Chapter Summary: “Auction (1/3)”

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Inner Net Forum becomes the center of attention after Jiangnan Apocalypse Academy releases Zuo Yi’s lecture on the Starry Sky Meditation Method. The video gains over a million views and sparks intense international discussion, greatly increasing both the academy’s and Zuo Yi’s fame.
• The forum’s attention soon shifts to an auction announcement from Jiabao Auction House, whose finale item is a mysterious Death-Proof Medallion.
• Forum users initially ridicule the medallion, comparing it to a fictional magical item and accusing the auction house of insulting their intelligence. Skepticism grows because the medallion supposedly blocks one lethal attack.
• Jiabao Auction House responds by releasing a detailed testing video, including slow-motion footage, and claims that the medallion can automatically withstand an attack from an A-Rank powerhouse.
• The announcement causes an even greater uproar. Some believe the video is fabricated or the claims are exaggerated, while powerful superhumans and organizations privately investigate the item’s authenticity.
• The auction is scheduled for the evening of September 27 at the third level of the Xixi Underground Trading Market. Attendance is restricted to Diamond Supreme Card holders and invited guests, though off-site bidding is also available.
• Zuo Yi attends the auction after being invited by Yan Donglai, partly because several auction items originate from the Wilds World. He leaves Bao’er with Shang Yulin’s family, where Liang Xuemei is caring for her.
• At the auction venue, Zong Yi escorts Zuo Yi to VIP Room No. 1, where he reunites with Yan Donglai and Yan’s female B-Rank superhuman assistant.
• Yan Donglai welcomes Zuo Yi with fine wine and relaxed conversation. The auction hall quickly fills with influential figures, superhumans, and wealthy bidders.
• At 8:15 p.m., the auction officially begins with the entrance of a sharp and confident auctioneer.

Character Developments

• Zuo Yi: His reputation expands significantly after the meditation lecture. Though he is not initially interested in attending the auction, his curiosity about Wilds World artifacts and Yan Donglai’s invitation draw him there. His calm, observant nature is shown through his attention to the people around him, particularly Yan Donglai’s assistant.
• Yan Donglai: He is presented as sophisticated, generous, socially intelligent, and highly skilled at maintaining conversation. Although he lacks supernatural abilities, his refined manner and sharp insight allow him to command respect among powerful people. His hospitality toward Zuo Yi suggests that he values their relationship.
• Yan Donglai’s assistant: Her unusual gaze toward Yan Donglai hints at deeper personal feelings or a complicated relationship, though the chapter does not explain it.
• Bao’er and Liang Xuemei: Bao’er’s absence from the auction reflects her close bond with Liang Xuemei, who misses and looks after her.

Significant Themes

• Public skepticism versus hidden power: The Death-Proof Medallion is mocked because it sounds impossible, yet the possibility of genuine supernatural power forces even elite figures to investigate carefully.
• The value of survival: The chapter emphasizes that a reliable defense against death would be priceless in a world filled with increasingly powerful superhumans.
• Reputation and credibility: Jiabao Auction House risks severe damage if the medallion is fraudulent, showing how trust and reputation remain essential even in the supernatural marketplace.
• Information, publicity, and hype: The Inner Net Forum rapidly transforms both Zuo Yi’s lecture and the auction into major public events, demonstrating the power of online attention.
• Power and social influence: The auction brings together wealth, status, and supernatural ability, suggesting that influence in this world comes from more than combat strength alone.

Character Interactions

• Forum users collectively debate and mock Jiabao Auction House’s announcement, while stronger organizations quietly seek confirmation through private channels.
• Zuo Yi is escorted by Zong Yi and warmly received by Yan Donglai.
• Yan Donglai shares wine and engaging conversation with Zuo Yi, establishing a cordial and respectful relationship.
• Zuo Yi observes the subtle, possibly emotionally charged way Yan Donglai’s assistant looks at him.
• The gathering of powerful guests and superhumans creates an atmosphere of anticipation as the auction—and the mystery of the Death-Proof Medallion—finally begins.

Summary: Zuo Qiu Madman (2/3)

Key Plot Points

• At Jiabao Auction House, the auctioneer is interrupted before presenting the first item by a flamboyant young man in the front row: Zuo Qiu Yongjie, a direct descendant of the prestigious Zuo Qiu Clan of Huhai
• Zuo Qiu Yongjie demands the Death-Proof Medallion be moved up as the first auction item instead of the finale piece, insisting he wants to test it before bidding on the remaining ones
• Yan Donglai, seated in VIP Room No. 1, orders Zong Yi to agree, despite the medallion having been planned as the finale item
• Zuo Qiu Yongjie wins the medallion for 51 million yuan (no other bidders compete), paying with a Black Diamond Card
• He theatrically demands a live-streamed test using his own gun, aiming at himself from twenty meters away
• The shot fires—golden light erupts, stopping the bullet centimeters from his chest, proving the medallion works exactly as advertised

Character Developments

• Zuo Qiu Yongjie: Introduced as a reckless, theatrical "madman"—streaked white hair, gold chains, tattoos, and a violent, extreme personality. He acts like a nouveau-riche buffoon despite his noble bloodline, and his antics reveal a thrill-seeking, arrogant nature
• Yan Donglai: Shows strategic restraint—though Zuo Qiu Yongjie's behavior slights the Yan Clan, Yan Donglai endures it to protect the auction. He is confident in the medallion because he already tested it himself
• Zuo Yi: Present but observant, casually labels Zuo Qiu Yongjie as having an "intellectual disability-type or histrionic personality," showing his analytical detachment

Significant Themes

• Wealth and power dynamics between great clans—the Zuo Qiu Clan outranks the Yan Clan, forcing Yan Donglai to tolerate disrespect
• Authenticity through demonstration—the public, live-streamed test proves the supernatural protection of the medallion, validating the auction house (and Zuo Yi's) claims
• Eccentricity of the elite—the "madman" archetype as both a liability and a beloved figure (Yan Donglai mentions the Zuo Qiu patriarch dotes on him most)
• Foreshadowing of succession conflicts—Yan Donglai compares the Zuo Qiu brothers to Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin (Tang dynasty fratricidal rivalry), hinting at future clan intrigue

Character Interactions

• Zong Yi & Zuo Qiu Yongjie: Zong Yi initially resists the demand but capitulates after Yan Donglai's instruction, showing the hierarchy at work
• Yan Donglai & Zuo Yi: A casual exchange reveals their working relationship; Yan Donglai expresses pain over Zuo Qiu Yongjie's reputation while Zuo Yi finds it amusing
• Zuo Qiu Yongjie & the bidders: He dominates the room with his brash behavior; no one dares bid against him, underscoring the fear/influence of his clan
• The test sequence: Zuo Qiu Yongjie's crazed confidence ("Shoot! Aim here and shoot!") contrasts with the orderly environment, yet his gamble pays off—the medallion proves genuine

Summary: Picking Up a Bargain (3/3)

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Zuo Qiu Yongjie's reckless test paid off—he survived the gunshot, proving the Death-Proof Medallion is genuine. He picks up the spent bullet and gives a thumbs-up to the surveillance camera, cementing the item's credibility for all bidders.
• The auction resumes, but other lots draw tepid bidding since everyone is waiting for the finale. Three "Wilds Curios" are offered as warm-ups:
  • A strength-boosting rattan bracelet sells for 237 million.
  • A "Wilds Strange Stone" (metallic, 45 cm tall, 36.57 kg, melting point 36,000°C) initially gets zero bids at a 10 million starting price. Zuo Yi buys it for 11 million, with Yan Donglai waiving the buyer's commission.
  • Zuo Yi recognizes the stone as Water Copper Stone—a rare, millennia-scoured forging material far exceeding its price. He stores it in his Spatial Ring, realizing he's struck an enormous bargain.
• The finale—the Death-Proof Medallion—is brought out, and bidding immediately explodes from 55 million to over 80 million.
• Zuo Yi's interest in the Wilds World is sparked; he considers visiting it for more treasures.

