Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tony learns about the illegal weapons trade involving Stark Industries' weapons.
• Xiang Qian reveals that the CIA and some military personnel were behind the trade.
• Tony decides to shut down Stark Industries' weapons division.
• Mandarin is revealed to be behind Tony's kidnapping, and Xiang Qian kills him.
• Tony learns about S.H.I.E.L.D.'s protective surveillance on him.
• An armored convoy led by Rhodey approaches the cave.
• Xiang Qian warns Tony about potential threats upon his return.

Character Developments

• Tony becomes more determined to clean up Stark Industries and its weapons division.
• Xiang Qian shows concern for Tony's safety and well-being.
• Magik is introduced, displaying a fiery and confrontational personality.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of unchecked power and greed (illustrated by the illegal weapons trade).
• The struggle between morality and business (Tony's decision to shut down the weapons division).
• The existence of supernatural elements and other realms (Hell, Magik, and Xiang Qian's magic).

Character Interactions

• Tony and Xiang Qian share a friendly banter, displaying their camaraderie.
• Tony flirts with Magik, leading to a tense interaction.
• Xiang Qian shows protectiveness towards Tony and Dr. Yinsen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hawkeye arrives at the terrorist base and finds all armed militants dead, suggesting an internal conflict.
• Nick Fury suspects James Zion's involvement and orders Hawkeye not to engage further.
• S.H.I.E.L.D. traces mercenary groups' movements and funds back to Asia, hinting at Xiang Qian's involvement.
• Xiang Qian and Magik are back in Limbo. Xiang Qian questions Magik about her teleportation habits.

Character Developments

• Hawkeye: Proven to be skilled and bold, he discovers the terrorist base and reports to Nick Fury.
• Nick Fury: Realizes the extent of Xiang Qian's power and influence, viewing him as an uncontrollable factor.
• Xiang Qian: Demonstrates his intelligence and caution, questioning Magik and hinting at her feelings about Limbo.
• Magik: Shows irritation and defensiveness when questioned by Xiang Qian, revealing her discomfort with Limbo.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Nick Fury's struggle to control Xiang Qian and understand his actions.
• Trust and Betrayal: The internal conflict among the terrorists and the potential betrayal by James Zion.
• Home and Belonging: Xiang Qian's probing of Magik's feelings about Limbo.

Character Interactions

• Hawkeye and Nick Fury: Hawkeye reports his findings to Nick Fury, who provides instructions and suspects Zion's involvement.
• Xiang Qian and Magik: Xiang Qian questions Magik about her teleportation habits, making her uncomfortable and defensive.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Magik and Xiang Qian travel through the Hell Dimension, with Xiang Qian revealing the dark history of the Soul Sword magic.
• They reach Belasco's castle, where he sits on a throne, attempting to appear majestic.
• Xiang Qian openly mocks Belasco's pretentiousness and demands to get to the point.

Character Developments

• Magik: Reveals discomfort with the Hell Dimension's logic and refuses to use dark methods for the Soul Sword.
• Xiang Qian: Shows disdain for pretentiousness and maintains a calm, mocking demeanor even when facing Belasco.
• Belasco: Struggles to maintain his composure and dignity in the face of Xiang Qian's mockery.

Significant Themes

• The corruption of power and the lengths some will go to maintain their image.
• The tension between sincerity and pretentiousness in communication and cooperation.

Character Interactions

• Magik and Xiang Qian: They share a tense journey, with Xiang Qian revealing sensitive information and Magik remaining guarded.
• Xiang Qian and Belasco: Xiang Qian openly mocks Belasco's attempts at grandeur, while Belasco struggles to maintain his composure.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiang Qian (a disciple of Kamar-Taj) meets with Belasco (a Hell Lord) to discuss information about an anomaly within Xiang Qian's soul.
• Belasco reveals he learned about the anomaly from a ghost in his territory but can't pinpoint which one.
• Xiang Qian and Belasco engage in a bargaining negotiation, with Belasco offering cooperation and Xiang Qian asking for a price.

Character Developments

• Xiang Qian: Shows cunning and caution in dealing with Belasco, trying to uncover the truth while protecting his friend Colossus.
• Belasco: Reveals his limited omniscience within his territory and his desire to cooperate with Xiang Qian.

