Ye Yuan

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Ye Yuan (葉遠)
Alias(es)	Boss Ye
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Fishing Bay Island; Yuwan Seafood; Huangyuan Technology
Occupation/Role	Fisherman, Fishing Bay Island proprietor, businessman, cultivator, physician
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 3 3

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Water Control Art — Second Layer	21	Breaks through the veil obscuring the second layer; the first two layers merge into a fuller circulation system that includes acupoints in his head. 21
Water Control Art — Third Layer	64	Learns to release internal Qi externally, gaining his first ranged attack: Water Needles. Military boxing also lets him expel unstable energy absorbed from Black Stones. 64
Water Control Art — Fourth Layer	372	His diving depth surpasses 10,000 meters. Water Needles become thicker, stronger water jets and can be condensed in multiple numbers. 372
Water Control Art — Fifth Layer	1331	Secretly reaches the fifth level and gains the ability to synchronize his Perception with other creatures. 1331
Water Control Art — Highest Level / Final Breakthrough	1927	Described as having reached the art’s highest level; the breakthrough transforms his Mental Power and appears to produce restorative effects on Li Shiyun and Song Ran after intimate contact. 1927

Background

Ye Yuan leaves his amusement-park job and returns to Pinghai County when his parents plan to relocate their home. Despite Ye Hui’s objections, he chooses to remain near the family and help them rather than continue pursuing city ambitions. 3

His early cultivation is tied to the mysterious Black Stones. He discovers that their energy can be absorbed, but excessive absorption causes painful fullness; military boxing becomes his first method of venting that energy safely. 64 As his strength grows, he operates the modified fishing vessel Yushui Hao, builds a crew, and uses Fishing Bay Island as the base for his expanding maritime, aquaculture, and business ventures. 64 1834

Ye Yuan gradually becomes a figure with influence across business, medicine, maritime exploration, and ability-user circles. He nevertheless resists formal control by powerful families, declining a position under Zhao Xirui because he values his freedom. 1550

Appearance

Ye Yuan is a physically imposing but casually dressed young man whose appearance often causes others to underestimate his wealth and strength. He spends extensive time at sea, giving him a light coffee-colored complexion before later physical changes make his skin noticeably fairer. 526 1564 1752

• Well-proportioned, heavily trained physique; Zhang Decai is immediately struck by his build. 526
• Has a muscular chest and defined eight-pack abs. 1113
• Usually favors ordinary, relatively inexpensive casual clothes rather than formal luxury wear. 1752
• Possesses exceptional underwater endurance and can move freely at depths that ordinary divers could not survive. 1933

Personality

Ye Yuan initially favors an unambitious, quiet life. He is content to leave complicated business matters to others and once believed that closing a troublesome venture was preferable to endless disputes. Ye Hui’s aspirations and the need to protect his family gradually force him to become more engaged, strategic, and willing to retaliate against underhanded tactics. 1171

He is fiercely protective of family and friends, particularly when they are endangered or humiliated. He can be generous and respectful toward elders, employees, and those who treat him sincerely, but he is equally capable of cold pragmatism when confronting threats. 642 1669 1806

Ye Yuan is secretive about his extraordinary abilities and distrustful of powerful organizations. His preference is to avoid attention, formal obligations, and public displays of power; however, he becomes increasingly confident as his abilities and influence grow. 1276 1550 1700

Abilities & Skills

Water Control Art

Ye Yuan’s primary cultivation technique strengthens his body, improves underwater capability, and allows him to manipulate Qi.

• Releases Qi as Water Needles; after the fourth layer, these can become multiple, thicker water jets. 64 372
• Produces gradual gains in strength, speed, stamina, and pressure resistance through continued practice. 274 372
• Its later circulation calms his mind and strengthens the resilience of his Mental Power. 1922 1915
• At the fifth layer, allows his Perception to synchronize with animals. 1331

Mental Power and Perception

Ye Yuan possesses unusually powerful Mental Power, supported by his cultivation and enhanced through Spirit Boosting Stones, Golden Bamboo, and other resources.