2. Character Developments

• Zuo Qiu Yongjie: Cements his reputation as a "madman"—willing to gamble his own life and burn 50 million solely to verify a purchase. Earns Zuo Yi's begrudging interest and Yan Donglai's mock award.
• Zuo Yi: Demonstrates sharp discernment, spotting true value (Water Copper Stone) where others see junk. Grows more ambitious, eyeing the Wilds World as a source of future gains.
• Yan Donglai: Shows favor to Zuo Yi by waiving commissions and joking casually, deepening their business rapport.

3. Significant Themes

• Proof over claims—Zuo Qiu Yongjie's live demonstration outweighs any video evidence, polarizing the room's confidence.
• Knowledge as wealth—Zuo Yi's expertise lets him acquire a material worth far more than its price; market ignorance = his gain.
• Speculation and hype—the auction's pacing shows how anticipation for one item can deflate or inflate the entire event.
• The allure of the Wilds World—portrayed as a frontier of untapped treasures.

4. Character Interactions

• Zuo Yongjie → surveillance camera/silent hall: His madness now serves a purpose, transforming him into the auction's unofficial star witness.
• Yan Donglai ↔ Zuo Yi: Lighthearted banter mixed with business courtesy—Yan appreciates Zuo Yi's taste; Zuo Yi accepts the favor graciously.
• Zuo Yi ↔ Auctioneer: A single, decisive bid of 11 million rescues an otherwise unsold lot, hinting that Zuo Yi plays by his own calculation.

Chapter Summary: “A Pleasant Partnership”

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• The auction of ten Death-Proof Medallions begins with Zuo Qiu Yongjie purchasing the first one for 115 million.
• Because he had previously risked his life to test the medallion and belonged to the influential Zuo Qiu Clan, the other bidders initially allow him to win without much opposition.
• Zuo Qiu Yongjie then aggressively buys the second and third medallions, paying more than 150 million each and appearing determined to acquire all ten.
• The other wealthy bidders stop yielding to him. Competition intensifies, and the fourth medallion’s price surpasses 200 million.
• Yan Donglai remarks that, despite Zuo Qiu Yongjie’s recklessness, his aggressive bidding has greatly increased West Market’s profits.
• Zuo Yi reveals that he personally created the Death-Proof Medallions and can produce more, although his supply of the rare material Senai Mithril is limited.
• Zuo Yi explains that he needs enormous funds to purchase and develop Riverside Town into a safe homeland for Bao’er. He therefore intends to use West Market as a major sales channel.
• Yan Donglai asks Zuo Yi to keep this manufacturing ability confidential and offers the Yan Clan’s financial support, potentially amounting to tens of billions. Zuo Yi agrees.
• Zuo Qiu Yongjie ultimately buys four medallions, stopping before provoking widespread outrage. The remaining medallions are sold at prices around 200 million each.
• The ten medallions generate more than 1.7 billion in total sales, establishing a highly profitable and mutually beneficial relationship between Zuo Yi and Yan Donglai.
• After the auction, Zuo Qiu Yongjie asks to meet the consignor. Yan Donglai honestly informs Zuo Yi, who agrees to receive him in the VIP room.
• Zuo Qiu Yongjie arrives, jokingly asks Yan Donglai for a discount in exchange for acting as a “shill,” and is then introduced to Zuo Yi. He is shocked to recognize him as the famous “Riverside Dragon King.”

2. Character Developments

• Zuo Qiu Yongjie: Demonstrates both recklessness and strategic self-preservation. His willingness to spend hundreds of millions reflects the number of enemies he has made and his desire for additional protection. However, he eventually restrains himself to avoid provoking the entire auction community. His playful and shameless manner with Yan Donglai reveals a familiar relationship beneath his intimidating reputation.
• Zuo Yi: Shows careful business judgment and growing confidence in revealing his abilities. He uses the auction to raise funds for his larger plans while protecting the secrecy and value of his creations. His willingness to meet Zuo Qiu Yongjie suggests confidence rather than fear.
• Yan Donglai: Proves himself a trustworthy and practical partner. He prioritizes goodwill with Zuo Yi, refuses to manipulate the auction unfairly, offers substantial financial backing, and immediately informs Zuo Yi of Zuo Qiu Yongjie’s request rather than concealing it.
• Bao’er: Though absent from the events, she remains central to Zuo Yi’s motivation, since his goal is to build a secure and ideal homeland for her.

3. Significant Themes

• The value of life versus money: The wealthy treat the medallions as priceless insurance because money can be regained, whereas life cannot.
• Power, reputation, and social rules: Zuo Qiu Yongjie’s status allows him to claim the first medallion, but even his influence has limits when greed threatens the interests of everyone else.
• Trust and partnership: Yan Donglai’s openness and financial support establish a relationship based on mutual confidence rather than simple commerce.
• Scarcity and secrecy: The medallions’ high price depends partly on their limited supply. Keeping Zuo Yi’s ability secret protects their value and strengthens the Yan Clan’s advantage.
• Long-term planning: Zuo Yi uses the auction not merely for immediate profit but to fund the creation of a protected future for Bao’er.

4. Character Interactions

• The bidders collectively tolerate Zuo Qiu Yongjie at first because of his clan’s influence and his earlier sacrifice, but they later unite against his attempt to monopolize the medallions.
• Zuo Yi and Yan Donglai discuss the medallions’ production, their limited materials, and the possibility of future cooperation. Their conversation turns the auction into a deeper business alliance.
• Yan Donglai’s offer of financial support and request for confidentiality demonstrate his trust in Zuo Yi.
• When Zuo Qiu Yongjie arrives, he interacts familiarly and humorously with Yan Donglai, calling him “Uncle Yan” and asking for a discount.
• Yan Donglai then introduces him to Zuo Yi, creating the chapter’s cliffhanger as Zuo Qiu Yongjie recognizes the mysterious consignor as the powerful Riverside Dragon King.

