Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nohara, a Jujutsu Office employee, encounters an anomalous newspaper in the Suppression Section that predicts his death.
• He discovers an old phone ringing in a nearby room, which he answers, hearing his own panicked voice.
• The alarm device Nohara carries breaks, and he becomes trapped in the passageway. He hears his own voice and screams, then goes silent.
• Reinforcements arrive to find Nohara's corpse, and an elder from the Three Onmyoji Families senses the aura of a demon god.
• In the Southwest Bureau, Zhao Yifeng learns that Li Fan is not the Collector and decides to let Li Fan choose the members for the international exchange conference.

Character Developments

• Nohara: Initially curious, then panicked and ultimately meets his demise due to an anomalous phone call.
• Zhao Yifeng: Relieved that Li Fan is not the Collector, decides to let Li Fan choose the international exchange conference team.

Significant Themes

• Anomalous items and their unpredictable dangers.
• The struggle between curiosity and fear.
• The importance of calm and composure in the face of anomalies.

Character Interactions

• Nohara's interaction with his own voice on the phone, leading to his downfall.
• Zhao Yifeng's internal dialogue about Li Fan and the international exchange conference.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Yifeng receives a letter from the Night Watcher, noticing differences in handwriting, suggesting the Night Watcher might be hiding his true handwriting.
• Zhao Yifeng expresses determination to eliminate demon threats and free the Night Watcher's sister, Yu Ling.
• Li Fan invites Wu Qian to join the international exchange conference delegation, and Wu Qian eagerly accepts, revealing his Awakened codename, 'Fierce Vajra'.
• Li Fan selects a team for the conference, including old friends and Awakened investigators.
• The return of sisters Ke Lan and Ke Ke overshadows the international exchange conference news.

Character Developments

• Zhao Yifeng: Shows concern for the Night Watcher's sister and determination to eliminate demon threats.
• Wu Qian: Reveals his Awakened codename, 'Fierce Vajra', and shares his psychic reading of 123 points.
• Li Fan: Demonstrates favoritism in selecting the conference delegation, drawing criticism.

Significant Themes

• The power of Awakened individuals and their code of conduct.
• The importance of reputation and codename in the Awakened world.
• The determination to eliminate demon threats and free captives.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Yifeng interacts with the Night Watcher through letters, expressing his resolve.
• Li Fan interacts with Wu Qian, inviting him to the conference and discussing Awakened codenames.
• Li Fan selects a team for the conference, interacting with old friends and Awakened investigators.
• The return of Ke Lan and Ke Ke draws attention away from the conference delegation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Southwest Bureau of the Anomaly Administration welcomes back three prominent investigators: Dream-Cutting Blade (Ke Lan), Chanter (Ke Ke), and Psychologist (Zhang Lan).
• The investigators return after successfully completing a mission in the lava caves, known for its high anomalous psychic radiation and connection to a local secret witchcraft organization.

Character Developments

• Ke Lan and Ke Ke, sisters and powerful Awakened ones, have become celebrities within the Southwest Bureau and are admired for their achievements and beauty.
• Zhang Lan, the Psychologist, is respected for her expertise and calm demeanor.
• Li Fan, now a deputy director, is seen as an ordinary person with no real power in the Anomaly Administration by some, including Lü Zhong and Yu Bing.

Significant Themes

• The growing divide between Awakened ones and ordinary people in society.
• Celebrity worship and admiration for power and beauty.
• The importance of expertise and calmness in leadership.

Character Interactions

• Li Fan learns about the Ke sisters' fame and achievements from a fellow investigator.
• Lü Zhong and Yu Bing watch Li Fan from a distance, feeling superior and expecting him to make a fool of himself.
• Ke Lan and Ke Ke smile upon seeing Li Fan, while Zhang Lan meets his gaze as she exits the vehicle.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Li Fan returns to the Southwest Bureau and encounters Zhang Lan, Ke Ke, and Ke Lan.
+ Zhang Lan reveals her feelings for Li Fan, causing a stir among the bureau's personnel.
+ Li Fan decides to use jealousy to worsen his public image and increase resentment against him.
+ Li Fan leads a delegation to Mulberry Country for an international exchange conference.

