Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ghost Post Office undergoes a significant transformation, becoming a luxurious, modern apartment building under the new manager, Sun Rui.
• The messenger's curse is lifted, allowing former messengers to leave the post office and return to Dahan City.
• The five vengeful ghost shadows are driven out of the post office, and the female corpse on the fifth floor remains unaffected by Sun Rui's managerial authority.
• Sun Rui reveals that the Ghost Post Office had a second manager, Tian Xiaoyue, and a third manager, Zhang Xianguang, whose whereabouts are unknown.

Character Developments

• Sun Rui: Proves to be a capable manager, transforming the Ghost Post Office and temporarily dealing with the vengeful ghosts. He is aware of the existence of the third manager, Zhang Xianguang.
• Yang Jian: Realizes the significance of Zhang Xianguang's name and ponders the mystery surrounding his status as a manager. He decides to rename the Ghost Post Office as the Hell Apartment.
• Ye Zhen: Suggests naming the new post office the Battlefield of Gods but is rejected by Yang Jian. He shows unwillingness to let go of the five vengeful ghost shadows.

Significant Themes

• The end of an era (the messenger era) and the beginning of a new one (the Hell Apartment).
• The power and limitations of the post office manager's authority.
• The mystery surrounding the third manager, Zhang Xianguang, and his connection to the oil painting world.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Sun Rui: They discuss the changes in the post office and the existence of the third manager, Zhang Xianguang.
• Yang Jian and Ye Zhen: Yang Jian rejects Ye Zhen's suggestion to name the new post office the Battlefield of Gods.
• Zhou Ze, Zhong Yan, Wang Yong, and Yang Jian: The former messengers express their relief and gratitude towards Yang Jian for resolving the Ghost Post Office.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The old Ghost Post Office is dismantled, and a new five-story apartment building, "Hell Apartment," stands in its place.
• Lingering supernatural threats remain, including a female corpse on the fifth floor, an entity in room 502, a vengeful ghost, and the third manager, Zhang Xianguang.
• Ye Zhen proposes an alliance with Yang Jian to control the world's supernatural affairs, but Yang Jian declines.
• Ye Zhen shares intelligence about Headquarters' recent struggles and offers to help Yang Jian against Sister Hong.
• Yang Jian recommends Wang Chaling as a formidable opponent for Ye Zhen, who decides to challenge Wang Chaling immediately.
• Yang Jian tasks Sun Rui with investigating the fate of Captain Yinzi, a missing messenger, and leaves for Dachang City.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: He remains focused on his duties and is uninterested in Ye Zhen's power grab plans. He's more concerned with returning the Ghost Painting and handling matters in Dachang City.
• Ye Zhen: He's arrogant and confident in his abilities, eager to prove himself the strongest. He's also determined to defeat Sister Hong and challenge Wang Chaling.
• Sun Rui: As the new administrator, he's committed to investigating the remaining supernatural threats and finding answers about Captain Yinzi.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: Ye Zhen's desire to control the world's supernatural affairs contrasts with Yang Jian's focus on his duties and responsibilities.
• Lingering Threats: Despite the Ghost Post Office's dismantling, supernatural dangers persist, highlighting the ongoing nature of supernatural threats.
• Unresolved Mysteries: The fate of Captain Yinzi and the true nature of the entities in Hell Apartment remain unknown, leaving room for further exploration.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Ye Zhen: Their interaction is tense, with Ye Zhen trying to recruit Yang Jian for his plans, while Yang Jian remains disinterested and focused on his own goals.
• Yang Jian and Sun Rui: Yang Jian tasks Sun Rui with investigating the remaining supernatural threats and Captain Yinzi's fate, showing trust in his abilities.
• Ye Zhen and Wang Chaling: Ye Zhen's challenge to Wang Chaling sets up a potential conflict between the two powerful individuals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sun Rui becomes the new manager of the post office, but the supernatural threats persist.
• Yang Jian, Li Yang, and Wang Yong return to Dachang City.
• Sun Rui discovers the second manager, Tian Xiaoyue, in a comatose state on the fifth floor.
• Sun Rui finds a warning note from Tian Xiaoyue about Zhang Xianguang.
• Sun Rui realizes that managers can't be killed within the post office and that their privileges persist even after death.
• Yang Jian returns to his workplace and reports the Ghost Post Office incident to Liu Xiaoyu.
• Liu Xiaoyu invites Yang Jian to dinner.

