Wiki & Encyclopedia: Mortal Fairy Gourd

A high-ranking official at Zhengwu Hall from whom Ergou sought information regarding the acquisition of cultivation manuals.

A refined youth from the Ding Family Manor who travels with his sister to invite Ergou to their estate.

A charming young woman from the Ding Family Manor who accompanies her brother to invite Ergou.

The leader of the Ding Family Manor. A down-to-earth man who appears like a simple farmer but possesses immense wealth, owns spirit fields, and acts as a gracious but enigmatic host.

A tall man, formerly a Martial Scholar ('Wu Xiucai'), who now resides at Ding Family Manor as a retainer.

A short man, formerly a Martial Scholar ('Wu Xiucai'), who now resides at Ding Family Manor as a retainer.

A robust and diligent tenant farmer residing in the Ding Family Manor. He takes immense pride in his position, viewing the Ding family with genuine loyalty and gratitude for their fair treatment.

A stern and formidable guard stationed on the island within the Ding Family Manor. He possesses an intense, dangerous aura that suggests significant martial prowess.

The son of Master Huang, a hopeful youth seeking to enter the path of martial arts under Ergou's recommendation.

A cultivator with a prominent physical scar, possessing Qi Refining Level 3 strength. He is seen purchasing large numbers of people in the market for unknown purposes.

A subordinate managing the scavenging and transportation of corpses to the Corpse Raising Cave. He reports directly to the Scarface and operates in the shadow of illegal corpse trafficking.

A mysterious and powerful high-ranking leader within the illicit organization to which the Scarface belonged. His impending arrival creates a significant threat, prompting Ergou to prepare for a confrontation.

A subordinate or associate of the Iron Corpse Hall Master, mentioned during the protagonist's deception. He is currently occupied with cultivation.

A legendary historical figure whose armies wiped out the demonic sects of the past, though some remnants persisted in the shadows.

A seemingly lazy physician operating a small shop that serves as a front and entry point for the underground black market. He utilizes a specialized code involving obscure medical complaints to screen visitors.

A selfless and pragmatic woman who values the well-being of her children over her own situation. First bought by Ergou at the market, she was quickly promoted to a position of responsibility, tasked with managing the growing community of survivors under Ergou's care.

The prestigious head of the Ding Family Manor. He is a man of significant resources and ambition, known for his philanthropic efforts in feeding refugees and his large-scale hydraulic infrastructure projects that have insulated his domain from the drought.

A flock of highly intelligent, aggressive, and mutated geese belonging to the protagonist. They possess exceptional territorial instincts and combat capabilities, capable of fending off supernatural threats and mutated pests.

The supreme ruler of the Great Zhou Dynasty, known for his grandiloquent titles and the administration of imperial decrees during the drought and locust plague.

A flock of giant, intelligent geese raised by Ergou on Snake Mouth Mountain. They are trained to hunt locusts and possess enhanced strength, likely due to consuming spirit-infused food.

A loyal administrative official within the county government, instrumental in orchestrating the County Magistrate's political strategies.

A military and law enforcement official within the county government who supports the Magistrate's deceptive political narratives.

A law enforcement official assigned to the team. He carries a dao (saber) and enforces discipline among the refugees, ensuring they stay in line and do not flee during combat. He is one of the few who recognizes the supernatural threat posed by the mutant geese.

A scholar who has mastered basic martial arts. He serves as part of the suppression team and is perceptive enough to sense the dangerous aura emanating from the giant geese, treating Ergou with a mix of wariness and respect.

A martial trainee and member of Ergou's suppression squad. He is pragmatic and values the combat effectiveness Ergou brings to the team.

A martial trainee who serves under Ergou. Like Zhao, he follows Ergou's leadership due to the consistent success and rations provided.

A former member of the locust suppression team who perished in battle. Ergou insists that his allocated share of resources be distributed out of respect for his service.

A crafty merchant managing trade within the Black Market. He is opportunistic, treating rare items like medicinal pills as high-value assets for auction.

A sincere and honorable cultivator of the Daoxuan Sect. He deeply values the reputation of his ancient sect and prioritizes survival in the shadows, preferring to reveal his identity rather than allow his group to be scapegoated for the crimes of others.

