Ch. 21Not Really, A-Dong? You Meant It?
Key Plot Points and Events
- Tang San, now the Sea God, is enraged by Huo Yuhao's revelations about his past.
- Huo Yuhao visits the Outer Academy Soul Guidance Department Library and absorbs all the knowledge on Soul Tools up to Level Four using his Cursed Technique: Six Eyes: Light of Knowledge.
- Huo Yuhao joins the Soul Guidance Department, gaining access to the Soul Guidance Department Cafeteria's free meals.
Character Developments
- Tang San's pride and anger are further inflamed by Huo Yuhao's words, adding another grievance against him.
- Huo Yuhao demonstrates his incredible talent and speed in absorbing Soul Engineer knowledge, further cementing his status as a prodigy.
- Wang Dong's curiosity about Huo Yuhao's Martial Soul and Soul Power grows, leading to a playful, physical altercation between them.
Significant Themes
- Pride and Humility: Tang San's pride is his downfall, leading to his current predicament. Huo Yuhao, on the other hand, remains humble despite his talents.
- Talent and Hard Work: Huo Yuhao's exceptional talent is evident, but he also works diligently to absorb knowledge, demonstrating that talent alone is not enough for success.
- Friendship and Rivalry: Wang Dong's curiosity and playful behavior towards Huo Yuhao hint at a developing friendship, tinged with rivalry.
Character Interactions
- Tang San and Huo Yuhao: Their relationship remains antagonistic, with Tang San's anger growing due to Huo Yuhao's revelations.
- Huo Yuhao and Fan Yu: Fan Yu recognizes Huo Yuhao's talent and welcomes him into the Soul Guidance Department, showing a mentor-like interest in him.
- Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong: Their playful altercation reveals their growing camaraderie, with Wang Dong's curiosity about Huo Yuhao's abilities driving their interaction.