Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Mengxue suspects that the sisters are playing her and attacks them.
• A battle ensues, with Ling Mengxue using a powerful spatial barrier to trap the sisters.
• Ling Mengxue discovers that Shu Momo is an elf over two thousand years old.
• The sisters apologize, and Ling Mengxue agrees to have dinner with them.

Character Developments

• Ling Mengxue shows her strength and uses her spatial barrier to gain the upper hand.
• Shangguan Tao and Lan Keyue demonstrate their power but are ultimately no match for Ling Mengxue.
• Shu Momo's true age and identity are revealed, showing she's much stronger than she appears.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Destiny Engravers and the importance of strength.
• The theme of deception and hidden identities, as seen with Shu Momo.
• The importance of communication and understanding over violence.

Character Interactions

• Ling Mengxue and the sisters initially clash but eventually agree to have dinner together.
• Shangguan Tao tries to reason with Ling Mengxue and offers an apology.
• Shu Momo uses her charm to try and befriend Ling Mengxue.

Chapter Summary

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• At the Ramie Court Club, Shu Momo tries to persuade Ling Mengxue to become a “Miracle Idol” and encourages her to remain connected with the group. She also subtly observes Mengxue, hoping to win her trust and learn more about her extraordinary nature.
• Ling Mengxue learns that the women are involved with Miracle Idols, Star Engraving, magic, and possibly elves, but remains skeptical. She suspects Shu Momo is deliberately hiding her true strength and identity from the others.
• When Mengxue prepares to leave, Shu Momo and Shangguan Tao invite her to attend their performance at Linzhuo Film City. Mengxue gives a noncommittal answer, while the group’s playful exchange ends with her using the Spatial Rubik’s Lock as an implicit warning.
• After leaving, Mengxue receives a call from her sister, Ling Xiaoyu, who is at her school. Xiaoyu asks her to undertake a training mission involving a “Magical Nightmare,” accompanied by Luo Xiyan. Since Mengxue’s identity has already been exposed, Xiaoyu believes she needs practical experience.
• Mengxue studies the mission file and learns about the threat levels of Magical Nightmares. Some are extremely dangerous, with the strongest recorded creature in Linzhuo reaching the Fourth Order of the Gene Lock and previously wiping out an entire mage team.
• She researches the origin of Magical Nightmares and discovers that most come from other dimensions through spatial rifts, while only a small minority are created through the dark magic of emotionally unstable Magical Girls or similar individuals.
• Mengxue realizes that the apparently peaceful world is protected by hidden organizations and supernatural factions. Destiny Engravers, divided into three major factions, exist to preserve the balance of the Destiny Boundary and protect humanity.
• The next morning, Mengxue prepares for the mission. After struggling to find suitable clothing among an absurd collection of dresses, she chooses an elegant white-and-blue outfit from Destiny Space.
• Luo Xiyan arrives early at Mengxue’s home. The two discuss the dangers of supernatural missions and the relationship between the Magic Association and the state-run Ninth Bureau.
• Xiyan reveals that she is also a nominal Ninth Bureau agent. She explains that agents must reach at least the First Order of the Gene Lock and receive specialized training and weapons capable of harming dark creatures.
• At the end of the chapter, Mengxue notices that the mission location seems familiar, hinting that the upcoming assignment may connect to her past or current circumstances.

2. Character Developments

• Ling Mengxue: Becomes increasingly aware that her world is far more dangerous and complicated than she previously believed. Although she does not want to be a hero, her concern for her family and acquaintances motivates her to understand and confront supernatural threats. Her suspicion, practicality, and dry humor remain prominent.
• Shu Momo: Shows strong interest in keeping Mengxue close, partly because she senses that Mengxue is extraordinarily powerful. Her enthusiasm for Miracle Idols contrasts with the secretive nature of her intentions.
• Shangguan Tao: Takes a more playful and perceptive role, inviting Mengxue to the group’s performance and teasing her during the farewell exchange.
• Ling Xiaoyu: Shifts from protecting Mengxue by keeping her uninformed to deliberately exposing her to danger and classified knowledge. She believes Mengxue must gain experience because she may not always be able to protect her.
• Luo Xiyan: Reveals more of her hidden identity and capabilities. She is connected to both the supernatural world and the Ninth Bureau, while also openly showing affection toward Mengxue through teasing and flirtation.
• Shangguan Tao and Lan Keyue: Remain largely unaware of the deeper secrets surrounding Shu Momo and Mengxue, emphasizing the concealed divisions within the group.

3. Significant Themes

• The hidden reality behind an ordinary world: Linzhuo appears peaceful, but supernatural organizations constantly fight monsters and hostile forces in secret.
• Knowledge versus ignorance: Mengxue repeatedly discovers that important truths have been concealed from her. Her research marks a transition from passive ignorance to active investigation.
• Duty and protection: The chapter explores the burdens carried by the Ninth Bureau, Magic Associations, and Destiny Engravers, who protect society without public recognition.
• Trust and secrecy: Shu Momo hides her true intentions, Xiyan conceals her affiliations, and Xiaoyu withholds information for Mengxue’s safety. Relationships are shaped by how much each character chooses to reveal.
• Identity and responsibility: Mengxue does not want to become a hero, idol, or warrior, but her powers and connections increasingly force her to confront responsibilities she cannot avoid.
• Lighthearted romance amid danger: Flirtation between Mengxue and Xiyan, along with the idol group’s playful behavior, provides comic relief against the darker revelations about monsters and supernatural warfare.

4. Character Interactions

• Shu Momo repeatedly attempts to recruit and retain Mengxue, while Mengxue politely but firmly rejects the idol role and remains wary of her motives.
• Shangguan Tao joins the recruitment effort by inviting Mengxue to a future performance, creating a playful but suspicious farewell.
• Ling Xiaoyu teases Mengxue about her popularity before assigning her the Magical Nightmare mission, combining sibling affection with serious concern for her growth.
• Mengxue and Luo Xiyan share a comfortable, intimate dynamic. Mengxue worries about Xiyan’s safety, while Xiyan responds with reassurance and flirtatious teasing.
• Xiyan explains the Ninth Bureau and the Gene Lock system, giving Mengxue a clearer understanding of the organizations operating behind the scenes.
• The chapter closes with Mengxue and Xiyan preparing to investigate a potentially familiar location, setting up the next major conflict.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shu Momo visits Fang Zi at the Azure Sky Catgirl Café and discusses the mysterious woman whose powerful Law of Destiny suggests she may belong to Princess Camp.
• Shu reveals that the Elf Race wants access to the Destiny Origin held by Princess Camp members. Their goal is either to survive in this world or rebuild a spacetime passage back to their original dimension.
• Shu explains the suffering her people endured after arriving a thousand years ago. Their magic was suppressed by this world’s laws, leading to persecution by Northern Song soldiers and the deaths or disappearance of most of their people.
• Fang Zi questions why Shu remains obsessed with Destiny Origin when the Ninth Bureau and Dimensional Secret Realms may eventually help her return home. Shu insists that her people remain vulnerable despite her powerful martial-arts cultivation.
• The story shifts to Zhao Ping, a student who believes a supposedly abandoned residential building contains a monster. He has repeatedly seen strange lights and heard mournful crying from it.
• Zhao Ping’s mother dismisses his claims as superstition and scolds him for neglecting his studies. Zhao’s friend Zhao Lei informs him that the Magic Association will investigate, likely sending Magical Girls.
• Magical Girls Luo Xiyan and Ling Mengxue arrive at the residential complex. They sense a sinister aura around the building, confirming that Zhao Ping’s fears may have merit.
• Rather than immediately entering, Luo decides to investigate at night, since the entity appears only after dark. Ling contacts Zhao Ping and meets him at the complex entrance.
• Zhao excitedly recognizes the two girls, especially Luo, but Luo responds coldly and protectively toward Ling. After questioning him, the girls leave to prepare for the nighttime investigation.
• Following the interview, Ling notices that Luo has been distracted and unhappy. Luo reflects on the dangerous forces operating in the world—including the Moon-Hanging Palace, the Dark Alien Race, the Ninth Bureau, and other factions—and resolves to protect Ling from this darkness.

