Elder Qiu

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Elder Qiu (邱长老)
Alias(es)	Vice Sect Leader Qiu 255
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Mysterious Heaven Sect 95 103
Occupation/Role	Sect elder; later designated to succeed Vice Sect Leader Hai as a vice sect leader 240
Cultivation	Void Realm 101 143
First Appearance	Chapter 90

Background / History

Elder Qiu first appears at a banquet hosted by Vice Sect Leader Hai, where he reluctantly allows Lin Chen to examine his Diamond Lightning Bird egg. Qiu had purchased the egg for more than one million Spirit Stones and spent three years trying unsuccessfully to hatch it. Lin identifies the egg as containing a living but energy-bound bird, then hatches it; Qiu rewards him with a sixth-rank Heavenly Origin Fruit capable of extending lifespan by fifty years. 90 91

Impressed by Lin Chen's beast-taming ability, Qiu later seeks a drop of heart's blood from Lin's Earthfire Three-Flower Python for his Fire Dragon Pill refinement. Lin trades the python for Qiu's promise to provide aid whenever called upon. 101

Following the conflict with the Beast Taming Sect, Qiu assists Green Mountain Sect in handling captured resources and securing dangerous locations. He identifies Lin Chen's Iron Boxes as replicas of components from the Sacred War Blood Armor, explains that the genuine armor requires the bloodline power of all twelve great races, and reshapes four components into two Spirit Artifact-grade arms. 103 106

Qiu becomes a close ally of Lin Chen during the Soul-Devouring Sect crisis. He accepts and spreads Lin's method for removing Soul-Devouring Insects, personally extracts the insects from Demon Beasts, and investigates Cloud Sea Sect's involvement in the larger conspiracy. His investigation leaves him badly injured, after which he is poisoned by Blood-Scented Gu Poison and saved when Lin gives him Profound Wood Spirit Marrow. 143 144

After recovering, Qiu joins Lin Chen in investigating the boundary region around Poison Dragon Ravine and the Soul-Devouring Sect's infiltration routes. He helps restrain enemy soul bodies, supports Lin's soul-search investigation of captured Raksha Sect members, and reports their findings to the Mysterious Heaven Sect. 148 150 158 159 166

Qiu later delivers a pre-arranged teleportation array to Green Mountain Sect, establishing its first direct route to the Mysterious Heaven Sect. As Vice Sect Leader Hai prepares to become sect leader, Qiu is named as Hai's intended replacement. 178 240

Appearance

Elder Qiu is an elderly, white-bearded cultivator. 90

• Usually carries himself with the confidence expected of a Void Realm expert.
• His beard visibly bristles when angered or startled. 90
• He was severely weakened and turned purple after being afflicted with Blood-Scented Gu Poison. 144

Personality

Elder Qiu is pragmatic, candid, and highly appreciative of useful talent. His initial skepticism toward Lin Chen quickly changes into admiration after witnessing the hatching of the Diamond Lightning Bird and Lin's repeated contributions against the Soul-Devouring Sect. 90 91 142 159

He values resources and openly acknowledges the financial demands of high-level cultivation. Though he entered Lin Chen's storybook business, he later admits that his earnings are insufficient because of his cultivation expenses and the Spirit Stone consumption of his bird. 105 166

Qiu is protective of Lin Chen and increasingly treats him as a trusted equal despite their difference in seniority and cultivation. He repeatedly warns Lin of danger, honors the favors he owes him, and refuses to abandon him during crises. 101 143 145 148

Abilities & Skills

Void Realm Cultivation

Elder Qiu is a Void Realm cultivator capable of overwhelming weaker opponents and traveling through space. 101 143

• Kills the Brokenback Mountain robbers after they insult the Mysterious Heaven Sect. 150
• Tears open space to return from investigations and transport captured threats. 143 166
• Uses his cultivation to suppress, restrain, and destroy hostile soul bodies within formations. 158
• Was nevertheless seriously injured by an unknown enemy during his Cloud Sea Sect investigation and nearly died from Blood-Scented Gu Poison. 143 144

