Yu Xing
Absurd Deduction GameBiodata
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name | Yu Xing 356 825 |
| Alias | San (as a painter) 18 785 |
| Age | 23 years old in his initial public persona 18. The system's records render his actual age as an error or unknown value 10 138 160. |
| Occupation | Painter 18 785, Investigator 18, Escort Leader (You Long Escort Agency, in a deduction scenario) 913 |
| Family Background | Born into a wealthy family with both parents alive and a harmonious sibling relationship (self-set persona) 18. Not biologically related to his parents; discovered a terrifying family conspiracy 785. |
| Combat Skills | Practiced Sanda 141, excellent whip and unorthodox saber techniques (in a deduction scenario) 913 |
| Abilities | Exceptional combat skills 141, strategic thinking 141, cunning and manipulative 112, keen observation skills 356, memory 356, stealth and tracking skills 147, can transfer curse power to others for tracking and locating 703, can possess others 703, night vision 631, high level of fiend energy 913, can perceive and materialize different primordial powers (curse, space, time, shadow, slaughter) 703, plant manipulation 1043 1143, control over dead things and extended senses 640, and the ability to consume ghostly energy 1087 1096 |
| Appearance | Tall and pale, with a lean but toned physique 34 138. Subtle changes followed his absorption of the Ghost Tree's curse, including longer hair and a quieter but stronger heartbeat 631. His hair reaches his waist in the Sending Yin role 913. Pushes up gold-rimmed glasses 831. |
| Eye Color | Deep blue; ice-blue color encroaches inward when using space power 703. During mutation, blue flowing light overflows from his eyes, which become markedly cold and inhuman 875. |
| Persona Mask | Initially named Xing and incomplete 10 219. It became perfected after his promotion deduction 160, and is later designated Unknown by the system 875. At his Real-Level settlement, its recorded proportions were Sober 39% and Unknown 49%, with a 99% Personality Assimilation Degree 1084. |
| Known Associates | Qu Xuanqing 141 362 387 552 602, Zhao Yijiu 112 219 631 679 1076, Zhao Mou (also rendered Zhao Demonu) 424 663 974, Ren Yi 362 387, Shafuri 362 387, Carlos 424 703 1087, Yi Qing 424 663 679 874 1076, Zhang Yu 663 831, Hua Subai 831, Zhu Yan 36 553, Yu Fengchen 598 626, Xiao Jiang 598, and Xu Shu 220 239 |
| Enemies | Made almost as many enemies as the Midnight guild 362. |
| System Name | Yu Xing (real name) 360 447 |
| Past Surnames in Deductions | Fang (e.g., Fang Xiaoyu, Death Parallel Line's Fang Mansion) 785 |
| Disguise | Uses disguise items 448, including the Evil Ghost Mask, which can make its wearer resemble a ghostly creature in the current deduction 138. His Rose Mask can obscure or alter his appearance to observers 425 454. |
Character Overview
Yu Xing is a complex and adaptable character, initially portrayed as a rich young master interested only in art, who later experiences betrayal and trauma that twists his psyche 150. This transformation leads him to become a "monster" who looks beautiful but carries darkness within, though he strives to regain his kindness 150. He is capable of both deception and strategic thinking, often pretending to be weak or indifferent to achieve his goals 17 5. Yu Xing's personality is noted to undergo drastic, sometimes unreasonable, changes in cycles, influenced by external factors, and can shift from a cold adult to a gentle but annoying scoundrel, with his madness remaining constant whether hidden or displayed 553. He is also known as "san," a painter with a secret life as an investigator 18.
Following his absorption of the Ghost Tree's curse, Yu Xing becomes increasingly difficult to classify as human. He accepts this status while continuing to value the people he has chosen as companions 629 631. His system record later identifies him as a Mutated Line Real-Level Deducer with an anomalously high 99% personality assimilation degree, reflecting both his extraordinary growth and the persistent danger of losing himself 1084.
- Adaptability and Resilience: Yu Xing consistently demonstrates an ability to adapt to new situations, whether accepting his role as a murderer with amnesia 399, his non-human status 631, or unusual circumstances 147. He shows resilience in resisting supernatural control 929 and maintaining calmness under pressure 753. Even when his arm is torn apart by a vengeful spirit, he remains composed enough to analyze the applicable rules 968.
