Yun Ruo

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Yun Ruo (云若)
Alias(es)	Master Yun Ruo; Steward Yun; Supervisor Yun
Gender	Female 294
Affiliation	Iron Clothes Department; Nine Immortal Dao Palace 121 129
Occupation/Role	Supervisor of the Changhe Prefecture Patrol Division's Second Division; later Anti-Theft Division First Branch Master 121 291
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 86 (earliest documented appearance) 86

Background / History

Yun Ruo served in Changhe Prefecture's Iron Clothes Department while concealing strength beyond what Shi Xin and Sun Biao appeared to know. Yang Ling identified her as a Seventh-Rank Expert rather than the publicly assumed Upper Eighth Rank, and recognized her as a Nine Immortal Dao Palace disciple cultivating the Azure Flood Dragon Technique. 86

During the investigation into the Chu Family Medicine Store, Yun Ruo led the sealing of the family's medicine warehouse and account books after evidence linked medicinal herbs bearing the Chu wax seal to the Rong Tribe. She accepted Sun Biao's warning that the case could be a Rong Tribe divide-and-conquer scheme and supported a thorough investigation. 86 87

She took an interest in Yang Ling's abilities and attempted to recruit him into her division, believing he would have better prospects under her. Yang Ling declined in favor of remaining with Shi Xin. 89 After Yang Ling traced the Giant Spirit Sect and He Dongfeng to the Rong Tribe spy network, Yun Ruo tested his combat ability, then partnered with him in a covert operation to capture He Dongfeng alive. 110 111 112

The capture exposed a far-reaching spy network. Yun Ruo later presented Yang Ling with the Heavenly Will Divine Saber on behalf of the Iron Clothes Department as a reward for their merit in the case. 119

Yun Ruo and Yang Ling were selected among thirty young Seventh-Rank Iron Clothes experts assigned to protect the Western Prince during the Water Qilin Cave expedition. 120 At Yunwen Provincial Capital, she was revealed to be Lu Yunchen's niece and maintained a deliberately formal relationship with him while on duty. 121

During the challenge competition before the expedition, Yun Ruo was one of only two Iron Clothes Department participants, alongside Yang Ling, to defend a position successfully. She defeated challengers from Arhat Temple, the Divine Sect, and Extreme Flame Sword Mansion, preserving the department's standing. 129 131

After returning to Changhe Prefecture, Yun Ruo became Yang Ling's trusted subordinate in operations against the Immortal God Cult. She organized intelligence on hundreds of suspected cultists and led preparations for a mass arrest once the local Helm Master appeared. 200 211

When Yang Ling investigated Prefect's son Lan Yue, Yun Ruo took responsibility for the Immortal God Cult case with Qin Mo. She proposed using the Iron Clothes Department's special authority over Rong Tribe spies, but stressed that evidence against Lan Yue had to be conclusive due to his political connections. 212

During Mingxin's assault on Changhe Prefecture, Yun Ruo warned Yang Ling to flee because he faced two Sixth-Rank opponents. After the crisis, she directly questioned Yun Buchuan—her father—over the Capital's failure to keep Mingxin imprisoned. 292 294

Personality

Yun Ruo is cold, direct, and highly professional. She speaks plainly during investigations, acts decisively against threats, and does not show timidity even before Sixth-Rank experts. 87 125

She is pragmatic to the point of ruthlessness. After Cui Ying proved unable to provide the Beast Taming Method, Yun Ruo killed her to prevent future danger. 174

Despite her reserved manner, Yun Ruo recognizes talent and trusts capable allies. She repeatedly sought to recruit Yang Ling, relied on him during sensitive operations, and later managed the Changhe Prefecture Iron Clothes Department's affairs while he handled the Blazing Gold Ore mine. 89 112 200 296

Abilities & Skills

Seventh-Rank Martial Arts

Yun Ruo is a Seventh-Rank Expert and is later identified as an Upper Seventh-Rank Iron Clothes officer. Her full-force Strength and Agility were estimated at 148 and 120 respectively. 86 111 197