Character Developments

+ Zhang Lan's feelings for Li Fan are revealed, showing her yandere tendencies.
+ Ke Ke and Ke Lan have grown stronger and more adapted to their roles as awakened ones.
+ Li Fan decides to use his position to worsen his reputation and accelerate his demotion.

Significant Themes

+ Jealousy and its consequences.
+ The power dynamics and politics within the Anomaly Bureau.
+ Li Fan's desire for demotion and his manipulation of his surroundings to achieve it.

Character Interactions

+ Zhang Lan, Ke Ke, and Ke Lan all express interest in accompanying Li Fan to Mulberry Country, leading to a tense moment.
+ Li Fan uses his charm and manipulation to disappoint the three women and deepen the resentment against him.
+ Li Fan's interactions with the bureau's personnel lead to increased suspicion and resentment toward him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Fan leads a delegation from the Southwest Bureau to Gan City for an international exchange conference.
• The delegation includes Awakened individuals, with the strongest being Putuo Monk from the Southeast Bureau.
• The conference is attended by delegations from six major regional bureau systems and the Central Bureau.
• Upon arrival in Sang Country, the delegation is met with protests by the "Cleaning Association Sang Country Branch."

Character Developments

• Li Fan: He is delighted to leave the Southwest Bureau, hoping that investigations into his past actions will lead to his demotion or dismissal. He is bored and restless during the conference's opening meeting.
• Putuo Monk: He is portrayed as a humble and humorous monk, contrasting with the stereotype of a serious and meditative monk. He finds the conference meeting boring.
• Lü Cheng: He is a conscientious and responsible deputy director of the Central Bureau's Political and Personnel Department, strict with the delegation's discipline.

Significant Themes

• The conference highlights the international cooperation and challenges in handling anomalies.
• The protest by the Cleaning Association raises issues of human rights, discrimination, and the role of nongovernmental organizations in anomaly handling.

Character Interactions

• Li Fan and Ma Yingcai (Northeast Bureau deputy director) discuss Li Fan's potential career prospects and the upcoming conference.
• Li Fan and Putuo Monk exchange banter during the boring conference meeting.
• Lü Cheng reprimands excited young investigators, demonstrating his strict adherence to discipline.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Central Province Anomaly Bureau delegation arrives at Sang Country's airport and is greeted by a large protest staged by the Cleaning Association.
• Putuo Monk, enraged by the protest, threatens violence, but is calmed down by Lu Cheng, the first deputy leader.
• The delegation is advised by Sang Country's Curse Technique Office to avoid conflict, as the Cleaning Association is a legally registered NGO in Sang Country.
• The delegation boards buses and leaves, while the Cleaning Association celebrates their 'victory' and prepares for another protest against the Vichy Holy Temple Institution delegation.

Character Developments

• Putuo Monk: Initially aggressive and ready for a fight, he is later shown to be more concerned with appearances and avoiding conflict, as advised by Lu Cheng.
• Lu Cheng: Demonstrates leadership and diplomatic skills by calming down Putuo Monk and the delegation, and apologizing to the Sang Country officials.
• Fujiwara: The leader of the Cleaning Association's Sang Country branch, he is shown to be manipulative and focused on maintaining the organization's image and power.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between different factions within the anomaly-fighting community.
• The importance of diplomacy and public relations in maintaining order and influence.
• The manipulation of public opinion and the use of protests to further political goals.

