Fang Yingxia

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Fang Yingxia (方映霞)
Alias(es)	Old Fang 134
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Anomaly Suppression Bureau; Third Squad 134 166
Occupation/Role	Inspector; Blood-Qi Martial Arts practitioner 179 181
Status	Active 186
First Appearance	Chapter 100

Appearance

Fang Yingxia is a round-faced young woman with almond eyes and naturally upturned lips. Her approachable expression contrasts sharply with Liu Ruyan's cool, aloof demeanor. 100 134

• Round face and almond eyes. 100 134
• Often smiles deeply enough for her dimples to show. 100
• Wears the dark-blue uniform of the Anomaly Suppression Bureau while on duty. 143
• Her looks resemble those of her elder sister, Fang Yingxue. 153

Personality

Fang Yingxia is outspoken, curious, and sociable. She freely presses Liu Ruyan about her interest in Li Siqing, jokes about Chen Mo's private life, and quickly becomes amused by awkward situations that embarrass others. 100 101 137

She is compassionate and strongly values loyalty. After learning that Chen Mo had been abandoned during an earlier mission, she objects to his indifference; she later feels deeply for Zheng Changkong's struggling household and sees Chen Mo more favorably after he suggests helping them. 153 166 167

Although supernatural scenes initially frighten and unsettle her, Fang Yingxia does not retreat from duty. Her experience with the fish monster leaves her doubting herself, but Liu Ruyan's encouragement helps her regain confidence and determination. 164 166

Abilities & Skills

Blood-Qi Martial Arts

Fang Yingxia practices Blood-Qi Martial Arts and can circulate her qi and blood to reinforce her body. 179

• Flushes toxins from her system by circulating qi and blood. 179
• Temporarily increases the strength of her legs, allowing her to rapidly pursue ordinary fleeing suspects. 179
• Continues confronting the Changle Gang despite being surrounded by dozens of armed members. 181

Firearms

Fang Yingxia carries and uses a Mauser pistol in the field. 165 181

• Shoots a fleeing sheep herder in the leg during the East Street pursuit. 179
• Draws her pistol during the standoff with Zhou Debiao and the Changle Gang. 181
• Maintains armed cover while Liu Ruyan and Chen Mo confront the fish monster. 165

Array Setup

Fang Yingxia can assist with field formations.

• Sets up an array in the courtyard during the Red Bridge fish-monster case. 165
• Admits that fear nearly prevented her from completing the setup, indicating this remains an area in which she lacks confidence. 166

Investigation and Patrol Work

• Leads Qian Mantang and Zhao Shouxin on an East Street patrol. 178
• Challenges suspicious shepherds after Zhao Shouxin identifies a sheep with unnatural round pupils. 178
• Reports the Red Bridge anomaly and brings Chen Mo and Liu Ruyan into the investigation. 163

Relationships

• Liu Ruyan — Best friend and Third Squad colleague. Liu Ruyan regularly restrains or reassures Fang Yingxia, especially after frightening cases. 100 101 166
• Fang Yingxue — Older sister and captain of the Anomaly Suppression Bureau's C-7 Team. Fang Yingxue is protective of Fang Yingxia and worries that she may be taken advantage of. 153 155
• Chen Mo — Third Squad colleague. Fang Yingxia is intensely curious about him, frequently provokes him with questions, and later defends his loyalty and shows concern for his safety. 137 153 167
• Zheng Changkong — Former Third Squad captain. Fang Yingxia respects him and is moved by his sacrifices for his eight children. 166 167
• Qian Mantang — Third Squad colleague who patrols with her during the Changle Gang case. 166 178
• Zhao Shouxin — Third Squad colleague who assists her on East Street patrols and in investigating the sheep shipment. 166 178 179
• Yuanyuan — A rescued victim of the Beast-Making Art. Fang Yingxia helps apply her medicine, bathe her, and care for her after her recovery. 185 186

Story Role / Major Arcs

Intensive Training

Fang Yingxia is introduced as Liu Ruyan's close friend during intensive training at the Anomaly Suppression Bureau. She notices Liu Ruyan's interest in Li Siqing and bluntly teases her about it. 100

When Liu Ruyan attempts to deliver an item to Chen Mo, Fang Yingxia accompanies her and finds Chen Mo's roommates bathing in the courtyard. Unlike the embarrassed Liu Ruyan, she is openly amused by the incident. 101

Third Squad Assignment

Fang Yingxia joins Chen Mo and Liu Ruyan in Third Squad, greeting Chen Mo warmly and proposing that they look after one another as teammates. 134

During their first mission, she remains eager to rescue Zheng Changkong despite the danger. The mission ends with one teammate dead and Zheng severely injured, leaving the squad subdued. 147 150 152

Ghost Market and Skinning-Murder Investigation

While investigating Willow Leaf Alley, Fang Yingxia notices Chen Mo's unnaturally cold body temperature and impulsively touches his hand for relief from the heat. 143

She is disturbed enough by the skinned corpses at the White Bone Tower to vomit, demonstrating how new she still is to extreme scenes of supernatural violence. 141

Red Bridge Fish-Monster Case

Fang Yingxia brings the Red Bridge anomaly to Chen Mo and Liu Ruyan's attention, reporting that a drowned man had returned home with fish-like smells, sunlight aversion, and increasingly inhuman behavior. 163

At the scene, she is frightened and disgusted by the mutilated victims and the fish monster. Afterward, she questions whether she is useful as an inspector, but Liu Ruyan reassures her that enduring fear without abandoning the mission is already progress. 164 166

Changle Gang and Beast-Making Art Case

Fang Yingxia leads Qian Mantang and Zhao Shouxin on patrol at East Street, where Zhao identifies a sheep with unnatural round pupils. When the shepherds attack with powder and flee, she purges the irritant with blood-qi, pursues them, and shoots one in the leg. 178 179

She faces Zhou Debiao and the Changle Gang when they attempt to take the suspicious flock as alleged debt repayment. Though pressured by their legal pretext and numbers, she insists that the sheep are evidence. 181

After Chen Mo kills Zhou Debiao and the sheep are delivered to Logistics, Fang Yingxia helps handle the victims revealed beneath the goatskins. She recognizes the Beast-Making Art procedure and later cares for the rescued girl Yuanyuan. 183 185 186

Trivia

• Fang Yingxia believes a person's eyes reveal whether their heart is honest, a lesson she attributes to her mother. 100
• She has a habit of gossiping about Chen Mo, including teasing him over his new Ford and alleged visits to Wanhua Pavilion. 137 163
• She initially calls Chen Mo “Miss Chen” formally, then insists he call her “Old Fang” instead. 134