Qin Dongcheng

Biodata

Feature	Detail
Name	Qin Dongcheng 10 21 40 41 51 55 62 76 79 99 101 107 112 116 119
Family	Qin Family (from Maple Leaf City) 99 101 107
Affiliation	Five Elements Sect 21 40 41 62 99 107 116
Status (Five Elements Sect)	Chore Disciple (formerly) 21 Official Disciple 21 Inner Sect Disciple 62
Alchemist Rank	Alchemy Apprentice 10 Official Alchemist 41 Intermediate Alchemist 62 99 101 107 Advanced Alchemist 119
Martial Arts Realm	Flesh Phase Realm 40 79 116 Tendon Phase Realm 51
Cultivation Techniques	Diamond Skin Refining Fist 10 Tide-Rising Muscle-Refining Fist 55 Volcano Bone Refining Fist 55 Five Elements Viscera Refining Fist 62 Phantom Movement Technique 119
Notable Achievements	Passed Intermediate Alchemist examination 62 Refined Sun Flame Liquid 41 Refined White Jade Paste 112 119 Reached strength of a Heavenly Being's ordinary attack 112 Became Advanced Alchemist at 18 years old 119
Residence	Courtyard in Osmanthus Garden (Five Elements Sect) 21
Maids	Zhihua 112 119 Xiaxia 112 119
Known Relatives	Ju Xiaojing (second sister) 79 119
Wealth	Over five million taels of silver in looted resources 116 Spends thousands to tens of thousands of taels of silver daily on cultivation 116
Personality Traits	Indifferent 99 101 119 Cautious 51 62 Reclusive 41 Determined 10 21 40 Decisive 10 76 Ruthless 76 101 Strategic 10 41 51 Caring (towards Ju Xiaojing) 119

Appearance

Qin Dongcheng's general appearance is not extensively detailed, but certain aspects of his attire and physical state are mentioned across various stages of his cultivation. Early in his time at the Five Elements Sect, he is noted to be an official disciple, which implies a certain standard of dress within the sect hierarchy 21. As he progresses in his cultivation, his physical capabilities significantly improve, including his strength, speed, and destructive power, which would naturally affect his physique 7 93 112. His manual labor abilities also improve, to the point where he becomes a master tailor, suggesting an understanding of clothing and its construction 50. Later, his maids, Zhihua and Xiaxia, tailor a set of Ice Silkworm Cloud Brocade clothes for him, which are noted to fit him perfectly 112.

Specific details about Qin Dongcheng's appearance include:

• Ice Silkworm Cloud Brocade clothes 112

Personality and Traits

Qin Dongcheng is characterized by a blend of diligence, strategic thinking, and a cautious yet kind nature. He exhibits an unwavering commitment to self-improvement, consistently dedicating himself to cultivation and skill refinement, which is often rewarded by the Heaven Rewards Diligence System 3 64 89 121. While driven by ambition for personal growth, he also demonstrates a strong sense of independence, preferring to operate discreetly and avoid unnecessary entanglements with factions or power struggles 62 110. His interactions with others reveal a respectful and helpful demeanor, particularly towards those of lower status, earning him loyalty and goodwill 9 11. Despite his growing power, he maintains a humble and reclusive persona, carefully managing perceptions to ensure his safety and continued progress 41.

• Diligence and Hard Work: Qin Dongcheng consistently applies himself to his tasks and cultivation, leading to rapid advancements in his martial arts, alchemy, and other skills 3 7 11 64 73 89 121. For instance, he quickly masters the Heaven Concealment Art to Major Achievement and advances the Calm Heart Technique to its first layer within an hour 64. His dedication to practicing the Volcano Bone Refining Fist brings him close to the late stage of the Bone Phase, and he diligently comprehends the Five Elements Viscera Refining Fist 64 73. This trait is a recurring theme, highlighting his commitment to personal development 64 121.