- Strategic and Cunning: He is highly intelligent and strategic, capable of deducing complex rules 753, tracking others 703, and using deception to manipulate situations 17 5. He can scheme openly, making people fall into traps even when aware 775. His apparently leisurely behavior often conceals careful preparation, such as scouting locations for a planned sacrifice in the Underground City 604.
- Powerful and Unorthodox: Yu Xing possesses excellent whip and unorthodox saber techniques, high burst power, and a significant amount of fiend energy that can suppress ghostly creatures 913. He can interact with and absorb supernatural powers, such as the Ghost Tree's energy 569, and has developed abilities to track and understand various primordial powers like curse, space, time, and shadow 703. His curse power is black 703. He can also manipulate branches and plants, consume ghostly energy, and use tentacle-like manifestations to overwhelm powerful ghostly creatures 1043 1087 1096.
- Indifferent and Unpredictable: He often displays indifference towards others, especially those not on his side 124 775, and can be an unpredictable variable, helping or causing trouble based on his mood 926. He prefers to act as he pleases 775. His casual humor around grotesque events can make him appear particularly unsettling to observers 604.
- Caring (selectively): Despite his often cold demeanor, Yu Xing shows concern for his companions, such as Yi Qing's well-being 663 and a sense of longing for them 631. He also shows caution and precision when helping others, like Luo Yan 1002. His decision to accept more power is partly motivated by his wish to protect the connections he has formed rather than repeat the harm of his past 629.
- Perception of Self: Yu Xing questions his own actions and identity, especially when faced with roles like a murderer 399. He accepts his non-human status 631 and embraces the idea that goodness is not defined by personality 378. He prefers to be seen as "unrestrained" and enjoys the state where no one dares to provoke him 378. He also places unusual trust in alternate or future versions of himself, considering self-trust easier than trusting other people 352.
Backstory
Initially a naive and art-obsessed rich young master, Yu Xing was doted on by his family and understood little beyond his artistic interests 150 909 1145. This innocence made him vulnerable to betrayal by the Lingren, whom he foolishly considered a friend and mentor 150. Stripped of his support and subjected to experimentation, Yu Xing was forcibly transformed into a monster with a twisted psyche 150. He witnessed his family die in a fire, an event the Lingren forced him to watch while mocking his innocence 587 685. After escaping, he struggled with his new nature, hiding his darkness and striving to regain his kindness, refusing to become the fallen being the Lingren intended 150 587 629. In the long years that followed, he learned to be cunning, mastering skills like lockpicking, lying, and acting, and developed an indifference to many things, though a deep hatred remained 587 853. His personality cycles drastically, influenced by triggers, and while he can appear human, he possesses immense, often terrifying, power 553 1097. He has experienced multiple transformations, some as a victim, others willingly driven by hatred and a desire for power 630.
Around ten years before the events of the school-related deduction, Yu Xing encountered the thirteen-year-old Qu Xuanqing while investigating a rural child-trafficking site. He pulled her from an unsafe hiding place, but she stopped him from rushing the kidnappers because impulsive action could have endangered the captive children 552. Yu Xing subsequently became a guardian-like figure to Qu Xuanqing and Zhu Yan, though his unstable personality cycles continued to affect their household 553. Qu Xuanqing's later protectiveness toward him reflects the reversal of this earlier relationship 552.
