Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian, Li Jun, Cao Yang, and others meet to discuss the successful sealing of Ghost Lake.
• They agree to disband but express interest in future cooperation to deal with the remaining ghost on the wooden boat.
• Yang Jian suggests investigating other places related to the Republican Era, and the others agree to share information with him.
• Yang Jian decides to visit Sun Rui (Plague Ghost) in Dahan City to seek information about his past and the vengeful ghost he controls, Ghost Dream.
• Yang Jian enters Hell Apartment and meets Yang Xiao, the vengeful ghost who granted wishes, to discuss the vicious dog in his nightmare.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: He gains respect from the other captains for his crucial role in the Ghost Lake incident and his ability to consider the bigger picture. He decides to confront the vicious dog in his nightmare to find a solution.
• Li Jun: He shows concern for the survival of his fellow captains and expresses determination to continue investigating supernatural events.
• Liu San: He acknowledges the high death rate among captains and expresses doubt about their chances of survival and future cooperation.
• Cao Yang: He is grateful for Yang Jian's help and offers to assist him in the future.
• Sun Rui/Plague Ghost: He is trapped in Hell Apartment but can communicate with Yang Jian. He allows Yang Jian to enter Hell Apartment to meet Yang Xiao.
• Yang Xiao: He reveals that the vicious dog in Yang Jian's nightmare might be a loyal dog that can be controlled, and offers to help Yang Jian if needed.

Significant Themes

• Survival and the high death rate among captains.
• The importance of cooperation and information sharing among captains.
• The lingering effects of supernatural events and the need to investigate their origins.
• The erosion of supernatural powers and the potential for personal growth.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian interacts with Li Jun, Cao Yang, Liu San, Sun Rui, and Yang Xiao, discussing the Ghost Lake incident, future cooperation, and the investigation of Republican Era-related places.
• Li Jun, Cao Yang, and Liu San express their gratitude and respect for Yang Jian's role in the Ghost Lake incident.
• Yang Jian and Yang Xiao discuss the vengeful ghost Ghost Dream and the vicious dog in Yang Jian's nightmare, with Yang Xiao offering to help Yang Jian if needed.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Yang Jian, a captain with peculiar abilities, decides to sleep in the lobby of the Ghost Post Office to confront a vengeful ghost from his dreams.
2. He enters a dreamscape after falling asleep, finding himself in a familiar old forest with a dilapidated wooden house.
3. Inside the house, he encounters a vicious, black dog, which is actually a vengeful ghost in disguise.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: He shows determination and strategic thinking in facing his fears and the supernatural. He's also knowledgeable about dogs and ghosts.
• Sun Rui: He's curious and cautious, willing to assist Yang Jian while maintaining a safe distance.

Significant Themes

1. Facing Fears: Yang Jian confronts his fears by entering the dream where he encounters the vicious dog.
2. Trust and Loyalty: The dog's loyalty to Yang Jian's father is a central theme, as Yang Jian tries to gain the dog's trust.
3. The Real vs. The Dream: The distinction between reality and dreams is blurred, with the dream world having physical consequences in reality.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Sun Rui: They have a professional, respectful interaction, with Sun Rui showing concern for Yang Jian's safety and the integrity of the Ghost Post Office.
• Yang Jian and the Vicious Dog: Their interaction is tense and cautious, with Yang Jian trying to gain the dog's trust without provoking an attack.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sun Rui observes the first floor of the apartment being submerged by cold, supernatural water.
• Yang Jian, in a dream, tries to tame a vicious dog to end the nightmare.
• The dog attacks Yang Jian after sensing the bracelet he's wearing.
• Yang Xiao, Yang Jian's father, appears near the old forest.

Character Developments

• Sun Rui demonstrates caution and patience in observing the supernatural phenomenon.
• Yang Jian shows courage and patience in trying to tame the vicious dog, but his calm demeanor is shattered when the dog attacks.
• Yang Xiao's appearance suggests he might have some control over the supernatural events.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural phenomena and their unpredictable nature.
• The dangers of dreams and the risks of entering them.
• The potential influence of physical objects (like the bracelet) on the dream world.

