Lu Li

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Lu Li (陆离)
Alias(es)	Blood Ghost
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Huang Family; Wind and Rain Pavilion; Evergreen Sect
Occupation/Role	Martial artist; assassin; Outer City Commander; Evergreen Sect tournament champion
Status	Active
First Appearance	2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Skin Tempering Realm	2	Broke through after five days of practicing the Tiger-Subduing Fist.
Flesh-Refining Realm	45	Revealed his cultivation while defeating Er Gou with a single punch.
Tendon-Refining Realm	56	Was outmatched by an Organ-Refining Realm martial artist until Huang Rongyue intervened.
Inner-Qi Realm	98	Awakened inner qi; demonstrated it by carving out a cave with one strike.
Post-Heaven Realm, Third Level	147	Broke through with a medicinal pill; judged himself able to defeat a fourth-level expert and contend with a sixth-level expert.
Post-Heaven Realm, Fourth Level	155	Reached the fourth level and gained confidence against late-stage Post-Heaven cultivators.

Background / History

Lu Li discovered his exceptional martial aptitude through the Tiger-Subduing Fist, but initially chose to conceal his strength. Soon after reaching the Skin Tempering Realm, he encountered the dying Zhao Hongyun, who passed on the Tiger-Subduing Fist manual and a Flesh-Regenerating Pill while entrusting Lu Li with vengeance against those responsible for his downfall. 2 3

Seeking resources and security, Lu Li adopted a new identity to enter the Huang Family. He gathered herbs, stole from the Black Tiger Gang and Blood Wolf Gang, and used his Huang Family status to protect the Zhao family from extortion. 7 18

After killing the Fifth Young Master in the Black Market, Lu Li came into contact with Black Hawk and the Wind and Rain Pavilion. He entered the organization as the masked assassin “Blood Ghost,” completed a mission involving Incense Fragrance Sect members and Wang Ju, and was promoted to Bronze Rank. 24 29 34

His growing strength and reputation brought him into Changfeng County’s power struggles. He became Outer City Commander, suppressed challenges from Lin Batian and Niu Kai, eliminated the Wang Family, and repeatedly aided the Huang Family during its conflict with the County Magistrate and rebel forces. 53 72 81 94

Following Huang He’s death, Lu Li accepted responsibility for protecting Huang Rongyue while explicitly refusing romantic involvement. He later departed for Qingfeng Prefecture, entered the Evergreen Sect under Luo Bingyun, and became the sect tournament champion. 101 103 124

Lu Li’s actions against the Incense Fragrance Sect and Broken Mountain Sect made him a target of both factions. He secretly killed Shen Yun and Duan Jin, infiltrated Zhao Jiahao’s territory through his Blood Ghost identity, and eradicated hostile assassins sent against him. 137 155 159

Personality

Lu Li is cautious and calculating, preferring to hide his strength until a decisive moment. Even after recognizing his own talent, he initially maintained a low profile and repeatedly used disguise, intimidation, and surprise to control dangerous situations. 2 3 29

His central priority is cultivation. He spends money, gathers resources, practices relentlessly, and remains largely indifferent to romance despite Huang Rongyue’s feelings and Huang He’s final request. 35 51 87 101

Lu Li can be compassionate toward those he considers allies, notably the Zhao family, Huang Rongyue, Hu Niu, and the Cloud-Turning Wolf. Against threats, however, he is ruthless: he kills enemies, loots their resources, and tortures Zhao Jiahao for information and wealth. 18 72 101 153 157

Appearance

Lu Li is described as youthful, with clear eyes that can make him appear harmless or naïve to strangers. He also adopts a far more terrifying appearance when operating as Blood Ghost. 37 71

• Youthful-looking with clear eyes. 37
• Uses a black robe and blood-red ghost mask for his assassin identity. 29 71
• Appeared “like a vengeful ghost” after removing his disguise and carrying severed assassin heads. 71
• Emitted golden radiance after mastering the Golden Muscle and Jade Vessel Method. 103
• Produces frost and a frigid aura when using the Ice Fiend Blade Technique. 155

Abilities & Skills

Heaven Rewards Diligence

Lu Li possesses the life fate “Heaven Rewards Diligence,” which enables extraordinary gains through sustained practice. 109

• His panel describes the attribute as: “A slow horse can cover ten stages, success lies in persistence.” 109
• Allows him to advance martial arts and cultivation at a pace that others consider exceptional. 142 178
• His techniques can still require resources, pills, or specialized materials for major breakthroughs. 35 73 142

Tiger-Subduing Fist

Lu Li’s foundational martial art and the technique through which he first recognized his talent. 2 3

• Reached the Skin Tempering Realm after five days of practice. 2
• The manual was formally left to him by Zhao Hongyun. 3
• Recorded as unable to be upgraded on his panel. 109

Elephant Strength Bull Demon Fist

A top-tier fist art purchased through the Black Market and developed into one of Lu Li’s principal combat methods. 22 24

• Originally cost one thousand taels of silver. 22
• Its power later surpassed by the Ice Fiend Blade Technique after Lu Li began cultivating the latter. 147
• Recorded at the Inner-Qi Realm and as unable to be upgraded on his panel. 109

Metal-Stone Body

A hard-body cultivation method found among the Wang Family’s discarded manuals. 72

• Requires later integration with Qi-refining methods and immense resources. 73
• Lu Li used the Dragon-Sun Flower as a substitute for numerous costly ingredients. 73
• Reached Great Success, with Mountain Body progress recorded at 3000/3200. 109
• Lu Li intended to further modify the method to remove the drawbacks of its secret technique. 109