• Scans internal conditions, including organs, injuries, brain activity, and foreign energy within a body. 258 559 1496
• Reads changes in muscular exertion to predict an opponent’s next attack. 1221
• Can project Mental Power externally to control objects and perceive his surroundings at extreme underwater depths. 1784 1933
• Acquired a mental-impact ability from a mutated ant; it can incapacitate a trained opponent before they can react. 1590
• Can enter another person’s mental space and use the Spring of Life to cleanse toxins, though such treatment consumes substantial Mental Power and resources. 1777
• Extended use can exhaust him severely, especially while collecting living creatures into his space or maintaining large-scale perception. 1683

Combat

Ye Yuan combines enhanced physical ability with learned boxing, martial arts, and practical combat experience.

• Learned fighting under You Zhiyong and rapidly reached the point where he could defeat experienced crew members and draw with his instructor. 123
• Can precisely control his force, knocking opponents unconscious without causing serious injury. 595
• Defeated Xicai while testing his newly discovered predictive Perception. 1221
• Recorded punching power of 210 kilograms and theoretical ability to evade bullets within 10 meters. 1435
• Studies several martial traditions, including military boxing, Baji Quan, and Old Hao’s Nourishing Heart Fist. 64 1930 1931

Medical Knowledge

Ye Yuan practices traditional medicine, diagnostics, acupuncture, and treatment enhanced by Perception.

• Diagnosed his grandmother’s poor lung and respiratory condition through internal examination. 258
• Officially becomes Elder Hua’s disciple and receives a set of silver needles. 1006
• Has mastered Bian Que’s Nine Needles, the skill that led Elder Hua to accept him as a disciple. 1008
• Successfully treats Fu Guosheng’s stomach cancer with medicinal soup. 1370
• Treats complex poisoning and mental-energy conditions that conventional experts struggle to understand. 1497 1812

Spatial System

Ye Yuan possesses a private space connected to a system interface.

• Can enter the space through a Space Gate and access a warehouse stocked with rare resources such as Spirit Boosting Stones. 1570
• Can store living creatures within the space, though doing so consumes Mental Power. 1683 1721
• The system records attributes, points, titles, a points mall, and a roulette function. 274
• Its Ocean and Land functions accelerate the growth of aquatic creatures and vegetation respectively. 274

Beast Taming and Animal Affinity

Ye Yuan has an exceptional connection with animals, reinforced by the Beast Taming Technique and his Water Control Art.

• Obtains the Beast Taming Technique after treating Fu Guosheng. 1370
• Can use Mental Power to communicate simply with animals after sustained practice. 1795
• Trains dogs to perform coordinated tasks, including cleaning his courtyard. 1154
• His ability to synchronize Perception with creatures gives him an additional means of observation and control. 1331

Craftsmanship

Ye Yuan is an accomplished maker whose skills extend beyond combat and medicine.

• Creates furniture for his island courtyard himself. 328
• Carves detailed woodworks, including lifelike Four Divine Beasts imagery and gifts for children. 1756 1317
• Builds a custom dragon-themed guitar under Wei Hua’s guidance. 1154
• Crafts specialized objects such as the Nine Palaces Medical Box and precious-wood walking sticks. 978 1536

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Black Stones — Mixed-energy crystals that Ye Yuan can absorb from and expel energy through martial practice. 64 275
• Ruyi Mask — A three-use mask that can change his appearance for one hour per use. 103
• Silver Needles — Gifted by Elder Hua during Ye Yuan’s formal apprenticeship ceremony. 1006
• Spirit Boosting Stones — Crystals used to restore and strengthen Mental Power. 1505 1570
• Golden Bamboo — Converts meteorite energy into purified Mental Power compatible with Ye Yuan’s own. 1787
• Spring of Life — A regenerative resource used for detoxification and mental-space cleansing. 1777
• Yushui Hao — Ye Yuan’s modified fishing vessel and the operational base of his crew. 64
• Nine Palaces Medical Box — A medical box he crafts while preparing to visit his grandmother. 978

