Bai Jun

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Bai Jun (柏隽)
Alias(es)	Qing Yan; Nan Liujing (online) 2 6
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Department of Earthly Rulings; Shence Mansion 1 24
Occupation/Role	Department of Earthly Rulings service member; Shence Mansion Vanguard; occasional bodyguard 22 24 47
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Noble Moral Acclaim lottery	1	Earns 100 Noble Moral Acclaim points after resolving a feng shui case and draws Sacred Judgment of Heavenly Fire.
Suiyang-infused sword	6	Captures a Suiyang in Jiren Alley and absorbs it into his sword rather than surrendering it to the Ten Lords Bureau.
Primordial Suihuang flame access	24–25	Uses Quan Bing Hui Huo (Primordial Flame) to defeat Zhan Guang; later confirms he can actively draw on the residual Suihuang flame through his demonic blade, at the cost of life force.
Favor of the Sun resonance	26	While channeling Suihuang, Favor of the Sun activates; his physical strength visibly increases until he cuts the connection. He suspects the ability suppresses Suihuang.
Sacred Judgment activation	27, 41	Its system indicator reacts to his changed appearance. Bai Jun later discovers its activation method: tying up his hair and mentally chanting its name; a shot can match Yan Qing’s full-powered flying sword.

Background / History

Bai Jun is a transmigrator who first arrived on the Zhuming, where Huai Yan took him in. He lived and studied there with a Vidyadhara woman whom he considers both a teacher and friend, though he later spent several years escaping Zhuming. He stayed in Yaoqing for a time before settling on the Xianzhou Luofu, where he has lived for nearly three years. 1 13

On the Luofu, Bai Jun adopted the low-profile life of a regular Department of Earthly Rulings employee. Despite preferring an easy routine and frequent opportunities to slack off, he became the department’s top performer for three consecutive years, maintaining a year without bad reviews. 1 2

His seemingly ordinary position conceals connections to Shence Mansion, the Ten Lords Bureau, the Zhuming Forging Palace, and the power of Primordial Suihuang. Fu Xuan’s divination later reveals a radiant, destructive flame hidden deep within his soul. 20 25

Appearance

Bai Jun is a tall, well-proportioned young man with a usually placid, listless demeanor. He is consistently described as notably handsome, though his low presence often makes others fail to notice him immediately. 2 5

• Medium-length silver hair, sometimes tied into a short ponytail. 27 40
• Clear azure-blue eyes, often half-lidded when he is bored or tired. 5
• Fair complexion and a gentle-looking face that becomes sharper when he dresses formally. 27
• Tall, sturdy, well-defined physique. 19
• Carries a faint lime scent, likely from his shampoo. 2

Personality

Bai Jun is content with stability and avoids dwelling on past grievances, victories, or defeats. He is not ambitious about promotions and prefers remaining in an uncomplicated grassroots position, where he can finish work quickly and spend spare time reading, drinking tea, or slacking off. 1 2 26

His relaxed exterior does not mean he is indifferent. Bai Jun is compassionate toward vulnerable people, whether helping an elderly woman, saving Su Shang from falling, comforting the injured Qiu Zhou, or protecting Bailu. He considers saving someone reason enough in itself. 5 14 16

He can also be sly, teasing, and quietly manipulative. He toys with Jing Fang after exposing his lies, tricks Jing Yuan during chess, and uses deadpan humor to unsettle friends and coworkers. When confronted with danger or injustice, his demeanor becomes calm, decisive, and intimidating. 6 8 23

Abilities & Skills

Noble Moral Acclaim System

Bai Jun possesses a silent system that awards Noble Moral Acclaim for morally positive actions and permits lottery draws after accumulating enough points. The system provides little to no explanation for its rewards. 1 2 26

• Earned 100 points after resolving a merchant’s feng shui problem. 1
• Reached 90/100 points after later good deeds, nearing another lottery draw. 26
• Has received abilities and items including Sacred Judgment of Heavenly Fire, Favor of the Sun, Mind Catcher, and the Mask of a Thousand Faces. 2 41

