Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing consults Dr. Duzem about the Sprites' abnormal condition and the Tuning Fork's effects.
• Dr. Duzem suggests that awakening life spirituality might not always be beneficial and could have harmful effects if done consciously or excessively.
• Old Man Constantine brings tea and snacks, and Zheng Qing decides to ask Dr. Duzem to be his graduation thesis advisor.
• Dr. Duzem agrees in principle but raises concerns about time constraints and the need for rigorous experimental methods, including Sprite dissection.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows initiative in seeking a solution for the Sprites and considering his graduation thesis.
• Dr. Duzem demonstrates his expertise in Alchemy and his willingness to guide Zheng Qing, despite his concerns about the practicality of Zheng Qing's plan.

Significant Themes

• The potential benefits and drawbacks of conscious intervention in natural processes (e.g., using the Tuning Fork to awaken life spirituality).
• The importance of rigorous experimentation and evidence in Alchemy, as emphasized by Dr. Duzem.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing seeks Dr. Duzem's advice and guidance, showing respect for his expertise.
• Dr. Duzem provides valuable insights and guidance to Zheng Qing, while also expressing his concerns about Zheng Qing's plan.
• Old Man Constantine's role is limited to bringing tea and snacks, but his presence signifies the School's support for Zheng Qing's efforts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing leaves the Institute of Abnormal Life after his thesis topic is rejected by Dr. Duzem.
• He considers potential supervisors for his graduation thesis, with Professor Monteria being the most suitable but uncertain due to the Vice Dean's busy schedule.
• Zheng Qing ends up at Sanyou Bookstore and sees no activity inside, but he's certain the Master and Yellow Flower Cat are present.
• He tries using a 528 Hz tuning fork to stimulate a response from the bookstore but fails.
• Zheng Qing then visits D&K, asking Fox Five to strike a 528 Hz tuning fork towards a specific shelf in Sanyou Bookstore every morning and evening.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows determination in finding a suitable thesis supervisor and persistence in trying to reach the Master of Sanyou Bookstore.
• Fox Five demonstrates loyalty and willingness to follow Zheng Qing's instructions.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance: Zheng Qing's continued efforts to connect with the Master of Sanyou Bookstore.
• Responsibility: Zheng Qing's concern for the welfare of the dormant consciousnesses in the bookstore.
• Uncertainty: Zheng Qing's struggle to find a suitable thesis supervisor.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing interacts with Fox Five, giving him instructions regarding the tuning fork.
• Zheng Qing has a silent interaction with the Master and Yellow Flower Cat, assuming they're present in the desolate bookstore.
• Zheng Qing briefly interacts with the Ear Brothers, correcting their address for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Yellow Flower Cat tries to convince the bookstore owner (Mister) to stay, referencing Zheng Qing.
• Mister, in his sleep, discusses Legendary Wizards and the concept of 'Agents.'
• The cat reveals it was once a Legendary cat but lost its status due to Mister's transcendence.
• Mister wakes up and discusses the path to becoming a Legendary with the cat.
• The cat suggests becoming the Dean of Edge Academy to quiet the factions in Beta Town.
• Mister explains the significance of the Dean position as a 'Legendary seed.'
• The cat vows not to interfere with the girl's chance to become Dean.

Character Developments

• The Yellow Flower Cat: Realizes its past mistakes, expresses desire to regain Legendary status, and shows concern for Zheng Qing's future.
• Mister: Wakes up, provides guidance to the cat, and reveals his understanding of the Dean's role in creating legends.

Significant Themes

• The path to becoming a Legendary Wizard and the challenges faced.
• The concept of 'Agents' and their role in the Wizarding World.
• The struggle for power and influence among different factions in Beta Town.

Character Interactions

• The Yellow Flower Cat and Mister: The cat tries to persuade Mister to stay, leading to a discussion about their past and the cat's desire to regain its Legendary status. Mister provides guidance and understanding to the cat.
• The cat and the factions in Beta Town: The cat is aware of the power struggles among the factions and suggests becoming the Dean of Edge Academy to calm the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Professor Monteria and Dr. Duzem discuss a young man who was unaffected by a planted 'Seed', making him a valuable research subject.
• Professor Monteria reveals he planted the Seed at a banquet, hoping the young man will become a 'good Crow' (ally) due to the Seed's influence.
• Dr. Duzem expresses concern that the Seed's modification experiment could lead to tragic consequences.
• Professor Monteria promises Dr. Duzem a piece of 'real flesh and blood' upon the experiment's success.
• Dr. Duzem gives Professor Monteria a Philosopher's Stone fragment, refined from a pint of blood, as a parting gift.

