Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yu visits the Dream Maker Platform with Dao Lingyun to spend his Positive Mana.
• He senses an unknown threat and urges his companions to spend money quickly.
• The group spends a total of fifteen million, with Chen Yu's Positive Emotion being emptied and then refilled by the Star Lords.
• The Xu Clan Group imposes Primary and Secondary Trade Locks on Heaven Origin.

Character Developments

• Chen Yu demonstrates his resourcefulness and decisiveness under pressure.
• Dao Lingyun reveals her expertise in money management and spending.
• Liu Qing shows loyalty and willingness to follow Chen Yu's instructions.

Significant Themes

• The power of money and its influence on various aspects of life.
• The consequences of greed and corruption, as seen through the Xu Clan Group's actions.
• The interconnectedness of the Five Virtue Star Lords and their influence on Chen Yu.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yu and Dao Lingyun form a temporary alliance, with Dao Lingyun calling Chen Yu "Senior Brother."
• Chen Yu enlists Liu Qing and Ma Daqiang's help in spending money.
• Sun Lei informs Chen Yu about the Xu Clan Group's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Xu Clan Group imposes a Trade Lock on Tianyuan City due to their dissatisfaction with Chen Yu's actions, halting all trade activities.
• Xu Feng calls Chen Yu, revealing that Xu Zilong is behind the Trade Lock and offers Chen Yu a contract to join him, with generous terms but a fifty-year servitude clause.
• Heaven Origin's people unite in their anger and humiliation, planning to retaliate against Xu Zilong.

Character Developments

• Chen Yu's determination and resolve grow as he decides to confront Xu Zilong.
• Teacher Zhao shows his support for Chen Yu and shares a powerful combat method with him.
• Heaven Origin's students and allies express their solidarity with Chen Yu, offering their help.

Significant Themes

• Unity and solidarity among Heaven Origin's people in the face of adversity.
• The consequences of Chen Yu's actions and the retaliation from the Xu Clan Group.
• The determination and resolve of Heaven Origin's people to stand up for themselves.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yu interacts with Xu Feng, learning about Xu Zilong's involvement in the Trade Lock.
• Heaven Origin's students discuss their plans to retaliate against Xu Zilong.
• Teacher Zhao supports Chen Yu and shares a combat method with him.
• Chen Yu's allies send messages of support and offer their help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yu's students enter the Heart Inquiry trial, benefiting from Chen Yu's previous work in the Everlasting Immortal Clan's Dreamscape.
• Chen Yu's Positive Emotion accumulates due to the gratitude of his students, triggering a Dreamscape entry with a powerful Star Lord's approval.
• Chen Yu faces a more formidable Teacher Zhao in the Dreamscape, who teaches him the System Combat Method.

Character Developments

• Chen Yu's Positive Emotion continues to rise, bringing him closer to his goal of 1 million mana.
• Chen Yu learns the System Combat Method and improves his Temperature Regulation skill to level 5, enhancing his physical abilities.

Significant Themes

• Gratitude and its impact on Chen Yu's progress.
• The power of systems and temperature regulation in cultivation.
• The consequences of pushing one's body to its limits.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yu interacts with Teacher Zhao's Illusion, who guides him through the System Combat Method and helps him improve his skills.
• Chen Yu's students express their gratitude for his help, contributing to his Positive Emotion accumulation.

Key Plot Points

• Chen Yu's Self-Healing skill reaches Level 5, allowing him to heal rapidly from severe injuries.
• He learns to ignore pain with the [Numbness] skill.
• Teacher Zhao guides Chen Yu to use Temperature Control to raise his body temperature, enhancing Self-Healing and pushing it towards Level 10.
• Chen Yu learns the Deflect and Strike technique, improving his martial arts skills and adaptability to high-temperature environments.
• His body begins to adapt to rapid temperature shifts, further improving his Self-Healing ability.
• Chen Yu graduates from Teacher Zhao's tutelage, with his System Combat Method reaching Level 9 and his Positive Mana fully purified.

Character Developments

• Chen Yu becomes more resilient, both physically and mentally, due to his harsh training.
• He gains a deeper understanding of his body and its systems, leading to improved self-awareness.
• Teacher Zhao's Illusion demonstrates its satisfaction with Chen Yu's progress.