• Strategic and Cautious: He displays foresight and careful planning, particularly in managing his public image and avoiding risks. He declines offers from Advanced Alchemists to become their disciple, prioritizing his cultivation and safety over immediate recognition 62. He strategically plans to study formations to improve his safety and later obtain treasures, rather than immediately joining the Heavenly Flood Dragon Treasure hunt 110. He also infiltrates the Five Elements Library stealthily to acquire cultivation techniques, avoiding confrontations to minimize risks 128. When his ability to refine Sun Flame Liquid makes him a "hot commodity," he maintains a reclusive cultivator identity and declines faction offers 41.

• Independent: Qin Dongcheng prefers to operate autonomously, focusing on his own progress without relying heavily on others or joining established factions. He becomes self-sufficient in managing his sect tasks, no longer needing help from others like Dong Hongyan 47. His strategic thinking often involves acting independently to achieve his goals, such as planning to reap benefits from others' labor during the Heavenly Flood Dragon Treasure hunt 110.

• Kindness and Generosity: He shows compassion and a willingness to help others, especially those in less fortunate positions. He guides Lu Gen in the Mount Tai Body Strengthening Fist, helping him condense Blood Qi, and extends this guidance to other handymen like Wang Kun 9. He leaves the corpses of Ground Rats for villagers, demonstrating a helpful and friendly side 4. He also offers guidance to his maids, Zhihua and Xiaxia, in their cultivation 121. This kindness earns him respect and gratitude from those he assists 9 11.

• Resourceful: Qin Dongcheng effectively utilizes his abilities and available resources. He uses his Diligence Space to store items, a practice that sets him apart from others 3. He prepares extra herbs for exchange, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit 9. He also uses his alchemy skills to earn income and sect contribution points, such as refining Blood-Replenishing Pills and Sun Flame Liquid 7 11 41 47.

• Humble and Reclusive: Despite his rapid advancements and growing reputation, Qin Dongcheng maintains a low profile. He hides his true cultivation and strength using the Heaven Concealment Art to evade enemies 64. When his alchemy skills gain him recognition, he deliberately maintains a humble and reclusive persona, declining offers from various factions to avoid unwanted attention 41.

• Assertive: While generally kind, he is not easily taken advantage of. He stands up for himself against Liu Yuan's attempt to 'borrow' his herbs without fair exchange, expecting respect for his labor 9.

• Observant and Perceptive: His practice of the Calm Heart Technique enhances his mental power and perception 64 121. This improved perception likely contributes to his ability to assess situations and make strategic decisions.

• Neutral: He tends to avoid involvement in disputes that do not directly concern him, preferring to focus on his own development. This is evident when he remains neutral in a dispute between Five Elements Sect disciples and a non-sect individual at the black market 47.

Power Progression

Qin Dongcheng's cultivation journey is marked by rapid advancements, primarily facilitated by the Heaven Rewards Diligence System, which grants him critical hits during practice and other activities 4 7 13 73. These critical hits significantly accelerate his progress through various martial realms and techniques.

His progression is as follows:

