Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing learns about Fenrir, a legendary wolf from Norse mythology, and its connection to a puppy he encountered.
• The puppy is revealed to be an alias of Mhysisha, an Outer God that opposes powerful deities, and it sends its hounds, the Hounds of Tindalos, to hunt other Outer Gods.
• The Hounds of Tindalos live in Angular Spacetime, different from the Curved Spacetime where humans live, and they can traverse time and space to pursue their targets.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows curiosity and eagerness to learn about the mysterious puppy and its origins.
• Xin Fatty demonstrates his knowledge about the Outer Gods and their interactions.
• Xiao Xiao explains complex concepts like Curved Spacetime and Angular Spacetime in a simplified manner.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between Outer Gods and their influence on the world.
• The differences between dimensions and the rules governing them.
• The pursuit of power and authority, as seen in Mhysisha's quest to challenge Yog-Sothoth.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing, Xin Fatty, and Xiao Xiao work together to understand the nature of the puppy and its connection to the Outer Gods.
• Zheng Qing seeks clarification from Xiao Xiao regarding Angular Spacetime and the Hounds of Tindalos.
• Xin Fatty shares his knowledge about Mhysisha and its motivations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing and his companions discuss the Hounds of Tindalos and the strange dog following Zheng Qing.
• They decide to report the matter to the School Labor Committee.
• Zheng Qing visits the committee, fills out application materials, and learns about the school's protections for students.
• On their way back, Zheng Qing sees the gray dog again.
• A paper crane from Jiang Yu arrives, reporting no new findings about the stranger wizard at the Cat Fruit Tree and reiterating the suggestion to report the incident to the school.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows concern for the safety of his companions and the school, reporting the incident despite his previous negative experiences with the School Labor Committee.
• Xiao Xiao demonstrates maturity and responsibility, pushing for the incident to be reported.
• Fatty shows unusual seriousness and agreement with Xiao Xiao, indicating his growth and awareness of potential dangers.
• Jiang Yu continues her investigation, showing dedication and thoroughness.

Significant Themes

• Safety and Protection: The conversation about the Hounds of Tindalos and the school's protections highlights the theme of safety and the measures taken to ensure it.
• Responsibility and Reporting: The decision to report the incident to the school emphasizes the importance of responsibility and proper channels for dealing with potential threats.
• Communication and Cooperation: The exchange of information between Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu via the paper crane shows the value of communication and cooperation in solving problems.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing, Xiao Xiao, and Fatty discuss the strange dog and decide to report it together, showing unity and shared responsibility.
• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu maintain communication about the Cat Fruit Tree incident, demonstrating trust and cooperation.
• Zheng Qing's interaction with the duty wizard at the School Labor Committee highlights his frustration with bureaucracy and lack of action.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing remembers the strange wizard he saw climbing the Cat Fruit Tree at night.
• He feels regret for not sharing the new information with Jiang Yu earlier.
• He writes a reply to Jiang Yu, expressing gratitude, sharing the results of Monteria Laboratory's blood tests, and warning her not to investigate further.
• Zheng Qing sends the reply as a Paper Crane and feels relieved.
• He returns to his dorm to find Xiao Xiao playing with a Divination Crystal Ball and Fatty grooming Tuantuan.
• Zheng Qing hears rustling under his bed and discovers the dog he had previously encountered.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing feels regret for not sharing information with Jiang Yu and takes responsibility to update her.
• He shows concern for Jiang Yu's safety and warns her against further investigation.
• Zheng Qing's relationship with Jiang Yu seems to deepen, hinting at possible romantic feelings.