Character Developments

• Professor Monteria: Shows cunning and long-term planning in manipulating the young man. He reveals his recent advancement to Archwizard status.
• Dr. Duzem: Reveals his desire for 'real flesh and blood', hinting at a physical ailment or transformation. He shows concern for the young man's potential fate.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and control: Professor Monteria's actions towards the young man and Dr. Duzem's concerns about the Seed's consequences.
• Experimentation and its risks: The potential 'tragedies' that could result from the Seed's modification experiment.
• Alliances and partnerships: Professor Monteria's hope that the young man will become a 'good Crow' and work with them.

Character Interactions

• Professor Monteria and Dr. Duzem: Their interaction reveals a complex relationship, with Professor Monteria manipulating and promising Dr. Duzem, while Dr. Duzem expresses concern and caution.
• Professor Monteria and the young man: Their dynamic is one of manipulation, with Professor Monteria hoping to control the young man through the Seed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The establishment of the Edge Academy at First University sparks worldwide discussion.
• Professor Monteria, a Vice Dean of the Edge Academy, visits Dr. Duzem, warning him not to participate in internal affairs discussions or votes regarding the academy's Dean.
• Various organizations and individuals campaign for the position of Dean, using public relations tactics to gain support.
• Professor Monteria hints that the Edge Academy's establishment has gathered significant luck, attracting many powerful figures' attention.

Character Developments

• Professor Monteria: Shows political acumen and understanding of the power dynamics surrounding the Edge Academy's establishment. He is secretive and direct when necessary.
• Dr. Duzem: Demonstrates caution and wisdom in his interactions with Professor Monteria, showing he understands the delicate nature of their relationship and the political landscape.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and political maneuvering within the Wizarding World.
• The luck and potential of the 'edge dwellers' gathered by the Edge Academy.
• The ruthless nature of the Wizarding World, where only the strong survive.

Character Interactions

• Professor Monteria and Dr. Duzem: Their interaction shows a balance of power and mutual respect, with Professor Monteria providing information and warnings, and Dr. Duzem showing caution and wit in his responses.
• The Wizarding World at large: The various organizations and individuals campaigning for the position of Dean demonstrate the competitive and political nature of the Wizarding World.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The weather turns unexpectedly cold, contrasting with the previous warmth.
• Zheng Qing receives a paper crane from Qingqiu Mansion, reminding him of the Little White Cat left behind.
• Dylan's coffin reappears in their dorm room, suggesting his early return to school.
• Zheng Qing is concerned about Dylan's potential marriage to a Zombie Bride and discusses it with Dr. Xiao.
• Zheng Qing needs Dr. Xiao's help for his graduation thesis but can't find him after angering him.
• Zheng Qing attends Magic Spell Class and Late Ancient Arts Studies, noticing students from different academies and black ribbons worn by Starry Sky students.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows concern for Dylan's situation and is determined to finalize his graduation thesis topic.
• Dr. Xiao demonstrates his annoyance with Zheng Qing's behavior and uses an invisibility talisman to avoid him.
• Jiang Huai, a Starry Sky student, is seen wearing a black ribbon, suggesting he's mourning a loss.

Significant Themes

• The unpredictable weather reflects the uncertainty and changes in the characters' lives.
• The black ribbons worn by Starry Sky students symbolize mourning and loss, foreshadowing potential upcoming events.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Dr. Xiao discuss Dylan's potential marriage and have a brief argument, leading to Dr. Xiao avoiding Zheng Qing.
• Zheng Qing observes Jiang Huai and other Starry Sky students wearing black ribbons, hinting at a connection between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing, a male wizard, is in a foul mood due to a prank involving an Invisibility Talisman and a booger.
• He reaches his classroom and removes his Invisibility Talisman, causing a commotion and laughter among his classmates.
• Zheng Qing tries to discreetly give Jiang Yu, a female witch, an Energy Potion with Xiang Sheep Oil, but Li Meng, Jiang Yu's cousin, intercepts it.
• Jiang Yu casts a Binding Spell (Ge Lei Lei Zhi) on Zheng Qing, lifting him into the air, and simultaneously, a figure (presumably Su Shijun) crashes into the classroom door.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Struggles with his pride and attempts to maintain composure despite the embarrassing situation. Shows concern for Jiang Yu's well-being.
• Jiang Yu: Demonstrates her magical prowess and quick thinking by casting a Binding Spell to protect Zheng Qing from an unknown threat.
• Li Meng: Shows protective behavior towards her cousin, Jiang Yu, and quick wit in teasing Zheng Qing.

