Yan Shaozhe

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Yan Shaozhe (言少哲)
Alias(es)	Shao Zhe; Teacher Yan; Dean Yan 2 3 22
Gender	Male 3
Affiliation	Shrek Academy 1
Occupation/Role	Dean of the Martial Soul Department; teacher and soul-hunting escort 1 21
Teacher	Mu En, the Dragon God Douluo 24
First Appearance	Chapter 1 1

Background / History

Rescuing and Assessing Lin Yun

Yan Shaozhe participated in the rescue of Lin Yun alongside a red-haired senior sister. After Mu En permitted Lin Yun to study in Shrek Academy's Outer Court despite his suspected Evil Martial Soul, Yan Shaozhe was assigned to obtain his first soul ring 1 16.

During their journey to the Star Dou Forest, Yan Shaozhe recognized Lin Yun's exceptional aptitude for flight. However, he interpreted the boy's strong compatibility with the Skeletal Bone Dragon as a reason to scrutinize his character more closely. He subdued a Ghost Spider Emperor for Lin Yun to finish off, then carried him away when a violent disturbance erupted nearby 1.

Recruiting Huo Yuhao and Obtaining a Second Ring

While investigating the disturbance, Yan Shaozhe allowed Lin Yun to search separately, instructing him to signal if anything went wrong. After discovering that Lin Yun had reached level twenty, he examined the boy with soul power and mental energy. He accepted the breakthrough as a consequence of Lin Yun's delayed Martial Soul awakening, without detecting the concealed Electrolux 2.

Yan Shaozhe also examined the unconscious Huo Yuhao and judged his Body Martial Soul worth cultivating despite his low soul power. He granted Huo Yuhao a special admission quota through a handwritten, personally sealed note. After learning about Huo Yuhao's background, he assured him that Shrek would not favor students from the White Tiger Duke Mansion if they initiated trouble 2 3.

For Lin Yun's second ring, Yan Shaozhe identified an Underworld Brilliance Sub-Dragon and required him to fight it while offering cover. He initially rejected its thousand-year ring as unsuitable, but allowed Lin Yun to attempt absorption after warning him of shattered meridians, lost cultivation, or death. His decision was partly motivated by the belief that disabling a potential Evil Soul Master would save future trouble 3.

After Lin Yun succeeded, Yan Shaozhe brought both boys back to Shrek City. He used the return flight to let Lin Yun practice carrying another person under supervision, then directed them to the academy's registration office 4.

Reinforcements and Academy Arrangements

Yan Shaozhe responded to Zhang Lexuan's Sea God Pavilion distress flare after an Evil Soul Master ambush. He confirmed that both students were unharmed and agreed to report the attack and investigate whether it had been random or premeditated 21.

He subsequently required Lin Yun to participate in the Freshman Assessment, while guaranteeing that his enrollment would be preserved regardless of the result. He refused Zhang Lexuan's request for early Inner Court admission, citing Lin Yun's age, three-ring Soul Elder cultivation, possible future corruption, and the academy's existing arrangements 22.

When Lin Yun requested permission to accompany Zhang Lexuan on Mu En's investigation of a Heaven Spirit Empire noble, Yan Shaozhe approved. He also arranged for Du Weilun to look after Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao during Lin Yun's absence 24.

Personality

Yan Shaozhe combines practical student care with strong prejudice against dark and undead Martial Souls. He carefully selects soul beasts, supervises flight training, and admires Lin Yun's talent, maturity, and courage. Nevertheless, he initially treats undead power as evidence of an Evil Soul Master's nature and considers a crippling absorption failure an acceptable way to neutralize Lin Yun's potential threat 1 3 4.

His treatment of Huo Yuhao is noticeably gentler: he recognizes the value of a low-powered Body Martial Soul and offers admission outside the usual requirements. As an administrator, he insists on formal assessment procedures while quietly protecting Lin Yun's student status and arranging support for his teammates 2 22 24.

Abilities & Skills

Phoenix-Winged Flight

• Manifests shimmering phoenix wings and flies at high speed 1.
• Envelops passengers in soul power for aerial transport 1.
• Uses a Soul Power Field to assist Lin Yun's flight practice, including carrying Huo Yuhao as additional weight 4.

Soul Power and Mental Examination

• Channels soul power and mental energy into Lin Yun's body to investigate his sudden breakthrough 2.
• Identifies Huo Yuhao's Body Martial Soul through an examination performed by touching his forehead 2.
• Does not detect Electrolux, who conceals himself during the examination 2.

Combat and Soul-Hunting Expertise

• Subdues a Ghost Spider Emperor with a punch and a follow-up strike to its skull 1.
• Suppresses his aura while searching the Star Dou Forest to avoid attracting powerful soul beasts 1.
• Recognizes the Underworld Brilliance Sub-Dragon's attributes, strengths, and thousand-year ring, and explains the dangers of exceeding absorption limits 3.

Equipment / Items

• Personal seal — Used to authenticate Huo Yuhao's special admission note, which the two boys later present at registration 2 4.

Relationships

• Mu En — His teacher; assigns him Lin Yun's first soul hunt and authorizes the noble investigation he later approves 1 24.
• Lin Yun — Student under his supervision. Yan Shaozhe supports his early cultivation while monitoring him for possible evil tendencies; Lin Yun acknowledges the soul-hunting assistance as a genuine kindness 1 3 4 6.
• Huo Yuhao — Recruits him through a special admission quota and reassures him about fair treatment concerning the White Tiger Duke Mansion 2 3.
• Zhang Lexuan — Responds to her distress signal but rejects her proposal to admit Lin Yun to the Inner Court early 21 22.
• Du Weilun — Arranges for him to give Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao special attention while Lin Yun is away on a mission 24.

Notable Quotes

“Your temperament is much more mature than the so-called geniuses I have seen. I hope you will not forget your original intentions and stray onto an evil path.” 4

“Shrek Academy cannot keep opening back doors time and time again. However, you're just going through the motions. Regardless of your results, your student status will be preserved.” 22