Ruan Qingzhu

Biodata

Background / History

Ruan Qingzhu is introduced as Wu Ming’s childhood friend, academic rival, and the top student in their high school 1. When the RR Virus erupts globally and eventually contaminates the Jinjiang River in Shushi, Ruan Qingzhu and her father, Ruan Zaixing, are infected 1 12 21. While her parents survive after taking preventative medicine, Ruan Qingzhu is infected before receiving treatment, leading to an advanced-stage infection where her genes approach collapse 12 13 21.

Wu Ming rushes back to Shushi and uses his special Virus Controller ability to draw out the excess virus, saving her from imminent death 13 14. To help her survive the genetic metamorphosis when her body lacks sufficient energy, Wu Ming devises a novel method of transferring solidified body energy into her via virus particles as a medium 15. The process successfully restores her, with her brain consuming massive amounts of energy during the final stage of transformation 15.

Upon awakening, her health and physical strength are fully restored, and she possesses latent potential that hints at a future awakening of Spiritual Force 15 16. Shortly after her recovery, her parents and Shen Xinglan mutually agree to formalize her relationship with Wu Ming, resulting in their engagement 16. She later travels with Wu Ming to Kyoto to study Jia-style Xingyi Quan at the Kyoto Xingyi Martial Arts Hall, where she successfully achieves Quasi-Martial Artist physical fitness and begins learning the Genetic Energy Cultivation Method 29 31 33 49.

Appearance

Ruan Qingzhu is an eighteen-year-old young woman with almond-shaped eyes and a vibrant, youthful appearance 1 13. During her critical illness, her cheeks became bloodless, her lips cracked, her eye sockets slightly sunken, and her hair lost its sheen 13. Following her successful viral genetic metamorphosis, her health and complexion fully recovered, featuring fair cheeks tinged with pink, soft rosy skin, and long, black, silky hair 16.

• Almond-shaped eyes
• Long, black, silky hair
• Youthful and striking appearance restored after genetic evolution

Personality

Ruan Qingzhu is rational, intelligent, and deeply committed to her education, initially reacting with shock and indignation when Wu Ming proposes taking a temporary leave of absence from high school 1. Beneath her initial emotional reactions, she is pragmatic and capable of processing severe realities after seeing evidence 1. She is deeply affectionate toward Wu Ming, harbouring romantic feelings that transition from restrained childhood fondness to open devotion after he saves her life 16. She is also disciplined and mentally prepared, treating the grueling schedule of the martial arts hall with the same seriousness as her intensive academic studies 33.

Abilities & Skills

Physical & Genetic Evolution

• Underwent virus-induced gene evolution after surviving a near-fatal RR Virus infection, drastically enhancing her physical strength and bodily durability 15 16.
• Reached the physical fitness level of a Quasi-Martial Artist through dedicated training in the Three-Body Stance and Jinjiang-derived conditioning 49.

Latent Spiritual Force Potential

• Displayed unusually high brain-energy consumption during her viral metamorphosis (absorbing over 300 units of energy, predominantly into her brain), indicating strong latent potential to awaken Spiritual Force 15.

Martial Arts & Cultivation

• Mastered the foundational Three-Body Stance under Jia Qingshan with precise form, quickly correcting early errors and grasping core principles 34.
• Learned the Five Hearts Toward Heaven method after attaining Quasi-Martial Artist fitness, stepping onto the path of Genetic Energy cultivation 49.

Relationships

• Wu Ming — Childhood friend, academic rival, and fiancé. Their long-standing bond evolves into deep romantic attachment after he saves her from the RR Virus 1 13 16.
• Ruan Zaixing — Father. A former military man and co-founder of Xingzhu Group 7 12 22.
• Miao Yueling — Mother. Chief materials researcher of Xingzhu Group and an academician of the National Academy of Engineering 12 22.
• Shen Xinglan — Future mother-in-law and director of the Southwest Epidemic Prevention Office 12 16.