Biodata
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Xu Ji (许基) |
| Alias(es) | Young Master Xu 10 |
| Species/Race | Human; descendant of the Emperor’s bloodline 331 |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Xu family of Qinggang; later the Golden Knight descendants of Linyuan City 371 |
| Occupation/Role | Grand Duke; holder and claimant of Golden Knight relic authority 397 404 |
| Status | Alive; ascended as Grand Duke and protected by the World Will 404 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 10 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Latent Emperor authority awakened | 369 | Under a Hell Cultivator assassin’s attack, he instinctively casts “All is Throne,” freezing the assassin and affecting the train despite being previously regarded as an ordinary person. |
| Relic claimant / authority display | 374 376 | Guided by Miss Ai, he recites a spell that forces rival relatives to kneel; he later exposes candidates’ thoughts and gains pledges of loyalty. |
| Consciousness Divine Kingdom activation | 385 | Activates the Golden Race’s Divine Kingdom of Consciousness through his bloodline, revealing hidden strongholds and directing Han Su’s assault through Linyuan City. |
| Holder of the Golden Pen | 389 397 | Receives the Golden Pen after Xu Qiao hesitates. The old Marquis explains that it allows Xu Ji to wield authority before becoming Grand Duke. |
| Grand Duke | 404 | Successfully ascends to Grand Duke, gaining immense status, World Will protection, and standing among the world’s highest noble authorities. |
Background
Xu Ji was raised as the only son of the wealthy Xu family in Qinggang City. His family maintained a security department specifically for him, monitoring threats and protecting him even when he appeared to move freely without attendants. 10
In the original course of events, Xu Ji was one of the children kidnapped into the Ancient Castle. Han Su rescued him, but in the present world the kidnapping was erased from public memory, leaving Xu Ji unaware that it had ever happened. 10
His father later reveals that their family belongs to the Emperor’s descendant line, called the “bloodline of sinners.” The bloodline is tied to the ancient Emperor’s ambitions, recurring Tides, and a planned sacrifice meant to stabilize the world. 331 The old Marquis of Linyuan further claims that Xu Ji’s branch was exiled under a false accusation of carrying a traitorous Emperor’s bloodline. 397
Personality
Xu Ji is sociable, impulsive, and accustomed to privilege. He maintains relationships with Qinggang’s wealthy young masters through access to rare wine, imported cigars, academic introductions, and other favors; this network also makes him feel unusually important. 10
Despite his superficiality, he is deeply loyal to Han Su. He comes to warn Han Su about a bounty in the middle of the night, defends him when Zhang He is dismissive, and angrily rejects Assistant Xu’s demand that he sever their friendship after Han Su saves his life. 10 17
He initially avoids acknowledging the supernatural, believing that ignoring it will let him continue a normal life. When danger becomes unavoidable, however, he refuses to call Han Su away from battle and risks his own life to cast a spell. 369
His recklessness is most apparent in his former street-racing habit and his tendency to become intensely infatuated, including his unrequited pursuit of Deng Qingge. After the ghost-truck incident, he abandons speeding entirely. 11 127 316
Abilities & Skills
Emperor’s Bloodline Authority
Xu Ji’s latent authority manifests through his exceptionally pure Emperor bloodline.
- Casts “All is Throne” under mortal threat, freezing a Hell Cultivator assassin and affecting the train around him. 369
- Can force Golden Knight descendants to kneel by reciting a spell supplied by Miss Ai. 374
- Reveals candidates’ hidden thoughts and pressures them to choose between loyalty and opposition. 376
- His power initially emerges only under severe pressure or with Miss Ai’s instruction; before his awakening, Han Su detects no pollution or abnormal spiritual power in him. 316 369
Divine Kingdom of Consciousness
Xu Ji can activate the Golden Race’s bloodline weapon, the Divine Kingdom of Consciousness.
