Lu Yao

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Lu Yao (路曜)
Alias(es)	Sun God — online name as the previous Monroe Competition champion 56
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Lu family; Huiying High School; Flowers and Plants Club
Occupation/Role	High-school student; former Heroes Glory account booster; reality-show participant
Status	Alive; regained consciousness after a critical car accident 85 86
First Appearance	Chapter 1
Age	18, as of his coming-of-age banquet 57

Background / History

Lu Yao was abducted as a child by a Lu family nanny bribed by Old Madam Li, his maternal grandmother. The nanny attempted to kill him and abandoned him in bushes; he was later raised in Mountain City by gambling-addicted adoptive parents. They abused him when they lost money, and their deaths left him with substantial gambling debts that he worked part-time jobs to repay. 2 58

Repeated dreams reveal to Lu Yao that his world follows the plot of a Mary Sue novel, where he is cannon fodder destined to compete with his half-brother Lu Qi for Xia Yue and die miserably. Armed with this knowledge, he resolves to avoid Xia Yue, refuse the original plot's assigned role, and change his fate. 4 11 14

After his biological parents locate him in Mountain City, Lu Yao initially keeps them at emotional distance. His unjust expulsion from Mountain City No. 1 High School and the inability to transfer locally lead Father Lu to move his student registration to Huiying High School in Sea City. 5 6 7

Appearance

Lu Yao is tall and lean, with an exceptionally refined face, deep dark phoenix eyes, and an aloof bearing that makes him stand out even in an ordinary school uniform. His physique is lean but muscular, and he attracts frequent attention at school, online, and in Sea City's upper-class circles. 1 12 32 49

• Deep, upturned phoenix eyes inherited from Father Lu. 1 4
• Cold, dark-eyed, and outwardly difficult to approach. 1 13
• Long legs and a well-proportioned build. 12 49
• Often wears simple clothing, black tracksuits, or school uniforms despite his family background. 12 61
• Has a faint mint scent noticed by Jiang Bai. 34

Personality

Lu Yao is calm, blunt, and difficult to intimidate. He rarely wastes words on people acting in bad faith, whether facing Huang Li's bullying, Vice Principal Chen's corruption, or the Li family's attempts to manipulate him. His reserve often makes him appear indifferent, but he is highly observant and quickly identifies concealed motives. 2 5 29 50

His care is usually expressed through actions rather than direct sentiment. He protects Lin Gejie, saves Ms. Li from robbers, quietly makes Father Lu milk instead of coffee, coaches Lu Qi without taking credit, and repeatedly intervenes when others are threatened. 2 6 15 16 43

Although fiercely independent after growing up in poverty, Lu Yao gradually accepts the affection of his biological family. He calls Ms. Li “Mom,” begins trusting Lu Qi, and becomes increasingly attentive to Jiang Bai's feelings. 9 29 68 81

Abilities & Skills

Combat Ability

Lu Yao is an exceptionally capable street fighter with practical experience defending himself in Mountain City's alleys.

• Defeated Huang Li and several attackers while protecting Lin Gejie, even after being cut across the face with a knife. 2
• Previously fought back against his abusive adoptive father, ending the violence directed at him. 2
• Rescued Jiang Bai from local thugs and recovered Jiang Bai's stolen phone and watch. 13
• Escaped a charging wild boar by anticipating its movement and using a tree to trap its tusks. 77
• His willingness to protect others can put him in danger, as shown when he was critically injured saving a child from a truck. 83

Observation and Crisis Response

Lu Yao notices details others miss and remains composed in dangerous situations.

• Identified two harassers as recently released detainees from their appearance, clothing condition, and proximity to a detention center. 16
• Recognized signs that Zhang Xinyang had been harmed from shoe prints on his shirt. 32
• Recorded the Li family's private attempts to provoke conflict between him and Lu Qi, then exposed them publicly. 50
• Submitted evidence against Vice Principal Chen, Huang Li's family, and corrupt Education Bureau officials. 8

Academic Ability

Lu Yao possesses outstanding academic ability but initially appears mediocre because he writes only final answers rather than showing his work.

