Linley

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Childhood in Wushan Town

Linley was born into the declining Baruch Clan as the younger twin of Lin Yinuo. Hogg hoped his sons would awaken their ancestral Dragonblood Warrior bloodline and restore the family’s lost standing 1 2.

By three years old, Linley was imitating Hogg’s training. He later practiced basic physical conditioning under his father, stubbornly maintaining a horse stance despite trembling legs and exhaustion 3 4.

Mage Elwin’s visit revealed Linley’s exceptional earth and wind affinities. His parents celebrated the result, and he enrolled at the Ernst Institute alongside his brother 6 7.

Ernst Institute and the Wilderness Trial

Initially discouraged by Lin Yinuo’s broader elemental talent, Linley regained confidence through his brother’s reassurance. After his first successful meditation, he devoted nearly all his free time to cultivation and basic spell models 7 8.

During the institute’s wilderness trial, Linley used Earth Spike to wound a charging rank-two Thornhide Boar and protect his classmates. His depleted mana left him vulnerable when it charged again, but Lin Yinuo killed it before it reached him. The encounter earned Linley praise from Elwin and recognition among the students 10 11.

At a streamside camp, a Shadow Mouse chose Linley as its companion. Linley named him Bebe, and the two quickly became inseparable. With Lin Yinuo discreetly directing their search, Linley and Bebe subsequently uncovered the Coiling Dragon Ring 11 12.

Following the trial, Headmaster Harrington granted both brothers Class A Resource Access. Linley then experienced an early bloodline disturbance, which Lin Yinuo soothed before it could harm him 14.

Family Revival and the Necropolis

Linley accompanied Hogg and Lin Yinuo into the Baruch ancestral home’s hidden chamber. There, he watched Hogg use the Dragonblood Secret Canon and dragon blood essence to heal his injuries and awaken his bloodline 16 17 18.

He later returned to Fenlai City with Lin Yinuo following the Chier Prefecture fighting. The institute’s grand reception honored his elder brother’s achievements as the “Imperial Bulwark” 21.

Eager to become strong enough to help his family, Linley sought to enter the Necropolis of the Gods. Lin Yinuo prepared him with bloodline-guidance and physical-tempering methods from the Dragonblood Secret Canon. Although Linley initially fell short of the selection threshold, he ultimately entered under Harrington’s supervision 24 25 26.

Inside, three peak-rank-eight skeletal beasts surrounded him while Harrington fought a Saint-level undead. A near-fatal attack triggered Linley’s Dragonblood awakening. Lin Yinuo secretly helped him retain control and diverted the Saint-level creature’s subsequent strike, allowing Harrington to finish it 27.

Preparing for His Brother’s Departure

After returning from the necropolis, Linley continued advancing his magic and Battle Qi together. When Lin Yinuo announced plans for an extended journey, Linley promised to train diligently and protect the clan. His brother entrusted him with an inheritance crystal and an emergency teleportation token before leaving 29 30.

Appearance

• Eyes: Large and dark, often expressive with curiosity or excitement 2 24.
• Early childhood: Nearly half a head shorter than Lin Yinuo at age three 3.
• Awakened bloodline: Temporarily develops bloodshot eyes, bulging pale-blue veins, swollen muscles, and fine, illusory blue scales 27.
• After the necropolis: Appears taller and straighter, with a more resolute gaze; by his brother’s departure preparations, his face has become sharply defined and less childlike 29 30.

Personality

Linley is lively, curious, and persistent. His determination appears early in physical training, when he refuses to abandon a difficult stance despite obvious strain. Once he succeeds at meditation, that same persistence becomes an intense commitment to magical study 3 4 8.

He admires Lin Yinuo and trusts his guidance unconditionally, though the gap between their talents initially makes him insecure. His brother’s encouragement helps him focus on improving his own abilities rather than comparing their elemental affinities 7 9 27.

Protecting his family and restoring the Baruch Clan’s glory are central motivations. He also acts to protect classmates in danger. Surviving the necropolis leaves him noticeably more composed and confident 10 24 29.

Abilities & Skills

Earth and Wind Magic

Linley possesses exceptional affinity for both elements and trains in meditation and spell-model construction 6 8.

• Earth Spike: Uses the first-level earth spell accurately enough to intercept and wound a rank-two Thornhide Boar 10.
• Wind Blade: Becomes increasingly proficient through wilderness combat and Lin Yinuo’s instruction 11.
• Defensive and acceleration spells: Practices these before the wilderness trial to improve survival and mobility 9.
• Mana limitations: Casting Earth Spike during his first major encounter leaves him somewhat depleted 10.
• Improved sensitivity: His bloodline awakening makes earth and wind elements clearer to his senses 29.

Dragonblood Warrior Bloodline

His ancestral bloodline enhances his strength and speed even before its full awakening 24 27.

• Physical power: On awakening, crushes a skeletal beast’s claw and punches apart another’s skull 27.
• Defense: Illusory scales withstand a skeletal beast’s strike with only a white mark 27.
• Bloodline control: Learns basic guidance and physical tempering from Lin Yinuo’s knowledge of the Dragonblood Secret Canon 24.
• Awakening risks: Rampaging power threatens his body, foundation, and mental clarity; he requires guidance to remain in control 27.
• Limits: His newly awakened strength is insufficient to withstand a Saint-level undead’s direct attack 27.

Martial Training

• Receives basic physical training from Hogg and movement instruction from Lin Yinuo 4 27.
• Uses a practice saber to hold off stronger skeletal beasts before awakening his bloodline 27.
• Continues cultivating Dragonblood Battle Qi alongside magic after the expedition 30.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Coiling Dragon Ring — Ancient black ring with an indistinct dragon pattern, found with Bebe. Contains Doehring Cowart’s sleeping soul, though Linley initially considers it a treasured keepsake rather than understanding its significance 12 13.
• Crude iron saber — Practice weapon used during the skeletal-beast battle in the necropolis 27.
• Inheritance Crystal — Gift from Lin Yinuo containing earth and wind magic insights, Dragonblood Battle Qi instruction, and introductory law comprehension. Lin Yinuo advises waiting until Saint level before attempting the law material 30.
• Single-use teleportation token — Black jade pendant containing spatial power and a faint Plane Beacon projection. Crushing it may produce brief teleportation or spatial interference; its exact effect depends on the circumstances 30.

Relationships

• Lin Yinuo — Elder twin brother, instructor, and protector. Guides Linley’s cultivation, preserves his opportunities, and intervenes during both bloodline crises 7 12 14 27.
• Hogg — Father and early physical-training instructor. His hopes for the Baruch Clan help shape Linley’s ambitions 2 4 24.
• Lina — Mother; celebrates his magical talent and reluctantly sees him off to the institute 6 7.
• Bebe — Shadow Mouse companion who chooses Linley during the wilderness trial. Remains close to him and fights desperately to defend him in the necropolis 11 12 27.
• Harrington — Ernst Institute headmaster. Grants Linley Class A Resource Access, supervises him inside the necropolis, and escorts him away after his awakening 14 26 27.
• Mage Elwin — Admissions officer and instructor who confirms Linley’s elemental affinities and praises his courage during the wilderness trial 6 10.

Notable Quotes

“I want to get stronger! Only then can I help Father and you, and restore our clan’s glory!” 24

“Don’t worry, Brother. I’ll train hard. I’ll never disgrace you or Father! I’ll protect the clan!” 30