Guan Fangyi

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Guan Fangyi (管芳仪)
Alias(es)	Matchmaker; Red Matchmaker of the Qi Capital
Former name	Guan Honghua 1300 1564
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Fragrant Blossom Garden; Thatched Cottage Estate; Niu Youdao
Occupation/Role	Matchmaker and broker in the Qi Capital; intelligence operative and associate of Niu Youdao
Status	Alive; later known as a Nascent Soul Realm expert 1578

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Golden Core Realm	474	Identified as a Golden Core cultivator while fighting Sacred Rakshasa; her Heaven Sword Talisman was ineffective against the demon king. 474
Breakthrough	1526	Niu Youdao notes that she has made a cultivation breakthrough. 1526
Nascent Soul Realm	1578	Rumors identify her as a Nascent Soul Realm expert. 1578

Background

Guan Fangyi was originally named Guan Honghua. Nantian Wufang led her into cultivation and renamed her “Guan Fangyi,” but concealed both his identity and her intended place as the Demon Cult’s Holy Maiden. Fearing Wu Chang would kill her, Nantian Wufang deliberately allowed her to fall into the mortal world and chose another woman to inherit the position instead. 1299 1300 1564

In her youth, Guan Fangyi became renowned for her beauty. As her looks and the affection surrounding them faded, she used the contacts accumulated during that period to establish herself as the influential Red Matchmaker of the Qi Capital. 324 498

She built Fragrant Blossom Garden into a protected base for independent cultivators and retainers. Many of its people remained loyal because she had taken them in when they lacked standing in the Qi Capital. 1263

Appearance

Guan Fangyi is a mature, glamorous woman whose manner and bearing retain traces of the beauty that made her famous throughout the world. She devotes considerable resources to preserving her appearance. 495

• Often carries and gestures with a round fan. 337 339
• Wears elaborate, seductive attire and moves with a deliberately charming gait. 339
• Retains a mature charm despite the passage of time. 495
• Loses an arm during the final conflict with Wu Chang. 1569

Personality

Guan Fangyi is sharp-tongued, confident, and highly perceptive. Her long experience as a matchmaker and broker gives her a cynical view of powerful men and high-status relationships, yet she is capable of genuine attachment and loyalty. 496 487

She is proud and values her word. After Wen Xinzhao humiliates her, she conceals the incident rather than break her promise or seek reckless revenge. 501 Though frequently greedy, vain, and fond of teasing Niu Youdao, she repeatedly puts herself at risk for her people and those she considers her own. 339 1176

Abilities & Skills

Cultivation and Combat

A Golden Core cultivator who later reaches the Nascent Soul Realm, Guan Fangyi can fly, use magical power, and participate directly in high-level conflicts. 474 1578

• Activates the Heaven Sword Talisman’s twelve consecutive sword forces against Sacred Rakshasa. 473
• Can evade or delay stronger enemies through talismans and mobility. 340 540
• Survives a powerful strike by using a Heaven Sword Talisman as an improvised defensive barrier. 541
• Recognizes the overwhelming disparity between herself and Nascent Soul Realm masters. 474

Talisman Use

Guan Fangyi maintains an unusually deep reserve of powerful talismans, making her a significant deterrent even when outnumbered. 340 461

• Heaven Sword Talisman — used to threaten opponents, attack powerful enemies, and shield herself from an incoming strike. 340 473 541
• Mountain-Breaking Talisman — used alongside the Heaven Sword Talisman to force enemies to let her leave. 340
• Receives thirty Heaven Sword Talismans from Niu Youdao. 1262
• Her talismans can be neutralized or circumvented by enemies who understand their limitations or possess overwhelming strength. 474 540

Intelligence and Social Connections

As the Qi Capital’s Matchmaker, Guan Fangyi possesses extensive personal knowledge of cultivators, sect leaders, court figures, and underground connections. 334 498

• Connects ghost cultivators at Sinking Yin Mountain to Hao Yunsheng, Su Zhao, Ghost Mother, and Zhang Xingrui. 334
• Knows numerous sect masters, elders, and other senior figures from the major sects. 498
• Uses Fragrant Blossom Garden’s personnel to observe and follow targets. 338
• Carries out investigations and relays intelligence for Niu Youdao. 343 839

Healing and Support

Guan Fangyi can treat injuries in the field and manage personnel during dangerous operations. 542

• Sets Yuan Gang’s broken arms and treats his injuries. 542
• Organizes protection for Niu Youdao and orders subordinates to guard him. 334 339
• Coordinates Thatched Cottage Estate’s affairs during Niu Youdao’s absences. 837 1054