• Correctly answered every question on exams despite omitting written solutions. 5
• Previously earned a perfect score on a difficult senior-level mock exam. 5
• Completed a difficult math-and-science exercise book within one class period; classmates incorrectly assumed he copied the attached answer key. 28
• Defeated Wang Shining in a monthly-exam wager by 34 points, including perfect mathematics and physics scores; his papers were distributed as model answers. 44
• Secretly improves Lu Qi's academic performance by guiding him through difficult problems while letting him believe he solved them independently. 43

Gaming

Lu Yao is a highly skilled Heroes Glory player, initially using account boosting to support himself and repay debt.

• Earned money through boosting jobs in Mountain City and could rapidly turn losing matches around. 2 7
• Prefers the ADC role and identifies Sky Hunter as his strongest hero. 21
• Demonstrated professional-level positioning, attack range control, skill accuracy, and attack-move technique during Lu Shenyuan's livestream. 21
• Achieved a pentakill in a two-versus-five fight while coordinating with Lu Shenyuan. 22
• Was recognized as talented enough for professional recruitment, though Lu Shenyuan rejected Shi Ye's inquiry on his behalf. 22

Athletics

Lu Yao is physically agile and adapts quickly to competitive sports.

• Uses speed and feints rather than physical force to outplay Lu Qi in basketball. 22
• Scored a three-pointer despite sweat impairing his vision mid-shot. 22
• Volunteered to replace Jiang Bai in the 200-meter race after Jiang Bai injured his ankle saving him. 35
• Is a capable swimmer with a notably athletic physique. 32

Blue Orb System

A Blue Orb system becomes bound to Lu Yao and opposes Xia Yue's fugitive interstellar system.

• Revealed that Xia Yue's system used illegal mental-control devices to influence Lu Yao's family in the original timeline. 36
• Destroyed Xia Yue's attempted mental-control device before it could affect Lu Qi. 36
• Requires Lu Yao's accumulated fame or prestige points to contact the Main Brain and report the fugitive system. 36 61
• Encouraged Lu Yao to join a reality show as a way to gain further prestige. 61
• Helped Lu Yao understand his out-of-body state after the car accident and guided his return to his body. 84 85

Equipment / Items

• Custom bicycle — A designer-made bicycle commissioned by Ms. Li, featuring a kitten logo inspired by Milk. Lu Yao uses it to travel to Huiying High School. 12
• Night Assassin figurine — The only customized figurine of Lu Shenyuan's signature hero, given to Lu Yao by Lu Shenyuan. 20 81
• Matching ring — A couple's ring chosen with Jiang Bai; Jiang Bai places it on Lu Yao's finger while he is unconscious. 83 85
• Milk — Lu Yao's kitten, whose name later becomes a point of connection with Jiang Bai's poodle, Coffee. 8 19

