Gu Han

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Gu Han (顾寒)
Species/Race	Human; transmigrator
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Running Wolf Nation military; Logistics Camp
Occupation/Role	Logistics Soldier; demonic-beast hunter
First Appearance	1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
First-tier Martial Apprentice	1	Begins military service with attributes barely meeting the realm’s threshold; activates the Soul-Snatching System after killing a Great White Rabbit.
Second-tier Martial Apprentice	6	Reaches the realm after extracting attributes from beasts and the higher-level Li Xuan; learns that cultivation must keep pace with raw attributes.
Fourth-order Martial Disciple	19	Hunts Fourth- and Fifth-order demonic beasts alone in the mountains.
Peak Fifth-order Martial Disciple	23	Reaches the peak after killing a Phantom Water Wolf; gains enough Martial Skill Experience to raise Fierce Fist to Intermediate.
Eighth-tier Martial Apprentice	33	Can withstand an attack from the first-tier Martial Artist Xue Wen through exceptional Defense, though his Strength remains below Xue Wen’s.
Ninth-tier Martial Disciple	40	Reaches the Vitality threshold for a choice between advancing to the tenth tier or directly becoming a Martial Artist.
Tenth-order Martial Disciple	41 42	Chooses the perfected tenth realm; his breakthrough greatly raises all attributes.
Martial Artist-level strength	43	His combat strength finally reaches that of a Martial Artist.

Background / History

Gu Han is conscripted into border service after the Gu Family’s Third Elder secretly replaces his grandson’s name with Gu Han’s on the military list. The other Gu Family disciples who arrive with him in Mushan City become warriors and look after him. 1

While serving as a logistics soldier, he kills a Great White Rabbit and awakens the Soul-Snatching System, which allows him to absorb attributes from corpses. He quickly concludes that personally killing prey yields greater rewards than collecting others’ kills, and begins hunting relentlessly to build his strength. 1 2

Gu Han’s first major conflict arises when another logistics squad attempts to seize the Green Wolf he and Ma Tie’s group kill. He defeats several attackers, then kills the stronger veteran Li Xuan in self-defense with a poison-tipped dagger. The System doubles his extraction reward for defeating an enemy above his level. 3 4 5

During the logistics assessment, Fang Yan and others accuse him of stealing prey. Gu Han answers the accusations by challenging a five-man squad alone, defeats them with a staff, and has his first-place result upheld. Although Qian Fu offers to transfer him to the Warrior Camp, Gu Han refuses so he can continue hunting freely and conceal the System. 10 11 12 13 14

He later hunts deeper in the wilderness, acquires the Water Essence Lotus, and raises Little Wolf into a Phantom Water Wolf King. His growing power draws attention from Guan Shan, who initially suspects him of being an enemy spy but instead covertly provides opportunities and resources. 20 23 28 29

Personality

Gu Han is pragmatic, ambitious, and strongly focused on survival. Initially unsettled by killing Li Xuan, he nevertheless decides that someone trying to take his life cannot be spared. 5

He is calm under accusations and danger, preferring decisive demonstrations over arguments. When accused of stealing prey, he refuses to explain an act he did not commit and instead proves his ability through combat. 11 12

Despite guarding the System as his greatest secret, Gu Han values his brothers and companions. He shares Blood Tempering Pills with Gu Chen, Gu Lin, Gu Fan, Gu Jing, and Gu Ming, and repeatedly places himself in danger to protect Gu Lin and Gu Chen. 25 30 33 34

Abilities & Skills

Soul-Snatching System

Gu Han can extract attributes and Martial Skill Experience by touching corpses, allowing him to grow through hunting and combat.

• Gains attributes such as Blood Qi, Vitality, Strength, Defense, Speed, and Spirit from beasts and defeated opponents. 1 2 3 25
• Personally killed prey generally yields greater rewards than corpses received from others or shared kills. 2
• Defeating a higher-level opponent doubles the extraction reward. 5
• Can obtain martial skills directly from corpses, as with Wind Breaking Stab from Xue Wen. 34
• Must still cultivate Blood Qi and advance realms; raw attributes alone cannot substitute for realm progression. 6

Fierce Fist

Gu Han’s primary martial skill and preferred unarmed combat technique.

• Raised to Slightly Accomplished through Martial Skill Experience after killing Li Xuan. 6
• Advances to Intermediate by the time he reaches the fifth-order Martial Disciple realm. 23
• Used to overpower ambushers, kill high-order demonic beasts, and contend with Xue Wen. 24 33 41
• Reaches Proficient by the tenth-order Martial Disciple realm. 42

Wind Breaking Stab

A Yellow-grade Mid-tier stabbing skill learned from Xue Wen’s corpse.

• Prioritizes extreme speed and difficult-to-guard-against attacks over raw destructive force. 34
• Gives Gu Han a weapon technique, reducing his reliance on fist techniques. 34
• Reaches Slightly Mastered by the tenth-order Martial Disciple realm. 42

Hunting and Battlefield Improvisation

Gu Han uses terrain, bait, speed, and enemy behavior to overcome stronger prey and opponents.