Significant Themes

• The nature of the Hell Dimension and its connection to the souls of the dead.
• The power dynamics and limitations of Hell Lords.
• Trust, deception, and bargaining in demonic interactions.

Character Interactions

• Xiang Qian and Belasco: Engage in a tense, strategic conversation, with Xiang Qian trying to extract information and Belasco attempting to gain Xiang Qian's trust.
• Xiang Qian and Mephisto (off-page): Xiang Qian mentions previous meetings with Mephisto, implying a history of negotiation and deception.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiang Qian meets Belasco, the King of Limbo, to discuss a deal.
• Belasco reveals his territory's weakness and his inability to match Mephisto's offer.
• Belasco seals Limbo's space to prevent Xiang Qian from leaving.
• Xiang Qian uses his rings and dimensional magic to defend against Belasco's attacks.
• Xiang Qian reveals the Dimensional Barrier, a powerful magical artifact, to show Belasco he can still leave Limbo.

Character Developments

• Belasco: Shows anger and desperation when his territory's weakness is exposed. Reveals his power and ability to control Limbo's space.
• Xiang Qian: Remains calm and composed throughout the encounter. Shows off his magical prowess and strategic thinking, using his rings and the Dimensional Barrier to counter Belasco's attacks.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and negotiations between magical beings.
• The importance of sincerity and genuine attitudes in cooperation.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.

Character Interactions

• Xiang Qian and Belasco: Engage in a tense negotiation that escalates into a magical confrontation. Xiang Qian's calm demeanor and magical abilities challenge Belasco's authority and power.
• Xiang Qian and Magik (off-screen): Xiang Qian's determination to rescue Magik drives his actions throughout the chapter.
• Belasco and Mephisto (mentioned): Belasco expresses disdain for Mephisto, his rival, and warns Xiang Qian about his untrustworthiness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiang Qian learns that no dimension can be completely isolated, including Limbo, which has openings despite Belasco's blockade.
• Xiang Qian agrees to help Magik rescue Tony, confident he can leave Limbo whenever he wants.
• Belasco, realizing Xiang Qian can leave, agrees to negotiate instead of fight.
• Xiang Qian presents Mephisto's offer: high-quality souls in exchange for a right of first refusal in working with him.
• Belasco, unable to compete with Mephisto in souls, offers something else: knowledge about Elder Gods, specifically Chthon, the God of Dark Magic.

Character Developments

• Xiang Qian demonstrates confidence in his abilities and resourcefulness in negotiations.
• Belasco shows desperation in trying to match Mephisto's offer, revealing his fanaticism for Chthon.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and resources between different dimensions and their lords.
• The allure and danger of dark magic, represented by Chthon and Belasco's obsession with him.

Character Interactions

• Xiang Qian and Belasco engage in a tense negotiation, with Xiang Qian maintaining control and Belasco growing increasingly desperate.
• Xiang Qian shows no fear of Belasco, even when the latter brings up Chthon, demonstrating his confidence and knowledge in white magic.

Key Plot Points

• Belasco, the King of the Border, seeks Xiang Qian's help to summon the Elder God Chthon, offering Magik as a sacrifice and vessel.
• Xiang Qian demands proof of Belasco's capabilities and sincerity before agreeing to help.
• Belasco reveals that he controls Magik's soul and has marked her with Chthon's sign, making her the key to the summoning.

Character Developments

• Xiang Qian shows his business-like approach to the deal, prioritizing safety and guarantees.
• Belasco displays his fanaticism and obsession with the Elder Gods, revealing his plans for Magik.
• Magik, traumatized and despairing, begins to consider defying her fate.

Significant Themes

• The blurred line between dark and white magic, and the dangers of delving too deep into either.
• The power dynamics and manipulations between magical practitioners.
• The concept of fate and the struggle against it.

