Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Black Gemstone Cat learns about advanced models of the experimental models used in the suitability test from the owner of the Sakura Tavern.
• Colmar, the Witch, shares her concerns about the growing prejudice against North District Wizards and Edge Academy within The Alliance.
• A second wizard patrol team goes missing in the Silent Forest, this time including a Hui Yin (non-human wizard).
• Jiuyou Academy implements a curfew, restricting students' movements due to the ongoing incidents.

Character Developments

• The Black Gemstone Cat (Zheng Qing) becomes more involved in the political intrigues surrounding Edge Academy and the North District Wizards.
• Colmar shows signs of stress and moral conflict due to her role in promoting Edge Academy and the increasing hostility towards it.
• Zheng Qing expresses concern for Luna Huiyin, a classmate and fellow volunteer for Edge Academy, when he hears about the missing Hui Yin.

Significant Themes

• Prejudice and discrimination against North District Wizards and non-human wizards (Hui Yin).
• The political struggles surrounding Edge Academy and its potential impact on the North District Wizards.
• The ethical dilemmas faced by characters like Colmar and Zheng Qing as they become more entangled in these issues.

Character Interactions

• The Black Gemstone Cat (Zheng Qing) interacts with Colmar, learning about her concerns and the potential threats to Edge Academy.
• Zheng Qing discusses the recent events with his roommates, Xin Fatty and Xiao Xiao, seeking their insights and help in understanding the situation.
• Zheng Qing expresses worry for Luna Huiyin, showing his growing connection with his classmates and fellow volunteers for Edge Academy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Students are under curfew, but animals aren't restricted, so Zheng Qing sends out the Black Gemstone Cat to investigate.
• The Black Gemstone Cat discovers an increase in small animals in the academy, suggesting more individuals with dual identities are active.
• The missing patrol team members are from the North District Wizards and Hui Yin Tribe, who have been gravitating towards Edge Academy.
• The Black Gemstone Cat and White Jade Cat meet under the Cat Fruit Tree and discuss potential reasons behind the missing patrol team, suspecting either opposition to a new alliance or opportunistic chaos-seizing.
• The Black Gemstone Cat returns to Qingqiu Mansion in the morning and interacts with Su Ya, while also sending a paper crane message.
• A group of wizards, including Teaching Assistant Group and Trident Sword members, conduct a search operation in the Silent Forest using a Bloodline Tracking Technique, but it fails, suggesting the target has been completely devoured.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing demonstrates his dedication and resourcefulness by sending the Black Gemstone Cat to investigate despite his mental exhaustion.
• Jiang Yu (White Jade Cat) shows her analytical skills and knowledge of political dynamics within the Alliance.
• The Black Gemstone Cat exhibits responsibility and diligence in completing its tasks, even after a night of studying.
• Su Ya displays her care for the flowers in the mansion's garden and her ability to send messages using paper cranes.
• The leading wizard shows strategic thinking and caution by ordering a withdrawal after the Bloodline Tracking Technique fails.

Significant Themes

• Dual Identities: The increase in small animals suggests more individuals with dual identities are active, reflecting the theme of deception and hidden agendas.
• Power Struggles: The potential reasons behind the missing patrol team highlight the theme of power struggles within the Alliance.
• Responsibility and Diligence: Characters like Zheng Qing and the Black Gemstone Cat demonstrate their sense of responsibility and diligence in completing their tasks.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu (White Jade Cat) work together to gather information and discuss potential reasons behind the missing patrol team.
• The Black Gemstone Cat interacts with Su Ya, showing a friendly and familiar relationship.
• The group of wizards works together to search for the missing patrol team, demonstrating teamwork and coordination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yu receives a distress message about Zheng's Black Gemstone Cat causing trouble at the Qingqiu Mansion.
• The Black Gemstone Cat visits Qingqiu Mansion to inquire about the missing team in the Silent Forest.
• Su Shijun reveals that the investigation is ongoing but progress is slow.
• A paper crane from Li Meng arrives, hinting at trouble between Jiang Yu and Zheng.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yu's good mood is ruined by the news about Zheng's cat, indicating her displeasure with Zheng.
• The Black Gemstone Cat shows concern for the missing team, demonstrating its responsibility and empathy.
• Su Shijun shows interest in the Black Gemstone Cat's relationship with Jiang Yu, hinting at her perceptiveness and curiosity.

