Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian and Wang Quan, along with two staff members, search the fourth floor for the connection to the hidden fifth floor.
• Yang Jian creates a staircase from his ghost shadow to return to the fourth floor after the stairs disappear.
• They split up to search the floor more efficiently; Yang Jian finds nothing in the first few dorms he checks.
• A ghostly figure, a woman with blurry features and painted feet, appears on the staircase and walks towards the fourth floor.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian demonstrates his patience and efficiency in searching the dorms.
• Wang Quan shows courage and initiative in suggesting they split up to cover more ground.

Significant Themes

• The power of ghosts and their domains, and how they interact with reality.
• The importance of patience and thoroughness in dealing with supernatural events.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Wang Quan work together, with Yang Jian providing guidance and Wang Quan taking initiative in suggesting they split up to search more efficiently.
• The staff members follow Wang Quan's lead, showing caution and diligence in their search.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian searches the dormitory building for the source of the haunting, finding two stranded students who haven't left.
• He discovers a hidden room with a ghost painting that depicts a dorm room with a deceased student and a blank space for a ghost.
• Wang Quan and his team encounter a ghost in the hallway, which enters room 402.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian demonstrates his determination and efficiency in dealing with the haunting, showing no fear or hesitation.
• Wang Quan and his team display fear and tension upon encountering the ghost, highlighting their lack of experience and the danger they're in.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamic between humans and ghosts, with Yang Jian as a ghost wielder having the upper hand, while Wang Quan and his team are vulnerable.
• The theme of courage and fear, contrasting Yang Jian's fearlessness with Wang Quan's team's terror.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and the stranded students: He shows no concern for their safety, prioritizing his mission, but also doesn't actively endanger them.
• Wang Quan and his team: They rely on each other for support and comfort, showing a sense of camaraderie, but also display a lack of confidence in their abilities against the ghost.
• Yang Jian and Wang Quan: They maintain communication through the satellite positioning phone, with Wang Quan providing crucial information about the ghost's location.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian discovers the Ghost Painting on his side, while the ghost from the painting is near Wang Quan's team.
• Yang Jian contemplates whether to restrain the ghost or the painting, as he can only handle one at a time.
• The ghost finally emerges from room 402, and Yang Jian recognizes similarities between this ghost and others he's encountered (corpse bride, ghost cabinet photo, ghost messenger shoes).
• Yang Jian must decide whether to restrain the ghost or the painting, as he can't handle both simultaneously.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: Demonstrates strategic thinking and caution, weighing the risks and benefits of his actions. He also shows curiosity about the connections between different ghosts he's encountered.
• Wang Quan: Shows leadership and experience, guiding his team and trusting in Yang Jian's abilities. He understands the gravity of the situation and the importance of Yang Jian's decisions.

Significant Themes

• The complexity and interconnectedness of supernatural events and ghosts.
• The importance of strategic thinking and caution in dealing with dangerous situations.
• The allure of uncovering the truth behind supernatural phenomena.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Wang Quan: Wang Quan trusts Yang Jian's judgment, while Yang Jian considers Wang Quan's input but ultimately makes his own decisions based on the situation.
• Wang Quan and his team: Wang Quan guides his team, reprimanding them for reckless talk and emphasizing the importance of Yang Jian's actions. He instills confidence in them and prepares them for the possibility of death.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A ghost emerges from a painting in a dormitory corridor, awaiting its next victim.
• Yang Jian and Wang Quan strategize to handle the ghost and the painting.
• Wang Quan braves the ghost to reach Yang Jian, who then suppresses the ghost that emerges from the painting.
• The ghost's domain disappears, but the painting remains unchanged.
• Yang Jian realizes the painting is the source and that the ghost can restart, increasing the event's difficulty.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian demonstrates his courage and strategic thinking, risking his life to handle the ghost.
• Wang Quan shows bravery and determination, facing the ghost to reach Yang Jian.
• The ghost from the painting is revealed to be restartable, increasing the threat level.

