Qin Yuan

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Qin Yuan (秦远)
Gender	Male
Martial Soul	Long-Handled Battle Saber / Battle Saber
Affiliation	Golden Saber Squad; Golden Saber Shop
Occupation/Role	Commission taker, soul hunting team leader, shop owner, temporary academy instructor
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1
Origin	Transmigrator from Earth
Innate Soul Power	Level 5

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Soul King, Level 51	1	His cultivation upon accepting Ning Rongrong's soul-hunting commission; possessed five Soul Rings.
Soul King, Level 54	3	Gained three levels of Soul Power from completing Ning Rongrong's two-star commission.
Soul King, Level 55	11	Reached this level during his two-year period guiding Ning Rongrong.
Level 60	12	Required a sixth Soul Ring to advance.
Six-ring Spirit Emperor	15	Absorbed a 35,000-year Corrosive Fire Tiger Soul Ring beyond his rank.

Background

Qin Yuan transmigrated from Earth long before the main events of the story. Contrary to his expectations, he awakened only level-five Innate Soul Power and an ordinary Battle Saber Martial Soul. His limited talent and lack of factional support left him struggling for cultivation resources; by his thirties, he had only just reached the Soul King realm. 1

After more than a decade of hardship, he established the Golden Saber Squad as a soul-hunting team. Following a mutiny during Ning Rongrong's commission, he and his childhood companion Chen Ze shifted toward running a general store while Qin Yuan continued accepting commissions. 1 3

A system appears after he accepts Ning Rongrong's commission, rewarding him for completing ranked tasks. Qin Yuan uses these commissions to gain cultivation, techniques, wealth, and knowledge while maintaining his independence from major factions. 1 3 10 19

Personality

Qin Yuan is pragmatic, cautious, and strongly guided by professional integrity. He accepts dangerous work for worthwhile rewards, but considers risks, negotiates terms, and refuses to reveal client information or demand extra payment after accepting a commission. 4 10 19

He is highly independent and reluctant to become subordinate to powerful organizations. He declines recruitment from both the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and Martial Soul Hall, preferring to remain a freelance commission taker. 17 19 21

Despite his ambition, Qin Yuan avoids needlessly endangering others. He refuses to teach Yao Zi his method of absorbing Soul Rings beyond one's level because he believes she cannot safely endure it, and he excludes Chen Ze from a confidential mission out of concern for his safety. 6 14

Appearance

Qin Yuan is a man in his thirties who typically carries or manifests a long-handled Battle Saber. He can conceal his identity during dangerous work with a bamboo hat. 1 18

• Uses an ordinary iron training blade when practicing to avoid expending Soul Power. 24
• His six-ring configuration is yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black after becoming a Spirit Emperor. 17
• His earlier five-ring configuration was yellow, purple, purple, black, black. 2

Abilities & Skills

Battle Saber Martial Soul

Qin Yuan's Battle Saber is an ordinary martial soul, but he compensates for its limitations through exceptional technique, combat experience, and Soul Ring absorption beyond standard limits. 1 2 8

• Defeated three peak Soul Ancestors and several lower-ranked Soul Masters while still a Soul King. 2
• Killed Liu Chen, a low-level Spirit Emperor, after an extended battle despite the difference in cultivation. 8
• Easily defeated Imperial Fighting Team captain Lei Meng using only an ordinary iron blade and no martial soul. 24

Soul Skills

• First Soul Skill: Combat Style — increases Qin Yuan's attack power by roughly 50%. 18
• Fourth Soul Skill: Earth Splitting Chop — releases saber energy capable of carving trenches through the ground. 2 8
• Fifth Soul Skill: War God Blade — engulfs his Battle Saber in flames and greatly increases its power; Qin Yuan can falsely announce it as Martial Soul True Body to deceive opponents. 2 8

Virtual Reality Saber Technique

A max-level self-created Soul Skill granted directly by the system after Qin Yuan safely delivers Ye Lingling to Heaven Dou Royal Academy. He receives complete knowledge and muscle memory without needing additional training. 10

• Blends feints and real attacks, making an opponent unable to judge whether a strike carries force. 24
• Allows him to disarm Lei Meng's Thunder Blade despite not activating his martial soul. 24
• Forms the foundation for Qin Yuan's later attempts to develop a saber style of his own. 22

Slaughter God's Domain

Qin Yuan gains the Slaughter God's Domain after completing his four-star commission to make Ning Rongrong interested in learning. 10 11

• Covers an area of roughly one hundred meters. 17
• Enables Qin Yuan to perceive the strength of individuals within the domain. 18
• Increases his combat power by 20% while suppressing opponents' combat power by 20%. 18
• Its killing intent terrifies and disrupts enemies within range. 17 19

Treading Snow Without Trace

A max-level movement technique granted for completing the mission involving the Black Tiger Gang and stolen gems. 19

• Makes his body light and leaves no trace while moving. 19
• Its speed and unusual nature draw Bibi Dong's interest. 20
• Qin Yuan claims it is innate rather than a transmissible cultivation technique. 20