Significant Themes

• The theme of relationships is explored through the tension between Jiang Yu and Zheng, and Su Shijun's curiosity about the Black Gemstone Cat's relationship with Jiang Yu.
• The theme of responsibility is shown through the Black Gemstone Cat's concern for the missing team and its duty as a teaching assistant.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yu and Li Meng's cousinly bond is shown through their morning routine and Li Meng's concern for Jiang Yu's anger.
• The Black Gemstone Cat and Su Shijun's interaction shows the cat's unease and Su Shijun's perceptiveness and teasing nature.
• The Black Gemstone Cat's interaction with Zheng's cat hints at the tension between Jiang Yu and Zheng.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing's Black Gemstone Cat hasn't returned, causing him worry and foreshadowing trouble.
• Jiang Yu (the Witch) ignores Zheng Qing, reminiscent of when he hid his injury from her.
• Zheng Qing confronts Jiang Yu after class, and they talk privately.
• Jiang Yu expresses that she's angry not at the cat, but at the situation to maintain her stance.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Realizes he underestimated the stone cat's actions and their potential consequences. Shows determination in confronting Jiang Yu.
• Jiang Yu: Shows maturity and understanding, expressing her anger not at the cat but at the situation to maintain her principles.

Significant Themes

• Communication and honesty in relationships.
• Maintaining personal principles and boundaries.
• The consequences of actions and the importance of understanding them.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu: Their interaction shows a deeper understanding and respect for each other's feelings and principles. Zheng Qing shows remorse and determination, while Jiang Yu expresses her anger but also understanding.
• Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao: Xiao Xiao provides insight into Zheng Qing's situation, helping him understand the potential consequences of his actions.
• Jiang Yu and Li Meng: Jiang Yu shows care for Li Meng's studies, demonstrating her protective nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing is left flustered and distracted after a conversation with the Witch.
• He is summoned by Old Yao, with Zhu Si acting as the messenger.
• Upon arrival, Zheng Qing finds the Shadow Cat (now Cat Thirteen) waiting in Old Yao's office.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Struggles with embarrassment and anxiety, tries to maintain composure.
• Zhu Si: Shows maturity and confidence, transforms between her tiny and tall forms.
• Cat Thirteen (Shadow Cat): Displays unease under the Little Green Dragon's stare, maintains a defensive posture.

Significant Themes

• Embarrassment and shame: Zheng Qing's struggle with these emotions is a central focus, highlighted by his interaction with the Witch and his anxiety about the summoning.
• Power dynamics: The summoning by Old Yao and the presence of Cat Thirteen hint at the power dynamics within the Wizarding World.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and the Witch: The Witch's calm gaze unnerves Zheng Qing, leaving him flustered and distracted.
• Zheng Qing and Zhu Si: Zhu Si's transformation and her role as a messenger create a dynamic interaction, with Zheng Qing trying to maintain composure.
• Zheng Qing and Cat Thirteen: The two characters' interaction is brief but tense, with Cat Thirteen displaying unease under Zheng Qing's Little Green Dragon's stare.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Old Yao, the Dean of Jiuyou Academy, invites Zheng Qing and Shadow Cat for a late-night meeting.
• He asks Zheng Qing a hypothetical question about an evil weapon, to which Zheng Qing responds honestly that he doesn't know.
• Old Yao then discusses the sadness of regret and the importance of impulsiveness and intuition in decision-making, using Zheng Qing as an example.
• He warns Zheng Qing not to overthink and to focus on his studies, as a Calamity of Fortune will occur when Edge Academy is established.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows maturity and honesty in his response to Old Yao's question, but also displays confusion and discomfort with the sudden shift in topics.
• Shadow Cat exhibits impatience and sarcasm, while also showing concern for Zheng Qing's well-being.
• Old Yao reveals a more personal and philosophical side, expressing regret and advocating for impulsiveness, which contrasts with his usual stern demeanor.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between reason and emotion/intuition in decision-making.
• The tension between maintaining order and rules versus embracing impulsiveness and spontaneity.
• The inevitability of change and trouble, as symbolized by the Calamity of Fortune.

Character Interactions

• Old Yao challenges Zheng Qing with a hypothetical question, testing his honesty and maturity.
• Shadow Cat and Zheng Qing exchange glances and thoughts, showing a level of understanding and camaraderie.
• The Little Green Dragon provides an explanation for the Calamity of Fortune, showing its wisdom and understanding of magical principles.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing recalls his past experiences with 'Calamities' and their causes, as mentioned in Professor Yi's notes.
• The Dean of Jiuyou Academy, Professor Yao, discusses the concept of 'Calamities' and their impact on Edge Academy's establishment.
• Zheng Qing considers the possibility of Edge Academy being targeted by a 'Calamity' and how it might be avoided or faced.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing demonstrates his understanding of magical theories and their applications, impressing Professor Yao.
• Zheng Qing shows initiative in considering the implications of Edge Academy's establishment on its future challenges.

