Lin Ying

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Lin Ying (林樱)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Lin Manor 48 50
Occupation/Role	Eldest daughter of Lin Manor; Ning Chang'an's temporary employer and client 46 50
Status	Active; last seen attending a gathering at Wuchang Residence 50
First Appearance	Chapter 44

Background / History

Years before her reunion with Ning Chang'an, Lin Ying was gathering medicinal herbs in a remote mountain forest when she discovered the badly injured Chang'an hiding in a tree near her bathing pool. Believing he had been spying on her, she knocked him down and injured him further; upon discovering that his internal organs and meridians were already badly damaged, she treated him with herbs instead. She fed him medicine and stayed nearby until he could recover, then departed without leaving a way to find her. 45

Ning Chang'an later encountered Lin Ying at Yang Manor while acting under the masked identity of Soul Severing. Despite his altered appearance and clothing, she recognized him immediately, explaining that she could identify people she hated even if they “turned to ash.” Chang'an apologized for their earlier encounter and agreed to make amends under terms she would set. 44

Lin Ying accepted his offer by hiring him as her bodyguard for one month. She required him to obey her instructions, handle any trouble that arose, and keep his true identity secret. 46

She subsequently brought him into Lin Manor, where he was installed in the west wing and given the servant identity Laifu. Lin Ying used a human-skin mask, cosmetics, white hair, and eye powder to transform him into an elderly butler capable of accompanying her without attracting suspicion. 48 49 50

Disguised as mistress and servant, Lin Ying and “Laifu” attended a gathering at Wuchang Residence hosted by Tang Yinzheng, the Third Prince of the Great Gan Dynasty. Tang personally welcomed her as the eldest daughter of Lin Manor and asked after her father. 50

Appearance

Lin Ying is a poised young woman with a cool, refined bearing. During her meeting with Soul Severing, she wore a fitted purple robe and sat casually on a roof ridge while drinking from a wine jar. 44

• Long black hair that falls down her back when loosened. 44
• Slender raised eyebrows and large eyes. 44
• Long, fair fingers. 44
• Maintains a composed, elegant public appearance as the daughter of Lin Manor. 50

Personality

Lin Ying is calm, self-assured, and difficult to intimidate. Her resentment toward Ning Chang'an remains restrained rather than explosive; even while recognizing him as someone she hates, she allows him an opportunity to make amends. 44

She is compassionate but not easily fooled. Although she understood that Chang'an was concealing the truth about their first meeting, she still treated his severe injuries with medicinal herbs. 45 Her kindness is balanced by a willful, imperious streak: she expects Chang'an to follow her cover identity rules precisely and deliberately gives him the unflattering servant name “Laifu.” 46 49

Lin Ying is highly observant. She recognized Chang'an through a disguise and later noticed his slight weight loss after his cultivation session, even though the change was nearly imperceptible. 44 49

Abilities & Skills

Martial Arts and Internal Energy

Lin Ying possesses considerable martial ability and internal energy.

• Her kick left the already wounded Chang'an coughing blood and suffering violent internal pain. 45
• She can propel a wine jar through the air in a controlled, slow path, as though an invisible hand were carrying it to its target. Chang'an recognized this as a display of extremely strong internal energy. 46

Herbal Medicine

Lin Ying is knowledgeable in medicinal herbs and emergency treatment.

• She gathered herbal and woody medicinal materials alone in the mountains. 45
• After examining Chang'an's injuries, she ground numerous ingredients in a specific ratio and administered the medicine to him. 45
• She restricted his diet to wild berries rather than roasted meat, judging oily food unsuitable for his condition. 45

Disguise and Makeup

Lin Ying is skilled at constructing convincing false identities.

• She supplied Ning Chang'an with a human-skin mask for his servant disguise. 49
• She personally applied the mask and used cosmetics, false hair, facial detailing, and a beard to turn him into an elderly butler. 50
• She used powder to make his eyes appear cloudy and lifeless, completing the appearance of an aging servant; the effect was expected to last three to five days. 50

Equipment / Items

• Wine jar — carried during her rooftop meeting with Soul Severing and used to demonstrate her internal energy. 44 46
• Human-skin mask — used to conceal Ning Chang'an's identity as the elderly servant Laifu. 49 50
• Cosmetic powders and disguise tools — including a brush, eyebrow pencil, tweezers, false hair, beard materials, and eye-altering powder. 50
• Medicinal herb basket — carried during her earlier mountain encounter with Chang'an. 45

Relationships

• Ning Chang'an — A man from her past who secretly watched her while hiding in a tree near her bathing pool. Though she resented him, she treated his injuries and later accepted his offer to make amends by employing him as her bodyguard for a month. 44 45 46
• Granny Hua — An elderly Lin Manor retainer who is vigilant toward outsiders and reports Ning Chang'an's cultivation activity to Lin Ying. 48 49
• Tang Yinzheng — The Third Prince of the Great Gan Dynasty, who personally receives Lin Ying at his gathering in Wuchang Residence. 50
• Lin Ying's father — An unnamed figure whose condition Tang Yinzheng asks about, suggesting that he is known to the prince. 50

Story Role / Major Arcs

Reunion at Yang Manor

Lin Ying encounters the disguised Ning Chang'an at Yang Manor and immediately sees through his identity. She accepts his apology only after he agrees to let her decide how he will make amends. 44

One-Month Bodyguard Arrangement

She hires Chang'an as her bodyguard and establishes three conditions: he must obey her, resolve trouble, and conceal his identity. 46

Lin Manor and the Laifu Disguise

Lin Ying brings Chang'an to Lin Manor, where he witnesses a powerful unidentified practitioner and discovers a new way to absorb Eastern Purple Qi. Lin Ying then outfits Chang'an as her old butler, Laifu, for their public activities. 48 49 50

Wuchang Residence Gathering

As Lin Manor's eldest daughter, Lin Ying attends Tang Yinzheng's gathering while Chang'an accompanies her as Laifu. 50

Notable Quotes

“There aren't many people in this world who can make me both angry and hateful!” 44

“I'm short of a bodyguard, and you're a good choice. I want you by my side for a month, at my beck and call.” 46

“There is no little tiger in the Lin Manor, only a sword!” 48