Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ping, the eldest grandson of the He family, is secretly a transmigrator who discovered a manual called the Formless Secret Treasury, passed down from the Immortal Puppet Sect.
• The manual teaches various puppet-making crafts and secret arts, which He Ping studies obsessively under the guidance of Wu Yousheng, a deceased puppeteer who appears in his dreams.
• He Ping completes a "Nine-Death Substitute Witch Puppet" to protect himself from violent death.

Character Developments

• He Ping: Initially a carefree and wealthy young man, he becomes obsessed with learning the arcane arts from the Formless Secret Treasury. His health deteriorates due to the secret arts' toll on his body.
• Wu Yousheng: A deceased puppeteer who serves as He Ping's spirit teacher, passing on his knowledge and skills through dreams.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of obsession and greed for power.
• The transmission of knowledge and skills from one generation to the next.
• The blurring line between life and death, and the influence of the supernatural.

Character Interactions

• He Ping interacts with Wu Yousheng through dreams, with the latter serving as a mentor and guide.
• He Ping's family servants and the He family are mentioned but do not significantly interact with He Ping in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ping discovers his health is deteriorating due to practicing the Formless Secret Treasury techniques.
• He learns that the techniques have severe flaws and his lifespan has been shortened.
• He seeks remedies but finds no solution.
• He learns about the Immortal Puppet Sect's forbidden technique to become an immortal living puppet.
• He visits the Mountain God Temple and finds Wu Yousheng's coffin, revealing that Wu was a puppet all along.
• He suspects the Immortal Puppet Sect's legacy was taken over by the Great You government.

Character Developments

• He Ping becomes desperate and willing to use the forbidden technique to survive.
• He becomes suspicious and paranoid, realizing he might have been deceived by Wu Yousheng.
• He starts questioning the Great You government's motives.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of impatience and rash advancement in cultivation.
• The struggle between human nature and immortality.
• The hidden power dynamics between the Immortal Puppet Sect, the Great You government, and the common people.

Character Interactions

• He Ping interacts with his steward, He Fusheng, who assists him in digging up Wu Yousheng's coffin.
• He Ping's interactions with various experts, physicians, and fellow practitioners are mentioned, but no specific individuals are named.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ping realizes the knowledge monopoly by the upper echelons, restricting access to books for the lower classes.
• He remembers a tale from his family's hidden library about a man whose family were replaced by wooden puppets.
• He Ping suspects Wu Yousheng wants to turn him into a puppet using the Formless Secret Treasury.
• He Ping decides to replace his failing heart with a demon's heart to extend his life, despite the risk of activating Wu Yousheng's puppet plan.
• The He family hosts a grand birthday banquet for He Ping, inviting prominent figures from North Prefecture.

Character Developments

• He Ping: Realizes the knowledge disparity, suspects Wu Yousheng's plot, and decides to replace his heart with a demon's, showing determination and desperation.
• Wu Yousheng: Implied to be manipulating He Ping, using the Formless Secret Treasury to control him.

Significant Themes

• Knowledge and power disparity.
• Desperation and the lengths one will go to survive.
• Manipulation and control.

Character Interactions

• He Ping and Wu Yousheng: Unseen interaction, but Wu Yousheng's influence is felt through He Ping's suspicions and decisions.
• He Ping and He Fusheng: He Ping gives orders to his steward, He Fusheng, regarding the disposal of the corpse and the upcoming banquet.
• He Ping and the guests: He Ping's reputation for hospitality and generosity is shown through the grand banquet he hosts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ping hosts a birthday banquet at the He family estate, inviting local martial artists and gang leaders.
• He Ping announces his plan to hunt the One-Horned Mountain Demon of Four Peaks Mountain, which has been terrorizing nearby villages.
• He Ping offers a reward of fifty thousand taels and compensation for injured or killed participants to encourage martial artists to join the hunt.

Character Developments

• He Ping: Shows his leadership and resourcefulness by rallying martial artists to his cause, demonstrating his understanding of power dynamics and the value of wealth.
• Chi Ling Daoist: Reveals his bravery and eagerness to fight the demon, showcasing his reputation as a formidable martial artist.
• Various gang leaders: Express their willingness to join the hunt, highlighting their loyalty and desire for rewards.

