Chen Xuan

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Chen Xuan (陈煊)
Alias(es)	Uncle Xuan; Military Officer Chen; Instructor Chen; Master/Teacher
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Lu Family
Occupation/Role	Lu Family security chief and protector; Martial Cultivator; Lu Jing'an's martial-arts master
Status	Alive 49
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Chen Xuan was once gravely wounded during an escort mission and was rescued by Lu Huaiqian and his brothers. In repayment, he pledged to protect the Lu Family for twenty years; his strength became a key part of the family's rise in Yinshan County. The agreement was nearing its end when Lu Jing'an became his disciple. Chen is described as being alone in the world, without family or other precious possessions. 6

At the beginning of the story, Chen serves as Lu Jing'an's closest protector. He prevents the recently targeted young master from entering the murdered Lamp Cultivator's residence before the danger is understood, oversees the examination of the crime scene, and supports Lu during Kui Shan's confrontation with the Lu Family. 1 2

He initially doubts that the formerly pampered Lu Jing'an can endure the martial path, requiring him to try basic Standing Stake training before accepting an apprenticeship. Lu's progress changes his view: after Lu achieves the First Blood Transformation in eight days, Chen accepts his tea in the formal ceremony and gifts him his long-worn soft armor. 4 6

Chen commits fully to Lu Jing'an's development. He personally obtains the rare Puppet Thread from the mastermind behind the Paper Doll Murder Case, has Cui Jieyi remove its poison and Killing Intent, then uses it to synchronize Lu's movements and blood-and-qi circulation while teaching Tongbei Fist. 8

Personality

Chen Xuan is cautious, restrained, and consistently attentive to Lu Jing'an's safety. He watches Lu closely for signs of injury, takes command during investigations, and remains on guard when dangerous opponents appear. 1 2 28

Despite his reserved manner, he is deeply invested in his disciple. He secures expensive training resources personally, arranges capable sparring instructors, monitors Lu after spiritual injury, and prepares a medicinal-bath prescription before Lu commits to the dangerous dual cultivation of Six Harmonies Fist. 8 15 45 38

He is practical rather than rigid in combat. After Lu uses psychological warfare and hired fighters to bring down Lawrence, Chen approves of the result rather than condemning the method. 27

Chen retains a strong sense of hierarchy even after becoming Lu Jing'an's master, continuing to address him as “Young Master” rather than using his personal name. 7

Abilities & Skills

Martial Cultivation

Chen Xuan is a formidable Martial Cultivator whose presence is enough to make experienced fighters tense. He is repeatedly relied upon as the Lu Family's strongest direct protector. 2 28

• Killed or defeated the perpetrator of the Paper Doll Murder Case and took the culprit's Puppet Thread. 8
• Defeated two Chang Ghost during the assault on Lu Jing'an's residence and protected the Lu Family from further attackers. 39
• Killed the severely wounded Tiger Demon after it launched a spiritual attack on Lu Jing'an. 44
• Can examine circulation within a person's body through physical contact and assess Lu Jing'an's condition following abnormal experiences. 12 45

Extraordinary Physique

Chen possesses the green [Extraordinary Physique] Affix. 5

• Increases body-tempering speed by 50%.
• Doubles all attribute gains from body-tempering cultivation methods.
• Grants a 100% breakthrough rate for body-tempering methods.
• Permanently increases attack and defense by 2 points. 5

Fist Master

Chen possesses the red [Fist Master] Affix, despite usually wielding a saber rather than fighting barehanded. 5

• Grants master-level comprehension of fist techniques.
• Increases fist-technique cultivation speed by 500%.
• Grants a 100% breakthrough rate for fist techniques.
• Adds 10 attack points to all fist moves. 5
• Taught Lu Jing'an Standing Stake, Tongbei Fist, and the fundamentals needed to enter martial cultivation. 5 8
• Recognized the hidden combined structure of Mountain Crushing Fist and guided Lu toward the Six Harmonies Fist path. 37 38

Instruction and Training Preparation

Chen combines martial expertise with careful resource planning, ensuring that Lu's training has medical support, controlled opposition, and methods suited to his stage of cultivation.