Character Interactions

• Putuo Monk vs. Lu Cheng: Putuo Monk's aggressive nature is contrasted with Lu Cheng's diplomatic approach, highlighting the tension between these two approaches.
• The Central Province Anomaly Bureau delegation vs. The Cleaning Association: The tension between the two groups is evident, with the Cleaning Association using protests to assert their power and influence.
• Fujiwara vs. The Cleaning Association members: Fujiwara's manipulative nature is shown in his interactions with the Cleaning Association members, as he uses them to further his goals while dismissing their individual concerns.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fujiwara, the head of the R&D department, reprimands Asuka for her failed projects.
• Asuka defends her latest project, the Haiku Cloud Virus.
• The Haiku Cloud Virus is deployed, infecting people on a street and causing them to recite haiku publicly.
• Fujiwara and Asuka watch the infection's effects, with Fujiwara horrified and Asuka excited.

Character Developments

• Fujiwara: Frustrated with Asuka's failures but willing to test her latest project.
• Asuka: Defiant and proud of her work, even when criticized. Shows excitement and pride in the Haiku Cloud Virus's effects.

Significant Themes

• Failure and redemption: Asuka's past failures and her hope that the Haiku Cloud Virus will succeed.
• Shame and social death: The virus's effect on infected individuals, causing them to recite haiku in public and potentially leading to social ostracization.

Character Interactions

• Fujiwara and Asuka: Fujiwara criticizes Asuka, while Asuka defends her work and expresses excitement about the Haiku Cloud Virus's effects.
• Asuka and the infected individuals: Asuka watches the infected people recite haiku, expressing excitement and amusement at their plight.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Asuka's anomalous infection, "Haiku Cloud," causes people to recite poetry in public, leading to embarrassment and shame.
• Fujiwara, Asuka's superior, scolds her and orders her to leave after being disappointed by her project's effects.
• The Cleaning Association members prepare for the arrival of the Vichy Holy Temple Institution delegation.

Character Developments

• Fujiwara: His frustration and anger grow due to Asuka's failed projects and his own demotion. He becomes more aggressive and dismissive of his subordinates.
• Asuka: She becomes upset and runs away after Fujiwara scolds her and dismisses her project.
• Cleaning Association Members: They become discontented with Fujiwara's attitude and the delay in implementing salary increases.

Significant Themes

• Disappointment and Frustration: Fujiwara's feelings towards Asuka's projects and his own situation.
• Power Dynamics: The hierarchical structure within the Cleaning Association and the influence of the president's decisions on the members' lives.
• Shame and Embarrassment: The emotional impact of Asuka's anomalous infection on the affected individuals.

Character Interactions

• Fujiwara and Asuka: Fujiwara scolds Asuka, leading to her running away in tears.
• Fujiwara and Cleaning Association Members: Fujiwara dismisses the members' concerns about salary increases and demands they work harder.
• Li Fan and Hotel Staff: Li Fan finds an excuse to cause trouble by complaining about the quality of his room's bed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The story takes place at Rich Mountain Volcano, a sacred site in Sang Country, where an underground office of the Curse Technique Office is located.
• An ancient seal within the volcano is weakening, and an entity within is awakening.
• The Curse Technique Office is preparing rituals to appease this entity using foreign Awakened and novice spirit mediums as sacrifices.

Character Developments

• Kamo: An elderly man who seems to possess great knowledge about the entity and the rituals to appease it. He is calm and collected, even in the face of the entity's awakening.
• Morino Taro: The director of the Sang Country Curse Technique Office. He is respectful towards Kamo and seems to be aware of the entity's threat. He is also cautious about involving the New Continent Soul Suppression Bureau.
• Hasegawa: The deputy director of the Sang Country Curse Technique Office. He appears anxious and suggests involving the New Continent Soul Suppression Bureau, but Morino Taro dismisses the idea.

Significant Themes

• The ancient entity's awakening and the threat it poses to Sang Country and the world.
• The use of foreign Awakened and novice spirit mediums as sacrifices to appease the entity.
• The tension between Sang Country and the New Continent Soul Suppression Bureau, with Morino Taro being cautious about involving them due to their potential interference and arrogance.

