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## Character Profile: The Reincarnated Martial Hermit
### Pre-Reincarnation Life: A Life of Solitude and Skill
**Name:** Xiang Li (Meaning "Flying Strength" or "Soaring Power")
**Age at Death:** 98 years old
**Background:** Xiang Li was born into an incredibly wealthy and influential family, a privilege he largely eschewed in favor of a life dedicated to the pursuit of **martial arts**. From a young age, he displayed a singular focus on physical cultivation and combat techniques, shunning the typical social circles of the elite. Instead of managing his family's vast empire, he delegated its oversight to trusted subordinates, preferring to live as a **hermit** on a secluded, privately-owned forest island.
His days were a disciplined routine of rigorous training, meditation, and the study of countless martial disciplines from across his world. While stern and often aloof, Xiang Li possessed a subtle **carefree and joking side**, especially with those he truly trusted, or when engrossed in his passions. He was **cold-blooded** when necessary, understanding the brutal realities of power and survival. He wouldn't hesitate to eliminate threats, whether through calculated proxy or his own decisive hand. Despite this, he wasn't without warmth, holding a deep, albeit stoic, affection for his family and loyal few.
His family – a wife, sons, and daughters – resided in the city, maintaining the public facade of their lineage. They would occasionally visit him on his island, bringing glimpses of the outside world he largely ignored. In his later years, he found a surprising new pastime: **reading popular teenage fantasy novels**. With his loyal **pet little tiger** curled at his side, he'd immerse himself in tales of adventure and cultivation. He particularly enjoyed "Soul Land 1," captivated by its unique power system and character journeys.
His final moments were bittersweet. Engrossed in "Soul Land 1," he reached the pivotal point where Tang Hao reveals his strength to save Tang San and Xiao Wu after the Continental Tournament. Suddenly, a jolt of immense pain coursed through his ancient body. As death claimed him, a wave of profound sorrow washed over him, not for his own passing, but for the stark realization that his vast wealth would inevitably incite ruthless infighting among his family and subordinates, destroying the fragile peace he believed he had fostered. He died with a pang of regret for his chosen solitude, wishing he had been more present to guide them.
### Post-Reincarnation Life: A New Beginning in Holy Spirit Village
**Name:** Lin Feng (Meaning "Forest Wind" or "Prosperous Wind")
**New Family:** The adopted son of Old Jack, the Chief of Holy Spirit Village.
**Reincarnation Circumstance:** Lin Feng is reincarnated into the exact same time and location as Tang San, making them the same age and residents of the same remote village. This time, however, he is not born into wealth, but into a simple, rural life.
**Early Life in Holy Spirit Village:**
Lin Feng retains all the memories, experiences, and martial knowledge from his past life. This makes him an anomaly: an old soul in a child's body, possessing the wisdom of decades of intense training and a ruthless pragmatism tempered by subtle affection for his new, simple family. His sharp mind quickly grasps the nuances of this new world, realizing the immense potential of its Soul Master system to fulfill his lifelong pursuit of ultimate martial power. He observes Tang San with keen interest, recognizing the boy's unusual talents and the familiar story unfolding.
**System Awakening:**
Soon after his reincarnation and regaining full consciousness of his past life, the **King's Plunder System** awakens within him. This system perfectly aligns with his previous life's ethos of constant self-improvement and his cold-blooded efficiency. It offers him an unprecedented path to acquire abilities and talents, allowing him to truly pursue the pinnacle of martial arts in this new, vibrant world of Soul Masters.
**Personality Shift (Subtle):** While still retaining his core characteristics—sternness, a carefree streak, and cold-blooded decisiveness—his previous life's final regret about his family's fate subtly influences him. He might be more inclined to protect his newfound "family" in Holy Spirit Village, even Old Jack, and carefully consider the consequences of his actions on those around him, rather than remaining completely detached. His love for martial arts, however, remains his guiding star, now supercharged by the possibilities of the King's Plunder system.
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This setup creates a compelling character with a unique blend of experiences and motivations, poised to navigate the world of Soul Land with an advantage no other character possesses.