(Old Man) — Master Qian
Age: Unknown (appears 70+)
Background:
A mysterious figure with deep knowledge of cultivation's hidden history, wandering the modern city looking for the next "Vein Singer"—someone with the rare potential to awaken cultivation in a fading world. He carries relics and wisdom from an age when cultivators shaped the course of history.
Status:
Outcast from mainstream society, he exists on the edge of the modern world and the hidden cultivation realms. To most, he's just a homeless old man, but in truth, he is a guardian of ancient legacies.
School Friends and Foes
Jia Wei (Friend): A cheerful, loyal classmate who is one of the few to truly see Lu Fan. She comes from a middle-class family, curious about the strange and supernatural but unaware of cultivation's truth.
Chen Bo (Antagonist): A popular, aggressive student from a wealthy family who bullies Lu Fan. Chen Bo is skeptical of anything beyond power and status, representing modern cynicism and privilege.
Cultivation in the Modern World
Cultivators are rare, scattered, and secretive. Some are remnants of ancient sects that operate underground in major cities.
Most people believe cultivation is myth or superstition, so cultivators must hide their powers and avoid exposing themselves.
The balance between modern technology and ancient spiritual arts is fragile, and the world is on the cusp of rediscovering old powers.