Character Interactions

• Sun Rui and Yang Jian: Sun Rui observes Yang Jian's situation from a distance but doesn't intervene.
• Yang Jian and the Vicious Dog: Yang Jian attempts to communicate and tame the dog, but it turns hostile due to the bracelet's influence.
• Yang Jian and Yang Xiao: Yang Xiao's appearance seems to affect the vicious dog, stopping its attack on Yang Jian.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian is attacked by a vicious dog in his dream, which is a manifestation of a vengeful ghost.
• Yang Xiao appears in the dream to prevent Yang Jian's death and assesses the situation.
• Yang Xiao realizes that the vicious dog is loyal to Yang Jian's father and can be controlled through this loyalty.
• Yang Xiao guides the vicious dog to misjudge Yang Jian as Yang Xiao, making the dog recognize Yang Jian as its new master.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian shows bravery and determination in facing the vicious dog, despite his initial fear.
• Yang Xiao demonstrates his strategic thinking and understanding of supernatural phenomena, using the vicious dog's loyalty to his advantage.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty: The vicious dog's loyalty to Yang Jian's father is a crucial factor in controlling the ghostly entity.
• Misjudgment: Yang Xiao exploits the dog's ability to misjudge identities to make it recognize Yang Jian as its new master.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Yang Xiao work together to control the vicious dog, with Yang Xiao providing guidance and protection.
• Yang Jian interacts with the vicious dog, gradually gaining its recognition and trust.
• Yang Xiao and the vicious dog share a moment of recognition, indicating the dog's loyalty to Yang Xiao's father.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The water in the apartment lobby becomes cold and stagnant, and a reflection of a vicious dog leaps out of it, becoming a real entity.
• Yang Jian wakes up from a nightmare, finding the vicious dog from his dream now real and under his control.
• The stagnant water and the vicious dog's manifestation disappear as Yang Jian regains full consciousness.
• Yang Jian decides to leave, having resolved the issue with the vicious dog.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: Demonstrates his ability to control supernatural entities, showing growth and progress in his ghost-wielding powers.
• Sun Rui: Shows understanding and acceptance of Yang Jian's new ability, displaying maturity and lack of jealousy.

Significant Themes

• Control over supernatural forces: Yang Jian's ability to control the vicious dog from his dream highlights his growing mastery over his ghost-wielding powers.
• The line between reality and illusion: The vicious dog's ability to cross from the dream world to reality blurs this line, challenging the characters' perceptions.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Sun Rui: They maintain a friendly and respectful relationship, with Sun Rui showing understanding and support for Yang Jian's new ability.
• Yang Jian and the Vicious Dog: Yang Jian gains control over the vicious dog, which now shows loyalty and affection towards him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian returns to Dachang City to counteract the supernatural influence of Ghost Lake, which has contaminated the city's river water.
• He walks on the river surface, eliminating abnormalities and making the water controllable.
• Yang Jian's reflection in the water manifests as a huge black vicious dog, symbolizing his newfound power.
• He returns home to find his mother, Zhang Fen, and Jiang Yan planting vegetables in his yard.
• Yang Jian learns about his cousin's disappearance and decides to investigate.
• He asks Zhang Liqin to record the Ghost Lake Incident for his personal file.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: He has gained new supernatural abilities after the Ghost Lake Incident, including the power to manifest a vicious dog reflection in water. He also shows concern for his family and decides to investigate his cousin's disappearance.
• Zhang Fen: She has moved to Dachang City and is helping with the house and gardening. She shares stories about Yang Jian's father and their past.
• Jiang Yan: She is happy to see Yang Jian and shows affection towards him. She has also offered a reward for his cousin's safe return.
• Zhang Liqin: She is Yang Jian's secretary and has been taking care of his house. She greets him warmly upon his return and is tasked with recording the Ghost Lake Incident.