Significant Themes

• The theme of 'Calamities' and their role in magical theory is explored, with the idea that challenges and opportunities are intertwined.
• The theme of 'equivalent exchange' is mentioned, suggesting that progress and growth require effort and sacrifice.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing interacts with the Dean of Jiuyou Academy, Professor Yao, who serves as a mentor figure, providing guidance and wisdom.
• Zheng Qing also interacts with the Shadow Cat and the Little Green Dragon, who offer their perspectives on the situation, albeit with a touch of sarcasm and hostility from the Shadow Cat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing, after leaving Old Yao's office, transforms into a black cat and walks with his Shadow Cat and a clone.
• They encounter the Green Great Fox and the White Jade Cat under the Cat Fruit Tree.
• The Shadow Cat climbs onto the Cat Fruit Tree's throne, causing tension between the cats.
• Zheng Qing's clone reveals that the Shadow Cat often watches the cats' interactions secretly.
• Zheng Qing learns that the Shadow Cat has been observing the cats' dynamics, including the Great Fox's playful behavior.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Realizes the difference between experiencing life through memories and being a cat himself. Feels weary and frustrated with his cats' behavior.
• Shadow Cat: Reveals it has been secretly watching the cats' interactions, showing a level of independence and curiosity.
• Black Gemstone Cat (Zheng Qing's clone): Acts as a mediator between Zheng Qing and the Shadow Cat. Reveals it didn't know about the Shadow Cat's presence on the Cat Fruit Tree.
• Green Great Fox: Shows annoyance when Zheng Qing's clone brings up her playful behavior. Acknowledges the Shadow Cat's presence but doesn't directly confront it.
• White Jade Cat: Plays with Zheng Qing's clone, showing a friendly and playful nature.

Significant Themes

• Observation vs. Participation: The Shadow Cat's secret observations contrast with Zheng Qing's direct involvement, highlighting the differences in their experiences and perspectives.
• Independence vs. Control: Zheng Qing's frustration with his cats' behavior suggests a struggle between his desire for control and their independence.
• Communication and Truth: The cats' interactions reveal a lack of open communication, with each cat having partial knowledge of the others' actions, leading to misunderstandings and tension.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Shadow Cat: Their interaction shows a mix of tension, curiosity, and mutual understanding, with Zheng Qing feeling frustrated and the Shadow Cat being indifferent.
• Zheng Qing's clone and the Shadow Cat: The clone acts as a buffer between Zheng Qing and the Shadow Cat, revealing that it didn't know about the Shadow Cat's presence on the Cat Fruit Tree.
• The cats under the Cat Fruit Tree: Their interactions show a mix of tension, annoyance, and playfulness, with each cat having different levels of knowledge about the others' actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing feels uneasy due to an incomplete calendar tearing, which he later realizes is because he accidentally sold out his dog, Maodou, to Su Ya.
• He overhears Li Meng and Jiang Yu discussing Maodou being cleaned and hung to dry by Su Ya.
• Zheng Qing plans to rescue Maodou but is stopped by Professor Monteria after class.
• Professor Monteria asks Zheng Qing about rumors of him withdrawing from Edge Academy's program.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows concern for Maodou's well-being and decides to help him.
• Professor Monteria demonstrates a more approachable side, showing interest in Zheng Qing's future plans.

Significant Themes

• The theme of responsibility and consequences is highlighted as Zheng Qing faces the repercussions of his actions (selling Maodou).
• The theme of loyalty and friendship is shown through Zheng Qing's determination to help Maodou.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing interacts with Li Meng and Jiang Yu, learning about Maodou's predicament.
• Zheng Qing interacts with Professor Monteria, who shows concern for Zheng Qing's future and asks about his plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing is offered a Teaching Assistant position at Edge Academy, with his graduation exams not being a concern due to Su Shijun's upcoming publication in a top-tier journal.
• Professor Monteria reveals Edge Academy's precarious situation and asks Zheng Qing to accept the position to gain support from his teacher, Mister.
• The Black Gemstone Cat delivers Zheng Qing's paper crane to Qingqiu Mansion, where it's mistaken for a thief by Su Ya and hung up with Maodou.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Shows concern for his teacher's wishes and Edge Academy's situation, but remains hesitant about accepting the Teaching Assistant position.
• Professor Monteria: Reveals his knowledge of Mister and Edge Academy's vulnerabilities, demonstrating his strategic thinking.
• Su Ya: Exhibits her mischievous and playful nature, misidentifying the Black Gemstone Cat as a thief.
• The Black Gemstone Cat: Shows loyalty to Zheng Qing by delivering his message, but ends up in an embarrassing situation.

