Gu Beichi

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Gu Family Prodigy

Gu Beichi was the Gu Family’s second legitimate son, eight years younger than Gu Changfeng. His talent and popularity with the older generation gave him greater standing than his elder brother. The family intended the brothers to complement one another: Gu Changfeng would manage its external affairs, while Gu Beichi would pursue martial cultivation and serve as its principal defender 86 319.

His exceptional ability and unruly temperament earned him a place among the Four Young Masters of Shangjing. The Gu Family hoped that his eventual advancement to Grandmaster or beyond could elevate it into one of Shangjing’s five great families—or even establish it as a martial arts sect 41 86.

Gu Chen’s Mother

Gu Beichi once rescued a woman suffering from a deadly poison. According to his account, dual cultivation was the only way to save her. She remained with the Gu Family for a year, gave birth to Gu Chen, and then left; Gu Beichi described their relationship as having little affection 324.

When Gu Chen was three, members of the Mystery Gate attempted to take him away and threatened the Gu Family. Gu Beichi refused to surrender his son, and the boy’s mother intervened to resolve the crisis. She belonged to the Mystery Gate’s Law Enforcement Office, but Gu Beichi never learned her name and had no further contact with her afterward 324 325.

Sabotage and Expulsion

Although Gu Beichi had no interest in becoming family head, Gu Changfeng feared that his younger brother’s growing strength would threaten his authority. He enlisted Gu Kang to sabotage Gu Beichi’s breakthrough. Unaware of the conspiracy, Gu Beichi blamed himself and knelt in the ancestral hall for three days and nights to beg forgiveness 319 320.

After rebuilding his strength, Gu Beichi attempted another breakthrough. This time, Qi-Dissolving Powder placed in his food devastated his meridians. Gu Changfeng subsequently reached the Revolving Illumination Realm, consolidated control, and engineered the expulsion of Gu Beichi and Gu Chen 320.

Life in Zhou City

Gu Beichi moved from Shangjing to Zhou City with his son and the loyal Uncle Liu. He established a logistics company, increasing its value from roughly ten million to around fifty million through his own work. Having lost his martial future, he focused on providing Gu Chen with security and opportunities 23 86.

He accepted the Zhou Family’s proposed marriage alliance for Gu Chen’s sake. Once Gu Changfeng spread news of their expulsion, however, Zhou City’s wealthy families withdrew their respect, and the Zhou Family sought to end the engagement 38 46 86.

Appearance

• Tiger-like eyes, particularly emphasized when he watches Gu Chen and confronts Gu Changfeng 133 298.
• Long enough hair to come loose during battle; his robes and loosened hair accentuate his untamed bearing at the Gu Family banquet 301.

Personality

Gu Beichi is proud, direct, and deeply devoted to martial cultivation. His lack of tact and political calculation contrasts with Gu Changfeng’s scheming. Even after expulsion, he remains conscious of his family heritage and insists that business be conducted honorably, warning Gu Chen against taking a crooked path 29 86 319.

His strongest priority is Gu Chen. He hides financial pressure to avoid burdening his son, urges him to concentrate on his studies, and tolerates humiliation for his future. Nevertheless, attacks on Gu Chen can break his restraint: at Zhou Xue’er’s birthday banquet, he grabs Jiang Kun by the collar after repeated insults 22 23 41 46.

His principles can become stubbornness. He objects to accepting unearned favors and initially refuses to involve Zhao Bo in the family feud. Restoring his cultivation revives his youthful confidence, but his stated purpose in returning to Shangjing is justice rather than leadership 134 303 323.

Abilities & Skills

Swordsmanship

A gifted swordsman whose understanding of martial arts originally made Gu Changfeng fear him 303.

• Could generate sword qi and impress Shangjing’s martial artists with a sweep of sword light 303.
• Recognizes the Gu Family’s coordinated sword techniques through extensive familiarity with its martial arts 303.
• Cuts through two waves of Gu Changfeng’s Three Ultimate Techniques with his longsword, but cannot withstand the third while depleted 307.