Character Developments

• Shu Momo: Her cheerful exterior conceals deep fear and trauma. She remains determined to obtain Destiny Origin because she believes it is the only reliable way to protect her weakened people and secure their future.
• Fang Zi: She shows sympathy toward Shu but also remains suspicious and watchful, subtly warning that Princess Camp will not tolerate attempts to steal its power. Her playful attitude masks significant authority and concern.
• Zhao Ping: He is portrayed as anxious but responsible. Although others dismiss him, he seeks professional help rather than recklessly investigating the haunted building himself.
• Zhao Ping’s mother: She represents ordinary skepticism and faith in modern science, refusing to believe in supernatural explanations despite her son’s distress.
• Luo Xiyan: She is calm and powerful, treating the haunting as a manageable assignment. Beneath her composure, however, she worries about Ling Mengxue’s safety and deliberately tries to keep her away from the world’s darker conflicts.
• Ling Mengxue: She is compassionate, dutiful, and increasingly attentive to Luo’s emotions. She remains nervous about facing a real paranormal monster but is willing to investigate professionally and support Luo.
• Luo and Ling’s relationship: Their mutual affection becomes more evident. Ling is emotionally drawn to Luo, while Luo is protective and possibly romantically attached, though she struggles to express it directly.

Significant Themes

• Power, survival, and vulnerability: Even powerful races can become helpless when restricted by unfamiliar laws or environments.
• Trauma and historical persecution: Shu’s account emphasizes the lasting effects of displacement, violence, and the destruction of her people.
• Faith versus evidence: Zhao Ping’s supernatural claims conflict with his mother’s belief in science, while the Magical Girls recognize that supernatural threats genuinely exist.
• Protection versus independence: Luo wants to shield Ling from danger, but the growing threats in the world may force Ling to face danger and mature independently.
• Hidden darkness beneath ordinary life: The peaceful residential complex conceals a paranormal threat, just as seemingly normal society hides dangerous organizations and supernatural conflicts.
• Destiny and control: Destiny Origin and the Law of Destiny function as sources of power, identity, and survival, making them objects of desire and potential conflict.

Important Character Interactions

• Fang Zi and Shu Momo: Fang Zi questions Shu’s desperate pursuit of Destiny Origin while offering guarded sympathy. Their exchange reveals the conflict between Shu’s fear-driven urgency and Fang Zi’s more patient, strategic outlook.
• Zhao Ping and his mother: Their argument highlights Zhao’s desperation and his mother’s disbelief. She sees him as superstitious and irresponsible, while he believes she is ignoring a life-threatening danger.
• Luo Xiyan and Ling Mengxue: Their close bond is shown through Luo taking Ling’s hand, protecting her from Zhao, and worrying about exposing her to dangerous forces. Ling, meanwhile, begins to recognize Luo’s emotional distress and wants to help her.
• Zhao Ping and the Magical Girls: Zhao is relieved and excited that professionals have arrived, though his nervousness around Luo creates an awkward first meeting. The girls treat him as a witness and gather information before confronting the entity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Xiyan takes Ling Mengxue to the Linzhuo Magic Association to ease her suspicions.
• They complete low-tier missions together, avoiding trial-level missions due to Luo Xiyan's accompaniment.
• In Fanghua City, Super Awesome Tech Unlimited hosts an opening ceremony, demonstrating special abilities to excite the crowd.
• Zhao Ping and Zhao Lei attend the event, witnessing the display of power and deciding to sign up for the special ability training course.

Character Developments

• Luo Xiyan shows consideration for Ling Mengxue by avoiding dangerous missions.
• Zhao Ping and Zhao Lei's initial skepticism turns into excitement and determination after witnessing the demonstration of special abilities.

Significant Themes

• The desire for power and exceptional abilities, as seen in the crowd's reaction to the demonstration.
• The allure of becoming "strong" and the willingness to take risks for that chance.

Character Interactions

• Luo Xiyan and Ling Mengxue work together on missions, with Luo Xiyan showing consideration for Ling Mengxue's feelings.
• Zhao Ping and Zhao Lei interact, with Zhao Lei's enthusiasm contrasting with Zhao Ping's initial skepticism.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The public demonstration at Super Awesome Tech Unlimited ends in chaos when the platform is destroyed by two extraordinary performers: a Third-Tier Peak martial artist and a Second Order spellcaster. The spectacle convinces many spectators that genuine “superpowers” may exist, triggering widespread excitement and plans to obtain awakening slots.
• Zhao Lei calculates that his savings—partly acquired through his former underworld connections—should be enough to pay for the awakening program. Zhao Ping, initially stunned, quickly decides that he will not give up the chance to gain superpowers and plans to discuss it with Yuwen and Ling Feng.
• On the rooftop of Liupi Technology Company, a government investigator known as Xiaoyun reports that the company’s activities appear suspicious. His superior orders him to infiltrate the organization and uncover evidence, since Gene Lock research is a state secret that a small company should not possess.
• Xiaoyun is ambushed by five armed men, but he effortlessly defeats and cripples them using only his fists. Yan Feng, informed of the incident, remains unconcerned and tells his subordinates to continue handling the Moon-Hanging Palace matter.
• Zhao Ping and Zhao Lei eat at a strange, crowded noodle shop near the technology company while waiting for the awakening test scheduled for the following week. Their humorous confusion over the restaurant’s bizarre menu provides comic relief.
• In Linzhou, Ling Mengxue and Luo Xiyan complete a series of bizarre daily commissions, ranging from tutoring and cleaning to police investigations and playing house with children.
• Luo Xiyan explains that such mundane tasks help extraordinary beings cultivate their mental states. Their greatest future threats will come not only from powerful enemies but also from the darkness and pressure of the world itself.
• Luo Xiyan investigates the Fanghua City assignment connected to Super Awesome Tech Unlimited. Although she is told that Senior Investigator Yi Yun is already handling it, she remains concerned and learns that a major figure may be involved.
• Ling Mengxue receives Zhao Ping’s invitation to the company’s “superpower awakening” program and assumes it is an obvious scam. However, Xi He presents her with four mission choices, including rescuing Zhao Ping and Zhao Lei, joining the awakening program, ignoring them, or acting independently. The mission is deemed high-risk, with rewards subject to random multiplication.

Character Developments

• Zhao Ping shifts from stunned disbelief to determined ambition. The possibility of gaining superpowers awakens his competitive spirit and confidence.
• Zhao Lei demonstrates loyalty and resourcefulness by pooling all his available money and offering to help Zhao Ping obtain the necessary funds.
• Xiaoyun is revealed to be highly skilled, confident, and reckless. He treats dangerous opponents casually and appears to possess abilities far beyond ordinary Gene Lock users.
• Yan Feng remains calm and calculating after Xiaoyun’s attack, suggesting that he is involved in broader conspiracies and may know more about the company’s true purpose.
• Luo Xiyan displays patience, emotional maturity, and deep knowledge of supernatural cultivation. Her gentle attitude toward Ling Mengxue contrasts with her serious understanding of the dangers surrounding their world.
• Ling Mengxue remains practical and skeptical, dismissing the company’s offer as a scam. Nevertheless, her concern for Zhao Ping and Zhao Lei is evident, and the system’s mission options force her to consider becoming involved.
• Yi Yun is established as a capable Senior Investigator, though Luo Xiyan worries that his Third Order Gene Lock may not be sufficient for the assignment.
• Ji Chen becomes uneasy after Luo Xiyan’s forceful request, realizing that her personal interest may indicate a deeper connection to the Fanghua City incident.

Significant Themes

• The temptation of power: Zhao Ping and Zhao Lei are willing to spend their savings for the chance to obtain extraordinary abilities, reflecting how quickly people can be drawn to promises of power.
• Truth versus deception: The company may be a fraudulent organization—or it may possess genuine Gene Lock technology. The uncertainty attracts ordinary citizens while alarming investigators.
• Hidden conspiracies and government control: Gene Lock research is treated as a state-level secret, suggesting that the company’s public demonstration may be part of a larger, dangerous operation.
• Mental discipline and corruption: Luo Xiyan emphasizes that emotional stability and exposure to ordinary life are necessary defenses against the darkness that can corrupt supernatural beings.
• Duty versus personal concern: Luo Xiyan’s decision to take interest in the Fanghua assignment shows that professional responsibility is intertwined with her concern for Ling Mengxue and their acquaintances.
• Comedy amid danger: The absurd restaurant scene, bizarre commissions, and awkward romantic exchanges between Luo Xiyan and Ling Mengxue balance the increasingly serious revelations.

