Ye Lingling

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Ye Lingling (叶泠泠)
Alias(es)	Lingling
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Ye Family; Royal Fighting Team; Heaven Dou Royal Academy
Occupation/Role	Support System Soul Master; heir of the Ye Family
Martial Soul	Nine Heart Begonia
First Appearance	Chapter 43

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Soul Elder, Level 36	62	Identified as a level 36 support-type Soul Elder while planning to follow Qing Mu on his training journey.
Soul Elder, Level 37	72	Reached level 37 after nearly three months; Ten Thousand Year Whale Jelly strengthened her physique and raised her Soul Power.
Soul Elder, Level 40	89	The Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid raised her from level 37 directly to level 40, with additional medicinal power remaining.
Soul Ancestor, Level 42	90	Absorbed her Fourth Soul Ring after reaching level 40, advancing to level 42.
Soul Ancestor, Level 46	137	Her Ten Thousand Year Fourth Soul Ring, Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid, and Emerald Swan Head Bone raised her directly to level 46.
Soul King, Level 50	137	Broke through level 50 before the Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament.
Soul King, Level 54	141	Returned to Heaven Dou Royal Academy at level 54 and entered the tournament confident of taking its championship.
Soul King, Level 55	176	Reached level 55 while cultivating at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Background

Ye Lingling is the Ye Family's eldest daughter and sole legitimate heir. Her older sister, Ye Qianqian, had originally awakened the Nine Heart Begonia but died unexpectedly; only then did Ye Lingling inherit the second available Nine Heart Begonia. The loss left the family intensely protective of its heir. 56 63

The Nine Heart Begonia lineage is limited to two wielders at any time. One position belongs to Ye Lingling's mother, Ye Haitang, while Ye Lingling inherited the other; this restriction prevents the martial soul from becoming a larger hereditary force despite its extraordinary healing power. 46 63

As the Royal Fighting Team's support member, Ye Lingling first observed Qing Mu during his spirit duel against Dai Mubai. Though she judged his recovery ability inferior to her own, she was struck by his independent combat ability and became interested when Dugu Yan noted his unrevealed skills. 43 44

After meeting Qing Mu, Ye Lingling sensed an unusual closeness between their martial souls and concluded that they might possess a Martial Soul Fusion Skill. She chose to pursue the possibility despite knowing him only briefly, believing that such an opportunity could remedy the Nine Heart Begonia's lack of combat power. 46 49

Appearance

Ye Lingling is a slender young woman who initially presents herself in all black, including a veil that covers her face. Her long blue hair falls down her back like a waterfall, and her expression is notably detached. 43

• Long, waterfall-like blue hair.
• Slender figure.
• Initially wears black clothing and a black veil.
• Has an ethereal voice.
• Her eyes are described as emotionless at first, carrying an air of solitude and desolation. 43 48

Personality

Before meeting Qing Mu, Ye Lingling is reserved, lonely, and burdened by her role as the Ye Family's heir. She understands that restoring her family cannot be accomplished alone and sees a compatible partner as essential to her future. 56

She is cautious but proactive. Rather than demanding immediate trust from Qing Mu, she proposes that they spend time understanding one another before attempting a Martial Soul Fusion Skill. 49

Ye Lingling is deeply loyal once she commits to someone. She accepts the risk of refining Ten Thousand Year Whale Jelly, keeps Qing Mu's secret for his protection, and repeatedly seeks the strength needed to remain beside him rather than fall behind. 56 58 92

Her growth changes her demeanor substantially: by the time she reaches level 50, the loneliness she once carried has been replaced by confidence and resolve. 137

Abilities & Skills

Nine Heart Begonia

The Nine Heart Begonia is regarded as the continent's greatest healing martial soul. Its healing power can rapidly restore allies and remove many negative effects, making Ye Lingling the Royal Fighting Team's decisive support member. 60 61

• Releases white, petal-shaped healing light.
• Her Third Soul Skill, Group Healing, can treat multiple allies. 52
• Rapidly restored Yu Feng and Osler during the Royal Fighting Team's battle against Shrek. 60
• Can remove ordinary poison and negative effects through sustained healing. 61
• Cannot completely cure Dugu Yan's Poison Backlash because the Jade Scale Snake Poison had fused into Dugu Yan's body and was continuously produced from within. 61 74
• Its lineage is limited to two simultaneous wielders. 46 63

Jade Defense

After absorbing the Ten Thousand Year Emerald Swan Head Bone, Ye Lingling gained Jade Defense, a soul bone skill that converts healing power into a protective shield. 93

• Reflects incoming attacks.
• Greatly enhances the Nine Heart Begonia's healing ability while active.
• Addresses Ye Lingling's vulnerability as a support-type Soul Master by allowing her to defend herself without direct protection. 93
• The shield later repelled attacks from Xie Yue and Yan during the tournament finals. 148

Ten Thousand Year Right Arm Soul Bone

Ye Lingling later wielded a second Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone in her right arm. Its offensive ability gives her substantial direct combat power despite her support specialization. 148

• Fires a black beam carrying an aura of destruction.
• Pierces defensive abilities with ease and ignores defenses.
• Severely injured Yan during the Royal Fighting Team's match against the Spirit Hall Team. 148

Martial Soul Fusion Resonance

Ye Lingling and Qing Mu experience mutual martial soul resonance, leading them to suspect that they can develop a Martial Soul Fusion Skill. 46 48

• The resonance appears as a strong sense of closeness and attraction between them.
• Ye Lingling believes the fusion could provide the combat power her Nine Heart Begonia lacks. 46 49
• A successful fusion requires mutual willingness and sufficient tacit understanding; resonance alone is not enough. 49
• No completed Martial Soul Fusion Skill is documented in the provided chapters.

