Tang Yue

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Tang Yue (唐月)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Lingyin Arbitration Council; Totem Guardian clan; Tian Lan Magic High School
Occupation/Role	Fire Mage; Arbitration Council member; Totem Guardian of the Totem Mysterious Snake; magic-practice teacher
First Appearance	Chapter 7
Known Relatives	Tang Zhong — uncle and Chief Arbiter of the Lingyin Arbitration Council 204

Background / History

Tang Yue grew up in a village outside the Safe Zone, where lakes and ponds surrounded settlements inhabited largely by mages and hunters. The village was protected from demons by the Totem Mysterious Snake, whom Tang Yue reveres as its god. Her family has guarded the snake for generations. 203 204

She went to Bocheng as a magic-practice teacher at Tian Lan Magic High School, using the position as cover while investigating Black Vatican activity for the Lingyin Arbitration Council. Her status as a Totem Guardian and Arbitration Council member was initially concealed from her students. 7 13

After Lin Lan reported killing suspected criminals in the wilderness, Tang Yue investigated the scene, identified the victims as Black Vatican members, and chose to protect him from retaliation. She subsequently recruited him to investigate Black Vatican caves and arranged rewards for his assistance, including a Soul Vessel and a Spirit-Grade Star Dust Magic Tool. 13 17 21 22

When the Black Vatican destroyed Lin Lan's home, Tang Yue responded immediately with Shadow Magic and allowed him to move into her home for safety. Lin Lan later trusted her with the truth of his Innate Dual Element and innate Lightning Spirit Seed. 25 26

In Hangzhou, Tang Yue introduced Lin Lan to the Totem Mysterious Snake and revealed the danger of its once-per-decade shedding period. She entrusted him with helping escort and defend the vulnerable Totem during the crisis surrounding the plague and Zhu Meng's pursuit. 204 205 208 211

Following the defense of Hangzhou and the Totem Mysterious Snake, Tang Yue gave Lin Lan shed scales from the snake as thanks and informed him that the Hangzhou Arbitration Council would grant him a World School Tournament recommendation slot. 248

Appearance

Tang Yue is a mature, striking woman known for her graceful bearing and sensual charm. In Bocheng, she first appears in a bodycon skirt and high heels; later, she is seen in business attire, black stockings, and more casual clothing during her walk around West Lake. 7 13 202

• Fair, jade-like skin. 7
• Long, slender legs and a curvaceous figure. 7 202
• Beautiful eyes often described as sharp, gentle, or phoenix-like. 13 24
• Commonly wears high heels; her slow footsteps around West Lake are noted for their calming rhythm. 202
• Her demeanor becomes notably more youthful and playful around the Totem Mysterious Snake. 204 210

Personality

Tang Yue is conscientious toward her students and highly protective of those under her care. She responds urgently when Lin Lan is endangered, worries that his exceptional talent will attract hostile attention, and repeatedly uses her influence to obtain resources for him. 25 30 70

As a Totem Guardian, she is resolute and deeply devoted to the Totem Mysterious Snake. Although the danger of its shedding period leaves her anxious and guilt-ridden for involving Lin Lan, she remains determined to protect it despite political pressure and pursuit by the Arbitration Council. 205 208 212

She balances maturity with a teasing, playful side. Tang Yue often dismisses Lin Lan's flirtatious remarks as glib talk, yet she appreciates his ability and humor. Her childhood memories and conduct around the Totem reveal an uncommon innocence beneath her composed public image. 21 202 204

Abilities & Skills

Fire Magic

Tang Yue is a High Mage specializing in the Fire Element. Her casting is fast and precise, and she can use Intermediate and High-Level Fire Magic without relying on a Spirit Seed. 7 13 207

• Fire Burst—Bone Scorch — Demonstrated to students by igniting and reducing a wooden board to ash after impact. 7
• Fiery Fist—Exploding Heavens — Instantly reduced two Giant-Eyed Stinky Rats to ash. 13
• Blazing Fist—Nine Palaces — A third-tier Blazing Fist cast through a rapidly completed star map; used to incapacitate pursuers during the escape from Hangzhou. 219
• Her Fire Magic is strong enough to quickly handle servant-class demon beasts, though Lin Lan's Soul Lightning later surpasses her direct offensive power. 13 56

Shadow Magic

Tang Yue can employ Shadow Element magic for rapid movement and stealth.

