Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zhi meets with a representative from the Star-Setting Consortium, who offers her a 20-year contract with substantial resources, but she hesitates due to the length.
• The consortium representative argues that 20 years is reasonable for a Transcendent and that the consortium is being generous by not knowing her advancement potential.
• Xu Zhi decides to think it over, and the representative leaves, displeased by her hesitation.
• On her way back, Xu Zhi is approached by a middle-aged man and a young girl from another faction, who invite themselves to her tent for a discussion.

Character Developments

• Xu Zhi: She demonstrates caution and wisdom in considering the consortium's offer, understanding the implications of a long-term contract. She remains composed and collected when faced with the sudden approach of another faction.
• Consortium Representative: He shows confidence in the consortium's power and resources, believing Xu Zhi should choose them. He becomes displeased when Xu Zhi hesitates.
• Middle-Aged Man (from the second faction): He displays confidence and forcefulness, showing little regard for Qi Yanxin. He is direct in presenting his faction's terms to Xu Zhi.
• Qi Yanxin: She shows concern for Xu Zhi's return and offers hospitality to the visitors, but feels awkward due to her lower status.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and hierarchies in Transcendent society.
• The importance of resources and contracts for Transcendents.
• The delicate balance of influence and control among factions.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zhi and the Consortium Representative: They engage in a tense negotiation, with the representative trying to persuade Xu Zhi to accept their offer, while she remains cautious.
• Xu Zhi and the Middle-Aged Man: They have a direct and confident exchange, with the man presenting his faction's terms to Xu Zhi.
• Qi Yanxin and the Middle-Aged Man: Their interaction is brief and awkward, with the man showing little regard for Qi Yanxin due to her lower status.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tan Jingyuan and Xiao Yue, representatives from the Light Institute and Heavenly Heart Society, approach Xu Zhi.
• Tan Jingyuan offers Xu Zhi a place in the Light Institute's inner academy, which provides free education, resources, and opportunities to enter Lost Lands, but requires lifelong commitment.
• Xiao Yue from the Heavenly Heart Society offers similar benefits, plus the ability to transform Xu Zhi's ordinary sister into a supernatural being without side effects, but requires an examination before enrollment.

Character Developments

• Xu Zhi: Struggles to decide between the four factions, each with its own risks and benefits.
• Tan Jingyuan: Shows sincerity and understanding of Xu Zhi's situation, but is firm about the Light Institute's requirements.
• Xiao Yue: Calm and direct, emphasizes the Heavenly Heart Society's strengths and unique abilities.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between self-interest and commitment to a faction.
• The consequences of hiding secrets (Xu Zhi's fear of the Heavenly Heart Society).
• The power dynamics between factions and the importance of choosing allies wisely.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zhi interacts with Tan Jingyuan and Xiao Yue, comparing the offers from different factions.
• Xu Zhi's internal conflict is highlighted as she weighs the pros and cons of each option, ultimately finding none of them satisfactory.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Two mysterious guests visit Xu Zhi and Qi Yanxin, hinting at Xu Zhi's potential departure.
• Xu Zhi and Qi Yanxin discuss their future; Qi Yanxin expresses her fear of being left behind due to her psychological state.
• Xu Zhi decides to take Qi Yanxin with her, offering practical reasons to boost Qi Yanxin's confidence.
• The upper district council arrives, arguing with local military officers about the blade incident.
• The council decides to use the furnace to trace the blade's origin within twelve hours, as Tiyet is already preparing.

