Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Le attempts to watch a video on his laptop but Qing Deng causes a power outage, leaving him in the dark.
• He decides to learn embroidery to repair the Red Wedding Dress, ordering supplies and tracing patterns from the existing embroidery.
• He spends seven to eight days embroidering, finishing the pattern and stitch marking, but refuses to continue due to exhaustion.

Character Developments

• Shen Le: Develops embroidery skills, becomes more determined and stubborn, and takes a break from work to relax.
• Qing Deng: Shows mischievous behavior by causing a power outage.
• The Red Wedding Dress: Becomes more insistent on being repaired, threatening Shen Le with the Short Blade.

Significant Themes

• Patience and perseverance: Shen Le's embroidery journey requires patience and dedication, reflecting his determination to repair the Red Wedding Dress.
• Work-life balance: Shen Le takes a break from his work, highlighting the importance of maintaining a balance between work and personal life.

Character Interactions

• Shen Le and Qing Deng: Qing Deng's mischief leads to a power outage, causing Shen Le to become annoyed and frustrated.
• Shen Le and the Red Wedding Dress: The Red Wedding Dress pressures Shen Le to continue working on its repair, leading to a standoff between them.
• Shen Le and the Old Sea Turtle: Shen Le visits the Old Sea Turtle for his monthly check-in, with the Old Sea Turtle noticing Shen Le's increased power.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Le encounters Old Sea Turtle covered in strange barnacles and feels unsettling energy.
• He cleans Old Sea Turtle's shell and discovers hidden filth within his skin.
• Qing Deng, Shen Le's spirit lamp, helps purge the Yin energy from the sea turtles.
• Old Sea Turtle reveals he found the barnacles on a small island in the East Sea.

Character Developments

• Shen Le demonstrates his growth in power, efficiently cleaning Old Sea Turtle's shell and purging hidden filth using only his spiritual power.
• Old Sea Turtle shows concern for his child's education, leading him to explore the mysterious island.
• Female Sea Turtle displays her protective nature towards her child and scolds Old Sea Turtle for his carelessness.

Significant Themes

• The power of spiritual energy and its influence on sea creatures.
• The importance of diligence and vigilance in maintaining one's purity and avoiding corruption.
• The consequences of greed and laziness, as seen in Old Sea Turtle's actions.

Character Interactions

• Shen Le and Old Sea Turtle: Shen Le helps clean Old Sea Turtle, showing concern for his well-being and the safety of others.
• Old Sea Turtle and Female Sea Turtle: The couple argues over Old Sea Turtle's carelessness, with Female Sea Turtle scolding him and Old Sea Turtle trying to appease her.
• Shen Le and the Special Affairs Bureau agent: The agent assists in cleaning the Female Sea Turtle's shell, showing teamwork with Shen Le.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Le discovers spiritual light on an object found by Old Sea Turtle, which matches the light on the Red Wedding Dress.
• They travel to an uninhabited island where the object was found. Shen Le suspects an ancient settlement and discovers a cenotaph with a puppet, a harpoon, and a rod-like object with spiritual light.
• He wraps the rod-like object and decides to ask Old Sea Turtle to search for similar items in the sea.

Character Developments

• Shen Le demonstrates his archaeological knowledge and careful approach to handling ancient artifacts.
• Old Sea Turtle shows eagerness to help Shen Le, hoping to secure visits for his children.

Significant Themes

• The power of spiritual light and its connection to the Red Wedding Dress.
• The mystery surrounding the young woman who owned the dress and her cenotaph.

Character Interactions

• Shen Le and Old Sea Turtle work together to uncover the cenotaph's secrets, with Shen Le guiding the process and Old Sea Turtle assisting with his unique abilities.
• Old Sea Turtle and his wife bicker about his tendency to run around and pick up strange objects.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Le acquires two ancient artifacts, a wood piece and a metal object, in need of repair.
• He purchases sea-salvaged porcelain and metal items to practice restoration techniques.
• Shen Le repairs the Phoenix Coronet using a Moonlight Spirit Gathering Array and pearls.
• He reinforces and begins embroidering the Horse-Face Skirt, using spiritual power to guide the needle and thread.
• Shen Le helps the Landlady's Peony Flower Demon undergo its Thunder Tribulation.

