Qilin

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Qilin (琪琳)
Gender	Female
Species/Race	Human; Super Soldier candidate with the Shenhe Sniper Super Gene
Affiliation	Tianhe City police; Super Seminary
Occupation/Role	Police officer; Super Soldier trainee
First Appearance	Chapter 3

Background / History

Qilin became acquainted with Ashe after her father handled an incident involving Ashe at a taekwondo gym. Their friendship developed over the following ten years into an unusually close bond built on trust and mutual understanding 26.

As a police officer from a police family, Qilin is known for her professionalism and knowledge of proper procedures. When Ashe was detained after fighting thugs, Qilin reviewed the case, obtained the required visitation and transfer documents, and argued that Ashe had acted in self-defense 3 4.

Ashe arranged for Qilin to enter Super Seminary rather than wait for the Airport Road Incident to expose her Super Gene. Qilin accepted the decision, trusting Ashe and wishing to remain at her side 15. Her subsequent examination identified her as the inheritor of the Shenhe Sniper gene model 19.

Appearance

Qilin is a radiant, sharp-looking woman usually seen in a police uniform and cap, with her hair tied in a single ponytail 3.

• Police uniform during her visit to Ashe's detention room 3.
• Single ponytail and a composed, professional bearing 3.
• Described as a “police flower” known in both cities 3.

Personality

Qilin is strongly guided by justice and order. She dislikes people who harm others or disrupt public order, but she judged Ashe's fight with the thugs as justified self-defense and supported her rather than reprimanding her 4.

She is assertive when handling official matters, yet gentle and protective toward people she trusts. Her police experience allows her to remain calm in dangerous situations; when Suo Dun descended near civilians, she followed Ashe's instructions without panic and reassured Rui Mengmeng 3 33.

Around Ashe, Qilin is more openly affectionate and playful. She regularly prepares breakfast for her, notices when Ashe is hiding her condition, and can understand her thoughts through subtle expressions and habits developed over years together 26 39 40.

Abilities & Skills

Shenhe Sniper Super Gene

Qilin possesses the Shenhe Sniper gene model, designed for covert operations and precision eliminations rather than Ashe's frontal combat and crowd-control role 19.

• Beyond-visual-range combat — achieved according to her genetic profile 19.
• Enhanced learning capability — achieved according to her genetic profile 19.
• Decapitation-strike tactical analysis — achieved according to her genetic profile 19.
• Covert ambush and single-target elimination — her intended combat specialization 19.
• Her gene profile is simpler to interpret than Ashe's, but Super Seminary considers both of them indispensable combat assets 19.

Police Training

• Knowledgeable about legal procedure and case handling 4.
• Uses official documentation effectively, including a Personnel Visit Permit and Personnel Transfer Approval 3.
• Maintains composure under sudden danger and acts decisively to protect civilians 33.

Relationships

• Ashe — Closest friend and longtime companion. The two have known each other for ten years, communicate through unspoken understanding, and care for one another deeply 15 26 40.
• Rui Mengmeng — Companion at Super Seminary; Qilin joins Ashe in supporting and spending time with Mengmeng 31 33.
• Qilin's parents — Qilin returns home alone to inform them about her transfer to Super Seminary, anticipating pressure over her relationship status 20.
• Qilin's father — A police officer who handled Ashe's childhood taekwondo-gym incident and introduced the two girls 26.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Ashe's Detention

Qilin visits Ashe at the police station after Ashe is arrested for fighting thugs. She investigates the case, establishes that Ashe acted in self-defense, and supports her friend while questioning the origin of her lightning ability 3 4.

Recruitment into Super Seminary

After Ashe is approached by Super Seminary, Qilin accompanies her through the recruitment process. Ashe insists that Qilin be involved in her examinations and live with her, while Qilin later agrees to join the organization herself 13 15.

Gene Examination

Qilin undergoes a genetic examination aboard the Ju Xia Hao. The results reveal the Shenhe Sniper Super Gene and its specialization in long-range combat, ambushes, and single-target eliminations 18 19.

Suo Dun Incident

While accompanying Ashe and Rui Mengmeng in Juxia City, Qilin follows Ashe's evacuation instructions when Suo Dun arrives. Her calm response and trust in Ashe help keep Mengmeng safe 33.

Aftermath of the Taotie Battle

Following Ashe's battle with the Taotie, Qilin supports Ashe during the evacuation, allowing her to rest on her legs and later recognizing that Ashe is concealing the true state of her injuries 39 40.

Notable Quotes

“Ashe is, strictly speaking, the victim here.” 3

“Go, come back quickly.” 33

Trivia

• Qilin keeps a photo of herself and Ashe on her phone's lock screen and another photograph by her bedside 23 24.
• She routinely prepares breakfast for Ashe herself 26.
• Ashe is able to meditate without reacting to Qilin's approach, a level of trust she does not show toward anyone else 26.