Significant Themes

• Power and wealth: He Ping uses his family's wealth to influence and recruit martial artists, illustrating the power of money in his world.
• The struggle against evil: The One-Horned Mountain Demon represents a threat to the local populace, and the martial artists unite to combat this evil.
• The search for genuine masters: He Ping's unfulfilled goal of finding other practitioners hints at the rarity and value of true power in his world.

Character Interactions

• He Ping interacts with various martial artists and gang leaders, demonstrating his charisma and ability to rally others to his cause.
• The banquet serves as a meeting ground for these individuals, fostering alliances and cooperation against the demon threat.
• A sudden assassination attempt by a young servant in green disrupts the gathering, foreshadowing potential internal threats or conspiracies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ping, the sole heir of the He Family, is targeted for assassination during a banquet.
• The assassin, a servant, aims for Xie San, the leader of the Hu Ma Gang, instead of He Ping.
• Xie San is killed, and the servant escapes using a unique light-body technique.
• He Ping recognizes the assassin's weapon, a small black sphere made of tangled hair, as a Hair-Cutting Pill.

Character Developments

• He Ping: Displayed calm and composure under threat, revealed to be a member of the Immortal Puppet Sect with knowledge of arcane arts.
• Xie San: Skilled blade master and leader of the Hu Ma Gang, killed by the assassin.
• The Assassin: Agile, cunning, and uses unique weapons and techniques, escapes unharmed.

Significant Themes

• Power struggles within the He Family and the Hu Ma Gang.
• The ruthlessness and unpredictability of the martial arts world.
• The use of unique weapons and techniques in combat.

Character Interactions

• He Ping interacts with various sect leaders and the Hu Ma Gang members during the banquet.
• The assassin interacts briefly with Xie San before killing him.
• The Hu Ma Gang members express their intention to avenge Xie San's death.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ping discovers the methods used against Xie San are from the Immortal Puppet Sect.
• He Ping realizes the green-clad servant and dan actor are connected to the Immortal Puppet Sect.
• He Ping decides to investigate further, despite the risks.
• A-Zhi and his sister discuss their situation after A-Zhi killed Xie San. They're being pursued by the Hu Ma Gang.

Character Developments

• He Ping: Becomes more proactive in seeking information about the Immortal Puppet Sect and Wu Yousheng.
• A-Zhi: Shows impulsive behavior, putting his sister's plan at risk.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and knowledge, as seen in He Ping's determination to uncover more about the cultivation world.
• The consequences of impulsive actions, demonstrated by A-Zhi's rash decision to kill Xie San.

Character Interactions

• He Ping and He Fusheng: He Ping tasks He Fusheng with continuing the investigation and monitoring the Hu Ma Gang.
• A-Zhi and his sister: They discuss their situation and the risks they've taken.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ping, a transmigrator with a unique constitution, practices the "Soul-Forging Palace" technique, nearing completion but unable to ignite the final "Taihuang Palace."
• He Ping discovers he has two souls: his original soul and the soul of the body's original owner, He Ping, which is hollow and unconscious.
• He Ping uses his secondary, hollow soul to multitask and rarely needs to sleep.
• He Ping crafts paper puppets using a technique from the "Formless Secret Treasury" and dots their eyes, bringing them to life.
• The paper puppets are imbued with the power to summon yin souls and attract spirits, and can be further enhanced by absorbing five types of Sha Qi and refining yin spirits into curse-spirits.

Character Developments

• He Ping's understanding of his unique constitution and the capabilities of his secondary soul deepens.
• He Ping demonstrates his disregard for superstitions related to paper puppetry, such as not dotting their eyes.

Significant Themes

• The power of dual souls and their influence on He Ping's cultivation and daily life.
• The consequences of defying superstitions and traditions, in this case, dotting the eyes of paper puppets.
• The potential and limitations of the Paper Puppet Spirit Art technique.

Character Interactions

• There are no interactions with other characters in this chapter; it focuses solely on He Ping's actions and thoughts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ping refines his Paper Puppet Sedan-Carrying Technique, using paper puppets to carry a paper sedan.
• He Ping tracks the servant A-Zhi using a tracking art, discovering that A-Zhi is moving in circles in a specific area.

