Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing's sleep improves due to dormitory guardian magic adjustment.
• He considers participating in a private hunting competition.
• Thomas, a teaching assistant, approaches Zheng Qing with a temporary secret mission.
• Zheng Qing agrees and accompanies Thomas to the Office Building.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows enthusiasm for his teaching assistant duties and eagerness to take on new challenges.
• Thomas displays hesitation and caution when approaching Zheng Qing, suggesting he's aware of Zheng Qing's unusual situation.

Significant Themes

• The theme of duty and responsibility is emphasized through Zheng Qing's commitment to his teaching assistant role and Thomas's careful consideration of Zheng Qing's safety.
• The theme of trust and caution is explored as Thomas hesitates before involving Zheng Qing in the mission, and Zheng Qing eagerly accepts without knowing the details.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Thomas interact professionally, with Zheng Qing showing enthusiasm and Thomas displaying hesitation and caution.
• Zheng Qing's guards monitor his interaction with Thomas, highlighting the tension and secrecy surrounding Zheng Qing's situation.
• Zheng Qing's guards communicate with their captain, demonstrating their teamwork and adherence to safety protocols.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing visits Thomas's office on the weekend.
• Thomas's office is messy due to his busy schedule.
• Zheng Qing accidentally drinks tea brewed with spices and flavorings, which he finds unusual.
• Thomas reveals his unique tea-brewing method and asks Zheng Qing about pure bloodlines.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows curiosity and caution, demonstrating his keen senses and analytical mind.
• Thomas displays sentimentality and nostalgia, revealing his past struggles with potion-making and his unique approach to tea-brewing.

Significant Themes

• The theme of purity, both in terms of bloodlines and thoughts, is explored.
• The chapter highlights the diversity of magical practices and the breaking of traditions.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Thomas engage in a casual conversation, with Zheng Qing showing respect and Thomas displaying patience and openness.
• Zheng Qing's visit to Thomas's office allows them to bond over their shared experiences and interests.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Thomas opens a mysterious box containing protective gear for Zheng Qing.
• Zheng Qing tries on the vest, elbow guards, and gloves, finding them heavy and uncomfortable.
• Thomas explains the mission's nature, emphasizing concealment over mobility.
• Zheng Qing sends a paper crane to his roommates, informing them of his absence for the night.
• Thomas reveals a hidden basement with a coffin-like object, and they both enter it.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows curiosity and adaptability, accepting the heavy gear and the mission's secrecy.
• Thomas demonstrates patience and understanding towards Zheng Qing's inexperience, providing guidance and reassurance.

Significant Themes

• Preparation and Adaptation: Zheng Qing must adapt to new, heavy gear, symbolizing the challenges and preparations for the mission.
• Secrecy and Trust: The mission's secrecy and Thomas's trust in Zheng Qing are emphasized, as he shares confidential information and takes him along.

Character Interactions

• Mentor and Student: Thomas acts as a mentor, guiding Zheng Qing through the mission's preparations and explaining the gear's purpose and the mission's nature.
• Fellow Missionaries: Zheng Qing and Thomas form a temporary team, working together on the mission, with Thomas taking the lead.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qian Doudou, the escort captain, suspects Zheng Qing is in danger and implements partial emergency measures.
• Qian Doudou and a Witch approach Thomas's office, finding him unharmed and Zheng Qing's voice coming from a spatial box.
• Qian Doudou learns that Zheng Qing was helping Thomas organize his office and decides not to meet him, per regulations.
• It's revealed that Zheng Qing's body is in a coffin in the basement, and a raccoon dog shapeshifter is impersonating him.

Character Developments

• Qian Doudou demonstrates quick thinking and intuition in handling the potential threat, showing responsibility and adherence to rules.
• Thomas shows resourcefulness and quick thinking in dealing with the situation, but also displays a lack of understanding of the escort team's protocols.
• Zheng Qing's imposter, the raccoon dog shapeshifter, shows adaptability and cunning in mimicking Zheng Qing's appearance and voice.