A mysterious, coercive, and manipulative figure. He possesses significant hidden information, such as knowledge regarding the Daoxuan Hidden Treasures, which he uses to blackmail and force cultivators into performing specific tasks like crafting alchemy furnaces.

The manager of Hongfu Hall and a front for the County Magistrate. He is a savvy businessman with a cultivation level of Qi Refining level 5, adept at manipulating auction crowds and managing high-end, clandestine transactions for the cultivation community.

A deceased Elder of the Qindan Sect from the Golden Core stage. He left behind his lifelong alchemical legacy and knowledge within a jade pendant to preserve his teachings after the dynasty destroyed his sect.

The protagonist, a formidable cultivator who leads a locust-suppression team. Despite his humble beginnings, he is highly intelligent, pragmatic, and utilizes a unique flock of mutated giant geese for combat. He has recently gained confidence and is capable of standing his ground against bureaucratic intimidation.

An arrogant government official and scribe sent to command Ergou's team. He relies on official authority to intimidate others and extort benefits.

A pair of high-status siblings from the influential Ding Family Manor who approached Ergou with the intent of recruiting him as a guest retainer for their estate.

A powerful, mysterious humanoid creature with a wingspan of roughly one meter per wing. It possesses distinct facial features and appears to be the true threat guarding the inner spirit fields.

A winged humanoid entity originating from the Nation of Myriad Demons. He is skilled in aeromancy, specifically wind blade techniques, and is capable of human speech.

A winged humanoid of the demon race from the Nation of Myriad Demons. Known as a 'Birdman', he was captured by Ergou and forced into indentured servitude on Snake Mouth Mountain after his wings were severed. He serves as a general laborer.

A notorious bandit leader in the region commanding a force of over a thousand men. Rumors suggest he possesses supernatural cultivation abilities, making him a major threat.

A mysterious and aggressive bandit faction identified by the black cloth worn on their heads. They are active in the areas surrounding local towns and are known for their ruthless looting.

An elderly administrative official lacking cultivation abilities. He attempts to raise the issue of famine relief to the Magistrate but lacks the authority or resolve to truly challenge the official's cruel policies.

A proud and determined young cultivator of the Ji clan, possessing Foundation Establishment strength. Despite his refined background and haughty demeanor, he finds himself humbled and deeply indebted to Ergou after his life is saved, binding himself to his benefactor through written promises of repayment.

A group of unknown cultivators with at least Late Stage Qi Refining strength who orchestrated a trap to ambush and assassinate the County Commandant.

A crass and boastful bandit commander serving under the Po Tian King. He is opportunistic and crude, attempting to coerce the residents of Snake Mouth Mountain into rebellion and seeking to claim a wife for himself.

A leader of a growing rebel faction with ambitions to overthrow the Great Zhou Dynasty and declare himself emperor. His forces are known for their raiding behavior.

The protagonist, also known as Zhang Xiucai, whom others associate with scholarly origins. He is a formidable cultivator who leads the defense of Snake Mouth Mountain and possesses significant martial prowess, wielding a massive slab-like greatsword in combat.

A high-ranking county official and one of the three strongest experts in Anchang County. He currently suffers from severe injuries sustained in a bizarre accident while riding a giant goose, leaving him significantly weakened.

A clever and resourceful beggar who leads a group of urchins known as the 'Righteousness Battalion'. He acts as the strategist of the group and devised the plan to use arson as a diversion to rescue his benefactor.

A young beggar affiliated with the 'Righteousness Battalion'. He works closely with Laipigou to execute tactical diversions, including setting fires to create chaos.

A powerful rebel leader who has rapidly consolidated control in the Anchang County region by defeating several other warlord factions.

A minor rebel warlord of Shangtouling Village, recently defeated by the Liang King.

A minor rebel warlord of Xiapo Town, recently defeated by the Liang King.

A minor rebel warlord of Wumutian Village, recently defeated by the Liang King.

A bandit leader of a rebel force, roughly two thousand strong, who captures people to trade for cultivation pills.

A rival bandit leader who holds a grudge against King Kaoshan.

A minor faction leader in the mountain cave sect, cruel and manipulative, currently using a blood-nurturing method to cultivate.