Significant Themes

• The importance of perseverance and adaptability in the face of harsh conditions.
• The relationship between the physical body and the mind, and how they influence each other.
• The pursuit of perfection and the limits of human potential.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yu interacts with the systems within his body, gaining insights into their functions and quirks.
• He continues to learn from Teacher Zhao's Illusion, who guides him through his training and provides explanations for his progress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yu returns to reality and finds Zhong Zheng asleep outside his room. He learns that Teacher Zhao will intervene if Chen Yu can't defeat Xu Zilong.
• Chen Yu confronts Xu Zilong at the graduation ceremony, announcing his intention to beat him up.
• Chen Yu demonstrates his power, sending Xu Zilong's bodyguards flying with a single punch. He then faces Xu Zilong's Martial God dharma body.

Character Developments

• Chen Yu: Shows significant growth in his cultivation, reaching the Sixth Layer of Qi Refining. He displays remarkable courage and determination in confronting Xu Zilong.
• Xu Zilong: Reveals his true colors, using his influence and power to suppress others. He initially underestimates Chen Yu but later experiences fear and desperation.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The struggle between Chen Yu and Xu Zilong highlights the theme of power dynamics, with Xu Zilong abusing his influence and Chen Yu challenging his authority.
• Courage and determination: Chen Yu's actions demonstrate the power of courage and determination in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yu and Zhong Zheng: Zhong Zheng supports Chen Yu, even offering to lie for him if necessary. Their interaction shows their growing bond.
• Chen Yu and Xu Zilong: Their confrontation highlights the tension between them, with Chen Yu determined to expose Xu Zilong's actions and Xu Zilong initially dismissive but later fearful of Chen Yu's power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zilong, the Xu Clan Group's twenty-third son, is severely beaten by Chen Yu during the Heart-Questioning Day closing ceremony.
• Chen Yu expresses his intention to continue beating Xu Zilong daily and even kill him, but Teacher Zhao advises against it due to Xu Zilong's accident insurance and the potential backlash from the Xu Clan Group.
• The four principals, including Liu Xiao, take Xu Zilong away, but Liu Xiao decides to stay at Heaven Origin.
• Heaven Origin faces economic sanctions, with the Trade Lock descending and many materials and goods being cut off.
• Zhong Zheng is summoned back to Longevity Prefecture, and Li Xiaotao replaces him. She predicts a bleak future for Heaven Origin.
• Liu Xiao, now the principal of the Five-School Alliance, struggles with the schools' financial situation and seeks Chen Yu's help to approach the Heaven Origin Agricultural Machinery Factory for aid.

Character Developments

• Chen Yu: Shows his determination to avenge his suffering by beating Xu Zilong and demonstrates his strength and fearlessness.
• Xu Zilong: Suffers a brutal beating and understands the power of the fist, but remains alive due to his accident insurance.
• Liu Xiao: Decides to stay at Heaven Origin despite the challenges and seeks help for the schools' financial situation, showing his dedication and resourcefulness.
• Teacher Zhao: Shows satisfaction in Chen Yu's movements and advises against killing Xu Zilong due to potential consequences.

Significant Themes

• Power and strength: The fist is shown to be the most powerful thing in this world, capable of crushing everything.
• Revenge and justice: Chen Yu seeks revenge against Xu Zilong for his past suffering and the suffering of others.
• Perseverance and dedication: Liu Xiao chooses to stay at Heaven Origin despite the challenges and struggles to find a solution for the schools' financial situation.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yu vs. Xu Zilong: A brutal and one-sided fight, with Chen Yu expressing his anger and desire for revenge.
• Liu Xiao and Chen Yu: Liu Xiao seeks Chen Yu's help to approach the Heaven Origin Agricultural Machinery Factory, and Chen Yu agrees, showing mutual respect and cooperation.
• Teacher Zhao and Chen Yu: Teacher Zhao observes Chen Yu's movements and advises him on the potential consequences of killing Xu Zilong, showing his guidance and wisdom.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yu and Liu Xiao travel to the Heaven Origin Agricultural Machinery Factory.
• The driver praises Chen Yu's actions against Xu Zilong, indicating the local population's spirit of resistance.
• Chen Yu receives his purchased supplies, including a Pangu Type-4 Phone as a complimentary gift.
• The deliveryman hints at the Xu Clan Group's influence and their interrogation during the delivery.
• Chen Yu inspects his purchased supplies, which include a vast array of goods bought at discounted prices, even from the Xu Clan Group.

Character Developments

• Chen Yu demonstrates his ability to predict future trends and make strategic purchases, fueling rumors about his divination skills and connections with Star Lords.
• Liu Xiao begins to believe in Chen Yu's abilities after seeing the extensive list of discounted goods.