Significant Themes

• Humor and embarrassment: Zheng Qing's situation highlights the theme of humor and embarrassment in the classroom setting.
• Protection and quick thinking: Jiang Yu's actions showcase her protective instincts and quick decision-making in a dangerous situation.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu: Their interaction is tense due to Zheng Qing's attempt to give Jiang Yu a gift and Jiang Yu's protective response.
• Zheng Qing and Li Meng: Li Meng teases Zheng Qing about the Energy Potion, causing him discomfort.
• Jiang Yu and Li Meng: The cousins share a close bond, with Li Meng protecting Jiang Yu and Jiang Yu showing concern for Li Meng's safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Matthew Karen accidentally turns himself into a cannonball while demonstrating a new magic spell, causing him to bleed from the nose.
• Zheng Qing uses the distraction to talk to Li Meng about her cousin's whereabouts the previous night.
• The Stick Figure behind the classroom door causes a commotion, but the class quickly quiets down when Old Yao enters.

Character Developments

• Matthew Karen shows remorse for his mistake and apologizes to his classmates.
• Li Meng reveals that she and her cousin spent the night at Qingqiu Mansion, invited by Councilwoman Su.
• Old Yao's presence instills order and respect in the classroom.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of reckless magical experimentation (Matthew's accident).
• The influence of authority and reputation (Old Yao's presence).
• The power dynamics among students and their interactions with teachers (Matthew's apology, Old Yao's entrance).

Character Interactions

• Matthew Karen apologizes to his classmates after his accident.
• Zheng Qing and Li Meng discuss Li Meng's cousin's whereabouts.
• The Stick Figure interacts with an unknown person behind the door.
• Old Yao's entrance quiets the classroom, showing the students' respect or fear of him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Old Yao asks Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu to visit his office after class.
• Zheng Qing plans to consult Dr. Xiao about his thesis at noon.
• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu discuss the morning's incident involving Matthew.
• Zheng Qing uses Time Conversion to meet Jiang Yu, but she leaves without leaving a message.
• Zheng Qing retaliates against a noisy Dwarf in a picture frame.
• Zheng Qing attends Late Ancient Arts Studies class and interacts with Jiang Huai.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing becomes more confident discussing sensitive topics with Jiang Yu.
• Zheng Qing feels refreshed after retaliating against the Dwarf, releasing pent-up frustration.
• Zheng Qing ponders the implications of his influence on himself during time conversion.

Significant Themes

• Time conversion and its rules.
• The consequences of reckless actions (e.g., Matthew's spell-casting incident).
• The impact of one's actions on oneself and others.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu discuss the morning's incident, with Jiang Yu expressing displeasure towards Matthew.
• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu use Time Conversion to meet, but Jiang Yu leaves without interaction.
• Zheng Qing interacts with Jiang Huai in Late Ancient Arts Studies class, learning about Time Conversion rules and Jiang Huai's "mourning" ribbon.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing meets with Dean Old Yao to discuss his graduation thesis.
• Su Shijun enters the office, looking for Zheng Qing, and reveals she's his thesis advisor.
• Zheng Qing learns that Su Shijun has a proposal for his thesis based on the 'Christian-Moonlight Conjecture.'

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing is shown to be forgetful and disorganized, struggling to remember his thesis topic.
• Old Yao is depicted as a shrewd and observant Legendary Wizard, aware of the situation but enjoying the drama.
• Su Shijun is portrayed as confident and knowledgeable, with a peculiar interest in Zheng Qing's thesis.