Significant Themes

• Communication and responsibility: Zheng Qing feels guilty for not sharing information and takes the initiative to update Jiang Yu.
• Safety and caution: Zheng Qing warns Jiang Yu not to investigate further due to the potential danger.
• Regret and its consequences: Zheng Qing feels regret for not sharing information earlier, leading him to take action.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu: Zheng Qing feels guilty for not sharing information with Jiang Yu and writes to update her. Their relationship seems to grow closer.
• Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao: Xiao Xiao is aware of Zheng Qing's feelings for Jiang Yu and teases him about it.
• Zheng Qing and Fatty: Fatty continues to tease Zheng Qing about his romantic interests, but Zheng Qing chooses to ignore him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing finds a dead frog under his bed, brought by Doggy, a magical creature resembling a dog.
• Zheng Qing speculates that Doggy brought the frog because he once expressed a desire to stuff a dead frog into the mouth of the wizard on duty.
• Dylan, a vampire werewolf, helps dispose of the dead frog.
• Zheng Qing tries to communicate with Doggy by expressing a desire for a live duck, hoping Doggy understands and brings one.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Shows adaptability to the magical world, using magic for simple tasks, and tries to communicate with Doggy.
• Dylan: Demonstrates his keen sense of smell and helps dispose of the dead frog.
• Doggy: Shows understanding of human language and brings items based on Zheng Qing's wishes.

Significant Themes

• Communication and understanding between humans and magical creatures.
• Adaptation to a new environment (Zheng Qing's continued adjustment to the magical world).

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Dylan: Interact over the dead frog, with Dylan helping Zheng Qing and questioning his use of magic for simple tasks.
• Zheng Qing and Doggy: Zheng Qing tries to communicate with Doggy by expressing his desires, hoping Doggy understands.
• Xiao Xiao, Fatty, and Dylan: They discuss the dead frog's origin and Zheng Qing's interaction with Doggy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing discovers that Doggy, a peeping tom, is also a helpful creature that caught a Farfetch'd duck for him.
• The Farfetch'd is brought into Dormitory 403 but is eventually thrown out by Zheng Qing to prevent Doggy from disturbing it again.
• Zheng Qing stays awake and asks Doggy to help him find the Wizard who hung it on the Cat Fruit Tree.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Realizes Doggy's dual nature and sees potential in it. He decides to take a risk by asking Doggy for help, hoping it might solve some of his troubles.
• Doggy: Shows signs of increased intelligence and understanding, agreeing to Zheng Qing's request.
• Xin Fatty and Xiao Xiao: Wake up and express their concerns about Zheng Qing's decision to involve himself more with Doggy.

Significant Themes

• Light and Shadow: The dual nature of Doggy and the Farfetch'd's fate reflect the theme of light and shadow in life.
• Karma and Consequences: The characters discuss the potential consequences of Zheng Qing's actions, tying back to the idea of cause and effect.
• Troubles and Solutions: Zheng Qing hopes that involving Doggy might help alleviate some of his existing troubles.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing interacts with Doggy, showing a new level of trust and understanding.
• Zheng Qing discusses his plans with Xin Fatty and Xiao Xiao, revealing his thought process and concerns.
• The Farfetch'd interacts with the other residents of Dormitory 403, showing its spiritual nature and ability to discern friend from foe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing eagerly awaits Doggy's appearance after assigning a task, but Doggy doesn't show up.
• Zheng Qing finds the dorm empty the next morning, with no sign of Doggy.
• On Wednesday, Doggy doesn't appear, and Zheng Qing becomes busy with classes and studies.
• Upon returning to the dorm on Wednesday evening, they find a strange wizard held captive by a pack of Doggies.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Shows determination and responsibility in completing tasks, but also displays impatience and eagerness.
• Xiao Xiao: Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of magical phenomena, such as temporal distortion and Doggy's abilities.
• Xin Fatty: Shows curiosity and awe towards the Doggies' abilities.

