Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing learns about the registration for the Transfiguration Wizard exam, which offers two credits for graduation.
• Zhang Jixin shares a case about Miss Rita of the Skeeter Family, highlighting the importance of registering transformed forms with the Alliance.
• Old Yao announces the upcoming final exams and emphasizes the establishment of Edge Academy, urging students to focus on their studies despite the distractions.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows concern for his companions' studies, scolding them for gossiping instead of focusing on their upcoming exams.
• Zhang Jixin displays knowledge about the Alliance's control over Wizards and reveals that he won't be competing for the next Lei Zhe position.
• Old Yao demonstrates his leadership and concern for the students, reminding them about the final exams and the establishment of Edge Academy.

Significant Themes

• The importance of registration and transparency in the magical world, as seen through the case of Miss Rita and the increase in registered Transfiguration Wizards.
• The focus on studies and academic responsibility, emphasized by both Zheng Qing and Old Yao.
• The establishment of Edge Academy, which serves as a significant event for First University and a potential distraction for the students.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing, Zhang Jixin, and the Fat Wizard discuss the Transfiguration Wizard exam, marriage rumors, and the final exams.
• Old Yao interacts with the students during the class meeting, providing important information and reminders.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing learns about the sudden price surge of Sand Pear Grass and Sand Pear Fruit, which grant underwater breathing and water control abilities respectively.
• The price increase is due to a poor Sand Pear Fruit harvest and a class reminder by Old Yao to prepare for the final exam, causing others to stock up on these herbs.
• Zheng Qing realizes the potential risk of the underwater barrier failing at the Quankelai market.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows growth in his analytical skills, eventually understanding the cause of the price surge after some delay.
• Xiao Xiao demonstrates his divination skills and logical thinking, providing insights into the market's dynamics.

Significant Themes

• The theme of preparation and foresight is emphasized, with Old Yao's reminder influencing others to stock up on necessary herbs.
• The chapter also touches on the theme of supply and demand in the magical market.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing interacts with Xiao Xiao and Xin Fatty, discussing the price surge and its implications.
• Zheng Qing's interaction with Fat Cat Tuantuan is brief and humorous, highlighting the cat's dominance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing and his friends discuss the safety of visiting the underwater market, Quankelai, due to a potential barrier collapse.
• Zheng Qing considers not going due to the risk, but Xiao Xiao and the Fat Wizard persuade him to attend.
• Zheng Qing learns that Xiao Xiao wants to buy sea turtle shells for Sima, his crush, at the market.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows concern for his friends' safety and is risk-averse.
• Xiao Xiao demonstrates his analytical skills and is secretive about his feelings for Sima.
• The Fat Wizard is humorous and observant.

Significant Themes

• Risk assessment and decision-making.
• Friendship and supporting each other's interests.
• Secrecy and personal matters.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao discuss the potential risks and benefits of going to Quankelai.
• The Fat Wizard teases Xiao Xiao about his secret plans to buy sea turtle shells for Sima.
• Zheng Qing reassures Xiao Xiao about his support for his personal matters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Quankelai event is scheduled for May 13th, falling on a Thursday, causing Zheng Qing distress due to his school schedule.
• Zheng Qing arrives late at Guest Bay, where his companions are waiting. They've been observing the wizards entering the market.
• Xiao Xiao shares his observations: 213 wizards have passed through, with 152 male wizards and 59 female wizards, including two Yin-Yang Wizards.
• Zheng Qing learns that male wizards primarily use Gill Grass, while female wizards prefer the Head Submerging Spell or Sand Pear Fruit for water-repelling magic.
• Xiao Xiao provides Zheng Qing with pickled Gill Grass to disguise him as a merfolk, allowing him to browse the market unrecognized.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Shows curiosity and engagement in the observations, follows Xiao Xiao's advice to disguise himself.
• Xiao Xiao: Demonstrates his analytical skills and attention to detail in observing the wizards, shows concern for Zheng Qing's safety.
• Xin Fatty: Explains the reasons behind the different choices of water-repelling methods between male and female wizards.
• Jiang Yu: Arrives late, causing Zheng Qing to choke on the Gill Grass he was eating.