• Reached Lin Lan's home swiftly after his Black Vatican ambush by using Shadow Magic. 25
• Used Shadow Dodge while confronting Zhao He and while escaping toward White Mountain with the Totem Bead. 56 219

Totem Guardianship

As the Totem Mysterious Snake's guardian, Tang Yue possesses the trust required to approach, communicate with, and direct the ancient creature. 204 210

• Can calm and converse with the Totem Mysterious Snake without fear. 204
• Placed the Totem Mysterious Snake into the Totem Bead for transport during its shedding period. 210 211
• Knows the hidden Bai Mountain Thousand Caves refuge, passed down among successive Totem Guardians. 211
• Provided the snake's blood as a possible means of resisting Hangzhou's plague. 226

Arbitration Council Investigation

Tang Yue conducts investigations into Black Vatican activity and can identify threats, coordinate personnel, and arrange official rewards.

• Identified the people killed by Lin Lan as Black Vatican members and explained the bounties attached to their ranks. 13
• Relied on Lin Lan to act against Black Vatican targets because her own movements caused them to hide. 17
• Arranged Arbitration Council support and secured cultivation resources for Lin Lan. 21 22 24

Items

• Totem Bead — A small vessel capable of containing the immense Totem Mysterious Snake for transport. 210 211
• Totem Mysterious Snake shed scales — Given by Tang Yue to Lin Lan after the Hangzhou crisis; suitable for forging poison-resistant defensive equipment. 248

Relationships

• Lin Lan — Her student, ally, and frequent partner in investigations and Totem-related conflicts. Tang Yue protects him, secures resources for his cultivation, and entrusts him with guarding the Totem Mysterious Snake during its shedding period. 13 25 70 205
• Totem Mysterious Snake / Skyscraper Snake — The guardian deity of Tang Yue's village and the Totem she is sworn to protect. She treats it with familial affection and is uniquely trusted by it during its vulnerable shedding period. 203 204 208
• Tang Zhong — Her uncle and the Chief Arbiter of the Lingyin Arbitration Council. He trusts Tang Yue with relocating the Totem Mysterious Snake when its shedding period becomes imminent. 204 208
• Hei Yu — Her senior brother and Deputy Chief Arbitrator. He volunteers to protect Tang Yue and the Totem, though Tang Zhong determines that his High Mage presence would provoke the snake during shedding. 207 208
• Da Sheng — A member connected to the Totem Guardians who initially misunderstands Lin Lan's relationship with Tang Yue, but accepts him upon learning he is her student. 204
• Mo Fan — Her former student at Tian Lan Magic High School. He is surprised by Lin Lan's closeness with Tang Yue and later sees the extent of her hidden importance in Hangzhou. 7 227

Story Role / Major Arcs

Bocheng Black Vatican Investigation

Tang Yue enters the story as Tian Lan Magic High School's new teacher, then is revealed as an Arbitration Council investigator pursuing the Black Vatican. She becomes Lin Lan's principal official contact after he uncovers Black Vatican activity. 7 13 17

Living with Tang Yue

After Lin Lan's house is destroyed in a Black Vatican attack, Tang Yue gives him shelter. This period deepens their trust, as Lin Lan reveals his Innate Dual Element and innate Lightning Spirit Seed to her. 25 26

Zhao He and the Rose Flame

Tang Yue recruits Lin Lan to track serial killer Zhao He in Waterplay Town. She initiates the confrontation, while Lin Lan kills Zhao He and receives the Rose Flame as his reward. 56

Totem Mysterious Snake Shedding Crisis

Tang Yue reveals the Totem Mysterious Snake's impending shedding period and recruits Lin Lan to protect it. She escapes Hangzhou with the Totem Bead, evades forces mobilized by Zhu Meng, and works with Lin Lan to reach Bai Mountain Thousand Caves. 205 211 212 219

Hangzhou Plague and Defense

Tang Yue offers the Totem Mysterious Snake's blood to aid the plague response and remains committed to proving the Totem is not hostile to humanity. After Hangzhou is saved, she rewards Lin Lan with shed scales and a World School Tournament recommendation. 226 248

Trivia

• Tang Yue's teaching position in Bocheng was a cover for her Black Vatican investigation. 13
• Lin Lan calls her his first teacher and notes that she combines the roles of teacher, Arbitration Council member, and Totem Guardian. 204
• The Totem Mysterious Snake does not regard Lin Lan as hostile, an unusual fact that helps make him suitable for guarding it during its shedding period. 208
• Tang Yue's clan maintains knowledge of secret Totem refuges, including the Bai Mountain Thousand Caves. 211