Character Interactions

• Xiang Qian and Belasco engage in a tense negotiation, with Xiang Qian playing the cautious businessman and Belasco the confident fanatic.
• Xiang Qian shows a brief moment of sympathy for Magik, acknowledging her desperate situation.
• Magik, left alone with her thoughts, begins to consider a desperate plan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiang Qian and Belasco (King of the Border) negotiate a deal, but Xiang Qian refuses, insulting Belasco's fanaticism.
• Belasco attacks Xiang Qian, but Xiang Qian uses his magic to defend against the physical attack.
• Magik stabs Belasco with the Soul Sword, grievously wounding him.
• Belasco attempts to teleport away, but Xiang Qian disrupts his spell.
• Belasco unleashes a chaotic magical torrent, which Xiang Qian counters with conjured Tang Hengdao blades.
• Belasco summons the Bloodstone to control Magik, but she severs the connection, causing herself pain.

Character Developments

• Xiang Qian demonstrates his magical prowess and strategic thinking, refusing to be swayed by Belasco's promises and standing his ground.
• Magik shows resolve and initiative, stabbing Belasco despite the risk and severing her connection to the Bloodstone.
• Belasco reveals his desperation and lack of honor, attempting to flee and control Magik.

Significant Themes

• The dangers of fanaticism and blind devotion (Belasco's worship of Chthon).
• The importance of self-determination and holding one's fate in one's own hands (Xiang Qian's words).
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent (Belasco's underestimation of Magik).

Character Interactions

• Xiang Qian and Belasco: Enemies; Xiang Qian mocks Belasco's fanaticism, and Belasco grows increasingly enraged.
• Magik and Xiang Qian: Allies; Magik stabs Belasco on Xiang Qian's urging, and they fight together against Belasco.
• Magik and Belasco: Master and Disciple turned Enemies; Belasco attempts to control Magik, but she severs their connection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Belasco, the Lord of Limbo, struggles against Xiang Qian's twin blades, relying on his magic and Limbo's energy to heal his wounds.
• Xiang Qian and Magik team up, with Magik using the Soul Sword to inflict severe wounds on Belasco.
• Belasco calls upon Limbo's power, causing the environment to change violently and summoning creatures to defend him.
• Xiang Qian separates his spirit from his body to resonate with Limbo's fluctuations, sensing Belasco's emotions.

Character Developments

• Belasco: Despite being injured, he remains confident in his domain and calls upon Limbo's power to protect him.
• Xiang Qian: He demonstrates exceptional combat skills and strategic thinking, waiting for the perfect moment to resonate with Limbo's fluctuations.
• Magik: She shows concern for Xiang Qian's safety and tries to teleport them away, revealing her limited control over her powers.

Significant Themes

• The power of a dimensional lord and their connection to their domain.
• The struggle between magical combat and strategic planning.
• The consequences of pushing one's limits in battle.

Character Interactions

• Xiang Qian and Magik work together, with Magik supporting Xiang Qian's attacks with the Soul Sword.
• Xiang Qian interferes with Magik's teleportation, showing his ability to control space even when exhausted.
• Belasco's creatures respond to his call, showing their loyalty and the extent of his control over Limbo.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiang Qian engages Belasco in a battle to verify his suspicion about Hell Lords' control over their territories.
• Xiang Qian resonates with Belasco's soul and infiltrates his Soul Realm.
• Xiang Qian conducts an experiment in Belasco's Soul Realm, destroying the Limbo world within it.
• The destruction of the Limbo world in Belasco's Soul Realm weakens his soul strength and causes the real Limbo's world power to disperse.

Character Developments

• Xiang Qian demonstrates strategic thinking and boldness in challenging Belasco to prove his theory.
• Belasco is revealed to be relatively weak among Hell Lords, and his Soul Realm is vulnerable to Xiang Qian's attack.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Hell Lords and their territories.
• The importance of verification and experimentation in gaining knowledge and understanding.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.

Character Interactions

• Xiang Qian and Belasco: Xiang Qian infiltrates Belasco's Soul Realm, conducts an experiment, and gains insight into Hell Lords' control over their territories.
• Xiang Qian and Mephisto (implied): Xiang Qian's understanding of Hell Lords' control over their territories is based on Mephisto's previous words, which he now verifies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiang Qian uses his soul power to challenge Belasco, causing a supergiant star to collide with Limbo in Belasco's Soul Realm, destroying its laws and Belasco's authority as its lord.
• Belasco's Soul Realm collapses, and he loses his lordly power, becoming an ordinary dark magician.
• Xiang Qian reveals that Mephisto treats him as an equal due to his soul strength, comparable to a Hell Lord.
• Magik, still in Limbo, witnesses the events in the Soul Realm and prepares to strike Belasco with her Soul Sword.

