Hua

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Hua (华)
Alias(es)	Fu Hua; Immortal Chi Yuan 4 8
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Elysian Realm; Golden Courtyard 6 10
Occupation/Role	Martial-arts instructor; operator of a martial-arts dojo; occasional caretaker at Apponia's convent 7 14
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1 (mentioned as Li Ming's instructor) 1

Background / History

Hua trained Li Ming in the Elysian Realm before his arrival in Qinghe City. Her training was physically punishing enough that Li Ming exhausted his stamina and regarded her as one of the principal reasons he could not remain there indefinitely. She taught him the Cunxin Fist Technique, an ancient martial art that strengthens the body and physical fitness. 1 4

After noticing Li Ming's rapid gains in fitness and inch-punch proficiency, Hua intensified his training and sought to pass on as much of her knowledge as possible. Li Ming repeatedly tried to evade her sessions by hiding with Apponia or leaving the Elysian Realm. 6

When Apponia asked Hua to assist at her convent, Hua confronted Li Ming over his earlier disappearance and challenged him to a fight. She stopped once she recognized that he had suffered internal injuries, then worked alongside him to feed, supervise, and put the children to bed. 7

Hua later helped turn the convent into an informal martial-arts space. She prepared breakfast with Li Ming, sparred with him in the courtyard, and became a role model to the children as they began practicing martial arts. 8

At the Golden Courtyard, Hua continued serving as both disciplinarian and organizer. She gave Li Ming morning instruction, demonstrated advanced Cunxin techniques, repaired practical problems around the property, and de-escalated the chaos caused by Li Ming and Cosmo. 10 11

Following Li Ming's injuries after his fight with Kitten, Hua assessed his condition and prepared medicinal soup for his recovery. The soup's effects were unusual because Hua was still affected by Divine Sound Surgery, leaving Li Ming and Su wary of her behavior. 15

Afterward, Hua spent a month teaching Li Ming additional Inch Punch techniques while he recovered and prepared for further treatment. 17

Appearance

Hua is portrayed as a slender young woman with a low ponytail and slightly curled bangs partly covered by a beret. 8

• Wears a light-colored short shirt and white hot pants during her stay at the convent. 8
• Uses a training uniform for morning martial-arts practice. 10
• Her appearance can seem gentle or charming, contrasting sharply with Li Ming's fear of her combat ability. 8

Personality

Hua is disciplined, direct, and uncompromising about martial-arts practice. She considers training a daily obligation and readily wakes Li Ming for missed sessions, even when he tries to avoid them. 6 10

Despite her intimidating manner, Hua is observant and protective. She stopped her fight with Li Ming after sensing his injuries, helped care for the convent children, and organized the Golden Courtyard residents when their mistakes created problems. 7 11

She can also be practical and patient in domestic matters: she taught Li Ming to prepare pumpkin porridge, handled cooking when he was inexperienced, and took responsibility for filling the dangerous courtyard pit. 8 10

Abilities & Skills

Cunxin Fist Technique

Hua is Li Ming's primary instructor in the Cunxin Fist Technique, an ancient Schicksal martial art designed to strengthen the body and enhance physical fitness. 4

• Taught Li Ming the technique during his initial Elysian Realm training. 1 4
• Recognized Li Ming's progress in the Six Forms of White Tiger Listening to the Wind and Vermillion Bird Treading Clouds. 10
• Provided a month of further Inch Punch instruction during Li Ming's recovery. 17

Inch Punch: Mountain Collapse

Hua demonstrated the advanced move Inch Punch: Mountain Collapse while explaining the variations and later developments of Inch Punch: Thunderbolt. 10

• Uses a forward lunge and concentrated force to generate a powerful impact. 10
• Her demonstration created a large pit in the Golden Courtyard and exposed a buried collection of dismantled furniture machines. 10
• The force of her movement flattened grass and shook the courtyard even though she restrained herself. 10

Exceptional Physical Strength

Hua's martial skill and physical power greatly exceed Li Ming's during their early spars. 7 8

• A missed punch cracked the ground in front of Li Ming in a spiderweb pattern. 7
• Her blows caused Li Ming internal injury despite his attempts to evade and counterattack. 7
• Li Ming's attacks had almost no visible effect on her during their courtyard spar. 8
• She manually filled and reorganized the large courtyard pit after discovering it. 10

Caretaking and Household Skills

Hua regularly assists with the daily needs of the Golden Courtyard and Apponia's convent. 7 8

• Prepared home-style meals and taught Li Ming how to make sweet pumpkin porridge. 7 8
• Helped supervise, feed, and put the convent children to bed. 7
• Assessed Li Ming's injuries after his fight with Kitten and prepared medicinal soup for him. 15
• Her special recipe caused Hua and Pardo to become ill, apparently due to lingering effects of Divine Sound Surgery. 15 16

Relationships

• Li Ming — Instructor and sparring partner. Hua pushes his martial development relentlessly, though their initially hostile dynamic develops into cooperation and concern for one another. 6 7 17
• Apponia — Fellow caretaker in the Elysian Realm. Apponia asked Hua to help at the convent, where Hua assisted with the children. 7
• Su — Fellow Golden Courtyard resident and collaborator. Su reviewed Hua's assessment of Li Ming's injuries and recognized that Divine Sound Surgery affected her behavior. 15
• Chrono — Golden Courtyard associate. Hua corrects Chrono's manners and helps him manage banquet preparations. 10 11
• Pardo — Fellow resident whom Hua indirectly sickened with her medicinal recipe; Hua later apologized while Pardo recovered. 15 16
• The convent children — Hua acts as a caretaker and martial-arts role model; the children watch her spars with Li Ming and aspire to become like her. 7 8

Notable Quotes

“Come and die!” 7

“Martial arts practice should not be neglected.” 10