Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Nan arrives at the boys' dormitory just in time for the main quest settlement.
• Huang Tao, Wang Xiaoer (the fatty), and Shao Ling settle their quests, with varying results.
• The light screen displays each contestant's quest settlement details, including completion status, quest score, extra rewards, target affection level, and account balance.
• Shao Ling's livestream popularity settles at an exceptionally high amount due to his censored broadcast, but his mission score remains low.

Character Developments

• Huang Tao realizes the difficulty of increasing his target's affection level and earning gold coins, considering sucking up to Wen Nan for help.
• Wang Xiaoer (the fatty) is pleased with his improved mission score and target affection level, attributing it to Wen Nan's help.
• Shao Ling is desperate to increase his target's affection level, understanding that he needs to improve his physical appearance to satisfy his target.

Significant Themes

• The importance of target affection level and mission score for passing the game.
• The role of livestream popularity and gold coins in the game.
• The challenges faced by contestants in improving their target's affection level and earning gold coins.

Character Interactions

• Huang Tao, Wang Xiaoer, and Shao Ling all express their desire to be Wen Nan's grandson, indicating their willingness to suck up to him for help.
• Huang Tao and Shao Ling's interactions show their shared desperation to pass the game, leading them to set aside their pride and approach Wen Nan together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Nan completes Main Quest 2 with an Excellent rating and high affection levels with multiple targets.
• His account balance is temporarily locked due to excessive livestream blackout time.
• Main Quest 3 is announced to begin at 6:00 AM the next day.

Character Developments

• Wen Nan demonstrates exceptional skill and efficiency in completing quests, earning the nickname "Grandpa" from his dorm mates.
• Shao Ling shows determination and courage in asking Wen Nan for help, while Huang Tao exhibits hesitation and greed.

Significant Themes

• Skill and Efficiency: Wen Nan's ability to complete quests quickly and effectively is highlighted.
• Luck and Timing: Wen Nan's luck in draws is hindered by the account lock, emphasizing the importance of timing.
• Generosity and Kindness: Wen Nan's generosity in gifting Attribute Trial Cards to Shao Ling contrasts with Huang Tao's greed.

Character Interactions

• Wen Nan and the Dorm Mates: Wen Nan's dorm mates express disbelief and admiration at his quest completion, with the fatty showing sycophantic behavior.
• Wen Nan and Shao Ling: Wen Nan shows kindness and generosity by gifting Attribute Trial Cards to Shao Ling.
• Wen Nan and Huang Tao: Huang Tao shows hesitation and greed when asking Wen Nan for help, contrasting with Shao Ling's behavior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Nan, not a spendthrift, helps his roommates financially, expecting future favors.
• The group plays cards (Guan Dan) together.
• Wen Nan draws prizes from the system's prize wheel, receiving mostly "Yellow" tier items with questionable uses, such as Lubricant, Nylon Rope, Little Leather Whip, and Goat Eye Ring.
• The final mission for Main Mission 3 is revealed: "Kneel down and call me Daddy."

Character Developments

• Wen Nan shows generosity and strategic thinking, expecting favors in return.
• Fatty maintains his position as Ye Jiu's "leg hair," seeking to benefit from their relationship.
• Huang Tao and Shao Ling are grateful for Wen Nan's help but keep their distance.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and reciprocity: Wen Nan helps his roommates, expecting future assistance.
• Fortune and luck: Wen Nan's draws from the prize wheel are mostly low-tier items.
• Humor and absurdity: The "Yellow" tier prizes have unusual and questionable uses.

Character Interactions

• Wen Nan helps Huang Tao and Shao Ling financially, with Fatty feeling slighted but maintaining his position.
• The group plays cards together, showing camaraderie.
• Fatty notices Wen Nan's discomfort with the "Yellow" tier prizes and leaves him to continue drawing alone.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The final main mission is announced, requiring players to make their Targeted Assistants (TAs) willingly call them "Daddy" from the bottom of their hearts.
• The mission lasts only 12 hours, causing concern among the players.
• Wen Nan gives Shao Ling a Fist Ointment and the fatty various items, including Sleep Capsules, Nutrient Supplements, Safety Bubbles, Attribute Trial Cards, and a Little Leather Whip.
• Wen Nan leaves the campus to visit Lin Xuemei, bringing four outfits for her to choose from.

