Zhu Xuanji

Description

A divine investigator from the Divine Investigation Bureau and a member of the Southern Bean royal family. He possesses the Golden Pupils innate talent and investigates the Shadow Demon Cultivator case while competing for the Lava Immortal Palace. In these chapters, he inspects Ning Zhuo's dantians, participates in the chaotic Golden Core battle, and suspects a mastermind behind recent events. He maintains surveillance on Ning Zhuo and negotiates with Fei Si to control conflict intensity.

Appearance

Middle-aged man wearing a red brocade robe lined in black embroidery, with a square face and golden light in his pupils.

Personality

Compassionate towards lower-level cultivators, strategic, and determined to uphold justice.

Quotes

“Under my Golden Pupils, the true culprit has nowhere to hide!”
— Chapter 60
“I feel like there is a hidden hand behind the scenes. The recent Golden Core battle was like a puppet show, with all the participating Golden Core cultivators acting like puppets, completely unaware.”
— Chapter 234
“This is premeditated, it's man-made. A cultivator manipulated the Five Elements Cannon Tower, bombarding Fire Persimmon Mountain, and single-handedly triggered this calamity!”
— Chapter 242
“Ning Zhuo, you little fellow, what role exactly are you playing in the struggle surrounding the Lava Immortal Palace?”
— Chapter 260
“The enemy is wary of my innate talent and the Origin Tracing Technique, so they are doing everything possible to obstruct me. Interesting, hehe.”
— Chapter 292

Relationships

  • Ning Zhuo — investigator_target · Zhu Xuanji investigates Ning Zhuo but fails to uncover his role in the bombing. (Ch.61)
  • Meng Kui — investigator · Zhu Xuanji investigates the Lava Immortal Palace under royal decree, interacting with City Lord Meng Kui. (Ch.55)
  • Fei Si — rival · Zhu Xuanji and Fei Si clash over investigation methods and authority, with Fei Si resenting Zhu Xuanji's interference. (Ch.61)
  • Yuan Dasheng — savior · Zhu Xuanji saves Yuan Dasheng after the explosion, moved by its loyalty. (Ch.68)
  • Sun Lingtong — investigation target · Questioned Sun Lingtong about Chui Xu Ke but was dismissed by his tantrum. (Ch.120)
  • Ning Jiufan — ally · Leads him and other patriarchs into Fire Persimmon Mountain, where Ning Jiufan is forced to mate with a Nascent Soul female ape. (Ch.198)
  • Yang Chanyu — pursues · Zhu Xuanji chases Yang Chanyu after she probes Ning Zhuo, but fails to capture her. (Ch.229)
  • Zhu Zhen — ally · Zhu Zhen is a childhood friend and royal family member who helps investigate Ning Zhuo at Zhu Xuanji's request. (Ch.238)
  • Song Fuli — ally · Forms a secret alliance with Song Fuli to counter Meng Kui. (Ch.257)
  • Zheng Danlian — mediator · Brings Song Fuli to Zheng Danlian and tries to mediate the weapon purchase. (Ch.240)