Significant Themes

• Disguise and deception: Zheng Qing uses Gill Grass to disguise himself as a merfolk to browse the market unrecognized.
• Observation and analysis: Xiao Xiao and his companions observe the wizards entering the market to gather information.
• Gender roles and expectations: The different choices of water-repelling methods between male and female wizards highlight societal expectations and aesthetic tastes.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing interacts with his companions, discussing their observations and his disguise.
• Xiao Xiao and Xin Fatty provide explanations and assistance to Zheng Qing.
• Jiang Yu's arrival startles Zheng Qing, causing him to choke on the Gill Grass.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing sees Jiang Yu and experiences a similar breathless feeling to when he first saw Su Shijun.
• Jiang Yu pushes Zheng Qing into the Quankelai Market's entrance, a withered oak tree, causing him to activate the Gill Grass.
• They enter the market, which is underwater, and encounter a turtle offering Head Submerging Spells for ten copper coins.
• Xin Fatty complains about the price increase from last year, and the turtle explains it's due to market economy changes, citing the conflict between vampires and werewolves as an example of increased demand for Zhu Yu Grass.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Realizes he has feelings for Jiang Yu, experiences physical changes due to Gill Grass.
• Jiang Yu: Shows concern for Zheng Qing's well-being, pushes him into the market entrance.
• Xiao Xiao: Teases Zheng Qing about eating the Gill Grass, feels threatened by Zheng Qing's strength.
• Xin Fatty: Complains about price increases, shows concern for market prices as a Cattail Grass seller.
• Turtle: Persistent in selling Head Submerging Spells, explains market price changes due to external factors.

Significant Themes

• Emotions and their physical effects (breathlessness, inability to speak).
• Market economy and price changes due to external factors.
• Interactions between different species and cultures (vampires, werewolves, aquatic creatures).

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu: Zheng Qing experiences strong emotions upon seeing Jiang Yu, Jiang Yu shows concern for Zheng Qing's safety.
• Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao: Xiao Xiao teases Zheng Qing, Zheng Qing threatens Xiao Xiao playfully.
• Zheng Qing and the turtle: Zheng Qing politely declines the turtle's offer, the turtle defends market price changes.
• Xin Fatty and the turtle: Xin Fatty complains about price increases, the turtle explains market economy changes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing and his group arrive at Quankelai Market, a bustling underwater market.
• Zheng Qing inquires about purchasing Mermaid Silk, a precious fabric, but learns it's a controlled commodity.
• Jiang Yu sees a familiar figure but dismisses it as a mistake due to the color difference.
• Xin Fatty and Dr. Xiao plan to sell Mang Grass, a poisonous herb harmful to aquatic races.
• Zhang Jixin is invited by Xin Fatty to buy Huaimu Fruit, a strength-increasing fruit.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Shows knowledge about Mermaid Silk and its legends, displays concern for Jiang Yu's welfare.
• Jiang Yu: Seems troubled by a fleeting glimpse of a familiar figure, possibly hinting at her past.
• Xin Fatty: Shows entrepreneurial spirit by planning to sell Mang Grass, also displays concern for Zhang Jixin's well-being.
• Zhang Jixin: Initially lazy, but perks up at the mention of Huaimu Fruit, showing his desire to improve his strength.