Character Developments

• Qi Yanxin: Struggles with her psychological state, fearing Xu Zhi's potential departure and the return to her former life.
• Xu Zhi: Realizes she cares more about Qi Yanxin than she thought, decides to take her along despite the inconvenience.
• Chi Qiusheng: Gains respect as she sits at the same table as upper district council members and speaks freely.
• Upper Council Member: Shows arrogance and disregard for local efforts, but ultimately makes a decision to move the investigation forward.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between local authorities and the upper district council, highlighting power dynamics and disregard for local efforts.
• Xu Zhi's growing responsibility and care for Qi Yanxin, despite her initial reluctance.
• The psychological state of Qi Yanxin, showcasing her dependence on Xu Zhi and her fear of being alone.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zhi and Qi Yanxin: Their bond deepens as Qi Yanxin expresses her fears, and Xu Zhi decides to take her along.
• Upper district council and local military officers: They argue over the blade incident, showcasing the tension between local authorities and the upper district council.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zhi's unusual familiarity with Yavi's emblem raises suspicion among the council.
• The council decides to clean up the scene and leave before dawn.
• The councilor secretly reports to someone about Xu Zhi and Cup's trail.
• Xu Zhi visits the doctor again, who offers her a deal from Gods Heavy Industries.
• Xu Zhi decides to join the Light Institute but makes an outrageous demand to enter the Lost Land.

Character Developments

• Xu Zhi: Shows strategic thinking by using the Lost Land demand to shift attention away from her true intentions.
• The Councilor: Revealed to be secretly reporting to a higher authority about Xu Zhi.
• The Doctor (Gods Heavy Industries): Offers Xu Zhi a deal based on her extraordinary circuit.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and hidden agendas among factions.
• The value and secrecy of extraordinary circuits.
• Xu Zhi's strategic decision-making.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zhi interacts with the council, showing she's not easily swayed by their decisions.
• Xu Zhi visits the doctor, who represents Gods Heavy Industries, and declines their offer.
• Xu Zhi approaches the Light Institute, making an unexpected demand to enter the Lost Land.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zhi negotiates with a Light Institute representative to secure a guaranteed entry into the Lost Land competition, though not a guaranteed win.
• Xu Zhi and Qi Yanxin prepare to leave the lower levels for the upper levels, accompanied by a soldier from Light Institute.
• They board an aircraft and are given a room for the two-hour journey to the fifth level.

Character Developments

• Xu Zhi demonstrates her negotiation skills and determination to enter the Lost Land, showing her ambition and resourcefulness.
• Qi Yanxin exhibits her loyalty and dependence on Xu Zhi, expressing her uncertainty about the future but trust in Xu Zhi's decisions.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and determination: Xu Zhi's strong desire to enter the Lost Land drives her negotiations and decisions.
• Loyalty and dependence: Qi Yanxin's reliance on Xu Zhi highlights the theme of loyalty and the importance of their bond.
• Social hierarchy: The contrast between the lower levels and the upper levels, as well as the treatment of scavengers, emphasizes the social hierarchy in this post-apocalyptic world.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zhi and the Light Institute representative: They engage in a negotiation, with Xu Zhi pushing for more benefits while the representative tries to maintain the institute's interests.
• Xu Zhi and Qi Yanxin: The two sisters interact, with Xu Zhi reassuring Qi Yanxin about their future living arrangements and Qi Yanxin expressing her uncertainty about the changes in their lives.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zhi arrives at the Fifth Floor after a smooth flight with no turbulence.
• She plans to restore her strength, establish the [Moth] attribute extraordinary circuit, and use the Spirit Vessel to explore the fog's depths.
• Upon arrival, she is greeted by Tan Jingyuan and Ke Yi, who will handle her paperwork and enrollment at the Light Institute.
• Xu Zhi is taken to the Light Institute in a car, with no chance to leave until enrollment is complete.

Character Developments

• Xu Zhi: She reflects on her past recklessness and realizes the need for caution in this new world. She considers an outrageous plan to regain her strength and influence.
• Tan Jingyuan: He appears busy and hurried, leaving Xu Zhi's care to Ke Yi.
• Ke Yi: She is professional and efficient, handling Xu Zhi's paperwork and providing information about the Fifth Floor.

