Zhao Yu

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Zhao Yu (赵瑜)
Alias(es)	Chen Mo's wife; Fourth Rank Imperial Order Wife; First Rank Imperial Order Wife
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Chen Mo's household; Great Qian
Occupation/Role	Former servant; food-stall proprietor; homemaker; martial artist; caretaker of Kun Qi
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Bright Jade Evergreen Art	109 113	Chen Mo studies the health-preserving art before teaching it to Zhao Yu for longevity and health.
Early martial cultivation	162 167	She achieves initial results with the Bright Jade Evergreen Art and receives a Longevity Pill to strengthen her martial foundation.
Peak Vein Opening Realm	217	Her cultivation reaches its resource-assisted limit before the next major breakthrough.
Meridian Channeling Realm	191	She cultivates diligently with a Mind-Clearing Jade while pursuing Meridian Channeling Perfection.
Acquired Realm	234	Zhao Yu opens the Mystic Aperture and enters the Acquired Realm with Chen Mo's assistance in refining gentler heaven-and-earth energy.
Mid-Acquired Realm	281	She can project inner energy externally, though her precision remains below Chen Mo's.
Innate Realm	281	After more than half a year in the Cosmic Inquiry Hall, she breaks through from the Acquired Realm; Yin-Yang True Force further improves her aptitude and longevity.

Background / History

Zhao Yu fled famine alongside Chen Mo. Although they had known one another for some time, they only exchanged names shortly before agreeing that Chen Mo would sell her to the Liu Family of Beihe County under the pretense that he was her husband. The sale yielded five mace of silver, much of which Zhao Yu gave to Chen Mo, helping him survive and enlist in the army. 2 6

At the Liu residence, Zhao Yu endured harsh labor and became severely gaunt. Chen Mo redeemed her as soon as he could, honoring his promise despite their short acquaintance. Their relationship was founded on unusual mutual trust: Zhao Yu had supported him with nearly all the proceeds of her sale, while Chen Mo had worked to secure her freedom. 32

After her redemption, Zhao Yu settled in Small Pao Town, managed their household, and began cooking for Chen Mo. With his investment, she established a food stall along the town's bluestone path; the work restored her health, confidence, and sense of purpose. 33 34 45

She later moved with Chen Mo to Zhun Niu Market after his official appointment. Their relationship became formally marital, and Zhao Yu received a marriage certificate with Chen Mo. 59 99

In the capital, Zhao Yu reunited with her maternal uncle, Xu Jin, who had been distraught over her disappearance and thanked Chen Mo for rescuing her. She was subsequently granted the title of Fourth Rank Imperial Order Wife, then elevated to First Rank Imperial Order Wife alongside Chen Mo's rise in rank. 120 135 167

As Chen Mo's strength and responsibilities expanded, Zhao Yu began martial cultivation under his guidance. She remained in the Ancestor Realm and later the Heavenly Court Secret Realm to cultivate in safer, richer environments. Chen Mo moved her entire courtyard into the Heavenly Court Secret Realm and created a spatial connection to his capital residence for her convenience. 234 250

Following her advancement to the Innate Realm, Zhao Yu became responsible for feeding and caring for Kun Qi, a newly born Kun Peng Divine Beast, whenever Chen Mo was away. 281

Appearance

Zhao Yu was initially emaciated from famine and servitude, but regular meals and independent work gradually restored her health and complexion. She is described as a demure, gentle young woman rather than a striking beauty. 32 45

• Formerly gaunt and frail from hard labor at the Liu residence. 32
• Gains a rosy complexion and fuller figure after running her food stall. 45
• Has a gentle, lovely face and a graceful figure. 99
• Wore a golden phoenix hairpin gifted by Chen Mo. 108
• Appeared in custom Fengguan Xiapei wedding attire and gold-and-jade ornaments. 162

Personality

Zhao Yu is practical, hardworking, and unwilling to remain dependent on others. After gaining her freedom, she seeks to support herself through a food stall and later takes responsibility for household accounts, servants, travel preparations, and Chen Mo's belongings. 34 45 114

Her bond with Chen Mo is defined by loyalty and trust. She consistently prepares food, clothing, medicine, and travel supplies for him, while accepting the risks of his military and political life without trying to restrain him. 56 108 171

She is courageous and adaptable. Zhao Yu accepts the existence of Wei Xia as a Ghost Spirit, becomes friendly with her, and agrees to relocate repeatedly as Chen Mo's circumstances change. 113 116

Abilities & Skills

Culinary and Household Management

Zhao Yu is an accomplished cook and household manager, handling both daily care and logistical tasks.

