Lin Yi

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Lin Yi (林易)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Lin Clan; Rainbow Martial Hall; temporary assignment with Jiaqing County's Peace Guard 3 15 48
Occupation/Role	Martial artist, Corpse Puppet Path cultivator, and temporary Peace Guard sparring partner 15 35 48
Destiny	Know Heavenly Fate; Jade Cicada Cocoon, which later awakens as Empathic Corpse Dissection 3 14
Bone Structure	Grade B-minus 4 16
Status	Alive 50
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Subordinate Ninth Rank, Corpse Puppet Path	3	Practices the first layer of the Corpse Kui Rebirth Method.
Empathic Corpse Dissection awakened	14	Fills the Jade Cicada Cocoon by consuming a Vermilion Fruit; gains the Soul-Binding Chain and the ability to comprehend corpses.
Skin Pass / Long Rainbow Technique, Second Layer	17	Breaks the first Martial Pass in one afternoon, aided by Hu Ma's accumulated cultivation experience.
Blood Pass	18	Reaches the third Martial Pass after half a month of disciplined training and dual cultivation.
Fourth Martial Pass / Long Rainbow Technique, Fourth Layer	25 26	Begins breaking through the Bone Pass; his Long Rainbow Technique reaches its fourth layer.
Martial Artist	35	Completes the Martial Pass and condenses True Qi, entering the Martial Way as a true martial artist.
Elixir Release Scripture, First Level	45	Begins cultivating Rainbow Martial Hall's post-breakthrough technique.

Background

Lin Yi is a reincarnator born with the Destiny Know Heavenly Fate. Immediately after his birth, his biological mother, Xu Chan, attempts to kill him; he activates Strong Luck and survives. Jiang Mingsi then abducts him, intending to dispose of him, while Lin Yi's maternal aunt Xu Shuangshuang pursues the demonic cultivator. 1 2

Jiang Mingsi later places the infant in Lin Hua's care as repayment for saving Lin Hua after the destruction of the Lin Family Escort Agency. Lin Hua raises Lin Yi under the cover identity of his deceased cousin's son; only Lin Hua knows Lin Yi's true origins. 2 3

Sixteen years later, Lin Yi secretly practices the Lin Clan's Corpse Kui Rebirth Method while preparing to enter the Martial Way. Though his formal position in the household is that of Lin Hua's nephew, he considers Lin Hua, Chen Xu, and Lin Xiuwen his family. 3 4

Appearance

At sixteen, Lin Yi is unusually tall for his age, standing nearly 185 cm. He is repeatedly noted for his refined appearance, calm bearing, and exceptionally handsome face. 3 6

• Red lips, white teeth, and features described as jade-like 3
• Tall, upright build 6
• Usually composed and restrained in expression 4 33
• Once wears a White Dragon Fish Robe, jade crown, and jade belt to present himself as a wealthy young master at Willow Pavilion 6

Personality

Lin Yi is controlled, cautious, and intensely goal-oriented. He assesses danger through his Destiny, avoids unnecessary risks, and prioritizes acquiring strength, resources, and a reliable public identity. His calm demeanor often conceals anger or ruthless intent. 3 8 25

He is also deeply protective of those he accepts as family. Lin Hua's injury at the hands of the Black Wind Gang drives him to plan against Hu Ma, and he later risks himself to defend the Lin household from Martial Master Wang. 8 28 29

Lin Yi can be calculating and manipulative when necessary. He coerces Yu Qinglian into an alliance using knowledge of her past, engineers Li Baoyu's death, and frames Hu Ma to remove a stronger enemy without exposing himself. 7 10 11

Abilities & Skills

Know Heavenly Fate

Lin Yi's original Destiny allows him to seek fortune, avoid calamity, observe others' Aura of Fortune, assess his own condition, and spend Destiny Talisman Coins for additional effects. 3

