Ch. 1421Absorbing Yin Source, A Good Listener

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Four War Souls absorb the yin-source energy within the Heavenly Keystone, rendering it useless.
  • Jiang Ning decides to take the now-useless Heavenly Keystone to fulfill Daoist Feiyun's wish.
  • Xiao Yu reveals she will be going into seclusion to prepare for dealing with Carefree Tower, and she won't be contactable through the Netherworld Umbrella.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Ning: Shows concern for Xiao Yu's safety and understanding of her plans.
  • Xiao Yu: Demonstrates her strategic thinking and determination to face Carefree Tower.

Significant Themes

  • Power and its consequences: The Four War Souls' absorption of the Heavenly Keystone's energy highlights the potential dangers of unchecked power.
  • Preparation and sacrifice: Xiao Yu's decision to go into seclusion shows her willingness to make personal sacrifices for the greater good.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Ning and Xiao Yu: They share a tender moment as Jiang Ning holds Xiao Yu's hand, and they discuss Jiang Ning's experiences on South Island. Xiao Yu listens attentively, showing empathy and understanding.

Ch. 1422Captain Niu, There Really Are Young Couples

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Captain Niu, now deputy captain of the school security team, is searching for young couples near Little White Bridge.
  • Li Nianfan and Xiao Yu hide from Captain Niu and his team while trying to avoid detection.
  • A young couple seeking a private moment also hides near Li Nianfan and Xiao Yu, unaware of their presence.
  • Li Nianfan and Xiao Yu spend the night together, watching a movie and talking, before Xiao Yu returns to her residence.

Character Developments

  • Li Nianfan: Shows a more affectionate and protective side towards Xiao Yu, indicating growing feelings for her.
  • Xiao Yu: Demonstrates care and concern for Li Nianfan's safety, showing she values their relationship.
  • Captain Niu: Reveals ambition and eagerness to please his superiors, emphasizing his desire for power and recognition.

Significant Themes

  • Relationships: The chapter explores the developing relationship between Li Nianfan and Xiao Yu, as well as the dynamics between Captain Niu and his team.
  • Trust and Deception: Li Nianfan and Xiao Yu hide from Captain Niu, highlighting the theme of trust and deception in their interactions with others.
  • Power and Ambition: Captain Niu's actions showcase his ambition and desire for power, contrasting with Li Nianfan's more laid-back demeanor.

Character Interactions

  • Li Nianfan and Xiao Yu share a tender moment, with Li Nianfan tucking Xiao Yu's hair behind her ear and their eyes meeting, hinting at growing intimacy.
  • Li Nianfan and Xiao Yu help each other avoid detection from Captain Niu and his team, demonstrating their teamwork and mutual support.
  • Li Nianfan and Xiao Yu spend a peaceful night together, strengthening their bond and connection.
  • Captain Niu and his team interact with each other, showcasing their dynamic and Captain Niu's leadership style.

Ch. 1423Watching Qingshan, Taking Out the Three-Leaf Herb

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Ning bids farewell to Xiao Yu as she enters seclusion for 3-5 months.
  • Jiang Ning returns to Fish Mouth and mails the Heavenly Keystone to Toad Palace.
  • He visits Daoist Qingshan at the hospital, bringing him leaves from the precious Three-Leaf Herb to aid his recovery.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Ning demonstrates his caring nature and thoughtfulness towards others, especially those who have helped him, like Daoist Qingshan.
  • Xiao Yu shows determination and focus as she enters seclusion to improve her cultivation.
  • Daoist Qingshan, despite his severe injuries, remains composed and grateful, appreciating Jiang Ning's gesture.

Significant Themes

  • Gratitude and reciprocity: Jiang Ning helps Daoist Qingshan as a way to repay his kindness, highlighting the importance of reciprocity in their relationship.
  • Growth and improvement: Both Jiang Ning and Xiao Yu are focused on advancing their cultivation, reflecting the theme of continuous growth and self-improvement.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Ning and Xiao Yu: Their farewell is brief but emotional, showing the depth of their bond and mutual respect.
  • Jiang Ning and Daoist Qingshan: Their interaction underscores their growing friendship and mutual appreciation, with Jiang Ning showing concern for Daoist Qingshan's well-being and Daoist Qingshan expressing gratitude for Jiang Ning's help.
  • Jiang Ning and Pan Ling: Their interaction is cordial and friendly, with Pan Ling expressing her thanks for Jiang Ning's help and Jiang Ning showing concern for Mao Jing's well-being.

