Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mr. Dres reveals that Nicholas is a puppet of an Outer God, Shub-Niggurath, due to symptoms matching those of Mr. Roy Liki, who was contaminated in 1961.
• Zheng Qing reads reports in the 'Beta Town Post' suggesting Nicholas is a favored one of Shub-Niggurath and that Colmar de Genie's North District is an 'Outer God Outpost.'
• Zheng Qing and Xin Fatty discuss the unreliability of the 'Beta Town Post' and its biased reporting.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Becomes more skeptical of the 'Beta Town Post' and its reports.
• Xin Fatty: Shows a keen interest in understanding how the newspaper manipulates information.
• Nicholas: His true nature as a favored one of Shub-Niggurath is suggested, though Zheng Qing finds this hard to believe.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation of Truth: The 'Beta Town Post' is shown to twist facts and spread misinformation to serve its purposes.
• Outer Gods' Influence: The reports highlight the influence of Outer Gods on individuals and communities, with Nicholas and Colmar being prime examples.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Xin Fatty discuss the newspaper's unreliability, with Zheng Qing questioning why Xin Fatty still carries it.
• Zheng Qing observes Nicholas, finding it hard to believe he's a favored one of Shub-Niggurath despite the reports.

The Uninvited Guest of the Cat Fruit Tree

Nicholas noticed the hushed yet intense discussion among the guests. He glanced at Zheng Qing with curious eyes. After a moment's hesitation, Zheng Qing handed the Brahma Times report to Nicholas. The report was grim, so it was best to let him know, lest the Alpha people attack him with it.
Zheng Qing was taken aback. He noticed which section Nicholas was reading and suddenly understood.
Nicholas was looking at the article related to Colmar and the North District Wizards. He suddenly remembered the Big Black Goat that Lin Guo had ridden that day. From afar, he vaguely heard Mister's voice, as if he were lecturing him, or perhaps talking to himself:
"There are three states of existence for a person in this world."
"Living person, dead person, living dead person."
"A living person has a heart, breath, thoughts, and consciousness; they can see what is seen, hear what is heard, and speak what is spoken."
"A dead person is without heart, breath, thoughts, or consciousness."
"A living dead person has a heart and breath, but no thoughts or consciousness."
"Most of the time, when a person is awake, they are alive; when they are asleep, they are dead; if they can wake up after sleeping, then the sleeping person is a living dead person; if they cannot wake up after sleeping, then the sleeping person is dead... The concept between life and death is that simple..."
Zheng Qing chased Mister's voice into the distance. In a flash, he crossed the darkness and appeared by the Cat Fruit Tree.
Then he saw a handsome wizard, dressed in a fine moon-white silk robe and sporting a pair of shiny little mustaches, clinging to the Cat Fruit Tree like an octopus, climbing up the tree.
The cats, big and small, on the Cat Fruit Tree showed no sense of ownership and were indifferent to this stranger. They hung on the branches like ripe fruits, refusing to move. Occasionally, a few with strong curiosity would peek at the wizard, then quickly retreat and hide again among the cat tree's leaves.
Only the dog, who was impersonating a cat, had a corner of its soul that hadn't lost its instinct. It jumped up and blocked the Male Wizard's path, barking a few times:
"Woof!! Meow!! Woof! Meow!!"
The strange-sounding animal startled the stranger Male Wizard. After a while, he recovered and cursed softly. With a wave of his hand, he released several vines, hoisting the dog into the air.
Then he continued to climb.
He climbed all the way to the Black Cat's 'throne.'
The stranger Wizard took out a carving knife, Jade Powder, and a small bottle of viscous red liquid from his pocket and began carving on the throne with grunts. Zheng Qing really wanted to get closer and see what the guy was doing in his seat.
But the closer he got to the Cat Fruit Tree, the farther away it seemed to move from him.
Zheng Qing felt a pang of anxiety. He put force into his feet and accidentally stepped on a smooth pebble, causing his body to suddenly tilt forward.
"Bang!"
A loud noise echoed through the quiet study room.
Zheng Qing clutched his forehead, staring blankly at his reflection in the glass in front of him, unable to snap back to reality for a long time.
A moment later, Li Meng's indignant voice rang out in the study room:
"Were you secretly napping?! We're all doing homework... This is so unfair!"