Important Character Interactions

• Zhao Ping and Zhao Lei support each other as they discuss funding and pursuing the awakening program, with Zhao Lei acting as both friend and practical helper.
• Xiaoyun taunts the armed attackers before defeating them effortlessly, establishing his overwhelming confidence and combat ability.
• Luo Xiyan and Ling Mengxue share a warm, flirtatious relationship. Luo Xiyan gently reassures and teases her, while Ling Mengxue reacts with embarrassment and mock irritation.
• Luo Xiyan explains the value of their daily tasks to Ling Mengxue, revealing her mature worldview and hinting at past trauma or experiences she does not fully discuss.
• Luo Xiyan pressures Ji Chen to let her handle the Fanghua assignment, while he tries to reassure her that Yi Yun and other investigators can manage it.
• Ling Mengxue receives Zhao Ping’s message and must decide whether to rescue him and Zhao Lei, join them, or ignore the situation, setting up the next major conflict.

Chapter 186 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Xiyan learns that the “superpower awakening” plan is potentially dangerous. She suppresses her doubts for the moment, intending to investigate through her phone and warn the two boys involved before deciding whether to use “Option A.”
• In Fanghua City, Zhao Lei and Zhao Ping wait for Ling Feng’s response about the superpower opportunity. Ling Feng agrees to take a look when the time comes, though neither man is certain what he means.
• The brothers eat at a bizarre restaurant where the dishes are misleading wordplays rather than what their names suggest. Zhao Lei receives plain water, green onions, and noodles without beef, while Zhao Ping searches fruitlessly for the “tomatoes” in a dish that consists mostly of tomato slices. Their meal provides comic relief.
• Back in Linzhou City, Luo Xiyan tells Ling Mengxue about a supernatural incident involving an ordinary fragment of a soul. She plans to perform rites to purify or rescue it and prevent it from becoming an evil spirit.
• Ling Mengxue insists on accompanying her, despite Luo Xiyan’s attempt to handle the matter alone. Luo Xiyan agrees and also plans to inform Su Xiaoxiao, since their rehearsals will need to pause.
• The girls discuss Su Xiaoxiao’s upcoming participation in an idol song-and-dance competition. Ling Mengxue is embarrassed about performing, but agrees to help Xiaoxiao. Luo Xiyan offers to sing while Ling Mengxue handles the music.
• Believing Ling Mengxue needs rest before the night’s mission, Luo Xiyan secretly casts a sleep spell on her and carries her to bed.
• Luo Xiyan then teleports to the bookstore Truth Academy in Blue Garden District. Using her Divine Sense, she locates a familiar aura and is greeted enthusiastically by the old shopkeeper, suggesting she has come to search for someone connected to the supernatural matter.

Character Developments

• Luo Xiyan continues to show greater confidence and responsibility as a Magical Girl. She is willing to investigate dangerous supernatural phenomena herself, but also demonstrates care for Ling Mengxue by making sure she rests.
• Her background is explored: she comes from a powerful wealthy family, has held major corporate responsibilities since childhood, and possesses a strong ability to read people’s motives. Becoming a Magical Girl has allowed her to escape the restrictive social world she once inhabited and form genuine relationships.
• Ling Mengxue becomes more determined to stand beside Luo Xiyan. Although inexperienced with occult matters and easily embarrassed by public performance, she refuses to let Luo Xiyan face danger alone and agrees to help Su Xiaoxiao.
• Zhao Lei and Zhao Ping remain enthusiastic about gaining superpowers, but their naïve excitement is contrasted with the possible danger of the plan.
• Ling Feng is characterized as highly interested in fantasy and supernatural abilities, making him a likely participant.
• Su Xiaoxiao’s ambitions as a performer are reinforced, with her upcoming competition becoming an important responsibility for the group.

Significant Themes

• The danger of supernatural power: The superpower awakening plan is presented as tempting but potentially hazardous, creating suspense around the boys’ future choices.
• Trust and companionship: Ling Mengxue’s insistence on accompanying Luo Xiyan shows the growing depth of their relationship and their unwillingness to face danger separately.
• Responsibility versus freedom: Luo Xiyan’s wealthy upbringing forced her into adult responsibilities, while her life as a Magical Girl gives her more freedom and meaningful connections.
• The expansion of the supernatural world: Soul fragments, ghosts, purification rites, magic, and supernatural powers are becoming increasingly common, suggesting that the world is entering a broader occult age.
• Comedy amid danger: The restaurant scene and Luo Xiyan’s exaggerated sleep-related humor lighten the chapter and contrast with the more serious supernatural investigation.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Lei and Zhao Ping discuss Ling Feng’s possible involvement while enduring the restaurant owner’s deceptive, pun-based menu.
• Ling Mengxue teases and reassures Luo Xiyan, promising to follow her “to the ends of the earth.” Luo Xiyan responds with affectionate concern while trying to protect her.
• Luo Xiyan explains the nature of soul fragments and evil spirits to Ling Mengxue, who reacts with disbelief and curiosity.
• The two discuss their roles in Su Xiaoxiao’s performance, with Luo Xiyan jokingly assigning Ling Mengxue the music while she handles the singing.
• Luo Xiyan secretly puts Ling Mengxue to sleep, carries her to bed, and then leaves to investigate the mysterious aura at Truth Academy.
• The old shopkeeper warmly welcomes Luo Xiyan, indicating familiarity and possibly knowledge of the person or entity she is seeking.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Xiyan visits a bookstore and uses her extraordinarily long-term VIP card, astonishing the elderly shopkeeper.
• She finds Mo Chuyun, a powerful magical girl in black robes, and asks her to secretly protect Ling Mengxue.
• Mo Chuyun realizes that Mengxue is the person Luo is concerned about and questions whether the three of them can remain together. Luo avoids answering, reflecting the emotional and political distance between them.
• Luo warns Mo not to bully Mengxue. Mo agrees to protect her, though she secretly intends to enjoy the opportunity and may later involve Ye Xiaoying.
• While discussing books, Mo discovers Luo is reading a domineering-CEO romance novel and teases her. She then shows Luo sexually suggestive yuri photo books and offers to “teach” her at Fated Scenery Court.
• Luo is briefly tempted because of her feelings for Mengxue, but regains her composure after recalling the dangerous behavior associated with Dark Girls. She calls Mo a “female hooligan,” much to Mo’s exaggerated shock.
• The narrative then shifts to Jianghua Bridge in Fanghua City, where Yi Yun, disguised or presenting himself as a handsome young man, attracts attention from women while waiting after receiving a message from Linzhou City’s supernatural department.
• Yi Yun dismisses the situation as involving merely “some big shot,” confident that it will not trouble him.

Character Developments

• Luo Xiyan: Shows deep concern for Ling Mengxue and entrusts her safety to someone else, suggesting she recognizes her own emotional vulnerability. She remains composed and powerful but admits internally that Mengxue can cloud her judgment. Her embarrassment and curiosity reveal a more inexperienced, youthful side beneath her dignified exterior.
• Mo Chuyun: Demonstrates strong affection for both Luo and Mengxue, wanting the three of them to stay together. Her teasing, flirtatious, and shameless behavior contrasts with her beautiful, noble appearance. Despite her provocative humor, she is willing to protect Mengxue seriously.
• Ling Mengxue: Does not appear directly, but becomes the focus of Luo’s request and Mo’s emotional reaction, emphasizing her importance to both women.
• Yi Yun: Is introduced as confident, theatrical, and self-absorbed, enjoying the attention his appearance attracts. His relaxed attitude toward the supernatural department’s summons suggests considerable experience and power.

Significant Themes

• Found family and emotional bonds: Luo, Mo, and Mengxue are connected by fate but remain divided by identities and positions. Their desire to stay together conflicts with the wider supernatural world.
• Protection and responsibility: Luo’s request shows that even powerful beings recognize the need to protect vulnerable loved ones, while Mo accepts the role despite their complicated relationship.
• Emotional restraint versus desire: Luo tries to maintain rational control but struggles when Mengxue is involved. Her embarrassment and temptation reveal feelings she is not yet ready to confront openly.
• Power and social instability: The background explains the growing chaos caused by dimensional rifts, cults, supernatural creatures, and strained government and magical institutions.
• Appearance versus personality: Mo’s innocent beauty contrasts with her lewd humor, while Yi Yun’s striking appearance hides—or at least distracts from—his potentially significant supernatural identity.

Character Interactions

• Luo and the bookstore owner interact respectfully, though he is intimidated by her wealth and unusual five-hundred-year VIP card.
• Luo and Mo discuss Mengxue’s protection, with Mo pressing Luo about their relationship and Luo responding cautiously.
• Mo teases Luo about romance and sexual knowledge, while Luo gradually becomes curious before rejecting Mo as a “female hooligan.”
• Yi Yun interacts playfully with onlookers at Jianghua Bridge, enjoying their admiration before leaving for a food stall and treating the supernatural summons with dismissive confidence.

