Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu He, a corporate workhorse from his previous life, is now a tenant farmer in Azurehold Herb Garden, struggling to survive.
• He hasn't tasted meat in over a month and has been working tirelessly in the fields, weeding and cultivating Blackleaf Spirit Wheat.
• The garden is managed by immortal stewards who possess powerful spells and oppress the tenant farmers.
• Lu He learns about the Enlightenment Pavilion, where immortal arts can be comprehended from stone steles, offering a path to immortality and a way out of his current life.
• He decides to save money to buy a Leaf Talisman Token for the Enlightenment Pavilion but realizes he needs ten taels of silver, a significant amount.

Character Developments

• Lu He: He adapts to his new life as a tenant farmer, learning the hardships and injustices of his situation. Despite his circumstances, he remains determined to improve his life and seeks a way to become an immortal master.
• The Stewards: They are portrayed as cruel and oppressive, using their power to exploit the tenant farmers. They are feared by the farmers due to their magical abilities.

Significant Themes

• Struggle and Survival: Lu He's daily life highlights the harsh conditions and constant struggle of the tenant farmers.
• Power Imbalance: The stewards' magical abilities create a power imbalance, allowing them to oppress the tenant farmers.
• Path to Immortality: The Enlightenment Pavilion represents the hope of a better life and a way to escape the harsh reality of the tenant farmers.

Character Interactions

• Lu He interacts with other tenant farmers, sharing their struggles and hardships. They envy the stewards' easy life and magical abilities.
• Lu He's interactions with the stewards are limited but show their cruelty and disregard for the tenant farmers' well-being.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Lu He activates the Golden Book, which evolves into the White Ape Child Cave-Evolution Diagram, a talent Dao diagram.
• The Dao diagram allows Lu He to enter a state of enlightenment, enhancing his perceptions and understanding.
• Lu He learns that the Blackleaf Spirit Wheat's ripening attracts dangerous spirit creatures, leading to Old Huang's death.

Character Developments

• Lu He: Realizes the power of his new talent Dao diagram, experiences fear and determination upon learning about the spirit creatures.
• Old Huang: Dies from a spirit creature's bite, leaving behind Leaf Talismans that Lu He plans to retrieve.

Significant Themes

• The power of enlightenment and cultivation in the immortal world.
• The dangers and challenges faced by mortals in the immortal world.
• The importance of survival and the pursuit of power.

Character Interactions

• Lu He interacts with Old Huang, learning about the Leaf Talismans and the dangers of the spirit creatures.
• Steward Liu appears, disposing of Old Huang's body and informing the tenants about the spirit creature threat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu He, a tenant farmer, sneaks out at night to retrieve Old Huang's hidden savings from a latrine.
• He discovers a silk pouch containing five leaf talismans and a clay jar with five taels of silver.
• The other tenant farmers in his dormitory, led by Li Zhuang, confront Lu He, demanding a share of the wealth.
• Lu He agrees to give them 30% of the silver, keeping 40% for himself, and hands over the clay jar.
• Lu He uses his day off to visit the Enlightenment Pavilion, where he observes tenant farmers who have learned immortal arts.

Character Developments

• Lu He demonstrates cunning and patience, hiding his true intentions and playing along with Li Zhuang's demands.
• Li Zhuang reveals his ambition to learn a true immortal art and become a steward.
• The tenant farmers near the Enlightenment Pavilion exhibit extraordinary vitality and strength, hinting at their cultivation progress.

Significant Themes

• Greed and ambition: Li Zhuang and the other tenant farmers are driven by their desire for wealth and power.
• The struggle for survival: Lu He's actions show his determination to improve his life and escape poverty.
• Cultivation and enlightenment: The Enlightenment Pavilion represents the opportunity for tenant farmers to learn immortal arts and advance in their cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Lu He interacts with Li Zhuang and the other tenant farmers, playing the role of a naive and reluctant participant in their scheme.
• Lu He observes the powerful tenant farmers at the Enlightenment Pavilion, feeling both awe and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu He and other tenant farmers gather at the Enlightenment Pavilion to study the Dao Stele using Leaf Talismans.
• They are divided into groups of thirty and given one hour each to study the Scarlet Horned-Dragon True-Origin Visualization Diagram, which can help them achieve Foundation Establishment.
• Lu He is in the fourth group and plans to use his time wisely.

