Gu Lin

Biodata

Name	Gu Lin (顾林)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Running Wolf Nation; Eastern Second Warrior Camp
Occupation/Role	War Soldier; competitor in the Tenth Battalion Grand Competition
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 7

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Third-order Martial Disciple	7	Performed well as a new recruit and received Blood Tempering Pills alongside Gu Hang.
Fourth-order Martial Disciple	25	Had only recently reached this realm when Wang Huan's group ambushed him.

Background / History

Gu Lin is one of the Gu Family's collateral disciples who entered military service at Mushan City alongside Gu Chen, Gu Han, Gu Fan, Gu Jing, and Gu Ming. As a new recruit in the Warrior Camp, he performed well enough as a third-order Martial Disciple to receive a Blood Tempering Pill reward. 7

When Gu Han began hunting separately from the logistics-soldier teams, Gu Lin searched the mountain forest for him despite the danger posed by demonic beasts and Lei Chao's possible connections. He carried a poison-coated dagger given by Gu Chen for protection. 19

While looking for Gu Han, Gu Lin was ambushed by Wang Huan and four other War Soldiers. They blamed him for the punishment imposed after Lei Chao's actions and intended to kill him in the wilderness, where his death could be blamed on Lei Chao. Gu Han and Little Wolf arrived in time; Gu Han killed the attackers, while Little Wolf cleaned and healed Gu Lin's injuries. 23 24 25

Gu Lin concealed the true cause of his wounds upon returning to camp, claiming that a sword-toothed pig had injured him. He and Gu Han tacitly agreed to keep both the ambush and Li Xuan's likely connection to Gu Han secret. 25 26

Gu Han later gave Gu Lin a box of ten Blood Tempering Pills, enabling him to recover from his injuries and regain ground in training. By the Tenth Battalion Grand Competition, he had nearly secured a place among the Second Camp's top ten warriors. 30 45

Personality

Gu Lin is fiercely protective of his fellow Gu brothers. He searches for Gu Han when the latter disappears into the mountains, and later leads Gu Jing and others out of camp when he believes Gu Chen may have been killed by Lei Chao. 19 36

He is practical and discreet. After Gu Han saves him from Wang Huan's group, he accepts Gu Han's explanation of having a powerful master and promises not to reveal it—even to Gu Chen. He also helps preserve the cover story around their attackers' disappearance. 25

In battle, Gu Lin is ruthless toward opponents he considers malicious. He shows no regret after severing Fang Wen's arm, arguing that Fang Wen had attacked vital points and previously injured several Second Camp warriors. However, he also knows when to withdraw, choosing to rest after defeating Fang Wen and Huang Shaoshan rather than fight a third consecutive match. 47

Abilities & Skills

Martial Cultivation

Gu Lin is a fourth-order Martial Disciple and one of the stronger warriors in the Eastern Second Warrior Camp. 25 45

• Recovered from severe injuries and resumed training with Blood Tempering Pills supplied by Gu Han. 26 30 45
• Ranked near the Second Camp's top ten before the Tenth Battalion Grand Competition. 45

Saber Combat

Gu Lin fights with a battle saber and is capable of decisive, high-damage counterattacks.

• Evaded Fang Wen's lethal opening strike and severed his arm with a single saber slash. 47
• Defeated Huang Shaoshan by trapping the opponent's sword with his arm and stabbing him through the chest. 47
• Endured Huang Shaoshan's kick without retreating to complete his counterattack. 47

Equipment

• Battle saber — His primary weapon during the Tenth Battalion Grand Competition. 46 47
• Poison-coated dagger — Given by Gu Chen; its poison seals the throat once it draws blood. Wang Huan's group carried an Antidote Pill, preventing Gu Lin from using it to turn the ambush around. 19 23

Relationships

• Gu Han — Younger Gu brother whom Gu Lin repeatedly tries to protect. Gu Han saves him from Wang Huan's ambush, and the two share secrets concerning Gu Han's strength and Li Xuan's death. 19 25 26
• Gu Chen — Elder Gu brother and a central source of support. Gu Lin follows Gu Chen's warnings about Lei Chao and later risks leaving camp to search for him. 18 30 36 37
• Gu Jing, Gu Fan, and Gu Ming — Fellow Gu brothers with whom he trains, shares resources, and attempts to protect Gu Chen. 30 36 37
• Little Wolf — Gu Han's Battle Pet, which cleaned and healed Gu Lin's wounds after the ambush. 25
• Wang Huan — Leader of the group that ambushed and nearly killed Gu Lin; Gu Han killed Wang Huan and his companions. 23 24 25
• Fang Wen — Opponent whose arm Gu Lin severed during the Tenth Battalion Grand Competition. 47
• Huang Shaoshan — Arrogant warrior from another camp whom Gu Lin defeated and seriously injured. 47

Story Role / Major Arcs

Search for Gu Han

Gu Lin learns that Gu Han has been acting alone in the mountains and immediately sets out to find him, fearing that Lei Chao or dangerous beasts could harm him. 19

Wang Huan Ambush

Gu Lin is beaten nearly to death by Wang Huan's group, who target him because of the Gu brothers' conflict with Lei Chao. His rescue by Gu Han strengthens their trust and makes Gu Lin privy to Gu Han's hidden strength. 23 24 25

Lei Chao Conflict

After hearing that Gu Chen may have confronted Lei Chao, Gu Lin refuses to remain safely in camp. He leads Gu Jing and others to search for Gu Chen, declaring that they will find him alive or recover his body. 36

Tenth Battalion Grand Competition

Bolstered by Gu Han's Blood Tempering Pills, Gu Lin represents the Second Camp in the competition. He wins consecutive fights against Fang Wen and Huang Shaoshan, then strategically leaves the stage to rest rather than allow an opponent to exploit his fatigue. 45 47