Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Zhiyue, now a cultivator, is less interested in Clear Dew Mountain and decides to sell it to the Jiang Family.
• The Jiang Family, represented by Jiang Fu'an, bargains with Wang Zhiyue, reducing the price from 5000 Spirit Stones to 200 Spirit Stones and 10 first-rank low-grade talismans drawn by Jiang Fu'an.
• Wang Zhiyue agrees to accept the talismans, impressed by Jiang Fu'an's talent in talisman arts.
• Wang Zhiyue proposes a cooperation: the Wang Family will provide talisman paper and cinnabar, and handle sales, while the Jiang Family will draw the talismans, splitting profits equally.

Character Developments

• Wang Zhiyue: She has become a cultivator and is now more interested in spiritual resources than worldly wealth. She shows patience and restraint in dealing with the Jiang Family despite her initial irritation with their bargaining.
• Jiang Fu'an: He demonstrates exceptional negotiation skills, remaining calm and unhurried throughout the bargaining process. He also reveals his talent in talisman arts, impressing Wang Zhiyue and paving the way for future cooperation.

Significant Themes

• The value of spiritual resources over worldly wealth in the cultivation world.
• The importance of family ties and cooperation in business dealings.
• The art of negotiation and bargaining.

Character Interactions

• Wang Zhiyue and Jiang Fu'an: Their interaction is primarily a business negotiation, with Wang Zhiyue initially trying to raise the price and Jiang Fu'an skillfully lowering it. Despite their differing goals, they maintain respect and eventually reach a mutually beneficial agreement.
• Wang Zhiyue and Seedling: Though Seedling is present, her role is minimal, and she only speaks once to agree with the sale. Her interaction with Wang Zhiyue is not detailed in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fu'an and his three children (Seedling, Stone, Yue'er) go hunting in the Mizhang Mountains.
• They encounter half-spirit wolves and a Mountain-Pushing Boar, which they plan to hunt.
• Yue'er, the youngest with no cultivation, is considered their family's lucky charm, as they always have better hunts when she's with them.

Character Developments

• Stone: Demonstrates exceptional combat skills with the Red Copper Saber, swiftly defeating five half-spirit wolves.
• Seedling: Shows concern for her family's safety and uses her musical abilities to disrupt the Mountain-Pushing Boar's charge.
• Jiang Fu'an: Proves to be a capable fighter and strategist, arranging the battle formation to suit his children's strengths.

Significant Themes

• Family Bonding: The family works together, each contributing their unique skills, highlighting their unity and trust in each other.
• Cultivation and Combat: The importance of cultivation is shown, but so is the value of practical combat skills and teamwork.
• Luck and Chance: Yue'er's presence is seen as a lucky charm, emphasizing the role of chance in their successful hunts.

Character Interactions

• Father-Son (Jiang Fu'an and Stone): They fight side by side, showing a strong bond and mutual respect.
• Siblings (Seedling, Stone, and Yue'er): They work together, with Seedling showing concern for her brothers and Stone eager to prove himself.
• Father-Daughter (Jiang Fu'an and Seedling): Seedling shows respect for her father's decisions but also expresses her concerns about their safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fu'an, Stone, and Seedling hunt a powerful Mountain-Pushing Boar.
• They use a coordinated strategy, with Jiang Fu'an and Stone attacking with their sabers and Seedling using her pipa to distract and weaken the boar.
• After a fierce battle, they successfully kill the Mountain-Pushing Boar.
• Yue'er, Jiang Fu'an's youngest daughter, discovers a nest of Mountain-Pushing Boar piglets nearby.
• They realize the boar was trying to protect its young when it attempted to escape.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fu'an demonstrates his exceptional combat skills and leadership.
• Seedling shows improvement in her musical attacks and gains confidence in her abilities.
• Yue'er displays empathy and intuition, understanding the boar's intentions and finding its nest.
• Stone admires his father's abilities.

