Gui Mei

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Gui Mei (鬼魅)
Alias(es)	Ghost Douluo
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Martial Soul Hall; Hall Master of the Shadow Hall 89
Occupation/Role	Title Elder and covert operative; commonly serves as a protector, scout, and investigator for Martial Soul Hall 48 92
Status	Active 101
First Appearance	Chapter 28

Background

Gui Mei is a veteran of two papal reigns in Martial Soul Hall. His standing is reflected in the three soul bones he possesses: one acquired personally, one awarded by former Pope Qian Xunji, and one by Pope Bibi Dong. 37

In his youth, Gui Mei and Yue Guan carried out dangerous missions together, including hunts for evil soul masters. Their long partnership produced the Martial Soul Fusion Skill Two-Pole Static Domain. 70 101

Appearance

Gui Mei usually conceals himself beneath a black robe. When guarding Hu Liena during spirit-ring absorption, his body flickers like a phantom, appearing half-hidden and half-visible. 30 31

• Wears a black robe that obscures his presence and appearance. 30
• Possesses nine spirit rings. 31
• Can manifest with a ghostlike, flickering form while on guard. 31

Personality

Gui Mei is pragmatic, discreet, and highly professional. He operates independently when scouting or gathering intelligence, carefully avoiding exposure when acting as a hidden asset. 29 92

Though often stern and easily irritated by being treated as elderly, he is gentle with Hu Liena and protective of both her and Xu Yuan. He also shows respect for the dead, helping rebury the remains found in an ancient tomb. 30 37

Abilities & Skills

Title Douluo Cultivation

Gui Mei is a level 94 Title Douluo. 101

• His nine-ring aura helps suppress and secure powerful soul beasts, including the approximately 1,500-year-old Nine-Tailed Sky Fox selected for Hu Liena. 31
• He stood guard through Hu Liena's half-night spirit-ring absorption, remaining alert while the surrounding escort secured the area. 31
• He joined Yue Guan in confronting Tang Hao after the latter ambushed the Origin Team. 100 101

Two-Pole Static Domain

Gui Mei can combine his power with Yue Guan's in the Martial Soul Fusion Skill Two-Pole Static Domain. 94 101

• Their eighteen soul rings merge into a massive gold-and-silver halo roughly one hundred meters across. 101
• The domain immobilized Tang Hao and everything caught within its range. 101
• Tang Hao, at his then-current cultivation, could not break free without outside interference. 101

Reconnaissance and Shadow Hall Operations

As Hall Master of the Shadow Hall, Gui Mei specializes in surveillance, stealth, and intelligence work. 89 92

• Disappeared ahead of the group to scout the Star Dou Forest. 29
• Investigated the Blacksmith Association in Gengxing City and uncovered that Lou Gao's disciples had taken control of its corrupt operations. 92
• Concealed his tracks after delivering the saltpeter and intelligence report, remaining available as a hidden reserve force. 92

Spirit Master Guidance

Gui Mei offers experienced tactical and cultivation advice.

• Advised Hu Liena against pursuing a control-system path with her Demon Fox martial soul, explaining that it would leave both her control and attack capabilities inferior to specialized soul masters. 30
• Supported Xu Yuan's recommendation that Hu Liena develop as a power-attack soul master. 30 31
• Identified the Nine-Tailed Sky Fox as approximately 1,500 years old by the growth of its second tail, judging it suitable for Hu Liena's third ring. 31

Equipment / Items

• Storage Soul Tool ring — carries field equipment, including shovels, hoes, and drills used to excavate a tomb. 36
• Three soul bones — one personally obtained, with the other two granted by Qian Xunji and Bibi Dong. 37

Relationships

• Yue Guan — Long-time partner, close friend, and fellow Title Douluo. They have fought together since their youth and share the Two-Pole Static Domain. 70 101
• Xu Yuan — Protects and assists Xu Yuan on multiple assignments, including spirit-ring hunts and the Blacksmith Association investigation. He respects Xu Yuan's insight into martial-soul development. 31 46 92
• Hu Liena — A trusted elder figure whom Hu Liena calls “Grandpa Gui.” He guards her during spirit-ring absorption and advises her cultivation path. 30 31
• Bibi Dong — Pope of Martial Soul Hall. She rewarded Gui Mei with one of his soul bones and assigned him to ensure Xu Yuan's safety during a spirit-ring hunt. 37 46
• Dugu Bo — Acquainted through Gui Mei's early missions alongside Yue Guan; their shared history is tied to Yue Guan's long-running conflict with Dugu Bo. 70

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Star Dou Forest expedition — Scouts ahead of Xu Yuan and Hu Liena's group, then advises Hu Liena to adopt the power-attack system and secures the Nine-Tailed Sky Fox for her third spirit ring. 29 31
• Tomb discovery near Tianxing City — Supplies excavation tools, retrieves a rusted identity token, collects the tomb owner's remains, and helps rebury them after the party finds two soul bones. 36 37
• Xu Yuan's second-ring journey — Is assigned by Bibi Dong to accompany and protect Xu Yuan while he seeks a second spirit ring and visits Holy Soul Village. 46 48 49
• Gengxing City investigation — Operates in secret to investigate the Blacksmith Association's leadership and reports its corruption to Xu Yuan. 89 92
• Origin Team's sixth-ring expedition — Escorts the team into the Star Dou Forest, helps drive away unsuitable soul beasts, and joins Yue Guan against Tang Hao after the ambush. 94 95 100 101

Notable Quotes

“I am not yet so old that I need someone to hold me up!” 37

Trivia

• Gui Mei's excavation preparedness impresses Xu Yuan, who considers him exceptionally professional after he produces a full set of digging tools from his storage ring. 36
• Despite his formidable status, he is visibly irritated when Hu Liena attempts to support him as though he were frail. 37