Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing and Linda Barnes return to Jiuyou Academy via hidden paths.
• Linda expresses her desire for an outstanding resume to secure a good job post-graduation.
• Zheng Qing suggests potential interviewees for Linda's resume: Councilwoman Su, Colmar, Dr. Duzem, and Professor Monteria.
• Zheng Qing offers Linda's help in investigating the recent crow incidents, promising assistance from his hunting teams and an exclusive interview with Councilwoman Su if she uncovers significant information.

Character Developments

• Linda Barnes: Shows ambition and determination to secure a prestigious job post-graduation. She is willing to take on challenging tasks to enhance her resume.
• Zheng Qing: Demonstrates growth and cunning in navigating social situations and making deals. He shows loyalty to his hunting team and the academy by offering assistance in investigating the crow incidents.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and its consequences: Linda's ambition drives her to seek out challenging tasks, but it also puts her in potentially dangerous situations.
• Loyalty and friendship: Zheng Qing's loyalty to his hunting team and the academy is evident in his offer to help Linda investigate the crow incidents.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Linda Barnes: The two form an alliance, with Linda agreeing to investigate the crow incidents and Zheng Qing offering his hunting teams' assistance and an exclusive interview with Councilwoman Su if Linda uncovers significant information.
• Zheng Qing and Fatty: Zheng Qing mentions Fatty's assessment of him, showing that he values Fatty's opinion and their friendship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing invites Linda Barnes to officially join the "Crow" investigation, seeing it as a win-win situation.
• On Christmas Day, Zheng Qing attends an Alchemy class and expects news about the Under the Moon Ball in the newspaper.
• The "Beta Town Post" reports on the ball briefly and neutrally, surprising Zheng Qing.
• Zheng Qing learns that Linda Barnes also attended the ball and asks his friends about it.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: He shows initiative in inviting Linda to join the investigation, demonstrating his strategic thinking. He also exhibits curiosity and concern about the news coverage of the Under the Moon Ball.
• Linda Barnes: Although not physically present, her attendance at the Under the Moon Ball is mentioned, hinting at her influence and potential involvement in the news coverage.

Significant Themes

• Cooperation and Win-Win Situations: Zheng Qing's invitation to Linda reflects his understanding of the benefits of cooperation and mutual gain.
• News and Media Influence: The unexpected neutrality of the newspaper report suggests the power of media influence and potential censorship.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Fat Wizard: They interact casually, with Fat Wizard showing envy about Dylan's potential encounters at the ball and Zheng Qing seeking his help to buy Nightmare Dolls.
• Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao: Xiao Xiao provides a hint about last year's Under the Moon Ball, showing his knowledge of past events.
• Zheng Qing and Dylan: Zheng Qing mentions Dylan's dual bloodlines and expects him to have a busy night, showing their close friendship and Zheng Qing's understanding of Dylan's background.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing learns that the Under the Moon Ball is private and won't be publicly reported, relieving him of potential trouble.
• Xin Fatty reveals that Zheng Qing forgot to give Christmas gifts to his girlfriends.
• Zheng Qing remembers he commissioned "Moonlight Treasure Boxes" but hasn't given them yet.
• Zheng Qing finds out that Su Shijun sent him a Christmas gift, increasing his anxiety.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Struggles with anxiety and panic after realizing he forgot to give Christmas gifts. Tries to comfort himself with the thought that Su Shijun hasn't given him a gift yet.
• Xin Fatty: Shows a malicious streak by revealing Su Shijun's gift to Zheng Qing, enjoying his friend's distress.