Significant Themes

• The law of the jungle: only the fittest survive.
• The importance of teamwork and coordination in combat.
• The struggle between compassion and necessity in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fu'an, Stone, and Seedling work together to take down the Mountain-Pushing Boar, showcasing their trust and teamwork.
• Yue'er's discovery of the piglets' nest highlights her unique perspective and intuition.
• Jiang Fu'an's lecture to Seedling about the necessity of hardening one's heart in the cultivation world demonstrates his role as a mentor and guide to his children.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fu'an and his family take over Clear Dew Mountain from the Wang Family.
• They inspect the mountain's resources, including the Spirit Spring and ruined Spiritual Fields.
• Ma Ping, the Wang Family's representative, leaves after the handover.
• Jiang Fu'an discusses the need for a Spirit-Gathering Pill with Ma Ping.
• Seedling prepares to return to the Melodious Sound Sect.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fu'an shows strategic thinking and willingness to take risks by purchasing Clear Dew Mountain despite its initial lack of value.
• Ma Ping displays concern for his family's future and willingness to help Jiang Fu'an.
• Seedling demonstrates filial piety and responsibility by reminding her father to be careful and promising to return to set up a defensive formation.

Significant Themes

• Choice and Consequences: Wang Zhiyue's past choices led to the Wang Family's current predicament, highlighting the theme of cause and effect.
• Family and Responsibility: Both Jiang Fu'an and Seedling show concern for each other's safety and well-being, emphasizing the importance of family bonds.
• Ambition and Risk: Jiang Fu'an's decision to purchase Clear Dew Mountain despite its current lack of value shows his ambition and willingness to take risks.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fu'an and Ma Ping interact cordially, with Ma Ping providing guidance and Jiang Fu'an expressing gratitude.
• Jiang Fu'an and Seedling share a warm farewell, with both expressing concern for the other's safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Xu Family Village residents want to join the Jiang Family on Clear Dew Mountain, but Jiang Fu'an declines due to security concerns about the upcoming spirit vein signs.
• The Jiang Family convoy departs Xu Family Village, with Miao Ruolan reminiscing about her past life on Bamboo Mountain.
• Jiang Fu'an cultivates using the Mountain-Pushing Boar meat and discovers that the giant egg has absorbed all the spiritual energy from the spirit spring water.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fu'an demonstrates his cautious nature and concern for security when he declines the villagers' offer to join them on Clear Dew Mountain.
• Miao Ruolan shows nostalgia for her past life and resilience in adapting to her new circumstances.
• Jiang Fu'an exhibits dedication to his cultivation and curiosity about the giant egg's abilities.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and Change: Both Jiang Fu'an and Miao Ruolan adapt to new circumstances, with Miao Ruolan finding comfort in the idea of Clear Dew Mountain becoming her new Bamboo Mountain.
• Security and Caution: Jiang Fu'an's decision to decline the villagers' offer highlights the importance of security and secrecy in the cultivation world.
• Cultivation and Growth: Jiang Fu'an's cultivation process and the giant egg's absorption of spiritual energy emphasize the challenges and rewards of cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fu'an and Xu the Elder: Their interaction shows Jiang Fu'an's authoritative decision-making and Xu the Elder's respect for his master's judgment.
• Jiang Fu'an and Miao Ruolan: Their conversation reveals their shared history, understanding, and support for each other's emotional well-being.
• Jiang Fu'an and the Giant Egg: Their interaction hints at a potential symbiotic relationship, with the egg absorbing spiritual energy from the spirit spring water.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fu'an's wife, Miao Ruolan, gives birth to a son.
• The baby is born with a five-attribute spiritual root, a rare occurrence.
• Jiang Fu'an names the baby Jiang Xiangshen.
• The giant egg brought from the cave hatches, revealing a Water-Leaving Crocodile spirit beast.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fu'an shows concern for his family's safety and the potential threats from the Miao Family's enemies.
• Miao Ruolan displays her desire to revive her family's influence through their son.
• Yue'er, Jiang Fu'an's daughter, shows excitement and curiosity about the newly hatched spirit beast.

Significant Themes

• Family and inheritance: Jiang Fu'an's concern for his family's safety and Miao Ruolan's desire to revive her family's influence.
• Luck and fortune: Jiang Fu'an's surprise at his son's spiritual root and his caution about future children.
• Growth and development: The hatching of the spirit beast egg and its potential as a guardian for the Jiang Family.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fu'an and Miao Ruolan discuss their son's name and the Miao Family's influence.
• Jiang Fu'an and Yue'er discuss the newly hatched spirit beast and its appearance in the Illustrated Guide to Spirit Beasts.
• Jiang Fu'an interacts with the Water-Leaving Crocodile, showing affection and acceptance of the spirit beast.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Spiritual Vein begins to form on Clear Dew Mountain, manifesting as an increase in water flow and spiritual energy from the Spirit Spring.
• Jiang Fu'an decides to expand the pool into a pond to provide more space for the Water-Leaving Crocodile and potentially raise spirit fish for spirit meat.
• Jiang Fu'an's son, Stone, returns after several months, having broken through to Qi Refining Second Layer.
• Jiang Fu'an's daughter, Jiang Xianghe, also returns, expressing surprise at her family's cultivation progress.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fu'an: He is a responsible father who cares for his children's well-being and progress. He is also resourceful, thinking of expanding the pool to raise spirit fish for spirit meat.
• Stone: He has grown stronger and more independent, breaking through to Qi Refining Second Layer. He is also honest and filial, understanding his father's concerns.
• Jiang Xianghe: She is considerate and responsible, not buying too many Qi-Nourishing Pills out of concern for her father's health.