Chapter Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Yi Yun, a Senior Investigator of the Ninth Bureau, remains confident about an upcoming mission, relying on his connections and admiring the idea of overcoming every obstacle with a single decisive strike.
• After being knocked unconscious, Ling Mengxue wakes in her bedroom feeling resentful toward Luo Xiyan. However, she quickly convinces herself not to be angry and loudly declares that she will not lose her temper—only for Xiyan to return and hear her.
• Xiyan proposes that she and Mengxue continue their mission that night. The two head toward an abandoned residential building in Nanshan Street.
• Zhao Ping returns home after spending the afternoon being dragged around Fanghua City by Zhao Lei. On the way, he notices a pair of eerie green eyes watching him from the abandoned building next door. Terrified, he rushes home, only to be confronted by his mother, A-Xiu, and apparently begins trying to explain that he saw a ghost.
• Hearing Zhao Ping’s distressed cries, Xiyan and Mengxue investigate the abandoned building. Xiyan breaks the rusted lock with a silver dagger and enters.
• Inside, Mengxue detects no obvious demons, monsters, or ghosts. Xiyan instead begins drawing a Soul-Binding Formation, intending to capture or restrain the supernatural entity hidden there.
• Zhao Ping unexpectedly enters the building. Mengxue immediately draws her purple sword and holds it to his neck, mistaking him for a threat in the darkness. Once they recognize each other, she lowers her weapon.
• Zhao Ping asks about the situation and claims that his bruised and swollen face resulted from accidentally falling. Mengxue clearly doubts this explanation.

Character Developments

• Ling Mengxue: Shows her characteristic emotional sensitivity and embarrassment, especially around Xiyan. Although she initially feels resentment, she makes a conscious effort to remain calm. She also demonstrates sharp combat instincts by immediately detecting and confronting Zhao Ping.
• Luo Xiyan: Remains calm, composed, and slightly teasing. She appears increasingly familiar with Mengxue and takes the initiative in investigating the abandoned building. Her thoughts also reveal that Mo Chuyun’s earlier comments and reading material have made her more conscious of Mengxue’s appearance, causing her to blush.
• Zhao Ping: Is portrayed as exhausted, unlucky, and easily frightened by supernatural events, yet he tries to act brave. His encounter with the green-eyed presence leaves him terrified, and he accidentally interrupts Xiyan and Mengxue’s investigation.
• Yi Yun: Is characterized as confident and somewhat self-assured, treating the mission as a chance to prove his competence.
• A-Xiu: Appears as a stern, intimidating mother who immediately confronts Zhao Ping when he returns home.

Significant Themes

• Embarrassment and emotional restraint: Mengxue’s attempt to suppress her anger backfires humorously when Xiyan overhears her declaration.
• The supernatural hidden within the ordinary: The abandoned building appears normal through Mengxue’s perception, yet the green eyes and the need for a Soul-Binding Formation suggest a concealed spiritual threat.
• Danger mixed with comedy: Frightening supernatural encounters are repeatedly undercut by humorous situations, such as Zhao Ping’s panic, his mother’s reaction, and Mengxue’s awkwardness.
• Trust and partnership: Xiyan and Mengxue work together naturally, with Xiyan leading the investigation and Mengxue supporting her through perception and combat.
• Power and magical expertise: The chapter explains the different abilities of Magical Girls and Astral Mark Girls, emphasizing formations, soul-related techniques, and the limits of physical combat.

Character Interactions

• Mengxue and Xiyan: Their relationship combines affection, teasing, embarrassment, and growing intimacy. Xiyan takes Mengxue’s hand and invites her on the mission, while Mengxue tries unsuccessfully to hide her emotional reactions.
• Mengxue and Zhao Ping: Mengxue reacts defensively to Zhao Ping’s sudden appearance but relaxes once she recognizes him. She also shows concern about his injuries, though she does not believe his excuse.
• Zhao Ping and A-Xiu: Zhao Ping returns home expecting to be scolded and immediately faces his intimidating mother while trying to explain the ghost he saw.
• Zhao Ping and the supernatural presence: The mysterious green-eyed entity silently watches him from the abandoned building, creating the chapter’s main sense of danger and suspense.

Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Ping, after falling from his window, sneaks into the haunted house and encounters a red-clothed female ghost.
• The ghost is revealed to be Xia Baiying, Zhao Ping's former neighbor, who died violently and became a vengeful spirit.
• Xia Baiying recounts her tragic death at the hands of her boyfriend and his mistress, who she had been tolerating despite knowing about their affair.

Character Developments

• Zhao Ping: He becomes more determined to help Xia Baiying seek revenge after learning the truth about her death.
• Xia Baiying: She struggles with her lingering resentment and desire for revenge, her consciousness blurring over time.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and infidelity, leading to tragic consequences.
• The struggle between love and reality, and the inability to let go of past wrongs.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Ping and Xia Baiying: Zhao Ping is determined to help Xia Baiying get justice, while Xia Baiying is grateful for his support but is consumed by her desire for revenge.
• Luo Xiyan, Ling Mengxue, and Zhao Ping: They work together to understand and help Xia Baiying, with Luo Xiyan taking the lead in questioning and understanding the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Xiyan sucks Xia Baiying into the Azure Jade Gourd for safekeeping.
• Luo Xiyan restores electricity to the crime scene, revealing the bodies of Xia Baiying's parents.
• Zhao Ping and Ling Mengxue leave the scene, with Zhao Ping determined to learn supernatural abilities.
• Ling Mengxue receives options for her actions the next morning, choosing to prepare breakfast.
• Xu Dong and Yu Ling, the adulterous couple, are seen enjoying a honeymoon in Magic City.

Character Developments

• Luo Xiyan: Shows professionalism in handling the case, using magic to restore electricity and reporting the crime to the police.
• Zhao Ping: Becomes more determined to learn supernatural abilities after the incident.
• Ling Mengxue: Struggles with the idea of joining the Magic Association, ultimately choosing to prepare breakfast and gain attribute points.
• Xu Dong: Reflects on his past relationship with Xia Baiying, showing some remorse.
• Yu Ling: Shows arrogance and smugness, looking down on Xia Baiying and enjoying her current status.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and Justice: Xia Baiying's desire for revenge and the eventual discovery of her parents' bodies highlight the theme of justice and retribution.
• Power and Ambition: Xu Dong's success and Yu Ling's enjoyment of her new status emphasize the theme of power and ambition.
• Growth and Self-Discovery: Ling Mengxue's struggle with her identity and future, as well as Zhao Ping's determination to learn supernatural abilities, reflect the theme of growth and self-discovery.

Character Interactions

• Luo Xiyan and Xia Baiying: Luo Xiyan offers to help Xia Baiying take revenge, with Xia Baiying agreeing to her terms.
• Zhao Ping and Ling Mengxue: The two discuss supernatural abilities and their future plans via messages.
• Xu Dong and Yu Ling: The couple enjoys their honeymoon, discussing their past and current status.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A vengeful spirit, Xia Baiying, possesses Yu Ling, the wife of Xu Dong, causing her to attack him.
• Luo Xiyan allows Xia Baiying to exact her revenge but does not intervene, choosing to let the law handle it later.
• Luo Xiyan takes Xia Baiying to her hometown before continuing her journey.
• In Ling Mengxue's class, a paranormal incident is discussed, and a new transfer student, Ling Feng, arrives.

Character Developments

• Xia Baiying: She seeks revenge on those who wronged her and gains some closure.
• Luo Xiyan: She struggles with her role as a Magical Girl and her desire for justice, choosing not to intervene in Xia Baiying's revenge.
• Ling Mengxue: She remains unaware of Ling Feng's true identity and is surprised by his appearance in her class.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and its consequences.
• The struggle between personal desires and justice.
• The impact of paranormal incidents on society.