Character Interactions

• Morino Taro and Hasegawa interact with Kamo, seeking his guidance on the entity's awakening and the rituals to appease it.
• Morino Taro and Hasegawa discuss the possibility of involving the New Continent Soul Suppression Bureau, with Morino Taro dismissing the idea due to their potential interference and arrogance.
• Li Fan, a delegate from the Central Province Anomaly Bureau, is shown kicking a cardboard bed provided by the Curse Technique Office, expressing his dissatisfaction with the accommodations. This interaction highlights the tension between the delegates and the Curse Technique Office.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Fan, a Central Province delegate, arrives at the Sang Country Curse Technique Office, intending to stir trouble but finds an employee, Kameya, who stands up to him.
• Li Fan escalates the situation into a cultural debate, insulting Sang Country and its heritage.
• Kameya, overwhelmed, seeks help from Saipan, a Moss Country official.
• Saipan intervenes, threatening to report Li Fan to the Central Province Anomaly Bureau.
• Ruan Wen, director of the Moss Country Royal Exorcism Bureau, arrives and recognizes Li Fan, showing fear and shock.

Character Developments

• Li Fan: Initially embarrassed about causing trouble due to Sang Country's service culture, he becomes more aggressive when met with resistance, displaying arrogance and disrespect towards other countries.
• Kameya: Starts off proud and arrogant but becomes flustered and seeks help when Li Fan turns the argument into a cultural debate.
• Saipan: Shows deference to the Sang Country Curse Technique Office and is quick to intervene and threaten Li Fan.
• Ruan Wen: Initially calm and authoritative, he becomes terrified upon seeing Li Fan, indicating he knows Li Fan's true identity and power.

Significant Themes

• Cultural Heritage and Respect: Li Fan's disrespect for Sang Country's heritage and culture leads to conflict.
• Power Dynamics: The interactions between characters highlight the power dynamics between different countries and their anomaly-handling agencies.
• Identity and Fear: Ruan Wen's reaction to Li Fan reveals the fear and respect Li Fan's true identity commands.

Character Interactions

• Li Fan vs. Kameya: Li Fan's aggressive behavior clashes with Kameya's initial pride and later flustered state.
• Li Fan vs. Saipan: Li Fan provokes Saipan, leading to Saipan threatening to report him.
• Ruan Wen vs. Li Fan: Ruan Wen's fear and shock upon seeing Li Fan indicate a power imbalance and respect for Li Fan's true identity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ruan Wen, director of the Moss Country Royal Exorcism Bureau, attends an international exchange conference in Sang Country, feeling powerful and important due to his newfound authority.
• Li Fan, the true master controlling Ruan Wen, unexpectedly attends the same conference, causing Ruan Wen to panic.
• Ruan Wen's subordinate, Saipan, disrespects Li Fan, leading to a confrontation and Saipan's severe beating by Ruan Wen.
• Li Fan requests a luxurious bed from the Sang Country Curse Technique Office, hinting at potential surveillance and manipulation.

Character Developments

• Ruan Wen: Becomes overconfident due to his new power, but quickly regains fear and respect for Li Fan after their encounter.
• Saipan: Shows disrespect to Li Fan, leading to severe consequences and the loss of his position in the Royal Exorcism Bureau.
• Li Fan: Maintains a calm and collected demeanor, subtly hinting at potential threats and manipulation.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and corruption: Ruan Wen's overconfidence and abuse of power lead to severe consequences for Saipan.
• Manipulation and control: Li Fan's subtle hints suggest that the Sang Country Curse Technique Office may be manipulating the situation.
• Respect and consequences: Saipan's disrespect for Li Fan results in severe punishment, highlighting the importance of respect in their hierarchical society.

Character Interactions

• Ruan Wen and Li Fan: Ruan Wen's fear and respect for Li Fan are evident in their interactions, with Li Fan subtly manipulating the situation.
• Ruan Wen and Saipan: Ruan Wen's overconfidence leads him to severely punish Saipan for disrespecting Li Fan, effectively ending Saipan's career.
• Li Fan and the Sang Country Curse Technique Office: Li Fan subtly hints at potential surveillance and manipulation by the Sang Country officials, suggesting a power struggle between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The international exchange conference for official awakened institutions begins in Sang Country.
• The conference is used to stir up disputes among delegations, with the Sang Country Curse Technique Office inciting tensions between the Central Province Anomaly Bureau and the Moss Country Royal Exorcism Bureau.
• The New Continent Soul Suppression Bureau, Britannia Secret Service Central Bureau, and Vichy Holy Temple Institution give speeches targeting the Central Province Anomaly Bureau and demanding various concessions.