- Reveals the Golden Race’s secret strongholds across Linyuan City, allowing Han Su to destroy them. 385
- Occupies the Divine Kingdom’s central position, preventing an elder’s spiritual power from affecting him. 385
- Guides Han Su through the city with unusual focus and determination while the Divine Kingdom is active. 385
- Its activation confirms his qualification to inherit Golden Knight relics, making the usual screening ceremony effectively unnecessary. 385
Golden Pen Authority
After obtaining the Golden Pen, Xu Ji can exercise noble authority before formally becoming Grand Duke.
- Receives the Golden Pen amid the struggle at Jinshui Manor and escapes into the Manor Secret Room with it. 389 390
- Can use the pen to wield authority before ascending to the Grand Duke position. 397
- At Miss Ai’s direction, alters Contract No. 02 with logic the World Will cannot understand, sealing the contract and buying time against the aristocrats. 400
Equipment
- Golden Pen — Golden Knight relic that enables Xu Ji to wield authority before his Grand Duke ascension. 397
- Puppet doll — A protective construct that deflects bullets and restrains attackers with black threads. 369
- Mechanical dog — A disassembling mechanical protector that targets an attacker’s joints. 369
- Cursed doll guardian — A protective item purchased by Mr. Xu; it is compelled to defend Xu Ji. 386
Relationships
- Han Su — Closest friend and “brother.” Xu Ji protects Han Su socially, worries for his safety, and later supports him with his bloodline authority; Han Su repeatedly risks himself to protect Xu Ji. 10 17 368 385
- Mr. Xu — His father. Mr. Xu conceals the family’s supernatural history from him, reveals the burden of their bloodline, and sends him to Linyuan City to claim his inheritance. 331 365
- Assistant Xu — His father’s assistant and handler. Assistant Xu manages Xu Ji’s safety, house arrest, and involvement with supernatural incidents. 17 50
- Miss Ai — Guide and protector. She safeguards him on the train, teaches him spells, explains his role in Linyuan, and uses his authority to gain access to the city’s systems. 369 374 376
- Zhang He — Friend from Qinggang’s wealthy youth circle. Their street race ends with Zhang He’s fatal ghost-truck accident. 10 11
- Deng Qingge — His unrequited love interest. Xu Ji has confessed once and was rejected. 316
- Xu Qiao — Rival Golden Knight candidate who closely resembles Xu Ji. Xu Qiao’s hesitation allows the Golden Pen to fall into Xu Ji’s hands. 372 389
- Old Marquis of Linyuan City — Chooses Xu Ji as successor, leaves him the family inheritance, and explains the significance of the Golden Pen and Grand Duke competition. 397
Story Role / Major Arcs
- Qinggang friendship and the Ghost Truck incident — Xu Ji warns Han Su about a bounty, brings him into Qinggang’s elite social circle, and survives the ghost truck only because Han Su pulls him from their crushed sports car. 10 12
- Deep contactor aftermath — The Xu family’s influence spares Xu Ji from immediate punishment, but he is threatened with hypnosis or removal as a deep contactor and refuses to abandon Han Su. 17
- Ghost Truck contamination — He remains under house arrest because he and Han Su are considered deep contactors affected by the same residual influence from the ghost truck. 50 95 96
- Emperor-bloodline anomaly — His unexplained role in Wei Lan’s promotion leads Xue Zhi to identify him as Qinggang’s “biggest anomaly” and a direct Emperor descendant. 325
- Journey to Linyuan City — He travels with Han Su to reclaim his family title, becoming the target of a bounty worth one thousand ancient gold coins. 364 365
- Awakening on the high-speed train — When a Hell Cultivator assassin attacks him, he casts “All is Throne” and reveals his latent authority. 369
- Golden Knight succession conflict — He asserts dominance over rival candidates, activates the Divine Kingdom of Consciousness, acquires the Golden Pen, and learns the truth of his lineage. 374 385 397
- Grand Duke ascension — Xu Ji becomes Grand Duke, gaining the protection of the World Will and becoming one of the central powers in the struggle over noble authority and world contracts. 404
Notable Quotes
“All is Throne!” 369
“Old Han is my brother, remember that.” 17