Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun and the Black Bull attend an auction in Imperial Void City.
• They successfully bid on a damaged Primordial Star Ginseng, hoping to save it.
• Chen Xun declines an invitation to a gathering of Golden Core Realm cultivators, stating he will return to seclusion.

Character Developments

• Chen Xun: Shows his knowledge of Spirit Medicine and his disdain for unprofessional auctions. He also demonstrates his determination to return to seclusion.
• The Black Bull: Exhibits its understanding of Spirit Medicine and its excitement at the prospect of attending more auctions, but later agrees with Chen Xun's decision to stop attending.

Significant Themes

• The value and exchange of Spirit Medicine.
• The importance of professionalism and reputation in the cultivation world.
• The allure of opportunities and the temptation to seek them out.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun and the Black Bull: They work together to bid on the Primordial Star Ginseng, showing their understanding and agreement on their actions. They also discuss their plans for the future.
• Chen Xun and the Palace-clad Woman: Chen Xun politely declines her invitation to a gathering, showing no interest in the opportunities she offers.
• Chen Xun and the Burly Man: Chen Xun buys a Crimson Lightning Wolf from the burly man, showing respect for the Black Bull by overpaying. The burly man shows gratitude but is confused by Chen Xun's action.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun and Black Bull return from hunting and encounter a commotion at the Mind-Cultivation Pavilion.
• They find Li Miao, a Qi Refining Tenth Layer cultivator, being reprimanded and injured by a Foundation Establishment cultivator for trying to buy a cave dwelling.
• Chen Xun intervenes, offers Li Miao help, and takes him home.

Character Developments

• Chen Xun: Shows kindness and empathy towards Li Miao, reflecting his compassionate side.
• Li Miao: Desperate and struggling, but determined to improve his life and that of his family. He shows gratitude towards Chen Xun.

Significant Themes

• Struggle and Resilience: Li Miao's struggle for a better life mirrors the challenges faced by many cultivators in the world.
• Kindness and Compassion: Chen Xun's actions highlight the importance of kindness and compassion, even among cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun and Li Miao: Chen Xun shows kindness and understanding towards Li Miao, offering him help and encouragement. Li Miao, in turn, shows deep gratitude towards Chen Xun.
• Chen Xun and Black Bull: Black Bull supports Chen Xun's decision to help Li Miao, showing their bond and shared values.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun and Black Bull return to Immortal-Soaked Mountain, buying nothing but enjoying the city's bustle.
• They seclude themselves for a year, focusing on cultivation.
• The Centennial Grand Gathering approaches, filling Imperial Void City with cultivators.
• Fairy Ren Wei and Fairy Mu Qing emerge from seclusion, causing a stir.
• Li Miao dies before the gathering, and Chen Xun and Black Bull bury him in the Heavenbreak Great Plain.

Character Developments

• Chen Xun and Black Bull maintain their carefree and content lifestyle, prioritizing cultivation and simple pleasures.
• Li Miao's death highlights the harsh reality of the cultivation world, where even kind-hearted cultivators can face tragic ends.

Significant Themes

• The transient nature of life and the cultivation world's harsh realities.
• The contrast between the bustling city and the quiet, secluded life of Chen Xun and Black Bull.
• The importance of friendship and compassion, as shown by Chen Xun's concern for Li Miao.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun and Black Bull's bond deepens as they continue their cultivation journey together.
• Chen Xun's brief interaction with Li Miao shows his compassion towards fellow cultivators.
• The gathering of great geniuses hints at future interactions and conflicts among the Immortal Gates' disciples.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun and Black Bull arrive at the Central District, witnessing the grandeur of Taigu Hall.
• They decide to participate in the Auction Convention, paying one thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones for entry into the main hall for Golden Core Realm cultivators.
• They receive a restriction jade token for their Earth-Class room, Sequence 357.

Character Developments

• Chen Xun remains confident and ambitious, eager to participate in the Auction Convention despite the high entry fee.
• Black Bull feels nervous and awestruck in the presence of powerful cultivators, but remains loyal and supportive of Chen Xun.

