Wu Qiao

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Wu Qiao (吴巧)
Alias(es)	Lu Jie — the body into which he transmigrated 1
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Advanced Nurturing High School, Class D; Student Council 1 97
Occupation/Role	Student; Class D representative; information broker and strategist 7 65
Status	Active 113
First Appearance	Chapter 1, “Lu Ge? No, Lu Jie!”

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Path of Gluttony — Level 4	7	Reached after swindling private points from Hoshinomiya Chie; testing afterward confirmed a major improvement in his physical limits.
Path of Erudition — breakthrough, level unstated	12	Increased his mental calculation and complex-logic processing speed, likened to upgrading a computer’s CPU.
Path of Remembrance — Level 5	35	Rose sharply after Karuizawa Kei openly recounted her history of bullying.
Path of Remembrance — Level 10	89	Unlocked [Historical Review], allowing him to inspect past scenes at a fixed location.

Background / History

Wu Qiao transmigrated into the body of Lu Jie and awakened the Path Madman System, whose interface presents eighteen tarot-like Paths governed by Aeons. Upon arriving in Advanced Nurturing High School’s Class D, he initially intended to remain inconspicuous, avoid conflict, and rely on Ayanokoji Kiyoha’s eventual rise to Class A for a quiet graduation. At the time, his physical ability was only around that of an ordinary high-school student, though he had already begun improving through the Path of Erudition. 1

His low-profile plan quickly changed after he identified Kiyoha’s hidden training and abnormal social behavior. Rather than expose her, Wu Qiao proposed cooperation: he would keep her secrets while she assisted him when needed. He later made the arrangement explicit, presenting himself as an information broker who knew about the first-year students’ concealed circumstances. 2 7

Wu Qiao began shaping Class D’s environment through information, intimidation, and carefully structured deals. He coerced Karuizawa Kei and Kushida Kikyo after uncovering their vulnerabilities, negotiated with Hoshinomiya Chie over Class D’s declining points, and allied with Ichinose Honami despite their opposing principles. His stated strategy was to let Class D experience the consequences of its disunity before intervening to stabilize it. 4 5 15 17

As his Paths developed, Wu Qiao’s intellect, physical ability, and investigative reach grew beyond normal standards. He eventually became Class D’s representative, formed an alliance with Classes B and C against Class A, investigated Nagumo Miyabi, and secured a place on the Student Council by exposing Nagumo’s secret relationships. 65 89 97

Appearance

Wu Qiao is a tall, well-proportioned student whose physique remains lean despite his extreme food intake. His arms have visibly firm muscle definition, and his short hair is described as slightly messy after sleeping. 21 22 67

• Maintains an athletic, muscular build without visible fat accumulation despite consuming enormous quantities of food. 21 22
• Possesses physical capabilities that eventually surpass conventional human expectations; he ran 100 meters in 9.34 seconds while still recovering from injuries. 30
• Usually presents himself as casual, lazy, or harmless, concealing the extent of his strength and intelligence. 3 87

Personality

Wu Qiao is observant, calculating, and strongly pragmatic. He treats information as a weapon, studies people’s weaknesses quickly, and is willing to use coercion, blackmail, staged incidents, or financial incentives when he believes they are the most efficient means to an end. He initially frames himself as an outsider who does not owe Class D salvation, preferring its students to learn through failure rather than depend on him. 5 15 24

Despite his manipulative methods, Wu Qiao is not consistently cruel. He avoids making promises he cannot keep, protects Ayanokoji Kiyoha’s freedom, discreetly helps Sakura Airi with her stalker, and ultimately offers Karuizawa Kei friendship rather than exploiting her confession. 7 36 43

He has difficulty accepting intimacy. Sakura Airi’s observations describe him as someone who gently but firmly pushes away romantic advances because he believes he is flawed and unsuitable for others. Ichinose Honami’s persistence repeatedly disrupts this emotional distance. 66 85

