Lin Ruoxue

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Lin Ruoxue (林若雪)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Withered Wood Fist Hall
Occupation/Role	Martial artist; disciple of Chen Wang
Status	Alive; last seen fighting at Cold Pool after the attack on Green Mountain Village 97
First Appearance	Chapter 30

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
First-Rank Lower Realm	42	Demonstrates a deliberately solid foundation and kills First-Order Low-Grade Phosphor Rats with her flexible sword. 42
Second-Rank Lower Realm	96	Breaks through during the two months since the Black Triangle Mountain hunt; leads two Withered Wood Fist Hall disciples at Cold Pool. 96

Background

Lin Ruoxue entered Withered Wood Fist Hall alongside Su Yu after Chen Wang returned from leading a demon-hunting squad. Both came from wealthy town families and paid generous apprenticeship gifts. Her natural charm and powerful aura immediately distinguished her among the new disciples. 30 31

Unlike Su Yu, Lin argued that martial arts should remain open to people of lesser or slower-developing talent. She considered martial training one of the few paths available to ordinary people during chaotic times and opposed cutting off that opportunity based solely on temporary lack of progress. 31 32

She and Su Yu later earned Chen Wang's praise for cooperating to kill a First-Order Low-Grade Gray Wolf Demon. Their success helped protect fellow disciples during increasingly dangerous demon-hunting assignments. 35

Appearance

Lin Ruoxue is a striking young woman with bright eyes, pearly teeth, and a naturally charming bearing. Despite this graceful appearance, she carries herself with the aura of a capable martial artist. 30

• Uses a flexible soft sword in combat. 41 42
• Her appearance draws attention from other disciples, though she is primarily recognized for her talent and skill. 35 41
• At Cold Pool, her sleeves were torn, her arm bruised and swollen, and black blood marked the corner of her lips after fighting the Crimson-Scaled Brocade Serpent. 96

Personality

Lin Ruoxue is empathetic and principled. She defended Chen Wang's dignity when Su Yu criticized the hall's poor training grounds, and she rejected his view that only the gifted deserved to remain on the martial path. 31

She is also courageous, morally outspoken, and unwilling to ignore cruelty. At Cold Pool, she condemned the Profound Wind Gang for massacring Green Mountain Village and cooperating with demon beasts, even while injured and surrounded. 96 97

Her bravery can become impulsiveness in battle. She repeatedly took the initiative against demon beasts, sometimes forcing Lu Yuan to adapt to protect or support her. 42 43 Even after being poisoned and weakened by the Crimson-Scaled Brocade Serpent, she attempted to exploit its weak point rather than surrender. 97

Abilities & Skills

Flexible Swordsmanship

Lin Ruoxue fights with a soft sword, combining quick footwork with precise thrusts.

• Formed a flower of sword light to restrict two Phosphor Rats' movement before piercing both through the throat. 42
• Fought alongside Lu Yuan against Phosphor Rats, a Thornback Boar, and other demon beasts in Black Triangle Mountain. 42 43
• Can target enemy weaknesses, such as the Thornback Boar's eyes and the Crimson-Scaled Brocade Serpent's vulnerable point. 43 97
• Her swordsmanship was disrupted by the Rotbone Crow's spiritual attack, leaving her exposed to the Hair-Foot Centipede's venom. 44

Demon Hunting

Lin Ruoxue has practical experience hunting demon beasts and working in teams.

• Worked seamlessly with Su Yu to help kill a First-Order Low-Grade Gray Wolf Demon. 35
• Collected Demon Cores after killing Phosphor Rats and divided them evenly with Lu Yuan. 42
• Advanced to the Second-Rank Lower Realm and led two fellow disciples during the Green Mountain Village crisis. 96

Equipment

• Flexible soft sword — Her primary weapon, suited to nimble thrusts, rapid changes of direction, and precise attacks. 41 42
• Withered Wood Fist Hall smoke flare — Carried during the Black Triangle Mountain hunt for calling support. 41 44

Relationships

• Chen Wang — Master at Withered Wood Fist Hall. Lin protects his dignity, follows his demon-hunting arrangements, and later confirms that he protected Lu Yuan's family in advance. 31 41 97
• Lu Yuan — Fellow disciple and assigned hunting partner. She initially suspects him of concealing his background and doubts his claimed illness, but they cooperate against demon beasts; he saves her after she is poisoned. 41 42 44
• Su Yu — Fellow new disciple from a wealthy family. They differ sharply over whether untalented disciples deserve the chance to continue training, but they successfully cooperate in demon hunting. 31 35
• Li Chen — Enemy from the Profound Wind Gang. Lin confronts him over Green Mountain Village's massacre and the gang's role in the wider demon scourge. 96 97

Story Role / Major Arcs

Withered Wood Fist Hall

Lin joins the hall with Su Yu, supports Chen Wang when Su Yu disparages its conditions, and argues that martial arts should not be reserved for the naturally gifted. 30 31

During the conflict with Mountain-Calming Martial Hall, she witnesses the overwhelming strength of Xiang Cang and is surprised by Lu Yuan's unexpected ability. 36 37

Black Triangle Mountain Hunt

Chen Wang pairs Lin with Lu Yuan because she knows the terrain. She questions his apparent reluctance to work with her and remains skeptical of his explanation that he suffers from an unusual illness. 41

The pair hunt Phosphor Rats and confront stronger demon beasts. Lin's swordsmanship proves effective against weaker targets, but she is wounded by the Rotbone Crow and poisoned by a Hair-Foot Centipede. Lu Yuan kills both beasts, administers antidote medicine, treats her wounds, and calls the hall for aid. 42 44

Green Mountain Village Massacre

Two months later, Lin has reached the Second-Rank Lower Realm. She leads two injured fellow disciples at Cold Pool, where Li Chen and a Crimson-Scaled Brocade Serpent corner them after the destruction of Green Mountain Village. 96

She denounces the Profound Wind Gang's slaughter of civilians and continues resisting after the serpent's hypnotic gaze and venom weaken her. Lu Yuan arrives before she is killed, learns from her that Chen Wang safeguarded his family, and kills the serpent. 97

Notable Quotes

“Learning martial arts is one of the few paths open to ordinary people in these chaotic times.” 31

“Green Mountain Village was massacred. Can County Magistrate Cui Yu even manage it?” 97