Significant Themes

• Protection and support: Edge Academy's need for protection from powerful figures like Mister, and Zheng Qing's role in providing this support.
• Misunderstandings and mischief: Su Ya's playful antics leading to the Black Gemstone Cat's predicament.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Professor Monteria: Zheng Qing receives a job offer and learns about Edge Academy's situation from Professor Monteria.
• The Black Gemstone Cat and Su Ya: The cat is mistaken for a thief by Su Ya and hung up with Maodou.
• Zheng Qing and the Head Maid: Zheng Qing learns that Su Shijun is in the study and that the cats are hung up.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Black Cat confronts Su Shijun (the owner of Qingqiu Mansion) in her study, demanding an explanation for the Black Gemstone Cat and Maodou's disappearance.
• Su Shijun manipulates the situation, catching the Black Cat off guard and stealing its momentum.
• The Black Cat ends up inadvertently stepping on Su Shijun's chest, causing it to lose its composure and demand.
• Su Shijun orders the return of the Black Gemstone Cat and Maodou, who were found hanging in the skylight.

Character Developments

• The Black Cat: Initially aggressive and demanding, it becomes flustered and loses its composure after an embarrassing incident with Su Shijun, leading to a loss of momentum in its confrontation.
• Su Shijun: She remains calm and composed throughout the encounter, manipulating the situation to her advantage and maintaining control.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and manipulation: Su Shijun demonstrates her power and control by catching the Black Cat off guard and maintaining her composure.
• Embarrassment and loss of composure: The Black Cat's embarrassing incident leads to a loss of momentum and composure, highlighting the impact of such situations on one's ability to assert dominance.

Character Interactions

• The Black Cat and Su Shijun: Their interaction is characterized by a power struggle, with Su Shijun maintaining control and the Black Cat initially trying to assert dominance but ultimately failing.
• The Black Cat, the Black Gemstone Cat, and Maodou: The Black Cat is concerned for its friends' well-being, while the Black Gemstone Cat appears unfazed by its ordeal, and Maodou seems distressed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing, in his cat form, is teased by Su Shijun about his frequent transformations.
• Zheng Qing is awakened at midnight by a group of wizards who suspect him of being involved in a project accident.
• The wizards transform Zheng Qing's dorm into a makeshift examination room, preparing to assess him.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Shows confusion and bewilderment at the sudden intrusion and transformations.
• Su Shijun: Teases Zheng Qing, hinting at her influence and power.
• Professor Monteria: Appears concerned and aged, suggesting the severity of the project accident.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: Su Shijun's teasing of Zheng Qing highlights her superior position and influence.
• Consequences of magic: The project accident suggests the potential dangers and costs of magical experimentation.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Su Shijun: Their interaction shows Su Shijun's playful yet dominant nature and Zheng Qing's confusion and submission.
• Zheng Qing and Professor Monteria: Their interaction reveals the seriousness of the situation and Professor Monteria's concern for Zheng Qing's well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing learns about the "Giant Soldier Project" and the fate of the other six Aptitude Candidates.
• Zheng Qing undergoes a preliminary examination, showing no signs of damage to his Life Number or Lifespan.
• The Wizards discuss the possible causes of the Lifespan depletion among the Aptitude Candidates, suggesting it might not be Sacrificial Magic or a siphon effect.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing demonstrates his calm and collected demeanor under pressure, using a "Calming Talisman" to manage his anxiety.
• Professor Monteria shows distress and unease about the Aptitude Candidates' situation, revealing a slip of the tongue about the project's name.
• Dr. Duzem and Professor An discuss the possibility of high Luck or Fortune being the cause of Zheng Qing's seemingly unaffected condition.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of the Giant Soldier Project on the Aptitude Candidates' Lifespan.
• The debate among Wizards about the cause of the Lifespan depletion, hinting at the mysterious nature of the project's flaws.
• Zheng Qing's calm and collected demeanor under pressure, showcasing his maturity and resourcefulness.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing interacts with Professor Monteria, Master Ernest, Dr. Duzem, Professor Charles, and Professor An, each providing insights or assistance during his examination.
• The Wizards present discuss the project's flaws among themselves, revealing their concerns and theories about the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing has a restless night due to the presence of a transparent coffin in his dormitory, left by the project's old wizards.
• Zheng Qing sends the Black Gemstone Cat to Sakura Tavern to seek advice from Colmar about the 'Giant God Soldier' project.
• The Black Gemstone Cat finds Colmar in a surprisingly calm and even joyful mood, despite the project's failure.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Shows concern for Colmar's well-being, indicating his growing attachment to her.
• Colmar: Reveals a deeper understanding of the 'Giant God Soldier' project's implications and its potential dangers.

