Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Fu uses the Crown of Kings to defeat Wang Xiao, leading to Zheng State's destruction.
• The destruction of Zheng State causes panic among other factions in the Northern Continent.
• Su Yan unites various factions to prepare for a joint resistance against Great Qin.
• Wang Xiaozhu secretly prepares to build his own faction.
• Su Yan learns about Great Qin's military strength from the Li and Wang families and shares this information with other factions.

Character Developments

• Zhao Fu demonstrates the power of the Crown of Kings, showcasing its lethality against kings.
• Wang Xiao's death leads to Wang Xiaozhu's satisfaction and plans for his own faction.
• Su Yan proves his strategic prowess by uniting factions and learning about Great Qin's military strength.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity and strategic planning against a formidable force (Great Qin).
• The consequences of betrayal and the struggle for power within families (Wang Family).
• The fear and panic caused by Great Qin's growing influence and military strength.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Fu vs. Wang Xiao: A one-sided battle demonstrating Zhao Fu's overwhelming power.
• Su Yan and the Li, Wang families: Information exchange and alliance building for a common goal.
• Wang Xiaozhu's secret plans: His actions show his cunning and ambition, contrasting with his public demeanor.

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Great Qin destroys Zheng State, obtaining its legacy and significant resources.
+ Zhao Fu refines four Generals' corpses, gaining an SSS-aptitude Talent Blood Crystal for Sima Cuo.
+ Great Qin prepares for winter by selecting suitable crops and planning road construction.
+ Great Qin decides to build four great roads extending from the capital to connect cities.

Character Developments

+ Sima Cuo gains an SSS-aptitude Talent Blood Crystal, becoming a powerful General.
+ Zhao Fu demonstrates strategic planning and foresight in preparing for winter and road construction.

Significant Themes

+ The importance of strategic planning and preparation for future challenges.
+ The value of resources and legacies obtained from conquering national legacies.
+ The need for diverse transportation methods, not relying solely on Teleportation Arrays.

Character Interactions

+ Zhao Fu interacts with Sima Cuo, granting him the SSS-aptitude Talent Blood Crystal.
+ Zhao Fu works with his subordinates to plan for winter and road construction.
+ No significant interactions between other characters are mentioned in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Kingdom, fearing a Great Qin attack, recalls its players to defend the state.
• Zhou Kingdom's location is leaked, and Great Qin plans to attack.
• Zhao Fu discovers that Zhou Kingdom's location was leaked by a player named Wu Yang.
• Zhao Fu meets with Wu Yang and agrees to protect his family in exchange for Wu Yang's cooperation.

Character Developments

• Wu Yang, a player with significant influence in Zhou Kingdom, betrays his state out of concern for his family's safety and desire for a peaceful life.
• Zhao Fu demonstrates his strategic thinking and willingness to make deals to achieve his goals.

Significant Themes

• The cyclical nature of history and the rise and fall of dynasties.
• The importance of family and personal safety in decision-making.
• The power dynamics between players and states in Apocalypse World.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Fu and Wu Yang meet to discuss Wu Yang's defection and the terms of his cooperation with Great Qin.
• Zhao Fu shows respect for Wu Yang's concerns and agrees to protect his family, demonstrating his ability to make deals and gain allies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Fu agrees to support Wu Yang as the ruler of the region in exchange for his cooperation against the Zhou Kingdom.
• Wu Yang reveals that the Chai Family is secretly buying talismans effective against the Nether Ghost Realm, suggesting a potential alliance against Great Qin.
• Guo Binglin confirms that many factions are preparing to counter Great Qin's illusions and giant beasts.
• Mu Guilin from the Ying Family informs Zhao Fu about the alliance of factions against him and offers the Ying Family's assistance.
• Wu Qingniang warns Zhao Fu about the danger posed by the Great Qin Imperial Prince and offers the Wu Family's support.

Character Developments

• Zhao Fu demonstrates his strategic thinking and calm demeanor in the face of potential threats.
• Wu Yang shows loyalty to his family and willingness to cooperate with Zhao Fu.
• Wu Qingniang displays concern for Zhao Fu's safety and offers the Wu Family's support.

