Jia Le

Biodata

Power Progression

Background

Jia Le had studied under Four Eyes for years before meeting Lin Yu. He grew up largely isolated in a mountain ravine, with little experience of the wider world. Four Eyes considered his talent average and concentrated on teaching him corpse transportation as a practical livelihood, holding little hope that he could master the God-Invoking Technique 14 36.

Four Eyes’ severity came partly from seeing young people die during his travels and fearing the same fate for his disciple. Although he sometimes questioned his harshness, he believed strict discipline would give Jia Le the skills to survive 36.

Jia Le eventually forms a family with Qingqing. By the time Lin Yu visits again in Chapter 228, they have a sturdy son named Huzi, approximately three or four years old 228.

Appearance

• Muscular build: Four Eyes remarks on Jia Le’s muscles while criticizing his slow progress in fist-technique training 40.
• Clothing: Initially wears shabby clothes that Uncle Nine recognizes as Four Eyes’ altered castoffs. During their visit to Qian Family Town, Uncle Nine buys him new clothes 58.

Personality

Jia Le is honest, kindhearted, and protective of others. He offers Lin Yu his own bed rather than let the child sleep among corpses, and later helps conceal an accident he did not cause. Lin Yu regards his talent as ordinary but his character as first-rate 37 38 41.

His fear of Four Eyes is deeply ingrained. Orders to rest and even expressions of gratitude make him assume he has done something wrong. Lin Yu warns that constant criticism could damage his confidence and eventually lead to resentment or a heart demon; neither outcome is shown to have occurred 41.

Despite seeking his master’s approval and working hard during training, Jia Le also enjoys sleeping and avoiding study. Four Eyes says books make him sleepy, while Lin Yu repeatedly catches him dozing instead of cultivating. He is also gullible: he accepts Lin Yu’s joke that “Peace and Quiet” is Four Eyes’ former lover and spends lunch asking about her 38 40 41 47.

His timidity does not entirely overcome his sense of responsibility. While crossing the mountains at night, he is frightened by possible ghosts and demons, yet steps in front of Lin Yu and promises to protect him when fox demons block their path. Later, he faces the approaching escaped ghosts with trembling legs, drawing confidence from Lin Yu’s presence 52 56.

Jia Le remains attached to Four Eyes despite his punishments. During his master’s prolonged absence, he admits that he misses him. He also thinks of buying gifts for both Qingqing and Four Eyes when given an opportunity to shop in town 51 58.

His inexperience makes him easily dazzled by unfamiliar luxuries and attractive women. Boss Qian’s Western restaurant leaves him gawking, and Mary briefly displaces Qingqing as the most beautiful woman in his eyes. Nevertheless, he is obedient when Uncle Nine tells him to behave 58 59.

Although often slow to understand events, he can show practical insight. After Shi Shaojian’s incriminating outburst, Jia Le reasons that Shi Jian is implicated in the local killings, surprising Lin Yu with his deduction 68.

Abilities & Skills

Daoist Cultivation

• Has reached the Daoist Realm, aided by the spiritually rich environment around his home 47.
• Knows relatively few of Four Eyes’ other skills despite years of discipleship 14 47.
• Requires reminders to cultivate; after being threatened with a report to Four Eyes, he begins meditating but later falls asleep sitting cross-legged 47.
• While staying at Uncle Nine’s mortuary, is assigned a routine of physical training in the morning, talisman drawing at noon, and cultivation at night by Lin Yu 69.

Corpse Driving

• Has acquired practical corpse-driving knowledge through prolonged exposure to Four Eyes’ work 47.
• Arranges and handles his master’s corpse customers and is entrusted with their care during Four Eyes’ absence 35 36 46.
• Has undergone training in which Four Eyes shut him in a room with out-of-control corpse customers and required him to subdue them himself 80.

Fist Technique

• Practices a fist technique under Four Eyes’ supervision 40.
• Still struggles with its form after several days, whereas Lin Yu learns it after watching once 40.
• Asks Son Goku to teach him martial arts after witnessing Goku’s strength. Goku agrees, but Four Eyes interrupts and takes Jia Le away; no resulting instruction or advancement is shown 86.

Household Skills

• Prepares meals, catches fish, and performs household chores 36 37 41.
• Assists with ritual preparations, including setting up an altar for Four Eyes’ prank against Master Yixiu 40.
• Applies medicinal wine to Qiu Sheng and Wen Cai’s bruises after the escaped-ghost incident 58.
• Continues helping with meals and serving tea while staying at Uncle Nine’s mortuary 76 84.