Significant Themes

• Trust and suspicion: Qian Doudou's initial suspicion of Zheng Qing's safety and Thomas's actions highlight the theme of trust and suspicion within the group.
• Rules and protocols: The escort team's adherence to rules and protocols is emphasized, contrasting with Thomas's more casual approach.
• Appearance vs. reality: The raccoon dog shapeshifter's impersonation of Zheng Qing explores the theme of appearance versus reality.

Character Interactions

• Qian Doudou and the Witch work together to investigate the potential threat, showing a professional partnership.
• Qian Doudou and Thomas interact, with Qian Doudou expressing disapproval of Thomas's actions while still being polite.
• The raccoon dog shapeshifter interacts with Thomas, showing deference and patience in awaiting further instructions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Thomas leaves his office with a wooden box, claiming to deliver materials to a professor, but his guards suspect he's up to something.
• Zheng Qing wakes up in a coffin in an unknown location, devoid of his magical items and power.
• He finds a crow perched on a bookshelf, and a voice asks for his help, mentioning time pressure.

Character Developments

• Thomas: Shows suspicious behavior, leaving his office with a box, which raises his guards' suspicions.
• Zheng Qing: Wakes up in an unfamiliar environment, feeling disoriented and vulnerable without his magical items or power. He remains calm and tries to gather information.
• The Crow: Mysterious and silent, it's unclear if it understands Zheng Qing or is just a bird.

Significant Themes

• Suspicion and Deception: Thomas's actions raise suspicions among his guards, and Zheng Qing finds himself in an uncertain situation, questioning his surroundings.
• Vulnerability and Helplessness: Zheng Qing wakes up powerless and without his magical items, highlighting his vulnerability.

Character Interactions

• Thomas and his guards: The guards discuss Thomas's movements, expressing concern and suspicion about his actions.
• Zheng Qing and the Crow: Zheng Qing tries to communicate with the crow, but it remains silent and unmoving.
• Zheng Qing and the unknown voice: The voice asks Zheng Qing for help, indicating that they are aware of his presence and need assistance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing awakens in a laboratory after being drugged and discovers he's been brought there by Thomas, his colleague from Edge Academy.
• The laboratory contains various magical creatures and experiment subjects, suggesting it's a place for illegal human experiments.
• Zheng Qing learns that Thomas plans to use him as an experiment subject, violating their 'Risk Prohibition Contract.'
• Zheng Qing finds an exemption clause in the contract that allows human experiments conducted under school supervision, filed with a first-level institution.
• He realizes that Edge Academy, where he works, could be considered a first-level institution, and tries to determine who's responsible for overseeing the experiments.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: He remains calm and analytical despite the dire situation, showing resilience and resourcefulness. He's determined to uncover the truth and protect himself.
• Thomas: Thomas is revealed to be a ruthless and cunning individual, willing to exploit others for his experiments. He's calm and collected, even when Zheng Qing confronts him.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Betrayal: Zheng Qing trusted Thomas as a colleague, but Thomas betrays that trust by planning to use Zheng Qing for illegal experiments.
• Power Dynamics: The situation highlights the power dynamics between Thomas and Zheng Qing, with Thomas holding more power due to his knowledge and position.
• Corruption: The implication that high-ranking officials might be involved in the illegal experiments suggests corruption within the school's hierarchy.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Thomas: Their interaction is tense, with Zheng Qing trying to understand the situation and protect himself, while Thomas remains calm and evasive, revealing only what's necessary.
• Zheng Qing and the unknown person behind the curtain: Their interaction is brief but significant, as the unknown person provides Zheng Qing with the contract, hinting at their involvement in the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing discovers that Thomas, the owner of Wander Bar, is a semi-public Dark Wizard.
• Thomas reveals he didn't use all the flesh from Zheng Qing's arm for Black Magic.
• Zheng Qing asks if he will die during the experiment; Thomas assures him no one will die.
• Zheng Qing sees a sign on the workbench instructing the experiment subject's head to face the door.
• Thomas orders Zheng Qing to lie down on the workbench.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows fear and reluctance about the experiment.
• Thomas maintains a calm and collected demeanor, displaying both Dark and White Wizard traits.