Significant Themes

• Family: The chapter focuses on Yang Jian's reunion with his mother and Jiang Yan, highlighting the importance of family in his life.
• Supernatural Influence: The contamination of Dachang City's river water by Ghost Lake's supernatural influence is a central theme, and Yang Jian's efforts to counteract it are a major plot point.
• Power and Control: Yang Jian's newfound ability to manifest a vicious dog reflection in water represents his growing power and control over supernatural influences.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Zhang Fen: They catch up on each other's lives, and Zhang Fen shares stories about Yang Jian's father.
• Yang Jian and Jiang Yan: They greet each other affectionately, and Jiang Yan expresses her joy at seeing him.
• Yang Jian and Zhang Liqin: They greet each other warmly, and Yang Jian tasks her with recording the Ghost Lake Incident.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian returns to Dachang City and finds his company's executives in trouble due to a gambling debt.
• The debt is so large it threatens the company's stability and Zhang Xiangui's personal finances.
• Yang Jian tries to intervene but is refused by the local authority, Luo Sheng, who demands the Shangtong Building as repayment.
• Yang Jian decides to play along and challenge the debtors to another round of gambling.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: Shows his professionalism and detachment from the company's affairs, but also his willingness to intervene when personal connections are involved. He demonstrates his calm and calculated approach to problems.
• Wang Bin and Zhang Xiangui: Both are shown to have made poor decisions, leading to significant financial losses. They rely on Yang Jian for help but also show remorse and willingness to learn from their mistakes.
• Luo Sheng: The person in charge of Dachang City, he initially agrees to help Yang Jian but later refuses, revealing his true colors and setting up a trap for Yang Jian.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of poor decision-making and reckless behavior.
• The power dynamics and corruption within the supernatural world.
• Yang Jian's professionalism and detachment from personal connections, balanced with his willingness to help those close to him.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian interacts with Wang Bin, Zhang Xiangui, and Luo Sheng, showing his authority and calm demeanor even when faced with refusal and disrespect.
• Jiang Yan and Zhang Liqin support Yang Jian and show eagerness to accompany him on his trip to Dachang City.
• Wang Bin and Zhang Xiangui interact with Yang Jian, seeking his help and showing remorse for their actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian suspects that the recent events in Dachang City are targeting him, not just a trap for Wang Bin and Zhang Xiangui.
• He decides to go to Dachang City to investigate, taking a private jet and planning to bring an expert in gambling to help.
• Liu Xiaoyu suggests bringing Xiong Wenwen, who has precognition, for the trip.
• Zhang Wei, Yang Jian's friend, offers to go along, claiming to be an expert gambler.
• Liu Xiaoyu reports recent supernatural events, including the movement of the Black Umbrella ghost domain and Tong Qian's return to ZS City to investigate the Caesar Hotel.
• Yang Jian decides to deal with the Black Umbrella and Caesar Hotel issues after returning from Dachang City.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: Shows confidence in his abilities and status, deciding to handle the situation in Dachang City personally. He also demonstrates concern for his teammates' safety, wanting to avoid danger for Zhang Wei.
• Liu Xiaoyu: Acts as Yang Jian's assistant, providing reports and advice. She shows concern for Tong Qian's safety, suggesting Yang Jian check the Caesar Hotel sooner.
• Zhang Wei: Initially portrayed as a carefree and somewhat irresponsible individual, he offers to help Yang Jian in Dachang City, showing a desire to prove himself.
• Zhang Xiangui: Struggles with his son's behavior and the loss of his fortune, showing frustration and anger.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural Power vs. Normal Means: The discussion revolves around whether to use supernatural power to resolve the issue in Dachang City, with Liu Xiaoyu arguing against it and Yang Jian considering it.
• Trust and Suspicion: Yang Jian's suspicion that the events in Dachang City are targeting him highlights the theme of trust and suspicion within the supernatural circle.
• Consequences of Actions: The loss of Wang Bin and Zhang Xiangui's fortunes serves as a reminder of the consequences of their actions, both for themselves and those around them.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Liu Xiaoyu: They have a professional and trusting relationship, with Liu Xiaoyu providing reports and advice, and Yang Jian making decisions based on her input.
• Yang Jian and Zhang Wei: Despite Zhang Wei's antics, Yang Jian shows trust in him, agreeing to bring him along to Dachang City.
• Zhang Xiangui and Zhang Wei: Their tense father-son relationship is evident, with Zhang Xiangui showing frustration and anger towards his son's behavior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian discovers he can use any water body as a medium to travel, given his Ghost Lake supernatural power hasn't spread fully.
• He realizes Ghost Lake's containment is temporary and it could reappear through other mediums.
• Yang Jian has a peaceful dream, indicating his mental state is improving.
• Yang Jian, Jiang Yan, and Xiong Wenwen travel to Dachang City, where their arrival stirs the supernatural circle.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: He gains a deeper understanding of his supernatural power and its limitations. He also finds a way to maintain his mental health through dreaming.
• Jiang Yan: She remains enthusiastic and supportive of Yang Jian, showing no signs of fear or discomfort around him despite his supernatural nature.
• Zhang Liqin: She stays behind to take care of Yang Jian's mother, showing responsibility and understanding of her role.

