Chapter Summaries

Qin Qi awakened a Body Martial Soul with rank-one soul power, then received Thieving Heaven Demon Venerable’s inheritance and learned his martial soul was the Formless Hand. He tested it on Tang San and stole a shining hammer, leaving its identity and significance unclear.

• Old Jack brought Qin Qi and Tang San to the village’s martial soul awakening ceremony.
• Qin Qi awakened a one-fingered palm martial soul and measured rank-one soul power.
• After Tang San awakened Blue Silver Grass with Innate Full Soul Power, Qin Qi heard Ben Jie Sun identify himself as Thieving Heaven Demon Venerable and pass on his inheritance.
• Qin Qi realized his martial soul was the Formless Hand and used it on Tang San without anyone noticing.
• The Formless Hand returned to Qin Qi carrying a shining hammer.

Qin Qi refined the stolen Clear Sky Hammer with Formless Hand and planned to use Luo Sanpao as a combat partner, while Old Jack arranged a school place for him. Tang Hao beat Tang San after his supposed Second Martial Soul vanished, and the chapter ended with Qin Qi approaching Tang San to steal Soul Power.

• Qin Qi used Formless Hand to refine the Clear Sky Hammer, but exhausted his Soul Power in the process.
• Qin Qi decided not to risk stealing from Tang Hao and considered stealing Yu Xiaogang's Luo Sanpao to strengthen his combat ability.
• Old Jack told Qin Qi he would borrow an extra work-study student place and explained what to expect in the city.
• Tang San told Tang Hao he had sensed a Second Martial Soul, but could no longer summon it, so Tang Hao accused him of lying and beat him.
• The next day, Qin Qi approached Tang San and prepared to steal his Soul Power with Formless Hand.

Qin Qi repeatedly stole Soul Power from Tang San, practiced a kill move that made people fail to recognize him, and reached Soul Power Level 10. Tang San joined Old Jack and Qin Qi on the trip to Notting City, where they were stopped at Notting Academy’s gate.

• Qin Qi stole Soul Power from Tang San and urged him to defy Tang Hao and secretly go to school.
• Qin Qi mastered Strangers at First Sight and tested it by making a villager forget who he was.
• Qin Qi continued stealing small amounts of Soul Power from Tang San while Tang San cultivated, eventually raising Qin Qi’s Soul Power to level ten.
• Old Jack waited anxiously for Tang San, who arrived in time to leave for Notting City with Qin Qi and the others.
• Old Jack led the group to register at Notting Academy, but the gatekeeper stopped them at the entrance.

Qin Qi confronted an arrogant gatekeeper who mocked his and Tang San’s Spirit Hall certificates, then entered the academy to register. As he considered obtaining a Soul Ring, he began plotting to steal Luo Sanpao from Yu Xiaogang.

• The gatekeeper mocked Old Jack, Qin Qi, and Tang San’s certificates, so Qin Qi slapped him and challenged him to strike back if he dared.
• Qin Qi forced the gatekeeper to apologize to Old Jack, while several academy teachers watched.
• Yu Xiaogang arrived, examined the certificate only for Tang San’s information, and hurriedly took Tang San inside to register.
• Qin Qi dismissed the gatekeeper, said goodbye to Old Jack, and followed a female teacher to register.
• While registering, Qin Qi thought about obtaining a Soul Ring and considered stealing one from Yu Xiaogang, including Luo Sanpao.

Qin Qi registered at the academy, settled into Dorm Seven, and defeated Wang Sheng to become its boss. Tang San arrived as Yu Xiaogang’s disciple, and Wang Sheng warned him that the master was widely mocked for his lack of ability.

• Director Su registered Qin Qi and gave him a school uniform and a place in Dorm Seven.
• The female teacher escorted Qin Qi to Dorm Seven, where Wang Sheng was bullying another student and claimed to be the boss.
• Qin Qi challenged Wang Sheng over the dorm’s strongest-person rule and defeated him with quick, elusive attacks, becoming the new boss.
• Tang San arrived at Dorm Seven and declined Qin Qi’s invitation to challenge him for the position.
• Wang Sheng learned that Tang San had become Yu Xiaogang’s disciple and warned him that the academy considered Yu Xiaogang a joke.

Qin Qi became Dorm Seven’s boss after evading Xiao Wu’s attacks, then absorbed the energy he had stolen from her. He gained two Soul Rings, broke past level ten, and wondered whether he could steal Soul Rings without limit.