Abilities & Skills

Path Madman System

Wu Qiao possesses a system centered on eighteen Aeon-governed Paths. The documented Paths he uses include Erudition, Gluttony, Remembrance, The Hunt, and Mystery. 1 24

• His Paths gain experience through actions aligned with their concepts. 24 35
• The system’s effects are not always immediately visible; Erudition’s first direct ability remains locked until level 50. 89
• He records insights about the Paths in personal “Path Notes,” sometimes disguising them as philosophical ideas. 50 51

Path of Erudition

The Path of Erudition grants Wu Qiao exceptionally fast learning, calculation, and logical processing. Its breakthrough noticeably reduced the mental delay involved in solving complicated problems. 12

• Rapidly studies subjects ranging from English and history to computer algorithms and differential equations. 12 13 23
• Uses Erudition to amplify the effects of the Path of The Hunt and the Path of Remembrance during investigations. 41
• Learns games and practical skills quickly; he defeated both Ichinose Honami and Sakayanagi Arisu at chess. 14
• His intense study habits earned him a reputation as Class D’s “study maniac.” 12

Path of Gluttony

After reaching Level 4, the Path of Gluttony substantially improved Wu Qiao’s physical limits. 7

• Supports an extreme appetite without apparent weight gain. 5 21 22
• His body recovers rapidly after training, and he reports waking fully refreshed after a night’s sleep. 23
• His steady physical growth eventually made ordinary training little more than a warm-up. 33

Path of Remembrance — Historical Review

At Level 10, the Path of Remembrance unlocked [Historical Review], an investigative skill that lets Wu Qiao view scenes that previously occurred at a fixed location. 89

• Used to investigate Nagumo Miyabi’s concealed activities and gather evidence against him. 89 97
• Can inspect recent events with relative ease. 89
• Looking further into the past requires greater capability and becomes more demanding when investigating someone as guarded as Nagumo. 89

Path of The Hunt

The Path of The Hunt enhances Wu Qiao’s ability to locate targets and resources. 41 112

• Assisted his search for Sakura Airi’s stalker when combined with Erudition and Remembrance. 41
• Guided him to concealed resource points during the uninhabited-island examination. 112

Path of Mystery

Wu Qiao gains experience in the Path of Mystery through technically deceptive statements that others cannot disprove. 24

• Exploited his status as a transmigrator by claiming he had lived in Japan since he could remember. 24
• Develops deliberately ambiguous ways of speaking that sound sincere while withholding the truth. 24

Physical Ability

Wu Qiao’s physical growth becomes one of his most conspicuous hidden advantages. By Chapter 30, Ayanokoji Kiyoha judges that she may no longer be able to defeat him in a direct fight. 30

• Ran 100 meters in 9.34 seconds while not fully recovered from injuries. 30
• Performs near-silent parkour across trees, walls, pipes, windows, and rooftops while avoiding camera coverage and patrol routes. 87
• Easily subdued Kushida Kikyo and threw Kiryuuin Fuka over his shoulder when she attacked him. 16 87
• Deliberately suppresses his performance during ordinary morning training to avoid attracting attention. 33

Investigation and Strategy

Wu Qiao excels at collecting leverage, reading hidden motives, and arranging situations to favor his objectives. 2 7 97

• Correctly deduced Ayanokoji Kiyoha’s training background and lack of normal socialization after limited observation. 2
• Identified Karuizawa Kei’s concealed bullying scar and Kushida Kikyo’s private violent behavior. 3 16
• Planned and executed a discreet response to Sakura Airi’s stalking case while preserving her anonymity. 43 44
• Compiled detailed evidence of Nagumo Miyabi’s relationships, securing leverage for his Student Council application. 97

Equipment / Items

• Student terminal — used for private-point transfers, contact exchanges, and school communications. 1 4
• Digital camera — used for his photography hobby and to record campus scenes. 49
• Path Notes — personal writings on the Aeons and his growing understanding of the Paths. 50 51
• Homemade fruit wine — served to Ichinose Honami and Kushida Kikyo, with both becoming intoxicated. 66 93