Character Developments

• Lu He remains calm and focused, determined to make the most of his opportunity.
• Li Zhuang, a fellow tenant farmer, tries to befriend Lu He, hoping to gain more Leaf Talismans from him. He is desperate to comprehend an immortal art in one go and becomes agitated when he realizes the difficulty of the task.

Significant Themes

• Poverty and Wealth: Lu He's fear of poverty drives him to consider the value of the jade staircase, reflecting the stark contrast between the tenant farmers' lives and the Immortal Masters' luxurious lifestyle.
• Ambition vs. Reality: Many tenant farmers underestimate the difficulty of comprehending an immortal art, leading to disappointment and despair when they face the reality of the task.
• Preparation and Opportunity: Lu He's decision to prepare dry rations and his strategic approach to comprehending the visualization diagrams highlight the importance of preparation and making the most of opportunities.

Character Interactions

• Lu He and Li Zhuang interact briefly, with Li Zhuang trying to manipulate Lu He into sharing his Leaf Talismans. Lu He remains firm in his refusal.
• The tenant farmers interact among themselves, expressing their frustration, despair, and humor in the face of the challenging task ahead.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu He successfully comprehends the first layer of the Scarlet Horned-Dragon True-Origin Visualization Diagram to 89% in one go at Enlightenment Pavilion.
• He discovers a half-condensed crimson rune related to the visualization diagram.
• Lu He decides to return to the lodgings early, feeling that Li Zhuang's gaze is strange and bitter.
• He encounters Fairy Liu and learns about true-meaning runes and the realms of Foundation Establishment.
• Lu He visits the residential compound and considers renting a house but finds it too expensive.
• He decides to cultivate the Scarlet Horned-Dragon True-Origin Visualization Diagram and explore the first realm of Foundation Establishment, Body Metamorphosis.

Character Developments

• Lu He demonstrates exceptional comprehension ability, achieving a high level of understanding in the visualization diagram in a short time.
• He shows determination and focus in his cultivation, prioritizing it over other activities.
• Lu He displays curiosity and asks Fairy Liu about true-meaning runes and Foundation Establishment realms.
• Li Zhuang shows resentment and bitterness toward Lu He, hinting at potential future conflict.

Significant Themes

• The importance of focus and determination in cultivation and learning.
• The concept of true-meaning runes and the realms of Foundation Establishment.
• The struggle between financial constraints and the desire for better living conditions.

Character Interactions

• Lu He interacts with Fairy Liu, learning about true-meaning runes and Foundation Establishment from her.
• He encounters Li Zhuang, who shows resentment and bitterness toward him.
• Lu He visits the residential compound with a steward, considering renting a house but finding it too expensive.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu He successfully cultivates the Scarlet Horned-Dragon True-Origin Visualization Diagram, experiencing significant physical changes and increased strength.
• He learns about the upcoming "window period" in the Medicine Garden, during which spirit creatures will appear, offering an opportunity for cultivators to obtain valuable resources like spirit creature corpses and even immortal dao treasure pills.
• Lu He discovers that his White Ape Dao Diagram might also be an immortal-path life blueprint, potentially allowing him to skip Foundation Establishment and directly condense spiritual power.

Character Developments

• Lu He demonstrates remarkable talent and progress in cultivation, earning respect and fear from others.
• Li Zhuang, initially hostile, apologizes and offers compensation to Lu He after realizing his cultivation prowess.

Significant Themes

• The importance of resources and opportunities in cultivation progress.
• The competitive nature of the cultivation world, even among tenant farmers.
• The potential for Lu He's unique cultivation methods to allow him to bypass certain stages of cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Lu He and Li Zhuang's relationship shifts from hostility to mutual respect, with Li Zhuang acknowledging Lu He's cultivation prowess.
• Lu He learns valuable information about the window period from Li Zhuang, who is eager to please after realizing Lu He's potential.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Lu He attempts to comprehend the essence of his innate Dao Diagram, the White Ape Child Cave-Evolution Diagram, and finds it blurry and difficult to grasp due to its low level.
• He realizes that his innate Dao Diagram is of a higher rank than the Scarlet Horned-Dragon True-Origin Visualization Diagram.
• Lu He completes the Body Transformation stage and reaches the Foundation Establishment · Body Metamorphosis Realm.
• He learns about the upcoming spirit-creature hunting quotas for the window period and the competition among tenant farmers.
• Lu He cultivates the Scarlet Horned-Dragon True-Origin Visualization Diagram to the fourth layer and completes his Scarlet Horned-Dragon True-Intent Rune.