Significant Themes

• Anxiety and panic: Zheng Qing experiences these emotions due to his oversight in giving Christmas gifts.
• Friendship and camaraderie: Xin Fatty's enjoyment of Zheng Qing's distress highlights the complex nature of their friendship.
• Gift-giving traditions: The chapter explores the expectations and anxieties around gift-giving during Christmas.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Xin Fatty: Their interaction shows the dynamic between them, with Xin Fatty enjoying Zheng Qing's discomfort.
• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu: Zheng Qing observes Jiang Yu teaching, showing his awareness of her presence despite his anxiety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing, after Alchemy class, uses Invisibility Talismans to sneak out, avoiding Jiang Yu's notice.
• He slips on snow outside, causing a commotion, and uses Jia Ma Talismans to escape.
• Zheng Qing encounters Little Red Riding Hood at Green's General Store, helping her with her gifts.
• He learns that Little Red Riding Hood is the Elf delivering gifts this year.
• Zheng Qing picks up his custom gift from Hook Brothers Clock Shop and encounters a mysterious hooded customer.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing demonstrates his stealth skills but also shows impulsiveness (slipping on snow).
• Little Red Riding Hood is revealed to be the gift-delivering Elf, showing kindness and efficiency.
• The hooded customer at Hook Brothers Clock Shop remains mysterious, showing impatience and urgency.

Significant Themes

• Stealth and Discretion: Zheng Qing's use of Invisibility Talismans and Jia Ma Talismans highlights the theme of stealth and discretion.
• Kindness and Helping Others: Zheng Qing's assistance to Little Red Riding Hood showcases kindness and helpfulness.
• Mystery and Urgency: The hooded customer's behavior at Hook Brothers Clock Shop hints at mystery and urgency.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Little Red Riding Hood interact briefly, showing a polite and helpful exchange.
• Zheng Qing and the Big Hook at Hook Brothers Clock Shop have a transactional interaction, with the Big Hook being polite and professional.
• The hooded customer and the Big Hook have a brief, business-like interaction, with the customer showing impatience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing visits Hook Brothers' shop to purchase a Moonlight Treasure Box.
• The shop specializes in various timekeeping instruments and magical artifacts.
• Zheng Qing inspects the Moonlight Treasure Box, which uses genuine moonlight during its creation.
• He pays sixty Jade Coins for the box, equivalent to nearly half a month's business for the shop.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: He shows anxiety about time and is cautious in his purchases, indicating his growing maturity and responsibility. He also demonstrates knowledge of magical artifacts and their uses.
• Big Hook: The shop owner is knowledgeable about the products, skilled in sales, and maintains a friendly demeanor throughout the transaction.

Significant Themes

• Time: The chapter emphasizes the passage of time through the various clocks and the Male Wizard's anxiety about not having enough time.
• Money and Value: The high price of the Moonlight Treasure Box highlights its value and the importance of money in magical transactions.
• Magical Artifacts: The shop showcases various magical artifacts, emphasizing their craftsmanship, rarity, and unique properties.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Big Hook: Their interaction is professional and cordial, with Big Hook providing detailed information about the product and Zheng Qing asking insightful questions.
• Zheng Qing and the Witch in the Treasure Box: Although not a physical interaction, Zheng Qing's fascination with the witch in the box hints at his growing interest in magical beings and their powers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing returns to his dorm and receives a strand of Jiang Yu's hair from Li Meng.
• He finds a pile of gifts on his bed, including ones from unexpected senders like Sir Friedman, Sephrano, and Andrew Taylor.
• Among the gifts from known associates, he receives a Black Magic Scrying Mirror from Lin Guo, a globe from Colmar, and a Fox Tail Brush from Su Shijun.
• The Black Magic Scrying Mirror activates, indicating strong malice directed at Zheng Qing.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing demonstrates resourcefulness and determination in obtaining Jiang Yu's hair.
• He shows caution and wariness towards the gifts from unknown senders.
• Zheng Qing's friends express concern for his safety and well-being.

Significant Themes

• Trust and suspicion, as Zheng Qing is unsure about the intentions behind the gifts from unknown senders.
• The power of gifts, both as tokens of friendship and as potential threats.
• The theme of curses and their impact on Zheng Qing's life.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing interacts with Li Meng through paper cranes, showing a level of trust and reliance on her.
• He discusses the gifts with his dorm mates, Xiao Xiao, Xin Fatty, and Dylan, demonstrating a close bond with them.
• Zheng Qing's interactions with the Fat Wizard and Fat Cat show a playful dynamic between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Poseidon sends a gift to Zheng Qing, which turns out to be an ordinary apple.
• Zheng Qing discovers he has two Moonlight Treasure Boxes that can be completed.
• Zheng Qing attempts to complete the treasure boxes, but realizes he has the wrong hair for the enchantment.
• Li Meng's hair transforms into a small figure that scolds Zheng Qing and reveals she is his cousin.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Struggles with completing the treasure boxes and dealing with Li Meng's hair.
• Li Meng: Reveals she is Zheng Qing's cousin and expresses protective feelings towards him.

