Sushang

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Sushang (李素裳)
Alias(es)	Shanshan; Shangshang
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Cloud Knights; seconded from the Yaoging Star-skiff to the Luofu Starfaring Vessel 20
Occupation/Role	Cloud Knight; Ji Yuan's younger adoptive sister
Status	Active
First Appearance	Mentioned in Chapter 3; appears in person in Chapter 17 3 17

Background

Sushang grew up with Ji Yuan after his biological parents died in battle and Suyi adopted him. With their parents often away on military duties, she and Ji Yuan spent much of their childhood together. Though Ji Yuan frequently calls her foolish, he fiercely defended her from anyone else who insulted her. 68 244

Suyi had originally intended for Sushang and Ji Yuan to grow up as childhood sweethearts and eventually marry. Sushang does not learn of this plan until much later, after becoming worried that Ji Yuan's relationships might force her to leave his home. 120 119

Sushang relocates to the Luofu Starfaring Vessel to live with Ji Yuan, arriving at Flowing Cloud Ferry with an exceptionally heavy suitcase packed by Suyi. 17 She subsequently reports for duty as a Cloud Knight seconded from the Yaoging Star-skiff. 20

Appearance

Sushang is a youthful young woman with a delicate face, an energetic demeanor, and distinctive twin pigtails that swing when she moves. 17 244

• Usually carries a sword, including her family's heirloom greatsword, the Xuanyuan Sword. 86
• Wears practical Cloud Knight armor and boots while on duty. 86 88
• Her Cloud Knight equipment can project an invisible, close-fitting energy shield. 31

Personality

Sushang is enthusiastic, helpful, and quick to act when someone needs assistance. She immediately urges Ji Yuan to treat Huohuo's cramp and is described as someone whose enthusiasm should never be doubted. 19 Her friendliness also makes her easy to influence, as Tingyun quickly earns her trust by treating her warmly. 17

She has little confidence in her academic ability and often defers complicated thinking to Ji Yuan and Tingyun. Nonetheless, she occasionally surprises others, most notably by giving Ginevere the name “Guinaifen.” 19 22 Her poor studies do not make her unintelligent in every respect: she recognizes danger from Ji Yuan's expressions, suspects that Firefly is hiding something, and understands Ji Yuan's intentions better than he expects. 155 166

Sushang is extremely resilient. Having spent her childhood being outperformed by Ji Yuan academically, she retains her confidence even in disadvantageous situations—an attribute Ji Yuan considers stronger than Yanqing's mental fortitude. 89 She is deeply protective of Ji Yuan and readily confronts enemies who threaten him. 26 192

Abilities & Skills

Cloud Knight Swordsmanship

Sushang is a trained Cloud Knight swordswoman who fights primarily through direct, heavy strikes.

• Uses standard Cloud Knight movements and has competent reactions. 86
• Defeated Mara-Struck opponents alongside Ji Yuan during the Orion Trading Company campaign. 26
• Participated in the rescue operation for Bailu at the Alchemy Commission. 70 72
• Her technique is considered comparatively stiff, and Jingliu judges her combat judgment to be lacking. 86
• She cannot effectively follow high-speed sword exchanges between Ji Yuan and Jingliu. 87

Exceptional Physical Strength

Sushang possesses remarkable raw strength, often overpowering enemies much larger than herself.

• Sent a Mara-Struck opponent flying with the Xuanyuan Sword and drove back two more at once. 86
• Is physically stronger than Ji Yuan in a direct grapple, despite his superior technique. 33
• Launched a transformed Buli Ren hundreds of meters, shattering its bones and internal organs. 221
• Can carry heavy supplies with ease, even while Huohuo struggles with a single basket. 126

Resilience

Sushang remains determined under pressure and is prepared to fight for her comrades despite fear.

