Wiki & Encyclopedia: Taoist Master Wants To Ascend

A transmigrator from Earth who finds himself reincarnated into a boy of fifteen or sixteen. He was formerly an informal Taoist priest in his previous life and is currently an indentured apprentice at the Weapon-Forging Workshop.

A heavy-set man, known as 'Chef Sun', who oversees the kitchen and apprentices at the Weapon-Forging Workshop. He is temperamentally abusive and holds authority over the apprentices.

The overseer of the Middle Yard at the Weapon-Forging Workshop, responsible for the kitchen and laundry staff.

A formidable guard and enforcer for the Weapon-Forging Workshop, known for his towering stature, immense strength, and strict demeanor.

A senior apprentice from the Front Yard of the Weapon-Forging Workshop who demonstrates martial arts stances to the younger apprentices.

An apprentice in the Middle Yard known for his ambition and competitive drive to learn martial arts.

A diligent apprentice in the Middle Yard who arrived around the same time as Li Yuan and displays great determination in his training.

A steward at the Weapon-Forging Workshop who sports a thin mustache and oversees the workload and wages of the apprentices.

A notorious lone bandit featured on local wanted posters, with a high bounty placed on his capture.

A robust young fisherman from the Chaiyu District who gained local fame for successfully catching a rare, valuable spirit fish.

Li Yuan's second eldest brother, who raised Li Yuan with deep responsibility after their parents passed away.

The eldest of the three brothers, who went missing several years ago.

The wife of Lin Yuan's second eldest brother. She is practical, blunt, and harbors significant resentment regarding the family's financial struggles.

A dangerous and formidable figure associated with the Divine Weapon Valley. He is viewed as a significant threat that keeps the management of the Weapon-Forging Workshop on guard.

The manager of the Weapon-Forging Workshop in Gaoliu City. He maintains a cautious posture due to the looming presence of perceived local threats.

The Second Manager of the Weapon-Forging Workshop and the influential patron who guards Fatty Sun’s position.

A street peddler and scavenger frequenting the back alleys, known for trading in broken, miscellaneous items of dubious origin.

A small leader within the local Fishermen's Gang who resides on the Front Street. He is known for providing high-interest, predatory loans to residents.

A constable of Gaoliu County known for his rigid and uncompromising nature. He is the nephew of the powerful Qiu Long and is currently leading an investigation into a serial murder case.

The influential and formidable leader of the Lihe Martial Arts Hall, known for his high standards and the strength of his students.

A spice merchant in the Chaiyu District who was recently murdered.

A burly and forthright senior student of the Lihe Martial Arts Hall, known as the Fourth Senior Brother to Liang Ashui.

A figure mentioned by Nian Jiu, marked as someone he intends to target for revenge once he recovers from his injuries.

A figure mentioned by Nian Jiu, marked as someone he intends to target for revenge once he recovers from his injuries.

A figure mentioned by Nian Jiu, marked as someone he intends to target for revenge once he recovers from his injuries.

The Third Manager of the Weapon-Forging Workshop, father of Wang Gong.

The son of the Third Manager, Wang Ding, participating in the Inner Yard assessment.

The daughter of Leader Zhao, attending the Inner Yard assessment through special recommendation.

The Second Manager of the Weapon-Forging Workshop, responsible for martial instruction and evaluation during the assessment.

An instructor at the Weapon-Forging Workshop tasked with conducting the 'bone-feeling' portion of the examination.

The current Head Senior Disciple of the Inner Yard. He is known for his tall, athletic build and exceptional talent in the White Ape Cloak-Draping Hammer.

A veteran, stern-faced artisan at the Weapon-Forging Workshop, often referred to as Old Zhang. He oversees apprentices in the forging room and holds high expectations for martial and smithing discipline.

A senior apprentice at the Weapon-Forging Workshop with over a decade of experience, yet he has struggled to fully master the White Ape Cloak-Draping Hammer.

A senior apprentice at the Weapon-Forging Workshop and companion to Guo Pu, also struggling to achieve mastery in their assigned martial arts.

The current magistrate of Gaoliu County who ordered the town's lockdown.

The head of the Weapon-Forging Workshop, a figure of significant authority and martial prowess. He recently successfully defeated a dangerous assassin who attempted to strike near the workshop.

An apprentice at the Weapon-Forging Workshop who undergoes the same entry assessments as Li Yuan and the others.

An apprentice inserted into the Back Yard, representing the various factions vying for advancement spots within the workshop.

The wife of Li Lin, referred to as Second Sister-in-law. She is pragmatic and manages the household logistics, specifically the cooking.

A thug and subordinate member of the local gang associated with Qian Bao.

A thug and subordinate member of the local gang associated with Qian Bao.

A medical practitioner with a goat-like beard who manages the Four Seasons Hall, responsible for treating the injuries of local thugs and criminals.

A law enforcement official in Gaoliu County who is nominally in charge of investigating the recent violent incidents involving local gangs.

A guard stationed at the Weapon-Forging Workshop warehouse. He is a former apprentice of Zhang Ben and maintains a respectful, slightly guarded attitude toward his former master.

A local government clerk who serves as a source of information regarding city politics and the Divine Weapon Valley.

The highest administrative official of Gaoliu County, currently pressuring the constabulary to focus on the bandit Nian Jiu.

A simple-minded resident of the Front Street area whose unusual decision to pawn a high-value silver note at the Jinyi Pawnshop provided a mysterious, albeit incomplete, lead for local authorities.

The legendary founding emperor of the Great Fortune Dynasty. Historical texts attribute his military success to divine intervention and the miraculous aid of 'heavenly fire'.

A historical warlord and military genius. Known as a formidable rival during the founding era of the Great Fortune Dynasty, he was eventually defeated by the founding emperor.

An apprentice of the Front Yard who recently went missing after a fishing excursion. Following his return, he faces expulsion from the Weapon-Forging Workshop.