Relationships

• Father Lu — Biological father. Their relationship begins awkwardly, but Father Lu becomes fiercely protective, respects Lu Yao's choices, and takes action against those who target him. 6 7 43 50
• Ms. Li / Li Huizhi — Biological mother. Lu Yao initially pushes her away but gradually accepts her care and calls her “Mom” after reading the family's childhood messages to him. 6 9
• Lu Qi — Half-brother. Their relationship develops from awkward rivalry into mutual trust; Lu Qi repeatedly seeks Lu Yao's acknowledgment as his brother and defends him against outside manipulation. 8 26 29 50
• Jiang Bai — Classmate, deskmate, Flowers and Plants Club partner, and romantic interest. Lu Yao once saved Jiang Bai from thugs; Jiang Bai later saves Lu Yao, remains at his bedside after the car accident, and shares matching rings with him. 13 35 83 85
• Lu Shenyuan — Younger uncle and Lu Yao's esports idol. Their shared interest in Heroes Glory helps them bond, and Shenyuan gives Lu Yao his exclusive championship figurine. 9 20 21
• Lin Gejie — Former deskmate and loyal friend from Mountain City. They protect one another during Huang Li's attack, and Lin Gejie celebrates when Lu Yao's name is cleared. 2 8
• Grandpa Bai — Elderly caretaker and emotional anchor in Mountain City. Lu Yao's tearful farewell shows the depth of their bond. 8
• Chu Jiaojiao — Initially hostile classmate whom Lu Yao protects from harassers and later defends from Xia Yue's false concern. 16 18
• Xia Yue — Primary antagonist. She and her fugitive system seek to seize Lu Yao's fortune, manipulate his family, ruin his reputation, and eliminate him. 12 36 83
• Blue Orb — Lu Yao's system ally. It relies on his prestige to report Xia Yue's system to the Main Brain. 36 61

Story Role / Major Arcs

Mountain City and Return to the Lu Family

Lu Yao protects Lin Gejie from Huang Li's gang, is framed and forced out of Mountain City No. 1 High School, then retaliates by anonymously providing evidence that exposes Vice Principal Chen and Huang Li's corrupt backers. After saying goodbye to Grandpa Bai, he leaves Mountain City to reunite with his biological family in Sea City. 2 5 8

Huiying High School

At Huiying, Lu Yao avoids the original novel's intended plot by rejecting Xia Yue's Basketball Club offer and joining Jiang Bai's Flowers and Plants Club instead. He becomes the target of rumors about his identity, but gradually gains allies including Jiang Bai, Chu Jiaojiao, Zhang Xinyang, and his own brother. 12 14 16 18

School Conflicts and Hidden Talent

Li Guigu frames Lu Yao for theft, but Jiang Bai's testimony and Father Lu's intervention expose the scheme. Lu Yao later defeats Wang Shining in an academic wager, overturning the school's belief that he is a poor student. 26 42 44

Conflict with the Li Family

The Li family repeatedly attempts to turn Lu Yao against Lu Qi by exploiting his childhood trauma and inheritance concerns. Lu Yao rejects them, records their manipulation, and publicly exposes their scheme at Grandpa Jiang's birthday banquet. 29 49 50

Fame, Prestige, and the Reality Show

To build enough prestige for Blue Orb to contact the Main Brain, Lu Yao accepts a reality-show invitation. His intelligence, kindness toward children, and close bonds with Jiang Bai and the other guests increase his public profile, while his identity as a Lu family member and Lu Shenyuan's nephew is eventually confirmed publicly. 61 68 81

Car Accident and Return

Lu Yao is critically injured while saving a lost child from a truck. While unconscious, Xia Yue's system launches a coordinated public smear campaign using misleading photographs and false testimony from his adoptive relatives. Lu Yao returns from an out-of-body state and awakens, while his family begins clearing his name. 83 84 85 86

Notable Quotes

“There are always more solutions than problems. There'll always be a way to resolve this.” — Lu Yao to Teacher Liu 5

“I filled in what I knew. I got them by using my brain.” — Lu Yao to Xia Yue 44

“Since you keep saying family members should live in harmony, why have you been urging me to guard against my brother Lu Qi and telling me to deal with him?” — Lu Yao confronting Old Madam Li 50

Trivia

• Lu Yao's custom bicycle includes a kitten logo because Ms. Li incorporated elements of Milk into its design without telling him. 12
• He is the only esports player besides Lu Shenyuan whose matches Lu Shenyuan watches with admiration. 20
• Lu Yao's casual final-answer-only exam habit caused teachers and classmates to severely underestimate his academic ability. 5 28
• His exclusive Night Assassin figurine was falsely accused online of being pirated before Lu Shenyuan publicly confirmed that he gave it to Lu Yao. 80 81