Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Shanshan suddenly collapses and dies, her body ice-cold and lifeless.
• Wang Bin remembers Yang Jian's connection to his daughter and tries to call him, but Yang Jian is already dead and hanging from a rope.
• Yang Jian's corpse starts exhibiting supernatural activity, swaying and dripping black liquid.
• The black liquid spreads on the ground like living entities, and Yang Jian's corpse eventually touches a ghost mirror, becoming stuck to it.
• Wang Xiaoming realizes Yang Jian's plan to create a conflict between ghosts to resurrect himself, but the phone's battery dies before the outcome is revealed.

Character Developments

• Wang Shanshan: Dies suddenly and mysteriously.
• Yang Jian: Commits suicide but exhibits supernatural activity, hinting at a plan for resurrection.
• Wang Bin: Struggles to cope with his daughter's death and seeks help from Yang Jian.
• Wang Xiaoming: Realizes Yang Jian's plan and becomes hopeful about his resurrection.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural occurrences and the possibility of resurrection.
• The struggle for survival and hope in desperate situations.
• The consequences of one's actions and the interconnectedness of lives.

Character Interactions

• Wang Bin and Wang Haiyan: Grieve over their daughter's death and try to find help.
• Wang Xiaoming and the others in the safe house: Wang Xiaoming shares his realization about Yang Jian's plan, startling the others.
• Yang Jian and the supernatural entities: Yang Jian's corpse interacts with the ghost mirror, hinting at a clash between ghosts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian's corpse, hanged with a ghost rope, exhibits accelerated rigor mortis and is stuck to a ghost mirror.
• Terrifying ghost hands appear within the mirror, trying to pull Yang Jian's corpse inside.
• A ghost shadow, part of a headless ghost, drips from Yang Jian's body and covers the room, attempting to enter the ghost mirror.
• A tug-of-war ensues between the ghost mirror and the ghost shadow using Yang Jian's corpse as the medium.
• Wang Xiaoming, watching remotely, admires Yang Jian's method of controlling vengeful ghosts.
• Jiang Yan worries about Yang Jian, while Zhang Wei's golden box containing the human skin paper shows signs of activity.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: His corpse becomes the center of a supernatural struggle, potentially leading to a new method of controlling vengeful ghosts.
• Wang Xiaoming: He recognizes the potential in Yang Jian's actions, aligning with his research on the second stage of the ghost coffin.
• Jiang Yan: She expresses concern for Yang Jian, revealing a deeper connection between them.
• Zhang Wei: He accidentally opens the golden box containing the human skin paper, hinting at its growing consciousness.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between different supernatural entities (ghost mirror, ghost shadow, vengeful ghosts).
• The potential of new methods to control or manipulate vengeful ghosts.
• The growing consciousness and agency of the human skin paper.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xiaoming admires Yang Jian's method, showing respect for his intelligence.
• Jiang Yan expresses worry for Yang Jian, revealing a romantic interest.
• Zhang Wei's interaction with his father, Zhang Xiangui, shows the latter's disapproval of Zhang Wei's lustful thoughts towards Jiang Yan.
• The human skin paper within the golden box shows a brief interaction with Zhang Wei, hinting at its growing awareness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian's corpse remains hanging for three days, with a black liquid consuming the room and trying to pull him into the ghost mirror.
• On the fourth day, the black liquid retreats, and Yang Jian's corpse begins to stir on the fifth day.
• Yang Jian's body slowly sinks into the ghost mirror over several days, with his reflection in the mirror trying to replace him.
• On the seventh day, Yang Jian's head merges into the ghost mirror, and his body falls motionless.
• Yang Jian's head revives within the ghost mirror, and he pulls out of the mirror with his head facing outward and body facing the mirror.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: Dies by hanging, becomes a corpse controlled by a headless ghost shadow, and eventually revives with a reversed head and body.
• Headless Ghost Shadow: Controls Yang Jian's corpse, takes over his ghost eyes, and freezes along with the ghost mirror.

