Wang Hou

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Wang Hou (王厚)
Alias(es)	Fatty Wang
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Jiang University; Lingxiao Society — Vice President; Lingxiao Company — 10% shareholder 269 477
Occupation/Role	Qi Refiner; organizer, recruiter, and business manager for Lingxiao 1 122 252
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Qi Refiner-rank	1	His awakening test identifies him as a Qi Refiner; he is relieved not to have received the worst result.
Third Realm	62	He states that he is in the Third Realm and believes he can kill Flame Demon Larvae, though not a Flame Demon Warrior.
Strength increased by at least 20%	87	Obtains a major overnight improvement after Dorm Manager Zhang personally trains him in Qi Refining.
B-rank Qi Refiner	97	His profession evolves from C-rank to B-rank. In the Freshman Assessment, he scores 262 points: 85 Attribute Affinity, 89 Spirit Power Purity, and 88 Spirit Power Reserves.
Genius Class student	116 117	His Freshman Assessment performance earns him promotion from the Ordinary Class to the Genius Class.

Background / History

Wang Hou awakened as a Qi Refiner during Jiang University's initial testing. Initially timid and relieved simply not to rank last, he became Ye Xiao's roommate and one of the few students willing to remain by Ye Xiao's side despite the stigma surrounding Martialists. 1 37

His association with Ye Xiao changes both his standing and outlook. After initially being known as a weak-willed student from the Ordinary Class, Wang Hou refuses to kneel when Lin Yun's followers attempt to humiliate him, showing a newfound resolve. 37

Ye Xiao supports his cultivation with Spirit Gathering Incense and basic body-tempering training. Dorm Manager Zhang later subjects Wang Hou to harsh overnight Qi Refining instruction, raising his strength substantially. 45 87

Wang Hou's results in the Freshman Assessment reveal his improvement to the wider school. His Qi Refiner profession evolves to B-rank, and he earns placement in the Genius Class alongside Ye Xiao. 97 117

When Ye Xiao founds Lingxiao, Wang Hou immediately endorses the decision to remain independent of Jiang University's established factions. He assumes responsibility for recruitment, assessments, negotiations, and the society's commercial operations while Ye Xiao focuses on cultivation. 118 122 252

Appearance

Wang Hou is consistently described as a fat or stout young man. Despite his wealthy family background, his appearance does not initially suggest exceptional wealth. 42 252

• Stout, honest-looking build. 252
• Often called “Fatty Wang” or simply “Fatty.” 13 37
• Carries an orange-glowing staff during his first patrol mission. 64
• Returns from Dorm Manager Zhang's training with dark circles under his eyes and extreme exhaustion. 87

Personality

Wang Hou is outspoken, humorous, and prone to casual banter, especially around Ye Xiao. He can be shameless in defending his status as Ye Xiao's “lackey,” viewing it as worthwhile because Ye Xiao treats him as a brother. 152 177

Beneath his joking demeanor, he is hardworking and ambitious. He trains intensely to leave the Ordinary Class, accepts painful instruction from Dorm Manager Zhang, and recognizes the rare opportunities provided by Ye Xiao's support. 89 95 117

He is also pragmatic under pressure. During the crisis caused by Xuanyuan Cang, Wang Hou rallies Lingxiao's members but openly acknowledges the immense disparity between their forces and the Human Alliance. 477

Abilities & Skills

Qi Refining

Wang Hou is a B-rank Qi Refiner whose cultivation improves through Spirit Gathering Incense, personal training, and Dorm Manager Zhang's instruction. 87 97

• Reaches the Third Realm by the time he joins the Third Patrol Squad. 62 63
• Demonstrates high spiritual attributes during the Freshman Assessment, totaling 262 points. 97
• Uses an orange-glowing staff during patrol operations. 64
• Is not portrayed as capable of fighting Flame Demon Warriors at his then-current strength, but believes he can kill Flame Demon Larvae. 62

Administration and Negotiation

Wang Hou manages Lingxiao's practical affairs when Ye Xiao is absent, displaying strong commercial instincts and organizational skill. 252 268

