Zhao Luzheng

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Zhao Luzheng (赵律正)
Alias(es)	Youngest Brother
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Yan University; Xiao Xiao, Zhang Bo, and Zhuge Yun's dormitory group
Occupation/Role	University student; later a snake catcher with an apprentice, Xi Xinrui 3614
First Appearance	35

Background / History

Zhao Luzheng is the youngest member of his dormitory group despite standing 1.8 meters tall. He studies and socializes alongside Xiao Xiao, Zhang Bo, and Zhuge Yun, participating in activities ranging from basketball and fishing to hiking and horse racing. During Yan University's basketball victory, he is notably more perceptive than the others about Xiao Xiao's poor physical condition after the match. 37 267

A severe cold becomes Zhao Luzheng's first direct connection to the supernatural. While feverish, he suddenly sees Fei Fei on Xiao Xiao's shoulder and accurately describes the white fox-like monster's red markings and silver-blue eyes. His ability continues briefly after his fever, allowing him to see both Fei Fei and Taotie. 533 534 535

His encounter with Taotie is far less pleasant: when he tries to approach it, its dark aura leaves him with the terrifying sensation of being swallowed by darkness. 535 536 After recovering, he loses the ability to see monsters. Initially reluctant to give up this extraordinary experience, he ultimately accepts that he was fortunate to have seen them at all. 537 538 539

Zhao Luzheng later reconnects with his middle-school classmate Zhou Yao, a once-promising artist who abandoned painting. His awkward but sincere concern helps reopen their friendship, and he brings Zhou Yao to the Xiao Family Teahouse, where Zhou Yao is reunited with Chang En—the monster teacher who had once guided his art. 2149 2150 2267 2269 2272

Appearance

Zhao Luzheng is a young man who stands approximately 1.8 meters tall, making him the tallest member of his dormitory despite being its youngest. 267

• Often wraps himself tightly against cold weather and openly prioritizes warmth over style. 425
• Is self-conscious enough about his appearance to take comments about resemblance seriously. 3117

Personality

Zhao Luzheng is generally rational, observant, and considerate. He is often the first among his friends to question an implausible explanation or notice when someone is hiding something, but he remains open to the supernatural after personally witnessing it. 569 641 541

He can be blunt in a way that disarms others, such as puncturing Zhuge Yun's romantic advice by pointing out that Zhuge Yun has no girlfriend. 290 At the same time, he is humble about his own contributions; when invited to a thank-you dinner for helping with children, he initially declines because he believes he did not do enough to deserve it. 5180

His admiration for Xiao Xiao is intense and enduring. Zhao Luzheng trusts Xiao Xiao's judgment, feels immediately reassured when Xiao Xiao promises to watch over him, and frequently assumes Xiao Xiao can handle any unusual situation. 562 677 4783

Abilities & Skills

Transient Monster Sight

During a severe fever, Zhao Luzheng temporarily gains the rare ability to see monsters.

• Correctly identifies Fei Fei as a white, fox-like creature with red markings and silver-blue eyes. 534
• Sees both Fei Fei and Taotie beside Xiao Xiao. 535
• The ability fades after he recovers from his cold; he later accepts that the experience was temporary. 537 539
• Taotie's aura overwhelms him with fear, demonstrating that seeing monsters does not grant resistance to their presence. 535 536

Snake Catching

Zhao Luzheng works as a skilled and efficient snake catcher.

• Successfully locates a client's specific snake quickly. 3614
• Works with and teaches his apprentice, Xi Xinrui. 3614

Observation and Deduction

Zhao Luzheng regularly draws practical conclusions from incomplete information.

• Infers that a monster bothering Lailai and Little Peach was likely playing rather than trying to harm them, since the children had enough time to ask for help. 5158
• Recognizes people from brief prior encounters and notices details others miss. 2357
• Understands Zhuge Yun's hints and social implications quickly, even when others fail to do so. 569

Relationships

• Xiao Xiao — Dormmate and close friend whom Zhao Luzheng calls “Third Brother.” Zhao Luzheng deeply admires Xiao Xiao's abilities and relies on his protection and judgment. 562 677 4783
• Zhang Bo — Dormmate and “Eldest Brother.” They share teasing banter, mutual concern, and frequent group activities. 107 4783
• Zhuge Yun — Dormmate and “Second Brother.” Zhuge Yun teases him constantly, while Zhao Luzheng counters with dry, blunt remarks. 290 397 5180
• Zhou Yao — Former middle-school classmate. Zhao Luzheng reconnects with him in Yanjing and remains concerned about his abandoned artistic ambitions. 2149 2150 2267
• Xi Xinrui — His apprentice in snake catching. 3614
• Fei Fei — One of the only monsters Zhao Luzheng has personally seen; he is struck by Fei Fei's beauty and retains a strong impression of it. 534 4035
• Taotie — Another monster Zhao Luzheng briefly sees. Its aura frightens him severely when he attempts to approach it. 535 536

Story Role / Major Arcs

Basketball and Dormitory Life

Zhao Luzheng is established as part of Xiao Xiao's close dormitory circle during Yan University's basketball match. He reacts with confusion to the strange events surrounding the game and shows concern over Xiao Xiao's condition after the victory. 35 37

Fever and the Monster-Sight Incident

While incapacitated by a severe cold, Zhao Luzheng becomes the first of Xiao Xiao's ordinary friends to see Fei Fei and Taotie. The experience excites him, frightens him, and leaves him disappointed when his sight vanishes after his recovery. 533 534 535 539

Zhou Yao's Reunion

Zhao Luzheng's chance meeting with Zhou Yao leads to a renewed friendship and an investigation into why the former art prodigy stopped painting. By bringing Zhou Yao into contact with Xiao Xiao and Chang En, he helps facilitate Zhou Yao's long-delayed reunion with his former teacher. 2149 2157 2267 2269

Later Supernatural Encounters

Although he cannot normally see monsters, Zhao Luzheng remains involved in Xiao Xiao's unusual affairs. He listens to monster-related discussions, offers grounded observations, and continues to react with a mix of fascination, caution, and trust in Xiao Xiao. 3130 5158

Notable Quotes

“I am already very lucky.” 539

“With Third Brother on the case, nothing is impossible.” 677

Trivia

• Zhao Luzheng was his middle-school class monitor and consistently ranked first in his grade. 2150
• He caught a large fish during a fishing competition and was visibly pleased with his catch. 234
• He values practical comfort over appearance in cold weather. 425
• His friends consider his temporary monster sight a rare stroke of luck and remain jealous that he saw monsters when they could not. 539 3794