• Activates Strong Luck by consuming Destiny Talisman Coins. 1 3
• Purchases Destiny Intelligence to uncover useful information about people and opportunities. 6 8
• Identifies favorable opportunities, including the Three-Eyed River Goby treasure fish. 18
• Detects ominous or exceptional fortunes surrounding people such as Xiao Dong. 25
• Uses Strong Luck to defeat Master Wu's wager and avoid injury during the contest for the spirit-bearing blade. 41 43
• Strong Luck is resource-dependent; it deactivates when his Destiny Talisman Coins are exhausted. 2

Empathic Corpse Dissection

Awakened after the Jade Cicada Cocoon reaches completion, this Destiny allows Lin Yi to use a Soul-Binding Chain to empathize with corpses and absorb their memories, cultivation knowledge, and skills. 14

• Obtains Hu Ma's knowledge of the Long Rainbow Technique, Elixir Release Scripture, and Reckless Blade. 14
• Lets him rapidly learn techniques that would otherwise require years of experience. 16 26
• Can improve his understanding through listening to martial teachings, as shown during Yuan Fubai's lecture. 31
• Requires suitable targets or transmitted knowledge; Lin Yi's Corpse Puppet Path cultivation remains slower when he lacks corpses and yin-rich conditions. 26

Corpse Puppet Path

Lin Yi practices the heterodox Corpse Puppet Path through the Corpse Kui Rebirth Method. Before obtaining a puppet, the path gives him limited direct combat ability and relies heavily on control techniques. 3 6

• Can exert control over living people, though doing so is more difficult than controlling corpses. 9
• Uses Corpse Puppet Path techniques to manipulate Li Baoyu and stage Hu Ma's frame-up. 9 11
• Refines Hu Ma's corpse into a masked corpse puppet retaining roughly seventy percent of Hu Ma's original combat power. 15
• The Hu Ma puppet can kill an ordinary Ninth-Rank martial artist in one blow and contend with an Eighth-Rank martial artist for a time. 15
• The puppet's cultivation feeds Corpse Puppet True Qi back to Lin Yi. 15

Martial Way

Lin Yi pursues the Martial Way alongside the Corpse Puppet Path to gain direct combat ability and a legitimate public identity. 15

• Long Rainbow Technique — Rainbow Martial Hall's Qi-entry method, used to break the five Martial Passes and become a martial artist. 15 16
• Elixir Release Scripture — post-breakthrough Rainbow Martial Hall technique that can be cultivated from the Postnatal Realm toward the Seventh Rank. 14 37
• Dual cultivation with Yu Qinglian increases his blood-energy recovery rate, allowing him to train three or four times daily. 17 18
• His Grade B-minus bone structure limits his natural recovery compared with Grade A cultivators, making resources and recovery methods important. 16 17

Martial Skills

• Reckless Blade — a saber technique learned through Hu Ma's experience and later cultivated to mastery. Before becoming a martial artist, each use consumes substantial blood energy; Lin Yi can initially perform only about three full strikes. 26 45
• Vast Step — movement technique obtained from Martial Master Wang; reaches Great Accomplishment. 30 45
• Mountain Breaking Fist — fist technique obtained from Martial Master Wang; reaches Minor Accomplishment. 30 45
• Thread Control Art — hidden-weapon technique cultivated to Minor Accomplishment. 38 45
• Wind Forest Fire Mountain — rare amplification-type martial skill given by Lin Changgong; reaches Minor Accomplishment. 35 45

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Hu Ma corpse puppet — masked corpse puppet refined from Hu Ma's remains; guards Lin Yi's hidden savings and cultivates in a yin-rich secret base. 15
• Unnamed spirit-bearing blade — blade won through a dangerous contest with Liu Qingnu; contains the artifact spirit Lu Chengyi. 42 43
• Soul-Binding Chain — manifested through Empathic Corpse Dissection; used to bind and comprehend corpses. 14
• Hand crossbow — received from Zhang Mingxi as part of the payment for a treasure fish. 22

