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A transmigrator from the modern world who finds himself in the body of a sickly, impoverished young scholar in the Great Sheng Dynasty. He is pragmatic, quick to adapt, and decides to start hunting to survive.

A kind and hardworking woman who was bought as a child bride for Chen Sanshi's family. She takes care of the household despite being from a low social status, enduring hardship to keep the family afloat.

A former soldier and stall owner who sells hunting supplies. He was an acquaintance of Chen Sanshi's late father.

A notorious local bully and leader of a group of thugs. He exploits the impoverished through predatory high-interest loans and human trafficking, and seeks to profit from the protagonist's financial struggles.

A kind-hearted neighbor and fellow villager who offered to mentor Chen Sanshi in hunting.

A cynical neighbor known for gossiping and mocking the aspirations of others.

The portly, middle-aged manager of the Eight Treasures Restaurant. He is a pragmatic businessman and an old acquaintance of the protagonist's late father.

A thin, dark-skinned young man who earns his living by fishing. A childhood friend of Chen Sanshi who plans to use his savings to study at a martial arts academy.

The mother of Zhang Shun. A kind-hearted neighbor who provided financial and material aid to Chen Sanshi's family during their time of crisis.

An elderly merchant at the marketplace in Poyang County. Coming from a military-service background, he uses his illicit connections to trade in various types of equipment and weaponry.

An experienced hunter from Yanbian Village who acts as a mentor to Chen Sanshi.

A scar-faced, physically sturdy young man of sixteen who attempted to swindle Chen Sanshi before being intimidated by his archery skills. He now seeks to befriend Chen Sanshi.

Younger brother of Qin Xiong. Dressed in dark green robes and carrying a sword, he displays arrogance toward commoners. A martial artist who has come to the village searching for his missing brother.

A corrupt and ruthless bureaucrat who abuses his authority to extort money from commoners, specifically targeting those who have offended local martial arts halls.

The crippled father of Zhang Shun. A fisherman nearly destroyed by the local tax extortion scheme, saved from forced labor by a bribe paid by Chen Sanshi.

A group of disciples from a local martial arts school who serve as bullies and enforcers for the local elite, acting out vendettas against commoners.

The historical ruler of the Great Sheng Dynasty responsible for the implementation of the absurd 'Immortal Grain' tax, based on a dream he allegedly had fifty years ago.

The son of Old Man Xu. He serves in the military administration and assists in the recruitment of new soldiers at the garrison.

The Grand Secretary of the Cabinet who implemented reforms to stabilize the military garrison system, preventing it from collapsing entirely.

A well-known local bully who operates outside the protagonist's immediate area. He was recently severely injured, losing an arm in a public act of violence rumored to be perpetrated by martial arts students.

A greedy and unscrupulous Hundred-man Commander (Baihu) who exploits new recruits by charging fees for essential military instruction.

The Thousand-man Commander (Qianhu) of the regional military post. A strict officer who deeply values discipline and combat readiness amidst the barbarian threat.

The powerful military leader overseeing the entire Northern Frontier. He is revered for his martial strength and for establishing elite military camps.

A stout former butcher from Zhu Family Village, forced into military service after getting into legal trouble for defending an oppressed widow against local gentry. He is straightforward, values loyalty, and is physically tough.

A young, entitled recruit who believes he has a competitive edge in martial training due to inside information provided by his uncle, a military officer.

An aging, destitute scholar and self-proclaimed genius who calls himself 'Crouching Dragon.' He was forced into the military after his mother passed away and his family assets were depleted. He possesses a deep obsession with books.

A minor military officer (Hundred-Household Captain) in the garrison who possesses specialized cultivation knowledge, which he shares with his nephew.

A cynical neighbor known for gossiping and mocking the aspirations of others.

The founding Emperor of the Great Sheng Dynasty. Originally a house slave, he rose to power during the chaotic era of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, eventually unifying the realm. He was renowned as a consummate sword master with near-mythical combat capability.

A villager from Stone Village who fell victim to a bear attack on Tiger Head Mountain.

A fellow military officer in the garrison who is aware of and amused by Commander Wang's scheme to extort recruits.

An officer within the garrison who acknowledges Chen Sanshi's potential as a martial artist but refuses to intervene, prioritizing the political status quo.

The influential successor to the academy who bears a grudge against Chen Sanshi and personally solicited the military officers to suppress him.