Power Progression
| Ability | Description | Development | Limitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curse Power | Yu Xing's primary power, manifested as black mist, capable of tracking, altering rules, and forming protective barriers 703 856. It can also be used for medical skills 1002. | Initially used for tracking and locating 703. Developed to assimilate other primordial powers like space power 703. After absorbing the Ghost Tree's curse, he gained immense power and control 631. His curse power can leave residual imprints 768. | Can be repelled by other primordial powers when attempting to alter their rules 703. Its visual distortion can be ineffective against individuals with unique talents 768. |
| Primordial Power Observation | The ability to perceive and materialize primordial powers, such as space, time, curse, shadow, and slaughter 703. | Developed after gaining a certain level of primordial power himself, allowing him to see energies like Carlos's grayish-blue space power and the Witch's golden time power 703. | Requires a certain level of one's own primordial power to observe other powers 703. |
| Possession | The ability to possess another being by following a thread of consciousness into the void 703. | Achieved by assimilating space power into his curse power, allowing his consciousness to detach and follow a thread to his target 703. | While possessing, Yu Xing experiences the target's senses, but his own body is left vulnerable 703. |
| Enhanced Physical and Mental Attributes | Increased perception, mental strength, wound recovery, combat power, speed, and foresight 640. | Resulted from transformations and absorbing the Ghost Tree's curse 630 640. His body can heal rapidly from severe injuries 313. | Can lead to a "mutation rate" that, if exceeded, could turn him into a "true monster" devoid of human emotions 451. |
| Control over Dead Things | The ability to control inanimate objects around him 640. | Developed after his transformations 640. | Not explicitly stated, but likely limited by the proximity and nature of the dead things. |
| Extended Senses and Intuition | Ability to attach his senses to other things to extend them, and greatly enhanced intuition and inspiration 640. | Developed after his transformations 640. | Not explicitly stated, but likely limited by the range and type of objects he can attach his senses to. |
| Night Vision | The ability to see in the dark 631. | Discovered after absorbing the curse of the Ghost Tree 631. | Not explicitly stated. |
| Eye of Converging Yin (Potential) | A potential sacrifice that would replace his original eyes, granting horizontal or vertical amplification to eye-related abilities and evolving unknown skills 875. | Offered by the system as a powerful sacrifice 875. | Yu Xing has not yet acquired this ability, so its full limitations are unknown 875. |
| Persona Mask | Yu Xing's persona mask was originally called Xing, a name associated with luck and, in Carlos's speculation, his miraculous recovery 76 313. It later becomes an entirely black mask marked by tree patterns, pale blue eye-orbs, a dagger emblem, and a red eye representing the Curse Tongue 875. | The mask began incomplete 10 219 and became perfected after the promotion deduction 160. Its designation subsequently changed to Unknown, and Yu Xing reached Real Level with a 99% Personality Assimilation Degree 875 1084. | The extreme assimilation degree and Unknown classification indicate an unresolved systemic anomaly; its ultimate consequences remain unclear 1084. |
| Fiend Energy | A high level of fiend energy makes him fearsome to ghosts 913. | Present in his character as the leader of the You Long Escort Agency 913. | Not explicitly stated. |
| Whip and Saber Techniques | Excellent whip and unorthodox saber techniques 913. | Part of his character's established skills 913. | Not explicitly stated. |
| Talents (Painting, Carving, Voice Mimicry, Lockpicking) | Various practical and artistic skills 853. | These talents are recorded in Yan Ming's ancient book 853. | These are practical skills rather than supernatural abilities, so their limitations are those of human skill. |
| Plant Manipulation | Yu Xing can manipulate branches and vegetation, including merging with a nearby tree for concealment and using plant power to sever supernatural connections 1043 1143. | His control develops alongside the Ghost Tree's curse and is used extensively in Nanshui Town, where his branches can function as extensions of his perception 768 872. | The precise limits of the ability are unstated. Its use can be tied to his unstable, increasingly inhuman state 872 875. |
| Ghostly Energy Consumption and Tentacles | Yu Xing can consume ghostly energy to restore his rationality and manifest tentacle-like structures that devour the essence of ghostly creatures 1087 1096. | His predatory manifestations become especially pronounced after his transformation and Ghost Tree assimilation 631 1096. | Feeding on supernatural energy emphasizes his monstrous nature and may worsen the danger of losing his humanity 629 1087. |
| Sheqing Dreamscape | A cyan dagger-linked sacrifice and contract through which Yu Xing can summon Yi Qing, the Sheqing Ghost 377. It can suppress hostile spirits and trigger the Dreamscape's Omen effect 377 872. | Yu Xing uses Yi Qing to suppress the fierce ghost within Zhao Yijiu and later employs the Omen effect against the Snake Woman 377 872. | Yi Qing cannot remain too far from the host holding the dagger, and the Sheqing Dreamscape cannot be removed from Yu Xing's sacrifice slots under their contract 377 298. |
| Tears of the Underworld Candle | A sacrifice capable of inducing pseudo-ghost transformation and mental confusion 36. | Acquired after an early deduction and considered by Yu Xing as a means to complete an entire deduction in a corpse-like state 36. | Its transformation and mental effects carry inherent risks; Yu Xing later leaves it unequipped to preserve sacrifice capacity 36 425. |
Relationships
- Zhao Yijiu: Initially hostile, he later joins Yu Xing's group, forming an uneasy alliance 926. Yu Xing and Zhao Yijiu develop a brotherly bond, with Yu Xing protecting his actions 504. Yu Xing and Zhao Yijiu also act as teammates, with Yu Xing showing concern for Zhao Yijiu's safety 281. Zhao Yijiu is wary of Qu Xuanqing due to her reputation and the hostility of the fierce ghost within him 362. Yu Xing notes that Zhao Yijiu is a man of few words, which might make it difficult for him to explain important points 719. Yu Xing also gives Zhao Yijiu "plenty of face" when Zhao Mou teases him 221. Yu Xing cannot recall Zhao Yijiu at one point, suggesting a memory obstruction caused by the fierce ghost within Zhao Yijiu 631. Yu Xing summons Yi Qing to suppress that fierce ghost and entrusts Zhao Yijiu with the Sheqing Dreamscape dagger so the suppression can continue 377. Yu Xing is later shocked to learn that a future version of himself used Zhao Yijiu as the messenger who conveyed vital information to Yu Fengchen's group 598.
