Ji Qinglin

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Ji Qinglin
Alias(es)	Huang Silang; Zhang Mazi (disguise) 98 369
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Xin Dong Street Merchant Association (Elder); Undercover Police (Deputy Commander); associated with Four Seas Trade 68 259 237
Occupation/Role	Owner of Ji's General Store; cultivator; master and instructor
Status	Alive; previously died and was resurrected under circumstances tied to scientific cultivation and “Qing.” 147 370 374
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Foundation Solidification Realm	2	Publicly identified as a Foundation Solidification Realm cultivator, the lowest-ranked Elder present at the disciple-selection ceremony.
Qi limitation broken	212	Breaks through a limitation in his Qi circulation with Lu Bing’s assistance, using his Thunder Force attribute to connect internal and external Qi.
Natural Qi control / water manipulation	499	Following a transformation connected to Immortal Remains, he can control water and exert Qi Strength effortlessly, without deliberate condensation.
Undying Body	521	Reveals rapid healing after sustaining combat injuries against A Qing and Fen Ye.

Background / History

Ji Qinglin died in the old era after suffering terminal liver cancer and donating his organs. He awakened in a healthy body in a future world where cultivation and advanced technology coexist, with an old-era smartphone integrated into his right hand. To conceal his unfamiliarity with the era, he initially pretended to have amnesia. 1

His body’s meridians and interfaces are integrated with the phone, preventing him from replacing them with a new cultivation set without permanently disconnecting the device. Medical examination identifies his meridians and bones as a custom model stronger than those of ordinary people. 8

After selecting Yu Ye from imprisoned disciple candidates, Ji Qinglin gradually becomes her teacher and formally accepts her as his disciple. He provides her with a Grade A Meridian Set, trains her combat methods, and repeatedly protects her from assassins and cultivation deviations. 2 6 19 37

He gains prominence within the Xin Dong Street Merchant Association by defeating powerful opponents, helping secure its position during the Cultivation Grand Competition, and eliminating former Nanhua District President Sima Zhao. His reputation grows further after the widely circulated account that he killed Machina Hero Hu YanZongRen in three sword strikes. 100 103 317

While investigating Machina life, Immortal Remains, and the entity known as “Qing,” Ji Qinglin concludes that his earliest self died, became a scientific-cultivation candidate corpse, and was later revived when Qing injected Soul Consciousness into that body. 132 147

His conflict with A Qing becomes central to his later actions. The two repeatedly clash over Immortal Remains, Divine Soul power, and the legacy of the Immortal; Ji Qinglin’s resurrection is eventually revealed to his disciples after a battle with A Qing and an unknown black consciousness. 331 334 370

Appearance

Ji Qinglin is generally perceived as a handsome, tall young man in his early twenties, despite his unusual history and concealed strength. He alternates between casual modern clothing and light-cyan Daoist robes, often behaving too casually for formal cultivation settings. 218 237

• An old-era smartphone is integrated into his right hand. 1
• His body contains custom meridians and bones that cannot be readily separated from the phone system. 8
• He has used disguises, including the identity of Zhang Mazi, to obscure his movements and survival. 369
• During dangerous power surges, he can be covered in blood mist, Thunder Force, black smoke, or a blood-red aura. 180 299

Personality

Ji Qinglin is adaptable, irreverent, and quick-thinking. He treats dangerous situations with humor or feigned frivolity, but becomes cold and decisive once someone threatens his disciples or allies. 3 238

He is pragmatic about justice and survival, openly acknowledging that ideals require resources while still taking major risks against assassins, black factories, and Immortal Path Biology. 12 246

As a master, he is demanding but attentive. He invests heavily in his disciples’ cultivation, corrects their techniques in detail, and is willing to use unconventional methods—including guns, mines, deception, and ambushes—to keep them alive. 35 38 111

Abilities & Skills

Integrated Smartphone

An old-era smartphone is physically integrated into Ji Qinglin’s right hand.

• Disables smart appliances and Qi Practitioners’ devices within a three-meter radius for eight seconds. 1
• Its self-defense effect can be bypassed through physical contact. 3
• Prevents him from replacing his meridian set without permanently losing access to the phone. 8

Thunder Force and Lightning Techniques

Ji Qinglin specializes in Thunder Force, developing it through personal practice and Lei Qiong’s guidance.

• Learns the Meridian Lightning Circulation Method, eliminating the usual time difference and danger in Qi Force Conversion. 76
• Uses Thunder Force Surge to destroy Sima Zhao’s Red Garment Bride proxy with one punch. 100
• Employs Azure Sky Lightning Guiding Art to gather storm conditions and establish thunder formations. 179
• Uses enhanced Heavenly Thunder Guides My Sword in battle against Monk Jie Chen. 546

Sword Intent

Ji Qinglin wields the Only Consciousness Sword Intent, an invisible or manifested sword technique capable of lethal precision.

• Uses Sword Intent to kill assassins with single strikes and sever heads in rapid combat. 259
• Can form multiple additional Only Consciousness Sword Intent swords. 546
• Developed Sword Intent Flowing Clouds by analyzing the Sword Intent of Mo Attack Nanobots. 218
• The technique can be shattered or countered by opponents with overwhelming power. 334

Yin Yang Polarization Hand

A defensive and counterattacking art that changes Qi attributes to neutralize opposing techniques.

• Used to subdue Yu Ye during her cultivation deviation and disperse excess data from her meridians. 37
• Can counter or dissolve attacks through shifting Yin-Yang attributes. 112
• Requires Ji Qinglin’s Qi Energy to be at least equal to the opponent’s; it cannot fully withstand stronger heavenly lightning. 112

Movement Techniques

Ji Qinglin’s mobility is a major part of his combat style.