Significant Themes

• The power and limitations of supernatural abilities.
• The importance of mental health and coping mechanisms.
• The impact of supernatural events on the modern world.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Jiang Yan: Their relationship remains close, with Jiang Yan showing no signs of fear or discomfort around Yang Jian.
• Yang Jian and Zhang Liqin: They maintain a professional and respectful relationship, with Zhang Liqin understanding and accepting her role.
• Yang Jian and the supernatural circle of Dachang City: His arrival causes a stir, highlighting the influence and importance of his presence in the supernatural world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian and his group arrive in Dachang City. They find no one to greet them, which angers Xiong Wenwen.
• Yang Jian suspects he's being monitored and identifies the person responsible.
• Luo Sheng, the local supervisor, is secretly watching Yang Jian's movements from a tea restaurant.
• Yang Jian invites Qian Xin and the investor to dinner at Xin Ji Tea Restaurant, giving them a ten-minute ultimatum to accept.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian demonstrates his alertness and intuition by noticing the man monitoring them.
• Luo Sheng shows fear of Yang Jian and avoids a direct confrontation.
• Qian Xin and the investor show arrogance and try to bargain with Yang Jian, revealing their lack of understanding of the supernatural circle's power dynamics.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and fear within the supernatural circle.
• The use of violence and intimidation as a problem-solving method.
• The theme of facing consequences for past actions.

Character Interactions

• Xiong Wenwen and Zhang Wei's bickering and provoking each other.
• Yang Jian's calm and assertive leadership, making decisions and giving orders.
• Zhang Xiangui and Wang Bin's support for Yang Jian's methods, showing their trust in him.
• The tense standoff between Yang Jian and the unknown monitor, and later, between Yang Jian and Luo Sheng, highlighting the power imbalance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian and Jiang Yan arrive at a luxurious hotel in Dachang City.
• Yang Jian uses his ghost eye to scan the city and identifies several locations with supernatural activity, including Daxing Entertainment City, where Wang Bin and Zhang Xiangui had gone.
• Yang Jian investigates three locations: a subterranean safe house, an old residential building, and an old house turned into a restaurant. He finds nothing of concern in the safe house but senses something unusual in the old building and the restaurant.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan: She shows courage and understanding of the supernatural world, deciding to stay with Yang Jian despite the potential danger.
• Yang Jian: He demonstrates his power and determination to investigate the supernatural activities in Dachang City.

