Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian successfully patents his new card, the Gale Card, which is a green two-star wind-element combat magic card.
• The Gale Card is valued at 20,000 Federal Currency each, with Tang Jian putting two up for auction.
• Tang Jian receives 2400 contribution points for his patent, with his points increasing rapidly due to the patent's popularity.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian: Proves himself as a talented Card Crafter by patenting a new card at a young age, demonstrating his genius and ambition.
• Wang Borui: Showcases his enthusiasm and obsession with card crafting, admiring Tang Jian's talent and offering him a position at the Wujing branch.
• Jack: Reveals his knowledge of prominent families and expresses envy of Tang Jian's success.
• Xue Chen: Shows interest in Tang Jian and his card, willing to pay a premium to acquire one.

Significant Themes

• Genius and talent: Tang Jian's exceptional abilities are recognized and celebrated, highlighting the importance of individual skill and potential.
• Competition and recognition: The Card Maker Association's patent system encourages innovation and competition among Card Crafters, with successful patents granting significant recognition and rewards.
• Materialism and value: The value of Tang Jian's card is immediately recognized, with others willing to pay a high price to acquire it, demonstrating the materialistic nature of the card crafting world.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Wang Borui: Wang Borui admires Tang Jian's talent and offers him a position at the Wujing branch, while Tang Jian remains noncommittal.
• Jack and Tang Jian: Jack expresses envy of Tang Jian's success and attempts to acquire his card at a discounted price, but Tang Jian remains firm on the price.
• Xue Chen and Tang Jian: Xue Chen shows interest in Tang Jian and his card, willing to pay a premium to acquire one, demonstrating his curiosity and desire to connect with Tang Jian.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian sells a Gale Card to Xue Chen, making a significant profit.
• Tang Jian hints at selling his patent to Xue Chen, but Xue Chen declines due to potential punishment.
• Tang Jian recommends Xue Chen to Wujing University, hoping for a reward.
• Tang Jian patents the Gale Card and earns contribution points.
• Tang Jian searches for materials for the Blue-Eyed White Worm Card but finds none.
• Komor, underground, reviews the Card Maker Association's latest patents and notices Tang Jian's Gale Card.
• Yayazi, an executive, discusses Tang Jian's potential with Komor.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian demonstrates his shrewd business acumen and willingness to take risks.
• Xue Chen shows caution and responsibility, declining Tang Jian's offer to buy the patent.
• Komor and Yayazi reveal their knowledge of Tang Jian and his potential, hinting at future plans.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and risk-taking (Tang Jian)
• Caution and responsibility (Xue Chen)
• Power dynamics and manipulation (Komor and Yayazi)

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Xue Chen: Tang Jian tries to sell his patent to Xue Chen, but Xue Chen declines. They discuss their potential university choices.
• Tang Jian and Jack: Jack tries to negotiate for a Gale Card, and Tang Jian agrees to make one for him.
• Komor and Yayazi: They discuss Tang Jian's potential and hint at their plans for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian's Gale Card is successfully sold at the auction, fetching 35,000 Federal Currency.
• He receives an invitation from the Wujing Card Maker Association to become a representative Card Master.
• Tang Jian starts gathering materials for his Mutated Blue-Eyed Giant Worm Card, including a green seven-star Mutation Card.
• He considers the potential of creating a Fusion Card, two years before its official release.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian becomes wealthier, with over 2.5 million Federal Currency and 25,450 contribution points.
• He demonstrates shrewdness in dealing with the Wujing Card Maker Association's offer, understanding the long-term value of his patents.
• Tang Jian shows determination in acquiring the last material for his Blue-Eyed White Worm Card, using a speaker broadcast to find it.

