Ch. 161Black Mark City: A Conflict Sparked by Disguise!
Key Plot Points and Events
- Su Qian, an old man with a voyeurism problem, appears after Mu Chen and Zi Yan's conversation.
- Oxback Ridge Prison is heavily guarded at night to prevent a covert attack.
- Duan Xuan is knocked over by a figure while walking with Duan Ruhua.
- Duan Ruxia and Rong Qi are stopped by Mu Tuo from crossing the river.
- Zhu Tianyun passes the responsibility of dealing with Duan Ruhua to the Hong Kong Team.
- The West River is shown to be in disarray due to recent events, and refugees are everywhere.
- A spatial collision occurs between two domains, causing visible cracks in space.
Character Developments
- Mu Chen shows respect and restraint when facing Su Qian, despite his internal contempt.
- Zi Yan shows respect towards Su Qian, unlike her usual behavior with others.
- Duan Ruhua is humiliated by a princess, causing her fury to surge.
- Duan Xuan is knocked over, revealing her vulnerability.
- Duan Ruxia and Rong Qi face obstacles in their plan to cross the river.
- Zhu Tianyun shows diplomatic skill by passing the responsibility to the Hong Kong Team.
- Qing Lian shows concern for the well-being of others by providing disease-resistant pills.
Significant Themes
- Disguise and deception (Su Qian's appearance, Duan Xuan's knock, Duan Ruxia and Rong Qi's plan).
- Power dynamics and politics (Duan Ruhua's humiliation, Zhu Tianyun's diplomatic move, the West River's situation).
- Vulnerability and resilience (Duan Xuan's knock, the refugees' plight).
Character Interactions
- Mu Chen and Zi Yan interact, leading to Su Qian's appearance.
- Duan Ruhua and Duan Xuan interact, leading to Duan Xuan's knock.
- Duan Ruxia and Rong Qi interact, leading to their attempt to cross the river.
- Zhu Tianyun and Duan Ruhua interact, with Zhu Tianyun passing the responsibility to the Hong Kong Team.
- Qing Lian interacts with Mu Chen and Zi Yan, providing them with disease-resistant pills.