- Zhao Mou (Zhao Demonu): He cares for his younger brother, Zhao Yijiu, and wants to ensure their safety 504. Zhao Mou is skilled at gathering information and has a rigorous analytical approach 528. He also cares for Yu Xing's memorial tablet and becomes excited when it falls over, indicating Yu Xing's possible return 663. Zhao Mou allows Yu Xing to act as Ghost Wine, showing trust and understanding of his intentions 1010. He forms a temporary alliance with Luo Yan 920. Zhao Mou also teases Yu Xing about attracting the instance's attention 528. As one of Broken Mirror's foundational members, he recognizes Yu Xing's versatility and the strategic strength of the team Yu Xing is assembling 382 424.
- Qu Xuanqing: She and Yu Xing have a common enemy and an inextricable relationship, with Yu Xing being a teacher, brother, and supporter of her "family affection" 553. Qu Xuanqing is loyal to Yu Xing, defending him during a confrontation 1149. She is described as a "demoness" in the deduction system, but in front of Yu Xing, she is always in a weaker position, showing reverence and affection 553. Qu Xuanqing's style is different from the Broken Mirror team, as she killed without batting an eye before Yu Xing appeared 871. Their connection began when Yu Xing encountered her as a thirteen-year-old investigating a kidnapping site; he became a guardian-like figure, while her caution prevented his reckless intervention from endangering the captives 552. In the present, Qu Xuanqing attentively monitors his worsening fatigue, massages him, and treats him with protective familial concern 552.
- Yi Qing: Yu Xing contracted the Sheqing Ghost through the Sheqing Dreamscape and regards him as a potential teammate 377. He relies on Yi Qing to suppress Zhao Yijiu's fierce ghost and later to use the Dreamscape's Omen effect against the Snake Woman 377 872. Although Yi Qing initially treats his cooperation with the system as a transaction, his interactions with Yu Xing and Broken Mirror are genuine 872. Yi Qing ultimately considers defying the deities for Yu Xing, indicating a growing loyalty that has replaced his original fear 1076.
- Carlos: Carlos becomes one of Broken Mirror's initial members after accepting Yu Xing's invitation 424. Yu Xing later assimilates the space power attached to Carlos's paper figure and possesses him through their connection 703. Carlos protects Yu Xing's identity while Yu Xing hunts in Yorikof's graveyard, but is later forced to confront a tentacled manifestation implied to be Yu Xing, exposing tension caused by Yu Xing's increasingly monstrous condition 1096 1183.
- Zhu Yan: Yu Xing accompanies Zhu Yan to Ruibo University and is concerned for her safety 36. He later identifies her as one of the young people he took into his residence, alongside Qu Xuanqing, and her presence helps draw him out of one of his colder personality cycles 553.
- Yu Fengchen: Yu Xing rescues Xiao Jiang and discovers that Yu Fengchen's group had prepared for the Ghost Tree operation using information sent by Future Yu Xing 598. Yu Fengchen gives Yu Xing the separated curse nourishment from the Ghost Tree and entrusts him with a time-related mission to prevent the Witch from gaining a key item 626. Their relationship develops into one of cautious cooperation and mutual respect 604 626.