Significant Themes

• Fear of the unknown and death.
• Trust and deception, as Zheng Qing struggles to believe Thomas.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Thomas have a tense, somewhat humorous exchange as Zheng Qing tries to stall the experiment.
• Zheng Qing hears two female voices behind a curtain, hinting at the presence of demons or Banshees.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing, under duress from Thomas, tries to summon the Green Snake for help.
• The Green Snake, initially unresponsive, eventually engages in a philosophical conversation with Zheng Qing.
• Thomas begins drawing blood from Zheng Qing while playing Bach's music.
• A Black Gemstone Cat, sent by Zheng Qing to seek help, is attacked and eaten by a rattlesnake outside the laboratory.
• An unknown person behind a white curtain discusses music with Zheng Qing and Thomas.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing demonstrates resilience and resourcefulness under pressure, attempting to stall Thomas and seek help.
• Thomas shows expertise in magic and medicine, displaying calmness and rationality.
• The Green Snake reveals a philosophical and detached nature, showing no immediate urgency to help Zheng Qing.
• The Black Gemstone Cat displays courage in attempting to seek help but ultimately fails.

Significant Themes

• Rationality vs. Emotion: Zheng Qing's plea for rationality contrasts with the Green Snake's detached, philosophical approach.
• Pain and Suffering: The theme of pain is explored through Zheng Qing's situation and the Green Snake's shedding of skin.
• Help and Assistance: Zheng Qing's attempts to seek help from the Green Snake and the Black Gemstone Cat highlight the theme of assistance in times of need.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Thomas: Their interaction is tense, with Zheng Qing trying to stall Thomas while Thomas remains calm and focused on his task.
• Zheng Qing and the Green Snake: Their interaction is philosophical, with Zheng Qing pleading for help and the Green Snake offering detached, philosophical musings.
• Zheng Qing and the unknown person behind the curtain: They have a brief, musical conversation, with Zheng Qing trying to gather information about the person's identity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing is taken to a secret laboratory by Thomas, who reveals he's part of Zheng Qing's protection detail.
• Zheng Qing encounters Nikita, a banshee, and the Faceless Demon, who had impersonated Zhu Si.
• Thomas reveals that Zheng Qing has protective marks on his body to alert his guards if he's in danger.
• Zheng Qing learns that his protection was bypassed because Thomas is also part of his guard.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing remains calm and observant, even in captivity, trying to gather information.
• Thomas is revealed to be part of Zheng Qing's protection detail, indicating he's not entirely untrustworthy.
• Nikita and the Faceless Demon show their true forms and allegiance, aligning with Thomas.