Character Developments

• Lu He becomes more determined to improve his strength and secure a window-period quota to kill spirit creatures.
• He understands the importance of the window period for cultivating tenant farmers and the value of spirit creature corpses.
• Lu He learns to manage his cultivation resources more efficiently, considering selling Leaf Talismans to support his cultivation.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strength and cultivation resources in the competition for window-period quotas.
• The value of spirit creature corpses and the risks of killing spirit creatures without permission.
• The tension and anticipation among tenant farmers as the window period approaches.

Character Interactions

• Lu He hires Xiong Dayou and his group to keep an eye on Li Zhuang, but they find nothing unusual.
• Lu He ignores the astonished looks of other cultivators as he enters Enlightenment Pavilion to cultivate.
• Tenant farmers discuss their plans and odds for securing window-period quotas to hunt spirit creatures.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu He learns he has only ten days left in the window period to secure a slot in the herb garden.
• He contemplates whether to sell his leaf talismans for silver to buy braised meat and cultivate, or use them to comprehend the Scarlet Horned-Dragon True-Origin Visualization Diagram.
• Lu He visits Changfeng City for the first time, marveling at its size and prosperity.
• He goes to a weaponsmith's shop to find heavier weapons, indicating his intention to improve his physical strength.

Character Development

• Lu He shows determination and resourcefulness in his plan to secure a slot in the herb garden.
• He demonstrates adaptability and curiosity as he explores Changfeng City for the first time.

Significant Themes

• Time limitation and urgency (Lu He's ten-day deadline).
• Resource management and prioritization (whether to sell leaf talismans or use them for cultivation).
• Adaptation to new environments (Lu He's first visit to Changfeng City).

Character Interactions

• Lu He interacts with a burly guard at the herb garden gate and a shop assistant at the weaponsmith's shop, showing his determination and resourcefulness in both encounters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu He visits a weaponsmith to buy a weapon before the competition for spots during the window period.
• He decides on a two hundred and fifty or sixty jin iron hammer made of three-forged iron due to his financial constraints.
• Lu He visits his elder sister, Lu Shu, and learns about her difficult life as a mistress to support him.
• Lu He decides to help his elder sister but finds himself unable to due to his own financial struggles and restrictions in the Medicine Garden.

Character Developments

• Lu He: Shows maturity and understanding as he learns about his elder sister's past and decides to help her. He also demonstrates his determination to improve his strength for the upcoming competition.
• Lu Shu: Reveals her tough and selfless nature as she supports Lu He, even becoming a mistress to provide for him. She shows vulnerability when she finally reunites with Lu He.

Significant Themes

• Family and responsibility: Lu He feels guilty for his elder sister's sacrifices and wants to help her, while Lu Shu prioritizes Lu He's well-being above her own.
• Financial struggles: Both Lu He and Lu Shu face financial difficulties, limiting their options and affecting their decisions.
• Growth and maturity: Lu He's understanding of his elder sister's past and his decision to help her show his growth and increased maturity.

Character Interactions

• Lu He and the Weaponsmith: The weaponsmith is initially surprised by Lu He's request for a heavy iron hammer but eventually agrees to make it.
• Lu He and Lu Shu: Their reunion is emotional, with Lu Shu showing concern for Lu He's well-being and Lu He feeling guilty for his past behavior. They both express their love and care for each other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiong Dayou and another tenant farmer carry a heavy iron hammer to Lu He.
• Lu He discovers Li Zhuang burying a sandalwood box containing a white jade porcelain bottle with a Black Jade Pill inside.
• Lu He consumes half of the Black Jade Pill, experiencing a significant increase in strength.

