Yao Ling'er

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Yao Ling'er (药灵儿)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Five Mountains Sect; Alchemy Hall
Occupation/Role	Alchemy Hall disciple and alchemy genius
Status	Active 44
First Appearance	Chapter 32

Background / History

Yao Ling'er meets Zeng Fan at the Alchemy Hall when he seeks to refine Spirit Grass for Guo Ren's remnant soul. She agrees to perform the refinement in exchange for a future favor, enhancing the herb with auxiliary ingredients and producing a powder that can be absorbed by injured souls or spiritual senses. 32

She later uses the promised favor to have Zeng Fan deter Gao Shi, one of her persistent suitors, by claiming Zeng Fan is her preferred partner. After Zeng Fan confronts her, she offers him an opportunity involving Body Tempering Fruits as compensation. 35 36

Yao Ling'er and her fellow Alchemy Hall disciple Chen Yan had discovered the fruit-bearing cliff, but needed stronger allies because a Scorpion Tiger guarded it. She organizes a four-person expedition with Zeng Fan and Wang Ying, contributes corrosive powder to weaken the beast, and supports the fighters from the rear. 36 37

During the subsequent ambush by the Huang brothers, she helps Wang Ying fend off two attackers but is knocked unconscious. She recovers after the battle, assists Zeng Fan in gathering spoils, and acknowledges that he saved her and Chen Yan. 38 40

Afterward, she covertly grants Zeng Fan access to the Alchemy Hall's Ironwood storeroom and keeps watch while he absorbs Ironwood energy to cultivate the Ironwood Body. Before his departure for the Datong Dynasty trial, she provides Body Tempering Pills and healing pills, asking him to return safely. 42 43 44

Appearance

Yao Ling'er is a young Alchemy Hall disciple who commonly wears an alchemist's robe and carries a noticeable herbal fragrance. 32 35

• Wears a blue robe while studying and refining in Alchemy Room Number Six. 35
• Ties her hair into a simple ponytail when reading, exposing her forehead and neck. 35
• Has bright eyes, slender brows, and a fair complexion. 35
• Changes into a fitted combat outfit when accompanying the Body Tempering Fruit expedition. 36

Personality

Yao Ling'er is clever and opportunistic, initially treating Zeng Fan's favor as a convenient way to drive away unwanted suitors. When exposed, she is defiant at first but quickly becomes flustered and apologetic once she realizes Zeng Fan is genuinely angry. 35

She is more reliable when serious danger is involved. After explaining the risks surrounding the Body Tempering Fruits, she cooperates openly with Zeng Fan, shares her knowledge of the Scorpion Tiger, and helps prepare the group's plan. 36 37

Her support for Zeng Fan becomes increasingly personal. She repeatedly risks disciplinary trouble by helping him use the Ironwood storeroom, worries about his departure for the campaign, and prepares pills for his survival. 42 43 44

Abilities & Skills

Alchemy

Yao Ling'er is recognized as an alchemy genius despite being a Body Tempering Realm disciple. Her position in the Alchemy Hall exempts her from the sect's compulsory combat campaign. 32 43

• Refined Spirit Grass with auxiliary herbs into a powder suitable for injured souls and spiritual senses. 32
• Refined Body Tempering Pills for Zeng Fan as supplementary spiritual-energy medicine. 43 44
• Prepared healing pills for Zeng Fan before the Datong Dynasty trial. 44
• Uses the Alchemy Hall's resources and facilities, including its Ironwood storeroom. 42

Medicinal Powder Preparation

Yao Ling'er can prepare practical powders for use against enemies and Demonic Beasts.

• Prepared corrosive poison powder that damaged the Scorpion Tiger's fur and reduced its defenses. 37
• Previously made powder for Zeng Fan to use as a precaution against hostile fellow disciples; he used it to disrupt Huang San's spiritual energy during their fight. 38

Herb and Demonic Beast Knowledge

Yao Ling'er possesses field knowledge useful to alchemical gathering expeditions.

• Identified the Body Tempering Fruits and explained that they can be refined into pills that assist Body Tempering Realm breakthroughs. 36
• Located the Scorpion Tiger's cave and warned Zeng Fan against rushing directly toward the fruits. 36
• Is not portrayed as a frontline combatant; she primarily provides support and was overwhelmed during the Huang brothers' ambush. 37 38

Relationships

• Zeng Fan — Initially forms a transactional alliance with him after refining Spirit Grass in return for a favor. She later exploits him to deter Gao Shi, then becomes a dependable supporter by aiding his Ironwood Body cultivation and supplying pills before his trial. 32 35 42 44
• Chen Yan — Fellow Alchemy Hall disciple who discovered the Body Tempering Fruits with Yao Ling'er. They join the expedition together and care for the injured Wang Ying after the battle. 36 40
• Gao Shi — One of her suitors. She tells him that Zeng Fan is the person she likes in order to make Gao Shi challenge and leave Zeng Fan instead of pursuing her. 35
• Wang Ying — Temporary ally during the Body Tempering Fruit expedition. Yao Ling'er assists him against the Huang brothers before being knocked unconscious. 36 38

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Guo Ren's remnant soul — Refines Spirit Grass into soul-nourishing powder for Zeng Fan. 32
• Love Rival incident — Uses Zeng Fan to repel Gao Shi, creating conflict between herself and Zeng Fan. 35
• Body Tempering Fruit expedition — Organizes the team seeking the fruits, provides anti-beast powder, and survives the Huang brothers' ambush. 36 37 38 40
• Ironwood Body cultivation — Helps Zeng Fan secretly access the Alchemy Hall's Ironwood supply and keeps watch during his training. 42 43
• Datong Dynasty campaign preparation — Refines Body Tempering and healing pills for Zeng Fan, while remaining exempt from the campaign as an Alchemy Hall disciple. 43 44

Notable Quotes

“You must come back safely.” 44