Ch. 1424Director Jiang Takes Office in the New Department

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Director Jiang returns to work after accompanying Uncle Yu to his hometown.
  • The Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupoint Hypnosis Department is established, and Director Jiang is assigned to lead it.
  • Director Jiang meets with the hospital director who outlines his new duties and compensation.
  • On his first day in the new department, Director Jiang waits for patients but receives none until late morning when Li Ru arrives with case files.

Character Developments

  • Director Jiang shows concern for Uncle Yu's health and brings snacks for his colleagues.
  • Director Jiang is promoted to lead the new department, demonstrating his professional growth and the hospital's recognition of his skills.
  • Li Ru, now a nurse, shows hostility towards Director Jiang, possibly due to lingering feelings or resentment.

Significant Themes

  • Professional growth and recognition (Director Jiang's promotion).
  • Unresolved feelings and tension (Li Ru's hostility towards Director Jiang).

Character Interactions

  • Director Jiang interacts warmly with his colleagues in General Surgery, showing camaraderie and mutual respect.
  • Director Jiang meets with the hospital director, who expresses confidence in his abilities and the value he brings to the hospital.
  • Director Jiang's interaction with Li Ru is tense, with Li Ru showing clear animosity towards him.

Ch. 1425Li Ru's Composure Was About to Collapse

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Li Ru, a colleague, confesses her feelings for the protagonist, Jiang Li, expressing she's not deterred by his ghost girlfriend.
  • Jiang Li is taken aback and tries to reject Li Ru, but she remains resolute, stating she'll accept his ghost girlfriend as his deceased wife.
  • Jiang Li decides to focus on his work, assisting in treating insomnia patients with severe anxiety disorders in the intensive care department.

Character Developments

  • Li Ru: She becomes more assertive in expressing her feelings for Jiang Li, even accepting his ghost girlfriend as a part of his life.
  • Jiang Li: He struggles to handle Li Ru's confession, feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to respond.

Significant Themes

  • Love and Relationships: The chapter explores complex relationships, including Li Ru's unorthodox views on love and Jiang Li's commitment to his ghost girlfriend.
  • Work and Responsibility: Despite personal issues, Jiang Li remains dedicated to his work, stepping up to help treat critical patients.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Li and Li Ru: Their interaction is tense and uncomfortable, with Li Ru's persistence making Jiang Li increasingly uneasy.
  • Jiang Li and Dr. Wang Nengyuan: They collaborate professionally, with Dr. Wang seeking Jiang Li's help in treating a challenging patient.

Ch. 1426Soul-Settling Technique, Glowing and Heating

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang, the director of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupoint Hypnosis Department, treats a patient with insomnia using the Soul-Settling Technique.
  • He successfully puts the patient to sleep with just three taps on specific acupoints.
  • Jiang then visits several other wards, treating patients with neurasthenia, mental disorder, and mania. He successfully treats most patients, but the manic patient requires more effort due to his size and resistance.

Character Developments

  • Jiang demonstrates his proficiency and confidence in using the Soul-Settling Technique, showing growth in his medical skills.
  • Doctor Wang, while impressed by Jiang's skills, remains professional and knowledgeable about Western medical treatments.

Significant Themes

  • The effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine and acupoint hypnosis in treating mental health conditions.
  • The importance of patience and understanding in treating resistant patients, like the manic patient.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang and Doctor Wang work together, with Jiang using his expertise in acupoint hypnosis and Doctor Wang providing support and knowledge in Western medicine.
  • The nurses express amazement and respect for Jiang's skills, highlighting his growing reputation in the hospital.
  • Jiang demonstrates empathy and understanding towards the patients, ensuring their comfort and well-being.

Ch. 1427Doctors Who Knew Magic

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Ning, a director at a psychiatric hospital, uses Taoist arts to subdue an aggressive patient, putting him to sleep instantly and safely.
  • News of Jiang's feat spreads, earning him praise and recognition from colleagues and the hospital dean.
  • Jiang learns a new spell, the Sleep Talisman, from his master to help patients with insomnia.
  • Jiang's department sees an increase in patients due to his unique abilities, making him busier.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Ning: Demonstrates his proficiency in Taoist arts, gains recognition as a director, and shows restraint in using his abilities.
  • Master: Teaches Jiang the Sleep Talisman spell and advises him on responsible use of magical abilities.