Significant Themes

• Courage and determination in the face of danger.
• Strategic thinking and adaptability in handling supernatural events.
• The escalating difficulty and threat level of the supernatural event.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Wang Quan work together to handle the ghost, showcasing a level of trust and understanding.
• The ghost's interaction with Wang Quan highlights its predatory nature and the danger it poses.
• The ghost's restarting ability emphasizes the painting's role as the source of the supernatural event, increasing the tension between Yang Jian and the painting.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Quan and Yang Jian successfully contain a Ghost Painting that was causing supernatural events in a dormitory.
• Wang Quan is targeted and attacked by the ghost from the painting, but Yang Jian saves him.
• The Ghost Painting's killing rules are discussed, with Wang Quan suggesting it might be related to fear.
• Yang Jian requests and receives a pair of golden gloves from Wang Quan to suppress the influence of his ghost hand.
• Yang Jian leaves the dormitory after containing the supernatural event.

Character Developments

• Wang Quan: Shows bravery in facing the supernatural event and is determined to figure out the Ghost Painting's killing rules to prevent future attacks.
• Yang Jian: Demonstrates his expertise in handling supernatural events, maintains a calm demeanor, and shows interest in understanding the Ghost Painting's rules.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against supernatural forces and the search for their rules to gain an advantage.
• The importance of careful observation and analysis in understanding the unknown.
• The consequences of fear and the potential connection between fear and supernatural attacks.

Character Interactions

• Wang Quan and Yang Jian work together to contain the Ghost Painting and discuss its killing rules.
• Yang Jian requests gloves from Wang Quan to suppress the influence of his ghost hand, hinting at their professional relationship and Yang Jian's unique abilities.
• Yang Jian's internal monologue reveals his thoughts on the Ghost Painting, Wang Xiaoming's coffin nail, and his relationship with Headquarters, adding depth to his character.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian returns to the basketball gym and finds it filled with students who had contact with the Ghost Painting, arranged there for 'management'.
• He learns that these students are potential targets and could trigger another supernatural event.
• Yang Jian meets Miao Xiaoshan, who expresses concern for his safety.
• He decides to take Miao Xiaoshan back to her dorm, deeming it safer than other places.
• Before leaving, Yang Jian confronts the person responsible for arranging the students and slaps him, using his ghost hand, for playing petty tricks.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: Shows concern for Miao Xiaoshan's safety and displays his authority and ruthlessness when dealing with those who underestimate him.
• Miao Xiaoshan: Shows care and concern for Yang Jian, revealing her growing attachment to him.
• Captain Yao: Demonstrates his manipulative nature and fear when faced with Yang Jian's wrath, showing the consequences of his actions.

Significant Themes

• Power and Authority: Yang Jian's status and abilities allow him to assert his dominance and punish those who disrespect or manipulate him.
• Trust and Betrayal: Captain Yao's actions show a lack of trust in Yang Jian's abilities and a willingness to manipulate the situation for his own gain.
• Safety and Danger: The students' arrangement in the basketball gym highlights the fine line between safety and danger in their situation.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Miao Xiaoshan: Their interaction shows a growing bond, with Miao Xiaoshan expressing concern for Yang Jian, and Yang Jian showing consideration for her safety.
• Yang Jian and Captain Yao: Their interaction highlights the power dynamic between them, with Yang Jian punishing Captain Yao for his manipulative actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian returns to the dormitory to find it cleaned and his belongings removed.
• He receives a call from Liu Xiaoyu, informing him about a meeting regarding the Ghost Painting Incident the next morning.
• Two female students, Liu Zi and Sun Yujia, are brought to the dormitory by staff members.
• Yang Jian leaves the dormitory, and Miao Xiaoshan chases after him but finds him gone.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: Shows a somber and serious demeanor, hinting at the weight of his responsibilities and the danger he faces.
• Miao Xiaoshan: Reveals her past trauma involving a haunting at her high school, demonstrating resilience and acceptance of her experiences.
• Liu Zi and Sun Yujia: Both show fear and distress after their encounter with the supernatural, with Sun Yujia being particularly affected.