Character Developments

• He Ping shows determination and preparedness in his pursuit of A-Zhi.
• A-Zhi's actions suggest he might be in trouble or trapped.

Significant Themes

• The use of puppets and paper constructs as tools for spiritual and physical manipulation.
• The exploration of the Nether Realm as a means of rapid transportation.
• The theme of tracking and pursuit, reflecting the protagonist's relentless pursuit of truth and justice.

Character Interactions

• He Ping interacts with his paper puppets, giving commands and manipulating their movements.
• There's no direct human interaction in this chapter, but He Ping's pursuit of A-Zhi sets the stage for potential future interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. The Hu Ma Gang, led by Chenxing Stone, pursues the Cheng siblings (Cheng Zhi and Cheng Yujiao) into a mountain hollow filled with locust trees and an abandoned village.
2. The gang members split into three teams to search the village, with Chenxing Stone leading the central team.
3. One of the gang members, Yu Peng, is suddenly and inexplicably lifted into the air and disappears while walking at the rear of the central team.

Character Developments

1. Chenxing Stone demonstrates his leadership and caution by ordering his men to stay alert and form a defensive circle after realizing Yu Peng's disappearance.
2. Yu Peng's disappearance highlights the mysterious and dangerous nature of the abandoned village.

Significant Themes

1. Mystery and the Supernatural: The abandoned village and Yu Peng's sudden disappearance suggest the presence of supernatural forces or unknown dangers.
2. Vigilance and Caution: Chenxing Stone's orders emphasize the importance of staying alert and prepared in the face of uncertainty.

Character Interactions

1. Chenxing Stone and the Hu Ma Gang: Chenxing Stone leads his men, demonstrating his authority and decision-making abilities. The gang members follow his orders without question, showing their loyalty and discipline.
2. Chenxing Stone and Yu Peng: Chenxing Stone takes notice of Yu Peng's absence and immediately realizes something is amiss, showing his awareness and concern for his men.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Hu Ma Gang uses a "Ghost Wolf Reed Pipe" for secret signals, summoning nearby members.
• Chenxing Stone and his group encounter an eerie silence in the village, with no response to their signal.
• They hear strange laughter and see a giant face, realizing they might be in the infamous "Wandering Soul Village".
• Cheng Zhi and Cheng Yujiao, hiding in the village's ancestral hall, hope to evade their pursuer using the village's dangers.
• He Ping, tracking them with sorcery, is drawn into the village with his Paper Sedan, sensing its peculiarity and hostility.

Character Developments

• Chenxing Stone: Displayed bravery and caution, but also fear when faced with the unknown and supernatural.
• Cheng Zhi: Showed concern for his sister and confusion about their situation.
• Cheng Yujiao: Demonstrated resourcefulness and desperation, using the village's reputation to protect them.
• He Ping: Revealed his cautious nature, strategic thinking, and awareness of the village's supernatural dangers.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural elements and fear of the unknown.
• Desperation driving characters to take risks.
• The importance of caution and strategic planning.

Character Interactions

• Chenxing Stone and his group: Displayed camaraderie and shared fear.
• Cheng Zhi and Cheng Yujiao: Showed sibling concern and mutual reliance.
• He Ping: Interacted with the environment, displaying his awareness and caution.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ping arrives at a desolate, seemingly abandoned village, which is revealed to be a ghost domain filled with spirits.
• He uses the "Heavenly Peering Technique" to scout the area and discovers a hidden ancestral hall at the end of the village.
• A member of the Hu Ma Gang, a swordsman, enters the village and is brutally killed by an unseen force. His head continues to float and express resentment towards He Ping.

Character Developments

• He Ping demonstrates his resourcefulness and caution, using his "Nine-Death Substitute Puppet" as a backup plan and employing the "Heavenly Peering Technique" to scout the village.
• The Hu Ma Gang swordsman's fear and desperation are evident as he begs for help before his gruesome death.

Significant Themes

• The theme of the unknown and the supernatural is emphasized as He Ping encounters the ghost village.
• The theme of power and its consequences is shown when He Ping's actions lead to the swordsman's death.