Significant Themes

• Trust and betrayal: Zheng Qing's initial trust in Thomas is shaken, but he remains cautious and observant.
• Power dynamics: The protective marks and the school's acknowledgment of Zheng Qing's risk highlight the power struggle.
• Manipulation: Nikita and the Faceless Demon manipulate Zheng Qing's perceptions and emotions.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Thomas: Zheng Qing is initially hostile towards Thomas but later shows curiosity and attempts to understand his actions.
• Nikita and the Faceless Demon: They interact with Zheng Qing in a mocking and manipulative manner, highlighting their alliance.
• Zheng Qing and Nikita: Zheng Qing is cautious and guarded around Nikita, aware of her manipulative nature.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Zheng Qing discovers the School has been protecting him, and Thomas, whom he trusted, was behind the dormitory break-in.
• Thomas admits to breaking into Dormitory 403 and bringing Zheng Qing to his laboratory, claiming it was his own decision.
• Nikita reveals that Thomas is trying to save her by using Zheng Qing's flesh and blood.
• Thomas explains that Zheng Qing's flesh and blood can help stabilize Nikita's body due to his successful integration with the spirit seed.
• Thomas admits to drawing Zheng Qing's blood while he was conscious, stating it was his last resort.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Realizes the true extent of the School's protection and Thomas's betrayal, leading to a mix of anger, bitterness, and resignation.
• Thomas: Reveals his love for Nikita, driving him to make desperate decisions to save her, even at Zheng Qing's expense.
• Nikita: Shows vulnerability and acceptance of her situation, expressing regret for involving Zheng Qing in their affairs.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Betrayal: Zheng Qing's trust in Thomas is shattered, highlighting the theme of betrayal and its consequences.
• Desperate Measures: Thomas's actions illustrate the lengths one might go to for someone they love, even when it's at the expense of another.
• The Hidden Truth: The contrast between the seemingly peaceful surface and the hidden, cruel reality reflects the theme of appearances versus reality.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Thomas: Their interaction is marked by tension and bitterness, with Zheng Qing questioning Thomas's actions and Thomas trying to justify them.
• Zheng Qing and Nikita: Zheng Qing feels resentful towards Nikita for involving him in their problems, while Nikita expresses regret and acceptance of her situation.
• Thomas and Nikita: Their interaction is filled with affection and desperation, with Thomas trying to save Nikita and Nikita accepting his help despite the consequences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hilda Tang Alfonso, a Teaching Assistant, is exhausted from weekend overtime work.
• Qian Doudou, a fellow guard squad member, stops Hilda for an identity check, causing Hilda to mutter a curse.
• Qian Doudou is expanding the security perimeter and checking for unstable elements around the target's dormitory.
• The target is currently safe in Thomas's office, so Qian Doudou is conducting random checks.
• Hilda reports that everything is normal in the dormitory, with the residents engaged in their usual activities.

Character Developments

• Hilda: Frustrated and tired from overtime work, he becomes irritated when stopped by Qian Doudou. He shows disdain for the strict security measures and hints at discrimination against him due to his appearance.
• Qian Doudou: Strict and professional in his duty, he follows security protocols without bias. He shows understanding of Hilda's frustration but remains firm in his responsibilities.

Significant Themes

• Security and surveillance: The chapter highlights the strict security measures in place to protect the target, with Qian Doudou's random checks and the dormitory's magical defenses.
• Discrimination: Hilda feels discriminated against due to his appearance, suggesting that the security measures may be targeting certain individuals based on their looks.

Character Interactions

• Hilda and Qian Doudou: Their interaction is tense initially, with Hilda irritated by Qian Doudou's strict enforcement of security protocols. However, they maintain a professional demeanor throughout their conversation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Thomas feeds Zheng Qing blood and a blood-replenishing pill.
• Thomas shows Zheng Qing a flesh tissue cultivated from his skin cells, which disintegrates upon contact with his blood.
• Thomas confesses his love for Nikita, recalling happy memories they shared.
• Zheng Qing asks Thomas why he joined Starry Sky Academy and about Gan Ning's fall.
• Thomas discusses Hilma af Klint's painting "Swan" to explain his actions.

Character Developments

• Thomas: Reveals his romantic feelings for Nikita, showing a sentimental side. He's also shown to be meticulous, patient, and considerate.
• Zheng Qing: Shows curiosity and bluntness, interrupting the romantic atmosphere. He's also shown to be thoughtful and concerned about Gan Ning's fate.
• Nikita: Shows embarrassment and discomfort when Thomas confesses his love. She maintains a tough exterior but is affected by Thomas's words.

Significant Themes

• Love: The central theme, driving Thomas's actions and affecting both Zheng Qing and Nikita.
• Consequences of Actions: Thomas's actions have led to his current situation, highlighting the theme of cause and effect.
• Memory and Nostalgia: Thomas's confession is filled with memories of his time with Nikita, emphasizing the importance of shared experiences.

