Ch. 221Beastly Deeds
Key Plot Points and Events
- Lin Yu, an Innate Realm expert, arrives at the Liu Family residence with eleven guards, intending to investigate if they hid any prodigies or defied the court.
- Lin Yu humiliates the Liu Family, killing Liu Chong's young son and forcing the family to watch as he abuses Liu Chong's wife and other women.
- After a day and night, Lin Yu moves on to the Xiao Family, where he repeats his humiliations and killings, this time giving them a chance to flee or hide.
- The next morning, Lin Yu arrives at the Lin Family of Shuiyang Prefecture, finding them already lined up outside their residence.
Character Developments
- Lin Yu: Revealed as a deranged, cruel, and powerful Innate Realm expert who takes pleasure in humiliating and killing others.
- Qian Anguo: Initially thought to be leading Lin Yu, but is revealed to be just another guard, and he appears horrified by Lin Yu's actions.
- Liu Chong and Xiao Lin: Both family heads show cowardice and subservience in the face of Lin Yu's power, prioritizing their own safety over their family members.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics: Lin Yu's immense power allows him to act with impunity, while the weaker families can only submit or flee.
- Cruelty and depravity: Lin Yu's actions highlight the darker side of human nature and the consequences of unchecked power.
- Cowardice and survival: The family heads prioritize their own survival over that of their family members, reflecting the desperate measures people might take to survive.
Character Interactions
- Lin Yu interacts cruelly with the members of the Liu and Xiao families, humiliating and killing them while his guards follow his orders without question.
- Qian Anguo interacts minimally with Lin Yu, showing fear and discomfort but ultimately following his orders.
- The family heads, Liu Chong and Xiao Lin, interact subserviently with Lin Yu, trying to appease him and save their own lives.