Significant Themes

• Trade and Commerce: The market is a hub of trade, with various magical commodities being bought and sold.
• Friendship and Camaraderie: The group's interactions display a sense of camaraderie, with Zheng Qing and Xin Fatty showing concern for their companions' needs.
• Mystery and Uncertainty: Jiang Yu's brief glimpse of a familiar figure adds an element of mystery and uncertainty to her past.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu: Zheng Qing shows concern for Jiang Yu's well-being, while Jiang Yu seems to confide in him about her glimpse of a familiar figure.
• Zheng Qing and Xin Fatty: Zheng Qing and Xin Fatty display a friendly rapport, with Zheng Qing trying to keep track of his companions' plans.
• Zhang Jixin and Xin Fatty: Zhang Jixin and Xin Fatty bicker playfully, with Xin Fatty showing concern for Zhang Jixin's well-being and inviting him to shop together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing realizes the market's atmosphere is different due to the hosting Merfolk clan's admiration for wizards.
• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu encounter Hilda, who hints at being a temporary guard for Quankelai.
• Zheng Qing buys Yaoyao Bird jerky for the Doctor and Xuncao fruit for Jiang Yu.
• Zheng Qing decides to seek divination from the Merfolk Priest due to an unsettling prediction from the Centaur Tribe.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows consideration for Jiang Yu by buying her Xuncao fruit and demonstrates his concern for the Doctor's turtle.
• Jiang Yu displays her knowledge about the market's changes and shows understanding of Zheng Qing's actions.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Uncertainty: Zheng Qing's desire to seek another divination highlights his uncertainty about the Centaur's prediction and the reliability of divination in general.
• Cultural Exchange: The Merfolk's admiration for wizards is evident in their hosting of the market, reflecting a theme of cultural exchange and influence.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu's interaction shows a growing familiarity and comfort with each other.
• Zheng Qing's encounter with Hilda reveals a temporary protection plan by the school guards for Quankelai.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu discuss the reliability of divination.
• They encounter a 'Gray Squirrel' that turns out to be Poseidon, Zheng Qing's familiar.
• Su Shijun's fox clone appears with Zheng Qing's other familiars, the Black Gemstone Cat and the White Jade Cat, who were kidnapped.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows concern for Poseidon's well-being and safety.
• Jiang Yu demonstrates her observational skills and caution, noticing something following them.
• Su Shijun's fox clone displays its arrogance and disregard for Zheng Qing's feelings.

Significant Themes

• Trust in divination vs. personal judgment.
• The consequences of underestimating one's enemies (as seen with the kidnapped cats).
• The bond between Zheng Qing and his familiars.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu work together to notice and investigate the 'Gray Squirrel'.
• Zheng Qing scolds Poseidon for its reckless behavior, showing a fatherly concern.
• Zheng Qing's interaction with Su Shijun's fox clone is tense, with Zheng Qing trying to maintain composure despite his anger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing demonstrates maturity by controlling his emotions and not reacting impulsively to the Great Fox's provocation.
• Zheng Qing, the Witch (Jiang Yu), and the Great Fox walk through the Quankelai Market together, with Zheng Qing caught in the middle of their tense exchange.
• Zheng Qing spots a Tiao Rong (a yellow, finned snake) and a group of Firefly Beetles, leading to a philosophical discussion between Jiang Yu and the Great Fox about human nature and pursuit of interests.
• Zheng Qing encounters Xiao Xiao and his companions, giving them Yaoyao Bird jerky as a distraction and to avoid further conversation with Jiang Yu and the Great Fox.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows growth in emotional control and maturity.
• The Great Fox and Jiang Yu remain antagonistic towards each other, with their conversation hinting at deeper conflicts and power dynamics.

Significant Themes

• Maturity and emotional control: Zheng Qing's ability to manage his emotions and not act impulsively is a sign of his growing maturity.
• Human nature and pursuit of interests: The conversation between Jiang Yu and the Great Fox explores the theme of human nature and the pursuit of personal gain within the bounds of rules.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing is caught between the Great Fox and Jiang Yu, trying to navigate their tense exchange without taking sides.
• Zheng Qing interacts with Xiao Xiao and his companions, using the Yaoyao Bird jerky as a distraction to avoid further conversation with the Great Fox and Jiang Yu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing seeks the Merfolk Old Priest's interpretation of a divination verse about a meteor causing war and bloodshed within three months.
• The old priest initially speaks in riddles, then demands more offerings before giving a straightforward interpretation.
• The divination verse is interpreted as a great omen of misfortune, with war and bloodshed to occur where the meteor lands, within three months.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Shows determination to uncover the truth behind the divination verse.
• The Merfolk Old Priest: Initially coy and mysterious, becomes more straightforward after receiving offerings.
• Xiao Xiao: Seems uninterested in the divination, more focused on playing with the little merfolk.