• Lures a Green Wolf with a rabbit carcass and deliberately leaves it an escape route before crippling it. 3
• Uses speed and positioning to defeat four logistics soldiers despite inferior raw Strength. 4
• Uses a poison-tipped dagger to kill the stronger Li Xuan. 5
• Waits for the Wave-Treading Bull and Phantom Water Wolf to exhaust each other before attempting to seize the Water Essence Lotus. 20
• Conceals evidence by feeding Li Xuan’s corpse to Green Wolves. 6

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Poison-tipped dagger — Given by Gu Chen; used to kill Li Xuan. Its venom is later depleted, but the blade remains sharper than Gu Han’s issued saber. 5 6
• Chopping knife / saber — Used during early hunts and clashes with logistics soldiers. 3 4
• Staff — Used to defeat Wang Shan’s five-man squad. 12
• Cold Wind Sword — Selected from the spoils distributed by Guan Shan. 35
• Storage bag — Kept from the post-battle spoils. 35
• Blood Tempering Pills — Obtained through rewards, looting, and Logistics Point exchanges; often given to his brothers rather than kept for himself. 6 14 30
• Water Essence Lotus — Exchanged for Water Element Power to strengthen Little Wolf. 20 23

Relationships

• Gu Chen — Elder brother and closest supporter; gives Gu Han a dagger and Blood Tempering Pills, fights beside him, and respects his secrets. 6 14 33 34
• Gu Lin — Elder brother figure and confidant; Gu Han rescues him from ambushers, while Gu Lin agrees to keep Gu Han’s fabricated “master” secret. 25 30
• Gu Fan, Gu Jing, and Gu Ming — Elder brothers/sister who receive Blood Tempering Pills from Gu Han and support the family’s growth. 30
• Ma Tie — Logistics comrade who hunts with Gu Han, trusts his leadership against the Green Wolf, and defends him against Fang Yan’s accusations. 2 3 10
• Little Wolf — Gu Han’s battle pet, later transformed into a Phantom Water Wolf King; hunts with him, protects him during breakthroughs, and can heal injuries. 23 25 41
• Guan Shan — Head Instructor and Brigadier General who first suspects Gu Han, then secretly observes and assists him; later intervenes against spies. 28 29 33 34
• Qian Fu — Logistics officer who investigates the accusations against Gu Han fairly, confirms his assessment victory, and offers him a Warrior Camp position. 10 13
• Li Qiang — Logistics registrar and cook soldier who records Gu Han’s unusually large hauls and facilitates his exchanges. 15 16 27 28
• Li Xuan — Veteran logistics soldier who pursues Gu Han over the Green Wolf dispute and is killed by him in self-defense. 4 5
• Lei Chao — Li Xuan’s fellow townsman, who targets Gu Han and injures Gu Chen while seeking revenge for Li Xuan’s disappearance. 16 17

Story Role / Major Arcs

Logistics Soldier Assessment

Gu Han begins as a conscripted logistics soldier, gains the Soul-Snatching System, helps Ma Tie’s group hunt beasts, and wins first place with 143 Logistics Points. He clears his name by defeating Wang Shan’s five-man squad after Fang Yan’s false accusations. 1 2 10 12 13

Li Xuan’s Death and Its Consequences

After defending his Green Wolf from thieves, Gu Han kills Li Xuan when the veteran attempts to kill him. Li Xuan’s disappearance brings Lei Chao’s attention onto Gu Han’s brothers and becomes the source of an escalating conflict. 4 5 16 17

Wilderness Hunting and Little Wolf’s Growth

Gu Han hunts independently outside camp, rapidly advances through demonic-beast kills, obtains the Water Essence Lotus, and strengthens Little Wolf into a Phantom Water Wolf King. 15 19 20 23

Spy Conflict

Gu Han joins Gu Chen against Lei Chao and Xue Wen’s group. He withstands Xue Wen’s Martial Artist attack, disables him, and extracts major attributes and Wind Breaking Stab after Guan Shan kills Xue Wen. 33 34

Tenth Realm Breakthrough

After reaching ninth-tier Martial Disciple, Gu Han rejects an immediate advance to Martial Artist and chooses the perfected tenth realm. Little Wolf protects him throughout the dangerous breakthrough, after which Gu Han’s attributes increase dramatically. 40 41 42

Trivia

• Gu Han was forced into service because his name was swapped with the Third Elder’s grandson’s name. 1
• He initially had no intention of becoming a warrior because hunting corpses for the System benefits him more than Warrior Camp training. 14
• His unusually high Logistics Point total causes Guan Shan to suspect him of espionage before learning his identity. 28
• Gu Han tells Gu Lin that a powerful expert trained him, using the story to hide the Soul-Snatching System. 25