Qian Xiaoling

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Qian Xiaoling is Zhou Yaning's subordinate and had already participated in an earlier Black Mist expedition before formally accompanying Lu Chengchuan to the martial-arts club. Despite appearing soft and harmless, she fought Monsters without fear. At the club, she used her Level 127 VIP token to secure access to a private room for Lu Chengchuan's meeting with Zhou Yaning and Zhao Chuanshan. 13

Before the Monster crisis, she had spent three years in the Investigation Bureau, primarily assisting with case investigations; by then, she was considered a veteran operative. 45

Appearance

Qian Xiaoling is described as having a soft, harmless-looking appearance and a small face, though her demeanor can become notably cold when displeased. She remained outwardly youthful even after Lu Chengchuan's thirty-six-year absence. 13 54 320

• Delicate, youthful appearance. 13 216
• Often perceived as non-threatening despite her experience confronting Monsters. 13
• Her appearance had not changed by the time she became Security Bureau director. 320

Personality

Qian Xiaoling is persistent, curious, and candid. She initially tries hard to sell Lu Chengchuan a club membership, later repeatedly asks him about his martial arts and personal affairs, and eagerly seeks his instruction when she decides to cultivate. 12 70 229

She dislikes being sidelined in operations. When Lu Chengchuan asks her to remain in the car during the Black Tower Mercenary arrests, she insists that her Esper ability can help and privately feels dispensable after he refuses. Nevertheless, she still warns him to be careful before he enters the target building. 54

Her loyalty is consistent across both fieldwork and cultivation. She volunteers to stand guard while Lu Chengchuan trains, helps verify identities and handle logistics for investigations, and later supports missions against border Monsters and Linyue Country's cultists. 124 250 325 326

Abilities & Skills

Mental Interference

Qian Xiaoling's Esper ability affects a target's mental strength.

• Can interfere with a target's mental state and make their actions uncontrollable. 54
• Primarily suited to support and control rather than direct confrontation. 54
• By the time of Lu Chengchuan's return, she is a Level 4 Esper. 320

Flowing Body Fist

Under Lu Chengchuan's guidance, Qian Xiaoling develops from a novice practitioner into a Body Forging Realm martial artist.

• Learned the importance of synchronizing breathing with body movements. 216
• Entered an improved cultivation state after Lu Chengchuan let her experience a wisp of his Inner Energy. 217
• Overcame her bottleneck through physical conditioning and nourishing medicinal formulas. 245
• Perfected the third layer and entered the Body Forging Realm with Lu Chengchuan's aid. 246
• Eventually became a Xiantian Realm martial artist. 320

Investigation Bureau Fieldcraft

• Picks ordinary locks quickly using a universal lock-picking tool; she states that lock-picking is mandatory training for Investigation Bureau operatives. 55
• Drives operational vehicles during investigations and emergency deployments. 45 54
• Uses a tablet to verify personnel identities against Investigation Bureau records. 250

Equipment / Items

• Level 127 VIP token — Matte-black club membership token used to establish her status with club staff. 13
• Universal lock-picking tool — Standard Investigation Bureau equipment used during searches. 55
• Tablet — Used to verify operative records and identities. 250
• Security Bureau credentials — Used to establish Lu Chengchuan's identity to soldiers during the Triangular Tower operation. 148

Relationships

• Lu Chengchuan — Fellow operative, mentor, and longtime friend. She accompanies him on investigations, trains under his personal guidance, and is overjoyed when he returns after thirty-six years. 54 216 246 319
• Zhou Yaning — Captain and superior during Qian Xiaoling's Investigation Bureau service. Qian Xiaoling continues to work closely with her after Zhou becomes City Lord, addressing her as “Sister Yaning.” 13 319
• Lin Jing — Senior Investigation Bureau figure who arranges Qian Xiaoling and Lu Chengchuan's assignment to teach at Sili Headquarters. 214
• Lu Chengchuan's family — Assists Lu Chengchuan in reconnecting with his mother after his return and is recognized by his relatives as his old friend. 319 321

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Black Tower Mercenary investigation — Transports Lu Chengchuan during the mayor's-daughter kidnapping case, partners with him to capture Black Tower Mercenaries, and provides lock-picking and prisoner-handling support. 45 54 55
• Monster and Cultist operations — Supports the Investigation Bureau through Black Mist incidents, internal-mole arrests, and later investigations involving possessed operatives and supernatural threats. 124 148 250
• Martial Arts Academy — Travels with Lu Chengchuan to the Sili Headquarters academy, practices alongside students, and receives individual instruction in Flowing Body Fist. Her Body Forging breakthrough motivates the academy's trainees. 214 216 246
• Thirty-six-year absence — Rises to become Security Bureau director while Lu Chengchuan is missing, then reunites with him and helps bring him to see Zhou Yaning and his mother. 319 320
• Linyue Country operation — Joins Lu Chengchuan and Zhou Yaning against an invading Monster force, then accompanies Lu Chengchuan into Linyue Country to investigate its cultist-controlled capital. 325 326 327