Su Jingsi

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Su Jingsi (苏敬思)
Alias(es)	Third Prince of Great Tang; Your Highness
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Great Tang imperial family; cooperates with the Hanging Mirror Bureau
Occupation/Role	Third Prince of Great Tang; investigator and organizer during the Later Tang Disaster Realm crisis
Status	Active 80
First Appearance	Chapter 59

Background / History

Su Jingsi is the third prince of Great Tang and Su Nuo's elder brother. He meets Qin Yi at an earthen fort while investigating a possible connection between Qin Yi and the Qi-Chu Qin Clan's missing eldest legitimate son, Qin Ke. Although he initially tries to assert princely authority, Su Nuo repeatedly disrupts his formal manner of speaking. 59

He reveals that Great Tang faces multiple Disaster Realms, including the Corpse Calamity, and that the northern war conceals the scale of this catastrophe. He believes the state made preparations such as repairing roads, building forts, and stockpiling grain, but considers these measures inadequate against the spreading disasters. 59

During the Immortal Plague outbreak, Su Jingsi allows Qin Yi to take the lead in investigating aberrant mutation after recognizing his own lack of experience and shortage of capable personnel. He provides communications support, Soul Realm observations, and later written records of the mutation process. 64 65

After Qin Yi's coma and the completion of Wu Song's mutation, Su Jingsi becomes noticeably steadier. He provides Qin Yi with the experimental dossier on the Immortal Plague-bearer and shares intelligence concerning the Black Sun, Disaster Realms, Mao Ji, and the Unfettered Spirit Cult. 66 71 75

Su Jingsi increasingly treats Qin Yi as a collaborator rather than merely a subordinate. He supplies cultivation methods, medicinal pills, and reference works; follows Qin Yi's recommendations for investigating the Living Mountain Range; and allows the resulting plans to be carried out under his own authority. 70 72

Appearance

Su Jingsi is described as a handsome young man. He appears in formal dragon-patterned robes when first meeting Qin Yi, while later scenes depict him in plain white robes or white clothing. 59 61 64

• Wears a dragon-patterned robe in his initial audience with Qin Yi. 59
• Uses white robes during the Disaster Realm investigation. 61 64
• Returns from field operations bloodied and covered in mud, showing that he participates directly in dangerous situations. 70

Personality

Su Jingsi initially presents himself as dignified and authoritative, but his confidence is undermined by his inexperience, especially when facing the Disaster Realm and the Immortal Plague. He is sensitive about his competence and noble status, and struggles to acknowledge weakness before peers or those of comparable standing. 59 64 70

Despite these flaws, he is conscientious and capable of reflection. He recognizes that Qin Yi has repeatedly acted where he hesitated, accepts criticism of his leadership, and becomes willing to learn from someone younger and socially beneath him. 70 71

He is deeply burdened by Great Tang's suffering and sees public disaster as a responsibility of the imperial family. His emotions, particularly his attachment to Yu You'an and protectiveness toward Su Nuo, can affect his judgment. 59 70 76 80

Abilities & Skills

Soul Realm Perception

Su Jingsi can observe phenomena within the Soul Realm and identify abnormalities that ordinary physical observation cannot detect.

• Perceives an unknown force kneading Wu Song's Soul Realm into his flesh during the mutation process. 64
• Describes the force behind the mutation as incomprehensible “chaos.” 64
• Is unable to directly interfere with or halt the mutation using his Soul Realm technique. 64
• Assists Qin Yi's research by documenting what he sees in the Soul Realm. 65

Soul Realm Techniques

Su Jingsi possesses Soul Realm-based combat methods and can exert soul pressure.

• His soul pressure does not intimidate Qin Yi during their first meeting. 59
• Forms ghostly blue flames while attempting to affect Wu Song's mutation. 64
• Condenses a Soul Blade Technique to sever Qin Yi's cursed hand during the Black Talisman Curse-Kill assassination. 80
• His Soul Realm specialization leaves him at a disadvantage against physical-level, controllerless attacks. 80

Flight and Field Operations

Su Jingsi can travel through the air and conducts operations personally despite his political position.