Significant Themes

• Resistance and Spirit: The local population's spirit of resistance is highlighted through the driver's praise of Chen Yu's actions.
• Adaptation: Liu Xiao considers adapting to local customs to win the leaders' favor.
• Destiny and Luck: Chen Yu's good fortune in purchasing goods at discounted prices raises questions about destiny and luck.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yu interacts with the deliveryman, who hints at the Xu Clan Group's influence and expresses satisfaction with Chen Yu's actions against Xu Zilong.
• Chen Yu and Liu Xiao discuss the extensive list of discounted goods, with Liu Xiao expressing disbelief at Chen Yu's luck.
• Chen Yu's companions (Dao Lingyun, Ma Daqiang, and Little Hamster) are mentioned for their roles in helping Chen Yu spend his money wisely.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yu purchases a variety of supplies, including food, tools, and books, which become valuable due to Tianyuan's isolation.
• Liu Xiao and other workers inventory the supplies, finding them useful for Tianyuan's survival.
• Chen Yu discusses wages with Liu Xiao and Luo Tong, increasing salaries to boost morale during hard times.

Character Developments

• Liu Xiao: Realizes the value of Chen Yu's foresight and contributions to Tianyuan. Initially tries to refuse a salary but later accepts the increased wage.
• Chen Yu: Demonstrates his strategic thinking by buying useful supplies and increasing wages to boost morale. Focuses on long-term planning and improving Tianyuan's situation.

Significant Themes

• Foresight and planning: Chen Yu's actions highlight the importance of long-term planning and anticipation of future needs.
• Resourcefulness: Chen Yu finds value in items that others might consider useless or trash, showcasing his ability to make the most of available resources.
• Morale and motivation: Chen Yu increases wages to boost the morale of workers and teachers, emphasizing the importance of maintaining motivation during difficult times.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yu and Liu Xiao: Liu Xiao initially misunderstands Chen Yu's intentions regarding wages but eventually accepts the increased salary, demonstrating Chen Yu's ability to guide and influence others.
• Chen Yu and Luo Tong: Chen Yu instructs Luo Tong to increase wages for factory workers, showing his consideration for all levels of employees and his commitment to improving Tianyuan's overall situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yu inspects the Zhurong Type Five CNC lathes he bought from the Dream Maker Platform.
• Workers admire the lathes, but none know how to operate them.
• Chen Yu and Jin Cheng enter a Dreamscape to learn how to use the lathes from Engineer Zhu.
• Chen Yu enjoys operating the lathe in reality and realizes he needs to find a new source of Negative Emotions.
• Chen Yu conceives the idea of creating a mobile-platform game that combines reality and Dreamscapes.

Character Developments

• Chen Yu: Realizes the potential of combining reality and Dreamscapes for a new type of game.
• Jin Cheng: Shows dedication and enthusiasm for learning to operate the lathes.
• Engineer Zhu: Demonstrates his expertise in teaching and operating machine tools.

Significant Themes

• The intersection of technology and magic (spells used in machine tools).
• The joy of learning and mastering new skills.
• The importance of finding new sources of Negative Emotions for Chen Yu.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yu and Jin Cheng study together in the Dreamscape and later operate the lathes together.
• Workers admire the lathes and express their desire to learn how to use them.
• Chen Yu and the workers interact over their shared enjoyment of operating the lathes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yu requests a device to project Dreamscapes from a phone.
• Luo Tong, the factory director, reveals that Qin Tian has the highest labor score and is the deputy factory director.
• Master Gong and the skinny man begin working on the external device project.

Character Developments

• Chen Yu: Maintains his low-profile approach, revealing his role as the factory's boss to Master Gong.
• Master Gong: Demonstrates loyalty and dedication to Chen Yu's cause, vowing to protect him and make Heaven Origin great again.
• The skinny man: Shows passion and commitment to his work, collaborating with Master Gong on the new device.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and dedication: Master Gong's unwavering support for Chen Yu and his mission.
• Innovation and improvement: The focus on creating a better product through continuous research and optimization.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yu and Master Gong: Chen Yu shares his role as the factory's boss with Master Gong, who pledges his loyalty and support.
• Master Gong and the skinny man: They work together passionately on the new device project, demonstrating excellent teamwork.
• Chen Yu and the skinny man: Chen Yu provides resources for research, while the skinny man works on creating the device, leading to a productive collaboration.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yu returns to school, finds studying easier, and improves his Grades significantly.
• Chen Yu receives a notification from the Heaven Origin Agricultural Machinery Factory after accumulating 600,000 Negative Emotions.
• He visits the factory and discovers Qin Tian and Master Gong have developed an External Display Device using lathes and spells, capable of casting Illusions.
• Chen Yu learns the new spell [Illusion] and plans to teach it to the ghosts in his Human Emperor Banner.
• The factory faces a warning from the God of Wealth Star Lord about unfair competition due to low pricing, affecting their sales strategy.

