Lin-Lin originates as a fellow monkey within the animal kingdom where the protagonist achieves kingship. She witnesses his rise and voices early concerns over his growing arrogance and mistreatment of others, establishing her role as a moral influence. Her interactions reveal his initial dismissal of her perspectives, particularly when he claims her gender makes her unfit for certain endeavors like accompanying him to seek training from Merlin.
Despite this marginalization, she actively encourages his quest for magical knowledge, hoping it might temper his behavior. Her loyalty proves central during his imprisonment beneath the Five Elements Mountain. She remains steadfastly by his side, providing care and sustenance while enduring harsh conditions like blizzards. This prolonged ordeal critically strains her health, leading to severe illness. Her subsequent recovery hinges directly on the protagonist's return, symbolizing his redemption. Her revival upon his appearance concludes her arc, culminating in their marriage as a reward for his reformed character and traditional narrative closure.
Throughout the narrative, she functions primarily as the protagonist's emotional anchor, possessing no significant personal ambitions or development beyond her relationship to him. Her purpose centers on embodying steadfast devotion and catalyzing his growth from arrogance to humility. Her background receives no expansion beyond these events in spin-offs, sequels, or other media adaptations.