• Conducts negotiations with the Heavenly Prodigy Association, Demon Hunter Society, and Myriad Phenomena Pavilion over Red Abyss World development. 252
• Oversees Red Abyss World development through an account on the Nine Heavens Spirit Network. 252
• Manages Lingxiao Society expansion plans and waits for Ye Xiao's approval before recruiting new members. 268
• Secures compensation worth ten times the losses from companies that developed in the Red Abyss without authorization. 269
• Receives 10% of Lingxiao Company's shares when it is established. 269

Leadership

As Lingxiao's vice president, Wang Hou can organize and inspire a large group even in Ye Xiao's absence. 268 477

• Oversees recruitment and member assessments. 122
• Helps transform the Body Tempering Pavilion into Jiang University's busiest training venue. 268
• Addresses more than 3,000 Lingxiao Society members during the campus crisis, allowing anyone afraid to leave while calling the remaining members to defend the school. 477
• Is treated with notable respect by Principal Wu Canglan, who personally offers him a handshake. 477

Equipment / Items

• Orange-glowing staff — carried during his first mission with the Third Patrol Squad. 64
• Spirit Gathering Incense — repeatedly provided by Ye Xiao to support his Qi Refining cultivation. 27 87 122

Relationships

• Ye Xiao — Best friend, roommate, and the person Wang Hou calls “Brother Xiao.” He supports Ye Xiao from the beginning, assists with practical matters, and serves as vice president of Ye Xiao's Lingxiao Society. 37 118 269
• Dorm Manager Zhang — Stern mentor who forcibly trains Wang Hou in Qi Refining overnight; Wang Hou fears his temper but acknowledges the effectiveness of his teaching. 87 89
• Zhao Xiuxiu — Lingxiao ally who joins Wang Hou in investigating Su Muyun's situation at the Su Family. 212
• Wu Xiaorui — Lingxiao ally who accompanies Wang Hou and Zhao Xiuxiu to investigate the Su Family. 212
• Su Muyun — Friend and fellow Lingxiao associate; Wang Hou volunteers to help investigate her dangerous situation. 212
• Wu Canglan — Jiang University's principal, who recognizes Wang Hou's role in Lingxiao and shakes his hand as an equal. 477

Story Role / Major Arcs

Jiang University and Early Growth

• Awakens as a Qi Refiner and becomes Ye Xiao's roommate. 1
• Gains social attention because of his association with Ye Xiao. 13
• Refuses to kneel to Lin Yun's followers despite being threatened in his dormitory. 37
• Begins Qi Refining and basic body-tempering training under Ye Xiao's guidance. 45
• Joins Ye Xiao in the Third Patrol Squad's first mission near the Red Abyss. 63 64

Freshman Assessment

• Seeks to rise out of the Ordinary Class through the Freshman Assessment. 95
• Scores 262 points in the spiritual-power test and reveals his evolution into a B-rank Qi Refiner. 97
• Advances to the Genius Class after his strong assessment performance. 117

Founding and Managing Lingxiao

• Supports Ye Xiao's decision to establish an independent organization rather than join an existing school faction. 118
• Takes charge of recruitment and assessments while Ye Xiao trains. 122
• Helps Ye Xiao accept Su Long's Life-Death Arena challenge by announcing it publicly, despite his alarm at Su Long's Sixth Realm strength. 127
• Takes over Red Abyss World business negotiations and development management. 252
• Successfully expands Lingxiao Society's projects and operations during Ye Xiao's absence. 268
• Becomes a 10% shareholder in Lingxiao Company. 269

Campus Crisis

• Leaves Jiang University with Zhao Xiuxiu and Wu Xiaorui to investigate Su Muyun's circumstances at the Su Family. 212
• Leads Lingxiao Society after most students evacuate the campus, urging members to remain and defend the school. 477
• Reunites emotionally with Ye Xiao and immediately places Lingxiao's members on alert after learning the truth about Xuanyuan Cang. 477

Notable Quotes

“What's so bad about being Brother Xiao's lackey?” 177

“For a friend, we are willing to take the risk.” 212

“No matter how high the mountain ahead may be, we must climb over it. No matter how distant the heavens above may be, we must reach them.” 477

Trivia

• Wang Hou comes from an extremely wealthy family, though he was asked not to reveal it while attending school. 42
• His family sells the body-tempering machines installed in Jiang University's Body Tempering Pavilion. 42
• He paid Ye Xiao's medical expenses after Ye Xiao was injured. 82
• He is known for detailed knowledge of Jiang University's factions, training facilities, and cultivation-related matters. 42 89