Ch. 201Hypocrites
Key Plot Points and Events
- Ning Fengzhi, Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, learns about Dai Mubai's newly obtained top-tier, ten-thousand-year poisonous External Soul Bone.
- He, along with Chen Xin and Gu Rong, travels to Sunset Forest to seize the Soul Bone for his daughter, Ning Rongrong.
- Upon arrival, they find Dai Mubai severely injured after Dugu Bo (Poison Douluo) took his External Soul Bone.
- Ning Fengzhi uses his martial soul to heal Dai Mubai's wounds, feigning goodwill.
Character Developments
- Dai Mubai: Struggles to maintain composure despite his injuries and the loss of his External Soul Bone. He vows revenge against Dugu Bo and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
- Ning Fengzhi: Shows his cunning and adaptability by offering aid to Dai Mubai after realizing the External Soul Bone is gone, aiming to gain favor.
Significant Themes
- Hypocrisy: Characters, particularly Ning Fengzhi, act in ways that are not genuine or true to their actual intentions.
- Power and Intrigue: Characters use their power and influence to manipulate situations to their advantage.
- Revenge: Dai Mubai's desire for retribution highlights the theme of consequences and the cycle of violence.
Character Interactions
- Dai Mubai and Ning Fengzhi: Despite their initial intentions to obtain the External Soul Bone, they interact with forced politeness and gratitude, hiding their true feelings.
- Ning Rongrong and her father (Ning Fengzhi): Their interaction shows Ning Rongrong's indifference and lack of concern for Dai Mubai's suffering, while Ning Fengzhi maintains a facade of concern and kindness.