• Mid-stage Body Phase (Chapter 3): Qin Dongcheng achieves this realm after triggering a thousand-fold critical hit while practicing the Mount Tai Body Strengthening Fist. This advancement grants him over three hundred kilograms of strength with every movement 3.
• Mid-stage Body Phase (Stabilized) (Chapter 4): After consuming more than half of a Ginseng, his cultivation stabilizes at this stage, significantly improving his physical fitness and allowing him to easily lift several-hundred-kilogram boulders 4.
• Late-stage Body Phase (Chapter 7): Within half a month of starting cultivation, Qin Dongcheng reaches this stage. This breakthrough is supported by a hundredfold critical hit while performing the Mount Tai Body Strengthening Fist, rapidly increasing his Blood Qi and physical fitness 7.
• Martial Artist Realm (Blood-qi energy condensed) (Chapter 28): While not explicitly stated as his own breakthrough, Qin Dongcheng's guidance helps Lu Gen condense his blood-qi energy and step into the Martial Artist realm, indicating his understanding and mastery of the foundational Body Phase cultivation 28.
• Skin Phase (Chapter 28): Qin Dongcheng advances to the Skin Phase, deepening his insights into body strengthening 28.
• Flesh Phase Perfection (Chapter 49): He breaks through to this realm, enhancing his defense, speed, and strength. At this stage, his strength surpasses that of a typical Martial Artist in the Bone Phase Realm, reaching the equivalent of the Fifth Martial Realm. This advancement is preceded by a 3000x critical strike while practicing Thousand Threads and Myriad Strands, rapidly advancing the technique to the major achievement level 49.
• Mid-Tendon Phase Realm (Chapter 53): Qin Dongcheng reaches this realm after triggering a 2,000-fold critical hit during cultivation, which rapidly advances his Tide-Rising Muscle-Refining Fist. His Phantom Movement Technique also breaks through to the fifth level 53.
• Tendon Phase Perfection Realm (Chapter 56): He breaks through to this realm after triggering a 4,000-fold critical hit while practicing the Tide-Rising Muscle-Refining Fist. This advancement leads to rapid cultivation progress, increasing his strength to over 5,600 kilograms per movement and awakening the top-tier strange phenomenon Exquisite Ruyi 56. Despite still being in the Tendon Phase, his strength reaches the level of a Martial Master (Sixth Martial Realm) 56.
• Mid-stage Organ Phase (Chapter 82): Qin Dongcheng breaks through to this stage after triggering a three-hundred-fold critical hit while practicing the Five Elements Organ Refining Fist. His Blood Qi surges, and his physical strength becomes astonishing, with every movement erupting with over twelve thousand kilograms of force, or twenty-four thousand kilograms with the enhancement of Dragon Vigor Tiger Might 82.
• Extreme Five Viscera Phase (approaching peak) (Chapter 91): Qin Dongcheng's cultivation realm advances significantly, approaching the peak of this phase, after triggering his first Ten Thousandfold Critical Hit while practicing the Five Elements Organ Refining Fist. He also consumes a Millennium Ginseng, which contributes to rapid cultivation and physical improvements, and awakens the top-tier strange phenomenon Immunity to All Poisons. This single critical hit allows him to break through two realms, a process that would typically take years or decades 91.
• Six Bowels Phase (Perfected Realm) (Chapter 117): He enters the Perfected Realm of the Six Bowels using the Five Elements Viscera Refining Fist and critical hits. This breakthrough is accompanied by the awakening of the top-tier strange phenomenon Heaven-Swallowing Earth-Devouring, which enhances his cultivation speed and talent 117.
• Marrow Phase (Chapter 117): After consolidating his Six Bowels Phase, Qin Dongcheng consumes a 350-year-old Blood Ginseng to assault the bottleneck barrier and successfully enters the Marrow Phase. His strength significantly increases, with a single punch carrying over 50,000 kilograms of force, and his defense becomes nearly impervious 117.
• Mid-stage Six Bowels Phase (Chapter 93): Qin Dongcheng successfully breaks through to this stage using a Three-Hundred-Year Blood Ginseng. His cultivation realm, strength, and digestive ability significantly improve, placing him at the level of a Great Grandmaster 93.
• Heavenly Being (Chapter 130): After killing Bai Jingtian's Ghost Spirit, Qin Dongcheng triggers a third ten thousandfold critical hit. This event causes his combat power to soar, surpassing Marrow Phase Grandmasters and Blood Phase Grandmasters Supreme, reaching the level of a Heavenly Being 130.

