Yan

Biodata

Appearance

Yan is described as a boy with unremarkable looks. Hu Liena bluntly introduces him as “the one who looks ugly,” a remark that deeply embarrasses him. 7

• His appearance is repeatedly contrasted unfavorably with Xiao Xiao's striking looks. 7 14
• His dissatisfaction with being ignored or overshadowed is visibly apparent during Xiao Xiao and Hu Liena's conversations. 14

Personality

Yan is impulsive, jealous, and intensely attached to Hu Liena. Believing that Xiao Xiao had “seduced” her, he immediately tries to start a fight despite failing to recognize the enormous difference in their strength. 8

He is frequently portrayed as slow to grasp situations that Xie Yue and Hu Liena understand quickly, including Xiao Xiao's explanation that possessing an Evil Martial Soul does not automatically make one an Evil Soul Master. 8 Xiao Xiao and Hu Liena both criticize Yan's poor judgment and temperament. 14

Yan can be sycophantic toward Hu Liena, repeatedly trying to placate her when she is angry. This behavior particularly irritates Xiao Xiao, though Xiao Xiao clarifies that he does not personally dislike Yan. 14

Relationships

• Hu Liena — Fellow member of Spirit Hall's Golden Generation and the object of Yan's unreciprocated affection. He becomes jealous whenever she spends time with Xiao Xiao, while she is openly irritated by his conduct and lack of judgment. 7 8 14 15
• Xie Yue — Fellow Golden Generation member and Hu Liena's brother. Xie Yue suppresses laughter when Hu Liena insults Yan's appearance and understands matters that Yan fails to follow. 7 8
• Xiao Xiao — Rival for Hu Liena's attention. Yan attempts to confront him after accusing him of seducing Hu Liena, but backs down after learning Xiao Xiao has suppressed his displayed power to level 59. Xiao Xiao later objects to Yan's fawning behavior rather than Yan himself. 8 14 15
• Ju Hua Guan — Introduces Yan, Hu Liena, and Xie Yue to Xiao Xiao as a group that may fight together in the future. 7 8

Story Role / Major Arcs

Introduction to the Golden Generation

Yan is introduced alongside Hu Liena and Xie Yue when Ju Hua Guan brings Xiao Xiao to meet Spirit Hall's Golden Generation. Hu Liena's unflattering introduction immediately establishes Yan as the frequently overlooked third member of the group. 7

Conflict with Xiao Xiao

After Ju Hua Guan suggests the group may need to fight together in the future, Yan accuses Xiao Xiao of seducing Hu Liena and moves to attack him. He is shocked when Xiao Xiao reveals a suppressed level-59 Soul King aura and later mistakes Xiao Xiao's evil aura for proof that he is an Evil Soul Master. 8

Jealousy over Hu Liena

Yan continues to intrude on Xiao Xiao and Hu Liena's interactions, attempting to ingratiate himself with Hu Liena while resenting Xiao Xiao. Hu Liena dismisses him for his bad temper and lack of intelligence, while Yan grows angry at being ignored. 14

When a Papal Palace attendant addresses Xiao Xiao as “Lord,” Yan becomes insecure and confused about Xiao Xiao's status. Hu Liena explains that Xiao Xiao is also Bibi Dong's disciple and is already regarded as a Spirit King. 15