- Xiao Jiang: Yu Xing rescues the severely injured Xiao Jiang from the altar and places him in a Ghost Tree-controlled healing barrel 598. Their interaction is tense and sarcastic, but Xiao Jiang's disclosures about Yu Fengchen, the Sea of Burial, and Future Yu Xing provide Yu Xing with critical information 598.
- Mingzhu: She is Fang Xiao's sister-in-law and is controlled by him 845. Yu Xing uses her to test the system's limits and gather information, but also shows genuine concern for her well-being 845. Mingzhu is resilient and resourceful, willing to help Yu Xing even if it means harming herself 845.
- Lingren: He is described as having "impure motives" and was once foolishly treated as a friend or mentor by Yu Xing, leading to betrayal 150. Lingren maintains a stable area during a confrontation but does not intervene when Yu Xing is attacked, hinting at hidden motives 1149. Hua Subai believes Yu Xing has a "big grudge" against Lingren 298. Their later encounter in Yorikof remains openly hostile beneath Lingren's friendly facade 1087.
- Hua Subai: He subtly protects Yu Xing from powerful leaders 776. Hua Subai is described as ruthless, killing without batting an eye, which is different from the overall style of the Broken Mirror team 871. He also protects Zhang Yu 871. Yu Xing feels grateful for Hua Subai's help but dislikes his persistent desire to control him 298.
- Medusa: She is a leader of the Midnight Guild and expresses admiration for Yu Xing, inviting him to join forces 776. Medusa tries to charm and control Yu Xing, but he remains indifferent 776. She attempts to probe Yu Xing and observe if he can be brought "into the fold" 838.
- Yan Li: She is a leader of the Widow Investigation Team and shows interest in Broken Mirror, potentially seeing Yu Xing as an asset 776. Yan Li also attempts to probe Yu Xing and observe if he can be brought "into the fold" 838.
- Xu Shu: Xu Shu mistakes Yu Xing for a powerful malevolent ghost in human form because of the deathly aura he perceives around him 220. He attempts to recruit Yu Xing as a contracted ghostly creature, but Yu Xing refuses on the grounds that he is a deducer 220. Despite this misunderstanding, Xu Shu later shows goodwill by offering Yu Xing a high-value question during Long Table Time 239.
- Zeng Lai: He has a good relationship with Yu Xing and has a direct understanding of Yu Xing's strength from his live stream deductions 455. Zeng Lai has spoken of Yu Xing's deeds countless times to Ren Yi, as if Yu Xing had conquered him with one deduction 360. He first attempts to recruit Yu Xing during their exploration of Alice's Hell, but also fears provoking Qu Xuanqing through that attempt 173.
- Ren Yi: He is from the Research Institute and proactively extends goodwill to Yu Xing, hoping they are not enemies 360. He remembers Yu Xing's life-saving grace towards Zeng Lai 360.
- Scar: He is a member of Yu Xing's team and sets up Yu Xing's tent, allowing Yu Xing to slack off 304.
- Song Xue: She is impressed by Yu Xing's true appearance and skills, noting his ability to change appearance and disguise his voice 448. She considers him an interesting development due to his high ranking in a difficult event 448.
- Han Xinyi: She is the original murderer of the throat-slitting case Yu Xing is investigating 166. She plans to win Yu Xing's heart and have him join her organization 166.
- Er Hong: He is the young master of the Feng family and suspects something is amiss with Madam Xue, deciding to investigate Yu Xing 1042. Yu Xing tests him due to his similarities to another boy 974.
- Zhao Dongxue: She is from the Zhao family and attempts to build a good relationship with Yu Xing, suggesting cooperation in an instance 909. She notes that Yu Xing and Zhao Ruru had a pleasant cooperation in Death Parallel Line 909.
- Zhao Ruru: She decides to join Yu Xing on his mission 926. She remains loyal to Yu Xing, seeing him as an ally and potential benefactor 926.
- The Gluttonous Ghost: It considers Yu Xing a friend, and Yu Xing shows signs of reciprocation, indicating a growing bond 616. The Big-Headed Hungry Ghost also behaves submissively toward Yu Xing, bringing him ghostly remains as gifts and obeying his orders 604.
Significant Events
- "Coffin Village" Deduction Game Begins (Undated, early in Yu Xing's career): Yu Xing receives an invitation to Guan Family Village and the deduction game "Coffin Village" begins, with a main quest to be released after triggering an event 18. Yu Xing, as the character "san," and Xiao Xuechen work together to extinguish special candles in the ancestral hall, which were consuming outsiders' lives to strengthen corpses 33. Yu Xing also discovers Carlos hiding in the village 31.
