Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• An old man, Jiang Ziya, appears suddenly on a road, seeking his long-lost brother, Song Yiren.
• Jiang Ziya arrives at Song Family Village during Song Yiren's third son's wedding.
• A foolish boy, Xiao Chuan, disrupts the wedding, causing a scene and being slapped by Steward Lu.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ziya: A seventy-year-old man who has been cultivating immortality for decades. He is refined, unusual, and appears to have a strong bond with Song Yiren.
• Song Yiren: The master of Song Family Village, around seventy years old. He is wealthy, has a close bond with Jiang Ziya, and seems to have a complicated relationship with his family.
• Xiao Chuan: A foolish boy around fifteen or sixteen, with immense physical strength. He is simple-minded, loves meat, and has no self-control.
• Steward Lu: The steward of the Song Family Village, around fifty years old. He is ambitious, envious of the newlyweds, and has a strained relationship with Xiao Chuan.

Significant Themes

• Reunion and Belonging: Jiang Ziya's return to Song Family Village highlights the theme of reunion and the desire to belong, especially in old age.
• Class and Power Dynamics: The interactions between the characters, particularly the treatment of Xiao Chuan, reflect the power dynamics and class divisions within the village.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ziya and Song Yiren: The two men share a deep bond, having been sworn brothers since their youth. They are delighted to be reunited after forty years.
• Steward Lu and Xiao Chuan: Their relationship is tense and strained. Steward Lu is frustrated and embarrassed by Xiao Chuan's behavior, ultimately resorting to violence to control him.
• The Song Family and Xiao Chuan: The family seems to have a history of neglect and abuse toward Xiao Chuan, treating him more like a burden than a family member.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Chuan, Steward Lu's mentally deficient son, is seen having a tantrum in the courtyard.
• Jiang Ziya, a Daoist, offers to examine Lu Chuan and possibly treat his condition.
• Jiang Ziya diagnoses Lu Chuan by drawing a spiritual talisman and shouting an incantation, attempting to open his spiritual apertures.
• Lu Chuan awakens with a glimmer of intelligence in his eyes but speaks in an unknown language, causing confusion among the crowd.
• Lu Chuan faints, possibly due to the shock of his sudden awakening and the realization that he might have transmigrated.

Character Developments

• Lu Chuan: Initially mentally deficient, he awakens after Jiang Ziya's intervention but speaks in an unknown language, suggesting a change in his mental state and possibly his identity.
• Jiang Ziya: Demonstrates his knowledge of Daoist practices by attempting to treat Lu Chuan, showing confidence in his abilities.
• Lu Liang (Steward Lu): Shows desperation for his son's well-being, hoping for a cure and reacting emotionally when Lu Chuan awakens.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and skill (Jiang Ziya's ability to treat Lu Chuan)
• The impact of sudden change or awakening (Lu Chuan's reaction to his newfound intelligence)
• The struggle of a parent for their child's well-being (Lu Liang's desperation)

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ziya and Lu Chuan: Jiang Ziya attempts to treat Lu Chuan, leading to his awakening.
• Lu Liang and Lu Chuan: Lu Liang shows concern and excitement for his son's well-being, reacting emotionally to his awakening.
• The crowd and Lu Chuan: The crowd is confused and amazed by Lu Chuan's awakening and his use of an unknown language.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Chuan, an intellectually disabled man, regains his consciousness and intelligence after being slapped by his father.
• He finds himself in an ancient world where people speak a language he doesn't understand.
• Lu Chuan's father, Lu Liang, brings him soup, expressing sorrow for the beating he received.
• A maid brings Lu Chuan a bowl of water with a dissolved pill, possibly medicine.

Character Developments

• Lu Chuan: Accepts his new situation, shows resilience, and decides to adapt to this world.
• Lu Liang: Shows remorse for beating Lu Chuan, indicating he cares for his son despite his harsh actions.
• Maid: Shows kindness and concern for Lu Chuan's well-being.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and survival in a new environment.
• Communication barriers and understanding.
• Family dynamics and relationships.