Significant Themes

• The awe-inspiring power and wealth of the Cultivation World's elite.
• The anticipation and excitement of the upcoming Auction Convention.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun and Black Bull share a bond, with Chen Xun reassuring Black Bull and Black Bull comforting Chen Xun.
• Chen Xun and Black Bull interact with a woman in purple, a disciple of one of the Ten Great Immortal Sects, who warmly assists them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun and Black Bull attend the Gan Kingdom's century auction convention at Taigu Hall.
• The first item up for auction is the 'Jade Spirit Chapter', an auxiliary cultivation method that can condense 20% of one's spiritual power within the body but makes breaking through realms 20% more difficult.
• The starting price is 5,000 Low-Grade Spirit Stones, with each bid increase of at least 1,000 Spirit Stones.
• The chapter is eventually sold for 30,000 Low-Grade Spirit Stones to Chen Xun and Black Bull.

Character Developments

• Chen Xun and Black Bull display their wealth by bidding 30,000 Spirit Stones for the Jade Spirit Chapter, revealing they have over 100,000 Spirit Stones.
• Chen Xun shows determination and decisiveness in bidding for the chapter, while Black Bull supports his decision.

Significant Themes

• The value and scarcity of cultivation resources and methods in the Cultivation World.
• The importance of wealth and resources in advancing one's cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun and Black Bull work together to bid for the Jade Spirit Chapter, showing their unity and mutual support.
• Chen Xun and Black Bull interact with a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator from the Ten Great Immortal Sects, who collects their Spirit Stones and delivers the chapter.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun and Black Bull attend an Auction Convention, witnessing the sale of various rare and expensive items.
• They bid on and successfully acquire a damaged, mid-Mystic-grade Alchemy Furnace, the Northern Cold Scorching Luminous Furnace, for 125,000 Low-Grade Spirit Stones.

Character Developments

• Chen Xun: Shows determination and ambition, aiming to become a wealthy tycoon in the Cultivation World. He values the Northern Cold Scorching Luminous Furnace for its potential to improve his pill refinement success rate.
• Black Bull: Demonstrates loyalty and support for Chen Xun, backing his decision to buy the Alchemy Furnace without hesitation.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and determination in cultivation and wealth acquisition.
• The value and importance of rare and unique items in the Cultivation World.
• The dynamics of auctions and the art of auctioneering.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun and Black Bull: They work together as a team, supporting each other's decisions and sharing the excitement of acquiring the Alchemy Furnace.
• Chen Xun and the Auctioneer: Chen Xun internally criticizes the auctioneer's skill at driving up the price of items.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun and Black Bull attend the auction, witnessing rare treasures and high-level cultivation items.
• They observe the intense bidding for a Low-Grade Infant Nurturing Pill, which can increase the success rate of forming a Nascent Soul by 20%.
• The bidding reaches 15,000 Mid-Grade Spirit Stones, causing Chen Xun and Black Bull to leave the auction.

Character Developments

• Chen Xun becomes more introspective and thoughtful about the wealth disparity in the Cultivation World.
• Black Bull remains indifferent to the auction's high-value items, focusing on its bond with Chen Xun.

Significant Themes

• Wealth disparity and power dynamics in the Cultivation World.
• The importance of resources and opportunities for cultivation advancement.
• The bond between Chen Xun and Black Bull remains steadfast despite their humble circumstances.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun and Black Bull engage in a playful fight in their room during the auction.
• They discuss the auction's proceedings and the Cultivation World's power structures.
• Chen Xun shares his insights about the Ten Great Immortal Sects' control over cultivation resources with Black Bull.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter describes the anticipation and excitement among cultivators for the grand fighting event at Imperial Void City.
• Prodigies from various sects, including Kong Yongyuan and Shen Yu, arrive and engage in a battle of words before their martial prowess battle.
• Other prodigies, such as Yu Dong, Ning Wu, and Si Luo, also arrive, adding to the spectacle.