Golden Muscle and Jade Vessel Method

A body-strengthening method that significantly improved Lu Li’s physical strength. 103

• Mastery doubled his strength. 103
• Manifested as a golden radiance from his body. 103
• Later recorded on his panel at Entry level. 109

Ice Fiend Blade Technique

A Post-Heaven Realm blade technique requiring cold-attribute inner qi. 144

• Its reputed historical power was said to be capable of freezing the world for ten thousand miles. 144
• Reached Entry level and exceeded Lu Li’s modified Elephant Strength Bull Demon Fist in power. 147
• Advanced to Proficient level, allowing Lu Li to emit frost and a frigid aura. 155
• Reached Great Success after he mastered Evergreen Sect techniques in three days. 178

Poison Use

Lu Li studies and employs poisons as part of his combat preparation. 45

• Studied Heart-Severing Gut-Breaking Powder, which can harm Inner-Qi Realm experts. 45
• Successfully prepared the poison while remaining focused on cultivation. 87
• Used poisonous powder alongside physical combat to defeat Zhou Sheng. 81
• Planned to fuse poison into his inner qi. 163

Assassination and Concealment

As Blood Ghost, Lu Li uses covert identity, infiltration, and sudden violence to complete missions and eliminate enemies. 29 34

• Chose a blood-red ghost mask and the Blood Ghost moniker upon joining the Wind and Rain Pavilion. 29
• Completed missions against members of the Incense Fragrance Sect and Wang Ju. 34
• Used his assassin identity to exploit Zhao Jiahao’s attempt to hire someone to kill him. 155
• Advanced from Bronze Rank to Gold Rank assassin. 34 163

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Blood-red ghost mask — Worn under the Blood Ghost identity. 29
• Submerged Heart-Protecting Mirror — A worn but sturdy protective mirror purchased for 2,000 taels of silver. 61
• Flesh-Regenerating Pill — Received from Zhao Hongyun. 3
• Purple Sun Pill — Purchased to support his breakthrough toward the Organ-Refining Realm. 35
• Dragon Essence Pills — Bought in bulk to aid cultivation. 61 62
• Dragon-Sun Flower — Used as a substitute ingredient for cultivating the Metal-Stone Body. 73
• Qi Gathering Pills — Given by Luo Bingyun as cultivation resources. 142

Relationships

• Zhao Hongyun — Benefactor and unofficial mentor; entrusted Lu Li with the Tiger-Subduing Fist and his desire for vengeance before dying. 2 3
• Huang Rongyue — Ally and friend whom Lu Li repeatedly protects; she develops feelings for him, while he prioritizes the martial path and rejects romance. 51 101 199
• Huang He — Huang Family patriarch who trusted Lu Li and entrusted Huang Rongyue’s care to him before his death. 73 101
• Black Hawk — Wind and Rain Pavilion contact, supporter, and later ally; helped recruit Lu Li and eventually left the Pavilion to work with him. 24 34 159
• Elder Qing — Wind and Rain Pavilion elder who promoted Lu Li to Bronze Rank and later joined him alongside Black Hawk. 34 159
• Luo Bingyun — Lu Li’s master in the Evergreen Sect; rewards his achievements and introduces him to stronger cultivation opportunities. 142 188
• Hu Niu — Beast companion; joins Lu Li in battle and receives resources from him to advance. 98 153 163
• Cloud-Turning Wolf — Beast companion whose loyalty deepens after receiving Demon Essence Pills from Lu Li. 98 153 163
• Zhao Jiahao — Enemy and target of Lu Li’s retaliation; Lu Li tortured and killed him after infiltrating his territory. 153 155 157
• Zhang Siyuan — County Magistrate and major adversary; fought Lu Li after his Inner-Qi breakthrough and later pursued him through assassins. 98 101 94

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Cultivation and Zhao Hongyun’s Legacy

• Discovers his martial talent through Tiger-Subduing Fist practice. 2
• Defeats Li Da and Li Er, then inherits Zhao Hongyun’s manual and final request. 3
• Joins the Huang Family under a changed identity to gain resources and protection. 7

Blood Ghost of the Wind and Rain Pavilion

• Kills the Fifth Young Master and receives Black Hawk’s recruitment offer. 24
• Accepts assassination missions and adopts the Blood Ghost identity. 29
• Completes his first major Pavilion mission and becomes a Bronze Rank assassin. 34
• Gains a feared reputation among Changfeng County assassins after killing Green Snake. 61

Huang Family and Changfeng County Conflict

• Becomes Outer City Commander by defeating challengers. 53
• Eliminates the Wang Family and seizes its martial resources. 72
• Turns the tide against rebel forces through repeated battlefield victories. 81 86 94
• Breaks through to the Inner-Qi Realm during his confrontation with Zhang Siyuan. 98

Evergreen Sect and Inter-Sect Conflict

• Leaves for Qingfeng Prefecture after mastering the Golden Muscle and Jade Vessel Method. 103
• Becomes champion of the Evergreen Sect tournament, drawing rumors and envy. 124
• Provokes the Incense Fragrance Sect and Broken Mountain Sect by killing disciples and destroying branches. 137
• Defeats Zuo Qingtian, earning recognition as Qingfeng Prefecture’s strongest younger-generation cultivator. 188

Trivia

• Lu Li’s panel lists Flying Swallow Step as Perfected. 109
• His panel also lists Vajra Fist, Wild Ox Fist, and Demon-Spirit Communion Technique as unable to be upgraded. 109
• He bought Demon Essence Pills specifically to assist Hu Niu and the Cloud-Turning Wolf rather than solely for his own advancement. 153