Ch. 1Blood Boils
Key Plot Points and Events
- Sikong Jing, once the invincible Divine General of Great Shang, is now a cripple, exiled to Yun Province after being framed and betrayed by Emperor Yan Tianmo and Princess Yan Ruyu.
- Sikong Jing spits blood and recalls his past glories and betrayals, leading to his current state.
- Su Yuexi, a veiled woman, enters, revealing she is Sikong Jing's wife. She brings him medicinal soup.
- Sikong Jing discovers a blood bead on his straw mat, which contains the voice of an unknown entity urging him to consume it and let his beast blood boil.
- A fierce woman from the Su Family Pig Farm accuses Su Yuexi of stealing a pig and assaults her, enraging Sikong Jing.
Character Developments
- Sikong Jing: From a proud and invincible general to a crippled exile, Sikong Jing's fall has left him bitter and vengeful. He decides to consume the blood bead to regain his power, accepting the risk of losing his humanity.
- Su Yuexi: A kind and caring woman, she has been diligently nursing Sikong Jing back to health. She is meek and submissive, enduring the abuse from the fierce woman without fighting back.
- Princess Yan Ruyu: Revealed to be venomous and manipulative, she betrayed Sikong Jing and took his dantian, causing his fall from grace.
- Emperor Yan Tianmo: Ruthless and paranoid, he destroyed Sikong Jing's life out of fear that Sikong Jing's merits would overshadow his sovereignty.
Significant Themes
- Betrayal and Revenge: Sikong Jing's fall from grace was due to betrayal by those he trusted, fueling his desire for revenge.
- Power and Sacrifice: Sikong Jing is willing to give up his humanity to regain his power, highlighting the theme of the cost of power.
- Kindness and Meekness: Su Yuexi's kindness and meekness contrast with the cruelty of those who have wronged Sikong Jing, raising questions about the value of these traits in a harsh world.
Character Interactions
- Sikong Jing and Su Yuexi: Despite their marriage being arranged, Su Yuexi has been caring for Sikong Jing, showing kindness and compassion. Sikong Jing, in turn, feels warmth and gratitude towards her.
- Sikong Jing and the unknown entity: The entity's voice goads Sikong Jing into consuming the blood bead, leading to his decision to let his beast blood boil.
- Sikong Jing and the fierce woman: The woman's abuse of Su Yuexi enrages Sikong Jing, pushing him to make his decision.