Abilities and Techniques

Martial Arts

• Mount Tai Body Strengthening Fist: Qin Dongcheng achieved a thousand-fold critical hit while practicing this technique, resulting in a massive improvement in his cultivation 3.
• Diamond Skin Refining Fist: Qin Dongcheng triggered a two-hundred-and-fifty-fold critical strike, advancing this technique to the mid-stage of the Skin Phase and significantly boosting his defensive power 24.
• Phantom Movement Technique:
  • Qin Dongcheng mastered this technique, gaining a hundredfold reward, which enhanced his speed and evasion 24.
  • It advanced to the third level after he triggered critical hit rewards while practicing it 31.
  • The technique further broke through to the fifth level 53.
• Tide-Rising Muscle-Refining Fist: Qin Dongcheng experienced a 2,000-fold critical hit during cultivation, rapidly advancing this technique and allowing him to reach the Mid-Tendon Phase Realm 53.
• Five Elements Viscera Refining Fist: Qin Dongcheng exchanged for the cultivation technique for the Seventh Martial Realm, the Five Elements Viscera Refining Fist 62. He triggered a thousandfold critical strike while practicing this technique, rapidly advancing his cultivation realm 89. He also focused on comprehending this technique to prepare for the next cultivation level, triggering numerous critical hits and earning substantial rewards 73.
• Volcano Bone Refining Fist: Qin Dongcheng focused on practicing this technique, nearing the late stage of the Bone Phase 64.
• Wind Shadow Archery: Qin Dongcheng acquired this top-tier combat skill and quickly mastered it 89.
• Five Elements Blood Changing Fist: Qin Dongcheng successfully obtained a copy of this technique by infiltrating the Five Elements Library 128.

Alchemy

• Hundred Poisons Medical Canon:
  • Qin Dongcheng discovered the first volume of this canon, which focuses on poison refining and contains mid-level alchemy techniques 31.
  • He received the second half of this canon from Dong Hongyan, ensuring his progress in alchemy 64.
• Soul Bewildering Pill: Qin Dongcheng decided to refine this pill from the Hundred Poisons Medical Canon for self-defense 31.
• Golden Wound Pills: Qin Dongcheng was able to refine these pills and sell them, and also received a mandatory mission to refine ten of them, which he completed in half a month 15 24.
• Blood-Solidifying Pill: Qin Dongcheng used this pill to rapidly increase his cultivation realm by consuming Blood-Replenishing Pills without restraint 27.
• Heart-Melting Liquid: Qin Dongcheng started refining this intermediate poison pill, experiencing multiple failed attempts but gaining experience each time 51. He also planned to increase its success rate and attempt Advanced Alchemist-grade pills 53.
• Intermediate Alchemist: Qin Dongcheng successfully refined three Intermediate Alchemist-grade pills, breaking through to this level 53. He later passed the Intermediate Alchemist examination, becoming an Inner Sect Disciple 62. His alchemy skills continued to advance, nearing the level of an Advanced Alchemist 111.
• Blood Rectifying Pill: Qin Dongcheng started preparing to refine this advanced pill, failing multiple times but receiving critical strike rewards 89.

Formation Skills

• Hundred Chaos Formation: Qin Dongcheng triggered a 'Ten Thousandfold Critical Hit' while setting up a formation, rapidly advancing his formation skills. He successfully set up an intermediate-level Hundred Chaos Formation on his first attempt and used it to protect his residence 111.
• Intermediate Formation Master: Qin Dongcheng became an Intermediate Formation Master 111.
• Advanced Formation Master: Qin Dongcheng rapidly improved his attainment in formations, matching his proficiency in alchemy, and quickly advanced to an Advanced Formation Master 128.

Other Abilities and Techniques

• Heaven Concealment Art:
  • Qin Dongcheng purchased this top-tier secret technique 15.
  • He triggered a thousand-fold critical hit while practicing it, advancing it to the minor success stage 27.
  • He triggered another thousand-fold critical hit while practicing it, advancing it to Major Achievement, which allows him to hide his cultivation and evade pursuit from enemies 64.
• Calm Heart Technique:
  • Qin Dongcheng retrieved this valuable cultivation technique from a ruined temple and decided to practice it to enhance his spiritual power and resist mental attacks 61.
  • He triggered an eight-hundred-fold critical hit while studying it, instantly mastering its first layer and starting his training. In over an hour, he practiced it to the first layer, enhancing his mental power and perception 64.