Significant Themes

• Family bond and responsibility: Jiang Fu'an's care for his children and their concern for him highlight the importance of family bonds.
• Cultivation progress: The characters' cultivation advancements emphasize the significance of spiritual growth and self-improvement.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fu'an and Stone: Their interaction shows a warm, affectionate father-son relationship, with Stone helping Jiang Fu'an dig and sharing his cultivation progress.
• Jiang Fu'an and Jiang Xianghe: Their interaction displays a caring, understanding parent-child relationship, with Jiang Xianghe expressing concern for her father's health.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Spirit Spring's water and spiritual energy have increased, indicating a Spiritual Vein's formation in six years.
• Seedling sets up the Golden Light Formation, a defensive array, around their residence.
• Jiang Fu'an plans to dig a fishpond and raise spirit fish.
• Stone learns about the Wang Family's conflict with the Zhao Family over fishing rights in the Moon Spirit River.
• The Golden Light Formation is activated, creating a golden barrier around the residence.

Character Developments

• Seedling demonstrates her proficiency in array formations by setting up the Golden Light Formation.
• Jiang Fu'an shows concern for his family's safety and future by activating the defensive formation and cautioning Stone about the Wang Family.
• Stone shows empathy for the Wang Family but understands his father's concerns about potential future conflicts.

Significant Themes

• Family security and protection.
• The potential for conflict due to resources (Spiritual Vein and fishing rights).
• The importance of foresight and planning for the future.

Character Interactions

• Seedling and Jiang Fu'an work together to activate the Golden Light Formation, showcasing their unity and trust.
• Jiang Fu'an advises Stone about the Wang Family's situation, highlighting his role as a wise and caring father.
• Stone seeks his father's guidance, illustrating his respect and dependence on him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Jiang Family has dinner together, including the four-year-old Jiang Xiangqian.
• Su Wanqing suggests hiring a tutor for Xiangqian, but Jiang Fu'an disagrees, preferring to let Xiangqian enjoy his childhood.
• Jiang Fu'an learns about the task to exchange Spirit-Gathering Pills from Seedling and decides to let Stone and Yue'er help her complete it.
• Jiang Fu'an advances to the Qi Refining Second Layer and realizes he needs more Qi-Nourishing Pills to progress further.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fu'an: Advances to the Qi Refining Second Layer, shows concern for Xiangqian's childhood, and decides to let his children face challenges independently.
• Su Wanqing: Shows concern for Xiangqian's education but considers Jiang Fu'an's perspective.
• Seedling: Thinks ahead and plans to exchange Spirit-Gathering Pills for her father.
• Stone and Yue'er: Show eagerness to help Seedling and prove themselves.

Significant Themes

• Parenting and childhood: Jiang Fu'an's unusual approach to parenting, focusing on letting his children enjoy their childhood and face challenges independently.
• Cultivation and advancement: The need for resources (Qi-Nourishing Pills) to progress in cultivation, and the challenges faced at different stages.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fu'an and Su Wanqing: Discuss Xiangqian's education, showing mutual respect for each other's views.
• Jiang Fu'an and his children: Jiang Fu'an encourages his children's independence and responsibility, while they show eagerness to prove themselves.
• Seedling and her siblings: Seedling plans to help her father, and her siblings show willingness to assist her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fu'an, after three months of drawing talismans, sets out to Moon Spirit Market, guided by "Fu Yuan" to find a hidden Storage Pouch in a dense forest.
• He encounters a group of three cultivators (two men, one woman) who are likely the bandits pursuing the cultivator who hid the pouch.
• Jiang Fu'an retrieves the pouch, but is chased by the trio. He uses Lightness Talismans to escape, and after three hours, the woman uses a flying artifact to catch up.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fu'an shows resourcefulness and determination in pursuing the Storage Pouch, even when faced with danger.
• The woman cultivator demonstrates persistence and desperation in her pursuit, willing to exhaust her spiritual power and risk her life for the pouch.

