Chapter Summaries

Ye Fan concealed himself, Tang San, and Xiao Wu so the Mandala Snake would chase Yu Xiaogang instead. Yu Xiaogang killed the snake with Luo Sanpao’s farting Soul Skill and a fire starter, leaving the group with its yellow Soul Ring.

• Ye Fan urged Yu Xiaogang to use his Soul Skill, but Yu Xiaogang summoned Luo Sanpao and raced ahead to escape the snake.
• Ye Fan used “Conceal. Obscure.” to hide himself, Tang San, and Xiao Wu, causing the Mandala Snake to pursue Yu Xiaogang.
• Tang San, Ye Fan, and Xiao Wu followed after Yu Xiaogang, who was soon caught by the Mandala Snake.
• Yu Xiaogang activated Luo Sanpao’s first Soul Skill and threw a fire starter into the Mandala Snake’s mouth as Luo Sanpao’s attack peaked.
• The Mandala Snake died, a yellow Soul Ring rose from its body, and Yu Xiaogang celebrated killing a four-hundred-year-plus snake.

Ye Fan and Tang San dealt with Luo Sanpao’s injuries before discovering a Demon Vine Tree that Yu Xiaogang said could suit Tang San. Ye Fan encouraged Tang San to approach it, but Yu Xiaogang warned of its hidden roots, and Xiao Wu suggested attacking it from a distance.

• Tang San tried to rouse the badly injured Luo Sanpao while Ye Fan warned Yu Xiaogang that Luo Sanpao’s injuries could transfer to him.
• Yu Xiaogang urged Luo Sanpao to endure his injuries instead of dismissing his Martial Soul, and Tang San carried him onward on his back.
• Yu Xiaogang identified a small flower in a clearing as a young Demon Vine Tree and said it could grant Tang San’s Blue Silver Grass greater staying power and an area-of-effect Soul Skill.
• Ye Fan falsely praised the Demon Vine Tree’s potential through his inner voice, making Tang San more eager to approach it.
• Yu Xiaogang stopped Tang San and warned that the Demon Vine Tree attacked with hidden roots, while Xiao Wu suggested using a ranged attack against it.

Tang San burned the Demon Vine with Ye Fan’s Firestone and began absorbing its Soul Ring while Ye Fan waited for a fated soul beast encounter. A Nine-Winged Golden Cicada appeared on Ye Fan’s backpack, and Xiao Wu explained that its wing segments marked its age, though it was weak and usually became prey.

• Ye Fan gave Tang San a Firestone, which Tang San used with his Sleeve Arrow to burn the Demon Vine and absorb its Soul Ring.
• Ye Fan told Yu Xiaogang he would wait for a suitable soul beast, while Yu Xiaogang advised him to seek an avian soul beast for his tongue Martial Soul.
• Xiao Wu offered to catch a bird for Ye Fan, but Ye Fan spotted a golden cicada crawling onto his backpack.
• Xiao Wu identified the creature as a Nine-Winged Golden Cicada and explained that each short wing segment represented a thousand years of cultivation.

Ye Fan killed a Thousand-Year Golden Cicada and attempted to absorb its Soul Ring with the aid of whale rubber and Word Spirit. He endured the Ring’s overwhelming power and mental noise while Xiao Wu watched over him.

• Xiao Wu told Ye Fan that the Golden Cicada was harmless, noisy, and commonly eaten by Soul Beasts, and Ye Fan decided it was the Soul Beast destined for him.
• Ye Fan explained that the Golden Cicada’s abundant soul power, whale rubber, and Word Spirit gave him confidence he could absorb its Thousand-Year Soul Ring.
• Ye Fan killed the Golden Cicada with his short blade, and its purple Soul Ring appeared.
• Ye Fan swallowed melted whale rubber and used Word Spirit before drawing the Thousand-Year Soul Ring onto himself.
• Ye Fan endured the Soul Ring’s pressure and maddening noises as he began absorbing it, while Xiao Wu kept watch and noticed something that made her eyes widen.

Tang San completed absorbing his first Soul Ring, while Ye Fan continued absorbing a purple thousand-year Soul Ring. Yu Xiaogang and Tang San tried to stop Ye Fan, and Yu Xiaogang swung his stick at him as Xiao Wu fought to intervene.