Character Developments

• Kong Yongyuan: Arrogant and confident, he believes himself invincible and looks down on Shen Yu.
• Shen Yu: Confident and unruly, he holds a hidden trump card and is not intimidated by Kong Yongyuan.
• Chen Xun and Black Bull: They watch the event with excitement, enjoying the spectacle and comparing it to their sect's competition.

Significant Themes

• Arrogance and Confidence: Both Kong Yongyuan and Shen Yu exhibit these traits, leading to their intense rivalry.
• Spectacle and Anticipation: The chapter emphasizes the excitement and eagerness of the cultivators watching the event, highlighting the importance of such spectacles in their culture.

Character Interactions

• Kong Yongyuan vs. Shen Yu: Their intense rivalry and exchange of words set the stage for their martial prowess battle.
• Chen Xun and Black Bull: They interact with each other, sharing their excitement and enjoyment of the event, and comparing it to their own experiences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun and Black Bull attend the Heaven's Chosen Gathering, watching heavenly geniuses battle and listening to cultivators' stories.
• They decide not to participate in the Flower Festival, feeling they don't fit in with the talented attendees.
• Chen Xun studies the Jade Spirit Chapter, a supplementary cultivation art, and discovers it can boost his mana.
• He begins cultivating it, causing a significant disturbance in the surroundings due to the art's potency.

Character Developments

• Chen Xun: Shows curiosity and caution in studying the new cultivation art. His mana undergoes a significant transformation and boost.
• Black Bull: Demonstrates concern and vigilance for Chen Xun's safety during his cultivation. It also shows pride in Chen Xun's potential strength.

Significant Themes

• The power of supplementary cultivation arts and their potential dangers.
• The contrast between Chen Xun and Black Bull's approach to cultivation and that of other cultivators.
• The importance of understanding and control in cultivation advancement.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun and Black Bull: They show mutual understanding and support. Black Bull is protective of Chen Xun, while Chen Xun trusts Black Bull's judgment.
• Chen Xun and the Cultivators at the Gathering: Chen Xun and Black Bull remain observers, not engaging with the cultivators, showing their independence and disinterest in the political aspects of the gathering.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun discovers that his mana bonus has increased significantly, but he can't perceive its extent without a body-refinement technique.
• He notices that the Jade Spirit Chapter is now cleansing his mana, suggesting that spiritual roots might have a purity aspect.
• Chen Xun enters a cultivation state that lasts for half a year, during which Black Bull records his mutterings about being "ripped off" at the auction.
• Upon awakening, Chen Xun claims the item he found at the auction is fated to be his, leading to a fight with Black Bull.

Character Developments

• Chen Xun: Shows increased understanding of his cultivation progress and the potential of his new technique. He also demonstrates possessiveness over the item he believes is fated to be his.
• Black Bull: Displays loyalty and dedication to Chen Xun by recording his mutterings during cultivation. It also shows protectiveness over the item, leading to a conflict with Chen Xun.

Significant Themes

• Fate and destiny: Chen Xun believes the item he found is fated to be his, suggesting a theme of predestination.
• Cultivation and growth: Chen Xun's extended cultivation state highlights the time and effort required for growth in the cultivation world.
• Possession and conflict: The dispute between Chen Xun and Black Bull over the item raises questions about ownership and the lengths one might go to protect or obtain something they believe is rightfully theirs.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun and Black Bull: Their relationship is tested when Chen Xun claims the item Black Bull believes it has a right to. This leads to a physical altercation, highlighting the potential for conflict even between close companions when their goals or desires diverge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun successfully cultivates the Jade Spirit Chapter, advancing to the first stage of the Qi Refining Realm.
• He explains the technique to Black Bull, who also begins cultivating.
• Chen Xun examines and begins using the Northern Cold Scorching Luminous Furnace for pill refinement.
• The Centennial Grand Gathering of Imperial Void City ends, and cultivators from various nations return to their activities.