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing dreams that someone is tampering with the Cat Fruit Tree, where he usually lies down as the Black Cat.
• He wakes up and drags Jiang Yu out of the study room, rushing to the Cat Fruit Tree.
• They find the tree untouched and discuss the possibility of the dream being a false alarm.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Realizes his overreaction and feels embarrassed, tries to maintain composure around Jiang Yu.
• Jiang Yu: Shows concern for Zheng Qing's wellbeing, remains calm and collected throughout the incident.

Significant Themes

• The power of dreams and their potential connection to reality.
• The relationship between Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu, hinting at their shared secret as the Black Cat and Little White Cat.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu: Their interactions are awkward due to Zheng Qing's impulsive actions and the secret they share. Jiang Yu helps clean Zheng Qing's clothes with spells, showing care and understanding.
• Zheng Qing and Passersby: Zheng Qing encounters several pairs of male and female wizards walking together, which makes him and Jiang Yu rush to avoid unwanted attention.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu discuss the peculiar behavior of a dog that can climb trees and meow like a cat.
• Zheng Qing discovers the dog bound in the Cat Fruit Tree canopy.
• Jiang Yu prepares for potential danger, while Zheng Qing uses his magic to free the dog and teleport it down.
• The dog, seemingly unharmed, approaches Zheng Qing, who points a Talisman Gun at it.
• Jiang Yu gives the dog Potions to counter any curses or transformations, and examines it for any signs of tampering.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows growth in his magical skills, using Binding and Teleportation Spells with ease.
• Jiang Yu demonstrates her caution and preparedness, quickly responding to potential threats.
• The dog's behavior and origins remain mysterious, hinting at a deeper plot.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Caution: Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu's interaction with the dog highlights their trust in each other but also their caution in dealing with the unknown.
• Magical Creatures and Their Nature: The dog's peculiar behavior challenges the norms of its species, raising questions about its true nature and origins.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu work together to rescue and examine the dog, showing a growing partnership and understanding between them.
• The dog's friendly behavior towards Zheng Qing hints at a potential bond or connection between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing, a scholarship student at First University, is bitten by a dog, causing him to worry about demonic transformation.
• Jiang Yu, a witch, treats Zheng Qing's wound using talisman paper, High Noon Water, and a special paste, healing the wound completely.
• The dog that bit Zheng Qing suddenly becomes ethereal and disappears, leaving the two wizards puzzled.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Shows concern for his safety and knowledge about demonic transformations. He is also curious and thoughtful, considering the implications of aristocratic family knowledge monopolies.
• Jiang Yu: Demonstrates her medical knowledge and skill in treating injuries. She is also observant, noticing the dog's strange behavior before it disappears.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The gap between aristocratic family wizards and commoner wizards is highlighted, with the former being safer from demonic transformations due to their bloodlines and knowledge.
• Uncertainty and Danger: The mysterious disappearance of the dog after biting Zheng Qing introduces an element of uncertainty and danger, suggesting that not all threats are immediately apparent.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu: They work together to assess the situation after the dog bite. Jiang Yu comforts Zheng Qing and shares her knowledge about demonic transformations. They also discuss the strange behavior of the disappearing dog.
• Zheng Qing and the Dog: Zheng Qing initially fears the dog might be a demon, but later feels sympathy for it when it trembles and seems scared. He tries to grab the dog as it disappears, showing concern for its wellbeing despite his earlier fears.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious wizard tampered with the black cat's throne on the Cat Fruit Tree, using Cat Fruit juice to cause diarrhea.
• The dog that was being cared for by Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu has disappeared.
• Dog hairs collected by Jiang Yu for testing have also vanished from a sealed test tube.
• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu decide not to climb the Cat Fruit Tree again until they find the strange wizard and understand his motives.
• Zheng Qing helps Nicholas catch a frog, and they discuss Colmar's research on an alchemical gemstone that can materialize life force.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu: They show concern for the missing dog and are determined to find out who tampered with the throne. They also display caution and responsibility in their actions.
• Nicholas: He expresses his unwavering faith in Colmar and her abilities, hinting at his fanaticism.

Significant Themes

• Trust and belief in one's mentor or leader (Nicholas's faith in Colmar).
• Responsibility and caution in one's actions (Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu's response to the strange events).

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu: They work together to investigate the strange events and support each other's decisions.
• Zheng Qing and Nicholas: They have a brief conversation about Colmar's research and the use of frogs in magic. Zheng Qing expresses concern for the frogs' well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing feels uneasy due to Professor Yao's presence, knowing his true identity.
• A puppy, previously seen with Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu, appears in the classroom, causing a stir.
• The Beta Town Post reports on North District Wizards' potential interest in forbidden spells, challenging the existing order.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing struggles with his anxiety around Professor Yao, trying to hide his nervous glances.
• Jiang Yu shows surprise at the puppy's appearance, indicating she recognizes it.
• The puppy's behavior suggests it's intelligent and understands it's not supposed to be in the classroom.

