Yuan Shan

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Yuan Shan (袁珊)
Alias(es)	“Master’s obedient little puppy” 329 331
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Lu Xingyuan’s bound subordinate; formerly a low-ranking member of the Crimson Legion, where she later operated undercover 165 168 171
Occupation/Role	Train Conductor; intelligence gatherer and combatant for Lu Xingyuan 168 172
Status	Alive; Level 6 Train Conductor 480
First Appearance	Chapter 157 (first named appearance) 157

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 2 Train Conductor	171	Identified as Level 2 while still within the Crimson Legion; her thunder-and-fire talent had not yet been properly developed. 165 171
Level 3 Train Conductor	249	Reaches Level 3 after Lu Xingyuan’s support and continued independent resource gathering. 249
Level 5 avatar frame	265	Her avatar-frame number changes from 4 to 5; she rolls train modifications, including an Energy Shield Generator and Rail Acceleration Module. 265
Level 6 Train Conductor	480	Reaches Level 6 and obtains One-Way Privacy Film, Emergency Supply Airdrop Pod, and Organic Matter Decomposition Pool modifications. 480

Background / History

Yuan Shan began as an overlooked, exploited member of the Crimson Legion. Despite possessing a thunder-and-fire talent with an exceptionally high ceiling, she lacked the resources necessary to develop it; Wang Rong’s organization took even the resources she acquired for herself. Refusing to remain mediocre, she sought investment and protection from Lu Xingyuan. 165 171

After the Dark Mage incident, Yuan Shan voluntarily accepted Lu Xingyuan’s Level 6 Slave Mark, which fused with her soul and made betrayal impossible. Lu Xingyuan then gave her the Level 5 Thunderfire Fruit, awakening the latent strength of her talent; she immediately demonstrated its power by destroying a rock wall with merged lightning and flame. 165 166

Rather than publicly severing ties with the Crimson Legion, Yuan Shan followed Lu Xingyuan’s order to remain within it as an undercover informant. She concealed her allegiance, fabricated a convincing account of Zhao Lin’s death, and relayed intelligence to Lu Xingyuan while resenting Wang Rong’s exploitation. 168 171 172

Her rapid rise in strength turned her into a widely recognized combatant after footage of her one-shotting a Level 4 zombie spread through the chat channel. Wang Tianhua attempted to pursue her with 200 Train Coins and the Level 5 Gravity Compass, but Yuan Shan accepted the payment only to transfer the item to Lu Xingyuan while ignoring Wang Tianhua’s messages. 251 252

Wang Tianhua later exposed Yuan Shan’s bond with Lu Xingyuan to the public. Yuan Shan did not deny it, affirming that her service was voluntary; Lu Xingyuan’s later account frames their relationship as mutual devotion after he gave her a path out of her previous circumstances. 329 331 332

Appearance

Yuan Shan is a beautiful young woman with neat, ear-length short hair and a striking presence that becomes especially pronounced when channeling Thunderfire Power. Her appearance is considered more impressive in person than in recordings or photographs. 166 301

• Short, ear-length hair. 166
• Usually carries Flamefall Thunder, a spear wreathed in lightning and flame. 318 454
• Her eyes become sharp and resolute in battle. 180 324
• Initially appeared in plain, inexpensive clothing as an overlooked survivor. 27

Personality

Yuan Shan is ambitious, pragmatic, and acutely aware of the value of her own potential. She does not accept the Crimson Legion’s exploitation as inevitable; instead, she takes the extreme but deliberate step of binding herself to Lu Xingyuan in exchange for the resources and opportunity to become strong. 165 166

She is also capable of deception and calculated restraint. While undercover, she maintains a flawless cover story regarding the Dark Mage incident and Zhao Lin’s death, even under Wang Rong’s questioning. 172

After gaining power, Yuan Shan becomes fiercely loyal and increasingly possessive of Lu Xingyuan. She prioritizes his interests over former allies, admirers, and hostile factions, while remaining protective of those she considers important to him, including Gu Wanqing. 182 458 515

Abilities & Skills

Thunderfire Talent

Yuan Shan’s innate talent combines lightning and fire. It initially manifests as two extremely weak forces, but possesses a remarkably high growth ceiling once supplied with sufficient resources. 165

• Consumes the Thunderfire Fruit to awaken and greatly strengthen her talent. 166
• Merges lightning and flame into destructive ranged strikes. 166
• Can kill a Level 4 zombie in a single attack. 251
• Her Thunderfire Power can launch enemies away with a palm strike and defeat them outright. 180
• Her potential was suppressed early by lack of resources, rather than a lack of innate ability. 165 166

Spearmanship

Yuan Shan wields Flamefall Thunder with high-speed, aggressive spear techniques.

• Can destroy attacking vines with spear flourishes and directly pierce Soulbind Guards. 459
• Continues attacking regenerating enemies until their vitality is exhausted. 459
• Uses her spear to deflect bullets and execute lethal counterattacks. 515
• Her combat style is described as swift, decisive, and unyielding. 318 324

Intelligence Work

While remaining nominally within the Crimson Legion, Yuan Shan gathers information for Lu Xingyuan and conceals her real allegiance.