Significant Themes

• Divination and prophecy: The divination verse drives the plot, and the characters seek its interpretation.
• Greed and materialism: The old priest's behavior highlights the importance of offerings in the divination process.
• Time: The impending war and bloodshed within three months creates a sense of urgency.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing, Jiang Yu, and the Great Fox: They accompany Zheng Qing to seek the old priest's interpretation, showing support and curiosity.
• Xiao Xiao and the little merfolk: Xiao Xiao plays with the little merfolk, showing a childlike curiosity and lack of interest in the divination.
• The Black Gemstone Cat and the White Jade Cat: They interact with the little merfolk and each other, showing a playful and bored demeanor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing receives a divination from the Merfolk Old Priest but wants to witness it firsthand.
• The Merfolk Old Priest performs a ritual to reveal the divination using the skull of their god, Agnegn.
• Zheng Qing is warned by the Merfolk Old Priest about the dangers of anger and arrogance before the divination is revealed.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Shows curiosity and caution regarding the divination.
• Merfolk Old Priest: Demonstrates wisdom and spiritual insight, warning Zheng Qing about the consequences of anger and arrogance.
• The Great Fox: Reveals disdain for those who consider themselves saviors and criticizes arrogance.

Significant Themes

• The power of divination and its potential consequences.
• The dangers of anger and arrogance, and the importance of humility.
• The cyclical nature of history and the repetition of mistakes.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and the Merfolk Old Priest: The old priest warns Zheng Qing about the dangers of his divination.
• Zheng Qing and The Great Fox: The fox criticizes Zheng Qing's potential arrogance and the foolishness of those who consider themselves saviors.
• The Merfolk Old Priest and The Great Fox: The fox shows displeasure towards the old priest's warning.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing's octopus skull ritual artifact shatters.
• Merfolk Old Priest and little merfolk panic.
• First University's Special Tactics Squad arrives, deploying a three-pointed magic array to protect Zheng Qing.
• The School Guardian Formation is contacted, and the market is locked down.
• Su Shijun, an Archwizard and Senior Councilor, arrives, demanding an explanation from the Merfolk Old Priest.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing is injured and unconscious.
• Merfolk Old Priest shows concern for Zheng Qing but is later accused by Su Shijun.
• Su Shijun demonstrates her authority and power as an Archwizard.

Significant Themes

• Protection and vulnerability (Zheng Qing's injury and the Special Tactics Squad's immediate response).
• Accusation and blame (Su Shijun's demand for an explanation from the Merfolk Old Priest).

Character Interactions

• The Special Tactics Squad arrives to protect Zheng Qing, showing professionalism and coordination.
• Su Shijun confronts the Merfolk Old Priest, highlighting the power dynamic between them.
• The You Zui Hunting Team and Jiang Yu remain tense and bewildered, reacting to the unexpected events.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Shijun, upon receiving a distress message from her clone, rushes to the Merfolk marketplace, expecting to find her husband Zheng Qing dead.
• She arrives to find Zheng Qing unconscious but alive, with no signs of impending death.
• She confronts the old Merfolk Priest responsible for the divination ritual that caused the incident.

Character Developments

• Su Shijun: Demonstrates her concern for Zheng Qing's safety and her authority as an Archwizard and Senior Councilor.
• Old Merfolk Priest: Realizes the severity of the situation and the risk he's taken, feeling regret, panic, and despair.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and hierarchy among wizards, with Archwizards holding significant influence.
• The importance of swift action in the Wizarding World, especially in life-threatening situations.
• The consequences of underestimating risks and the potential dangers of divination.

Character Interactions

• Su Shijun's arrival intimidates the old Merfolk Priest, highlighting her authority.
• School officials arrive with Su Shijun, indicating the school's involvement and support for her actions.
• Jiang Yu and Xiao Xiao attempt to stay involved in the investigation, showing their determination and responsibility.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing wakes up in the School Hospital.
• He learns it's May 13th, 11:30 PM, and the Quankelai Market has been temporarily closed.
• An ear-probing snail is used to clean Zheng Qing's ear, revealing an oval object resembling an insect or snake egg.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: He regains consciousness and is concerned about the object found in his ear.
• Xiao Xiao: He examines the egg and speculates it might be a snake egg due to Zheng Qing having a snake living in his ear.