Character Interactions

• Lu Chuan and Lu Liang: Their interaction is tense due to Lu Liang's recent harsh action, but there's underlying care and sorrow from Lu Liang.
• Lu Chuan and the Maid: The maid shows kindness, while Lu Chuan is initially wary due to his past experiences and the language barrier.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Chuan awakens in the past and is cared for by a maid named Xiao Xiang.
• He learns to communicate and understand the language of this era with Xiao Xiang's help.
• Lu Chuan discovers that his father, Lu Liang, is the steward of a wealthy household named Song.
• Lu Chuan learns about the class system and the harsh treatment of slaves and servants in this era.
• Lu Chuan and Lu Liang reconcile, and Lu Chuan agrees to meet their benefactor, Old Master Jiang.

Character Developments

• Lu Chuan: Initially confused and resentful, he begins to understand and appreciate his father's efforts. He also shows curiosity and adaptability in learning the new language and culture.
• Lu Liang: Proves to be a dedicated and loving father, despite his harsh actions initially. He shows remorse and joy when Lu Chuan recovers and calls him "Dad."
• Xiao Xiang: Shows kindness and patience in caring for Lu Chuan and teaching him the language.

Significant Themes

• The importance of family and blood relations.
• The harsh class system and treatment of lower classes in ancient times.
• The power of language and communication in understanding and adapting to new environments.

Character Interactions

• Lu Chuan and Lu Liang: Their relationship improves as Lu Chuan learns the truth about his father's actions and they reconcile.
• Lu Chuan and Xiao Xiang: They develop a bond as she cares for him and teaches him the language.
• Lu Chuan and Old Master Jiang: They are set to meet, hinting at a potential mentor-mentee relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Chuan visits the main hall of the Song Mansion for the first time, meeting Jiang Ziya, who had awakened his spiritual portals.
• Lu Liang brings food and wine to thank Jiang Ziya, who declines the gesture.
• Song Yiren, the master of the mansion, arrives and suggests Jiang Ziya settle down and have children.

Character Developments

• Lu Chuan: Realizes he's in the world of "Investiture of the Gods," feels excited and scared.
• Jiang Ziya: Shows kindness and humility, declines Song Yiren's suggestion to marry and have children.
• Lu Liang: Shows gratitude towards Jiang Ziya for helping his son.

Significant Themes

• Reincarnation and new beginnings (Lu Chuan's awakening and new life).
• Gratitude and kindness (Lu Liang's thanks to Jiang Ziya).
• Refusal of societal norms (Jiang Ziya's refusal to marry and have children).

Character Interactions

• Lu Chuan and Jiang Ziya: Lu Chuan shows admiration for Jiang Ziya's abilities, Jiang Ziya is amused by Lu Chuan's behavior.
• Lu Liang and Jiang Ziya: Lu Liang expresses gratitude, Jiang Ziya accepts humbly.
• Jiang Ziya and Song Yiren: Jiang Ziya declines Song Yiren's suggestion to marry and have children.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Chuan discovers he's in the world of the Investiture of the Gods and learns about the impending Great War of the Investiture.
• He realizes he might be conscripted into the war and seeks to learn skills from Jiang Ziya for self-preservation.
• Lu Chuan overhears Song Yiren persistently trying to persuade Jiang Ziya to get married.

Character Developments

• Lu Chuan: Realizes his predicament, decides to seek Jiang Ziya's tutelage for survival and possibly to pursue the Dao of Immortals.
• Jiang Ziya: Stands firm in his decision not to marry, despite Song Yiren's persistent persuasion.
• Song Yiren: Demonstrates his concern and persistence as Jiang Ziya's sworn brother.

Significant Themes

• The impending Great War of the Investiture and its potential impact on Lu Chuan's life.
• The importance of having a good master and learning skills for self-preservation.
• The temptation of pursuing the Dao of Immortals and attaining eternal life.

Character Interactions

• Lu Chuan and Lu Liang: Lu Liang shows concern for Lu Chuan's well-being, while Lu Chuan decides to seek Jiang Ziya's tutelage without his father's knowledge.
• Jiang Ziya and Song Yiren: Song Yiren persistently tries to persuade Jiang Ziya to get married, demonstrating their close bond as sworn brothers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Chuan tries to become Jiang Ziya's disciple but is rejected.
• Lu Liang reveals his intention to arrange a marriage for Lu Chuan.