Character Developments

• Chen Xun: Advances in cultivation, becomes more confident and ambitious, and continues to refine his alchemy skills.
• Black Bull: Successfully cultivates the Jade Spirit Chapter, showing aptitude for cultivation and growing more powerful.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and advancement: Both Chen Xun and Black Bull make progress in their cultivation journeys.
• Time and longevity: The chapter emphasizes the passage of time and the characters' desire for longevity and success.
• The power of ancient artifacts: The Northern Cold Scorching Luminous Furnace demonstrates its extraordinary capabilities in pill refinement.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun and Black Bull: Their bond deepens as they cultivate together and share their experiences. Chen Xun teaches Black Bull the Jade Spirit Chapter, and they enjoy each other's company, singing and relaxing by the stream.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun and Black Bull spend a hundred years in secluded cultivation, increasing their cultivation to the Golden Core Middle Stage.
• They emerge from their cave dwelling with enhanced physiques, mana, and Divine Sense.
• They miss the Centennial Grand Gathering but learn about an eight-hundred-year-old Cosmic Dust Grass at an auction.
• They renew their cave dwelling for another two hundred years and discuss their future plans.

Character Developments

• Chen Xun: Becomes more confident and assertive, looking forward to challenging the world.
• Black Bull: Remains loyal and devoted to Chen Xun, excited about refining formation flags into a natal magic treasure.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and growth: Chen Xun and Black Bull's cultivation journey and the enhancements they gain.
• Planning and ambition: Their long-term plans and aspirations for the future.
• Brotherhood and loyalty: The strong bond between Chen Xun and Black Bull.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun and Black Bull: Their interactions show their deep bond and mutual support, with Chen Xun taking the lead in planning and Black Bull loyally following.
• Chen Xun and the strange cultivator at the Mind-Cultivation Pavilion: A brief interaction that hints at their growing reputation and the respect they command.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun and Black Bull begin their next Hundred-Year Plan, earning 1,000 Low-Grade Spirit Stones monthly, scattering Spirit Medicine and pills.
• They cultivate diligently: Chen Xun practices his axe technique, Black Bull nurtures his natal magic treasures and practices formations.
• Time passes swiftly; they notice the city's cultivators and vendors changing, reflecting the transient nature of life in the Cultivation World.
• After a hundred years, Chen Xun gains insight into the 'Axe Technique of Following Nature' while practicing his axe, leaving no visible changes but erasing the veins of fallen leaves.
• Black Bull refines his Black Coffin natal magic treasure and enhances his hood, gaining defensive powers against soul and Divine Sense attacks.
• They plan to spend their accumulated Spirit Stones at the upcoming Auction Conventions to find news about two stalks of Spirit Medicine.

Character Developments

• Chen Xun: Becomes more detached from worldly affairs, gains insight into his axe technique, and shows unease about the mutation of their mana.
• Black Bull: Refines his Black Coffin, enhances his hood, and expresses excitement about their upcoming plans.

Significant Themes

• Transience of life and the Cultivation World's constant change.
• The importance of diligent cultivation and patience.
• The interconnectedness of all things, reflected in Chen Xun's axe technique.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun and Black Bull continue their close partnership, discussing their cultivation progress and plans. They share a bond of understanding and mutual support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun and Black Bull attend the Auction Convention at Taigu Hall in Imperial Void City.
• They encounter a wealthy patron and observe the auction, which includes items like True Origin Pills, cultivation techniques, rare materials, and the Low-Grade Infant Nurturing Pill.
• They leave early and return a few days later to watch the Golden Core Realm geniuses duel.
• The Ten Great Immortal Sects hold the Immortal Ascension Assembly outside the city due to troublemakers, instilling fear and order among cultivators.
• Chen Xun and Black Bull attend the second Auction Convention, setting up an altar and performing rites to pray for blessings from Heaven, immortals, gods, and Buddhas, toasting with Life-Nourishing Tea.

