Zhu Qian

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History

Han Chi assigned Wu Bai to Zhu Qian after the fourteen-year-old discovered the Wood Qi needed for alchemy. In Wu Bai’s first lesson, Zhu Qian demonstrated Blood-Stopping Powder, a Wound-Healing Pill, and a first-rank Qi Recovery Pill, cautioning him to master simpler medicines before attempting pills 5.

Months later, Zhu Qian tested Wu Bai by having him refine Qi Gathering Powder. He judged Wu Bai’s technique crude but recognized that his exceptional Soul Power had enabled him to succeed. After confirming him as a Third-Rank Alchemist, Zhu Qian offered to help correct his bad habits 8.

Wu Bai improved rapidly under that instruction and flawlessly refined a Fourth-Rank Pure Heart Pill. Zhu Qian told him he had nothing more to teach him in alchemy, though he privately acknowledged that he still held back knowledge reserved for a personal disciple. He regretted not discovering Wu Bai’s talent early enough to consider taking him as one 9.

Personality

Zhu Qian is reserved and dislikes noise. His early lessons are strict, and students are expected to work through questions themselves or wait until the next half-monthly lesson 5. Although blunt about Wu Bai’s shortcomings, he responds to the boy’s sincerity and diligence with personal guidance 8 9.

Abilities & Skills

Alchemy and instruction

• Holds the rank of Fifth-Rank Alchemist, a standing respected even by Dou Huang experts 5.
• Demonstrates the preparation of basic medicinal products to academy students 5.
• Identifies weaknesses in Wu Bai’s refining technique and helps him correct them 8 9.

Relationships

• Wu Bai — His student at the Han Family academy. Zhu Qian recognizes his rare talent, guides his technique, and later regrets missing the chance to make him a personal disciple 5 8 9.
• Han Chi — Head of the Han Family, who assigns Wu Bai to Zhu Qian for alchemy training 5.