Character Developments

• Kameya, an employee of the Sang Country Curse Technique Office's Reception Department, is revealed to be stirring up trouble on purpose, likely under the direction of higher-ups.
• Li Fan and Ruan Wen form a temporary alliance to enjoy local cuisine together, with Ruan Wen aiming to build a good relationship with Li Fan.
• Putuo Monk shows knowledge of various cultures and expresses his vow to save all living beings, while also revealing his preference for saving chickens.

Significant Themes

• The division of interests in anomaly handling and the struggle for influence among official awakened institutions.
• The tension between open communication and hidden agendas at the international conference.
• The cultural differences and misunderstandings between countries.

Character Interactions

• Li Fan and Ruan Wen bond over their shared interest in local cuisine and agree to experience the ama platter together.
• Li Fan and Putuo Monk discuss the Noh theater performance and Putuo Monk's views on saving living beings.
• Lü Cheng hands Li Fan the speech draft and gives him instructions on how to deliver it, showing a degree of arrogance.
• The leaders of various delegations give speeches targeting the Central Province Anomaly Bureau, causing tension and anger among its members.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Fan, representing the Central Province Anomaly Bureau, delivers a provocative speech at an international anomaly-handling conference, accusing Western agencies of politicizing anomaly handling and contributing to humanity's extinction.
• His speech causes an uproar, with Western agencies protesting and demanding apologies, while some Eastern agencies applaud and support him.

Character Developments

• Li Fan demonstrates his impulsive and hot-headed nature, defying the established strategy of the Central Province Anomaly Bureau.
• Cheney, deputy director of the New Continent Soul Suppression Bureau, initially suspects Li Fan is the legendary Collector but later concludes he's not, as Li Fan's actions seem reckless and undisciplined.
• Lü Cheng, a young investigator, is horrified by Li Fan's behavior and tries to rein him in, fearing diplomatic repercussions.
• Gong Yijun, the official delegation leader, remains calm and composed throughout the incident.

Significant Themes

• The theme of international cooperation vs. political manipulation in anomaly handling is highlighted.
• Li Fan's speech emphasizes the urgency of the anomalous threat and the need for unity to prevent humanity's extinction.

Character Interactions

• Li Fan's speech ignites emotions on both sides, leading to heated arguments and accusations.
• Putuo Monk praises Li Fan's speech and offers to go drinking with him later, showing his approval of Li Fan's actions.
• Lü Cheng tries to control Li Fan, showing his concern for diplomatic protocol and the Anomaly Bureau's image.
• Cheney watches Li Fan warily, trying to determine if he's the Collector or just an impulsive hothead.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Fan proposes experiencing Sang Country's traditional ocean culture, which Putuo Monk supports.
• Li Fan arranges evening activities while international tensions escalate due to his earlier remarks.
• The first day's meeting agenda concludes successfully, and Li Fan leads his team out for the night.

Character Developments

• Li Fan demonstrates his impulsive nature and disregard for consequences, potentially harming his career prospects.
• Putuo Monk shows adaptability and understanding of worldly life, joining Li Fan's team without hesitation.
• Ruan Wen, the Moss Country Royal Exorcism Bureau director, is eager to host the group's nighttime activity.

Significant Themes

• Cultural exchange and understanding.
• Impulsiveness and its consequences.
• Adaptability and open-mindedness.

