Lin Xin

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Background / History

Aimei City and the Selection Tournament

Lin Xin meets Yue Shen and Long Haochen at the Aimei City auction house while seeking demon corpses for pill-making. He pays Yue Shen 6,000 gold coins for a Quasi-Gold-Patterned Twin-Blade Demon corpse and magic crystal, and Long Haochen 2,000 for a Verdant Twin-Blade Demon corpse. Using his VIP privileges, he helps both obtain Magic Crystal Cards without handling fees and invites their party into his private auction room 39 40.

Wanting to see the world despite his weak combat magic, Lin Xin invests in prospective teammates. He offers Long Haochen three bottles containing ten pills each in exchange for a promise to select him if Long Haochen finishes among the tournament’s top three. He considers Yue Shen a likely champion, but believes his pills are insufficient to secure Yue Shen’s selection slot 42 62 106.

During the Magic Temple preliminaries, Lin Xin offers enough pills to persuade the other four fifth-tier competitors not to contest first place. His finals performance is less successful: he records three losses and six draws, with his inability to cast offensive magic becoming a source of criticism from Li Xin 59 97.

Joining Yue Chen’s Squad

Yue Chen uses his free teammate selection on Lin Xin, allowing Long Haochen to choose Sheng Cai'er without breaking his earlier promise. On realizing why he was selected, Lin Xin offers to withdraw from the tournament if Yue Chen does not genuinely want him. He ultimately becomes Demon Hunt Squad One’s mage, alongside Shiqi, Jin Ruchuan, Xue Meng, and Chen Ying'er 106 108.

At Zhennan Pass, Lin Xin distributes combat pills and protects the squad’s rear, freeing Jin Ruchuan to join the frontline fighters. He also uses Flame Armor Transformation to protect the First Battalion and collects slain Verdant Twin-Blade Demons for later use. Selling pills provides another source of merit points during the military mission 113 114 116 127.

He supports pooling the squad’s merit points rather than dividing them immediately. After the squad becomes General Grade No. 21, its purchases include fire- and light-attribute scrolls for him 119 136.

Expedition Supplies and Compensation

During the expedition toward the Cave of Dreadful Wails, Lin Xin carries his pill-making equipment and supplies both Yue Chen’s and Long Haochen’s teams. Although field conditions prevent much research, he maintains enough reserves to give every member of both squads a full set of pills and concentrates on producing Spiritual Recovery Pills 179.

His dedication to medicine comes at the expense of cultivation. Yue Chen repeatedly urges him to train, and Lin Xin acknowledges that his falling position within the squad could obstruct its rank advancement 162 179.

After the Mission Tower assigns the squad a dangerously misclassified King-Rank mission, Lin Xin and Chen Ying'er appeal to their temple elders. Lin Xin brings the matter to Lin Chen, helping secure elder support for the demand for 200,000 contribution points in compensation 187 188.

Spirit Furnace and Logistics Work

Following Dream Paradise, Yue Chen recognizes Lin Xin’s workload and promises him a cultivation-related treasure. He gives Lin Xin the Heartflame Spirit Furnace and shifts routine pill production to Gandalf and other potion masters so Lin Xin can train. The furnace later evolves when Lin Xin reaches the sixth tier, granting him two offensive skills despite his continued reluctance to study attack spells 238 240 250.

Lin Xin also handles major purchases and financial errands. During a two-week break, he buys suitable equipment for Shiqi and Xue Meng at a VIP auction and repays Yue Chen’s debt to Ye Weiyang. When Jin Ruchuan and Shiqi dismiss his work as idling, Yue Chen explains its importance and makes them apologize 257 271.

Jialing Pass

When the Alliance temporarily disbands the squad, Lin Xin supplies his teammates with pills and promises regular deliveries. Lin Chen arranges for him to serve as a potion master at Jialing Pass, while Jin Ruchuan accompanies him and joins the local defense army 286 294.

Members of the Archmage Corps initially welcome him as a fire mage and former Demon Hunter, then ridicule him after learning that he knows no offensive spells. Jin Ruchuan defends him, and Lin Jialu makes the troublemakers apologize. The Potion Master Department instead values his expertise, and he quickly becomes its head 301 302.

Gandalf later arrives after Long Haochen’s squad is also disbanded and takes over much of Lin Xin’s assigned potion production. Lin Xin continues sending pills and letters to his former teammates, treats Jin Ruchuan’s battlefield injuries, and promises to improve his cultivation so he will not delay the squad’s reunion 295 296 301 302.

After acquaintances interpret Lin Jialu’s scolding as romantic concern, Lin Xin becomes convinced that she likes him and begins planning to court her. His offers of superior pills do not communicate that intention to Lin Jialu, who does not read them as romantic interest 302.

Appearance

• Hair: Long emerald or dark-green hair 39 71.
• Build and face: Somewhat slender, with sharply defined features and a fair complexion 39.
• Clothing: Clean, carefully maintained mage robes; wears spotless white robes at the tournament finals 39 71.
• Self-image: Openly prides himself on his looks, expressing surprise at meeting someone he considers more handsome than himself 39.

Personality

Lin Xin is sociable, vain, and conspicuously familiar with people he has just met. He readily drapes an arm around Yue Shen’s shoulders, turns introductions into jokes about handsome men, and enjoys the prestige of being Gandalf’s master. His self-confidence also makes him susceptible to flattering interpretations of Lin Jialu’s behavior 39 62 108 246 302.

His opportunism is balanced by responsibility toward his companions. He is willing to withdraw rather than become an unwanted teammate, worries when Yue Chen disappears before a defensive shift, and remains committed to supplying everyone after the squad disbands. Yue Chen regards him as considerate despite his flippant speech and occasional unreliability 106 125 286 296.

