Ding Yumian

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Ding Yumian’s parents died fighting Demon Beasts when she was young, leaving her in the care of her grandmother, Ye Xinlan. After Yumian awakened the Psychic Element, her emotions repeatedly caused her power to spread across Shanghe Street. Residents began acting differently, rumors branded her a witch, and visitors abandoned the family inn. Ashamed of what had happened, she came to hate her magic and resisted training it 85 87.

Mo Xie met Yumian while booking a room at the inn. During his stay, she guided him through the nearby scenic area and confided in him about her power and the street’s decline. He encouraged her to use her strength to protect her grandmother, then filmed Yumian dancing for a promotional video. The video drew millions of views and renewed interest in Shanghe Street 84 85 87 90 91.

A year later, Dean Xiao offered Yumian a place at Pearl Academy, where she could receive training and protection as a Calamity Victim. Concerned about leaving Grandma Ye, she accepted after her grandmother gave her blessing and Mo Xie arranged help for her care. Yumian confessed her feelings to Mo Xie before leaving, and he returned them 125 126 127. She later divided her time between Pearl Academy and the Evil Heaven Pavilion 809.

Appearance

Yumian is tall, with a gentle bearing, a delicate oval face, fair skin, and long black hair. She takes particular pride in styling her hair 84 88.

• Her hairstyles include a lattice braid and a style gathered with a Green Sparrow Hairpin 84 88.
• She initially dresses simply in a white T-shirt, jeans, and canvas shoes; she later models varied outfits for Shanghe Street’s promotion 84 89.
• At the Evil Heaven Pavilion battlefield, she wears a fitted outfit with her hair in a high ponytail 809.

Personality

Yumian is wary of strangers at first but welcoming to guests. Though usually reserved, she becomes lively in familiar surroundings and playful with people she trusts. Her early fear of harming others makes her reluctant to cultivate, while her determination to repay Mo Xie for clothes he buys her shows her wish to remain independent 84 85 87 88 90.

As she gains confidence, Yumian becomes more willing to act on her feelings and defend others. She persists through her camera shyness, confesses to Mo Xie first, and later confronts Ghost Woman with a composure that surprises companions accustomed to her gentle manner 90 127 619.

Abilities & Skills

Psychic Element

Yumian’s Psychic Element can perceive emotions and exert powerful mental force 87 267 295 618.

• Emotional perception: She senses heartbeats and emotions, detects Mo Xie’s attempted dishonesty, and sees through Li Yueqing’s false identity 172 267 295.
• Mind Arrow: Her attack breaks through Ghost Woman’s Mind Wall and strikes her Spiritual World. She later destroys Ghost Woman’s Evil Frenzied Spider curse with a single Mind Arrow, freeing its captives 618 619.
• Early lack of control: After awakening, her emotions affected people across Shanghe Street without her intending to do so 87.
• Unusual allure: Mo Xie suspects that an intense, pink-hued aura she manifests during intimacy is connected to her Calamity Victim status; the cause is not confirmed 571.

Dance and Performance

• Yumian dances in Mo Xie’s promotional video after overcoming her fear of the camera. She continues practicing the dance over the following year 90 91 127.
• She performs again for Mo Xie during the filming of his “Red Dust Inn” music video in Shanghe Ancient Town 567 569.

Equipment / Items

• Green Sparrow Hairpin — used to gather her hair 88.
• Crystal necklace — a gift from Mo Xie that she promises to treasure 571.

Relationships

• Ye Xinlan (“Grandma Ye”) — her grandmother and the family member she worries about leaving behind to attend Pearl Academy 84 87 126 127.
• Mo Xie — first a guest and supporter of Shanghe Street’s revival, later her boyfriend. Yumian confesses to him at sunrise, and he returns her feelings 84 91 127 228.
• Xiao Qiushui (“Dean Xiao”) — Pearl Academy’s dean, who offers her training and protection as a Psychic Element Calamity Victim 125 126 172.
• Li Yueqing — her best friend and former roommate, whom Yumian helps while Yueqing prepares to advance 228 267 552.
• Ye Xinxia — initially somewhat at odds with Yumian, but the two become close. Xinxia seeks her advice on Psychic magic and admires her defeat of Ghost Woman’s curse 606 619.

Notable Quotes

“I could be much stronger than others my age, but I hate my magic. I don't want to keep training.” 87

“Your Mental Strength... is too weak!” 619

“To this world, I am a burden. But to me, you are the whole world.” 567