Definition
In traditional Chinese society, a husband who moves into his wife’s family home, often seen as a loss of face and status.
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In traditional Chinese society, a husband who moves into his wife’s family home, often seen as a loss of face and status.
Story context
After the gut-wrenching revelations of the previous chapter, Li Huowang finally catches a break—or so it seems. He rallies his ragtag crew—Gouwa, Gao Zhijian, Chun Xiaoman, and Bai Lingmiao—and heads for what he hopes will be a safe harbor. But homecoming in the Dao-Twisted World is never that simple. As the group approaches the rustic, picture-perfect Niuxin Mountain with Bai Lingmiao bubbling over with joy, Li Huowang lets himself believe, for just a moment, that he can finally put down roots. But the moment he arrives, an anxious Lü Zhuangyuan pulls him aside with a look that says *everything is wrong*. The chapter ends on Bai Lingmiao’s desperate, unanswered calls for her parents—a gut-punch reminder that in this world, peace is always borrowed, never owned.
Why it matters
Get ready, folks—this chapter is the classic “calm before the storm,” executed with surgical precision. After chapters of non-stop body horror and betrayal, the author gives you a gentle cart ride through sunny fields, a cute girl bragging about her grandpa’s free melons, and the faint promise of a happy ending. You know what that means. **It’s a trap.**
Quick facts
Source novel
Dao Gui Yi Xian
First appearance
Going Home
Chapter references
1
Type hints
li huowang, bai lingmiao, niuxin mountain
Guide tags
Horror, Character Drama, Tragedy
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