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Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Old Jero (老杰罗) 1 |
| Alias(es) | Grandpa Jero, as addressed by Huo Linfei and Tang San 1 2 |
| Gender | Male 1 |
| Affiliation | Soul King Village 1 |
| Occupation/Role | Village chief; Huo Linfei’s adoptive guardian 1 2 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 1 |
Background / History
Old Jero took in the orphaned Huo Linfei and raised him in Soul King Village. Before Huo’s Martial Soul Awakening, he promised to provide for the boy even if he could not become a Soul Master. Hearing Huo speak for the first time in years brought him great relief 1.
After Huo awakened Innate Full Soul Power, Jero gave him the village’s sole work-study place at Nuoding Academy and took him there by donkey cart. When Huo refused Yu Xiaogang’s offer to become his disciple, Jero stepped between them, apologized on Huo’s behalf, and urged the boy to take care of himself. He gave Huo money and advice before leaving him at the academy 2 3 4.
Three years later, Huo visited Jero before departing for Heaven Dou City. Moved by Huo’s progress, Jero reluctantly accepted a bag containing half the Gold Soul Coin stipend Huo had accumulated. He was sorry to see Huo leave but understood that he could not hold back the boy’s future 12.
Appearance
Jero is an elderly man with an aged voice and a kindly manner 1 2.
Relationships
- Huo Linfei — His adopted ward. Jero raised him, supported his education, and tried to protect him when he angered Yu Xiaogang. Huo calls him “Grandpa Jero” and later gives him part of his stipend 1 2 3 12.
- Old Jack — Chief of neighboring Holy Soul Village. The two know each other and meet while bringing Huo Linfei and Tang San to Nuoding Academy 2.
Notable Quotes
“Even if you awaken an ordinary Martial Soul and can't become a Soul Master, we can still live as ordinary people.” 1
“You'll be on your own from now on, so be more careful. Taking care of yourself matters more than anything.” 3