Qi Rong/Relationships

## Qi Rong

* Manhua
* Donghua

## Family

### Gu Zi

Gu Zi is the child of the man whose body Qi Rong possesses. Though he repeatedly says he only keeps the child to fatten him up and devour him later, it is eventually shown that Qi Rong starts to grow fond of Gu Zi, even trying to hide the fact that he still eats humans in order to avoid being nagged by him. Gu Zi always jumps in front of Qi Rong to protect 'his father' from any more beatings from officials.

Qi Rong's worry for the child is shown more significantly later when Gu Zi cries from the heat and pain of the flaming hall, causing him to become extremely nervous and uncertain of what to do.

### Xie Lian

Qi Rong has a strained relationship with his older cousin Xie Lian. Before Xie Lian’s first banishment, Qi Rong used to support him greatly and tried to gain his approval on multiple occasions. Qi Rong would do anything to get Xie Lian's attention and affection. He would also stand against everyone who wronged or made hateful comments towards Xie Lian. In the Heavenly Procession ceremony, Qi Rong cheered loudly for Xie Lian until his hands got sore. He once asked the Queen of Xianle if he could get a carriage, because Qi Rong wanted to ride Xie Lian home whenever his studies were completed on Mount Taicang.

However, after the fall of Xianle, he grew to despise Xie Lian. Qi Rong excessively curses and mocks him as well as his associates in the present. He also owns a kneeling statue of Xie Lian that he keeps in his lair.

### Queen of Xianle

The Queen of Xianle is the older sister of his mother and thus, his aunt. She took care of him after his mother had passed away, raising him with affection and tolerance, so much so that it spoiled him. She would fulfill his wishes and be incredibly moderate in the punishments he received for his malicious behavior. She made attempts to educate him, but Qi Rong continued to act with disrespect towards others.

### King of Xianle

The King of Xianle was Qi Rong's uncle.‌ ‌He was concerned when Qi Rong's arm was broken by Feng Xin due to his royal blood line.

## Heavenly Officials

### Mu Qing

Before Xianle's downfall, Qi Rong thought Mu Qing was only a lowly servant.

### Feng Xin

In their youth, Qi Rong and Feng Xin had a strained relationship, both sharing mutual dislike for one another. As Qi Rong was of higher status than Feng Xin, he looked down upon the latter and was appalled when Feng Xin touched and hurt him, even when it was under Xie Lian's order. Feng Xin detested Qi Rong in return, though he usually kept quiet around him due to their difference in status.

Though Qi Rong despises Feng Xin along with Mu Qing, he acknowledges that they are competent to save Xie Lian.

Even now Qi Rong mocks him, though Feng Xin usually doesn't react to the provocations.

### Jun Wu

Qi Rong is cautious in front of Jun Wu, but he secretly curses him behind his back.

## Ghosts

### Hua Cheng

Though he is afraid of Hua Cheng, he is thick-skinned and still cusses in front of him.

### Xuan Ji

There is not much known about Xuan Ji's relationship was with Qi Rong, but they did work as allies. They had a deal with each other in the case of Ghost Bridegroom incident. Later, she also works under his orders while they are in Tonglu Mountain.

## References

2. ↑ Novel, Book 5, Ch.226:‌ ‌Burning‌ ‌Flames‌ ‌of‌ ‌Karma;‌ ‌Demonic‌ ‌God‌ ‌Descends‌ ‌Upon‌ ‌Royal‌ ‌Capital‌ ‌
3. ↑ Novel, Book 2, Chapter 58: On the Martial Deity Avenue; An Awe-Inspiring First Impression
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Novel, Book 2, Chapter 63: Lost Red Pearl; Inadvertent Eyes Red with Desire IV
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Novel, Book 2, Chapter 65: Lost Red Pearl; Inadvertent Eyes Red with Desire VI
6. ↑ Novel, Book 2, Chapter 69: Fishing for Offerings; Boor Meets Crown Prince
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Novel, Book 2, Chapter 64: Lost Red Pearl; Inadvertent Eyes Red with Desire V
8. ↑ Novel, Book 2, Chapter 62: Lost Red Pearl; Inadvertent Eyes Red with Desire III
9. ↑ Novel, Book 2, Cahpter 83: Land of the Tender; Body of Gold Hard-Pressed Against Desire IV
10. ↑ Novel, Book 5, Chapter 222: Meet the Ghost King; Hiding in the Palace of Crown Prince II
11. ↑ Novel, Book 3, Chapter 141: I Choose the Path I Walk