Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Mo, a man with electromagnetic powers, is involved in a car accident after being discovered by a driver who knew his secret.
• Hong Mo uses his powers to escape the car, causing significant damage and killing the driver.
• Police and bystanders arrive at the scene, witnessing Hong Mo's powers.
• Hong Mo is pursued by a group of superpowered individuals, including a man resembling a "sword immortal."

Character Developments

• Hong Mo: Shows ruthlessness in killing the driver and determination to protect his daughter, Ling Yin. He also demonstrates a desire to avoid harming ordinary people.
• Ling Yin: Displayed fear and pain from Hong Mo's powers but quickly recovered, showing resilience.
• The Sword Immortal: Introduced as a powerful and elegant opponent for Hong Mo, with a team of superpowered individuals.

Significant Themes

• The struggle of superpowered individuals in a world with ordinary people.
• The ruthlessness and necessity of self-defense and survival.
• The fear and curiosity of ordinary people toward superpowered individuals.

Character Interactions

• Hong Mo and Ling Yin: Show a caring and protective father-daughter relationship.
• Hong Mo and the bystanders: Hong Mo shows restraint in not harming them, despite their fear and curiosity.
• Hong Mo and the Sword Immortal: An initial encounter with tension and mutual respect, setting up a potential conflict or alliance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Mo, disguised as a sword cultivator, encounters three government superpowered individuals.
• Hong Mo is attacked by Su Mu, a woman with an unknown ability, and is severely injured.
• Hong Mo retaliates with a powerful electromagnetic attack, causing widespread destruction and civilian casualties.
• The three government agents split up to evade Hong Mo's attack, with Su Mu being relentlessly pursued.

Character Developments

• Hong Mo: Shows increased strength and ruthlessness, using his powers without regard for civilian lives.
• Su Mu: Reveals a calm and confident demeanor, but also shows a flicker of fear when cornered.
• Qin An and Long Hanyu: Display a casual and somewhat lewd attitude towards the situation, reflecting their personalities and dynamic.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Hong Mo's use of his powers results in widespread destruction and civilian casualties, highlighting the potential dangers of unchecked power.
• Fear and vulnerability: Su Mu's moment of fear reveals the vulnerability hidden beneath her confident exterior.
• Male gaze and objectification: Qin An and Long Hanyu's lewd comments about Su Mu reflect the male gaze and objectification present in the story.

Character Interactions

• Hong Mo and Su Mu: Their interaction is marked by hostility and a power struggle, with Hong Mo seeking revenge for his injuries and Su Mu determined to capture him.
• Qin An and Long Hanyu: The two display a friendly and casual dynamic, with Qin An making suggestive comments about Su Mu and Long Hanyu reacting with shock and amusement.
• Hong Mo and Lingyin: Their brief interaction shows Hong Mo's protective instincts towards Lingyin, highlighting their father-daughter bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Hong Mo attacks Su Mu with the electromagnetic cannon, but she survives.
+ Hong Mo uses a self-destructive "Chidori" attack, losing his right arm.
+ Long Hanyu transforms into a dragon-like creature to fight Hong Mo.
+ Hong Mo kills Long Hanyu by crushing his throat and tearing off his head.
+ Su Mu wakes up and uses her ability to block a steel bar attack from Hong Mo.

Character Developments

+ Hong Mo shows ruthlessness and disregard for his own life, using self-destructive attacks.
+ Long Hanyu transforms into a dragon-like creature, revealing his ability.
+ Su Mu demonstrates her ability to control air and matter, blocking an attack and floating.
+ Qin An is knocked unconscious after taking an electric shock while protecting Su Mu.

Significant Themes

+ Ruthlessness and disregard for one's own life as a weapon.
+ The power and danger of self-destructive attacks.
+ The importance of understanding and adapting to opponents' abilities.

Character Interactions

+ Hong Mo and Long Hanyu engage in a brutal fight, with Hong Mo ultimately killing Long Hanyu.
+ Qin An protects Su Mu from an electric shock but is knocked unconscious.
+ Su Mu slaps Qin An after he accidentally gropes her while checking her heartbeat.
+ Su Mu faces off against Hong Mo, showing her ability to control air and matter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mu, a skilled superhuman with an air barrier defense, spars with Hong Mo, who uses electromagnetic attacks and later, his daughter Lingyin's bat swarm and ultrasonic waves to counter Su Mu's defense.
• Su Mu is injured and retreats after Lingyin's bats pierce her skin and inject poison.
• Hong Mo and Lingyin decide to leave the scene after Su Mu's departure.