Significant Themes

• Patience and anticipation: Zheng Qing struggles with waiting for Doggy, highlighting the theme of patience.
• Magical creatures and their abilities: The Doggies' time-traveling and cloning abilities are explored.
• Responsibility: Zheng Qing feels responsible for Doggy's task and its safety.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao: Zheng Qing seeks Xiao Xiao's knowledge and expertise to understand Doggy's behavior.
• Zheng Qing and Xin Fatty: They discuss and speculate about Doggy's whereabouts and abilities together.
• Zheng Qing and the Doggies: Zheng Qing interacts with the Doggies, trying to understand and communicate with them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing's Doggy captures Professor Trude, who was secretly tampering with Zheng Qing's Cat Fruit Tree.
• The professor is bound using Suppression Talismans to prevent him from chanting spells.
• Zheng Qing, Fatty, and Xiao Xiao discuss what to do with the captured professor.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Shows concern for his Cat Fruit Tree and the potential consequences of his actions.
• Professor Trude: Reveals his ambition for the "The World" title and willingness to tamper with Zheng Qing's tree.
• Fatty: Demonstrates understanding of the value and influence of Great Arcana titles in the magical world.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and its consequences: Professor Trude's ambition for the "The World" title leads him to act secretly and illegally, resulting in his capture.
• Responsibility and consequences: Zheng Qing and his friends must now deal with the aftermath of their actions, considering the potential repercussions for themselves and the school.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Fatty: Discuss the value of the "The World" title and the potential benefits Professor Trude might gain from it.
• Zheng Qing, Fatty, and Xiao Xiao: Debate what to do with the captured professor, highlighting their concern for Zheng Qing's potential punishment and the school's safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing suggests using Professor Yi's divination to prove Trude's guilt, but Xiao Xiao dismisses this due to lack of evidence.
• Xin Fatty suggests locking Trude in Dylan's coffin, but Xiao Xiao warns against it due to potential school repercussions.
• Xiao Xiao proposes sending Trude back to where Doggy caught him, which Zheng Qing agrees to.
• Doggy drags Trude into the void, and Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao discuss using Doggy to find the Black Goat or Faceless Demon.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing becomes more assertive and decisive, willing to take risks.
• Xiao Xiao shows strategic thinking and caution, considering potential consequences of their actions.
• Xin Fatty remains impulsive and eager for action, but also shows some strategic thinking.

Significant Themes

• The theme of evidence and proof is emphasized, with Zheng Qing struggling to provide concrete evidence against Trude.
• The idea of 'fighting poison with poison' is introduced, suggesting that using Doggy to find other troublesome entities could be beneficial.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing, Xiao Xiao, and Xin Fatty work together to decide what to do with Trude, showcasing their teamwork and camaraderie.
• Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao have a more serious discussion about using Doggy to find other troublesome entities, indicating a growing trust and partnership between them.
• Xin Fatty's impulsiveness is balanced by Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao's more cautious and strategic thinking.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing discovers Doggy hasn't brought back Professor Trude.
• Zheng Qing decides to use Doggy to find the lost Black Goat or the Faceless Demon.
• Zheng Qing encounters an old Wizard who can sense Doggy's presence.
• The old Wizard discusses the "tide of the times" and the need to adapt to it.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows responsibility and concern for his friends' issues (Black Goat, Faceless Demon).
• Doggy demonstrates its loyalty and usefulness to Zheng Qing.
• The old Wizard reveals his wisdom and foresight about the changing times.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation to change ("tide of the times").
• The importance of loyalty and responsibility (Zheng Qing, Doggy).
• The wisdom of experience (the old Wizard).

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing interacts with Doggy, showing affection and trust.
• Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao discuss their concerns about Doggy's safety.
• Zheng Qing and the old Wizard have a philosophical conversation about the current era.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao leave Feiyuan, discussing the old man's cryptic message about the Black Tide.
• Zheng Qing realizes he's only a quarter of the way to becoming a winner in life, missing a son.
• A mouse wearing a red vest leads a rat horde through underground tunnels, symbolizing an impending surge.
• Old Yao discusses the political situation with the Yellow Flower Cat, revealing the school's vulnerabilities and asking for its help in watching over Beta Town.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Realizes his incomplete life status, showing self-awareness and a desire for improvement.
• Xiao Xiao: Shows understanding of the old man's metaphorical language and expresses her need for the "tide of the times" to achieve her dreams.
• Old Yao: Reveals his concerns about the school's security and his lack of trust in the Wander Bar's old man.
• The Yellow Flower Cat: Shows disinterest in the school's affairs and reluctance to help, maintaining its independent nature.

Significant Themes

• The "tide" metaphor: Represents the flow of time, opportunities, and trends that characters can ride to achieve their goals.
• The struggle between independence and cooperation: Characters like the Yellow Flower Cat and Zheng Qing grapple with the idea of working together or relying on others versus forging their own paths.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao: Discuss the old man's message, revealing their personal goals and philosophies.
• Old Yao and the Yellow Flower Cat: Engage in a one-sided conversation, with Old Yao seeking the cat's help and the cat expressing reluctance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Professor Yao warns the Yellow Flower Cat about the consequences of its relentless pursuit of the Rat Immortal.
• The Yellow Flower Cat agrees to look after the town for two weeks.
• The rat tide surges through underground caves and into the Silent River.
• Colmar, an Archwizard, observes the rat tide from the riverbank and discusses recent unusual activities in the Silent Forest with a subordinate.

