Brother Yu

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Brother Yu (original: 鱼哥)
Alias(es)	Fisherman Who Never Misses a Catch; “Brother Yu”; Little Black’s “Fisherman” 10 791
Species/Race	Body of Radiance / Candle Spirit 791
Gender	Male 83
Affiliation	Prison Players; Candlewood Island 362 905
Occupation/Role	Fisherman; frontline Prison Player; wielder of the Deathflame Sword 10 915
First Appearance	Chapter 10

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Fluorescent Fire, Level 47	302	Wielded the mid-tier Law Offering Blade Warfire and possessed Fatal Insight, a Fire Offering Power that identifies weaknesses and empowers a decisive strike against unbalanced foes.
Spirit Combustion, Level 80	791	Contact with Grave Soil changed Law Offering Instinct into Body Fused with Death Fire and transformed his Warfire into the mid-tier Deathflame Swordsman.
Fully Unsealed Deathfire Sword	915	The sword completed its transformation into a Unique Weapon, gaining a burial-shroud function and becoming a stronger medium for the Power of Death Fire.

Background / History

Brother Yu was the third player to enter Spirit Candle. His player ID, Fisherman Who Never Misses a Catch, reflects his overriding interest in fishing; as the oldest player in real life among the early group, the others began calling him Brother Yu. He had adapted competently to the game’s controls by the time Li Miao met him, though fishing remained his chief priority. 10

His fixation was apparent from the beginning. When Guagua Sis hooked a huge fish shortly after casting her line while he had caught nothing, Brother Yu was devastated by the perceived unfairness. When the fish nearly escaped, he immediately dove in and carried it ashore himself. 16 He continued bringing a Fishing Rod even while dressed for combat, and he consistently sought new offshore bait and larger catches. 83 139

At some point, Brother Yu undertook revenge for his master and killed the Giant-tailed Sea Monster, receiving a mysterious pearl. He regarded the revenge as fulfilled and was left content by the result. 55

Brother Yu later killed the Salary Seizer, earning the Silver title Harvester Pioneer as the first player to achieve this feat. Despite the rare rewards and public recognition, he remained disappointed that the loot did not include wax oil and quickly returned his attention to fishing. 153

Appearance

Brother Yu’s equipment changes frequently, but he is notably associated with carrying a Fishing Rod even during dangerous expeditions. 83 302

• Wore a Law Knight Set without its helmet during the Isle of Exile expedition. 83
• Later equipped Tidal Armor (Collector’s) and Tidal Leggings (Excellent)—both accidentally fished from the sea. 302
• Carries a bow for situations where melee combat is unsuitable. 302
• Uses the black Deathflame Sword, formerly called the Sealed Black Sword or “Little Black.” 403 915
• Can enter the Deathflame Swordsman form and cloak himself in the Deathflame Sword’s burial shroud. 791 934

Personality

Brother Yu is single-minded about fishing, often treating it as more important than combat rewards, major quests, or the weapon capable of granting him immense power. The prospect of ancient fishing tools and techniques immediately won his full commitment to the Journey of Unsealing, whereas promises of combat power and lost history did not. 403

He is also pragmatic and patient in combat. He studies enemies, exploits terrain and timing, and is willing to retreat when a battle is unfavorable rather than fight pointlessly. His approach to Leti, the Carrier of Great Feathers Helmsman, and the Extinguish faction consistently combines restraint, bargaining, and decisive force. 319 331 893

Despite his dry humor and tendency to threaten people with a sword while acting polite, Brother Yu is compassionate toward the dead. His respect for graves helped him expose the ancient giant worm’s deception in Regretless Cemetery, and he returned to the Burial Spirit Flower Sea specifically to help its trapped souls find rest. 320 906 1000

Abilities & Skills

Fishing

Brother Yu is an obsessive and highly successful fisherman whose catches can provide both equipment and rare resources.

