Ye Lingling

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Ye Lingling (叶泠泠)
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Heaven Dou Royal Academy; Huangdou Team
Occupation/Role	Auxiliary-type Soul Master; healing and support specialist; later a Soul Emperor teacher at Heaven Dou Soul Master Academy
Martial Soul	Nine Heart Begonia
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 13

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Second Spirit Ring / Soul Grandmaster	13–14	Absorbs the Spirit Ring of a Mystic Fox while under attack by the Undying Green Vine; afterward, two Spirit Rings manifest with her Nine Heart Begonia 13 14.
Soul Ancestor, Level 44	59–64	An Immortal Herb raises her Spirit Power to level 40; after obtaining her fourth Spirit Ring, the accumulated medicinal power releases and stabilizes her at level 44 59 64.
Nine Heart Begonia evolution	77	Her Martial Soul retains its healing power and gains random enhancement effects through its Spirit Skills, including strength, speed, Spirit Skill intensity, and Light of Defense 77.
Head Soul Bone absorption	82	Successfully absorbs a Head Soul Bone given by Chu Chen, increasing her Spirit Power 82.
Fifth Spirit Ring	122	Bi Ji helps her obtain her fifth Spirit Ring while also teaching her to use healing power 122.
Level 60 breakthrough	143	Reaches level 60, intending to become strong enough to assist Chu Chen in future battles 143.
Sixth Spirit Ring / Soul Emperor	150	Bi Ji selects and helps her acquire her sixth Spirit Ring, making her a Soul Emperor 150.

Background

The Nine Heart Begonia is inherited through a single lineage, with no more than two holders existing at once. Ye Lingling's grandmother had died by the time Ye Lingling awakened the Martial Soul, leaving her unable to accept the circumstances surrounding the inheritance and emotionally closed off 24.

During a hunt for her second Spirit Ring in the Star Dou Forest, she was separated from her companions during a beast tide. While absorbing a Mystic Fox Spirit Ring, she was targeted by the Undying Green Vine and rescued by Chu Chen, whom she met for the first time after completing the absorption 13 14.

Appearance

Ye Lingling initially conceals herself beneath black clothing and a black veil, which she does not remove during her early journey with Chu Chen. After becoming more open, she discards both in favor of a white dress 17 58.

• Initially appears veiled while hunting in the Star Dou Forest 13.
• Later adopts white clothing, reflecting the change in her previously closed-off demeanor 58.

Personality

Ye Lingling begins as cold, quiet, and stubborn. She has difficulty speaking with others and is close primarily to Sister Ling and Sister Xiaoya; her unresolved grief over her grandmother further contributes to her emotional distance 17 24.

She is deeply loyal to those she cares about. After learning that her companions were wounded and pursued by the Ghost Tiger, she urgently insists on finding them, then heals Sister Ling after their rescue 16. She also keeps Chu Chen's unusual Martial Soul and thousand-year Spirit Rings secret after witnessing them firsthand 17.

Her relationship with Chu Chen gradually softens her outward reserve. She becomes more willing to smile and interact with others, though she remains shy around him and determined to strengthen herself rather than become a burden 46 59 131.

Abilities & Skills

Nine Heart Begonia

Ye Lingling possesses the Nine Heart Begonia, an auxiliary plant-type Martial Soul centered on high-level healing.

• Heals injuries, including Sister Ling's wounds after the Ghost Tiger attack 16.
• Provides top-tier battlefield support alongside Chu Chen's Blue Silver Emperor 161.
• Was initially suppressed by the aura of Chu Chen's Blue Silver Emperor, another powerful plant-type Martial Soul 15.

Evolved Support Effects

Following the evolution of her Nine Heart Begonia, Ye Lingling's Spirit Skills gain additional support functions while preserving their healing effects.

• Can randomly grant strength, speed, or Spirit Skill-intensity enhancements 77.
• Can use Light of Defense 77.
• Becomes a priority target in team battles because of her expanded support potential 77.