Significant Themes

• Anxiety and Fear: Zheng Qing's unease around Professor Yao highlights the theme of fear and anxiety, which is also reflected in the students' reactions to the puppy's intrusion.
• Secrets and Identity: Zheng Qing's knowledge of Professor Yao's true identity adds tension and secrecy to their interactions.
• Challenge to the Status Quo: The news report about North District Wizards challenges the existing order, mirroring the disruption caused by the puppy in the classroom.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Xin Fatty interact casually, with Zheng Qing poking Fatty to start a conversation.
• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu share a look of recognition when they notice the puppy.
• Professor Yao's interaction with the students is formal and authoritative, with a hint of surprise and displeasure at the puppy's intrusion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious dog appears in the classroom during Professor Yao's lecture.
• The dog disappears using spatial magic when Professor Yao attempts to capture it with a Binding Spell.
• Professor Yao asks Zheng Qing a question related to the incident, then resumes his lecture.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Becomes increasingly anxious and paranoid about the dog's appearance and Professor Yao's actions.
• Professor Yao: Shows interest in the dog's spatial magic and uses the incident to teach students about exam preparation.

Significant Themes

• The power of spatial magic and its potential uses.
• The importance of preparation and practice for exams.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Professor Yao: The professor singles out Zheng Qing to answer a question related to the dog's disappearance, causing Zheng Qing to feel uneasy.
• Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao: Xiao Xiao tries to discuss the dog with Zheng Qing, but he brushes it off.
• Zheng Qing and his roommates: Zheng Qing discovers three pairs of glowing green eyes in the dormitory at night, causing him to scream in fright.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing's scream wakes up the dormitory due to seeing three pairs of glowing green eyes in the dark.
• The intruders are revealed to be a puppy, the fat cat Tuantuan, and Dylan, the vampire werewolf from Dormitory 403.
• The puppy's origin and entry into the dorm are unknown, causing some unease among the roommates.
• Dylan explains that his eyes can glow green or red depending on his mood.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Shows fear and initial panic upon seeing the glowing eyes, but later accepts the presence of the puppy and Dylan.
• Xin Fatty (Banner): Initially startled, he quickly returns to his laid-back demeanor and goes back to sleep.
• Dr. Xiao (Xiao Xiao): Calm and analytical, he takes notes on the incident and questions the puppy's origin.
• Dylan: Casual and nonchalant about the incident, he attributes the roommates' fear to their inexperience with the supernatural.
• Tuantuan (Fat Cat): Unaffected by the commotion, it continues to behave as usual.

Significant Themes

• Fear of the unknown and the supernatural.
• Acceptance and adaptation to the magical world.
• The contrast between the roommates' reactions and Dylan's nonchalance highlights the theme of familiarity with the supernatural.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Xin Fatty: They exchange words, with Zheng Qing mocking Fatty's initial reaction.
• Zheng Qing and Dylan: Zheng Qing questions Dylan about his glowing eyes, and Dylan explains the reason behind it.
• Dylan and the roommates: Dylan finds the roommates' fear amusing and attributes it to their inexperience.
• The roommates and Tuantuan: The cat remains indifferent to the commotion, highlighting its familiarity with the supernatural.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing discovers a dog in his dorm room in the morning.
• The dog vanishes and reappears, evading Zheng Qing's attempts to catch it.
• Zheng Qing alerts his dorm mates, but no one else sees the dog.
• Xiao Xiao suggests Zheng Qing might have imagined the dog due to psychological pressure.
• Zheng Qing finds a tooth mark on his shoe, confirming the dog's presence.
• Later, Zheng Qing sees the dog playing with Poseidon but loses sight of it before Xiao Xiao can confirm its presence.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Becomes increasingly determined to prove the dog's existence due to his dorm mates' disbelief.
• Xiao Xiao: Maintains a calm and analytical approach, suggesting Zheng Qing might be imagining things.
• Poseidon (the Little Fox): Plays with the dog but doesn't betray it when questioned by Zheng Qing.

