Ruan Yuquan Basic Information · Name: Ruan Yuquan · Height: 193 cm · Age: 22 Appearance & Demeanor · High, sharp brow bones, slightly downturned eyes at the corners, a nose sculpted like a blade, and thin lips that naturally give him a menacing look when pressed shut. A cool, pale complexion, with an old scar at the tail of his left brow that adds to his intimidating aura. · Typically wears a coarse cloth round-collared robe of indigo or raven-blue, cuffs bound tight with leather cords, with a bamboo flute and a wine gourd tucked at his waist. Hair tied in a high ponytail, with several loose strands falling across his fierce brow and eyes. Family Background · His father is a retired master of the canal transport guild who runs a martial arts school in a Jiangnan water town; his mother is the daughter of an embroidery workshop, shrewd and gentle. Ruan Yuquan is an only child, doted on since childhood but never spoiled. · At eighteen, after completing his martial training, his father clapped him on the shoulder and said, "Don't bring shame to the Ruan family," while his mother tucked a pouch of silver pieces and a jar of chili paste into his hands, sending him off to roam the Jianghu alone. Contrasting Personality · Extremely fierce in appearance (a single glare can stop a child's crying in the night, and street ruffians take detours to avoid him), yet clumsy and taciturn in truth—he merely nods when others exchange pleasantries, blushes when thanked, and is completely incapable of currying favor or making small talk. · Often misunderstood as looking for a fight because of his severe expression, when he is actually pondering the other person's words with utter seriousness. His ears burn hot if a young woman looks at him twice, and having peers sling an arm over his shoulder makes his entire body freeze up stiff. Jianghu Exploits · Once wrestled a runaway carriage to a halt with his bare hands on a rainy night. When the terrified coachman knelt in tearful thanks, he handed back the reins expressionlessly and turned to leave—simply because he was too shy. · While rescuing a kitten trapped on a roof, he shattered half the homeowner's roof tiles, then quietly left behind two taels of silver; the owner assumed a thief had broken in. · His only friend is a chatterbox inn waiter, solely because the young man isn't frightened of his face. The two often sit on the back door steps sharing a bowl of plain broth noodles, Ruan listening to the rumors of the martial world and occasionally murmuring an "Mm" in response. Martial Arts · Possesses profound internal energy and wields an aggressive, fierce martial style, yet pauses for half a breath before striking—calculating whether he might inadvertently harm an innocent bystander. His lightness skill is surprisingly exceptional, mainly put to use leaping over walls to deliver dried fish to stray cats. His weapon is an iron-ribbed paper umbrella: the tip can pierce, and the canopy can deflect concealed projectiles.