• Unlocks encyclopedia entries and gains wax oil from fish he catches. 114
• Fished up both pieces of his Tidal Armor set and the original Sealed Black Sword. 302 403
• Caught an epic-quality Golden Velvet Treasure-Spitting Fish, then exchanged it for points at Laman’s shop. 393
• Uses fishing knowledge and bait even while exploring dangerous regions. 139 496

Law Offering Blade and Fatal Insight

Before obtaining Death Fire, Brother Yu’s build emphasized Agility, melee combat, and identifying openings.

• Fatal Insight greatly improves his perception of enemy weaknesses while active. 302
• Can consume all Fire Offering Power to substantially strengthen his next attack against an unbalanced or weakened enemy. 302
• Tear Pierce and Law Offering Instinct improved his danger perception, dodging, and resistance. 302
• His Fire Offering was considered effective against high-defense opponents, functioning as a counter to tank-oriented builds. 372

Deathflame Swordsman

Grave Soil altered Brother Yu’s Warfire and enabled him to wield forbidden Death Fire through the Deathflame Sword. 791

• Body Fused with Death Fire retains weakness perception and danger sensing while reducing the effects of abnormal statuses. 791
• In Tinder Form, he can fuse his body with Death Fire. 791
• Death Fire allows him to resist suppression from the Extinguish trait. 893
• His Dead Fire can annihilate surface-level corruption and carve through major defenses. 900
• The power was initially limited: using it repeatedly risked driving his Warfire toward death, and the sword required flame fuel to replenish usable Death Fire. 792 795

Burial Shroud

After the Deathflame Sword fully unsealed, its assimilated burial shroud became part of Brother Yu’s Deathflame Swordsman form. 915 916

• Extends the range of the Power of Death Fire. 916
• Improves the duration and efficiency of Dead Fire use in Deathflame Swordsman form. 916
• Protects him from dangerous influences such as the Flame of Ignorance and the compulsive pull of the Forgotten Corridor. 934 997

Tactical Combat

Brother Yu relies on mobility, opportunism, and battlefield awareness rather than straightforward exchanges.

• Used Feathered Patrol attacks against the Seagull Saint by making the immobilized leader act as a shield. 310
• Waited for the right moment to kill the Carrier of Great Feathers Helmsman rather than attacking immediately. 331
• Captured and interrogated Leti instead of accepting his attempted bargain at face value. 319 320
• Used the Evil Relic Misty Shrine to create a Corpse Black Mist Tide and impede pursuers at sea. 894
• Exposed the false “Great Death Fire” by performing the burial ritual correctly and drawing Dead Fire through a Burial Spirit Flower. 998 999

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Deathflame Sword — Formerly the Sealed Black Longsword; a Unique Weapon with extreme sharpness, ancient memories, a sword spirit, Death Fire channeling, and burial-shroud use. 403 915
• Fishing Rod — Brother Yu’s constant fishing tool and preferred personal item. 16 387
• Tidal Armor (Collector’s) and Tidal Leggings (Excellent) — Heavy equipment he fished up by mistake. 302
• Bow — Carried for special circumstances where close combat is inconvenient. 302
• Helmsman’s Vertebra — A collection item acquired from the Great Feather Transporter; can control the transporter. 332
• Transporter’s Manual — Recovered alongside the Helmsman’s Vertebra. 332
• Misty Shrine — Evil Relic used to produce a Corpse Black Mist Tide at significant physical cost. 894
• Mysterious Shroud — Retrieved from the Mourning Nation’s founder and later assimilated by the Deathflame Sword. 907 915

Relationships

• Li Miao / Brother Miao Won’t Fail — Fellow Prison Player who received guidance from Brother Yu and later gave him valuable bait rather than taking the Sealed Black Sword as payment. 271
• Old Yan — Companion during the Salary Seizer incident; supported Brother Yu afterward and advised him to focus on catching “bigger fish.” 152 153
• Rogue / Candle Keepers — Rogue recognizes Brother Yu’s importance, awards him for major accomplishments, and prioritizes support for his Great Death Fire mission. 153 905
• Deathflame Sword / Little Black — His sentient weapon, quest guide, and frequent bickering partner. Their relationship shifted after the sword’s full unsealing changed its personality and memories. 403 915
• Leti — A reluctant travelling companion and information source. Brother Yu repeatedly outmaneuvers Leti’s attempts at manipulation or theft. 319 332 333
• Black Mountain Imp — Allied with Brother Yu against the Nightmare and Sleepless Serpent Kindlings; they were separated while attempting to escape. 989
• Brother Aotian — An old acquaintance who joined two other Prison Players in rescuing Brother Yu from his pursuers. 894

