Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Rufeng returns home, packs, and resigns from his previous job.
• He starts his new job at the relevant department's branch, where he meets Captain Zhou Wen.
• Zhou Wen takes Mu Rufeng to the third basement level, a training ground, where he is to undergo physical training.
• Cheng Youlin, Qu Lianhong, and three new colleagues arrive. Zhou Wen announces that they will enter the next dungeon in five days and need to conduct physical and mental training.
• Zhou Wen takes the three new players for mental training, leaving Mu Rufeng, Cheng Youlin, and Qu Lianhong for physical training.

Character Developments

• Mu Rufeng shows determination in starting a new job and is willing to undergo intense physical training.
• Captain Zhou Wen is revealed to be stern and demanding, expecting high performance from his team.
• Cheng Youlin shows familiarity with Mu Rufeng and seems to enjoy his discomfort.

Significant Themes

• The importance of physical and mental training for dungeon diving.
• The harsh reality of the job, contrasting with Mu Rufeng's initial expectations of a cushy 9-to-5 job.

Character Interactions

• Mu Rufeng interacts with Captain Zhou Wen, showing respect and willingness to follow orders.
• Mu Rufeng and Cheng Youlin share a moment of camaraderie, with Cheng Youlin teasing Mu Rufeng about the mental training.
• Zhou Wen interacts with the three new players, showing authority and leading them to their mental training.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Youlin and Mu Rufeng discuss the upcoming mental training for dungeon survivors.
• Qu Lianhong offers to train Mu Rufeng by having him attack her.
• Mu Rufeng uses his bandages to bind and immobilize Qu Lianhong.
• Qu Lianhong challenges Cheng Youlin to a spar, but he evades her using his threads.
• Mu Rufeng decides to test his new chainsaw item on Cheng Youlin.

Character Developments

• Mu Rufeng demonstrates his ability to control his contracted abilities, specifically his bandages.
• Qu Lianhong shows her strength and determination but is easily subdued by Mu Rufeng's bandages.
• Cheng Youlin reveals his Level 2 String Oddity and its sharp, tough, and elastic threads.
• Mu Rufeng shows his Instantaneous Movement ability and decides to use his new chainsaw item.

Significant Themes

• The importance of mental training for dungeon survival.
• The effectiveness of different abilities and items against each other.
• The value of legitimate business with bad people (as seen in the interlude with Guan Chenggui).

Character Interactions

• Cheng Youlin and Mu Rufeng discuss training and abilities.
• Qu Lianhong spars with Cheng Youlin, showing her competitive nature.
• Mu Rufeng decides to test his new chainsaw on Cheng Youlin, showing his confidence in his abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Rufeng, equipped with a chainsaw, spars with Cheng Youlin and Qu Lianhong.
• Zhou Wen, the squad captain, reveals he's going into a dungeon that night, causing a somber atmosphere.
• Mu Rufeng leaves for personal matters, while Cheng Youlin and Qu Lianhong continue training.
• Mu Rufeng attends his college roommate Li Yaocun's birthday party, where a black candle suddenly appears on Li Yaocun's head.

Character Developments

• Mu Rufeng demonstrates his combat prowess and gains respect from his teammates.
• Zhou Wen shows concern for his team's safety and expresses his fears about dungeons.
• Cheng Youlin and Qu Lianhong show concern for Zhou Wen's safety and express their determination to overcome dungeons.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and fears associated with dungeons.
• The importance of teamwork and mutual support among teammates.
• The contrast between the somber atmosphere at the Relevant Department and the lively birthday gathering.

Character Interactions

• Mu Rufeng spars with Cheng Youlin and Qu Lianhong, showcasing his skills and the unique attributes of his chainsaw.
• Zhou Wen shares his concerns about dungeons with his team, highlighting the emotional toll of their work.
• Mu Rufeng attends Li Yaocun's birthday party, where he witnesses an unusual phenomenon involving a black candle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The author reports impressive results for their work, exceeding their expectations.
• First Subscription reached 3456, and Average Subscription reached 3178, with First Subscription being Premium Goods.
• The author plans to publish 9,000 characters daily across three updates.