Finger-Sword Technique

A technique from the Secret Records of Divine Light, usable after reaching the Revolving Illumination Realm and described as bordering on an immortal cultivation spell 306.

• Projects concentrated true qi and sword intent from his fingertips 305 306.
• Defeats three attacking Gu Family martial artists without drawing his sword 303.
• Unleashes a purple beam that overwhelms five Late Bone-Forge Realm attackers simultaneously 305.
• Limits: His execution is hastily developed and insufficiently refined. A prepared Gu Changfeng can block it, and repeated use nearly exhausts Gu Beichi’s true qi 306.

Qi Control and Defense

Uses inner force offensively and defensively after recovering his cultivation 300 305.

• Holds Gu Wu’s hand against his shoulder through inner-force control, preventing the Mid-stage Bone-Forge martial artist from withdrawing 300.
• Remains standing under Gu Changfeng’s oppressive aura 300.
• Raises a qi shield against a surprise attack, though it does not prevent injury 305.

Business Management

• Builds a recently established logistics company to a value of approximately fifty million 14 23.
• Personally handles company disruptions and reassures employees after attacks, but struggles against local criminal pressure and manipulation 22 23 29.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Longsword — His personal combat weapon during the confrontation with Gu Changfeng; Gu Chen later asks Zhao Bo for it before facing Chen Yushan 307 309.
• Secret Records of Divine Light — A cultivation manual supplied by Gu Chen, who modifies its early volumes to suit his father’s condition. Gu Beichi recognizes its superiority to the Gu Clan Demon-Slaying Art and promises to burn the written copy after memorizing it 134.
• Yellow Rock Pill — Given to him by Gu Chen to assist his successful Revolving Illumination breakthrough 297.
• Spirit Gathering Array — A cultivation aid Zhao Bo sets up using the Jade Guanyin; Gu Beichi cultivates beside its central point before his breakthrough 296.

Relationships

• Gu Chen — His son and central concern. Their roles gradually reverse as Gu Chen funds the company, restores his meridians, and protects him. Gu Chen’s concealed strength eventually leaves Gu Beichi feeling that his son has become a stranger, though their affection remains 23 89 97 323.
• Gu Changfeng — His elder brother and chief enemy. Jealous of Gu Beichi’s talent, Changfeng arranges his sabotage and expulsion, then participates in the plot to abduct him in Zhou City 134 319 320.
• Old Master Gu — His father. The old master planned for his sons to strengthen the family together; preserving his life’s work later becomes Gu Chen’s argument for Gu Beichi accepting leadership 319 323.
• Gu Kang — The family steward who collaborates with Gu Changfeng in sabotaging his cultivation. Gu Beichi demands that Kang be handed over for punishment 305 319 320.
• Zhao Bo — Assists in his treatment, provides cultivation support, and saves him from Gu Changfeng. Gu Beichi initially reveres him as a senior, only later learning that Zhao Bo is actually Gu Chen’s disciple 87 296 307 323.
• Uncle Liu — A loyal household servant who abandons his life in Shangjing to accompany father and son to Zhou City 23.
• Gu Chen’s mother — An unnamed woman of the Mystery Gate’s Law Enforcement Office. Their brief relationship produces Gu Chen; Gu Beichi does not know her name even years later 324 325.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Previous-Life Fate

• In Gu Chen’s previous life, Gu Beichi returns to Shangjing seeking help after his son is crippled. The Gu Family humiliates him to death; Gu Chen subsequently jumps from a cliff and is rescued by Luo Yunxi 132 279.

Notable Quotes

“Even in business, I conduct myself honorably and aboveboard. Don't you ever stray onto a crooked path!” 29

“Don't worry. As long as Dad's here, no one can make things difficult for you!” 41

“I never wanted to return to the Gu Family. I only wanted justice.” 323