Ning Yuan Tai

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Ning Yuan Tai (宁元泰)
Alias(es)	Young Master Ning 104 212
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Zhi Ge 111 216
Occupation/Role	Zhi Ge operative, liaison, and Dragon Core aircraft pilot 212 216
Status	Active 373
First Appearance	Chapter 104

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Red Lotus Volcano Stream — second set of Forbidden Drugs	104	Completed the second treatment a month earlier, initially mutating the Volcano Alien Body.
Fleshly Body Energy Level 3.9	219	Improved from the previous month, though he remains short of Level 4.
Comprehensive Combat Power Rating 4.0	220	Recorded during testing at an Inner Ring base.

Background

Ning Yuan Tai comes from one of the Thirteen Great Houses, though he is not a direct descendant. He insists that his standing was earned through his own efforts rather than family influence, while acknowledging that his background still grants him access and connections unavailable to most people. 193 212 243

He entered the Red Lotus Dojo and endured years of physical mutation through the Red Lotus Volcano Stream's Forbidden Drugs. After completing the second treatment, he developed the Volcano Alien Body, which manifests as a crimson aura around his body. 104

Ning first confronted Xue Jing while accompanying Void Blade and delivering GOD-508. Confident in the Volcano Alien Body, he challenged Xue Jing but was ultimately knocked unconscious by Shaking Starfire. The encounter left him deeply affected by Xue Jing's silver-white Eyes of God. 104

He later approached Xue Jing as a Zhi Ge recruiter. Although Xue Jing rejected formal membership, Ning secured his agreement to become an unofficial external member, providing access to Zhi Ge commissions and resources. 111

Appearance

Ning Yuan Tai is usually seen in practical operational clothing. His New Martial Arts activation markedly changes his presence.

• Wears dark-blue tactical clothing. 212
• Has a talisman-like paper pendant hanging from his left ear. 212
• His Volcano Alien Body turns his body and hair red and produces a crimson aura extending roughly half a meter around him. 104

Personality

Ning is proud of being self-made and resents the entitlement displayed by members of the Thirteen Great Houses. He openly argues that a person who succeeds through personal ability is more capable than someone supported only by birthright. 243 244

His confidence in his own strength was initially excessive, particularly when challenging Xue Jing with the Volcano Alien Body. After his defeat, that confidence developed into intense admiration and reverence for Xue Jing; he consistently trusts Xue Jing's judgment, celebrates his accomplishments, and presents himself as a devoted supporter. 104 111 230 328

Despite his excitable demeanor, Ning is useful under pressure. He can obtain information through Zhi Ge channels, arrange logistics, explain Inner Ring systems, and intervene directly when he believes Xue Jing is being neglected or endangered. 243 328 361

Abilities & Skills

Red Lotus Volcano Stream

Ning practices the New Martial Arts system known as the Red Lotus Volcano Stream, strengthened through Forbidden Drugs. 104

• Completed the system's second Forbidden Drug treatment. 104
• Initially mutated the Volcano Alien Body, filling his body with explosive, volcano-like power. 104
• Can surround himself with a crimson aura while fighting. 104
• Briefly gained the upper hand against Xue Jing before being defeated by Shaking Starfire. 104

Operational Knowledge and Support

Ning serves as a valuable source of Inner Ring and Sixth Agency intelligence for Xue Jing.

• Explained the principles of repeated Breaking Limits, including the paths of Flesh Becomes Saint and Consciousness Ascends to Godhood. 216
• Arranged Xue Jing's visit to Xu Corporation through his connections. 243
• Obtained intelligence for Xue Jing through Zhi Ge, including information on Zhao Longtu and the Serpentfolk poison. 236 328
• Relayed information concerning the Agency Management Committee and acted on Xue Jing's behalf when asked to deliver a message to Zhi Ge's Commander. 361 373

Equipment / Vehicles

• Dragon Core Machine / Dragon Core Fighter — Pilots Agency aircraft used to transport Xue Jing between the Outer Ring, Yuan City, and later operations. 212 216 282
• Talisman-like paper pendant — Worn from his left ear. 212

Relationships

• Xue Jing — Initially challenged him as a Red Lotus Volcano Stream practitioner, then became his recruiter, guide, operational supporter, and ardent admirer after his defeat. 104 111 216 230
• Ning Fengwan / Maomao — Xue Jing's companion is openly hostile toward Ning due to previous incidents and jealousy over his closeness to Xue Jing. 212 242
• Void Blade — Fellow operative who provided Ning with information on Xue Jing before Ning attempted to recruit him. 111
• Zhi Ge Commander — His superior; instructed him to act as Xue Jing's personal guide during Xue Jing's first visit to Yuan City. 216
• Zhang Jinghe — A Zhi Ge base chief whom Ning harshly criticized for failing to protect Xue Jing from the consequences of Agency politics. 361
• Xu Mude — A Thirteen Great Houses executive whose belief in inherited superiority Ning strongly opposed. 244

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Challenge against Xue Jing — Activates the Volcano Alien Body to test Xue Jing, but is defeated and left with fear of Xue Jing's Eyes of God. 104
• Zhi Ge recruitment — Attempts to recruit Xue Jing formally, then arranges for him to work with Zhi Ge as an unofficial member. 111
• Yuan City and U19 Finals — Pilots Xue Jing into the Inner Ring, acts as his guide, explains local systems, and assists with Zhi Ge logistics. 212 216 220
• Skyscraper Center visit — Uses his connections to arrange Xue Jing's access to Xu Corporation, then clashes ideologically with Xu Mude over the value of self-made achievement. 243 244
• Martial Exam support — Assists Xue Jing in Silver City by gathering intelligence, arranging transport, and supporting the training of Xue Jing's students. 328 337
• Agency Management Committee conflict — Warns Zhang Jinghe that failing to protect Xue Jing could bring severe consequences, then helps Xue Jing investigate Shen Tu Guang's assassination attempt. 361 373

Notable Quotes

“Brother Xue, I'm not some young master, I got to where I am today entirely on my own.” 212

“My feelings for you are pure admiration.” 230