Jiang Nannan

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Jiang Nannan (楠楠)
Alias(es)	Senior Jiang; Big Sister Nannan
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Shrek Academy; resident of the Ling Residence's side residence
Occupation/Role	Fourth-year core disciple; agility-attack Soul Master
Martial Soul	Soft Bone Rabbit
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 54

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Innate Soul Power: Rank 8½	55	A talented common-born Soul Master; Ling Bai considers her recruitable potential exceptional.
Innate Soul Power: Rank 9	55	Receives a Mysterious Water Pill from Ling Bai, which raises her innate Soul Power by half a rank.
Level 38 Soul Elder	57	Her cultivation rises through the Mysterious Water Pill and resources supplied by the Ling family; she is described as second only to Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi in strength among those present.
Peak Level 39 Soul Elder	83	Advances one level after training and receiving a Soul Ascension Pill; she is one step from completing the Soul Elder stage.
Fourth soul ring acquired	88	Absorbs a purified Ten-Thousand-Year Soft Bone Rabbit soul ring and gains Invincible Golden Body.

Background / History

Jiang Nannan was born into poverty in Dark Nether City, where she lived with her mother, Madam Jiang. Her mother suffered from a heart condition, leaving Jiang Nannan in a desperate situation before Ling Tianchen located them and healed Madam Jiang through his own abilities. He also helped them leave Dark Nether City, removing them from the Dark Nether Sect's sphere of influence. 55

Ling Bai recognized Jiang Nannan's cultivation talent and gave her a Mysterious Water Pill, then arranged for mother and daughter to live in a side residence of the Ling Residence. Jiang Nannan's improved circumstances and her gratitude toward Ling Tianchen became the foundation of her affection for him. 55

Before returning to Shrek Academy, Jiang Nannan visited Ling Tianchen's courtyard daily for a week, unaware that he was genuinely in secluded cultivation. Ling Luochan repeatedly prevented her from seeing him and, over subsequent holidays, ensured that Jiang Nannan and Ling Tianchen were never alone together. Rather than fading, Jiang Nannan's feelings strengthened over the years. 56

At Shrek Academy's grilled-fish stall, Xu Sanshi's persistent harassment prompted Jiang Nannan to describe the “legendary hero” she loved—unwittingly identifying Ling Tianchen in front of him. 54 After Ling Tianchen defeated and warned Xu Sanshi away, Jiang Nannan confessed her feelings; the two publicly confirmed their relationship. 58 60

She later trained alongside Ling Tianchen, Ning Tian, Xiao Xiao, and Ling Luochan. Her cultivation reached the peak of Level 39, and Ling Tianchen assisted her in acquiring a Ten-Thousand-Year Soft Bone Rabbit soul ring in the Star Dou Forest. 83 87 88

Appearance

Jiang Nannan is a rabbit-eared beauty with long, wavy golden hair and clear golden eyes. Her gentle appearance is often accompanied by a faint melancholy that makes others feel protective of her. 54

• Fluffy pink rabbit ears, which visibly twitch or droop when she is embarrassed. 54
• Usually wears Shrek Academy's purple school uniform, a white-accented purple skirt, white stockings, and purple shoes. 54
• Wears a gemstone necklace given to her by Ling Tianchen as a token of their relationship. 63 81

Personality

Jiang Nannan is gentle, affectionate, and initially deeply insecure about her commoner background. Her mother encourages her to recognize her own talent and worth rather than viewing Ling Tianchen as unattainable. 55

She is determined once she commits to something. Although Ling Luochan's interference leaves her discouraged, Jiang Nannan refuses to abandon her feelings and resolves to be honest with Ling Tianchen. 56 59

Despite receiving support from the Ling family, she retains the frugal habits of her childhood and favors affordable places to eat. She is also reluctant to accept costly gifts if doing so might make her indebted to others. 61 64

Her affection does not make her passive in serious matters. She reacts furiously when Xu Sanshi attacks Ling Tianchen, helps power the Four-in-One Fusion Skill against Fan Yu, and urges Ling Tianchen to face Ning Tian's feelings honestly rather than avoid them. 57 68 70

Abilities & Skills

Soft Bone Rabbit Martial Soul

Jiang Nannan is an agility-attack Soul Master whose Soft Bone Rabbit martial soul grants exceptional speed, flexibility, and physical coordination.

• Escaped Xu Sanshi's Xuanwu Roar by retreating with Ning Tian and Xiao Xiao before the soundwave struck. 58
• Possesses the greatest physical strength and flexibility among Jiang Nannan, Ning Tian, and Xiao Xiao, enabling her to act as a stable relay for their fusion technique. 68
• Her martial soul is considered weaker in inherent quality than ultimate-level martial souls, limiting Ling Tianchen's ability to evolve it directly. 83

Waist Bow

A close-range technique suited to her agility-attack fighting style.

• Fusion Ring can further increase its instantaneous explosive power. 83
• Jiang Nannan is specifically instructed to focus on improving this skill through Fusion Ring training. 83

Gravity Control

A control-oriented soul skill associated with her Soft Bone Rabbit martial soul.