A subordinate member of the evil sect with a pockmarked face, possessing cultivation comparable to the Helmsman, whose corpse is later used by Ergou to help save Sima Yi.

A leader among the refugees who pledges allegiance to Ergou. He is hardworking and grateful for the protection and resources provided.

A childhood acquaintance of the protagonist and a former tenant farmer. He now serves as a local commander—a Zhonglangjiang—under the Liang King.

A childhood acquaintance of the protagonist and a former tenant farmer. He serves alongside Goudan as a local commander—a Zhonglangjiang—at the Liang King Palace.

A local warlord commander of a rebel force. Despite possessing a large number of soldiers and even minor cultivators, he is incompetent and was soundly defeated by the disciplined defenses of Snake Mouth Mountain.

A formerly prominent and wealthy clan in Anchang County that was recently eradicated by the local magistrate and registrar, an act of political purging that significantly altered the regional power dynamic.

A tall and mysterious man associated with the evil sect based in West City Town. He participates in the arranged marriage with Xiao'e, serving as an antagonist who leads Ergou into a trap.

A mysterious and formidable elder within the evil sect, whose aura suggests a cultivation level of at least the tenth level of Qi Refining, making him a significant threat.

A former childhood acquaintance of the protagonist who has joined the rebel forces. He is currently an adversary on the battlefield.

A veteran member of the evil sect. He is currently enraged by the loss of the sect's base and the significant casualties suffered during the battle at Snake Mouth Mountain.

An aging, antagonistic leader of an evil cult who entered a short-lived tactical alliance with Zhang Youliang to conquer Snake Mouth Mountain, only to be outmaneuvered by the local defenses.

A young woman with no cultivation base, severely injured by the antagonist and currently under medical care.

A local thug and petty criminal from a neighboring village, easily recognized by his bald head. He attempted to curry favor with Ergou by betraying Zhang Youxin, but was brutally killed by Ergou as retribution for his past misconduct.

Ergou's older brother. He was murdered by his own Uncle and Aunt, who poisoned him to prevent him from seeking revenge for their betrayal of his parents.

A high-ranking rebel leader among the insurgent coalition who possesses the rare ability to read ancient characters, allowing him to identify the forbidden sacrificial runes moments before his death.

A leader of one of the relief armies that successfully broke the siege around the county town.

A powerful Foundation Establishment cultivator and a commander within the rebel army. He is arrogant, aggressive, and seeks to capture Ergou’s mutant geese for himself.

The administrative official of Anchang County. A treacherous and cowardly manipulator who aligns himself with powerful families and sacrifices his own people to preserve his life when facing martial superiors.

A disciplined, cold, and efficient commander of an imperial elite unit. He is tasked with suppressing insurgent activities and shows no mercy toward those he deems rebels or threats to order.

A glib and deceitful subordinate who uses sycophancy and false accusations to curry favor with the County Magistrate and advance his own political interests.

A robust and powerful officer serving under Prince Qi. He commands a large detachment of armored cultivators with absolute loyalty and discipline.

A burly, imposing subordinate or officer within the Kingdom-Protecting Army. He was assigned by the military to ensure the security of Prince Qi after the main conflict.

A historical figure mentioned by the Prince. He holds the distinction of being the first person in the history of the Great Zhou Dynasty to force a member of the royal family to write an IOU, a deed for which he was eventually killed in a gruesome manner.

The founding father of the Great Zhou Dynasty. He is historically revered for his revolutionary zeal and his stated intent to establish the nation for the benefit of all common people.

The leader of the flock of giant, intelligent geese. It displays significantly increased combat prowess due to the consumption of medicinal pills, though it suffers from heightened irritability and aggressive tendencies as a side effect.

The current magistrate of Anchang County, noted for his integrity and lack of corruption.

A young orphaned boy from a struggling family who seeks to sell himself into servitude under Er Gouzi.

A mysterious, non-verbal entity that manifests as a green leaf. It steals spiritual herbs to revive a group of dormant snakes and maintains a non-verbal yet communicative rapport with the protagonist.

A woman from the local village who once waited for the protagonist but eventually married a farmer.

A high-ranking royal figure who is indebted to Ergou and has facilitated his dealings with local officials.