Character Developments

• Sun Rui: Becomes the new manager, discovers the truth about the second manager, and learns about the limitations of a manager's power.
• Yang Jian: Completes his mission at the Ghost Post Office, returns to his duties, and accepts Liu Xiaoyu's dinner invitation.
• Liu Xiaoyu: Expresses her interest in Yang Jian and invites him to dinner.

Significant Themes

• The curse of the post office and the power of the managers.
• The persistence of the supernatural threats despite the change in management.
• The limitations of a manager's power and the possibility of their defeat.

Character Interactions

• Sun Rui interacts with the comatose Tian Xiaoyue, discovering her warning about Zhang Xianguang.
• Yang Jian interacts with Liu Xiaoyu, reporting the Ghost Post Office incident and accepting her dinner invitation.
• Li Yang and Wang Yong accompany Yang Jian, with Wang Yong joining their team.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian returns to Guangjiang Residential Area and encounters Xiong Wenwen, who mocks him and reminds him of a promise to go on a date with his mother.
• Xiong Wenwen forces Yang Jian to keep the date that day.
• Yang Jian discovers the ghost cabinet is still in his room.
• Li Yang, back at his residence, experiences a vengeful ghost resurgence and struggles to control a third ghost to maintain balance.
• Li Yang sews on the door-opening ghost's arm to control it and counter the door blocking ghost's resurgence.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: He remains calm and collected despite Xiong Wenwen's provocation, showing maturity and self-control. He also shows consideration for others by inviting them all to dinner to avoid entertaining them one by one.
• Li Yang: He faces a severe vengeful ghost resurgence and struggles to maintain control, demonstrating his determination and resilience. He also shows resourcefulness in using Yang Jian's advice to control a third ghost.

Significant Themes

• Control and Balance: The theme of controlling supernatural entities and maintaining balance is prominent, both in Yang Jian's encounter with the ghost cabinet and Li Yang's struggle with vengeful ghosts.
• Responsibility and Commitment: Yang Jian fulfills his promise to Xiong Wenwen, showing a sense of responsibility. Li Yang, on the other hand, faces the consequences of his actions and tries to maintain control to avoid harming others.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Xiong Wenwen: Their interaction shows Xiong Wenwen's bratty and manipulative nature, while Yang Jian remains calm and composed.
• Li Yang and the Vengeful Ghosts: Li Yang's struggle against the vengeful ghosts highlights his determination and resourcefulness in maintaining control and balance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Xiaoyu, Yang Jian's liaison, is eager for their dinner date.
• Yang Jian takes her to his old high school's nearby snack street for dinner.
• They eat at a shop that's closing down soon.
• Xiong Wenwen calls Yang Jian about a new case, interrupting their meal.

Character Developments

• Liu Xiaoyu: She's eager to spend time with Yang Jian, showing her growing feelings for him. She's also trying to understand and adapt to his unique lifestyle.
• Yang Jian: He's indifferent to the date, showing no signs of romantic interest. He's more focused on his duties as a ghost wielder. However, he seems to be reminiscing about his past with Zhang Wei, Zhao Lei, and Miao Xiaoshan.
• Xiong Wenwen: He's persistent in setting up a date between Chen Shumei and Yang Jian, despite Yang Jian's lack of interest.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural vs. Ordinary Life: The contrast between the supernatural world Yang Jian inhabits and the ordinary life Liu Xiaoyu leads is highlighted during their date.
• Memory and Nostalgia: Yang Jian's visit to his old high school brings up memories of his past, showing that even he, with his indifferent demeanor, is not immune to nostalgia.

Character Interactions

• Liu Xiaoyu and Yang Jian: Their interaction is awkward due to Yang Jian's indifference and Liu Xiaoyu's growing feelings. They struggle to find common ground.
• Yang Jian and Xiong Wenwen: Xiong Wenwen's interruption highlights the tension between Yang Jian's personal life and his duties as a ghost wielder.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yang successfully integrates the third vengeful ghost, a door-opening ghost, into his body.
• The ghost's power is so strong that it destroys the villa's doors and causes nearby lights to flicker and die.
• Li Yang realizes the ghost's power is too dangerous and decides to keep it a secret.
• Yang Jian, the Dachang City Manager, is out with Liu Xiaoyu for a meal when Xiong Wenwen and Chen Shumei find them.