• Qin Qi warned Tang San not to insult his teacher, and Qin Qi defended Wang Sheng when Tang San threatened him.
• Xiao Wu arrived at Dorm Seven and challenged Qin Qi for the right to be boss, but Qin Qi evaded her with Sand-Treading Without Trace.
• After five minutes of chasing Qin Qi, Xiao Wu gave up, and Qin Qi claimed the title of boss.
• Qin Qi stayed behind while Wang Sheng took the others to eat and refined the energy he had stolen from Xiao Wu into a yellow Soul Ring.
• Qin Qi stole and refined his own Soul Ring, gained a white Soul Ring, and advanced to level eleven.

Qin Qi tested his new Formless Hand Soul Skill, Sleight of Hand, then fought formal students who insulted Dorm Seven and Xiao Wu. After Yu Xiaogang reprimanded them and summoned Tang San, Qin Qi remained intent on stealing Yu Xiaogang’s martial soul.

• Qin Qi used Formless Hand to reach through space and retrieve a distant cup, then named the move Sleight of Hand.
• At the cafeteria, a blond formal student mocked Dorm Seven and Xiao Wu, prompting her to confront him.
• Qin Qi blocked a staff-wielding student’s attack on Xiao Wu, scattered ash to blind the formal students, and helped defeat them.
• Qin Qi stole Soul Power from the blond student and noticed the gain to his limit had fallen from 0.1 levels to 0.01.
• Yu Xiaogang scolded Qin Qi and Xiao Wu for fighting, then asked Tang San to meet him later about matters concerning Tang San.

Qin Qi refined the Soul Ring he had stolen from Yu Xiaogang and plotted to steal Luo Sanpao, while Tang San learned Yu Xiaogang had dismissed him after discovering he had no Second Martial Soul. The chapter ended with Qin Qi sneaking into Yu Xiaogang’s room and stealing Luo Sanpao.

• Qin Qi refined Yu Xiaogang’s Hundred-Year Soul Ring, gained another boost to his physical qualities, and reached three Soul Rings.
• Tang San went to Yu Xiaogang’s room and claimed he felt he had a Second Martial Soul but could not summon it.
• Yu Xiaogang called Tang San’s Blue Silver Grass trash, but agreed to take him to find a Soul Ring the next day.
• Qin Qi secretly entered Yu Xiaogang’s room with Sleight of Hand and returned with the puppy-like Soul Beast Luo Sanpao.

Qin Qi stole Luo Sanpao and renamed him the Golden Saint Dragon, then planned how to develop his Martial Souls and create alternate identities. After secretly collecting Soul Power at the academy, he slipped away to the Soul Hunting Forest to steal a permit and search for Soul Beasts.

• Qin Qi used Heart Steal to refine Luo Sanpao into his third Martial Soul, and Luo Sanpao forgot Yu Xiaogang and bonded with Qin Qi.
• Qin Qi renamed Luo Sanpao the Golden Saint Dragon and planned to seek fire, lightning, dragon, and flight attributes to strengthen their fusion.
• Qin Qi returned to the dormitory, told Xiao Wu he had been looking for the toilet, and fell asleep while considering his plans.
• The next morning, Qin Qi toured the academy with Xiao Wu and secretly stole small amounts of Soul Power from her and the teachers.
• Qin Qi left the academy that afternoon, rode a carriage to the Soul Hunting Forest, and blended into the crowd while planning to steal a hunting permit.

Qin Qi entered the Soul Hunting Forest, stole and refined abandoned Soul Rings, and fed Soul Beast essence to his Golden Saint Dragon. Elsewhere, Yu Xiaogang urged Tang San to absorb a Ten-Year Solitary Bamboo, but Tang Hao lured a Hundred-Year Datura Snake toward them, leaving Yu Xiaogang facing it in alarm.

• Qin Qi stole a Soul Hunting Token, entered the forest, and collected more than a dozen abandoned Ten-Year Soul Rings, which merged into a Hundred-Year Soul Ring.
• Qin Qi stole the essence from wolf-type Soul Beast corpses and fed it to his Golden Saint Dragon, whose body changed slightly.
• Yu Xiaogang found a Ten-Year Solitary Bamboo and told Tang San to absorb it, while Tang San silently sensed that something was wrong.
• Tang Hao rejected Yu Xiaogang's choice and captured a Hundred-Year Datura Snake, then released it toward Tang San and Yu Xiaogang.
• Tang San sensed the approaching danger, and Yu Xiaogang summoned Luo Sanpao when the Datura Snake charged at them.

Tang San fled as Tang Hao drove the Datura Snake after him, while Qin Qi experimented with his nine concealed Hundred-Year Soul Rings and began transforming the Golden Saint Dragon with Yu Xiaogang’s Soul Ring energy. The chapter ended with Qin Qi attempting to share the Golden Saint Dragon’s pain as its lightning transformation began.