Significant Themes

• The supernatural world coexisting with the human world.
• The power and responsibility of a top ghost wielder like Yang Jian.
• The curiosity and courage of Jiang Yan in facing the supernatural.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan and Yang Jian: Jiang Yan tries to engage Yang Jian in conversation, but he remains distant. She decides to stay with him despite the danger.
• Yang Jian and the people in Dachang City: Yang Jian investigates the city without interacting with its inhabitants, causing fear and curiosity among those who notice him.
• Yang Jian and the supernatural entities: Yang Jian senses the presence of supernatural entities in the old building and the restaurant but does not engage with them directly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian discovers a Corpse Oil Lamp in a Chinese restaurant, leading him to investigate and find a restrained vengeful ghost in the basement, from which corpse oil is being extracted.
• He takes some corpse oil and investigates a villa and an entertainment city, finding no immediate danger but noting supernatural auras.
• Yang Jian is invited to dinner by Jiang Yan and her associates to confront a group of businessmen who had earlier set a trap for them.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian demonstrates his supernatural abilities, particularly his ghost eye, and his cautious approach to investigating potential threats.
• Jiang Yan shows confidence in Yang Jian's protection and is eager to confront the businessmen.
• The businessmen express varying levels of fear and unease about the upcoming dinner with Yang Jian.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural elements and their potential dangers.
• The power dynamics between ordinary people and those involved in the supernatural circle.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian communicates with Jiang Yan about the dinner arrangement.
• Jiang Yan interacts with Wang Bin, Zhang Xiangui, Zhang Wei, and Xiong Wenwen, expressing her confidence in Yang Jian's protection.
• The businessmen discuss their fears and grievances about the dinner with Yang Jian.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Xiangui, Wang Bin, and their associates are invited to dinner by Qian Xin and Boss He, who had previously scammed them.
• Yang Jian, the captain of Dachang City, is present but unnoticed until he speaks.
• Yang Jian demands that Boss He's bodyguards remove their tattoos using spoons.
• Yang Jian proposes a gambling match at Boss He's entertainment city to resolve the misunderstanding, with Boss He using a points system to avoid direct monetary gambling.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: Shows his cold and calculating nature, using humiliation and pain to assert his dominance. He dislikes playing by others' rules and is willing to use force to bend them to his will.
• Boss He: Initially tries to maintain his composure and dignity but eventually relents to Yang Jian's demands. He is cunning and tries to maintain his legitimate business facade.
• Qian Xin: Acts as a mediator, trying to smooth over the tension between the parties. He understands the underlying power dynamics and advises Boss He to intentionally lose to Yang Jian.
• Zhang Xiangui and Wang Bin: Remain calm and collected, allowing Yang Jian to handle the situation. They seem to have accepted their losses and are more interested in resolving the issue than pursuing their money.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The chapter explores the power dynamics between the characters, with Yang Jian's strength and influence being the most prominent. Boss He, despite his wealth and connections, is forced to yield to Yang Jian's demands.
• Honor and Dignity: The characters' honor and dignity are tested throughout the chapter. Yang Jian humiliates Boss He's bodyguards to assert his dominance, while Boss He tries to maintain his composure and dignity in the face of Yang Jian's threats.
• Rules and Manipulation: The chapter highlights the importance of rules and how they can be manipulated. Boss He uses the points system to avoid direct monetary gambling, while Yang Jian uses his power to bend the rules to his will.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Boss He: Their interaction is tense and hostile, with Yang Jian using humiliation and threats to assert his dominance, and Boss He trying to maintain his composure and dignity while ultimately yielding to Yang Jian's demands.