Significant Themes

• The importance of accurate information and preparation.
• The consequences of misunderstandings and mistakes.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing interacts with his dorm mates, Xiao Xiao, Xin Fatty, and the Doctor, seeking their help and opinions.
• Zheng Qing interacts with Li Meng's hair, which transforms into a small figure and scolds him.
• Zheng Qing's interactions with his dorm mates show their camaraderie and support for each other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing infuses a fox hair from the Fox Tail Brush into the Moonlight Treasure Box to visualize Su Shijun, but the witch inside shrinks and appears younger each time.
• The 'Su Shijun' inside the box behaves inappropriately, leading Zheng Qing to realize he can't give away the box as is.
• Zheng Qing seeks advice from his roommates, and they suggest he keep the Poseidon Moonlight Treasure Box but give away the one for Li Meng, explaining the story behind it.
• Zheng Qing stands in a grove outside Green Valley, holding a card to attract the gift-delivering Snowman, but a Pumpkin Carriage crashes into the snowdrift instead.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows dedication and concentration in his visualization task but struggles with the outcome and how to handle it.
• Xiao Xiao and Xin Fatty provide guidance and advice to Zheng Qing, demonstrating their maturity and experience.

Significant Themes

• The importance of intent and sentiment behind gifts, not just their appearance.
• The challenges and humor in gift-giving traditions at First University.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing interacts with his roommates, seeking their advice on handling the Moonlight Treasure Boxes.
• Zheng Qing attempts to attract the Snowman's attention, leading to a comedic mishap with the Pumpkin Carriage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Little Red Riding Hood delivers two gift boxes: one for Ms. Su Shijun, a high-ranking elf, and one for Jiang Yu, a student at Jiuyou Academy.
• Zheng Qing encounters Jiang Yu while she's reminding him about class. He uses a snowman as an excuse for being in the woods.
• Zheng Qing meets Xin Fatty before class and asks for food. Xin Fatty gives him fried pies and later, stolen carrots from snowmen.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: He's shown to be resourceful and adaptable, using a snowman as an excuse to cover up his presence in the woods. He's also hungry and eager for food.
• Jiang Yu: She's responsible and caring, reminding Zheng Qing about class. She seems to accept his excuse without question.
• Xin Fatty: He's generous and kind, sharing his food with Zheng Qing. He also shows a mischievous side by stealing carrots from snowmen.

Significant Themes

• Malice: The chapter's title and the snowmen's behavior towards students (stealing their food) highlight the theme of malice in the academy.
• Hunger and Food: Zheng Qing's hunger and his search for food emphasize the importance of basic needs and the struggle to meet them.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu: Their encounter is brief but shows a level of comfort and understanding between them. Jiang Yu accepts Zheng Qing's excuse without question.
• Zheng Qing and Xin Fatty: Their interaction shows friendship and mutual support. Xin Fatty shares his food with Zheng Qing and later provides him with stolen carrots.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Teaching Assistant Hilda warns students about classroom behavior and the importance of practical experience over past papers.
• Little Red Riding Hood and her pumpkin carriage crash into the scene, delivering a Christmas gift to Jiang Yu, a student in the class.
• The gift's arrival causes a stir among students, as they worry about their own gifts and the potential embarrassment of being seen receiving one.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing is embarrassed and tries to hide when Little Red Riding Hood arrives, revealing his secretive nature and desire to avoid attention.
• Jiang Yu, the recipient of the gift, shows surprise but maintains composure, hinting at her maturity and self-control.
• Hilda, the teaching assistant, displays a cunning and amused attitude towards the situation, enjoying the students' discomfort.