• Yu Xiaogang failed to summon Luo Sanpao and was struck down by the Datura Snake, while Tang San ran away without helping him.
• Tang Hao criticized Yu Xiaogang, praised Tang San for fleeing, and steered the Datura Snake after his son while weakening it with thrown stones.
• Qin Qi concealed his nine Hundred-Year Soul Rings and saw that the Golden Saint Dragon had developed a more dragon-like form.
• Qin Qi gave the Golden Saint Dragon Yu Xiaogang’s Soul Ring, revealing its Thunderclap Dragon Claw skill, then refined the ring into energy for the creature to swallow.
• The Golden Saint Dragon convulsed as lightning coursed through it, and Qin Qi approached, hoping to share its pain through their connection.

Qin Qi helped the Golden Saint Dragon endure its painful transformation by feeding it Soul Ring energy, then tested its new abilities and first Soul Skill. After collecting more Soul Rings and returning to the academy, he went to sleep exhausted, and Xiao Wu woke him for the first day of classes.

• Qin Qi refined the Golden Saint Dragon again and shared its transformation pain, then fed it Soul Ring energy until its first transformation was complete.
• Qin Qi discovered that the Golden Saint Dragon’s golden light could protect him and gave it white Soul Rings, learning its first Soul Skill, Golden Dragon Claw.
• Qin Qi collected Soul Rings throughout the afternoon and returned the stolen token to its owner before leaving the Soul Hunting Forest.
• Qin Qi met Tang San outside Dorm Seven, learned that he was tired, and went to bed after returning to the dormitory.
• Xiao Wu woke Qin Qi the next morning so he would not miss the start of formal classes.

Qin Qi slept through class, answered a question about Soul Rings, and prepared to visit Spirit Hall before Xiao Boss’s return interrupted him. Xiao Wu revealed her Hundred-Year Soul Ring, and Qin Qi challenged Xiao Boss to a one-on-one fight for control of the academy.

• Xiao Wu woke Qin Qi when the teacher called on him, and he correctly explained the difference between Ten-Year and Hundred-Year Soul Rings.
• Tang San blamed Yu Xiaogang for nearly leading him to absorb a Ten-Year Soul Ring and swore that Yu Xiaogang had meant to ruin his talent.
• Qin Qi left class intending to arrange a disguised identity at Spirit Hall, but the golden-haired student and his companions confronted him on Xiao Boss’s behalf.
• Wang Sheng warned Qin Qi that Xiao Boss had returned after hunting for a Soul Ring and was likely a Soul Master.
• Xiao Wu stepped forward and revealed her Hundred-Year Soul Ring, startling Xiao Boss and Tang San.
• Qin Qi challenged Xiao Boss to a one-on-one fight, proposing that the winner would have the final say in the academy.

Qin Qi defeated Xiao Boss with one punch and declared himself the school’s new boss before leaving for Spirit Hall to awaken his Martial Soul. Disguised, he reached the counter and spotted Su Yuntao chatting with a young woman.

• Qin Qi challenged Xiao Boss and knocked him unconscious before he could activate his Martial Soul, then claimed the title of school boss.
• The blond-haired student offered Qin Qi candy, and Qin Qi accepted it before leaving the work-study students in charge.
• Wang Sheng and Tang San watched Qin Qi go, while Tang San questioned his own Martial Soul and Xiao Wu complained that she had missed her chance to intervene.
• Qin Qi changed his face and clothes, went to Spirit Hall alone, and followed the gatekeeper’s directions to the counter.
• Qin Qi recognized Su Yuntao chatting with a young woman at the counter.

Qin Qi disguised himself as Luo Mian, awakened a Golden Saint Dragon Martial Soul with Innate Full Soul Power, and declined Ma Xiunuo’s invitation to join Spirit Hall. He headed for the Soul Hunting Forest to obtain a Soul Ring, while Yu Xiaogang discovered that Luo Sanpao and one of his Soul Rings had vanished.

• Qin Qi suppressed his Soul Power, then awakened the Golden Saint Dragon and displayed Innate Full Soul Power to Ma Xiunuo.
• Qin Qi gave his name as Luo Mian, received a Spirit Hall certificate, and refused to commit to joining Spirit Hall.
• Qin Qi planned to obtain a Soul Ring and use the Soul Master subsidy to buy Whale Rubber, then went to the Soul Hunting Forest in disguise.
• Yu Xiaogang failed to summon Luo Sanpao and realized that his Martial Soul and one Soul Ring had disappeared.
• Yu Xiaogang feared others would discover his loss, then heard Tang San knock at his door.

Yu Xiaogang grew suspicious that Tang San had stolen his Martial Soul and Soul Ring, while Qin Qi secretly used his Formless Hand to steal the Purple Demon Eyes from Tang San’s memories. The chapter ended with Qin Qi gaining the technique and clearer vision.