Significant Themes

• Perception vs. Reality: Zheng Qing's struggle to convince others of the dog's existence raises questions about what is real and perceived.
• Belief and Doubt: Zheng Qing's belief in the dog's existence contrasts with his dorm mates' initial disbelief, highlighting the power of conviction.
• Friendship and Loyalty: Poseidon's loyalty to the dog, despite Zheng Qing's questioning, shows the bond between them.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao: Zheng Qing's frustration with Xiao Xiao's skepticism leads to a tense dynamic between them.
• Zheng Qing and Poseidon: Zheng Qing's suspicion of Poseidon's loyalty causes a moment of tension between them.
• Zheng Qing and the Dog: Zheng Qing's determination to catch the dog leads to a cat-and-mouse game between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing repeatedly spots a dog, but no one else can see it.
• Zheng Qing receives a paper crane from the school laboratory, but he lies about it to Xiao Xiao.
• Zheng Qing is on academic probation and has final exams approaching.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Becomes increasingly obsessed with the invisible dog, affecting his daily life and studies. He lies to Xiao Xiao about receiving a paper crane.
• Xiao Xiao: Shows concern for Zheng Qing's well-being and academic progress. He suspects Zheng Qing is hiding something but doesn't press the issue.

Significant Themes

• Trust and honesty: Zheng Qing's inability to prove the dog's existence erodes others' trust in him, echoing the story of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf."
• Obsession: Zheng Qing's fixation on the dog begins to consume his life, affecting his studies and relationships.
• Time management: With final exams approaching, Zheng Qing struggles to balance his priorities, including his mysterious pursuit of the dog.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao: Zheng Qing tries to involve Xiao Xiao in his dog sightings, but Xiao Xiao remains skeptical. Xiao Xiao warns Zheng Qing about his priorities, especially with final exams approaching.
• Zheng Qing and the dog: Zheng Qing's obsession with the dog grows, affecting his daily life and decisions. The dog's invisibility to others adds to the mystery and tension.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing spends the entire day being tormented by a seemingly intelligent dog under the Cat Fruit Tree.
• He decides to consult Su Shijun about the dog issue due to her "clean background" and their subtle relationship.
• Zheng Qing finds Su Shijun in her office, initially appearing relaxed and casual, but she quickly reverts to her professional demeanor upon seeing him.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Struggles with a mysterious dog that seems to be stalking him. He shows initiative in seeking help from Su Shijun, indicating his growing maturity and resourcefulness.
• Su Shijun: Initially appears casual and carefree, but quickly switches to her professional demeanor when Zheng Qing enters. This suggests she maintains a strict work-life balance and is conscious of her image in front of others.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between Zheng Qing and the mysterious dog represents his inner turmoil and the challenges he faces in his new environment.
• The contrast between Su Shijun's casual and professional demeanors highlights the importance of maintaining a balance between personal and professional life.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Su Shijun: Their interaction is brief but tense. Zheng Qing struggles to maintain a conversation with Su Shijun due to her stern demeanor and his own nervousness. Despite this, he manages to compliment her clothes, showing a level of comfort in their relationship.
• Zheng Qing and Su Ya: Although not present in this chapter, their relationship is mentioned. Su Ya's eagerness to see Zheng Qing and her subsequent disappointment when she's not allowed to lead him to Su Shijun's office highlights her affection for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing visits Su Shijun to discuss Poseidon's education.
• Su Shijun provides a detailed study plan for Poseidon, including compulsory and elective subjects.
• Zheng Qing suggests Lin Guo, a student at Alpha Academy, to look after Poseidon.
• Su Shijun expresses concern about Lin Guo's reliability, given his recent loss of his own pet.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows concern for Poseidon's education but is outmatched by Su Shijun's preparedness.
• Su Shijun demonstrates her dedication to Poseidon's upbringing and her influence as a senior member of the Under the Moon Council.

Significant Themes

• The importance of education and upbringing in the cultivation world.
• The responsibilities and challenges of being a guardian or parent figure.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Su Shijun discuss Poseidon's education, with Su Shijun taking the lead in planning.
• Zheng Qing defends Lin Guo's reliability, despite Su Shijun's concerns.
• The chapter ends with Zheng Qing's expression changing, hinting at a potential complication or realization.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing seeks Su Shijun's help to catch a mysterious little dog that has been following him.
• Su Shijun is initially displeased but agrees to help after Zheng Qing explains the situation.
• Zheng Qing reveals he first saw the dog under a 'Cat Fruit Tree' (an old oak tree he named), which Su Shijun mistakes for a real tree.
• Zheng Qing mentions the dog can disappear and reappear, and it's not an ordinary dog as it escaped from a top Archwizard's sight.
• Zheng Qing reveals the dog is a classmate's pet, Xiao Xiao, who is familiar with magical creatures.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Struggles to maintain composure around Su Shijun due to her charm; tries to avoid discussing his past with pets to hide his lie about not having pets at home.
• Su Shijun: Shows curiosity and interest in the mysterious dog; teases Zheng Qing about his past with pets.

