Zhao Minghui

Biodata

Background

Zhao Minghui first contacts Wu Ming after the state begins monitoring Wu’s RR Virus theories. Speaking on behalf of the Supervision Office, he explains that Wu’s earlier assessments have earned the attention of higher authorities and invites him to share his conclusions directly 9.

He becomes one of Wu Ming’s principal government contacts during the RR outbreak. Zhao obtains ancient texts concerning Five Hearts Toward Heaven, warns Wu that the virus has reached Shushi, and maintains communication despite being overwhelmed by the nationwide crisis 11.

Personality

Zhao is calm and measured even during emergencies, though his voice and repeated absences reflect the pressure of the escalating national crisis 11 41. He is receptive to evidence rather than dismissive of Wu Ming’s extraordinary claims, repeatedly bringing Wu’s findings to higher authorities for verification and action 9 42 43.

He is also politically capable and persistent. When Wu Ming seeks monster-hunting intelligence while refusing to leave Shushi, Zhao adapts his proposal from a Kyoto posting to the Sichuan Inspector position, then expands it into responsibility for the Southwest once he learns of Wu’s flight speed 52.

Story Role / Major Arcs

RR Virus response

• Receives Wu Ming’s four proposed RR survival measures: genetic stability, energy replenishment, physical fitness, and the will to survive 10.
• The government later issues an RR protection guide based largely on Wu’s recommendations, while Zhao reports that the advice has helped reduce losses 11 12.
• Arranges for Wu Ming to receive ancient material related to Five Hearts Toward Heaven and later provides him with an allotment of special-effect medicine 11 24.

Verification of cultivation

• Secures security-exempt transport for Wu Ming’s custom weapons when he travels to Kyoto to study Xingyi Quan 31.
• Meets Wu Ming and Jia Qingshan after Jia’s Genetic Warrior breakthrough, seeking verifiable evidence before requesting wider national action 42.
• Oversees testing of Wu Ming’s physical strength, durability, and Spiritual Force for military officials in Kyoto 43.
• Accepts the Jade Lock Golden Pass Formula and Five Hearts Toward Heaven on behalf of the state; the two manuals provide a path from ordinary training to Genetic Warrior cultivation 45.

Southwest Inspector appointment

• Negotiates Wu Ming’s cooperation with the government in exchange for monster intelligence and weapons transport 52.
• Appoints Wu Ming as Sichuan Inspector, then promotes him to Southwestern Inspector with a 500-kilometer jurisdiction centered on Shushi 52.
• Arranges Wu’s credentials, inspection privileges, base, and branch personnel, while allowing him time to assist his family before officially taking office 53.

Public cultivation campaign

• Reveals that Zhao Qingran, Wu Ming’s Southwest Branch administrator, is his son; Zhao had assigned Qingran to assist the young Inspector with administrative work 64.
• Invites Wu Ming to the April 3 nationwide cultivation livestream and coordinates the planned demonstrations of Martial Artists and Spirit Readers 64 65.
• Revises the broadcast format after seeing Wu Ming’s overwhelming power, preventing the Martial Artist team from being publicly defeated and ensuring both cultivation paths are presented favorably 67.
• Consults Wu Ming on coastal defense, river-mouth strategy, and Wood Spirit collection after the livestream 71.
• Directs Wu toward the Special Treasury containing rewards for his contributions and rare cultivation resources 71.

Relationships

• Wu Ming — Primary government liaison and trusted strategic adviser. Zhao relays Wu’s theories to higher authorities, supports his cultivation and travel needs, recruits him as Southwestern Inspector, and repeatedly seeks his advice on national defense 9 31 52 71.
• Zhao Qingran — His son. Zhao assigns Qingran to the Southwest Branch to help Wu Ming manage administrative affairs 64.
• Jia Qingshan — Works with him during the verification of Genetic Warriors and receives cultivation manuals jointly presented by Jia and Wu Ming 42 45.
• Ruan Qingzhu — Indirectly supports her development through the government resources and institutional network made available to Wu Ming; Zhao also accepts Wu’s decision to leave her guarding the Southwest Branch during the national livestream 65.

Trivia

• Zhao initially identifies himself as being from the Supervision Office when intercepting Wu Ming’s call with Shen Xinglan 9.
• He is repeatedly described through a steady but weary voice, reflecting his burden during the RR crisis 11 41.
• He recognizes that Wu Ming’s status as a “high school senior” is no longer meaningful in light of his influence, power, and national responsibilities 71.