Significant Themes

• The supernatural and its impact on the living.
• The psychological resilience of individuals facing traumatic events.
• The burden of knowledge and the desire to protect others from the truth.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Miao Xiaoshan: They share a bond due to their shared past, with Yang Jian showing concern for Miao Xiaoshan's safety.
• Miao Xiaoshan and Liu Zi/Sun Yujia: Miao Xiaoshan tries to comfort her fellow students, but also warns them about the dangers of knowing too much about the supernatural.
• Yang Jian and Liu Xiaoyu: Their conversation reveals the seriousness of the Ghost Painting Incident and the potential danger Yang Jian faces.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian doesn't return to the Ping An Hotel after dealing with the Ghost Painting incident.
• He calls Li Yao, asking her to meet him in a secluded area.
• Yang Jian tells Li Yao that their business is over, and he no longer needs her.
• He hints that Li Yao's feelings for him were influenced by a ghost.
• Yang Jian asks Li Yao a coded question, causing her to regain her lost memories.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: He remains indifferent and focused on his goals, showing no remorse for using Li Yao. He reveals his manipulative side by admitting to altering Li Yao's memories.
• Li Yao: She initially feels used and angry but later becomes terrified when she realizes her feelings for Yang Jian were influenced by a ghost. After regaining her memories, she's overwhelmed with shock and despair.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and control: Yang Jian's ability to alter memories and influence emotions highlights the theme of manipulation and control, both by him and the ghostly influence.
• Trust and betrayal: Li Yao's betrayal of the friend circle due to her altered memories raises questions about trust and loyalty, while Yang Jian's discarding of Li Yao after using her explores the theme of betrayal.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Li Yao: Their interaction is tense and revealing. Yang Jian is cold and dismissive, while Li Yao is initially angry but later becomes frightened and desperate as she regains her memories. Their dynamic shifts from a pseudo-romantic relationship to one of manipulation and betrayal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yao remembers her time with Yang Jian, realizing her memories were altered by a ghost.
• Li Yao breaks down emotionally, cursing Yang Jian, but he threatens her with a gun.
• Yang Jian offers Li Yao a choice: die with the truth or live with altered memories.
• Li Yao hesitates, and Yang Jian leaves, leading to her death by a vengeful ghost.
• Strangers witness the scene, but Li Yao dies before she can ask for help.

Character Developments

• Li Yao: Realizes the truth about her memories, experiences emotional breakdown, and ultimately chooses survival but hesitates too long, leading to her death.
• Yang Jian: Remains indifferent and detached, offering Li Yao a choice but not allowing hesitation, demonstrating his ruthlessness.

Significant Themes

• Memory and Identity: Li Yao's struggle with her altered memories raises questions about identity and the impact of false memories on one's self.
• Power and Control: Yang Jian's control over vengeful ghosts and Li Yao's memories highlights the theme of power and its corrupting influence.
• Choice and Consequence: Li Yao's hesitation leads to her death, emphasizing the theme of choice and its consequences.

Character Interactions

• Li Yao and Yang Jian: Their interaction reveals Yang Jian's indifference and Li Yao's emotional turmoil, leading to her eventual death.
• Li Yao and Strangers: The strangers' attempt to help Li Yao comes too late, highlighting her isolation and desperation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Shangbai receives a call about Manager Fei's suicide and Zhang Jian's disappearance.
• He learns that He Tianxiong is also out of contact and decides to investigate.
• Jiang Shangbai discovers that Manager Fei's body is gone and finds signs of packing at He Tianxiong's villa.
• He learns from a manager that Yang Jian (Ghost Eye) was seen at Zhang Jian's bar, suspecting a traitor in the friend circle.

