Chapter Summaries

Han Chen robbed the Jia Lie Family warehouse but was stopped from targeting Liu Xi by Xiao Xun'er, who went to kill him herself. When the attack triggered chaos in the compound, Xiao Yan escaped with the unconscious Xiao Xun'er and left Han Chen an earth-tier Dou Technique to hold Jia Lie Bi back.

• Han Chen finished emptying the warehouse and headed for Liu Xi's courtyard, where Xiao Xun'er confronted him and claimed Liu Xi as her own target.
• Xiao Xun'er entered Liu Xi's room while Han Chen and Xiao Yan waited outside; Liu Xi's scream sent Han Chen fleeing for the rear gate and Xiao Yan rushing into the courtyard.
• Han Chen killed the guards who blocked his escape with Suction Palm and Azure Sword Blades as the Jia Lie Family searched for intruders.
• An explosion erupted from Liu Xi's courtyard, and Xiao Yan fled carrying the unconscious Xiao Xun'er after her power blasted Jia Lie Bi away.
• Xiao Yan tossed Han Chen an earth-tier Dou Technique and asked him to hold Jia Lie Bi back, then ran off while Han Chen kept the scroll.

Han Chen fought Jia Lie Bi through the Jia estate, using his blades, shield, and tricks to survive the stronger opponent. As Jia Lie Bi pressed his attack, Han Chen called for help, and the chapter ended with him smiling after Jia Lie Bi dismissed the warning.

• Han Chen armed himself with the Golden Aphid Mother-and-Son Blades and activated an Earth Shield Talisman before Jia Lie Bi charged him.
• Han Chen led Jia Lie Bi around the estate and secretly placed the Puppet, but Jia Lie Bi struck him through a wall with Rending Wind Fist.
• Han Chen used the Golden Aphid Mother-and-Son Blades to cut through Jia Lie Bi's Dou Qi Armor and narrowly avoided a counterattack.
• Han Chen repeatedly tricked Jia Lie Bi into looking behind him, then kept his distance to prevent the faster fighter from closing in.
• Jia Lie Bi launched Rending Wind Hand against Han Chen's shield, and Han Chen shouted for help before smiling when Jia Lie Bi refused to turn around.

Han Chen defeated Jia Lie Bi and destroyed the Jia Lie Family with the Tiandu Corpse Fire. Xiao Xun'er and Xiao Yan learned of the destruction and questioned Han Chen’s identity and power.

• Han Chen used his Puppet and the Tiandu Corpse Fire to kill Jia Lie Bi after Jia Lie Bi repeatedly misread his attacks.
• Han Chen burned the Jia Lie Family compound and left Wutan City without leaving evidence.
• The Xiao Clan and Ao Ba Family discovered the Jia Lie Family’s ruined compound and reported that the family had been wiped out.
• Xiao Xun'er heard Ling Ying’s account of the powerful flames and told him to leave Han Chen alone because he had helped them.
• Yao Lao told Xiao Yan that Han Chen had many secrets and suggested he had begun to guess Xiao Xun'er's identity.

Han Chen got lost near Qingshan Town and joined Xiao Yi Xian and her companions on their way there. After learning that Xiao Yi Xian dreamed of becoming an alchemist, he gave her Yellow Dragon Pills and revealed that he was an alchemist, leaving her stunned.

• Han Chen lost his way near Qingshan Town and considered flying out on the Divine Wind Boat before hearing travelers nearby.
• Han Chen introduced himself as Li Feiyu and asked Xiao Yi Xian and her companions to guide him to Qingshan Town.
• Xiao Yi Xian agreed to take Han Chen along, and the group turned back toward town.
• Han Chen told the group he had left a family in the Imperial Capital and heard that Xiao Yi Xian wanted to become an alchemist.
• Han Chen gave Xiao Yi Xian a bottle of Yellow Dragon Pills and said he had refined them, prompting her to ask if he was an alchemist.

Han Chen gave Xiao Yi Xian a bottle of Yellow Dragon Pills and accepted her invitation to stay at the Myriad Medicine Pavilion in Qingshan Town. Boss Yao welcomed him and arranged a room and pill refining room, while Xiao Yi Xian was asked to help persuade him to sell pills to the shop.

• Han Chen gave Xiao Yi Xian Yellow Dragon Pills and encouraged her to call him Brother Li.
• The group returned safely to Qingshan Town, and Xiao Yi Xian invited Han Chen to stay at the Myriad Medicine Pavilion.
• Boss Yao welcomed Han Chen and arranged a room and a pill refining room for him.
• Boss Yao privately told Xiao Yi Xian to attend to Han Chen and persuade him to sell his pills to the shop, but she disapproved and kept her objection to herself.

