Lin Lan

Biodata

Name	Lin Lan (林澜)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Pill Sect; Danyuan Sect
Occupation / Role	Sect Master; alchemist; Zhao Li's master
Alchemy Rank	Seventh-Grade Alchemist; later Rank 8 Alchemist
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Dou Wang → High-level Dou Emperor	130	Advanced over ten years while travelling and encountering fortuitous opportunities; his Alchemy Technique also entered the Seventh Grade.
Peak Dou Emperor	130	Reached this realm after recovering under the Yun Family's protection.
Dou Zun	131	Used a Dou Zun-level method to kill Yin Ming, his long-time enemy.

Background / History

Lin Lan was the only Seventh-Grade Alchemist in the Great Qian Empire and the Sect Master of the Pill Sect when Zhao Lingxiao sought his help for Zhao Li's unusual condition. While regulating the child's body, Lin Lan discovered Zhao Li's immense Soul Power and Fire Attribute with Wood Tendencies. Recognizing him as a natural alchemist, he agreed to accept Zhao Li as a disciple once the boy began cultivating dou qi. 1

Before settling into his role as Zhao Li's master, Lin Lan travelled with the Yun Family sisters. He rose from Dou Wang to High-level Dou Emperor over ten years and became a Seventh-Grade Alchemist, but his growing confidence drew him into conflict with Yin Ming. Lin Lan loved the younger Yun sister, while Yin Ming coveted his Soul Power and subjected him to prolonged humiliation and loss. 130

After Zhao Li captured and sealed Yin Ming, Lin Lan finally confronted the man responsible for his greatest grief. Having reached Dou Zun, Lin Lan killed Yin Ming outright, but acknowledged that revenge could not restore the people he had lost. 130 131

Lin Lan later entrusted the Danyuan Sect to Zhao Li while he returned to White Cloud City, and eventually prepared to pass the sect master position to his disciple. 131 155 156

Appearance

Lin Lan is an older, gray-haired man who appears somewhat younger after his later breakthroughs, though Zhao Li still notes the increasing white in his hair. He is shorter than Zhao Li by the time they reunite at Danxia Peak. 129

• Gray-haired and bearded. 129 161
• Often presents himself as a calm, approachable elder. 11 129
• Can become intensely cold and murderous when confronting Yin Ming. 130

Personality

Lin Lan is patient, observant, and deeply invested in nurturing Zhao Li's growth. He does not pry into his disciple's unusual techniques, instead focusing on providing instruction, resources, travel experience, and practical advice. 11 20

He is protective of Zhao Li but avoids excessive interference, preferring to let his disciple gain experience and reveal his own abilities. He also encourages Zhao Li to conceal his extraordinary talent until he possesses enough strength to protect himself. 20 21 26

Beneath his composed manner, Lin Lan carries lasting regret over his past and the Yun Family. In later years, he becomes more emotionally open, openly expressing pride in Zhao Li and advising him not to repeat his own mistakes in matters of the heart. 131 158 161

Abilities & Skills

Alchemy

Lin Lan is a Seventh-Grade Alchemist by the beginning of the story and later becomes a Rank 8 Alchemist. 1 173

• Identified Zhao Li's Fire Attribute with Wood Tendencies and natural compatibility with alchemy. 1
• Taught Zhao Li medicinal-liquid extraction, pill refinement, and the importance of accounting for residual energies within a Medicine Cauldron. 11 12
• Refined pills to support the Yun Family's recovery after its decline in White Cloud City. 157
• Recognized the value of the Foundation Establishment Elixir formula for cultivators below Dou Zhe. 173

Dou Zun Cultivation

By the time of his confrontation with Yin Ming, Lin Lan had reached Dou Zun. 131

• Killed Yin Ming by driving restrained energy through his body after Zhao Li sealed Yin Ming's cultivation. 131
• Was regarded as an honored figure in the Eastern Region due to his Dou Zun strength and Rank 8 alchemy. 158
• Remained calm during Zhao Li's duel with Qin Hao, trusting in his disciple's strength. 164