Character Developments

• Li Yang's supernatural power grows stronger, but he struggles to control it. He becomes more aware of the dangers of his abilities.
• Yang Jian is hesitant to return home due to potential trouble, showing a rare display of caution.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of supernatural abilities.
• The struggle for control and balance in Li Yang's life.
• The consequences of keeping secrets, as Li Yang hides the extent of his powers.

Character Interactions

• Li Yang reflects on his past experiences with the door-opening ghost, comparing it to the knocking ghost incident.
• Yang Jian and Liu Xiaoyu's conversation reveals Yang Jian's concern about potential trouble at home.
• Xiong Wenwen and Chen Shumei's arrival creates an awkward atmosphere between the four characters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiong Wenwen brings his mother, Chen Shumei, to meet Yang Jian, disrupting his date with Liu Xiaoyu.
• Yang Jian takes them all on a tour of Dachang City.
• While resting by the river, they hear a splash, suggesting someone fell into the water.
• Yang Jian investigates and finds a corpse in the river, likely influenced by the expanding Ghost Lake supernatural event.
• They leave the riverside, but the ghost tries repeatedly to come ashore.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian remains calm and professional throughout, treating Chen Shumei with respect but no romantic interest.
• Liu Xiaoyu and Chen Shumei bond during the outing, both expressing their trust in Yang Jian but acknowledging the challenges in pursuing a relationship with him.
• Xiong Wenwen feels frustrated that Yang Jian hasn't made progress with his mother.

Significant Themes

• Trust and understanding between characters.
• The challenges of relationships in the context of their jobs and supernatural events.
• The expanding influence of the Ghost Lake supernatural event.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian, Liu Xiaoyu, Chen Shumei, and Xiong Wenwen spend the day together, with Yang Jian acting as a guide and protector.
• Liu Xiaoyu and Chen Shumei bond over their shared admiration for Yang Jian and their understanding of his unique situation.
• Xiong Wenwen feels neglected and frustrated, leading to some humorous moments.

Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Liqin continues to record Yang Jian's supernatural encounters, growing uneasy with her knowledge.
• Yang Jian reassures Zhang Liqin about her safety and job security.
• In J City, Miao Xiaoshan and her roommates discover a group of students playing a dangerous game called "soul summoning" and decide to intervene.

Character Developments

• Zhang Liqin becomes increasingly cautious and worried about her role in documenting supernatural events.
• Yang Jian maintains his enigmatic and powerful demeanor, reassuring Zhang Liqin but also instilling fear.
• Miao Xiaoshan feels conflicted and upset after learning about Yang Jian's date with Liu Xiaoyu.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of knowledge about the supernatural.
• The fear and reverence inspired by Yang Jian's abilities.
• The lingering impact of supernatural events on those who have experienced them (Miao Xiaoshan and her roommates).

Character Interactions

• Zhang Liqin and Yang Jian discuss her concerns about her job and the supernatural, with Yang Jian reassuring her.
• Miao Xiaoshan, Liu Zi, and Sun Yujia decide to intervene in the dangerous game being played by some students, showing their concern for others' safety and their willingness to take action despite their own fears.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The power goes out in the dormitory, causing fear among the residents.
• Miao Xiaoshan, Liu Zi, and Sun Yujia decide to leave, but Miao Xiaoshan stops to retrieve a ghost candle given by Yang Jian.
• They encounter a couple in the stairwell who reveal that the power outage and supposed supernatural events are part of a prank to confess to girls.
• Miao Xiaoshan decides to investigate further with the ghost candle, as its flame is behaving unusually.

Character Developments

• Miao Xiaoshan demonstrates calmness, decisiveness, and a strong sense of purpose in the face of the supernatural event, showing no signs of panic.
• Liu Zi shows anger and annoyance towards the guys who orchestrated the prank.
• The guy who confessed reveals fear and regret for his actions.

Significant Themes

• The power of belief and disbelief in the supernatural.
• The consequences of pranks and deception.
• The importance of caution and investigation in uncertain situations.