Character Developments

• Chen Xun remains calm and composed, focused on securing the Cosmic Dust Grass and the Emerald-Stamen Nightwhite Lingzhi.
• Black Bull shows devotion and understanding, assisting Chen Xun in their rituals and prayers.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Determination: Chen Xun and Black Bull display their lofty ambitions and determination to secure the items they need for their cultivation journey.
• Cultivation World Hierarchy: The Ten Great Immortal Sects' authority and ruthlessness are emphasized, showing the power dynamics in the Cultivation World.
• Respect and Piety: Chen Xun and Black Bull show respect and piety towards Heaven, immortals, gods, and Buddhas, seeking their blessings.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun and Black Bull interact harmoniously, working together to achieve their goals, with Black Bull showing understanding and support for Chen Xun's actions.
• Chen Xun briefly interacts with a Foundation Establishment Realm man from one of the Ten Great Immortal Sects, who shows him respect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun and Black Bull encounter a mysterious room with a formation that blocks sound and Divine Sense probes but not smoke. They perform an altar ritual, causing concern among nearby cultivators due to smoke emission.
• The auction begins, and the duo shows interest in the 'Five Extremes Formation Diagram,' a powerful and rare formation for cave abodes.
• The formation diagram's price soars, reaching 351,000 Low-Grade Spirit Stones, with Chen Xun and Black Bull outbidding other cultivators.

Character Developments

• Chen Xun and Black Bull demonstrate their wealth and determination, spending a significant amount of Spirit Stones without hesitation.
• Chen Xun shows indifference to the loss of Spirit Stones, while Black Bull feels the pinch but ultimately gives in to his excitement.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and Power: The Cultivation World's emphasis on wealth and resources, with Spirit Stones determining one's strength and future.
• Competition: The intense competition among cultivators, even at an auction, reflecting the cutthroat nature of the Cultivation World.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun and Black Bull's camaraderie and mutual support are evident as they encourage each other to bid higher and celebrate their victory together.
• A refined young master and his middle-aged companion are introduced, showing their status and knowledge of the auction items, contrasting with Chen Xun and Black Bull's lack of such information.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun and Black Bull attend the final Auction Convention, but no desired Spirit Medicine appears.
• They return home disappointed but determined to attend again in a hundred years.
• On their way back, they stop at Inkfeather Pavilion, where Chen Xun decides to spend some money.

Character Developments

• Chen Xun: Shows determination in pursuing the Great Dao of Longevity and becomes more confident in his bargaining skills.
• Black Bull: Gains wisdom and understanding about the Cultivation World's relentless pursuit of cultivation, considering a life of farming if it couldn't live longer.

Significant Themes

• Pursuit of the Great Dao of Longevity and the relentless nature of cultivation.
• The passage of time and the importance of living a fulfilling life.
• The commercialization of the Cultivation World, as seen in the extravagant and competitive Auction Convention and Inkfeather Pavilion.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun and Black Bull: Their bond grows stronger as they face challenges together, with Black Bull becoming more understanding of Chen Xun's determination.
• Chen Xun and the cultivators at Inkfeather Pavilion: Chen Xun's bargaining skills are put to the test, and he engages in scholarly debates with the pavilion's cultivators.

Summary of "The Weight and Measure of Mana"

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun and Black Bull visit Inkfeather Pavilion to purchase formation materials.
• Chen Xun haggles with a Golden Core Realm cultivator, ultimately buying the materials at a discounted price.
• They return home and Chen Xun gifts Black Bull formation materials worth three hundred thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones.
• Chen Xun enters seclusion to condense his mana, causing significant spiritual energy fluctuations.
• Twenty years pass, and Chen Xun emerges from seclusion, having successfully condensed his mana.

Character Developments

• Chen Xun demonstrates his negotiation skills and financial prowess, buying materials at a lower price.
• Chen Xun shows generosity and trust in Black Bull by gifting it expensive formation materials.
• Chen Xun's cultivation progresses significantly, taking twenty years to condense his mana.

