Zhang Bozhen

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Zhang Bozhen (张伯镇)
Alias(es)	Fourth Brother Zhang; Fourth Young Master Zhang; Young Master Zhang; “Zhang Lao Si” 388 910
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Zhang Family; March Star
Occupation / Role	Actual controller of March Star; shareholder in Peace Technology Company; forger 388 447 1185
First Appearance	Chapter 388

Background / History

Exile and position on March Star

Zhang Bozhen is a direct descendant of the Zhang Family and a shareholder in Peace Technology Company. He has access to substantial family resources, including mechas that he can acquire simply by asking. 388

He was exiled to the remote March Star, where he spent eight years with few visitors; he describes his older brothers’ visit as an opportunity for them to see how miserable their exiled younger brother had become. 388

Although he initially holds no public office, he effectively controls March Star. His authority is recognized by the Zhang Family for the time being, but he expects an eventual break with them while building an independent foundation. 447 547

Building an independent faction

Zhang Bozhen builds influence by recruiting specialized talent and controlling valuable resources. As a forger himself, he understands the strategic importance of forging and pharmacology, particularly because equipment and Gene Serum can expose a Superpower User’s abilities to outside parties. 447

He offers protection to Zhou Rui’s family on March Star and seeks to consult Zhou Sen, a master forger, about forging techniques. 447 He also provides Yang Bo and Liu Zhijie with mechas that had previously been part of his own idle collection. 388

When Free Mercenaries and other suspicious actors begin operating around March Star, Zhang Bozhen repeatedly hires Ninth Mister to investigate and intervene. He suspects that the military, the Zhang Family, or both may be trying to make him the scapegoat for a conspiracy involving the Ninth Fleet. 564 566

March Star development and political maneuvering

Zhang Bozhen uses the high-quality potions and serum connected to Yang Bo’s Mutated Creature materials to raise his public standing, stabilize the Planetary Council, and increase March Star’s security alert level. 849

He seeks to turn pirate threats into political opportunity by pushing General Wang and the Ninth Fleet to take action against Interstellar Pirates. Because direct contact is impractical, Yang Bo serves as an intermediary between Zhang Bozhen and Wang Muxue. 944 951

He later plans to use March Star’s resources to obtain warships through cooperation with Ninth Mister, while also inviting Yang Bo to invest in the Green Devil Star market for high-quality potions and Gene Evolution Serum. 1007 1047

Shift in his relationship with Yang Bo

Zhang Bozhen initially treats Yang Bo as a promising younger associate whom he can support with resources, advice, and connections. He becomes increasingly unsettled after discovering Yang Bo’s status as the creator of Yang Family Meteor Fist and a Grandmaster-level member of the Ancient Martial Arts Association with extensive high-level connections. 1143

Realizing that Yang Bo’s influence, wealth, and Contribution Points may rival or exceed his own backing, Zhang Bozhen begins to view him as an equal rather than someone beneath him. 1143 He remains dependent on Yang Bo’s connections, including Yang Bo’s assistance in contacting the Alliance Ancient Martial Arts Association for March Star’s arena event. 1350 1351

Personality

Zhang Bozhen is politically cautious, pragmatic, and strongly focused on results. He considers the beginning and outcome of an event more important than the process between them, and he recognizes that people—including Superpower Users—often conceal crucial information. 447

He is adept at reading political risk. He refuses to meet the Swordplay Association’s president when he believes the meeting could create liabilities, and he discusses such decisions carefully with Butler Niu. 598

His support for others is usually tied to mutual benefit. He offers assistance, resources, and protection when doing so can strengthen his own position on March Star. 388 447 849 Nevertheless, he shows genuine concern when Yang Bo is followed and orders an investigation into the people monitoring him. 548

Zhang Bozhen is sensitive to shifts in status. Yang Bo’s sudden rise causes him envy, resentment, and frustration, particularly when he realizes that he no longer has obvious resources or favors with which to bind Yang Bo more closely. 756 1143 1242

Abilities & Skills

Forging

Zhang Bozhen is a forger and understands the strategic value of the profession.

• Recognizes that master-level forgers possess knowledge inaccessible to lower-ranked practitioners without immense cost. 426
• Seeks technical exchange with Zhou Sen, a master forger, to strengthen his own faction. 447
• Understands that forgers can infer sensitive details about Superpower Users through their equipment. 447
• His exact forging rank is not stated. 447

Political Strategy

Zhang Bozhen uses information, favors, intermediaries, and public achievements to expand his authority.

• Builds March Star’s political foundation while avoiding open evidence of direct control. 447 1142
• Uses high-quality serum and security measures to stabilize the Planetary Council. 849
• Attempts to direct General Wang and the Ninth Fleet toward anti-pirate operations that benefit March Star. 944 951
• Plans long-term resource exchanges involving pirate warships, March Star’s development, and Ninth Mister’s capabilities. 1007

Resource Network

As a Zhang Family direct descendant and corporate shareholder, Zhang Bozhen has access to resources unavailable to ordinary March Star residents.

• Provided used mechas to Yang Bo and Liu Zhijie. 388
• Can promise access to newer mechas, warships, Energy Metal, and false official identities if he secures his position on March Star. 431
• Uses exclusive rights tied to Mutated Creatures and high-quality potions to build influence and attract wealthy clients. 849 1011

Relationships

• Yang Bo — Calls him “Little Brother” and initially supports him with mechas, advice, and political connections; later becomes frustrated by Yang Bo’s rapidly surpassing influence. 388 593 1143
• Ninth Mister — Employer and political collaborator; repeatedly hires him for investigations, protection, and sensitive operations involving March Star. 431 564 566
• Butler Niu — Trusted butler and adviser who assists with investigations, political analysis, and Zhang Bozhen’s strategic decisions. 566 598 951
• Zhou Rui — Political ally whose family’s safety he guarantees on March Star; she serves as a connection to her father, master forger Zhou Sen. 447
• Zhou Sen — Master forger whom Zhang Bozhen wishes to consult in order to improve his forging knowledge and factional strength. 447
• Wang Muxue — Potential military partner; Zhang Bozhen works through Yang Bo to establish cooperation between March Star and her Ninth Fleet against Interstellar Pirates. 944 951
• Liu Zhijie — Associate supported by Zhang Bozhen with a mecha; Liu Zhijie also helps facilitate Zhang Bozhen’s relationship with Yang Bo. 388 547
• Zhang Letian — His third uncle; Zhang Bozhen openly mocks him after Zhang Letian loses a large sum of money and valuable possessions. 421
• Zhang Family — His birth family and eventual political adversary; Zhang Bozhen is building an independent power base rather than remaining subordinate to the family. 447

Notable Quotes

“From now on, no one will be able to call me Zhang Lao Si anymore. From now on, they'll all have to call me Young Master Zhang!” 910

“Development is too slow! Whether it's the Alliance or the Empire, every field is controlled by someone.” 849