Mind Catcher

Mind Catcher allows Bai Jun to occasionally hear fragments of another person’s thoughts. 2

• Can reveal internal thoughts that others do not say aloud. 2
• Activates unpredictably and cannot be deliberately controlled. 2
• Often captures incomplete thoughts out of context, making it unreliable. 2
• Can even trigger on his pet’s thoughts. 2

Favor of the Sun

Favor of the Sun is a poorly understood system ability connected in some manner to Suihuang’s star-like true form. 2 26

• Activates while Bai Jun channels Suihuang’s power. 26
• Causes a surge of physical power, enlarging his arm muscles and strengthening his body. 26
• May suppress or offset the life-force drain normally imposed by Suihuang. 25 26
• Bai Jun plans to test whether exposure to a true star can develop the ability further. 26

Sacred Judgment of Heavenly Fire

Sacred Judgment of Heavenly Fire is a system-granted combat ability associated with twin guns. 1 2

• Can be activated by tying his hair and mentally chanting its name. 41
• A casual shot is stated to rival Yan Qing’s fully powered flying sword. 41
• Easily destroys a rampaging Golden Automaton by piercing its core. 41
• Its system indicator responds strongly when Bai Jun dresses more carefully. 27

Suihuang Flame and Swordsmanship

Bai Jun can wield the residual power of Primordial Suihuang through a blade forged for him by Yan Tingjun. 25

• Absorbed a captured Suiyang into his sword. 6
• Can draw upon Suihuang’s flame to dramatically increase his sword’s power. 24 25
• The power traditionally consumes his life force, creating a risk of death if overused. 25
• Defeated the Abundance-enhanced Zhan Guang with a crimson, gold-radiant sword transformation. 24
• His true specialty is the greatsword rather than the saber he usually carries. 34

Forging and Craftsmanship

Bai Jun is an accomplished artisan recognized by Huai Yan and Yan Ting, and he served as chief artisan during the last Grand Forging of Bai Ye. 41

• Forged a pair of armguards by hand in a short time without mechanical assistance. 41
• Keeps books and magazines on weapon forging and design. 15
• Identified Crimson Thorn’s construction and life-force storage properties from Zhuming records. 49
• Created a folding fan whose craftsmanship Tingyun believes Master Gongshu could not replicate. 4

Combat and Investigation

Bai Jun combines swift combat ability with practical investigative skill. 14 23

• Tracks suspects through environmental clues and detailed knowledge of local streets. 14
• Defeated and decapitated a Mara-struck Qiu Kui with a single clean sword stroke. 14
• Intimidated a black-market physician into revealing information on the Medicine King’s Legacy. 23
• Defeated Potio in a spar despite Potio using spear techniques, swordsmanship, hand-to-hand combat, and underhanded tactics. 48
• Neutralized Medicine King’s Legacy attackers during Guinaifen’s concert and dismantled the demonic sword Crimson Thorn. 49

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Quan Bing Hui Huo (Primordial Flame) — Bai Jun’s flame-patterned saber and conduit for Suihuang’s power. 24 25
• Sword case — Durable case capable of blocking Zhan Guang’s full-force broadsword strike. 24
• Sacred Judgment of Heavenly Fire — Twin guns obtained through the Noble Moral Acclaim lottery. 1 2
• Mask of a Thousand Faces — System-drawn mask that can transform its wearer and alter scent; Bai Jun accidentally transformed into Su Shang and initially could not reverse the effect. 41 42
• Compass — Used as part of his feng shui consultations. 2
• Jade Omen — His personal communications device. 6 22

