Zhao Yuanqing

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Zhao Yuanqing (赵元擎)
Gender	Male
Occupation/Role	Former repair-shop mechanic; cybernetic repair technician; junior cybernetic maintenance technician
Affiliation	Former Welfare Institute orphanage group; former repair shop and New Edge Cybernetic Clinic employee; Superpowered Bureau squad maintenance staff
First Appearance	Chapter 4

Background

Zhao Yuanqing is Lu Chao's friend and roommate from the Welfare Institute. He cared for Lu Chao when Lu first arrived after transmigrating, and the two initially shared a low-rent apartment on Factory Street. Their housing was obtained through a favor from Chen Junhao of the Hongyi Society. 4 6

He worked at a repair shop while carrying welfare-loan debt of his own. Despite his limited means, he lent Lu Chao 5,000 yuan for martial-arts tuition and supplements, understanding both the cost and uncertainty of Lu's chosen path. 6

After the Rock Gang's attack on the repair shop, Old Dong gave Zhao a raise out of guilt. Zhao and Lu subsequently moved from unsafe Factory Street to a safer neighborhood near the Patrol Bureau, where they continued to split their higher rent. 58 59

After seeing Lu Chao pursue martial arts, Zhao began working toward changing his own circumstances. He studied prosthetic modification during breaks, practiced with substandard components at the shop, and privately studied mechanical and prosthetic theory using secondhand books and models. 34 40

Zhao later became a cybernetic repair technician at New Edge Cybernetic Clinic, where he further developed his understanding of prosthetic systems, bionic organs, and basic medical theory. He eventually left the clinic to accompany Lu Chao to Red Maple Shelter City, where he joined Lu's Superpowered Bureau squad as a junior cybernetic maintenance technician. 131 179 263 276 282

Power Progression

Chapter	Development
34, 40	Began systematically studying mechanical and prosthetic theory while practicing modifications with spare parts from the repair shop.
82	Completed a largely assembled prototype prosthetic arm, though its neural-system connection and chip integration remained unfinished.
117	Successfully completed a functional cybernetic prosthetic arm, marking his first major breakthrough in prosthetic fabrication.
131	Changed jobs to become a cybernetic repair technician at New Edge Cybernetic Clinic.
179	Continued studying civilian, professional, military, combat, logistics, and bionic-organ cybernetics to close the gap with more experienced clinic technicians.
203	Demonstrated practical biological and medical knowledge by disinfecting wounds, setting Xiong Cheng's injured joints, bandaging him, and prescribing nutrient solutions.
263	Through physical work, bodyweight training, and muscle-enhancing nutritional supplements, developed Vitality exceeding 20 points, comparable to some Combat Grade fighters.
282	Became one of the junior cybernetic maintenance technicians attached to Lu Chao's Superpowered Bureau squad.

Appearance

Zhao Yuanqing is about 1.8 meters tall, roughly the same height as Lu Chao, with a sturdy, wiry-muscular build shaped by repair work. 5

• Usually wears black-and-blue repair-shop work clothes stained with engine oil. 5 41
• Often wears a black tank top beneath his work jacket. 5
• Wears a gray sleeveless hoodie and helmet when riding a motorcycle. 14
• Uses work gloves and a head-mounted flashlight while repairing vehicles. 41
• Has grown visibly more muscular through long-term prosthetic work, conditioning, and muscle-enhancing nutritional supplements. 263
• Wears a long white coat while performing clinical treatment and prosthetic-related work. 203

Personality

Zhao Yuanqing is loyal, protective, and quick-tempered when his friends are insulted or threatened. He openly defends Lu Chao against Lin Ze's condescension, becomes indignant when others dismiss Lu's martial-arts ambitions, and repeatedly worries over Lu's exhausting work and training schedule. 15 16 35

He is also generous despite his own financial hardship, lending Lu money without hesitation. His pride and temper have repeatedly brought him into conflict with the Rock Gang, though he remains defiant even when physically overpowered. 6 16 41 42

Beneath this toughness, Zhao is ambitious but uncertain about his prospects. He longs to someday own a home in Prism Ring City's Inner City and devotes himself to learning prosthetic repair in pursuit of a better future. 29 34 40

Zhao is exceptionally persistent in his technical work. He routinely stays up late studying cybernetics or assembling prosthetic components, refuses to resign himself to being less skilled than formally trained technicians, and continues to improve his physical conditioning alongside his professional studies. 82 117 179 284 345

Abilities & Skills

Mechanical Repair

Zhao works as a mechanic and is capable of diagnosing and repairing vehicle components.

• Repairs vehicle chassis and reconnects cables, cover plates, and screws during shop work. 41
• Borrows or accesses motorcycles through the repair shop, including a third-generation Black Wind model. 14 15
• Practices prosthetic modification using spare or substandard components. 34 40
• Assembled a prototype prosthetic arm with Old Cheng's help, then later completed a functional cybernetic arm independently. 82 117
• Serves as a junior cybernetic maintenance technician for Lu Chao's Superpowered Bureau squad. 282

Prosthetic Theory

Zhao is studying to become a professional mechanical repairman specializing in prosthetics.

• Studies Basic Mechanical Knowledge and Basic Prosthetic Component Theory. 40
• Keeps prosthetic models and specialized tools, including a pressure-gauge probe and electrode blade. 40
• Identifies Neural Stabilizers and estimates their value at nearly 10,000 yuan per dose. 44
• Has studied cybernetics across civilian, professional, military, combat, logistics, and daily-life applications, including bionic organs. 179

Clinical and Pharmaceutical Support

Zhao's prosthetic training includes basic biological structure and medical theory, allowing him to assist with injuries and related clinical work.