Character Developments

• Wen Nan shows kindness and generosity by giving items to Shao Ling and the fatty to help them in their missions.
• Lin Xuemei is depicted as a caring mother, concerned about her daughter's whereabouts, and is caught off guard by Wen Nan's visit.

Significant Themes

• The mission's requirement to make TAs call players "Daddy" explores the theme of dominance and submission in relationships.
• The time constraint of 12 hours emphasizes the urgency and pressure of the final mission.
• The gifts Wen Nan gives to other players highlight the theme of camaraderie and mutual support among the players.

Character Interactions

• Wen Nan interacts with Shao Ling, the fatty, and Lin Xuemei, showing concern and support for their missions.
• Lin Xuemei and Wen Nan have a playful exchange as he visits her unexpectedly.
• The other players (Huang Tao, Shao Ling, and the fatty) are shown struggling with the mission's requirements, highlighting their individual challenges.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Nan brings several revealing outfits for Lin Xuemei to wear.
• Lin Xuemei struggles to choose an outfit, eventually picking the maid outfit.
• Wen Nan convinces her to wear only the maid outfit's stockings, leading to an intimate moment.
• The livestream gets censored due to sensitive content.
• Wen Nan completes 60% of his main quest and returns to school, where he encounters an enraged Little Chili.

Character Developments

• Lin Xuemei: Struggles with her desire and elder persona, ultimately giving in to Wen Nan's advances.
• Wen Nan: Confidently seduces Lin Xuemei, making significant progress in his quest.
• Little Chili: Becomes increasingly angry and confrontational, suggesting she's been provoked by someone or something.

Significant Themes

• Desire vs. Inhibition: Lin Xuemei's struggle between her lustful desires and her elder persona.
• Power Dynamics: Wen Nan's manipulation of Lin Xuemei's desires to achieve his goals.
• Consequences of Actions: Little Chili's anger might be a result of someone's actions, highlighting the theme of cause and effect.

Character Interactions

• Wen Nan and Lin Xuemei: Their dynamic is one of seduction and submission, with Wen Nan manipulating Lin Xuemei's desires to get what he wants.
• Little Chili and Wen Nan: Their interaction is confrontational, with Little Chili expressing her anger and threatening Wen Nan.

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Wen Nan realizes he hasn't seen Little Chili since the Ice and Fire Dual Heaven event.
+ He checks their chat history, finding unanswered messages from Little Chili expressing anger and hurt.
+ Little Chili attacks Wen Nan, setting his arm on fire.
+ Wen Nan endures the pain and kisses Little Chili, extinguishing the flames and calming her.

Character Developments

+ Wen Nan: Shows remarkable pain tolerance due to past experiences and remains calm under pressure. He also demonstrates a playful and teasing side.
+ Little Chili: Exhibits jealousy and possessiveness, showing she has developed feelings for Wen Nan. She also displays a fiery and impulsive nature.

Significant Themes

+ Communication: The lack of communication between Wen Nan and Little Chili leads to misunderstandings and anger.
+ Endurance: Wen Nan's ability to endure pain highlights his resilience and determination.
+ Relationships: The chapter explores the dynamics of a potential romantic relationship between Wen Nan and Little Chili.

Character Interactions

+ Wen Nan and Little Chili: Their interaction is marked by tension, anger, and eventually, a romantic moment. Wen Nan's calm and teasing demeanor helps to diffuse Little Chili's anger and brings them closer.
+ Wen Nan and the Chat: The chat serves as a narrator and provides insights into the game's mechanics and the players' reactions to the scene unfolding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Nan and Little Chili, after a misunderstanding, end up in an internet cafe together.
• Wen Nan realizes he has less than an hour to complete his final main quest.
• He discovers that making Little Chili call him "Daddy" completes the quest, which she does unintentionally while playing a game.
• Wen Nan sees Yu Shujun in the internet cafe, and they exchange messages; Yu Shujun asks Wen Nan to meet outside.

