Chapter Summaries

Qian Zong visited the Martial Soul Library’s restricted third floor after discovering that a mysterious force was accelerating his recovery, then received an invitation from Bibi Dong. He postponed meeting her until the next morning and entered a restricted room alone to confirm some things, leaving Ling Yuan to guard the door.

• Qian Zong noticed that the mysterious force nourishing him was speeding his recovery and thought he could reach the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well sooner.
• Yue Guan told Qian Zong that Bibi Dong had summoned him to the Papal Hall, but Qian Zong declined to go immediately and said he would visit the next morning.
• Qian Zong brought Ling Yuan to a restricted room on the third floor and asked her to keep watch while he went inside alone.
• Qian Zong teased Ling Yuan into calling him Zong'er, and she agreed before he closed the room door.

Ling Yuan considered probing Qian Zong’s feelings that night, while Bibi Dong grew furious after learning that Qian Zong had declared war on the Star Luo Empire in Spirit Hall’s name. After recovering from a dangerous surge in her soul power, Bibi Dong decided to visit the Martial Soul Library and confront the situation.

• Ling Yuan wondered whether she had fallen in love with Qian Zong and planned to test his feelings that night.
• Bibi Dong learned from Yue Guan that powerful soul masters had gathered at the Martial Soul Library and that Qian Zong had declared war on the Star Luo Empire.
• Bibi Dong raged that Qian Zong had acted in Spirit Hall’s name, fearing his decision would disrupt her plan to become a god.
• After Yue Guan left, Bibi Dong suffered a surge of unstable soul power, then regained control and blamed the Qian family for her troubles.
• Bibi Dong realized Qian Daoliu had sent two grand elders to guard the library and resolved to go there herself.

Bibi Dong disguised herself and visited Qian Zong Snack Street, where she bought pastries from Liao's Pastries and paid with twelve gold soul coins. The boss used her payment to compensate customers after admitting he had let her skip the line.

• Bibi Dong disguised herself in a black cloak and mask and flew from Pope Mountain into Spirit City.
• Bibi Dong entered Qian Zong Snack Street, passed the crowded Mixue Bingcheng shop, and went to Liao's Pastries.
• The pastry shop boss recognized Bibi Dong as a regular and prepared her usual assortment without making her wait in line.
• Bibi Dong paid twelve gold soul coins for the pastries and left without speaking.
• After a customer protested the line-cutting, the boss apologized and offered to cover up to 30 copper coins of each customer's order.

Bibi Dong bought a Strawberry Shake Milkshake while disguised in Spirit City, but Hu Liena recognized her and confronted her. Bibi Dong made Hu Liena promise to keep the encounter secret, and the two shared a warm moment as Hu Liena offered her Crispy Pork Bites.

• Bibi Dong bypassed the queue at a Mixue Bingcheng shop, ordered a Strawberry Shake Milkshake, and paid fifty Gold Soul Coins.
• Hu Liena recognized Bibi Dong by her voice and caught up with her, calling her Teacher.
• Bibi Dong acknowledged Hu Liena and told her not to reveal what had happened.
• Hu Liena said Yan and Brother had gone to buy Fried Chicken, then offered Bibi Dong some Crispy Pork Bites.
• Bibi Dong warmly accepted Hu Liena's thoughtfulness and reflected on how she had come to care for her like a daughter.

Bibi Dong tried to avoid being recognized while staying near Hu Liena, so she disguised herself as Hu Liena’s bodyguard, Blood Blade. After Hu Liena awkwardly ordered her to polish her shoes, a stranger harassed her, Yan drove him off, and then offered to polish her boots himself.

• Bibi Dong spotted Qian Zong nearby and, unable to leave without risking recognition, claimed she would protect Hu Liena as her bodyguard.
• Bibi Dong named herself Blood Blade, and Hu Liena tried to act like a master by ordering her to polish her leather shoes.
• A young man approached Hu Liena and offered to polish her shoes, but she prepared to use her soul skill against him.
• Yan arrived and punched the young man, who apologized and fled after Yan threatened him.
• Bibi Dong secretly struck the fleeing man with Soul Power, while Yan crouched to polish Hu Liena’s boots with his hand.

