Ch. 2381Leng Xiufeng, Cruel Methods
Key Plot Points and Events
- The narrator, along with Daoist Qingshan, attacks Leng Xiufeng, aiming to wound rather than kill, to draw Leng Xiurong's attention away from the main battle.
- The Lu Family members initially question this strategy but understand its purpose once explained by Lu Gang.
- The narrator and his allies use a combination of spells and attacks to severely wound Leng Xiufeng, causing him immense pain but keeping him alive.
- The narrator employs brutal, torturous methods to inflict further pain on Leng Xiufeng without killing him immediately, aiming to distract Leng Xiurong and buy time for their allies.
Character Developments
- The narrator demonstrates strategic thinking and ruthlessness in battle, prioritizing the greater good over individual mercy.
- Lu Gang shows wisdom and experience, understanding the narrator's strategy and explaining it to the younger Lu Family members.
- Leng Xiufeng's resilience and high pain tolerance are revealed as he endures extreme torture.
Significant Themes
- Strategy and Tactics: The narrator and Lu Gang demonstrate the importance of strategic thinking and adaptability in battle.
- Sacrifice for the Greater Good: The narrator's actions prioritize the survival of his master and allies over the immediate deaths of their enemies.
- The Price of Power: Leng Xiufeng's powerful werewolf bloodline makes him difficult to kill, but also makes him suffer greatly when wounded.
Character Interactions
- The narrator and Daoist Qingshan work together to wound Leng Xiufeng.
- Lu Gang explains the narrator's strategy to the younger Lu Family members, fostering understanding and cooperation.
- The narrator's brutal methods shock and disturb his allies, highlighting the stark contrast between his actions and their expectations of a righteous cultivator.