Han Chen practiced refining pills in front of Xiao Yi Xian and revealed that a heavenly flame could help her become an alchemist. He then sent her to find a detailed map of the Magical Beast Mountain Range so he could search for a hidden cave and its rare herbs.

• Han Chen showed Xiao Yi Xian his vast supply of medicinal ingredients and invited her to watch him refine Blood-Clotting Powder.
• Han Chen used the Tiandu Corpse Fire to refine several pills, then gave the finished pills to Xiao Yi Xian.
• Han Chen told Xiao Yi Xian that obtaining a heavenly flame could let her become an alchemist and offered to find one for her if she could absorb it.
• Han Chen gave Xiao Yi Xian gold coins and asked her to buy a detailed map marking misty places and cliffs in the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
• Xiao Yi Xian suspected Han Chen had lied about his identity, but he insisted his earlier claims were true and told her she could ask Xiao Yan later.

Han Chen finished refining Spirit Gathering Pills and took Xiao Yi Xian into the Magical Beast Mountain Range to search for treasure while avoiding the factions watching him. They encountered a Tier 2 Swift Rain Swallow, and Han Chen prepared to fight it with his puppet and Blood Jade Spiders.

• Han Chen refined five pills with a fifty-percent success rate after spending nearly half a month on the process.
• Han Chen invited Xiao Yi Xian to enter the Magical Beast Mountain Range with him, and she agreed.
• Han Chen and Xiao Yi Xian sneaked into the mountains at night to evade the people watching the Myriad Medicine Pavilion.
• Han Chen sent Little White and Little Jade to inspect a fallen magical beast, but a Swift Rain Swallow attacked them with a Wind Blade.
• Xiao Yi Xian identified the attacker as a Tier 2 Swift Rain Swallow, and Han Chen released his Dou Shi Puppet and ordered the spiders to help defeat it.

Han Chen escaped the Swift Rain Swallow with Xiao Yi Xian and led her to a hidden cave filled with treasure. After checking in beside the seated skeleton, he received several rewards, including a fragment map tied to the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame, and the system showed him the outer hall of the Void Sky Hall.

• Han Chen used his puppet’s self-destruction to delay the Swift Rain Swallow, then fled with Xiao Yi Xian aboard the Divine Wind Boat.
• The Swift Rain Swallow resumed its pursuit but attacked the approaching Wolf Head Mercenary Group after Han Chen and Xiao Yi Xian escaped.
• Han Chen drove a Rock Snake from a cliff and took Xiao Yi Xian into a hidden cave.
• Han Chen gave Xiao Yi Xian the cave’s gold coins and most of its herbs while he examined the skeleton and checked in.
• The system rewarded Han Chen with the Giant Sword Art, seeds, the Void Sky Fragment Map, and the Form-Changing Art, then displayed the outer hall of the Void Sky Hall.

Han Chen learned that the Void Sky Fragment Map would let him enter a dangerous treasure realm once he reached Dou Emperor strength. After Xiao Yi Xian discovered her Woeful Poison Body in the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture, Han Chen showed her the Poison Pill Method and promised to help her survive, and she took him away on her blue eagle.

• Han Chen learned that the Void Sky Fragment Map could open a one-time passage to Void Sky Hall, but only after he reached Dou Emperor strength.
• Han Chen left the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture in a stone box as a consolation prize for Little Yanzi and gave the scroll to Xiao Yi Xian.
• Xiao Yi Xian realized she had the Woeful Poison Body and feared that awakening it would kill her and everyone nearby.
• Han Chen showed Xiao Yi Xian the Poison Pill Method and assured her she could cultivate safely until Dou Zong, while he would help with the rest.
• Xiao Yi Xian summoned Little Blue, and she and Han Chen rode away from the cave on the blue eagle.

Han Chen emerged from secluded cultivation at Nine-Star Dou Zhe while Xiao Yi Xian advanced to Five-Star Dou Zhe and prepared to travel to the Chu Yun Empire. As she set out, Han Chen worried about Xiao Yan losing his guide and considered using the Form-Changing Art to intervene.

• Han Chen entered secluded cultivation in a misty canyon, leaving Little White and Little Jade in Xiao Yi Xian's care and supplying her with pills.
• After five and a half months, Han Chen emerged at Nine-Star Dou Zhe, while Xiao Yi Xian revealed her white hair and Five-Star Dou Zhe cultivation.
• Xiao Yi Xian asked to join Han Chen's future travels, but decided to visit the Chu Yun Empire first to learn from its poison masters.
• Han Chen worried that Xiao Yi Xian's departure would leave Xiao Yan without a guide, then decided to prepare pills for her and considered using the Form-Changing Art.
• Han Chen gave Xiao Yi Xian a storage pouch before she left, warned her to trust people cautiously, and told her to seek the Nalan Family or ask about the Three-Year Agreement at the Misty Cloud Sect.