• Layered Shadow Soul Chasing Step creates ghostly afterimages that obscure his real body. 70
• Uses the technique for infiltration, pursuit, and sudden attacks. 179
• Combines movement skills with Wind Thunder Step for high-speed Thunder Force engagements. 101

Divine Sense Observation and Technique Analysis

Ji Qinglin can observe and reproduce aspects of cultivation techniques.

• Uses Divine Sense Observation to study Shen BuJue’s fire Qi Strength techniques during battle. 218
• Can replicate the Qi-circulation methods of fire techniques, but cannot directly copy their elemental flame attributes. 218
• Understands meridian operation patterns well enough to modify stored techniques for Yu Ye’s fighting style. 38

Inner Vision and Soul-Searching

Immortal Remains grant Ji Qinglin unusual Inner Vision abilities.

• Can manifest illusory images of people he thinks about, appearing to search for their souls or traces. 315
• Used this ability to investigate A Qing’s identity and glimpse events involving the Immortal, Qing, and Lian. 316
• Excessive use causes severe exhaustion and can make him faint. 316

Blood Sea and Asura State

Ji Qinglin can access dangerous powers linked to Immortal Remains and blood-based Qi Strength.

• The Blood Sea Qi Strength strengthens his connection to Qi but destabilizes his mental state when he enters it. 254
• Entering the Asura state greatly increases his speed and strength. 334
• The Path of Asura carries a serious cost, leaving him with internal injuries even after battle. 311
• Blood-based techniques allow him to manipulate blood on an opponent’s weapon and disrupt their attacks. 521

Natural Water Control and Undying Body

After further transformation, Ji Qinglin’s Qi control becomes instinctive.

• Can control surrounding water with effortless movements, creating columns of water with a roar. 499
• Does not need to deliberately condense Qi Strength in the conventional manner. 499
• Possesses an Undying Body capable of rapidly healing severe combat wounds. 521

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Integrated old-era smartphone — device-disabling capability built into his right hand. 1
• Only Consciousness Sword Intent — his primary sword-based combat method. 546
• Night Owl 750 motorcycle — personal transportation. 33
• Nerve Inhibitor — used to restrain Yu Ye during her cultivation deviation. 37
• Immortal Remains — multiple fragments and associated powers, including the Immortal Spine and Hu YanZongRen’s remains. 253 315
• Scientific Cultivation hardware and Nanobots — recovered from an Immortal-created cache. 539

Relationships

• Yu Ye — Official disciple; Ji Qinglin selected her from prisoner candidates, provided her cultivation resources, and repeatedly protects and trains her. 2 19 37
• Red Night — Disciple and one of his strongest combatants; assists Ji Qinglin during crises and represents him in major battles. 111 241 254
• Jiang Chen — Disciple and Nanhua District President; Ji Qinglin prioritizes her safety over competition results. 125 234
• Lei Qiong — Xin Dong Street Merchant Association President, ally, and cultivation mentor who shares Thunder Force knowledge with Ji Qinglin. 19 76
• NanGong Qian Feng — Four Seas Trade leader and close ally; their relationship develops beyond professional cooperation. 323 394 478
• Lu Bing — Water Hero and intermittent ally; helps Ji Qinglin break his Qi limitation and later recognizes his transformation through Immortal Remains. 212 499
• A Qing — Primary rival connected to Ji Qinglin’s resurrection and the Immortal’s legacy; repeatedly attempts to kill him. 147 331 518
• Cui SanMei — Undercover Police superior and operational ally who supports Ji Qinglin’s investigations and raids. 291 518

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Arrival and apprenticeship — Awakens in the future, takes control of Ji’s General Store, and selects Yu Ye as his disciple candidate. 1 2
• Xin Dong Street conflicts — Defends Yu Ye from assassins, confronts threats to the general store, and becomes a recognized Elder within the Merchant Association. 3 50 69
• Cultivation Grand Competition — Trains Yu Ye for the tournament, reveals his Thunder Force, and kills Sima Zhao. 82 100 103
• Immortal Path Biology investigation — Works with the Undercover Police and allies to expose black factories, Machina Qi Practitioners, and Immortal Remains-related schemes. 175 192 291
• Mang Mountain incident — Battles Hu YanZongRen, enters a dangerous blood-fueled state, and becomes known for the “Three Swords Slay Machina Hero” rumor. 299 300 317
• A Qing conflict — Pursues A Qing to Okinawa Island, counters his schemes, and fights over Divine Soul power and Yu Ye’s identity. 320 331 334
• Revelation and resurgence — His resurrection is exposed to his disciples; he later gathers Immortal Remains and develops increasingly natural Qi control. 370 499
• Battle of Destiny — Faces A Qing and Fen Ye while confronting the Immortal’s legacy and the reason A Qing resents him. 518 521
• Later legacy — Publicly claims to have exhausted his cultivation after killing Monk Jie Chen, retiring while remaining an influential figure through his allies and disciples. 558

Notable Quotes

“Don't leave my side.” 3

“The sword is in hand.” 238

Trivia

• Ji Qinglin’s public cultivation level and actual combat power are consistently mismatched; many opponents initially underestimate him because he appears to be an ordinary small-shop owner. 2 218
• His opponents and the public frequently mistake his planning, disguises, and substitutes for evidence that there may be multiple Ji Qinglins. 202 235
• The cultivation world spreads embellished versions of his exploits, most notably the claim that he killed Hu YanZongRen in three sword strikes. 317