Significant Themes

• Caution and planning: Xu Zhi understands the need for careful consideration and strategic planning in her new environment.
• Control and surveillance: The authorities, such as Tan Jingyuan and Ke Yi, aim to keep Xu Zhi under their watch, limiting her freedom of movement.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zhi and Tan Jingyuan: They have a brief interaction, with Tan Jingyuan delegating Xu Zhi's care to Ke Yi.
• Xu Zhi and Ke Yi: They have a more substantial interaction, with Ke Yi providing information about the Fifth Floor and handling Xu Zhi's enrollment procedures.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zhi arrives at the Light Institute, the fifth level's most prestigious academy for supernaturals.
• Ke Yi, her guide, warns her about the corporations' exploitative practices and the Light Institute's strict entrance exams.
• Xu Zhi learns about the Light Institute's unique entrance process: students must climb a mountain to reach the inner academy, symbolizing their journey to enlightenment and self-improvement.

Character Developments

• Xu Zhi shows curiosity and determination in facing the challenges ahead.
• Ke Yi demonstrates her knowledge of the Light Institute's intricacies and her concern for Xu Zhi's well-being.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between personal freedom and institutional control, exemplified by the corporations' exploitative practices and the Light Institute's strict entrance exams.
• The journey of self-discovery and growth, symbolized by the climb to the inner academy.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zhi and Ke Yi establish a mentor-mentee relationship, with Ke Yi providing guidance and warnings about the Light Institute's challenges.
• Xu Zhi and Qi Yanxin, her companion, share a silent understanding as they face the Light Institute's entrance together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zhi and her companions reach the outer academy's gate, where they swipe their cards to enter an outdoor elevator leading to the inner academy.
• They learn that the inner academy's system records students' biological characteristics for identification.
• The elevator reveals the vast scale of the fifth level's city, and Xu Zhi realizes she can't see its boundaries even from high up.
• At the mountaintop, they use an electric cart to reach the Academic Affairs Office, where Xu Zhi registers as an inner academy student.

Character Developments

• Xu Zhi remains calm and observant throughout the journey, showing resilience and adaptability.
• Ke Yi acts as a guide, providing information about the Light Institute and ensuring Xu Zhi's smooth enrollment.
• Qi Yanxin shows nervousness and fear during the elevator ride, indicating her discomfort with heights.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: The Light Institute's extensive surveillance and identification system reflect its desire to maintain control over its students.
• Convenience vs. Isolation: The inner academy's complete facilities and convenient transportation systems could also be seen as a form of isolation from the outside world.
• Accessibility: The electric cart's automatic accommodation for a disabled person highlights the Light Institute's consideration for accessibility.

Character Interactions

• Ke Yi reassures Xu Zhi about the Light Institute's treatment of its students, but Xu Zhi remains skeptical.
• Xu Zhi and Qi Yanxin rely on each other for support during the journey, showing a growing bond between them.
• The stern woman at the Academic Affairs Office demonstrates efficiency and professionalism in handling Xu Zhi's enrollment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zhi receives instructions from a stern teacher about her enrollment, including the extraordinary assessment she's about to undergo.
• She learns about the Light Institute's facilities and rules from Ke Yi.
• Xu Zhi undergoes an extraordinary ability assessment, which involves two stages: absorbing extraordinary energy from the room and then having her own energy drained and replenished.

Character Developments

• Xu Zhi demonstrates confidence and understanding of her abilities, showing no fear of the assessment.
• Ke Yi shows kindness and helpfulness by guiding Xu Zhi and explaining the Light Institute to her.

Significant Themes

• The importance of extraordinary abilities and their assessment in the Light Institute.
• The convenience and efficiency of the Light Institute's systems, as seen in the enrollment process and assessment room.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zhi interacts with the stern teacher, who provides instructions and emphasizes the importance of credits.
• Xu Zhi meets Ke Yi, who serves as a guide and provides information about the Light Institute.
• Xu Zhi interacts with a staff member who guides her through the extraordinary ability assessment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zhi's test involves absorbing and releasing supernatural energy of different attributes (Lamp and Winter).
• She absorbs 92% of Lamp-attribute energy, an exceptional rate.
• During the Winter attribute test, she maintains composure even after her energy is depleted, absorbing the next attribute's energy in just 2 seconds.