Character Developments

• Jiang Shangbai: Realizes the severity of the situation, becomes more vigilant, and decides to investigate.
• He Tianxiong: Presumed to be alive but hiding, leaving his assets behind.
• Yang Jian (Ghost Eye): Revealed to be active and potentially involved in the recent events.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and trust issues within the friend circle.
• The danger and unpredictability of ghost wielders and their abilities.
• The consequences of keeping secrets and the importance of open communication.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Shangbai interacts with his managers and assistants, delegating tasks to investigate the incidents.
• Jiang Shangbai suspects Li Yao as a potential traitor who might have informed Yang Jian about the friend circle's plans.
• Yang Jian reflects on his abilities and the risks associated with using them, particularly the headless ghost shadow.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A meeting is held at Headquarters following the Ghost Messenger incident.
• The plan to lure the Ghost Painting to suppress the Ghost Messenger succeeds in containing the latter but fails in luring the former.
• The Ghost Painting Incident occurs in the city a few days later.
• Wang Xiaoming reviews the operation reports and finds flaws in the execution, not the planning.
• Cao Yanhua scolds Yang Jian for his reckless behavior, and Yang Jian demands overtime pay.
• Jiang Shangbai arrives, displeased about Yang Jian's actions.

Character Developments

• Wang Xiaoming shows his strategic prowess but acknowledges the importance of adaptability in ghost wielders.
• Cao Yanhua tries to manage Yang Jian's behavior but finds him difficult to control.
• Yang Jian remains arrogant and demanding, but also shows a sense of proportion in his actions.
• Jiang Shangbai is displeased with Yang Jian's behavior, suggesting he's aware of the incident.

Significant Themes

• The tension between planning and execution in dealing with supernatural events.
• The struggle between maintaining order and utilizing exceptional individuals like Yang Jian.
• The consequences of mistakes and the need for adaptability in ghost wielders.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xiaoming and Cao Yanhua discuss the operation's failure, with Wang Xiaoming blaming the ghost wielders' insufficient abilities.
• Cao Yanhua scolds Yang Jian for his reckless behavior, and Yang Jian demands overtime pay.
• Yang Jian and Jiang Shangbai have a tense exchange, with Jiang Shangbai disapproving of Yang Jian's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Shangbai accuses Yang Jian of killing ghost wielders from their friend circle.
• Yang Jian plays a recording of a meeting where Jiang Shangbai and others planned to kill him.
• The conference room's atmosphere becomes tense, with signs of ghostly activity increasing.
• Liu San and Feng Quan arrive, followed by Old Qin, defusing the immediate conflict.
• Jiang Shangbai vows that the matter won't end easily, and Yang Jian acknowledges this.