• Yang Jian and Qian Xin: Qian Xin tries to mediate the situation, understanding the underlying power dynamics and advising Boss He to intentionally lose to Yang Jian. However, Yang Jian pays little attention to Qian Xin, focusing on his confrontation with Boss He.
• Zhang Xiangui and Wang Bin: They remain calm and collected throughout the chapter, allowing Yang Jian to handle the situation. Their interaction with Yang Jian is respectful, understanding his strength and influence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian and his group meet Boss He at a tea restaurant, where Yang Jian proposes a bet: if Boss He can make him lose 100 million points, Yang Jian will let his men go; if Yang Jian wins, he'll ask one of them to disappear. Boss He agrees, and they move to Daxing Entertainment City.
• Yang Jian decides not to participate in the bet, instead sending Zhang Wei and Xiong Wenwen to play. He assures everyone that there won't be any trouble in the entertainment city.
• Boss He, aware of the danger, orders his security team to closely monitor Yang Jian and Xiong Wenwen, suspecting they'll cheat. He also decides to contact Luo Sheng, the person in charge of Dachang City, for help.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: He remains calm and composed, using his supernatural abilities to intimidate and control the situation. He's willing to take risks and is not afraid of confrontations.
• Boss He: Initially confident and arrogant, Boss He becomes increasingly uneasy and panicked as he realizes the gravity of the situation and the potential involvement of higher powers.
• Xiong Wenwen: He's confident in his abilities and is eager to participate in the bet, seeing it as an opportunity to prove himself and win money for his father's company.
• Zhang Wei: He's also confident and excited about the bet, ready to show off his skills with just a hundred yuan.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The power struggle between Yang Jian and Boss He is a central theme, with Yang Jian asserting his dominance and Boss He trying to maintain his control.
• Supernatural Elements: The presence of supernatural abilities and entities adds a layer of complexity and danger to the situation.
• Gambling and Risk: The bet represents a high-stakes gamble, with potential life-altering consequences for the losers.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Boss He: Their interaction is tense and confrontational, with Yang Jian using his supernatural abilities to intimidate Boss He and his men.
• Yang Jian and Xiong Wenwen/Zhang Wei: Yang Jian shows confidence in their abilities, entrusting them with the bet. Xiong Wenwen and Zhang Wei are eager to prove themselves and win.
• Boss He and his security team: Boss He orders his security team to closely monitor Yang Jian and Xiong Wenwen, suspecting they'll cheat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian explores Daxing Entertainment City alone, sensing supernatural occurrences but finding no interest in gambling.
• Zhang Wei (Awei) attempts to multiply his points at an electronic game machine, initially struggling but eventually winning significantly.
• Xiong Wenwen (Little Xiong), accompanied by Jiang Yan, wins consecutively at a gambling table, attracting attention and a higher bet limit.
• A pale-faced man, suspected of cheating, deals Xiong Wenwen's cards, causing him to lose and revealing a supernatural presence.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: Shows no interest in gambling, focusing on sensing supernatural traces.
• Zhang Wei: Initially unlucky but later wins significantly, attracting a crowd.
• Xiong Wenwen: Confident in his luck, shows no fear of high stakes, and reveals a supernatural connection.
• Jiang Yan: Concerned for Xiong Wenwen's safety, tries to stop him from high-risk bets.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural influences in the entertainment city.
• The allure and danger of high-stakes gambling.
• The contrast between Yang Jian's disinterest in money and the others' focus on winning points.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian observes the entertainment city independently.
• Zhang Wei interacts with fellow gamblers, attracting a following.
• Xiong Wenwen and Jiang Yan play together, with Jiang Yan trying to protect Xiong Wenwen from potential risks.
• The pale-faced man interacts with Xiong Wenwen, revealing a supernatural presence.