Character Developments

• Xiang Qian demonstrates his immense soul power and strategic thinking, defeating Belasco and revealing his true strength.
• Belasco's arrogance and impatience lead to his downfall, as he underestimates his opponents and loses his domain.
• Magik overcomes her fear and hesitation, ready to confront and defeat Belasco, gaining closure on her past trauma.

Significant Themes

• The power of the soul and its connection to one's domain and authority.
• The consequences of arrogance and underestimating one's opponents.
• Overcoming past traumas and gaining closure.

Character Interactions

• Xiang Qian and Belasco engage in a soul-level battle, with Xiang Qian ultimately emerging victorious.
• Xiang Qian reveals his true power and status to Magik, showing her respect and trust.
• Magik and Belasco face off one last time, with Magik ready to deliver the final blow and put an end to her childhood nightmare.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Belasco is beheaded by Xiang Qian, leading to the death of his physical body and soul.
• Limbo's world will starts to recover rapidly and responds proactively to Xiang Qian's soul fluctuations.
• Xiang Qian's Soul Realm is flooded with Limbo's world information, threatening to make him the new Hell Lord.
• Xiang Qian discovers a voice in his Soul Realm, revealing that the universe is becoming complete, and the authority of its ruler is becoming clearer.
• Limbo's death rule becomes active and starts to contaminate Xiang Qian's Soul Realm.
• Xiang Qian uses Phoenix Force to counter the death rule and expel it from his Soul Realm.

Character Developments

• Xiang Qian demonstrates his ability to control and manipulate his Soul Realm, showing growth and understanding of his powers.
• Xiang Qian's determination to maintain his independence is reinforced as he refuses to become a puppet for any cosmic entity.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between life and death, represented by the Phoenix Force and Limbo's death rule.
• The growing completeness of the universe and the increasing clarity of its ruler's authority.
• The consequences of introducing foreign rule powers into a world.

Character Interactions

• Xiang Qian and the voice in his Soul Realm: Xiang Qian argues with the voice, demanding its cooperation and threatening it if it causes trouble.
• Xiang Qian and Magik: Xiang Qian explains the dangers of teleporting in Limbo's chaotic spatial rules, causing Magik to blush in embarrassment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiang Qian continues to restore Limbo's world rules.
• Mephisto, a Hell Lord, appears in Limbo, seeking Xiang Qian.
• Xiang Qian engages in a battle of wits with Mephisto, revealing he was prepared for the Hell Lord's trap.
• Ancient One arrives to assist Xiang Qian, ordering Mephisto to withdraw.

Character Developments

• Xiang Qian demonstrates his strategic thinking and resourcefulness, outsmarting Mephisto.
• Mephisto reveals his true intentions and the extent of his power.
• Ancient One shows her support and protection towards Xiang Qian.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception, with Mephisto being the King of Lies and Xiang Qian using his wit to outmaneuver him.
• The power dynamics between different dimensions and their inhabitants, showcasing the unique position of the Soul Universe and its sorcerers.

Character Interactions

• Xiang Qian and Mephisto engage in a tense, strategic conversation before their battle.
• Ancient One's timely arrival and support for Xiang Qian highlights their mentor-mentee relationship.
• Mephisto's frustration and anger at being outsmarted by Xiang Qian emphasize the power imbalance between them.

Key Plot Points

• Ancient One and Mephisto argue over Xiang Qian's actions in Limbo, with Mephisto threatening war.
• Xiang Qian secretly guides Magik to accept Limbo's world-will, making her its ruler.
• Xiang Qian claims Magik's actions were a palace coup, not a provocation from Kamar-Taj.

Character Developments

• Xiang Qian demonstrates his cunning and manipulative nature, using Magik's desire for control to his advantage.
• Magik becomes the ruler of Limbo, gaining immense power but also facing great responsibility.