Hu Liena introduced Bibi Dong, disguised as Blood Blade, to Xie Yue and Yan as her bodyguard. Xue Qinghe grew jealous of Hu Liena, suspected Blood Blade was Bibi Dong, and approached the group despite her guards’ warnings.

• Yan tried to wipe Hu Liena’s shoes, but she avoided him and introduced Bibi Dong as Blood Blade, her personal bodyguard.
• Xie Yue and Yan greeted Blood Blade, while Hu Liena handed her a strawberry milkshake and a paper bag.
• Xue Qinghe watched Hu Liena with jealousy, then asked Qin Lan and Lu Zheng whether they recognized the group.
• Lu Zheng recognized Yan’s distinctive appearance, and Xue Qinghe explained that the three were talented Spirit Hall students she had heard Qian Zong mention.
• Blood Blade’s glance unnerved Qin Lan and Lu Zheng, while Xue Qinghe suspected she was Bibi Dong.
• Despite Qin Lan’s warning, Xue Qinghe approached Hu Liena’s group, saying that following Spirit City’s rules would keep them safe.

Xue Qinghe approached Hu Liena, Xie Yue, Yan, and the black-robed Bibi Dong, recognizing Bibi Dong beneath her disguise and plotting to settle old scores. He used his connection to Qian Zong to offer the Spirit Hall Academy students a chance to meet him, then revealed his Martial Soul Library token.

• Bibi Dong noticed Xue Qinghe and tried to hide her face before deciding to stand quietly beside Hu Liena, while Xue Qinghe recognized her disguise.
• Hu Liena greeted Xue Qinghe and asked why he had stopped them; Xue Yue and Yan also exchanged polite greetings with the crown prince.
• Xue Qinghe said Qian Zong had mentioned Spirit Hall Academy's three talented students, prompting Yan to ask what Qian Zong had said about them.
• Xue Qinghe avoided describing his opinion of the students and suggested they visit Qian Zong for cultivation advice, but Hu Liena explained that meeting the Young Hall Master was difficult.
• Xue Qinghe offered to take Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan to see Qian Zong the next day, then showed them his Martial Soul Library token.

Xue Qinghe gave Hu Liena, Yan, and Xie Yue a Martial Soul Library token and offered to take them to meet Qian Zong. He recognized Bibi Dong beneath her disguise and began plotting to bring Hu Liena closer to him, leaving Bibi Dong increasingly uneasy.

• Xue Qinghe explained that the token allowed access to the library’s first and second floors, but not its guarded third floor.
• Hu Liena eagerly asked whether Xue Qinghe could take them to see Qian Zong, while Bibi Dong worried about her disciple’s interest in him.
• Xue Qinghe recognized the disguised Bibi Dong and privately resolved to turn Hu Liena into his granddaughter as revenge for her wanting to steal his mother.
• Xie Yue worried that visiting Qian Zong without an introduction would be inappropriate, so Xue Qinghe assured the three that Qian Zong already knew of them.
• Xue Qinghe introduced himself to Yan and Xie Yue and invited them to call him Big Brother Qinghe.
• Qin Lan and Lu Zheng realized Xue Qinghe was using his connection to Qian Zong to build ties with Spirit Hall’s promising young Soul Masters, and decided to report his actions to Xue Ye.

Xue Qinghe bonded with Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan on the snack street after presenting Qian Zong’s token, then teased Blood Blade by taking her milkshake and pastries. He ended by offering the pastries to the others, while Blood Blade was left empty-handed and irritated.

• Yan, Hu Liena, and Xie Yue accepted Xue Qinghe’s status after seeing Qian Zong’s token, and Xue Qinghe invited them to show him around the snack street.
• Xue Qinghe asked about Blood Blade’s drink, then persuaded her to hand over her strawberry shake milkshake.
• Xue Qinghe shook the milkshake, drank it in front of Blood Blade, and praised the drink after Hu Liena explained that Qian Zong had created it.
• Xue Qinghe set his sights on Blood Blade’s pastries, and she tossed the bag to him in frustration.
• Xue Qinghe opened the bag, praised the pastries, and offered to share them with Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan.

Xue Qinghe and Hu Liena shared snacks with Xie Yue, Yan, Qin Lan, and Lu Zheng, leaving nothing for the disguised Blood Blade. After Blood Blade concealed his irritation and convinced himself Xue Qinghe had not uncovered his identity, Hu Liena offered to show Xue Qinghe around the snack street, and he agreed.