• Maintains a fabricated account of the Dark Mage incident that Wang Rong initially finds plausible. 172
• Reports relevant intelligence and developments to Lu Xingyuan. 168 172
• Keeps the truth of Zhao Lin’s death hidden from the Crimson Legion. 171

Equipment / Items

• Slave Mark — Level 6 Extraordinary Creation bound to Yuan Shan’s soul; prevents betrayal and cannot be severed even by a god once fully integrated. 165 166
• Thunderfire Fruit — Level 5 Extraordinary Creation consumed to awaken her thunder-and-fire power. 166
• Flamefall Thunder — Level 7 spear interwoven with lightning and fire; has become closely aligned with Yuan Shan’s will. 318 459
• Gravity Compass — Level 5 Extraordinary Creation acquired from Wang Tianhua’s pursuit offer, then sent to Lu Xingyuan. 252
• Energy Shield Generator · Blue — Creates a localized shield at a train door or window; withstands damage equivalent to 1,000 rifle bullets. 265
• Rail Acceleration Module · Blue — Raises train maximum speed by 50% and enables temporary burst acceleration. 265
• Purification Water-Circulation Chamber · Purple — A train modification with potential value for water supply and purification. 265
• One-Way Privacy Film — Train modification obtained at Level 6. 480
• Emergency Supply Airdrop Pod — Train modification obtained at Level 6. 480
• Organic Matter Decomposition Pool — Train modification obtained at Level 6. 480

Relationships

• Lu Xingyuan — Her master, benefactor, and primary allegiance. Yuan Shan voluntarily accepted his Slave Mark after he recognized her potential and invested resources into her growth. 165 166 332
• Zhao Lin — Former Crimson Legion associate. Yuan Shan opposed Zhao Lin’s plan to trust the Dark Mage and later personally killed her. 161 171
• Wang Rong — Former Crimson Legion commander who exploited Yuan Shan and treated her as disposable; Yuan Shan harbors resentment toward her and ultimately ignores her orders. 171 318
• Wang Ronghao — Former acquaintance and unwanted pursuer. Yuan Shan realizes he manipulated her, and later helps bring about his death through her loyalty to Lu Xingyuan. 175 176 180
• Wang Tianhua — Persistent admirer whom Yuan Shan manipulates for resources. His fixation on her later drives him to expose her relationship with Lu Xingyuan. 251 252 329
• Gu Wanqing — Initially an awkward ally due to her connection with Lu Xingyuan, but the two cooperate effectively and gradually become closer. Yuan Shan also protects Gu Wanqing from attackers. 301 443 515
• Qin Zhirou — A tense rival around Lu Xingyuan. They compete fiercely while fighting Soulbind Guards, finishing with identical treasure-chest tallies. 458 460

Story Role / Major Arcs

Crimson Legion and Dark Mage Incident

Yuan Shan accompanies Zhao Lin during the confrontation with Lu Xingyuan and witnesses his overwhelming power against the Rockfire Slime and Dark Mage. When Zhao Lin releases the Level 5 Dark Mage in pursuit of revenge, Yuan Shan warns against trusting it, then survives the aftermath by aligning herself with Lu Xingyuan. 160 161 163

Becoming Lu Xingyuan’s Subordinate

Yuan Shan offers herself as an investment rather than asking merely for survival. After receiving the Slave Mark and Thunderfire Fruit, she immediately reveals the true destructive potential of her talent and commits herself to serving Lu Xingyuan. 165 166

Undercover in the Crimson Legion

At Lu Xingyuan’s direction, Yuan Shan remains within the Crimson Legion to gather intelligence. She hides her involvement in Zhao Lin’s death, deceives Wang Rong, and quietly develops her strength while maintaining her cover. 168 171 172

Rise to Public Recognition

Her victory over a Level 4 zombie makes Yuan Shan an overnight sensation. The attention attracts admirers, recruitment attempts, and Wang Tianhua’s costly courtship attempt, which she exploits for Lu Xingyuan’s benefit. 251 252

Obsidian City Conflict

Yuan Shan openly defies Wang Rong’s order to cover her escape, instead charging Imperial Guard soldiers with Flamefall Thunder. She later fights Wang Tianhua without holding back, confirming that his attempts to win her over never changed her loyalty. 318 324

Soulbind Domain

Yuan Shan kills Myriad Dragons Alliance members in retaliation for their bounty on Lu Xingyuan, then fights alongside Qin Zhirou against Soulbind Guards. Her rivalry with Qin Zhirou becomes particularly visible as both women compete for combat results. 458 459 460

Trivia

• Yuan Shan once had no storage item and lacked even a spare change of clothes after absorbing the Thunderfire Fruit. 166
• She voluntarily washes Lu Xingyuan’s clothes and considers it part of her duty. 168 239 249
• She sent Lu Xingyuan a Level 4 treasure chest she obtained herself; he returned it to her so she could continue developing her talent. 239
• Despite Wang Tianhua’s assumptions, Yuan Shan explicitly states that she willingly accepted her bond with Lu Xingyuan. 329