Significant Themes

• The value of contribution points and their various uses within the Card Maker Association.
• The potential of patents and their long-term benefits.
• The competitive nature of the Card Maker Association and its branches.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian interacts with the Card Maker Association through emails and the material collection function template.
• He considers the work of other Card Makers, such as Taiyi, and the potential of their inventions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian's patent approval attracts numerous calls, offers, and even threats, reminiscent of his future fame.
• His cousin, He Lili, calls to request cooperation, offering to buy contribution points from Tang Jian to purchase his patent plan.
• Tang Jian's father, Tang Lin, is transferred to work in the education department due to his son's success.
• Tang Jian receives news that someone has acquired the Six-Eyed Poisonous Insect Toxin material, but the seller's demands are unusual.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian: Becomes more aware of the attention and challenges that come with success, but remains grounded and willing to help family.
• He Lili: Realizes the value of Tang Jian's talent and regrets not cooperating with him earlier.
• Tang Lin: Initially reluctant to leave his factory job, he eventually accepts the transfer to the education department.

Significant Themes

• The impact of sudden success and fame.
• The importance of family ties and helping one another.
• The challenges of navigating new opportunities and demands.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and He Lili: Their conversation reveals their past relationship and sets the stage for potential future cooperation.
• Tang Jian and Tang Lin: Though not directly interacting in this chapter, their actions show a mutual desire to support each other and their family.
• Tang Lin and Director Xia: Their conversation highlights Tang Lin's initial reluctance to accept the new opportunity and Director Xia's confidence in Tang Lin's abilities.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian meets with Yu Hua and Yang Tao at the Card Maker Association to sell the Gale Card Patent.
• A Deacon from the Changshan Base City Card Maker Association branch, Nie Lengxiao, also arrives to invite Tang Jian to join their branch.
• Tang Jian sells the patent to Yang Tao, who will use it for his and Yu Hua's Yongli Card Crafting Room.
• Yang Tao tries to convince Tang Jian to join their Card Crafting Room, but Tang Jian declines.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian remains humble and grounded despite his recent success.
• Yang Tao is revealed to be a One-Star Card Maker and lacks foresight, as shown by his attempts to lecture Tang Jian.
• Nie Lengxiao, a Deacon (Three-Star Card Maker), shows interest in Tang Jian and his invention.

Significant Themes

• The value and status of Card Makers versus Card Masters.
• The importance of connections and backing in the Card Maker world.
• The challenges and risks of starting one's own business.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Yu Hua's relationship remains warm and friendly.
• Yang Tao tries to impress Tang Jian but ends up offending him with his lectures.
• Nie Lengxiao shows respect and interest in Tang Jian, contrasting with Yang Tao's behavior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian meets Nie Lengxiao, a deacon of the Changshan Base City Card Maker Association, who invites him to join as an Endorsement Card Maker.
• Wang Borui, a deacon of the Wujing Base City branch, arrives and also tries to recruit Tang Jian, leading to a brief dispute between the two.
• Tang Jian declines both invitations, citing his current focus on researching new Cards and applying for school.
• Tang Jian receives materials for the Blue-Eyed White Worm Card from Nie Lengxiao and proceeds to Card Craft in a high-grade Card Crafting Room.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian demonstrates maturity and composure in handling the invitations from Nie Lengxiao and Wang Borui, showing his determination to focus on his own path.
• Yang Tao and Yu Hua, initially trying to recruit Tang Jian for their Card Crafting Room, lose interest after seeing the attention he receives from major association branches.
• Nie Lengxiao and Wang Borui show initial interest in Tang Jian but do not take his refusal seriously, viewing him as a potential asset rather than a priority.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and determination: Tang Jian's refusal of invitations from major associations highlights his focus on his own goals and research.
• Power dynamics: The interactions between Tang Jian, Nie Lengxiao, and Wang Borui illustrate the hierarchical and competitive nature of the Card Maker Association.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian interacts with Nie Lengxiao and Wang Borui, demonstrating his ability to navigate complex social situations and maintain his resolve.
• Yang Tao and Yu Hua's interactions with Tang Jian change from initial attempts to recruit him to a more respectful and distant demeanor after seeing his value.
• Nie Lengxiao and Wang Borui's interaction is characterized by friendly competition, with both trying to recruit Tang Jian for their respective associations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian successfully crafts a Blue-Eyed White Worm Card, a four-star growth-type combat Pet Card.
• Nie Lengxiao's visit serves as a reminder that Tang Jian might be targeted by the Old Kingdom Organization.
• Tang Jian decides to be vigilant and consider exposing Nie Lengxiao if necessary.
• Tang Jian summons the Blue-Eyed White Worm and interacts with it, discovering its irritable nature and high Card Energy consumption.
• Old Black Jack informs Tang Jian that he must leave early, ending his protection mission.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian shows gratitude towards Nie Lengxiao for the materials but remains wary of his intentions.
• Tang Jian demonstrates his calm and collected nature when Jack leaves, showing he's capable of handling himself.
• The Blue-Eyed White Worm shows irritability and a bad temper, but it responds to Tang Jian's calm demeanor.