Significant Themes

• The delicate balance between the Hell Dimension and Earth.
• The consequences of breaking the tacit understanding between the two dimensions.
• The power dynamics and politics within the Hell Dimension.

Character Interactions

• Xiang Qian and Ancient One maintain a tense standoff against Mephisto.
• Xiang Qian secretly guides Magik, manipulating her into accepting Limbo's world-will.
• Mephisto is enraged by Xiang Qian's actions but is held back by the Ancient One's power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mephisto threatens Xiang Qian before leaving.
• Ancient One brings Magik and Xiang Qian back to Earth, warning about Magik's dark mark.
• Xiang Qian explains the threat of Chthon's mark to Magik and suggests she become his student to remove it.
• Magik agrees, and Xiang Qian offers to be her court tutor.

Character Developments

• Magik: Shows resilience and determination in facing the threat of Chthon's mark. Agrees to become Xiang Qian's student.
• Xiang Qian: Demonstrates wisdom and patience in explaining the situation to Magik. Offers to be her tutor and guide.

Significant Themes

• The threat of Chthon's mark and the need for Magik to grow stronger to remove it.
• The mentor-mentee relationship between Xiang Qian and Magik, with Xiang Qian acting as her tutor and guide.

Character Interactions

• Xiang Qian and Ancient One: The Sorcerer Supreme warns Xiang Qian about Magik's mark and reminds him to return to Kamar-Taj.
• Xiang Qian and Magik: Xiang Qian explains the threat of Chthon's mark to Magik and offers to be her tutor. Magik agrees and shows interest in Xiang Qian's past.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiang Qian tests the Ten Rings in his laboratory.
• He concludes that the rings are part of a single device for energy storage and generation.
• Magik visits Xiang Qian's laboratory, and they discuss the rings' origins and potential.
• Xiang Qian decides to mass-produce the rings for technological advancements.
• He offers to teach Magik about maintaining and strengthening her Soul Realm.

Character Developments

• Xiang Qian demonstrates his scientific prowess and enthusiasm for technological innovation.
• Magik shows curiosity and interest in Xiang Qian's knowledge, as well as her own desires.

Significant Themes

• The intersection of science and magic.
• The potential of mass production in technology.
• The challenges and maintenance of a Soul Realm.

Character Interactions

• Xiang Qian and Magik's relationship deepens, with playful banter and mutual learning.
• They discuss their respective realms and experiences, leading to a teaching dynamic.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Five Elements Laboratory hosts a ceremony for "Project Kuafu," a controlled nuclear fusion project, marking 24 hours of stable operation.
• Xiang Qian, the project's leader, delivers a speech about the project's significance and potential.
• Xiang Qian meets Pepper Potts, Stark Industries' representative, and they discuss a collaboration plan between Stark Industries and the Five Elements Laboratory.
• Xiang Qian is secretly summoned to meet Alexander Pierce, head of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s External Liaison Department, who presents Project Insight as a complement to Project DEICIDE.

Character Developments

• Xiang Qian demonstrates his professionalism and eloquence as a scientific prodigy during his speech.
• Xiang Qian shows his understanding of Tony Stark's plans regarding their collaboration, hinting at a secret agreement between them.
• Alexander Pierce shows his eagerness to collaborate with the Five Elements Laboratory on Project Insight.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of technological innovation and its potential to unlock humanity's energy development.
• The importance of international collaboration in scientific research and global issues.
• The tension between secrecy and transparency in high-stakes projects.

Character Interactions

• Xiang Qian and Pepper Potts engage in playful banter while discussing their collaboration plan, showcasing their mutual respect and understanding.
• Xiang Qian and Alexander Pierce discuss their respective projects, with Xiang Qian subtly critiquing the United States' approach to international cooperation.
• Zheng Xian, director of the Spear Bureau, mediates between Xiang Qian and Pierce, demonstrating his diplomatic skills and commitment to maintaining China's hospitality.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiang Qian critiques the Helicarrier's design, deeming it a live target for surface-to-air missiles due to its size and lack of stealth.
• Alexander Pierce explains that Project Insight is intended for targeting violent criminals and terrorists, with DEICIDE as a backup plan.
• Pierce proposes using the Helicarrier to patrol the Indian Ocean, avoiding ocean current disruptions caused by the Chitauri.
• Xiang Qian suggests using a Kuafu reactor for the Helicarrier, but Pierce is more interested in gaining Xiang Qian's support for Project Insight within the World Security Council.

