Su Yuntao

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Su Yuntao (素云涛)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Spirit Hall
Occupation/Role	Spirit Hall deacon; soul-master mentor and protector of Gu Hengzhi
Martial Soul	Lone Wolf (beast martial soul) 2
Innate Soul Power	Level 2 2
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Su Yuntao investigated the ruins of a village destroyed in a conflict between powerful Soul Masters. Though he recognized the danger of involving himself with such figures, he searched the site and found the barely living infant Gu Hengzhi. He chose to rescue him out of both duty and personal conviction, bringing him to his home in Notting City. 1

He paid more than fifty Gold Soul Coins—nearly half a year of salary—for Gu Hengzhi’s treatment and supplements, and continued caring for him throughout his recovery. 2 Over the following years, he became Gu Hengzhi’s guardian and older-brother figure, supporting his writing, refusing to take any share of its earnings, and preparing him for his martial-soul awakening. 2 3

After Gu awakened a damaged Stone Statue martial soul with level-five innate soul power, Su Yuntao helped him complete his Spirit Hall registration and taught him his first meditation method. 4 He later provided Gu with a recommendation letter for Notting Junior Spirit Master Academy when Gu reached Rank 6. 11

Appearance

Su Yuntao is a young man who wears the uniform of a Spirit Hall deacon. 1 3

• Carries himself with an upright posture and steady manner while on duty. 3
• Is described as tall and heroic during the journey to Spirit Hunting Forest. 23

Personality

Su Yuntao is compassionate, responsible, and protective. He risks becoming entangled with powerful Soul Masters to save Gu Hengzhi, then spends much of his own income to ensure Gu recovers. 1 2

He is practical and experienced, particularly regarding cultivation and soul-beast hunting. Although prone to impatience and physically overenthusiastic pats, he consistently encourages Gu and treats him with familial affection. 2 4 His concern extends to teaching Gu how to avoid dangerous hunting groups and preparing thoroughly before entering the Spirit Hunting Forest. 23

Abilities & Skills

Lone Wolf Martial Soul

Su Yuntao possesses the Lone Wolf, a beast martial soul that grants wolf-like combat capabilities. 2

• Defeated one Ten-Year Nether Wolf and incapacitated another during Gu Hengzhi’s first soul-beast hunt. 24
• Used his first Soul Skill to defeat a Nether Wolf; the skill’s name and exact effects are not stated. 24
• Could not absorb an available Ten-Year Soul Ring because his soul power had not yet reached Level 30. 24

Lone Wolf Vigilance

His second Soul Skill, Lone Wolf Vigilance, allows him to detect threats. 24

• Detected the approach of a Gale Demon Wolf in Spirit Hunting Forest. 24
• Enabled him to react quickly and order Gu Hengzhi to escape. 24

Soul-Beast Hunting Knowledge

As a Spirit Hall deacon with hunting experience, Su Yuntao understands entry procedures, soul-ring selection, team composition, and the risks posed by other Soul Masters. 23 24

• Obtained a Spirit Hall permit to enter Spirit Hunting Forest. 24
• Recommended that Gu seek an earth-element, defense-oriented soul ring compatible with his Stone Statue martial soul. 23
• Explained the five key roles of an effective soul-hunting team: defense, assault, support/food, agility, and control. 24
• Allowed Gu to deliver the final blow to an incapacitated Nether Wolf so he could gain firsthand hunting experience. 24

Equipment / Items

• Spirit Hall entry permit — Used to gain authorized access to Spirit Hunting Forest. 24
• Daggers — Purchased two sharp daggers for the Spirit Hunting Forest expedition, giving one to Gu Hengzhi. 23

Relationships

• Gu Hengzhi — Rescuer, guardian, mentor, and older-brother figure. Su found Gu in a destroyed village, funded his recovery, taught him meditation, supported his academy enrollment, and accompanied him on his first soul-ring hunt. 1 2 4 11 23
• Matthew Nuo — Fellow Spirit Hall member who informed Su of Gu’s awakening result and directed him to complete Gu’s Spirit Hall enrollment procedures. 4
• Doctor Tang — Physician who treated Gu Hengzhi’s lingering injuries while Su arranged and paid for his medicine and supplements. 2
• Tang San — Su awakened Tang San’s Blue Silver Grass martial soul and reported Tang San’s full innate soul power to Gu Hengzhi. 20

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rescue of Gu Hengzhi

Su Yuntao serves as Gu Hengzhi’s first protector after finding him alive amid the village ruins. His decision to take Gu home establishes the foundation of their found-family relationship. 1

Gu Hengzhi’s Childhood and Awakening

He supports Gu financially and emotionally through childhood, explains the basics of martial souls, accompanies him to the awakening ceremony, and celebrates Gu’s unexpectedly high innate soul power. 2 3 4

Academy Enrollment

When Gu chooses formal education rather than cultivating alone, Su gives him a recommendation letter and sends him to Notting Junior Spirit Master Academy despite his private worries. 11

First Soul-Ring Expedition

Su escorts Gu to Spirit Hunting Forest, equips him for the journey, and teaches him the dangers of hunting parties and soul-beast combat. When a Gale Demon Wolf appears, he chooses to hold it off alone so Gu can escape. 23 24

Trivia

• Su’s level-two innate soul power is three levels lower than Gu Hengzhi’s level-five innate soul power. 2 4
• He once hunted and killed a ninety-year Lone Wolf alone because he could not afford to hire assistance. 23
• Gu describes Su’s character as exceptionally kind and principled despite his occasional impatience. 2