Ye Nanxun

Biodata

Power Progression

Background

In his previous life, Ye Nanxun was treated as disposable “cannon fodder” within a harem romance novel. Powerful alphas used his exceptional appearance to provoke Xu Wenyan, whose jealousy led him to disfigure Ye with sulfuric acid. Ye was abandoned and died alone; his parents exhausted their fortune searching for him and later died from grief. 1

After being reborn, Ye returns to the safety of his parents’ home determined to live differently. Rather than pursuing immediate revenge, he plans to protect himself, build influence, and eventually confront the four alphas and one omega responsible for his former fate. 1 2

Ye spent more than a decade largely isolated from society because his poisonous pheromones made others fear physical closeness. During that time, he continued studying under his parents’ guidance, published microbiology papers in prominent interstellar journals, and developed skills in painting, calligraphy, music, and sports. 1

His first deliberate step back into public life is attending the Imperial Palace’s omega coming-of-age ceremony. He performs piano rather than dances, drawing widespread attention despite his anxiety and establishing connections with musician Jiang Yuenian and the imperial circle. 3 4 10

Although Ye initially considers himself a minor character in another person's predetermined story, he eventually rejects that belief. His rebirth, chosen relationships, scientific career, and eventual family allow him to recognize that neither he nor anyone else is disposable “cannon fodder.” 182 185

Appearance

Ye Nanxun is a tall, slender omega with an elegant, aloof bearing. At 183 cm, he is taller than many ordinary male alphas; his unusual height is attributed in part to his high mental-power rank. 1

• Long black hair, sometimes tied back with a ribbon for performances. 20
• Pale complexion and light emerald-green eyes. 10 20
• Handsome brows and nose resembling his father, paired with soft pale-pink lips resembling his mother. 3
• Frequently wears a black-and-gray cashmere scarf that covers much of his face in cold weather. 10 16
• Uses Yan Beiyou’s emerald disguise earring to alter his features and eye color when secrecy is necessary; while disguised for the New Year's Eve banquet, he has blue eyes. 31 32
• His refined appearance and noble bearing frequently lead strangers to mistake him for an alpha or someone from a far more prominent family. 13 39

Personality

Ye Nanxun is quiet, reserved, and socially anxious, often appearing cold because he is unused to attention and wary of other people’s motives. He rejects unsolicited friend requests, refuses expensive gifts with hidden expectations, and carefully limits what he reveals to Ye Zhineng and other elites. 9 14 24

His restraint is shaped by severe trauma rather than indifference. Nightmares of his former disfigurement, imprisonment, blindness, and death continue to affect him, but he responds by becoming more observant and deliberate rather than impulsive. 17 26 40

Despite his caution, Ye is compassionate and courageous. He risks himself to rescue Cao Xi from abuse at the He Household, using his mycelium to keep her afloat before directly demanding that He Yiming release her. 41

He has gradually become more willing to enter the outside world through music, scientific research, reading, photography, travel, and his growing relationships with trustworthy people. Respectful companionship and collaborative music help him realize that socializing does not always have to be frightening. 11 18 33 46

Ye does not mistake kindness for weakness. He refuses Ye Zhineng’s attempts to purchase forgiveness, quietly pursues revenge against Xu Wenyan through dream manipulation, and remains composed when Xu later attempts to repeat the sulfuric-acid attack that killed him in his previous life. 97 136 185

Although initially inexperienced in romance and easily embarrassed by Yan Beiyou's affection, Ye becomes increasingly direct about what he wants. He confesses first, openly acknowledges Yan as his lover, and chooses a future built around research, travel, family, and their children. 103 138 180

Abilities & Skills

Poison Mushroom Pheromones and Mycelium

Ye’s pheromones resemble poisonous mushrooms and contain deadly spores. Their danger led him to spend much of his life isolated and made others assume that romance or marriage would be impossible for him. 1 22