Significant Themes

• Vigilance and caution in dealing with potential threats, as exemplified by Tang Jian's approach to Nie Lengxiao.
• The power dynamics between Card Masters and their pets, with Tang Jian showing his ability to handle difficult pets.
• The importance of patents and intellectual property in the Card Maker Association, hinting at potential future challenges for Tang Jian.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Nie Lengxiao: Tang Jian is grateful for the materials but remains suspicious of Nie Lengxiao's intentions.
• Tang Jian and the Blue-Eyed White Worm: Tang Jian successfully interacts with the worm, showing his ability to handle difficult pets.
• Tang Jian and Old Black Jack: Jack is surprised and somewhat hurt by Tang Jian's calm reaction to his departure, highlighting their unusual dynamic as bodyguard and client.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian successfully bids on a green seven-star Mutation Card to evolve his Blue-Eyed White Worm.
• He plans to use his mysterious grand-uncle, Xiong Baiyu, as a scapegoat to reveal information about the Old Kingdom Organization's interest in him.
• Tang Jian meets his new neighbor, a beautiful woman from the Ryukyu Lineage, who offers him a ride but is declined.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian: He is determined, strategic, and calm under pressure. He's willing to take action against the Old Kingdom Organization and uses his resources wisely.
• The Ryukyu Woman (Yayazi): She is polite, alluring, and has a hidden agenda. She seems to have an interest in Tang Jian but is patient in her approach.

Significant Themes

• Survival and self-preservation: Tang Jian is proactive in protecting himself from the Old Kingdom Organization.
• Deception and manipulation: Tang Jian plans to use Xiong Baiyu as a scapegoat, while Yayazi uses her charm to gain information.
• First impressions and appearances: Tang Jian is initially drawn to Yayazi's beauty and politeness but remains guarded.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Yayazi: They meet briefly in the elevator and exchange polite greetings. Yayazi offers Tang Jian a ride, but he declines, showing caution around her.
• Tang Jian and Xiong Baiyu (in Tang Jian's mind): Tang Jian plans to use his nonexistent grand-uncle as a pawn to reveal information about the Old Kingdom Organization.

Summary of "Underground City: Hidden Kill Trade Fair"

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian enters an underground city near Hua'er Street, choosing gate J22 and taking an elevator to the Hera District.
• He encounters a smooth-talking man selling seed materials for Card Masters and avoids him.
• Tang Jian finds a hidden QR code leading to the Hidden Kill Blood Pact Trade Fair and drives there.
• Upon entering the trade fair, he meets a man with a butterfly mask who offers to guide him.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian demonstrates caution and awareness, avoiding potential scams and showing interest in joining Hidden Kill.
• The man with the butterfly mask reveals knowledge of the trade fair's operations and offers guidance for a fee.