Significant Themes

• Resurrection and its consequences: Yang Jian's resurrection leads to a reversed head and body, highlighting the potential dangers and unknowns of resurrection.
• The supernatural power of the ghost mirror: The mirror's ability to consume, resurrect, and imprison vengeful ghosts is emphasized.
• The struggle between ghosts: The headless ghost shadow and the vengeful ghosts within the mirror engage in a power struggle.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and the Headless Ghost Shadow: The ghost shadow controls Yang Jian's corpse, ultimately leading to his resurrection with a reversed head and body.
• Yang Jian and the Vengeful Ghosts: After reviving, Yang Jian's head faces outward, and he interacts with the vengeful ghosts within the mirror, scaring them away.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Seven days have passed since Yang Jian disappeared. Dachang City's fall has expanded, and many people have died, but some survivors remain.
• Wang Xiaoming's broadcast instructions helped many citizens survive by avoiding interaction with the ghost infant.
• The situation in Dachang City is dire, with food and water shortages. Survivors may not last much longer.
• Yang Jian has revived and is preparing to leave with the ghost mirror.
• Wang Bin decides to cremate his daughter's body, despite the risks outside.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian has changed after reviving. He is calm and composed, and his head is twisted 180 degrees, requiring him to manually adjust it back into place.
• Wang Bin, despite his fear, decides to cremate his daughter's body, showing his determination as a father.
• Wang Haiyan is worried about her husband's safety but understands his decision.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival in the face of terror and despair.
• The power of determination and responsibility, as seen in Wang Bin's decision to cremate his daughter's body.
• The consequences of inaction and hesitation, as seen in Wang Bin's initial reluctance to act.

Character Interactions

• Wang Bin and Wang Haiyan support each other in their grief and fear, with Wang Haiyan encouraging her husband's decision to cremate their daughter's body.
• Yang Jian interacts with the ghost rope, which seems to lose its reaction when in his hands but regains it once he lets it go.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian returns to find Guangjiang Residential Area in darkness, but the safe house appears untouched.
• He activates his ghost domain, covering the entire complex, revealing ghosts outside but none inside the safe house.
• He learns that Zhang Liqin, the saleswoman, has been hiding in the safe house and is alive.
• Yang Jian decides to clear the ghosts in the vicinity and goes out, contacting Headquarters to confirm his return online.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: He has retained his consciousness after death, can activate his ghost domain instantly, and seems to have gained new abilities, such as sensing ghosts and controlling his body's condition.
• Zhang Liqin: She has been traumatized by the isolation and fear, appearing haggard and on the verge of mental breakdown.

Significant Themes

• Survival and resilience in the face of supernatural horror.
• The importance of communication and connection, as demonstrated by Yang Jian's return online.
• The unknown extent of Yang Jian's powers and his role in resolving the crisis.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Zhang Liqin: Yang Jian reassures Zhang Liqin, promising to keep her safe. Zhang Liqin is relieved to see him and clings to him for support.
• Yang Jian and Wang Bin (off-page): Yang Jian sees Wang Bin carrying Wang Shanshan and decides to investigate, setting up a potential encounter and interaction between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Bin, carrying Wang Shanshan's corpse, encounters ghostly entities in his apartment building during a power outage.
• He hears footsteps from both above and below, feeling trapped.
• Yang Jian appears, revealing that Wang Bin has been targeted by ghosts.
• Yang Jian defeats and eliminates multiple ghost infants using the ghost shadow's power.

Character Developments

• Wang Bin: Struggles with fear and panic, realizing the futility of his previous precautions against ghosts.
• Yang Jian: Demonstrates increased control over the ghost shadow, able to eliminate ghost infants without risking the vengeful ghost's resurgence.

Significant Themes

• The futility of human precautions against supernatural forces.
• The power dynamics between ghosts and humans, and among different types of ghosts.
• The importance of finding the source of a problem to solve it permanently.

Character Interactions

• Wang Bin and Yang Jian: Wang Bin is terrified of Yang Jian's revelation but is also relieved by his presence. Yang Jian saves Wang Bin but shows no emotion towards him.
• Yang Jian and the Ghost Infants: Yang Jian demonstrates his power over the ghost infants, eliminating them with ease.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian reappears after his death, reviving Wang Shanshan in the process.
• Wang Shanshan reveals that the "seven" from Ye Feng's message refers to Seventh Middle School, where the source ghost is located.
• Yang Jian decides to investigate Seventh Middle School, despite his reluctance to return.
• Wang Xiaoming suggests using Zhang Han as bait to lure out the source ghost, but Yang Jian refuses.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: Becomes more confident and assertive after his revival, refusing to compromise on moral grounds.
• Wang Shanshan: Survives her death and returns to life, experiencing changes in her condition.
• Wang Xiaoming: Demonstrates a willingness to sacrifice individuals for the greater good.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice for the greater good vs. individual interests
• The consequences of death and revival
• The terror of the source ghost and the need for caution

