Ch. 241When the Great Southern Advance Begins
Key Plot Points and Events
- Zhang Tianyu discovers the power of the top ten immortal herbs from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, gaining ice and fire immunity.
- The system assigns a high-stakes mission: make Tang San and Yu Xiaogang fall in love and kill each other, with substantial rewards.
- Zhang Tianyu returns to the academy with Tang San, where they're greeted differently, fueling Tang San's resentment.
Character Developments
- Zhang Tianyu: Shows concern for Tang San's well-being but enjoys his discomfort. He's aware of the system's perverse interests.
- Tang San: Resents Zhang Tianyu and the preferential treatment he receives. His hostility grows, plotting revenge.
- Yu Xiaogang: Notices Tang San's hostile gaze and suspects he's being cursed.
Significant Themes
- Resentment and jealousy (Tang San's feelings towards Zhang Tianyu).
- Preferential treatment and its consequences (Tang San's isolation and growing hostility).
- The system's perverse interests and its impact on the characters' lives.
Character Interactions
- Zhang Tianyu and Tang San: Tianyu is aware of Tang San's resentment but doesn't intervene, enjoying his discomfort.
- Tang San and the others: Tang San feels neglected and resents the preferential treatment given to Zhang Tianyu.
- Tang San and Yu Xiaogang: Yu Xiaogang suspects Tang San's hostile intentions but hasn't confronted him yet.