Character Interactions

• Xia Baiying and Luo Xiyan: Xia Baiying seeks Luo Xiyan's help, and Luo Xiyan struggles with her role in Xia Baiying's revenge.
• Ling Mengxue and Ling Feng: Ling Mengxue is surprised and confused by Ling Feng's appearance in her class, not knowing his true identity.
• The classmates: They discuss the paranormal incident and react to Ling Feng's arrival.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Mengxue encounters “Ling Feng,” a person who looks exactly like her brother and has apparently taken his place at school. She immediately suspects that he may be a Magical Girl seeking revenge, though she cannot identify who he really is.
• “Ling Feng” quickly regains his former popularity, attracting Zhao Lei, Tang Ling, Liu Yinxuan, Lan Yuxin, and Yue Youyou. Ling Mengxue watches carefully, looking for clues about his identity.
• Ling Mengxue asks Xi He to scan his character attributes, but the system reports insufficient permissions. This shocks her because even powerful Hall-tier Magical Girls can normally be scanned.
• After school, “Ling Feng” rejects invitations from the others but responds to Yue Youyou, reassuring her that his “sister” had already explained the situation. Yue becomes embarrassed and grateful.
• Once they are alone, “Ling Feng” reveals her true identity: Mo Chuyun, a blue-haired Magical Girl and member of Dark Girl. Ling Mengxue recognizes her as the “female hooligan” she previously encountered.
• Mo Chuyun embraces Ling Mengxue enthusiastically, treating her as a younger sister and the youngest princess of Princess Camp. Ling Mengxue resists her advances and remains suspicious that Mo Chuyun is trying to manipulate or gain the trust of the other Magical Girls.
• Mo Chuyun repeatedly teases and flirts with Ling Mengxue, even using provocative gestures. Ling Mengxue rebukes her, insisting that she behave with self-respect and warning that someone else might take advantage of her.
• Mo Chuyun interprets Ling Mengxue’s concern as genuine affection and vows that she and Xi Yan will protect her, even if they must oppose the entire world. Ling Mengxue dismisses the emotional declaration but agrees to ask Mo Chuyun for help, intending first to establish “three rules” for their relationship.
• In a secondary storyline, Zhao Ping drags Yuwen to eat at Sha County Snacks and continues insisting that ghosts, awakened abilities, and Magical Girls are real. Yuwen remains skeptical and demands proof.
• Yuwen’s skepticism is partly connected to his admiration for Su Yun, an Astral Mark Girl whose determination impressed him. He focuses on his studies instead, aiming for Azure Sky University and possibly more prestigious schools such as Star Prefecture or Yanda University.
• Zhao Ping reveals that Ling Feng’s return may mean he has decided to awaken his abilities, reinforcing the idea that Ling Feng’s return is connected to supernatural developments.

Character Developments

• Ling Mengxue: Becomes increasingly cautious and analytical. She suspects Mo Chuyun’s motives, refuses to be manipulated by affection or seduction, and establishes herself as someone willing to protect her own boundaries. Despite her hostility, she recognizes that Mo Chuyun may be useful.
• Mo Chuyun: Reveals her identity and her strong desire to bond with Ling Mengxue as an older sister. Beneath her teasing and provocative behavior, she shows genuine affection and a protective instinct. She is willing to tolerate Ling Mengxue’s suspicion because she values their future relationship.
• Yue Youyou: Appears emotionally affected by Ling Feng’s return and becomes shy and grateful when he reassures her, suggesting a meaningful attachment to the original Ling Feng.
• Zhao Ping: Grows more convinced of the supernatural world and tries to recruit Yuwen into believing in it.
• Yuwen: Remains rational and skeptical, prioritizing academic success, though his thoughts about Su Yun show that he is emotionally influenced by the supernatural world despite denying it.

Significant Themes

• Identity and impersonation: Ling Mengxue must deal with someone using her brother’s appearance and public identity, raising questions about reputation, trust, and the danger of hidden motives.
• Trust versus suspicion: Ling Mengxue refuses to accept Mo Chuyun’s affection at face value, while Mo Chuyun tries to prove her loyalty through protection and emotional commitment.
• Sisterhood and chosen family: Mo Chuyun immediately embraces Ling Mengxue as a younger sister, suggesting a developing bond that crosses the boundaries between enemies and allies.
• Boundaries and consent: Ling Mengxue repeatedly rejects Mo Chuyun’s unwanted physical and flirtatious behavior, emphasizing the need for self-respect and personal limits.
• The supernatural entering ordinary life: School friendships, romance, and academic ambitions increasingly overlap with Magical Girls, awakened abilities, and hidden powers.
• Dreams and reality: Zhao Ping embraces the supernatural, while Yuwen insists on facing practical reality through education, though his admiration for Su Yun hints that he may eventually be drawn into the extraordinary world.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• After returning home, Ling Mengxue searches the Fate Mall for ways to strengthen herself, worried after Mo Chuyun’s appearance exposes how vulnerable she currently is.
• She discovers that the mall sells Gene Lock upgrades. Since her points are unlimited, she rapidly raises her Gene Lock cultivation to the Fifth Order.
• Her updated status shows that she is now simultaneously an Apprentice Astral Mark Girl, Beginner Mage, and Fifth Order Gene Lock Awakener. Her physical abilities and Divine Sense increase dramatically.
• Ling Mengxue tests her enhanced Divine Sense and telekinetic-like control, discovering that she can observe a vast area and move objects remotely. However, she recognizes that the amount of information is difficult to manage and resolves not to misuse the ability.
• At school, she follows Zhao Ping after sensing that something involving Mo Chuyun may be happening. Zhao Ping invites Mo Chuyun, still disguised as “Ling Feng,” to join a supernatural-related outing or event on Saturday and suggests bringing Ling Mengxue along.
• Mo Chuyun agrees while maintaining her disguise. Zhao Ping assumes Ling Mengxue is attending because she wants to accompany “Ling Feng.”
• Back in class, Mo Chuyun continues acting as Ling Feng and enjoys the attention from classmates and love letters.
• The expected PE class is replaced by English because the PE teacher is supposedly ill. English teacher Lin Afeng enters and announces that she will teach the period. Despite one student making a blunt remark about her appearance, she remains calm and begins preparing the lesson.

Character Development

• Ling Mengxue: Becomes far more powerful by advancing to the Fifth Order Gene Lock. Her enhanced senses make her more confident and capable, but she also realizes the risks of overwhelming information and the need for self-restraint. She remains cautious about Mo Chuyun and keeps watch over her actions.
• Mo Chuyun: Continues impersonating “Ling Feng” and becomes more comfortable with the role. She appears eager for Ling Mengxue’s approval and playfully asks whether her acting was convincing.
• Zhao Ping: Acts as the organizer of the upcoming Saturday activity. He remains unaware of Mo Chuyun’s true identity and interprets the situation according to the disguise.
• Lin Afeng: Is presented as a strict, elegant, and intimidating teacher. Although students expect her to react angrily to an insensitive comment, she demonstrates composure and professionalism.

Significant Themes

• Power and preparedness: Ling Mengxue’s decision to purchase Gene Lock cultivation reflects her growing awareness that she must prepare for stronger enemies.
• Rapid advancement and imbalance: Her sudden increase in strength highlights how extraordinary—and potentially unreasonable—her access to Fate Mall is.
• Disguise and deception: Mo Chuyun’s continued impersonation of Ling Feng creates misunderstandings and allows her to interact with others without revealing her true identity.
• Self-control: Ling Mengxue’s expanded Divine Sense offers tempting possibilities, but she recognizes that power must be used responsibly.
• Everyday life amid supernatural conflict: Training, school activities, love letters, and substitute classes continue alongside hidden identities and dangerous magical powers.

Important Character Interactions

• Ling Mengxue consults Xi He about whether the Gene Lock upgrade is reliable, showing lingering distrust after previous unpleasant experiences.
• She silently guides Mo Chuyun during the conversation with Zhao Ping, helping her respond appropriately while maintaining the disguise.
• Mo Chuyun seeks praise from Ling Mengxue for her acting, and Ling Mengxue humorously offers to reward her with candy.
• Mo Chuyun interacts with classmates while pretending to be Ling Feng, receiving love letters and attention.
• Lin Afeng addresses the class after replacing the PE teacher, and calmly handles a student’s disrespectful comment.
  The chapter ends as Lin Afeng prepares to begin the English lesson, leaving open the question of whether anything unusual will happen during class.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Afeng returns to teaching English and immediately confronts the PE teacher, who has come back after a long absence caused by illness. Despite his attempt to appear brave and devoted to his students, Lin Afeng casually threatens to make him “sick” again and drags him away, leaving the class sympathetic but amused.
• After class, Mo Chuyun—still disguised as “Ling Feng”—is approached by Lan Yuxin and Liu Yinxuan, who invite her to leave with them. To avoid exposing her identity, she bluntly tells them to leave because they are no match for her. Her strange behavior confuses them, but they dismiss it as an unusual manner of speaking.
• Tang Ling remains behind to finish cleaning the classroom. She behaves carelessly and irreverently, even telling a male classmate to “get lost” after he says goodbye.
• Tang Xiaohua confronts Mo Chuyun and gives her a challenge letter intended for Ling Mengxue. Xiaohua reveals that Mengxue defeated her in the past and wants a rematch to test her current strength. Mo Chuyun accepts on her sister’s behalf, seeing the duel as an opportunity to have fun and possibly teach Xiaohua a lesson.
• The duel is scheduled for the following night at Blue Mountain Park.
• After everyone leaves, Mo Chuyun transforms into a magical-girl version of Ling Mengxue. She designs an elegant white outfit with silver hair, white stockings, and an icy-blue snowflake accessory, though she worries that the appearance is too conspicuous.
• Mo Chuyun plans to impersonate Xiaoxue during the duel, but accidentally leaves the classroom door unlocked when she disappears.
• Meanwhile, Ling Mengxue returns home alone and uses a Spirit-Gathering Pill instead of eating. The pill removes her hunger, restores her energy, cleanses and strengthens her body, and expands her Qi Sea. She is pleased with the support provided by her mysterious abilities and resources.