Chapter Summary: "Mr. Zuo, Save Me!" (2/3)

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Zuo Qiu Yongjie's Confrontation: Zuo Qiu Yongjie shows intense fear and wariness toward Zuo Yi, unlike his casual demeanor with Yan Donglai. He asks two practical questions: whether the Death-Proof Medallion works in the Wilds World (yes) and whether stacking multiple medallions blocks multiple lethal attacks (yes).
• Compensation Offered: Yan Donglai, at Zuo Yi's suggestion, gives Zuo Qiu Yongjie a free Death-Proof Medallion as compensation for the earlier test.
• Zuo Yi's Warning: Zuo Yi delivers a cryptic, dire warning: Zuo Qiu Yongjie's cultivation is dangerously unstable, and unless it is fixed, he will not live to see next year.
• Violent Reaction & Secret Exposed: Zuo Qiu Yongjie's secret is exposed, causing him to nearly lose control. He struggles violently but calms himself with a blue potion, then kneels and begs Zuo Yi to save him.
• Zuo Yi's Answer: Zuo Yi does not reply directly but tells him to attend his public class at Apocalypse Academy the day after tomorrow, then leaves.

2. Character Developments

• Zuo Qiu Yongjie: Reveals a hidden vulnerability. Beneath his unruly, arrogant exterior is a man with a grave, potentially fatal internal flaw (unstable Transcendent cultivation). His desperation is shown when he falls to one knee and begs, discarding his pride.
• Zuo Yi: Displays sharp perception, calm authority, and subtle compassion. He sees through Zuo Qiu Yongjie's conditions, gives him a path to help, and does not exploit his desperation.
• Yan Donglai: Experiences an internal shift, feeling like an outsider to the Transcendent world and reflecting on the phrase "Those who have not entered the Transcendent realm are all ants," signaling his awareness of the power gap.
• Assistant Hu: Demonstrates loyalty and combat readiness by shielding Yan Donglai without hesitation despite the danger.

3. Significant Themes

• Power Hierarchy: The clear divide between Transcendents and ordinary humans; even a powerful clan leader like Yan Donglai is considered an "outsider" to the Inner World.
• Hidden Flaws & Self-Destruction: Zuo Qiu Yongjie's instability shows that strength can be undermined by internal corruption. His condition is a "powder keg" waiting to explode.
• Life, Death & Desperation: The Death-Proof Medallion serves as protection against external threats, but Zuo Yi's warning emphasizes that inner issues cannot be solved by external means. This drives Zuo Qiu Yongjie to humbly beg for salvation.
• Pride vs. Surrender: Zuo Qiu Yongjie abandons his pride when facing death, illustrating that survival outweighs face.

4. Character Interactions

• Zuo Qiu Yongjie & Zuo Yi: Initially hostile, with Zuo Qiu Yongjie treating Zuo Yi like a "predator." It transforms into a desperate plea: from wary questioner to kneeling supplicant.
• Zuo Qiu Yongjie & Yan Donglai: Their interaction is superficially respectful but tense. Yan Donglai realizes Zuo Qiu Yongjie's previous deference was a mask, and that true power lies with Transcendents like Zuo Yi.
• Zuo Yi & Yan Donglai: Zuo Yi acts as the senior figure, directing Yan Donglai's offer of compensation. Yan Donglai defers to him, honoring Zuo Yi's wishes.
• Assistant Hu & Yan Donglai: Her protective action highlights the danger of the confrontation, showing that even B-Rank power is cautious against an enraged Transcendent.

Chapter Summary: “Detecting Aura (3/3)”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Two days later, Jiangnan Apocalypse Academy hosts Zuo Yi’s highly anticipated public lecture on the Starry Sky Meditation Method.
• Because of the method’s growing reputation, the academy gymnasium is filled with nearly five thousand attendees, including academy personnel, visitors from other academies, the Superhuman Administration, the Superhuman Federation, and even rival Pride Academy.
• Zuo Yi and Bao’er teleport into the academy through a secret teleportation array established in his office. Zuo Yi continues to keep the array’s existence hidden from academy officials.
• Before the lecture, Zuo Yi discusses his various responsibilities with Wu Yongjian. He now serves as:
  • Chief instructor of Heavenly Vast Martial Arts Hall
  • Special consultant for the Jiangnan Superhuman Administration
  • Honorary chief instructor of Jiangnan Apocalypse Academy
• When the lecture begins, the audience is noisy and disorderly, with some attendees arguing or pursuing ulterior motives. Zuo Yi releases his powerful aura, immediately silencing everyone and reminding them of the gap between an ordinary superhuman and an A-Rank expert.
• Zuo Yi secretly activates Detecting Aura, an area-wide ability used through his Mental Network to examine the moral qualities and intentions of thousands of people.
• He identifies those without malice and mentally guides them through the first level of the Starry Sky Meditation Method. Students who had already begun learning it receive further reinforcement.
• Those with hidden motives are excluded from the mental guidance and gain nothing from the lecture.
• The chapter ends with Zuo Yi making an unexpected discovery while screening the audience, creating a cliffhanger.

Character Developments

• Zuo Yi demonstrates his growing authority and control. He is capable of simultaneously suppressing a huge crowd, examining thousands of minds, and teaching selected individuals through his Mental Network.
• He is shown to be cautious and pragmatic rather than blindly benevolent. Although he does not openly punish hostile or deceitful attendees, he refuses to give them access to the meditation method.
• Bao’er remains cheerful and affectionate, traveling with Zuo Yi and Taike through teleportation and then being entrusted to Qin Qin’s care.
• Taike continues his playful, food-loving behavior, responding happily to Bao’er after their arrival.
• The students who previously missed the meditation lesson show intense eagerness and obedience, reflecting the method’s growing importance and prestige.
• Zuo Yi’s public reputation has expanded considerably, with even rival organizations seeking access to his teachings.

Significant Themes

• Power and authority: Zuo Yi’s aura instantly transforms a chaotic gathering into a disciplined audience, emphasizing his overwhelming status.
• Trust and moral judgment: The Starry Sky Meditation Method is not offered indiscriminately. Zuo Yi uses Detecting Aura to distinguish sincere learners from people with harmful or selfish intentions.
• Secrecy and caution: Zuo Yi hides the teleportation array and carefully protects the meditation method from those he considers unworthy.
• The growing influence of supernatural cultivation: The enormous turnout shows how valuable mental-power cultivation has become in the superhuman world.
• Public image versus genuine ability: Although some suspect the academy’s earlier demonstration was publicity, the packed lecture and Zuo Yi’s extraordinary abilities reinforce that the method is real.

Important Character Interactions

• Zuo Yi and Bao’er: They arrive together through teleportation, with Bao’er excitedly announcing their arrival and playfully interacting with Taike.
• Zuo Yi and Wu Yongjian: They discuss Zuo Yi’s expanding duties and schedule at the academy and other organizations.
• Zuo Yi and Qin Qin: Zuo Yi leaves Bao’er in Qin Qin’s care before preparing for the lecture.
• Zuo Yi and the audience: His aura suppresses the crowd, while his Mental Network selectively guides sincere attendees and blocks those with malicious intentions.
• Zuo Yi and hidden-motive attendees: Though they remain physically present, Zuo Yi silently denies them the benefits of the meditation lesson, frustrating their plans.