• Recruited Chen Heqing and Situ Yiyun—leaders of Yinshan County's rival martial institutions—as Lu Jing'an's sparring instructors. 15
• Used Puppet Thread to let Lu directly replicate his form and blood-and-qi circulation, allowing Lu to enter Tongbei Fist in two hours. 8
• Provided Lu with a portion of the Six Harmonies Fist manual and the Thunderclap Fist manual, while warning him that dual cultivation could damage his meridians or destroy his foundation if abandoned midway. 38
• Arranged medicinal support through Cui Jieyi to stabilize the conflicting energy flows of dual cultivation. 38

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Saber — Chen's usual weapon, though his notable Affix is centered on fist techniques. 5
• Soft armor — Previously worn close to his body for many years; he gifted it to Lu Jing'an after accepting him as a disciple. It increases post-First Blood Transformation blood-and-qi circulation by 30% and can withstand ordinary bullets unless struck at close range by a foreign rifle. 6
• Puppet Thread — Rare puppet-master treasure Chen acquired for Lu's boxing training. It synchronizes the movements, aura, and blood-and-qi circulation of two connected people. 8
• Six Harmonies Fist portion — A manual fragment Chen possessed and later provided to Lu Jing'an for dual cultivation with Mountain Crushing Fist. 38
• Thunderclap Fist manual — A second Six Harmonies Fist component entrusted to Lu Jing'an. 38

Relationships

• Lu Jing'an — Initially his young master and protection target; later his formally accepted disciple. Chen gives him personal instruction, rare cultivation resources, and direct protection. 1 6 8
• Lu Huaiqian — Chen's benefactor and the Lu Family patriarch. Lu Huaiqian and his brothers saved Chen's life, leading to Chen's twenty-year vow to protect the family. 6
• Lu Huaichuan — One of the Lu brothers who helped save Chen. Huaichuan recognizes that Lu Jing'an's apprenticeship may bind Chen to the Lu Family beyond his original agreement. 6
• Lu Huaishan — Member of the Lu Family Chen protects alongside Lu Jing'an during the Chang Ghost attack. 39
• Cui Jieyi — Medical Cultivator who supports Chen's training plans by purifying the Puppet Thread and preparing medicinal baths for Lu Jing'an. 8 38
• Chen Heqing and Situ Yiyun — Martial-hall masters recruited by Chen as Lu Jing'an's controlled sparring partners. 15

Story Role / Major Arcs

Assassination Investigation

Chen investigates the murder of the Lamp Cultivator and reports the apparent left-handed killing method to Lu Huaiqian. When Lu Jing'an identifies the left-handed evidence as likely misdirection, Chen accepts responsibility for the oversight and is tasked with reviewing records of wanted martial artists. 1 4

He later assists Lu Jing'an's investigation of Nine-Fingered Yama, promises to keep the assassin from escaping if necessary, and brings Lu to view the body once the target is eliminated. 9

Lu Jing'an's Apprenticeship

Chen introduces Lu to the Martial Cultivator path, teaches him Standing Stake, and eventually accepts him as a disciple after witnessing his extraordinary advancement. 4 6

He then shifts from basic instruction to accelerated cultivation: Tongbei Fist through Puppet Thread, controlled sparring against competing schools, and later the more dangerous Six Harmonies Fist route. 8 15 38

Conflict with the Lin and Li Families

Chen supports Lu Jing'an's operation against the Li Family's wedding procession. He approves of Lu's psychological tactics against Lawrence, confirms that the Lin Family has been dealt with, and personally watches over the confrontation when Young Master Li arrives with two martial experts. 27 28

Tiger Demon Hunt

Chen joins the Lu Family and Peacekeeping Bureau operation against the Tiger Demon. When the demon attacks Lu Jing'an in the mental realm, Chen reacts with visible alarm; after Lu repels the spiritual assault, Chen kills the wounded Tiger Demon. 44

After the battle, he continues monitoring Lu Jing'an's pulse and insists that Cui Jieyi examine him despite Lu's claim to be unharmed. He later advises life-and-death combat as the most effective immediate means of tempering martial will. 45

Notable Quotes

“Methods do not distinguish between high and low; if they achieve the goal, they are good methods.” 27