Character Developments

• Chen Yu: Realizes his Grades have improved dramatically and understands the value of his newfound wealth from the factory's income.
• Qin Tian and Master Gong: Successfully create the External Display Device, boosting their confidence and pride in their work.

Significant Themes

• The importance of education and personal improvement (Chen Yu's Grades).
• The consequences of low pricing and unfair competition in business (factory's warning).
• The value of hard work and innovation (Qin Tian and Master Gong's creation).

Character Interactions

• Chen Yu interacts with Qin Tian, Master Gong, and the factory workers, appreciating their efforts and learning about the factory's challenges.
• Chen Yu considers hiring someone to manage the factory's complex accounts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yu decides to give bonuses to the workers and pays their taxes, insurance, and housing fund.
• He discovers that some workers, like Luo Tong, are overworking themselves with Ox-Horse Elixir, a stimulant that delays fatigue but doesn't prevent it. He knocks Luo Tong unconscious and orders him to rest.
• Chen Yu presents a new Dreamscape idea, "Records of Shanhai Sightings," to Glasses and the short man, which involves a phone-based game and a real-world Illusion using the External Display Device.

Character Developments

• Chen Yu demonstrates his concern for his workers' well-being, ensuring they are paid fairly and have proper benefits.
• Glasses shows his cautious and rational nature, suggesting safer alternatives to Chen Yu's innovative Dreamscape idea.
• The short man exhibits excitement and passion for Chen Yu's new Dreamscape concept, indicating his enthusiasm for creative projects.

Significant Themes

• Chen Yu's dedication to Heaven Origin's revival and his workers' well-being.
• The tension between innovation and safety in business decisions.
• The allure of unique and exciting gaming experiences.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yu interacts with his workers, showing concern for their welfare and disciplining those who overwork themselves.
• Chen Yu presents his new Dreamscape idea to Glasses and the short man, sparking a discussion about innovation and safety.
• Glasses and the short man react differently to Chen Yu's proposal, with Glasses being cautious and the short man being excited.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yu presents a proposal to create a Dreamscape, requiring exotic beast Illusions and animations.
• Glasses, excited by the proposal, rushes to the library to research and design the monsters.
• Chen Yu visits Art High School to find Lu Ziqi, who is in the infirmary due to Freaking out from lack of inspiration.
• Chen Yu hires Art High School students to create the Illusions and animations, offering 45,000 yuan each with a rush pay of 50,000 yuan, totaling 500,000 yuan for 10 Illusions.

Character Developments

• Glasses: Shows extreme enthusiasm and obsession with little animals and monsters.
• Lu Ziqi: Struggles with lack of inspiration, leading to Freakout. Recovers and agrees to help Chen Yu with the project.

Significant Themes

• Enthusiasm and obsession (Glasses)
• Artistic inspiration and Freakout (Lu Ziqi)
• Cost and value (Chen Yu's willingness to pay high prices for originality and detail)

Character Interactions

• Chen Yu and Glasses: Chen Yu is confused by Glasses' sudden enthusiasm and expresses concern about his obsession with non-human creatures.
• Chen Yu and Lu Ziqi: Chen Yu visits Lu Ziqi in the infirmary, hires him, and discusses the project's requirements and payment.
• Lu Ziqi and his roommate: Lu Ziqi's roommate helps care for him and explains his condition to Chen Yu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yu hires Art High School students to create Dreamscape models for 45,000 mana per model, totaling 570,000 mana for 128 models, buying him another ten days of rest.
• Lu Ziqi, an art student, is hired and given a large amount of mana, causing him to faint repeatedly upon seeing the figure.
• Art High School students form teams to work on the models, with ten squads ready to start and others hoping for future opportunities.

Character Developments

• Chen Yu: Shows determination to invest in high-quality models for his Dreamscape, understanding their importance despite the high cost.
• Lu Ziqi: Initially overwhelmed by the amount of mana given, eventually accepts the responsibility and becomes eager to work.
• Art High School Students: Excited and motivated by the opportunity to earn mana, they form teams and commit to producing high-quality work.