Life Goddess Inheritance

Ye Lingling is chosen as the successor to the Life Goddess's divine seat. The Life Goddess reveals that the Nine Heart Begonia originated from one of her fallen leaves, altered by a trace of divine aura. 271

• Her selection is influenced both by her life-affiliated martial soul and her relationship with Qing Mu. 271
• Her first divine trial requires her to treat ten thousand people.
• Completion rewards include one Soul Power level, 5% affinity with the Life Goddess's divine seat, and one-eighth progress toward the Nine Heart Begonia's evolution. 274
• She opens a clinic on Sea God Island and completes her first three Life God trials. 278

Soul Bones & Items

• Ten Thousand Year Emerald Swan Head Bone — An inherited Ye Family soul bone suited to healing; increases Spiritual Power and grants Jade Defense. 93
• Ten Thousand Year Right Arm Soul Bone — A powerful inherited soul bone with a destructive, defense-piercing attack. 94 148
• Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid — Consumed to cleanse her body, increase cultivation speed, and resolve the slow cultivation common to Support System Soul Masters. 89
• Wood Spirit Seed — Given to her by Qing Mu; accelerates cultivation and may provide an opportunity for martial soul evolution with long-term use. 177
• Heart of Begonia — A top-tier Storage Soul Tool with five cubic meters of capacity, which she gave Qing Mu along with plant-type Soul Master theory books. 62

Relationships

• Qing Mu — Lover and prospective Martial Soul Fusion Skill partner. Ye Lingling trusts him with her future, protects his secrets, and publicly confirms their relationship; both families later approve their union. 49 58 73 87
• Dugu Yan — Closest friend, Royal Fighting Team teammate, and frequent companion. Ye Lingling continually treats Dugu Yan's poison-related condition and later cultivates alongside her. 52 75 176
• Ye Haitang — Mother, Ye Family head, and an eighty-first-ranked Support System Soul Douluo. Protective of Ye Lingling but supportive of her advancement and relationship with Qing Mu. 87 92 93
• Ye Qianqian — Deceased older sister whose death created the opening for Ye Lingling to inherit the Nine Heart Begonia. 63
• Du Yunhan — Her Second Granduncle and the Ye Family's Second Elder. He stops her from secretly following Qing Mu, citing the family's fear of losing another heir. 62 63
• Yu Tianheng — Captain of the Royal Fighting Team and teammate. 55
• Qin Ming — Leading teacher of the Royal Fighting Team. 55

Story Role / Major Arcs

Suotuo City and Qing Mu's Arrival

Ye Lingling watches Qing Mu's duel with Dai Mubai alongside Dugu Yan, recognizes the potential of his recovery-based combat style, and becomes the first to pursue their possible Martial Soul Fusion Skill. 43 46

She accepts Qing Mu's proposal to gradually build trust rather than force a fusion immediately. After refining Ten Thousand Year Whale Jelly with his aid, she chooses to safeguard the secret of its use despite its immense value. 49 56 58

Royal Fighting Team vs. Shrek Seven Devils

Ye Lingling serves as the Royal Fighting Team's essential healer against Shrek. Her treatment rapidly restores injured teammates, forcing Tang San to recognize that defeating the team is meaningless unless she is neutralized first. 60

When Tang San's Dragon Beard Needles leave the Shi Family Brothers in pain, Ye Lingling identifies that the foreign objects inside their bodies cannot be removed through healing alone. She and Dugu Yan counter the problem by combining healing with Jade Scale Blue Poison's pain-suppressing effect. 61

Strengthening the Ye Family Heir

Qing Mu's gifts transform Ye Lingling's cultivation prospects. Ten Thousand Year Whale Jelly strengthens her body, the Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid rapidly advances her Soul Power, and the Emerald Swan Head Bone grants the Spiritual Power and defense needed to challenge a Ten Thousand Year Fourth Soul Ring. 72 89 92 93

Determined not to be left behind by Qing Mu, she insists on pursuing stronger soul rings and advances from Soul Elder to Soul King within roughly a year. 92 137

Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament

As a level 54 Soul King, Ye Lingling returns to the Royal Fighting Team with the confidence to claim the tournament championship. 141

Against the Spirit Hall Team, she reveals both of her Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones. Jade Defense protects her from Xie Yue and Yan's attacks, while her right arm bone's attack defeats Yan and allows her to challenge Xie Yue directly. 148

Divine Inheritance

Ye Lingling receives the Life Goddess's inheritance and learns that her martial soul has a divine origin. She begins the Life God trials by opening a clinic on Sea God Island, using her healing ability to treat local residents on a massive scale. 271 274 278

Trivia

• Ye Lingling initially believes Qing Mu's gift of whale jelly is an inappropriate aphrodisiac and briefly doubts his character before learning of its body-strengthening properties. 56
• Dugu Yan teasingly calls Qing Mu Ye Lingling's “little sweetheart” before Ye Lingling and Qing Mu publicly confirm their relationship. 50 73
• Her two Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones allow her to function as both a healer and a formidable independent combatant. 148