• Yan tried a mochi and offered Hu Liena an egg tart and cream puff, while Xue Qinghe shared pastries with Xie Yue.
• Hu Liena offered Xue Qinghe her Crispy Pork Bites, and the four youths shared the food until only Brown Sugar Glutinous Rice Cake remained.
• Xue Qinghe gave the last rice cakes to Qin Lan and Lu Zheng, then ate the final piece himself without leaving any food for Blood Blade.
• Blood Blade hid his anger and concluded that Xue Qinghe had not seen through his disguise, while Hu Liena recognized that Blood Blade had altered his voice to conceal his identity.
• Hu Liena offered to take Xue Qinghe around the snack street, and he agreed before turning to address his two guards.

Xue Qinghe persuaded Qin Lan and Lu Zheng to leave him with Hu Liena and her companions, while Spirit City’s strict littering laws brought Yan into a confrontation with law enforcement. The chapter ended with an officer threatening Yan after he objected to a ten-Gold-Soul-Coin fine.

• Xue Qinghe dismissed Qin Lan and Lu Zheng, arguing that staying with Hu Liena, Yan, and Xie Yue would help him build ties and that Spirit Hall would protect him.
• Qin Lan asked whether Xue Qinghe knew Blood Blade, and Xue Qinghe said he had heard she was a former bounty hunter.
• Qin Lan and Lu Zheng accepted Xue Qinghe’s plan and left after warning him to be cautious.
• A law enforcement officer confronted Yan for littering and demanded a fine of ten Gold Soul Coins.
• Yan protested that the fine was excessive, and the officer threatened him for questioning the Law Enforcement Team.

Yan, Xie Yue, and Hu Liena were fined for littering but could not afford the ten Gold Soul Coins, and Yan’s anger escalated into a confrontation with the Law Enforcement Team. After both sides revealed their Soul Rings, an officer reconsidered enforcing the fine as the crowd watched.

• A Law Enforcement Team officer fined Yan ten Gold Soul Coins for littering and offered him amusement park labor if he could not pay.
• Yan admitted he was broke, and Xie Yue and Hu Liena pooled their remaining coins with his, but they still fell short of the fine.
• The officer mocked the three and moved to take them to the amusement park, prompting Yan to release his Soul Rings; Xie Yue and Hu Liena joined him.
• The Law Enforcement Team’s three officers revealed that they were Soul Ancestors, while onlookers gathered and Blood Blade withdrew into the crowd to watch.
• After seeing the trio’s strength, an officer stepped forward and suggested that fighting would not benefit them, reconsidering whether to enforce the rules strictly.

Xue Qinghe intervened when Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan prepared to fight the Law Enforcement Team over a littering fine, then gave Yan money to settle it. After the officers left, Su De explained why he had avoided a fight and celebrated the money they had earned, while reflecting on their safer jobs in Spirit City.

• Xue Qinghe joined Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan and asked why the Law Enforcement Team had confronted them.
• Su De explained that Yan had been fined ten Gold Soul Coins for littering, and Xue Qinghe gave Yan a pouch of money.
• Yan threw coins at Jieqing, and Su De stopped Jieqing from fighting before leading the officers away.
• Su De told Jieqing that the group risked their new jobs by provoking powerful soul masters and showed him and Xue Feng the eighteen coins he had collected.
• Su De said he wanted to remain in Spirit City because his work was safe and offered good pay and amenities.

Su De, Xue Feng, and Jieqing agreed to keep working toward permanent positions in Spirit Hall, while Xue Qinghe used Purple Gold Cards and his generosity to win over Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan. The group headed for the food street with Blood Blade reluctantly joining them.

• Su De reassured Jieqing that Spirit Hall offered a better life, and Jieqing agreed to act more carefully and work toward joining as permanent staff.
• Xue Qinghe gave Yan several gold soul coins and revealed that Director Qian Zong had given him five Purple Gold Cards.
• Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan initially hesitated to accept the cards, but Xue Qinghe pressed one into each of their hands and they thanked him.
• Xue Qinghe invited Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan to the food street and offered to pay for everything.
• Xue Qinghe spotted Blood Blade in the crowd and invited her along, so she reluctantly joined them.