Character Developments

• The author expresses excitement and pride in their achievements, indicating growth in confidence and success.

Significant Themes

• Achievement and Success: The chapter revolves around the author's accomplishments and their positive reaction to it.
• Gratitude: The author expresses thanks to their audience for their support and subscriptions.

Character Interactions

• The author interacts with their audience indirectly through their writing, expressing gratitude and requesting further support (Monthly Tickets).

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yaocun, a balding programmer, unknowingly becomes the host of a black candle, a medium for a new dungeon.
• Mu Rufeng, noticing the candle, warns Li Yaocun about the impending danger and provides him with essential items.
• Li Yaocun is pulled into the dungeon by the black candle's smoke.
• Mu Rufeng contacts the Relevant Department, and Captain Lao Hei arrives with his team to handle the situation.

Character Developments

• Mu Rufeng: Shows maturity and responsibility by warning Li Yaocun and contacting the Relevant Department.
• Li Yaocun: Unknowingly enters a new dungeon, displaying initial shock and confusion.
• Captain Lao Hei: Arrives at the scene, showing enthusiasm and professionalism in handling the situation.

Significant Themes

• The sudden appearance of a new dungeon and its medium.
• The importance of staying calm and observant when entering a dungeon.
• The role of the Relevant Department in managing supernatural phenomena.

Character Interactions

• Mu Rufeng warns Li Yaocun about the dungeon and provides him with essential items.
• Mu Rufeng contacts the Relevant Department and interacts with Captain Lao Hei upon his arrival.
• The friends of Li Yaocun express concern and shock at his sudden disappearance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Rufeng's friends, including Li Yaocun, are trapped in a dungeon after a sudden appearance of a mysterious door.
• Mu Rufeng contacts the Department of Special Affairs, and they arrive to handle the situation.
• Mu Rufeng and his friends sign confidentiality agreements and leave the scene.
• Mu Rufeng returns to wait for Li Yaocun's emergence from the dungeon.
• Three days later, Li Yaocun returns safely, and Mu Rufeng learns about his friend's survival through the department.

Character Developments

• Mu Rufeng shows concern and responsibility for his friends, especially Li Yaocun.
• Li Yaocun, though not directly seen, demonstrates survival skills and resilience by returning from the dungeon.
• Captain Lao Hei, the department official, shows understanding and empathy towards the situation.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and camaraderie: Mu Rufeng's worry and actions highlight the importance of friendship.
• Survival and resilience: Li Yaocun's return from the dungeon underscores the theme of survival in the face of adversity.
• Government intervention: The Department of Special Affairs' involvement hints at a higher power managing the dungeon phenomenon.

Character Interactions

• Mu Rufeng interacts with Captain Lao Hei, showing mutual respect and understanding.
• Mu Rufeng's conversation with Zou Qiang reveals their past friendship and Zou Qiang's expectations for Mu Rufeng's future.
• Mu Rufeng's decision to wait for Li Yaocun at the department office demonstrates his commitment to his friend's well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Rufeng is transported to Qingshan Pig Farm, a multiplayer dungeon, after using his black umbrella.
• He meets four other Contractors: Liu Hao, Tang Hao, Mei Xizi, and Luo Jing.
• They encounter a Level 3 Evil Ghost that guides them to register for jobs within the pig farm.
• Mu Rufeng is presented with three cheats upon entering the dungeon and chooses "Get Stronger by Killing Monsters."

Character Developments

• Mu Rufeng demonstrates his calm and strategic thinking in the face of hostility from Liu Hao.
• Mu Rufeng chooses the Butcher position, showing his willingness to take risks for potential benefits.

Significant Themes

• The importance of teamwork and communication among Contractors in facing dungeon challenges.
• The tension between competition and cooperation among Contractors, as seen in Liu Hao and Mei Xizi's reactions to the limited security guard position.

