Wu Yong

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Wu Yong (吴勇)
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Liang Fan's group; fellow students involved with the Abandoned School
Occupation/Role	Student; Liang Fan's close companion and information-gatherer
Status	Deceased; his funeral is held after the Ghost Doctor incident 305
First Appearance	17

Background / History

Wu Yong is already close enough to Liang Fan to call him “Boss” and accompany him on drinking outings. He becomes suspicious after noticing Liang Fan's sudden wealth and asking whether it is tied to other students who have also become rich overnight. 17 32

After secretly reading Liang Fan's notes on the Abandoned School, Wu Yong learns from his middle-school classmate Wang Xianbo that surviving Han Qianqian's pursuit can bring great wealth. Despite knowing the danger, he enters the school with other treasure-seekers. Liang Fan follows him inside, furious but unwilling to abandon him. 40

Wu Yong survives by escaping alongside Teacher Ma after Liang Fan draws Han Qianqian away. He subsequently gains wealth, buys a house, and begins living extravagantly while remaining aware that his money is tied to a life-threatening supernatural ordeal. 43 109 198

Personality

Wu Yong is ambitious, materialistic, and easily tempted by wealth, women, and supernatural items. His decision to enter the Abandoned School is motivated by money, and he repeatedly seeks access to artifacts or protected places that could improve his position. 40 61 277

Despite his opportunism, he is intensely loyal to Liang Fan. He openly credits Liang Fan with saving his life, insists that he would save him in return, and remains dependent on Liang Fan's protection even while wishing he could become useful himself. 109 176 304

His fear of death often makes him reckless. During the final use of the Soul Summoning Bell, he becomes desperate to kill a woman immediately despite Liang Fan's reservations and the unresolved mystery surrounding her. 289 290

Abilities & Skills

Investigation and Information Gathering

Wu Yong frequently gathers leads for Liang Fan, including information on the Abandoned School, the Giant Axe Murderer, suspicious students, and the school's death rate.

• Secretly investigated Liang Fan's notes concerning the Abandoned School and Han Qianqian. 40
• Collected data showing that only three of 184 people who entered the Abandoned School over three days had survived. 120
• Investigated the Giant Axe Murderer's history and burial location. 113
• Helped investigate Chen Xueyao's wealthy family background. 202

Survival Instincts

Wu Yong understands that direct resistance against overwhelming ghosts is usually futile and follows Liang Fan's instructions to hide, flee, or prioritize survival.

• Learns that being discovered by Han Qianqian within the Abandoned School means almost certain death. 41
• Accepts Liang Fan's decision not to risk their lives trying to save others from the Ghost Doctor. 303
• Attempts to shield Liang Fan during their escape from the Ghost Doctor. 304

Equipment / Items

• Soul Summoning Bell — Entrusted to Wu Yong by Liang Fan after its power begins to decline. It can summon the recently deceased and compel the summoned ghost to obey a command. 236 241
  • Requires nearby corpses to function. 146
  • Wu Yong orders Shi Xiashan's summoned spirit to protect the group for three hours. 241
  • Its final activation summons the Old Woman in Taoist Robe; her immense power allows her to resist Wu Yong's intended command. 288 289
  • The Bell shatters immediately after this last use. 288
• Protected-list slots — Wu Yong receives limited access to a parchment list that can protect named people, then trades several slots for personal benefit and favors. 251 277 293

Relationships

• Liang Fan — Closest friend and protector, whom Wu Yong consistently calls “Boss.” Liang Fan repeatedly risks his life to save him, while Wu Yong remains fiercely loyal and grateful. 40 176 304
• Wang Xianbo — Middle-school classmate who tells Wu Yong about the Abandoned School's secret, prompting his first entry. 40
• Teacher Ma — Escapes the Abandoned School with Wu Yong after Liang Fan distracts Han Qianqian. 43
• Li Tongtian — Ally within Liang Fan's group; Li Tongtian considers Wu Yong self-serving and difficult to understand. 270 277
• Lan Lele — Fellow student against whom Wu Yong bears a lasting grudge after her betrayal. 176
• Ghost Doctor — Pursues Wu Yong during the Abandoned School crisis and attacks him while he tries to protect Liang Fan. 303 304

Story Role / Major Arcs

Abandoned School Entry

Wu Yong's secret investigation of Liang Fan's notes leads him into the Abandoned School for wealth. His survival establishes the pattern of Liang Fan repeatedly rescuing him from dangers he knowingly accepts. 40 43

Wealth and Dependence

After surviving the school's trials, Wu Yong gains enough money to buy a house and host lavish gatherings. He indulges in his wealth but admits that it only reminds him that he may be nearing death. 109 198 262

Keeper of the Soul Summoning Bell

Liang Fan transfers the deteriorating Soul Summoning Bell to Wu Yong. Wu Yong uses it to summon Shi Xiashan as a temporary guard, then expends its final use in a confrontation with the mastermind's associate. 236 241 288

Death

When the Ghost Doctor blocks their escape, Wu Yong rushes forward as the Ghost Doctor's detached head attacks Liang Fan. He tells Liang Fan to flee rather than save him. His funeral is held the following day, attended by Liang Fan, Li Tongtian, Lan Lele, and his parents. 304 305

Notable Quotes

“I know, but I don't regret it.” 40

“Naturally.” 176

“Boss, don't mind me, run!” 304