• Retains confidence even when outclassed or disadvantaged. 89
• Prepared herself for a potentially fatal battle against the Anti-Matter Legion and asked Fu Xuan to relay her final words if necessary. 112
• Refuses to abandon Ji Yuan or leave his side, even when Suyi pressures her to return to the Yaoging Star-skiff. 119 241

Tail's Empowerment

During her battle with Topaz, Huohuo sends Tail into Sushang's body, allowing her to use her physical power without normal self-protective restraint. 192

• Enables her to strike with her full strength.
• Is dependent on Tail's possession and is not an innate technique. 192

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Xuanyuan Sword — Sushang's family heirloom greatsword, originally wielded by Suyi and passed down to Sushang because Ji Yuan lacked the aptitude to use it. 86
• Cloud Knight armor — Standard armor worn during active duty. 86 88
• Invisible energy shield — A close-fitting defensive field acquired through Cloud Knight technology. 31

Relationships

• Ji Yuan — Her adoptive older brother and later romantic partner. They grew up together, constantly bicker, and protect one another in battle. Sushang ultimately confesses that she no longer wants to remain only his sister, and Ji Yuan accepts her feelings. 17 26 244 245
• Suyi — Her mother and Ji Yuan's adoptive mother. Suyi is strict about Sushang's academics and combat development, but also reveals that she had hoped Sushang and Ji Yuan would become childhood sweethearts. 58 120
• Tingyun — A trusted older-sister figure. Tingyun reassures Sushang that she will not let anyone bully her, while Sushang later welcomes the possibility of eating Tingyun's cooking in the future. 19 214
• Huohuo — A close companion whom Sushang treats warmly. She encourages Ji Yuan to help Huohuo and later fights beside her, including during the confrontation with Topaz. 19 192
• Guinaifen — A performer Sushang first meets as Ginevere. Sushang suggests the name “Guinaifen,” which Ginevere adopts for her life on the Celestial Ark. 22
• Jingliu — A formidable swordswoman whom Sushang and Ji Yuan encounter during a Mara-Struck incident. Sushang distrusts Jingliu after her training leaves Ji Yuan's clothes in tatters, though she recognizes that Jingliu improved his swordsmanship. 86 87 88
• Firefly — A friend Sushang supports during Firefly's time on the Luofu and Belobog. She helps arrange Firefly's clothing discount and promises to help her regain mobility. 125 126
• Fu Xuan — A superior and battlefield ally. Fu Xuan personally guarantees Sushang's safety when Ji Yuan leaves to confront Rohu's offspring. 221

Story Role / Major Arcs

Arrival on the Luofu

Sushang arrives at Flowing Cloud Ferry to live with Ji Yuan, meets Tingyun, and settles into his newly purchased home. 17 18 She joins the Cloud Knights soon afterward as a Yaoging Star-skiff secondment. 20

Guinaifen's Naming

While assisting Ginevere after a failed performance, Sushang proposes the name Guinaifen, which Ginevere enthusiastically adopts. 22

Orion Trading Company Campaign

Sushang serves as one of Ji Yuan's guards during the operation against the Orion Trading Company and Buli Ren. She fights alongside Ji Yuan and Yanqing when disguised Disciples of Sanctus Medicus attack them. 20 26

Alchemy Commission Rescue

Sushang joins Ji Yuan, Qingque, and Fu Xuan in searching the Alchemy Commission for the kidnapped Bailu. She fights spirit beasts and shapeshifters, then helps protect Hanya during Bailu's Suiyang possession. 70 71 72

Flowing Cloud Ferry Incident

Sushang and Ji Yuan encounter Jingliu amid a Mara-Struck outbreak. Sushang fights with the Xuanyuan Sword, helps protect Jingliu, and witnesses Jingliu's intense swordsmanship training of Ji Yuan. 86 87

Buli Ren Fleet Battles

Sushang remains active during later conflicts with the Buli Ren. She fights on the front lines while Ji Yuan watches over her, eventually displaying enough strength to incapacitate a transformed Buli Ren with a single blow. 217 221

Confession to Ji Yuan

After learning of Suyi's original plans for their future, Sushang realizes she cannot accept separation from Ji Yuan. She confesses that she wants to remain with him as more than a sister; Ji Yuan reciprocates, changing their relationship into a romantic one. 120 244 245

Trivia

• Sushang's suggestion that Ginevere become “Guinaifen” is based on the meanings she gives for the characters: auspicious wood, “is,” and fragrance. 22
• She once believed Stellar Jade had an expiration date after Ji Yuan deceived her, selling her own currency back to him at a one-to-one-hundred ratio. 53
• Ji Yuan's habitual head taps are a recurring source of frustration for her. 17 18 166
• She considers staying beside Ji Yuan for life a satisfactory future, leaving larger matters to “smart people” like him. 173