Character Developments

• Xu Zhi demonstrates extraordinary supernatural affinity and self-control.
• The teachers observing her tests are impressed by her performance and composure.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural affinity and its importance in the academy.
• The impact of Xu Zhi's exceptional abilities on the teachers' expectations and decisions.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zhi's test performance influences the teachers' opinions and sparks competition among them to become her supervising teacher.
• Xu Zhi, unaware of the commotion she's causing, awaits the test results patiently.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zhi takes first place in the affinity test, surprising herself and the Light Institute.
• She proceeds to the next test without taking the second one, which assesses physical function.
• Xu Zhi learns about the importance of credits in the Light Institute, which can be used to purchase resources.

Character Developments

• Xu Zhi remains humble despite her impressive result, showing she's aware of the world's greater talents.
• The Light Institute staff are astonished by Xu Zhi's talent and begin to reassess their plans for her.
• Ke Yi, Xu Zhi's guide, shows a change in attitude, pushing Xu Zhi's wheelchair and providing her with more information.

Significant Themes

• Talent recognition and its impact on treatment and opportunities.
• The importance of credits in the Light Institute's system.
• The stark contrast between Xu Zhi's world and the new one she's in.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zhi and Ke Yi: Ke Yi's attitude toward Xu Zhi changes after learning about her exceptional talent.
• Xu Zhi and the Light Institute staff: They begin to take a more serious interest in Xu Zhi due to her impressive result.
• Xu Zhi and herself: She remains humble and curious about her new world, showing adaptability.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zhi faces the third test, which involves activating, enduring changes from, dismantling, finding the key point, and destroying a supernatural circuit.
• The circuit's attribute differs from the student's to prevent cheating. Each teacher from the Light Institutes creates at least one circuit annually for the question bank.
• Xu Zhi is tested on a Moth-attribute circuit, which she finds surprisingly simple and familiar.

Character Development

• Xu Zhi demonstrates her aptitude and adaptability in handling supernatural circuits, even without the Eye of Secrets.
• She shows confidence and calmness under pressure, quickly identifying the circuit's core and destroying it.

Significant Themes

• Luck and Coincidence: Xu Zhi's luck is highlighted again when she encounters a circuit of an attribute she's familiar with but doesn't currently possess.
• Adaptability and Aptitude: The test emphasizes Xu Zhi's ability to adapt to new situations and her aptitude in handling supernatural circuits.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zhi interacts with the guide, asking questions and receiving information about the test.
• There's no significant interaction with other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zhi completes the entrance test in an astonishing 45 seconds, setting a new record.
• She ranks first in the academy's overall extraordinary assessment, earning her 100 additional credit points each month.
• The Light Institute's teachers are shocked and impressed by Xu Zhi's talent.
• The principal decides to elevate Xu Zhi's student file to the highest level and ensure she feels at home in the Light Institute.
• The teachers discuss the mysterious knife sent to Gods Heavy Industries and decide it's not their primary concern.
• The principal will remain at the academy for a few more days to keep an eye on Xu Zhi.

Character Developments

• Xu Zhi demonstrates her incredible talent and pride in her abilities, yet shows humility compared to other gifted students.
• The principal shows concern and support for Xu Zhi, wanting to protect and guide her.
• The hot-tempered old man expresses eagerness to connect with Xu Zhi and possibly gain an advantage through his daughter, who is a teacher at the Light Institute.

Significant Themes

• Talent and genius: Xu Zhi's extraordinary abilities are the central focus of the chapter, highlighting her potential and the Light Institute's desire to nurture her.
• Protection and guidance: The Light Institute's teachers emphasize their intention to protect and guide Xu Zhi, ensuring she feels at home and grows into a powerful pathfinder.
• The mysterious knife: The knife sent to Gods Heavy Industries serves as a reminder of external threats and the need to protect Xu Zhi, but it's not the primary concern for the Light Institute's teachers.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zhi interacts with the surveillance system, expressing surprise and pride in her test results.
• The Light Institute's teachers discuss Xu Zhi's test results, expressing shock, excitement, and eagerness to nurture her talent.
• The principal and the hot-tempered old man discuss the mysterious knife and Xu Zhi's future, showing their concern and support for her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zhi enters the final test room, which is empty save for an intricate, attribute-less circuit on the walls.
• The circuit activates, and Xu Zhi feels a subtle connection to Midnight, pulling her into a trance.
• She enters the complete Great Dream (Mansus) and sees a golden moth, unlike the gray one she'd seen before.
• After snapping out of the trance, Xu Zhi finds her [Lamp] attribute circuit has expanded, and she ranks first in the academy's Great Dream affinity test, earning an additional 100 credits monthly.
• The principal and other faculty members discuss Xu Zhi's exceptional performance and her potential to enter the Great Dream smoothly during future advancements.