Character Developments

• Jiang Shangbai: Starts aggressive, becomes defensive and cautious after Yang Jian plays the recording.
• Yang Jian: Remains calm and composed throughout, showing strategic planning and a willingness to confront Jiang Shangbai.
• Cao Yanhua: Initially shocked and angry, he tries to maintain order and defuses the situation by suggesting they discuss it after the meeting.
• Liu Xiaoyu: Shows fear but remains tense and alert.
• Wang Xiaoming: Unaffected by the tension, seemingly asleep throughout.
• Liu San, Feng Quan, and Old Qin: Their arrival helps to calm the situation.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and manipulation: Both Jiang Shangbai and Yang Jian try to assert their power and influence over the other.
• Trust and betrayal: The recording reveals the friend circle's plan to kill Yang Jian, leading to a loss of trust.
• Consequences of actions: Both sides acknowledge that their actions will have serious consequences.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Shangbai vs. Yang Jian: Their conflict escalates, with each threatening the other.
• Cao Yanhua tries to mediate between Jiang Shangbai and Yang Jian.
• Liu San, Feng Quan, and Old Qin's arrival helps to calm the situation and defuse the immediate conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian attends a meeting at Headquarters, expecting to gauge their stance on him and decide whether to act against the friend circle.
• The meeting's agenda includes finalizing the Captain Plan and discussing the Ghost Painting Incident.
• Cao Yanhua reveals the scoring system for captain candidates, using Yang Jian's profile as an example.
• The meeting attendees discuss and accept the Captain Plan, with no major objections.
• Cao Yanhua moves on to discuss the Ghost Painting Incident, signaling the main topic of the meeting.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian considers giving up the captain spot, realizing it's not suited for him and might be valuable for exchange.
• Yang Jian is approached by several people, including Zhang Lei, Huang Ziya, and Xiong Wenwen, expressing their desire to join his team.
• Jiang Shangbai becomes more determined to eliminate Yang Jian, as he sees Yang Jian's team growing.
• Cao Yanhua demonstrates his leadership and authority, managing to convince the attendees to accept the Captain Plan without major disputes.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and politics within Headquarters.
• The importance of teamwork and cooperation in facing supernatural events.
• The struggle for survival and self-interest among ghost wielders.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian interacts with several potential teammates, considering their offers.
• Jiang Shangbai and Yang Jian's conflict deepens as Jiang Shangbai sees Yang Jian's team growing.
• Cao Yanhua interacts with the attendees, addressing their concerns and managing the meeting effectively.
• Xiong Wenwen's unique character and abilities make him a sought-after potential teammate, despite his immature behavior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The meeting focuses on the Ghost Painting Incident, a supernatural event with precedents abroad that caused significant casualties.
• The Ghost Painting can change the appearance of ghosts to resemble people, with two missing ghosts resembling Su Fan and Liu San.
• The backgrounds of the Ghost Paintings are different but connected, possibly forming a jigsaw puzzle encroaching on the city.
• Cao Yanhua gives everyone three days to find the Ghost Painting and confirm its source, with a reward of one reasonable request or promotion to captain candidate for the successful solver.
• Wang Xiaoming suggests entering a Ghost Painting to find the source, but it's risky and not guaranteed.

Character Developments

• Cao Yanhua: Shows leadership by organizing the meeting, setting a deadline, and offering rewards.
• Wang Xiaoming: Provides insights and hypotheses about the Ghost Painting Incident, showing analytical skills.
• Yang Jian: Decides to stay out of the Ghost Painting Incident due to its complexity and the danger it poses to his ghost eye.

Significant Themes

• The complexity and danger of the Ghost Painting Incident, with multiple hypotheses and no clear solution.
• The importance of cooperation and risk-taking in dealing with supernatural events.
• The consequences of failure in resolving the incident, including potential city-wide danger and loss of life.