Significant Themes

• Alliances and power dynamics among factions.
• The danger posed by the Great Qin Imperial Prince.
• Strategic planning and preparation for conflict.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Fu and Wu Yang reach an agreement, with Wu Yang pledging his support in exchange for Zhao Fu's backing.
• Zhao Fu and Wu Qingniang discuss the situation, with Wu Qingniang expressing her concern for Zhao Fu's safety.
• Zhao Fu consults with his generals about the alliance of factions opposing Great Qin.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Yang's wife and daughter are rescued and brought to the Ying Family.
• Zhao Fu advances with 120,000 soldiers to the Zhou Kingdom, setting up a grand isolation formation and scouting for ambushes.
• Wu Yang's plan is put into action at night, aiming to take over the Zhou Kingdom with minimal resistance.
• Wu Yang gathers and bribes players to join Great Qin, eliminating those who refuse.
• Wu Yang drugs the guards on the city wall, preparing for the invasion.

Character Developments

• Wu Yang becomes more ruthless and determined in his betrayal of the Zhou Kingdom.
• Zhao Fu becomes more suspicious and cautious, wanting to minimize losses among his people.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and its consequences.
• The corrupting influence of power and wealth.
• The importance of trust and loyalty.

Character Interactions

• Wu Yang interacts with the Zhou Kingdom's guards, gaining their trust and drugging them.
• Zhao Fu and Wu Yang maintain communication, with Zhao Fu supporting Wu Yang's plan.
• Wu Yang interacts with the players, bribing them to join Great Qin and eliminating those who refuse.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chai Shaohui, the twelve-year-old heir of the Zhou Kingdom, is studying to govern and prepare for war under his mother's guidance.
• Great Qin Soldiers, led by Zhao Fu, infiltrate and capture the outskirts of Zhou Kingdom Town and its barracks using Wu Yang's help.
• Great Qin takes control of the three sides of the city wall, capturing a historical General and his soldiers.
• The core district of Zhou Kingdom Town is protected by a yellow energy barrier, with one hundred personal guards and a historical General inside.

Character Developments

• Chai Shaohui is shown to be mature and diligent, understanding the burden of his position and working hard to revive the Zhou Kingdom.
• Nangong Shuyue, Chai Shaohui's mother, is revealed to be a strong and wise woman, supporting her son's branch and helping him maintain his position as heir.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and succession within the Zhou Kingdom.
• The importance of knowledge, preparation, and diligence in governing and warfare (as shown by Chai Shaohui's studies).
• The contrast between the young, inexperienced heir and the experienced, powerful historical Generals.

Character Interactions

• Chai Shaohui and Nangong Shuyue interact as mother and son, with Nangong supporting and guiding her son.
• Zhao Fu and Wu Yang work together to infiltrate and capture Zhou Kingdom Town, demonstrating their trust and cooperation.
• The historical Generals on both sides show their military prowess and determination to protect their respective kingdoms.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chai Shaohui and Nangong Shuyue receive a notification about an attack on the Zhou Kingdom.
• They enter Apocalypse World to find Zheng State Town captured by Great Qin forces.
• Zhao Fu, the Great Qin Imperial Prince, confronts Chai Shaohui, the Zhou Kingdom's inheritor.
• Zhao Fu demands to see the power of the Zhou Kingdom before its destruction.

Character Developments

• Chai Shaohui, initially frightened, musters courage and accepts his role as the Zhou Kingdom's inheritor.
• Nangong Shuyue, Chai Shaohui's mother, is worried and anxious but remains composed and protective of her son.
• Wu Yang, a key figure in Zheng State Town, betrays the Zhou Kingdom and joins Great Qin.

Significant Themes

• The rise of Great Qin and its inevitable conflict with other nations.
• The struggle for power and survival in the face of overwhelming odds.
• Betrayal and its consequences.