• Operated a food stall using a pushcart with tables, stools, a stove, and ingredients. 45
• Prepared nourishing soups and substantial meals suited to Chen Mo's demanding body-refining cultivation. 46 56
• Made, washed, and maintained Chen Mo's clothing, including tailored garments and underclothes. 46 56 108
• Managed accounts, wages, contracts, and packing arrangements before relocations. 59 114
• Compiled gift inventories sent by officials and nobles to Chen Mo's household. 134

Bright Jade Evergreen Art

A basic internal-and-external health-preserving cultivation method taught to Zhao Yu by Chen Mo.

• Improves health and longevity while serving as her foundation for martial cultivation. 109 113
• Allows her to withstand cold better after achieving initial success. 162
• Provides the basis for her later breakthroughs through the Vein Opening, Acquired, and Innate realms. 217 234 281

Care of Kun Qi

Zhao Yu is entrusted with the care of Kun Qi, a Kun Peng-blooded Divine Beast.

• Feeds Kun Qi during Chen Mo's absences. 281
• Is authorized by Chen Mo to command Kun Qi when he is away. 281
• Spends time playing with and observing the young Divine Beast in the Heavenly Court Secret Realm. 281

Relationships

• Chen Mo — Husband and lifelong companion. They survived famine together, built trust through Zhao Yu's sale and redemption, later married, and support each other's cultivation and daily lives. 2 32 99 234
• Sun Shouren — Chen Mo's adoptive father and Zhao Yu's adoptive father by association; Zhao Yu visits him to celebrate his housewarming. 167
• Xu Jin — Maternal uncle who had searched desperately for Zhao Yu after her disappearance and welcomed her upon her arrival in the capital. 120
• Wei Xia — Ghost Spirit and sister-like companion. Zhao Yu accepts Wei Xia's nature and often brings food and fruit to her Ghost Domain. 116 135
• Kun Qi — Kun Peng Divine Beast placed in Zhao Yu's care by Chen Mo. 281

Story Role / Major Arcs

Famine and Servitude

• Flees famine with Chen Mo and agrees to be sold to the Liu Family so that both can survive. 2
• Gives Chen Mo much of the sale money, enabling his enlistment and setting the foundation for his promise to redeem her. 2 6
• Endures severe mistreatment and labor as a Liu Family servant. 32

Freedom and Small Pao Town

• Is redeemed by Chen Mo and settles in a thatched courtyard in Small Pao Town. 32 33
• Starts a food stall with Chen Mo's backing and regains her health and independence. 34 45
• Moves with Chen Mo after he becomes Salt Transport Envoy of Zhun Niu Market. 59

Marriage and Capital Life

• Becomes Chen Mo's wife and manages their growing household. 99 114
• Reunites with her uncle Xu Jin in the capital. 120
• Receives Fourth Rank and later First Rank Imperial Order Wife titles. 135 167
• Remains under Chen Mo's protection during the capital's succession crisis, sheltering with Empress Xu and the Crown Prince at the Myriad Law Pavilion. 154 156

Martial Cultivation

• Learns the Bright Jade Evergreen Art from Chen Mo and receives pills and resources tailored to her foundation. 113 167
• Reaches the Acquired Realm in the Ancestor Realm with Chen Mo's aid. 234
• Breaks through to the Innate Realm after cultivating in the Cosmic Inquiry Hall. 281

Heavenly Court Secret Realm

• Has her entire courtyard transferred into the Heavenly Court Secret Realm so she can live and cultivate there comfortably. 250
• Cares for Kun Qi while continuing her own cultivation. 281
• Greets Chen Mo after the Shifting Seas disaster is resolved, while feeding Kun Qi in the Heavenly Court Secret Realm. 299

Notable Quotes

“Make sure you come back. I'll be waiting for you at home.” 171

“No matter where we go, we'll be together.” 114

Trivia

• Zhao Yu's first shared exchange of names with Chen Mo occurs shortly before she is sold to the Liu Family. 2
• Her food stall could only operate in the morning and at noon because of the town curfew. 45
• She regularly cleaned Chen Mo's training room herself so that its layout and private items would remain undisturbed. 108
• She initially fears Wei Xia only slightly, considering the hardships of famine more terrifying than a harmless ghost. 116