Character Interactions

• Miao Xiaoshan, Liu Zi, and Sun Yujia support each other and make decisions together.
• Miao Xiaoshan and the couple in the stairwell have a tense interaction due to the misunderstanding.
• Liu Zi and the guy who confessed argue, with Liu Zi expressing her anger and the guy showing fear and regret.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The students restore power, and everything seems normal.
• Liu Zi confronts the students who played the 'soul summoning' game, demanding an apology.
• A female student runs out of an apartment covered in blood, screaming about a corpse.
• The lights flicker and go out again, and a male student is found dead in the stairwell.
• Students panic and run back and forth, with Miao Xiaoshan remaining relatively calm.
• Miao Xiaoshan relights the ghost candle, which flickers abnormally, indicating the presence of a ghost.

Character Developments

• Miao Xiaoshan: Starts to believe in the supernatural and takes a more cautious approach.
• Liu Zi: Becomes more assertive and confrontational, but also more frightened by the supernatural events.
• Sun Yujia: Remains mostly in the background, supporting Miao Xiaoshan.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural events and their impact on characters.
• The consequences of reckless behavior (playing the 'soul summoning' game).
• Fear and panic in the face of the unknown.

Character Interactions

• Miao Xiaoshan and Liu Zi: Miao Xiaoshan tries to calm Liu Zi down, while Liu Zi wants to confront the other students.
• Miao Xiaoshan and Sun Yujia: They support each other and try to stay calm amidst the chaos.
• Students and Liu Zi: Liu Zi confronts the students who played the game, but they refuse to apologize or take responsibility.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A supernatural event occurs in a building, with people dying and a ghost candle reacting strongly.
• Miao Xiaoshan, Liu Zi, and Sun Yujia encounter a corpse that disappears and reappears in different stairwells.
• Students panic and try to escape, with some attempting to follow Miao Xiaoshan for safety.
• Wan Hao and other students catch up to Miao Xiaoshan, and Wan Hao takes the ghost candle, leaving Miao Xiaoshan and her friends behind.
• A ghost approaches them, targeting Miao Xiaoshan, Liu Zi, and Sun Yujia, as they no longer have the ghost candle.

Character Developments

• Miao Xiaoshan shows bravery and resourcefulness, trying to lead her friends to safety and contacting Yang Jian for help.
• Liu Zi and Sun Yujia are scared and rely on Miao Xiaoshan for protection.
• Wan Hao exhibits selfish behavior, prioritizing his own safety over others.

Significant Themes

• Selfishness and survival instinct in dangerous situations.
• The power of unity and cooperation versus individual selfishness.
• The consequences of underestimating supernatural threats.

Character Interactions

• Miao Xiaoshan, Liu Zi, and Sun Yujia support each other, with Miao Xiaoshan taking the lead.
• Wan Hao and other students prioritize their own safety, leaving Miao Xiaoshan and her friends vulnerable.
• Miao Xiaoshan tries to warn and protect her friends from the approaching ghost.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian receives a distress message from Miao Xiaoshan, prompting him to rush to her location.
• Miao Xiaoshan, Liu Zi, and Sun Yujia are trapped in the apartment building with a vengeful ghost.
• Yang Jian arrives and scares off the ghost, saving the trio.
• Yang Jian learns about Wan Hao snatching the ghost candle and leaving them behind.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: Demonstrates his supernatural abilities, arriving quickly to save Miao Xiaoshan and her friends. He shows calmness and efficiency in handling the situation.
• Miao Xiaoshan: Shows courage and resourcefulness in trying to escape the ghost. She's also protective of the person who accidentally injured her.
• Liu Zi: Shows fear and despair but is relieved when Yang Jian arrives. She provides details about the incident to Yang Jian.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural vs. Man-made: The ghost in the building is revealed to be a result of someone using supernatural power, not an actual supernatural event.
• Kindness and Betrayal: Miao Xiaoshan and her friends helped Wan Hao's group earlier, but they were betrayed and left behind.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Miao Xiaoshan: Yang Jian saves Miao Xiaoshan and her friends, showing concern for her injured foot. Miao Xiaoshan is relieved and grateful for his arrival.
• Miao Xiaoshan and Liu Zi: They support each other and try to escape the ghost together. Liu Zi provides details about the incident to Yang Jian.
• Yang Jian and Wan Hao (implied): Yang Jian learns about Wan Hao's actions and seems determined to deal with him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wan Hao's group escapes the haunted building, leaving Miao Xiaoshan and others behind.
• Wan Hao tries to keep the ghost candle and escape, wishing harm to Miao Xiaoshan's group.
• Liu Zi, Sun Yujia, and Miao Xiaoshan appear unharmed, accompanied by Yang Jian, Miao Xiaoshan's high school boyfriend.
• Yang Jian confronts Wan Hao, beats him, and is about to kill him when Gao Ming, a city manager, intervenes.
• Gao Ming takes Wan Hao away to be interrogated, leaving the others to face potential consequences.
• Yang Jian, Miao Xiaoshan, Liu Zi, and Sun Yujia leave to find new accommodation.