Significant Themes

• Risk and Reward: Jiang Fu'an takes a calculated risk in pursuing the pouch, while the woman cultivator risks her life for it.
• Resourcefulness: Both Jiang Fu'an and the woman cultivator use resources (Lightness Talismans, flying artifact) strategically to gain an advantage.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fu'an and the trio of cultivators have a high-stakes chase, with no direct interaction or communication.
• Jiang Fu'an's actions are guided by "Fu Yuan," but the entity does not interact with him directly in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fu'an is pursued by a beautiful woman on a flying artifact, who demands he surrender a storage pouch.
• Jiang Fu'an evades her and counterattacks with Fireball Techniques, eventually causing her to crash.
• The woman is revealed to be unharmed and had feigned injury to lure Jiang Fu'an.
• Jiang Fu'an suspects the woman is the same cultivator who stole Spiritual Soil from Clear Dew Mountain.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fu'an demonstrates his resourcefulness and strategic thinking in outmaneuvering the woman.
• The beautiful woman, Sister Bai, shows cunning and deceit in her attempt to trick Jiang Fu'an.

Significant Themes

• The theme of deception and trickery is prominent, with both Jiang Fu'an and Sister Bai attempting to outwit each other.
• The power dynamics between cultivators are explored, with Jiang Fu'an's lower cultivation level initially putting him at a disadvantage.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fu'an and Sister Bai engage in a tense chase and battle, each trying to gain the upper hand.
• Sister Bai's two companions, a gaunt man and another cultivator, follow her and express confusion about Jiang Fu'an's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fu'an finds and examines the contents of a storage pouch, discovering Qi-Nourishing Pills, a Longevity Pill, and two unknown red pills.
• He decides to save the Longevity Pill for someone in his family who needs it most.
• Jiang Fu'an burns the worthless items and returns to Clear Dew Mountain.
• He reads a body cultivation technique manual, Dragon-Tiger Body Tempering Art, and learns about the Blood-Burning Curse secret technique.
• Jiang Fu'an realizes the pursued cultivator was likely a body cultivator who used the Blood-Burning Curse to escape.
• He decides to follow Fu Yuan's instructions in the future and tries one of the red pills, starting to cultivate using the Dragon-Tiger Body Tempering Art.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fu'an shows wisdom in saving the Longevity Pill for someone more in need and learns a new body cultivation technique.
• The pursued cultivator is revealed to be a skilled body cultivator who used the Blood-Burning Curse, showing their desperation and skill.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Growth: Jiang Fu'an continues to improve his cultivation by learning a new technique and using a new resource.
• Wisdom and Caution: Jiang Fu'an demonstrates wisdom in saving the Longevity Pill and learning from his past experiences to avoid greed.
• Resourcefulness: Jiang Fu'an makes use of the resources he has, even those initially deemed worthless, to further his cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fu'an interacts with his family members, considering their needs when deciding who should receive the Longevity Pill.
• Jiang Fu'an reflects on his past encounter with Fu Yuan, learning from it to avoid future mistakes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fu'an spends three peaceful years cultivating at the Spirit Spring and working with the Wang Family to make talismans.
• Uncle and Aunt Xu pass away, and Yue'er grows more sensible and responsible.
• Jiang Fu'an breaks through to the Qi Refining Third Layer and perfects the first level of the Dragon-Tiger Body Tempering Art.
• He uses a Qi-Concealing Art to hide his true cultivation level.
• Stone's wedding day arrives, and many villagers gather outside the courtyard.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fu'an: He has grown stronger in cultivation and physique, but also accumulated pill toxins that threaten his lifespan. He hides his true cultivation level and appears to have aged little.
• Yue'er: She has matured and takes on more responsibilities, caring for the Half-Spirit Beasts and organizing Stone's wedding.
• Ma Ping: He has aged significantly due to lingering injuries from the Rong Family incident, and his health has declined. He envies Jiang Fu'an's youthful appearance.

