Ch. 621Lurking, Curing Dragon Plague
Key Plot Points and Events
- Yue Yang and the female giant (Captain Flame) are at the bottom of Man-Eating Lake. She's infected with Dragon Plague and plans to commit suicide.
- Yue Yang lies beside her in the grave, intending to use an ancient creature awakened by the shipwreck to attack their enemies on the surface.
- Yue Yang attempts to cure her Dragon Plague using his innate true qi and Nirvana Flame.
Character Developments
- Yue Yang: Demonstrates his fearlessness, strategic thinking, and healing abilities. He plans to use Captain Flame as a powerful ally after saving her.
- Captain Flame: Struggles with her pride and stubbornness, initially refusing Yue Yang's help. She's intelligent but rigid, with strong principles. Yue Yang's healing forces her to confront her flaws and consider new methods.
Significant Themes
- Pride vs Pragmatism: Captain Flame's pride and adherence to her principles cause her to initially refuse Yue Yang's help. Yue Yang's pragmatism and willingness to bend rules allow him to find creative solutions.
- Allies and Enemies: Yue Yang sees the potential in Captain Flame as an ally and works to save her, while she initially views him as an enemy due to her pride and misunderstanding of his actions.
Character Interactions
- Yue Yang and Captain Flame: Their interactions are tense and argumentative due to their differing personalities and methods. Yue Yang's pragmatism clashes with Captain Flame's rigid principles, but they ultimately work together to survive.
- Yue Yang's Plan: Yue Yang's strategic thinking and ability to manipulate situations to his advantage are evident in his plan to use the ancient creature to attack their enemies and his long-term goal of making Captain Flame an ally.