Character Developments

• Wan Hao: Initially shocked and delighted to have survived, Wan Hao shows his selfish and cowardly nature by trying to keep the ghost candle and wishing harm to others. His actions lead to severe consequences.
• Yang Jian: Yang Jian is introduced as a calm, resolute, and formidable figure. He is willing to go to great lengths to protect Miao Xiaoshan and teach Wan Hao a lesson. He also shows understanding of the political landscape, cooperating with Gao Ming to ensure the outcome satisfies him.
• Miao Xiaoshan: Miao Xiaoshan is shown to be resourceful and has connections (Yang Jian) that can protect her. She is also more concerned with the overall situation and tries to prevent further escalation.
• Liu Zi and Sun Yujia: They are shown to be loyal friends of Miao Xiaoshan, willing to stand by her even in dangerous situations. Liu Zi is more impulsive, while Sun Yujia is more cautious.

Significant Themes

• Survival of the fittest: The characters' actions and fates highlight the idea that only the strong and cunning survive in this supernatural world.
• Consequences of actions: The characters' decisions have severe consequences, emphasizing the importance of careful consideration before acting.
• Power dynamics: The interactions between Yang Jian, Gao Ming, and the other characters illustrate the power dynamics at play in society and the supernatural world.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Wan Hao: Their interaction highlights the power imbalance and the consequences of crossing Yang Jian.
• Miao Xiaoshan and her friends: Their bond is shown through their willingness to stand together in dangerous situations and their concern for each other's well-being.
• Yang Jian and Gao Ming: Their interaction shows mutual respect and understanding of the political landscape, with each understanding the other's goals and cooperating to achieve them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian doesn't take Miao Xiaoshan and her classmates away from the city but provides them a villa to live in.
• Yang Jian discovers that the safe room in his villa has been opened, and a Ghost Painting has been exposed.
• He decides to take the Ghost Painting with him to Dahan City and help the messengers gain the ability to invade reality.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian shows concern for Miao Xiaoshan's safety and well-being, providing her with a secure place to live.
• Miao Xiaoshan is cautious and responsible, understanding the implications of Yang Jian's actions and trying to maintain a normal appearance in front of her classmates.

Significant Themes

• The theme of protection and provision is evident in Yang Jian's actions towards Miao Xiaoshan.
• The theme of risk and reward is highlighted in Yang Jian's decision to use the Ghost Painting to help the messengers, despite the potential dangers.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian interacts with Miao Xiaoshan, Liu Zi, and Sun Yujia, showing concern for their safety and providing them with a place to live.
• Miao Xiaoshan interacts with her classmates, trying to maintain a normal appearance while understanding the implications of Yang Jian's actions.
• Yang Jian interacts with the ghost in the Ghost Painting, ensuring it hasn't invaded reality and sealing the painting again.
• The assistant at Headquarters interacts with Cao Yanhua, discussing the handling of the incident involving Yang Jian and the university students.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Miao Xiaoshan, Liu Zi, and Sun Yujia decide to sleep together due to the previous supernatural event.
• Liu Zi and Sun Yujia encourage Miao Xiaoshan to spend time with her boyfriend, Yang Jian, fearing she might lose him to other women.
• Miao Xiaoshan, driven by her friends' encouragement and her own fears, goes to Yang Jian's room.
• Yang Jian, initially hesitant due to his dangerous lifestyle as a ghost wielder, eventually agrees to be with Miao Xiaoshan.