Significant Themes

• Power and its Cost: The theme of gaining power at a high cost is explored, with Colmar emphasizing the principle of 'Equivalent Exchange' in the Magic World.
• Blasphemy against Magic Rules: The project's success could lead to a challenge of the established order of magic, causing unease among other wizards.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing (through the Black Gemstone Cat) and Colmar: Their interaction reveals Zheng Qing's concern for Colmar and her wisdom and understanding of the project's implications.
• The Black Gemstone Cat and Colmar: Their interaction shows the cat's sharp intuition and Colmar's affectionate treatment of it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Black Gemstone Cat and Colmar discuss the nature of death and life using the example of a dying Firefly Beetle.
• Colmar demonstrates her magical prowess by temporarily changing a patch of sky from day to night, revealing a starry sky.
• They discuss the concept of eternity and the light of Earth reaching every corner of the star sea in the distant future.
• Colmar reveals that the Giant Soldier project must conform to Edge Academy's principles, which are sacrifice and pioneering.

Character Developments

• Black Gemstone Cat shows curiosity and a willingness to learn, questioning Colmar's statements and seeking clarification.
• Colmar displays her vast knowledge and magical abilities, offering philosophical insights and revealing her calm acceptance of the Giant Soldier project's fate.

Significant Themes

• Eternity and Time: The conversation explores the concept of eternity and the vastness of time, as seen through the light of distant stars.
• Sacrifice: The theme of sacrifice is introduced as one of Edge Academy's principles, with Colmar suggesting that Wizards with a spirit of sacrifice should form the foundation of the academy.

Character Interactions

• Black Gemstone Cat and Colmar engage in a philosophical discussion, with the cat asking questions and Colmar providing explanations and insights.
• Their interaction is respectful and inquisitive, with both characters showing a willingness to learn from each other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing, a student at First University, is preparing to take the Transfiguration Wizard certification exam.
• The exam is conducted individually in a conference room on the first floor of an office building.
• Zheng Qing meets a chubby, talkative Black Robe Wizard who is the examiner for the day.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Shows determination and responsibility in taking the exam to graduate early. He is also patient and polite in dealing with the talkative examiner.
• Black Robe Wizard: Reveals his enthusiasm and eagerness to share his experiences with the Transformation Spell. He also displays a lack of professionalism by discussing the exam with the candidate beforehand.

Significant Themes

• The importance of determination and responsibility in achieving one's goals (Zheng Qing's decision to take the exam to graduate early).
• The contrast between professionalism and enthusiasm (the Black Robe Wizard's behavior).

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and the Black Robe Wizard: The examiner's enthusiasm and chattiness contrast with Zheng Qing's patient and polite demeanor. Zheng Qing is confused by the examiner's mention of Datura leaves and weather conditions related to the Transformation Spell.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing, the protagonist, is preparing for his Transfiguration Wizard certification exam.
• An unknown enthusiastic wizard advises Zheng Qing on how to answer questions about his learning process to avoid being mistaken for using black magic.
• Zheng Qing reveals he used a Transformation Potion, which shocks the Black Robe Wizard.
• Zheng Qing enters the examination hall, finding a large number of invigilators, indicating the strictness of the exam.
• The exam begins with a lengthy introductory process, including identity verification, signing contracts, reading taboos, emergency measures, examination discipline, and risk disclosure.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows caution and honesty in his responses, revealing his use of a Transformation Potion.
• The Black Robe Wizard is initially enthusiastic, then shocked and speechless upon learning about the Transformation Potion, and later loses his mood for conversation.