Character Interactions

• Li Fan interacts with various international delegates, receiving respect from some and flirtatious glances from a Rosa Country Holy Fool Bureau prosecutor.
• Li Fan introduces Putuo Monk to his team, and they greet him warmly.
• Ruan Wen enthusiastically welcomes the Central Province Anomaly Bureau team and arranges transportation for their nighttime activity.
• The group encounters agents from the New Continent Soul Suppression Bureau in a nearby VIP room, leading to a moment of surprise and tension.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Fan and his team encounter a group from the New Continent Soul Suppression Bureau, Britannia Secret Service Central Bureau, and Vichy Holy Temple Institution at a pleasure establishment.
• The opposing group is found to be engaging in inappropriate activities with young Sang Country girls.
• Both sides are ready to fight, but the police arrive and prevent the conflict.
• Officials from various anomaly-handling agencies, including Lü Cheng from the Central Province Anomaly Bureau, arrive to investigate the incident.

Character Developments

• Putuo Monk demonstrates his fluency in New Continent language and his powerful mental force, taking the lead in confronting the opposing group.
• Li Fan is initially disappointed that a fight doesn't break out, but he's relieved when Lü Cheng arrives.

Significant Themes

• Hypocrisy: The opposing group's public stance against the Central Province Anomaly Bureau contrasts with their private behavior.
• Power dynamics: The incident highlights the tension between the New Continent Soul Suppression Bureau's imperial hegemony and the Central Province Anomaly Bureau's resistance.

Character Interactions

• Li Fan and his team work together to expose the opposing group's misconduct and defend themselves against accusations.
• Putuo Monk takes a leading role in confronting the opposing group, showcasing his skills and determination.
• Lü Cheng's arrival signals potential consequences for Li Fan and his team, as well as the opposing group.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The international anomaly-handling conference ends with a confrontation between the Central Province Anomaly Bureau and the New Continent Soul Suppression Bureau at the Sea Maiden Feast.
• The Central Province Anomaly Bureau personnel are blackmailed with photos and videos but manage to turn the situation around, securing an advantage.
• Lü Cheng rebukes Li Fan for his actions, threatening to report him to headquarters.

Character Developments

• Li Fan shows strategic thinking and willingness to take responsibility, earning the loyalty of his team.
• Lü Cheng reveals his submissive attitude towards New Continent, reflecting the political climate within the organization.
• Kameya and Aikawa from the Sang Country Curse Technique Office discuss their plans to manipulate the situation to Mulberry Country's advantage.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and international relations between anomaly-handling organizations.
• The consequences of reckless actions and the importance of strategic planning.
• The manipulation of information and evidence for political gain.

Character Interactions

• Li Fan and Lü Cheng: Their conflict highlights Li Fan's determination and Lü Cheng's submissive attitude.
• Li Fan and his team: Their loyalty to Li Fan grows as he takes responsibility for their actions.
• Kameya and Aikawa: Their conversation reveals their manipulative plans and the true power dynamics in Mulberry Country.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Saipan, a Moss Country official, is sent back home in disgrace after offending Director Li of the Central Province Anomaly Bureau.
• On his flight back, Saipan encounters a ghost entity and panics, leading to a violent incident on the plane.
• In Eastern Capital, Paige, an employee of the New Continent Soul Suppression Bureau, encounters a supernatural event at a club.
• Spacy, a Britannia Secret Service Central Bureau member, receives a chilling phone call from a deceased childhood victim.
• Li Fan and his team are reprimanded by Lü Cheng and excluded from the next day's Awakened International Exchange Conference.

Character Developments

• Saipan: Realizes the gravity of his actions and the consequences, leading to a state of disheartenment and fear.
• Spacy: Experiences a traumatic reminder of his past, causing fear and panic.
• Li Fan: Maintains a calm demeanor despite Lü Cheng's reprimands and exclusion from the conference, showing resilience and adaptability.

Significant Themes

• Consequences of actions: Saipan's disrespect toward Director Li leads to severe repercussions, highlighting the theme of cause and effect.
• Supernatural encounters: The incidents experienced by Saipan, Paige, and Spacy emphasize the theme of the unknown and unexplained.
• Power dynamics: Lü Cheng's treatment of Li Fan and his team showcases the theme of power struggles within organizations.