Significant Themes

• Embarrassment and the desire to avoid it, particularly in a public setting like a classroom.
• The importance of practical experience over theoretical knowledge, as emphasized by Hilda.
• The potential for unexpected events to disrupt routine and cause chaos, as seen with Little Red Riding Hood's arrival.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Little Red Riding Hood's interaction is brief but tense, with Zheng Qing wishing to avoid her and Little Red Riding Hood being oblivious to his discomfort.
• Hilda's interaction with the students is playful and teasing, as he enjoys their discomfort and quotes poetry to emphasize their embarrassment.
• The students interact with each other through whispers, questions, and teasing, revealing their insecurities and curiosity about the gift-giving situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing's classmates discuss the aftermath of his gift-giving to Jiang Yu, expecting it to become school gossip.
• Zheng Qing decides to proactively manage the public's perception of the situation by authorizing Xin Fatty to sell the news and control the narrative.
• Zheng Qing visits Poseidon at Qingqiu Mansion, finding him and Su Ya distracted and dozing off while studying.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing demonstrates strategic thinking and proactivity in handling the potential scandal, showing growth in his political acumen.
• Poseidon and Su Ya are shown to be distracted and careless, hinting at their growing affection and preoccupation with each other.

Significant Themes

• Public Perception and Manipulation: Zheng Qing understands the power of public opinion and decides to influence it to his advantage.
• Affection and Distraction: Poseidon and Su Ya's growing feelings for each other cause them to be less focused on their duties.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing interacts with his dorm mates, discussing the situation and planning his response.
• Zheng Qing visits Poseidon, finding him and Su Ya in a distracted state, highlighting their growing affection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Shijun returns home to find Zheng Qing giving Poseidon a Christmas present.
• Zheng Qing reveals his plan to take Poseidon to meet Mister at Sanyou Bookstore as her gift.
• Su Shijun decides to accompany them.
• Colmar, the North District Great Sage, joins them on their way to the bookstore.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Shows thoughtfulness and consideration for Poseidon by arranging a meeting with Mister as her gift.
• Su Shijun: Demonstrates maternal concern and responsibility by deciding to accompany Zheng Qing and Poseidon to the bookstore.
• Colmar: Shows interest in joining them, possibly to keep an eye on Mister or to learn more about Zheng Qing's connection to him.

Significant Themes

• The theme of gift-giving and its significance, with Zheng Qing's thoughtful gift highlighting his growing bond with Poseidon.
• The theme of responsibility and guardianship, as seen in Su Shijun's decision to accompany Poseidon.
• The theme of mystery and intrigue, with Colmar's sudden appearance and interest in joining them, hinting at potential secrets or hidden agendas.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Su Shijun: Their interaction shows a growing understanding and mutual respect, with Su Shijun no longer dismissing Zheng Qing's ideas outright.
• Zheng Qing and Poseidon: Their bond deepens as Zheng Qing considers Poseidon's interests and well-being.
• Zheng Qing and Colmar: Their interaction is tense, with Zheng Qing feeling awkward due to Colmar's past actions and his current interest in joining them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing, accompanied by North District Archwizard Colmar and Su Shijun, arrives at Sanyou Bookstore on Christmas Day.
• Despite seeing the light and Zheng Qing's shadow, Colmar and Su Shijun cannot see the people inside the bookstore due to powerful magical concealment.
• The Yellow Flower Cat, Mister, invites them in, revealing that their arrival is an 'accident' like Zheng Qing's birth and Poseidon's existence.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing demonstrates growth in his magical abilities and understanding of the Wizarding World's complexities.
• Colmar shows she can enter the bookstore, indicating her importance in Zheng Qing's journey.
• Mister reveals more about his nature and connection to the world, hinting at his eventual departure.

