Cheng Yuan

Cheng Yuan is a master painter consulted by Ling Tianyu during Zhang Xuan's early reputation-building. (Chapters 131–136)

Biography

Identifying the shattered stone lion

He examines the fragmented stone lion and recognizes details that transform Ling Tianyu's understanding of what happened. Cheng Yuan then leaves with him to pursue the implications, serving as the credentialed artistic witness to Zhang Xuan's work. (Chapters 131–136)

Appearance and personality

Cheng Yuan is observant, serious about artistic evidence, and quick to act once recognition changes the situation. (Chapters 131–136)

Abilities and cultivation

His painter rank gives him the eye to identify intent and value in damaged art. The episode emphasizes appraisal rather than combat cultivation. (Chapters 131–136)

Relationships

Ling Tianyu is the patron who brings him to the evidence. Zhang Xuan is the unseen creator whose ability Cheng Yuan's reaction helps authenticate. (Chapters 131–136)

Items

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