Ji Dekeng

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Ji Dekeng (季德恳)
Alias(es)	Gentleman; KFC; Mister; Sword King
Species/Race	Human; later revealed as China’s “living Dragon Vein”
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Night Watchmen; Answer Bar; Menstrual Pain lineage
Occupation/Role	Former Wucheng chief administrator; chief administrator of Modu and the Jiangsu–Zhejiang–Shanghai region; guide/master of the Menstrual Pain lineage; guardian of China
Status	Deceased
Age	Nearly 1,000 years at the time of his death
First Appearance	Chapter 4

Background / History

Ji Dekeng was a top-performing Wucheng Night Watchman whose promotion was delayed until he could find a suitable successor. He rejected multiple promising recruits because they were not suited to his lineage, then selected Lu Yibai for his unusually compatible spiritual-body attributes. He promoted Lu to succeed him in Wucheng while Lin Xiaoqi remained behind as Lu’s assistant. 4 5 13

After leaving Wucheng, Ji became the chief administrator of Modu, where he was already regarded as a legendary and approachable figure among the Night Watchmen. He regularly worked with Sakura Ning, the Modu office head, and personally handled threats such as hidden Fifth Tier Great Demons. 13 47

He perfected the Menstrual Pain cultivation method, whose original founders died before resolving its later-stage limitations. His exceptional longevity initially remained unexplained; official records listed him as born in 1969, though even Sakura Ning suspected those records were false. 47 153

Ji had lived through several generations of disciples and companions. Lu Yibai was his disciple in a previous life, while Lin Xiaoqi was raised by Ji after he found her at age eight with no memories of her earlier life. The mute Sword King, who followed Ji for years, was also acknowledged as his disciple shortly before his death. 312 327 350

His former contracted monster was a twin-headed flood dragon that lived alongside him for centuries and died one step short of transforming into a true dragon. Ji retained its Dragon Yuan and reverse scales, while its death remained a lasting source of grief for him. 291 353

Ji ultimately revealed that he had guarded China for nearly a millennium as its living Dragon Vein. After using his soul to strike enemies beyond China’s borders, his accumulated age caught up with him. He passed his responsibility and the Dragon Snake Umbrella to Lu Yibai, then died after preparing his own coffin and farewell. 387 390 392 393

Appearance

Ji normally maintained the appearance of a well-groomed middle-aged man despite his true age. His carefully preserved youthfulness contrasted sharply with the weathered quality of his eyes and his eventual rapid aging. 5 273 392

• Usually wears a dark-blue three-piece suit, sometimes with subtle stripes. 5
• Carries large black umbrellas, especially the Dragon Snake Umbrella. 5 203
• Walks with quick, small, mincing steps that become characteristic of his use of Instant Step. 5 346
• Has unusually youthful black hair and skin for most of the story; he is notably fond of expensive facial masks and skincare. 273 392
• Develops silver hair, wrinkles, and a frail elderly appearance after his cross-border soul expedition. 392

Personality

Ji is outwardly gentle, agreeable, and sociable. He treats Night Watchmen subordinates as equals, chats casually with them, and is patient with children such as Xiao Yao and Han Shanshan. 13 203 229

He is also flamboyant, playful, and habitually evasive. Ji enjoys showing off his techniques, telling implausible stories about his past, making awkward jokes, and deflecting serious questions with humor. 5 98 153 271

Beneath this behavior, Ji is deeply protective. He watches over ordinary people, his disciples, and the Answer Bar’s weakest members with equal seriousness. The deaths of his dragon companion and the mute Sword King reveal the loneliness and grief he normally conceals. 291 351 390

Abilities & Skills

*Menstrual Pain* Cultivation

Ji is the current guide and principal perfecter of the Menstrual Pain lineage’s cultivation method. 47 203

• Perfected the lineage’s early- and mid-stage cultivation methods after its original founders died before reaching the later stages. 47
• His longevity and cultivation are considered unprecedented within the lineage’s known history. 47 203
• Possesses an affinity with China’s Dragon Vein that makes him a uniquely powerful national guardian. 387 389

Instant Step

Ji created the high-level acquired supernatural ability Instant Step and later transmitted its complete method directly to Lu Yibai. 98

• Can cross more than ten meters in a single step. 5
• Allows him to ignore short distances rather than merely move quickly. 386
• Can be taught through a direct transmission of golden runes and mental images. 98
• Continuous use is tiring, even for Ji. 5

Spiritual Sense and Concealment

Ji possesses extraordinary perception and an aura difficult for demons and even spiritual-energy users to detect. 47 97 346

• Located a concealed Fifth Tier Great Demon that escaped Sakura Ning’s demonic senses. 47
• Swept every carriage of a high-speed train with Spiritual Sense within seconds, identifying seven demons and monsters aboard. 97
• Can remain undetectable even to Lu Yibai’s spiritual-energy perception within Wucheng. 346
• His presence is invisible to demonic perception, causing powerful demons to fear him before he attacks. 104

Guardian of China

Within China, Ji’s strength is described as invincible due to his connection with the national Dragon Vein. 348 390

• The Demon Organization’s foreign backers avoid entering China because of him. 389
• Can reinforce seals holding dangerous demon remnants beneath Wucheng Public Cemetery. 347
• Sent his soul beyond China’s borders with the assistance of his Shadow, striking hostile organizations and forcing their “Stars” into slumber. 390
• His normal body cannot leave China because of his lineage and Dragon Vein connection. 389

