Ling Ling

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Leng Ling Ling (Ling Ling; 灵灵)
Alias(es)	Hunter Master Ling Ling; Master Leng; “Phantom Emperor Ling Ling”
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Qingtian Hunter Agency; later Gold Forest Military School
Occupation/Role	Hunter Master, investigator, intelligence support, and hunter-agency operator
Status	Active
First Appearance	97

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Unawakened Hunter Master	99 130	Worked as a Hunter Master through investigation, planning, protective tools, and the Thunder Tube despite not having awakened magic.
Mind Element Mage	691	Awakens the Mind Element during Gold Forest Military School’s awakening ritual; she is pleased with the result.

Background / History

Ling Ling is Old Man Bao’s granddaughter and the young master of the Qingtian Hunter Agency. Though she is initially dismissed as a primary-school child because of her age and appearance, she holds a Hunter Master badge and insists on accepting only high-value commissions, with a starting price of 300,000 99.

She and Old Man Bao rescue and shelter Xu Fang after his consciousness is affected by the purple bead and the parasitic plane. During his recovery, Ling Ling becomes concerned with both the agency’s lack of work and the need for a reliable partner, eventually taking Xu Fang on temporarily for a commission 97 99.

Her investigation into Yu Dazhuang’s processing-plant case leads to the discovery of Chen Ying’s connection to a transformed Black Beast Demon. Ling Ling identifies inconsistencies in Chen Ying’s behavior, obtains information through Leng Qing, and argues that Chen Ying’s son must be handed to the Judgment Society because no cure is available 101 103.

Although she has not awakened magic during her early hunter work, Ling Ling joins dangerous expeditions as an intelligence specialist. Her research and route planning earn Ai Jiangtu’s respect during the Siberian mission, while Xu Fang equips her with the Thunder Tube for self-defense 126 130.

Appearance

Ling Ling is first portrayed as a small girl with baby fat, twin ponytails, short skirts, long socks, and legs too short to reach the floor from a high stool. She often wears heavy black-rimmed glasses, which contrast with her doll-like face 99 120.

• Early hairstyle: twin ponytails falling to her chest 99.
• Often carries the Thunder Tube disguised as a pink, toy-like magic wand 126 173.
• As she grows older, she loses her baby fat and adopts longer hair tied into a ponytail 645.
• At sixteen, she is described as strikingly beautiful, with long black hair, lively eyes, and a cold, aloof bearing around peers 691.

Personality

Ling Ling is proud of her Hunter Master status and fiercely protective of the Qingtian Hunter Agency’s standards. She would rather have no work than accept an unreliable partner, and she treats her hunter record and reputation seriously 99 100.

Her maturity is uneven. She can analyze crimes, demon behavior, and expedition risks with exceptional composure, but she also dislikes school, becomes restless when left out of commissions, and wants attention from Xu Fang and Mo Fan when they are away 125 201 664. Xu Fang and Old Man Bao believe regular school and contact with children her age are important for her well-being 201.

She is capable of empathy beneath her blunt manner. Chen Ying’s accusation that she would feel differently if her own family were dying visibly affects her and makes her reflect on her family 103. She also feels guilty when her prior encounter with a Vampire at the North Club places Xu Fang and Mo Fan in danger 222.

Abilities & Skills

Hunter Investigation

Ling Ling is an exceptionally capable researcher and case analyst, able to turn fragmentary clues into actionable leads.

• Identified the possibility of Mind-, Curse-, or demon-related causes behind the Night Moon Lake incident through hunter records 125.
• Researched Chen Ying, noticed abnormal behavior, and requested Leng Qing’s assistance in checking the judge’s records 101.
• Compiled a spreadsheet on Drowning Curse victims and identified that all known cases occurred in coastal cities rather than inland waters 308.
• Deduced the role of Dandelion Grass and Purple Tree Oil in the Yantai investigation 406.
• Located Totem-related evidence connected to Lanyang City and arranged advance hunter reconnaissance 692.

Tactical Planning

Ling Ling provides route analysis, threat assessments, infiltration plans, and operational guidance.

• Proposed methods for crossing the Blackwater Ice Demon tributary, including Mind Soothing and Ice Element reinforcement rather than direct combat 126.
• Planned to infiltrate the Du family by exploiting Du Zuxing’s insecurity over his inheritance 169.
• Used an innocent, childlike act to manipulate Du Zuxing into showing her the captive Pink River Dolphin 172.
• Recognized inconsistencies in the Red Demons’ disguise after reviewing the evidence backward 650.