Character Developments

• Shen Le's embroidery skills improve significantly as he works on the Horse-Face Skirt.
• His proficiency in drawing Talismans and controlling spiritual power increases.
• Shen Le becomes more confident in his abilities and less hesitant to ask for help.

Significant Themes

• The importance of patience and meticulous care in restoration work.
• The relationship between Shen Le and his spiritual power, and its influence on his skills.
• The passage of time and Shen Le's growing proficiency.

Character Interactions

• Shen Le interacts with Old You, asking him to buy sea-salvaged items.
• He communicates with the Red Wedding Dress and the Short Blade, learning about their companionship.
• Shen Le works with Xiao Ling, using the laptop to guide his embroidery.
• He indirectly helps the Landlady by assisting her Peony Flower Demon through its Thunder Tribulation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Le's Embroidery Needles, exposed to a Thunder Tribulation, transform into a Miniature Mace.
• After the tribulation, the needles disperse and Shen Le discovers he can control them more efficiently with his mental energy.
• He tests the needles' speed using his phone but fails to capture their image due to the phone's limitations.
• Shen Le completes a horse-face skirt in a single night and enters a memory of the young girl who owned the red wedding dress, witnessing her struggle with embroidery.

Character Developments

• Shen Le gains better control over his Embroidery Needles, increasing his embroidery efficiency.
• The young girl's struggle with embroidery hints at her inexperience and potential background as a wealthy household member.

Significant Themes

• The power of Thunder Tribulations and their effects on objects.
• The struggle between skill and inexperience, as seen in the young girl's embroidery attempts.
• The importance of family reputation and dignity, as highlighted by the housekeeper's words.

Character Interactions

• Shen Le interacts with his Embroidery Needles, testing their speed and control.
• The young girl interacts with her housekeeper, expressing her frustration with embroidery and receiving a lecture on family reputation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The girl, Lin, struggles with embroidering her wedding veil under the head housekeeper's supervision.
• Lin learns that her fiancé, A-Heng (Shen Le), has been pressured to consider another match by his great-uncle.
• Lin eavesdrops on A-Heng and his great-uncle discussing her suitability as a wife.
• A-Heng stands up for Lin, reaffirming his commitment to their marriage despite his great-uncle's disapproval.
• Lin and A-Heng spend a night out together, discussing the political climate and their future plans.
• The political situation worsens, with refugees pouring into the city and rebels looting nearby towns.
• Lin and A-Heng's wedding day arrives amidst the tense atmosphere.

Character Developments

• Lin: Struggles with feminine tasks like embroidery but remains determined to marry A-Heng. She shows resilience, resourcefulness, and a strong sense of self-worth.
• A-Heng (Shen Le): Passes the provincial examination and gains social status. He remains loyal to Lin despite pressure from his family, demonstrating integrity and love for her.
• Great-Uncle: Pressures A-Heng to consider another match for him, highlighting the societal expectations and classism of the time.

Significant Themes

• Class and social status: The great-uncle's disapproval of Lin's background and her suitability as a wife for A-Heng.
• Love and commitment: A-Heng's unwavering love for Lin, even in the face of societal pressure.
• Resilience and self-worth: Lin's determination to marry A-Heng despite her struggles with feminine tasks and the disapproval of others.

Character Interactions

• Lin and A-Heng: Their interactions show a deep bond, with A-Heng supporting Lin's aspirations and Lin standing up for A-Heng's choices.
• Lin and the head housekeeper: Their interactions highlight the tension between Lin's past as a butcher's daughter and her new role as a bride-to-be.
• A-Heng and his great-uncle: Their conversation reveals the societal expectations placed on A-Heng and the disapproval of his engagement to Lin.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The young lady, A-Hua, is married off amidst a tense atmosphere, with the wedding procession interrupted by a bandit raid.
• A-Hua, skilled in combat, defends the city using her slingshot and blade, halting the bandit advance.
• The wedding is postponed due to the ongoing crisis, and A-Hua remains in the Jiang Mansion, hearing the city's turmoil.
• The city is eventually breached by the Vagabond Army, and A-Hua defends her fiancé's home, killing the bandits who threatened him.