Character Interactions

• He Ping interacts with the ghostly environment, using his techniques to investigate and understand his surroundings.
• The Hu Ma Gang swordsman interacts with He Ping, pleading for help before his untimely demise.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ping, a mysterious figure with powerful abilities, arrives in Wandering Soul Village, a place known for trapping and killing ordinary people.
• He encounters a group of Hu Ma Gang survivors but decides not to help them, knowing the village's deadly nature.
• Various malevolent spirits and ghosts, attracted by He Ping's presence, begin to reveal themselves, surrounding his paper sedan chair.
• He Ping uses his "Milo Blade" technique to fend off the spirits, demonstrating his formidable power.

Character Developments

• He Ping: Revealed to be a powerful and ruthless individual, willing to let others die if it doesn't concern him. He shows no fear or hesitation in dealing with the supernatural threats.
• The Ghosts and Spirits: Display a range of behaviors and appearances, from eerie and grotesque to comical, showcasing the variety of supernatural entities in the story.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural Fear: The chapter explores the fear and dread that comes from encountering the supernatural, with various ghosts and spirits creating a tense and eerie atmosphere.
• Power and Ruthlessness: He Ping's character highlights the theme of power and its use, as he demonstrates his strength and willingness to let others die without remorse.

Character Interactions

• He Ping vs. The Ghosts and Spirits: The chapter focuses on He Ping's interactions with the various ghosts and spirits, showcasing his power and their fearsome nature.
• He Ping and the Hu Ma Gang Survivors: Despite being nearby, He Ping chooses not to interact with the survivors, showing his indifference to their plight.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ping's paper puppets form a protective array around the sedan.
• A swarm of ghosts, led by the Green-Grasping Ghost, attacks the sedan.
• The paper puppets' "Armor-Clad Spirit Light" protects them from the assault.
• The Green-Grasping Ghost infiltrates the sedan but is ensnared and injured by a web of threads.
• He Ping realizes the ghosts in Wandering Soul Village are not ordinary and suspects someone is refining a ghost array.
• He Ping approaches the ancestral hall, seeking to negotiate, but receives no response.
• The ancestral hall's doors open, releasing a swarm of white shadows (ghosts) that attack the sedan.

Character Developments

• He Ping demonstrates his sorcery skills and control over the paper puppets.
• He Ping shows caution and strategic thinking, trying to avoid unnecessary conflict.
• He Ping's respect for the unknown opponent grows as he realizes the extent of their power.

Significant Themes

• The power of sorcery and its use in controlling spirits and ghosts.
• The danger and complexity of ghost refinement, hinting at the dark arts involved.
• The importance of caution and respect in dealing with unknown, powerful entities.

Character Interactions

• He Ping interacts with the unknown opponent through dialogue, trying to negotiate and understand their intentions.
• The paper puppets and the ghosts engage in a battle, showcasing the power of He Ping's sorcery and the puppets' protective abilities.
• The Green-Grasping Ghost and He Ping have a brief, tense encounter, highlighting the ghost's cunning and He Ping's quick thinking.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ping encounters a ghostly phenomenon at the ancestral hall of the Wandering Soul Village, involving white silk ribbons and paper puppets.
• The ribbons are revealed to be part of the "Screaming Soul Blood Silk Array," which uses ghosts to refine more ghosts.
• A figure in black appears in the ancestral hall, absorbing the ghostly shadows and solidifying its form.

Character Developments

• He Ping demonstrates his proficiency in the Paper Puppet Spirit Technique, using it to defend against the ghostly ribbons.
• He Ping shows his analytical skills by deducing the purpose and mechanism of the "Screaming Soul Blood Silk Array."

Significant Themes

• The power of puppetry and its limitations (only effective on inanimate objects).
• The malicious nature of the heterodox paths and their ghostly arrays.
• The struggle between the living and the dead, with the array aiming to devour living beings.

