Ch. 1He Was a Genius—Too Bad Heaven Envyed Talent
Key Plot Points and Events
- Su Yuntao, a Level 26 Great Spirit Master, visits Holy Soul Village and meets Su Mo, a six-year-old genius who can read and write exceptionally well for his age.
- Su Mo's mother is bedridden, and they rely on the villagers' charity and Su Mo's book-renting business for survival.
- Su Mo is sleeping on a black ox while the ox reads a book, astonishing Su Yuntao.
- Su Mo's books include various genres like Wuxia, Xianxia, Supernatural, Alternate History, and Manga/Comics.
- Su Yuntao struggles to resist the allure of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, written by Su Mo.
- In a dream sequence, Su Mo, now a teacher on Earth, rejects the confession of his student, Lin Xiaowu, who is also his sister, and encourages her to focus on her studies.
Character Developments
- Su Mo: A six-year-old prodigy who can read and write complex texts, supports his family by renting out books, and has an unusual bond with a black ox.
- Su Yuntao: A Level 26 Great Spirit Master who is captivated by Su Mo's genius and struggles with the allure of the books written by the child.
- Lin Xiaowu: Su Mo's student and sister on Earth, who confesses her feelings to him but ultimately understands that she should focus on her studies.
Significant Themes
- Genius and talent: Su Mo's exceptional abilities at a young age highlight the theme of natural talent and its potential.
- Responsibility and duty: Su Mo's responsibility towards his mother and Lin Xiaowu's dedication to her studies emphasize the importance of duty and responsibility.
- The allure of literature: The power of books and stories is shown through Su Yuntao's struggle to resist the temptation of reading Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
Character Interactions
- Su Yuntao and Su Mo: Su Yuntao is captivated by Su Mo's genius and struggles with the allure of the books written by the child.
- Su Mo and Lin Xiaowu: Su Mo rejects Lin Xiaowu's confession, encouraging her to focus on her studies instead.
- Su Mo and the black ox: The unusual bond between Su Mo and the black ox is shown when the ox reads a book while Su Mo sleeps on its back.