Character Interactions

• Liu Hao displays hostility towards Mu Rufeng due to his lower level.
• Mu Rufeng remains calm and collected in the face of Liu Hao's provocation.
• The Evil Ghost entity shows interest in Mu Rufeng's choice of the Butcher position.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Hao and Mei Xizi argue over the Security Guard position; Mei Xizi loses and becomes a Fattening Worker.
• Mu Rufeng is assigned to the Butcher position and given a set of rules and a key.
• Mu Rufeng arrives at the slaughterhouse, where he meets a short, pig-nosed Oddity who explains the facility's layout and his duties.

Character Developments

• Mu Rufeng: Shows resilience and acceptance of his new environment and duties.
• Liu Hao and Mei Xizi: Display competitiveness and rivalry, with Mei Xizi showing reluctance to give up the Security Guard position.

Significant Themes

• Isolation: Mu Rufeng is isolated by the other Contractors due to his low level and chosen position.
• Adaptation: Mu Rufeng adapts to his new environment and duties, showing resilience and determination.
• Power Dynamics: The argument between Liu Hao and Mei Xizi highlights the competitive nature and power dynamics among the Contractors.

Character Interactions

• Liu Hao and Mei Xizi argue over the Security Guard position, showcasing their competitive nature and willingness to challenge each other.
• Mu Rufeng interacts briefly with the pig-nosed Oddity, who provides him with information about the slaughterhouse and his duties.

Mu Rufeng enters the slaughterhouse, finding it clean and sturdy, with a large iron cage, a metal platform for slaughtering, and a transfer port and garbage chute. He discovers the 'Butcher's Code of Conduct', which includes rules like adhering to work hours, using only a knife to slaughter hogs, and disposing of certain hog corpses in the chute. His shift starts, and a giant hog is released into the cage. Mu Rufeng realizes he doesn't have his hog-slaughtering knife, so he uses his cleaver instead. He activates his [You Die, I Live] skill, tripling his stats. He struggles to control the hog but eventually secures it to the platform. He tries to knock it out but fails, recalling the rule about bleeding the hog first. He decides to use his cleaver to slit the hog's throat, unsure of the exact process.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Rufeng, a new butcher, begins his work at the pig slaughterhouse.
• He successfully slaughters and processes two pigs within 30 minutes, demonstrating high efficiency.
• The Factory Director, who has a pig's head, arrives and observes Mu Rufeng's work.
• The Director orders that a challenging pig, previously left over from the night shift, be given to Mu Rufeng to slaughter.

Character Developments

• Mu Rufeng: Shows exceptional strength, skill, and efficiency in pig slaughtering. He also demonstrates adaptability and resourcefulness in handling the pigs.
• The Factory Director: Reveals his sinister nature, prioritizing profit over worker safety. He underestimates Mu Rufeng's capabilities and sets him up to fail.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The Director's authority and disregard for worker safety contrast with Mu Rufeng's determination and skill.
• Underestimation: The Director underestimates Mu Rufeng, setting him up for a challenge that could potentially harm him.

Character Interactions

• Mu Rufeng and The Factory Director: Their interaction is minimal, but the Director's orders and Mu Rufeng's unknowing defiance set the stage for a potential confrontation.
• Mu Rufeng and The Short, Strange Figure: The short, strange figure, likely a subordinate of the Director, seems to respect Mu Rufeng's work but is cautious around the Director.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Rufeng waits for the fourth adult pig, but it's delayed.
• Inside the pigsty, a super adult pig, Zhang Boqiang, is being electrocuted but remains unyielding.
• Liu Hao, the security guard, offers to handle Zhang Boqiang using his Gambling Ghost's ability.
• Liu Hao gambles with Zhang Boqiang using rock-paper-scissors, winning the first round.

Character Developments

• Mu Rufeng: Patience tested as he waits for the fourth pig; his 'Kill Monsters to Get Stronger' cheat is ineffective due to the delay.
• Liu Hao: Shows initiative and confidence in handling Zhang Boqiang, revealing his Gambling Ghost's ability.
• Zhang Boqiang: Initially violent, but calms down when Liu Hao proposes a gamble.