Significant Themes

• Fate and Coincidence: The theme of 'accidents' or coincidences driving significant events in characters' lives is emphasized.
• Growth and Change: Zheng Qing's development as a wizard and his understanding of the world around him are highlighted.
• Mentorship and Guidance: Mister's role as a mentor and guide to Zheng Qing is reinforced.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing interacts with Mister, seeking his guidance and acknowledging his importance.
• Colmar and Su Shijun accompany Zheng Qing, demonstrating their support and involvement in his journey.
• The Little Fox plays with the Yellow Flower Cat, showing a growing comfort and familiarity with the bookstore's inhabitants.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing and Mister discuss the nature of 'accidents' or 'variables' in the context of Forbidden Spells.
• Mister suggests a solution to avoid 'accidents' by creating a second Forbidden Spell that uses 'accidents or variables' as its convergence path.
• Colmar encounters Mister in Sanyou Bookstore and has a conversation about her future decisions. He gives her a book and a cup of tea with a sugar cube, symbolizing perseverance through bitter experiences.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Reflects on his time in the Blank Land and feels the passage of time.
• Mister: Shows his wisdom and foresight, providing guidance to Zheng Qing and Colmar without directly influencing their decisions.
• Colmar: Faces her future challenges head-on, showing determination and resilience.

Significant Themes

• The unpredictable nature of 'accidents' or 'variables' in the pursuit of truth and power.
• The importance of personal decisions and perseverance in the face of adversity.
• The guidance of 'authority' figures and the value of individual judgment.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Mister: Share a philosophical discussion about 'accidents' and potential solutions.
• Mister and Colmar: Have a profound conversation about her future, with Mister providing guidance without dictating her choices.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Shijun (the Witch) enters Sanyou Bookstore and encounters a river with magical properties.
• She solidifies three of her Fox Tails, experiencing a profound connection to the world and the Starry Sky.
• She meets the bookstore owner, Zheng Qing, and his mentor, who blesses Poseidon (the Little Fox).

Character Developments

• Su Shijun (the Witch): She demonstrates restraint and wisdom by not picking up the Shells, showing she values her image and control over her powers. She also shows excitement and understanding as she solidifies her tails and experiences the magical river.
• Poseidon (the Little Fox): She maintains a ladylike demeanor during the blessing, showing maturity and understanding of the occasion. However, she also displays her playful nature by wagging her tail discreetly.

Significant Themes

• Restraint vs. Greed: The Witch shows restraint by not picking up the Shells, while the Yellow Flower Cat mocks her for not seizing the opportunity to condense her True Form faster.
• Purpose and Living: The bookstore owner's blessing emphasizes the importance of learning, playing, and adventuring over merely 'living,' suggesting that one should have a purpose beyond survival.

Character Interactions

• Su Shijun and the Bookstore Owner: They have a brief exchange where the owner praises the Witch's restraint and understanding of 'just enough.'
• Poseidon and the Bookstore Owner: The owner blesses Poseidon, cleansing her sins and encouraging her to live a life of learning, playing, and adventuring.
• Poseidon and Zheng Qing: Zheng Qing is worried that Poseidon will abandon her ladylike demeanor during the blessing, showing his concern for her behavior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing returns to the dorm late, finding his roommates performing a cleanup operation after opening his Christmas gifts.
• The gifts contained dangerous magical items, causing damage to the dorm and requiring protective measures.
• Zheng Qing's roommates demand compensation for their help in unpacking the gifts.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Shows concern for his roommates' safety and well-being, offering to reimburse them for their help.
• Dylan: Reveals a desire for a permanent scar as a sign of manliness, demonstrating a different perspective on life and values compared to his roommates.
• Xiao Xiao: Shows responsibility and seriousness in dealing with the aftermath of the dangerous gifts, suggesting medical treatment for Dylan.