Character Interactions

• Thomas and Nikita: Their interaction is tense yet filled with unspoken feelings. Thomas's confession puts Nikita in an awkward position.
• Zheng Qing and Thomas: Zheng Qing's blunt questions disrupt the romantic atmosphere but also lead to Thomas sharing more about his past.
• Zheng Qing and Nikita: Zheng Qing's presence serves as a catalyst for Thomas's confession and Nikita's reaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Thomas and Zheng Qing are in Thomas's lab. Zheng Qing is tied to an operating table.
• Thomas is explaining the artwork 'Swan' to Zheng Qing, focusing on its theme of duality and conflict.
• Thomas is conducting an experiment on Zheng Qing, removing flesh from his arm, skin from his thigh, and his appendix.
• Zheng Qing asks why Gan Ning and others joined the Ravens. Thomas starts discussing the Ravens' unique approach to magic research.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Struggles with the experiment, shows resilience and curiosity, asks about the Ravens and the Professor.
• Thomas: Reveals his expertise in anatomy, discusses the Ravens' approach to magic research, hints at the Professor's identity.

Significant Themes

• Unwillingness: The struggle against limitations in one's talent or life circumstances.
• Duality and Conflict: The coexistence of opposites, as seen in 'Swan' and the Ravens' approach to magic.
• The Path of Magic: The personal journey of a wizard, with its challenges and limitations.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Thomas: Zheng Qing tries to distract himself from the experiment by asking Thomas questions. Thomas uses this opportunity to share his insights on magic and the Ravens.
• Zheng Qing and the Little Banshee: Zheng Qing orders the Little Banshee to wipe his sweat, showing his assertiveness despite his situation. The Little Banshee complies, showing her submissiveness to Thomas.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter discusses the differences between powerful and ordinary wizards, using the examples of Councilwoman Su, Gan Ning, and Nia (Nikita).
• Zheng Qing, injured, is in Thomas's laboratory. Nikita, a banshee, is also there, having undergone a transformation spell.
• Thomas and Zheng Qing discuss Nia's past struggles and the dangers of pursuing magic too obsessively.
• Nikita wakes up, reveals her hideous form, and forcefully removes her ugly skin, restoring her beauty using the Spring of Bìbǐ.
• Thomas offers to help Nikita remove her eyelids to improve her vision, but she declines.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing learns about the struggles of less powerful wizards and the dangers of obsession in magic.
• Nikita shows resilience and determination in restoring her beauty, hinting at her strong will.
• Thomas displays a cold and detached demeanor, showing little empathy for Nikita's situation.

Significant Themes

• The struggle of ordinary wizards vs. powerful ones.
• The dangers of obsession in magic and the pursuit of power.
• The consequences of magical transformations and the desire for beauty.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Thomas discuss Nia's past, with Thomas showing some empathy but mostly detachment.
• Nikita interacts with Zheng Qing and Thomas, showing resilience and determination in restoring her beauty.
• Zheng Qing and Nikita have a brief exchange, with Nikita thanking Zheng Qing for his blood, and Zheng Qing admiring her beauty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing, a Male Wizard, is on an operating table, with the Banshee (Nikita) and the laboratory owner (Thomas) present.
• Nikita provokes Thomas, trying to persuade him to use Zheng Qing as an experimental subject.
• Thomas refuses, comparing their situation to the Gospel of Judas, where Judas's betrayal was part of a divine plan.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Realizes the gravity of his situation and the true nature of the Banshee's politeness.
• Thomas: Stands firm in his decision not to use Zheng Qing as an experiment, despite Nikita's provocation.
• Nikita: Reveals her manipulative nature and her disregard for Wizard morality.