Significant Themes

  • The integration of traditional Taoist arts and modern medicine.
  • Responsible use of power and the importance of restraint.
  • The value of alternative treatments for extreme cases.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Ning interacts with his colleagues, who admire and respect his abilities.
  • Jiang learns from his master, showing deference and eagerness to learn.
  • Jiang helps patients with severe sleep deprivation, demonstrating his compassion and dedication.

Ch. 1428Going to the Exam, Reuniting with Classmates

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Ning encounters Li Xiaomin and their classmates at the school gate on the day of their final written exam.
  • Jiang Ning agrees to treat Li Xiaomin to dinner after the exam to make up for a previous promise he broke.
  • After the exam, a class dinner gathering is organized, preventing Jiang Ning from asking Li Xiaomin out alone.
  • During the dinner, Jiang Ning overhears a classmate, Zhu Ling, talking about supernatural occurrences at her internship hospital.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Ning remains confident in his academic abilities and is open about his unique situation as a Corpse Collector.
  • Li Xiaomin is shown to be understanding and supportive of Jiang Ning's unusual circumstances.

Significant Themes

  • The importance of keeping promises (Jiang Ning's dinner invitation to Li Xiaomin).
  • The power of belief and disbelief in the supernatural (Jiang Ning's reaction to Zhu Ling's story).

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Ning and Li Xiaomin's interactions are friendly and comfortable, with Li Xiaomin showing understanding and support for Jiang Ning's unusual situation.
  • Jiang Ning's classmates are shown to be curious and skeptical about his plans to stay at Golden Mountain Psychiatric Hospital and his claim of practicing spiritual cultivation.
  • Zhu Ling shares her experiences with the supernatural at her internship hospital, piquing Jiang Ning's interest.

Ch. 1429There's Something Strange—I'm a Corpse Collector

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Ning, a medical student, reveals he's a Corpse Collector, sparking disbelief and disdain from some classmates.
  • Zhu Ling shares her experience of seeing a tall, pale man in black at her hospital in Big Copper Town, which Jiang Ning recognizes as a Netherworld Constable.
  • No recent unnatural deaths are reported at the hospital, but strange occurrences persist, suggesting a ghostly presence.
  • During karaoke, Zhu Ling suddenly collapses, exhibits convulsions, and expels orange mist from her mouth, setting a nearby cigarette on fire.
  • Jiang Ning observes Zhu Ling's three souls and seven spirits trembling and her yang energy rapidly decreasing.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Ning: Stands firm in his identity as a Corpse Collector, shows interest in investigating the Big Copper Town Old Hospital, and demonstrates his ability to sense supernatural occurrences.
  • Zhu Ling: Initially skeptical of ghostly encounters, becomes a believer after her own experience and later exhibits mysterious symptoms.

Significant Themes

  • The acceptance of Jiang Ning's unique profession and the potential consequences of revealing it to others.
  • The reality of supernatural entities and their interactions with the living.
  • The exploration of the relationship between Jiang Ning's abilities and his medical studies.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Ning's classmates react with disdain, disbelief, or curiosity to his revelation of being a Corpse Collector.
  • Zhu Ling shares her supernatural encounter with Jiang Ning and his classmates, seeking validation and support.
  • Jiang Ning and his classmates attempt to help Zhu Ling when she collapses, displaying their medical knowledge and concern for her well-being.

Ch. 1430Orange Fire, Crystal Energy

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhu Ling exhales an orange mist that ignites spontaneously, causing panic.
  • Jiang Ning extinguishes the fire and stabilizes Zhu Ling's condition using the Soul-Settling Technique.
  • The Phoenix-Pattern Jade Pendant reacts to the orange flames, suggesting the presence of the Orange Fire crystal.
  • Jiang Ning concludes that Zhu Ling has come into contact with the Orange Fire crystal and rushes her to the hospital.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Ning demonstrates quick thinking, courage, and medical knowledge in handling the emergency.
  • Zhu Ling's condition worsens, indicating she's been affected by the Orange Fire crystal.
  • Other students show concern for Zhu Ling but are initially hesitant to approach her due to fear.

Significant Themes

  • The power and danger of the Nine Luminaries Crystals.
  • Jiang Ning's responsibility and resourcefulness in a crisis.
  • The students' initial fear and later concern for Zhu Ling.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Ning and Zhu Ling: Jiang Ning acts quickly to help Zhu Ling, showing concern for her well-being.
  • Jiang Ning and other students: The students are initially shocked and fearful, but they eventually follow Jiang Ning to help Zhu Ling.
  • Jiang Ning and the designated driver: Jiang Ning hires a driver to take them to the hospital in his Maserati, showing urgency and resourcefulness.