Character Developments

• Lu He demonstrates his strength by carrying the heavy iron hammer effortlessly.
• Li Zhuang shows signs of deceit and hiding secrets.
• Lu He exhibits caution and careful planning in consuming the Black Jade Pill.

Significant Themes

• The power of cultivation and immortal-path treasure pills.
• The contrast between Lu He's strength and Li Zhuang's deceit.
• The theme of opportunity and making the most of limited resources.

Character Interactions

• Lu He and Xiong Dayou: Lu He receives the iron hammer from Xiong Dayou, showing trust and camaraderie.
• Lu He and Li Zhuang: Lu He discovers Li Zhuang's secret, setting the stage for potential conflict.
• Lu He and the Black Jade Pill: Lu He's interaction with the pill showcases his determination and ambition for growth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tenant farmers discuss the upcoming quota competition for the window-period steward positions.
• Lu He, now in the late Body Transformation Realm, considers competing for Steward Liu's quota.
• Lu He registers for the competition, meeting Zheng Jingren who hints at the true purpose behind the quota selections.
• The competition begins, and Lu He decides to participate, thinking of the Pill Institute.

Character Developments

• Lu He gains confidence in his strength after reaching the late Body Transformation Realm and considers competing for a better quota.
• Zheng Jingren shows insight into the true purpose behind the quota selections, suggesting he has more experience or knowledge than he initially appears.

Significant Themes

• Ambition: Lu He's desire for a better quota and the opportunities it brings reflects his growing ambition.
• Competition: The quota selection highlights the competitive nature of the cultivation world.
• Opportunity: The quota competition represents an opportunity for tenant farmers to prove themselves and potentially advance their cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Lu He and Zheng Jingren: They meet during registration, and Zheng Jingren shares his understanding of the quota selection process with Lu He, hinting at the true purpose behind it.
• Lu He and the old men at the registration tables: Lu He interacts briefly with them, receiving his registration plaque and paying the fee.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu He attends the annual Azurehold Herb Garden event, finding tens of thousands of tenant cultivators gathered.
• He notices two distinct groups: older cultivators (likely Intent-Shedding Realm) and younger ones (mostly late Body-Shedding Realm).
• Lu He meets Zheng Jingren and his group, who are seeds nurtured by stewards. They plan to fight for top 50 steward positions.
• Lu He learns that the event is a competition for the best opportunities in the Medicine Garden, with older and younger cultivators facing off.

Character Developments

• Lu He: Shows determination and resilience in navigating the crowded event. He remains calm and composed despite the tension.
• Zheng Jingren: Demonstrates friendship and helpfulness by introducing Lu He to his group and explaining the event's rules.
• Su Lingchan: Shows initial interest in Lu He but later distances herself upon learning his strength is not as high as expected.

Significant Themes

• Competition and Selection: The event serves as a means to select the most talented and capable cultivators.
• Nurturing and Expectations: Stewards nurture seeds with the expectation of seeing results, leading to intense competition.
• Age and Experience: Older cultivators have more experience and power, while younger ones have potential and ambition.

Character Interactions

• Lu He and Zheng Jingren: They form a quick bond, with Zheng Jingren acting as a guide and mentor to Lu He.
• Lu He and Su Lingchan: Initial interest from Su Lingchan fades after learning Lu He's strength.
• Older and younger cultivators: Tension builds between the two groups as they prepare to face off.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The selection for Spirit-Slaying Envoys begins, with each of the twelve stewards in charge of an arena.
• Lu He, initially disinterested in the early matches, decides to participate in Arena Twelve, led by Steward Lu Zhao, after assessing the competition and resources at stake.
• Lu He's first match is against a woman with exceptional speed and strength. He defeats her in a single exchange using his White Ape Dao Diagram and Red Qiu True Talisman.

Character Developments

• Lu He demonstrates his growth and confidence, deciding to reveal his strength to secure a better position and resources.
• Steward Liu on the stone platform takes notice of Lu He's progress, indicating potential future interest or involvement.