Significant Themes

• The underground city's chaotic order and grey market transactions.
• The allure of power and danger associated with joining Hidden Kill.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian interacts with a smooth-talking man trying to sell him seed materials, showing wariness and avoiding the transaction.
• He meets a man with a butterfly mask who offers guidance through the trade fair in exchange for a fee, with Tang Jian showing interest in joining Hidden Kill.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian, now a registered member of Hidden Kill, is given a list of assassination tasks to choose from.
• Tang Jian hesitates initially but decides to take on a mission to hunt Barbarians in the Celestial Pit.
• He returns to the hotel and starts preparing to craft the White Feather Flying Lion Armor's Right Arm Card.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian shows hesitation and moral conflict when faced with the task of assassinating strangers but is resolute in his decision to hunt Barbarians.
• He demonstrates his resourcefulness and determination by planning to craft a Card to gain the trust of Dragon Tiger Dao successors.

Significant Themes

• The moral ambiguity of assassination and the cold-heartedness required for it.
• The contrast between the law-abiding society of the Federation and the dangerous Celestial Pit.
• The importance of trust and credentials in gaining acceptance from others, as seen in Tang Jian's plan to craft the Right Arm Card.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian interacts with a Glacier Person from Hidden Kill, who is dismissive and underestimates Tang Jian's abilities.
• Tang Jian's actions are observed by Yayazi, a Ryukyu woman staying in the adjacent room, who is intrigued by his Card crafting activities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian tries to calm down and craft a Card but decides to sleep instead.
• He enters the Dream Realm to probe Nie Lengxiao, a traitor to the Old Kingdom Organization.
• In the Dream Realm, Tang Jian confronts Nie Lengxiao, revealing his knowledge of Nie's true identity.
• A fight ensues, with Tang Jian using his chainsaw and Nie Lengxiao retaliating with a powerful Life Force aura and a Gauge attack.
• Tang Jian's body is incinerated, and he wakes up from the Dream Realm.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian: He's more confident and assertive, willing to confront Nie Lengxiao directly in the Dream Realm. He also shows improved control over his Life Force, using it to maintain his consciousness in the Dream Realm.
• Nie Lengxiao: He reveals his true power and Gauge, showing he's a formidable opponent. His reaction to Tang Jian's revelation suggests he's hiding something significant.

Significant Themes

• Confrontation vs. Subtlety: Tang Jian's direct approach in the Dream Realm contrasts with the subtlety and deception used by Nie Lengxiao and the Old Kingdom Organization.
• Power Dynamics: The power imbalance between Tang Jian and Nie Lengxiao is evident, with Nie Lengxiao's Life Force and Gauge far surpassing Tang Jian's current abilities.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Nie Lengxiao: Their interaction in the Dream Realm is intense and hostile, with Tang Jian confronting Nie Lengxiao about his true identity and Nie Lengxiao reacting with anger and force.
• Tang Jian and Yayazi: Yayazi's attempts to probe Tang Jian's consciousness in the Dream Realm are unsuccessful, highlighting her frustration and curiosity about Tang Jian's abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian faces Nie Lengxiao in the Dream Realm and experiences a realistic, terrifying death, realizing the danger of provoking stronger Card Masters.
• Tang Jian decides to possess Nie Lengxiao to investigate his suspicious behavior.
• In the Dream Realm, Tang Jian encounters resistance and mental pressure from Nie Lengxiao's body, but successfully possesses him.
• Tang Jian, now in Nie Lengxiao's body, learns that he was ordered by "higher-ups" to recruit Tang Jian into the Changshan Card Maker Association. He accidentally reveals his lack of knowledge about contacting these higher-ups, raising suspicion from his subordinates.
• Tang Jian kills his two subordinates to prevent them from reporting his strange behavior.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian:
  • Realizes the danger of provoking stronger Card Masters in the Dream Realm.
  • Successfully possesses Nie Lengxiao, experiencing his powerful Life Force.
  • Discovers that Nie Lengxiao was ordered to recruit him, hinting at a larger organization's interest in him.
  • Shows ruthlessness by killing his subordinates to cover his tracks.
• Nie Lengxiao (through Tang Jian's possession):
  • Revealed to have a powerful Life Force, likely exceeding 1800.
  • Ordered by higher-ups to recruit Tang Jian, suggesting his role as a middleman in a larger organization.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Card Masters and the danger of provoking stronger opponents.
• The ruthless nature of the Card Maker world, where information is power, and loose ends are eliminated.
• The theme of possession and the consequences of controlling another person's body.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian interacts with Nie Lengxiao in the Dream Realm, experiencing his power and possessing him.
• Tang Jian interacts with his two subordinates, learning about the higher-ups' order and ultimately killing them to maintain his secret.
• The subordinates interact with Tang Jian (as Nie Lengxiao), expressing their doubts and suspicion about his strange behavior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian's mental power becomes undetectable by Yayazi, who is trying to examine him using a mental series Card.
• A couple in another room briefly recall a kind, familiar woman during intimacy, but can't remember her afterward.
• Li Ruoyan and Li Bingxin, senior disciples of Dragon Tiger Dao, arrive at the airship hotel.
• Tang Jian, possessing Nie Lengxiao, is surrounded by Card Police in the Dream Realm. He contacts "Ural" for help.
• Yan Luojun, a professor from Wujing University, intervenes, attacking Tang Jian with powerful flames.
• Tang Jian's consciousness returns to his body, and he wakes up in pain. Li Ruoyan and Li Bingxin hear him and break into his room.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian's mental power becomes more mysterious and undetectable.
• Li Ruoyan and Li Bingxin display their strength and concern for Tang Jian.
• Yan Luojun shows his power and determination to maintain order in Wujing Base City.