Character Developments

• The Yellow Flower Cat shows concern for the young wizards and accepts responsibility for the town's safety.
• Colmar demonstrates her wisdom and leadership by acknowledging and discussing the potential signs of an impending Black Tide.

Significant Themes

• Karma and Consequences: Professor Yao emphasizes that the Yellow Flower Cat's actions have consequences, reflecting the theme of karma.
• Youth and Responsibility: The conversation between Professor Yao and the Yellow Flower Cat highlights the theme of youth taking responsibility for their actions and the future.
• Change and Uncertainty: Colmar's discussion about the unusual activities in the Silent Forest reflects the theme of change and uncertainty in the world.

Character Interactions

• Professor Yao and the Yellow Flower Cat: Their interaction shows a mentor-mentee relationship, with Professor Yao providing guidance and the Yellow Flower Cat learning and accepting responsibility.
• Colmar and her Subordinate: Their interaction displays a hierarchical but respectful relationship, with Colmar listening to her subordinate's report and summarizing the key points.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Black Tide, a natural phenomenon causing Magical Creatures to surge towards Beta Town, is expected to occur only once a year, typically in February to April.
• However, in early June, Colmar receives a report that a new Black Tide is imminent, contradicting the usual pattern.
• The Tricksters of the North District, sensitive to the Black Tide due to their survival in the Silent Forest, detect this unusual surge.
• The scale of the impending Black Tide is unprecedented, potentially affecting Beta Town and First University.
• The school shows no reaction, which Colmar finds unusual and concerning.

Character Developments

• Colmar, a Witch, demonstrates her leadership, strategic thinking, and concern for the North District Wizards.
• The Rat Immortal shows its wisdom, experience, and understanding of the current situation's urgency.

Significant Themes

• Despair and Hope: Colmar laments that people often place their hopes in others, leading to despair. She believes it's time for the North District to take action and hope for themselves.
• Preparation vs. Unpredictability: The characters discuss the importance of preparation but also acknowledge the role of handling unexpected events.

Character Interactions

• Colmar interacts with her subordinate, discussing the Black Tide's scale and the school's inaction.
• The Rat Immortal and a black-robed Wizard discuss the reliability of using rats to assist in inscribing Rune arrays, revealing their shared urgency and mutual trust.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Rat Immortal and Dr. Duzem discuss their plans for the upcoming Black Tide and the involvement of giants.
• The Rat Immortal reveals their strategy to draw the School's attention away from the Black Prison by causing instability in the Silent Forest.
• Nikita, a Banshee, is shown preparing food on the Misty ship, expressing her longing for home and her mother.

Character Developments

• The Rat Immortal: Shows strategic planning and manipulation, aiming to use the giants to draw the School's attention and gain an advantage in the Black Tide.
• Dr. Duzem: Reveals his understanding of the principle that sufficient capital increases the chances of success, hinting at his past failure.
• Nikita (Banshee): Expresses her longing for home and her mother, showing her humanity despite her supernatural nature.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and Strategy: Both the Rat Immortal and Dr. Duzem exhibit complex strategies and manipulations to achieve their goals.
• Longing and Belonging: Nikita's longing for home and her mother highlights the theme of belonging and the human desire for connection.

Character Interactions

• The Rat Immortal and Dr. Duzem: Their conversation reveals their shared goals and understanding, as well as their mutual respect and cooperation.
• Nikita and herself: Nikita's conversation with her other self shows her inner turmoil and longing, providing insight into her character and emotions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Misty ship encounters fog, signaling a long voyage.
• Nikita, a Banshee and cook on the ship, longs to disembark.
• Harry, a Big Rat, teases Nikita and reveals the Captain's summons.
• Nikita is called to the Captain's cabin and is given a protective sash, indicating she's qualified to disembark.
• The Captain plans a trip to the Lich Forest and invites Nikita to accompany him to visit her teacher.
• Vice Principal Ruo Yu in his office senses the undercurrents stirring.

