Ch. 521Trade
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Flower Demon Sect's priest finds his disciple, Ji Zhou, dead, killed by Zhou Hongshan (Iron Arm Divine Fist).
- Qian Xiantai, the Old Master of the Qian family, dies. His funeral is held at the Qian Manor.
- The Qian family head is willing to hand over the sect-protecting Dao Soldier from Qian Xiantai's body to the County Governor, Wang Qiwen, to avoid conflict with the Flower Demon Sect.
- Qian Xiaowan, Qian Xiantai's granddaughter, is against desecrating her grandfather's body and seeks help from the Gongshu School at Tailang Academy to prevent the Flower Demon Sect from taking her grandfather's body.
Character Developments
- The Flower Demon Sect's priest shows anger and determination for revenge after his disciple's death.
- Qian Xiaowan shows resilience and courage in protecting her grandfather's body, despite the danger it poses.
- The Qian family head shows a lack of loyalty and respect for Qian Xiantai, prioritizing his own career over his uncle's remains.
Significant Themes
- Respect for the dead and ancestral traditions.
- The struggle between personal values and political ambitions.
- The power dynamics between different factions in Tailang County.
Character Interactions
- The Flower Demon Sect's priest interacts with the vultures and wolves, using his powers to turn them into white bones, showing his anger and ruthlessness.
- Qian Xiaowan interacts with the head of the Qian family, showing her disapproval of his willingness to hand over her grandfather's body to the Flower Demon Sect.
- Qian Xiaowan interacts with Chu Renji and other members of the Gongshu School at Tailang Academy, seeking their help to protect her grandfather's body.