Claire Graves, who transmigrated four years ago believing she was a minor character, now faces a strange mark on her wrist and the sudden appearance of a rare baby phoenix. Her mother dismisses Claire’s potential despite a year of failed cultivation progress, irritating Claire when she mocks basic cultivation mantras. As they banter, the mother reveals plans to move soon and uses Claire’s saved money to obtain a mysterious spatial bag. The episode ends with Claire confronting her mother about the unauthorized spending, setting up tension over their strained relationship and uncertain future.