Character Interactions

• Chai Shaohui and Nangong Shuyue support each other amidst the crisis.
• Nangong Shuyue confronts Wu Yang for his betrayal.
• Zhao Fu and Chai Shaohui face off, with Zhao Fu demanding a display of the Zhou Kingdom's power before its destruction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Fu fights Chai Shaohui, the heir of the Zhou Kingdom, who uses the power of the dragon of fortune to defend himself.
• Despite Chai Shaohui's efforts, he is severely injured and loses an arm. Nangong Shuyue, his mother, submits the Zhou Kingdom to Great Qin to save her son's life.
• Zhao Fu agrees to spare the Zhou Kingdom and grants Chai Shaohui the title of Zhou Lord using the Royal Wood Sword.

Character Developments

• Zhao Fu: Shows no mercy in battle and is willing to discard past bonds if they stand against Great Qin. He understands the ruthlessness of the phrase "Better that I betray the whole world than let the whole world betray me."
• Chai Shaohui: Proves his bravery and determination by facing Zhao Fu despite knowing he cannot win. Loses an arm but is later restored by Zhao Fu.
• Nangong Shuyue: Prioritizes her son's life over the Zhou Kingdom's pride. She submits to Great Qin to save Chai Shaohui and asks Zhao Fu to grant him the title of Zhou Lord.

Significant Themes

• Ruthlessness in pursuit of power and ambition.
• The importance of family and personal bonds.
• The consequences of standing against a more powerful force.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Fu vs. Chai Shaohui: A one-sided battle where Zhao Fu shows no mercy, injuring Chai Shaohui severely.
• Nangong Shuyue and Chai Shaohui: Mother and son interact, with Nangong Shuyue prioritizing her son's life and Chai Shaohui showing bravery and determination.
• Zhao Fu and Nangong Shuyue: They negotiate, with Nangong Shuyue submitting the Zhou Kingdom to save her son and Zhao Fu agreeing, but with conditions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chai Shaohui, the heir of Zhou Kingdom, kneels before Zhao Fu and surrenders, causing his kingly fortune to be absorbed by the Crown of Kings, upgrading it to blue quality.
• Great Qin occupies Zhou Kingdom Town, gaining its fortune and inheritance. The City Heart evolves, and Great Qin Town gains attributes from Zhou Kingdom Town.
• Great Qin's Nation-Guarding Artifact and Fate Clan Artifact evolve due to the gained fortune.
• Zhao Fu decides to bring 20,000 Zhou Kingdom civilians back to Great Qin, take Li Yun with him, and leave Li Zhongjin to guard Zhou Kingdom Town. Wu Yang and his players will form an independent faction.
• Nangong Shuyue asks to speak with Zhao Fu privately, hinting at a potential intimate encounter.

Character Developments

• Chai Shaohui submits to Zhao Fu, losing his kingly fortune but gaining Nangong Shuyue's comfort and support.
• Zhao Fu demonstrates his power and strategic planning, deciding on the fate of Zhou Kingdom's civilians and territory.
• Nangong Shuyue shows initiative and confidence, asking to speak privately with Zhao Fu.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and submission: Chai Shaohui's surrender highlights the power imbalance between Great Qin and Zhou Kingdom, with Zhao Fu absorbing Zhou Kingdom's fortune.
• Fortune and evolution: The gained fortune allows Great Qin's artifacts to evolve, reflecting the importance of fortune in Apocalypse World.
• Strategic planning: Zhao Fu's decisions regarding Zhou Kingdom's civilians and territory showcase his strategic thinking and long-term planning.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Fu and Chai Shaohui: Zhao Fu shows no mercy in absorbing Zhou Kingdom's fortune, while Chai Shaohui submits to him, losing his kingly status but gaining Nangong Shuyue's support.
• Zhao Fu and Nangong Shuyue: Nangong Shuyue asks to speak privately with Zhao Fu, hinting at a potential romantic or intimate encounter, showing her initiative and confidence in their relationship.
• Zhao Fu and his generals: The generals report to Zhao Fu and follow his orders, demonstrating their loyalty and obedience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nangong Shuyue seduces Zhao Fu, the Great Qin Imperial Prince, to secure benefits for her family and son's future.
• They share a passionate kiss and intimate moment before being interrupted by a soldier with urgent news from Fighting City.