• Yu Xiaogang feigned concern for Tang San and offered him food and bedding, while Tang San distrusted his sudden kindness and refused to share his secrets.
• Tang San told Yu Xiaogang he had killed the Datura Snake with rocks and absorbed its Soul Ring, prompting Yu Xiaogang to suspect Tang San had stolen his Martial Soul and Soul Ring.
• Qin Qi returned to Notting Academy and reflected on how his Soul Rings had fused and his Golden Saint Dragon had grown stronger.
• After the students fell asleep, Qin Qi used his Formless Hand to inspect Tang San’s memories and chose to take the Purple Demon Eyes.
• Qin Qi stole and absorbed the Purple Demon Eyes, making his vision clearer.

Qin Qi interpreted Purple Demon Eyes as a way to cultivate and use spiritual power, then practiced it through the night and gained sharper vision. As he continued to earn respect at the academy, Tang San grew jealous, while Qin Qi secretly stole Yu Xiaogang’s final Soul Ring and Yu Xiaogang blamed Tang San for his misfortune.

• Qin Qi concluded that Purple Demon Eyes cultivated spiritual power and spent the night learning how to use it.
• Xiao Wu dragged Qin Qi to class, where he tested Panoramic Vision and saw how warmly the academy treated him.
• Tang San watched Qin Qi receive admiration and grew bitter, believing Qin Qi had taken the recognition that should have been his.
• Director Su warned Qin Qi not to neglect cultivation, and Qin Qi resolved to keep growing stronger.
• Qin Qi stole Yu Xiaogang’s final Soul Ring when Yu Xiaogang came to collect his salary.
• Yu Xiaogang blamed Tang San for his lost Martial Soul and decided to find evidence so he could steal it back.

After reaching level twenty, Qin Qi gained a danger-sensing Soul Skill and a powerful lightning attack from the Golden Saint Dragon, then decided to target Yu Xiaogang for Soul Power. Yu Xiaogang suspected Tang San of draining him, but before he could pursue his plans, Tang Hao appeared in his room.

• Qin Qi added a second Soul Ring, gaining Danger Sense, and absorbed another Ring for the Golden Saint Dragon, whose Elemental Breath fired a powerful lightning blast.
• Qin Qi decided that draining students in Notting City was too slow and resolved to steal Soul Power from Yu Xiaogang.
• Yu Xiaogang confirmed that his Soul Power had fallen from level twenty-nine to level twenty-eight and suspected Tang San was responsible.
• Yu Xiaogang wondered whether Qin Qi had once possessed Innate Full Soul Power before Tang San stole it, and planned to learn Tang San's method for his own benefit.
• Tang Hao entered Yu Xiaogang's room and confronted him, leaving Yu Xiaogang terrified as he recognized the Clear Sky Douluo and suspected Tang San was Tang Hao's half-Soul-Beast son.

Tang Hao revealed to Yu Xiaogang that Tang San was his son and threatened him into continuing to care for him. Meanwhile, Qin Qi mastered Tang San’s techniques, stole the Blue Silver Emperor Origin to feed the Golden Saint Dragon, and headed to Soul Hunting Forest to examine the results.

• Tang Hao confirmed Tang San was his son and pressured Yu Xiaogang to take good care of him.
• Yu Xiaogang considered reporting Tang Hao to Spirit Hall but feared Tang Hao was still watching, so he decided to obey and appease Tang San.
• Qin Qi reflected on the Mysterious Heaven Skill’s benefits and planned to leave Notting Academy after mastering the Familiar at First Sight killing move.
• Qin Qi judged Tang San’s Datura Snake Soul Ring a poor match for Blue Silver Grass and used Formless Hand to extract Tang San’s Blue Silver Emperor Origin.
• Qin Qi fed the life-filled Origin to the Golden Saint Dragon, then brought it to Soul Hunting Forest the following afternoon to inspect the changes.

Qin Qi discovered that the Golden Saint Dragon’s new Life Dragon Totem healed it when it was injured, then began teaching it self-created soul skills. At Notting Academy, Yu Xiaogang tried to ingratiate himself with Tang San and decided to recruit Qin Qi as part of a scheme to have him kill Tang San.

• Qin Qi tested the Golden Saint Dragon’s new elemental breath and learned that its Life Dragon Totem healed the dragon when it suffered an injury.
• Qin Qi began teaching the Golden Saint Dragon Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track and Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon.
• Yu Xiaogang gave Tang San a storage Soul Tool and offered to tutor him, while Tang San remained suspicious of his motives.
• Yu Xiaogang decided to make Qin Qi his disciple and use him to kill Tang San, then headed to Dorm Seven to approach Qin Qi.