• Helped Lu Chao acquire and assess pharmaceutical equipment for his potion-making practice. 141
• Sold Lu Chao's Mind-Clearing Potions and Basic Recovery Potions through prosthetic clinics. 195
• Disinfected and bandaged Xiong Cheng's injuries, set his shoulder and elbow joints, and recommended nutrient solutions for recovery. 203

Fighting Ability

Zhao possesses courage and physical strength, though he lacks formal martial-arts training and was initially outmatched by prosthetic-enhanced gang members.

• Previously fought Rock Gang members over their demands at the repair shop. 5 16
• Attempts to strike Xu Peng after prolonged provocation and humiliation. 42
• Is restrained and overwhelmed by a gang member equipped with bionic prosthetic arms. 42
• Later develops Vitality above 20 through work, training, and nutritional supplements, reaching a level comparable to some Combat Grade fighters. 263

Equipment / Items

• Mechanic's tools and black toolbox. 40
• Pressure Gauge Probe. 40
• Electrode Blade. 40
• Prosthetic component models and secondhand technical books. 40
• Head-mounted work flashlight. 41
• Prototype and later functional cybernetic prosthetic arm components. 82 117
• Pharmaceutical tools sourced for Lu Chao, including a herb grinder, liquefaction filtration device, quantitative material extractor, and small constant-temperature furnace. 141

Relationships

• Lu Chao — Roommate, fellow Welfare Institute orphan, and closest friend. Zhao cared for him early on, lent him money for martial arts, defended his choices, and was later rescued by Lu from the Rock Gang. He subsequently moved with Lu, assisted his pharmaceutical work, followed him to Red Maple Shelter City, and joined his Superpowered Bureau squad. 4 6 15 42 44 58 141 263 282
• Chen Junhao — Older Welfare Institute acquaintance and benefactor. Chen Junhao helped shield Zhao's repair shop from the Rock Gang and advised Zhao to temper his impulsiveness. Zhao remains concerned for Chen after the latter's break with the Hongyi Society and departure for the wilderness. 6 16 216
• Old Dong — Repair-shop owner. Old Dong was forced by Rock Gang intimidation to dismiss Zhao from the shop, but later gave him a raise out of guilt after the crisis was resolved. 41 58
• Xu Peng — Rock Gang member and adversary. Xu Peng targets, humiliates, and attempts to assault Zhao during the attack on the repair shop. 41 42
• Old Cheng — Prosthetic worker who assisted Zhao with the development of his early prosthetic-arm prototype. 82
• Lin Ze — Former orphanage companion and frequent verbal rival. The two often bicker, and Zhao objects strongly to Lin's belittling treatment of Lu Chao. 15 35
• Song Yuhan — Former orphanage companion. Zhao is visibly embarrassed by her teasing and compliments. 15 34
• Xiong Cheng — One of Lu Chao's squad members. Zhao treated Xiong's injuries after the latter was attacked by Prism Ring Academy students. 203
• Fang Xu — One of Lu Chao's squad members. Zhao assisted in providing treatment after Fang was injured alongside Xiong Cheng. 203

Story Role / Major Arcs

Support for Lu Chao's Martial-Arts Pursuit

Zhao returns home after confronting the Rock Gang over pressure on the repair shop, then supports Lu's decision to practice martial arts despite worrying about the financial and physical burden. He lends Lu 5,000 yuan to fund tuition and supplements. 5 6

At a reunion with their former orphanage companions, Zhao reveals Lu's martial-arts training and confronts Lin Ze for disparaging Lu's work and ambitions. 15

Pursuit of Prosthetic Repair

As Lu advances through martial arts, Zhao begins pursuing a parallel route through mechanical skill. He studies prosthetic theory, practices at the repair shop, and works late on major repair orders. 34 40

His efforts result first in a prototype prosthetic arm and then in a fully functional cybernetic arm. These accomplishments help him secure work at New Edge Cybernetic Clinic and establish him as a capable cybernetic repair technician. 82 117 131

Rock Gang Retaliation

The Rock Gang returns to the repair shop under Xu Peng, coercing Old Dong into firing Zhao. Zhao refuses to submit to Xu Peng's insults about his orphan background, attacks in anger, and is subdued by a prosthetic-enhanced gang member. 41 42

Lu Chao arrives before Xu Peng can strike Zhao with a helmet, defeats the gang members, and helps Zhao back to his feet. Zhao reacts with overwhelming pride and emotion when Lu confirms that he has become a Fighter. 42 43 44

Relocation and Technical Advancement

Following the Rock Gang incident, Zhao and Lu relocate to a safer neighborhood near the Patrol Bureau. Zhao continues improving his cybernetic knowledge while supporting Lu's pharmaceutical training, including obtaining specialized tools and helping distribute Lu's finished potions. 58 141 195

He also applies his medical and prosthetic knowledge to treat Lu's injured squad members, showing that his skills have developed beyond ordinary repair work. 203

Move to Red Maple Shelter City

When Lu Chao leaves Prism Ring City to take up a post in Red Maple Shelter City, Zhao quits his clinic position and chooses to accompany him. The two regard one another as brothers as close as family. 263

After arriving in Red Maple, Zhao is incorporated into Lu's Superpowered Bureau squad as a junior cybernetic maintenance technician, giving him access to more advanced professional knowledge and better prospects for his career. 276 282

Trivia

• Zhao and Lu each pay half of their apartment rent. 20 58
• He takes pride in motorcycles and eagerly lets Li Heng test a borrowed Black Wind motorcycle. 15
• He dreams of eventually buying a home in Prism Ring City's Inner City. 29
• Lu Chao's enhanced mental perception identifies Zhao's feelings toward him as including admiration, gratitude, and cherishing. 284