Character Interactions

• Saipan's interaction with the ghost entity on the plane highlights his fear and desperation.
• Spacy's phone call with the deceased David demonstrates his guilt and panic.
• Li Fan's interaction with his team members shows his leadership and support, despite their frustration with Lü Cheng's actions.
• Lü Cheng's interaction with Li Fan and his team emphasizes his authoritative and dismissive attitude.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Putuo Monk reveals he has double PhD degrees, shocking everyone, including Daoist Gou.
• Li Fan watches a mysterious DVD in his hotel room, which turns out to be a recording of the Prison of Suppression's study.
• Li Fan returns to the Prison of Suppression and finds the heads praising him, led by Basong Bear. He asks for servants from the Black Dragon Society to be prepared.

Character Developments

• Putuo Monk: Reveals his high academic achievements, impressing everyone but making Daoist Gou feel inferior.
• Li Fan: Returns to the Prison of Suppression, showing his god-like power and control over the sinners and prisoners. He also shows interest in the Black Dragon Society's servants.
• Basong Bear and the heads: They have been brainwashed and now wholeheartedly praise Li Fan, hoping to gain his favor and new bodies.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Li Fan's return to the Prison of Suppression emphasizes his absolute power and control over the sinners and prisoners, as well as his ability to manipulate and brainwash them.
• Manipulation and Bootlicking: The heads in the Prison of Suppression's study are shown to be willing to bootlick and praise Li Fan in order to gain his favor and potentially new bodies, highlighting the theme of manipulation and servitude.

Character Interactions

• Li Fan and Putuo Monk: Li Fan feels relieved when Putuo Monk defends Daoist Gou, showing his appreciation for their friendship.
• Li Fan and the heads: Li Fan's return to the Prison of Suppression and his interaction with the heads highlight his power and control over them, as well as their desperation to gain his favor.
• Basong Bear and the heads: Basong Bear leads the heads in praising Li Fan, showing his influence over them and their willingness to follow him in order to gain Li Fan's favor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The heads in the Prison of Suppression eagerly await their chance to leave and gain bodies.
• The Lord of the Prison of Suppression (Li Fan) selects the Black Dragon Society heads to accompany him.
• Li Fan takes the Black Dragon Society heads to his hotel room in Mulberry Country.
• Li Fan watches a DVD that suddenly shows a woman crawling out of a well on the screen.

Character Developments

• The Black Dragon Society heads regain bodies and express loyalty to Li Fan.
• Li Fan shows indifference and nonchalance, treating the Black Dragon Society heads casually.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and servitude, driven by fear and desperation.
• The power dynamics between Li Fan and the heads, with Li Fan holding absolute control.
• The contrast between the mundane (Li Fan watching TV) and the supernatural (the woman crawling out of the screen).

Character Interactions

• Li Fan and the Black Dragon Society heads: Li Fan is indifferent and commanding, while the Black Dragon Society heads are eager to please and fearful.
• The Black Dragon Society heads interact among themselves, expressing their joy at returning to reality and their eagerness to serve Li Fan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An anomaly, Sadako, emerges from a TV screen during a meeting in Sang Country.
• Li Fan, unfazed, engages with Sadako, who attacks him but is subdued.
• Li Fan dispels the curse on Sadako, allowing her to regain sanity and communicate.
• Sadako shares her backstory through the Pen Immortal, revealing she was a shrine maiden wronged and cursed.

Character Developments

• Li Fan demonstrates immense power and calmness in the face of anomalies.
• Sadako regains her sanity and expresses remorse for her actions.
• The Pen Immortal shows empathy and understanding towards Sadako.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of feudalism and class oppression on individuals.
• The struggle of women in patriarchal societies.
• The power of empathy and understanding in redemption.

Character Interactions

• Li Fan interacts with Sadako, displaying both power and compassion.
• The Pen Immortal comforts and communicates with Sadako, facilitating her recovery.
• The Black Dragon Society's chick plushies assist Li Fan and maintain the barrier.