Chapter Summary: The Lost Child (Part 1/3)

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• During Zuo Yi’s public lecture at Apocalypse Academy, thousands of stars appear above the attendees as participants practice the Starry Sky Meditation Method.
• More than half of the nearly six thousand people present successfully enter the state of “Contemplating the Stars,” creating a massive and spectacular star cluster.
• Zuo Qiu Yongjie, a powerful but unstable descendant of the Zuo Qiu Clan, meditates on two stars simultaneously—an unusual achievement.
• The meditation calms the emotional turmoil that has plagued him for years. His violence, agitation, fear, and instability gradually fade, causing him to cry with relief.
• Zuo Yi recognizes that Yongjie’s condition stems from possessing tremendous supernatural power without sufficient spiritual strength to control it. The meditation method begins correcting that imbalance.
• After the session, Zuo Yi brings everyone back to reality. Several superhumans advance immediately, and the results convince even skeptics that the Starry Sky Meditation Method is genuine.
• Zuo Yi’s reputation grows further throughout the Inner World.

2. Character Developments

• Zuo Qiu Yongjie: Revealed as a gifted but tormented prodigy. Despite his reputation as the “Zuo Qiu Madman,” he is not inherently evil or insane; his supernatural abilities have damaged his emotional control. His decision to kneel before Zuo Yi shows his desperation and willingness to abandon his pride to survive. During meditation, he experiences peace and hope for the first time in years, symbolically becoming “a lost child who had found his way home.”
• Zuo Yi: Demonstrates compassion and discernment. He chooses to help Yongjie because he believes he is fundamentally decent and can still be saved. Zuo Yi also makes clear that he will only teach the meditation method to people who are kind or inclined toward kindness, since malicious individuals would not produce genuine gratitude or Faith Power.
• The attending superhumans: Many are transformed by the experience, with some advancing in rank and others gaining renewed motivation. Those who refused to participate are left regretful and frustrated.

3. Significant Themes

• Power and spiritual control: Supernatural strength without corresponding spiritual development can lead to emotional instability, corruption, or loss of control.
• Redemption and hope: Yongjie’s recovery suggests that even someone known for destructive behavior may be saved if the root of the problem is addressed.
• Pride versus survival: Yongjie’s willingness to kneel shows how desperation can overcome arrogance and social status.
• The importance of proper cultivation: The Starry Sky Meditation Method is presented as a means of balancing inner consciousness with supernatural power.
• Moral responsibility: Zuo Yi refuses to empower openly malicious people, emphasizing that knowledge and power should not be freely given to those likely to abuse them.
• Collective cultivation: The method becomes more effective when practiced by many people together, linking individual advancement with shared spiritual effort.

4. Character Interactions

• Zuo Yi and Zuo Qiu Yongjie: Their relationship shifts from one of suspicion and desperation to one of potential mentorship. Zuo Yi previously exposed Yongjie’s hidden fear and inspired him to seek help; during the lecture, he silently acknowledges Yongjie’s progress.
• Yongjie and the Zuo Qiu Clan: His exceptional talent made him the clan’s favored heir, but his unstable behavior caused embarrassment and danger despite the clan’s extensive efforts to help him.
• Yongjie and the Nan Family’s young miss: His cruel emotional prank—pretending to pursue her sincerely before ridiculing her acceptance—illustrates his inability to control his emotions and contributes to his “madman” reputation.
• Zuo Yi and the wider audience: Through the lecture, Zuo Yi provides direct guidance that produces visible breakthroughs, strengthening the attendees’ trust in him and increasing his influence.

Summary of "The One Who Shouldn't Have Come"

Key Plot Points / Events

• Zuo Yi finishes a public lecture at Jiangnan Apocalypse Academy. Among the thousands in attendance is Lu Kangcheng, deputy logistics director of the Jiangnan Superhuman Administration, who feels resentful because he gained nothing while colleagues praised Zuo Yi.
• Wu Yongjian summons Lu to a private office where Zuo Yi, Wu, and Inspection Deputy Shao Da are waiting.
• Zuo Yi abruptly casts Detect Evil on Lu, exposing him: black light bursts from his body, and more than a dozen distorted gray shadows (indicating innocent lives he took) swirl around him.
• Trying to resist, Lu reveals hidden B-Rank strength (his official record says D-Rank), but Wu Yongjian forcibly suppresses him.
• Zuo Yi states Lu has killed multiple innocent people and calls him a "faction enemy." Lu denies it, but Wu trusts Zuo.
• Rather than be interrogated, Lu whispers "I shouldn't have come," curses for "thirty years," and destroys his own heart, dying on the spot.
• Wu, frustrated that the lead is gone, calls for a thorough internal investigation. Zuo Yi remains calm, saying they still eliminated a hidden danger.

Character Developments

• Zuo Yi: Acts decisively and pragmatically. He uses Detect Evil to identify a hidden murderer without needing formal proof, and he deliberately refrains from saving Lu because the Faith Power cost isn't worth it. His priority is eliminating threats, not extracting information.
• Wu Yongjian: Competent but humbled—he physically suppresses Lu but fails to prevent his suicide, leading to regret and a resolve to root out more corruption.
• Lu Kangcheng: A long-hidden traitor/murderer who carefully concealed both his evil nature and B-Rank abilities for decades. When exposed, he chooses suicide rather than capture, hinting at deeper secrets.

Significant Themes

• Concealed evil and the difficulty of exposing it—evil can hide behind a respectable façade.
• Justice versus due process: Zuo Yi’s supernatural detection bypasses legal procedure, justified by the existence of "faction enemies."
• The cost of power: saving Lu would have been possible but not worthwhile to Zuo Yi, showing his utilitarian ruthlessness.
• Self-destruction as a means to protect secrets.

Character Interactions

• Zuo Yi and Wu Yongjian work in tandem: Zuo identifies the target, Wu subdues him. Their trust is implicit.
• Lu Kangcheng’s final words ("I shouldn't have come") underscore that attending the lecture exposed him; his bitter laugh and suicide show a man willing to die to keep his secrets.
• Shao Da witnesses the confrontation, setting up his future role in the internal investigation.

Here’s a concise summary of the chapter “Looks Pretty Good”:

Key Plot Points

• Aftermath of Lu Kangcheng’s suicide: The Superhuman Administration’s Inspection Department begins a deep investigation into his life and connections.
• Investigation leads: Lu Kangcheng is found to have had secret ties to Far Seas Group and a man named Sato Masahiko—suggesting he was a long-term covert agent for the Eastern Mulberry people.
• Wu Yongjian asks Zuo Yi for help: He wants Zuo Yi to use his aura-detecting ability to assist the investigation. Zuo Yi agrees cautiously, but warns it can’t be used often and isn’t infallible.
• Zuo Qiu Yongjie’s gratitude: He thanks Zuo Yi sincerely for the Starry Sky Meditation Method, which relieved his instability and gave him hope for advancing in rank. He promises his clan’s future support.
• Zuo Yi leaves Bao’er with Shang Yulin’s family: He has something to do that evening.
• Ending setup: Zuo Yi arrives at the Fang family’s old residence for his grandfather’s 80th birthday. He hasn’t been there since his mother died, but he came to see his long-lost aunt—and to use this opportunity to make certain people give up.

Character Developments

• Zuo Yi: Shows caution with his abilities, maintains good relationships with the Superhuman Administration and Zuo Qiu Yongjie, and is a caring but slightly exasperated father.
• Zuo Qiu Yongjie: Grows calmer and more respectful, genuinely grateful and loyal to Zuo Yi.
• Bao’er: Cute and confident, comfortable with Shang Yulin’s family; cheeky with her dad.