Significant Themes

• Time's passage and aging
• The cost of cultivation (accumulating pill toxins)
• Appearances versus reality (Jiang Fu'an's hidden cultivation level and youthful appearance)

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fu'an and Ma Ping: They reunite after years, with Ma Ping noticing Jiang Fu'an's youthful appearance despite the beard. Jiang Fu'an attributes it to his wood-element cultivation technique.
• Jiang Fu'an and Yue'er: Yue'er scolds Jiang Fu'an for arriving late to Stone's wedding and updates him on the guests, including Ma Ping's arrival.
• Yue'er and the villagers: Yue'er directs the servants and interacts with the villagers, showing her maturity and responsibility.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ma Ping visits Jiang Fu'an, entrusting him with teaching two young retainers of the Wang Family in talisman drawing.
• Jiang Fu'an agrees to teach the two youths, with the Wang Family paying twenty low-grade Spirit Stones as an apprenticeship fee.
• Sun Xiuyuan and his son visit Jiang Fu'an, and they reminisce about the past.
• Stone returns with his bride, and they perform the wedding ceremony according to mortal customs.
• Jiang Fu'an binds the "Bedroom" in his mind to the bridal chamber, hoping to increase the chances of producing children with Spiritual Roots in the future.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fu'an: Shows willingness to teach the two youths for the Spirit Stones and to avoid revealing the Spirit Spring's strange phenomenon. He also looks forward to Stone's marriage to increase the chances of having grandchildren with Spiritual Roots.
• Stone: Gets married to a female cultivator at Qi Refining Second Layer, showing that he has grown and is now capable of starting a family.
• The two young retainers: Display arrogance and disinterest in learning, paying little attention to Jiang Fu'an despite his status as a talisman master.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of Spiritual Roots and exceptional talent in cultivation.
• The importance of family and descendants in ensuring the family's future.
• The disregard for worldly etiquette among cultivators and the willingness to follow mortal customs for the sake of personal feelings.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fu'an and Ma Ping: Discuss the two young retainers and the apprenticeship fee.
• Jiang Fu'an, Ma Ping, and Sun Xiuyuan: Reminisce about the past and catch up on old times.
• Stone and Jiang Fu'an: Stone returns home for his wedding, and Jiang Fu'an watches over the ceremony, looking forward to the future.
• The two young retainers and Jiang Fu'an: The youths display arrogance and disinterest in learning from Jiang Fu'an, showing their pride and lack of respect for their elders.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Stone and Wang Zhaoyun visit Jiang Fu'an after their wedding night.
• Jiang Fu'an notices Wang Zhaoyun's bruised face and confronts Stone about it.
• Stone admits to hitting Wang Zhaoyun and explains the reason behind it.
• Jiang Fu'an scolds Stone for his behavior and warns him not to hit Wang Zhaoyun again.
• Jiang Fu'an advises Stone to use tickling instead of hitting in arguments.
• Jiang Fu'an instructs Stone to return to the Wang Family after half a month and to try to get Wang Zhaoyun pregnant.
• Jiang Fu'an gives Wang Zhaoyun a stack of talismans as an apology from Stone and to build a good relationship with her.

Character Developments

• Stone: Admits to hitting Wang Zhaoyun, shows remorse, and promises to change his behavior. He also shows determination to improve his cultivation.
• Wang Zhaoyun: Shows resilience and understanding, accepting Jiang Fu'an's apology and gifts. She also shows affection towards Jiang Fu'an.
• Jiang Fu'an: Displays concern for Wang Zhaoyun's well-being, stands up for her against Stone, and shows wisdom in advising Stone. He also demonstrates his desire to build a good relationship with Wang Zhaoyun.

Significant Themes

• Domestic violence and its consequences.
• The importance of communication and understanding in relationships.
• The value of hard work and perseverance in cultivation.
• The role of family and loyalty in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fu'an and Stone: Jiang Fu'an scolds Stone for hitting Wang Zhaoyun and advises him on how to handle arguments.
• Jiang Fu'an and Wang Zhaoyun: Jiang Fu'an apologizes to Wang Zhaoyun on Stone's behalf and gives her a gift, winning her affection and loyalty.
• Stone and Wang Zhaoyun: Stone admits to hitting Wang Zhaoyun, and Wang Zhaoyun accepts his apology. They discuss their future plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Xiangqian, the Jiang Family's second son, turns seven, revealing his Spiritual Root.
• Jiang Fu'an, his father, tests him and discovers he has a Three-Element Spiritual Root (metal, wood, fire).
• The family discusses Xiangqian's cultivation path: sending him to a sect or keeping him at home with the potential Spiritual Vein.
• Jiang Fu'an decides to keep Xiangqian at home and starts his cultivation using the Eternal Spring Technique.

