Lin

Biodata

Appearance

Lin Xiuyan is a tall, slender, handsome young man with a well-built frame. He wears the uniform of an upper-year Outer Academy student and carries himself differently from the surrounding senior students. 34

• Fights barehanded rather than drawing a weapon. 34
• Has long fingers and distinct knuckles, fitting his close-combat fighting style. 34

Personality

Lin Xiuyan approaches combat directly and confidently, challenging Qin Yu after recognizing his rise through the points leaderboard. Despite losing, he accepts the result with maturity and offers Qin Yu friendship rather than holding a grudge. 34

Abilities & Skills

Coiling Serpent Hand

Lin Xiuyan's signature close-combat battle skill and specialty. Its reputation is widespread in the Outer Academy. 34

• Designed for close-quarters fighting. 34
• Qin Yu deliberately engages Lin Xiuyan at close range in order to observe and learn the technique. 34
• Qin Yu successfully imitates and learns the skill during their match, then defeats Lin Xiuyan. 34

Relationships

• Qin Yu — Arena opponent who learns Coiling Serpent Hand during their battle; Lin Xiuyan concedes and offers him friendship afterward. 34
• Liu Qing — Frequent competitive sparring partner; Liu Qing seeks challenges against him. 119

Story Role / Major Arcs

Outer Academy Challenge

After Qin Yu climbs the points leaderboard and nears the top fifty, Lin Xiuyan challenges him in the arena. Qin Yu confronts him at close range, observes Coiling Serpent Hand, and uses what he learns to win. Lin Xiuyan accepts defeat and extends an offer of friendship. 34

Qin Yu's Return to the Academy

When Qin Yu returns to Jia Nan Academy, he meets Lin Xiuyan alongside Liu Qing. Liu Qing then arranges a match with Qin Yu for the following afternoon. 119