Themes

• Trust and prudence: Zuo Yi is careful about overusing his powers.
• Hidden threats and consequences: Lu Kangcheng’s exposure shows danger can lurk in trusted institutions for decades.
• Family and unresolved past: Zuo Yi returns to his estranged family with a new sense of strength and purpose.

Character Interactions

• Wu Yongjian’s respectful, practical request vs. Zuo Yi’s measured response.
• Zuo Qiu Yongjie’s deep gratitude and promise of future help.
• Playful, warm family dynamic between Zuo Yi and Bao’er, plus Liang Xuemei’s grandmotherly affection.
  The chapter serves as a transitional moment: tying up the Lu Kangcheng arc, reinforcing Zuo Yi’s growing network, and setting up a confrontation with the Fang family.

Fang Family Birthday Celebration (1/3) — Summary

Key Plot Points

• Zuo Yi attends the 80th birthday celebration of Fang Maocai, the patriarch of the Hang City Fang Family—his mother's estranged family.
• He is greeted at the gate by his uncle Fang Chengdong, who fawns over him despite having previously tried to obtain Zuo Yi's death certificate to seize his property.
• Zuo Yi enters the main hall and gives a perfunctory birthday greeting to the patriarch.
• Fang Maocai attempts to act warm and welcoming, urging Zuo Yi to acknowledge him as "Grandpa" and visit more often.
• Zuo Yi's biological father, Fang Chengping, is present but is completely ignored by Zuo Yi.
• The old master directs Zuo Yi to the side hall to see his aunt, hinting at an upcoming interaction.

Character Developments

• Zuo Yi: Shows he is unforgiving and holds deep grudges against the Fang Family for their mistreatment of him and his mother. He openly displays contempt and refuses to pretend otherwise, demonstrating his independence and newfound confidence as a Martial Artist.
• Fang Chengdong: Revealed as greedy and two-faced—previously tried to legally declare Zuo Yi dead; now acts obsequious out of fear once he realizes Zuo Yi's power. Regrets not building a good relationship.
• Fang Maocai: Exposed as a hypocrite who only treats Zuo Yi kindly now that Zuo Yi has become powerful. His façade of benevolence hides his historical favoritism and harsh treatment of Zuo Yi's mother.
• Fang Chengping: Humiliated by Zuo Yi's total dismissal; visibly grim and embarrassed before the gathered guests.

Significant Themes

• Family Hypocrisy: The Fang Family maintains a facade of prosperity and kinship while internally rotten, having exploited Zuo Yi's mother's dowry and abandoned her.
• Power Shifts Relationships: Zuo Yi's status as a certified Martial Artist has inverted the family dynamics—those who once wronged him now fear and flatter him.
• Unforgiving Justice: Zuo Yi refuses to reconcile with those who hurt his family, rejecting "blood is thicker than water" arguments.
• Surface vs. Reality: The lavish celebration masks the family's decline, squandered inheritance, and moral decay.

Character Interactions

• Zuo Yi vs. Fang Chengdong: Cold, cutting rebuke ("We're not that close"); Zuo Yi refuses the title "Xiao Yi" and demands to be called by his full name, ignoring his uncle's fawning.
• Zuo Yi vs. Fang Maocai: Politely formal on the surface (offering a standard birthday blessing) while internally disdainful; he silently dismisses the old man's sentimental speech.
• Zuo Yi vs. Fang Chengping: Total deliberate non-interaction—Zuo Yi refuses to even look at his father, signaling absolute rejection.
• Fang Chengdong vs. his son: Slaps the young man for insulting Zuo Yi, showing fear and awareness of Zuo Yi's true standing.

Here is a concise summary of the chapter:

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter takes place at the Fang Family patriarch's 80th birthday banquet, which has strict, traditional seating arrangements.
• Zuo Yi arrives at the women's side hall to find his aunt, Fang Yonghe, but is told she is sitting outside with the female relatives by marriage.
• He finds Fang Yonghe aged beyond recognition, haggard, and mentally unresponsive.
• After a rude young woman insults his aunt, Zuo Yi uses "Mental Intimidation" to terrify her, causing her to flee in panic.
• Zuo Yi activates "Spirit Sight" and discovers Fang Yonghe has been cursed: a gray-black mass is eroding her soul, contaminating her consciousness, and draining her life force.
• The chapter ends with Zuo Yi wanting to kill whoever inflicted this curse.

2. Character Developments

• Zuo Yi: Demonstrates strong protective instincts toward his aunt and a deep sense of family loyalty. He is visibly shocked and enraged by her condition, showing a caring, emotional side beneath his formidable abilities.
• Fang Yonghe: Revealed as a gentle, previously kind woman who has been reduced to a broken, cursed husk. Her physical and mental degradation illustrates her long suffering.
• The Fang Family women: Depicted as petty and cruel, having relegated Fang Yonghe to the lowest seating despite her status as a direct-line member.

3. Significant Themes

• Corruption within great families: The chapter highlights the internal filth, hypocrisy, and bullying that occur behind the facade of a traditional, wealthy family.
• Victimization of the weak: Fang Yonghe's gentle nature is contrasted with the cruelty of those around her.
• Supernatural malice: The introduction of the curse adds a supernatural horror element, emphasizing that the antagonist used dark magic as a means of prolonged, agonizing torture.

4. Character Interactions

• Zuo Yi vs. family women: His cold snort terrifies the women; his sharp glance and "Mental Intimidation" force the insulting young woman to flee, establishing his willingness to punish disrespect.
• Zuo Yi & Fang Yonghe: His approach is gentle and emotional. He takes her hand, softly calls her "auntie," and is deeply moved by her recognition of him. She clings to him in return, indicating her trust and desperation.

Summary: From This Day Forward, We Are Strangers

Key Plot Points

• At the Fang Family banquet, Zuo Yi discovers his aunt Fang Yonghe has been cursed and psychologically tormented. Terrorized by his overwhelming aura, the women in the side hall flee, leaving only Zuo Yi and Fang Yonghe.
• Zuo Yi decides to take his aunt to the Linjiang Old Residence for proper treatment, intending to leave the Fang Family for good.
• Confronting Old Master Fang, Zuo Yi demands to know why no one told him of his aunt’s condition, why no one cared for her, and why she was still being bullied.
• He publicly severs all ties with the Fang Family, declaring they are strangers from this day forward.
• To emphasize his warning, Zuo Yi stomps the ground, cracking the marble floor, walls, and splitting the calligraphy "longevity" scroll in two. He throws down a rain of banknotes as "compensation" and sarcastically wishes Old Master Fang a happy birthday before leaving.
• Back at the Linjiang Old Residence, Zuo Yi gives Fang Yonghe a Purification Potion. As she sleeps, the curse manifests as a Ghost Infant, which Zuo Yi seizes and destroys—causing a distant, agonized scream.

Character Developments

• Zuo Yi: Displays fierce protectiveness toward his aunt, switching from restrained rage to decisive action. His willingness to completely sever family ties shows his moral priorities and growing power—he is no longer willing to tolerate injustice against those he loves.
• Fang Yonghe: Fragile and mentally broken, yet she shows trust and obedience toward Zuo Yi, and briefly smiles upon recognizing the familiar room, hinting at a core of clarity being restored.
• Old Master Fang (Fang Maocai): Realizes too late that he made a grave mistake by neglecting/using Fang Yonghe. His scheme to lure Zuo Yi back through her backfires catastrophically.