Character Developments

• Xiang Qian demonstrates his expertise in military design and his disdain for weapons with excessive destructive power.
• Alexander Pierce shows his desperation to gain support for Project Insight, despite the World Security Council's reservations.

Significant Themes

• The potential misuse of powerful weapons and the danger of arms races.
• The responsibility of those involved in creating and controlling advanced weaponry.

Character Interactions

• Xiang Qian and Alexander Pierce clash over the potential dangers and uses of the Helicarrier.
• Xiang Qian shows no mercy in his assessment of the Helicarrier's design and Pierce's intentions, while Pierce becomes increasingly frustrated and defensive.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiang Qian meets with Alexander Pierce to discuss Project Insight, intentionally provoking him to reveal S.H.I.E.L.D.'s true intentions.
• Xiang Qian pitches a modification to Project Houyi to increase its lethality, aiming to combat an unknown threat beneath the Indian Ocean.
• Alexander Pierce and Nick Fury discuss Project Insight, revealing that Project DEICIDE was initiated by the five major nations of the World Security Council, including S.H.I.E.L.D.'s predecessors.
• Agent Sitwell reports to Alexander Pierce about Xiang Qian's exposure to the Tesseract's energy radiation during his childhood.
• The Ancient One reveals to Xiang Qian that she wants him to succeed her as the Sorcerer Supreme.

Character Developments

• Xiang Qian demonstrates his intelligence and strategic thinking by provoking Pierce and pushing for Project Houyi's modification.
• Alexander Pierce shows his cunning and manipulation skills in his conversation with Nick Fury, revealing just enough information to distract him.
• The Ancient One displays her wisdom and foresight in choosing Xiang Qian as her successor.

Significant Themes

• Power and manipulation: Characters use their influence and knowledge to control situations and others, as seen in Xiang Qian's provocation of Pierce, Pierce's manipulation of Fury, and the Ancient One's decision to choose Xiang Qian as her successor.
• Secrets and hidden agendas: Characters harbor secrets and hidden motivations, such as Pierce's true intentions with Project Insight and the Ancient One's reasons for choosing Xiang Qian.

Character Interactions

• Xiang Qian and Zheng Xian: The uncle-nephew duo work together to manipulate Pierce and push for Project Houyi's modification.
• Alexander Pierce and Nick Fury: The new and old directors of S.H.I.E.L.D. clash over Project Insight, revealing hidden information and harboring their own agendas.
• The Ancient One and Xiang Qian: The Sorcerer Supreme reveals her decision to choose Xiang Qian as her successor, catching him off guard.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiang Qian is summoned by the Ancient One to discuss succession as the Sorcerer Supreme.
• The Ancient One reveals that Kaecilius has fallen to the dark side, seeking power to resurrect his wife.
• Xiang Qian is tasked with warning Kamar-Taj and the Three Sanctums about Kaecilius' fall.

Character Developments

• Xiang Qian shows maturity and understanding of the dark arts' corruption, contradicting common magical beliefs.
• The Ancient One demonstrates her wisdom and foresight in handling Kaecilius' fall and Xiang Qian's succession.
• Wong and Mordo display differing views on Xiang Qian's remarks about the dark arts.

Significant Themes

• The dangers of the dark arts and their corruption of the user's mind and heart.
• The importance of understanding and accepting one's limitations, as seen in Kaecilius' downfall.
• The responsibility of the Sorcerer Supreme in protecting the world and guiding others.

Character Interactions

• Xiang Qian and the Ancient One have a candid conversation about succession and Kaecilius' fall.
• Wong and Mordo react differently to Xiang Qian's unorthodox views on the dark arts.
• The Ancient One subtly tests Wong and Mordo's reactions to Xiang Qian's remarks.