Character Developments

• A-Hua: Demonstrates exceptional combat skills and bravery, protecting her city and fiancé. She shows determination and initiative, defying societal expectations for a young woman.
• A-Heng (A-Lin): A-Hua's fiancé, a new provincial graduate. He is initially passive but shows gratitude and trust in A-Hua's abilities.

Significant Themes

• Bravery and Initiative: A-Hua's actions challenge traditional gender roles and show that individuals can take action to protect themselves and their community.
• Crisis and Resilience: The city faces a severe crisis, but its inhabitants, including A-Hua, demonstrate resilience and determination to defend their home.

Character Interactions

• A-Hua and A-Heng: Their interaction is brief but shows mutual trust and understanding. A-Hua protects A-Heng, and he accepts her help without hesitation.
• A-Hua and the Jiang Family: The family initially discourages A-Hua from fighting but eventually accepts her actions, showing a shift in their perspective towards her capabilities.

Plot Points & Events

• A bandit leader threatens a girl beneath the city walls, causing Shen Le to rush back to warn her, but he's pulled back to his studio before he can.
• Shen Le decides to continue repairing the wedding attire to access more memories.
• Old You brings news of sea-salvaged porcelain and ironware for Shen Le.
• Shen Le discovers a patch of kingfisher feather inlay on the Phoenix Coronet that needs repair.

Character Development

• Shen Le's determination to warn the girl grows, showing his protective nature.
• Shen Le's resolve to not use kingfisher feathers for repairs strengthens, demonstrating his ethical stance.
• Old You shows loyalty and resourcefulness in helping Shen Le acquire materials.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's actions and the ripple effects they create.
• The importance of ethical choices and their impact on others.
• The struggle between preserving the past and protecting the present.

Character Interactions

• Shen Le and the girl: Shen Le's growing concern and desire to protect the girl.
• Shen Le and Old You: Their partnership and mutual respect, with Old You eager to help Shen Le.
• Shen Le and the kingfishers: Shen Le's resolve not to use kingfisher feathers, showing his empathy for the creatures.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Le begins the restoration of the Phoenix Coronet, starting with a physical examination and non-destructive testing using a CT scan.
• He uses various instruments like a Handheld X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer and a Super-depth Microscope to analyze the coronet's composition and craftsmanship details.
• After studying the coronet, Shen Le realizes it's a low-specification, likely damaged piece, and decides to restore it to its original form based on historical records.

Character Developments

• Shen Le demonstrates his dedication and meticulousness in restoring the coronet, showing his professionalism and passion for his work.
• He also displays his adaptability and willingness to learn, as he takes on tasks he's not familiar with, like crafting gilded silver accessories.

Significant Themes

• Craftsmanship and Artistry: The chapter emphasizes the skill, patience, and attention to detail required for traditional craftsmanship, as Shen Le restores the coronet.
• Historical Preservation: The restoration process highlights the importance of preserving historical artifacts and understanding their cultural significance.

Character Interactions

• Shen Le interacts with his colleagues at the laboratory, who guide him on using the CT scan equipment.
• While not physically present, the Special Affairs Bureau is mentioned as Shen Le's employer, providing him with resources and equipment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Le struggles to find a solution to weld the Phoenix Coronet without damaging the delicate ornaments.
• He seeks advice from his Senior Martial Brother, who suggests using a laser welder.
• Shen Le orders a laser welder and begins cleaning the Phoenix Coronet using his mental energy.
• He applies corrosion inhibitors and protective seals, and then proceeds to gild the Flower Ornaments.
• He seeks help from a monster friend to perform the toxic gilding process.

Character Developments

• Shen Le demonstrates patience and persistence in his work, even when faced with complex and tedious tasks.
• He shows resourcefulness in finding solutions, such as using his mental energy for precise cleaning and seeking help from his monster friend for gilding.

Significant Themes

• The importance of patience and perseverance in craftsmanship.
• The challenges and dangers of traditional, toxic crafting methods.
• The value of seeking help and collaboration when faced with insurmountable obstacles.