Mind Element

Ling Ling awakens the Mind Element at Gold Forest Military School 691.

• Her interest in Mind Magic is influenced by observing Xu Fang use hypnosis to obtain information more directly than conventional questioning 691.
• She views Mind Element power as a means of gaining information efficiently rather than relying solely on indirect investigation 691.

Thunder Tube Proficiency

Before awakening magic, Ling Ling relies on the Thunder Tube, a mechanically fired flintlock weapon taught to her by Xu Fang.

• Fires without Demonic Energy or magic arrays, using filler material and mechanical ignition 126.
• Raises her stated combat power from effectively zero to “5” despite being unawakened 126.
• Its specialized ammunition severely injures Du Zuxing, requiring immediate treatment from a Healing Mage 173.
• She refuses to part with it even when offered valuable commemorative coins 129.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Thunder Tube — A flintlock-style mechanical weapon with a wooden handle, often concealed in a pink, toy-like outer casing 126 173.
• Worker Bees — Controlled to deploy Flash Bombs and create chaos during the Du family port operation 173.
• Tracking system — Uses demon blood samples and computer analysis to generate real-time location maps for targets 120.
• Protective Magic Tools — Carried during expeditions to compensate for her lack of awakened magic at the time 161.
• Aura-concealing Magic Tool — Used to hide herself in a sea-olive tree while investigating the Dailang Guild 656.

Relationships

• Old Man Bao / Song Qiming — Her grandfather and fellow Qingtian Hunter Agency member; he supervises her schoolwork and supports the agency’s work 97 125 671.
• Leng Qing — Her older sister and a member of the Lingyin Judgment Society; Ling Ling calls on her for sensitive background checks and case information 101.
• Xu Fang — Close investigative partner and protective older-brother figure. He equips her with the Thunder Tube, takes her advice seriously, and frequently teases her 126 176 664.
• Mo Fan — Her official hunter-agency partner on later commissions; she is selective about admitting others into their group 120 308.
• Jiang Shaoxu — A frequent expedition companion whose jealousy surfaces when Ling Ling seeks comfort from Xu Fang 127.
• Du Zuxing — Target of her Du family infiltration; she manipulates his desire for validation before shooting him with the Thunder Tube 169 173.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Qingtian Hunter Agency and the Chen Ying Case

Ling Ling establishes herself as the agency’s young Hunter Master, then works with Xu Fang on Yu Dazhuang’s demon-related commission. Her research helps expose Chen Ying’s tragic situation and the transformed Black Beast Demon connected to it 99 101 103.

Siberian Expedition

Ling Ling joins Xu Fang, Jiang Shaoxu, and Ai Jiangtu on the Northeast mission despite being unawakened. She provides critical navigation and demon-analysis advice, carries the Thunder Tube, and helps investigate the Night Moon Lake phenomenon 126 130 132.

Du Family Infiltration

After learning that the Du family controls the port holding the Pink River Dolphin, Ling Ling designs the infiltration plan around Du Zuxing. She maintains a harmless façade, exposes the family’s operation, attacks Du Zuxing, and assists Xu Fang’s escape operation through the port 169 172 173.

International Hunter Investigations

Ling Ling continues working with Xu Fang and Mo Fan on cases beyond China, including Portugal’s Drowning Curse. She rapidly organizes travel, sets terms for the agency’s participation, and consolidates evidence on the parasitic organism behind the deaths 308.

Education and Awakening

As Ling Ling grows older, her hunter work is balanced against formal schooling. She eventually attends Gold Forest Military School, where she awakens the Mind Element and begins pursuing magical ability alongside her established investigative expertise 664 691.

Notable Quotes

“I, Ling Ling, am a hunter with principles. I'd rather have no job than settle for less.” 99

“Ha! Impossible, I, Leng Ling Ling, have an unbending spirit and I always keep my word!” 120

“I'm not some delicate lady; I have intelligence and means.” 691

Trivia

• Ling Ling’s high commission threshold is 300,000, with higher fees based on difficulty 99 403.
• She received a zero on an essay after beginning it with: “My name is Leng Ling Ling, and I am a Hunter Master.” 403
• She dislikes being treated as a child, despite frequently using her harmless appearance as an investigative disguise 120 172.
• She is especially eager to take commissions because they give her an excuse to avoid schoolwork 308 403.