Character Interactions

• Cao Yanhua interacts with the attendees, presenting information and setting expectations.
• Wang Xiaoming shares his hypotheses with the group, sparking discussion and debate.
• Yang Jian listens and contemplates, deciding to stay out of the Ghost Painting Incident while keeping an eye on Jiang Shangbai's friend circle.
• Jiang Shangbai is not mentioned directly in this chapter, but his friend circle's potential retaliation is hinted at.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A meeting is held to discuss the Ghost Painting Incident.
• Cao Yanhua demands that ghost wielder teams find the source within three days.
• Yang Jian and Jiang Shangbai are called to stay behind after the meeting.
• Yang Jian demands the Ghost Scissors from the friend circle as a condition for reconciliation.
• Yang Jian agrees to give up the captain position but presents a list of demands to Cao Yanhua.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian shows strategic thinking and cunning, negotiating with Cao Yanhua and Jiang Shangbai.
• Jiang Shangbai shows concern for the friend circle's interests but is willing to consider Yang Jian's demands.
• Cao Yanhua tries to mediate the conflict between Yang Jian and the friend circle, prioritizing the Ghost Painting Incident.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and alliances within the supernatural organization.
• The importance of the Ghost Painting Incident and the need for unity.
• The consequences of reckless actions and the need for caution.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Jiang Shangbai's conflict escalates, with Yang Jian demanding the Ghost Scissors.
• Yang Jian and Cao Yanhua negotiate, with Yang Jian presenting a list of demands in exchange for giving up the captain position.
• Feng Quan offers support to Yang Jian, indicating a potential alliance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian returns to Ping An Hotel after leaving Headquarters, where he meets Zhang Lei, Huang Ziya, Wang Jiang, Feng Quan, and Xiong Wenwen.
• Yang Jian reveals he turned down the captain position but retained the right to form a team with six members from Headquarters.
• He gives Feng Quan an address to find Tong Qian, who is not missing but hiding for a reason.
• Xiong Wenwen's mother wants to meet Yang Jian, and they decide to meet that day.
• Meanwhile, Fang Shiming, the president of the friend circle's Ping An Building, decides to eliminate Yang Jian by six o'clock, with the support of Jiang Shangbai and other members.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: He demonstrates his independence and strategic thinking by turning down the captain position to focus on his own plans. He also shows concern for Xiong Wenwen's well-being by insisting on meeting his parents.
• Xiong Wenwen: He displays his determination to join Yang Jian's team and his eagerness to prove himself.
• Fang Shiming: He reveals his ruthless and decisive nature, willing to eliminate Yang Jian to maintain the friend circle's power and avoid compromise with Cao Yanhua.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The struggle for power and influence between the friend circle and Yang Jian is a central theme, with Fang Shiming's decision to eliminate Yang Jian highlighting the friend circle's unwillingness to compromise.
• Loyalty and Trust: Yang Jian's decision to form a team with a limited number of members from Headquarters emphasizes the importance of trust and loyalty among team members.
• Youth and Ambition: The characters' ambitions and determination to achieve their goals, despite the risks involved, are also significant themes.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Xiong Wenwen: Their interaction shows Yang Jian's protective and guiding role towards Xiong Wenwen, while Xiong Wenwen displays his eagerness to learn from Yang Jian.
• Yang Jian and Fang Shiming: Their indirect confrontation highlights the power struggle between them, with Fang Shiming determined to eliminate Yang Jian and Yang Jian aiming to dismantle the friend circle's power.
• Yang Jian and the others (Zhang Lei, Huang Ziya, Wang Jiang, Feng Quan): Their interactions show Yang Jian's leadership and the others' willingness to follow him, with Huang Ziya already considering Yang Jian as the captain of their future team.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian meets Xiong Wenwen's parents for the first time.
• Xiong Wenwen's mother, Chen Shumei, is introduced, and Yang Jian has lunch at their home.
• Yang Jian and Chen Shumei have a tense conversation about Xiong Wenwen's safety and future.
• Yang Jian leaves the Xiong residence, expressing regret that he couldn't protect Xiong Wenwen from being exploited by others.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: He shows understanding and concern for Xiong Wenwen's well-being but is realistic about the dangers of their line of work. He also demonstrates a strategic mind, considering the best way to protect Xiong Wenwen.
• Xiong Wenwen: He shows a desire to team up with Yang Jian but is ultimately overruled by his mother, Chen Shumei.
• Chen Shumei: She is overprotective of her son, Xiong Wenwen, and is unwilling to let him take on more dangerous missions. She is also initially taken aback by Yang Jian's youth and appearance.