Character Developments

• Miao Xiaoshan: She gains confidence and initiative, actively pursuing her feelings for Yang Jian despite her fears and insecurities.
• Yang Jian: He struggles with his feelings for Miao Xiaoshan, torn between his desire to protect her from his dangerous life and his growing affection for her.

Significant Themes

• Relationship and Commitment: The chapter explores the complexities of relationships and the importance of commitment, with Miao Xiaoshan and Yang Jian finally acknowledging their feelings for each other.
• Fear of the Unknown: Both characters grapple with fears about the future, with Yang Jian fearing for Miao Xiaoshan's safety and Miao Xiaoshan fearing she might lose Yang Jian to other women.

Character Interactions

• Miao Xiaoshan and Liu Zi/Sun Yujia: The two friends encourage Miao Xiaoshan to pursue her relationship with Yang Jian, showing support and understanding.
• Miao Xiaoshan and Yang Jian: After much hesitation and internal struggle, the two finally confess their feelings to each other and decide to be together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gao Ming, a supernatural event handler, investigates an apartment building where several people died mysteriously.
• He finds Yang Zifeng, a young man who used a wish-granting sticker to become a vengeful ghost for an hour, killing those he held grudges against.
• Gao Ming learns about the sticker from a girl in a dress four days ago and plans to investigate further.
• Yang Zifeng dies in an accident while being taken away by Gao Ming, suggesting a curse from the wish sticker.

Character Developments

• Gao Ming: A supernatural event handler with unique eye sockets that allow him to see supernatural power. He is calm, collected, and has a slight disregard for his job, preferring to keep his 9-to-5 schedule. He is interested in Yang Zifeng's story and the wish sticker.
• Yang Zifeng: A young man who used a wish-granting sticker to become a vengeful ghost and kill those who wronged him. He is initially afraid of Gao Ming but cooperates, understanding the consequences of his actions. He dies in an accident while being taken away by Gao Ming.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural Power: The story revolves around supernatural events, with characters using supernatural power and experiencing its consequences.
• Consequences of Actions: Both Yang Zifeng and Gao Ming face consequences due to their actions. Yang Zifeng's wish has a curse attached, and Gao Ming's mistake in handling the situation leads to Yang Zifeng's death.
• Transformation: Yang Zifeng's transformation from an ordinary student to a vengeful ghost and back is a significant theme, as is Gao Ming's transformation from a 9-to-5 worker to a supernatural event handler.

Character Interactions

• Gao Ming and Yang Zifeng: Gao Ming investigates Yang Zifeng, who confesses to his actions. They have a calm, almost friendly interaction, with Gao Ming expressing understanding for Yang Zifeng's actions.
• Yang Jian and Gao Ming: Although not present, Yang Jian's actions are mentioned. He left the scene yesterday, allowing Yang Zifeng to live, and now Gao Ming seeks his help to find the girl in the dress. Their relationship is one of professional respect and cooperation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian receives a message from Gao Ming about a complex supernatural incident, hinting at a significant hidden danger.
• Yang Jian decides to investigate the incident after Miao Xiaoshan encourages him.
• Upon arrival at Gao Ming's office, Yang Jian reunites with Zhang Lei, who is struggling with ghost resurgence.
• Yang Jian learns about Zhang Lei's temporary solution using a Ghost Messenger painting by A Hong.
• Yang Jian meets Qin Meirou, an operator who once worked with Liu Xiaoyu, and requests her to get him a drink.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: Shows curiosity about the wish-granting sticker and the girl in the dress, but maintains a detached attitude towards Gao Ming's request for help.
• Zhang Lei: Struggles with ghost resurgence and is temporarily suppressing it using a Ghost Messenger painting. He remains determined to survive and contribute to the world.
• Qin Meirou: Initially displeased with Yang Jian's order, she ultimately complies due to his captain-level authority.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural Power and its Consequences: Zhang Lei's struggle with ghost resurgence highlights the dangers and uncertainties of wielding supernatural powers.
• Responsibility and Laziness: Gao Ming's eagerness to shirk responsibility contrasts with Yang Jian's initial reluctance to get involved in the incident.
• Power Dynamics: Yang Jian's captain-level authority allows him to mobilize lower-level personnel, as seen with Qin Meirou.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Miao Xiaoshan: Miao Xiaoshan encourages Yang Jian to investigate the incident, showing concern for his duties and the potential danger.
• Yang Jian and Zhang Lei: They reunite, and Yang Jian learns about Zhang Lei's situation, offering comfort and support.
• Yang Jian and Qin Meirou: Yang Jian orders Qin Meirou to get him a drink, displaying his authority as a captain, while Qin Meirou initially resists but ultimately complies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian arrives and learns about Yang Zifeng's death, which was caused by a supernatural force.
• Gao Ming reveals that a little girl, who might be the source of the supernatural power, is at large in the city.
• Yang Jian uses his ghost domain to search for the girl but encounters supernatural interference, making it difficult to locate her.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: Shows his analytical skills and ability to handle supernatural situations. He's willing to help find the girl but is cautious about the potential risks.
• Gao Ming: Initially appears lazy and unhelpful, but later shows insight into supernatural matters and offers to help Miao Xiaoshan.