Significant Themes

• The 'Christian-Moonlight Conjecture' is introduced as a central theme, suggesting a connection between dimensions and experiences.
• The theme of guidance and mentorship is explored through Su Shijun's role as Zheng Qing's advisor.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Old Yao have a tense, somewhat playful interaction, with Zheng Qing trying to hide his thoughts from the old man.
• Zheng Qing and Su Shijun have a more straightforward interaction, with Su Shijun showing familiarity with Zheng Qing's situation and offering guidance.
• Old Yao and Su Shijun have a formal yet somewhat amused interaction, with Old Yao curious about Zheng Qing's thesis and Su Shijun revealing she's Zheng Qing's advisor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing is tasked by Old Yao to interview the Shadow Cat for his thesis on the Two-Dimensional Evolution Laboratory.
• Su Shijun (Witch) accompanies Zheng Qing across campus, causing him discomfort due to the attention they attract.
• Zheng Qing is questioned about the 528 Hz tuning fork at the Sanyou Bookstore entrance, which he uses to communicate with his master, Jiang Huai.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Shows discomfort under public scrutiny, struggles with honesty when questioned by Su Shijun.
• Su Shijun (Witch): Displays curiosity about Zheng Qing's activities and a hint of playfulness in her questioning.

Significant Themes

• Public Image and Privacy: Zheng Qing's discomfort highlights the theme of public image and privacy, especially when associated with powerful figures like Su Shijun.
• Honesty and Dishonesty: Zheng Qing's struggle with honesty when questioned by Su Shijun raises the theme of honesty versus dishonesty in academic and personal contexts.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Su Shijun: Their interaction shows a power dynamic, with Zheng Qing feeling intimidated by Su Shijun's presence and questioning.
• Zheng Qing and Xin Fatty: They discuss the Starry Sky Hunting Team's competition and Zheng Qing's desire to keep a low profile.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing struggles with the heavy workload, managing 15 hours of classes daily.
• He dreams of teaching his Edge Academy students, demonstrating his confidence and skills.
• Zheng Qing oversleeps and panics, thinking he's missed classes.
• Dylan, a vampire werewolf, returns to school and participates in social events to find a Dao companion.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows growth in his teaching role, handling his students with confidence.
• Dylan displays maturity in his pursuit of a meaningful relationship, prioritizing a "Dao companion" over a casual partner.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility and duty (Zheng Qing's commitment to his teaching role, Dylan's pursuit of a meaningful relationship).
• Tradition and cultural practices (the significance of the black ribbon, the varying practices among different academies).

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao: Xiao Xiao wakes Zheng Qing up and teases him about his dream.
• Zheng Qing and Dylan: They discuss the black ribbon tradition, with Dylan sharing his perspective on finding a Dao companion.
• Dylan and Xin Fatty: They engage in friendly banter about the black ribbon and Alpha witches.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing starts teaching at Edge Academy, where students show him great respect due to his status and achievements.
• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu attend Professor Yao's "Clone Transformation" class, with only the two of them present.
• They sign a Silent Contract to keep each other's transformed animal secrets private.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing feels uncomfortable with students' unquestioning respect, realizing he's not challenging them enough.
• Jiang Yu shows annoyance about her changed class schedule, hinting at her strong work ethic and dislike for unnecessary pressure.

Significant Themes

• Inequality and imbalance of resources (rich vs. poor, powerful vs. weak).
• The importance of questioning and challenging norms in learning.
• The privacy and secrecy of one's magical transformations.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu chat casually before class, showing a friendly dynamic.
• Zheng Qing and Professor Yao discuss the course and its benefits, with Professor Yao showing a knowing and encouraging attitude.
• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu discuss their chosen courses, revealing their different approaches to education.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu consider using their transformed clones to attend classes in their stead, inspired by Naruto's Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu.
• Professor Yao explains that the clone's purpose is not to attend classes but to rest and relax, allowing the main body to absorb the comfort gained.
• The Professor demonstrates his understanding of their Transfiguration skills by having them perform behind screens. Zheng Qing transforms into a Black Cat, and Jiang Yu transforms into a human form resembling her Directed Transformation Spell.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Struggles with the idea of sending an animal to class, eventually understanding the clone's purpose is to rest, not learn.
• Jiang Yu: Remains calm and collected, voicing Zheng Qing's thoughts about rest not being personally experienced.
• Professor Yao: Reveals his knowledge of the students' personal lives, showing a deeper understanding of them.