Character Developments

• Jiang Xiangqian: Shows happiness and understanding when he learns about his Spiritual Root, though he doesn't fully grasp its significance.
• Jiang Fu'an: Reveals his plan to keep Xiangqian at home to cultivate, hinting at his long-term strategy for the family.
• Su Wanqing: Expresses worry about Xiangqian's cultivation path and the family's safety regarding the potential Spiritual Vein.
• Miao Ruolan: Initially excited about Xiangqian's Spiritual Root, she later shows understanding and secrecy regarding the family's situation.

Significant Themes

• Family and Cultivation: The balance between personal cultivation and family responsibility is a central theme, with Jiang Fu'an choosing to keep Xiangqian at home to cultivate.
• Secrecy and Safety: The potential Spiritual Vein's discovery brings the theme of secrecy and the fear of attracting unwanted attention from powerful clans.
• Cultivation Paths: The discussion about sending Xiangqian to a sect or keeping him at home explores the different paths and outcomes of cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fu'an and Su Wanqing: They discuss Xiangqian's cultivation path, with Su Wanqing expressing worry and Jiang Fu'an revealing his long-term plan.
• Jiang Fu'an and Miao Ruolan: They discuss the family's situation, with Miao Ruolan showing understanding and agreeing to keep the Spiritual Vein a secret.
• Jiang Fu'an and Jiang Xiangqian: Jiang Fu'an starts teaching Xiangqian the Eternal Spring Technique, marking the beginning of his cultivation journey.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fu'an agrees to teach talismans to the Wang Family's guest retainers, Lu Changfeng and Xia Qingshan.
• Yue'er rides a tamed Mountain-Pushing Boar down the mountain.
• Lu Changfeng and Xia Qingshan arrive on half-spirit horses, seeking to learn the Miasma-Repelling Talisman.
• Jiang Fu'an teaches them, but they find his explanation insufficient. Jiang Xiangqian, however, understands and explains the issues in their drawing.
• Lu Changfeng and Xia Qingshan leave embarrassed, and they never return. A month later, Ma Ping and Stone visit, announcing that Jiang Fu'an will become a grandfather.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fu'an: Shows patience and skill in teaching talismans, but grows frustrated with Lu Changfeng and Xia Qingshan's lack of understanding.
• Jiang Xiangqian: Demonstrates exceptional talent and understanding of talisman drawing, surpassing the expectations of Lu Changfeng and Xia Qingshan.
• Lu Changfeng and Xia Qingshan: Struggle to understand Jiang Fu'an's teaching and leave embarrassed after being outshone by Jiang Xiangqian.
• Yue'er: Shows responsibility and care for the tamed Mountain-Pushing Boars, allowing them to roam freely under her supervision.

Significant Themes

• Patience and Frustration: Jiang Fu'an's patience in teaching is tested by Lu Changfeng and Xia Qingshan's lack of understanding.
• Talent and Learning: Jiang Xiangqian's exceptional talent in talisman drawing highlights the importance of both innate ability and learning from others.
• Embarrassment and Pride: Lu Changfeng and Xia Qingshan's embarrassment at being outshone by a child leads them to leave without further learning.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fu'an and Jiang Xiangqian: The father-son duo shares a strong bond, with Jiang Fu'an teaching his son and Jiang Xiangqian defending his father's teaching methods.
• Jiang Xiangqian and Lu Changfeng/Xia Qingshan: Jiang Xiangqian's interaction with the two guest retainers highlights his exceptional understanding of talisman drawing and their lack of understanding and pride.
• Yue'er and the Mountain-Pushing Boars: Yue'er's care for the tamed boars demonstrates her responsibility and their growing trust in her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang He Xuan, Jiang Fu'an's granddaughter, is born with a "Five-Element Body" constitution, which allows her to master metal, wood, water, fire, and earth spells with ease and freely convert her spiritual power among the Five Elements.
• Jiang Fu'an, initially disappointed, realizes the potential of his granddaughter's constitution to help him conceal his longer lifespan and cultivate any technique secretly.
• Two years pass, and Jiang Fu'an decides to focus on cultivating the Eternal Spring Technique while considering future high-grade techniques.
• An unexpected event occurs: the ground tremors, suggesting the emergence of a Spiritual Vein, which could bring both opportunities and trouble.
• Jiang Fu'an decides to train the Mountain-Pushing Boars to help defend Clear Dew Mountain when the Spiritual Vein emerges.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fu'an: He initially feels disappointed with his granddaughter's constitution but later sees its potential for his own cultivation. He becomes more proactive in preparing for the Spiritual Vein's emergence.
• Jiang He Xuan (Yue'er): She demonstrates understanding and cooperation with her father's plans, showing maturity beyond her age.