- Persona Mask Evaluation and Activation (Undated, early in Yu Xing's career): Yu Xing receives a materialized persona mask whose basic information records his age as an error and whose original sacrifice remains hidden 10. After completing his first deduction, he explores the Deduction Mall, discovers an extra sacrifice, and makes restoring his health a personal wish 16.
- Yu Xing's Transformation (Undated, early in Yu Xing's career): Yu Xing, initially a naive and art-obsessed rich young master, is betrayed and experimented on by the Lingren, transforming him into a monster with a dark psyche 150. He learns he is invulnerable to death in his dreams 150.
- Fuhua City Serial Murder Case (Undated): Yu Xing apprehends the man who attacked Han Xinyi, who is then hospitalized. The Fuhua City Criminal Investigation Detachment is called in due to the severity of the assault 141. Yu Xing later kills Han Yan, the serial killer, and throws his body from a window, stating he promised to send Han Yan to Han Xinyi 423 703.
- Return to Mijin City (Undated): Yu Xing and Qu Xuanqing return to Mijin City from Fuhua City, accompanied by Zhang Yu and Zeng Ranran. Yu Xing reveals he has bought three floors of apartments for his group 212.
- Defeat of Lingren (Undated): Yu Xing completes a second-stage mission alone, defeating one-ninth of the Lingren in four minutes, shocking his teammates Zhao Ruru and Zhao Yijiu 268.
- Formation of Broken Mirror (Undated): Yu Xing establishes the Broken Mirror guild with an initial seven-person allocation. The listed members are Yu Xing, Qu Xuanqing, Zhao Mou, Zhao Yijiu, Carlos, and the fierce ghost regarded by the system as Zhao Yijiu's second personality 424.
- Silent Island Destination (Undated): After receiving cryptic messages from a Time Imprint, Yu Xing deduces that they cannot go to Wu Guang Town and must instead go to Silent Island 451.
- Ghost Tree Absorption (Undated): Yu Xing enters the Ghost Tree's dark internal space, draws out a branch, and absorbs its black patterns and mist 569. He later accepts curse nourishment from the Ghost Tree's core despite fearing that more power could cost him his humanity 629. The absorption grants him immense power, night vision, enhanced physical faculties, and a more visibly inhuman state 631 640.
- Future Information Revelation (Undated): Yu Xing rescues Xiao Jiang and discovers that Yu Fengchen's group received information from Future Yu Xing through Zhao Yijiu 598. Yu Fengchen subsequently entrusts Yu Xing with a mission to travel back and prevent the Witch from obtaining a time-related key item 626.
- Return and Reunion at Qiongdeng Snow Mountain (Undated): Yu Xing regains his memories and reunites with Qu Xuanqing after his year-long disappearance, confronting the impact his absence had on his companions 771. He sends Zhao Yijiu back for examination while remaining at the mountain to help a girl with a special talent 771.
- Nanshui Town Entry (Undated): Yu Xing and Zhang Yu enter Nanshui Town without resistance. The "perfect corpse" created by Yu Xing dissipates upon his exit from the town 781. Medusa observes Yu Xing's actions with interest 781.
- Nanshui Town Plot Progression (Undated): Yu Xing learns from the system that destroying filming equipment in the East District port will destroy the movie-fied Nanshui Town world and kill Qianjie 848. Yu Xing also visits the Fang family's ancestral hall 850. He also learns that the snake woman, Qianjie, plans to transfer control of Nanshui Town to him 853.
- Defeat of the Snake Woman (Undated): Yu Xing and his allies cut off the Snake Woman's source of blood energy before the system fuses Nanshui Town back toward its original state 872. Yu Xing overuses his power and nearly deviates into a ghostly creature, but Yi Qing intervenes with the Sheqing Dreamscape's Omen effect, contributing to the Snake Woman's mental collapse and defeat 872.
- Nanshui Town Deduction Reward (Undated): Yu Xing is teleported out of Nanshui Town and receives a ticket as a reward for ranking first in points in the deduction, having propelled and broken the plot 875.
