Miao Lishan

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Miao Lishan (苗栗杉)
Alias(es)	Aunt Miao 52
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Cloud Gathering Commerce
Occupation/Role	Cloud Gathering Commerce elder and representative; disciple of Guild Master Shan Gu 161 162
First Appearance	Chapter 52

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Mid-Core Formation	184	Successfully advances, strengthening the Cloud Gathering Commerce and drawing attention across Cloud Prefecture City. 184 185

Background

Miao Lishan is a Cloud Gathering Commerce cultivator closely associated with Shan Qin. She is summoned by Shan Qin during the Commerce's investigation of Hanzhu City, appearing from concealment with a white jade pipe and a blue-and-white gourd. Her interest in Green Vine Intoxication prompts the Commerce to send Wei Zhong a Rank Two brewing inheritance. 52

During the Blood Body crisis in Hanzhu City, she and Shan Qin help suppress practitioners of evil arts. Miao Lishan pursues the remaining Blood Bodies after entrusting Shan Qin with a golden protective Talisman Treasure. 53

She later serves as the Commerce's representative in major external affairs, including the Demon Abyss mission, the Wang Family banquet, and expeditions connected to Frosty Prominence Spirit Mountain. Her teacher, Shan Gu, relies on her to carry out Commerce decisions and manage its affairs. 105 161 171

Appearance

Miao Lishan is a tall female cultivator whose usual dress is described as cool and revealing, though she adopts more formal robes when visiting her teacher. 52 161

• Often carries a foot-long white jade pipe at her waist. 52
• Uses a strange blue-and-white gourd and frequently drinks Spirit Wine. 52 179
• Can travel as a cloud or mist formed from condensed spiritual power. 139 171
• Wears a light-blue robe with white-cloud patterns and silver-threaded cuffs for formal occasions. 161

Personality

Miao Lishan is forthright, teasing, and fond of Spirit Wine. She openly asks Shan Qin to secure brewers for her and judges Green Vine Intoxication by its spiritual potency. 52

Despite her casual manner, she is responsible and politically astute. She handles external relations and internal resource matters for the Cloud Gathering Commerce, rejects improper requests for special treatment, and understands Wei Zhong's reluctance to bind himself to a faction. 138 162 171

She is protective toward Shan Qin, warning her not to act recklessly and immediately lending her a defensive Talisman Treasure before pursuing dangerous enemies herself. 53

Abilities & Skills

Core Formation Cultivation

Miao Lishan is a Core Formation cultivator whose advancement to the Mid-Core Formation stage enhances the Cloud Gathering Commerce's standing in Cloud Prefecture City. 184 185

• Participates in the Demon Abyss mission as the Commerce's designated Core Formation representative. 105
• Survives the space turbulence at Frosty Prominence Spirit Mountain, though she loses her left leg and must recuperate. 196
• Fully recovers after twenty years of sheltering from the Frost Yang Wind. 197

Cloud and Mist Movement

She can manifest condensed spiritual power as clouds or smoke for rapid travel and concealment. 139 171

• Travels on a white cloud formed from the spiritual power of her pipe. 139
• Uses mist to conceal herself while changing robes after being injured. 196

Commerce Administration and Intelligence

Miao Lishan manages affairs on Shan Gu's behalf and possesses broad knowledge of regional powers, Commerce personnel, and resource allocation. 161 171

• Leads Commerce delegations and gives orders for Spirit Boat deployments. 171
• Advises Wei Zhong on local factions, cultivator backgrounds, and political relationships. 171 173
• Refuses attempts by the Du family to bypass contribution-based resource exchanges. 162

Equipment / Items

• White jade pipe — Her customary waist-worn item; its spiritual power can form clouds or smoke. 52 139
• Blue-and-white gourd — Carried alongside her pipe. 52
• Golden Talisman Treasure — Lent to Shan Qin for protection during the Hanzhu City operation. 53
• Heart Demon Cloak — Temporarily borrowed from Wei Zhong for an investigation into Spirit Vein migration. 189

Relationships

• Shan Qin — Close junior companion whom Miao Lishan protects and affectionately calls a “good girl.” They jointly represent the Cloud Gathering Commerce and coordinate its efforts to recruit Wei Zhong. 53 138 139
• Shan Gu — Her teacher and the Guild Master of the Cloud Gathering Commerce. He entrusts her with executing Commerce decisions and handling administrative matters. 161
• Wei Zhong — Commerce guest elder and valued partner. Miao Lishan repeatedly supplies resources, facilitates his contact with Shan Gu, recognizes his refining and puppetry talent, and works with him on matters including the Heart Demon Cloak and the Frosty Prominence expedition. 138 154 161 169 189 191
• Wang Qianxi — A Core Formation cultivator of the Wang Family. The two engage in restrained political rivalry, with Wang Qianxi regarding Miao Lishan's presence as sufficient support for the Commerce. 132 171 184
• Shan Qin and Wei Zhong — Miao Lishan supports Shan Qin's strategy of winning Wei Zhong over through benefits rather than forcing him into submission. 138 139

Story Role / Major Arcs

Hanzhu City Blood Body Crisis

Miao Lishan assists Shan Qin in restoring order to Hanzhu City after the spread of the Blood Body Technique. She leaves to hunt the surviving Blood Bodies while ensuring Shan Qin has a means of self-protection. 53

Alliance with Wei Zhong

Miao Lishan becomes one of the Commerce's principal contacts with Wei Zhong. She helps reward his brewing, delivers inheritances and Commerce resources, and advocates a partnership that preserves his independence and secrecy. 52 138 139 152

Cloud Gathering Commerce Affairs

As Shan Gu's disciple, Miao Lishan is heavily involved in the Commerce's internal administration and external diplomacy. She leads delegations, handles resource disputes, and represents the organization before major families and sects. 161 162 171

Frosty Prominence Spirit Mountain

She travels with Wei Zhong to pursue the Silver Azure Jade Dew. Both are caught in space turbulence and survive in the Northernmost Ice Plains, where Miao Lishan endures severe physical injury before recovering over twenty years. 191 196 197

Spirit Vein Migration Investigation

After reports of destroyed sects and relocated Spirit Veins, Miao Lishan borrows Wei Zhong's Heart Demon Cloak to support the Cloud Gathering Commerce's investigation. 189 190

Notable Quotes

“As long as there's enough spirit wine, would your Aunt Miao ever refuse you?” 52