Ch. 221Law Stone!
Key Plot Points and Events
- Xu Qing arrives in Cangzhou Prefecture City, the capital of Yuehe Prefecture, and is struck by its grandeur and prosperity.
- He meets Wang Mazi, who helps him find a house in the outermost ring of the first layer for one million taels of silver.
- Xu Qing learns about the different layers of the city, with each layer having a different currency for transactions (silver, gold, or Origin Stones/Law Stones for higher realms).
- He expresses interest in 'Law Stones,' but Wang Mazi advises him to look into it on the third layer or above.
Character Developments
- Xu Qing demonstrates his straightforward and calm demeanor, showing no signs of being overwhelmed by the city's grandeur or the high prices.
- Wang Mazi is portrayed as a gruff but helpful individual, willing to give Xu Qing a preferential price due to Big Head's introduction.
Significant Themes
- The chapter highlights the stark contrast between the prosperity and grandeur of Cangzhou Prefecture City and the relatively simpler life in Qingfeng Town.
- It also touches upon the different realms of cultivation and the corresponding currencies used for transactions, emphasizing the hierarchy and stratification within the cultivation world.
Character Interactions
- Xu Qing interacts with the guard soldier at the city gate, who misunderstands his intentions and offers him help.
- He meets Wang Mazi, who helps him find a house and provides him with useful information about the city and the different realms of cultivation.