• Can release mycelium from his fingertips. 19
• Can grow Poison Mushrooms and wield mycelium during partial beastification. 92 116
• Used mycelium to keep Cao Xi from sinking while rescuing her from a pool. 41
• His spores can incapacitate or poison people to death. 22 24
• Can induce hallucinations and manipulate dreams through his spores; he covertly uses this ability on Xu Wenyan while Xu is detained. 128 136
• Records concerning an earlier SSS-class Poison Mushroom user indicate that the ability can eventually trigger hallucinations, control dreams, and evoke vivid memories of past lives. 128
• His pheromone type remains a closely guarded secret; Song Ren and Yan Beiyou explicitly protect that confidentiality. 30 32
• Yan Beiyou's Black Dragon nature grants him immunity to Ye's toxins and poisonous pheromones. 24 140

Mental Power and Partial Beastification

Ye has an unregistered Companion Beast, Mushroom Spore, as well as an undisclosed partial beast-transformation ability. His family chose Dream City partly to preserve his privacy and avoid official interference. 3

• Begins systematic mental-power training under Yan Beiyou in order to gain practical self-defense ability. 51
• His training improves his perception, mental-power control, and confidence in direct combat. 98 184
• Possesses a Psychic Barrier that can protect him from sudden attacks; it reflects Xu Wenyan's sulfuric acid back upon the attacker. 185
• His partial beastification does not give him a conspicuous animal form, but enables him to manipulate mycelium and grow poisonous mushrooms. 92 116

Companion Beast and Children

Ye’s original Companion Beast was the tiny Mushroom Spore, which he used as a safe means of observing the outside world during his isolation. 5

• Mushroom Spore was swallowed by Yan Beiyou’s dragon Companion Beast, producing the Mushroom Egg. 13
• The egg contains spiritual energy and pheromones from both Ye and Yan; its eventual form was initially unknown. 13 28
• Ye and Yan share responsibility for incubating the egg. 28
• The Mushroom Egg develops intelligence and displays a strong attachment to Ye before hatching. 31
• It later hatches into Black Mushroom and White Stripe, the couple's two children, who are affectionate, intelligent, and fiercely protective of Ye. 125 128 149
• Black Mushroom and White Stripe can use mushroom toxins to induce hallucinations and retaliate against people who malign Ye. 149

Microbiology and Medical Research

Ye is an exceptionally accomplished microbiologist. Before turning twenty, he published multiple papers and signed a long-term contract with Dream Star Academy as its youngest professor. 1 26

• Holds an independent laboratory and office at the Scientific Research Institute. 29 47
• Researches microbial medicine and pheromone-related treatments.
• Seeks to develop low-side-effect medicine for alphas’ susceptible periods and omegas’ heat periods, work he was unable to complete before his death in his previous life. 33
• His scientific goals are a major reason he seeks access to the institute’s equipment, funding, and Royal Library resources. 33
• Develops a powerful suppressant capable of resisting nearly all pheromones below SSS-alpha level and gives it to He Lanxue for protection. 169
• His first major project produces a commercially successful inhibitor, securing his financial independence before he later resigns from the institute. 193

Piano and Musical Talent

Ye is a highly skilled pianist despite not pursuing music professionally. His public performance at the omega coming-of-age ceremony gains the admiration of palace guests and Jiang Yuenian. 4

• Performs piano at the Imperial Palace ceremony. 4
• Studies under court pianist Teacher Xu, who recognizes his natural ability, concentration, and discipline. 11
• Rehearses and performs with Jiang Yuenian’s orchestra for Zhu Yucheng’s birthday celebration. 18 20
• Declines a professional music career in favor of returning to scientific work. 26

Equipment / Items

• Black-and-gray cashmere scarf — A scarf associated with Yan Beiyou, embroidered with the character “Bei.” Ye often wears it afterward. 16 17
• Emerald disguise earring — A military-grade device custom-made by Yan that can alter Ye’s face, replicate other appearances, scan identities, and later function as a communicator. 28 31 108 153
• Pheromone pendant — A necklace containing Yan Beiyou’s 3S-level alpha pheromones; opening it can immobilize nearby people and allows Yan to locate Ye. 28
• Mushroom Egg — A shared egg formed from the fusion of Yan’s dragon pheromones and Ye’s Mushroom Spore. It later hatches into Black Mushroom and White Stripe. 13 28 125
• Little Dragon — Yan Beiyou’s small yellow dog-like Companion Beast, later entrusted to Ye’s care and treated as part of their household. 30 36 45
• Matching diamond rings — Yan and Ye's matching proposal rings, which they wear before formalizing their marriage. 186