Relationships

• Ayanokoji Kiyoha — partner and protected ally. Wu Qiao discovered her secret, promised discretion, and arranged for mutual assistance; he later took risks to draw attention away from her. 2 7 27
• Ichinose Honami — early ally, confidante, and persistent emotional influence. Their alliance began with mutual reservations, but she repeatedly challenges his attempts to distance himself from others. 5 66 108
• Karuizawa Kei — initially coerced informant who becomes a genuine friend. After learning of her past, Wu Qiao refuses her offer to do “anything” and instead accepts her trust. 3 15 36
• Kushida Kikyo — unwilling collaborator blackmailed after Wu Qiao records her violent private behavior. 16 17
• Sakura Airi — classmate he protects during her stalking case and later works alongside against Nagumo. Airi develops feelings for him while recognizing his fear of relationships. 43 85 89
• Wang Meiyu — Chinese-speaking confidante and reliable helper whom Wu Qiao entrusts with discreet tasks. 21 40 43
• Hoshinomiya Chie — negotiated with Wu Qiao to profit from Class D’s loss of class points. 4
• Ryuen Kakeru — inter-class ally and strategic equal; they agreed to cooperate against Class A during special examinations. 65 113
• Sakayanagi Arisu — rival who became interested in his ability after he defeated her at chess and challenged her assumptions about Class D. 14 49
• Kiryuuin Fuka — senior who became intensely interested in Wu Qiao after witnessing his hidden parkour and combat skill. 87 88
• Shiina Hiyori — library acquaintance who notices his mental strain; they later exchange contact information. 24 97
• Sudo Ken — basketball instructor and friendly acquaintance who invites Wu Qiao to join the basketball club. 93

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Arrival and early concealment — Transmigrates into Lu Jie’s body, awakens the Path Madman System, and attempts to remain unnoticed in Class D. 1
• Kiyoha and Ichinose alliances — Identifies Ayanokoji Kiyoha’s secret, forms a partnership with her, and reaches a conditional alliance with Ichinose Honami. 2 5 7
• Class D manipulation — Uses information to control Karuizawa Kei and Kushida Kikyo while arranging Class D’s early collapse as a lesson in unity. 4 15 17
• Rapid growth period — Pursues intensive study and training, gains abnormal physical ability, and becomes a subject of attention for Sakayanagi Arisu. 12 23 30
• Sakura Airi investigation — Protects Airi from a stalker, pays to preserve her anonymity, and arranges a discreet campus-safety investigation. 41 43 44
• Inter-class alliance — As Class D’s representative, proposes cooperation among Classes B, C, and D against Class A. 65
• Nagumo and the Student Council — Uses Historical Review and gathered intelligence to expose Nagumo Miyabi’s secret relationships, earning admission to the Student Council. 89 97
• Uninhabited-island examination — Supplies Classes B and C with resources, negotiates with Ryuen Kakeru, and supports Ichinose Honami as she prepares to confront her past. 111 113

Notable Quotes

“In this school where merit is everything, information is the greatest weapon.” — Wu Qiao 7

“If they aren’t hit hard enough to feel the pain, they’ll never learn their lesson.” — Wu Qiao, on Class D 15

“You look transparent, and beautiful. You can bear a lot of weight, and you can accommodate a lot of people’s emotions. But glass is still glass.” — Wu Qiao to Ichinose Honami 106

Trivia

• Wu Qiao speaks fluent Chinese and uses it to hold private conversations with Wang Meiyu and Ayanokoji Kiyoha. 21 23
• His tutoring sessions are so intense that classmates associate approaching him with being forced into exhausting study sessions. 12 13
• He rewards people who help him study with items such as milk tea, snacks, or sports drinks. 12
• Photography is one of his few stated hobbies; he describes it as recording interesting moments of life. 49
• He initially wanted to live quietly as a bystander, but his actions repeatedly pull him into the school’s central conflicts. 1 25