Zhang Chengling

Zhang Chengling (张成岭, Zhāng Chéng Lǐng) is a son of Zhang Yusen, the leader of the Nan He Sect (南河庄).

Appearance
He has shining eyes that can become surprisingly determined.

The passion in his gaze turns makes even Wen Kexing dazed with surprise. The latter muses that it had been a while since he saw that much honesty, perseverance and reckless desire in someone. The fire casts shades of red on the young boy’s face, coating his still slightly childish features with determination, then vulnerability and imploration. Being stared at intensely like that made both Kexing and Zhou Zishu turn their gaze away uneasily.

He becomes terribly thin in just a few months, and he grows a little taller.

His face is ashen like that of a corpse, mouth thinned, eyes black and bright, showing bits of stubbornness and restraint. His whole body is seemingly carved from fire, burning away the old crybaby and leaving a young wolf in its stead.

He wore clothes with colors that made it clear that they were made from expensive materials and not something a commoner would wear, even when they were in tatters.

Personality
He reminds Zhou Zishu of the his old Junior Martial Brother, Qin Jiuxiao.

Chengling is innocent and kind hearted. As a result he can be simple minded and is often referred to by Wen Kexing as a 'silly disciple'. He shows respect to everyone no matter their status or health, which is seen when he warmly invites Zhou Zishu, disguised as an alcoholic beggar, back to his sect.

Even though he was spoilt as he grew up, Chengling is determined to improve his martial arts and is hardworking. During his time living under Gao Chong he was often bullied by younger disciples for his low cultivation, despite this, he faced up to the insults and continued to train.

History
He was the Zhang Sect's young master, pampered by many.

His tutor told him that he was utterly stupid and useless. His martial art teacher was also secretly disappointed that he was just bad mud, unable to plaster walls. Even so, his life was happy and content. He had people dressing and feeding him. Everywhere he went, servants would follow, serving him diligently even with his mediocre studying until late night. They would flatter him all day long, and even when he knew his true worth, it didn’t stop him from basking in the false praises sometimes.

His life went by with such privilege for fourteen years. Then he lost everything in a single night. His home was gone. His parents were killed along with all relatives and friends, his world turning upside down. He was terrified, but he didn’t know what to do.

Zhou Zishu
In the live action, he shares an adoring relationship with his Martial Master. He is very respectful of Zhou Zishu and admires his martial abilities immensely. He also seems to trust him unconditionally and trusts him to be there whenever he is in trouble.

Wen Kexing
In the live action, Chengling is quick to recognize Wen Kexing as his Martial Uncle. He sees Wen Kexing in a similar light as Zhou Zishu however Wen Kexing is much more lenient with Chengling in comparison.

Jin Beiyuan
In the novel, he feels that Beiyuan is the best looking person that he has ever seen, and even blushed in the latter's presence.

He describes his voice as not loud, but is extremely nice to listen to. He cannot help himself from peeking up again, wanting to take another look at the man. The woman he had seen in the tavern the other day was extremely beautiful. However, he feels that compared to Beiyuan, her face was like a layer of skin made of paper; flimsy and purposefully fake.