Character Interactions

• Shen Le interacts with his Senior Martial Brother, seeking advice on welding the Phoenix Coronet.
• He consults with Professor Lin's son, Mr. Chen Guohua, about gilding methods.
• Shen Le seeks help from a monster friend, Old You, to perform the toxic gilding process.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Le meets a monster that can eat and spit out various alloys, including gold and mercury.
• He commissions the monster to create Gilded Flower Ornaments for the Phoenix Coronet.
• Shen Le struggles to remove the demonic aura from the ornaments and eventually succeeds.
• He learns welding and restores the Phoenix Coronet, completing its assembly.

Character Developments

• Shen Le demonstrates resilience and determination in learning new skills (welding) and completing the restoration.
• The monster shows its unique ability to consume and produce alloys, revealing its non-human nature.

Significant Themes

• The struggle and perseverance in learning new skills and completing tasks.
• The interaction between the human world and the supernatural, as seen through Shen Le's encounter with the monster.

Character Interactions

• Shen Le interacts with the monster, initially shocked by its abilities but later working with it to create the ornaments.
• Shen Le's interaction with Zheng Mo, the Little Ink Marker, shows their playful banter and Shen Le's determination to learn welding.

Plot Points and Events

• Shen Le enters a memory where he's on a city wall defending against bandits.
• The city is running out of food and reinforcements, leading to discussions about surrendering or handing over a young lady to the bandits.
• The young lady, Miss Lin, is engaged to a scholar who opposes her being used as a bargaining tool.

Character Developments

• Shen Le: Realizes he's in a memory, observes the situation, and supports the scholar's stance.
• Miss Lin: Trains the household staff, remains determined to protect her city, and is later betrayed by her foster father.
• The Scholar: Stands up for Miss Lin, refuses to betray her, and is willing to fight alongside her on the city walls.
• Lord Jiang (Miss Lin's foster father): Initially opposes handing Miss Lin over but later betrays her for the sake of the city.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty vs. Self-Preservation: Characters grapple with whether to prioritize their own safety or stand by their principles.
• Betrayal: The theme of betrayal is explored through Lord Jiang's actions towards Miss Lin.
• Sacrifice: Characters discuss the potential sacrifices needed to save the city, with Miss Lin's life being considered.

Character Interactions

• Shen Le observes the interactions between the scholar and Miss Lin, as well as the city officials' discussions.
• The scholar and Miss Lin show mutual support and loyalty towards each other.
• Lord Jiang initially shows concern for Miss Lin but ultimately betrays her for the greater good, as he sees it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A-Heng is severely injured and carried out, with half his face wrapped in bandages.
• Lin Huiniang, initially cold, rushes to her fiancé's side, panicked and worried.
• A-Heng urges Huiniang to leave the city, but she refuses, wanting to protect him.
• The city's medicine is running out, and the doctor can only treat A-Heng one more time.
• Master Jiang and the city officials urge Huiniang to submit to the bandit leader to lift the siege and save A-Heng.
• Huiniang decides to try killing the bandit leader first, and if that fails, she'll submit to him on her terms.

Character Developments

• Lin Huiniang: Initially cold and imposing, she becomes deeply worried and protective of A-Heng, showing her softer side.
• A-Heng: Despite his severe injuries, he remains concerned for Huiniang's safety and wants her to leave the city.
• Master Jiang: He reveals his true colors, prioritizing the city's survival over A-Heng's life, and manipulates Huiniang to submit to the bandit leader.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice: Huiniang is willing to sacrifice herself to save A-Heng, while Master Jiang is willing to sacrifice A-Heng for the city's survival.
• Trust and Betrayal: Huiniang's trust in Master Jiang and the city officials is shaken as they prioritize their own interests over A-Heng's life.
• Love and Loyalty: Huiniang's love for A-Heng drives her to protect him, even at the risk of her own life.

Character Interactions

• Huiniang and A-Heng: Their bond deepens as Huiniang cares for A-Heng, and A-Heng worries for Huiniang's safety.
• Huiniang and Master Jiang: Their relationship becomes strained as Master Jiang manipulates Huiniang for his own purposes.
• Huiniang and the city officials: They initially respect Huiniang but later prioritize the city's survival over A-Heng's life, leading to a loss of trust.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Le begins restoring the old objects, focusing on a steel saber and a slingshot.
• He discovers the saber is severely rusted and needs specialized treatment.
• Shen Le decides to visit the Shipwreck Museum again for help with restoration.
• He accidentally calls the Alloy Master, who expresses interest in waste lithium batteries.