Han Chen said goodbye to Xiao Yi Xian, then reached Qingshan Town and posed as a physician named Shang Xinci to meet Xiao Yan. After learning about the town’s recent killings, Han Chen planned to lead Xiao Yan to a cave in the Magical Beast Mountain Range.

• Han Chen told Xiao Yi Xian to seek him in the Black-Corner Region if he failed to return within two years, warned her not to use the name Li Feiyu, and revealed that his real name was Han Chen.
• Xiao Yi Xian accepted his explanation, promised to return for the three-year agreement, and left after warning him not to trick other girls.
• Xiao Yan arrived in Qingshan Town and met Shang Xinci, who explained that an Alchemist and a physician had disappeared, Mu Li and his men had died in the Magical Beast Mountain Range, and Wolf Head Mercenary Group members had recently been murdered.
• Yao Lao warned Xiao Yan that Shang Xinci seemed suspicious, while Han Chen returned to his courtyard and used the Form-Changing Art to reveal himself.
• Han Chen decided to lead Xiao Yan to a cave in the mountains the next day, then began cultivating the Great Evolution Art.

Xiao Yan joined Shang Xinci’s expedition into the Magical Beast Mountain Range after she told him about an ancient cultivator’s cave abode and proposed they split its treasures. That night, while the camp slept, Shang Xinci slipped into the woods.

• Shang Xinci invited Xiao Yan to join her herb-gathering party, and he agreed to travel with them into the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
• At the town entrance, Xiao Yan learned from a mercenary that Shang Xinci had arrived two months earlier and that her offer paid well.
• As the group traveled, Shang Xinci told Xiao Yan she was searching for a cave abode that an Alchemist had discovered, and she asked him to be her ally.
• Xiao Yan consulted Yao Lao, then agreed to help Shang Xinci and split whatever they found fifty-fifty.
• After the party camped for the night, Shang Xinci left her tent and walked into the dense woods while the others slept.

Xiao Yan followed Shang Xinci to a hidden cave, where they found a Flying Dou Technique and a clue hidden with a skeleton. After they parted, Xiao Yan was left thinking about Shang Xinci while Yao Lao teased him.

• Xiao Yan followed Shang Xinci into the woods and helped her descend to a cave ledge.
• Xiao Yan and Shang Xinci found three stone boxes; one contained a fake cultivation formula, and another held a Flying Dou Technique scroll.
• Shang Xinci let Xiao Yan keep the scroll, while Yao Lao noticed something strange about the skeleton and Xiao Yan found the Demonic Flame Remnant Map.
• Shang Xinci left after warning Xiao Yan not to tell anyone about their trip, and Xiao Yan wondered whether they would meet again.
• Yao Lao appeared beside Xiao Yan and teased him for falling for Shang Xinci.

Han Chen prepared for Yun Yun’s arrival, then rescued her after her battle with the Amethyst Winged Lion King and treated her wounds in his valley. Yun Yun woke and asked him what the Worry-Free Pill was.

• Han Chen returned to his valley, prepared pills for Yun Yun and Yanran, and practiced refining pills for two months.
• Yun Yun arrived in the Magical Beast Mountain Range and fought the Amethyst Winged Lion King, losing the battle after damaging its horn.
• Han Chen kicked Xiao Yan into a lake, rescued Yun Yun, and carried her back to his valley.
• Han Chen began removing Yun Yun’s armor to treat her wounds, but she woke and gave him permission to continue.
• After Han Chen treated and covered Yun Yun, she asked him what the Worry-Free Pill was.

Han Chen cared for the injured Yun Yun, discussed the Misty Cloud Sect and gave her a Youth-Preserving Pill. Meanwhile, Xiao Yan hid in a cave after fleeing through the Magical Beast Mountain Range, where Yao Lao urged him to use a magical beast’s search as an opportunity.

• Han Chen fed Yun Yun soup and told her he planned to travel before returning for the Three-Year Agreement.
• Han Chen criticized the Misty Cloud Sect’s elders, and Yun Yun asked him to send a letter to Nalan Jie.
• Han Chen gave Yun Yun a Youth-Preserving Pill, which she swallowed before asking him to leave so she could rest.
• Xiao Yan reached a hidden cave after running all day, and Yao Lao teased him about his injuries.
• Yao Lao estimated the Black-Robed Man’s strength and urged Xiao Yan to heal while the sixth-rank magical beast searched for the woman.

Han Chen helped Yun Yun absorb medicine and recover from her injuries, then prepared a bath and lent her clothes when she could not access her Storage Ring. After Yun Yun questioned why he had a complete set of women’s clothing, Han Chen claimed he had bought it as a gift for Yanran.