A high-ranking local official in the Sanyang Commandery who acts on behalf of the Qi Prince.

The Governor of Qing Province. His family has dominated the region for generations, establishing a deep-rooted network of influence that effectively bypasses central imperial control.

A royal prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty and a political patron who recommended Yang Tie for the position of Governor.

A minor official in the Commandery Office. Formerly the disgraced magistrate of Anchang County who was imprisoned for implicating Prince Qi, he has been pardoned and re-employed in a clerical role through the intervention of the commandery governor.

A groom serving the Commandant of Sanyang Commandery. He is known for his arrogance and tendency to bully others by abusing his master's position. He possesses mediocre cultivation at the Fifth Level of Qi Refining.

A malicious carriage driver and underling of the military who holds a grudge against Ergou. He is petty and seeks to incite others to target the protagonist.

An artifact spirit born from the lingering consciousness of a deceased entity embedded within a magic treasure. It lacks physical form and exhibits behavior similar to a young child, currently bound to the mountain's formation arrays.

A cunning and malicious cultivator originally from West City Town who survived a past purge. He has taken Zhang Youxin as his disciple and is actively plotting to raid Snake Mouth Mountain to steal the Foundation Establishment Pill.

A cultivator from the influential Xia clan and the pre-ordained winner of the martial exam, highlighting the corruption and pre-determined nature of the ranking system.

A martial exam contestant with Level 6 Qi Refining strength, viewed by the public as a strong candidate for the top ten rankings.

A candidate for the martial exam respected for his strategic intellect and knowledge of military tactics rather than raw physical strength.

A Foundation Establishment level spirit beast resurrected by Ergou's investment of spirit stones. It is bound to Snake Mouth Mountain by ancient arrays, possesses a carnivorous nature toward humans, and is communicated with through Chang Ling'er.

A Foundation Establishment cultivator who stalked Ergou, attempting to steal his Foundation Establishment Pill. He was skilled in stealth attacks using magical artifact needles but was eventually outmaneuvered and consumed by the Great Snake.

A late-stage Qi Refining cultivator from the Daoxuan Sect responsible for recruiting outsiders. Though initially dismissive, he attempts to leverage sect resources to persuade Ergou.

A Foundation Establishment elder of the Daoxuan Sect. He possesses a more composed demeanor than his subordinates and seeks to engage in a formal trade with Ergou involving mysterious artifacts.

A righteous and outspoken court official who condemns the systemic corruption causing the Qing Province rebellion. His refusal to parrot the court narrative regarding the 'unruly peasantry' leads to his immediate purge by the Emperor.

Formerly the County Magistrate of Anchang. After allegedly gaining merit for urban defense and quelling rebellions, he was promoted to Governor of Sanyang Commandery. He now seeks to extort Ergou for land and wealth.

A group of unknown cultivators, including one at the late Foundation Establishment stage, who attempted to raid Snake Mouth Mountain to steal the mysterious treasure map (the wooden plaque).

A deceased disciple of the Daoxuan Sect from a commoner background. He served under Sect Leader Xu Feng and fought for the Great Zhou Dynasty. His cultivation techniques and life story are permanently inscribed on burial tablets within the Secret Treasury.

The commander of the Ren Division of the Kingdom-Protecting Army. A formidable and authoritative martial expert who is orchestrating a trap to lure cultivators into the Daoxuan Secret Treasury in hopes of catching high-level targets.

A legendary figure and ingenious inventor from the past who specialized in crafting complex mechanical weapons and autonomous puppets. He was eventually assassinated due to the threat his inventions posed to his enemies.

A peculiar, small creature discovered in the secret chamber masquerading as a moss-covered statue. It is a living entity capable of regenerating from severe physical damage and draining the essence blood of others. It also serves as a final vessel for a recorded message from Xu Feng.

A high-level cultivator who holds the Golden Core rank and dominates those at the Foundation Establishment stage through overwhelming spiritual pressure and arrogance. He seeks to exploit the resources of the Daoxuan Secret Treasury.

A legendary, enigmatic figure known for his intricate knowledge of formation arrays and mechanisms, responsible for the traps setup within the secret chambers.