Lin Jing

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Lin Jing (林璟)
Alias(es)	City Lord Lin 323
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Sili Headquarters Investigation Bureau; later one of Shenghua Country's City Lords 65 323
Occupation/Role	Captain of Sili Headquarters' First Investigation Team; City Lord 65 323
Status	Active 331
First Appearance	Chapter 65

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 2 Esper	66	Lu Chengchuan assesses Lin Jing's Qi and blue Esper energy as thicker and more solid than his teammates'.
Level 3 Esper	194	Breaks through after using Crystals; the advancement is confirmed five days later.
Level 5 Esper	322	Becomes Shenghua Country's only Level 5 Esper during Lu Chengchuan's 36-year absence.

Personality

Lin Jing is calm and collected on arrival in Anyang City, treating Zhou Yaning's local team with respect despite the arrogance of his own subordinates. He recognizes that the enemy is unknown and that cooperation is necessary, even when his team believes Sili Headquarters is superior 65 66.

He is pragmatic and can be severe when pursuing information. During Wang Qiming's interrogation, he disregards normal restraint and uses threats to force cooperation, though he also works closely with Zhou Yaning's more measured questioning 75. Repeated encounters with the Black Mist and powerful Monsters make him more cautious than when he first arrived in Anyang 72.

As a leader, Lin Jing accepts personal risk, leads investigations into unknown threats, and takes responsibility for wider public security. Decades later, he remains focused on preserving Shenghua Country's unity despite conflict among its City Lords 142 319 331.

Abilities & Skills

Esper Combat Ability

Lin Jing is an Esper capable of aerial movement and ranged energy attacks.

• Can levitate and fire blades of Qi from his hands 83.
• Fought in the air while protecting the embassy during the Elephant Country coup 196.
• His ability to fly can be suppressed by special forces within the Triangular Tower 143.
• At Level 3, he could delay two Level 3 Monsters but was forced to fight while retreating until Lu Chengchuan intervened 196 197.

Investigation and Command

• Leads Sili Headquarters' First Investigation Team during major Black Mist, Cultist, and Monster incidents 65 142.
• Coordinates joint operations with local Investigation Bureau teams rather than dismissing them 66.
• Helps interrogate suspected cult collaborators and evaluate threats linked to Godblood Stones and black energy 73 75.
• Organizes personnel and teaching resources for the Sili Martial Arts Academy 213 214.

Relationships

• Lu Chengchuan — Initially suspicious of Lu's lack of Esper aura despite his unusual abilities. Lin Jing later recognizes his value, treats him as a special consultant, and places considerable trust in his combat strength 67 120 123. Lu saves Lin Jing's team during their escape from the Triangular Tower 147.
• Zhou Yaning — Fellow Investigation Bureau captain and frequent operational partner. They coordinate the Anyang investigation, jointly lead teams into dangerous areas, and cooperate in managing Shenghua's later political instability 65 66 331.
• Qian Xiaoling — Works alongside Lin Jing through joint Investigation Bureau operations and the Martial Arts Academy initiative 214 245.
• Xu Meng — Subordinate from Sili Headquarters. Both were incapacitated by a mental attack; Lin Jing regains consciousness first and is concerned for Xu Meng's condition 70.
• Sili Headquarters First Team — Lin Jing commands a group of capable but prideful operatives. He tolerates their confidence while correcting their dismissive attitude toward Guangnan's team 66.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Anyang City Black Mist Incident

Lin Jing arrives as captain of the First Team from Sili Headquarters after Anyang City is engulfed by Black Mist. He and Zhou Yaning agree to investigate together, beginning in the western district 65 66.

He becomes suspicious when Lu Chengchuan identifies the Black Mist's energy movements despite having no Esper aura. Lin Jing's doubts persist, but the escalating disaster forces him to rely on Lu's observations and strength 67 68.

A Spider-Human Monster's mental attack renders Lin Jing unconscious. After recovering, he learns that Lu defeated the Monster and begins directly questioning him about martial arts cultivation 70 71.

Cultist Investigations

Lin Jing assists with investigating internal collaborators, Godblood Stones, and the World Hunter Cult's ritual activities. He supports the arrest of suspected moles and personally pressures Wang Qiming for information about the Envoy 73 75.

During the Donghai City crisis, he regards Lu Chengchuan as an unofficial special consultant and asks whether the Qi Observation Art can be taught to other investigators 120.

Triangular Tower Expedition

After three investigation teams vanish inside the Triangular Tower, Lin Jing chooses to enter the structure himself after three days of observation. He leads the seven-person expedition, with Lu Chengchuan included as essential support 142.

The expedition encounters Corpse Fiends and a powerful Corpse Fiend within the underground complex. When the group is trapped, Lu uses Giant Elephant Transformation to hold the enemy back, allowing Lin Jing and the others to escape 146 147.

Martial Arts Academy

Lin Jing advocates martial arts training as an alternative path to strength for people without Esper abilities. He invites Lu Chengchuan to teach at the newly established Sili Martial Arts Academy and persuades Zhou Yaning to allow him to leave Guangnan Province for the project 213.

He receives Lu and Qian Xiaoling at Sili Headquarters, arranges their accommodations, and explains that the academy begins with 120 students and twelve other instructors 214.

City Lord Era

During Lu Chengchuan's 36-year disappearance, Lin Jing rises to Level 5 and becomes the central figure credited with keeping Shenghua Country united against Monsters and fragmentation 319 322.

As City Lord, he seeks Lu's assistance against increased Monster and Cultist activity, while struggling to control other City Lords who resist his authority 323 324. At the Shenghua Country Assembly Hall, he confronts eight defiant City Lords and permits Lu to subdue them, forcing their compliance 331 332.