Relationships

Lu Gen

Lu Gen is a handyman in the Herb Field who develops a deep bond of gratitude with Qin Dongcheng. Qin Dongcheng guides Lu Gen in the Mount Tai Body Strengthening Fist, helping him come close to condensing Blood Qi and allowing him to spend less time in the Herb Field, thus freeing up more time for cultivation and other tasks 9. This kindness leads to Lu Gen's gratitude and improved cultivation 9. Later, Lu Gen's leg is broken by Shi Yong, an Outer Sect Disciple of the Five Elements Sect. Qin Dongcheng visits Lu Gen, learns about the incident, and subsequently, Shi Yong dies from a mysterious cause, indicating Qin Dongcheng's protective stance towards Lu Gen 118. Lu Gen, in turn, shows loyalty and concern for Qin Dongcheng, not wanting to cause him trouble 118.

Wang Kun

Wang Kun is another handyman who, after noticing Qin Dongcheng's guidance to Lu Gen, seeks out Qin Dongcheng for his own guidance 9. This interaction leads to a mutualistic relationship where Wang Kun agrees to Qin Dongcheng's conditions and offers herbs as gifts in exchange for guidance 9.

Liu Yuan

Liu Yuan is characterized by ambition and greed, particularly for his son's benefit 9. He attempts to take advantage of Qin Dongcheng by trying to "borrow" his medicinal herbs, offering only vague promises of future benefits instead of fair exchange 9. This creates tension and potential conflict between them, as Qin Dongcheng stands up for himself against this attempted theft 9. Later, as Qin Dongcheng's status as an Alchemy Apprentice rises, Steward Liu (likely the same individual or a related figure) apologizes and returns skimmed Sect contribution points, seeking to build a connection with Qin Dongcheng 10.

Tang Qu

Tang Qu is the head of the Tang Family in Maple Leaf City, characterized as greedy and cunning 100. He initially sees Qin Dongcheng's potential and schemes with Qin Yun, the Qin Family head, to marry Qin Dongcheng to his daughter, Tang Yaoyao, as a matrilocal son-in-law to strengthen his family's power and gain resources 100. Tang Qu and his group travel to the Five Elements Mountain Range to find Qin Dongcheng, believing him to be their future son-in-law based on documents from the Qin Family head 101. However, Qin Dongcheng, now an Intermediate Alchemist, is uninterested in their visit due to past grievances 101. Their interaction becomes tense and confrontational, with Qin Dongcheng showing no respect for Tang Qu's authority 101. Tang Qu and his group underestimate Qin Dongcheng's true power and intentions, leading to their incapacitation by a subtle poison 101. Upon Qin Dongcheng's return to Bamboo Forest Valley, he confronts the Tang Family, including Tang Qu, who realize Qin Dongcheng's new status and power 102. This confrontation results in Qin Dongcheng poisoning and crippling Tang Qu and other Tang Family members, expelling them from the Osmanthus Garden 102. The crippled Tang Family members, including Tang Qu, are subsequently attacked and killed by a flock of Crow Demon on their way back to Maple Leaf City 102.

Tang Yaoyao

Tang Yaoyao is Tang Qu's daughter, whom the Tang Family plans to marry to Qin Dongcheng to strengthen their family's power 100. She travels with her father and the clan elders to find Qin Dongcheng 101. However, Qin Dongcheng is repulsed by her advances and shows no interest in their supposed engagement 101. She, along with her father, underestimates Qin Dongcheng's power and intentions, leading to her incapacitation by poison 101. She later faces the consequences of her family's scheme, being crippled and expelled by Qin Dongcheng, and ultimately dies with her family members at the hands of Crow Demon 102.

Qin Yun

Qin Yun is the head of the Qin Family. Initially, he is uninterested in Qin Dongcheng, but changes his mind when he sees the potential benefits of marrying Qin Dongcheng off to the Tang Family 100. He agrees to the marriage alliance with Tang Qu, seeing it as a way to improve relations and gain resources, and unilaterally arranges for Qin Dongcheng to be married to Tang Yaoyao as a matrilocal son-in-law, receiving substantial betrothal gifts 100. This highlights Qin Yun's disregard for Qin Dongcheng's opinion and the power dynamic between them 100. Later, Qin Yun apologizes to the Tang Family and promises to punish Qin Dongcheng, indicating his continued attempts to control Qin Dongcheng 105.