Significant Themes

• Morality vs. Pragmatism: Nikita argues that Wizards are no different from demons, while Thomas clings to his moral principles.
• Divine Plan vs. Free Will: The Gospel of Judas is used as a metaphor for their situation, with Zheng Qing's fate being debated as part of a larger plan.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Thomas: Zheng Qing hopes Thomas will win the debate to ensure his safety.
• Thomas and Nikita: Thomas refuses to yield to Nikita's provocations, maintaining his stance.
• Nikita and Zheng Qing: Nikita shows no concern for Zheng Qing's well-being, treating him as a disposable resource.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Thomas and Nikita discuss Gnosticism and the 'Gospel of Judas,' with Thomas explaining his belief in a greater plan where evil is necessary for good.
• Zheng Qing, overhearing their conversation, finds Thomas's views extreme but understandable in context.
• Thomas shares his perspective on the worthiness of their actions, using the metaphor of salmon swimming upstream to spawn.
• He discusses the Alliance's focus on increasing regular wizards and the potential for anyone to join the Crows if they're dissatisfied with the current Order.

Character Developments

• Thomas: Reveals his philosophical views and the Crows' recruitment process, showing his determination and higher pursuits.
• Zheng Qing: Becomes more accepting of the Dark Wizards' choices after understanding their perspective.
• Nikita: Shows tenderness towards Thomas, indicating a past relationship.

Significant Themes

• The greater good vs. personal morality
• The worthiness of sacrifices for a cause
• The struggle against the established Order
• The potential for change and rebellion

Character Interactions

• Thomas and Nikita: Engage in a philosophical discussion, hinting at their past relationship.
• Zheng Qing and Thomas: Zheng Qing questions Thomas's determination, leading to a revealing conversation.
• Zheng Qing and Nikita: Zheng Qing's perspective shifts after overhearing Thomas and Nikita's conversation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing breaks his usual routine and stays overnight in Thomas's office.
• Old Man Ernest, a veteran school worker, is displeased with this and orders a check on the situation.
• Old Man Vernal, sent to investigate, discovers Zheng Qing's alchemy doll in the office.
• An emergency state is declared (codename 02-10-65) due to Zheng Qing's disappearance.
• Hilda, Zheng Qing's practical class teacher, arrives at the scene to find Zheng Qing's alchemy doll headless and arguing with the other wizards.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing's alchemy doll shows signs of independence and argumentative behavior, suggesting it might have developed a mind of its own.
• Hilda demonstrates concern and responsibility for Zheng Qing's well-being, despite her initial disbelief in the situation.
• Old Man Ernest and Old Man Vernal exhibit professionalism and strict adherence to school rules, reflecting their dedication to their duties.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility and Accountability: The wizards from different factions blame each other for Zheng Qing's disappearance, highlighting the importance of responsibility and accountability in their roles.
• Trust and Suspicion: The incident raises questions about trust among the wizards, as they suspect each other and the systems they have in place.

Character Interactions

• Hilda and Zheng Qing's Alchemy Doll: Hilda's arrival at the scene leads to a tense interaction with Zheng Qing's alchemy doll, which is arguing with the other wizards despite its headless state.
• Old Man Ernest and Qian Doudou: The shift change between the two squads results in a tense interaction, with Old Man Ernest expressing displeasure at the situation and Qian Doudou offering no defense for his handling of it.
• Wizards from Different Factions: The wizards from the Professor Joint Conference office and the Teaching Assistant Group argue with each other, blaming one another for Zheng Qing's disappearance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Thomas, an assistant staff member, is the prime suspect in Zheng Qing's disappearance. He brought Zheng into his office and left midway when Zheng was briefly unsupervised.
• The prosthetic Alchemy Doll used in the incident bears traces of a powerful Confundus Charm, suggesting the use of a Talisman.
• The Divination Group is tracing the Talisman's origin, and other guard team members are cleared of involvement.

Character Developments

• Professor Emma learns about the incident and feels annoyed that she didn't sense it earlier, suspecting interference from other high-level Wizards.
• Dean Yao of Jiuyou Academy instructs his Witch to follow the School Labor Committee's lead in the joint investigation and not to act independently.
• The Yellow Flower Cat discusses divination with the bookstore owner, learning about its limitations and the role of regret in personal growth.