• Tang San absorbed his Soul Ring, advanced his cultivation, and saw his blue silver grass turn purple and grow thicker.
• Tang San noticed Ye Fan absorbing a purple Soul Ring, and Yu Xiaogang realized Ye Fan was taking a thousand-year ring as his first.
• Yu Xiaogang urged Xiao Wu to let him stop Ye Fan, claiming the ring would kill him, but Xiao Wu refused to move.
• Tang San restrained Xiao Wu with blue silver grass while Yu Xiaogang rushed toward Ye Fan.
• Yu Xiaogang raised his wooden stick and brought it down toward Ye Fan.

Ye Fan completed absorbing his Thousand-Year Soul Ring and stopped Yu Xiaogang and Tang San from harming Xiao Wu, then healed Xiao Wu and demanded an explanation. Yu Xiaogang claimed they had acted for Ye Fan’s sake.

• Xiao Wu kicked Tang San away and broke Yu Xiaogang’s stick with her leg while blocking his attack.
• Tang San attacked with Blue Silver Grass, but Ye Fan’s Soul Power blasted Yu Xiaogang away, and Ye Fan used “Freeze” to halt everyone briefly.
• Ye Fan pulled Xiao Wu clear, used “Reverse” to heal her injured leg, and reflected on the limits and risks of his Word Spirit.
• Ye Fan used “Come here” to force Tang San and Yu Xiaogang to approach, then demanded to know why Yu Xiaogang had attacked Xiao Wu and Tang San had used Blue Silver Grass.
• Yu Xiaogang put on a sorrowful expression and said they had done it for Ye Fan’s sake because they were worried about his Thousand-Year Soul Ring.

After Ye Fan used his soul skill Prohibition to expose Yu Xiaogang’s real motive for interrupting his thousand-year soul ring absorption, he chose not to confront him further, planning to take revenge later. Ye Fan then asked Tang San to demonstrate Blue Silver Entanglement and noticed his Blue Silver Grass had changed into a sinister-looking form that withered nearby plants.

• Yu Xiaogang blamed Xiao Wu for the clash, while Tang San apologized and said they had only acted out of concern for Ye Fan.
• Ye Fan used Prohibition on Yu Xiaogang, forcing him to admit he tried to stop the absorption because Ye Fan’s success threatened his theories and reputation.
• Ye Fan let Yu Xiaogang walk away, telling Xiao Wu through their thoughts that he planned to punish him later.
• Ye Fan asked Tang San to demonstrate Blue Silver Entanglement, and Tang San summoned grotesque purplish-black roots that caused nearby plants to wither.

Ye Fan used Word Spirit to transfer Luo Sanpao’s injuries and toxins to Yu Xiaogang, who collapsed and was carried out of the Soul Hunting Forest by Tang San. Ye Fan and Xiao Wu went to Nuoding City, while Tang San learned Yu Xiaogang would survive but need prolonged care.

• Ye Fan made Luo Sanpao explode into soul power, transferring its injuries and toxins to Yu Xiaogang.
• Tang San carried the unconscious Yu Xiaogang out of the Soul Hunting Forest, while Xiao Wu teased Ye Fan and then bit his shoulder when he called himself her big brother.
• Ye Fan and Xiao Wu visited the Spirit Hall to collect a soul-ring subsidy, and Su Yuntao’s docked salary paid for their meal at a Nuoding City restaurant.
• Tang San found a doctor for Yu Xiaogang, who said Yu Xiaogang would need to stay in bed and eat food made by food-type Soul Masters.
• Tang San noticed a dark silhouette flash past the window.

Tang Hao confronted Ye Fan and Xiao Wu in an alley, crushing them with his Titled Douluo pressure. Ye Fan recognized him and shielded Xiao Wu, but Tang Hao intensified the pressure and prepared to continue the confrontation.