Character Interactions

• He Ping interacts with the paper puppets, controlling them to defend against the ghostly ribbons.
• He Ping encounters the black-robed figure in the ancestral hall, but there's no direct interaction yet.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ping encounters a ghost village with a powerful "Screaming Soul Blood Silk Array" in the ancestral hall, guarded by a fierce ghost.
• He Ping deduces that the array is unmanned but controlled by a suppression object within the ancestral hall, which could extend his lifespan.
• He Ping resists the array's pressure using his paper puppets' "Armor-Clad Spirit Light."
• The ghost attacks, injuring He Ping and destroying some of his puppets.
• He Ping retaliates with Spirit-Exploding Witch Puppets, damaging the ghost and the ancestral hall.
• He Ping realizes that the ghost is connected to the ancestral hall and decides to destroy it.

Character Developments

• He Ping demonstrates his courage, strategic thinking, and resourcefulness in handling the ghost and the array.
• He Ping's determination to extend his lifespan grows as he learns about the potential suppression object.

Significant Themes

• The power of explosions and their strategic use in combat, as emphasized by the chapter's title.
• The interconnectedness of the ghost, the array, and the ancestral hall, highlighting the importance of understanding the whole system to defeat it.

Character Interactions

• He Ping interacts with the ghost through his puppets, using them to attack and deduce the ghost's weaknesses.
• He Ping's puppets, though inanimate, play a significant role in his strategies and are considered his companions in battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ping, using the "Eight-Origin Bone-Locking Technique," defeats the fierce ghost presiding over the Screaming Soul Blood Silk Array.
• He Ping discovers a hidden room in the Chen Family Ancestral Hall containing a female corpse and a man hiding underneath.
• He Ping finds a hidden compartment beneath the floor tiles, revealing an eyeless Bodhisattva statue as the suppression object.

Character Developments

• He Ping demonstrates his power and cunning, successfully defeating the ghost and locating the suppression object.
• The man hiding in the room is revealed to be Xie San's assassin, driven mad by his experiences.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: He Ping's use of forbidden arts has severe side effects, and the ghost's possession of the woman results in her death and potential transformation into a corpse.
• The power of fear and resentment: The female corpse's resentment and the man's fear drive them to extreme states.

Character Interactions

• He Ping interacts with the paper puppets, ordering them to search the room and retrieve the suppression object.
• The man hiding in the room is terrified of He Ping and begs for his life.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ping discovers an unusual Eyeless Bodhisattva statue in a ghost village, which suppresses corpse transformation.
• He Ping takes the statue, a corpse, and a person (likely the ghost village's leader) away from the village.
• Days later, the Hu Ma Gang's second-in-command, Chenxing Stone, goes missing, and Xie San's death causes a power vacuum in the North Prefecture martial arts scene.
• He Ping studies the items he took from the ghost village, finding the black umbrella to be a magical artifact with hidden cultivation techniques.

Character Developments

• He Ping demonstrates his knowledge of various techniques and artifacts, showing his expertise in the arcane.
• He Ping's interest in the "Borrowing Yin Lifespan" techniques reveals his desperation to extend his own lifespan.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and influence in the martial arts world, as seen in the aftermath of Xie San's death.
• The pursuit of longevity and immortality, a common theme in Chinese mythology and literature.
• The taboo of using dark, forbidden techniques to extend one's lifespan.

Character Interactions

• He Ping interacts with the ghost village's leader (implied) and the Hu Ma Gang (indirectly, through their actions).
• He Ping's actions influence the power dynamics in the North Prefecture martial arts scene, though he remains detached from these changes.

Summary of "The Fiery Buddha Cultivates Oneself, Xin Sa Mu Mo"

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ping, the family head, learns a new technique, the "Incense Burner Spirit Nourishing Method," which uses fierce corpses to create "Death Longevity Incense" to extend life by 100 days.
• He Ping discovers a female corpse in the ancestral hall and plans to refine it into a white-furred corpse-baleful to create stronger incense, extending life by 200 days.
• Strange dreams plague the He Mansion's inhabitants, caused by an Eyeless Bodhisattva statue He Ping found in the ancestral hall. He seals the statue in an iron box and sinks it in a deep pool.
• He Ping learns that Cheng Zhi, the servant he brought back, has woken up from his coma.
• He Ping's steward, He Fusheng, reports that He Ping's uncle, He Jin, and cousin, He Xiping, have been secretly scheming against He Ping, trying to win over powerful figures like Sheng Qinghong, Prefect Sheng's son.