- "Sending Yin" Instance Begins (Undated): Yu Xing wakes up in the mountains as the leader of the You Long Escort Agency, tasked with transporting goods to Fengtou Town. He suspects the mission is a setup 913.
- Alliance with Zhao Yijiu (Undated): Yu Xing and Zhao Yijiu engage in a fight, during which Zhao Yijiu bites Yu Xing's neck, causing him to lose a life but granting him a second. Yu Xing then feeds Zhao Yijiu poisoned flatbread, knocking him unconscious, as a strategic move to form an alliance 921.
- Escorts Leave, Zhao Yijiu Joins (Undated): The escorts realize their dire situation and flee the mountain after Yu Xing offers them a chance to save their families. Yu Xing is left with Zhao Ruru and Zhao Yijiu, who decide to join him on his mission 926.
- White Jade Coffin Incident (Undated): Yu Xing discovers that the shipment is a white jade coffin containing a mysterious entity. After resisting its hallucinations and compulsion, he closes the coffin, only for it to attach itself to his back and begin controlling his movements 929.
- Luo Yan's Condition and Zhao Family Quest (Undated): Yu Xing examines Luo Yan's condition, discovering energy discrepancies from "karmic debt" and puppet threads. He replaces the threads, freeing Luo Yan's limbs, and Luo Yan warns of a trap and a changed Main Quest involving the Zhao family 1002.
- Er Hong's Revelation (Undated): Yu Xing's true identity is revealed to Er Hong, who attacks Yu Xing's consciousness. Yu Xing deduces the relationship between Er Hong and Master of Ten Thousand and the connection between the stage world, real world, and hidden quest 1045.
- Real-Level Settlement (Undated): Following his exit from a major deduction involving River Haunt, the system records Yu Xing as a Mutated Line Real-Level Deducer. His mask is classified as Unknown, and his personality assimilation reaches 99% 1084.
- Yorikof Graveyard Hunt (Undated): During an investigation in Yorikof, Yu Xing enters the graveyard alone and easily defeats the Carrion Raven—Undead Gravedigger—and its flock using tentacle-like manifestations that consume their essence 1096. Carlos prevents outside investigators from interfering or identifying Yu Xing 1096.
- Clock Tower Ascent (Undated): Yu Xing uses plant manipulation to neutralize the gatekeeper mirror and sever its connection to Edgar 1143. He, Qu Xuanqing, and Lingren then use a hidden elevator in the Clock Tower's coordination core to ascend toward its heart 1143.
- Yin Yang City Demonck Exam (Undated): Yu Xing receives a silver handgun as a reward from the Ideal Nation. The system announces a "mock exam" for all ticket holders before the final instance, Yin Yang City, opens 1216.
- Yu Xing's Memorial Tablet Falls (Undated): In the real world, a year has passed. Zhao Mou finds Yu Xing's memorial tablet fallen over, indicating Yu Xing's possible return. He divines that Yu Xing is near Zhao Yijiu, who is in a simulation game 663.
Themes
The narrative explores several overarching themes, including the profound impact of betrayal and transformation on identity, the relentless struggle against powerful systems and curses, and the complex interplay of fate, free will, and interconnectedness among characters. It also delves into the acquisition and consequences of power, the nature of memory, and the cyclical processes of death and rebirth 150 350 630 640 663 1002.
- Transformation and Identity: Yu Xing's journey from a naive, art-obsessed individual to a "monster" with a dark psyche, constantly striving to regain his kindness, highlights the theme of transformation and the struggle to maintain one's identity amidst profound changes 150 631 630. His repeated deaths and rebirths lead to physical and mental changes, including enhanced abilities and a shift in desires, further emphasizing this theme 630 640. His later 99% personality assimilation degree makes this struggle an immediate and unresolved threat 1084.
- Power and Its Consequences: The acquisition of immense power, often through curses or supernatural means, is a recurring theme. Yu Xing's absorption of the Ghost Tree's curse grants him control over his abilities but also brings the risk of losing his humanity and experiencing cognitive distortion 333 569 631 764. The narrative also explores the intoxicating nature of power and the discipline required to wield it without succumbing to greed 333. His near-deviation in Nanshui Town and later predatory consumption of ghostly energy further illustrate this danger 872 1087.