Character Developments

• Nangong Shuyue: She decides to use her charms to secure a position for her son and families. She is willing to fall in love with Zhao Fu to bind him to her.
• Zhao Fu: He shows interest in Nangong Shuyue and engages in a passionate moment with her before being interrupted.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: Nangong Shuyue's actions are driven by her desire for power and influence to secure her son's future.
• Love and Desire: The chapter explores the physical attraction and potential emotional connection between Nangong Shuyue and Zhao Fu.

Character Interactions

• Nangong Shuyue and Zhao Fu: They share an intimate moment, with Nangong Shuyue taking the initiative, and Zhao Fu responding positively. Their interaction is interrupted by a soldier's urgent report.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Fu learns that the City Lord of Fighting City is gravely injured, causing chaos and power struggles in the city.
• Zhao Fu decides to return to Great Qin to address the situation.
• Zhao Fu and Nangong Shuyue acknowledge their relationship, but Zhao Fu declines to continue their intimacy due to pressing matters.
• In the real world, the Chai Family surrounds Nangong Shuyue's branch, blaming them for Zhou Kingdom's destruction and demanding retribution.
• Nangong Shuyue defends her actions and warns the Chai Family not to touch Chai Shaohui, as he is now a Lord in Great Qin.
• The Nangong Family arrives to support Nangong Shuyue and advises her to leave the Chai Family.

Character Developments

• Zhao Fu demonstrates his self-control and prioritization of state affairs over personal desires.
• Nangong Shuyue shows her calm and collected demeanor under pressure, standing her ground against the Chai Family.
• Chai Family members display their ambition and willingness to sacrifice others for their interests.
• Nangong Xiong shows concern for Nangong Shuyue's well-being and follows his father's orders to bring her back to the Nangong Family.

Significant Themes

• Power struggles and political intrigue in both the game world and the real world.
• The consequences of one's actions and the responsibility to bear them.
• Family dynamics and loyalty, with both the Chai and Nangong families playing significant roles.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Fu and Nangong Shuyue acknowledge their relationship but maintain a level of restraint and mutual respect.
• The Chai Family members confront Nangong Shuyue, blaming her for Zhou Kingdom's destruction and demanding retribution.
• Nangong Xiong arrives to support Nangong Shuyue and advises her to leave the Chai Family, showing concern for her well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nangong Xiong arrives to take Nangong Shuyue back to the Nangong Family.
• The Chai Family initially refuses, but a branch head decides to repudiate Nangong Shuyue to avoid further conflict.
• Nangong Shuyue reveals she is now the Great Qin Imperial Prince's (Zhao Fu's) woman, shocking everyone.
• The Chai Family changes their stance, seeing the benefit of the connection to Zhao Fu.
• Nangong Xiong reports the news to the Nangong Family and is told not to interfere with Nangong Shuyue's affairs.

Character Developments

• Nangong Shuyue remains calm and composed throughout the situation, showing her determination and resilience.
• Nangong Xiong is protective of his sister but understands the importance of her connection to Zhao Fu.
• The Chai Family branch heads initially display hostility but quickly change their attitude upon learning about Nangong Shuyue's relationship with Zhao Fu.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and political alliances, as the Chai Family seeks to curry favor with Zhao Fu through Nangong Shuyue.
• Sacrifice and personal gain, as Nangong Shuyue offers herself to Zhao Fu to protect her son and the Chai Family.

Character Interactions

• Nangong Shuyue and Nangong Xiong: Brother and sister, with Nangong Xiong protective of Nangong Shuyue but understanding of her decisions.
• Nangong Shuyue and the Chai Family: Initially hostile, but the Chai Family changes their attitude towards Nangong Shuyue upon learning of her connection to Zhao Fu.
• Nangong Shuyue and Zhao Fu: Though not present, Zhao Fu's influence is significant, as everyone seeks to curry favor with him through Nangong Shuyue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Fu returns to Great Qin and visits Fighting City, finding it in chaos due to a City Lord's trial.
• Factions are battling for dominance, with Gold-Ranked Fighters like Xiong Qi, Hong Tianshan, and Ge Nie being prominent candidates.
• Zhao Fu decides not to interfere, believing Ge Nie can handle it.
• Great Qin attacks and takes the Zhou Kingdom, then returns to peaceful development, aiming to locate and eliminate the remaining Qi State.
• Great Qin focuses on consolidating its foundations, building roads, and mass-producing Yin Bone Porcelain.