Ch. 1431At the Hospital: Medical Skills and Daoist Arts

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhu Ling, a classmate, is hospitalized after exhibiting unusual symptoms, including exhaling orange mist that can burn.
  • Medical tests reveal abnormal C3 and C4 levels, suggesting a severe allergic reaction, but the cause remains unclear.
  • Daoist Qingshan, a Daoist priest, arrives and diagnoses Zhu Ling's issue as a strand of evil qi in her stomach.
  • Daoist Qingshan performs an exorcism, successfully removing the evil qi and curing Zhu Ling.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Ning, the protagonist, demonstrates his medical knowledge and belief in both conventional medicine and Daoist arts.
  • Daoist Qingshan shows his expertise in exorcism and healing, proving his worth despite initial skepticism.
  • Zhu Ling, the patient, recovers after the exorcism.

Significant Themes

  • The integration of traditional Chinese medicine and Daoist practices with modern medicine.
  • The importance of keeping an open mind to unconventional treatments.
  • The power of belief and trust in one's abilities.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Ning and Daoist Qingshan collaborate to save Zhu Ling, showcasing mutual respect and trust.
  • Medical students and the hospital director initially dismiss Daoist Qingshan's methods but are later proven wrong.
  • Classmates display concern and support for Zhu Ling, demonstrating their friendship.

Ch. 1432The Temperature Dropped, Shocking Everyone

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhu Ling, a student, is brought to the hospital with an abnormally high fever and bleeding eyes.
  • She suddenly spits out orange mist that could ignite, shocking everyone present.
  • Daoist Qingshan, a traditional Daoist, arrives and quickly disperses the mist with a powerful energy gust.
  • Zhu Ling regains consciousness, and her fever starts to subside.
  • Tests confirm that Zhu Ling's hypersensitivity levels have returned to normal.
  • Jiang Ning asks Zhu Ling if she has seen any orange mist or objects at the old hospital where she works.

Character Developments

  • Zhu Ling: Regains consciousness, her fever subsides, and her health improves dramatically after Daoist Qingshan's intervention.
  • Daoist Qingshan: Demonstrates powerful abilities, resolving Zhu Ling's crisis quickly and efficiently.
  • Jiang Ning: Shows knowledge of traditional special methods and asks relevant questions to understand Zhu Ling's condition better.

Significant Themes

  • The existence and power of traditional Daoist practices and their effectiveness in treating unusual medical conditions.
  • The potential reality of supernatural phenomena, such as ghosts and mysterious entities.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Ning and Daoist Qingshan: Jiang Ning warns Senior Qingshan about the orange mist, and they work together to help Zhu Ling.
  • Zhu Ling and Jiang Ning: Jiang Ning asks Zhu Ling about her experiences at the old hospital, trying to understand the cause of her condition.
  • Hospital staff and students: They are all shocked and amazed by Daoist Qingshan's actions and the sudden improvement in Zhu Ling's condition.

Ch. 1433Meeting Mao Jing, His Identity Wasn't Simple

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Li Xiaomin reveals that Jiang Ning has become a Taoist and collects corpses, shocking his classmates.
  • Zhu Ling shares minimal details about her haunted internship hospital.
  • Jiang Ning decides to investigate the hospital himself.
  • Mao Jing appears and invites Jiang Ning to the rooftop for a conversation.
  • Mao Jing reveals that his grand martial uncle, Taoist Hengyu, remembers Jiang Ning's grandfather and finds him extraordinary.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Ning: Confirms his new career and abilities to his classmates, showing a calm and collected demeanor.
  • Zhu Ling: Realizes she might have encountered a ghost and seeks Jiang Ning's help.
  • Mao Jing: Shows concern for Jiang Ning's well-being and shares important information about his grandfather.

Significant Themes

  • The supernatural and its impact on ordinary people.
  • The extraordinary past of Jiang Ning's grandfather.
  • The bond between Jiang Ning and Mao Jing.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Ning and his classmates: They express disbelief and shock at Jiang Ning's new career.
  • Jiang Ning and Zhu Ling: They discuss her internship hospital and its supernatural occurrences.
  • Jiang Ning and Mao Jing: They meet on the rooftop, and Mao Jing shares crucial information about Jiang Ning's grandfather.

Ch. 1434Secrets and a Time to Visit

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The protagonist discovers hints about his grandfather's past in the Feng Shui world and his involvement in the trade.
  • Mao Jing and the protagonist discuss the grandfather's secretive past.
  • The protagonist learns about an orange crystal's energy affecting one of his classmates, leading to a plan to visit Bountiful City and Big Copper Town.