Significant Themes

• The power of wishes and their unintended consequences.
• The dangers of supernatural forces and the need for caution when dealing with them.
• The importance of understanding and interpreting subjective definitions (good vs. bad).

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Gao Ming: Initially have a tense interaction due to Gao Ming's withholding of information, but they eventually agree to work together to find the girl.
• Yang Jian and Qin Meirou: Qin Meirou shows professionalism and respect towards Yang Jian, despite not personally liking him.

Plot Points and Events

• Gao Ming and Yang Jian search for a little girl who is believed to be a ghost wielder.
• They can't see her due to supernatural interference, suggesting she's classified them as 'bad guys'.
• Yang Jian uses multiple layers of his ghost domain to locate her, revealing a vengeful ghost protecting her.
• The ghost tries to take the little girl away when Gao Ming gets close.
• Yang Jian attempts to subdue the little girl, but supernatural curses (including one connected to Zhao Kaiming) protect her.

Character Developments

• Gao Ming shows responsibility by deciding to continue the investigation despite the risks.
• Yang Jian demonstrates his power and knowledge of supernatural phenomena, using his ghost domains to peer into the supernatural.
• The little girl shows awareness and self-protection by making a wish to protect herself.

Significant Themes

• The power of curses and their connection to the little girl and the vengeful ghost.
• The struggle between good and evil, as the ghost protects the little girl from those it deems 'bad guys'.

Character Interactions

• Gao Ming and Yang Jian work together to investigate the case, with Yang Jian taking the lead due to his expertise.
• The vengeful ghost interacts with the little girl, protecting her from the investigators.
• Zhao Kaiming's figure appears as a supernatural curse, connected to the little girl and the vengeful ghost.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian encounters a vengeful ghost protecting a little girl, Zhao Xiaoya, who is controlled by the ghost and can grant wishes with supernatural stickers.
• Yang Jian realizes he cannot approach Zhao Xiaoya due to the ghost's power and decides to investigate Zhao Xiaoya's background instead.
• Yang Jian discovers that Zhao Xiaoya is the daughter of the late Zhao Kaiming, who was involved in the Starvation Ghost Incident.
• Yang Jian creates a new persona, Liu Siyue, using a ghost necklace, to interact with Zhao Xiaoya and gain her trust.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: Shows his ability to manipulate reality using supernatural means, creating a new persona to aid in his investigation.
• Zhao Xiaoya: Revealed to be the daughter of Zhao Kaiming and in control of a powerful vengeful ghost that grants wishes.
• Liu Siyue: A created persona with memories and supernatural knowledge, tasked with gaining Zhao Xiaoya's trust.

Significant Themes

• The power of vengeful ghosts and their ability to grant wishes, with potential consequences.
• The manipulation of reality using supernatural means and the taboo of reversing life and death.
• The importance of trust and deception in dealing with supernatural entities.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Gao Ming: Work together to investigate the case, with Gao Ming providing support and assistance.
• Liu Siyue and Zhao Xiaoya: Liu Siyue interacts with Zhao Xiaoya, gaining her trust and attempting to understand the vengeful ghost's power.
• Zhao Xiaoya and the vengeful ghost: The ghost controls Zhao Xiaoya and grants her wishes, leading to the deaths of her relatives.