Character Developments

• Zhao Fu: He maintains Great Qin's development, showing strategic patience in both external affairs (Fighting City) and internal matters (territory consolidation, production).
• Ge Nie: He adopts a neutral stance in Fighting City, biding his time to expand Sword Gate's power.

Significant Themes

• Power Struggles: Factions in Fighting City clash for dominance, reflecting the theme of power dynamics and competition.
• Patience and Timing: Both Zhao Fu and Ge Nie demonstrate strategic patience, waiting for the right moment to act.
• Economic Development: Great Qin focuses on improving people's livelihoods, showing the importance of economic growth.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Fu and Ge Nie: Zhao Fu trusts Ge Nie's abilities and does not interfere in Fighting City, showing confidence in their alliance.
• Factions in Fighting City: Various factions clash, with Gold-Ranked Fighters like Xiong Qi, Hong Tianshan, and Ge Nie being key figures.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Fu announces examinations for Qin Times Academy students to assess their capabilities.
• Literary academy focuses on governance and civil administration, while martial academy tests military leadership.
• The examination consists of four stages with increasing difficulty, culminating in an audience with Zhao Fu.
• 13 students pass the examination and are designated as key cultivation candidates.

Character Developments

• Students become more diligent and focused on their studies and training, aiming to excel in the examinations.
• Teachers become more serious in their teaching, eager to demonstrate their value to Zhao Fu.
• Zhao Fu shows his commitment to selecting and nurturing talent for Great Qin's future.

Significant Themes

• The importance of education and nurturing talent for a strong nation.
• The value of diligence, hard work, and perseverance in achieving success.
• The necessity of rigorous selection processes to identify exceptional individuals.

Character Interactions

• Students interact with teachers, demonstrating their dedication and eagerness to learn.
• Teachers interact with students, showing their commitment to helping them succeed.
• Zhao Fu interacts with the 13 successful students, questioning them and rewarding their achievements.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Fu discovers that the upcoming festival is the Calamity Festival, centered around various disasters like ice storms, snow disasters, droughts, and floods.
• The festival lasts seven days and is an individual event, with merit points awarded for withstanding or stopping disasters.
• Merit points can be exchanged for powerful pills in the system main city.

Character Developments

• Zhao Fu learns about the advantages of national inheritances during disasters and the benefits of Great Qin's numerous national inheritances.
• He also discovers the immense power of the top ten pills available for exchange, including the Heavenly Saint Pill, Revival Pill, and Hundred Dragon Yang Pill.

Significant Themes

• The power of national inheritances and their advantages during disasters.
• The importance of merit points and the items they can be exchanged for.
• The rarity and immense power of certain pills.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Fu interacts with the common people in the system main city, observing their preparations for the festival.
• He does not directly interact with any other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Fu is interested in the Ten Thousand Poisons Divine Pill and the Vermilion Bird Blood Pill from the Divine Pill Auction.
• Zhao Fu meets Jiang Rou, and they catch up on each other's lives.
• Zhao Fu inspects Great Qin's disaster resistance attributes, finding a total of 225%.
• The Calamity Festival is approaching, and Zhao Fu prepares by checking Great Qin's disaster resistance.

Character Developments

• Zhao Fu shows interest in powerful pills that could enhance his abilities.
• Jiang Rou expresses concern for Zhao Fu's safety and well-being.
• Zhao Fu demonstrates his responsibility and care for Great Qin by checking its disaster resistance.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against natural disasters and the powerlessness of ordinary people.
• The importance of preparation and resilience in the face of calamities.
• The pursuit of strength and power to overcome challenges.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Fu and Jiang Rou's friendly reunion and conversation.
• Zhao Fu's internal dialogue about the Divine Pill Auction and Great Qin's disaster resistance.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Calamity Festival begins with a massive wind calamity, causing widespread destruction in the Terror Forest.
• Great Qin's natural disaster resistance protects it from the initial calamity.
• Zhao Fu encounters Wind Calamity Beasts, azure giant birds that create gales, after the initial calamity subsides.