Significant Themes

• The mystery and power of mental abilities.
• The consequences of one's actions and the intervention of authority figures.
• The importance of communication and understanding between individuals.

Character Interactions

• Yayazi tries to examine Tang Jian but fails, leading to her curiosity about his mental power.
• The couple in another room briefly shares a mysterious experience, highlighting the power of mental influence.
• Li Ruoyan and Li Bingxin interact, showing their concern and urgency regarding Tang Jian's situation.
• Tang Jian and "Ural" have a brief conversation, with "Ural" expressing frustration and offering help.
• Yan Luojun confronts Tang Jian, displaying his power and determination to maintain order.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Bingxin and Li Ruoyan, disciples of Dragon Tiger Dao, arrive at Tang Jian's hotel, causing him to reveal himself unexpectedly.
• Li Ruoyan uses a Sea-Sky Boundary Barrier Card to isolate the room for a private conversation.
• Tang Jian reveals his knowledge of Dragon Tiger Dao's secrets to prove his identity as a successor.
• Tang Jian mentions his master, Xiong Baiyu, causing Li Ruoyan to recall a long-lost senior figure.
• Tang Jian explains Xiong Baiyu's elusive nature and his desire to break free from the Divine Dao.
• Li Ruoyan confirms Tang Jian's identity, pending the creation of the White Feather Flying Lion Armor: Right Arm Card.
• Tang Jian learns about a strong mental fluctuation sensed by Li Ruoyan, suspecting it might be the Ryukyu woman from the Old Kingdom Organization.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian: Proves his identity as a Dragon Tiger Dao successor, revealing his knowledge of the Dao's secrets and his master's ambition.
• Li Ruoyan: Recognizes Tang Jian's identity, becomes excited about Xiong Baiyu's ambition, and expresses his admiration for Xiong Baiyu.
• Li Bingxin: Shows surprise and confusion at Tang Jian's revelations, supports Li Ruoyan's decisions.