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Wang Shanshan: Yang Jian revives Wang Shanshan and learns crucial information from her.
• Yang Jian and Wang Xiaoming: They clash over Wang Xiaoming's suggestion to use Zhang Han as bait, highlighting their differing views on sacrifice and morality.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian rejects Professor Wang's plan, deciding to act on his own.
• The command center learns that Yang Jian's location has detected Zhao Kaiming's signal, who was previously thought to be offline.
• Cao Yanhua learns about Zhao Kaiming's mental assessment report and his temporary appointment as a ghost wielder in Dachang City.
• Yang Jian enters the campus and realizes that the school he saw earlier was a transformed space within the ghost domain. He decides to return to the pedestrian street to find the coffin nail.
• Yang Jian receives messages about an inside mole and Zhao Kaiming's presence, and a figure enters his ghost domain.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian demonstrates his independence and confidence in his abilities, leading to a 10% success rate estimate by Zhao Jianguo.
• Cao Yanhua shows concern for the city's safety and the lives of its residents, but also displays frustration with the lack of qualified ghost wielders.
• Zhao Kaiming's survival is revealed, adding a new variable to the operation.

Significant Themes

• Trust and confidence in Yang Jian's abilities, despite the high risk of his plan.
• The struggle to find and maintain qualified ghost wielders due to their high mortality rate.
• The danger and unpredictability of ghost domains and the ghosts within them.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Jianguo expresses confidence in Yang Jian's abilities and estimates a 10% success rate for his plan.
• Cao Yanhua and Li Jun discuss the possibility of arresting Zhao Kaiming after the incident.
• Yang Jian receives messages from the command center, warning him about Zhao Kaiming and an inside mole.
• An unknown figure enters Yang Jian's ghost domain, foreshadowing a potential confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian's ghost domain is forcefully entered by Zhao Kaiming, who is possessed by an invisible ghost.
• Zhao Kaiming reveals that he has been helping the ghost possess him to collect puzzle pieces (ghost wielders) to form a complete ghost.
• The source ghost appears and seems to notice Yang Jian within his ghost domain.
• Yang Jian decides to leave and deal with Zhao Kaiming later, throwing Zhao Kaiming's head towards the source ghost before departing.
• The source ghost hesitates but chooses to pursue Zhao Kaiming instead of chasing Yang Jian.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: Becomes more vigilant and powerful, capable of removing body parts but unable to kill Zhao Kaiming due to the possessing ghost's abilities.
• Zhao Kaiming: Reveals his true intentions and plans, showing a cunning and manipulative side, aiming to use both Yang Jian and the possessing ghost for his own goals.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between ghost wielders and the ghosts they control.
• The consequences of making deals with malevolent entities.
• The theme of manipulation and betrayal in achieving personal goals.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Zhao Kaiming: Engage in a tense standoff, with Yang Jian unable to kill Zhao Kaiming due to the possessing ghost's abilities, and Zhao Kaiming manipulating Yang Jian to reveal information.
• The source ghost and Yang Jian: The source ghost seems to notice Yang Jian within his ghost domain, leading Yang Jian to leave the area.
• The source ghost and Zhao Kaiming: The source ghost pursues Zhao Kaiming after he is thrown in its direction by Yang Jian.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian reflects on Zhao Kaiming's motives and decides to ignore his revelations about the ghost by his side.
• Yang Jian uses his ghost domain to locate the real address of the door he saw in his vision, which leads him to Hongfa Temple in Dachang City.
• He finds the door in the temple's basement, covered with gold foil and locked, suggesting someone else has been there.
• Yang Jian enters the hidden space behind the door, recognizing it as the place he was brought to for revenge. He finds a giant black figure nailed to a tree by a coffin nail, which he plans to retrieve.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian demonstrates strategic thinking and decisiveness in dealing with Zhao Kaiming's revelations and the situation at the temple.
• The bald monk at Hongfa Temple shows knowledge about the hidden space and the object inside but is fearful of it.