Character Developments

• Lu Chuan: Struggles with disappointment after being rejected by Jiang Ziya, and is reluctant to get married.
• Jiang Ziya: Shows pity for Lu Chuan but stands firm in his decision not to take him as a disciple.
• Lu Liang: Expresses his desire to see Lu Chuan married and the family lineage continued.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of immortality and cultivation.
• The importance of fate and connections in ancient society.
• The societal pressure to marry and continue the family lineage.

Character Interactions

• Lu Chuan and Jiang Ziya: Lu Chuan kneels and begs Jiang Ziya to take him as a disciple, but Jiang Ziya rejects him.
• Lu Chuan and Lu Liang: Lu Liang reveals his intention to arrange a marriage for Lu Chuan, causing Lu Chuan to feel reluctant and unhappy.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Chuan struggles to find a master to teach him the Dao.
• He considers three options: joining the Western Sect, seeking a renowned master in the East, or trying again with Jiang Ziya.
• Lu Liang decides Lu Chuan should learn accounting at the Song Mansion's accounting office.
• Lu Chuan bumps into Jiang Ziya, who reveals that Song Yiren has arranged a marriage for him.

Character Developments

• Lu Chuan: Struggles with his desire to learn the Dao and his lack of a master. Considers different paths and decides to persist in trying to learn from Jiang Ziya.
• Lu Liang: Shows concern for Lu Chuan's future and decides to find him a wife.
• Jiang Ziya: Initially shocked and reluctant about the arranged marriage, but eventually accepts it.
• Song Yiren: Acts as a matchmaker for Jiang Ziya, arranging a marriage with a sixty-eight-year-old woman.

Significant Themes

• The struggle to find a master and learn the Dao.
• The importance of family and marriage in this society.
• The power dynamics between family members and friends.

Character Interactions

• Lu Chuan and Lu Liang: The father and son discuss Lu Chuan's future, with Lu Liang deciding to find him a wife.
• Lu Chuan and Jiang Ziya: They bump into each other, and Jiang Ziya reveals the arranged marriage.
• Jiang Ziya and Song Yiren: Jiang Ziya is shocked and reluctant about the arranged marriage, but Song Yiren insists on the match.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Yiren decides to marry Jiang Ziya the next day, despite Jiang Ziya's reluctance.
• Lu Liang is tasked with preparing for the wedding and making a trip to Chaoge City.
• Lu Chuan accompanies his father to Chaoge City for the first time.
• They witness a troop of soldiers led by General Huang Feihu entering the city.
• Lu Chuan is eager to explore Chaoge but is reminded of their mission and the need to return home.

Character Developments

• Lu Chuan shows curiosity and excitement about the world outside the Song Mansion, displaying a desire to explore and learn.
• Lu Liang demonstrates his responsibility and diligence in handling tasks given by Song Yiren.
• Jiang Ziya is portrayed as hesitant and somewhat reluctant to marry, but ultimately accepts Song Yiren's decision.

Significant Themes

• The theme of new beginnings is evident as Lu Chuan steps out into the world for the first time and witnesses the grandeur of Chaoge City.
• The theme of duty and responsibility is shown through Lu Liang's commitment to his tasks and Lu Chuan's understanding of the importance of their mission.

Character Interactions

• Lu Chuan and Lu Liang interact as father and son, with Lu Liang teaching Lu Chuan about the local flora and fauna during their journey.
• Lu Chuan and Lu Liang discuss Lu Chuan's desire to explore Chaoge City, with Lu Liang reminding Lu Chuan of their responsibilities.
• The brief interaction with General Huang Feihu and his troops serves as a reminder of the political tension and potential unrest in the world outside the Song Mansion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Chuan and his father, Lu Liang, live in the Song Mansion, serving the Song family.
• Lu Chuan plans to use Jiang Ziya's wedding to convince him to take him as an apprentice.
• Song Yu, the youngest son of Song Yiren, bullies Lu Chuan and orders him to sign a contract to serve him.
• Lu Chuan is assigned to wash vegetables in the kitchen for Jiang Ziya's wedding banquet.

Character Developments

• Lu Chuan: Shows signs of his past memories resurfacing, feels anger towards those who bullied him, and displays a calculating side.
• Lu Liang: Notices something off about Lu Chuan's behavior but doesn't press the issue.
• Song Yu: Reveals his arrogant and malicious nature, treating Lu Chuan as a servant to be ordered around.

