Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Hu Liena (胡列娜) |
| Alias(es) | Nana 7 44 |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | Two years older than Lin Chuan 13 |
| Affiliation | Martial Soul Hall; Martial Soul Team; Golden Generation 13 15 |
| Occupation/Role | Holy Maiden of Martial Soul Hall 40 |
| Cultivation | Peak level 40; awaiting her fourth Spirit Ring 44 46 |
| Status | Alive; traveling to the Star Dou Forest to hunt Spirit Rings 47 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 6 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Level 34 — Soul Elder | 6 | Retrospective account of her strength when Lin Chuan entered the Capital of Slaughter. He refused to let her accompany him because she lacked sufficient strength and combat experience. |
| Approaching level 38 — Soul Elder | 7 | Reports that she is close to a breakthrough while asking to accompany Lin Chuan on his sixth-ring hunt. The breakthrough itself is not shown. |
| Level 40 — fourth-ring threshold | 44 | Reaches level 40 alongside Xie Yue. Although described as having broken through to Soul Ancestor, she has not yet obtained her fourth Spirit Ring. |
| Peak level 40 | 45 46 | Successfully absorbs Lovesick Heartbreak Red, strengthening her foundation and meridians. Remains ring-limited and expects to gain another two or three levels after obtaining a suitable ring; those gains are not yet confirmed. |
Appearance
- Hair: Initially short, pale gold, and layered at the tips. After several months apart from Lin Chuan, it has grown long, with part of it pulled up 6 43.
- Face: Delicate features, elf-like ears, and long, narrow, fox-like eyes with upward-tilting corners 6 43.
- Complexion: Snow-white skin 6.
- Clothing: Introduced wearing a fitted blue-and-white cheongsam-style dress 6.
- Bearing: Combines a cool, alluring appearance with playful expressions and youthful mannerisms 6 43.
History
Reunion with Lin Chuan
Hu Liena had wanted to accompany Lin Chuan into the Capital of Slaughter, but both her teacher and Lin Chuan opposed the idea. At their reunion, he again warned her not to consider entering before reaching Soul Emperor, and she agreed despite her disappointment 6.
She joins Xie Yue, Yan, Ghost Douluo, and Chrysanthemum Douluo in welcoming him back after his year-and-a-half absence. She immediately embraces him and questions him about the dangers inside. When he prepares to hunt his sixth Spirit Ring, she asks to come along, but he refuses because the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger is too dangerous for her current strength 6 7.
Relationship and Team Training
Frustrated by Lin Chuan repeatedly prioritizing cultivation over spending time with her, Hu Liena takes the initiative and kisses him. She then openly confesses her feelings. Although he initially explains that romance has never been a priority, he eventually accepts her affection, establishing their relationship 13 14.
She accompanies him to meet the Martial Soul Team and enthusiastically supports his appointment as captain. During the team's subsequent training, she completes weighted runs without using soul power and joins the medicinal-bath cultivation sessions prepared by Chrysanthemum Douluo 13 15 16.
Lin Chuan later leaves a note for her rather than saying goodbye in person before departing for Suotuo City 18.
Immortal Herb and Fourth-Ring Hunt
Several months later, Hu Liena reunites with Lin Chuan while traveling with Ling Yuan, Xie Yue, Yan, and Zhu Zhuqing. She questions him about Zhu Zhuqing, suspecting a romantic connection despite his denial 43 44.
Having reached the fourth-ring threshold, she has been sent by the Pope to hunt a suitable Spirit Ring. Before the hunt, Lin Chuan gives her Lovesick Heartbreak Red. Her unwavering feelings for him allow her to claim and absorb the herb without backlash 44 45.
After reaching peak level 40, she waits for Ling Yuan's breakthrough to Titled Douluo. The group then departs for the Star Dou Forest, with Lin Chuan carrying Hu Liena and Zhu Zhuqing through the air using his spirit power 46 47.
Personality
Hu Liena is openly affectionate and persistent about the people she loves. She seeks Lin Chuan's company even when he is preoccupied with cultivation, and eventually expresses her feelings directly rather than waiting for him to recognize them. His initial silence after her confession deeply upsets her, but she continues asking for an honest answer 13 14.
Her confidence in private contrasts with her embarrassment when others tease her. She also becomes jealous of Zhu Zhuqing and demands reassurance from Lin Chuan. Outside their relationship, she trains diligently without complaining about the team's physical-conditioning regimen 16 43 44.
Equipment / Items
- Lovesick Heartbreak Red — Immortal Herb gifted by Lin Chuan. She claims it with a drop of blood while focusing on him; it transforms into medicinal liquid and enters her body, strengthening her foundation, nourishing her meridians, and cleansing her channels 44 45.
- Soul Tool — Stores the dagger she uses during the herb's recognition process 45.
- Dagger — Used to prick her middle finger and draw the blood required to claim Lovesick Heartbreak Red 45.
Relationships
- Lin Chuan — Romantic partner and team captain. She initiates their relationship and successfully claims Lovesick Heartbreak Red through her devotion to him 13 14 45.
- Xie Yue — Brother and teammate. Protective of her, he struggles with how completely her attention shifts toward Lin Chuan 7 15.
- Yan — Teammate who previously loved her. His unreturned feelings fade and finally dissipate as he turns his attention toward his own cultivation 15 44.
- Bibi Dong — Teacher and Pope of Martial Soul Hall. Prevents her from entering the Capital of Slaughter and later sends her to obtain her fourth Spirit Ring 6 44.
- Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo — Senior figures whose relationship with her grows closer through Lin Chuan. They recognize her infatuation and tease the pair 6 7.
- Ling Yuan — Escorts her on the fourth-ring hunting mission. Hu Liena addresses her as “Sister Ling Yuan,” though Ling Yuan readily teases her about her romance 43 44.
- Zhu Zhuqing — Fellow Martial Soul Hall member whom Hu Liena suspects of being romantically involved with Lin Chuan 43 44.
Notable Quotes
“Then come back early.” 7
“Why are you just standing there? Say something. Is my affection really that hard to accept?” 14
“I feel like once I hunt a suitable Spirit Ring, I can break through two or three levels directly! I love you to death!” 46