Significant Themes

• The theme of facing one's fears and past is reinforced as Yang Jian returns to the place of his previous near-death experience.
• The importance of quick decision-making and adaptability in the face of unknown and dangerous situations is highlighted.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian interacts with the bald monk at Hongfa Temple, learning about the monk's knowledge of the hidden space and the object inside.
• Yang Jian's internal monologue reveals his thoughts and plans, showing his determination to deal with the supernatural events in Dachang City.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian retrieves a rusty coffin nail from a mysterious place, believing it can restrain the source ghost.
• Upon returning to Seventh Middle School, he finds the ghost infants gone and the campus changed.
• He discovers a satellite positioning phone left by Zhao Kaiming, indicating his plan has succeeded.
• An invisible source ghost enters Yang Jian's ghost domain, encroaching upon it, and Yang Jian decides to lure it out.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian demonstrates courage, patience, and strategic thinking as he faces the invisible source ghost, using himself as bait to lure it out.
• Zhao Kaiming's plan has succeeded, merging with the starving ghost, but the nature of the source ghost is now unknown and more terrifying.

Significant Themes

• The power of patience and strategic thinking in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The unpredictable nature of supernatural events and the need for adaptability.
• The theme of bait and trap, with Yang Jian using himself as bait to lure out the source ghost.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and the bald master: Yang Jian leaves the bald master to close the door to the mysterious place, warning him of the danger.
• Yang Jian and the invisible source ghost: Yang Jian interacts with the source ghost through his ghost domain, trying to lure it out while being careful not to be overwhelmed.
• Yang Jian and Zhao Kaiming (indirectly): Yang Jian finds a satellite positioning phone left by Zhao Kaiming, indicating that Zhao's plan has succeeded, but the nature of the source ghost has changed unpredictably.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian is engulfed in an impenetrable haze, unable to see or hear anything, suggesting he's facing a powerful entity.
• He encounters a pair of leather shoes moving on their own, creating footsteps that seem to lure him.
• After a tense stalemate, a ghost attacks Yang Jian from behind, grabbing his neck.
• Yang Jian activates his ghost domain, revealing the ghost's appearance as Zhou Zheng, a former classmate.
• Zhou Zheng attempts to bite off Yang Jian's head, but Yang Jian's ghost rope delays the attack.
• A headless ghost shadow, under Yang Jian's control, takes the coffin nail to attack the source ghost.
• Suddenly, the ghost disappears, and the haze recedes. Yang Jian receives a recorded message from Zhao Kaiming, revealing that time has gone back forty minutes.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian demonstrates caution and strategic thinking, waiting for the ghost to make the first move instead of attacking prematurely.
• His ghost domain and ghost rope skills are further revealed, showing his ability to control and manipulate ghosts.
• Yang Jian's determination and resilience are tested as he faces a powerful ghost and a disorienting situation.

Significant Themes

• The theme of deception and manipulation is prominent, with the ghost using the leather shoes to create a diversion and lure Yang Jian.
• The struggle against powerful forces is evident, as Yang Jian faces a ghost that can manipulate time and create illusions.
• The importance of patience and strategic planning is highlighted, as Yang Jian's careful approach allows him to gain the upper hand initially.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian's interaction with the vengeful ghost is tense and dangerous, with both parties trying to outmaneuver each other.
• The recorded message from Zhao Kaiming provides crucial information and adds a layer of complexity to the situation.
• The ghost shadow, under Yang Jian's control, assists him in the fight against the source ghost, demonstrating their symbiotic relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian, a ghost wielder, is thwarted by a vengeful ghost that resets time, sending him back forty minutes.
• He reports the situation to Wang Xiaoming, who suggests a long-range sniping plan using Yang Jian's ghost eye to fire a coffin nail into the ghost.
• Yang Jian relocates to a communication building over a thousand meters away from the Seventh Middle School to execute the plan.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: Frustrated and determined, he decides to attempt Wang Xiaoming's risky plan despite the challenges and potential dangers.
• Wang Xiaoming: Shows quick thinking and strategic planning, proposing a new approach to defeat the ghost.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability: Characters must adapt to unexpected situations and change their plans accordingly.
• Risk-taking: Both Yang Jian and Wang Xiaoming are willing to take significant risks to achieve their goals.
• Power and Limitations: Characters explore the extent of their powers and their limitations, particularly in the face of an opponent with unusual abilities.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Wang Xiaoming: They collaborate remotely, with Wang Xiaoming providing strategic guidance and Yang Jian executing the plan on the ground.
• Yang Jian and the vengeful ghost: Their conflict escalates as the ghost resets time, and Yang Jian seeks a new way to defeat it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xiaoming devises a plan to combat the starving ghost using Yang Jian's abilities.
• Yang Jian successfully executes the plan, using his ghost eyes to locate the starving ghost.
• He uses a coffin nail to pin the starving ghost, defeating it and ending the incident.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian demonstrates his strategic thinking and quick decision-making, proving his worth as a ghost wielder.
• He discovers a new ability of his ghost eyes—stacking ghost domains, which allows him to see through the gloom and locate the starving ghost.