Character Developments

• Su Mu demonstrates her formidable combat skills and air barrier defense but is ultimately defeated by Lingyin's strategic use of ultrasonic waves.
• Hong Mo shows concern for his daughter's safety and willingness to protect her.
• Lingyin exhibits her intelligence, resourcefulness, and determination to protect her friends, even in the face of danger.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategy and adaptability in combat, as demonstrated by Lingyin's use of scientific calculation to counter Su Mu's air barrier.
• The power of family bonds and the willingness to protect loved ones, shown through Hong Mo's and Lingyin's actions.

Character Interactions

• Su Mu and Hong Mo engage in a fierce battle, showcasing their respective abilities and strategies.
• Lingyin interacts with her father, Hong Mo, displaying her intelligence and determination to protect her friends.
• Lingyin's bats play a crucial role in countering Su Mu's air barrier defense, leading to Su Mu's retreat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Mo's severe injuries rapidly regenerate due to his superpower.
• Hong Mo raids a barbecue restaurant for food to aid his recovery.
• The authorities launch a massive search for Hong Mo, who evades capture with Lingyin.
• A superpowered squad, the Eighth Squad, is dispatched to pursue Hong Mo.
• Hong Mo and Lingyin board a bus, with Hong Mo using his superpower field to monitor potential threats.
• Hong Mo decides to move along the Yangtze River to facilitate escape if pursued.

Character Developments

• Hong Mo: Despite his initial resentment, Hong Mo now appreciates his regenerative ability. He shows concern for Lingyin and the little bats, demonstrating a growing sense of responsibility.
• Lingyin: She communicates with the little bats and expresses her preferences, showing a level of agency and individuality.
• Captain Iron Ox: He acknowledges the power of their target and advises caution, showing a degree of wisdom and self-awareness.

Significant Themes

• The power of Hong Mo's regenerative ability and its impact on his survival and growth.
• The consequences of Hong Mo's actions, leading to a city-wide manhunt and the involvement of superpowered squads.
• The dynamic between Hong Mo and Lingyin, with Hong Mo taking on a protective role.

Character Interactions

• Hong Mo and Lingyin: Their bond deepens as they face challenges together, with Hong Mo showing care and concern for Lingyin's well-being.
• Captain Iron Ox and his squad: The squad members interact with their captain, showing a mix of respect, familiarity, and camaraderie.
• Hong Mo and the woman on the bus: Though they don't interact directly, the woman's actions influence Hong Mo's decision to get off the bus.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Mo and Lingyin are pursued by the National Superpower Special Security Department's Eighth Squad, also known as Beast Squad.
• The squad consists of five physical mutation-type superpowered individuals, each with unique transformations and abilities.
• Hong Mo, realizing that he cannot outrun the state's power, decides to wait for them leisurely.
• The squad approaches Hong Mo, and a fight ensues. However, Hong Mo easily defeats them with minimal effort.
• It is later revealed that the squad was not seriously fighting Hong Mo but faking their defeat.

Character Developments

• Hong Mo: Realizes the futility of running and decides to face his pursuers calmly. Shows mercy to the squad despite their initial hostility.
• Beast Squad (Captain Iron Ox, Gray Dog, White Cat, Toad, Plump Pig): Reveal their true intentions and fake their defeat to avoid a serious fight with Hong Mo.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the futility of resistance against overwhelming force.
• The importance of understanding one's situation and adapting accordingly.
• Mercy and compassion, even towards enemies.

Character Interactions

• Hong Mo and Beast Squad: Though initially hostile, Hong Mo shows mercy to the squad after realizing their true intentions. The squad, in turn, appreciates Hong Mo's restraint and does not seriously harm him.
• Lingyin and Hong Mo: Lingyin follows Hong Mo without question, showing trust and dependence on him.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Mo leaves after defeating the four espers sent to capture him.
• Gray Dog and his team discuss their failed plan and the information they gathered.
• Hong Mo reflects on his battle with Su Mu and considers improving his fighting techniques and defense.

Character Developments

• Iron Ox shows his strength and dominance by kicking Plump Pig a great distance.
• White Cat demonstrates his intelligence and analytical skills.
• Toad reveals his observation of Hong Mo's regenerated arm.
• Hong Mo contemplates his weaknesses and considers returning to school to study physics.