Character Developments

• Xu Zhi demonstrates her high affinity with the Great Dream, entering it with ease and ranking first in the test.
• The principal and faculty members show increased interest and respect for Xu Zhi due to her remarkable talent.

Significant Themes

• Talent and luck: Xu Zhi's exceptional talent is complemented by her fortunate affinity with the Great Dream, allowing her to bypass many challenges other Extraordinaries face.
• The Great Dream (Mansus): This mysterious place is crucial for Extraordinary individuals to advance, and those with high affinity have a significant advantage.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zhi interacts with the golden moth in the Great Dream, which seems to acknowledge her presence.
• The principal and faculty members discuss Xu Zhi's performance, marveling at her talent and potential. They express envy and admiration, looking forward to meeting her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zhi completes her tests and is greeted by the guide and Ke Yi.
• An elevator from the top floor descends, revealing six important figures who approach Xu Zhi.
• The dean and other officials introduce themselves and express their admiration for Xu Zhi's test results.
• The dean offers Xu Zhi 500 credits and promises medical care at the school clinic.
• The dean asks Xu Zhi if she's willing to become part of the Light Institute.

Character Developments

• Xu Zhi: Realizes her talent is exceptional and understands the Light Institute's interest in her. She decides to play along with their expectations.
• Ke Yi: Shows surprise and respect for Xu Zhi's outstanding results, understanding that Xu Zhi's status has improved.
• The Dean: Demonstrates kindness, approachability, and generosity towards Xu Zhi, aiming to recruit her for the Light Institute.

Significant Themes

• Talent recognition and nurturing: The Light Institute values Xu Zhi's exceptional talent and seeks to nurture her.
• Power dynamics: The Light Institute's interest in Xu Zhi shifts from suspicion to recruitment due to her outstanding test results.
• Trust and deception: Xu Zhi decides to play along with the Light Institute's expectations, using their interest in her talent to her advantage.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zhi and the Dean: The dean shows kindness and generosity towards Xu Zhi, while Xu Zhi appears hesitant yet moved by the dean's offer.
• Xu Zhi and Ke Yi: Ke Yi congratulates Xu Zhi on her outstanding results, acknowledging the change in their statuses.
• Xu Zhi and Qi Yanxin: Xu Zhi looks at Qi Yanxin, suggesting that she considers Qi Yanxin's opinion in her decision regarding the Light Institute's offer.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zhi meets with the Light Institute's dean and other important figures.
• The dean encourages Xu Zhi to reach Level Six Insight before the Lost Land selection.
• Xu Zhi's pet, Little One, is revealed to be her Transcendent ability.

Character Developments

• Xu Zhi remains calm and composed during the meeting with the institute's important figures.
• Ke Yi, the enrollment officer, is awestruck by the attention Xu Zhi receives and the power of her talent.

Significant Themes

• Talent and its recognition.
• The importance of strength and preparation for challenges.
• The power dynamics within the Light Institute and the wider world.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zhi interacts with the Light Institute's dean, who shows concern for her progress and well-being.
• Ke Yi interacts with Xu Zhi, expressing her awe and admiration for Xu Zhi's talent and the attention she receives.
• Xu Zhi and Ke Yi discuss her new dormitory, revealing the Light Institute's generosity towards her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zhi and Qi Yanxin settle into their new home at the Light Institute.
• Xu Zhi explores her wristband, discovering she has 900 credits and an extra 100,000 in her personal account.
• She explores the inner academy's trading section and learns about the real-world classification system for cores.
• Xu Zhi uses all her credits to buy Attribute Cores, focusing on high-concentration [Lamp] cores to quickly raise her [Lamp] attribute's level.