Character Developments

• Wen Nan: Realizes the urgency of his mission and gets creative in completing it. Shows a mix of helplessness and determination.
• Little Chili: Demonstrates her gaming addiction and lack of skill, but also her enthusiasm and determination. Calls Wen Nan "Daddy" to play a game, unknowingly completing Wen Nan's quest.
• Yu Shujun: Appears out of place in the internet cafe, showing a serious and determined demeanor. Asks Wen Nan to meet outside, hinting at an impending confrontation or discussion.

Significant Themes

• The urgency of time and completing tasks.
• The unexpected nature of quest completion.
• The contrast between characters' environments and demeanors.

Character Interactions

• Wen Nan and Little Chili: Their dynamic shifts from tension to cooperation, with Little Chili unknowingly helping Wen Nan complete his quest.
• Wen Nan and Yu Shujun: Their interaction is brief but significant, hinting at an unresolved issue between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Guild Master of Ghost Tamer Alliance is revealed to be a powerful mage who can control and enslave others using Taming Sigils.
• He is informed that the prophecy about Jun Wuming is true and that a member of his guild has made contact with Jun Wuming, angering him.
• The Guild Master kills the offending member for his mistake and vows to target Jun Wuming next.
• Wen Nan, at the internet cafe, receives a message from Yu the Scholar and decides to help her.

Character Developments

• The Guild Master: Revealed to be cruel, powerful, and ruthless, willing to kill his own guild member for a minor mistake.
• Wen Nan: Shows a willingness to help Yu the Scholar, despite their initial disagreement.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: The Guild Master's ability to control others is a central theme, highlighting the dangers of unchecked power.
• Trust and Betrayal: The Guild Master's reaction to his member's mistake underscores the importance of trust and the consequences of betrayal.

Character Interactions

• Guild Master and his enslaved women: The Guild Master's treatment of the women under his control shows his cruelty and lack of empathy.
• Wen Nan and Yu the Scholar: Wen Nan's decision to help Yu the Scholar, despite their initial disagreement, hints at a growing alliance or friendship between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The master of [Fengshui Huan] guild learns that the target item is in a novice trial map and decides to wait in the corresponding game lobby.
• Wen Nan and Yu Shujun meet in the playground, and Yu Shujun presents all the hidden items she's found to Wen Nan.

Character Developments

• The master of [Fengshui Huan] guild is revealed to be strategic and patient, adhering to system rules.
• Yu Shujun shows cunning and adaptability, changing her plan to act within the map instead of the game lobby.
• Wen Nan displays curiosity and a lack of understanding about the game's mechanics.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adhering to system rules and not interfering with trial maps.
• The strategic planning and adaptability of experienced players.

Character Interactions

• The master of [Fengshui Huan] guild interacts with his disciple, showing a calm and collected demeanor.
• Wen Nan and Yu Shujun meet, with Yu Shujun explaining the hidden items and their purpose, while Wen Nan expresses curiosity and disbelief.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Nan hesitates before accepting Yu Shujun's share of items.
• Upon accepting, he finds seemingly ordinary items in his inventory.
• Yu Shujun accesses Wen Nan's equipment slot and takes the Archmage Staff Fragment.
• She's shocked to find Wen Nan already has the fragment.

Character Developments

• Wen Nan demonstrates strategic thinking and calmness under pressure.
• Yu Shujun reveals her cunning and deceitful nature, driven by ambition for the fragment.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception in alliances.
• The power dynamics between players and the system's rules.
• The consequences of underestimating opponents.