Significant Themes

• The importance of resources and strength in the Medicine Garden's hierarchy.
• Lu He's strategic decision-making based on his assessment of the competition and potential gains.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Jingren and Su Lingchan show support for Lu He as he enters the arena.
• Lu He's opponent in the first match underestimates him, leading to her quick defeat.
• Steward Liu observes Lu He's performance, hinting at possible future interaction or recognition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu He faces several opponents in the arena, including a powerful woman and a man with a mountain-splitting axe.
• Lu He defeats all his opponents, including Bai Hao, who is also a "seed" like him.
• Lu He is offered a position as a Spirit-Slaying Envoy by Manager Lu.
• Lu He is invited to the Miscellaneous Affairs Building after the managers' competition ends.

Character Developments

• Lu He demonstrates exceptional strength, awareness, and determination in his fights.
• Manager Lu shows approval and favor toward Lu He.
• Bai Hao, another "seed," is revealed to have a powerful sword and is a formidable opponent.

Significant Themes

• Competition and Proving Oneself: Lu He faces various opponents to prove his worth and secure a position.
• Talent and Potential: Lu He's young age and accomplishment (condensing a Red Qiu True Talisman) highlight his potential.
• Resource Support: The stewards' investment in "seeds" is emphasized through magical artifacts and weapons like Bai Hao's sword.

Character Interactions

• Lu He interacts with several opponents in the arena, each with different strengths and tactics.
• Manager Lu interacts with Lu He, showing approval and offering him a position.
• Zheng Jingren and Bai Hao are mentioned as friends of Lu He, though they don't interact directly in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu He returns from the arena, greeted by awestruck gazes and congratulations from his peers.
• Li Zhuang suspects Lu He stole his pills, leading to his cultivation breakthrough.
• Zheng Jingren competes in the final match, revealing that the two finalists have condensed six Red Qiu True Talismans each, making them formidable even without dharma power or spells.
• Lu He learns about the Qi-Feasting Secret Realm, Vermilion Essence Spring, and the requirements for entering the Inner Garden.

Character Developments

• Lu He gains respect and admiration from his peers after his victory in the arena.
• Li Zhuang becomes jealous and resentful of Lu He's success, suspecting him of stealing his pills.
• Zheng Jingren demonstrates his strength and knowledge, earning Lu He's respect.
• Bai Hao, despite his initial rivalry with Lu He, becomes friendly and helpful, sharing his knowledge about cultivation realms.

Significant Themes

• The importance of resources and opportunities in cultivation.
• The realistic nature of cultivators, who value strength and potential above all else.
• The vast gap between cultivators of different realms and the challenges of closing that gap.

Character Interactions

• Lu He and Zheng Jingren form a bond, with Zheng Jingren acting as a mentor figure to Lu He.
• Lu He and Bai Hao go from rivals to friendly acquaintances, with Bai Hao sharing his knowledge with Lu He.
• Li Zhuang's jealousy and resentment toward Lu He create tension between them.

Plot Points & Events

• Lu He attends a meeting where seeds' performances are assessed and new seeds are admitted.
• He learns about the Tea Gathering Rankings, monthly competitions among seeds.
• Seventeen seeds are expelled, and some are demoted in the seed registry.
• Lu He is offered a third-class seed position, but Manager Lu offers him a second-class quota instead.

Character Developments

• Lu He shows no arrogance despite his sudden rise in status, remaining humble and diligent.
• Manager Lu shows favoritism toward Lu He, offering him a second-class quota.

Significant Themes

• The path of immortality requires constant effort and improvement.
• Favoritism and nepotism exist even in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Lu He interacts with Bai Hao, who is envious of Lu He's progress but still friendly.
• Manager Lu shows favoritism toward Lu He, offering him a second-class quota and making other managers jealous.
• Qin Lie, a first-class seed, takes notice of Lu He's progress.

Plot Points and Events

• Lu He, now a second-rank seed, collects his Black Jade Pill from the Utility Hall.
• Bai Hao shows Lu He around the residential district, revealing the luxurious courtyards connected to the mountain.
• Lu He discovers that the courtyard connected to the mountain stirs the Golden Book, but it costs 20 Leaf Talismans (200 taels) to live there.
• Lu He decides to cultivate the Black Jade Pill and reaches the late Body-Shedding Realm, experiencing a transformation in his physical body.
• Lu He starts his duties as a spirit-slaying envoy, encountering and slaying three spirit creatures in a day.

