Liu Haoyu

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Liu Haoyu (刘浩宇)
Species/Race	Human; later exists in a formless state described as “nothingness” 482
Gender	Male
Occupation/Role	Ghost exorcist; describes himself as an ordinary Taoist priest 34
Status	Active 600
First Appearance	2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Unnamed major increase in power	441	Wu Yixuan states that Liu Haoyu has grown far stronger since being sent away and may now surpass him.

Background / History

Liu Haoyu’s father, Liu Jianjun, disappeared after entering Yeshang Peak with Elder Deng when Liu Haoyu was six years old. Liu Haoyu later inherited his father’s ghost-exorcism tradition and continued the dangerous work despite Elder Deng’s objections. 17 434

Elder Deng and Wu Yixuan had previously sent Liu Haoyu away for his safety rather than because they had abandoned him. When they reunite, Wu Yixuan recognizes that Liu Haoyu’s strength has grown enormously. 441

Appearance

Liu Haoyu is a mature, handsome young man whose ordinary appearance can conceal his involvement with the supernatural. He commonly wears a gas mask during dangerous work, though without it he has long hair and can pass for an ordinary person. 191 549

• His health has at times visibly deteriorated from poor rest, with a sallow complexion, dry skin, and bloodshot eyes. 20 438
• He carries a gas mask and Fire Axe as part of his ghost-exorcism gear. 84
• His physical body has been described as frail despite his role as a guide, though he has also displayed exceptional endurance and mobility. 242 268

Personality

Liu Haoyu is composed under supernatural pressure. He treats being trapped in a coffin as a familiar hazard, remains steady while facing hostile spirits, and does not easily yield to the Black Book’s provocations. 42 363

He is protective but emotionally blunt. He refuses to involve Deng Xiaolin in ghost hunting because of its danger, carries Qin Liu despite his own injuries, and is willing to risk his life to seek a way to save her. 17 477 543 He also tends to shoulder problems alone and is notably inexperienced in romance. 71

His moral line is pragmatic rather than passive: he sympathizes with wronged ghosts but rejects their harming of innocents. 13

Abilities & Skills

Ghost Exorcism

Liu Haoyu is an experienced ghost exorcist with extensive knowledge of hauntings, curses, rituals, and underworld entities.

• Identifies supernatural phenomena such as possession, Ghost Walls, and Ghost Messengers. 62 68 183
• Performs Ghost Sacrifice rituals to contact or draw out powerful ghosts. 19 20
• Can assess the danger posed by a ghost’s resentment and distinguish ordinary fierce ghosts from unusually powerful ones. 13 28
• Uses remnants left by ghosts, including hair, as spiritual evidence or tools. 43 45

Talisman Arts

Liu Haoyu regularly employs talismans for combat, protection, and rescue.

• Thunder Shock Talismans — repel or injure attacking ghosts and hostile figures. 13 117
• Fire Talismans — burn hostile ghostly attacks, including supernatural hair. 68
• Calming Talismans — stabilize victims suffering from supernatural influence or distress. 46 64
• Talisman Paper — burns a corpse after he kills an enemy with the Skull Crusher Hammer. 539

Spiritual Power and Mental Fortitude

Liu Haoyu possesses substantial spiritual power and unusually strong mental resilience.

• Uses spiritual power to save Lin Yi from a spirit beast. 491
• Resists the danger of the blood-red iron gate longer than ordinary victims due to his mental fortitude. 62
• His mental strength surprises a fierce ghost who scrutinizes him before agreeing to hear him out. 135
• His intuition repeatedly helps him avoid danger even without the ability to see the future. 536

Combat, Mobility, and Endurance

Liu Haoyu combines physical courage with armed combat skill.

