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Biodata
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Liu Lan (柳兰) |
| Alias(es) | Mother; Sister-in-law Ning 44 134 |
| Gender | Female |
| Affiliation | Ning family; resident of Holy Soul Village before relocating to Helsing City's Elm Forest Alley 1 81 |
| Occupation/Role | Homemaker and farming household member; assists with the family’s medicinal-herb garden 88 148 |
| Status | Alive 165 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 1 |
Background / History
Liu Lan is the wife of Ning Dazhuang and mother of Ning Chuan and Ning Xiaohe. During the Holy Soul Village martial-soul awakening, she accompanies Xiaohe and later comforts her daughter after learning that Xiaohe has no innate soul power, insisting that safety and an ordinary life matter more than becoming a Spirit Master 2 4.
When Ning Chuan begins bringing unusual opportunities into the family, Liu Lan responds with concern rather than blind acceptance. She is initially wary of the Foundation Establishment Pill meant for Xiaohe, but is moved when its effects restore Xiaohe’s health and vitality 44. After Ning Chuan reveals the existence of his “Inheritance Land,” she places her trust in him and supports his decisions for the family’s future 69.
After the family relocates to Helsing City, Liu Lan continues to manage the household while helping cultivate their backyard medicinal field. Her careful work—particularly pest removal and clearing diseased leaves—becomes important to the herb garden’s maintenance 81 148. She remains a steady source of emotional support as Ning Chuan’s cultivation and the dangers around the family escalate 99 116 155.
Appearance
Liu Lan is depicted as a hardworking rural woman whose clothing and hands reflect her daily labor.
- Has rough but warm palms, used to comfort and care for her children 4.
- Commonly wears worn, coarse-cloth clothing and an apron while cooking, washing, or working around the courtyard 88 126.
- Is often seen with a flushed face after housework or garden work 81.
Personality
Liu Lan is deeply nurturing and family-centered. She prioritizes her children’s health, comforts Xiaohe after her failed awakening, worries over Ning Chuan’s dangerous journeys, and eagerly supports improvements to both children’s diet and physical condition 4 47 99.
Though practical and initially cautious toward Ning Chuan’s extraordinary claims, she trusts him once she sees his sincerity and results. Her confidence in him develops into unconditional support for his leadership within the family 44 69 118.
She is also meticulous and industrious. Alongside household work, she contributes to the medicinal field by handling delicate tasks such as removing insects and diseased leaves 90 148.
Household Contributions
- Prepares the family’s meals and pays close attention to Ning Chuan and Xiaohe’s nutrition during their training 47 51.
- Washes clothes, mends garments, and maintains the family home 45 81 116.
- Helps Ning Dazhuang prepare and preserve food, including assisting with the processing of a boar shared with the village 64.
- Supports the medicinal-herb garden through careful maintenance and fieldwork 90 148.
- Participates in the family’s defensive preparations, trusting Ning Chuan’s formation arrangements 155.
Relationships
- Ning Dazhuang — Husband. The two make household decisions together, support their children’s training, and jointly work toward improving the family’s circumstances 47 91 145.
- Ning Chuan — Eldest son. Liu Lan is proud of his growth but repeatedly worries for his safety; she ultimately entrusts the family’s future to his judgment 44 69 99 116.
- Ning Xiaohe — Daughter. Liu Lan is protective of Xiaohe’s health, comforts her after setbacks, and quietly supports her martial-arts practice 4 44 121 144.
Story Role / Major Arcs
Holy Soul Village
Liu Lan represents the family’s emotional foundation following Ning Chuan and Xiaohe’s failed martial-soul awakenings. She reassures Xiaohe that a life without Spirit Master status can still be safe and worthwhile 4.
Xiaohe’s Physical Improvement
She accepts Ning Chuan’s explanation for the Foundation Establishment Pill after witnessing Xiaohe expel impurities and regain energy. Liu Lan’s relief and joy underscore how severely Xiaohe’s frailty had concerned her 44.
Family Trust and Relocation
After learning of Ning Chuan’s hidden inheritance, Liu Lan openly supports his leadership. She later helps establish the household in Helsing City’s Elm Forest Alley and works toward the family’s new livelihood through medicinal-herb cultivation 69 81 90.
Ning Chuan’s Star Dou Forest Journey
Liu Lan reacts with shock and fear when Ning Chuan reveals that he has reached level 30 and intends to seek a third soul ring. Upon his return, her relief and pride are central to the family’s reunion 96 116.
Herb Garden and Family Security
She helps sustain the family’s herb-growing enterprise and supports Ning Chuan’s increasingly serious preparations to defend their home from outside threats 145 155 165.
Notable Quotes
“Good girl, don't cry, don't cry. It's alright, it's alright. Not being a Spirit Master is no big deal.” 4
“That's right, Xiaochuan. Do whatever you think is best! Mother supports you!” 69
“Alright, then we'll listen to you. My son is becoming capable; you know more than your father and I do now.” 118