Significant Themes

• The power of vengeful ghosts and the danger they pose to cities and countries.
• The importance of understanding and executing plans in battle.
• The exploration of new abilities and their potential dangers.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xiaoming and Yang Jian work together to combat the starving ghost, with Wang providing the plan and Yang executing it.
• Yang Jian's interaction with the starving ghost is brief but intense, leading to its defeat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The haze covering Dachang City begins to dissipate after Yang Jian successfully contains the source ghost.
• Rescue operations are initiated, with the first teams entering the city to meet Yang Jian and secure the contained ghost.
• Zhao Jianguo leads a vanguard force into Dachang City, while Li Jun sends a team to retrieve Professor Wang.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian demonstrates his prowess and strategic thinking in containing the source ghost, earning him recognition as a hero.
• Zhao Kaiming, the mastermind behind the Starvation Ghost Incident, appears to Yang Jian and hints at future dangers, before disappearing.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity and cooperation in facing adversity, as seen in the coordinated efforts of the rescue teams.
• The importance of caution and foresight in dealing with dangerous situations, as exemplified by Yang Jian's vigilance and Zhao Jianguo's careful planning.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Zhao Jianguo: Despite their initial tension, they work together to secure the contained ghost, with Zhao Jianguo expressing admiration for Yang Jian's achievements.
• Yang Jian and Zhao Kaiming: The two have a tense confrontation, with Zhao Kaiming warning Yang Jian about potential future dangers and Yang Jian considering eliminating him.
• Zhao Jianguo and Li Jun: They work together to coordinate the rescue operations, with Li Jun retrieving Professor Wang and Zhao Jianguo leading the vanguard force into Dachang City.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The vengeful ghost, mistaken for Zhou Zheng, is found dead with a rusty coffin nail on its head.
• Yang Jian warns that the ghost is extremely dangerous and should be sealed forever.
• Ghost wielders argue with Yang Jian about their capabilities to handle the ghost.
• Yang Jian leaves, and the ghost wielders prepare to transport the sealed ghost.
• Yang Jian returns to his apartment complex, finding Wang Xiaoming and Jiang Yan.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian demonstrates his expertise and caution regarding the vengeful ghost, showing growth in his understanding of supernatural events.
• Zhao Jianguo, the ghost wielder captain, shows understanding of the ghost's complexity and the gravity of the situation.
• Guo Fan, a ghost wielder, displays arrogance and underestimation of the ghost's power.
• Wang Xiaoming appears haggard and pale, indicating he has been through a difficult time.
• Jiang Yan expresses relief at Yang Jian's safety.

Significant Themes

• The danger and complexity of supernatural events, especially the vengeful ghost.
• The importance of respecting and learning from others' experiences and expertise.
• The consequences of underestimating supernatural threats.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Zhao Jianguo: Yang Jian warns Zhao about the ghost's danger, while Zhao acknowledges Yang's efforts and expertise.
• Yang Jian and Guo Fan: Yang Jian rebukes Guo Fan for underestimating the ghost, while Guo Fan feels belittled by Yang.
• Yang Jian and Jiang Yan: Jiang Yan expresses relief at Yang Jian's safety, while Yang Jian teases her about the smell of feces.
• Yang Jian and Wang Xiaoming: Yang Jian is concerned about Wang Xiaoming potentially stealing his ghost mirror.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xiaoming finds Yang Jian, expressing admiration for his method of controlling a vengeful ghost but agreeing to temporarily halt research on the starving ghost.
• Yang Jian warns Wang Xiaoming about the starving ghost's danger and declines Wang Xiaoming's offer to research his mirror.
• Wang Xiaoming gifts Yang Jian a white ghost candle that attracts nearby ghosts, which Yang Jian refuses.
• Zhao Kaiming, believing he has fulfilled the vengeful ghost's request, returns to the warehouse where his family's corpses are kept, expecting them to be resurrected. However, nothing happens.

Character Developments

• Wang Xiaoming shows appreciation for Yang Jian's methods and agrees to keep the video of the starving ghost a secret to avoid causing unrest among ghost wielders.
• Yang Jian remains cautious and protective of his mirror, refusing Wang Xiaoming's request to research it.
• Zhao Kaiming's desperation and hope for his family's resurrection grow, leading to his eventual panic when the resurrection doesn't occur as promised.

