Ch. 101Return to Civilization (Sixth Update)
Summary: Return to Civilization (Sixth Update)
Key Plot Points
- The group splits up after arriving at Base No. 9: Li Tianlang departs with the Sky Wolf Squad; Huang Sen and Fatty go with the higher-ups to get settled; Xu Feng, Xiao Dan, and Lu Fei head to Lu Fei's assigned apartment
- Xu Feng and Xiao Dan marvel at the apartment's modern amenities (tiles, wallpaper, electric lights, TV), a stark contrast to their previous living conditions
- Over three days, Xu Feng completes job onboarding, furnishes the apartment, and familiarizes himself with the base city
- Xu Feng meets with Manager Huang Feifeng at Jingxi Chain Store to sell the Green-Eyed Purple Wolf King pelt (half remaining) and four ribs for 3 million yuan
- Huang Feifeng offers tiered loyalty discounts: 5% off future purchases at four bases (currently), 10% at 50M+ cumulative transactions, 15% at 100M+
- Xu Feng buys 20 used C-Grade Flying Blades and 10 used B-Grade Flying Blades, spending 285,000 after discount; he stores them in his Space Ring
- Xu Feng ends up with 9.3 million yuan, feels broke, and notes the higher cost of living in Base No. 9 (prices ~1/5 higher than Sky Moon Martial University)
Character Developments
- Xu Feng: Successfully transitioning from wilderness survival to civilized life; still adapting (jokingly asks about a basement in a six-story apartment). He's financially prudent but feels the pressure of saving for advanced secret arts. Playful and affectionate with Lu Fei.
- Lu Fei: Reverts to her cold, professional demeanor after the mission, but shows warmth at home. She maintains boundaries with Xiao Dan present but clearly cares for Xu Feng.
- Xiao Dan: Childlike excitement exploring the apartment; symbolizes their improved circumstances.
- Huang Feifeng: Professional businessman; rewards repeat customers with discounts and expresses genuine enthusiasm for Xu Feng's business.
Significant Themes
- Returning to civilization: The contrast between surviving in the wild and re-adapting to modern comforts; Xu Feng reflects that without cultivating, Base No. 9 would feel like Earth
- Economics of cultivation: The constant financial pressure—earning 3 million is immediately offset by equipment and living costs; wealth is relative to ambition
- Status and opportunity: Base city life offers convenience but also higher costs and stiffer competition for ordinary incomes
- Relationship progression: Xu Feng and Lu Fei's domestic arrangement is unofficial but progressing; intimacy is constrained by Xiao Dan's presence
Character Interactions
- Li Tianlang: Friendly farewell, promises to meet up once settled
- Lu Fei: Coldly dismisses her team ("This is where we part ways," "Disperse"), but shares a brief affectionate moment with Xu Feng at the apartment—she pushes away his hug, blushing, calling him a "pervert" (playful teasing)
- Huang Feifeng: Warm, familiar business exchange; mutual trust established from prior transactions; he gives Xu Feng a slight discount and promises future perks
- Xiao Dan: Runs excitedly through the apartment; present during Xu Feng's hug attempt, which triggers Lu Fei's embarrassed reaction