Wiki & Encyclopedia: Pushing Martial Arts Horizontally: Starting With The Turtle Breathing Technique

A sixteen-year-old transmigrator from another world currently residing in Songyi City. He works as a professional storyteller at a tea house to support himself while planning to learn martial arts to navigate the dangerous and chaotic world around him.

The middle-aged, rotund manager of the Bidan Tea House. Known for his kind heart and business acumen, he provided the protagonist with a stable job as a storyteller.

A kind and beautiful young lady belonging to the prominent Ren family in Songyi City. She is regarded as a saintly figure by local refugees due to her charitable acts of providing food during periods of hardship.

A fictional literary character appearing in the storytelling performances of Lin Zheyu.

A fictional character appearing in the storytelling performances of Lin Zheyu.

A burly, physically imposing street thug in the Baishan District. He leads a small gang of petty criminals who bully and extort travelers and the vulnerable.

A wiry, opportunistic thief and member of Gao Yu's gang. Skilled at intimidation and scouting for valuables on victims.

An older, limping man who lives a seemingly reclusive life tending to his rare, butterfly-shaped flowers. He is a martial arts practitioner who prefers to teach only those he finds agreeable and determined.

The manager of Bidan Tea House who has developed a supportive and friendly working relationship with Lin Zheyu, greatly benefiting from the increased popularity Lin has brought to the establishment.

The manager of the rival Yixiang Tea House, known for his aggressive business tactics and attempts to poach successful talent from competing establishments.

The stern and ambitious manager of Yixiang Tea House. He possesses a sharp, professional demeanor and is actively trying to poach Lin Zheyu from his current employer.

A martial arts teacher mentioned by Lin Zheyu, whose training is known to be exceptionally intense and rigorous.

The younger brother of Jia Yanming. He is described as a physically imposing, muscular man over 1.9 meters tall, covered in scars. He is a member of the Feihong Gang and performs the dirty work for his brother.

A staff member or waiter at Bidan Tea House.

A storyteller recruited by Lin Zheyu to perform his stories.

A storyteller recruited by Lin Zheyu to perform his stories.

A storyteller recruited by Lin Zheyu to perform his stories.

A fan of Lin Zheyu who works in the Inner City and appreciates his storytelling.

A three-month-old local puppy adopted by Lin Zheyu. He has distinctive, drooping markings above his eyes that give him a perpetually melancholic, yet amusing expression, and he serves as an early warning alert for the household.

A member of Gao Yu's gang. He is tasked with conducting surveillance on Lin Zheyu to map out his routines and living situation. Despite his criminal background, he exhibits some moral hesitation regarding murder.

A gang member under Gao Yu's command. He assists in the surveillance of Lin Zheyu but is fearful of the legal consequences of operating within the Inner City.

The young master of a wealthy merchant family from Baohe City. He is culturally refined and has developed a strong interest in the story being told by Lin Zheyu. He intends to recruit Lin to join their traveling party as an entertainer.

The younger sister of Lu Qihui. She is a delicate and intelligent young woman traveling with her brother and shares his enthusiasm for storytelling.

The leader of the Feihong Gang. He appears in his forties and maintains a refined, cultured appearance. He is deeply interested in storytelling and seeks to evaluate the competence of the storyteller, Lin Zheyu.

A subordinate within the Feihong Gang who handles administrative tasks and logistics for the organization.

A member of the Feihong Gang and a peer of Jia Yanyong whose ridicule of Jia's defeat fuels Jia's desire for a rematch.

A member of the Feihong Gang and a peer of Jia Yanyong known for his involvement in the teasing surrounding Jia's previous loss.

A member of the Feihong Gang who acts as the team leader for the patrol squad containing Lin Zheyu, Jia Yanyong, and Xie Jiang.

A thirty-year-old, powerfully built man with a righteous appearance. He is a former student of Liang Song and is designated as a senior martial brother to Lin Zheyu.