Story: DOCUMENT: HR Promotion Records of Wuling Scientific Developmental District NAME: Mi Fu REGION OF ORIGIN: Wuling WORK EXPERIENCE: 3 years CURRENT POSITION: Wuling Watchguard PROPOSED PROMOTION: Wuling Watchguard Captain CURRICULUM VITAE & BACKGROUND: Mi Fu was a Qingbo Stockade resident who was later recruited by the Wuling Scientific Developmental District, and was made a watchguard after the completion of Wuling City. Since assuming the role, she has constantly worked at the frontlines, demonstrating extensive knowledge regarding security issues within Wuling City and the peripheral regions, as well as decisiveness and alacrity when handling various emergencies and cases. Mi Fu is committed to Wuling City, has zero tolerance for any form of delinquency or criminality, and always acts with strict justice. She has a good reputation, exercises effective deterrence, and serves as a rallying point for the general public. STRENGTHS: Exceptional combat prowess. Impressive physicals and fortitude. Capable of handling high-risk threats. Decisive and skilled in executing orders. Capable of making the right calls when facing complex situations. Caring and nurturing towards those working under her. Capable of forming a strong, cohesive team. Good reputation among the general populace and has earned their trust and support. Public reviews include: "A little blunt but always just." AREAS TO IMPROVE ON: Over eagerness in applying force. Tendency to employ physical measures when resolving various situations. Lack of procedural awareness. Slight disadvantage in clerical work such as report drafting. Limited administrative skills. Quick tempered. Lacks patience for communication. Prone to conflicts with others. Gives inordinate trust to familiar individuals. Decision-making may be affected by personal relationships and emotions. OVERALL RATING: Mi Fu has delivered remarkable results in patrol work and law enforcement. Having successfully quelled multiple emergencies, she is a promising officer who can be relied upon for field work. However, she inclines toward blunt approaches that lack finesse, has poor procedural awareness, and runs the risk of violating the proper chain of command. Nevertheless, the general public is very satisfied with Mi Fu's performance. The candidate has made positive contributions, although mistakes are not absent. Further guidance and strengthening of her self-restraint will be required. OPINIONS OF THE REVIEWER(S): Mi Fu has a fiery disposition and a great passion for upholding justice. Though she often acts out of turn, her actions are never meant for ill. She swings her fists not for herself, but for the safety of the people. Callousness is a mere outcome of her straightforwardness. Occasions of procedural non-compliance and lack of clerical perfection only hide, not cancel, her meticulous attention to detail. She may fall short in such areas, but they are also where she excels. I am willing to vouch for her character and good standing, and to recommend her for promotion to Watchguard Captain of Wuling City, where she will become the mainstay of the city's public safety. I will also personally supervise and guide Mi Fu in her daily work. REVIEWER(S): Zhuang Fangyi October 19, Year 145 DOCUMENT: A Study of Qingbo Martial Arts (Excerpt) The origins of Qingbo Martial Arts can be traced back to the village known as Qingbo Stockade in the region of Wuling. It is a practiced tradition of the Stockade residents. However, this collection of fighting techniques is so esoteric that it was not recorded in the Addendum to the Martial Codex. One must study the history of Qingbo Stockade to understand the unique features of Qingbo Martial Arts. During the lead-up to the Humiliation War and the several years that followed, a group of Yanese refugees who were determined to distance themselves from factional conflicts and warfare traveled to what became the modern region of Wuling. The Wuling Very Large Rift (VLR) did pose a threat but also provided a barrier against hostile raids and attacks. The refugees thus decided to settle and build a village that eventually grew into Qingbo Stockade. According to some, these Stockaders were the original residents of Wuling. From this perspective, Qingbo Stockade seems to be a peaceful sanctuary, but this assumption is far from the truth. The Wuling VLR has created a very hostile environment with large numbers of roaming Aggeloi, fearsome wild beasts, and frequent rift activities. The Stockaders have been constantly fighting against these outside "enemies" and these intense battles gradually gave rise to several combat techniques unique to the Qingbo Stockade. Training in these techniques not only strengthens the body but also heightens one's control over their innate Originium Arts. A few of the moves and skills also highlight the unique features of the Qingbo area. An example is the famous "Stride of Surging Spring" that allows martial artists to effortlessly stroll across a flowing river while leaving roiling currents in their wake. At first I mistook it for a form of witchcraft that mentally