Significant Themes

• The danger and unpredictability of vengeful ghosts.
• The consequences of making deals with such entities.
• The desperation of a man trying to save his family.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xiaoming and Yang Jian discuss research methods and the danger of the starving ghost, with Yang Jian warning Wang Xiaoming about its potential escape.
• Zhao Kaiming interacts with the corpses of his family, expressing his excitement and later his panic when the resurrection doesn't happen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Kaiming sits in a warehouse with his relatives' bodies in ice coffins, waiting for a vengeful ghost's curse to lift.
• After three hours, no one revives, and Zhao Kaiming decides to commit suicide.
• As he's about to pull the trigger, he hears tapping on the glass and sees his daughter's body moving.
• His daughter revives, and he learns that she must open the other ice coffins to resurrect the rest of his family.
• Zhao Kaiming falls unconscious, and when he wakes up, his family is resurrected, but he realizes the vengeful ghost is still present and has chosen his daughter as its next victim.

Character Developments

• Zhao Kaiming: Struggles with guilt and grief over using the vengeful ghost's power, leading to his loved ones' deaths. He becomes desperate and suicidal but finds hope when his daughter revives. His final realization about the ghost's choice for his daughter leads to his tragic death.
• Zhao Xiaoya (Daughter): Revives and tries to help her family, unaware of the ghost's presence and the danger she's in.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's actions: Zhao Kaiming's initial use of the vengeful ghost's power leads to a chain of tragic events.
• Despair and hope: Zhao Kaiming experiences extreme despair but also finds hope in his daughter's revival, only to face another harsh reality.
• The price of power: Using the vengeful ghost's power comes at a high cost, ultimately affecting Zhao Kaiming and his daughter.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Kaiming interacts with his daughter, Zhao Xiaoya, showing affection and concern for her, even in his desperate state.
• The vengeful ghost interacts with Zhao Kaiming and his daughter, helping to revive the family but also choosing Zhao Xiaoya as its next target.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian discovers changes in his body after his death and resurrection, including immense strength, resilience, and the ability to control his internal organs.
• He tests his abilities at the gym and finds that while he's physically invincible, his head remains vulnerable.
• Yang Jian visits Hongfa Temple to inquire about the origin of the vengeful ghost in the secret room but learns that the ghost is gone and the temple's abbot knows little about its origins.
• The abbot reveals that the basement was built during the Republic of China era and that his master's master might have known more about the ghost's origin.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: He continues to explore and understand his new abilities, showing a mix of curiosity and caution. He also demonstrates a desire to uncover the truth about the vengeful ghosts and their origins.
• The Bald Master (Abbot): He shows wisdom and understanding, revealing that he knows more about the secret room and the vengeful ghost than he initially let on. He also expresses regret for his past curiosity about the ghost.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of truth and knowledge about the vengeful ghosts and their origins.
• The challenges of inheriting the experiences of predecessors and the difficulties faced by future ghost wielders.
• The passage of time and the erosion of important information.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian interacts with the Bald Master at Hongfa Temple, seeking information about the vengeful ghost's origin. The master reveals what he knows, but it's not much, leaving Yang Jian disappointed.
• Yang Jian also interacts with Zhang Xiangui, advising him on the sale of houses in the residential area. He encourages Zhang Xiangui to hold onto the properties, as he believes Dachang City will become a safe haven in the future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian leaves Hongfa Temple without finding answers but confirms the white bone tree and black shadow haven't resurfaced in Dachang City.
• He receives a visit from Zhao Jianguo, who brings news of Zhao Kaiming's death by suicide and the mysterious resurrection of his family.
• Yang Jian is invited to a meeting in J City to receive commendations for his role in resolving the S-class supernatural event.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: He remains focused on survival and living a good life, showing no ambition for power or recognition. He's cautious about his newfound fame and the potential trouble it may bring.
• Zhao Jianguo: He shows respect and appreciation for Yang Jian's achievements, acting as a liaison between him and the higher-ups.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of ambition and power (Zhao Kaiming's actions leading to his family's deaths and his eventual suicide).
• The duality of fame (Yang Jian's newfound recognition bringing both benefits and trouble).

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Zhao Jianguo: They maintain a respectful and professional relationship, with Zhao Jianguo acting as a mentor figure, guiding Yang Jian through the political landscape of the ghost wielder community.
• Unnamed visitors: They discuss Yang Jian's residence and consider paying him a visit, hinting at potential future interactions and conflicts.