Lin Xin usually tolerates insults directed at himself, provided they do not involve his captain or teammates. His loyalty to Yue Chen is explicit: he credits Yue Chen with giving a non-offensive fire mage a place among the Demon Hunters and promises to keep following him 240 302.

Abilities & Skills

Potion-Making

Lin Xin refines demon-derived ingredients into pills for cultivation, recovery, and combat enhancement. At Jialing Pass, his expertise rivals veteran Potion Master Association specialists; department members consider him capable of earning a special-grade assessment rating 40 301 302.

• His pills help Long Haochen reach the fifth tier 108.
• He supplies cultivation pills to Jin Ruchuan and Chen Ying'er to help them reach the same threshold 108 110.
• He can produce pills during expeditions, but tense conditions and basic facilities limit research into new medicines 179.
• He teaches Gandalf his potion-making experience without withholding techniques, despite joking that training an apprentice impoverishes the master 240 246.

Defensive and Control Magic

Lin Xin specializes in magical control, support, and defense rather than conventional attack spells 42 108.

• Protects the squad’s rear, allowing Jin Ruchuan to fight on the frontline 114.
• Uses Flame Armor Transformation to protect the First Battalion during the assault on Zhennan Pass 116.
• Initially knows no offensive magic; even after receiving spirit-furnace attack skills, he remains reluctant to study offensive spells 97 250 286.

Bluefire Phoenix Spirit Furnace

Yue Chen gives Lin Xin the Heartflame Spirit Furnace, which suits his fire affinity and potion-making. Its initial function improves flame quality rather than directly assisting spiritual-power cultivation, and it has no skills before evolving 221 240.

• Evolves into the Bluefire Phoenix Spirit Furnace when Lin Xin reaches the sixth tier 250.
• Further improves the quality of his flames 250.
• Awakens two unnamed offensive skills, giving him attack options for the first time 250.

Insight Technique

Lin Xin obtains the Insight Technique at an auction house and teaches it to Lin Chen 73.

• Assesses another person’s cultivation without alerting them 73.
• Can detect spirit furnaces inside people whose cultivation is lower than his own 42.
• Cannot determine Yue Shen’s exact cultivation during their early meeting because Yue Shen is much stronger 42.

Finance and Procurement

Yue Chen considers Lin Xin more capable than himself at managing finances and potion-related matters 238.

• Uses auction VIP privileges to obtain private rooms, discounts, and fee-free Magic Crystal Cards 39 40 246.
• Selects equipment according to teammates’ fighting styles and refuses to bid beyond his estimated value 271.
• Trains Gandalf to assess useful lots, team finances, and opportunities for bargains 247.
• Handles supply purchases and debt repayment, reducing the administrative burden on his captain 257 271.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Fire Cloud Crystal — Serves as his magic staff during the defense of Zhennan Pass 114.
• Storage Ring — Stores demon corpses, pills, medicine, and other supplies 39 109 110 301.
• Auction VIP cards — Provide privileged access at the Aimei City auction house and the Temple Alliance Grand Auction House 39 246.
• Portable pill-making equipment — Allows him to refine medicine during missions 179.
• Fire- and light-attribute scrolls — Purchased for him after the squad’s General Grade promotion 136.
• Heartflame / Bluefire Phoenix Spirit Furnace — Gift from Yue Chen; improves his flames and later grants offensive skills 240 250.

Relationships

• Yue Chen / Yue Shen — Friend and squad captain. Selects Lin Xin despite his lack of offensive magic, gives him a spirit furnace, and defends the importance of his logistical work 62 106 240 271.
• Lin Chen — Grandfather and Magic Temple Deputy Temple Master. Supports the compensation claim and arranges Lin Xin’s placement at Jialing Pass 73 188 240 286.
• Long Haochen — Early customer and intended future captain. Accepts Lin Xin’s pill-for-selection agreement, benefits from his cultivation pills, and continues receiving medicine after the squads disband 42 108 296.
• Gandalf — Founding disciple. Receives Lin Xin’s full potion-making instruction and later handles much of his work at Jialing Pass; Lin Xin calls him his first and last disciple 246 302.
• Jin Ruchuan — Squadmate who accompanies him to Jialing Pass and defends him against ridicule. Lin Xin treats his injuries and looks after his welfare 294 301 302.
• Shiqi — Squadmate for whom Lin Xin buys assassin equipment. Apologizes after undervaluing Lin Xin’s work 271.
• Xue Meng — Squad priest whose support and healing abilities Lin Xin admires. He purchases suitable equipment for her 113 271.
• Chen Ying'er — Squadmate who teases him as “Brother Drugs.” Initially reassures him that Sol can cover magical offense, but later angrily interrupts his attempt to introduce Yue Chen to Ye Weiyang 108 240 247.
• Li Xin — Criticizes his bargain with Long Haochen and lack of offensive spells, but is surprised by his willingness to withdraw rather than burden Yue Chen 97 106.
• Lin Jialu — Magic Temple commander who intervenes when he is mistreated and criticizes his idleness. Lin Xin develops a romantic interest in her based on an unconfirmed belief that she likes him 301 302.
• Ye Weiyang — Auction-house contact. Lin Xin suggests her as a prospective partner for Yue Chen and later repays Yue Chen’s debt to her 247 271.

Notable Quotes

“The world is so big. I want to go out and see it.” 42

“Knowing that, I'll do everything I can to contribute to our Demon Hunt Squad.” 108

“I'll catch up with everyone's cultivation as quickly as I can and earn the temple's approval. I won't let our squad's reunion be delayed because of me.” 296