Significant Themes

• Patience and perseverance (Mu Rufeng waiting for the fourth pig)
• Confidence and initiative (Liu Hao handling Zhang Boqiang)
• Unpredictability (Zhang Boqiang's sudden calmness during the gamble)

Character Interactions

• Mu Rufeng and the adult pigs: Mu Rufeng gains minimal strength from the three pigs.
• Liu Hao and Manager Bai: Liu Hao seeks Manager Bai's permission to handle Zhang Boqiang.
• Liu Hao and Zhang Boqiang: Liu Hao gambles with Zhang Boqiang, winning the first round.
• Oddities and Liu Hao: Oddities underestimate Liu Hao and his Gambling Ghost's ability.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Rufeng struggles to catch a massive Super Adult Pig for his experiment.
• The Pig-Head Oddity, whom Mu Rufeng thought was dead, appears outside the glass, watching him.
• Mu Rufeng uses his rule-based item, Singing Mouth, on the Super Adult Pig, forcing it to sing and dance while he attacks it.
• The Pig-Head Oddity leaves after Mu Rufeng covers the glass with his bandages.

Character Developments

• Mu Rufeng demonstrates his adaptability and resourcefulness in dealing with the Super Adult Pig and the Pig-Head Oddity.
• The Pig-Head Oddity shows resilience, surviving despite the bounty on his head.

Significant Themes

• The power of rule-based items and their potential for exploitation.
• The resilience and adaptability of the Oddities, even when facing powerful opponents like Mu Rufeng.

Character Interactions

• Mu Rufeng interacts with the Pig-Head Oddity through the glass, showing surprise at seeing him alive.
• Mu Rufeng communicates with his bandages, using them to cover the glass and block the Pig-Head Oddity's view.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Rufeng sets a trap using bandages, a table, and a cleaver to ensnare and weaken the super adult pig.
• He lures the pig into the trap, but it struggles and begins to break free.
• Mu Rufeng absorbs the pig's blood using the bandages to strengthen them and weaken the pig.
• Another adult pig is thrown into the iron cage, and the two pigs fight each other.
• Mu Rufeng activates his rule skill to increase his attributes and intervenes to prevent the pigs from killing each other.

Character Developments

• Mu Rufeng demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability in dealing with the super adult pig.
• He shows concern for his cheat's effectiveness, indicating a level of self-awareness and understanding of his powers.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability: Mu Rufeng's ability to adjust his strategies based on the situation.
• Resourcefulness: He uses available materials and his unique powers to outsmart and weaken the super adult pig.
• Self-awareness: Mu Rufeng understands the limitations of his cheat and acts to preserve its effectiveness.

Character Interactions

• Mu Rufeng interacts with the pigs, using his powers and environment to control and weaken them.
• The pigs interact with each other aggressively, fighting and trying to kill one another.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Rufeng, a butcher at a pig farm, encounters a talking pig, which turns out to be an anomaly named Wan Youdao (Dried Corpse) he had put a bounty on.
• Wan Youdao explains that he and five other anomalies were turned into pigs by the Pig-Head Oddity, and he's the only one who survived.
• Mu Rufeng enlarges a portal for Wan Youdao to enter the Cleaning and Processing Area to eat pork and recover his strength.
• More Super Adult Pigs arrive, and Mu Rufeng uses them to boost his attributes temporarily.

Character Developments

• Mu Rufeng: Shows kindness by helping Wan Youdao but remains pragmatic and cautious.
• Wan Youdao (Dried Corpse): Regains his sanity and tries to manipulate Mu Rufeng but ultimately fails.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Mu Rufeng uses his strength and rules to control the situation, while Wan Youdao tries to manipulate Mu Rufeng.
• Kindness and Pragmatism: Mu Rufeng shows kindness to Wan Youdao but remains pragmatic, prioritizing his own interests.