Relationships

• Jing Yuan — Close friend and frequent sparring/chess partner; Jing Yuan helped place Bai Jun in the Department of Earthly Rulings and regularly attempts to involve him in Shence Mansion affairs. 7 8 19
• Bailu — Bai Jun’s closest friend on the Luofu; he is often assigned to retrieve her after she escapes the Alchemy Commission, and the two are openly affectionate. 12 13
• Qing Que — Friend and card-playing companion. Qing Que develops romantic feelings for him after their growing intimacy. 2 43
• Fu Xuan — Former superior or temporary mentor at the Divination Bureau; she repeatedly tries to recruit Bai Jun and is troubled by the unreadable nature of his destiny. 19 20
• Tingyun — Merchant acquaintance who owes him a longstanding debt of gratitude for a gifted folding fan; Bai Jun is wary of her despite their friendly rapport. 4 8
• Xue Yi — His sister and a Ten Lords Bureau judge; they cooperate against the Medicine King’s Legacy and later exchange gifts. 23 24 37
• Cold Crow — Ten Lords Bureau contact and Xue Yi’s sister; she pressures Bai Jun into accompanying Xue Yi and becomes drawn to his scent. 22 27 44
• Su Shang — A Cloud Cavalry recruit Bai Jun saves from falling into the sea of stars. Their friendship becomes increasingly close as he trains, protects, and teases her. 16 41 42
• Huai Yan — Elder who took Bai Jun in after his transmigration to Zhuming; later recognizes him as an exceptional artisan. 1 41
• Ye Linna — Interastral Peace Corporation employee who becomes acquainted with Bai Jun after he helps recover her pet Dimensional Pouch. 22
• Guinaifen — Universe-famous performer whom Bai Jun serves as a bodyguard; he protects her concert from Medicine King’s Legacy attackers. 47 49
• Song Yan — Department of Earthly Rulings coworker and frequent target of Bai Jun’s teasing. 5 16

Story Role / Major Arcs

Department of Earthly Rulings Cases

Bai Jun begins as an exemplary but unmotivated Department of Earthly Rulings employee. He resolves a merchant’s supposed haunting as a feng shui issue, earns Noble Moral Acclaim, and begins receiving unexplained system rewards. 1 2

Jiren Alley and the Mara-struck Incident

After sensing and capturing a Suiyang in Jiren Alley, Bai Jun becomes involved in Qiu Zhou’s attempt to save his Mara-struck father with Soul-Returning Vitality Powder. He kills Qiu Kui to stop his rampage, saves Qiu Zhou, and uncovers the Medicine King’s Legacy connection behind the powder. 6 14 15

Medicine King’s Legacy Investigation

Motivated by the Jiren Alley case and Xue Yi’s injury, Bai Jun investigates a stolen Alchemy Commission prescription, intimidates a black-market physician, and pursues traitor Zhan Guang. He defeats Zhan Guang after the latter transforms through Abundance medicine. 19 23 24

Suihuang and System Discoveries

The Suiyang Tail identifies Bai Jun’s scent as Primordial Suihuang’s. Bai Jun subsequently learns that drawing on Suihuang once drained his life force, while Favor of the Sun may counter or suppress that burden. 25 26

Crafting Department and Mask Incident

Bai Jun destroys a Golden Automaton with Sacred Judgment of Heavenly Fire, forges armguards by hand, and draws the Mask of a Thousand Faces. The mask later transforms him into Su Shang, creating a chain of misunderstandings before he returns to normal. 41 42 43

Guinaifen’s Bodyguard Assignment

Bai Jun takes leave from his department to serve as Guinaifen’s bodyguard. He reconciles with her overly protective escort Potio, then works alongside him to stop a Medicine King’s Legacy attack during Guinaifen’s concert. 46 47 49

Notable Quotes

“Does saving someone need a reason?” 14

“A thousand gold pieces are easily lost, but favors are hard to repay.” 8

Trivia

• Bai Jun’s coworkers call him Qing Yan, while his online account uses the name Nan Liujing. 2 6
• He is highly skilled at Imperial Jade Card Game due to familiarity with Mahjong from his previous life, though others mistake this for natural genius. 9
• Despite his combat and forging accomplishments, Bai Jun insists that the saber he carries is primarily a ritual object and keeps it because it was a friend’s gift. 4 34
• His ahoge instinctively stands on end when Fu Xuan is nearby. 10