Significant Themes

• The unusual creature (ear-probing snail) and its purpose.
• The mysterious object (egg) found in Zheng Qing's ear.
• The tension between the school and the mermaids due to the market closure.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and the horse-faced healer: The healer examines Zheng Qing's ear and removes the egg using an ear-probing snail.
• Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao: They discuss the nature of the egg found in Zheng Qing's ear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing's roommates identify an unknown object as the egg of the Great Green Snake, which Zheng Qing knows is an ancient and powerful demon.
• Zheng Qing reveals that the snake isn't from their school and doesn't provide information about the events at Quankelai, despite his roommates' curiosity.
• Zheng Qing goes to sleep with the snake egg placed in a Nightmare Doll, and the egg cracks in the moonlight.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows fear and caution when discussing the Great Green Snake, revealing his awareness of its power and danger.
• Zheng Qing's roommates, the Fat Wizard and Dr. Xiao, show curiosity and a lack of fear regarding the snake, demonstrating their naivety and ignorance about its true nature.
• Zheng Qing reflects on his feelings about his experiences at Quankelai, hinting at a growing acceptance of his emotions.

Significant Themes

• Power and Danger: The Great Green Snake represents power and danger, and Zheng Qing's fear of it highlights the theme of the consequences of wielding such power.
• Ignorance and Naivety: The Fat Wizard and Dr. Xiao's lack of fear and understanding of the snake's true nature illustrates the theme of ignorance and naivety, and the dangers that can arise from it.
• Self-Acceptance: Zheng Qing's reflection on his experiences at Quankelai suggests a theme of self-acceptance and coming to terms with one's feelings.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing interacts with his roommates, the Fat Wizard and Dr. Xiao, showing concern for their safety and a desire to protect them from the truth about the Great Green Snake.
• The Fat Wizard and Dr. Xiao interact with Zheng Qing, showing curiosity and a desire for information about the events at Quankelai, contrasting with Zheng Qing's reluctance to share.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing wakes up to a loud scream in the dormitory.
• Xin Fatty transforms into a Blue Giant due to the commotion.
• A Nightmare Doll in Zheng Qing's bed contains an empty eggshell.
• Xiao Xiao examines the eggshell and suspects it was a snake egg.
• Zheng Qing asks Maodou to track the creature that hatched from the egg.
• Maodou fails to find any traces, and Zheng Qing decides to stop the search.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Shows concern for the creature that hatched from the egg and is worried about its potential danger.
• Xin Fatty: Demonstrates his Blue Giant form and expresses resentment at being woken up.
• Xiao Xiao: Shows his analytical skills by examining the eggshell and offering a possible explanation.
• Maodou: Displays its tracking abilities but fails to find the creature.

Significant Themes

• Mystery and the Unknown: The origin and identity of the creature from the eggshell are unknown, adding an element of mystery to the story.
• Danger and Caution: Zheng Qing's concern for the creature's potential danger highlights the theme of caution and preparedness for the unknown.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Xin Fatty: They interact due to the commotion, with Xin Fatty expressing his annoyance at being woken up.
• Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao: They work together to examine the eggshell and discuss the possible creature.
• Zheng Qing and Maodou: Zheng Qing asks Maodou to track the creature, but Maodou fails, leading to a brief moment of frustration for Zheng Qing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing, with a Jia Ma Talisman, visits Sanyou Bookstore on Puji Island to inquire about the Great Green Snake that hatched from an egg in his ear.
• He encounters the Yellow Flower Cat at the bookstore, who delivers a message from the "Old Man" (presumably the bookstore's owner).
• Zheng Qing learns that the Great Green Snake, now hatched, is R'lyeh, a remnant of Cthulhu's obsession, and it won't cause trouble as it's controlled by R'lyeh itself.
• The Yellow Flower Cat advises Zheng Qing to focus on his studies and not worry about the snake, as they need each other for now.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows concern for the Great Green Snake's whereabouts and potential impact, indicating his growing responsibility and maturity.
• The Yellow Flower Cat displays knowledge about the Great Green Snake's origin and its connection to Zheng Qing, showing it's more involved in Zheng Qing's life than initially thought.