Character Developments

• Shen Le demonstrates his dedication and responsibility in restoring the old objects.
• The Alloy Master shows his enthusiasm for consuming unusual metals.

Significant Themes

• The importance of proper restoration techniques for preserving historical artifacts.
• The value of maintaining connections and networks, as seen in Shen Le's interactions with the Alloy Master and his Senior Martial Brother.

Character Interactions

• Shen Le interacts with the Alloy Master, seeking his advice on metallic lithium.
• Shen Le communicates with his Senior Martial Brother at the Shipwreck Museum, arranging a visit for restoration work.
• Shen Le converses with the Red Wedding Dress and the Short Blade, expressing his intention to take them for repair.

Plot Points and Events

• Alloy Master crushes his phone and eats the battery, shocking Shen Le.
• Shen Le suggests the Alloy Master try eating nuclear waste for more energy.
• Shen Le arrives at the Shipwreck Museum to restore the Single Blade and the Slingshot.
• Doctor Senior Brother asks Shen Le to use the Electric Net on him again, but Shen Le refuses.

Character Developments

• Alloy Master reveals his ability to absorb energy from lithium batteries and expresses interest in nuclear waste.
• Shen Le becomes more aware of the Alloy Master's ancient origins and the difficulties he faced in the past.
• Doctor Senior Brother shows enthusiasm for Shen Le's Electric Net, hoping it can benefit his health.

Significant Themes

• The Alloy Master's immense wealth and power, contrasting with Shen Le's past poverty.
• The potential benefits and risks of the Alloy Master consuming nuclear waste.
• The restoration process of ancient artifacts and the challenges faced by Shen Le in doing so.

Character Interactions

• Shen Le and the Alloy Master discuss the taste of lithium batteries and the possibility of the Alloy Master eating nuclear waste.
• Shen Le and Doctor Senior Brother discuss the restoration process of the artifacts and Doctor Senior Brother's desire to be zapped by the Electric Net again.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Le listens to the antiques but finds them too fragile to communicate clearly.
• He sets up the Red Wedding Dress and arranges the new antiques (Waist Saber, slingshot) around it.
• Shen Le tries to restore the Waist Saber using a Spirit Gathering Array but finds it insufficient.
• He attempts to repair the Waist Saber using wood chips and shavings but fails.
• Shen Le asks the Great Camphor Tree, Ah Lu, for help, and Ah Lu agrees on the condition of receiving certain power and a bit of Thunder Tribulation lightning.
• Ah Lu helps restore the Waist Saber, which starts growing and repairing itself.

Character Developments

• Shen Le shows determination in restoring the antiques, even when facing challenges.
• Ah Lu demonstrates sentience and willingness to help, but with conditions.

Significant Themes

• The power of spirituality and energy in restoring and reviving objects.
• The importance of communication and understanding between humans and other entities (like Ah Lu).

Character Interactions

• Shen Le interacts with Ah Lu, seeking help and providing what Ah Lu needs in return.
• Shen Le also interacts with the antiques, trying to understand and restore them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Le successfully repairs the scabbard of his Single Blade with the help of the Great Camphor Tree.
• He struggles to find a suitable material for the slingshot's bowstring and eventually uses a tendon from a fifteen-hundred-year-old Great Demon.
• Shen Le attempts to repair the blade of his Single Blade using various methods but fails.
• He seeks the help of the Landlady and the Alloy Master to repair the blade.

Character Developments

• Shen Le becomes more confident in his abilities and is willing to seek help from others when needed.
• The Great Camphor Tree demonstrates its ability to manipulate growth and vitality.
• The Alloy Master shows interest in Shen Le's idea and offers to help repair the blade.

Significant Themes

• The importance of seeking help and learning from others.
• The struggle between preserving the original spirituality of an item and enhancing it with new materials.
• The value of perseverance and trial and error in craftsmanship.

