Ch. 101So Greedy They Wouldn't Leave Without a Whipping
Key Plot Points and Events
- The chapter begins with Master planning to first perform a soul summoning ritual and then find the soul.
- A hundred-odd wandering ghosts gather, attracted by the offering incense and spirit money. They are greedy and refuse to leave even after the incense burns out.
- The ghosts complain and show hostility towards the protagonist and Master.
- The protagonist, with Master's encouragement, steps forward and uses his Snake Bone Whip to drive the ghosts away, showing no mercy.
- The ghosts, fearing the protagonist's whip, eventually scatter and leave.
Character Developments
- Protagonist: Shows bravery and decisiveness in facing the ghosts, earning Master's praise. He understands that ghosts are not special and merely exist in a different form from the living.
- Master: Tests the protagonist's nerve by asking him to drive the ghosts away. He shows no fear and smokes casually throughout the encounter.
Significant Themes
- Fear and Courage: The protagonist overcomes his initial fear of the ghosts and shows bravery in driving them away.
- Greed and Satisfaction: The ghosts represent greed, as they are impossible to satisfy with the offering incense and spirit money. The protagonist learns to deal with such greed ruthlessly.
- Respect and Dismissal: Master respects the protagonist's actions but dismisses the ghosts as unimportant, showing his superior understanding of the situation.
Character Interactions
- Master and Protagonist: Master tests the protagonist and praises his actions, showing a mentor-mentee relationship. The protagonist trusts Master's presence and acts fearlessly.
- Protagonist and Ghosts: The protagonist interacts with the ghosts aggressively, showing no fear and driving them away. The ghosts, despite their numbers, fear the protagonist's whip and leave.