manipulates flowing water. But the Stride turns out to be an Originium Arts technique that focuses Arts energy into the tips of the feet, then channels it into the water with incredible precision to generate resonating vibrations. Another example is the "Jaunt Across Bamboo Leaves" that is literally leapmancy using flimsy bamboo leaves as support. The technique involves applying a "sliver of resilient pulse" of Originium Arts upon fragile-looking bamboo leaves. Such levels of finesse and control, if honed properly, could unleash a terrifying burst of "Pulser Punch" with barely any movement. Watchguard Captain Mi Fu of the Wuling Scientific Developmental District happens to be a practitioner of Qingbo Martial Arts. She described the "Pulser Punch" as a "bolt of lightning". When attacking the enemy, the martial artist should treat the body like a "handcannon", soar like a flying Lung, and descend like a lightning blast. This humble author has personally witnessed Captain Mi Fu in action during a mission to eradicate the Aggeloi. She struck them with such force that her moves seem on par with the Tianshi Lei Fa (Thunder Arts). In addition to their powerful martial arts, the Stockaders also established a unique tradition of martial competition. For many years, all martial artists of Qingbo Stockade eagerly challenged each other to see who was the best. On the day of the Arena Showdown, every Stockader, regardless of gender or age, would gather to witness the fights and cheer on their favorite contenders. Captain Mi Fu herself was an undisputed champion of the Stockade before she joined Wuling. Unfortunately, the Stockade arena was undergoing major repairs due to recent damage when the author was penning this section. Deprived of the opportunity to visit the site in person, I could only ask Captain Mi Fu to send me photographs or other image data of the repaired arena. I once expressed to Captain Mi Fu my wish to interview the Grand Master of Qingbo Martial Arts, the "River-Tamer" himself. However, the Captain told me that the Grand Master became a hermit and even she did not know where he went. The Captain also showed me a postcard sent by her Senior Master that talked about their travels. The Grand Master's attention was held, for more than an hour, by two kids fighting each other at some alleyway of the Civilization Band. Before leaving, the old man sighed and said: "Trained all my life, but still I envy these kids. They fight when they want and remain friends afterwards. A beautiful sight indeed." Finally, I gave Captain Mi Fu a proposal for organizing and compiling information related to Qingbo Martial Arts, and including it within the Continuation for the Addendum to the Martial Codex. The Captain happily agreed and expressed that it was her wish to have more people to protect Wuling with their fists. When that day arrives, she could leave the place (Wuling) and restart her lifelong wish of fighting whenever she wanted. *She has a rivalry with Tangtang and the Qingbo Stockade, though Perlica notes that despite constantly trying to chase down at capture Tangtang, she's not vehemently attempting to take her or her gang down. She reports directly to Zhuang Fangyi, and refers to her by her title of Viceroy. Mi Fu, Captain of the Wuling Watch and trusted subordinate of Viceroy Tianshi Zhuang Fangyi. A perennial winner of Wuling's "Vanguard Stars" award, she ranks second on the city's civilian combat power leaderboard. To her colleagues, she is both the strictest instructor and the most caring superior. A regular at the sweet rice cake stall on Fangxing Avenue, she is a hero to children, a nightmare for troublemakers, and the bane of any invader. Though labeled a "traitor" by Qingbo Stockade, she remains the true successor of Qingbo Martial Arts. Tangtang's childhood friend and rival, she is a warrior who fought to the bitter end against the Blight Tide without ever retreating... If you want to know Mi Fu better, you can either become her rival or her friend those are the two relationships she values most. The former gets her blood pumping; the latter drives her to throw every punch without regard for her own life. Now, to repay the friends who fought by her side and to take on more rivals worth fighting again and again, she has begun her exchange journey at Endfield Industries. She is a slender, pale-skinned Sarkaz featuring distinct elf-like pointed ears and sharp, dark reddish-pink eyes. Her hair is a pale silver-white shade with pink undertones, styled in short waves with straight, blunt bangs that hang low over her forehead, paired with two blue, crystalline horn-like growths or accessories sprouting from the sides of her head. Her tactical outfit consists of a crimson, sleeveless top beneath a white cropped vest accented with metallic shoulder plates and geometric designs. She wears fingerless gloves, dark fitted shorts paired with patterned stockings, and tall dark boots with metallic green greaves and mechanical armor strapped to her forearms and waist. She is also equipped with heavy, high-tech firearms strapped to her legs.*