Significant Themes

• Severed family bonds: The chapter's title reflects Zuo Yi's formal renunciation of the Fang Family—blood ties mean nothing without love and responsibility.
• Protection and vengeance: Zuo Yi's actions show that harming those under his protection will be met with overwhelming force.
• Consequences of neglect: Old Master Fang's favoritism and neglect of his daughter lead to the family's ruin.
• Curse and restoration: The Purification Potion and destruction of the Ghost Infant symbolize cleansing and the possibility of healing.

Character Interactions

• Zuo Yi & Fang Yonghe: He is gentle and reassuring with her; she is timid and reliant, but trusts him completely.
• Zuo Yi & Old Master Fang: Zuo Yi rebuffs the old man's attempt to speak, coldly declaring the end of their relationship and delivering a final public humiliation.
• Zuo Yi & the Fang Family: Every member he glances at is terrified; none dare answer his questions. His display of power leaves them frozen or collapsing in fear.

Summary: Rescue and Investigation

Key Plot Points

• Zuo Yi successfully purifies the vicious curse from Fang Yonghe using a Purification Potion (rather than light power, which would have harmed her soul), destroying the manifested

Ghost Infant

• He administers Soul Spring Water—an incredibly rare substance—to repair the soul damage she sustained, the second step of treatment
• Zuo Yi makes an Oath of Retribution as a Virtue Knight, vowing to hunt down the curse-caster, which will allow him to sense the culprit at close range
• While Fang Yonghe sleeps under the Soul Spring Water's effects, Zuo Yi uses mental suggestion to draw out her suppressed memories, uncovering the backstory
• Backstory revealed: Fang Yonghe was forced into an arranged marriage with Tan Kangping, a wealthy playboy from Hong Kong Island's Tan Family. Her two-year-old daughter died, and she couldn't conceive again. Bai Nali, daughter of a Leni Country (Borneo) governor, seduced Tan Kangping away. The Tan Family favored the new match for business interests in Southeast Asia. Fang Yonghe was divorced and left to live alone in Hong Kong.
• When she tried to return to Hang City, her brother Fang Maocai harshly refused, claiming her return would disgrace the Fang Family
• Fang Yonghe harbored an inexplicable fear of Bai Nali
• Zuo Yi researches "Leni Country," "Borneo," and "curse" on the Inner Net, concluding the culprit is likely a curse master—a powerful mystical-type Transcendent from Southeast Asia

Character Developments

• Zuo Yi: Demonstrates medical skill, strategic restraint, deep compassion for his aunt, and unwavering commitment to justice. His Oath of Retribution shows his moral conviction, though binding himself to it carries serious consequences.
• Fang Yonghe: Revealed as a tragic figure—victim of an arranged marriage, loss of her child, marital betrayal, divorce, and a decades-long curse that fed on her soul while her own family abandoned her. Her survival is called miraculous.
• Bai Nali (antagonist introduced): Portrayed as calculating and ruthless, suspected of orchestrating the curse to eliminate Fang Yonghe as an obstacle.

Significant Themes

• Justice and retribution — Zuo Yi's oath formalizes his vendetta; evil must be punished
• Family cruelty vs. family loyalty — The Fang Family's coldness contrasts sharply with Zuo Yi's devotion to his aunt
• Institutional power and corruption — Wealthy families arranging marriages for business, discarding people when they become inconvenient
• The price of supernatural power — Curses as parasitic forces that slowly devour life and soul
• Cycles of abuse — A woman rejected by her husband, her in-laws, and her own blood family

Character Interactions

• Zuo Yi ⇄ Fang Yonghe: Tender and protective—he holds her hand, speaks gently, dims the light, and reassures her ("It's all right now"), while extracting her painful memories with care
• Fang Yonghe ⇄ Tan Kangping (backstory): Cold marriage; he grows distant, brings other women home, ultimately divorces her
• Fang Yonghe ⇄ Fang Maocai (backstory): He rejects her outright, prioritizing family reputation over her wellbeing
• Fang Yonghe ⇄ Bai Nali (backstory): Bai Nali aggressively pursued and took her husband, becoming a lasting source of terror to Fang Yonghe

Summary of Chapter "Everything Had Passed (2/3)"

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yonghe wakes up in the Zuo Family residence, feeling mentally and physically reborn after a long illness and curse-induced depression.
• She remembers Zuo Yi took her away from the Fang Family after the old man's birthday banquet.
• Reunion: Zuo Yi greets her warmly; she cries with joy, thinking she'd never see him again.
• After breakfast, Zuo Yi gives her a special tea made with Life Ancient Tea, Life Spring, and Youth Spring, which restores her vitality.
• Zuo Yi reveals the existence of Transcendents, the Inner World, and the Wilds World (without revealing his full other-world journey), and that he is now a special consultant to the Jiangnan Superhuman Administration and honorary chief instructor of Jiangnan Apocalypse Academy.
• Fang Yonghe vows never to return to the Fang Family; Zuo Yi assures her she is safe and invites her to live with him and help care for his daughter Bao'er.
• She is surprised to learn he has a child (Bao'er, age 4), though he clarifies he is not married.

Character Developments

• Fang Yonghe: Overcomes deep despair and physical weakness; experiences emotional release and gratitude; gains new hope for the future and firmly severs ties with the Fang Family.
• Zuo Yi: Acts as protector and provider; reveals part of his supernatural identity while still keeping certain secrets; shows care by using precious resources to heal his aunt.

Significant Themes

• Healing and rebirth – both emotional and physical recovery from trauma and curse.
• Family bonds and loyalty – Zuo Yi's unwavering support contrasts with the toxic Fang Family.
• Severing from the past – Fang Yonghe’s decision to leave her old life behind and start anew.
• Hidden world and protection – introduction of Transcendent society and Zuo Yi's role as a guardian.

Character Interactions

• A heartfelt, tearful embrace between aunt and nephew marks the emotional core of the chapter.
• Over a meal, Zuo Yi gently explains supernatural concepts, which Fang Yonghe accepts without doubt.
• He offers her a new home and purpose (caring for Bao'er), symbolizing a fresh start and mutual support.

Chapter Summary: "Everything Will Get Better"

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Zuo Yi explains to his aunt, Fang Yonghe, that he searched for Bao'er's mother but failed. The only person who knew the truth has fled abroad, leaving Bao'er in his care with the promise that her mother will one day find them.
• Zuo Yi asks Fang Yonghe to stay and care for Bao'er while he is away tracking the murderer in Hong Kong and possibly abroad. She agrees without hesitation.
• To ease her anxiety about meeting Bao'er, Zuo Yi gives her the Wish-Granting Magic Mirror. She sees herself restored to her youthful twenties—beautiful, wrinkle-free, and radiant—thanks to the Life Spring and Youth Spring. She is overwhelmed with emotion.
• Zuo Yi introduces Fang Yonghe to Agu, the Giant Spirit Witch Slave who serves as his housekeeper, further shocking her with Transcendent realities.
• He learns the Fang Family put his aunt up in a budget hotel near the old residence and is privately disgusted by their treatment of her. He reassures her that everything will get better.
• They go to Shang Yulin's home to pick up Bao'er. Shang Yulin briefly mistakes Fang Yonghe for Bao'er's stepmother, then feels embarrassed after learning she is Zuo Yi's biological aunt.
• When Bao'er meets Fang Yonghe, the little girl asks why she is crying and wipes away her tears. Fang Yonghe is deeply moved, thinking of her own deceased daughter and transferring her lost love onto Bao'er.

