Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Jiang Nannan (江楠楠) |
| Alias(es) | Outer courtyard’s “number one beauty” 25 26 |
| Gender | Female 24 |
| Age | Appears approximately fourteen or fifteen 24 |
| Affiliation | Shrek Academy; pledged lifelong service to the Ling Family in gratitude for helping her mother 24 |
| Occupation/Role | Fourth-year outer courtyard student, core disciple, and agility-type soul master 24 27 |
| Cultivation | Three soul rings: two yellow and one purple 25 |
| First Appearance | Mentioned in Ling Feng’s reflections 5; first appears in person at a restaurant 24 |
Background / History
Her Mother’s Treatment
Jiang Nannan came from a poor family and struggled to afford treatment for her sick mother. Faced with expensive medical fees and the need for a Black Tortoise Divine Pill, she reluctantly accepted the Dark Mystic Sect’s terms for a special ritual involving its young master 24.
Before the ritual preparations, Ling Feng and Ling Luocheng intervened. Ling Feng supported paying the treatment costs, finding a substitute for the pill, and moving her mother to a clinic in Shrek City. Ling Luocheng handled the arrangements, allowing Jiang Nannan to remain near her mother while she received better care 24.
Initially unaware of Ling Feng’s involvement, Jiang Nannan credited Ling Luocheng with the rescue. She swore on her martial soul to devote her life to the Ling Family and saved money through part-time work and reduced food spending to repay the assistance 24.
Isolation at Shrek Academy
Xu Sanshi pursued Jiang Nannan despite her explicit rejection. He threatened and intimidated boys who approached her, leaving classmates reluctant to interact with her. Her complaints brought only perfunctory responses from the academy, while her lack of influential backing left her unable to resolve the situation herself 25 27.
Ling Feng’s victory over Xu Sanshi ended his regular pestering. Jiang Nannan cried with relief after the match; later, she explained that classmates had gradually resumed normal interactions once they realized Xu Sanshi no longer dared linger around her 27 35.
Appearance
- Build: Tall and well-proportioned, with long legs 24 27.
- Hair: Long, golden hair falling in large waves 24.
- Face: Delicate, jade-like features, expressive watery eyes, and smooth skin 24.
- Martial soul possession: Her ears lengthen and stand upright, and her figure becomes more slender 25.
Personality
Jiang Nannan is frugal and strongly committed to repaying kindness. Even after her mother’s condition stabilized, she continued restricting her own spending to repay Ling Luocheng. Expensive meals made her uncomfortable, and she offered to cook for Ling Feng rather than simply accept his generosity 24 37.
Her initial shyness around Ling Feng develops into open affection and playful teasing. Discovering his wealthy background briefly makes her feel that he is beyond her reach, but she increasingly takes the initiative in spending time with him 25 26 48.
She is also willing to confront stronger people for someone she cares about. When Xu Sanshi threatens Ling Feng, she shields him, releases her martial soul, and challenges Xu Sanshi’s bullying. Later, she firmly demands that Xu Sanshi honor his wager 25 36.
Abilities & Skills
Martial Soul Possession
- Possesses three soul rings, consisting of two yellow rings and one purple ring 25.
- Her transformation produces upright, elongated ears and a slimmer figure 25.
- Releases her martial soul when preparing to defend Ling Feng against Xu Sanshi; the confrontation does not establish any named soul skills 25.
Agility and Hearing
- Identified as an agility-type soul master 27.
- Despite using soul power while running, she cannot keep pace with the five-ring Ling Luocheng on their way to the Soul Fighting Area 27.
- Her martial soul enhances her hearing sufficiently to catch classmates gossiping from inside their classroom 35.
Cooking
- Offers to prepare meals as thanks after Ling Feng treats her at the Seven Treasure Restaurant 37.
- Makes him a breakfast that includes sandwiches and porridge, and expresses a wish to cook for him regularly 47.
Equipment / Items
- Ling Luocheng’s residence key — Given to her so she can wait inside when visiting or leave notes while Ling Luocheng is away on missions 47.
Relationships
- Ling Feng — Her previously unrecognized benefactor and developing romantic interest. She values his consideration for her feelings, protects him from Xu Sanshi, and later becomes comfortable enough to fall asleep on his shoulder 24 25 28 48.
- Ling Luocheng — Senior student and benefactor who arranged her mother’s treatment. Jiang Nannan seeks her help when worried about Ling Feng’s duel and maintains access to her residence 24 27 47.
- Her mother — Her medical needs drove Jiang Nannan’s financial sacrifices. Relocation to Shrek City lets Jiang Nannan care for her more easily 24.
- Xu Sanshi — Unwanted pursuer whose intimidation disrupted her friendships. She repeatedly rejects his advances and later approaches him only to recover the pills owed to Ling Feng 27 35 36.
Story Role / Major Arcs
| Arc | Chapters | Jiang Nannan’s involvement |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant meeting | 24 25 26 | Shares Ling Feng’s table, accepts a nutritious meal, defends him from Xu Sanshi, and learns that he is Ling Luocheng’s younger brother. |
| Soul Fighting wager | 27 28 | Fetches Ling Luocheng, witnesses Xu Sanshi’s defeat, and learns that Ling Feng initiated the assistance given to her mother. |
| Collecting the wager | 34 35 36 37 | Helps recover two Mystic Water Pills from Xu Sanshi, then offers to repay Ling Feng’s meal invitation through cooking. |
| Breakfast and growing closeness | 47 48 | Visits in a maid outfit to prepare breakfast, congratulates Ling Feng on his assessment results, and spends most of the following two days with him without staying overnight. |
Notable Quotes
“Don't be afraid. I'll protect you.” 25
“Xu Sanshi, I don't need you to stand up for me! … And Ling Feng didn't harass me. I'm very willing to be with Ling Feng.” 26
Trivia
- Ling Feng recognizes her as a Shrek Seven Monsters member from the original storyline. In the events shown here, she remains a fourth-year outer courtyard student; the current Seven Monsters team includes Ling Luocheng instead 24 63.