Character Interactions

• Shen Le and the Great Camphor Tree: The Tree helps Shen Le repair the scabbard, and they negotiate a reward.
• Shen Le and Old You: They discuss the purchase of materials for the slingshot's bowstring.
• Shen Le and the Landlady: She helps Shen Le use her furnace to heat iron and offers advice on repairing the blade.
• Shen Le and the Alloy Master: They discuss the possibility of repairing the blade using the Alloy Master's abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Alloy Master arrives to repair the Single Blade and Sickle.
• He repairs the Sickle by infusing it with iron and reducing rust back into steel.
• He then repairs the Single Blade, restoring it to its original state.
• The Red Wedding Dress, now fully assembled, performs a dance with the Single Blade.

Character Developments

• The Alloy Master showcases his incredible ability to repair and refine steel with his bare hands, even reducing rust back into iron.
• Shen Le demonstrates his respect and admiration for the Master's skills.
• The Red Wedding Dress, now complete with all its components, exhibits its prowess in combat.

Significant Themes

• The power of skill and craftsmanship.
• The value of respect and appreciation for skilled individuals.
• The transformation and restoration of objects with historical significance.

Character Interactions

• Shen Le and the Alloy Master: Shen Le shows reverence and awe towards the Master's abilities, while the Master enjoys the flattery and appreciates Shen Le's handling of the situation.
• The Alloy Master and the weapons: The Master communicates with the weapons, understanding their needs and repairing them accordingly.
• The Red Wedding Dress and its components: Once fully assembled, the dress and its weapons interact, showcasing their unity and combat readiness.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Le shows the Alloy Master the restored Red Wedding Dress, which comes to life and performs a blade dance.
• The Alloy Master gifts the dress to Shen Le, who reluctantly accepts.
• The Red Wedding Dress reveals it wants to find its owner, Lin Huiniang.
• Shen Le witnesses Huiniang's memories: her fight with the Bandit Leader, her revenge, and her fiancé's death.

Character Developments

• Shen Le: Becomes more involved in the Red Wedding Dress's story, showing empathy and determination to help find Huiniang.
• Alloy Master: Shows appreciation for Shen Le's work and kindness by gifting the dress to him.
• Lin Huiniang: Demonstrates resilience, courage, and determination in her quest for revenge and to protect her loved ones.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and Justice: Huiniang seeks revenge against the Bandit Leader for her fiancé's death and to protect her people.
• Loss and Grief: Both Huiniang and her fiancé experience loss and grief, with Huiniang's fiancé ultimately dying from his injuries.
• Determination and Perseverance: Huiniang's unwavering determination to protect her loved ones and seek justice.

Character Interactions

• Shen Le and Alloy Master: They share a mutual respect and appreciation for each other's skills and kindness.
• Shen Le and the Red Wedding Dress: Shen Le communicates with the dress, showing empathy and a desire to help it find its owner.
• Lin Huiniang and the Bandit Leader: They engage in a fierce battle, with Huiniang ultimately killing the Bandit Leader for his crimes.

Plot Events

• Lin Huiniang, after turning traitor, kills the County Magistrate, the former instructor, and clerks from the Personnel and Revenue Offices, sparing Master Jiang's family.
• She learns that the bailiff who opposed her handover had died days earlier, regretting not listening to Zhong Hu.
• Lin Huiniang leaves the city, joins a group of fishermen, and settles on an island, becoming the leader of a small village.
• She dies in a storm, and her whereabouts remain unknown.

Character Developments

• Lin Huiniang: Becomes a vengeful traitor, then seeks a new life at sea.
• Shen Le: Struggles with finding Lin Huiniang's whereabouts, discovers the Copper Fragment's potential.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and its consequences.
• The struggle for survival and a new beginning.
• The vastness and unpredictability of the ocean.

Character Interactions

• Lin Huiniang and the people she kills: Her actions reflect her desire for revenge and the consequences of betrayal.
• Shen Le and the Red Wedding Dress: Shen Le agrees to help find Lin Huiniang, with the Red Wedding Dress and Xiao Ling urging him on.
• Shen Le and the Copper Fragment: Shen Le discovers the Copper Fragment's potential and its connection to Lin Huiniang's whereabouts.