Yan Kexing

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Yan Kexing (燕克行)
Alias(es)	Professor Yan; Teacher Yan; “Senior Yan” 20 24 32
Species/Race	Holder of a high-level nonhuman bloodline; its exact nature is undisclosed 32
Gender	Male
Affiliation	S University; integrated environmental science research team 9
Occupation/Role	Doctoral advisor, environmental researcher, and field-survey specialist 8 9
First Appearance	Chapter 7 7

Professional Life

Yan is a doctoral advisor at S University and leads a successful integrated environmental science team with significant published research. His work includes field surveys, ecological consultation, and wildlife-related research around the Agouna Mountains. 8 9

He is an experienced researcher in remote environments, combining academic knowledge with practical skill in species identification, field safety, navigation, and animal rescue. 8 23 24 31

Appearance

Yan is an exceptionally handsome, imposing man over six foot three. His appearance immediately overwhelms Shi Wen when they first meet. 7

• Tall stature with straight, long legs 7
• Long, slender fingers and defined arms 7 31
• A high, straight nose bridge 9 21
• Often wears metal-framed blue-light-blocking glasses while working 9 40
• Dresses neatly even when unexpectedly called into the wilderness, such as in a white shirt and dress pants with rolled sleeves 30

Personality

Yan is composed and restrained, remaining calm in emergencies and measured in conversation. He does not overstate his knowledge; when asked whether he can interpret Small Forest Mouse trail markers, he plainly admits that he cannot. 23

He is highly perceptive toward Shi Wen’s needs. He notices Shi Wen’s discomfort around the smell of blood, offers him a mint instead of a cigarette, accompanies him through an eye examination, and quietly checks whether his old glasses are still suitable. 21 31 32

Yan also treats nature with caution and respect. He warns Shi Wen not to damage the local ecology for firewood, prevents him from approaching a wild mouse because of disease risks, and praises Shi Wen for retaining awe toward nature despite having unusual abilities. 9 23

Abilities & Skills

High-Level Nonhuman Bloodline

Yan openly confirms that he is not of pure human bloodline. His bloodline is classified at a high level, but he refuses to identify its exact type until Shi Wen becomes stronger. 32

• A Tibetan wild ass becomes silent and visibly trembles when Yan approaches during its rescue. 31
• Animals appear unusually intimidated by him; Shi Wen notes that a normally vocal puppy does not dare bark when Yan is present. 32 34
• The exact powers, form, and limits of his bloodline remain unrevealed. 32

Ecology and Wildlife Knowledge

Yan has extensive scientific knowledge of local ecosystems, wildlife, and environmental protection.

• Identifies a Chinese paddlefish as a nationally protected Class I animal and a Schizothorax fish as Class II, prompting Shi Wen to release them. 8
• Recognizes edible Delicious Mushrooms and warns against consuming unidentified wild mushrooms. 43
• Explains Small Forest Mouse navigation habits and warns of possible Hantavirus exposure. 22 23
• Advises Zhu Ji on environmental matters concerning the northern foothills of the Agouna Mountains. 9
• Recommends Yucheng Silage No. 9 to Shi Wen after evaluating its yield, disease resistance, palatability, and nutritional value. 41

Fieldwork and Rescue Skills

Yan is capable in practical field situations as well as research.

• Cleans and prepares freshly caught fish with confidence due to his field-survey experience. 8
• Leads the group safely out of the Euphrates poplar forest after mushroom gathering. 24
• Ties a secure slipknot during the Tibetan wild ass rescue when Shi Wen cannot make a knot strong enough for the animal’s weight. 31
• Assesses safe vehicle positioning during the swamp rescue and remains attentive to Shi Wen’s safety throughout. 30 31

Cooking and Household Skills

Yan is notably skilled at domestic work despite living alone. 8 42

• Efficiently prepares fish, mushrooms, beef, eggplant, and loofah egg-drop soup. 8 44
• Has superior knife skills and takes over food preparation when Shi Wen struggles. 43 44
• Helps Shi Wen make up the guest room and proves more proficient at household chores. 42

Relationships

• Shi Wen — Friend and growing romantic interest. Yan first meets Shi Wen after Shi rescues Gong Jiang, then recommends him for the Anomaly Management closed-beta selection. He repeatedly supports Shi Wen’s ranch development, including arranging agricultural guidance and guaranteeing a bank loan. 7 9 41 45
• Gong Jiang — His student. Yan arrives immediately when Gong Jiang is thrown from a frightened horse and later works alongside him on wildlife research and rescues. 7 20
• Zhu Ji — Professional contact and friend within Anomaly Management. Yan provides him environmental advice and personally recommends Shi Wen as a promising test subject. 9 33
• Lin Chengqian and Ge Yue — Members of Gong Jiang’s research group who join Yan on the Bachu Mushroom field trip. 21 22

Story Role / Major Arcs

First Meeting with Shi Wen

Yan meets Shi Wen after Shi saves Gong Jiang from a runaway horse. He thanks Shi Wen, learns that Shi identified the horsefly sting responsible for the horse’s panic, and accepts Shi Wen’s invitation to lunch at the ranch. 7 8

During the visit, Yan identifies protected fish caught in the ranch ditches, helps prepare the meal, and leaves a strong impression on Shi Wen through his intelligence, courtesy, and domestic competence. 8 9

Recommending Shi Wen

After meeting Shi Wen, Yan privately recommends him to Zhu Ji for an Anomaly Management selection program. He judges Shi Wen to have good character, good luck, beginner-level potential, and significant room for growth despite his weak initial Qilin Bloodline. 9

When Shi Wen’s Divinity and Abilities rapidly rise, Yan openly tells Zhu Ji that he cannot be professionally objective because Shi Wen is his friend. 33

Wildlife Research and Rescue

Yan includes Shi Wen in a research outing to collect Bachu Mushrooms, teaches him how to search the forest, and supports his respectful approach toward the Small Forest Mice whose trails lead the group to food sources. 21 22 23

He later calls on Shi Wen to help rescue a Tibetan wild ass trapped in a swamp. Yan publicly vouches for Shi Wen’s ability to calm the animal, assists with the ropes and rescue logistics, then takes Shi Wen to the hospital after noticing his eyesight has changed. 29 30 31 32

Supporting the Ranch

Yan takes an active interest in Shi Wen’s ranch plans. He recommends silage corn, personally brings Shi Wen to inspect a planting base, offers financial help, and eventually guarantees Shi Wen’s 700,000-yuan loan through a local bank contact. 40 41 45

He also accepts Shi Wen’s invitation to stay overnight at the ranch, where they share household chores, cook with the dogs’ foraged mushrooms, and discuss Shi Wen’s long-term plans under the stars. 42 43 44 45

Notable Quotes

“The Ke from ‘restrain oneself and restore propriety.’” 7

“I wouldn’t mind if you called me Senior Yan.” 32

“My judgment isn’t that poor.” 45

Trivia

• Yan lives alone and learned to handle cooking and household tasks himself. 8
• His work glasses are blue-light-blocking lenses rather than prescription glasses. 40
• Shi Wen first realizes Yan is nonhuman after Yan shows no surprise at the effects of Shi Wen’s Qilin Bloodline on his eyesight. 32