Character Interactions

• Wen Nan and Yu Shujun's interaction highlights their contrasting personalities and goals.
• Wen Nan's calm acceptance of the items and Yu Shujun's shock at finding him with the fragment reveals their hidden cards.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Shujun, a high-level player, attempts to trick Ye Jiu (Wen Nan), a newbie, into sharing equipment slots for full-access, aiming to obtain a Divine Staff Fragment.
• Ye Jiu accepts the sharing request, revealing he's not a newbie but aware of Yu Shujun's trick.
• Yu Shujun successfully gains access but finds the fragment in use and set to expire in 30 minutes.
• Yu Shujun becomes furious and threatens Ye Jiu, who remains calm and warns her off.
• Yu Shujun unleashes a powerful skill, summoning various entities and objects from the map to attack Ye Jiu.

Character Developments

• Yu Shujun: Initially manipulative and deceitful, she becomes enraged when her plan fails and resorts to violence.
• Ye Jiu/Wen Nan: Displays calm and composure even when threatened, revealing he's not a newbie and has a backup plan.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Trust: Yu Shujun deceives Ye Jiu, but he turns the tables on her, revealing he's not as naive as he seems.
• Power and Control: Yu Shujun's skill allows her to control and summon various entities, showcasing her power, but also her desperation and lack of self-control.

Character Interactions

• Yu Shujun and Ye Jiu: Their interaction starts with Yu Shujun trying to manipulate Ye Jiu, but he turns the tables, leading to a tense standoff.
• Yu Shujun and Wen Nan: Their interaction is brief but intense, with Wen Nan warning Yu Shujun and her responding with extreme violence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Nan tries to replicate Yu Shujun's ultimate move using the Divine Staff Fragment but fails.
• Yu Shujun summons a massive swarm of creatures and objects to attack Wen Nan.
• The Archmage Staff Fragment's skill is activated, and Wen Nan must survive until it expires to avoid its effect.

Character Developments

• Wen Nan demonstrates adaptability and resourcefulness by attempting different strategies.
• Yu Shujun shows her strategic thinking and willingness to make sacrifices for her goals.

Significant Themes

• The power of adaptability and quick thinking in the face of unexpected challenges.
• The consequences of underestimating opponents and the importance of careful planning.

Character Interactions

• Wen Nan and Yu Shujun's interaction is marked by tension and mistrust, with each trying to outmaneuver the other.
• Wen Nan's attempts to replicate Yu Shujun's skill lead to a direct confrontation between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Shujun summons creatures to attack Wen Nan, intending to kill him.
• Qiqi intervenes to protect Wen Nan, but he orders her to step down.
• Wen Nan upgrades his Taming Sigil to Level 3 and tames Yu Shujun, making her his character.

Character Developments

• Yu Shujun: Initially confident and powerful, she becomes submissive and resentful after being tamed.
• Wen Nan: Shows cunning and strategic thinking, successfully taming a powerful opponent.
• Qiqi: Displayed loyalty and protectiveness towards Wen Nan, but ultimately obeys his command.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and submission: Yu Shujun's power is turned against her, and she is forced to submit to Wen Nan.
• Trust and loyalty: Qiqi's loyalty is tested, and she ultimately trusts Wen Nan's judgment.
• Strategic thinking: Wen Nan's ability to outmaneuver his opponent and turn the situation to his advantage.

Character Interactions

• Wen Nan and Yu Shujun: Their interaction shifts from hostile to master-servant, with Yu Shujun resentful and Wen Nan amused.
• Wen Nan and Qiqi: Wen Nan shows understanding and gentleness towards Qiqi, while she displays unwavering loyalty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Nan uses the Archmage Staff Fragment to permanently upgrade Yu Shujun's Taming Sigil to Level 3, making it last indefinitely.
• Wen Nan intended to use the sigil on Lin Xuemei but changed his mind due to Yu Shujun's actions.
• The boys' dormitory, the map's respawn point, is destroyed by Yu Shujun.
• The main quest settlement time begins, but the spawn point is gone, causing Wen Nan and Yu Shujun to fall into an abyss.