Character Developments

• Lin Afeng continues to display overwhelming confidence and authority. Her casual treatment of the PE teacher reinforces her intimidating presence among both staff and students.
• Mo Chuyun becomes increasingly comfortable manipulating situations while disguised as Ling Feng. She hides her identity through deliberately rude behavior, accepts Xiaohua’s challenge on Mengxue’s behalf, and eagerly prepares to impersonate her sister.
• Tang Xiaohua is shown to be proud and competitive but not needlessly cruel. Rather than seeking revenge, she wants a fair rematch to measure her own improvement.
• Tang Ling remains carefree, blunt, and socially unconventional, while also appearing unreliable in her lack of self-awareness.
• Ling Mengxue is portrayed as isolated and indifferent to ordinary needs, relying on magical resources instead of food. The Spirit-Gathering Pill gives her greater energy and suggests her cultivation and abilities are continuing to develop.

Significant Themes

• Disguise and mistaken identity: Mo Chuyun’s entire plan depends on concealing who she is and impersonating Ling Mengxue.
• Power and intimidation: Lin Afeng dominates the classroom effortlessly, while Mo Chuyun assumes that Xiaohua will be unable to withstand the “real” Xiaoxue.
• Competition as self-improvement: Xiaohua frames the coming duel as a test of her limits rather than simple hostility.
• Isolation and companionship: Mengxue’s empty home contrasts with the lively interactions at school, emphasizing her loneliness and emotional detachment.
• Comedic subversion: Serious situations—such as a teacher’s return or a formal challenge letter—are repeatedly undercut by blunt remarks, misunderstandings, and exaggerated reactions.

Important Character Interactions

• Lin Afeng and the PE teacher: Her threatening but playful confrontation establishes her dominance and provides the chapter’s opening comedic moment.
• Mo Chuyun with Lan Yuxin and Liu Yinxuan: Her suspiciously harsh dismissal makes them question her behavior but prevents them from discovering her identity.
• Mo Chuyun and Tang Xiaohua: Xiaohua delivers the challenge letter, while Mo Chuyun agrees on Mengxue’s behalf and secretly decides to participate herself.
• Tang Ling and Tang Xiaohua: Their brief interaction shows their familiar relationship and Tang Ling’s casual personality.
• Mo Chuyun and Ling Mengxue: Though they do not meet directly in the chapter, Mo Chuyun’s plan revolves around impersonating Mengxue, while Mengxue independently benefits from magical cultivation resources.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Mengxue discovers that she can survive without eating and decides to skip breakfast, speculating that Luo Xiyan may also avoid ordinary food for similar reasons.
• At school, Mengxue ignores her lessons because of her exceptional academic ability. Mo Chuyun secretly watches her, collects several love letters, and leaves after school to eat before attending an important appointment.
• Mo Chuyun’s position as leader of the Dark Angel Alliance is explained. She rarely handles routine affairs, relying on subordinates unless serious problems arise. Her wealth, resources, and access to powerful magic have allowed her to reach the initial Hall stage quickly.
• Mo Chuyun criticizes the troublesome members of the alliance while casually eating hot dry noodles, attracting attention because of both her beauty and messy eating habits.
• At the Linzhou Magic Association library, Su Xiaoxiao researches martial artists and spellcasters. She worries that she is not yet strong enough to defeat Nan Wushuang fairly, since Nan belongs to a powerful martial-arts family and has Grandmaster-level backing.
• Su Xiaoxiao and Ling Luoluo discuss Ling Mengxue’s absence. They jokingly plan to secretly kidnap her so they can spend time together, but Luoluo worries that Mengxue might become angry. She nevertheless agrees to participate because she misses her deeply.
• Ling Xiaoyu’s role is clarified: she is a powerful Intermediate Mage who protects Linzhou and supports other cities when supernatural incidents become too dangerous. Her responsibilities allow the city’s Ninth Bureau personnel to live relatively easy lives.
• That night, Ling Mengxue studies mysterious objects in Destiny Space and begins reading the Scripture of Daoist Arts. She considers the relationship between spellcraft, martial arts, magic, and Gene Lock abilities.
• Curious about whether she can project Internal Force, Mengxue tests a sword technique. Her casual strike releases a massive blade of white light, cuts a deep trench across the floor, and slices the sofa in half despite her attempt to restrain herself.

Character Developments

• Ling Mengxue: Becomes increasingly detached from ordinary human needs and more curious about the supernatural systems around her. Her test reveals that her physical and combat abilities are far more destructive than she realizes.
• Mo Chuyun: Is shown as a powerful but carefree leader. She possesses enormous resources and authority, yet pays little attention to administration unless something interests or concerns her.
• Su Xiaoxiao: Remains determined to defeat Nan Wushuang through her own strength rather than relying on the Su family’s influence. Her frustration highlights her current weakness and ambition.
• Ling Luoluo: Reveals a strong emotional attachment to Mengxue and becomes anxious about losing contact with her. Despite her mischievous nature, she is sensitive to Mengxue’s feelings.
• Ling Xiaoyu: Is established as a responsible protector who prioritizes her family and the safety of Linzhou over personal ambition.

Significant Themes

• Power and self-control: Mengxue’s effortless destruction demonstrates the danger of possessing overwhelming strength without fully understanding it.
• Conflict between ordinary life and the supernatural: School, food, libraries, and social gossip contrast sharply with magic, martial arts, magical girls, and supernatural organizations.
• Longing and attachment: Luoluo’s eagerness to see Mengxue again shows how relationships remain important even within a world dominated by power struggles.
• Independence and fairness: Su Xiaoxiao’s refusal to use family influence reflects her desire to prove herself honestly.
• The hidden nature of power: Spellcraft and martial arts exist beneath ordinary society, largely unnoticed by common people.

Character Interactions

• Mo Chuyun and the Dark Angel Alliance: Her relationship with the alliance is casual and authoritative; she delegates routine matters but is prepared to discipline troublesome members.
• Su Xiaoxiao and Ling Luoluo: Their library conversation shifts from concern over current problems to a playful plan to bring Mengxue back into their company.
• Ling Luoluo and Ling Mengxue: Though Mengxue is absent, Luoluo’s concern and homesickness emphasize their close bond.
• Ling Mengxue and the supernatural world: Her study of Daoist techniques represents her attempt to understand and integrate the different power systems surrounding her.
• Ling Mengxue and her own abilities: Her accidental sword strike becomes a major moment of self-discovery, revealing that even restrained attacks can cause extraordinary damage.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Mengxue experiments with her newly enhanced abilities after reaching Tier-Five Gene Lock. She discovers that she can release force through sword techniques, creating powerful ranged slashes. She theorizes that this “Internal Force” may be combined with her Star Source, potentially making her stronger as an Astral Mark Girl.
• Though she recognizes the technique’s impracticality, Ling Mengxue enjoys how impressive and “cool” it looks and considers testing her abilities against Magical Girls.
• Lin Ruoxi visits Ling Mengxue late at night. She notices the damage caused by Mengxue’s sword practice and becomes fascinated when Mengxue explains that the “Ling Feng” attending school is actually a Magical Girl impersonating her.
• Ruoxi reveals her admiration for Magical Girls and Astral Mark Girls, having once dreamed of becoming a heroic warrior herself. Mengxue privately hopes she will remain uninvolved because of the danger.
• At school, Tang Xiaohua angrily challenges “Ling Mengxue,” claiming she will win next time. Mengxue realizes that Mo Chuyun has probably provoked her behind the scenes.
• Mo Chuyun awkwardly attempts to make peace by pretending to be Mengxue’s older brother and hugging her in front of classmates, causing embarrassment and further gossip. Mengxue later reprimands her.
• Zhao Ping and Zhao Lei discuss traveling to Fanghua City over the weekend to awaken supernatural abilities. Mo Chuyun considers their goal foolish, but Mengxue insists they must experience reality for themselves rather than cling to false hopes.
• Mengxue decides to go with them while using her original appearance. Since she cannot learn Mo Chuyun’s high-level Shapeshifting Art, she purchases an Illusion Mirror from Destiny Space, despite its limitations.
• Mo Chuyun refuses to let Mengxue travel alone unless she proves she can protect herself. Mengxue brings her to the back mountain and demonstrates a powerful sword technique, “Sealing Cross, Sword Shadow.” Mo Chuyun is deeply impressed and realizes that few of her subordinates could withstand it.

