Yusha River
玉沙河
The local river where a major flood occurred in 1977 and where the protagonist discovered his mystical storage ring.
Jingcheng University
京城大学
The university that the protagonist attended in his previous life after the restoration of entrance examinations.
Weiming Lake
未名湖
A specific location within the university campus where the protagonist saved Du Lingcong.
Yuhe Village
玉河村
The protagonist's home village, populated mainly by the Tong clan.
Da Yan Mountain
大燕山
A mountain range located at the foot of which Yuhe Village is situated; a vital resource for villagers during times of famine.
Tian Yuan Sect
天源宗
The cultivation sect where the progression manuals following the Tian Yuan Technique are kept in the Merit Hall.
Educated Youth Compound
知青点儿
A residential area set up by the commune for youth sent down to the countryside.
Beijing
四九城
The capital city, referred to as Sijiu City in this context, the origin of several educated youths.
County Town
县城
The local administrative center accessible from Yuhe Village, where trade and travel occur.
Medicinal Herb Acquisition Station
药材收购站
The government-run facility in the county town where various medicinal herbs are purchased from villagers.
Yuhe Commune
玉河公社
The administrative commune region where the protagonist's village is located.
Shisanlipu Commune
十三里铺公社
A neighboring commune region that previously supplied herbs to the acquisition station but suffered logistical issues due to flood damage.
Supply and Marketing Cooperative
供销社
A state-run retail facility in the county town where daily goods, tobacco, and alcohol are sold.
The Mountains
大山
The wild, expansive mountainous region surrounding the village, rich in medicinal herbs and home to dangerous wildlife.
State-Run Photo Studio
国营照相馆
A government-operated establishment in the county town used for taking official identification photographs.
The Commune
公社
The local administrative jurisdiction governing the village and its surrounding area.
County Transport Team
县运输队
The professional facility responsible for vehicle operations and where official driver training is conducted.
The County Seat
县里
The administrative center where the protagonist registered for the national college entrance examination.
Li's Shop Village
李家铺
The village where Tong Xue moved after marrying into the Li family.
The Capital
京城
The destination city where the protagonist intends to purchase property and invest in the future.
Black Market
黑市
An illicit trading location within the county seat.
Brigade Headquarters
大队部
The local administrative office within the village where community announcements are made and mail is distributed.
South Wall Base
南墙根
A spot by the south wall of the protagonist's courtyard, used as a place of punishment to make naughty children kneel.
Educated Youth Compound
知青点
The living quarters for the educated youth sent to Yuhe Village, now abandoned by them.
Ningde County
宁德县
A region located upstream along the Yusha River, identified as the hometown of the two killers.
Shanxi Province
晋省
The home province of Guo Yuncheng, known for its coal mining industry.
Bianyifang Restaurant
便宜坊
A well-known restaurant in the capital famous for its roast duck.
Donglaishun Restaurant
东来顺
A famous restaurant in the capital known for its mutton hot pot.
Northern Jiaotong University
北方交通大学
The university where Du Dongliang is enrolled.
Shanghai
沪海
A major city where Cheng Xiaomin and Li Huiling are attending university.
First Canteen
一号食堂
One of the dining halls within Beijing University.
Third Canteen
三号食堂
The dining hall closest to the classrooms of the protagonist and his friends.
Fifth Canteen
五号食堂
A dining hall often frequented by female students, including Du Lingcong.
Deep Mountains
大山深处
The remote, wild, and expansive mountainous region where the protagonist isolates himself to practice cultivation.
Yanshan Mountains
燕山山脉
A vast, rugged mountain range near the city, providing a secluded environment for cultivation.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
外交部
A high-level government institution in charge of diplomatic affairs where the protagonist works as a translator.
Siheyuan
四合院
Traditional courtyard houses in the capital that the protagonist identifies as a high-value real estate investment.
North District
北城区
The specific urban district where the black market operations are headquartered.
Train Station
火车站
The terminal where the protagonist arrives to meet Guo Yuncheng.
Women's Dormitory Building
女生宿舍楼
The location where Du Lingcong resides, visited by the protagonist at night.
Wangfujing Street
王府井大街
A bustling, historic commercial street in Beijing popular for shopping and recreation.
Di'anmen
地安门
A historic area near the Imperial Palace where the protagonist purchases several courtyard properties.
Dongzhimen Mall
东直门商场
A local shopping center where the protagonist and Du Lingcong purchase bicycles.
Xinhua Bookstore
新华书店
A notable location where the protagonist's published works are sold.
Post Office
邮电局
The facility used by the protagonist to send remittances to his family.
White Cloud Temple
白云观
A local Taoist site, historically noted for the bravery of the resident Taoists during wartime.