Qin Zhan

Qin Zhan is a member of the Qin Family who, along with Qin Nian, leads a punitive force to Bamboo Forest Valley to bring Qin Dongcheng back to the family 105. He initially underestimates Qin Dongcheng's capabilities 105. However, during their confrontation, Qin Zhan realizes the significant change in Qin Dongcheng and experiences fear for the first time 105. Qin Dongcheng poisons and cripples Qin Zhan and other Qin Family members, demonstrating a shift in power dynamics 105. Qin Dongcheng's interactions with Qin Zhan reveal his resentment and determination to break free from the Qin Family's control 106. Qin Zhan is eventually crippled and expelled from the Osmanthus Garden 106.

Qin Nian

Qin Nian is another member of the Qin Family who, alongside Qin Zhan, leads a punitive force to retrieve Qin Dongcheng 105. Like Qin Zhan, Qin Nian underestimates Qin Dongcheng's capabilities and pays the price for this arrogance 105. Qin Dongcheng poisons and cripples Qin Nian and other Qin Family members 105. Qin Nian, representing the Qin Family's attitude, is initially aggressive but is later rendered speechless by Qin Dongcheng's truthful words during their confrontation 106. He is eventually crippled and expelled from the Osmanthus Garden 106.

Dong Hongyan

Dong Hongyan is Qin Dongcheng's master and demonstrates strong support for him 107. When the Qin Family attempts to manipulate Qin Dongcheng, Dong Hongyan burns down the Qin Family's residence, significantly reducing their power as a direct consequence of their treatment of Qin Dongcheng 107. She also admires Qin Dongcheng's self-control and still considers him a brother 95. Dong Hongyan, along with her sisters, grows stronger, reaching the Mid-Tendon Phase, and brings resources and treasures from her missions to Qin Dongcheng 116.

Zhihua and Xiaxia

Zhihua and Xiaxia are Qin Dongcheng's maids. Qin Dongcheng demonstrates self-control and responsibility towards them, refusing to consummate their relationships until he is sure they are suitable for him 95. Later, their accidental dropping of a bottle of Blood-Replenishing Pill is witnessed by Shi Yong, indirectly leading to Shi Yong's interest in Qin Dongcheng's residence and subsequent theft 113.

Shi Yong

Shi Yong is initially introduced as a master thief 113. He breaks into Qin Dongcheng's residence and steals formation materials and mechanisms, but finds no other valuable items 113. He is described as having a decadent lifestyle, squandering his ill-gotten gains on courtesans 116. Shi Yong continues to steal Qin Dongcheng's formation materials, unaware of the consequences 116. Later, it is revealed that Shi Yong, an Outer Sect Disciple of the Five Elements Sect, broke Lu Gen's leg 118. Although Qin Dongcheng and Shi Yong never interact directly, Shi Yong's actions against Lu Gen lead to his demise at Qin Dongcheng's hands, as Shi Yong dies from a mysterious cause the night after Qin Dongcheng learns of the incident 118.

Dong Hongyu

Dong Hongyu is one of Qin Dongcheng's sisters. She, along with her sisters, maintains a close relationship with Qin Dongcheng, insisting he take his share of spoils, such as the Clear Shadow sword and a share of the Nine Heaven-Breaking Swords 71. Dong Hongyu develops feelings for Qin Dongcheng after he cares for her, surpassing her initial indifference 71.

Tang Quan

Tang Quan is a True Transmission Elder in the Five Elements Sect, described as kind-faced, strong, and meticulous, with high hopes for advancement 126. He is in charge of investigating the destruction of

Significant Events

• Qin Dongcheng Refuses Steward Liu and Becomes an Alchemy Apprentice In an early display of his independent nature, Qin Dongcheng refused to lend his Sect contribution points to Steward Liu. He then used his points to acquire the Diamond Skin Refining Fist, a high-level Skin Refining Technique. His status significantly rose after he began selling Blood-Replenishing Pills at the Bamboo Forest Black Market, revealing himself as an Alchemy Apprentice. This new status led Steward Liu to apologize and return previously skimmed points, seeking to establish a connection with Qin Dongcheng, whose newfound influence also attracted visits from other Official Disciples and stewards 10.