Character Developments

• Ling Mengxue: Gains confidence in her new strength and begins actively exploring the interaction between Internal Force and Star Source. She remains frustrated by the difficulty of maintaining an ordinary life but is increasingly willing to take action and test herself.
• Mo Chuyun: Continues acting as an overprotective older sister. Although her attempts to help often create trouble, her protectiveness is sincere, especially regarding Mengxue’s safety. She also recognizes Mengxue’s growing combat power.
• Lin Ruoxi: Becomes more openly curious and enthusiastic about the supernatural world. Her childhood dream of becoming a magical heroine resurfaces, though she still sees it as unrealistic.
• Zhao Ping and Zhao Lei: Remain committed to pursuing supernatural ability awakening, unaware that their expectations may be disappointed.
• Tang Xiaohua: Is drawn into what appears to be a rivalry with Mengxue, likely due to Mo Chuyun’s meddling.

Significant Themes

• Power and self-discovery: Mengxue is learning how her new abilities work and how to combine different power systems.
• Appearance versus reality: The false identity of “Ling Feng,” disguises, illusions, and mistaken assumptions create both humor and tension.
• Dreams versus reality: Ruoxi’s heroic fantasies and Zhao Ping and Zhao Lei’s expectations contrast with the dangerous and uncertain truth of supernatural powers.
• Protection and independence: Mo Chuyun wants to shield Mengxue, while Mengxue insists on proving that she can defend herself.
• The burden of concealment: Maintaining a normal school life becomes increasingly difficult as Mengxue’s powers, secret identity, and unusual relationships generate gossip.

Character Interactions

• Mengxue gently reassures Ruoxi while concealing the more dangerous realities of their world.
• Mo Chuyun’s attempt to apologize to Mengxue publicly creates embarrassment, highlighting their playful but strained sisterly relationship.
• Mengxue and Mo Chuyun disagree over whether Zhao Ping and Zhao Lei should pursue awakening and whether Mengxue should travel alone.
• Their conflict is resolved indirectly when Mengxue demonstrates her sword technique, forcing Mo Chuyun to acknowledge her strength while remaining impressed and protective.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Mengxue decides not to let Mo Chuyun accompany her to the company, despite Mo’s strength, because Mo is impersonating her and could expose the deception. Mengxue intends to guide Zhao Ping and the others away from being corrupted by power.
• Outside Dragon Soaring High School, Mengxue encounters Shangguan Tao and her brother Shangguan Li. Tao invites her to watch rehearsals at Super Liupi Technology Company, but Mengxue bluntly refuses, saying she wants to go home and eat.
• Shangguan Li laughs at Tao’s embarrassment, so Tao kicks him out of her Bugatti and drives away, leaving him covered in exhaust and mocked by bystanders.
• Shangguan Li resolves to improve his martial arts cultivation and reach the Third-Tier Martial Realm so that he can stand against Magical Girls and earn his grandfather’s recognition.
• Over the following days, Mengxue trains at home in martial arts, inner force, and spiritual power. The Restoration Crystal repairs the furniture she damages, though her noisy training alarms the neighbors. She eventually learns to hover and, after many falls, manages to fly using spiritual power to control her shoes.
• On Saturday, Zhao Ping calls Mengxue. She uses the Illusion Mirror to disguise herself as the former “Ling Feng,” including changing her voice, and rushes to the company at superhuman speed.
• Hundreds or thousands of people gather outside Super Liupi Technology Company, hoping to awaken supernatural abilities after witnessing extraordinary events there previously. Videos and photos of supernatural incidents have spread online, but most people dismiss them as special effects, while security authorities delete much of the evidence.
• Mengxue joins Zhao Ping and Zhao Lei in line to pay the tuition fee. Her disguised appearance attracts attention, particularly from Yi Yun, a handsome, law-quoting young man. Another even more attractive “Ling Feng” draws immediate admiration from a girl, amusing and frustrating Yi Yun.

Character Developments

• Ling Mengxue: Becomes more cautious and strategic, recognizing the risks of bringing Mo Chuyun along. Her magical and martial abilities improve rapidly, especially her control of inner force and spiritual power. She also grows more confident in using the Illusion Mirror and exploiting Ling Feng’s identity.
• Mo Chuyun: Remains powerful but is excluded from the company trip because her impersonation of Mengxue makes her a liability.
• Shangguan Tao: Displays a sharp, impatient relationship with her brother and is easily flustered by Mengxue’s blunt remarks, though she remains focused on bringing Mengxue to the company.
• Shangguan Li: Is comic and self-important but genuinely determined to cultivate martial arts. His ambition is to become strong enough to fight Magical Girls and gain family approval.
• Zhao Ping and Zhao Lei: Continue following Mengxue and are eager to participate in the supernatural opportunity at the company, though both are portrayed as somewhat foolish and physically outmatched by Mengxue.
• Yi Yun: Presents himself as handsome, composed, and knowledgeable, but his confidence is shaken when another man receives more attention than he does.

Significant Themes

• Power and responsibility: Mengxue worries about guiding inexperienced people whose minds may be distorted by newfound strength.
• Identity and deception: The Illusion Mirror and the Ling Feng disguise emphasize the danger and usefulness of false identities.
• Public disbelief in the supernatural: Despite magical battles and superhuman demonstrations, most people explain them away as CGI or staged effects, illustrating the gap between reality and public perception.
• Ambition and recognition: Shangguan Li’s cultivation is motivated not only by strength but also by his desire to win his grandfather’s respect.
• Comedy amid supernatural danger: Much of the chapter contrasts world-changing magical developments with mundane or ridiculous interactions, such as Tao ejecting her brother from the car and Yi Yun reciting criminal law.

Character Interactions

• Mengxue rejects Tao’s invitation so coldly that Tao is left speechless, while Li finds the exchange hilarious.
• Tao retaliates against Li’s teasing by physically throwing him from the car.
• Mengxue reunites with Zhao Ping and Zhao Lei after disguising herself as Ling Feng; they struggle to keep up with her extraordinary speed.
• Yi Yun attempts to establish authority by warning others about assault laws, but his serious demeanor becomes comic.
• A girl initially admires Yi Yun, then immediately shifts her attention to the more handsome disguised Ling Feng, creating a humorous rivalry and highlighting Yi Yun’s vanity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Yun, Ling Mengxue, and others enter a company promising to awaken superpowers for a high fee.
• The company uses a Mind-Confounding Charm to deceive participants into believing they've awakened powers.
• Yi Yun and Ling Mengxue witness the truth but decide not to expose it immediately due to the dangerous situation.

Character Developments

• Yi Yun: Shows concern for others' safety but also keeps his own goals in mind. He remains calm and collected even in a tense situation.
• Ling Mengxue: Struggles to understand the situation and feels speechless about Yi Yun's behavior. She decides to call the police.

Significant Themes

• Greed and corruption: The company exploits people's desire for power and extraordinary abilities.
• Deception and manipulation: The company uses a Mind-Confounding Charm to deceive participants.
• The struggle between exposing the truth and personal safety: Characters must decide whether to act immediately or wait for the right moment.