Resting State

Ji periodically enters an abnormal sleep-like state to rest. 323 344

• During rest, his heart and breathing can stop while his body remains warm. 344
• His vital signs resume slowly when he awakens. 344
• Chen Jiuyi states that Ji requires such a period of rest every year. 323

Combat Skill

Ji defeats high-level demons with overwhelming ease and shows no mercy toward hostile threats. 47 104 105

• Killed a hidden Fifth Tier Great Demon before Sakura Ning could reach the abandoned factory where it was hiding. 47
• Easily killed a peak Fifth Tier Scythe Demon even after it burned its natal blood essence to gain power comparable to the Sixth Tier. 104
• Blocked a Sixth Tier Domain-enhanced blade attack with the Dragon Snake Umbrella without the umbrella even shaking. 228

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Dragon Snake Umbrella — Ji’s signature black umbrella and primary magic artifact. It can block powerful attacks, shield allies from blood rain, and serves as a symbol of his authority and responsibility. Ji later entrusts it to Lu Yibai. 47 228 387
• Skull Umbrella — One of the four black umbrellas kept at the Answer Bar. Ji transported it to obtain cold energy that could suppress the entity sealed within it. 203 228 229
• Lion Umbrella — Used by Ji during his cross-border soul expedition to release and carry the Ghost/Shadow beyond its sealed space. 389 390
• Dragon Yuan — Remains of Ji’s twin-headed flood dragon; Ji used its cold energy to strengthen seals and suppress dangerous entities. 228 353
• Nine Apostle cards — A deck left in Ji’s room, later identified as identity cards forged by an English Apostle family. 179

Relationships

• Lu Yibai — Successor in Wucheng, nominal disciple, and Ji’s disciple from Lu’s first life. Ji teaches him Instant Step, entrusts him with the Dragon Snake Umbrella, and leaves him the duty of protecting their “larger family.” 5 98 312 387 392
• Lin Xiaoqi — Former assistant and effectively Ji’s adopted disciple; Ji found and raised her from childhood after she lost her memories. 4 327 328
• Sakura Ning — Modu Night Watchmen office head and close professional associate. She openly teases Ji, but trusts his competence and respects his authority. 13 47 153
• Xiao Yao — Treats Ji as a grandfather. Ji promises her the Skull Umbrella when she turns ten and remains affectionate toward her until his death. 203 211 384
• Mute Sword King — Longtime follower, registered disciple, and trusted guardian of Wucheng Public Cemetery. Ji mourns him deeply and gives Ren Pingsheng to Zhu Er after his death. 207 350 351
• Chen Jiuyi — Night Watchmen Chief who reveres Ji as “Mister.” Ji affectionately calls him “little bald guy.” 345 346 384
• Twin-Headed Flood Dragon — Ji’s former contracted monster and companion for centuries. Its death from exhausted lifespan left Ji alone. 291 353 397
• The Ghost / Shadow — Ji’s Shadow and an old companion connected to Lu Yibai’s past lives. It assists Ji’s soul in crossing China’s border. 293 311 390
• Han Xu and Han Shanshan — Members of a family tied to the twin-headed dragon. They treat Ji as an elder and follow instructions connected to their lineage’s duties. 228 230

Story Role / Major Arcs

Succession and Promotion

Ji discovers Lu Yibai, appoints him as Wucheng’s new leader, and leaves Lin Xiaoqi behind to assist him. He then assumes leadership over Modu and the wider Jiangsu–Zhejiang–Shanghai region. 4 5 13

Mentor of the Answer Bar

Despite initially leaving most of Lu’s instruction to Lin Xiaoqi, Ji eventually teaches Lu Instant Step himself. He remains an intermittent but influential mentor whose presence gives the Answer Bar’s members a sense of security. 98 293 354

Keeper of Seals and Dragon Relics

Ji maintains the Wucheng Public Cemetery seal, controls artifacts linked to his dead flood dragon, and obtains cold energy from the Mo City secret realm to suppress a dangerous sealed entity. 205 228 347 353

Awakening and the Sword King’s Death

After months of rest, Ji’s awakening causes spiritual energy to boil across China. He returns to Wucheng, reinforces the cemetery seal, and witnesses the mute Sword King’s final battle and death. 344 346 347 351

Inheritance as China’s Guardian

Ji reveals his nearly thousand-year role as China’s living Dragon Vein and prepares Lu Yibai to inherit his responsibility. After crossing the border in soul form to punish foreign enemies, he ages rapidly and accepts his death. 387 389 390 392

Death and Legacy

Ji dies after entrusting his family, country, and duty to Lu Yibai. His remaining power assists Lu during the battle on Jiming Mountain, and his coffin is ultimately placed beneath the Dragon Yuan of his old companion. 393 396 397

Notable Quotes

“Passing years, what can you do to me?” 212

“Little Five, nation, nation… a nation is just a larger family. After I’m gone, take good care of the family, alright?” 392

“They might be affected after going out, but not too much.” 389

“I am in the mortal world… completely invincible!” 390

Trivia

• Ji’s official file claims he was born in 1969, a record Sakura Ning considers unreliable. 153
• He enjoys wearing expensive facial masks and believes red wine has beauty-enhancing benefits. 273 391
• He is fond of video calls, especially when he wants attention from Lu Yibai and the Answer Bar. 271
• His eyes are described as profoundly weathered despite his youthful appearance. 273
• The Night Watchmen issued a Level 5 secret-code order for all members to salute an unnamed individual following his death. 393