Relationships

• Ye Hui — His older sister. Her ambitions for Yuwan Seafood motivate Ye Yuan to become more serious about business, and he becomes fiercely protective after she is injured in a hit-and-run incident. 1171 1669
• Li Shiyun — Girlfriend and close business partner. Ye Yuan rushes to help when she develops a brain tumor; she later gains the power to heal external injuries. 558 1584
• Song Ran — Actress, former patient, friend, and girlfriend. Ye Yuan guides her awakening of Mental Power and helps cleanse the resulting toxins. 1784 1785 1925
• Xu Hang — Ally, occasional rival, and a source of tension due to withheld information and family schemes. Their sparring and strategic cooperation reflect mutual recognition of each other’s ability. 1218 1498
• You Zhiyong — Crew member and Ye Yuan’s first dedicated fighting instructor. He is astonished by Ye Yuan’s rapid improvement. 123
• Elder Hua — Ye Yuan’s master in traditional medicine. He formally accepts Ye Yuan as a disciple despite opposition from his family. 1006 1007
• Zhao Chuan — Longtime friend. Ye Yuan supports him after his family division and quietly assists with his recovery and future prospects. 157
• Li Hui — High-school desk mate and trusted associate whose family treated Ye Yuan kindly when he was poor. 34 359
• Zhang Wujin — Close classmate and friend. He introduces Ye Yuan to Li Shiyun and remains part of his personal and business circle. 518 1003
• Ouyang Yushan — Business associate and recurring ally. Ye Yuan saves her during the Dragon Tomb Island incident, though their relationship is often complicated by her family’s behavior. 1113 1816
• Qiao Na — Ability-user associate whose relationship with Ye Yuan alternates between suspicion, negotiation, and cooperation. 1565 1777
• Niuniu — Ye Hui’s daughter and Ye Yuan’s niece. He is openly affectionate and indulges her. 3

Story Role / Major Arcs

Return to Pinghai County

After resigning from his amusement-park job, Ye Yuan returns home, reconnects with Ye Hui’s family, and chooses to remain in Pinghai County to support his parents. 3

Cultivation and the *Yushui Hao*

Ye Yuan experiments with Black Stone energy, advances the Water Control Art, and receives the Yushui Hao and its crew for deeper-sea operations. 64

Building Influence

His fishing, aquaculture, medical, and business activities expand from Fishing Bay Island. He establishes Yuwan Seafood as a recognizable enterprise while balancing his sister’s ambitions with his own desire for a simple life. 1171 1834

Medical Apprenticeship

Ye Yuan becomes Elder Hua’s disciple, gains formal access to traditional medical knowledge, and proves that he is not seeking the Hua family’s status by presenting an ancient ginseng root as his apprenticeship gift. 1006 1007

Combat Recognition

Ye Yuan’s sparring with Xu Hang and complete suppression of Xicai reveal the scale of his combat ability, while the fight with Xicai unlocks his attack-prediction Perception. 1218 1221

Jingang City and Beast Taming

He investigates the Jingang monkey robberies, treats Fu Guosheng’s stomach cancer, and obtains the Beast Taming Technique through the resulting alliance. 1358 1370

Ability-User Conflicts

Ye Yuan becomes increasingly involved with Mental Power users, Huangyuan Technology, and dangerous overseas groups. He develops mental-impact abilities, investigates toxins and mutations, and protects people such as Xu Qian and Song Ran. 1590 1777 1784

Final Water Control Breakthrough

While struggling with violent emotions and unstable energy, Ye Yuan uses a golden fruit to stabilize his cultivation. His subsequent breakthrough transforms his Mental Power and brings unexpected restorative effects to Li Shiyun and Song Ran. 1909 1927

Notable Quotes

“If it doesn't work, we'll just close down. What's the big deal?” 1171

“I don't want to fight with others often.” 1700

Trivia

• Ye Yuan initially dismisses Emperor Qianlong’s poems as “terrible poems” before learning their author. 236
• He considers himself naturally lazy and refuses to pursue Tea Performance Art despite Elder Hua’s encouragement. 1317
• His expensive red-sandalwood business cards cause very different reactions: some people are impressed, while others assume he is merely flaunting inherited wealth. 833