Jing Sheng

Biodata

Background / History

Jing Sheng had previously partnered with Chu Yu to investigate a dangerous site near Jueyu Pool. When Xiao Hua arrived disguised as Chu Yu, Jing Sheng accepted the forged identity after verifying the meeting token, then awaited the powerful Immortal who had been invited to assist them 41.

Yuanzi arrived on Ancestor Hu Ji's behalf to handle the Toad Faced Toad. Jing Sheng readily accepted Yuanzi's conditions: Yuanzi would claim the toad and its guarded treasure, while any additional finds would go to Jing Sheng and “Chu Yu.” Yuanzi then issued both men Soul Suppressing Bells for protection against the creature's soul attacks 42.

Jing Sheng guided Yuanzi and Xiao Hua through the hidden spatial rifts of the wetlands to the Toad Faced Toad's lair. He expected Xiao Hua to lure the beast out with Mie Die Blood while the others waited outside, revealing that he already knew Xiao Hua was not the real Chu Yu 42.

After Yuanzi slew the Toad Faced Toad, Jing Sheng contested the division of the three beast eggs and publicly exposed Xiao Hua's impersonation. He was then caught by the Roaring Beast's spatial explosions: his legs were destroyed first, followed by his physical body and fleeing Nascent Soul 44. Xiao Hua later recovered Jing Sheng's shattered Hundred-Gathering Pouch and buried his remains 46.

Appearance

Jing Sheng wore black robes that concealed his appearance during his meeting with Xiao Hua at Jueyu Pool 41.

• His face was not described in the available account.
• He carried a Hundred-Gathering Pouch and an Immortal Soldier 42 46.

Personality

Jing Sheng was opportunistic and strongly motivated by treasure. He eagerly agreed to Yuanzi's unequal terms, hoped for extra valuables in the lair, and fixated on claiming one of the beast eggs 42 44.

He was also suspicious and calculating. Although he initially treated Xiao Hua as Chu Yu, he recognized the imposture before the expedition and attempted to exploit Xiao Hua as the bait for the Toad Faced Toad 42. Before Yuanzi, however, Jing Sheng was openly deferential and flattering, reflecting his awareness of the difference in their strength and status 42.

Abilities & Skills

Emanated Thought

Jing Sheng could employ Emanated Thought to investigate his surroundings while waiting for Yuanzi 42.

Immortal Arts

Jing Sheng possessed enough Immortal Arts and an Immortal Soldier to explore the wetlands, but he could not damage the giant rock guarding the route to the lair—a feat Yuanzi accomplished with a single technique 42.

Equipment / Items

• Hundred-Gathering Pouch — Damaged during Jing Sheng's death; it contained immortal crystals, immortal-beast carcasses, several Ink Immortal Pupils, and assorted unidentified items 46.
• Soul Suppressing Bell — A temporary protective artifact provided by Yuanzi against the Toad Faced Toad's soul-based attacks; it shattered during the battle 42 44.
• Immortal Soldier — His sharpest weapon could not chip the giant rock amid the wetlands' spatial rifts 42.
• Ink Immortal Pupils — Included basic refinement methods for immortal talismans, pills, and artifacts, as well as the four-layered Muscle Washing Art cultivation technique 46.

Relationships

• Chu Yu — Regular treasure-seeking partner; Jing Sheng had arranged the Jueyu Pool expedition with him before Xiao Hua assumed Chu Yu's identity 41 44.
• Xiao Hua — Initially mistook Xiao Hua for Chu Yu, then recognized the impersonation and sought to use him as bait against the Toad Faced Toad 42 44.
• Yuanzi — Powerful senior Immortal assisting the expedition; Jing Sheng flattered him and complied with his demands for the primary treasure 42.
• Hu Ji — Made prior arrangements with Jing Sheng concerning the Toad Faced Toad expedition and supplied the Soul Suppressing Bells through Yuanzi 42.
• Roaring Beast — Killed Jing Sheng through spatial explosions within the Toad Faced Toad's lair 44.