Character Developments

• Wen Nan: He values a leisurely romance over combat and strategizing, and he's willing to adapt his plans based on changing circumstances. He keeps Yu Shujun as a permanent character for his strength and potential usefulness.
• Yu Shujun: He's furious about the Gentleman's Agreement and the use of the staff fragment on his sigil. Despite his resistance, he's forced to comply due to the sigil's control.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Archmage Staff Fragment and its ability to replicate and make permanent effects.
• The control and resistance dynamics between Wen Nan and Yu Shujun, highlighting the theme of power and submission.
• The theme of adaptability in the face of changing circumstances, as seen in Wen Nan's shifting plans.

Character Interactions

• Wen Nan and Yu Shujun: Their interactions are marked by tension and resistance, with Yu Shujun's unwilling submission to Wen Nan's control. Despite this, Wen Nan considers keeping Yu Shujun due to his strength and potential usefulness.
• Wen Nan and Lin Xuemei: Wen Nan initially plans to use the sigil on Lin Xuemei but changes his mind due to Yu Shujun's actions, indicating a shift in his priorities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The characters are suddenly teleported to a dark, hard-floored location after completing their final tasks.
• A notification appears, announcing that the trial has been passed, but the settlement phase has been forced to migrate to this temporary teleportation point due to major damage caused by Wen Nan.
• The characters discuss their experiences completing their tasks.

Character Developments

• Wen Nan: Reveals he caused the major damage to the trial map, hinting at his growing power and potential.
• Huang Tao: Shows growth in his approach to completing his task, moving away from physical competition to emotional understanding.
• Shao Ling: Develops a new understanding of his task, focusing on filling a void in his target's desires.
• Fatty: Also experiences an epiphany, realizing the true nature of his target's desires.

Significant Themes

• Growth and Change: Each character has grown and changed their approach to their tasks, demonstrating personal development.
• Power and Consequences: Wen Nan's actions highlight the theme of power and its consequences, as his actions cause significant damage to the trial map.
• Understanding and Empathy: The characters' epiphanies emphasize the importance of understanding and empathizing with others to achieve their goals.

Character Interactions

• The characters interact casually, sharing their experiences and supporting each other's growth.
• Wen Nan's revelation about causing the major damage creates a moment of disbelief and shock among the others.
• Fatty, Huang Tao, and Shao Ling bond over their shared epiphanies, high-fiving each other in camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The map crashes due to an unprecedented event caused by Ye Jiu.
• Each contestant settles their main quest, receiving results on the overhead screen.
• Huang Tao passes with 80 points, the fatty with 90 points (Excellent), Shao Ling with 92 points (Excellent), and Ye Jiu with a perfect 100 points (Excellent).

Character Developments

• Huang Tao is overjoyed with his high score and balance.
• The fatty is confused by his "Hot" extra reward but accepts it.
• Shao Ling regrets not swapping positions earlier, realizing the ease of increasing affection levels.
• Ye Jiu maintains his composure and excellence.
• The other contestants reevaluate Ye Jiu's abilities and respect him.

Significant Themes

• The theme of unexpected outcomes and underestimation of others is reinforced as Ye Jiu's excellence surprises the other contestants.
• The importance of adaptability and quick thinking is shown when Ye Jiu handles the map crash.

Character Interactions

• The fatty suspects Yu Shujun's identity but is intimidated by her glare.
• Shao Ling considers Yu Shujun's role in Ye Jiu's success.
• The contestants express shock, admiration, and respect towards Ye Jiu after seeing his settlement results.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The novice trial for Campus Romance concludes.
• Players receive experience points based on their mission completion.
• Ye Jiu (Wen Nan) gains a massive 1684 experience points, allowing him to level up multiple times.
• Ye Jiu unlocks his skill talent tree at level 5 and is presented with four skill talents.

Character Developments

• Huang Tao focuses on strength and agility, reaching level 2.
• Wang Xiaoer prioritizes armor, reaching level 2.
• Shao Ling aims for balanced development.
• Ye Jiu levels up to level 5, allocating points to charisma and unlocking his skill talent tree.