Character Developments

  • The protagonist becomes more curious and determined to uncover his grandfather's secrets.
  • Mao Jing shows disinterest in socializing with others, hinting at a past event affecting his behavior.

Significant Themes

  • The importance of family secrets and the consequences of revealing them.
  • The interconnectedness of the Feng Shui world and its influence on people's lives.

Character Interactions

  • The protagonist and Mao Jing discuss the grandfather's past, leading to a shared understanding of the situation.
  • The protagonist shares the crystal information with his master, who agrees to visit Bountiful City and Big Copper Town.
  • Mao Jing's cold behavior towards a nurse suggests a change in his personality, possibly due to a past event.

Ch. 1435Zhu Dayou, One More Favor

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The protagonist agrees to visit his hometown, Big Copper Town, with his Master on the upcoming weekend.
  • Master asks the protagonist to get fish bait from Uncle Yu.
  • The protagonist meets Zhu Dayou at the hospital cafeteria, who begs him to lie about going hiking with him and Li Ru to increase his chances with Li Ru.
  • Li Ru messages the protagonist about the hiking plan, and he agrees to lie about joining them.
  • Master becomes excited about fishing with the fish bait brought by the protagonist and plans to go the next day.

Character Developments

  • The protagonist shows responsibility and dedication to his work at the hospital.
  • Master is shown to be passionate about fishing and eager to visit the protagonist's hometown.
  • Zhu Dayou demonstrates persistence and desperation in his pursuit of Li Ru, despite his self-awareness of his shortcomings.
  • Li Ru is portrayed as interested in the hiking plan and communicates with the protagonist about it.

Significant Themes

  • Loyalty and Responsibility: The protagonist's dedication to his work and Master's trust in him.
  • Persistence and Desperation: Zhu Dayou's relentless pursuit of Li Ru, despite the challenges he faces.
  • Deception and Honesty: The protagonist's agreement to deceive Li Ru to help Zhu Dayou, contrasting with his honesty in other situations.

Character Interactions

  • The protagonist and Master have a brief but cordial interaction, with Master entrusting the protagonist with tasks and the protagonist showing deference.
  • The protagonist and Zhu Dayou have a friendly interaction, with the protagonist showing understanding and helping Zhu Dayou despite his reservations.
  • The protagonist and Li Ru have a brief, formal interaction via messaging, with the protagonist agreeing to her request without expressing his true feelings.

Ch. 1436Returning Home, Master Catches a Fish

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Ning is returning to his hometown and calls his grandfather (Grandpa) to inform him.
  • He is accompanied by his master, Song Decai, and Uncle Yu, who brings homemade snacks for Grandpa.
  • They make a detour to Big Copper Town to visit an old hospital.
  • Master Song catches a large grass carp on the way, causing a minor argument with Uncle Yu about the fish's weight.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Ning shows care and respect for his grandfather, prioritizing his visit home.
  • Master Song displays his fishing skills and pride in his catch.
  • Uncle Yu reveals his culinary skills and eagerness to cook for Grandpa.

Significant Themes

  • Family and homecoming: Jiang Ning's eagerness to return home and Grandpa's joy at his return highlight the importance of family.
  • Competition and one-upmanship: The argument between Master Song and Uncle Yu over the fish's weight showcases their competitive nature.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Ning and Grandpa: Their conversation over the phone demonstrates their affectionate relationship.
  • Master Song and Uncle Yu: Their banter and argument reveal their long-standing friendship and mutual respect, despite their competitive nature.
  • Jiang Ning and Uncle Yu: They share a friendly rapport, with Uncle Yu showing appreciation for Jiang Ning's help in carrying his homemade snacks.
  • Li Ru, a nurse at the hospital, interacts with Jiang Ning and Uncle Yu, showing familiarity with both and respect for Uncle Yu's status.

Ch. 1437The Old Hospital, Nothing Out of the Ordinary

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The protagonist (Xiao Jiang), his uncle (Uncle Yu), and his master (Song Decai) visit an old hospital in Big Copper Town to investigate unusual occurrences reported by Xiao Jiang's classmate.
  • The hospital appears normal with weak yin energy and no ghostly presence, which is unusual for a hospital.
  • They search the hospital but find nothing unusual. Master and Uncle Yu argue about the situation.
  • Xiao Jiang suggests they take a break and he will ask the security guard for information.