Character Developments

• He Ping: Shows ambition and ruthlessness, planning to refine corpses to extend his life and contemplating eliminating his uncle and cousin for their treachery.
• He Jin and He Xiping: Reveal their ambition and disloyalty to He Ping, trying to undermine his position as family head.
• Cheng Zhi: Wakes up from his coma, potentially providing more information about the Cheng Family Ranch incident.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and power struggles within the He Family.
• The use of dark, forbidden techniques to extend life.
• The consequences of past actions (the Cheng Family Ranch incident and the Bodhisattva statue's influence).

Character Interactions

• He Ping and He Fusheng: The steward reports to He Ping about He Jin and He Xiping's schemes, solidifying their alliance against the traitors.
• He Ping and the He Mansion inhabitants: He Ping issues orders to keep the strange dreams a secret and has the Bodhisattva statue sealed and guarded.
• He Ping and Cheng Zhi: Though not directly interacting yet, He Ping is interested in learning more about Cheng Zhi's past and the Cheng Family Ranch incident.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Zhi recovers from his unconscious state.
• He Ping learns about Cheng Zhi's connection to the Immortal Puppet Sect and his sister's suspicious death.
• Cheng Zhi wakes up in a remote mountain village, feeling watched and threatened by an unseen presence.
• He Ping saves Cheng Zhi from attempting suicide by hanging, using the 'Hair-Cutting Pill' technique.
• Cheng Zhi reveals the history of the Cheng Family Ranch and the mysterious Bone Bowl that can 'steal life.'

Character Developments

• He Ping: Shows concern for Cheng Zhi's recovery and is determined to uncover the truth about the Immortal Puppet Sect and the Bone Bowl.
• Cheng Zhi: Struggles with his memories and fears, revealing his family's history and the existence of the inauspicious Bone Bowl.

Significant Themes

• The power of life and death: The Bone Bowl's ability to steal life years is a central theme, reflecting the characters' fears and desires.
• The consequences of secrets: The hidden truth about Cheng Yujiao's death and the Bone Bowl's origin lead to fear and suspicion.
• The struggle against unseen forces: Cheng Zhi's experiences with the ghostly presence and He Ping's investigation into the Immortal Puppet Sect highlight the characters' battles against mysterious and powerful entities.

Character Interactions

• He Ping and Cheng Zhi: He Ping saves Cheng Zhi from suicide and interrogates him about his connection to the Immortal Puppet Sect and the Bone Bowl.
• Cheng Zhi and the unseen presence: Cheng Zhi feels watched and threatened by an unknown entity in the remote mountain village, leading to his attempt at suicide.
• Cheng Zhi and his father: Cheng Zhi's father reveals the existence of the Bone Bowl and its inauspicious nature, hinting at the family's dark history.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ping learns about the Life-Stealing Bone Bowl, which can increase solar longevity, and becomes interested in obtaining it.
• Cheng Zhi reveals that the Cheng Family Ranch was destroyed by Sheng Qingzhi, the Prefect of Suian City, who is after the bone bowl.
• He Ping learns about Cheng Zhi's benefactor, Chixinzi, a member of the Immortal Puppet Sect, who is also after the bone bowl.

Character Developments

• He Ping: Becomes determined to obtain the Life-Stealing Bone Bowl to increase his lifespan.
• Cheng Zhi: Struggles with the loss of his family and seeks revenge against Sheng Qingzhi.

Significant Themes

• Longevity and mortality: Characters seek to extend their lives through various means.
• Revenge: Cheng Zhi's primary motivation is to avenge his family.
• Manipulation: Characters use others to achieve their goals, such as Chixinzi manipulating the Cheng siblings.

Character Interactions

• He Ping and Cheng Zhi: He Ping offers to help Cheng Zhi take revenge on Sheng Qingzhi in exchange for information about the bone bowl and Chixinzi.
• Cheng Zhi and Chixinzi: Cheng Zhi is loyal to Chixinzi, who taught him martial arts and mystical techniques, but he is also resentful that Chixinzi has not revealed how to contact him.