Qing Lin

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Qing Lin (青鳞)
Species/Race	Human–Snake-People hybrid
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Mu Chen's disciple; apprentice of Hai Bodong; formerly associated with the Desert Iron Mercenary Group
Occupation/Role	Cultivator; Mu Chen's dependent and disciple
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 37

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Fourth Stage Dou Qi	42	At fourteen, Qing Lin had only reached the fourth stage due to her neglected foundation; Mu Chen begins improving it with Foundation-Building Spirit Liquid.
Pupil manifestation	42	Anger causes the three jade-green dots in her pupils to appear; a glance makes Mu Chen feel as though his soul is being pulled from his body.
Fifth Stage Dou Qi	45	Advances after approximately half a month of cultivation with Foundation-Building Spirit Liquid.
Partial awakening of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils	57	To protect Mu Chen from Mo Cheng, she releases a force of will potent enough to threaten Hai Bodong's soul.
Pupil stabilization	87	After the pupils absorb medicinal energy and Mu Chen's Dou Qi, their suction ceases and the tomoe-like form returns to three dots; Qing Lin can resume absorbing the Seven-Colored Green Spirit Saliva's medicinal power.
Seventh Stage Dou Qi	92	Her cultivation accelerates considerably after absorbing the essence of the Seven-Colored Green Spirit Saliva.

Background

Qing Lin was born with both human and Snake-People bloodlines. Her mixed heritage, green scales, and unusual eyes made her a target of constant ridicule in Stone Desert City. After Xiao Ding and Xiao Li disappeared, the Desert Iron Mercenary Group blamed her for bringing bad luck and expelled her; she spent three days homeless before being assaulted by local children and pursued by the Sand Mercenary Group. 37 38

Mu Chen kills Mo Xing and the mercenaries threatening her, then takes Qing Lin in. He feeds her, treats her injuries, buys her new clothes, and tells her not to live according to other people's prejudice. 38

Recognizing both her poor cultivation foundation and exceptional potential, Mu Chen refines Foundation-Building Spirit Liquid for her. Qing Lin initially refuses it because she considers it too precious, but accepts after he insists that strength will keep others from belittling her. 42

Appearance

Qing Lin is a petite girl with an oval face, jade-green eyes, and green hair. At her introduction, her pale-green clothing is filthy and torn from life on the streets; after Mu Chen takes her in, she is dressed in a fitted pale-green dress. 37 38

• Clear emerald-green pupils containing three small jade-green dots. 37
• Green scales visible on her arm, a physical sign of her mixed heritage. 38
• Initially bears bruises on her exposed hands and feet from repeated abuse. 38
• Described as timid and rabbit-like in demeanor despite her striking, doll-like appearance. 38
• Grows substantially during the following year, reaching Mu Chen's chin. 241

Personality

Qing Lin begins as fearful, deeply insecure, and accustomed to making herself seem as little a burden as possible. She asks only for food and a chance to work, and initially believes Mu Chen might hate her because of her Snake-People bloodline. 37 38

Her gratitude toward Mu Chen quickly becomes intense loyalty and dependence. She wants to become strong enough to protect him and regards anyone who harms him as deserving punishment. 42 51 Despite her earlier trauma, she is notably unafraid of corpses when she believes they harmed either herself or Mu Chen. 42

Abilities & Skills

Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils

Qing Lin possesses the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils, an extraordinary physique marked by three green dots in each eye. Its power manifests through soul-related force and can act independently of her control. 38 57

• Releases an invisible force of will that destroys drifting sand and targets enemies at range. 57
• Its gaze causes even Hai Bodong to feel his soul being forcibly drawn from his body. 57
• The pupils can drain Qing Lin's life force and soul power when used beyond her control. 57
• During treatment, the pupils absorb the medicinal essence intended for Qing Lin's soul injury and resist Mu Chen's suppression. 87
• Their uncontrolled suction can draw in another person's Dou Qi and threaten their soul. 87

Dou Qi Cultivation

Although Qing Lin starts with a weak foundation, her cultivation speed becomes remarkable once Mu Chen provides proper resources. 42 45

• Uses Foundation-Building Spirit Liquid by adding a drop to water and absorbing it while soaking. 42
• Advances from the fourth to fifth stage of Dou Qi in roughly half a month. 42 45
• Reaches the seventh stage of Dou Qi after the Seven-Colored Green Spirit Saliva treatment improves her cultivation speed. 92
• Her early training must be moderated because excessive pressure could damage her still-developing physical foundation. 42

Relationships

• Mu Chen — Rescuer, guardian, and later master. He takes Qing Lin in after saving her from the Sand Mercenary Group, supports her cultivation, and repeatedly risks himself to treat her soul injury; Qing Lin is deeply attached to him. 38 42 87 241
• Hai Bodong — Protector and mentor. He suppresses Qing Lin's uncontrolled pupils during the battle with Mo Cheng and comes to regard her almost as a granddaughter; Qing Lin is identified as his apprentice. 57 74 86
• Xiao Ding and Xiao Li — Former leaders of the Desert Iron Mercenary Group. Their disappearance leads the group to blame and expel Qing Lin. 38
• Mo Cheng — Enemy who covets the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils and seeks to abduct Qing Lin. His threat to Mu Chen provokes her first major uncontrolled use of the pupils. 55 57
• Ya Fei — An older-sister figure within the Mite'er Family estate; Qing Lin refers to her as “Big Sister Ya Fei.” 102
• Tianxie Mansion — Its Grand Elder sends agents to seize Qing Lin, apparently because of her pupils; Qing Lin later rejects the prospect of becoming the mansion's heir. 46 270

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rescue in Stone Desert City

After being driven from the Desert Iron Mercenary Group and attacked in an alley, Qing Lin is targeted by the Sand Mercenary Group. Mu Chen kills Mo Xing, saves her, and offers her a permanent place at his side. 37 38

Cultivation and Pursuit

Mu Chen begins repairing Qing Lin's weak foundation with Foundation-Building Spirit Liquid. Her rapid advancement and Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils make her a target for hostile forces, including agents sent by Tianxie Mansion and Mo Cheng. 42 45 46 55

Battle with Mo Cheng

When Mo Cheng endangers Mu Chen, Qing Lin instinctively activates her pupils. The resulting force of will reaches Mo Cheng, but the ability drains Qing Lin's life force and soul power until Hai Bodong suppresses it. 57

Soul Trauma and Recovery

The accumulated strain from her eyes leaves Qing Lin unconscious and in severe soul pain. Mu Chen temporarily stabilizes her with a Soul-Awakening Elixir, then obtains the Seven-Colored Green Spirit Saliva to treat the injury permanently. 74 76 81

During the final treatment, her pupils attempt to consume the medicine's power and Mu Chen's Dou Qi. Mu Chen endures the strain until the pupils subside, allowing the remaining medicinal power to repair Qing Lin's weakened soul. 87

Later Growth

A year later, Qing Lin has grown taller and is identified as Mu Chen's disciple. She remains openly dependent on him and does not wish to become Tianxie Mansion's heir, choosing instead to stay by Mu Chen's side. 241 270

Notable Quotes

“Young Master is such a good person. Why does someone always want to kill him?” 51

“Qing Lin must cultivate diligently. In the future, Qing Lin will protect Young Master.” 51