Character Developments

• Lu He's status improves, moving into a small courtyard and experiencing a physical transformation.
• Bai Hao shows jealousy and eagerness to spar with Lu He again.

Significant Themes

• The divide between immortals and mortals, represented by the luxurious courtyards and their cost.
• The importance of strength in the world of immortal cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Lu He and Bai Hao interact, with Bai Hao showing jealousy and Lu He showing indifference to Bai Hao's challenge.
• Lu He interacts with the tenant farmers, who show respect and awe towards him as the spirit-slaying envoy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu He, now a Spirit-Slaying Envoy, visits the Miscellaneous Affairs Building to sell spirit creature corpses for contribution points.
• He learns that 60% of his earnings will go to his steward, Steward Lu, and that second-class seeds receive special treatment.
• Lu He decides to prioritize renting a cave dwelling courtyard, suspecting it can help his Golden Book evolve new pages.

Character Developments

• Lu He's determination and work ethic grow as he focuses on earning contribution points.
• He becomes more aware of the advantages of being a second-class seed.

Significant Themes

• The importance of resources and opportunities in cultivation.
• The value of diligence and hard work.
• The allure of potential power and immortality.

Character Interactions

• Lu He interacts with a young woman at the service window, who is a powerful Qi-Feeding cultivator.
• Bai Hao visits Lu He, inviting him to a seeds' tea gathering, but Lu He declines to focus on earning contribution points.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu He struggles to meet his contribution point quota by hunting spirit creatures in the spirit fields.
• He encounters a group of cultivators led by Zhou siblings, who discuss their recent achievements at a tea gathering.
• A demon bird attacks the group, and Lu He pursues it to its nest in the hills.

Character Developments

• Lu He: Shows determination in completing his task and improving his strength. He demonstrates quick thinking and adaptability when facing the demon bird threat.
• Zhou Siblings: Display ambition and competitiveness, with the brother aiming to surpass Senior Brother Qin Lie and the sister wanting to defeat Su Lingchan.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Competition: The Zhou siblings embody this theme, striving to outdo others and prove their worth.
• Adaptability and Resourcefulness: Lu He exhibits these qualities in his approach to hunting spirit creatures and dealing with the unexpected demon bird threat.

Character Interactions

• Lu He and Zhou Siblings: Lu He briefly interacts with the Zhou siblings, showing polite disinterest in joining their gathering. Later, he pursues the demon bird that attacked them.
• Lu He and the Demon Bird: Lu He chases the demon bird to its nest, contemplating how to handle the threat posed by the entire family of five birds.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu He, a Medicine Garden seed, returns to his courtyard after three days of comprehending the Vermilion Horn Stele.
• He has condensed his second Scarlet Horned-Dragon True Talisman, increasing his strength.
• Lu He visits Bai Hao's courtyard, where he meets Zheng Jingren and other friends.
• Lu He asks Bai Hao to borrow his sword to slay the demon birds, offering 1.5 contribution points.
• Lu He goes to the demon birds' nest, slays them all, and discovers a cave entrance.

Character Developments

• Lu He: Shows determination and focus in his cultivation, condensing his second True Talisman. He is also resourceful, borrowing a sword to deal with the demon birds.
• Bai Hao: Struggles financially after being demoted in the seed register. He lends his sword to Lu He for 1.5 contribution points.
• Zheng Jingren: Warns Lu He about squandering his talent and offers guidance, showing concern for Lu He's cultivation.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and self-improvement: Lu He's focus on condensing True Talismans and Zheng Jingren's warning to Lu He about not wasting his talent.
• Friendship and mutual aid: Lu He borrows Bai Hao's sword, and Zheng Jingren offers guidance to Lu He.
• Resourcefulness and adaptability: Lu He uses the sword to slay the demon birds instead of borrowing Zheng Jingren's door panel.

Character Interactions

• Lu He and Bai Hao: Lu He borrows Bai Hao's sword, and they negotiate the price.
• Lu He and Zheng Jingren: Zheng Jingren warns Lu He about squandering his talent and offers guidance.
• Lu He and the demon birds: Lu He slays the demon birds using Bai Hao's sword.