Character Developments

• Nikita: She shows her ambition to disembark from the Misty and visit her teacher. She also demonstrates her ferocity as a Banshee.
• Harry (Big Rat): He shows his cunning and mischievous nature, teasing Nikita and revealing the Captain's summons.
• The Captain: He shows his consideration for his crew, inviting Nikita to accompany him and visit her teacher.
• Vice Principal Ruo Yu: He shows his wisdom and awareness of the shifting political landscape, sensing the undercurrents stirring.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Longing for Freedom: Nikita's desire to disembark from the Misty and visit her teacher reflects her ambition and longing for freedom.
• Mentorship and Guidance: The Captain's invitation to Nikita to visit her teacher highlights the theme of mentorship and guidance.
• Political Tensions and Unrest: Vice Principal Ruo Yu's awareness of the stirring undercurrents foreshadows political tensions and unrest.

Character Interactions

• Nikita and Harry: Their interaction shows Nikita's ferocity and Harry's cunning and mischievous nature.
• Nikita and the Captain: Their interaction shows the Captain's consideration for his crew and his trust in Nikita.
• Vice Principal Ruo Yu and the Underworld: His interaction with the undercurrents, though indirect, shows his awareness of the political landscape and his role in it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter takes place in the school office, where Vice Principal Ruo Yu and the Witch discuss the school's situation and the impending threats.
• The Witch leaves for a legal hearing, transforming into a mature woman as she exits.
• Two Wizards request to return and defend the campus, but Vice Principal Ruo Yu insists they focus on their guard duty at Black Prison.

Character Developments

• Vice Principal Ruo Yu: Shows concern for the school's safety and students' well-being, emphasizing the need for unity and strength against external threats.
• The Witch: Demonstrates her power and influence as she leaves the office, transforming into a mature woman, and is respected by the figures behind the long tables.
• Zheng Qing: Struggles to balance exam preparations with the looming threats, highlighting the disconnect between the students' and the administration's perceptions of the situation.

Significant Themes

• Tides and Underlying Currents: The theme of tides and undercurrents is further emphasized, symbolizing the hidden threats and the calm before the storm.
• Unity and Strength: The need for unity and strength against external threats is emphasized, with Vice Principal Ruo Yu urging the Wizards to focus on their duties at Black Prison.

Character Interactions

• Vice Principal Ruo Yu and the Witch: Their interaction highlights their differing viewpoints on handling threats, with the Witch advocating for more aggressive action and Ruo Yu emphasizing the need for caution and unity.
• Zheng Qing and Lin Guo: Their interaction emphasizes the disconnect between the students' and the administration's perceptions of the situation, with Zheng Qing focused on exams and Lin Guo more concerned with finding his familiar, Big Black.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Guo seeks Zheng Qing's help to find a wanderer wizard to assist in a mission posted by You Zui.
• Zheng Qing advises Lin Guo to be cautious and provides him with a dog to help find his missing black goat, Big Black.

Character Developments

• Lin Guo shows maturity beyond his age, understanding the complexities of human relationships and the world.
• Zheng Qing demonstrates concern and wisdom, acting as a mentor to Lin Guo.

Significant Themes

• Innocence vs. Experience: Lin Guo's naivety is contrasted with Zheng Qing's worldly wisdom.
• Trust and Caution: Zheng Qing advises Lin Guo to be careful when dealing with the wanderer wizard and the mission.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Lin Guo discuss the mission and the dangers of dealing with wanderer wizards.
• Zheng Qing introduces Lin Guo to Doggy, the puppy with teleportation abilities, to help find Big Black.
• Lin Guo is curious and impressed by Doggy's abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing discovers the shop is understaffed, with only Hank present.
• Hank reveals that the cat and rat employees are absent without notice.
• Zheng Qing decides to offer formal contracts to the rat employees upon their return.
• Zheng Qing meets with Liu Feifei to obtain her pet snake's shed skin for tracking the Faceless Demon.
• Doggy finds a trace of the Black Goat but cannot bring it back.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows responsibility and concern for his shop's operations and employees.
• Hank displays professionalism and honesty in his work, despite his dissatisfaction with the animal staff.
• Doggy demonstrates its tracking abilities and understanding of complex instructions.