Character Interactions

• Mu Rufeng and Wan Youdao: Mu Rufeng initially shows kindness to Wan Youdao but later reveals his pragmatic nature, refusing to help him further. Wan Youdao tries to manipulate Mu Rufeng but fails.

Plot Points and Events

• Mu Rufeng starts his workday at the slaughterhouse, slaughtering six adult pigs and gaining 6% ghost qi, plus attribute increases.
• The Dried Corpse Oddity escapes, and the Pig Head Factory Director leads a pursuit.
• Mu Rufeng goes to the cafeteria for lunch and encounters Liu Hao, who provokes him into a rock-paper-scissors gamble.
• Mu Rufeng wins the first round, and Liu Hao pays him 100 Soul Coins.
• Liu Hao challenges Mu Rufeng to another round, betting 1000 Soul Coins. Mu Rufeng wins again, and Liu Hao pays him the chips but asks for a discount on the meal fees.

Character Developments

• Mu Rufeng demonstrates his immunity to Liu Hao's 'gamble' ability, suggesting he has high mental stats or an item that immunizes against mental pollution.
• Liu Hao shows his willingness to borrow money from the old ghost to pay Mu Rufeng, indicating his desperation and fear of consequences.
• The Oddity Auntie shows greed for tips but leaves disappointed when Mu Rufeng doesn't offer any.

Significant Themes

• The power of Mu Rufeng's immunity to mental pollution is highlighted, making him a formidable opponent.
• The theme of gambling and its consequences is explored through Liu Hao's desperation to win and his willingness to borrow money.
• The disparity between Oddities and Contractors is shown through the Oddity Auntie's expectation of a tip from Mu Rufeng.

Character Interactions

• Mu Rufeng and Liu Hao engage in a tense interaction, with Liu Hao trying to provoke Mu Rufeng into gambling and Mu Rufeng remaining calm and collected.
• Mu Rufeng interacts with the Oddity Auntie, showing no interest in giving her a tip despite her expectation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Rufeng learns about the pigsty's mutated pigs from Liu Hao, who also shares the pigsty's security regulations.
• Mu Rufeng discovers a hidden vending machine in the cafeteria, which reveals its plight under the new management.
• Mu Rufeng offers to introduce the vending machine to work at Scarlet Preferred, taking a 30% profit share.

Character Developments

• Mu Rufeng: Shows empathy and willingness to help the vending machine, demonstrating his resourcefulness and connections.
• Liu Hao: Reveals information about the pigsty and its regulations, showing his eagerness to please Mu Rufeng.
• The Vending Machine: Desperate for a change, it agrees to Mu Rufeng's terms, showing its eagerness to leave its current situation.

Significant Themes

• Oppression and Exploitation: The new management at the pig farm exploits both the employees and the vending machine, highlighting the theme of oppression.
• Hope and Opportunity: Mu Rufeng's offer to the vending machine represents a glimmer of hope in an otherwise oppressive environment.

Character Interactions

• Mu Rufeng and Liu Hao: Liu Hao shares information with Mu Rufeng, hoping to gain favor, while Mu Rufeng uses this information to his advantage.
• Mu Rufeng and the Vending Machine: Mu Rufeng offers the vending machine a way out of its current situation, and the vending machine eagerly accepts, showing a mutual benefit relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Rufeng's clear conditions for the dungeon are revealed: he must slaughter ten adult pigs, with each additional pig slaughtered granting 20% clear completion.
• The escaped Level 4 adult pig is still at large, and Manager Fang tries to shift the blame onto Mu Rufeng.
• Mu Rufeng learns about the pig farm's history and the Factory Director's embezzlement from Liu Mei.
• Mu Rufeng's clear conditions do not appear until he wakes up from his nap, and he learns about them from the others.

Character Developments

• Mu Rufeng: Shows his strategic thinking and understanding of the pig farm's dynamics. He is calm and collected, even when faced with potential blame from Manager Fang.
• Liu Mei: Reveals her resourcefulness and knowledge about the pig farm's history and the Factory Director's actions.
• The Oddities: Each has their own clear conditions, and they share their experiences with Mu Rufeng.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and resources within the pig farm, as seen through the Factory Director's embezzlement and the Pig-Head Oddity's schemes.
• The importance of clear conditions and the challenges each oddity faces in completing them.