Significant Themes

• Identity and Lineage: Tang Jian's struggle to prove his identity as a Dragon Tiger Dao successor.
• Ambition and Freedom: Xiong Baiyu's desire to break free from the Divine Dao and forge a new path for Dragon Tiger Dao.
• Trust and Caution: Li Ruoyan's initial skepticism and eventual acceptance of Tang Jian's claims.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Li Ruoyan: Engage in a conversation where Tang Jian proves his identity, and Li Ruoyan acknowledges it.
• Tang Jian and Li Bingxin: Li Bingxin shows curiosity and surprise during their conversation.
• Li Ruoyan and Li Bingxin: They exchange glances, expressing their excitement and frustration about the situation.
• Tang Jian and Xiong Baiyu (off-screen): Tang Jian mentions Xiong Baiyu, his master, and his plans for Dragon Tiger Dao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian successfully crafts the White Feather Flying Lion Armor Card - Right Arm, significantly enhancing his combat power.
• Tang Jian, Li Ruoyan, and Li Bingxin travel to Jiangbei City to meet General He.
• Tang Jian reveals he has information about Old Kingdom Organization infiltrators in Guxia and requests protection and help for his sister's injury.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian: Proves himself as a skilled Card Maker and gains recognition from Li Ruoyan and He Dongchen. He shows resolve in opposing the Old Kingdom Organization and seeking help for his sister.
• Li Ruoyan: Recognizes Tang Jian's potential and decides to support him, showing wisdom in prioritizing Tang Jian's potential over Miluo's immediate strength.
• Li Bingxin: Admires Li Ruoyan's humility and wisdom, further deepening her feelings for him.
• He Dongchen: Initially skeptical of Tang Jian, he becomes more serious and cooperative after Tang Jian's revelations.

Significant Themes

• The power of Card Making and its impact on combat strength.
• The importance of alliances and protection in facing powerful enemies.
• The value of potential and long-term vision over immediate strength.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Li Ruoyan: They form a mentor-like relationship, with Li Ruoyan recognizing Tang Jian's potential and offering guidance.
• Tang Jian and He Dongchen: They establish a cooperative relationship, with Tang Jian providing valuable information and He Dongchen offering protection and assistance.
• Li Ruoyan and Li Bingxin: Their relationship deepens as Li Ruoyan demonstrates his wisdom and Li Bingxin admires him further.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian reveals information about Nie Lengxiao and a Ryukyu woman, leading to an investigation by Guxia Federation.
• Tang Jian provides additional intelligence about future events, causing alarm among high-ranking officials.
• Guxia Federation implements security measures and preferential policies for Celestial Pit regions.
• Tang Jian's college entrance examination results are released, with a high score of 498 out of 500.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian demonstrates perceptiveness and calmness in handling the situation with Nie Lengxiao and the Ryukyu woman.
• Tang Jian's joy and satisfaction are evident upon receiving his high examination score.

Significant Themes

• Intelligence gathering and its impact on security measures.
• The relationship between Guxia and Ryukyu, and the strain it causes.
• The importance of high-level examination scores for future opportunities.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian interacts with He Dongchen, Huang Hu, and Li Zeyun, providing intelligence and negotiating for his sister's treatment.
• Tang Jian's parents and classmates congratulate him on his high examination score.

Key Plot Points and Events

• College entrance exam results are released, with universities and academies announcing their admission standards.
• Tang Jian's family and classmates congratulate him on his high score.
• In the alumni WeChat group, Tang Jian reveals he scored 498, qualifying for the Highest Academy.
• Sun Yiying calls Tang Jian, discussing his options for prestigious universities, including Jinghua's offer with generous resources and mentor choice.
• Tang Jian considers Tiandu Academy due to its stronger faculty and potential treatment for his sister's leg.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian: Maintains humility despite his high score, considers his sister's treatment as a priority, and values Sun Yiying's kindness.
• Sun Yiying: Shows concern for Tang Jian's future and her student's well-being, offers Jinghua's conditions without pressuring him.