Significant Themes

• The value of art and creativity in the Dreamscape's success.
• The impact of financial incentives on artistic motivation and production.
• The collaboration between different schools and individuals for a common goal.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yu and Lu Ziqi: Chen Yu hires Lu Ziqi, who is initially shocked by the mana given but eventually accepts the task.
• Art High School Students: They form teams, work together, and share the earnings equally.
• Glasses and Lu Ziqi: They collaborate on the models, with Glasses advocating for the original forms of strange beasts, while Lu Ziqi and others prefer anthropomorphized, feminized versions. Chen Yu suggests having both forms.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yu receives the completed demon beast models from Lu Ziqi and Glasses, which are incredibly lifelike and detailed.
• Chen Yu imports the skeletons and movements, bringing the demon beasts to life in the Dreamscape.
• Chen Yu works on the Dreamscape for three days straight, inspired by the quality of the models, expanding and improving the game.
• After nine days, Chen Yu completes the new Dreamscape and brings it to Principal Liu Xiao for testing.

Character Developments

• Chen Yu: Shows dedication and passion for his work, pushing himself to the limit to create a better Dreamscape. His Body Cultivator abilities allow him to work tirelessly for extended periods.
• Lu Ziqi and Glasses: Demonstrate exceptional artistic talent, creating highly detailed and lifelike demon beast models that inspire Chen Yu.
• Principal Liu Xiao: Struggles with the workload and feels guilty for exploiting the dean of students, but ultimately continues to do so.

Significant Themes

• Dedication and passion for one's work
• Inspiration and creativity
• Exploitation and guilt in the workplace

Character Interactions

• Chen Yu interacts with the demon beast models, admiring their detail and lifelike qualities.
• Chen Yu works alone for three days, driven by inspiration and determination.
• Chen Yu brings the completed Dreamscape to Principal Liu Xiao for testing, marking the end of his intense work period.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yu visits Moral High School, bringing two External Display Devices for a new Dreamscape.
• Principal Liu and the dean of discipline, Zheng, greet Chen Yu with excessive flattery.
• Chen Yu explains the unique gameplay of the new Dreamscape, which combines main story and side quests.
• Principal Liu enters the Dreamscape and finds himself buried in a coffin. He escapes and encounters a breathtaking sunset and a temple with a tutorial.
• Liu Xiao meets Bai Ze, a divine beast, who offers to teach him how to survive in the Dreamscape.

Character Developments

• Principal Liu: Initially nervous and submissive, he gains confidence and curiosity after entering the Dreamscape.
• Dean Zheng: Shows a complete change in attitude, becoming overly servile and eager to please Chen Yu.
• Bai Ze: Reveals herself to be a divine beast with a low moral standard, eager to help Liu Xiao survive in the Dreamscape.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Chen Yu and the school staff, highlighting their fear and desperation to please him.
• The contrast between the grim and depressing nature of Chen Yu's Dreamscapes and the initial peaceful and beautiful scene Liu Xiao encounters.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yu and Principal Liu: Chen Yu maintains a serious and somewhat condescending attitude, while Principal Liu is nervous and submissive.
• Principal Liu and Dean Zheng: They both fawn over Chen Yu, but Zheng is more exaggerated in his flattery.
• Principal Liu and Bai Ze: Liu Xiao is initially startled by Bai Ze's sudden appearance, but they quickly form a partnership in the Dreamscape.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Xiao encounters an aggressive Humpback Mouse in the Dreamscape, unlike the timid creatures described in the Classic of Mountains and Seas.
• He captures the mouse using a Demon-Sealing Orb, which tames the beast and changes its behavior.
• Bai Ze explains the curse affecting the Dreamscape, causing demonic beasts to become irritable and violent.
• Liu Xiao is coerced into helping Bai Ze subdue demons and eliminate evil, but he's more interested in the building and production aspects of the Dreamscape.

Character Developments

• Liu Xiao: Initially skeptical of Bai Ze's intentions, he becomes engrossed in the building and production systems of the Dreamscape, losing track of time and his main quest.
• Bai Ze: Remains manipulative and self-serving, using Liu Xiao for his own purposes but providing valuable information and guidance.

Significant Themes

• The curse affecting the Dreamscape and its demonic beasts, leading to violence and chaos.
• The allure of the building and production systems in the Dreamscape, which captivates Liu Xiao and distracts him from his main quest.