• Safely jumps from a second-floor window, astonishing Qin Liu. 268
• Carries Qin Liu out of a hospital despite being injured himself. 543
• Uses the Fire Axe and talisman water to destroy a Ghost Messenger. 68
• Pursues the Long-Tongued Ghost through a forest and steadily closes the distance despite its speed. 464
• Restrains his attack when using the red door against Su Min, aiming for her shoulder rather than her head. 474

Formless Spiritual State

At one point, Liu Haoyu loses his physical form and becomes a “nothingness,” preventing him from physically handling objects. 206 482

• Little Qin Liu can still see and interact with him, an exception that confounds the Black Book. 482
• He later recognizes the tangible difference between holding a spirit body and a living human body. 596

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Fire Axe — a primary anti-ghost weapon; when combined with talisman water, it is highly lethal against ghosts. 68
• Gas Mask — worn during supernatural encounters and disguises his identity. 84 563
• Talisman Papers — used for offense, purification, calming, warding, and corpse disposal. 13 46 539
• Peach Wood Sword — carried among his ghost-exorcism tools. 2
• Red Jade — a ghost-sealing object that Qin Liu can inhabit; it later shatters into black fragments after her disappearance. 9 472
• Black Book — provides cryptic answers, warnings, and predictions in blood-red writing. 23 477
• Skull Crusher Hammer — used to kill an unidentified enemy. 539
• Red Door — a powerful supernatural implement used in his attack on Su Min. 474

Relationships

• Qin Liu — His girlfriend and later wife. Their relationship develops from her being the fierce ghost inhabiting his haunted house to mutual trust, protection, and affection. 34 355 465
• Little Qin Liu — A younger version of Qin Liu who can perceive Liu Haoyu while he is formless; the two form a close and protective bond. 482 496 527
• Elder Deng — Elder and adviser who knew Liu Haoyu’s background, worried for his safety, and had helped protect him in the past. 8 10 70
• Deng Xiaolin — Elder Deng’s granddaughter and a close companion interested in ghost hunting; Liu Haoyu keeps her away from fieldwork because of its danger. 17 46
• Liu Jianjun — His father, who disappeared after entering Yeshang Peak. Liu Haoyu continues searching for clues to his fate. 434 467
• Wu Yixuan — An elder figure involved in sending Liu Haoyu away for safety; he later admits regret and recognizes Liu Haoyu’s increased strength. 441
• Li Rongjun — Police officer who investigates Liu Haoyu in connection with Wang Faqiang’s accident and later suffers supernatural influence. 7 62
• Long-Tongued Ghost — Initially pursued by Liu Haoyu; later assists him in locating the underground temple and supports his search for his father. 464 467
• Lin Yi — A reckless young cultivator whom Liu Haoyu watches over and saves from a spirit beast. 491
• Su Xing — A woman Liu Haoyu searches for despite believing her to be dead; he encounters her clone in a hidden valley. 514
• Liu Qian — Her similarities to Qin Liu give Liu Haoyu a strong sense of déjà vu, and he feels melancholy when she disappears. 393 394

Story Role / Major Arcs

Haunted House Investigation

Liu Haoyu purchases and investigates a haunted house, using talismans, rituals, and ghost-exorcism tools to uncover its secrets. His work brings him into contact with Qin Liu, the red-clothed fierce ghost associated with the house. 2 19 34

Reservoir and Red Iron Gate Incidents

He confronts wronged ghosts and investigates the supernatural consequences of the red iron gate, including possession cases affecting Li Rongjun and others. 13 62 69

Search for Liu Jianjun

After discovering evidence that his father may have entered a hidden well alive, Liu Haoyu becomes more determined to uncover Liu Jianjun’s fate and investigate the underground temple’s spiritual-vein reshaping technique. 434 467

Qin Liu’s Illness and Rescue

When Qin Liu becomes severely ill and falls into a coma, Liu Haoyu seeks a method to save her, accepting the possibility of risking his own life. 476 477

Final Battle

Liu Haoyu survives the final confrontation with the ghostly horde and expels the last ghost, only to be left alone amid the aftermath. 591

Notable Quotes

“Even if you have a hundred grievances, that's no reason to harm the innocent.” 13

“I accept your obsession.” 114

“There are no ghosts in this world, don't scare yourself.” 46