Significant Themes

• Bullying and power dynamics: Song Yu's behavior highlights the power imbalance between the nobility and commoners, with Lu Chuan being a target of bullying due to his lower status.
• Class struggle: The contrast between Lu Chuan's life and that of the nobility is emphasized, with Lu Chuan feeling that even a dog has a better life than him.

Character Interactions

• Lu Chuan and Lu Liang: Their relationship remains caring, with Lu Liang showing concern for Lu Chuan's well-being and planning to buy him a house.
• Lu Chuan and Song Yu: Their interaction reveals Song Yu's arrogant and malicious nature, while Lu Chuan remains calm and collected, plotting his revenge.
• Lu Chuan and the kitchen staff: Lu Chuan is assigned to wash vegetables, showing his low status in the mansion, but he uses this opportunity to gather information.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Chuan, during Jiang Ziya's wedding at the Song Mansion, sneaks away to kill a black wolfhound, a prized pet of Young Master Wang, to prevent it from being used in a future fight against him.
• Lu Liang suspects Lu Chuan's involvement in the dog's disappearance but can't prove it.
• After the banquet, the dog's disappearance is discovered, causing a commotion in the mansion.

Character Developments

• Lu Chuan: Shows cunning and determination, willing to take risks to secure his future.
• Lu Liang: Demonstrates concern for his son's well-being and integrity, showing a desire to protect him while also teaching him moral values.

Significant Themes

• Ambition vs. Integrity: Lu Chuan's actions contrast with his father's teachings, raising questions about the morality of his methods.
• Loyalty: The importance of loyalty is emphasized, both in the context of Lu Chuan's relationship with his father and the world's expectations of subjects and servants.

Character Interactions

• Lu Chuan and Lu Liang: Their interaction reveals Lu Liang's protective nature and Lu Chuan's determination to improve his status, even if it means keeping secrets from his father.
• Lu Chuan and the Black Wolfhound: The confrontation between Lu Chuan and the dog symbolizes his willingness to face and overcome challenges to secure his future.

• Key Plot Points: Jiang Ziya and Song Yiren return to find the courtyard deserted. A missing dog, sent by Song Yiren's nephew, has caused the servants to search for it instead of cleaning up. Jiang Ziya uses divination to determine the dog is dead.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ziya: Shows concern for Song Yiren's estate and offers help despite it being his wedding day. He demonstrates knowledge of divination and is sincere in his advice to Lu Chuan.
• Lu Chuan: Shows determination and courage by killing the dog to protect himself. He kneels and pleads with Jiang Ziya to accept him as a disciple.
• Significant Themes: Fate, determination, and courage.
• Character Interactions: Jiang Ziya and Lu Chuan have a heart-to-heart conversation about apprenticeship. Jiang Ziya advises Lu Chuan about his heavy murderous nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Gongbao, a Taoist from the Exposition Sect, arrives and greets Jiang Ziya as his Senior Brother.
• Jiang Ziya asks Shen Gongbao to take Lu Chuan as his disciple, as he feels unqualified to teach him.
• Lu Chuan, after some hesitation, agrees to become Shen Gongbao's disciple.

Character Developments

• Lu Chuan: Struggles with the idea of having Shen Gongbao as his master but ultimately accepts the situation.
• Jiang Ziya: Shows concern for Lu Chuan's cultivation and seeks a suitable master for him.
• Shen Gongbao: Initially friendly and agreeable, but his true intentions remain unclear.

Significant Themes

• The importance of the master-disciple relationship in ancient times.
• The complexity of human relationships and the potential for change over time.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao: Despite their future enmity, they currently maintain a friendly and respectful relationship.
• Lu Chuan and Shen Gongbao: Lu Chuan becomes Shen Gongbao's disciple, binding their fates together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Chuan apprentices to Shen Gongbao, not Jiang Ziya as intended.
• Shen Gongbao gives Jiang Ziya a night-luminescent pearl as a wedding gift.
• Lu Chuan and Shen Gongbao leave Song Family Village, stopping at a temple near Chaoge City.

