Chi Ming

Biodata

Power Progression

Chi Ming remains an SSS-rank sentinel throughout the documented events. His improvement comes from purification of his Mental Landscape rather than a rank promotion 9 30.

Background / History

Rejection of Other Guides

Chi Ming voluntarily moved from District K1 to K9 District because he could not tolerate K1’s arrogant guides. For years afterward, he rejected guides altogether and refused to attend the Federation’s group soothing sessions 4.

As South Tower’s commander, he occupied its entire 88th floor. His residence included a gym, bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen, all decorated in an understated black-and-gold style that immediately appealed to Xin Lan 4.

Meeting Xin Lan

When the Star Brain matched Xin Lan with five K9 District sentinels, Chi Ming identified her testing location from a damaged light visible in her photograph. He recognized it because he had broken it during an earlier berserk episode involving partial mutation 2.

He intercepted Wu Xi’s invitation to North Tower by pointing out that South Tower was only half a minute away, while North Tower required at least an hour’s travel. With Xin Lan hungry and unwell, his offer of an immediate meal won her agreement 3.

At home, he provided bathing facilities, lent her clean clothes, and quietly ordered a complete wardrobe and personal supplies. Xin Lan rewarded his attentiveness by allowing him to call her “Lanlan.” Despite Wu Xi’s warnings that she might become like other guides, Chi Ming insisted that her willingness to treat sentinels without contempt made her different 4 8.

Purification and Appointment

Xin Lan took an immediate liking to Chi Ming’s anaconda Spirit Body, using it as a footrest and bolster and asking to hold a smaller version while sleeping. Her acceptance delighted him, particularly because he believed his fierce appearance and snake Spirit Body put him at a disadvantage with guides 4 5 6.

After learning that his Rampage Level had reached 93%, Xin Lan partially purified his Mental Landscape. The deep mental link intensified his attachment to her. When he subsequently believed she no longer wanted him, he cried openly; she responded by kissing him and reassuring him that he still had a chance 6 7 8.

During the five sentinels’ presentations of their qualifications, Chi Ming emphasized obedience, cooking, attention to detail, and keeping his promises. Xin Lan appointed him her personal assistant, claiming all his time outside missions 10.

Rivalry and Xin Lan’s Boundaries

Cang Leng’s boasting about Xin Lan cuddling his mermaid Spirit Body provoked Chi Ming into punching him. When their argument disturbed her nap, Xin Lan ordered them to exchange punches and punished both through their Mental Landscapes. The incident prompted them to investigate her unusual ability to attack and purify simultaneously 13 14.

Testing revealed that Chi Ming’s Rampage Level had fallen to 49%. Although he feared losing Xin Lan if a new test revealed a higher guide rank, he rejected concealing that possibility from her. He argued that they had to respect her wishes and that deceiving her would destroy their relationship 15.

His improved condition later became evident during a fight with Yun Jin. What began as a duel escalated into Chi Ming fighting three fellow commanders, with Mo Xiao intervening before Yun Jin’s Rampage Level became unmanageable 30.

Life in the Sanctuary

To cheer Xin Lan up, Chi Ming visited her in a bunny-eared maid outfit and asked her not to stop wanting him. She reassured him and invited him to share her bed, but explicitly refused a physical link. He accepted her decision despite his disappointment 35 36.

He continued handling meals, housework, exercise assistance, and massages. Xin Lan later arranged for him and Wu Xi to share her room on alternating weeks until the joint operation 36 37 38 45.

Contamination-Clearing Assignment

Mo Xiao assigned Chi Ming and Wu Xi difficult contamination-clearing work, both to fulfil K9 District’s urgent needs and to remove his romantic rivals temporarily. They were the district’s strongest fighters and its only two sentinels with Rampage Levels below 60% 47.

Before leaving, Chi Ming sent Mo Xiao detailed instructions about Xin Lan’s meals, exercise, massages, preferences, and habits. Rather than criticize his rival, he prioritized ensuring that Xin Lan remained comfortable in his absence 47 48.

During the mission, he spotted Xin Lan arriving overhead on the Yinglong. He and Wu Xi fought through contaminants to reach her, then watched as she absorbed a crystal fragment and grew concerned when her complexion rapidly changed 50.

Appearance

Chi Ming has a stern, fierce-looking face and an exceptionally muscular physique. His intimidating appearance contrasts sharply with his bashfulness around Xin Lan 4 6.