Significant Themes

• The unexpected consequences of receiving gifts, highlighting the potential dangers and inconveniences they can bring.
• The contrast between the expectations of gift-givers and the reality of gift-receivers, as seen in the uninteresting books Zheng Qing received.
• The value of companionship and mutual aid, as demonstrated by Zheng Qing's roommates helping him despite the risks involved.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Dylan: Zheng Qing feels apologetic for the scar on Dylan's face, while Dylan is proud of it, leading to a conversation about their differing values.
• Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao/Xin Fatty: Zheng Qing offers compensation for their help, while they negotiate for gifts or information in return.
• Zheng Qing and his roommates: They work together to clean up the aftermath of the dangerous gifts, showcasing their camaraderie and mutual support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing wakes up to find a Black Magic Scrying Mirror in his sock, causing a commotion in the dorm.
• He decides to hand over his 'dangerous gifts' to the School Labor Committee for disposal.
• At the School Labor Committee, he encounters a quiet Black Magic Scrying Mirror and a wooden box for donations.
• He finds a similar wooden box at the library.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows responsibility by trying to dispose of the dangerous gifts.
• Xiao Xiao displays his knowledge about the hybrid tradition of 'Boxing Day' and 'lucky money'.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility: Zheng Qing takes initiative to handle the dangerous gifts.
• Tradition: The introduction of 'Boxing Day' and 'lucky money' traditions.
• Change: The shift in focus from external activities to revision for final exams.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao discuss the events and traditions.
• Zheng Qing interacts with the Grey Robes at the School Labor Committee.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The semester is nearing its end, with final exams approaching. Students are focused on studying, and professors are available for consultation.
• Zheng Qing relies on Dr. Xiao for academic help, experiencing a period of academic focus and purity.
• A gossip magazine, "Miss Dodo," publishes a fabricated article about Zheng Qing's numerous girlfriends, causing brief amusement but no significant impact.
• The final "Career Planning" class is held, with Old Yao explaining the exam schedule and encouraging students to reflect on the past year and plan for the new year.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing rediscovers the simple joy of focusing on academics without distractions.
• Xin Fatty shows pride in his writing skills and offers advice to Zheng Qing on managing public opinion.
• Old Yao demonstrates his experience and wisdom in handling students and exams.

Significant Themes

• The importance of focus and dedication to academics, especially during exam periods.
• The transient nature of gossip and its lack of impact on one's reputation.
• Reflection on the past and planning for the future, as symbolized by the New Year.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Xin Fatty engage in mutual flattery and admiration for each other's skills.
• Zheng Qing and Zhang Jixin have a brief exchange, with Zhang Jixin expressing his disdain for Zheng Qing's reliance on Xin Fatty's writing to manage his public image.
• Old Yao interacts with the students, offering guidance and encouragement as they prepare for exams and the new year.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter begins with a description of the day's almanac, highlighting the outdatedness of some of its taboos.
• Zheng Qing notices Xin Fatty's absence and later finds him late for class.
• Xin Fatty reveals he has the latest list of Minor Arcana and Great Arcana for 'The Wand.'

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows concern for Xin Fatty's whereabouts and later expresses interest in the Arcana list.
• Xin Fatty displays his enthusiasm for the school newspaper and his eagerness to share the Arcana list.
• Zhang Jixin is shown to be distracted due to upcoming exams.

Significant Themes

• The outdatedness of traditional beliefs and practices.
• The influence and prestige of 'The Wand' and its Arcana list.
• The pressure and expectations placed on high-ranking wizards.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Xin Fatty's friendship is highlighted through their interaction and Zheng Qing's concern for Xin Fatty.
• Zheng Qing's indifference towards the Arcana list contrasts with Xin Fatty's excitement.
• Xiao Xiao shows interest in the Arcana list, engaging in conversation with Xin Fatty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing, a scholarship student, is struck by a mysterious lightning bolt while discussing the 'Wand' list, which ranks powerful wizards.
• The list reveals that Professor Emma, the current Vice Principal, is ranked fourth as 'Queen' and Professor Yao is the new 'Emperor' and Dean of the Magic Philosophy Institute.
• The 'High Tower' title, previously held by the Black Prison Warden, is now held by Professor Monteria.
• The 'Sun' title, previously held by the unknown Dean of the Magic Philosophy Institute, is now held by the Rat Immortal, Zhu Si's father.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows curiosity and a desire to understand the world of wizards better.
• Xin Fatty, the Fat Wizard, enjoys sharing information and gossip.
• Dr. Xiao, the Diviner, is knowledgeable but cautious about speaking due to the risks of divination.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and rankings among wizards, as represented by the 'Wand' list and the Great Arcana titles.
• The consequences of careless divination, as demonstrated by Dr. Xiao's experience with the lightning bolt.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing interacts with Xin Fatty and Dr. Xiao, seeking information and clarification about the 'Wand' list.
• Xin Fatty and Dr. Xiao exchange information and theories about the 'Wand' list and its implications.
• The group's interactions are interrupted by mysterious lightning bolts, hinting at an unknown force monitoring their conversation.