Artifact Appraisal and Refining

Qiu possesses extensive knowledge of ancient artifacts and hidden mechanisms. 106

• Identifies Lin Chen's Iron Boxes as replicas of Sacred War Blood Armor components. 106
• Opens and activates an Iron Box's transformation mechanism with ease. 106
• Combines four Iron Box components into two arms assessed as Spirit Artifact-grade. 106
• Warns Lin Chen that the incomplete components have limited practical value but may reveal the truth behind the Lin family's extermination. 106

Formation Control and Soul Suppression

Qiu can operate large-scale formations during combat and investigations. 158

• Contracts the Soul-Locking Formation on Lin Chen's instruction to immobilize Soul-Devouring Sect soul bodies. 158
• Coordinates defensive operations at Poison Dragon Ravine and orders continued patrols after the Raksha Sect infiltration is exposed. 159
• Recognizes the distinction between ordinary teleportation arrays and concealed Soul Transmission Marks that can transport only soul bodies. 155

Spirit-Beast Knowledge

Qiu owns and values powerful spirit beasts, particularly the Diamond Lightning Bird. 90 91

• Purchased the Diamond Lightning Bird egg at auction for over one million Spirit Stones. 90
• Sought Earthfire Three-Flower Python heart's blood for Fire Dragon Pill refinement. 101
• Continues spending heavily on his Lightning Vajra Bird's upkeep. 166

Equipment / Items

• Diamond Lightning Bird egg — Purchased at auction for over one million Spirit Stones; Lin Chen later hatches the bird from it. 90 91
• Sixth-rank Heavenly Origin Fruit — A lifespan-extending treasure Qiu gives Lin Chen as compensation after the egg is hatched. 90
• Pre-arranged teleportation array — Delivered and installed by Qiu at Green Mountain Square, linking Green Mountain Sect to the Mysterious Heaven Sect. 178
• Storage Rings — Uses Storage Rings to carry valuables, including the black-robed enemy's ring later given to Lin Chen as thanks. 145

Relationships

• Lin Chen — Ally, debtor, and increasingly trusted junior. Qiu promises aid in exchange for the Earthfire Three-Flower Python, receives life-saving help from Lin during the Gu Poison incident, and regards Lin as an exceptional figure vital to both sects. 101 143 145 148
• Vice Sect Leader Hai — Senior colleague within the Mysterious Heaven Sect. Hai entrusts Qiu with postwar duties and later intends for him to succeed as vice sect leader. 103 240
• Zhao Qingshan — Cooperative ally and Green Mountain Sect's leader. Qiu works with Zhao on resource division, defensive arrangements, and the teleportation array installation. 103 106 178
• Hai Tianlan — Fellow Mysterious Heaven Sect member who cares for Qiu during his poisoning and assists Lin Chen's plan to deceive the black-robed attacker. 144 145
• Elder Hu — Fellow elder stationed at Poison Dragon Ravine. They jointly investigate the Raksha Sect and Soul-Devouring Sect's infiltration activities. 155 159
• Master Wukong — A figure whose cultivation Qiu cannot gauge. Qiu is wary of Wukong's strength and suspects he may be Lin Chen's Dao guardian. 148 155

Notable Quotes

“Kid, you're still too young. This is called courtesy first, force second—the rules of the martial world.” 150

“Spirit Stones truly are good things.” 105

Trivia

• Elder Qiu never married or had children, which he privately considers an obstacle to competing with Vice Sect Leader Hai for a closer connection to Lin Chen. 105
• The Diamond Lightning Bird immediately cursed and attacked him after hatching, but Qiu was delighted by its intelligence and potential. 91
• He initially believed Lin Chen might be the reincarnation of a great power after observing his rapid breakthroughs and Master Wukong's presence. 151
• Qiu helps promote Lin Chen publicly, introducing him as Green Mountain Sect's deputy pavilion master, Stellar Merchant Association president, beast-taming master, and Profound-rank Formation master. 251