Plot Points and Events

• A pale-faced man, sensing danger from a spilled cup of water, flees the entertainment city.
• Boss He meets with Luo Sheng, who reveals that Yang Jian is a formidable captain from Headquarters and suggests that Boss He should handle the situation himself.
• Sun Ren, a ghost wielder and Yang Jian's high school classmate, discusses a plan to deal with Yang Jian with Luo Sheng.
• Boss He, after learning that Yang Jian's influence is greater than he thought, decides to try reconciliation and contacts Yue Lian, a woman interested in meeting Yang Jian.

Character Developments

• Boss He: Becomes increasingly worried and desperate as the situation deteriorates, considering reconciliation with Yang Jian.
• Luo Sheng: Reveals his knowledge of Yang Jian's power and suggests that Boss He should handle the situation, while also secretly planning with Sun Ren to deal with Yang Jian.
• Sun Ren: Discusses a plan to deal with Yang Jian with Luo Sheng, revealing his desire to make a name for himself and end his fugitive life.
• Yang Jian: His reputation and influence grow, striking fear into those who know about him, such as the pale-faced man and Boss He.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The chapter highlights the power struggle between different factions in the supernatural circle, with Yang Jian's influence being a significant factor.
• Fear and Uncertainty: Characters like the pale-faced man and Boss He experience fear and uncertainty due to Yang Jian's presence and the unknown extent of his power.
• Alliances and Betrayals: The relationships between characters are fluid and often self-serving, with alliances forming and breaking based on personal interests.

Character Interactions

• Boss He and Luo Sheng: Their interaction reveals Luo Sheng's knowledge of Yang Jian's power and his suggestion that Boss He should handle the situation, while also hinting at his own plans.
• Sun Ren and Luo Sheng: They discuss their plan to deal with Yang Jian, revealing their shared desire to take him down despite the risks.
• Boss He and Yue Lian: Their interaction shows Boss He's desperation to find a solution to the Yang Jian problem, with Yue Lian expressing interest in meeting Yang Jian.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian exposes cheating at a high-stakes card game in Daxing Entertainment City.
• He confronts the dealer and the city's boss, He, about their dishonest practices.
• Yang Jian encounters a woman, He Yuelian, who bears an uncanny resemblance to the woman in the Ghost Painting.
• He attempts to extract her memories to uncover her connection to the painting.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: Shows his supernatural abilities, including enhanced strength and the ability to control shadows. He's determined to uncover the truth behind the Ghost Painting.
• He Yuelian: Remains calm under pressure, showing no fear despite Yang Jian's aggressive approach. She's revealed to be the illegitimate daughter of the entertainment city's boss.
• Boss He: Initially tries to appease Yang Jian with apologies and offers of compensation. Later, he's desperate to save his life by taking down Luo Sheng.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Honesty: The entertainment city's dishonest practices are exposed, contrasting with Yang Jian's straightforward approach.
• Appearances vs Reality: He Yuelian's striking resemblance to the woman in the Ghost Painting raises questions about her true identity and intentions.
• Power Dynamics: Yang Jian's superior strength and abilities give him the upper hand in confrontations, highlighting the power imbalance between him and the other characters.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian vs. The Dealer & Boss He: Yang Jian confronts the dealer and boss about their cheating, showing no fear or respect for their authority.
• Yang Jian vs. He Yuelian: Yang Jian aggressively interrogates He Yuelian, attempting to extract her memories due to her resemblance to the woman in the Ghost Painting.
• Boss He vs. Yang Jian: Boss He tries to appease Yang Jian with offers and pleas, but Yang Jian remains unmoved, showing his indifference to material wealth and apologies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian, the Ghost Eye, is angered by He Yuelian's appearance and attempts to read her memories, but encounters resistance.
• He Yuelian's memories reveal a connection to the Ghost Post Office and the Ghost Painting.
• Zheng Yijing, a ghost wielder from Hong Kong, arrives with two others to mediate between Yang Jian and Boss He.
• Yang Jian agrees to a wager with Zheng Yijing: if Zheng wins, Yang Jian will forget the incident; if Zheng loses, he'll hand over Boss He's life.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: Shows his ruthless and ambitious nature, willing to kill for minor offenses. He's intrigued by He Yuelian's memories and her connection to the supernatural.
• He Yuelian: Unconscious for most of the chapter, but her memories hint at a connection to the supernatural world.
• Boss He: Desperate to save his business and life, he seeks help from the supernatural circle but is humiliated by Yang Jian.
• Zheng Yijing: Calm and cunning, he tries to outwit Yang Jian to save Boss He and himself.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural vs. Ordinary: The tension between the supernatural circle and ordinary people is evident, with Yang Jian showing disdain for the latter.
• Power Dynamics: The power struggle between Yang Jian, Boss He, and Zheng Yijing highlights the importance of status and influence in the supernatural world.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Zheng Yijing: Their interaction is tense, with Zheng Yijing trying to outmaneuver Yang Jian, while Yang Jian is dismissive of Zheng's threats.
• Yang Jian and Boss He: Yang Jian is openly hostile towards Boss He, showing no mercy despite Boss He's pleas.
• Yang Jian and He Yuelian: Yang Jian is intrigued by He Yuelian's memories and her connection to the supernatural, treating her differently from other ordinary people.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian attacks He Yuelian, mistaking her for someone dangerous he knows.
• Boss He reveals he had a daughter to settle a debt with a mysterious person from his past.
• The group decides to eliminate Yang Jian, with Luo Sheng proposing to use a cursed doorplate (Room 707) to trap him.
• He Yuelian is sent to invite Yang Jian to gamble, aiming to lure him into the trap.

