Ch. 21Double Pupils
Key Plot Points and Events
- Fairy Xueyun visits Jiang Wan to tell her a bedtime story about the evil nature of Demonic Cultivators, hoping to warn her.
- Jiang Wan forgets to cultivate the next day due to the boring story.
- Nangong Shuyin and True Lord Tonghua visit Myriad Talisman Sect to discuss the engagement, but Fairy Xueyun wants to annul it.
- True Person Nanchen takes Jiang Wan to the main peak's grand hall to witness the discussion.
- Jiang Wan receives a 'Daily Good Deed' reward, which she doesn't understand.
Character Developments
- Jiang Wan: Shows curiosity and courage in questioning her mother's story and later in the engagement discussion.
- Fairy Xueyun: Stands firm against the Nangong Family's demands, showing she won't compromise the sect's interests.
- Nangong Shuyin: Displays manipulative behavior, trying to pressure Chuzhou into not breaking off the engagement.
- True Lord Tonghua: Shows greed and lack of sincerity in fulfilling the engagement.
Significant Themes
- The evil nature of Demonic Cultivators vs. Jiang Wan's questioning of this generalization.
- The importance of sincerity and trust in relationships, as seen in the engagement discussion.
Character Interactions
- Jiang Wan and Fairy Xueyun: Mother-daughter interaction, with Jiang Wan questioning her mother's story and Fairy Xueyun showing concern for her daughter's cultivation.
- Jiang Wan and True Person Nanchen: True Person Nanchen takes Jiang Wan to the grand hall, showing affection towards her.
- Nangong Shuyin and Chuzhou: Nangong Shuyin tries to manipulate Chuzhou into not breaking off the engagement, while Chuzhou remains silent.