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Fishing and Exploration

Brother Yu establishes himself as an early player whose personal goal is fishing rather than conventional progression. He explores coastal and offshore areas with the other Prison Players while constantly looking for bait, fishing spots, and exceptional catches. 10 83 139

Harvester Pioneer

Brother Yu defeats the Salary Seizer and becomes the first player to receive the Harvester Pioneer (Silver) title. His accomplishment provokes widespread discussion and motivates other players to challenge Salary Seizers. 152 153

Ruins of Radiance

After rapidly strengthening his build, Brother Yu enters the Ruins of Radiance. He finds the Stone of Radiance, investigates the extinguished Kindling Flame, defeats the Wraith Under the Radiance, and uncovers information that changes the Main Quest: Dark Search for Kindling. 302 304

Feathered Human Nest

Brother Yu confronts the Golden Feather Guard, the Seagull Saint, and the feathered humans’ ritualistic violence. He later captures Leti, survives the Path of Radiance, and gains information by forcing a reciprocal exchange with the deceptive Candle Spirit. 303 309 319 332

Journey of Unsealing

The Breath of the Spirit Caller awakens the consciousness within Brother Yu’s Sealed Black Sword, beginning the special quest Journey of Unsealing. Though the sword promises strength and historical secrets, Brother Yu only fully commits after learning the quest may reveal fishing-related knowledge. 403 404

Death Fire Awakening

Brother Yu endures the Grave Soil ritual, partially unsealing his sword and advancing to Spirit Combustion. The resulting Deathflame Swordsman form allows him to use the Power of Death Fire, including a decisive attack against the Decay Maggot. 790 791 795

Seeking the Great Death Fire

With Rogue’s support, Brother Yu travels through a Dead Fire passage to the Mourning Nation, retrieves the Deathflame Sword’s scabbard and a Mysterious Shroud, and avoids the Extinguishers’ attempt to lure him into sheathing the sword. 905 906 907

The shroud subsequently completes the weapon’s transformation into the Fully Unsealed Deathfire Sword, unlocking more efficient Death Fire usage and the sword’s burial-shroud function. 915 916

Eternal Altar and Forgotten Corridor

Brother Yu’s Death Fire makes him a primary target for multiple Touching Kindling, including the fused monster attacking the Eternal Altar. He repeatedly draws its attention away from other combatants, then enters the Forgotten Corridor with the Deathflame Sword’s aid. 989 993 997

Burial Spirit Flower Sea

Beyond the Forgotten Corridor, Brother Yu discovers the Burial Spirit Flower Sea and learns of the burial cultivators’ duty to grant souls eternal rest. He sees through an impostor claiming to be the Great Death Fire, reaches the authentic Great Death Fire with Burial Cultivator Lahr, and returns to help the abandoned souls dissipate. 998 999 1000

Notable Quotes

“And tools and techniques related to fishing…” 403

“You must tell me what I need to do.” 403

“Didn't you say you wouldn't give me any?” 998

“To Hell with It, Time to Go Fishing.” 908

Trivia

• Brother Yu is married in real life; he recalls that his wife’s name is Sister Yu. 83
• He simplified his lengthy game ID to “Brother Yu” when introducing himself to Zered. 249
• The Sealed Black Sword initially called him a poor fisherman and later accepted the name “Little Black,” despite objecting to it. 403 404
• His remarkable fishing luck has produced combat equipment, a Unique Weapon, and epic-quality fish. 302 372 393