Character Developments

  • Xiao Jiang shows initiative and responsibility in handling the investigation.
  • Master and Uncle Yu display their expertise in supernatural matters but also reveal their competitive and argumentative nature.

Significant Themes

  • The unusual lack of supernatural activity in the hospital raises suspicion and intrigue.
  • The tension and competition between Master and Uncle Yu highlight the theme of rivalry.

Character Interactions

  • Xiao Jiang acts as a mediator between Master and Uncle Yu, trying to maintain peace and productivity in their investigation.
  • Master and Uncle Yu argue about the situation, demonstrating their competitive nature and differing opinions.
  • Xiao Jiang shows respect and deference to both Master and Uncle Yu, despite their arguments.

Ch. 1438The Old Security Guard Inquired About Strange Happenings

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang Ning returns to the old hospital and encounters the old security guard, Master Zhang.
  • Jiang Ning uses Zhu Ling's name to gain Master Zhang's trust and inquires about strange happenings in the hospital.
  • Master Zhang reveals that the hospital is haunted, with midnight being the creepiest time.
  • He shares incidents involving scratching sounds, dead patients' appearances, and a two-meter-tall man in black.
  • The incidents are connected to a sealed morgue behind the hospital, which had a fire ten years ago, leaving scratch marks and handprints.
  • Master Zhang mentions two recent orange fires but assures no deaths or madness have occurred.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Ning demonstrates tact and patience in gathering information from Master Zhang.
  • Master Zhang opens up about the hospital's supernatural incidents, showing he's more comfortable sharing once he trusts Jiang Ning.

Significant Themes

  • Supernatural Elements: The chapter explores the theme of supernatural occurrences, with the hospital being haunted and strange incidents happening at midnight.
  • Trust and Rapport: Jiang Ning builds trust with Master Zhang, allowing the latter to share sensitive information.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Ning and Master Zhang: Jiang Ning uses his knowledge of Zhu Ling and offers cigarettes to gain Master Zhang's trust. Master Zhang then shares the hospital's supernatural incidents with Jiang Ning.
  • No other significant interactions occur in this chapter.

Ch. 1439The Haunting at Midnight Was Highly Bizarre

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Jiang, Master, and Uncle Yu investigate the hospital at midnight.
  • They encounter a bizarre phenomenon: yin wind, ghostly aura, and an orange mist spreading through the corridors.
  • Jiang's Phoenix-Pattern Jade Pendant reacts, indicating the crystal's presence.
  • Inside the hospital, they find people in a daze, their eyes bewitched.
  • A tall man in black, emitting Nether sounds, walks through the hospital.

Character Developments

  • Jiang learns about the hospital's history and the morgue fire from Master Zhang.
  • Jiang, Master, and Uncle Yu grow more cautious and alert due to the hospital's strange atmosphere.
  • Master temporarily loses his bearings due to the hospital's oddity.

Significant Themes

  • The supernatural and the unexplained: the hospital's bizarre occurrences challenge their understanding.
  • The power of crystals: the Phoenix-Pattern Jade Pendant reacts to the nearby crystal.
  • The danger of ghost cultivators: the possibility of a ghost cultivator being behind the hospital's hauntings is discussed.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang shares his findings with Master and Uncle Yu.
  • Master, Uncle Yu, and Jiang decide to investigate the hospital together.
  • Master, Uncle Yu, and Jiang hide in a consultation room to observe the man in black.
  • Master, Uncle Yu, and Jiang work together to gather information and react to the supernatural events.

Ch. 1440Seeing Evil Spirits, the Old Ghost at the Pavilion

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The protagonist encounters a man in black with intense yin aura and no shadow, unlike the underworld messenger he previously saw.
  • A Pavilion Ghost, who had caused trouble in the past, appears with a line of male and female ghosts and ghost infants.
  • The hospital is filled with ghostly activity, including scratching noises and baleful energy.

Character Developments

  • The protagonist recognizes the Pavilion Ghost and feels intense anger but suppresses it for the greater plan.
  • Master and Uncle Yu are shocked and cautious, using talismans to hide their yang energy.

Significant Themes

  • The presence of evil spirits and their interaction with the living.
  • The protagonist's determination and self-control in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

  • The protagonist, Master, and Uncle Yu hide and observe the ghostly activities together, communicating silently to avoid detection.
  • The protagonist recognizes the Pavilion Ghost, leading to internal conflict and anger suppression.
  • Master takes the initiative to investigate the situation outside the room, displaying courage and leadership.
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