Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Su Yuntao (素云涛) |
| Alias(es) | “Blind God King Su Yuntao” — a nickname used in Lin Jing’s thoughts, not an actual rank 4 |
| Gender | Male 23 |
| Affiliation | Spirit Hall; serves at its Nuoding City branch 3 23 |
| Occupation/Role | Spirit awakening examiner; issues awakening certificates and Soul Hunting Passes 5 23 |
| Cultivation Rank | Great Soul Master 23 |
| Martial Soul | Wolf-type martial soul, as identified by Lin Jing 3 |
| Spirit Rings | Two: one white and one yellow 3 |
| First Appearance | Holy Soul Village’s Spirit Awakening Hall 3 |
Background / History
Holy Soul Village Awakening Ceremony
Su Yuntao conducts the children’s martial soul awakening ceremony in Holy Soul Village. When Lin Jing appears through transmigration, Su Yuntao does not notice anything unusual; his memories, like those of the villagers, have been altered to regard Lin Jing as a child who grew up there 3.
Initially drawn to Lin Jing’s appearance, he becomes more patient and guides him through awakening. His enthusiasm fades when Blue Silver Grass manifests, but the spirit power test reveals innate full spirit power at level ten. He calls the martial soul “trash” while reassuring Lin Jing that becoming a powerful Spirit Master is still possible 3 4.
Tang San also awakens Blue Silver Grass. Hurrying to reach another village that afternoon, Su Yuntao initially refuses to test him, treating Lin Jing’s result as an exception. He relents after Tang San kneels and pleads. When Tang San likewise registers innate full spirit power, Su Yuntao checks the crystal ball against another child before accepting both results 4.
After Lin Hu attacks Tang San, Su Yuntao carries both boys outside by their collars and dismisses the fight as ordinary childish mischief. He gives Old Jack two Awakening Certificates and one Work-Study Student Quota, then leaves for the next village 5.
Issuing Lin Jing’s Soul Hunting Pass
Su Yuntao later encounters Lin Jing at the Spirit Branch Hall in Nuoding City and takes him inside to discuss a hunting permit. Remembering his innate full spirit power, he waives another power test but asks whether a Soul Master will accompany him and what age of spirit ring he intends to obtain 23.
Lin Jing falsely claims that villagers hired an escort and that he is seeking a ten-year ring. Su Yuntao accepts these answers and issues a pass valid for one month. Believing Lin Jing still lacks his first ring, he warns him to remain wary of others and stay safe. The pass subsequently allows Lin Jing to enter the Soul Hunting Forest for his second-ring hunt 23 24.
Appearance
Su Yuntao is described as a young man with a slender build 23.
- Wears a Spirit Hall uniform at the Nuoding City branch 23.
- Wears a robe during the village awakening ceremony; Tang San grabs its hem while pleading for a test 4.
Personality
Su Yuntao judges both children and martial souls by first impressions. Lin Jing’s looks earn warmer treatment, whereas Tang San receives impatient instructions and an initial refusal to test his spirit power. His disappointment in Blue Silver Grass also reflects concern that his annual performance quota will go unfulfilled 3 4.
Despite these prejudices, he is not wholly cold-hearted. He eventually tests Tang San, consoles Lin Jing, and prevents Old Jack from overreacting to the children’s fight. When issuing the hunting pass, he asks safety questions and offers a warning rather than voicing his private doubts about a ringless child’s ability to resist a dangerous escort 4 5 23.
Abilities & Skills
Martial Soul and Spirit Power
Su Yuntao possesses a wolf-type martial soul and two spirit rings. The supplied passages identify him as a Great Soul Master but do not name his spirit skills 3 23.
Martial Soul Awakening
He has years of experience conducting awakening ceremonies 4.
- Injects spirit power into Awakening Stones to produce the golden light used for awakening 3.
- Instructs children to sense and guide the martial soul within their dantian 3.
- Uses a blue crystal ball to measure innate spirit power 4.
- Tests the crystal ball on another child when consecutive full-power readings make him suspect a fault 4.
Equipment / Items
- Awakening Stones — used during village ceremonies 3 4.
- Blue crystal ball — measures innate spirit power 4.
- Cloth bag — carries the testing crystal and paperwork 4 5.
- Blank permits and pen — used to prepare Soul Hunting Passes 23.
Relationships
- Lin Jing — Awakens his martial soul and later supplies his hunting pass. Lin Jing exploits Su Yuntao’s authority when speaking to Old Jack, even falsely claiming that Su Yuntao escorted him to obtain a ring 3 6 14 23.
- Tang San — His dismissive treatment provokes Tang San’s concealed resentment and killing intent, though Su Yuntao ultimately confirms his innate full spirit power 4.
- Old Jack — Treats Su Yuntao as an authoritative Spirit Master and receives the village’s awakening documents from him 5 6.
Notable Quotes
“Although Blue Silver Grass is a trash spirit, you have innate full spirit power. You may not necessarily fail to become a powerful Spirit Master in the future.” 4
“Child, you must always be on guard against others. Stay safe on the road.” 23