Lin Hao

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Lin Hao (林浩)
Alias(es)	Xiao Hao
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Age	23 163
Affiliation	Yan Wu Academy; Hao Feng Boxing Club; Tian Hao Security; Emerald Biology
Occupation/Role	Core Disciple; Hao Feng Boxing Club shareholder; Chairman of Tian Hao Security; Junior Director of Emerald Biology 45 81 170 316
Status	Alive 586
First Appearance	Chapter 3

Background / History

Lin Hao began as a casual acquaintance of Chen Feng from Yan Wu Academy's martial-arts gym. He kept Chen Feng informed about conflicts among trainees, including Xu Dongtai's dirty sparring tactics against Zheng Qiang, and later brought up the academy's Core Disciple recruitment test 3 4.

Although he trained at the academy, Coach Lu considered his improvement negligible. Chen Feng later noticed some improvement in Lin Hao's physical condition, but Lin Hao struggled to progress in martial arts and had only barely entered visualization training 7 30 78.

His value to Chen Feng initially came from his unusually broad information network. He investigated Tian Heng Society, identified Gao Tianheng as the person behind the surveillance of Chen Feng, and uncovered the connection between Gao's actions and Chen Yun's research-institute placement 38 62.

Lin Hao became a Core Disciple alongside Chen Feng after purchasing a place for four million yuan, openly explaining that a Martial Dao School inheritance and personal connections justified the price 45. He and Chen Feng were assigned to Core Class Three under Cao Tong 45.

He later funded Hao Feng Boxing Club, making Chen Feng his fellow shareholder and head boxing coach while handling the financial side himself 71 81. As the club expanded, Lin Hao established Tian Hao Security, building a force of modified and semi-modified personnel and using the club's wealthy clientele to expand his network 114 126 163.

Lin Hao repeatedly supported Chen Feng during confrontations with Tian Heng Society, Utopia, the Divine Martial Alliance, and Xu Heng. He dispatched Liu Bo to confirm Chen Feng's safety after the Tian Heng Society incident, helped seal the Gold Guard's consciousness after its defeat, and provided logistical support during investigations and security operations 66 168 169.

His past is tied to Emerald Biology: his father had been one of the company's directors and later died. Lin Hao's hostility toward his cousin Xu Heng culminated in efforts to disrupt Xu's Red Wave Energy dealings; after the conflict, Lin Hao returned to Yungang and became Emerald Biology's Junior Director 198 256 288 316.

Appearance

Lin Hao is a lean young man about 1.78 meters tall, with shoulder-length, often messy hair and fairly handsome features 3 45.

• Usually wears loose casual clothing, including gray short-sleeved shirts and tracksuits 45 114.
• Often carries a black baseball bag 30 114.
• Adopts more formal gray suits and leather shoes when representing Tian Hao Security or conducting business 148 179.
• Frequently wears a confident grin, even when concealing information or testing another person's reaction 18 45.

Personality

Lin Hao is sociable, playful, and fond of exaggerating his own talents. He often jokes about Chen Feng's growth or his own ambitions, but he is observant enough to know when not to press Chen Feng for answers 45 52 54.

Behind the casual demeanor, he is cautious and highly strategic. He weighs the value of favors, gathers intelligence before acting, maintains security personnel and modified-human assets, and prefers to prepare for threats rather than confront them blindly 120 144 288.

He is fiercely loyal to Chen Feng. Even while acknowledging the danger of being associated with him, Lin Hao repeatedly chooses to help, protect Chen Yun, investigate enemies, and provide resources without demanding immediate repayment 144 148 206 295.

Abilities & Skills

Intelligence Gathering and Networking

Lin Hao maintains information channels across Nanjiang's martial-arts, corporate, and security circles.

• Investigated license plates and identified Tian Heng Society's surveillance of Chen Feng 38 62.
• Obtained information on the Divine Martial Alliance's attacks against local martial-arts schools 148.
• Used Hao Feng Boxing Club to build connections with influential families and expand his business network 163.
• Monitored political and corporate threats involving Emerald Biology, Red Wave Energy, and Xu Heng 282 287.

Business and Security Management

Lin Hao finances and directs several ventures, using them to build a dependable support network.

• Funded Hao Feng Boxing Club and partnered with Chen Feng on equal dividend terms 71.
• Founded Tian Hao Security and equipped it with flying vehicles, modified personnel, and advanced defenses 126 148 286.
• Retained Zhou Cheng, a Silver Steel-Class complete modified human, as a security captain 126.
• Recruited Yuan Yueshan, an Advanced Gold Steel-Class modified human, as Tian Hao Security's adviser 227.
• Became a Junior Director of Emerald Biology after returning to Yungang 316.

Technical Knowledge and Tactical Support

Lin Hao is knowledgeable about modification technology, force-field devices, and consciousness replication.

• Explained the grades and limitations of civilian force-field devices to Chen Feng 167 170.
• Used a specialized device to seal the Gold Guard's consciousness and prevent its revival 168 169.
• Provided Chen Feng with valuable metal for Steel Bone cultivation, including Flying Bronze Grade Metal and Radiant Grade Gold Steel 104 295.
• Supplied Chen Feng with Modification Modules and arranged security support when dangerous retrieval operations were required 106 120.

Martial Arts Training

Lin Hao trains at Yan Wu Academy and became a Core Disciple, but his martial progress is far below Chen Feng's.

• Coach Lu described his improvement as practically negligible 7.
• Chen Feng noticed a modest improvement in his physical fitness after continued training 30.
• Had only barely entered visualization training despite his resources and determination 78.
• No formal martial rank or named combat technique is established for him in the provided context.

Equipment / Resources

• Flying Car — A personal flying vehicle used by Chen Feng during travel; it is operated and maintained through Lin Hao's Tian Hao Security network 148.
• “Big Head” AI — Tian Hao Security's highly human-like central artificial intelligence, capable of managing the company and assisting with communications and vehicle functions 148.
• Consciousness-sealing device — Used to lock away the Gold Guard's active consciousness after its defeat 168 169.
• Tian Hao Security personnel — A security force including modified humans, semi-modified humans, flying vehicles, shielding devices, and high-level firepower modules 126 286.
• High-grade metals — Lin Hao acquires and provides rare metal resources for Chen Feng's Steel Bone cultivation 104 114 295.

Relationships

• Chen Feng — Closest friend, business partner, and trusted ally. Lin Hao funds their boxing club, investigates threats against Chen Feng, and repeatedly provides logistical or material support 71 144 168 295.
• Liu Bo — Butler, adviser, and longtime protector. Liu Bo manages sensitive operations for Lin Hao and commands considerable modified-human power 66 120 291.
• Xu Heng — Cousin and adversary connected to Emerald Biology. Their unresolved family conflict escalates into open opposition over Red Wave Energy and corporate control 256 287 288.
• Aunt Mei — Trusted elder and ally who joins Lin Hao's operation against Xu Heng 286 288.
• Lu Jian — Longtime associate who supports Lin Hao's efforts against Xu Heng and Red Wave Energy 286 288.
• Zhou Cheng — Tian Hao Security captain and Silver Steel-Class complete modified human 126.
• Yuan Yueshan — Tian Hao Security's security adviser and an Advanced Gold Steel-Class modified human 227.

Notable Quotes

“But what can I do? We’re friends, aren’t we?” 144

“I believe you.” 45