• Qin Dongcheng Acquires Valuable Items from Deceased Disciples Qin Dongcheng encountered two robbers from the Five Elements Sect who had attacked a True Inheritance Disciple of the Shadow Sect. When the Shadow Sect disciple, fearing Qin Dongcheng would report him, attacked with a poison needle, Qin Dongcheng swiftly defeated him using the Diamond Pestle Pounding technique. He then found valuable items on the Shadow Sect disciple, including intermediate-grade hidden weapons (Seven Star Bone-Piercing Needles) and a top-tier combat manual (Thousand Threads and Myriad Strands), along with over three thousand taels of silver and two low-grade weapons from the Five Elements Sect disciples 48.

• Qin Dongcheng Receives Clear Shadow Sword and Cultivates to Late-Bone Phase Qin Dongcheng's sisters gifted him the Clear Shadow sword and a share of the Nine Heaven-Breaking Swords. He recognized the Nine Heaven-Breaking Swords as similar to the Nine Swords of Dugu from a novel in his past life. Through dedicated cultivation, he reached the Late-Bone Phase and achieved the Major Achievement stage of the Volcano Bone Refining Fist, establishing himself as a City-Breaking Expert 71.

• Qin Dongcheng Eliminates Cui Liangliang and Gao Qian To prevent potential future threats, Qin Dongcheng decided to eliminate Cui Liangliang, an alchemist, and his wife, Gao Qian, who lived nearby. Although Cui Liangliang and Gao Qian had considered extorting Qin Dongcheng, they decided against it due to potential backlash from the Dong Family. Qin Dongcheng proceeded to assassinate them both undetected. Days later, he learned of their deaths from Li Mengyang, and subsequently, the Bai Family invited him to treat their third young lady, Bai Jie, who had previously sought Cui Liangliang's medical help 76.

• Qin Dongcheng Kills Bai Song During an auction, Qin Dongcheng chose not to bid further after being taunted by Bai Song, conserving his resources. Bai Song, aiming to establish dominance, secured several high-value items at lower prices due to the lack of competition. Qin Dongcheng left early, prompting Bai Song to send an assassin after him. The assassin failed, but Bai Song tracked Qin Dongcheng using a device. In a dense forest, Qin Dongcheng confronted Bai Song and his guards, easily defeating them. Bai Song, realizing his mistake, surrendered his valuables and begged for mercy, but Qin Dongcheng killed him 85.

• Qin Dongcheng Breaks Through to Mid-Stage Six Bowels Phase Using a Three-Hundred-Year Blood Ginseng, Qin Dongcheng successfully broke through to the mid-stage of the Six Bowels Phase. This advancement significantly improved his cultivation realm, strength, and digestive ability, elevating him to the level of a Great Grandmaster. With enhanced senses, he gained a sense of security within Luo Cloud Prefecture but remained aware of external threats. He then planned to attempt a breakthrough to the late-stage Six Bowels Phase using a Blood Rectifying Pill 93.

• Qin Dongcheng Poisons and Cripples the Tang Family As an Intermediate Alchemist, Qin Dongcheng returned to Bamboo Forest Valley and confronted the Tang Family, who had schemed to make him a live-in son-in-law. Tang Qu and Tang Yaoyao, realizing Qin Dongcheng's new status and power, faced a tense standoff. Qin Dongcheng poisoned and crippled the Tang Family members, then expelled them from the Osmathus Garden. On their journey back to Maple Leaf City, the crippled Tang Family members were attacked and killed by a flock of Crow Demon 102.

• Qin Dongcheng Acquires the Grey Jade Bow Qin Dongcheng purchased the Grey Jade Bow for 50,000 taels of silver and a Millennium Ginseng, which significantly enhanced his archery power. He tested the bow in a forest, demonstrating its capability by piercing multiple trees with a single arrow. Unbeknownst to him, in Maple Leaf City, the Tang Family, believing him responsible for the disappearance and likely deaths of their members, demanded an explanation from the Qin Family 104.