Character Developments

• Lu Chuan accepts his fate and decides to focus on learning from Shen Gongbao.
• Shen Gongbao shows interest in teaching Lu Chuan and imparts cultivation methods.

Significant Themes

• Fate and destiny.
• The power of heterodox arts vs. authentic Xuan Sect methods.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao maintain their friendly brotherly relationship.
• Lu Chuan and Shen Gongbao begin their master-disciple relationship, with Shen Gongbao showing initial interest in teaching Lu Chuan.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Lu Chuan, excited by the prospect of immortal cultivation techniques, gathers firewood.
• Shen Gongbao sends a gust of wind away from the temple after Lu Chuan leaves.
• Lu Chuan gets lost in the woods and hears a woman's cries for help from a lake.
• The woman, a demoness, lures Lu Chuan with promises of wealth and beauty, but he sees through her ruse.
• Lu Chuan tries to escape, but the demoness pursues him, revealing her true form as a dragon phantom.
• Lu Chuan stumbles and falls, and the demoness corners him, asking how he spotted the flaws in her trap.

Character Developments

• Lu Chuan: Shows bravery and quick thinking in the face of danger, demonstrating his resourcefulness and ability to adapt.
• Shen Gongbao: Reveals his mysterious powers by sending a gust of wind, hinting at his true abilities.
• The Demoness: Initially portrayed as a helpless woman, she reveals her true form and malicious intent, showcasing her cunning and deceitfulness.

Significant Themes

• Appearances can be deceiving: The demoness initially appears as a helpless woman but is revealed to be a dangerous creature.
• The dangers of temptation: Lu Chuan is tempted by the promise of wealth and beauty but remains cautious and ultimately avoids falling into the trap.
• The power of discernment: Lu Chuan's ability to spot the flaws in the demoness's plan highlights the importance of critical thinking and observation.

Character Interactions

• Lu Chuan and Shen Gongbao: Their relationship is briefly mentioned, with Lu Chuan considering Shen Gongbao as a master who can provide safety.
• Lu Chuan and the Demoness: They engage in a cat-and-mouse game, with Lu Chuan trying to evade the demoness's trap and her pursuing him relentlessly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Chuan encounters a demoness who lures him with her voice, intending to eat him.
• Lu Chuan stalls for time, trying to find a way out of the situation.
• A mysterious wind intervenes, chasing the demoness away.
• Lu Chuan attempts to escape but encounters an invisible barrier, causing him to fall and lose consciousness.

Character Developments

• Lu Chuan demonstrates quick thinking and cunning, using his wit to try and outsmart the demoness.
• The demoness shows curiosity and competitiveness, reacting strongly to the mention of a more beautiful woman.
• An unknown entity, possibly another demon, arrives and chases the demoness away.

Significant Themes

• The theme of deception and manipulation is prominent, with Lu Chuan trying to deceive the demoness and the demoness attempting to lure Lu Chuan.
• The power dynamics between humans and supernatural entities are explored, with the demoness initially having the upper hand but being challenged by the mysterious wind.

Character Interactions

• Lu Chuan and the demoness engage in a tense conversation, with Lu Chuan trying to flatter and mislead the demoness while she attempts to uncover his "flaws" and decide whether to eat him.
• The interaction between Lu Chuan and the demoness is interrupted by the arrival of the mysterious wind, which chases the demoness away.
• Lu Chuan's attempt to escape leads him to encounter an unseen force, preventing him from leaving.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Chuan, Shen Gongbao's new disciple, encounters a demon disguised as a woman while gathering firewood.
• Shen Gongbao saves Lu Chuan from the demon, revealing his true power and the existence of the Winged Divine Tiger.
• The Winged Divine Tiger battles and defeats the demon.
• Lu Chuan and Shen Gongbao return to their temporary shelter, a dilapidated temple, where they learn it was dedicated to the demon they just encountered.

Character Developments

• Lu Chuan: Initially fearful and naive, he gains a newfound respect and awe for Shen Gongbao's power and becomes more eager to learn from him.
• Shen Gongbao: Reveals his true strength and the existence of his Winged Divine Tiger, demonstrating his role as a powerful and protective master.

Significant Themes

• Power and Protection: Shen Gongbao's display of power establishes his role as a protector and mentor to Lu Chuan.
• Trust and Betrayal: Lu Chuan initially suspects Shen Gongbao of abandoning him but later realizes his master's true intentions, highlighting the theme of trust in their master-disciple relationship.

