Tie Lei

Biodata

Background / History

Meeting Lin Hao

Tie Lei meets Lin Hao after the latter joins the Ye Family caravan bound for Heaven Dou City. Assuming that the talented newcomer wants to court Ye Lingling, he teases Lin Hao about his intentions—only to discover that Lin Hao does not even know who she is. He explains the family’s reputation for healing and credits its head with giving him and his fellow guards a livelihood 20.

Caravan Ambush

During a bandit ambush, Lin Hao pulls the stunned Tie Lei aside just before an arrow strikes his seat. When the bandit leader, Man Xiong, subsequently demands Ye Lingling along with the caravan’s goods, Tie Lei charges him with a blood-red saber. His attack inspires the remaining guards to fight, creating an opportunity for Han Che to attempt an escape with Ye Lingling 20 21.

Man Xiong knocks Tie Lei away with a palm strike. Ye Lingling heals the surviving defenders, while Lin Hao cuts down bandits and eases the pressure on Tie Lei before killing their leader 21.

Arrival in Heaven Dou City

After the battle, Tie Lei banters with Lin Hao and encourages him to pursue Ye Lingling. The caravan reaches Heaven Dou City safely two days later. Lin Hao departs after declining further rewards, and Tie Lei drives Ye Lingling home toward East Alley 22 23.

Personality

Tie Lei is good-natured and outspoken, readily teasing Lin Hao and offering unsolicited romantic encouragement. His matchmaking also reflects concern for the Ye Family: he considers an apparently unaffiliated young talent a safer partner for Ye Lingling than a powerful noble heir whose family might absorb the Ye Family’s holdings 20 22.

His gratitude toward his employer is matched by courage under pressure. Although he initially welcomes the prospect of surrendering the cargo peacefully, Man Xiong’s threat against Ye Lingling drives him to attack a stronger opponent 20 21.

Abilities & Skills

Saber Combat

• Fights as a Soul Ancestor, wielding a blood-red saber in his charge against Man Xiong 21.
• His initiative rallies the other caravan guards, but he cannot overcome the Soul King bandit leader and is sent flying by a palm strike 21.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Blood-red saber — Used against Man Xiong during the caravan ambush; the passage does not identify it as his Martial Soul 21.

Relationships

• Lin Hao — Temporary caravan colleague and rescuer. Tie Lei thanks him for saving his life, jokes with him after the battle, and encourages a possible match with Ye Lingling. He also gives Lin Hao the Gold Soul Coin paid for his guard work 20 22 23.
• Ye Lingling — The young mistress he protects. She addresses him as “Uncle Tie Lei” when asking him to take her home 21 23.
• Ye Family head — Respected employer whom Tie Lei praises as a benefactor to both patients and the guards 20.
• Man Xiong — Enemy during the ambush; Tie Lei attacks him after he threatens Ye Lingling 21.

Notable Quotes

“Miss, run! We’ll hold them off!” 21

“Brother Lin Hao, aren’t your eyes dry?” 22