Character Developments

• Zhao Fu demonstrates his determination to face the Calamity Festival head-on and protect his territory.
• Zhao Fu's power and skills are enhanced by the City Lord Seal, allowing him to take on the Wind Calamity Beasts.

Significant Themes

• The power and unpredictability of natural disasters.
• The importance of individual action and initiative in facing challenges.
• The role of technology and preparation in mitigating disaster effects.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Fu interacts with the Wind Calamity Beasts, showcasing his combat prowess and determination.
• Zhao Fu's actions reflect his responsibility towards his territory and citizens, highlighting his leadership and protective nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Fu faces and defeats two Wind Calamity Beasts, gaining merit points and Heaven's Favor.
• He learns that other regions are being attacked by Level 4 Wind Calamity Beasts, causing widespread destruction.
• Zhao Fu decides to explore other regions after resting, as Calamity Beasts in Terror Forest seem to have been wiped out.
• News arrives of a massive flood in a nearby region, drowning over seven million people.

Character Developments

• Zhao Fu demonstrates his combat prowess and strategic thinking, deciding to focus on killing lower-level Calamity Beasts for greater efficiency and rewards.
• He shows concern for the welfare of his people, ordering scouts to gather information about other regions.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against natural disasters and the consequences of failing to do so.
• The advantages and challenges of being an inheritor of a nation, with access to unique blessings and attributes.
• The importance of strategic decision-making in managing resources and time effectively.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Fu interacts with the other City Lords through the system, learning about their struggles against the Level 4 Wind Calamity Beasts.
• He communicates with his scouts, ordering them to gather information about other regions.
• Zhao Fu's actions and decisions affect the lives of his people, highlighting his role as a leader and protector.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A level ten disaster, the highest-level, occurs in the region where the Dragon-Locking Well is located.
• Zhao Fu decides to investigate the cause of the flood and resolve the disaster.
• He finds the Dragon-Locking Well submerged and guarded by ten level-one flood beasts.
• Zhao Fu summons over a thousand demons to help him fight the flood beasts.
• After defeating the flood beasts, Zhao Fu descends into the Dragon-Locking Well, discovering a vast, dark space.
• He encounters a level-four flood fish while descending.

Character Developments

• Zhao Fu demonstrates his strategic thinking and determination to resolve the disaster, showing his growth as a City Lord.
• He exhibits his combat prowess and resourcefulness by using demons to distract the flood beasts before attacking.

Significant Themes

• The theme of perseverance is shown through Zhao Fu's determination to continue descending the well despite the lack of change and the passage of time.
• The theme of resourcefulness is highlighted as Zhao Fu uses his demons to create an opportunity for himself to attack the flood beasts.

Character Interactions

• There are no significant character interactions in this chapter, as Zhao Fu acts alone throughout.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Fu fights and defeats a Level Four Water Calamity Beast, gaining 8,000 merit points and a Legendary-grade material.
• He continues descending along the chains, encountering and defeating more Water Calamity Beasts, accumulating over 170,000 merit points and various crystals.
• Zhao Fu reaches a stone cave where the chains end, revealing a woman bound by them. She awakens and seductively beckons him.

Character Developments

• Zhao Fu demonstrates his combat skills and strategic thinking, defeating powerful Calamity Beasts and growing stronger.
• The woman in the cave is introduced, displaying bewitching and seductive behavior, but her true nature and intentions remain unclear.

Significant Themes

• The power of determination and perseverance in the face of adversity, as Zhao Fu continues to descend despite the dangers.
• The allure of temptation and the importance of self-control, as the woman tries to lure Zhao Fu in.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Fu interacts with Heavenly Demon, his weapon, who expresses his desire for rewards and is reassured by Zhao Fu.
• Zhao Fu encounters the mysterious woman in the cave, who attempts to seduce him, but he remains cautious and aloof.