Character Interactions

• Yi Yun and Ling Mengxue: Yi Yun tries to warn Ling Mengxue about the danger, but she initially ignores him. They both witness the truth but decide to act differently.
• Yi Yun and the doctor: Yi Yun answers the doctor's questions calmly, revealing his true identity as the Jade Emperor.
• Ling Mengxue and Yi Yun: Ling Mengxue feels frustrated with Yi Yun's behavior and decides to take matters into her own hands by calling the police.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Yun enters a supposed superpower-awakening facility and immediately suspects that the company is deceiving young people with fake claims.
• When the “doctor” confirms that the facility is meant to awaken abilities, Yi Yun attacks and knocks him unconscious, shocking Ling Mengxue.
• Yi Yun reveals that he believes there are no real superpowers and that the company is exploiting its customers. Ling Mengxue agrees, explaining that she came only to rescue her friend.
• The two discover that the facility is heavily secured: it is sealed, soundproof, isolated from communication signals, and guarded by armed personnel.
• Yi Yun mistakes Ling Mengxue for a powerful government operative or a member of a prestigious martial-arts family. He is astonished by her unfathomably deep aura and assumes she may be a Martial Grandmaster.
• Yi Yun invites Ling Mengxue to join the Ninth Bureau, but she refuses, insisting that she only wants to save her friend and expose the truth to Zhao Ping and Zhao Lei.
• Yi Yun secretly takes a spiritual artifact hidden in the examination table while Ling Mengxue pretends not to notice.
• Two armed staff members enter the laboratory to investigate the delay. They reveal their willingness to kill the supposed undercover agents, but Yi Yun quickly defeats both with a punch and a kick.
• Yi Yun and Ling Mengxue hide the defeated men and prepare to act when an opportunity arises. Yi Yun admits that he is waiting for reinforcements from the Ninth Bureau.
• Outside, Ninth Bureau investigators have surrounded Super Awesome Company while disguising themselves as ordinary workers and civilians. Their leader is a striking short-haired woman in a black leather outfit.

Character Developments

• Yi Yun: Demonstrates his distrust of the awakening company, decisive combat ability, and sharp investigative instincts. He is confident and theatrical, but also comically vain and prone to misunderstanding Ling Mengxue’s identity. Although he presents himself as an influential Ninth Bureau figure, he still relies on reinforcements.
• Ling Mengxue: Remains calm and perceptive throughout the crisis. She recognizes Yi Yun’s martial skill, notices when he is about to attack her, and conceals her own extraordinary strength. She is practical and focused on protecting her friend rather than pursuing power or joining an organization.
• Zhao Ping and Zhao Lei: Continue waiting outside, believing the awakening experiment may be taking longer because their acquaintances possess especially powerful abilities. Zhao Lei’s unquestioning admiration is mocked by those around him.
• The company staff: Are exposed as violent frauds rather than benevolent doctors. They are prepared to kill anyone who threatens the organization.

Significant Themes

• Appearance versus reality: The facility presents itself as a place offering miraculous powers, but it is actually a deceptive and dangerous operation.
• Suspicion and hidden identities: Yi Yun and Ling Mengxue repeatedly misinterpret each other’s backgrounds, while the Ninth Bureau hides its agents in plain sight.
• Power and responsibility: Yi Yun wants to stop the company from exploiting young people, while Ling Mengxue is motivated by loyalty to her friend rather than ambition.
• Comedy amid danger: Yi Yun’s exaggerated self-confidence, vanity, and mistaken assumptions contrast with the serious threat posed by the company.
• Institutional deception: The chapter criticizes organizations that manipulate people’s desire for extraordinary abilities for profit or control.

Character Interactions

• Yi Yun knocks out the doctor, prompting Ling Mengxue to question his bizarre behavior.
• Ling Mengxue confronts Yi Yun about nearly attacking her, revealing that she can perceive his movements.
• Yi Yun repeatedly assumes she belongs to the Ninth Bureau or a powerful martial family, while she denies having any such affiliation.
• Yi Yun attempts to recruit Ling Mengxue, but she refuses and urges him to focus on the immediate crisis.
• Together, they confront the facility’s guards, with Yi Yun handling the combat and Ling Mengxue observing and supporting the plan.
• Their banter establishes a humorous partnership: Yi Yun is boastful and dramatic, while Ling Mengxue remains restrained, skeptical, and unimpressed.

Chapter 200 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Outside the company, a Ninth Bureau team waits for instructions after Senior Investigator Yi Yun enters alone and fails to return. The team’s captain criticizes Yi Yun for his arrogance and overconfidence.
• Inside the power-awakening laboratory, Yi Yun and Ling Mengxue remain hidden while successive groups of staff enter to investigate. Their prolonged absence causes the people waiting outside, including Zhao Ping and Zhao Lei, to grow suspicious.
• Yi Yun reveals that they have been discovered and prepares to confront the next intruder. A large man suddenly attacks him with a powerful punch, knocking him across the room.
• Yi Yun identifies the attacker as Yang Cong, a high-risk wanted criminal from Moon-Hanging Palace and a notorious body-refining expert responsible for many deaths.
• Yi Yun, a Mid-Third-Tier cultivator, struggles against Yang Cong, whose Late-Third-Tier body-refining strength allows him to withstand Yi Yun’s attacks and overpower him physically.
• Yi Yun uses his signature Grandmaster-level technique, Cloud-Severing Palm, and follows it with a barrage of palm strikes. Although his attacks are powerful, Yang Cong’s body remains nearly impervious.
• After Yang Cong severely wounds Yi Yun with Mountain-Breaking Force, Yi Yun begs Ling Mengxue to help him. She agrees only after bargaining for payment, eventually accepting five hundred yuan.
• Ling Mengxue casually releases a sword-shaped blast of True Essence, slicing Yang Cong in half instantly. Both Yi Yun and Ling Mengxue are shocked by how easily she kills the supposedly formidable body-refining expert.
• A large-scale assault then erupts outside. Armed black-clad attackers invade the company, overpowering the staff and throwing the facility into chaos.
• The company’s leaders panic when Yang Cong fails to report back. Bolo asks the mysterious Elder Yan Feng to intervene.
• Yan Feng, a powerful Grand Sorcerer associated with the organization’s higher-ranking leadership, agrees to personally suppress the attackers and leaves the office.

Character Developments

• Yi Yun: His confidence and pride are exposed as he is badly injured by Yang Cong’s ambush and superior physical strength. Despite this, he demonstrates considerable skill with Cloud-Severing Palm and maintains his fighting spirit. His fear of Ling Mengxue after witnessing her overwhelming power adds a humorous vulnerability to his character.
• Ling Mengxue: She remains detached and seemingly indifferent to Yi Yun’s danger, agreeing to help only after negotiating a monetary reward. However, her effortless destruction of Yang Cong reveals that her true strength is far beyond Yi Yun’s expectations. Her casual attitude toward killing also highlights her unfamiliarity with the consequences of her own power.
• Yang Cong: Initially presented as a terrifying wanted criminal and elite body-refining expert, he dominates Yi Yun physically and dismisses Ling Mengxue as insignificant. His arrogance leads him to underestimate her and results in his instantaneous death.
• Bolo and the company leadership: Their confidence collapses once the invasion begins. They rely heavily on Yan Feng, revealing that their apparent control depends on the presence of stronger protectors.
• Yan Feng: He is established as a highly dangerous figure whose reputation alone reassures the company leaders. His decision to act personally sets up the next confrontation.

Significant Themes

• Overconfidence and underestimation: Yi Yun’s initial arrogance leaves him vulnerable to Yang Cong, while Yang Cong’s dismissal of Ling Mengxue proves fatal.
• Hidden strength: Ling Mengxue appears passive and inexperienced, but her true power vastly exceeds what others assume.
• Power imbalance: The chapter contrasts Yi Yun’s hard-fought battle with Ling Mengxue’s effortless victory, emphasizing the gulf between different levels of cultivation.
• Humor amid danger: Yi Yun’s bargaining with Ling Mengxue and his frightened reaction to her strength provide comic relief during otherwise violent events.
• Chaos beneath appearances: The orderly power-awakening event is revealed to conceal criminal activity, secret organizations, and a planned assault.

Character Interactions

• Yi Yun and Ling Mengxue develop a reluctant, transactional partnership. He appeals to righteousness and friendship, while she treats helping him as a paid service.
• Yi Yun attempts to impress Ling Mengxue with his martial techniques but instead ends up needing her rescue.
• Yang Cong mocks both of them, especially Ling Mengxue, and his contempt prevents him from recognizing the danger she poses.
• Bolo depends on Yan Feng’s authority and strength, while Yan Feng remains calm and detached in contrast to the company’s panic.
• Zhao Ping and Zhao Lei provide an outside perspective, gradually recognizing that something is seriously wrong inside the laboratory.