Joanna

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Joanna grew up in a single-parent household after her American father abandoned her and her mother when she was eleven years old, leaving her with a deep-seated hatred for men and androphobia 86. When she was twelve, her mother caught the eye of Chen Hao, a protector of the Yama Hall syndicate, and became his mistress for protection 86. Joanna was sent away to a harsh Yama Hall training facility for six grueling years 86 99. Upon returning to Pengdong City as Chen Hao's second-in-command, she discovered her mother was dead 86. Harbouring a secret thirst for revenge, she spent two years gradually marginalizing Chen Hao, taking control of Sicily Bar, and waiting for an opportunity to kill him and recover her mother's ashes 86 99 105.

After crossing paths with Lin Ao and adopting young Liu Nian as her daughter, Joanna's icy demeanor begins to melt 88 93 95. With Lin Ao's help, she successfully ambushes and cripples Chen Hao, retrieves her mother's urn, and tortures him as retribution 110 111. She subsequently falls in love with Lin Ao, learns the bizarre truth of his time-reborn identities and other partners, and resolves to meet and join forces with his other women in the Red Beauty Pavilion 115 125 129. She officially dissolves the Pengdong Yama Hall, establishes the Yin Tiger Division under the Red Beauty Pavilion, and stands against the Hall Master, Ye Chen 145 149.

Appearance

Joanna possesses a striking, glamorous "fox-like" appearance characterized by narrow, long eyes, high-definition facial features, a slender and sharp jawline, and thin lips with a slight upturn 86. She has a curvaceous, tall figure, long supple legs, and often wears high heels alongside sophisticated dresses or professional attire 86 127.

• Narrow, long, alluring eyes with delicate facial lines 86.
• Fox-like facial structure combining exquisite coldness and glamour 86.
• Naturally long, supple legs and a curvaceous figure 86.

Personality

Initially cold, ruthless, and deeply misanthropic due to childhood trauma and her abusive upbringing under the Yama Hall, Joanna projects an icy exterior and suffers from androphobia 85 86. However, beneath her ruthless assassin exterior lies a nurturing, deeply affectionate motherly side that emerges completely upon adopting Liu Nian and opening her heart to Lin Ao 88 93 101. She is fiercely protective, strategic, and uncompromisingly loyal to those she embraces as family, while maintaining sharp intellect and high caution in relationships 114 115 145.

Abilities & Skills

Combat & Martial Prowess

• Pre-Natal to Grandmaster Cultivation: Highly skilled in combat, possessing formidable physical strength and martial abilities that allowed her to survive the Yama Hall and outmaneuver syndicate hit squads before breaking through to the Grandmaster realm 86 106 146.
• Syndicate Leadership & Strategy: Cunning administrator capable of slowly stripping authority away from superiors like Chen Hao and managing a prominent nightlife stronghold like Sicily Bar 86.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Firearms and sidearms 106
• Combat knives 110
• Her mother's funeral urn and memorial tablet 110 112

Relationships

• Lin Ao — Romantic partner and co-parent; initially regarded with typical suspicion before she falls deeply in love with him, accepts his extraordinary background, and fights alongside him 115 125.
• Liu Nian (Lulu) — Adopted daughter; brings warmth and color back into Joanna's life, serving as the emotional bridge between Joanna and Lin Ao 88 93 126.
• Chen Hao — Nemesis and abuser; the Yama Hall Hall Protector who drove her mother to an early grave, whom Joanna ultimately cripples and tortures in revenge 86 111.
• Ye Chen — Superior / antagonist; the Hall Master of Yama Hall whom Joanna ultimately defies and rejects to protect her loved ones 148 149.
• Gu Wanqing — Ally and peer; leader of the Red Beauty Pavilion who welcomes Joanna into their polyamorous alliance 127 129.
• Long Aotian — Associate and ally; Lin Ao's eccentric brother-in-arms who aids in the raid against Chen Hao and becomes an ally through Dragon Gate 98 145.
• Xia Qiange, Liu Menghan, Qin Yun, Luo Yanran — Sister-wives / fellow companions in Lin Ao's expanded network 128 130.

Story Role / Major Arcs

• ** Sicily Bar Manager & Syndicate Infiltration:** Operates Sicily Bar as a front while quietly undermining Chen Hao's control over the Pengdong Yama Hall 86.
• Motherhood and Romance Arc: Bonds with Liu Nian, adopts her, and gradually breaks down her androphobia and emotional walls to form a deep romance with Lin Ao 88 93 113.
• Revenge Against Chen Hao: Collaborates with Lin Ao and Long Aotian to infiltrate Chen Hao's villa, recover her mother's ashes, and permanently cripple her abuser 108 110 111.
• Red Beauty Pavilion Integration: Confronts the reality of Lin Ao's time-reborn partners, forgives him, travels to meet his other women, and officially merges her faction into the Red Beauty Pavilion while severing ties with Ye Chen 127 129 145.

Notable Quotes

"Because you are good to Lulu, I will be good to you. Your business is my business—now and in the future."
(Spoken by Lin Ao, mirroring the mutual dedication shared with her) 99

"This world isn't entirely terrible, after all."
(Joanna's inner contentment upon embracing her new life with Lulu and Lin Ao) 95