Relationships

• Ye Xiangsong — Father. Ye is deeply loved and supported by him; Ye Xiangsong helped educate him and encourages his gradual return to society. Though initially wary of Yan Beiyou and overwhelmed by his status, he ultimately prioritizes Ye's happiness. 1 17 138 153
• Chen Mingzhu — Mother. Protective and affectionate, she prioritizes Ye’s comfort and happiness over social expectations. She accepts Yan as Ye's partner while repeatedly teasing her son over their relationship. 1 3 29 140
• Yan Beiyou — Galactic Emperor and Star Lord; Ye's protector, lover, and husband. Their relationship develops from anonymous game conversations into direct trust, shared care of the Mushroom Egg, courtship, marriage, and a family with Black Mushroom and White Stripe. 2 13 23 91 103 186
• Black Mushroom and White Stripe — Ye and Yan's children, hatched from the Mushroom Egg. They are affectionate toward Ye, refer to him as their omega parent, and actively retaliate against those who insult or endanger him. 128 149 164
• Jiang Yuenian — Renowned musician, mentor, and friend. Jiang recognizes Ye’s piano talent, arranges lessons and performances for him, and provides medical help when Ye is injured. 10 11 23
• Song Ren — Yan Beiyou’s friend and pheromone specialist. He helps safeguard Ye’s identity and poisonous-pheromone secret, guides him through the Imperial Palace, and assists with the care and examination of Ye and the children. 29 30 32 184
• He Lanxue — Friend and fellow omega. Ye remembers her tragic former fate and becomes protective of her; she repeatedly defends him from Zhu Shixin and welcomes him into her social circle. Despite her family’s crimes, she warns Ye of threats and accepts his suppressant. 18 19 23 169
• Cao Xi — Fellow omega, former graduate student, and later Ye's student. Ye recognizes her as a former victim of Jiang Ying’s experiments, rescues her from the He Household, and supports her decision to report Jiang Ying. 38 40 41 136
• Gu Pingsheng — Ye's alpha student. Ye offers him protection and support while he struggles against Jiang Ying and the He Household's exploitation; Gu eventually joins Cao Xi in reporting Jiang Ying. 88 136 153
• Ye Zhineng — Distant cousin. Ye remembers that Zhineng exploited his family after his death and remains outwardly polite but distrustful. Following Zhineng's failure to protect him at the He Household, Ye rejects his repeated apologies, gifts, and attempts at reconciliation. 14 40 97 98
• Xu Wenyan — Former-life enemy and another reborn individual. Xu disfigured Ye in the previous life, targets him again after their first post-rebirth meeting, and ultimately suffers severe injuries when his attempted acid attack is reflected by Ye's Psychic Barrier. 1 25 136 185
• Jiang Ying — Colleague and former-life enemy. Ye knows that Jiang’s refined public image hides illegal experiments using Ye’s pheromones to create drugs for controlling high-ranking omegas; Cao Xi and Gu Pingsheng later move to expose him. 26 38 136 184
• He Yiming — One of the powerful alphas responsible for Ye's former suffering. He treats Cao Xi as property and attempts to coerce Ye at the pool party; Yan later cripples him after his crimes come to light. 41 169 184
• Zhu Shixin — Initial antagonist who repeatedly provokes and harasses Ye. After witnessing Ye rescue Cao Xi, Zhu begins developing confused attraction toward him, which Ye does not trust. 19 45 49
• Mo Ning — Yan Beiyou's chief secretary and a reliable Imperial Palace contact. Mo discreetly assists Ye, helps care for the children, and supports Ye's access to protected Palace facilities. 102 136 164

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rebirth and the Black Dragon

After returning to the past, Ye identifies five people from the original novel as “bosses” he must overcome. He confides this plan to the undefeated Big Black Dragon in a virtual game, unaware that Yan Beiyou is personally controlling the boss’s AI. 1 2

Years later, after Ye and Yan begin dating, Big White Mushroom unexpectedly defeats the supposedly invincible Big Black Dragon. Ye assumes that the unprecedented victory is a game error and reports it to customer service. 93

