Master Yun Qi

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Master Yun Qi (云奇大师)
Alias(es)	Guild Master; President of the Alchemist Guild
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Phoenix Cry Empire Alchemist Guild
Occupation/Role	Guild Master; Pill Master; alchemy mentor and patron of Long Chen
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 10

Background / History

Yun Qi trained in alchemy under a reclusive master alongside Wei Cang and a female junior disciple who later became Yun Qi's wife. His master entrusted him with a bronze nameplate connected to Pill Valley; Wei Cang became obsessed with obtaining it and eventually used Yun Qi's wife as leverage. She took her own life rather than be used against Yun Qi, beginning the two men's enduring enmity. 49

Yun Qi pursued Wei Cang for thousands of miles and spent roughly thirty years seeking revenge, surviving repeated assassination attempts arranged by Wei Cang. He eventually set aside immediate vengeance, joined the Alchemist Guild, and became its president. Wei Cang later resurfaced as the president of another Alchemist Guild, renewing their conflict. 49

As Guild Master, Yun Qi expelled the longtime executive Guan Cheng after learning that Guan had sold defective pills under Yun Qi's name. Although Guan had served him for decades, Yun Qi refused to tolerate the breach of professional ethics. 10

He encountered Long Chen during this incident and recognized the youth's extraordinary Soul Force and Pill Fire control. Yun Qi granted him a Pill Apprentice Token ahead of the usual process, along with equipment and access to Guild privileges, while stopping short of formally accepting him as a disciple. 10

When the Royal Family investigated Long Chen after his killing of a Half-step Blood Condensation expert, Yun Qi identified Long Chen as his student, giving him the protection of Yun Qi's reputation while stressing that a student was not the same as a disciple. 20

During the Phoenix Cry Lantern Festival, Yun Qi openly sheltered Chu Yao from the Empress Dowager and supported Long Chen against Wei Cang's provocation. He attempted to intervene when Huang Shang endangered Long Chen, but Wei Cang blocked him with the poisoned Yin Sha Palm. 36 45

Yun Qi expelled the poison overnight, though the process demonstrated the Yin Sha Palm's danger even to a Pill Master. After seeing Long Chen's combat and alchemy talents, Yun Qi accepted that Long Chen would not abandon either path despite his continued concerns over dual cultivation. 48

He ultimately entrusted Long Chen with the bronze nameplate, hoping Long Chen could fulfill its purpose and enter Pill Valley by reaching the rank of Pill King before age twenty. 49

Appearance

Yun Qi is portrayed as an aged, stern-seeming man with an aged voice, though he can show warmth and tenderness when speaking of those he cares for. 22 48

• Wears Pill Master robes bearing a pill cauldron with three patterns, denoting his rank. 35
• Maintains a composed, authoritative bearing even in royal settings. 35
• His expression becomes notably tender when viewing the portrait of his late wife. 22

Personality

Yun Qi is principled and impartial in Guild affairs. He dismissed Guan Cheng despite their decades of association and refused to waive Guild rules when Long Chen sought greater credit privileges. 10 21

He is cautious, observant, and protective. Yun Qi sees more of Long Chen's hidden strength than Long Chen expects, warns him about dividing his focus between alchemy and martial arts, and provides political protection within the limits of what the Guild can do. 20 48

Although he repeatedly insists that he will not take disciples, Yun Qi shows clear affection and hope for Long Chen's future. He praises Long Chen's potential, publicly supports him, and entrusts him with the nameplate that defined Yun Qi's personal tragedy. 20 35 49

Abilities & Skills

Alchemy

Yun Qi is a Pill Master and the Guild Master of the Phoenix Cry Alchemist Guild. His expertise allows him to evaluate alchemical talent, oversee assessments, and recognize advanced refining methods. 21 35

• Identified Long Chen's exceptional Soul Force, Pill Fire control, foundational techniques, and understanding of medicinal refinement. 10 21
• Crafted Long Chen's Pill Apprentice Token and marked it with a trace of his Soul Force, enabling pre-orders for precious ingredients. 10 22
• Possesses powerful Pill Fire and enough cultivation to purge Wei Cang's Yin Sha poison from his body. 48

Pill Fire Combat

Yun Qi can use his Pill Fire as a weapon in battle, demonstrating that his strength extends beyond conventional pill refining. 45 46

• Formed a flaming spear over thirty feet long when confronting Wei Cang. 46
• Attempted to break through Wei Cang's blockade to rescue Long Chen during Huang Shang's attack. 45
• Was temporarily poisoned after exchanging palms with Wei Cang's Yin Sha Palm; the poison has a restraining effect on Pill Fire. 45 48

Guild Authority

As Guild Master, Yun Qi controls access to Alchemist Guild recognition and resources. 10 21

• Dismissed Guan Cheng from the Guild for fraud involving defective pills. 10
• Granted Long Chen Pill Apprentice status and later awarded him Level 2 Credit after his successful public refinement. 10 21
• His name and standing are respected even by the Phoenix Cry royal family. 18 35

Equipment / Items

• Bronze nameplate — A Pill Valley apprenticeship token inherited from Yun Qi's master; Yun Qi later gives it to Long Chen. 49
• Pill Master robes — Robes marked with a three-pattern pill cauldron, identifying him as a Pill Master. 35
• Pill Fire spear — A spear formed from his own Pill Fire during combat with Wei Cang. 46
• Portrait of his late wife — An old scroll depicting the woman who was Yun Qi's junior sister and wife. 22 49

Relationships

• Long Chen — Benefactor, mentor, and prospective disciple. Yun Qi recognizes Long Chen's alchemical potential, grants him Guild backing, and later entrusts him with the Pill Valley nameplate. 10 20 49
• Wei Cang — Former fellow disciple and lifelong enemy. Wei Cang's attempt to seize Yun Qi's nameplate led to the death of Yun Qi's wife. 45 49
• Late wife / junior sister — Yun Qi's fellow disciple and beloved wife; she died after Wei Cang used her to threaten Yun Qi. 22 49
• Chu Yao — Protected by Yun Qi at the Lantern Festival when the Empress Dowager attempted to remove her. 36
• Xia Baichi — A talented Pill Apprentice who closely resembles Yun Qi's late wife, causing Yun Qi to regard her presence and motives with caution. 22
• Guan Cheng — Former medicine boy and Guild executive whom Yun Qi expelled for exploiting the Guild's reputation to sell defective pills. 10

Notable Quotes

“I, Yun Qi, will never take a disciple in my life.” 20

“Don't worry. Even if I have to throw away this old face, I will save Long Chen.” 42