Significant Themes

• Kindness and reciprocation: Tang Jian values Sun Yiying's help and considers her feelings when choosing an academy.
• Sacrifice: Tang Jian prioritizes his sister's treatment over his personal preferences in choosing an academy.
• Ambition: Tang Jian aims for the best academies to maximize his potential and resources.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian interacts with his family, expressing gratitude and withholding information about the potential cure for his sister.
• In the WeChat group, Tang Jian teases and interacts with his classmates, fostering a sense of camaraderie and mutual respect.
• Tang Jian discusses his options with Sun Yiying, considering her advice and the conditions offered by Jinghua Academy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian's exceptional college entrance exam score gains widespread attention, with news reports spreading across multiple provinces.
• Tang Jian returns to Xicheng on a special plane, greeted by high-ranking officials and school leaders.
• Tang Jian's family is offered a suite near the city military district, and he receives a Blaze Pseudo-God Card for protection.
• Tang Jian's parents are offered a million Federal Currency scholarship, but Tang Jian knows it's insufficient to heal his sister's legs.
• Tang Yueyue eagerly awaits treatment, but the important figure hasn't arrived after several days.
• Tang Jian explores the Dream Realm function of his Red Card, discovering its advantages and limitations.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian: Becomes more cautious and secretive about his abilities and cards, understanding the importance of keeping his trump cards hidden.
• Tang Yueyue: Grows impatient and restless while waiting for her legs to be healed.
• Tang Lin and Chen Lianrong: Are overwhelmed by their son's fame and the attention they receive, but ultimately agree to move to the city for their daughter's sake.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and secrets: Tang Jian learns the value of keeping his abilities and cards hidden to protect himself.
• The importance of patience and perseverance: Tang Yueyue struggles with waiting for her treatment, while Tang Jian endures the scrutiny and expectations that come with his newfound fame.
• The consequences of one's actions: Tang Jian's exceptional score and subsequent fame bring both positive and negative attention, highlighting the double-edged sword of success.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian interacts with various officials, school leaders, and family members, navigating the complex web of expectations and obligations that come with his new status.
• Tang Jian and Tang Yueyue's relationship deepens as they support each other through their respective challenges.
• Tang Jian's parents grapple with the sudden changes in their lives and the responsibilities that come with their son's success.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian investigates his meeting with Xiong Baiyu in the underground city, leading to the discovery of a potential mole in the investigation team.
• Tang Jian's sister, Tang Yueyue, is cured by an unknown important figure, and Tang Jian applies to Yujing University.
• Tang Jian plans to complete his Hidden Kill mission in the Celestial Pit at Wujing E72 and prepare for the upcoming appearance of the Dragon Tiger Dao.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian becomes more determined to improve his strength and protect his family.
• Tang Yueyue's leg is healed, increasing her chances of survival in dangerous situations.
• The unknown important figure who cured Tang Yueyue remains mysterious and powerful.

Significant Themes

• The importance of family and protecting loved ones.
• The pursuit of strength and power in a world filled with danger.
• The mystery and allure of powerful and enigmatic figures.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian interacts with his family, particularly his sister Tang Yueyue, showing concern and determination to protect her.
• Tang Jian communicates with He Dongchen about the important figure and receives updates on his sister's condition from his father, Tang Lin.
• Tang Jian investigates the meeting with Xiong Baiyu with the intelligence officers, leading to the discovery of a potential mole.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian receives a mission from an employer who wants to accompany him to complete it.
• The employer, Cai Yiqiu, is a 20-year-old girl who seems naive and careless.
• They enter Celestial Pit E72, which is relatively safe, and the mission is to hunt a Barbarian.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian: He is cautious about bringing Cai Yiqiu along but agrees due to the additional reward. He tries to persuade her to stay at the military base but ultimately respects her decision.
• Cai Yiqiu: She appears naive and reckless, seeking thrills by entering the Celestial Pit. She offers Tang Jian extra rewards for completing the mission.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and allure of the Celestial Pits.
• The contrast between Tang Jian's caution and Cai Yiqiu's recklessness.
• The potential risks and rewards of bringing an employer on a mission.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Cai Yiqiu: Tang Jian is initially reluctant to bring Cai Yiqiu but agrees due to the reward. He tries to warn her about the dangers but ultimately respects her decision. Cai Yiqiu seems naive and reckless, offering Tang Jian extra rewards for completing the mission.