Significant Themes

• The importance of attribute allocation and leveling up.
• The impact of Ye Jiu's unique playstyle on his experience point gain.
• The introduction of skill talents and their potential impact on gameplay.

Character Interactions

• The players compare their experience points and attribute allocations.
• Ye Jiu's impressive experience point gain surprises the other players.
• Ye Jiu considers his skill talent options, reflecting on his playstyle and the system's matching.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Nan spends his skill point on [Mind Reading].
• The group levels up after exiting the Trial Zone, with Wen Nan reaching Bronze (Lv5).
• Wen Nan enters the Game Lobby and visits official and private shops.
• He encounters a clerk from a private shop trying to recruit him to their guild.

Character Developments

• Wen Nan: Starts to understand the game's mechanics and shops; encounters aggressive recruitment.
• Yu Shujun: Follows Wen Nan; uses her power to silence a rude clerk.
• Clerk from The Phoenix Ice and Water: Tries to recruit Wen Nan, reveals information about the six major guilds.

Significant Themes

• Recruitment and guilds: The clerk's aggressive recruitment highlights the importance of guilds in the game.
• Game mechanics: Wen Nan learns about the Game Lobby, official shops, and private shops.
• Power dynamics: Yu Shujun's intervention with the clerk shows her power and willingness to protect Wen Nan.

Character Interactions

• Wen Nan and Yu Shujun: Wen Nan accepts Yu Shujun's presence; Yu Shujun protects Wen Nan.
• Wen Nan and the Clerk: The clerk tries to recruit Wen Nan, but Wen Nan declines.
• Clerk and Clerk from The Phoenix Ice and Water: The clerk from The Phoenix Ice and Water reveals information about the six major guilds, causing the other clerk to be shocked.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Scattered Wind and Water guild opens a teahouse in the Novice Hall, attracting many players.
• A Lv4 player with dyed yellow hair tries to join the guild but is rejected due to lack of fate.
• Wen Nan, a tall man, is invited into the teahouse by the guild's disciple, implying he might be the Ziwei Star they've been waiting for.

Character Developments

• The yellow-haired player shows off his Lv4 status but is arrogant and disrespectful, leading to his immediate disqualification from the guild.
• Wen Nan is mysterious and draws the guild's attention, suggesting he might have exceptional potential.

Significant Themes

• Fate and destiny play a significant role in joining The Scattered Wind and Water guild.
• Arrogance and disrespect are frowned upon and can lead to immediate disqualification.
• Potential and talent are valued by the guild, as seen in their interest in Wen Nan.

Character Interactions

• The yellow-haired player interacts with the guild's disciple but is quickly dismissed due to his arrogance.
• The guild's disciple interacts with Wen Nan, inviting him into the teahouse, hinting at a potential connection between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Nan is invited into a teahouse by The Scattered Wind and Water guild.
• He is offered membership into their guild, but he declines due to lack of information.
• The guild's disciple attempts to test Wen Nan by attacking him, but is swiftly defeated by Yu Shujun.

Character Developments

• Wen Nan: Shows caution and thoroughness in reading the guild's invitation, hinting at his serious nature. He also demonstrates quick thinking and concern for the disciple's well-being.
• Yu Shujun: Reveals her high-level and powerful status as a ghost, capable of easily defeating a Silver-level player.

Significant Themes

• Perception vs. Reality: Wen Nan's appearance and behavior suggest he's a newbie, but his actions and Yu Shujun's power hint at a higher level of experience and skill.
• Guild Recruitment: The Scattered Wind and Water guild goes to great lengths to invite Wen Nan, showing their interest in him despite his apparent lack of experience.

Character Interactions

• Wen Nan and The Scattered Wind and Water Disciple: Wen Nan's cautious and respectful demeanor contrasts with the disciple's testing and underestimation of him.
• Wen Nan and Yu Shujun: Yu Shujun's quick and powerful defense of Wen Nan shows her loyalty and high level, hinting at their close relationship.