2. Character Developments

• Fang Yonghe: Transforms from a tired, sorrowful woman burdened by past suffering into a visibly youthful and hopeful figure. Her emotional arc centers on accepting Zuo Yi's help and bonding with Bao'er, whom she instantly embraces as a surrogate daughter.
• Zuo Yi: Demonstrates deep care and responsibility for both his aunt and Bao'er. He deliberately uses miraculous gifts and casual reveals to ease Fang Yonghe into the Transcendent world and distract her from painful memories.
• Bao'er: Shows her naturally sweet and empathetic nature by comforting a crying stranger without hesitation, foreshadowing a strong bond with Fang Yonghe.
• Shang Yulin: Experiences a moment of jealousy and misunderstanding upon seeing Fang Yonghe with Zuo Yi, revealing her developing feelings for him before her embarrassment.

3. Significant Themes

• Healing and Redemption: Fang Yonghe's restored youth symbolizes the chance to reclaim the life and happiness she lost; her love for her dead daughter is redirected toward Bao'er.
• Found Family: The narrative emphasizes that family is built through love and care, not blood alone—Zuo Yi, Bao'er, and Fang Yonghe are forming a new family unit.
• Hope After Suffering: Zuo Yi's repeated reassurance that "everything will get better" frames the chapter's core message about overcoming trauma and embracing a brighter future.
• The Gap Between Worlds: Fang Yonghe's gradual introduction to Transcendent powers mirrors a theme of ordinary life intersecting with the extraordinary.

4. Character Interactions

• Zuo Yi & Fang Yonghe: He treats her with gentle patience, explaining difficult truths, offering practical solutions, and comforting her through miraculous means. She trusts him fully and accepts his help.
• Agu & Fang Yonghe: The sight of the witch slave shocks her, but she adapts quickly—a sign of her growing acceptance of Zuo Yi's world.
• Shang Yulin & Fang Yonghe: A brief awkward moment occurs when Shang Yulin misreads the relationship, but it resolves quickly with mutual politeness.
• Bao'er & Fang Yonghe: The chapter's emotional climax—a silent, tear-filled moment of connection where Fang Yonghe sees her lost daughter in Bao'er and the little girl responds with innocent kindness.

Chapter Summary: "Money Is Not a Problem"

Key Plot Points

• Bao'er is dropped off at Jiangnan Apocalypse Academy for nature education, watched over by her guardian Taike and two protective Rune items
• Zuo Yi takes Fang Yonghe shopping after she checks out of her hotel, spending lavishly on clothes, electronics, and necessities
• Zuo Yi reveals his bank balance of over two billion yuan, shocking Fang Yonghe
• Zuo Yi proposes a massive undertaking: buying the entirety of Riverside Town to preserve it as a leisure ancient town with a forest park and amusement park (requiring 10+ billion yuan)
• Zuo Yi recruits Wang Yongqiang to execute the plan, revealing that he personally halted the Jiangnan New City Project (which was worth tens of billions) by refusing to sell his 1,000+ mu of land
• Wang Yongqiang accepts the partnership

Character Developments

• Zuo Yi: Shows his wealth and influence; demonstrates a thoughtful, protective side toward his aunt and Bao'er; reveals his belief that sheltering Bao'er too much would prevent her growth; displays long-term vision for Riverside Town's preservation over commercial development
• Fang Yonghe: Shows her independent nature by insisting on finding work rather than living off Zuo Yi; demonstrates genuine care but also difficulty accepting charity; reveals her modest living situation over the past years
• Wang Yongqiang: Initially hesitant and cautious about potential political minefields, but ultimately seizes the opportunity; shows business ambition despite his age

Significant Themes

• True love means letting go: Zuo Yi's belief that overprotection harms growth
• Wealth and humility: Fang Yonghe's discomfort with extravagance despite Zuo Yi's fortune
• Preservation versus development: Choosing to preserve traditional culture over commercial demolition
• Trust and partnership: Zuo Yi's willingness to delegate enormous responsibility to someone he trusts

Character Interactions

• Zuo Yi & Fang Yonghe: Warm, familial bond; he insists on spending while she worries about his finances; she compromises on finding a job temporarily
• Zuo Yi & Wang Yongqiang: Respectful business relationship; Zuo Yi's casual confidence versus Wang's initial disbelief and eventual excitement
• Bao'er & Fang Yonghe: Sweet, affectionate relationship; Bao'er's cleverness in recognizing genuine care

Summary: Hong Kong Island Trip (2/3)

Key Plot Points

• Zuo Yi arrives in Hong Kong Island on October 3rd, his first visit in six years, and checks into a five-star hotel in Central.
• He calls his aunt Fang Yonghe to confirm Bao'er is home safe.
• That evening, he visits the bar district of Lan Kwai Fong and enters a bar called "1924."
• He orders a whiskey and tells the bartender he is there to find someone, having heard the bar provides reliable intelligence.
• His true purpose is to locate Tan Kangping and Bai Nali—the married couple he suspects caused Fang Yonghe's years of suffering.

Character Developments

• Zuo Yi demonstrates his cautious, methodical nature: he avoided applying for an official investigation through the Superhuman Administration to prevent alerting his targets and attracting unwanted attention from those watching him in the Inner World.
• He is resourceful, using informal channels (Inner Net tips, local bars) rather than official ones.
• His tender side as a doting father is on full display in his phone conversation with Bao'er.

Significant Themes

• Parent-child bond: Zuo Yi's longing for Bao'er while away from home.
• Investigation and vengeance: His quiet, calculated pursuit of the couple who wronged his aunt.
• Hidden identity: He blends into the tourist crowd as an ordinary visitor while pursuing a covert mission.
• Use of underground/unofficial intelligence networks in the Transcendent world.

Character Interactions

• Phone call with Fang Yonghe: brief, domestic, caring—she is spoiling Bao'er with fried food, and Zuo Yi gently reminds her to limit it.
• Phone call with Bao'er: sweet and affectionate; she says she misses him, and he promises to bring back a gift.
• With the bartender at 1924: she is a striking woman (purple eyeshadow, mole on chin, oversized earrings), initially indifferent, then curious when he says he is seeking someone. The exchange ends with him implying he wants to buy information.

Summary of “At the Door (3/3)”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zuo Yi visits the 1924 Bar to obtain information about Tan Kangping and Bai Nali.
• The bartender initially attempts to hypnotize him while questioning his identity and motives. Zuo Yi overwhelms her mentally, forcing her to abandon the attempt and apologize.
• In exchange for forgiveness, the bartender gives Zuo Yi a detailed intelligence report on the couple free of charge.
• The report reveals that Tan Kangping and Bai Nali regularly vacation at their villa in Moon Sand Bay.
• Two days later, Zuo Yi travels to Villa D9 and confronts them without an appointment.
• He incapacitates the hostile butler with a touch and enters the villa.
• Bai Nali confronts him. When Zuo Yi mentions his aunt Fang Yonghe, Bai Nali attacks with a supernatural skull formed from black mist.
• Zuo Yi destroys the skull with a single slap, demonstrating the overwhelming difference between their abilities.
• Bai Nali immediately tries to claim that the attack was a misunderstanding, but Zuo Yi ignores her excuse and moves to seize her.

