Ling, whose full name is Hua Ling, is a supporting character in The Silver Guardian. She is a high school student who lives in Jinzhou City and works as a novice mission tutor inside the game world of Grave Buster. She has short gray hair and blue eyes and is depicted as a young female character. Ling was a long-term internal test player who had been participating in the game for over a year before the main events of the story. During her time as a tester, she coordinated with her team to successfully defeat the bosses of two different关卡 and delivered the decisive blow to at least one of them. Her father is Hua Sha, and her mother is the owner of the Jinzhou Bar. Ling develops a romantic interest in the protagonist, Lu Shuiyin, after he protects her during a dangerous encounter, and she subsequently decides to join his group. Her motivations are deeply tied to uncovering the truth about her father's death, which she eventually learns about after quickly clearing a challenging area known as the grave grass formation. As a player, Ling is highly capable and resourceful. She obtained神通币 at a certain point in the game and accepted the inherited memories of the 156th generation守墓人 leader, though she did not back up the first generation's memories. Her role in the story evolves from a guide for new players to a committed ally who stands alongside the protagonist in his quest. She demonstrates strong combat and strategic skills, contributing meaningfully to the group's efforts as they navigate the dangers of the game world. Through her experiences and the revelations about her family, Ling grows from a capable but somewhat untested individual into a more determined and resolute figure, fully invested in the cause of those she has chosen to support.