Significant Themes

• Charm and Attraction: Su Shijun's charm is a significant theme, affecting Zheng Qing's composure and focus.
• Mystery and the Unknown: The mysterious little dog and its abilities drive the plot and intrigue both Zheng Qing and Su Shijun.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Su Shijun: Their interaction is filled with tension due to Su Shijun's charm and Zheng Qing's attempts to hide his past with pets. Despite this, they maintain a friendly and respectful rapport.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing recounts a past incident where a stray dog demon lingered around him during ancestor worship, which was driven away and eaten by the Yellow Flower Cat.
• Su Shijun questions Zheng Qing about the dog demon's appearance and patterns.
• Su Man and Su Ya enter the office, with Su Ya playfully darting in and out of Su Man's skirt.
• Zheng Qing spots a dusty dog in the office, which disappears after Su Ya points it out.
• Su Shijun asks Su Ya about the dog's appearance and disappearance, then begins recording an Incantation.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Struggles with low cultivation and feels stifled by bureaucracy. He becomes excited and incoherent when he sees the dog demon.
• Su Shijun: Shows interest in the dog demon and encourages Su Ya to describe it. She begins recording an Incantation, suggesting she's investigating the matter.
• Su Ya: Initially playful and mischievous, she becomes serious when describing the dog demon. She seems to have a connection with the dog, as it was playing with her before disappearing.

Significant Themes

• The presence of the dog demon and its interaction with Su Ya suggests a supernatural element in the story, possibly related to the reincarnation worlds mentioned earlier.
• Zheng Qing's struggle with low cultivation and bureaucracy highlights the power dynamics and hierarchies in this world.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Su Shijun: Zheng Qing tries to impress Su Shijun with his sincerity, while she remains composed and professional.
• Zheng Qing and Su Ya: Zheng Qing is initially amused by Su Ya's playful behavior but becomes excited and eager when she confirms seeing the dog demon.
• Su Shijun and Su Ya: Su Shijun encourages Su Ya to describe the dog demon, showing interest in her perspective.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious, intelligent, and magical dog, resembling a dusty gray mutt, is persistently following Zheng Qing.
• The dog is observed to have high intelligence, strong alertness, and magical abilities, with a memetic effect similar to SCPs.
• It appears when Zheng Qing is not paying attention, in places others can't perceive, and right in the corner of his vision, except for Su Ya.
• Su Ya discovers the dog while glaring at it, and it's later captured by Su Shijun using an advanced Binding Spell.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows increased awareness and alertness, trying to notice the dog's appearances.
• Su Ya demonstrates her unique perspective and fearlessness in the face of the unknown, as she glares at the dog without fear.
• Su Shijun exhibits her quick thinking and powerful magic, swiftly capturing the dog with an advanced Binding Spell.

Significant Themes

• Perception and Reality: The dog's appearances challenge Zheng Qing's perception, highlighting the discrepancy between what one expects and what actually happens.
• Magical Creatures: The dog's magical abilities and intelligence raise questions about the nature of magical creatures and their interactions with humans.
• Trust and Security: The dog's persistent following and Su Shijun's protective actions emphasize the importance of trust and security in their relationships.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and the Dog: Zheng Qing's interactions with the dog are limited, but his awareness and caution increase as the dog's appearances become more frequent.
• Su Ya and the Dog: Su Ya's fearless interaction with the dog showcases her unique perspective and bravery.
• Su Shijun and Zheng Qing: Su Shijun's protective actions towards Zheng Qing strengthen their bond, highlighting her role as a mentor and guardian.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Shijun examines a puppy using her magic and discovers it's not hostile to Zheng Qing.
• She explains that the puppy avoided her due to rank differences, not species.
• Su Shijun shrinks herself to the puppy's size and interacts with it.
• She attempts to extract something from the puppy but fails, and it disappears.
• The extracted fur fades away, and Su Shijun decides to investigate further.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows empathy towards the puppy and feels guilty for its fear.
• Su Shijun displays her magical prowess and curiosity when faced with the unknown.
• Su Ya is excited and surprised by Su Shijun's actions.