• Its effects may be strengthened by fusing her second soul ring. 83
• Works alongside her speed-based techniques to hinder opponents. 83 88

Teleportation

A highly valued mobility skill that makes Jiang Nannan difficult to catch.

• Ling Tianchen calls it a “godly skill” and advises her to prioritize extending its range through Fusion Ring. 83
• The Ten-Thousand-Year Soft Bone Rabbit that supplied her fourth ring possessed the same teleportation-based evasiveness. 88

Invincible Golden Body

Jiang Nannan's fourth soul skill, acquired from a Ten-Thousand-Year Soft Bone Rabbit.

• Grants an invincibility-type defensive ability. 88
• She absorbs the ring safely only after Ling Tianchen purifies the soul beast's soul, removing the usual mental shock of a Ten-Thousand-Year ring. 88

Fusion Ring

Jiang Nannan trains in Fusion Ring as her primary advanced technique.

• Can enhance the explosive power of Waist Bow, strengthen Gravity Control, or potentially extend Teleportation's range. 83
• During the ambush outside Shrek City, she channels both her own Soul Power and Xiao Xiao's into Ning Tian, helping form a Four-in-One Fusion Skill that enhances Ling Tianchen. 68
• Her physical qualities make her the group’s key intermediary in the fusion’s Soul Power transfer. 68

Equipment / Items

• Mysterious Water Pill — Given by Ling Bai; raises her innate Soul Power from Rank 8½ to Rank 9. 55
• Gemstone necklace — A life-extending necklace purchased and personally placed around her neck by Ling Tianchen. 63 64
• Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Rubber — Shared with Ling Tianchen during dual cultivation, improving her physical condition in preparation for obtaining her fourth soul ring. 86

Relationships

• Ling Tianchen — Her benefactor and boyfriend. He healed Madam Jiang, relocated the pair to Skywater City, protected Jiang Nannan from Xu Sanshi, and accepted her confession. 55 58 60
• Madam Jiang — Her mother. She encourages Jiang Nannan to value herself and pursue Ling Tianchen rather than surrendering to insecurity. 55 56
• Xu Sanshi — Unwanted pursuer. Jiang Nannan repeatedly rejects him, and his hostility toward Ling Tianchen culminates in a confrontation that ends with Ling Tianchen warning him to stay away from her. 54 57 58
• Ling Luochan — Ling Tianchen's older sister and an early obstacle to Jiang Nannan's relationship. She prevents Jiang Nannan from meeting Ling Tianchen alone, though they remain outwardly polite. 56 81
• Ning Tian — Teammate and fellow girlfriend of Ling Tianchen. Jiang Nannan supports Ning Tian during the ambush and later urges Ling Tianchen to acknowledge Ning Tian's feelings. 68 70 80
• Xiao Xiao — Teammate and fellow girlfriend of Ling Tianchen. They cooperate in the Four-in-One Fusion Skill and eventually address one another as sisters. 68 80
• Tang Ya — Close acquaintance who recognizes Jiang Nannan's crush on Ling Tianchen and later teases the couple about their relationship. 56 60 61
• Zhang Lexuan — Inner Court senior who assists Jiang Nannan and Ling Tianchen in hunting their fourth soul rings. 86 87

Major Arcs

Dark Nether City and the Ling Residence

Ling Tianchen heals Madam Jiang and brings Jiang Nannan and her mother to Skywater City. Ling Bai grants Jiang Nannan a Mysterious Water Pill and residence within the Ling family's grounds, creating the conditions for her feelings toward Ling Tianchen to grow. 55

Grilled-Fish Stall Confession

Xu Sanshi's pursuit forces Jiang Nannan to reveal that the person she loves is a heroic, ice-blue-haired boy matching Ling Tianchen. Her embarrassment confirms the truth when Ling Tianchen recognizes her description. 54

Xu Sanshi Confrontation

Jiang Nannan immediately moves to defend Ling Tianchen when Xu Sanshi attacks him. After Ling Tianchen defeats Xu Sanshi, she approaches him directly, thanks him, and finally receives the opportunity to express her feelings. 57 58 59

Becoming Ling Tianchen's Girlfriend

Jiang Nannan and Ling Tianchen publicly confess and kiss. Ling Tianchen reassures her that her commoner status does not lessen her worth and declares that anyone who disparages her background must answer to him. 60

Fusion Training and Fourth Soul Ring

Jiang Nannan joins the group’s Fusion Ring training, reaching the peak of Level 39. In the Star Dou Forest, Ling Tianchen captures and purifies a Ten-Thousand-Year Soft Bone Rabbit for her, allowing her to gain Invincible Golden Body. 83 87 88

Notable Quotes

“Stop dreaming! The person I like is a legendary hero.” 54

“I can't give up like this. I have to prove that my feelings for the Young Master aren't based on lust at first sight... but something serious.” 56

“Avoidance is the greatest disrespect.” 70