Significant Themes

• The tension between protection and reality in the face of danger.
• The struggle between a mother's love and her child's desire for independence.
• The exploitation of ghost wielders by those in power.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Chen Shumei: Their interaction is tense, with Chen Shumei being unhappy with Yang Jian's blunt honesty about the dangers Xiong Wenwen faces. Yang Jian, on the other hand, is regretful that he couldn't protect Xiong Wenwen from being exploited.
• Yang Jian and Xiong Wenwen: Although they don't interact much in this chapter, Yang Jian shows concern for Xiong Wenwen's well-being, while Xiong Wenwen is eager to team up with Yang Jian.
• Xiong Wenwen and Chen Shumei: Their relationship is shown to be close, with Xiong Wenwen being obedient to his mother's wishes despite his desire to team up with Yang Jian. Chen Shumei, in turn, is overprotective of her son.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian spends the afternoon exploring the city, unaware of impending danger.
• Fang Shiming, in his office, prepares to use the Ghost Scissors to kill Yang Jian at exactly 6 PM.
• Yang Jian suddenly feels a strong sense of crisis and is attacked; his neck cracks open.
• He activates his ghost domain and tries to light a ghost candle, but his neck snaps completely.
• Fang Shiming, in the Ping An Building, cuts Yang Jian's neck in the photo, preparing for a second cut to ensure his death.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian shows his survival instincts and quick thinking when attacked, trying to activate his ghost domain and light a ghost candle.
• Fang Shiming demonstrates his determination and patience in carrying out his plan to kill Yang Jian.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of supernatural items, like the Ghost Scissors.
• The unpredictability and suddenness of supernatural attacks.
• The struggle for survival and the will to live, as shown by Yang Jian.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Cao Yanhua discuss the friend circle's response to Yang Jian's demands over the phone, unaware of the imminent danger.
• Fang Shiming interacts with the Ghost Scissors, triggering its curse and preparing to kill Yang Jian.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian suddenly goes silent during a call with Cao Yanhua, leading to concern and attempts to stabilize him.
• A mysterious red light envelops a street, causing panic and preventing people from leaving.
• Yang Jian is attacked, his head severed, and he falls into critical condition.
• Fang Shiming attempts to kill Yang Jian using the Ghost Scissors, attracting vengeful ghosts in the process.
• Yang Jian chooses to activate a cursed music box as his final act, just as his head is split open.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: Despite his dire situation, he maintains a strong will to survive, trying to activate the music box curse to cheat death.
• Cao Yanhua: He's concerned about Yang Jian's sudden silence and tries to keep him stable to prevent further trouble.
• Fang Shiming: He uses the Ghost Scissors to target Yang Jian, knowing it will attract vengeful ghosts but determined to kill Yang Jian nonetheless.

Significant Themes

• Survival: Yang Jian's primary goal is to survive, highlighting the human instinct for self-preservation.
• Consequences of Actions: Fang Shiming's use of the Ghost Scissors attracts vengeful ghosts, showing that actions have consequences, even if they're necessary.
• Desperate Measures: Both Yang Jian and Fang Shiming resort to desperate measures in their current situations.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Cao Yanhua: Cao Yanhua tries to keep Yang Jian stable over the phone, showing a level of concern despite their strained relationship.
• Yang Jian and Fang Shiming: Although not directly interacting, their actions are connected through the Ghost Scissors and the music box curse, with one trying to kill the other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Xiaoyu, Yang Jian's operator, attempts to contact him but receives no response.
• She discovers Yang Jian's phone is near Ping An Hotel, but there's no movement.
• Liu Xiaoyu activates the phone's camera and sees Yang Jian's decapitated body on the street.
• She witnesses a ghost domain swallowing an entire street, as reported by Li Jun to Deputy Minister Cao Yanhua.
• Liu Xiaoyu rushes to Cao Yanhua's office, informing him of Yang Jian's death.

Character Developments

• Liu Xiaoyu: Experiences emotional breakdown upon seeing Yang Jian's corpse, revealing her deep attachment to him.
• Yang Jian: Implied to have been killed, possibly by a ghost domain he controls (Ghost Eye ability).

Significant Themes

• Death and Loss: Liu Xiaoyu's emotional reaction highlights the impact of Yang Jian's death.
• Attachment and Dependence: Liu Xiaoyu's reliance on Yang Jian for her identity and purpose is emphasized.
• Supernatural Events: The ghost domain swallowing a street suggests another supernatural occurrence.

Character Interactions

• Liu Xiaoyu and Yang Jian: Their close bond is emphasized through Liu Xiaoyu's distress at his death.
• Liu Xiaoyu and Cao Yanhua: Liu Xiaoyu rushes to inform Cao Yanhua of Yang Jian's death, showing her trust in him.
• Li Jun and Cao Yanhua: Li Jun reports the ghost domain incident to Cao Yanhua, indicating their professional relationship.