Xia Yuanhou

Biodata

Background

Xia Yuanhou was raised by his father, a construction contractor, after his parents divorced following his mother’s infidelity. He resented his mother and later worked as a fitness trainer 90.

After entering the Weird Game, Xia quit his job and chose not to join an organization. He said the game had made him appreciate life and freedom, while his supernatural power let him live more comfortably outside instances 70 90.

Appearance

Xia was tall and powerfully built, with a muscular frame and black hair 70 92.

• Height: Taller than Zhang Kui and slightly taller than Si Yehan 70 74.
• Voice: Deep and strong 70.
• Build: Large enough to completely shield Ning Qian from Si Yehan’s view 80.

Personality

Xia was talkative, curious and confident in his strength. He repeatedly sought out Ge Congze’s company and offered to protect him from hostile natives. He could also be confrontational, threatening Xie Fei when she challenged one of his theories 71 72 82.

The Weird Game had left Xia accustomed to power over life and death, and he had stopped seeing ordinary people and instance natives as his own kind. Ning Qian’s kindness stirred his sympathy; he offered to help her and was devastated by her murder 77 82.

Despite his grief, Xia remained focused on clearing the instance. He cautioned the group to minimize its actions around the ghosts and later proposed taking shifts to stay awake during tests 79 85 88.

Abilities & Skills

Physical Strength

Xia named adaptability and the ability to overpower instance natives as his strengths 70.

• Knocked out a woman outside Renshou Funeral Home and carried her back for the group’s sixth-floor test 75.
• Attacked Si Yehan with punches and kicks after learning he had killed Ning Qian, but was decisively overpowered 91 92.

Story Role

Night Watch at Renshou Funeral Home

Xia entered the Night Watch instance with seven other participants. The group’s task was to investigate disappearances at Renshou Funeral Home and survive seven days 70.

While exploring the staff dormitory, Xia and Ge Congze captured a woman to test the sealed sixth floor. Xia threw her inside unconscious; after she was awakened and made to inspect the rooms, she died upon opening a door 74 75 76.

During the first vigil, Ning Qian brought Xia food and water, which he shared with the group. He offered to help her before leaving and later warned her about the funeral home’s dangers 77 80.

Ning Qian’s Murder and Xia’s Death

Si Yehan tortured and killed Ning Qian, then suggested that Xia fetch her. Xia found her body in room 302 and vowed to avenge her. Ge Congze and Su Wei offered to help him find the killer 81 82 83.

After the second vigil, Xia returned to investigate. Si Yehan approached him under the pretense of sharing clues, then confessed to Ning Qian’s murder. Xia attacked but was beaten down and killed with Si Yehan’s telescopic baton 91 92.

The other participants found Xia’s body in Ning Qian’s room. Ge Congze and Xie Fei linked the two murders, and Xia’s body was later cremated at the funeral home 93 95.

Relationships

• Ning Qian — A funeral-home worker whose kindness moved Xia. He promised to help her and vowed revenge after finding her murdered 77 80 82.
• Ge Congze — A fellow participant whom Xia initially followed out of curiosity. They became allies; after Xia’s death, Ge sought a way to avenge him 71 72 93 100.
• Si Yehan — A fellow participant who murdered both Ning Qian and Xia. Xia recognized Si Yehan’s strength before their fatal confrontation 79 91 92.
• Xia’s father — Raised him alone after divorcing Xia’s mother and treated him well 90.

Notable Quotes

“I’ll avenge you. I swear it!” 82

“The most important thing now is clearing this instance. If you want to save the world, work hard to clear these instances and improve your abilities.” 85