• Hair: Black and slightly curly, with thick, long black eyelashes 7.
• Eyes: Golden; his pupils narrow into slits during strong emotional reactions and combat 4 8 30.
• Complexion: Tan, and the darkest-skinned of Xin Lan’s five initially matched sentinels 4 6.
• Build: Over 1.9 meters tall, with enough additional muscle that his older custom-made suit fits tightly across his chest 6 8.

Personality

Chi Ming is normally quiet, unsmiling, and controlled. His restrained manner initially leads Wu Xi to underestimate his ability to court Xin Lan, but he proves capable of tactful persuasion and small calculated gestures, such as asking permission to use an affectionate nickname 3 4.

With Xin Lan, he is attentive, obedient, and emotionally vulnerable. His first deep mental link heightens his fear of abandonment, and even after becoming her favorite among the five guards, he worries that she will eventually prefer someone else 7 22 36.

He is also jealous and capable of violence when provoked, particularly by Cang Leng and Yun Jin. Nevertheless, he learns to contain his frustration rather than burden Xin Lan with it. When Wu Xi receives more attention, Chi Ming focuses on making himself indispensable instead of interrupting her 13 30 42.

His devotion does not entirely override his judgment. He recognizes the wider implications of Xin Lan’s mental abilities, opposes deceiving her about her rank, and stops Wu Xi from intruding on her private call. His willingness to help a romantic rival care for her particularly impresses Mo Xiao 14 15 40 48.

Abilities & Skills

Anaconda Spirit Body

Chi Ming manifests an enormous anaconda whose sensations he shares 5 6.

• Its body is cool and slightly slick, making it comfortable for Xin Lan to lean against or hold 5 6.
• It obediently coils into a footrest or allows Xin Lan to arrange it like a bolster 5 6.
• Chi Ming agrees to make it smaller so she can cuddle it at night 5.

Sentinel Physiology and Combat

As an SSS-rank sentinel and tower commander, Chi Ming possesses exceptional strength, speed, senses, and hand-to-hand combat ability 3 8 9 30.

• Immediately detects Xin Lan’s growling stomach amid a crowd 3.
• Uses agile movements and forceful strikes capable of matching and then surpassing Yun Jin after purification 30.
• Undertakes contamination-source clearing alongside Wu Xi 47 50.
• Remains vulnerable to mental corruption, rampage, and mutation; his initial 93% Rampage Level is dangerously close to the mutation threshold 6.

Cooking and Personal Care

Chi Ming’s domestic competence is central to his role as Xin Lan’s assistant 10 36.

• Prepares meals and afternoon tea 3 4 38.
• Buys and organizes clothing, shoes, underwear, skincare products, and menstrual supplies without needing reminders 8.
• Handles housework and assists with exercise, stretching, and post-workout massages 36 37 38.
• Provides another caretaker with detailed instructions tailored to Xin Lan’s daily routine 47 48.

Equipment / Clothing

• Smart wristband — Used for communications, notifications, and sending Xin Lan’s care instructions to Mo Xiao 8 47.
• Custom-made suit — An expensive suit worn at Xin Lan’s request, including a vest, shirt stays, and sleeve garters 6.
• Bunny-eared maid outfit — Includes a bunny-ear headband, fitted black upper garment, white ruffled straps, a small apron, and a gold cross necklace. Worn to entertain Xin Lan 35 36.
• Additional special outfits — Tries on several alternatives while considering how to retain Xin Lan’s interest 42.

Relationships

• Xin Lan — His 99.99%-compatible guide match and employer. She favors his attentiveness and anaconda Spirit Body, appoints him her assistant, and shares her bed with him without establishing a physical link 2 10 36 45.
• Wu Xi — Longtime comrade, domestic collaborator, mission partner, and romantic rival. They cooperate in cooking and protecting Xin Lan while competing for her attention 4 8 38 47.
• Cang Leng — Fellow matched guard whose deliberate teasing exploits Chi Ming’s jealousy. Their conflict earns both of them Xin Lan’s punishment 13 14.
• Yun Jin — Fellow commander and rival who initially doubts Xin Lan’s purification results. Formerly the stronger fighter, he loses ground against Chi Ming after the latter’s Mental Landscape is purified 14 15 30.
• Mo Xiao — K9 District’s administrator and another rival for Xin Lan’s favor. Despite Mo Xiao maneuvering him away on assignment, Chi Ming entrusts him with her care; Mo Xiao consequently regards him as his greatest rival 47 48.

Notable Quotes

“I haven't. They're them, and Lanlan is Lanlan.” 4

“No, we have to respect her wishes. Lanlan is a very strong-minded person. If she finds out we hid her spiritual power rank from her, she'll unbind from us without mercy.” 15

“All right, whatever Lanlan says.” 36