Significant Themes

• The power of negotiation and financial acumen.
• The importance of trust and generosity in relationships.
• The passage of time in cultivation and its significance.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun interacts with the Golden Core Realm cultivator, showcasing his haggling skills and determination.
• Chen Xun interacts with Black Bull, demonstrating his trust and generosity.
• Black Bull shows devotion and ambition towards Chen Xun, accepting the gift and expressing its determination to cultivate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun emerges from a 20-year seclusion, finding Black Bull waiting for him.
• Black Bull shows Chen Xun the completed Five Extremes Formation, which provides excellent defense and conceals their dwelling.
• Chen Xun and Black Bull celebrate Chen Xun's emergence with a feast and buy a Crimson Lightning Wolf.
• Over the next 20 years, Chen Xun sells Spirit Medicine and cultivates, while Black Bull enters seclusion.
• Black Bull emerges from seclusion, and they decide to go shopping in the city.

Character Developments

• Chen Xun has achieved significant cultivation progress, reaching the Golden Core Realm, and has become more indifferent to worldly affairs.
• Black Bull has also advanced in cultivation and has proven himself a genius in formation mastery.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and its impact on the characters.
• The bond between Chen Xun and Black Bull, which has deepened over the years.
• The contrast between Chen Xun's initial enthusiasm for the world and his later indifference.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun and Black Bull's reunion is filled with joy and excitement, highlighting their strong bond.
• Chen Xun's concern for Black Bull's well-being during his seclusion demonstrates his care for his friend.
• Their decision to shop together and enjoy the city together shows their shared enthusiasm for life and their commitment to spending time together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun and Black Bull continue their cultivation, pushing their limits daily.
• The Ten Great Immortal Sects of Gan Kingdom plan to expand northward, aiming for resources and to eliminate remnants of Wu Kingdom's Cultivation World.
• Chen Xun and Black Bull attend the Auction Convention thrice, each time leaving empty-handed and disappointed.

Character Developments

• Chen Xun remains steadfast in his cultivation and maintains his free-spirited nature, dreaming of a future where they can help develop Gan Kingdom's Cultivation World.
• Black Bull, influenced by Chen Xun, shares his dreams of grandeur and becomes more ambitious.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Growth: Both Chen Xun and Black Bull strive to improve their cultivation, reflecting the theme of constant self-improvement.
• Ambition and Dreams: The characters' growing aspirations and plans for the future highlight the theme of dreaming big and working towards those dreams.
• Resource Scarcity and Expansion: The Ten Great Immortal Sects' plans to expand northward underscore the theme of resource scarcity and the need for growth and expansion in the Cultivation World.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun and Black Bull's bond deepens as they share their dreams and ambitions, fostering a sense of camaraderie and mutual support.
• Chen Xun's influence on Black Bull is evident, as Black Bull begins to adopt Chen Xun's ambitious mindset.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun and Black Bull successfully bid for the Emerald-Stamen Nightwhite Lingzhi at the auction, spending over a million Spirit Stones.
• They return to their cave abode and perform rituals to thank Heaven, immortals, gods, and Buddhas for their good fortune.
• After waiting for another fifty years, they open a talisman shop at the foot of Immortal-Soaked Mountain, selling crude talismans and attracting little business.
• Another fifty years pass, and Imperial Void City becomes lively with cultivators during spring. Chen Xun reflects on his journey and the beauty of the present moment.

Character Developments

• Chen Xun: He remains patient and determined in pursuing his goals, even after waiting for a hundred years for the Emerald-Stamen Nightwhite Lingzhi. He also shows contentment and appreciation for the present moment.
• Black Bull: It continues to support and follow Chen Xun's decisions, showing loyalty and trust in their friendship.

Significant Themes

• Patience and perseverance: Chen Xun and Black Bull wait for a hundred years to obtain the Emerald-Stamen Nightwhite Lingzhi, demonstrating their patience and determination.
• Appreciation of the present: Chen Xun reflects on the beauty of the present moment, appreciating the scenery and his current state of mind.
• The passage of time: The chapter highlights the passage of time, with fifty-year intervals marking the progress of Chen Xun and Black Bull's journey.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun and Black Bull: Their bond remains strong, with Black Bull loyally following Chen Xun's decisions and Chen Xun considering Black Bull's feelings in their actions.
• Chen Xun and the cultivators in Imperial Void City: Chen Xun observes the cultivators coming and going in the city, showing curiosity and interest in their activities, though he does not interact with them directly.