Assisted Travel

• Travels at greatly increased speed using a Divine Movement Talisman supplied, attached, and activated by Lin Yu. He initially struggles to control his movement and avoid trees, but begins enjoying the speed before their journey is interrupted 52.
• Is later carried along by Lin Yu’s Divine Travel Supernatural Power, helping them cross the mountains during their overnight journey. This is Lin Yu’s ability rather than Jia Le’s own technique 54.

Relationships

• Four Eyes — Master and guardian. Jia Le remains caring toward him despite fearing his punishments; Four Eyes expects Jia Le to look after him in old age 35 37 40. Jia Le misses him during his absence, and Four Eyes later offers to take him out for food and entertainment. When Jia Le asks Goku for instruction, Four Eyes jealously intervenes; Jia Le reassures him that he only wants to become stronger so he can protect his master 51 85 86.
• Lin Yu — Junior martial brother. Their friendship develops through mutual assistance: Jia Le protects him from blame, while Lin Yu intervenes against excessive scolding and urges Four Eyes to treat him more gently 38 40 41. Jia Le attempts to shield him from fox demons and comes to sincerely admire his strength. Lin Yu also guides his training and offers advice about his unsuccessful courtship of Qingqing 52 54 59 69.
• Qingqing — Initially his romantic interest and later his partner and the mother of his son. Jia Le becomes visibly delighted around her and frequently visits next door to see her. Although Lin Yu initially thinks their relationship is progressing, a later passage states that Jia Le has made no progress during the following week 36 40 47. Jia Le later admits that she remains indifferent to him, prompting Lin Yu to advise him to develop confidence and learn what she actually likes instead of fawning over her. By Chapter 228, he has won her affection and they have a son, Huzi 59 228.
• Huzi — Son with Qingqing. Jia Le proudly introduces him to Lin Yu and prompts him to greet his martial uncle. Lin Yu gives the child a protective spirit jade 228.
• Master Yixiu — Neighbor and protector. Jia Le seeks refuge with him when frightened of Four Eyes. Yixiu also encourages opportunities for Jia Le and Qingqing to spend time together 37 38 39.
• Uncle Nine — Senior martial uncle and host during Jia Le’s stay at the mortuary. He offers Jia Le rest after his overnight journey and buys him new clothes before visiting Boss Qian’s restaurant. Jia Le accompanies him during the escaped-ghost crisis and the investigation into Shi Jian 54 56 58 67.
• Qiu Sheng and Wen Cai — Fellow Maoshan disciples. Jia Le treats their bruises and worries about them during the ghost attack on the mortuary. Their enthusiasm for amusement also encourages his own desire to play rather than train 58 69 80.
• Mary — Boss Qian’s daughter, whose appearance captivates Jia Le at the Western restaurant. Lin Yu teases him for staring and advises him to focus on Qingqing instead 58 59.
• Son Goku — A visiting martial artist whose strength inspires Jia Le to request instruction. Their exchange is cut short by Four Eyes before any training is shown 86.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Four Eyes’ Backfired Punishment

When Four Eyes returns home with Lin Yu, he discovers Jia Le asleep instead of watching the house. He arms his hopping corpses with sticks and orders them to strike at the word “ouch.” Jia Le endures the initial beating silently, but Four Eyes says the trigger himself and becomes the corpses’ target. Lin Yu stops them and gives Jia Le an excuse to escape his master’s renewed anger 35.

The Destroyed Corpse Customer

After Lin Yu’s spirit-imbued Bagua mirror burns a corpse customer to ash, Jia Le helps clean up to protect him from punishment. Their attempted cover-up fails, and Jia Le takes Lin Yu to Yixiu’s house for shelter. That evening, they return with dinner and apologize. Four Eyes lets them eat rather than punishing them, then reveals that his threatening pursuit also gave him an opportunity to strike Yixiu 38 39.

Changes to Four Eyes’ Teaching

Four Eyes’ comparison of Jia Le’s martial progress with Lin Yu’s prompts Lin Yu to challenge his teaching methods. Jia Le’s panic at being allowed a break—and his automatic apology when thanked for lunch—makes the problem apparent. Four Eyes begins reconsidering his behavior, though he still slips into sarcastic remarks 40 41 42.

Four Eyes’ Departure

Following the imperial-zombie incident, Four Eyes leaves with Chin Hok to report a suspected zombie-creation plot to Maoshan. He entrusts Jia Le with Lin Yu and his customers, while explicitly ordering him not to neglect cultivation. During the following week, Jia Le divides his time between relaxing with Lin Yu and visiting Qingqing; Lin Yu eventually threatens to report his idleness 46 47.

The Heavenly Disturbance

When thunder gathers over Lin Yu after he creates a cultivation technique, Jia Le initially dismisses it as strange weather and returns to sleep. As the disturbance intensifies, he feels the oppressive air and difficulty breathing but does not identify the cause 47 48.