Character Interactions

• Mu Rufeng interacts with Liu Mei, learning about the pig farm's history and arranging for a vending machine.
• Mu Rufeng discusses his clear conditions with the other oddities, revealing his unique conditions and learning about theirs.
• Manager Fang tries to pin the blame on Mu Rufeng, leading to a tense interaction between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Rufeng wakes up to heavy rain and knocking at his door at midnight.
• Mei Xizi, a Fattening Worker, is outside, seeking refuge from an approaching Level 3 Oddity (Security Guard).
• The Security Guard breaks into Mu Rufeng's room, but Mu Rufeng uses his bandages to restrain and gag him.

Character Developments

• Mu Rufeng: Shows confidence and initiative in dealing with the Security Guard, revealing his unique abilities and skills.
• Mei Xizi: Initially cautious and prepared to fight, she shows surprise and trust in Mu Rufeng's capabilities.

Significant Themes

• Survival and self-preservation in the Oddity World.
• The importance of adaptability and resourcefulness in facing unexpected threats.
• The power dynamics between Contractors and Oddities.

Character Interactions

• Mu Rufeng and Mei Xizi: Initially cautious, they form a temporary alliance to face the Security Guard threat. Mei Xizi shows trust in Mu Rufeng's abilities, while Mu Rufeng demonstrates his strength and confidence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Rufeng captures and kills a Level 3 security guard oddity using his bandages and an electric baton.
• Mei Xizi returns Mu Rufeng's butcher's cleaver, revealing she found it in her dorm room and that there are hidden rules for the pig farm workers.
• Mu Rufeng discovers the pigsty's layout and the pigs' levels while planning to slaughter them.

Character Developments

• Mu Rufeng demonstrates his strength and resourcefulness by easily capturing and killing a Level 3 oddity, showing he's more powerful than his apparent Level 1 status.
• Mei Xizi shows trust in Mu Rufeng by returning the butcher's cleaver and revealing the hidden rules, indicating she's willing to cooperate with him.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between workers and management (oddities) in the pig farm.
• The importance of rules and hidden rules in navigating the pig farm's dangers.

Character Interactions

• Mu Rufeng and Mei Xizi interact, with Mu Rufeng questioning Mei Xizi about the butcher's cleaver and Mei Xizi sharing the hidden rules with him, fostering a sense of alliance.
• Mu Rufeng's interaction with the security guard oddity highlights his dominance and the oddity's vulnerability.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Rufeng decides not to slaughter the piglets to help his fellow dungeon participants.
• He successfully slaughters all 91 adult pigs, gaining significant attribute points and Ghost Power.
• Liu Hao discovers a clue about the pig-slaughtering knife's whereabouts from a security guard's duty log.
• The group learns about a mysterious pig death incident in the pigsty, affecting their work and clearance mission.

Character Developments

• Mu Rufeng shows compassion by not killing the piglets to help others in the dungeon.
• Liu Hao becomes more cooperative and helpful, using his ability to find information.
• The Pig Head Factory Director shows kindness by covering the financial loss due to the escaped pig, ensuring the employees' bonuses.

Significant Themes

• Cooperation and Teamwork: Mu Rufeng and Liu Hao work together to find information, and the Factory Director's action shows the importance of teamwork and mutual support.
• Consequences of Actions: Mu Rufeng's decision not to slaughter the piglets shows the consequences of his actions affecting others in the dungeon.

Character Interactions

• Mu Rufeng shares his breakfast with the others, fostering a sense of camaraderie.
• Liu Hao shares his findings about the pig-slaughtering knife with the group, showing his eagerness to clear the dungeon.
• The Factory Director interacts with Manager Bai and Manager Fang, displaying his authority and displeasure with their mistakes.