Yu Fu

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Yu Fu (玉芙)
Alias(es)	Bai Lian'er; Fu'er
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Dragon Green Mountain
Occupation/Role	Chang'an's childhood caretaker and traveling companion
Status	Alive; rescued from Heartbreak Poison Incense 14
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Background / History

Yu Fu was raised on Dragon Green Mountain under Yang Qingling, who is described as her master and whom she addresses as “Grandfather.” She and Ning Chang'an grew up together; she had promised in childhood to care for him for life. When Chang'an returned to the mountain after losing his inner energy, she immediately recognized him despite his changed appearance and demanded to know who had harmed him. 2 7

When Yang Qingling ordered Chang'an to investigate his parents' legacy and deaths in Longyuan Province, Yu Fu refused to remain behind. She insisted on accompanying Chang'an down the mountain, and Yang Qingling ultimately allowed them to leave together. 3

During their travels, Yu Fu assisted Chang'an in pursuing Erhu and the Green Ox, including incapacitating Curly Bear with a tea leaf at Youke Tea House. 9 She later fell victim to Guo Qingshui's Heartbreak Poison Incense at Crimson Blood Fortress. 10

While Chang'an battled Ghost Face, Yu Fu used her remaining strength to protect him from a fatal blow and pull him back from the demonic thoughts caused by devouring Ghost Face's true energy. The effort left the poison attacking her heart and her life in critical danger. 13 Miao Chengfeng and Guo Qingshui subsequently took responsibility for saving her, forcing Chang'an to agree to kill three people in exchange for her safety. 14

Appearance

Yu Fu is a graceful young woman whose gentleness is repeatedly emphasized. Chang'an adorns her with a jade hairpin, whose pearl flower is said to complement her beauty. 3

• Gentle demeanor and soft smile, with a face compared to peach blossoms 2
• Willow-leaf eyebrows 2
• Often travels hand in hand with Chang'an, leading onlookers to take them for a couple 9
• Carries and uses a sword, including the Jade Purity Sword during the confrontation with Ghost Face 10 13

Personality

Yu Fu is deeply devoted, protective, and emotionally direct toward Chang'an. Seeing his lost cultivation, her normally gentle disposition gives way to fierce anger, and she immediately vows revenge on whoever injured him. 2

She is determined rather than passive. She defies Yang Qingling's initial opposition to leave Dragon Green Mountain with Chang'an, remains beside him as he learns the dangerous Movement Cultivation Method, and faces the dangers of the jianghu alongside him. 3 8

Yu Fu is also compassionate. She feels sorry for an overworked old horse when Chang'an drives it too harshly, even while they are urgently searching for Erhu. 9 Her loyalty reaches self-sacrifice when she risks her life to save Chang'an from Ghost Face and his inner demons. 13

Abilities & Skills

Martial Arts

Yu Fu possesses martial training sufficient to assist Chang'an in dangerous encounters, though her cultivation level and formal techniques are not specified.

• Reaches for her sword when Guo Qingshui reveals her role in Chang'an's ruined martial arts. 10
• Uses her remaining strength to intercept a fatal attack aimed at Chang'an. 13
• Her poison-weakened condition severely limits her ability to fight after the attack of Heartbreak Poison Incense. 10 13

Hidden-Weapon Use

Yu Fu can use small objects as precise concealed weapons.

• Strikes Curly Bear with a tea leaf, sending him flying and preventing him from crippling a young man at Youke Tea House. 9

Swordsmanship

Yu Fu is associated with the Jade Purity Sword during the conflict with Ghost Face.

• The Jade Purity Sword appears and wounds Ghost Face during Chang'an's desperate battle. 12
• Yu Fu is later shown holding the Jade Purity Sword while calling Chang'an back from his demonic state. 13

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Jade hairpin — Chang'an places it in Yu Fu's hair and asks that no one else touch it. 3
• Sword — Yu Fu keeps a sword at hand while confronting Guo Qingshui. 10
• Jade Purity Sword — Held by Yu Fu after it wounds Ghost Face. 12 13

Relationships

• Ning Chang'an — Childhood sweetheart and traveling companion. Yu Fu promised to care for him for life, accompanies him from Dragon Green Mountain, and repeatedly risks herself to protect him. 2 3 13
• Yang Qingling — Her master and elder, whom she calls “Grandfather.” He initially opposes her departure with Chang'an but ultimately permits it. 2 3
• Yang Taiyi — Elder of Dragon Green Mountain who supports Yu Fu accompanying Chang'an, describing them as childhood sweethearts. 3
• Guo Qingshui — Enemy who poisons Yu Fu at Crimson Blood Fortress; later arranges for her rescue in exchange for Chang'an carrying out three killings. 10 14
• Miao Chengfeng — Participates in Yu Fu's rescue from the Poison Dragon Cult. 14

Story Role / Major Arcs

Dragon Green Mountain Departure

Yu Fu reunites with the weakened Chang'an, recognizes him immediately, and chooses to leave Dragon Green Mountain with him to seek Erhu and uncover the truth behind Chang'an's family. 2 3

Search for Erhu

She travels with Chang'an through Danyang and toward Crimson Blood Fortress, helping gather leads on Erhu and the Green Ox. At Youke Tea House, she discreetly uses a tea leaf to stop Curly Bear's attack. 9

Poisoning and Rescue

Yu Fu is poisoned by Heartbreak Poison Incense during Guo Qingshui's massacre at Crimson Blood Fortress. She later saves Chang'an from Ghost Face despite her worsening condition, resulting in the poison reaching her heart. Her survival becomes Chang'an's overriding priority. 10 13 14

Notable Quotes

“Chang'an, who turned you into this? I'll get revenge for you...” 2

“I won't! Grandfather, I want to go with Chang'an!” 3

Trivia

• Yu Fu recognizes Chang'an by his eyes rather than his appearance after he becomes severely overweight and loses his martial arts. 7
• The starry sky is a private shared motif between Yu Fu and Chang'an; he remembers that she once called herself “the brightest one fallen from the sky.” 31