• Tang San searched the Clinic window for the hidden observer and stayed awake guarding Gang all night.
• Ye Fan explained Soul Master subsidies to Xiao Wu after their expensive meal, and she eagerly imagined eating well every day.
• Tang Hao's overwhelming pressure forced Ye Fan and Xiao Wu to the ground, and Ye Fan used his Soul Skill to weaken it before Tang Hao shattered it and injured him.
• Tang Hao emerged in the alley with nine Soul Rings, including a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring, and Xiao Wu feared he had discovered her identity.
• Ye Fan recognized Tang Hao, shielded Xiao Wu, and challenged him, while Tang Hao dismissed their anger and increased the pressure.

Tang Hao confronted Ye Fan and Xiao Wu, warning them not to join Spirit Hall, but Ye Fan used his Prohibition to aggravate Tang Hao’s hidden injuries and drive him away. The next day, Ye Fan woke in the dorm with Xiao Wu beside him, while Tang San walked in and saw them together.

• Tang Hao revealed that he had followed Ye Fan and Xiao Wu and warned them not to join Spirit Hall.
• Ye Fan used his first Soul Skill to make Tang Hao’s injuries flare up, forcing Tang Hao to leave after repeating his warning.
• Ye Fan’s Soul Power ran out, his own injuries flared up, and he passed out as Xiao Wu held him.
• Xiao Wu carried Ye Fan back to the dorm and stayed beside his bed through the night.
• After waking, Ye Fan reassured Xiao Wu that he would protect her again, and she lay across his legs as he stroked her head.
• Tang San returned to the dorm and saw Ye Fan and Xiao Wu together, then cried out in dismay.

Six years later, Ye Fan and Xiao Wu met Tang San in Suotuo City as they prepared to enroll in Shrek, while Ning Rongrong overheard Ye Fan’s thoughts and became interested in him. After the trio left the teahouse, Ning Rongrong followed them, and Xiao Wu noticed the tail.

• Ye Fan and Xiao Wu waited at a teahouse while Tang San brought them food and apologized for making them wait.
• Ye Fan reassured Xiao Wu and privately worried that Tang San might interfere with his future closeness to Ning Rongrong, prompting Xiao Wu to pinch him.
• Ning Rongrong overheard Ye Fan’s thoughts from the upstairs lounge, guessed that he might see the future, and decided to follow him.
• Ye Fan, Xiao Wu, and Tang San finished eating and went out to browse the streets, where Xiao Wu noticed Ning Rongrong following them.

Ye Fan and Xiao Wu encountered Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing while shopping, and his thoughts about the women and Dai Mubai unsettled everyone who could hear them. They reached a hotel just as Dai Mubai arrived with twin women, while Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing watched nearby.

• Ye Fan reassured Xiao Wu that she was the prettiest girl in his heart, while Ning Rongrong overheard his thoughts and kept her identity hidden.
• Ye Fan spotted Zhu Zhuqing near a hotel and thought about her future and Dai Mubai, prompting Xiao Wu to take him to another hotel.
• Zhu Zhuqing heard Ye Fan's thoughts about her and Dai Mubai, collected her room card, and hurried after him and Xiao Wu.
• Ye Fan and Xiao Wu booked the hotel's last room, while Tang San arrived hoping he could stay with them.
• Dai Mubai entered with twin women and challenged the receptionist's claim that the room was unavailable, as Ye Fan identified him aloud in his thoughts.

Tang San challenged Dai Mubai and revealed that his Blue Silver Grass could restrain a much stronger opponent. When Dai Mubai's attack endangered an attendant, Ye Fan stopped it with a word, leaving Dai Mubai wary of Ye Fan's strength.

• Dai Mubai introduced himself as a level-thirty-seven Evil-Eyed White Tiger Soul Elder, while Tang San introduced himself as a level-twenty-eight Blue Silver Grass Soul Grandmaster.
• Tang San and Dai Mubai fought hand to hand until Tang San used Blue Silver Entanglement to bind him with unusually strong grass that drained his soul power.
• Dai Mubai broke free with his first soul skill and fired his second soul skill at Tang San, but Tang San dodged and the blast flew toward an attendant.
• Ye Fan ordered the blast to turn aside, and it struck a wall instead of the attendant.
• Xiao Wu scolded Dai Mubai for endangering bystanders as spectators criticized him, and Dai Mubai looked at Ye Fan with grave caution.