• Flies while transporting captured bandits back to the fort. 65
• Is seen suspended in midair above the dark clouds during the Black Sun crisis. 61
• Personally returns from encounters with the mysterious girl and the Living Mountain Range aftermath, though injured. 68 70

Administration and Strategic Learning

Su Jingsi has access to Great Tang's state resources and becomes increasingly receptive to practical governance and crisis management.

• Sends for reinforcements from Peaceful Prefecture during the Immortal Plague incident. 64
• Shares court intelligence concerning the Unfettered Spirit Cult and Mao Ji's rise through the Huan Clan identity. 71
• Supports investigation of the Living Mountain Range through the Hanging Mirror Bureau. 72
• Takes credit for reforms and resource testing proposed by Qin Yi when speaking with Yu You'an. 80

Relationships

• Su Nuo — Younger sister. He is protective and frequently exasperated by her interruptions, but accommodates her attachment to Qin Yi. 59 65 70
• Qin Yi — Initially a suspicious but promising outsider; later a valued collaborator, adviser, and cultivation peer. Su Jingsi provides him with resources and increasingly relies on his judgment. 64 70 72
• Yu You'an — Betrothed of Su Jingsi and a member of the Yu Family. Their relationship is politically significant, but Yu You'an's influence over his household and emotional control over him create tension. 76 77 79
• Mao Ji — Leader of the Unfettered Spirit Cult and a Calamity Seed whose rebellion threatens Great Tang's Northern Frontier. Su Jingsi provides Qin Yi with intelligence about his rise and the court's delayed response. 71 75
• Wu Song — Imperial Guard squad leader whose Immortal Plague mutation Su Jingsi observes alongside Qin Yi. 64 65
• Hanging Mirror Bureau — Great Tang institution operating alongside Su Jingsi during Disaster Realm investigations; its officials are placed under his authority in the field. 64 70

Story Role / Major Arcs

Meeting Qin Yi and Revealing the Disaster Realm Crisis

Su Jingsi meets Qin Yi and learns of his unusual cultivation. He explains Great Tang's worsening Disaster Realm situation while quietly assessing whether Qin Yi could be connected to the Qin Clan's missing heir. 59

Immortal Plague Investigation

After aberrant mutation spreads through the fort, Su Jingsi relies on Qin Yi to determine the transmission route and symptoms. He contributes Soul Realm observation, requests reinforcements, and supplies information after Qin Yi's resulting coma. 64 66

Living Mountain Range Expedition

Su Jingsi survives humiliation and injury at the hands of a mysterious girl, then confronts Qin Yi over their respective worth and roles. Qin Yi's blunt assessment forces him to face his immaturity, after which he accepts a more equal partnership. 68 70

Unfettered Spirit Cult and Court Politics

Su Jingsi explains Mao Ji's use of aristocratic identity and local patronage to establish the Unfettered Spirit Cult. He asks Qin Yi for help designing mechanisms to identify such threats earlier. 71

Yu Family Conflict

The arrival of Yu You'an exposes Su Jingsi's dependence on the Yu Family and his insecurity within their engagement. He agrees to let Qin Yi study the Artisan Path under her, partly to strengthen Great Tang's defenses, even as Yu You'an grows hostile toward Qin Yi. 76 78 79

Black Talisman Curse-Kill

When a formation ambush targets Qin Yi, Su Jingsi reacts immediately with a Soul Blade Technique. His attempt comes too late to prevent Qin Yi from severing his own hand to disrupt the curse circuit. 80

Trivia

• Su Nuo repeatedly interrupts Su Jingsi's formal speeches, including his first conversation with Qin Yi. 59
• Qin Yi concludes that Su Jingsi is a better long-term partner as a friend and mentor than as a conventional lord-and-subject patron. 70
• Su Jingsi's household retainers are all connected to the Yu Family; Su Nuo states that retainers from other families previously died under unclear circumstances. 76