Detoxification

Qin Yuan possesses a comprehensive Method of Detoxification, received as system knowledge after completing the four-star gem-recovery commission. 19

• Temporarily seals Dugu Yan's heart meridian to stop poison from spreading. 23
• Identifies her condition as accumulated Martial Soul Poison caused by flawed cultivation. 23 24
• Can provide temporary relief, but requires Dugu Bo's cooperation for a complete cure. 23

Soul Ring Absorption Beyond His Level

Qin Yuan has repeatedly absorbed Soul Rings beyond normal limits, producing an unusually strong ring configuration for his innate talent. 2 6 14

• Attributes the feat to the peculiarities of his martial soul, though he privately recognizes its danger. 6
• Used Whale Rubber and delayed acquisition of certain Soul Rings to improve his absorption capacity. 2
• Successfully absorbed the 35,000-year Corrosive Fire Tiger Soul Ring at level 60. 14 15

Equipment / Items

• Soul Tool — used to store items, including the heads of Black Tiger Gang leaders as proof of his completed commission. 18 19
• Gold Soul Card — received with 10,000 Gold Soul Coins for helping Ye Lingling obtain her second Soul Ring. 10
• Immortal Herb Compendium — system reward for recovering 40% of the stolen gems. 19
• Basic cultivation theory book — given to Ning Fengzhi; Qin Yuan maintains that advanced cultivation ultimately derives from fundamental theory. 13

Relationships

• Chen Ze — Childhood companion, Golden Saber Squad member, and manager of their general store; Qin Yuan encourages him not to neglect cultivation. 3 11 14
• Ning Rongrong — Former client and later student; Qin Yuan guides her studies through play and helps her develop interest in learning. 1 10 11
• Ning Fengzhi — Employer and benefactor who rewards Qin Yuan for guiding Ning Rongrong; their relationship deteriorates after Qin Yuan believes Ning Fengzhi deceived him over the gem mission. 12 17 22
• Chen Xin / Sword Douluo — Observes Qin Yuan's integrity and unusual Soul Ring configuration; later respects his role as Ning Rongrong's guide. 2 12 14
• Dugu Yan — Commission client who asks Qin Yuan to rescue Ye Lingling; Qin Yuan later treats her poisoning. 3 4 22 23
• Ye Lingling — Protected client and trusted companion during the escape from Silvis City; she later asks Qin Yuan to save Dugu Yan. 4 7 22 23
• Dugu Bo — Initially observes Qin Yuan with suspicion, then becomes grateful after Qin Yuan saves Dugu Yan and learns he may be able to cure the Dugu Clan's poison. 11 15 24
• Bibi Dong — Temporarily employs Qin Yuan as a bodyguard after he declines her recruitment offer; she remains interested in obtaining his movement technique. 19 20 21
• Lei Meng — Imperial Fighting Team captain whom Qin Yuan defeats in a blade duel; Lei Meng asks to become his disciple, but Qin Yuan refuses. 23 24

Story Role / Major Arcs

Ning Rongrong's Soul Hunt

Qin Yuan accepts Ning Rongrong's commission to obtain her first Soul Ring, triggering his system. When members of his own squad mutiny to rob her, he protects his client and defeats the attackers with Chen Ze's support. 1 2

Ye Lingling's Rescue

Hired by Dugu Yan, Qin Yuan infiltrates the Plant Junior Soul Master Academy as a teacher and uses the Liu and Yao families' rivalry to create an escape opportunity. He protects Ye Lingling during their flight and kills the pursuing Spirit Emperor Liu Chen. 4 5 6 7 8

Ning Rongrong's Guide

Qin Yuan accepts Ning Fengzhi's four-star commission to improve Ning Rongrong's interest in learning. Over two years, he incorporates Soul Master theory into toys and games, successfully changing her attitude and gaining the Slaughter God's Domain. 10 11

Sixth Soul Ring and Gem Recovery

At level 60, Qin Yuan works with Ning Bao to hunt the Corrosive Fire Tiger, absorbs its 35,000-year Soul Ring, and becomes a Spirit Emperor. He then investigates a stolen-gem case, infiltrates the Black Tiger Gang, kills its leadership, and recovers part of the goods. 12 14 15 17 18 19

Black Market Escort

After encountering Bibi Dong, Qin Yuan refuses to join Martial Soul Hall but accepts temporary work as her bodyguard. He accompanies her to the black market, where her actions further convince him of the danger of dealing with her. 19 20 21

Dugu Yan's Poisoning

Ye Lingling commissions Qin Yuan to save Dugu Yan. He temporarily suppresses her accumulated poison and waits at Heaven Dou Royal Academy for Dugu Bo, while also demonstrating his saber mastery against Lei Meng. 22 23 24

Trivia

• Qin Yuan's system rewards are tied to the star rating and completion of commissions. 1 4 10
• He values books and cultivation theory because information is monopolized by powerful factions. 1 6
• He considers Ning Fengzhi more dangerous than Bibi Dong because Ning Fengzhi conceals hostility behind a friendly manner. 22