Qiao Qiliang

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Qiao Qiliang (乔启良)
Alias(es)	Young Master Qiao
Gender	Male
Affiliation	City Lord Manor; Four Seas Gang
Occupation/Role	Leader and effective decision-maker of the Four Seas Gang; later City Lord of Fengbei City 162 177 252
Status	Alive 252
First Appearance	127

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Move Blood Realm, First Realm	178	Broke through after recovering from the Three-Decade Life-Ending Powder poisoning. His breakthrough greatly increased his confidence, though he remained newly established in the realm and was later seriously injured by the stronger Luo Jinan. 178 193

Background / History

Alliance with Su Chen

Qiao Qiliang first took an interest in Su Chen after reviewing intelligence on him with Qiao Renzhou. He judged Su Chen to be brave, resourceful, powerful, and—most importantly—loyal enough to be worth befriending rather than merely recruiting. He later joined Su Chen during the aftermath of the Black Market ambush, an action that earned Su Chen's initial trust. 127 128

After the two agreed to cooperate, Qiao arranged a separate courtyard for Su Chen and built a supply network around his needs. He provided medical and poison-related books, sword manuals, Mystic Origin Pills, and Qi Blood Pills, while Su Chen agreed to fulfill three future requests if suitably compensated. 129

Conflict with the Hong Clan

Qiao Qiliang joined Su Chen and Qiao Yong in infiltrating Green Willow Manor while disguised as Shadow Kill assassins. During the operation, he recognized the political importance of evidence linking Chu Xiangxin—a Chu Clan descendant and the Prefect's son's concubine—to a pregnancy. 132

He accompanied Su Chen to Crouching Ox Mountain to observe the ambush on the Hong Clan convoy carrying the Qi Blood Pill formula. Although Qiao repeatedly warned Su Chen against intervening, he remained at his side; Su Chen's eventual plan to kill the entire Hong convoy left him horrified by his friend's audacity. 133 136

During the joint campaign against the Rebirth Sect, Qiao openly rejected Hong Ke's attempt to label Su Chen a Rebirth Sect remnant, refusing to let political convenience override his loyalty to his friend. 139 140

Four Seas Gang and Fengbei City

With Qiao Renzhou's support, Qiao helped the Four Seas Gang reclaim 40% of the Six Harmonies Gang's former territory after Hong Xi's death destabilized the Mystic Water Gang. 144

After Qiao Renzhou was removed from office in Great Abundance City and reassigned to Fengbei City, Qiao became increasingly involved in the Four Seas Gang's affairs. Though Qiu Si Hai was its nominal leader, Qiao served as its real decision-maker and used the gang to counter hostile forces. 145 162

In Fengbei City, Qiao directly confronted Luo Sheng's subordinates when they harassed Zhang Wan'er and her companions. He had the men arrested despite their Luo Clan affiliation, then brought Zhang Wan'er, Li Mo's wife, and Hong Ming's disciples to the Qiao Residence for protection. 156 157

Qiao later supported Su Chen's plan to make Li Mo compete against Huang Li for territorial stakes. He recognized Su Chen as the Four Seas Gang's vice leader, formalizing Su Chen's authority during negotiations with Luo Sheng. 161

Poisoning and Internal Purge

Qiao was secretly poisoned with the slow-acting Three-Decade Life-Ending Powder by his maid Qiu Yue. Su Chen detected and removed the toxin before it could become fatal. 176 178

Rather than immediately exposing the culprit, Qiao pretended to be gravely ill and narrowed the suspects to Qiao Zhi, Chun Hua, and Qiu Yue. His ruse forced Qiu Yue to plant false evidence against Chun Hua, exposing her betrayal. 176 177

The feigned illness also exposed Lu Dong and his brothers, who attempted to seize control of the Four Seas Gang. Qiao returned with Su Chen, denounced the conspirators, and had Su Chen defeat Lu Dong before expelling the faction from the gang. 177

Conscription Crisis and Later Rule

When the Luo Clan placed Li Mo and Su Chen on the conscription list, Qiao attempted to have their names removed. The Luo Clan refused, and Luo Jinan seriously injured Qiao when he protested. 192 193