Omega Coming-of-Age Ceremony

Ye attends the Imperial Palace ceremony to make himself publicly known and therefore harder to quietly abduct or imprison. His piano performance astonishes the guests, but he retreats from the attention afterward rather than accepting the crowd of admirers. 2 3 4

Music, Friendship, and Social Re-entry

Through Jiang Yuenian, Ye receives professional instruction, performs with an orchestra, and begins forming cautious friendships with people such as He Lanxue. These experiences help him recognize that he can safely participate in the outside world on his own terms. 10 11 18

The Mushroom Egg and Yan Beiyou

Ye’s Mushroom Spore and Yan’s dragon Companion Beast create the Mushroom Egg, binding the two into a continuing partnership. Yan provides Ye with protective pheromones, disguise technology, Palace access, mental-power training, and practical care, while Ye begins to rely on him as a source of safety. 13 28 29 33 43 51

The Egg eventually hatches into Black Mushroom and White Stripe, transforming their partnership into a family. 125 128

Scientific Research Institute

Ye becomes Dream Star Academy’s youngest professor and resumes his interrupted work on microbial medicine. His position places him near Jiang Ying, forcing him to confront the scientist’s former-life crimes and protect vulnerable omegas such as Cao Xi. 26 38

As Cao Xi and Gu Pingsheng become his students, Ye supports them in exposing Jiang Ying's exploitation. He also develops advanced inhibitors and suppressants while steadily strengthening his own mental power. 88 136 169 193

He Lanxue’s Birthday Banquet

At the He Household, Ye’s memories of former imprisonment and experimentation resurface. When Cao Xi is abused at a pool party, Ye intervenes despite the danger, triggering a confrontation with He Yiming and leading Yan Beiyou to personally take him away afterward. 40 41 43

The incident ultimately exposes the corruption surrounding He Yiming and Jiang Ying, contributing to their eventual punishment and criminal investigation. 45 169 184

Courtship and Public Relationship

Ye and Yan's relationship changes from cautious friendship to a deliberate courtship after Ye asks what they are. Yan states that he wishes to date Ye with marriage as the goal, and Ye agrees. 91

Ye later confesses his feelings, gives Yan hyacinths and homemade cookies, and begins openly calling him “Brother Yan.” Yan in turn makes no effort to conceal his affection before his closest associates. 103 132

Although Ye initially hides Yan's identity from his parents and colleagues, he eventually tells his parents that Yan is the Star Lord and confirms that he truly loves him. 138 140

Revenge and Closure

Ye begins using his dream-manipulating spores against Xu Wenyan, the murderer from his previous life, while quietly gathering the strength and support needed to confront his enemies. 136

When Xu infiltrates the Scientific Research Institute with sulfuric acid, Ye's Psychic Barrier reflects the attack. Xu is arrested and prosecuted, allowing Ye to regard his old trauma and revenge as finally concluded. 185

Marriage and Family

After living together for more than a year, Yan proposes with matching diamond rings. Ye accepts, revealing that he had independently purchased proposal rings of his own. 186

Their marriage and later wedding formalize the home Ye had once believed impossible for someone with Poison Mushroom pheromones: a life shared with Yan, Black Mushroom, White Stripe, their parents, friends, and chosen family. 193 240

Parallel-World IF Scenario

The post-main-story “If Big Mushroom Hadn’t Been Reborn” extras depict a separate timeline in which Ye is not reborn. In that continuity, he is kidnapped, acid-disfigured, blinded, and left near death before Yan finds him and becomes his caregiver. 186 189

This alternate Ye gradually recovers his voice, mobility, appearance, and eventually his sight through Yan's care. Their relationship develops into dating and marriage despite Ye's insecurity about his scars and poisonous pheromones. 189 196 199

Notable Quotes

“I... have to win.” — Ye Nanxun, on confronting the five “bosses” who destroyed his previous life. 2

“There was no free lunch in this world. Every gift came with an unseen price tag.” 24

“Your Majesty was already ruling the galaxy at eighteen.” 31

“Sweet dreams.” — Ye Nanxun, after placing a Mushroom Spore in Xu Wenyan’s ear. 136

“Okay. Let’s get married, Mr. Yan Beiyou.” 186