Significant Themes

• Identity and Uniqueness: The Professor emphasizes that a wizard's identity is unique and unaffected by time, even after transformation.
• Privacy vs. Openness: The Professor's knowledge of the students' personal lives highlights the lack of privacy, contrasting with Zheng Qing's initial desire for privacy.
• Rest vs. Learning: The Professor explains the clone's purpose, challenging the students' initial ideas about its use.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu: Share similar thoughts about using clones to attend classes, and later discuss the implications of rest not being personally experienced.
• Zheng Qing and Professor Yao: Interact with Zheng Qing showing amusement and discomfort at the Professor's revelations, while the Professor provides guidance and challenges Zheng Qing's assumptions.
• Jiang Yu and Professor Yao: Jiang Yu remains composed during their interaction, while the Professor acknowledges her apt analogy about rest being like an energy potion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Professor Yao lectures on Clone Transformation, focusing on the concept of 'Cognitive Interference.'
• Zheng Qing zones out during the lecture, but Professor Yao uses this as an opportunity to teach about 'Object-Self Duality' and 'Soul Departure.'
• The professor explains the two stages of Clone Transformation: Animate Transformation and altering 'Focus' and 'Cognition' to create a true transformation clone.
• Zheng Qing's hair is mentioned as a potential 'Medium' for creating a clone.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing struggles to keep up with the lecture and zoning out, but Professor Yao uses this to his advantage for teaching.
• Professor Yao demonstrates his expertise and adaptability in teaching, adjusting his lesson based on Zheng Qing's state.

Significant Themes

• The nature of consciousness and its separation from the physical body.
• The importance of maintaining one's unique identity and ownership of one's consciousness.
• The use of 'Mediums' in magic and transformation.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu diligently take notes during the lecture, with Zheng Qing occasionally asking questions.
• Professor Yao interacts with Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu, adjusting his teaching based on their responses and providing guidance and praise.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing asks Jiang Yu about his Sprites after class.
• Zheng Qing sees a new sign outside Dr. Duzem's research institute and asks Professor Yao about it.
• Jiang Yu gives Zheng Qing an ink jade for practicing the Animation Spell.
• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu walk together, discussing the Animation Spell and Zheng Qing's shadow cat.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows concern for his Sprites' health and seeks Professor Yao's opinion.
• Zheng Qing feels guilty about walking with Jiang Yu, suggesting he's not yet comfortable with public displays of their friendship.
• Jiang Yu shows patience and understanding towards Zheng Qing's ramblings and offers him a jade stone for practice.

Significant Themes

• Friendship: Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu's friendship deepens as they study and practice magic together.
• Trust: Zheng Qing trusts Jiang Yu enough to discuss his concerns about his Sprites and the Animation Spell.
• Growth: Zheng Qing is eager to master the Animation Spell to ease his studies this semester.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu walk together, discussing magic and sharing their thoughts on the Animation Spell.
• Zheng Qing seeks Professor Yao's opinion on his Sprites' health, showing respect for his professor's knowledge.
• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu interact with Treant Saplings and spiderwebs during their walk, showing a light-hearted and playful side to their friendship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu encounter unusual spider webs in the university woods during early spring, when spiders are typically dormant.
• Jiang Yu's modified Forbidden Steps alert ornament starts clinking, indicating potential danger.
• They encounter Qinling Guzheng Spiders, rare and dangerous spiders whose silk becomes tougher and sharper in high magic concentrations.
• Zheng Qing's branch breaks upon contact with the spider silk, demonstrating its danger.
• Jiang Yu sends an Azure Bird to notify the school about the situation.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows concern and care for Jiang Yu by clearing the spider webs for her.
• Jiang Yu demonstrates her vigilance and quick thinking by noticing the danger and pulling Zheng Qing to safety.
• Both characters show maturity and responsibility by deciding to notify the school about the threat.