Character Interactions

• Liu Xiao and Bai Ze: Despite their initial skepticism and manipulation, they form a reluctant alliance to navigate the Dreamscape together.
• Liu Xiao and the demonic beasts: Liu Xiao becomes fascinated with capturing, taming, and utilizing the demonic beasts for his production lines, leading to a deeper connection with them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Manifestation is activated, revealing outposts from the main storyline with various bonuses (doubled supplies, acceleration, shiny Beasts).
• Liu Xiao regrets not focusing on side quests earlier.
• Chen Yu activates Constitution, gaining 50 Negative Emotions.
• Bai Ze, a Beast from the main storyline, appears in reality via the External Display Device.
• Liu Xiao and Chen Yu test the Dreamscape, interacting with Beasts and resources in the real world.
• Liu Xiao discovers he's playing a trial version, limiting his access to distant areas.

Character Developments

• Liu Xiao: Realizes the value of side quests, becomes excited about the new Dreamscape, and develops resentment due to playing a trial version.
• Chen Yu: Satisfied with the Constitution's effect, watches Liu Xiao's enthusiasm, and sees another person "go crazy" over his product.
• Bai Ze: Shows curiosity and maturity beyond her appearance, interacts with the real world.

Significant Themes

• The blurring line between reality and virtual reality.
• The value of side quests and exploration.
• The excitement and regret that comes with new discoveries.

Character Interactions

• Liu Xiao and Chen Yu: Test the Dreamscape together, compete, and share their findings.
• Liu Xiao and Bai Ze: Interact with the real world, with Bai Ze showing curiosity and Liu Xiao feeling regret.
• Liu Xiao and the dean (Zheng): Compete, make up, and share information about the Dreamscape.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yu refuses to give the principal an official version of Records of Shanhai Sightings, instead showing him a promotional video.
• Liu Xiao, the dean, feels resentment due to his inability to access the full game, increasing Chen Yu's Negative Emotions.
• Chen Yu decides to promote Records of Shanhai Sightings and visits the factory to pick up External Display Devices.
• Master Gong reveals that they can't find buyers for the devices due to the Secondary Trade Lock imposed by the Xu Clan Group.

Character Developments

• Chen Yu: Realizes the importance of flexibly inflicting the eight emotions to gain the greatest returns as a Demonic Cultivator. Decides to promote Records of Shanhai Sightings and considers bartering with Mulberry City.
• Liu Xiao: Feels resentment and unfulfilled desires due to his inability to access the full game, increasing Chen Yu's Negative Emotions.
• Master Gong: Struggles to sell the External Display Devices due to the Secondary Trade Lock. Understands Chen Yu's plan to barter with Mulberry City.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against the Secondary Trade Lock and the Xu Clan Group's monopoly.
• The importance of flexibly inflicting the eight emotions to gain Negative Emotions as a Demonic Cultivator.
• The concept of bartering as an alternative to monetary transactions.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yu and the principal: Chen Yu refuses to give the principal an official version of the game, instead showing him a promotional video.
• Chen Yu and Liu Xiao: Liu Xiao's resentment increases Chen Yu's Negative Emotions.
• Chen Yu and Master Gong: Chen Yu shares his plan to barter with Mulberry City, and Master Gong understands and supports the idea.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yu tasks Master Gong Jin with handling a barter deal involving a million screws.
• Gong Jin travels to Mulberry Wood, where he meets Thin Master, a veteran craftsman.
• They discuss the increased price of the screws and the impact of the Heaven Origin's production expansion.

Character Developments

• Chen Yu: Shows concern for Gong Jin's understanding of his intentions and worries about potential misunderstandings.
• Gong Jin: Demonstrates reliability and understanding of Chen Yu's unspoken intentions. He also shows negotiation skills and rapport-building with Thin Master.
• Thin Master: Shows pride in his craftsmanship, concern for the increased cost of the screws, and a desire for more Heaven Origin products.

Significant Themes

• Trust and understanding between characters, especially when communicating indirectly.
• The impact of technological advancements (Heaven Origin's production expansion) on society (Mulberry Wood's demand for more screws).
• The value of relationships and rapport-building in business negotiations.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yu and Gong Jin: Chen Yu entrusts Gong Jin with the task, expressing both relief and nervousness. Gong Jin understands Chen Yu's unspoken intentions and assures him.
• Gong Jin and Thin Master: They engage in a smoker's ritual to build rapport, then discuss business, with Gong Jin teasingly withholding information until Thin Master offers him cigarettes.