Character Developments

• He Yuelian: Realizes she's been used as a tool by her father, leading to anger and a desire to leave Dachang City.
• Boss He: Admits his past deal, showing desperation and willingness to take risks to eliminate Yang Jian.
• Yang Jian: Shows unusual behavior, attacking He Yuelian due to her resemblance to someone else.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Betrayal: Boss He's past deal and his treatment of He Yuelian, Yang Jian's deception in attacking He Yuelian.
• Power Dynamics: The struggle between Boss He, Yang Jian, and the supernatural circle, highlighting the power imbalance.
• Appearance vs Reality: He Yuelian's beauty leads to unwanted attention and danger, contrasting with her inner turmoil.

Character Interactions

• He Yuelian and Boss He: Their relationship is strained due to Boss He's revelation, with He Yuelian expressing her desire to leave.
• Yang Jian and He Yuelian: Yang Jian's attack on He Yuelian due to her resemblance to someone else, showing his aggressive nature.
• Boss He and Luo Sheng: They join forces to eliminate Yang Jian, showcasing their desperation and willingness to take risks.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Yuelian, sent by Boss He, invites Yang Jian to a VIP room for a gamble.
• Yang Jian reveals he has tampered with He Yuelian's perception, making her believe one plus one equals three.
• In the VIP room, Boss He introduces Luo Sheng, the city's leader, and Sun Ren, Yang Jian's high school classmate, who is now a ghost wielder.
• Yang Jian expresses disappointment in the gathering, hinting at his intention to take them down.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: Shows his ability to manipulate perceptions and memories, demonstrating his power and ruthlessness.
• He Yuelian: Realizes she has been manipulated by Yang Jian, causing her to experience fear and despair.
• Sun Ren: Reveals his grudge against Yang Jian, showing his arrogance and disregard for their past.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Yang Jian's ability to manipulate perceptions highlights his power and the control he exerts over others.
• Trust and Betrayal: Sun Ren's betrayal of Yang Jian, despite the latter saving him, explores the theme of trust and betrayal among acquaintances.
• Consequences of Actions: The gathering of enemies against Yang Jian emphasizes the consequences of their past actions and decisions.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and He Yuelian: Their interaction reveals Yang Jian's ability to manipulate perceptions and He Yuelian's fear and confusion.
• Yang Jian and Sun Ren: Their tense exchange showcases their mutual dislike and the potential for conflict between them.
• Yang Jian and Boss He, Luo Sheng, Zheng Yijing: Their gathering highlights the tension and anticipation of a confrontation with Yang Jian.