Zheng Qing

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Zheng Qing (鄭清)
Alias(es)	Mister (You Zui Hunting Team codename); Black Cat; Young Legendary
Species/Race	Wizard
Gender	Male
Affiliation	First University; You Zui Hunting Team; Sin Absolution Knight Order
Occupation/Role	Scholarship student; captain of the You Zui Hunting Team; active teaching assistant
Status	Active

Background / History

Zheng Qing became widely known at Jiuyou Academy after accounts of his actions in his first Talisman class were inflated into campus rumors. The attention brought him numerous club invitations but left him irritated and overwhelmed; even Li Meng began avoiding him because of rumors involving her cousin. 93

He organized and leads the You Zui Hunting Team. During its codename meeting, he chose “Mister,” a name that drew particular interest from Xiao Xiao. 482 As captain, he sets training schedules and pushes the team to regain discipline before the School Hunt Competition. 1936

During the Black Prison crisis, Zheng Qing escaped and immediately sought out Zhu Si and Xiao Xiao despite the danger outside the prison. He and the Black Cat investigated a huge gray barrier in the sky together. 1726

At the Lishan Mountain challenge, Zheng Qing faced Tu Shan Chu Jiu. His performance, Silence Bird, received high scores except from a Qingqiu Su Family judge. He defended himself with a Transformation Talisman, demonstrated instantaneous talisman fusion, and countered a Fire Rain Spell with a flock of Silence Birds without using his spellbook or incantations. 2556 2557 He ultimately won by closing into melee range, seizing Tu Shan Chu Jiu’s tail, then using a Cloud-Climbing Talisman to throw her from the Performance Stage. 2559 2560

During an Aptitude Test involving Experiment Subject Edge Seven, Zheng Qing maintained a stable resonance of roughly 60%, an unusual result that impressed the supervising wizard Alex. 2820 He later became involved in a high-stakes mission to the Xuanhuang Small World, whose outcome was tied to his prestige and his team’s prospective advancement to Grand Wizard. 3337

Personality

Zheng Qing is responsible and persistent, completing a recurring “Arms Deal” with Andrew despite an overloaded study schedule. 2868 He is also curious about the purpose of projects involving him, asking Alex about the Aptitude Test and sending the Black Gemstone Cat to seek information from Senior Colmar. 2820

In dangerous situations, he adapts quickly rather than relying on fixed plans. He uses decoys and invisibility to evade pursuit, changes tactics against stronger magic users, and is willing to use unconventional solutions when direct spellcasting is unfavorable. 1475 2559 2560

He can be socially awkward around witches, becoming stiff when Jiang Yu links arms with him and conspicuously avoiding prolonged looks at her. 302 Nonetheless, he is attentive to details, including Jiang Yu’s clothing and accessories. 302 758

Abilities & Skills

Talisman Magic

Zheng Qing is a highly capable talisman user whose speed and improvisation earned praise from older wizards at Lishan Mountain. 2557

• Uses Transformation Talismans defensively against hostile spells. 2556
• Can fuse talismans instantaneously through a newly demonstrated technique. 2557
• Uses Silence Birds in large numbers, including as a counter to Fire Rain magic. 2556 2557
• Carries Explosion Talismans and Phantom Talismans for ambushes, distractions, and escape. 1475
• Used a Cloud-Climbing Talisman to remove Tu Shan Chu Jiu from the Performance Stage. 2560

Tactical Adaptability

Zheng Qing adjusts his methods rapidly under pressure.

• Retreated and used a Transformation Talisman when Tu Shan Chu Jiu opened with a fireball. 2556
• Countered enhanced Fire Rain without conventional incantation or spellbook use. 2557
• Shifted from magical exchanges to close-quarters combat when direct confrontation became unfavorable. 2559
• Planned an escape using Explosion Talismans, Phantom Talismans, and an Invisibility Cloak supplied by Jiang Yu. 1475

Black Cat Form

Zheng Qing can operate as a Black Cat, though this form restricts his available options in dangerous environments compared with acting as a wizard. 1141

• Cooperated with Xiao Xiao after escaping the Black Prison. 1726
• Used the Black Gemstone Cat to seek information from Senior Colmar concerning the Aptitude Test. 2820

Resonance Control

During the Aptitude Test, Zheng Qing maintained resonance near 60% while working with Edge Seven, without mutation, loss of control, or Daoification. 2820

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Gray Cloth Bag — carries talismans and other supplies. 634 1475
• Transformation Talismans — defensive transformation magic. 2556
• Explosion Talismans — intended for traps and pursuit evasion. 1475
• Phantom Talismans — create decoy shadows. 1475
• Cloud-Climbing Talisman — used to defeat Tu Shan Chu Jiu by throwing her off-stage. 2560
• Blood Talisman bomb — its backlash left Zheng Qing severely weakened. 1501
• Red academy robe — worn at school. 234
• Black cloth robe — improvised from fabric originally bought for hunting-team flags and uniforms after his standard hunting clothes were damaged. 634

Relationships

• Jiang Yu — Classmate and close companion. She helped him select a birthday gift for his cousin, provided an Invisibility Cloak during an escape, supported his Lishan challenge, and invited him to dance at the Under the Moon Ball. 302 1475 2255 2555
• Xiao Xiao — You Zui Hunting Team diviner and teammate. Zheng Qing sought him out after escaping Black Prison; Xiao Xiao also showed interest in Zheng Qing’s “Mister” codename. 482 1726
• Zhu Si — Friend Zheng Qing was determined to find during the Black Prison crisis. 1726
• Tu Shan Chu Jiu — Lishan Mountain challenge opponent defeated by Zheng Qing through talisman use and close-quarters tactics. 2555 2556 2557 2559 2560
• Su Shijun — Senior Councilor of the Under the Moon Council; Zheng Qing has danced with her and is the subject of rumors calling him her husband. 2255 2572
• Su Ya — Qingqiu Mansion’s little fox girl; Zheng Qing recognizes her as Su Shijun’s maid and has heard her discuss Qingqiu’s search for Ying Ning. 2167 2183
• Andrew — Member of the Trident Sword who handles Zheng Qing’s recurring monthly Arms Deal and hopes to recruit him. 2868
• Alex — Wizard overseeing Zheng Qing’s Aptitude Test; noted Zheng Qing’s exceptional resonance stability. 2820
• Colmar — Senior associated with the Aptitude Test and Edge Academy; Zheng Qing sought information from her through the Black Gemstone Cat. 2820

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Campus fame — Zheng Qing becomes an unwilling Jiuyou Academy celebrity after rumors exaggerate his first Talisman class actions. 93
• You Zui Hunting Team — Serves as the team’s captain and adopts the codename “Mister.” 482 1936
• Black Prison — Escapes the prison and searches for his endangered friends with the Black Cat. 1726
• Lishan Mountain challenge — Defeats Tu Shan Chu Jiu with rapid talisman casting, Silence Birds, melee improvisation, and a Cloud-Climbing Talisman. 2555 2556 2557 2559 2560
• Aptitude Test — Demonstrates unusually stable resonance while paired with Edge Seven. 2820
• Xuanhuang Small World mission — Faces a mission whose success affects both his prestige and the team’s future advancement. 3337

Trivia

• Zheng Qing’s hunting-team codename, “Mister,” was chosen before the other You Zui members finalized names such as Swordsman, Gentleman, Elder, and Doctor. 482
• His victory over Tu Shan Chu Jiu was met with silence and uncertainty rather than immediate celebration because of its unconventional method. 2560
• He bought a new robe and hunting attire specifically for the Spring Hunt. 2544