Healing Training

Bi Ji recognizes Ye Lingling's talent and continues to guide her cultivation while Chu Chen enters Dragon Valley.

• Receives instruction in healing power and its practical use 98 122.
• Obtains her fifth and sixth Spirit Rings with Bi Ji's assistance 122 150.

Items & Enhancements

• Immortal Herb — Given to her by Chu Chen; cleanses her marrow, strengthens her foundation, enhances mental power and healing ability, and contributes to her rapid advance toward the Soul Ancestor realm 58 59.
• Head Soul Bone — Given by Chu Chen and successfully absorbed, increasing her Spirit Power 82.

Relationships

• Chu Chen — Her rescuer, closest companion, and romantic partner. Their bond begins when he saves her during her second Spirit Ring hunt; she later promises him aid, trains beside him, and openly acknowledges her feelings for him 14 17 46 59.
• Sister Ling and Sister Xiaoya — Her companions during the Star Dou Forest hunt. Ye Lingling risks returning to the forest to find them after they are injured and separated 16 17.
• Uncle Ye — Her uncle, who thanks Chu Chen for saving her and explains the emotional burden connected to the Nine Heart Begonia inheritance 24.
• Dugu Yan — Huangdou Team teammate and friend. Dugu Yan notices Ye Lingling's concern for Chu Chen and fights alongside her in team battles 28 77.
• Bi Ji — Mentor in healing and cultivation. Bi Ji guides Ye Lingling during Chu Chen's absence and assists her in obtaining later Spirit Rings 98 122 150.
• Qiu'er — Friend. The two spend time together after Qiu'er's transformation into a human, and later jointly guide academy students 149 232.
• Gu Yuena — Ally who promises Ye Lingling access to Spirit Rings from the Spirit Beast race in gratitude for her and Chu Chen's assistance 148.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Star Dou Forest Rescue

Ye Lingling's first appearance places her in immediate danger while absorbing her second Spirit Ring. Chu Chen shields her from the Undying Green Vine, defeats it, and later helps her track down Sister Ling and Sister Xiaoya, who are being hunted by a Ghost Tiger 13 16 17.

Reunion at Heaven Dou Royal Academy

After years apart, Chu Chen travels to Heaven Dou Royal Academy specifically to see Ye Lingling. She introduces him to the Huangdou Team, and their closeness becomes increasingly apparent to their teammates 22 23 28 29.

Martial Soul Evolution

Chu Chen gives Ye Lingling an Immortal Herb suited to the Nine Heart Begonia. Its effects raise her Spirit Power, lead to her fourth-ring breakthrough, and later contribute to the Martial Soul's evolution into a stronger healing-and-buff support Martial Soul 58 64 77.

Cultivation Under the Spirit Beasts

While Chu Chen travels to Dragon Valley, Ye Lingling remains behind under Bi Ji's guidance. She trains her healing techniques, receives her fifth and sixth Spirit Rings, and becomes a Soul Emperor 98 122 150.

Martial Soul Empire Conflict

Bibi Dong targets Ye Lingling to lure Chu Chen into a trap. Chu Chen intervenes and risks his life to protect her, while Ye Lingling later supports him and his allies as a Soul Emperor during the battle against Spirit Kite Douluo 127 161.

Academy Teacher

After the Nine Heart Begonia inheritance problem is resolved, Ye Lingling becomes a Soul Emperor teacher at Heaven Dou Soul Master Academy. She later guides students alongside Qiu'er 215 232.

Trivia

• Ye Lingling keeps Chu Chen's Blue Silver Emperor and thousand-year Spirit Ring configuration confidential after learning of them during their first journey together 17.
• Her initial black veil symbolizes her emotional isolation; abandoning it coincides with her becoming more open and expressive 58.
• The Goddess of Life later reveals that the restrictive unique characteristics of the Nine Heart Begonia inheritance have been eliminated 215.