Equipment / Items

• Round fan — her customary accessory and a frequent part of her mannerisms. 337 339
• Heaven Sword Talismans — high-grade offensive talismans; later possesses thirty additional talismans. 340 1262
• Mountain-Breaking Talismans — explosive talismans used for intimidation and escape. 340
• Spirit Origin Pills — provides one hundred pills to Niu Youdao for cultivation. 337
• Boundless Fruit — receives a fruit capable of preserving youth and beauty. 1176 1182

Relationships

• Niu Youdao — Her master, ally, and the person she chooses to follow despite repeated warnings about his danger. Their relationship is marked by teasing, trust, shared schemes, and mutual concern. 334 487 756
• Nantian Wufang — Her first lover and the Demon Cult Left Envoy. He renamed her, trained her, and concealed her status as the true Holy Maiden to protect her; their reunion forces Guan Fangyi to confront decades of resentment. 1300 1564 1571
• Uncle Chen — Her long-serving protector and confidant. He saved her when she found him badly wounded, remained at her side for thirty years, and repeatedly risked his life to protect her. 339 453
• Yuan Gang — A fellow member of Niu Youdao’s circle. They often bicker but cooperate immediately when Niu Youdao’s interests require it. 487 1054
• Du Yunsang — Her former lover. He ultimately married Wen Xinzhao under pressure from his master and her family, leaving Guan Fangyi heartbroken. 501
• Wen Xinzhao — Du Yunsang’s wife, who publicly slaps and humiliates Guan Fangyi. 499 501
• Gong Lince — Purple Gold Cave’s Sect Master, who once admired her but later treats that history as long past. 1182
• Shang Shuqing — A close associate within Thatched Cottage Estate; Guan Fangyi assists in caring for her after Niu Youdao’s return. 1198 1584

Story Role / Major Arcs

Qi Capital Matchmaker

Guan Fangyi operates Fragrant Blossom Garden as the Red Matchmaker of the Qi Capital, cultivating influence through her beauty, connections, and control of local independent cultivators. Niu Youdao subdues her and makes her his maidservant, a development that shocks observers in the capital. 324 328

Niu Youdao’s Associate

After joining Niu Youdao, Guan Fangyi becomes one of his trusted local operatives. She supplies intelligence, offers him Spirit Origin Pills, protects him with her own resources, and assists with plans involving ghost cultivators, sects, and court factions. 334 337 343

Hostage Exchange and Talisman Escape

To rescue Old Thirteen, Guan Fangyi exchanges herself for him as a hostage. After securing his release, she escapes by revealing a Heaven Sword Talisman and Mountain-Breaking Talismans, forcing her opponents to let her leave. 339 340

Butterfly Dream Illusory Realm

Guan Fangyi accompanies Niu Youdao into the Butterfly Dream Illusory Realm. She helps navigate the formation, faces Butterfly Rakshasas and Sacred Rakshasa, and survives a devastating attack by converting her Heaven Sword Talisman into a defensive shield. 461 470 473 541

Past Relationships Exposed

Her former relationship with Du Yunsang resurfaces when Wen Xinzhao beats her. Guan Fangyi bears the humiliation in silence, while Niu Youdao learns from Uncle Chen that her refusal to retaliate stems from pride and a promise she will not break. 499 501

Thatched Cottage Estate

Guan Fangyi increasingly serves as a coordinator and protector for Thatched Cottage Estate. She manages its people, supports Niu Youdao’s plans, and works with Yuan Gang whenever Niu Youdao sends instructions from afar. 837 1054 1175

Demon Cult Revelation

Zhao Xiongge reveals that Guan Fangyi was the true candidate for the Demon Cult’s Holy Maiden. Nantian Wufang had concealed her identity and allowed another woman to take the role because he loved Guan Fangyi and feared Wu Chang would kill her. 1299 1300

Reunion with Nantian Wufang

When Niu Youdao reveals Nantian Wufang’s identity, Guan Fangyi is overwhelmed by the truth. She beats Nantian Wufang unconscious in rage, then later releases their mutual grievances while refusing to be drawn back into their former relationship. 1564 1571

Trivia

• Guan Fangyi’s name was chosen by Nantian Wufang to parallel his own name. 1300
• She once turned an offensively oriented Heaven Sword Talisman into a defensive shield, an application described as unprecedented. 541
• Her curiosity is so habitual that she openly eavesdrops when Niu Youdao and Yuan Gang discuss secret matters nearby. 1564