Significant Themes

• Rank and Hierarchy: The puppy avoids Su Shijun due to her higher rank, highlighting the importance of hierarchy in their world.
• Curiosity and Investigation: Su Shijun's curiosity leads her to investigate the mysterious disappearance of the puppy's extracted fur.

Character Interactions

• Su Shijun and Zheng Qing: Zheng Qing watches Su Shijun's actions with awe and fascination, while she teases him about his reaction to her charm.
• Su Shijun and the Puppy: Su Shijun interacts with the puppy, showing her ability to communicate and understand magical creatures.
• Su Shijun and Su Ya: Su Ya admires Su Shijun's charm and is excited by her actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing encounters a mysterious dog in Su Shijun's office, which she captures and extracts a drop of blood from.
• Su Shijun gives Zheng Qing the blood sample to test, suggesting he consults Professors Yao, Yi, or Monteria for help.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Shows initiative in seeking help from Su Shijun, demonstrating his resourcefulness and determination.
• Su Shijun: Reveals her power and status as an Archwizard, displaying confidence and nonchalance in handling the dog incident.
• Su Ya: Acts as a maid and intermediary between Zheng Qing and Su Shijun, showing loyalty and protectiveness towards her mistress.

Significant Themes

• Power and Status: Su Shijun's actions highlight her superior power and status as an Archwizard and influential figure in the magical community.
• Resourcefulness: Zheng Qing's determination to find a solution for the blood sample test showcases his resourcefulness and perseverance.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Su Shijun: Zheng Qing seeks Su Shijun's help, and she assists him while maintaining her aloof demeanor.
• Zheng Qing and Su Ya: Zheng Qing interacts with Su Ya, treating her kindly and giving her a hawthorn candy, while she scolds him for his impoliteness towards Su Shijun.
• Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao: Xiao Xiao reminds Zheng Qing about the upcoming Care Day theme report, showing his responsibility as the dorm leader.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Animal Care Day is observed by students to soothe their pets' nerves after the Dragon Boat Festival.
• Zheng Qing is tasked by Xiao Xiao to come up with a theme for Care Day.
• Zheng Qing decides to submit test samples of the dog's blood to Professor Monteria for examination.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows responsibility by taking the initiative to submit test samples, demonstrating his growing maturity.
• Xiao Xiao shows concern for Zheng Qing's well-being, indicating a deepening of their friendship.
• Zheng Qing's interactions with Fatty reveal his growing trust in his roommate.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility: Zheng Qing takes on the task of submitting test samples, showing a sense of duty.
• Friendship: The interactions between Zheng Qing, Xiao Xiao, and Fatty highlight the importance of friendship and camaraderie.
• Growth: Zheng Qing's actions and thoughts reveal his growing maturity and independence.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao: Their interaction shows a deepening of their friendship, with Xiao Xiao showing concern for Zheng Qing's well-being and Zheng Qing taking on a task to help with Care Day.
• Zheng Qing and Fatty: Their interaction reveals Zheng Qing's growing trust in Fatty, as he entrusts him with submitting his homework.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing meets Professor Monteria's assistant, a black-robed wizard, to test the blood sample from the dog.
• The assistant, despite his rude demeanor, agrees to test the blood and promises to notify Zheng Qing of the results.
• Zheng Qing receives the detection report from Professor Monteria's laboratory, which reveals that the dog's blood has a distant, non-dominant inheritance related to the Outer God Mhysisha.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness by seeking help from Professor Monteria's laboratory to test the dog's blood.
• The black-robed assistant, despite his impatience, shows professionalism and keeps his word by sending the test results promptly.
• Xin Fatty (Doctor) exhibits his knowledge of Outer Gods, recognizing Mhysisha (Fenrir) and providing information about it.

Significant Themes

• Professionalism vs. Personal Manners: The black-robed assistant, though rude, maintains professionalism in his work.
• Curiosity and Investigation: Zheng Qing's curiosity about the dog leads him to investigate its origins, demonstrating his inquisitive nature.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing interacts with the black-robed assistant, showing respect for the latter's expertise despite his rude behavior.
• Zheng Qing shares the test results with Xin Fatty (Doctor), seeking his knowledge on the Outer God Mhysisha.
• Xin Fatty (Doctor) shares his knowledge with Zheng Qing, demonstrating his expertise in the field of Outer Gods.