Significant Themes

• The importance of reliable and responsible employees in running a successful business.
• The challenges of managing a unique workforce (animals in this case).
• The persistence in pursuing a goal (Zheng Qing's search for the Faceless Demon).

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing interacts with Hank, showing understanding and consideration for his concerns.
• Zheng Qing and Lin Guo part ways, with Zheng Qing expressing concern for Lin Guo's safety.
• Zheng Qing meets with Liu Feifei to exchange information about their respective searches.
• Zheng Qing and Doggy communicate, with Zheng Qing understanding Doggy's complex explanation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing discovers a trace of the missing Black Goat (Black Sheep) through Doggy.
• He plans to investigate on Saturday or Sunday, keeping Doggy's involvement discreet.
• Zheng Qing decides to search for the Black Sheep despite upcoming final exams, believing it's too risky to wait.
• He tasks Doggy with finding the Faceless Demon or the pet snake's remains.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing demonstrates prudence and responsibility in handling the Black Sheep matter, considering all parties' concerns.
• He shows confidence in his team's academic abilities and their ability to handle the mission.
• Doggy displays understanding and cooperation, responding to Zheng Qing's commands.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility: Zheng Qing feels responsible for finding the Black Sheep and takes the initiative to lead the investigation.
• Trust and Teamwork: Zheng Qing has confidence in his team's abilities and trusts Doggy to assist in the mission.
• Risk Management: Zheng Qing weighs the risks and benefits of the mission, deciding to proceed despite the upcoming exams.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing discusses his plans with his roommates, Xin Fatty and Xiao Xiao, seeking their input and understanding.
• Zheng Qing interacts with Doggy, showing affection and trust in the creature's abilities.
• Fatty and Xiao Xiao provide input and raise concerns about Zheng Qing's plans, showing they care about his well-being and the team's success.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing and his friends argue about naming the Doggy, finally settling on 'Maodou'.
• Maodou, now with a name, explores First University's campus, growing rapidly due to its talent and the clones hidden in spatial gaps.
• Maodou is tasked by Zheng Qing to find a snake that left traces around the campus, leading it to a mud pond and then to the Silent Forest.
• Maodou overhears two wizards discussing the election of the next Augustus and Lei Zhe, and decides to follow them.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Shows stubbornness and impatience in naming the Doggy, but eventually compromises.
• Maodou: Grows rapidly in understanding and survival skills, driven by its instinct to chase and protect Zheng Qing. It also develops a sense of purpose and value.

Significant Themes

• Instinct vs. Reason: Maodou's actions are driven by its instinct to protect Zheng Qing, while Zheng Qing's actions are guided by reason and emotion.
• Growth and Limitations: Maodou's rapid growth is hindered by its bloodline, and it seeks to break through this limitation by staying close to Zheng Qing.
• Destiny and Responsibility: The conversation between the two wizards hints at the idea that every gift from destiny comes with a price, foreshadowing future responsibilities.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and his friends: They argue playfully about naming the Doggy, showcasing their camaraderie and Zheng Qing's stubbornness.
• Maodou and Zheng Qing: Maodou's instinct to protect Zheng Qing and Zheng Qing's task for Maodou strengthen their bond.
• The two unknown wizards: Their conversation about the election of the next Augustus and Lei Zhe hints at the political intrigue within the school.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Night falls in the Silent Forest, a dangerous area on Puji Island.
• Buck, a three-year-old male Huo Dou, is on night watch. His clan had left their volcanic home due to a Hill Giant attack and haven't found a suitable new habitat.
• Buck senses movement in the forest and encounters Maodou, a doggy who calls out "Meow~", confusing Buck as it's not a typical Huo Dou or dog behavior.

Character Developments

• Buck: Shows concern for his clan's wellbeing and the loss of their leader. He's confused about their current situation and the direction they've been moving in.
• Maodou: Demonstrates its ability to track auras, leading it to the Silent Forest and Buck.

Significant Themes

• Survival and adaptation: Buck's clan struggles to adapt to their new environment, and Buck worries about their future.
• Communication and understanding: The encounter between Buck and Maodou highlights the barrier in communication between different species.

Character Interactions

• Buck and Maodou: Their encounter is brief but significant, with Buck misunderstanding Maodou's "Meow~" due to its unusual behavior for a Huo Dou or dog.