• Her physical attributes exceeded those of the Western sect challengers who faced her in the Iron Clothes Department's defense matches. 129
• She could contend with Upper Seventh-Rank opponents such as Hui Kong through combat experience despite a disadvantage in raw Strength and Agility. 131
• Her speed was sufficient to overwhelm Eighth-Rank opponents during the capture of He Dongfeng. 112

Azure Flood Dragon Arts

As a Nine Immortal Dao Palace disciple, Yun Ruo cultivates the Azure Flood Dragon Technique and Azure Flood Dragon Movement Technique. The movement technique is a high-end Second-rate art noted for its exceptional attribute enhancements. 86 111

• The Azure Flood Dragon Movement Technique allows rapid, forceful movement likened to a flood dragon entering the sea. 111
• Her movement technique was described as being at its peak during the challenge competition. 129
• Lu Yunchen also cultivates Azure Flood Dragon arts, reflecting their shared Nine Immortal Dao Palace background. 121

Tiger Catching Saber Technique

Yun Ruo wields the Tiger Catching Saber Technique at the Entering the Hall and Room stage. 111

• She combines it with the Azure Flood Dragon Movement Technique for powerful, sustained offense. 111 131
• Her broad, sweeping saber attacks forced Yang Ling back to the courtyard wall during their sparring session. 111
• She possesses Saber Momentum superior to Li Huaiyi's. 128

Investigative and Operational Expertise

Yun Ruo is an experienced Iron Clothes Department investigator and field commander.

• Led the seizure and auditing of the Chu Family's warehouse and ledgers. 87
• Worked with Yang Ling on a low-profile operation to take He Dongfeng alive before he could escape or destroy evidence. 111
• Oversaw intelligence and arrest preparations against the Immortal God Cult in Changhe Prefecture. 211
• Recognized the political risks of investigating Lan Yue and insisted on conclusive evidence before invoking the department's authority. 212

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Eighth-Rank Official Saber — Used during the Water Qilin Cave expedition and in the execution of Cui Ying. 173 174
• Official saber — Used with the Tiger Catching Saber Technique during combat with Yang Ling and against Iron Clothes Department challengers. 111 129
• Water Repelling Pill — Used during the underwater escort of the Western Prince. 143

Relationships

• Yang Ling — Trusted colleague and frequent partner in investigations and combat. Yun Ruo attempted to recruit him, fought alongside him to capture He Dongfeng, and later commanded the Immortal God Cult crackdown at his direction. 89 111 112 200 211
• Lu Yunchen — Her uncle, a Sixth-Rank Iron Clothes Department steward in Yunwen Provincial Capital. He advises her, but she maintains formal distance while on duty. 121 197
• Yun Buchuan — Her father and a high-ranking Iron Clothes Department official. Their relationship is strained; Yun Ruo confronted him over Mingxin's escape from Capital custody. 294
• Shi Xin — Fellow Changhe Prefecture Iron Clothes Department master. He opposed Yun Ruo's effort to recruit Yang Ling. 89
• Sun Biao — Fellow Iron Clothes Department master. He moderated Yun Ruo's overly direct question about Yang Ling's internal cultivation method and worked with her on the Chu Family investigation. 86
• He Dongfeng — Giant Spirit Sect Master and Rong Tribe spy leader captured through Yun Ruo and Yang Ling's operation. 111 112
• Cui Ying — Rong Tribe-linked beast tamer executed by Yun Ruo after failing to provide the Beast Taming Method. 173 174
• Western Prince — Protected by Yun Ruo during the Water Qilin Cave expedition. 120 143

Notable Quotes

“Second Division needs talent like Yang Ling. Steward Shi, he'll have a better future with me than with you.” 89

“This time, the operation is just you and me. We'll directly capture He Dongfeng. But he must be taken alive.” 111

“The Beast Taming Method is too bizarre. If we let her live, she might bring us more trouble.” 174

Trivia

• Yun Ruo's early apparent rank was misleading; Yang Ling deduced her true Seventh-Rank strength from her attributes and cultivation arts. 86
• Her position and cultivation at a young age drew notice from other Iron Clothes constables. 121
• She is both an Iron Clothes Department officer and a Nine Immortal Dao Palace disciple, rather than being solely affiliated with the department. 129