Character Developments

• Xu Zhi demonstrates her practicality and strategic thinking by saving her personal money and focusing on buying high-value, high-concentration cores.
• Qi Yanxin shows anticipation for her new life with Xu Zhi.

Significant Themes

• The importance of credits within the Light Institute, which can be used to exchange for supernatural resources.
• The value of high-concentration cores, which contain purer supernatural energy and are easier for supernatural beings to absorb.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zhi and Qi Yanxin continue to interact casually, with Qi Yanxin showing eagerness to be part of Xu Zhi's life.
• Xu Zhi does not consult Qi Yanxin about her core-buying decisions, indicating her independence and self-reliance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zhi's circuit expands dramatically after the entrance test, allowing her to absorb supernatural energy from the air more efficiently.
• She purchases Attribute Cores for faster advancement, as the air's supernatural energy concentration is low.
• Xu Zhi discovers that Attribute Cores from the academy are identical to those from the Federation.
• She reaches Level Five Enlightened after absorbing an Attribute Core and senses the edge of her [Authority] ability.
• Xu Zhi learns about the supernatural levels from the academy's basic knowledge: Enlightened, Immortal, and Named One.

Character Developments

• Xu Zhi's circuit and abilities continue to grow, allowing her to sense the edge of her [Authority] ability.
• Qi Yanxin is shown to be considerate and helpful, preparing Xu Zhi's room and tidying it.

Significant Themes

• The importance of supernatural resources (Attribute Cores) for advancement.
• The distinction between raw supernatural energy from the air and refined energy from Attribute Cores.
• The classification of supernatural beings into Enlightened, Immortal, and Named One.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zhi and Qi Yanxin interact briefly, with Xu Zhi asking Qi Yanxin to check on the delivered items downstairs.
• No significant interactions between other characters occur in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zhi learns about the requirements to advance from Immortal to Named: completing four Trials, one Great Deed, or being elevated by another.
• She understands that a Great Deed must be challenging, influential, and meaningful, and cannot involve harming ordinary people.
• Xu Zhi realizes she has likely completed a Great Deed but hasn't advanced to Named yet.
• She learns that Named transcendents have a unique name or title, which is their most powerful transcendent ability.
• The book ends without detailing what comes after Named, as it's beyond students' current level.

Character Developments

• Xu Zhi gains a deeper understanding of the advancement process and the importance of Great Deeds.
• She becomes curious about her future name and the path to godhood (ascension).

Significant Themes

• Advancement and growth in the transcendent path.
• The importance of Great Deeds and their impact on advancement.
• The mystery and power of names for Named transcendents.

Character Interactions

• None in this chapter; Xu Zhi is learning alone.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zhi discovers that her extraordinary circuit has healed and rebuilt itself, which is seemingly impossible.
• She learns about general-purpose circuits from a book, which can be used in various situations and have different forms and functions.
• Xu Zhi realizes that the formations drawn by Cup-attribute fanatics and the Archbishop's spiritual realm formation could be considered extraordinary circuits.
• She speculates that understanding circuits could lead to understanding the underlying logic of extraordinary phenomena and even "truth" or "godhood."
• After contemplating this, Xu Zhi's extraordinary circuit suddenly activates and begins to grow more intricate, consuming all her extraordinary energy.
• She eats all her cores to restore her energy, but her circuit continues to consume it rapidly.

Character Developments

• Xu Zhi becomes more curious and determined to understand extraordinary circuits and their potential significance.
• Her extraordinary circuit exhibits unexpected behavior, hinting at its unique and powerful nature.

Significant Themes

• The mystery and power of extraordinary circuits.
• The potential connection between circuits and the underlying logic of extraordinary phenomena.
• The struggle between understanding and control over one's abilities.

Character Interactions

• None in this chapter; Xu Zhi is alone throughout.