• Qin Dongcheng Poisons and Cripples the Qin Family Punitive Force The Qin Family decided to force Qin Dongcheng to return and refine pills exclusively for their direct descendants. Qin Yun apologized to the Tang Family and promised to punish Qin Dongcheng. Subsequently, Qin Zhan and Qin Nian led a Qin Family punitive force to Bamboo Forest Valley to retrieve him. Qin Dongcheng retaliated by poisoning and crippling the Qin Family members, including Qin Zhan and Qin Nian, demonstrating his growing confidence and ruthlessness 105.

• Five Elements Sect Disciples and Dong Hongyan Retaliate Against Qin Family The Qin Family attempted to manipulate Qin Dongcheng, underestimating his power as an Intermediate Alchemist. The Tang Family and disgruntled Qin Family elders spread rumors about Qin Dongcheng's ingratitude and disloyalty. In response, Five Elements Sect disciples, sympathetic to Qin Dongcheng, spread the truth and destroyed the Tang Family in Maple Leaf City. Additionally, Dong Hongyan, Qin Dongcheng's master, burned down the Qin Family's residence, significantly reducing their power 107.

• Bamboo Forest Black Market Sealed and Qin Dongcheng Targeted by Bai Family The Bai Family sealed the Bamboo Forest Black Market after discovering Bai Song's weapon there, suspecting his killer was hiding within. Qin Dongcheng learned of the sealing, realizing he narrowly avoided being trapped. The Bai Family suspected the Dong Family's involvement in Bai Song's murder and decided to investigate them, including Qin Dongcheng. Meanwhile, Qin Dongcheng's maids, Zhihua and Xiaxia, accidentally dropped a Blood-Replenishing Pill, which was witnessed by Shi Yong. Shi Yong, a master thief, later broke into Qin Dongcheng's residence, stealing formation materials and mechanisms 113.

• Qin Dongcheng Kills Bai Teng and Plans Retaliation Against Bai Family Bai Teng, a skilled investigator from the Bai Family, arrived at Qin Dongcheng's residence to search for stolen goods, finding it ransacked and formations dismantled, unaware that Shi Yong had already been there. Qin Dongcheng captured and interrogated Bai Teng, learning about the Bai Family's suspicions against the Dong Family. Assuming Bai Teng was responsible for the ransacking and theft of his formation materials, Qin Dongcheng killed him and decided to retaliate against the Bai Family 114.

• Qin Dongcheng Enters Marrow Phase and Shi Yong Dies Qin Dongcheng entered the Marrow Phase, significantly enhancing his physical abilities, senses, and overall strength. He learned that Lu Gen, a handyman from the Herb Field, had his leg broken by Shi Yong, an Outer Sect Disciple of the Five Elements Sect. After Qin Dongcheng visited Lu Gen, Shi Yong died from a mysterious cause later that night. It was later revealed that Shi Yong was the one who had stolen from Qin Dongcheng's residence 118.

• Qin Dongcheng Loots Chen Family Vaults and Advances Archery Qin Dongcheng looted the Chen Family's secret vaults, accumulating nearly ten million taels in resources and treasures, bringing his total net worth close to twenty million taels of silver. He also triggered a thousand-fold critical hit while practicing Wind Shadow Archery, advancing it to the fourth level. The Five Elements Sect investigated the Chen Family's destruction, but True Transmission Elder Tang Quan found no connection to Qin Dongcheng 126.

• Qin Dongcheng Kills Bai Jingtian's Ghost Spirit and Gains Vast Wealth Qin Dongcheng killed Bai Jingtian's Ghost Spirit, which triggered a third ten thousandfold critical hit. This event yielded ten thousand portions of Level Seven Ghost Dust, valued at over one hundred million taels of silver, along with significant combat experience, techniques, and insights. His combat power soared, reaching the level of a Heavenly Being. Meanwhile, with Qin Dongcheng's guidance, his maids, Zhihua and Xiaxia, advanced to the Skin Phase 130.