Relationships

• Xu Chan — biological mother; attempted to kill Lin Yi immediately after his birth. 1
• Xu Shuangshuang — maternal aunt and Sixth-Grade sword cultivator; pursued Jiang Mingsi after his abduction of Lin Yi. 1 2
• Jiang Mingsi — demonic cultivator who abducted Lin Yi, then placed him with Lin Hua as part of a calculated scheme. 1 2
• Lin Hua — guardian and adoptive uncle; raises Lin Yi after the Lin Clan massacre and supports his martial training. 2 4
• Chen Xu — adoptive aunt; initially resentful of Lin Hua's favoritism toward Lin Yi, but ultimately treats him as family and supports his training. 3 4
• Lin Xiuwen — younger cousin; Lin Yi promises to support his martial training if necessary and protects him during the Black Wind Gang attack. 4 28
• Lin Changgong — second uncle; gives Lin Yi silver and the Wind Forest Fire Mountain manual. 35
• Yu Qinglian — Infatuation Path cultivator, accomplice, and dual-cultivation partner; Lin Yi promises to help her avenge her family in exchange for assistance against Hu Ma. 7 17 45
• Hu Ma — former Black Wind Gang hall master and enemy; after Hu Ma's death, Lin Yi gains his knowledge and refines his corpse into a puppet. 12 14 15
• Liu Lie — Rainbow Martial Hall senior brother and mentor; teaches Lin Yi, advocates for him, and recognizes his exceptional talent. 16 36 37
• Xiao Dong — neighbor whose life Lin Yi saved three years earlier; their relationship becomes strained after Xiao Dong awakens a Destiny. 25 46
• Wang Yan'er — childhood friend from Black Water Alley; appears to hold feelings for Lin Yi. 27
• Jiang Er — fisherman and friend; grateful for Lin Yi's help and repeatedly attempts to repay him with treasure fish. 22 46
• Lu Chengyi — artifact spirit bound to Lin Yi's blade; provides intelligence about Master Wu and resides in Lin Yi's body while recovering. 44 45

Story Role / Major Arcs

Survival and Fosterhood

• Survives Xu Chan's attempt on his life through Strong Luck and is ultimately left in Lin Hua's care by Jiang Mingsi. 1 2
• Grows up in Jiaqing County under a false identity while secretly cultivating the Corpse Kui Rebirth Method. 3

Hu Ma Conspiracy

• Identifies Hu Ma as a threat to the Lin family and seeks an indirect means to eliminate him. 4 6
• Recruits Yu Qinglian by exploiting her past with the Joyous Sect and offering revenge. 7
• Manipulates Li Baoyu, kills him, and frames Hu Ma for the crime. 9 10 11
• Gains Hu Ma's accumulated cultivation knowledge and corpse after Hu Ma's death. 12 14 15

Rainbow Martial Hall Training

• Enrolls at Rainbow Martial Hall to cultivate openly and build a legitimate martial identity. 15 16
• Rapidly breaks the Skin Pass, Blood Pass, and later the Martial Pass through inherited experience, intensive training, resources, and dual cultivation. 17 18 35
• Joins the inner courtyard after becoming a martial artist, despite Yuan Fubai's initial disregard for his Grade B-minus aptitude. 34 36 37

Defense of the Lin Clan

• Returns home during a Black Wind Gang ambush and kills three kidnappers targeting Lin Xiuwen. 28
• Duels and kills Martial Master Wang after exploiting a flaw with Reckless Blade. 29
• Obtains Vast Step, Mountain Breaking Fist, money, and cultivation resources from Wang's possessions. 30

Master Wu and the Blade Spirit

• Competes with Liu Qingnu for a blade and risks his arm to let the blade's spirit choose its owner. 42 43
• Acquires Lu Chengyi, learns of Master Wu's Luck Borrowing schemes, and realizes that Master Wu's apparent Aura of Fortune bearers are his clones. 44 45

Peace Guard Assignment

• Chooses a temporary Peace Guard position to gain practical combat experience rather than join a gang or suspicious private household. 45 48
• Defeats the Peace Guard Hu Biao in a duel, earning respect within the barracks. 49 50

Notable Quotes

“You help me kill someone, and I will tell you who your true enemy is and help you get your revenge.” 7

“If I succeed, I will go to the county office as soon as possible to secure a martial position, earn silver, and bring Xiuwen into the school as well.” 4

“Break...” 35