Soul Perception

Lin Lan possesses powerful Soul Perception suited to both alchemy and spiritual observation. 26

• Understood Big Xiong's meaning despite the Magical Beast being unable to speak. 26
• Could assess the unusual effects of Zhao Li's cultivation and concealed aura, though Zhao Li's control later surpassed what Lin Lan could detect. 11 183

Teaching and Guidance

Lin Lan is Zhao Li's foundational mentor in both cultivation and alchemy. 1 11

• Regulated Zhao Li's body from childhood until it could withstand his vast Soul Power. 1
• Provided Zhao Li with Qi Gathering Powder to aid his breakthrough to Dou Zhe. 1
• Took Zhao Li into the Myriad Beast Mountain Range to broaden his experience. 20
• Guided Zhao Li through emotional uncertainty regarding Ye Yunsheng by urging direct communication rather than regretful hesitation. 161

Equipment / Items

• Soul-suppressing training robe — Given to Zhao Li for training; it scatters and weakens Soul Power passing through it while retaining little effect on physical movement. 20
• Human Skin Mask — Given to Zhao Li so he could conceal his appearance and extraordinary talent. 21

Relationships

• Zhao Li — Disciple. Lin Lan regulated Zhao Li's body in childhood, formally taught him alchemy, and later prepared to hand over the Danyuan Sect to him. 1 11 155 158
• Zhao Lingxiao — Zhao Li's father; made the original agreement with Lin Lan for Zhao Li to become his disciple. 1
• Xiong Ba — Old friend and drinking companion in the Myriad Beast Mountain Range. 23 26 29
• Big Xiong — Xiong Ba's son, whom Lin Lan knew since he was a cub. 26
• Yin Ming — Long-time enemy responsible for Lin Lan's past suffering; Lin Lan killed him after thirty years of enmity. 130 131
• The Yun Family sisters — Former travelling companions; Lin Lan loved the younger sister and later aided the Yun Family's recovery. 130 157
• Yun Shan — Child connected to the Yun Family whom Lin Lan brings back, raises, and supports in cultivation. 157 158 183
• Ye Yunsheng — Zhao Li's reunited old acquaintance; Lin Lan recognizes Zhao Li's feelings for her and gives him advice based on his own regrets. 161

Story Role / Major Arcs

Zhao Li's Early Mentor

Lin Lan identifies Zhao Li's potential as both a cultivator and an alchemist, then becomes the central figure guiding his early development. He oversees Zhao Li's first pill-refining attempts and provides practical corrections when his disciple's Soul Power and technique fall short. 1 11 12

Myriad Beast Mountain Range Journey

Lin Lan brings Zhao Li into the Myriad Beast Mountain Range to gain real combat and survival experience. During the journey, he reunites with Xiong Ba and observes Zhao Li's hidden capabilities rather than immediately rescuing him from every danger. 20 23 26

Resolution of the Yin Ming Grudge

After Zhao Li returns to Danxia Peak, he gives Lin Lan the chance to settle his past with Yin Ming. Lin Lan kills Yin Ming, closes a thirty-year-old grievance, and confronts the reality that revenge cannot undo his losses. 129 130 131

Danyuan Sect Succession

Lin Lan proposes transferring the sect master position to Zhao Li and later supports the succession ceremony. He remains a trusted elder and advisor, while Zhao Li assumes greater responsibility for the Danyuan Sect. 155 156 158 161

Later Retirement at Medicine Mountain

After decades of Zhao Li's growth, Lin Lan becomes content caring for Medicine Mountain rather than pursuing the outside world's conflicts. When Zhao Li returns, Lin Lan welcomes him warmly and allows him to take what he needs for his continued path toward Dou Di. 304

Notable Quotes

“In this life, the luckiest thing for me, Lin Lan, was probably meeting you early. Little Li, you are very good!” 158