Cang Qi

Biodata

Background & History

Cang Qi serves as one of the two deputy wardens under First Prison Warden Lu Mi, holding the rank of Advanced Mechanist and an advanced energy user 4. Operating from a heavily restricted private workshop that even Lu Mi cannot enter without permission, he invents specialized prison and combat machinery, such as the sound-dampening Soundless Path and the Energy Sprayer 4 13 48.

Despite his youthful, baby-faced appearance and cheerful, occasionally complaining demeanor, his mechanical expertise makes him indispensable to Lu Mi 4 12 13. He is romantically involved with Lan Su, the former crown prince of Blue River and First Prison's Prisoner 01, after years of secretly building toys and devices for him 27 30. When the prison directorate and imperial forces move to suppress the wardens and capture Yu Tu, Cang Qi joins Lu Mi, Ming Qiuxue, and the First Prison staff in the "F Annihilation Plan" rebellion to fight for their freedom 47 48.

Appearance

• Height: 172 centimeters 4
• Build: Youthful, resembling an ungraduated high school student with an adorable baby face 4
• Distinguishing Features:
  • Chestnut curls and chestnut eyes 4
  • Uniform featuring a dark red skull armband on his left arm 4
  • Pop-up hamster ears that appear when he is flustered 30

Personality

Cang Qi is outwardly playful, talkative, and prone to dramatic complaints about resource scarcity and overwork, often whining when Lu Mi gives him difficult tasks 12 13 34. However, he is fiercely loyal, exceptionally capable, and possesses a sharp technical mind. He suffers from severe obsessive-compulsive disorder regarding unanswered questions and mechanical perfection 35 43. Beneath his humorous exterior, he is deeply devoted to Lan Su, whom he quietly adored for years before their relationship turned romantic 27 30.

Abilities & Skills

Advanced Mechanist & Inventor

• Highly skilled in creating sophisticated interstellar machinery, detectors, and energy weapons 4 12 48.
• Holds the rare Advanced Mechanist certification, requiring rigorous interstellar exams 4.
• Maintains a secure, heavily monitored private workshop equipped with automated Mechanical Detectives 13 16.

Advanced Hamster Energy User

• Awakened source energy based on the Advanced Hamster 4.
• Possesses advanced-tier energy capabilities that allow him to operate and modify high-grade energy equipment 4.

Equipment & Weapons

• Soundless Path: A mushroom-shaped device that emits blue light to establish a localized soundproof barrier 4.
• Brain Scanner: A diagnostic machine utilizing a Memory Origin Crystal to scan and retrieve compressed or hidden memories 12 13.
• Energy Sprayer: An experimental, remote-controlled energy weapon that draws power directly from an Energy Master's internal reserves 48.
• Mechanical Modification Tools: Custom pliers, electric drills, saws, and dismantling blades used to bypass and dismantle anti-tampering Energy Lock Rings 13 14.

Relationships

• Lu Mi — Superior and employer. Cang Qi assists Lu Mi with technical tasks and mechanical modifications, often grumbling about Lu Mi's demanding orders and stinginess 4 12 16.
• Lan Su — Romantic partner. Former crown prince of Blue River and Senior Pharmacist; Cang Qi builds custom toys and Sky Prison facilities for him, eventually entering into a devoted relationship 24 27 30.
• Yu Tu — Inmate / former commander. Cang Qi evaluates Yu Tu's memory loss, unlocks his restraints using custom tools, and later guides him in using the Energy Sprayer 12 14 48.
• Ming Qiuxue — Second Warden. A fellow high-ranking official whom Cang Qi interacts with through prison administrative channels 35.

Trivia

• His workshop is the only zone in First Prison that even Warden Lu Mi is barred from entering without facial recognition and access permission 13.
• He uses height-insoles, a fact he casually admits to when defending his technical competence 14.