- Struggle Against Systems and Curses: Characters frequently confront powerful, often oppressive, systems and curses. Yu Xing's initial transformation is a result of experimentation by the Lingren, and he later actively seeks to resist them 150 640. The concept of "karmic debt" and the struggle between good and evil also illustrate this theme 1002. Yu Xing remains wary of the system even after it resumes favoring him following his Ghost Tree absorption 848.
- Time and Fate: The manipulation and passage of time are significant, with instances like a year passing in the real world while Yu Xing is in other realms 640 663. The idea of converging timelines and Yu Xing's actions affecting the future also underscore the theme of fate and its malleability 352. The murals depicting a retrospective of a person's life from old age to infancy further explore life, death, and fate 742. Future Yu Xing's information reaching Yu Fengchen through Zhao Yijiu, as well as Yu Fengchen's request to change the Witch's past, makes causality central to Yu Xing's later story 598 626.
- Memory and Knowledge: The importance of knowledge and understanding within the game is highlighted, as is the manipulation of memory, such as Zhao Yijiu's fierce ghost influencing Yu Xing's recollections 350 631 854 858 874. The cost of pursuing knowledge, as seen with Riel's madness, also contributes to this theme 1112. Yu Xing's recovery of his memories after disappearing for a year also forces him to confront how his absence affected those close to him 771.
- Trust and Betrayal: Betrayal is a foundational element of Yu Xing's origin story 150. Later interactions explore the complexities of trust, such as Yu Xing's deep trust in his future self 352 and Luo Yan's reliance on Yu Xing 1002. The theme also extends to the shifting allegiances and potential traps set by others 1002. Yu Fengchen's decision to entrust Yu Xing with curse nourishment and a time-altering mission presents trust as a deliberate gamble against an uncertain future 626.
- Duality and Secrets: Yu Xing's character often embodies duality, such as his public persona as a painter and his secret life as an investigator 18. His internal struggle between his monstrous side and his desire for kindness also reflects this theme 150 764. His disguises, role-playing, and the system's eventual classification of his persona mask as Unknown reinforce the uncertainty of who Yu Xing truly is beneath each identity 425 875 1084.
- Found Family and Protection: Yu Xing's relationships with Qu Xuanqing, Zhu Yan, Zhao Yijiu, and the other Broken Mirror members contrast with his destroyed birth family. Though he is often emotionally detached, these bonds give him reasons to restrain himself and seek power for protection rather than destruction 553 629 771.
Trivia
- Yu Xing was once a naive, art-obsessed rich young master before being betrayed and experimented on by the Lingren, which transformed him into a monster with a dark psyche 150.
- He practiced Sanda in the past, demonstrating exceptional combat skills 141.
- Yu Xing has a sleepwalking habit 219.
- He has a talent for painting, carving, voice mimicry, and lockpicking 853. He also earned millions by writing scripts in certain years 853.
- Yu Xing can transfer curse power to others for tracking and locating 703.
- His persona mask was originally named Xing, which can signify luck, misfortune, or other meanings known only to its holder 76. The system later redesignates it as Unknown 875.
- Yu Xing has a habit of pushing up his gold-rimmed glasses 831.
- He is over 1.8 meters tall 6. His persona-mask data gives his height as 185 cm and weight as 65 kg 138.
- He has a notably toned physique, including eight-pack abdominal muscles 34.
- Yu Xing has been associated with the surname "Fang" in several deduction scenarios, such as Fang Xiaoyu in the Dead Spirit Island newcomer competition and the Fang Mansion livestream for Death Parallel Line 785.
- He has a habit of carrying Carlos's "Weird Doll" sacrifice with him, intending to give it to an acquaintance he might run into someday 425.
- Yu Xing's curse power is black, while Zhao Yijiu's shadow power is dark 703.
- He once forgot Zhao Yijiu due to a memory obstruction caused by the fierce ghost within Zhao Yijiu 630 631.
- Yu Xing's eyes can materialize energy, showing space power as grayish-blue, time as dark gold, and curses/shadows as darkness 703.
- He has a white jade coffin attached to his back, which controls his movements 929.
- Yu Xing once wiped dust off a memorial tablet for General Fang Xunsheng, whose name was carved on it 851.
- He calls the Big-Headed Hungry Ghost "Daddy" while refusing its offerings of severed ghost heads 604.
- Although he often appears relaxed or vain, Yu Xing is highly capable of acting; observers have described his untrained performance as that of someone born to be an actor 297.