Significant Themes

• Opportunity and challenge: The Spiritual Vein's emergence brings both opportunities and potential threats.
• Adaptability: Jiang Fu'an adapts his plans based on new information, such as his granddaughter's constitution and the Spiritual Vein's emergence.
• Preparation: Jiang Fu'an focuses on preparing for the future, training the Mountain-Pushing Boars and considering high-grade techniques.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fu'an and Jiang He Xuan: They work together to prepare for the Spiritual Vein's emergence, with Yue'er showing understanding and cooperation.
• Jiang Fu'an and the Mountain-Pushing Boars: Though not directly interacting, Jiang Fu'an plans to train the boars to help defend their home, showing his resourcefulness and adaptability.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fu'an has raised a herd of ten Mountain-Pushing Boars, which he uses to breed semi-spirit pigs for meat and body tempering.
• Yue'er, Jiang Fu'an's daughter, trains the boars to charge and defend Clear Dew Mountain, using an acceleration spell called "Savage Charge."
• Jiang Fu'an tests the boars' willingness to fight for the family and promises to protect them if they help defend the mountain.
• Jiang Fu'an decides to attempt drawing first-rank mid-grade talismans, beyond his current cultivation level, due to his unique physiques.

Character Developments

• Yue'er: Shows initiative and responsibility in training the Mountain-Pushing Boars to defend the family, despite not being able to cultivate.
• Jiang Fu'an: Demonstrates strategic thinking in using the boars as a defense force and attempts to push his abilities by drawing higher-grade talismans.
• Jiang Xiangqian: Shows dedication and skill in drawing talismans, serving as an important source of talismans for the family.

Significant Themes

• Preparation and Defense: Jiang Fu'an focuses on preparing for the impending crisis by training the boars and attempting to draw higher-grade talismans.
• Resourcefulness: Yue'er proves that one doesn't need cultivation to contribute to the family's defense.
• Responsibility and Protection: Jiang Fu'an's promise to the Mountain-Pushing Boars reflects his responsibility towards his family and the need to protect them.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fu'an and Yue'er: They work together to train the boars, with Jiang Fu'an providing guidance and Yue'er handling the practical training.
• Jiang Fu'an and Jiang Xiangqian: Jiang Fu'an observes his son drawing talismans, showing support and trust in his son's abilities.
• Yue'er and the Mountain-Pushing Boars: Yue'er communicates with the boars, showing empathy and understanding towards them, which helps in their training and willingness to defend the family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fu'an observes Jiang Xiangqian drawing a Lightness Talisman, noticing his unique technique that saves spiritual power.
• Jiang Xiangqian successfully creates a Lightness Talisman with his improved method.
• Jiang Fu'an attempts to draw a Fire Serpent Talisman, a first-grade mid-tier talisman, with Jiang Xiangqian assisting and learning from his process.
• Over a month, they work together to improve Jiang Fu'an's talisman drawing technique, with Jiang Fu'an successfully creating a Fire Serpent Talisman.

Character Developments

• Jiang Xiangqian: Demonstrates his exceptional talent for talismans by improving the Lightness Talisman and assisting his father in creating a Fire Serpent Talisman.
• Jiang Fu'an: Shows dedication to improving his talisman drawing skills, successfully creating a Fire Serpent Talisman after a month of effort.

Significant Themes

• Talent and hard work: Jiang Xiangqian's natural talent is evident, but he also works diligently to improve. Jiang Fu'an's persistence in learning to draw mid-tier talismans showcases the importance of hard work.
• Father-son bond: The chapter emphasizes the strong bond between Jiang Fu'an and Jiang Xiangqian, as they learn and grow together.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fu'an and Jiang Xiangqian: The father-son duo works together, with Jiang Xiangqian learning from his father and assisting him in improving his talisman drawing technique. They share their knowledge and experiences, fostering a strong bond.