Significant Themes

• The importance of intelligence and strategy in battles, shown by White Cat's analysis and planning.
• The limitations of esper powers without proper understanding and training, exemplified by Hong Mo's struggles with his abilities.
• The desire for knowledge and self-improvement, seen in Hong Mo's consideration of returning to school.

Character Interactions

• Gray Dog and White Cat blame each other for the failed plan, but Iron Ox punishes them both.
• Iron Ox, Gray Dog, White Cat, and Toad discuss their future and the importance of strength.
• Hong Mo thinks about Lingyin's defensive model and considers seeking her help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious, giant, dark yellow creature (later referred to as a 'yellow eel') attacks a small cargo ship on the Yangtze River, dragging people into the water.
• A burly, superpowered man fights the creature, drawing it towards the riverbank.
• Hong Mo, using his power, helps subdue and kill the 'yellow eel' after it's thrown onto land.
• The burly man is shocked unconscious by Hong Mo's electric discharge and is left behind.

Character Developments

• Hong Mo demonstrates his power and willingness to protect Lingyin, even at great personal cost.
• Lingyin's powers are further revealed, showing her ability to control bats and her Soul Space.
• The burly man shows his superpower of manipulating water but is ultimately defeated and left unconscious.

Significant Themes

• The power of nature and the danger it poses to humans.
• The necessity of teamwork and cooperation in the face of adversity.
• The consequences of one's actions, as seen in the burly man's fate.

Character Interactions

• Hong Mo and the burly man have a brief, tense interaction, with the burly man showing disregard for Hong Mo's safety.
• Hong Mo and Lingyin work together to deal with the aftermath of the 'yellow eel's defeat.
• The burly man and the people on the cargo ship are connected by their shared ordeal but do not interact directly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Mo and Lingyin visit a seafood market, where they learn about eels.
• Bai Cangye, a government official, approaches Hong Mo and offers him amnesty on behalf of the state.
• The state's conditions for amnesty include Hong Mo becoming a law-abiding citizen and not seeking revenge against Mao Shaohui.
• Hong Mo accepts the amnesty and is given new IDs for himself and Lingyin (now Remilia Red Scarlet).
• The state suggests that Hong Mo become a teacher.

Character Developments

• Hong Mo: Struggles with accepting the state's offer but ultimately decides to compromise for Lingyin's sake.
• Lingyin/Remilia Red Scarlet: Accepts her new name without hesitation and shows understanding beyond her years.
• Bai Cangye: Reveals that he is an honorary professor at a university, hinting at his intelligence and adaptability.

Significant Themes

• Compromise and sacrifice for loved ones.
• The complexity of government decisions and their motivations.
• The potential for superpowered individuals to influence ordinary people.

Character Interactions

• Hong Mo and Lingyin: Their bond deepens as they explore the seafood market together.
• Hong Mo and Bai Cangye: They engage in a tense conversation, with Bai Cangye attempting to reason with Hong Mo and Hong Mo remaining wary.
• Lingyin and Bai Cangye: Lingyin shows curiosity and acceptance of her new name when Bai Cangye explains it to her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Mo is recruited by the government and given a teaching job at Chongqing Yucai Middle School.
• On their way to the school, Hong Mo and Lingyin encounter a water-manipulating ability user who mistakes Hong Mo for someone else and challenges him to a fight.
• Hong Mo learns that ability users are not allowed to fight within the city.

Character Developments

• Hong Mo: Shows a more relaxed and carefree attitude after the pursuit order is withdrawn. He is willing to compromise with the government and follow their rules, but he remains cautious and ready to defend himself and Lingyin.
• Lingyin: Demonstrates her ability to change clothes using her bat swarm. She is obedient and follows Hong Mo's instructions, showing a level of maturity beyond her age.

Significant Themes

• Government Control: The government's control over ability users is emphasized, with rules against fighting in the city and the recruitment of Hong Mo for his powers.
• Consequences of Actions: Hong Mo's past actions, such as electrocuting the water-manipulating ability user, have consequences that catch up to him, highlighting the importance of understanding and following the rules.

Character Interactions

• Hong Mo and Lingyin: Their father-daughter bond strengthens as they face challenges together. Lingyin shows concern for Hong Mo's safety, and Hong Mo is protective of Lingyin.
• Hong Mo and the Water Man: The interaction between Hong Mo and the water-manipulating ability user highlights the differences in their understanding of ability user rules and expectations. The water-manipulating ability user is initially hostile but later shows restraint, indicating a level of self-control and awareness of the potential consequences of their actions.