Significant Themes

• Safety and Vigilance: The characters' safety is threatened by the unexpected presence of dangerous spiders, highlighting the importance of vigilance.
• Teamwork and Communication: Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu work together, communicating effectively to handle the situation.
• Responsibility: They take responsibility for notifying the school, showing a sense of duty and care for their community.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu display a friendly and cooperative dynamic, with Zheng Qing showing care for Jiang Yu and Jiang Yu showing concern for Zheng Qing's safety.
• They discuss and decide on a course of action together, showing mutual respect and trust.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A rare spider, Qinling Gu Zheng Tu Si, is found at the school, causing confusion as it's not native to the area.
• A series of minor accidents occur: a Two-tailed Squirrel drops Thunderclap Seeds, causing explosions, and a mysterious stone is found.
• The School Labor Committee arrives to investigate, with Old Man Vernal and other staff present.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing remains his usual innocent and bewildered self, despite the troubles happening around him.
• Jiang Yu shows concern for Zheng Qing's safety and suggests getting an anti-curse blessing.
• The Male Wizard from the School Labor Committee displays professionalism in investigating the spider incident but also shows signs of stress and fatigue.

Significant Themes

• Mischief and Accidents: The chapter explores the theme of mischief and accidents, with the Two-tailed Squirrel's pranks leading to explosions and Zheng Qing's seemingly innocent actions causing unexpected trouble.
• Curse Suspicions: The suggestion of an anti-curse blessing hints at the theme of curses and malicious intent, implying that Zheng Qing might be targeted.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu: The two interact as friends, with Jiang Yu showing concern for Zheng Qing's safety and Zheng Qing trusting her judgment.
• Zheng Qing and Old Man Vernal: Their interaction is brief but shows a familiar dynamic, with Old Man Vernal scolding Zheng Qing for wandering in the woods instead of going back to his dorm.
• School Staff: The school staff interact with each other, showing a chain of command and professionalism in handling the incidents.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing falls due to bodily fluids left by Water Foxes, rare bugs that shouldn't be on campus.
• Awakening of Insects is approaching, which could explain the appearance of these bugs.
• Zheng Qing receives a counter-curse blessing at the School Hospital.
• A white paper crane delivers a confirmation slip from the School Labor Committee about the Qinling Guzheng spider incident.
• Zheng Qing marks "Very Satisfied" on the slip, and the paper crane leaves.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows concern for Jiang Yu's well-being, going to the hospital to receive a blessing to ease her worry.
• Zheng Qing remains calm and collected despite the mysterious curses and encounters with dangerous bugs.

Significant Themes

• Pressure: Zheng Qing feels pressured by the mysterious curses and encounters, while Xiao Xiao believes all pressure is self-inflicted.
• Empathy: Xiao Xiao discusses the concept of 'vague existential meaning' and the empathy Wizards have towards things like paper cranes.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu: Zheng Qing shows concern for Jiang Yu's well-being, while Jiang Yu is worried about Zheng Qing's safety.
• Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao: Xiao Xiao shares his knowledge about 'vague existential meaning' and discusses the concept of pressure with Zheng Qing.
• Zheng Qing and the Fat Wizard: The Fat Wizard teases Zheng Qing about marking 'Unsatisfied' on the confirmation slip.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Seven Deadly Sins reconvene, with all members wearing masks.
• They review the progress of their mission to investigate Zheng Qing, finding that over half of the tasks are completed, including his schedule, daily tracking, friend profiles, and social relationships.
• They discuss Zheng Qing's role as the Captain of the You Zui Hunting Team, with some members questioning his involvement.
• Mammon reveals that Zheng Qing is using a Time-Turner to attend two classes simultaneously, which could potentially allow time reversal without a Legendary Wizard's intervention.

Character Developments

• The Black Cat is shown to be thorough and detail-oriented in its review of the mission progress.
• Mammon, the red fox, demonstrates analytical skills and confidence in its methods, but also shows agitation when its tracking records are questioned.
• Lucifer, the Bat Spirit, displays strategic thinking and challenges Mammon's confidence.
• Beelzebub, the cat, shows confusion and curiosity about the situation but is eventually enlightened by the Persian Cat.

Significant Themes

• Efficiency and thoroughness in investigation and planning.
• The importance of details and their potential implications.
• The consequences of underestimating an opponent.
• The manipulation of time and its potential risks.

Character Interactions

• The Black Cat leads the meeting and facilitates discussion among the members.
• Mammon and Lucifer have a tense exchange, with Mammon confident in its methods and Lucifer questioning its risks.
• Beelzebub seeks clarification from the Persian Cat about the connection between Zheng Qing's use of a Time-Turner and Mammon's agitation.
• The members share information and insights, with some challenging each other's perspectives.