Despite being outmatched politically and militarily, Qiao remained determined to protect Su Chen's allies and the people sheltered by the Qiao Residence. He later stood with Qiao Renzhou against the Luo Clan during its retaliation against Su Chen. 195 198

Years later, Qiao succeeded his retired father as Fengbei City's City Lord. When Su Chen returned after a long absence, Qiao welcomed him warmly, kept his visit confidential, and spent three months revisiting places tied to their shared past. 252

Appearance

In later years, Qiao Qiliang is described as more mature and noticeably thinner than before. 252

• Grew a mustache after becoming Fengbei City's City Lord. 252
• Wields himself with the authority expected of a city lord and gang leader. 156 177

Personality

Qiao Qiliang values loyalty and friendship. His decision to befriend Su Chen began with his belief that Su Chen was a person of “loyalty and righteousness,” and he repeatedly chose to protect Su Chen even when doing so risked conflict with the Hong Clan, the Luo Clan, or powerful officials. 127 140 192

He is politically perceptive and becomes markedly more cautious after assuming responsibility for the Four Seas Gang. Rather than impulsively targeting Luo Sheng after surviving the poisoning, he chooses patience because the Luo Clan is stronger and must be handled with long-term planning. 178

Despite this maturity, Qiao retains a playful, sometimes morbid sense of humor. He openly enjoys searching corpses for valuables and treats the activity as a pastime even when the items have little value to him. 136 138 178

Abilities & Skills

Move Blood Cultivation

Qiao Qiliang entered the Move Blood Realm after surviving his poisoning, strengthening both his confidence and his standing within the Four Seas Gang. 178

• Newly entered the First Realm by the time of the Luo Clan conscription dispute. 193
• Was unable to withstand Luo Jinan, a Move Blood Third Realm martial artist, and suffered broken ribs and internal injuries from a surprise strike. 193

Clear Wind Sword

Qiao fights with the Clear Wind Sword, using flowing sword-light during the operation against Ding Yi and the Rebirth Sect. 140

• Joined Silver Armor Soldiers in ambushing Ding Yi at Upstream Town. 139 140
• His sword movements are described as sweeping forward “like a breeze.” 140

Leadership and Political Strategy

Qiao manages the Four Seas Gang's operations, intelligence, personnel, and alliances while acting as the practical authority behind its nominal leadership. 162 177

• Arranged resources, residences, servants, manuals, and medicinal supplies for Su Chen. 129 133 143
• Used a false illness to expose both Qiu Yue's poisoning and Lu Dong's attempted coup. 176 177
• Leveraged the death of Hong Xi to expand Four Seas Gang territory. 144
• Became Fengbei City's City Lord after Qiao Renzhou retired. 252

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Clear Wind Sword — Qiao's sword during the campaign against the Rebirth Sect. 140

Relationships

• Su Chen — Close friend, political ally, and the Four Seas Gang's vice leader. Qiao supplies Su Chen with cultivation resources and repeatedly defends him against hostile factions. 127 129 140 161
• Qiao Renzhou — Father and former City Lord of Fengbei City. Qiao learns from his father's political judgment and eventually succeeds him as City Lord. 145 198 252
• Qiao Yong — Loyal guard who accompanies Qiao during dangerous operations, including the Green Willow Manor infiltration. 131 132
• Qiu Si Hai — Nominal leader of the Four Seas Gang; Qiao directs the gang's major decisions behind the scenes. 144 162 177
• Li Mo — Su Chen's senior brother and an ally Qiao attempts to protect from forced conscription. 157 192 193
• Qiu Yue — Former personal maid who poisoned Qiao and attempted to frame Chun Hua; her betrayal led Qiao to reassess the dangers within his household. 176 177
• Luo Sheng — Luo Clan rival whose subordinates Qiao arrested and whose faction later conspired against the Four Seas Gang. 156 161 178
• Luo Jinan — Luo Clan adversary who injured Qiao during the conscription dispute. 192 193

Notable Quotes

“When dealing with someone stronger than me, I need to think thrice before acting. When dealing with an equal force, I borrow momentum and strength. When dealing with someone weaker than me, I just crush them directly.” 178

Trivia

• Qiao Qiliang calls Su Chen “Old Su” and frequently reacts to Su Chen's abnormal cultivation speed with disbelief. 143 157
• He considers looting corpses an enjoyable activity rather than a necessity. 138 178