Significant Themes

• Transparency and Honesty: Zheng Qing's honesty about his learning process, despite the potential consequences, highlights the theme of transparency and honesty.
• Consequences of Actions: The emphasis on the taboos and risks involved in using the Transformation Spell underscores the theme of consequences of one's actions.
• Perception of Magic: The reaction of the Black Robe Wizard to Zheng Qing's use of a Transformation Potion suggests the perception of different methods of learning magic.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing interacts with an unknown enthusiastic wizard who gives him advice.
• Zheng Qing has a brief interaction with the Black Robe Wizard, who is initially friendly but becomes shocked and distant upon learning about Zheng Qing's use of a Transformation Potion.
• Zheng Qing enters the examination hall and is observed by a large number of invigilators, indicating the scrutiny and importance of the exam.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing participates in the Registered Wizard examination for Transformation Spell, focusing on Humanoid Transformation.
• The exam consists of 40 questions, both subjective and objective, with topics ranging from Celtic Rituals to casting materials.
• Zheng Qing struggles with the exam, understanding only half of the questions and guessing the rest.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Realizes the depth and complexity of Transformation Spell, feeling overwhelmed and underprepared.
• Dr. Xiao: Disappointed in Zheng Qing's lack of knowledge but patiently explains the differences between traditional and modern Transformation Spells.
• Xin Fatty, Zhang Jixin: Show concern and support for Zheng Qing, offering advice and encouragement.

Significant Themes

• Complexity of Magic: The chapter highlights the extensive interdisciplinary nature of Transformation Spell, intersecting with various magical subjects.
• Preparation and Expectations: Zheng Qing's lack of preparation leads to his struggle in the exam, emphasizing the importance of thorough understanding and study.
• Growth and Learning: Despite his initial struggles, Zheng Qing learns from his mistakes and begins to understand the nuances of Transformation Spell.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Dr. Xiao: Dr. Xiao acts as a mentor, patiently explaining the intricacies of Transformation Spell to Zheng Qing.
• Zheng Qing and his companions (Xin Fatty, Zhang Jixin): They support Zheng Qing, offering advice and commiserating over his exam struggles.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing's companions discuss the difficulty of the Transfiguration Wizard exam.
• The Black Gemstone Cat describes its exam experience to the Great Fox and the White Jade Cat.
• The Great Fox reveals that many people, who were originally planning to attend Zheng Qing's graduation thesis defense, came to observe the Black Gemstone Cat's exam instead.
• The Shadow Cat compares the Black Gemstone Cat to 'clay and wooden figurines' in a temple, implying that people are worshipping Zheng Qing through it.
• The Black Gemstone Cat expresses concern about its Transfiguration Wizard assessment results.
• The Great Fox assures the Black Gemstone Cat that even if its written score isn't enough, it will still pass due to its clean robe.
• The Black Gemstone Cat asks about the non-public defense of Zheng Qing's thesis.
• The Great Fox clarifies that the defense is not public because Zheng Qing will outline the key points for the Black Gemstone Cat to memorize.
• The White Jade Cat mentions that Puji Island has been quiet, and class meetings have resumed.

Character Developments

• The Black Gemstone Cat shows concern about its exam results and Zheng Qing's thesis defense.
• The Great Fox reveals its knowledge about the exam and Zheng Qing's thesis, showing a level of involvement and influence.
• The Shadow Cat shows a mocking and mischievous side.
• The White Jade Cat shows consideration for the Black Gemstone Cat's feelings.

Significant Themes

• Worship and admiration for Zheng Qing.
• The importance of appearance and reputation in the magical world.
• The Black Gemstone Cat's insecurities about its abilities.

Character Interactions

• The Black Gemstone Cat interacts with the Great Fox, the White Jade Cat, and the Shadow Cat, showing varying levels of comfort and understanding.
• The Great Fox and the White Jade Cat show a level of camaraderie, with the Great Fox being more blunt and the White Jade Cat being more tactful.
• The Shadow Cat interacts playfully, showing a mischievous side.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Green Dragon is killed in the Silent Forest, causing a commotion in Beta Town.
• The school suppresses the news, but students learn about it through their connections.
• Zheng Qing passes the Transfiguration Wizard exam with a score of 71, receiving one point for his 'Gentleman's Leopard Change' answer.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing gains confidence in his abilities after passing the exam.
• The Black Gemstone Cat's memories cause Zheng Qing distress.
• Zhang Jixin shows concern for Zheng Qing's well-being.

Significant Themes

• Information control and distortion within the school.
• The consequences of keeping secrets and the importance of transparency.
• The impact of the Crow's actions on the school and its students.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing shares his exam results with his friends, receiving congratulations and teasing.
• Zhang Jixin expresses support for Zheng Qing.
• Xin Fatty teases Zheng Qing about his transformation, causing discomfort.