Tian Boxiong is the City Lord of Tianhe County, an adopted son of Lu Ye's grandfather. He was once close to the Lu Family, but during their crisis, he does not offer condolences and instead sends a letter warning Lu Ye of 'crime for possessing treasure', indicating his desire for the Lu Family ancestral land. He decides to stay aloof from the storm, believing the Lu Family is doomed. He is pragmatic and opportunistic.