After returning from Little Dot’s world, Lin Yu questions the still-dozing Jia Le to determine how much time has passed. Jia Le explains that the pressure in his chest only recently disappeared, allowing Lin Yu to establish that his absence has been brief without revealing his journey 51.

The Escaped Ghosts and Mountain Journey

A paper crane brings Four Eyes’ warning that the Ghost Gate has opened during the Ghost Festival and a hundred ghosts have escaped. Lin Yu decides to take Jia Le to help Uncle Nine, while Master Yixiu remains behind to watch the house 51 52.

Jia Le is uneasy about crossing the mountains at night without Four Eyes. Lin Yu accelerates their journey with Divine Movement Talismans, but more than ten fox demons, led by a golden-furred old fox, block the road. Despite his fear, Jia Le stands protectively in front of Lin Yu. The old fox accuses Lin Yu and another Daoist of killing a young fox 52.

The two eventually reach Ren Family Town after traveling through the night, with Lin Yu also using Divine Travel to carry Jia Le along. They arrive as the assembled Maoshan disciples await Shi Jian’s decision about the escaped ghosts 54.

During the capture operation, Jia Le stands beside Uncle Nine and Lin Yu at the center of the formation in yellow Daoist robes. Lin Yu has prevented him from joining Qiu Sheng and Wen Cai as bait, a decision Jia Le appreciates when he sees the horde pursuing them. Although frightened, he remains in position as the ghosts enter the formation 56.

Qian Family Town and Courtship Advice

After helping treat Qiu Sheng and Wen Cai’s injuries, Jia Le accompanies Uncle Nine and Lin Yu to assess the feng shui of Boss Qian’s Western restaurant. He is excited to visit town and considers gifts for Qingqing and Four Eyes. Uncle Nine buys him new clothes before their arrival 58.

The restaurant’s luxurious furnishings and Mary’s fashionable appearance overwhelm his limited worldly experience. Lin Yu orders milk tea for him and teases him for staring at Mary. When Jia Le complains that Qingqing has shown no interest in his courtship, Lin Yu advises him to stop humbling himself before her, become more confident, and learn her preferences rather than giving her things he himself likes 58 59.

Shi Jian’s Threat

Jia Le accompanies Uncle Nine and Lin Yu to Shi Jian’s sanctuary during the investigation into the deaths in Qian Family Town. He is frightened of the senior Daoist but witnesses Shi Shaojian’s incriminating outburst under Lin Yu’s Nightmare Prayer. Afterward, he privately reasons that Shi Jian must be implicated in the killings 67 68.

As retaliation becomes a concern, Lin Yu directs Jia Le to strengthen himself through physical training, talisman drawing, and cultivation. Jia Le continues helping with daily tasks at the mortuary, though Lin Yu must remind him not to neglect his practice 69 76.

When ghosts attack the mortuary, Jia Le stays inside with Uncle Nine and Lin Yu while Qiu Sheng and Wen Cai are made to fight outside for training. He worries about their safety and watches the battle from a window, but accepts that Uncle Nine is supervising their ordeal 80.

Four Eyes’ Return and Goku’s Visit

After Four Eyes returns, Jia Le serves tea to him, Uncle Nine, and Chin Hok. Four Eyes later offers to take him out, prompting an enthusiastic request for roast pork chops, milk tea, and other treats 84 85.

Jia Le witnesses Son Goku’s spar with Uncle Nine and asks Goku to teach him how to become stronger. Goku readily agrees, but Four Eyes grabs Jia Le by the ear and accuses him of seeking a new master. Jia Le explains that he wants the strength to protect Four Eyes, who then takes him away for an outing 86.

Family Reunion

During Lin Yu’s later return visit to Four Eyes and Chin Hok, Jia Le and Qingqing emerge together with their young son. Jia Le introduces the child as Huzi and tells him to greet Lin Yu as his martial uncle. Seeing Qingqing’s affectionate regard for Jia Le, Lin Yu recognizes that his senior brother’s once-unsuccessful courtship has finally borne fruit. He gives Huzi a protective spirit jade and spends several days visiting the household and Master Yixiu 228.

Notable Quotes

“Don't worry, Master. If I get the chance in the future, I'll definitely make a fortune and have one made for you too.”
— Jia Le, admiring the valuable coffin in Chin Hok’s procession 42

“D-Don't be afraid. Your senior brother will protect you.”
— Jia Le, stepping in front of Lin Yu when demons block their path 52

“I just wanted to ask Goku how he got stronger, so I could learn too. Then I could protect you in the future, Master.”
— Jia Le, reassuring Four Eyes after requesting Goku’s instruction 86

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