Yang Qizhou

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Yang Qizhou is a resident of Kyoto who, after firing his boss, finds himself bored and scrolling through his phone until he is roped into playing the rogue text-based game World of Weirdness 1 44. To make ends meet in the real world, he works grueling ten-hour shifts sorting at a logistics transfer station, struggling to pay rent while relying on the kindness of his landlady, Zhao Xin (Sister Xin), and her young daughter, Ding Xiaolan (Little Bean) 13 42 43.

When elements from World of Weirdness begin spilling over into reality—manifested by a real Doom-Bringing Raven appearing on his hand—Yang Qizhou's life shifts dramatically 1 2. Using the unique save-scumming and time-rewind powers of his fate blessing, he repeatedly braves the horrific, Lovecraftian world of Ancient Earth, accumulating powerful artifacts, battling cults and divine existences, and crossing paths with the government's Bureau of Occult Investigation (BOOI) 3 14 17. Though he strives to keep a low profile to protect his safety, his intervention in real-world crises eventually earns him an A+ unknown player rating and the codename "Lamp Bearer" from the authorities 14 15.

Appearance

Yang Qizhou is an ordinary mortal young man of flesh and blood who maintains a low profile in reality 13 43. When venturing into digital or supernatural conflict, his presence and equipment shift drastically based on active artifacts.

• Doom-Bringing Raven: A pitch-black raven with white feathers at the neck and a curved, sharp beak that manifests directly on the back of his right hand 2.
• Garment of the Hidden World: A quasi-legendary garment that completely cloaks his identity and suppresses perception of him unless he interferes with reality 18.
• Masked Persona: In encounters where he reveals his powers to the public (such as the Diamond Building fire), he appears wearing a white mask and holding a bronze lamp 48.

Personality

Yang Qizhou is pragmatic, cynical, and quick-witted, possessing a casual and bold attitude toward the bizarre terrors of the game world 1 3. He approaches his repeated digital deaths with humor rather than fear, viewing them as routine mechanics to be exploited 3. Despite his calculated and cautious desire for self-preservation, he has a fiery temper and acts on impulse when provoked or pushed too far—refusing to swallow insults and holding deep loyalty toward those who show him kindness, such as Sister Xin and Little Bean 15 16 44.

Abilities & Skills

Time Reversal & Save-Scumming

Yang Qizhou utilizes the power of the Doom-Bringing Raven to reset timelines, allowing him to retain items and benefits gathered before a reset while avoiding fatal errors 3 4.

• Rewinds time to the exact moment prior to a critical choice.
• Bypasses fatal game-overs and catastrophic physical demises.
• Resets its usage counts periodically alongside regular daily resurrections.

Supernatural Concealment

Equipped with top-tier Old Day items, Yang Qizhou can completely remove himself from the perception of others 18.

• Conceals identity completely through the passive effect of the Garment of the Hidden World.
• Fades into a hidden state where no living entity or monster can detect him.
• Automatically dispels when attempting to violently interfere with reality.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Doom-Bringing Raven: Initial fate blessing that allows the player to reload save states and rewind time 1 3.
• Kanrui's Wizard Ring: Common ring that grants night vision and significantly enhances physical fitness under moonlight 3 13.
• Mother Goddess Flower Seed of the Dream Realm: Epic seed originating from the Dream Realm that can impregnate men with dream offspring (stored away to avoid its bizarre effects) 3.
• Ancient God Fire Lamp / Fire Kindling: Bronze oil lamp that dispels illusory fog and reveals true landscapes 6 9.
• Key to the Shepherd's Field: Superb key holding symbols of the Lord of the Dreamy Hidden World, granting command over Root-Court Hounds 18.
• Garment of the Hidden World: Quasi-legendary Old Day Item providing absolute identity and physical concealment, offset by a dangerous cognitive-erasure side effect 18.
• Stone of Truth: Quasi-excellent item that forces targets to answer truthfully for five minutes 25.
• Law Book of Windbell Town: Quasi-legendary book tied to the Court of Truth (temporarily unusable due to lack of localized strength) 24.
• Silver Relic: Epic item with the active ability to manipulate weather 41 46.
• Holy Redemption: Epic sacred sacrificial vessel associated with the King of Virtues 34 41.
• Root of the Ancient Days: Special holy relic with a built-in taunt aura toward gods and hidden existences 34.

Relationships

• Ding Xiaolan (Little Bean) — Daughter of his landlady; shares a playful, affectionate sibling-like bond with Yang Qizhou, who goes to great lengths to protect her 2 42 44.
• Zhao Xin (Sister Xin) — Landlady and mother of Ding Xiaolan; shows deep maternal kindness to Yang Qizhou, helping him survive in the capital 2 42.
• Zhou Xu (Chief Zhou) — Leader of the Bureau of Occult Investigation; a sharp, shrewd investigator who tracks players and suspects supernatural anomalies 14 43.
• Secret Cultivator — Mysterious group owner of the Secret Cultivator Society who views Yang Qizhou with caution and rising respect due to his rapid progress 28 37.
• Cheetah — Member of the Secret Cultivator Society; treats Yang Qizhou with extreme deference and views him as a "big shot" 36 37.
• Aliceina — Daughter of the night watchman and a vengeful, relentless adversary who holds a fierce grudge against Yang Qizhou 4 22.
• Lena — Night Watcher captain in Fire-Stealing Village; forms an alliance of mutual favor and loyalty with Yang Qizhou 8 9.
• Wang Chuang — Rogue player corrupted by the Broken Statue of the Abyss Old God, serving as a primary target of Yang Qizhou's wrath 14 15 45.

Story Role / Major Arcs

• The Awakening Arc: Yang Qizhou discovers World of Weirdness, learns that game items manifest in reality, and unlocks the save-scumming abilities of the Doom-Bringing Raven 1 2 3.
• The Fire-Stealing Village Expedition: Navigates the dangers of Ancient Earth, aligns briefly with Captain Lena, and outsmarts the Fire-Stealing Priest to claim the Garment of the Hidden World and Key to the Shepherd's Field 8 9 17.
• The Bureau and the Abyssal Threat: Secretly tails the Bureau of Occult Investigation, clashes with the insane player Wang Chuang, and earns an A+ "Lamp Bearer" rating after dispelling illusions in the real world 14 15.
• Dark Fog Town and Divine Scheming: Explores Dark Fog Town, bargains with corrupted cult leaders, and schemes the mutual destruction of the Old God of the Abyss and the Violet Orchid God to claim the "Enemy of Gods" achievement 32 34 41.
• Real-World Protection Arc: Utilizes time-reversal to undo tragedies threatening Sister Xin and Little Bean, exposing his abilities while battling Wang Chuang's catastrophic real-world sacrifices 44 45 48.

Notable Quotes

"Despicable explorer who only knows how to use cheats..."
— Game narration mocking Yang Qizhou's reliance on the Doom-Bringing Raven 3

"This is a matter between me and 'them.' I advise you not to meddle in other people's business, or I will kill you along with them."
— Wang Chuang's threat to Yang Qizhou 15

"If you make me unhappy, how can I let you have it easy? Today, I must let you experience what it means to be cruel."
— Yang Qizhou's internal monologue before hunting down Wang Chuang 49