Significant Themes

• Growth and Responsibility: Zheng Qing's worry about the Great Green Snake suggests he's taking on more responsibility, as advised by the Yellow Flower Cat.
• Interconnectedness: The revelation of the Great Green Snake's identity as R'lyeh, a remnant of Cthulhu, emphasizes the interconnectedness of the magical world and its beings.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and the Yellow Flower Cat have a tense yet informative conversation, with the cat providing crucial information about the Great Green Snake while expressing disapproval of Zheng Qing's involvement with it.
• Zheng Qing's interaction with Hank at D&K shows his casual observation of the store and its staff, indicating his familiarity with the Pedestrian Street and its inhabitants.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing attends a meeting of the Seven Deadly Sins, where he vetoes a mission proposed by Mammon due to the tense atmosphere on the island.
• The Black Cat learns that the 'tense atmosphere' is its own perception, not shared by other students.
• The Devils discuss recent events, including a prophecy-related incident at Quankelai Market.
• Zheng Qing has a dream where he encounters R'lyeh, the colossal being with blue and red eyes, and a small green dragon that claims to be R'lyeh.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing (The Black Cat): Realizes his perception of the island's atmosphere is unique and not shared by others. Shows politeness and calmness when facing R'lyeh in his dream.
• Mammon (Greed): Accepts Zheng Qing's veto without objection.
• Lucifer: Questions Zheng Qing about the 'tense atmosphere' and later expresses confusion about it.
• Lady Leviathan: Provides information about the incident at Quankelai Market.
• Beelzebub: Shares additional details about the incident and the subsequent lawsuit.
• Asmodeus: Comments on the lawsuit against Quankelai.
• The Peacock: Expresses disdain towards the lawsuit against First University.
• R'lyeh: Appears as a colossal being with blue and red eyes in Zheng Qing's dream.
• The small green dragon: Claims to be R'lyeh and shows impatience towards Zheng Qing.

Significant Themes

• Perception vs. Reality: Zheng Qing's unique perception of the island's atmosphere is not shared by others, highlighting the difference between individual perception and objective reality.
• Power Dynamics: The meeting of the Seven Deadly Sins showcases the group's hierarchy and Zheng Qing's authority as the Sin Eater.
• Prophecy and Consequences: The incident at Quankelai Market involves a prophecy and its deadly consequences, foreshadowing potential future events.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Mammon: Zheng Qing vetoes Mammon's mission, showing his authority and Mammon's acceptance of it.
• Zheng Qing and Lucifer: Lucifer questions Zheng Qing about the 'tense atmosphere,' leading to Zheng Qing's realization about his unique perception.
• The Devils: They discuss recent events, revealing their knowledge of current affairs and their opinions on them.
• Zheng Qing and R'lyeh: Zheng Qing encounters R'lyeh in his dream, showing politeness and caution.
• Zheng Qing and the small green dragon: The dragon claims to be R'lyeh and expresses impatience towards Zheng Qing.

• Zheng Qing finds a small green dragon that hatched from the 'snake egg' he found earlier.
• The dragon explains it's growing rapidly and will reach its maximum size in a month or two.
• Zheng Qing looks up at the colossal figure in the sky, and the figure gazes back, communicating telepathically.
• The figure explains that the dragon is a manifestation of Zheng Qing's past obsession, which was destined to be erased. It fled as an egg to escape Zheng Qing's destruction.
• The figure reveals that the obsession still resides in Zheng Qing's Soul, eroding his Forbidden Spell power.
• The figure hopes that the dragon's return will help control the obsession and prevent further erosion of Zheng Qing's power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing and the Black Gemstone Cat are suddenly transported to a cliff in a dream, with a Kaisiu Leaf on the cat's forehead.
• A little green dragon appears, forced into a Contract of Indenture with the Black Gemstone Cat by unknown entities.
• Zheng Qing realizes the dragon was sent by the entities beyond the cliff, who are likely the same ones that sent the dragon to him before.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Shows curiosity and adaptability in the dream situation, and demonstrates knowledge of higher dimensions in class.
• The Black Gemstone Cat: Initially confused but quickly understands the situation, showing intelligence and calmness.
• The little green dragon: Reveals its desire to break the contract, showing determination and cunning.

Significant Themes

• Dimensions and their mysteries, as discussed in the dream and the class.
• Contracts and their binding power, explored through the dragon's situation.
• Zheng Qing's growing understanding and acceptance of his role in the magical world.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and the Black Gemstone Cat: They work together to understand the situation and communicate with the dragon.
• Zheng Qing and the little green dragon: Zheng Qing tries to reason with the dragon, while the dragon seeks Zheng Qing's help to break the contract.
• The entities beyond the cliff: Their actions drive the plot, though they remain unseen and unexplained.