Yu Xing

Biodata

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Power Progression

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 Demonu 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.
• Zhao Demonu: He cares for his younger brother, Zhao Yijiu, and wants to ensure their safety 504. Zhao Demonu 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 Demonu 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 Demonu also teases Yu Xing about attracting the instance's attention 528.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 Demonu 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• He has a persona mask named Xing, which he attributes to his luck in finding crucial information 515.
• Yu Xing has a habit of pushing up his gold-rimmed glasses 831.
• He is over 1.8 meters tall 6.
• 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.