Character Developments

• Zuo Yi: Remains calm, confident, and controlled throughout. He easily resists hypnosis, intimidates the bartender, gathers intelligence, and demonstrates overwhelming strength against Bai Nali’s magical attack. His determination to avenge or defend Fang Yonghe becomes explicit.
• The bartender: Initially manipulative and overconfident, she attempts to probe Zuo Yi’s secrets but is quickly defeated. Her fear and humility afterward show that she recognizes the vast gap between their powers.
• Bai Nali: Revealed as aggressive and ruthless, reacting violently to Fang Yonghe’s name. Her confidence collapses after Zuo Yi effortlessly destroys her strongest attack, prompting her to retreat into a false claim of misunderstanding.
• The butler: Acts protectively toward the household but is swiftly rendered unconscious by Zuo Yi.

Significant Themes

• Power and restraint: Zuo Yi possesses overwhelming strength but uses it selectively, warning the bartender rather than seriously harming her and knocking out the butler instead of killing him.
• The danger of arrogance: The bartender reflects that neither ordinary people nor superhumans should become overconfident, since they may encounter someone far stronger.
• Justice and retribution: Zuo Yi’s visit is motivated by Fang Yonghe’s mistreatment and his resolve that everyone responsible will be held accountable.
• Deception and intimidation: The bartender uses hypnosis, while Bai Nali tries to disguise her aggression as a misunderstanding once her attack fails.

Character Interactions

• Zuo Yi and the bartender engage in a psychological confrontation, with her attempted seduction and hypnosis defeated by his superior mental power.
• Zuo Yi establishes dominance through calm negotiation and controlled intimidation, causing the bartender to provide the requested intelligence.
• At the villa, Zuo Yi clashes with the butler, who tries to deny him entry, and with Bai Nali, whose magical attack is effortlessly neutralized.
• The chapter ends with Zuo Yi pursuing Bai Nali, signaling an imminent confrontation involving Tan Kangping and the consequences of Fang Yonghe’s displacement.

Summary of Chapter: “Good and Evil Will Be Repaid”

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Zuo Yi confronts Bai Nali at the villa. She unleashes a cursed redwood bracelet, summoning black chains that bind him, but the attack fails harmlessly.
• Zuo Yi slaps her unconscious, then uses mental intimidation to knock out the butler (Tan Kangping) and two maids. He drags Bai Nali and Tan Kangping into a room and revives them.
• He interrogates them. Bai Nali offers money (up to 300 million) but Zuo Yi instead asks about the curse on his aunt, Fang Yonghe.
• Bai Nali mocks him, but Zuo Yi breaks her will with a weakened Godslayer Thorn. She reveals the curse was a Life-Binding Soul-Devouring Curse, and that she killed Fang Yonghe's daughter by refining her soul into a little ghost.
• Enraged, Zuo Yi executes Bai Nali with Holy Judgment, burning her completely—body and soul—despite her threats about her “witch god” master.
• He turns to Tan Kangping, who denies involvement and begs for mercy. Zuo Yi spares his life but vows to make him live in pain forever (and likely curses him).

2. Character Developments

• Zuo Yi – Shows ruthless, uncompromising vengeance for his family. Demonstrates powerful mental and sacred abilities, and a cold willingness to annihilate his enemies.
• Bai Nali – Exposed as an arrogant, cruel criminal: she reveals her role in the child’s murder and the curse. Her confidence collapses into terror, and she is destroyed utterly.
• Tan Kangping – Reveals himself as cowardly, weak-willed, and possibly complicit through negligence. He is spared physically but condemned to a miserable life.

3. Significant Themes

• Karma and retribution – The title “Good and Evil Will Be Repaid” underscores the chapter’s moral: evil deeds (murder, curses) are punished, and righteous vengeance is enacted.
• Power and justice – Zuo Yi’s transcendent abilities act as an instrument of judgment, obliterating evil without hesitation.
• Deception and cowardice – Bai Nali’s lies and Tan Kangping’s weakness contrast with Zuo Yi’s direct moral action.

4. Character Interactions

• Zuo Yi vs. Bai Nali – A tense confrontation: her boasts and offers fail; his interrogation breaks her, and he executes her mercilessly.
• Zuo Yi vs. Tan Kangping – Tan Kangping pleads, blames ignorance, and is dismissed; Zuo Yi shows contempt but chooses prolonged punishment over quick death.
• Bai Nali vs. Tan Kangping – She slaps him to silence him, showing their dysfunctional partnership and her dominant role.

Summary: "1924 Bar (2/3)"

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Zuo Yi visits the 1924 Bar in Lan Kwai Fong, where he requests specific intelligence from the bartender. The bartender says it will take until tomorrow night and offers it free of charge per the owner's orders.
• Zuo Yi insists on paying, deeming the information too valuable for a favor; he transfers five million after receiving the account details.
• A mysterious woman in a black dress approaches him, asks for a drink, and after a brief conversation Zuo Yi correctly guesses she is the bar's owner, Hu Die.
• After leaving the bar, Zuo Yi flies to Borneo on October 6. He travels to Landa Province, Leni Country, with the stated purpose of killing the true mastermind behind Bai Nali's attack on Fang Yonghe—his location pinpointed with the 1924 Bar's intelligence.

2. Character Developments

• Zuo Yi: Remains principled and disciplined—refuses free favors, insists on fair payment, and stays emotionally faithful ("his heart was now already completely filled by a little one," the girl he loves). He maintains his sharp observational skills (guessing Hu Die's identity). His old dream was to travel the world, but this trip to Borneo is not for tourism—it is a killing mission.
• The bartender: Displayed fear and deference toward Zuo Yi, aware that misjudging a customer could ruin her.
• Hu Die: Introduced as the alluring, shrewd proprietor of the 1924 Bar. She is mysterious, seductive, well-informed (knows Zuo Yi's reputation as "Riverside Dragon King"), and deliberately tests him. She invites future contact.

3. Significant Themes

• Favors vs. transactions: Zuo Yi refuses free service to avoid owing favors—paying keeps the relationship clean and rules intact.
• Reckoning and consequences: The pursuit of the true culprit extends Zuo Yi's mission of retribution beyond the direct perpetrator.
• Seduction vs. loyalty: Hu Die's flirtation tests Zuo Yi's self-control, but his devotion to a loved one shields him, highlighting his changed character.
• Hidden intelligence networks: An ordinary bar functions as a source of high-level information, implying a deeper underworld infrastructure.

4. Character Interactions

• Zuo Yi and the bartender: Power disparity; she is nervous and unwilling to charge, but he insists on bargaining and pays the full price (5 million).
• Zuo Yi and Hu Die: A playful, flirtatious encounter where she challenges his composure and he impresses her by identifying her. She acknowledges his reputation, and they part on cordial, if guarded, terms—setting up a potential future connection.