• Han Chen finished channeling Dou Qi to help Yun Yun absorb her medicine and hurried to leave while she rested.
• Yun Yun asked Han Chen to prepare a bath, and he heated the water with the Profound Soul Yin Fire.
• While Yun Yun bathed, Han Chen considered his plans for the Demonic Flame Remnant Map and keeping Xiao Yan on his original path to distract Soul Hall.
• Han Chen entered the steamy room after Yun Yun finished bathing, and she smacked him for saying her fragrance had left him dazed.
• Han Chen gave Yun Yun a green dress and underwear from his Storage Ring after she said her torn clothes were unusable and her seal kept her from retrieving replacements.
• Yun Yun grew suspicious of Han Chen’s women’s clothing, so he claimed he had bought it as a gift for Yanran and hurried her outside to get dressed.

Han Chen and Yun Yun carried out their plan to obtain the Amethyst Source by drawing the Amethyst Winged Lion King away from his cave. After stealing the cave’s valuables and abducting the cub, Han Chen hid nearby to wait for Xiao Yan and the Amethyst Flame.

• Yun Yun changed into a green dress, then attempted to break the seal while Han Chen cultivated in the cave abode.
• After half a month, Yun Yun warned Han Chen about joining her fight with the Amethyst Winged Lion King, but he insisted on helping her obtain the Amethyst Source.
• Yun Yun attacked the Amethyst Winged Lion King and lured him away while Han Chen secretly entered his cave abode.
• Han Chen knocked out the little lion, looted the cave, and escaped with the cub aboard the Divine Wind Boat.
• Han Chen decided to wait for Xiao Yan, expecting him to seek the Amethyst Flame, and heard someone ask whether the hiding place was safe.

Han Chen tricked Xiao Yan and Yao Lao into drawing the returning Amethyst Winged Lion King away from him, then learned his check-in had awarded him 10,000 gold-devouring insects. He flew toward the valley to meet Yun Yun and inspect his new reward.

• Yao Lao discovered Han Chen hiding in the Amethyst Winged Lion King's cave, and Han Chen revealed himself with the young lion.
• Han Chen offered Xiao Yan companion amethyst source, then threw the young lion and a bottle at him before escaping through a hole he cut in the wall.
• The Amethyst Winged Lion King returned and attacked Xiao Yan and Yao Lao, who fled with Yao Lao possessing Xiao Yan's body.
• Han Chen watched the pair lead the Lion King away, then asked the system for his check-in rewards.
• The system awarded Han Chen 10,000 gold-devouring insects, and he flew to meet Yun Yun and inspect them.

Han Chen reunited with Yun Yun, gave her companion amethyst source and a Spirit Gathering Pill for Nalan Yanran, and accepted Yun Yun’s protective soft armor before she left. Alone in the valley, he began raising the gold-devouring insects and returned to cultivation, planning to visit Hai Bodong’s map fragment while avoiding the fight over the green lotus core flame.

• Yun Yun scolded Han Chen for making her worry, then accepted the companion amethyst source he had obtained for Nalan Yanran.
• Han Chen gave Yun Yun a Spirit Gathering Pill for Nalan Yanran, and Yun Yun handed him the soft armor she wore against her skin.
• Yun Yun said goodbye to Han Chen and flew out of the valley, leaving him alone with the Blood Jade Spiders and gold-devouring insects.
• Han Chen released the gold-devouring insects in a sealed meditation chamber and fed them Spirit Nurturing Pellets and demon-luring grass so they could evolve before he bound them.
• Han Chen fed Little White and Little Jade, then resumed cultivation and pill refining while planning to check in at Hai Bodong’s map fragment and stay out of the fight over the green lotus core flame.

Han Chen arrived in Black Rock City under the alias Xiao Cha and went to the Alchemist Association to take an examination. After revealing a deep blue flame, he declared that he wanted to take the fourth-rank examination, leaving the hall stunned and the staff unable to accommodate him.

• Han Chen entered Black Rock City in disguise after spending nearly a month raising his Gold-Devouring Insects.
• The guards stopped Han Chen at the Alchemist Association, but he said he had come to take the alchemist examination and was allowed inside.
• Toke mocked Han Chen, while Lin Fei rebuked Toke and offered to guide Han Chen through the association.
• Lin Fei asked Han Chen his name and mentor, and Han Chen gave the alias Xiao Cha; he learned that Xiao Yan had recently taken an examination in the city.
• Xiao Cha burned the first-rank examination form with a deep blue flame and announced that he wanted to take the fourth-rank examination.
• The association staff and Lin Fei stared in shock, and the receptionist apologized that the branch could not conduct a fourth-rank examination.