Character Interactions

• Lu Chuan and Shen Gongbao: Their interactions reveal Lu Chuan's naivety and Shen Gongbao's patience and willingness to teach, despite Lu Chuan's initial misunderstandings.
• Lu Chuan and the Demon: Their encounter highlights Lu Chuan's inexperience and the danger he faces in the world he now inhabits.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Chuan encounters a ghost-monster in a dilapidated temple, which Shen Gongbao reveals was once a deity that turned into a monster due to lack of incense offerings.
• The ghost-monster was forced to consume humans to survive, leading to its eventual demise.
• Shen Gongbao asks Lu Chuan about his purpose in cultivation.

Character Developments

• Lu Chuan reflects on his initial reasons for wanting to cultivate and decides he wants to attain immortality.
• Shen Gongbao reveals the Three Difficulties in cultivation: having the immortal bone structure, predestined affinity, and encountering a renowned master.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival and the consequences of desperate actions (the ghost-monster's fate).
• The challenges and requirements of the path to immortality (the Three Difficulties).

Character Interactions

• Lu Chuan and Shen Gongbao have a mentor-mentee conversation about cultivation, with Shen Gongbao testing Lu Chuan's understanding and resolve.
• Lu Chuan reflects on Jiang Ziya's situation in light of the Three Difficulties.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Gongbao imparts the immortal cultivation methods to Lu Chuan.
• Shen Gongbao reveals he left Lu Chuan to fend off the demon to test his wit and resourcefulness.
• Lu Chuan is taught the Five Elements True Origin Formula for cultivation.
• Lu Chuan learns the oracle bone script instantaneously, causing him pain.
• Shen Gongbao uses moonlight to heal Lu Chuan's pain and announces they will go to Chaoge City.

Character Developments

• Lu Chuan: Shows resourcefulness and wit in escaping the demon, learns cultivation methods, and gains the ability to read oracle bone script.
• Shen Gongbao: Reveals his eccentric teaching methods, demonstrates his vast knowledge and skills, and shows concern for Lu Chuan's well-being.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Learning: Lu Chuan begins his cultivation journey and learns the oracle bone script, symbolizing the start of his growth and transformation.
• Master-Disciple Relationship: Shen Gongbao's unconventional teaching methods and Lu Chuan's eagerness to learn highlight the unique bond between a master and disciple in cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Shen Gongbao and Lu Chuan: Shen Gongbao tests Lu Chuan's capabilities and imparts knowledge to him, while Lu Chuan shows eagerness to learn and adaptability. Their interaction sets the tone for their master-disciple relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Chuan wakes up to find Shen Gongbao gone. He searches for his master and discovers a lake filled with human skeletons.
• Shen Gongbao uses the Primordial Soul-Crossing Sutra to dispel the resentment and ghosts at the lake.
• Lu Chuan encounters Ghost Mist and is scared. He asks Shen Gongbao for his Divine Tiger to bolster his courage.
• After purifying the lake, Shen Gongbao turns the temple into a burial mound for the skeletons.
• Shen Gongbao teaches Lu Chuan the Five Elements True Origin Formula, the cultivation method for Qi Refiners.

Character Developments

• Lu Chuan's prejudice against Shen Gongbao lessens as he spends more time with him.
• Lu Chuan gains confidence and courage, facing the Ghost Mist and asking for Shen Gongbao's Divine Tiger.
• Shen Gongbao shows compassion and kindness, purifying the lake and giving the skeletons a proper resting place.

Significant Themes

• The cruelty and danger of the cultivation world are introduced through the lake filled with skeletons.
• The power of cultivation is demonstrated through Shen Gongbao's ability to purify the lake and dispel ghosts.
• The importance of respecting the dead and giving them a proper resting place is shown through Shen Gongbao's actions.

Character Interactions

• Lu Chuan and Shen Gongbao's relationship deepens as they spend more time together.
• Lu Chuan shows respect and deference to Shen Gongbao, addressing him as "Master" and following his instructions.
• Shen Gongbao shows patience and understanding toward Lu Chuan, despite his sometimes eccentric behavior.