Significant Themes

• Divination and Destiny: The limitations of divination and the self-correcting nature of destiny are explored. Divination can provide temporary clarity but not permanent control over one's fate.
• Regret and Growth: Regret is presented as a powerful emotion that drives personal growth and looking towards the future.
• Interference and Manipulation: The interference with Professor Emma's spiritual senses suggests the involvement of high-level Wizards, raising questions about their motives.

Character Interactions

• Professor Emma interacts with the Wizard reporting the incident, expressing her annoyance at not sensing the trouble earlier.
• Dean Yao interacts with the Witch, providing instructions for the investigation and suggesting she seek help from Councilwoman Su if necessary.
• The Yellow Flower Cat interacts with the bookstore owner, discussing divination and learning about its limitations and the role of regret in personal growth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Shijun, a Witch and Senior Councilor of the Under the Moon Council, forcefully enters Old Man Ruo Yu's office, seeking his help in a matter.
• Ruo Yu, a Legendary Wizard and Vice Principal of First University, initially declines to assist, citing the unreliability of his dreams and the matter's jurisdiction under other committees.
• Su Shijun persists, revealing that she's also a member of the School and that her husband is involved, implying the severity of the issue.
• Ruo Yu uses a metaphor about the difference between 'Santa' and 'Satan' to explain the subtlety of legal and illegal actions, suggesting the complexity of the situation.
• He hints that the culprit has significant influence and a strong background, making the case difficult to handle.
• Su Shijun reveals she's already tried approaching Dean Yao, who hasn't been helpful due to his delicate position and evasive behavior.

Character Developments

• Su Shijun: Shows determination and persistence in pursuing the matter, revealing her concern for her husband and the School's reputation. She's also aware of the political complexities involved.
• Old Man Ruo Yu: Demonstrates wisdom and caution in handling the situation, showing he's aware of the gravity of the issue but is reluctant to get involved due to its sensitive nature and potential consequences.

Significant Themes

• Power and influence: The culprit's significant background and influence make the case difficult to handle, highlighting the power dynamics within the School and the Alliance.
• Political complexity: The matter's delicate nature and the reluctance of key figures to get involved emphasize the political intricacies and potential risks associated with the case.
• Subtlety of legal and illegal actions: Ruo Yu's metaphor about 'Santa' and 'Satan' underscores the fine line between legal and illegal actions, suggesting that the culprit may be exploiting loopholes or ambiguities in the regulations.

Character Interactions

• Su Shijun and Old Man Ruo Yu: Their interaction is tense yet respectful, with Su Shijun pushing for Ruo Yu's involvement, while he tries to discourage her, citing various reasons.
• Su Shijun and Dean Yao: Their relationship is mentioned but not detailed, with Su Shijun expressing frustration at Dean Yao's evasiveness and lack of help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Shijun, a witch, confronts Old Man Ruo Yu, the Vice Principal of First University, about the hidden incident involving the Principal.
• Old Man Ruo Yu uses the metaphor of brewing tea and dealing with cockroaches to discuss patience, compromise, and the nature of destiny.
• He reveals that the school allows illegal laboratories to exist as a reminder of the boundary between good and bad magic, and to let destiny flow naturally.

Character Developments

• Su Shijun: She shows impatience and intolerance for ignorance, but also understands the complex nature of destiny.
• Old Man Ruo Yu: He demonstrates wisdom, patience, and a deep understanding of destiny and the nature of magic.

Significant Themes

• Patience and compromise: Old Man Ruo Yu emphasizes the importance of patience and learning to live with certain aspects of life, comparing it to dealing with cockroaches.
• Destiny and its consequences: The characters discuss the backlash of bearing magical gifts and the idea that every gift from destiny comes with a price.
• The boundary between good and bad magic: The school's tolerance for illegal laboratories serves as a reminder of the line between acceptable and unacceptable magic.

Character Interactions

• Su Shijun and Old Man Ruo Yu: They engage in a tense yet insightful conversation, with the old man using metaphors to convey his wisdom and the witch trying to understand his perspective.