Shenhua Ling

Shenhua Ling is a mysterious teenage girl. She is named after the flower of the Shenmue tree located outside her house. Though her presence is shrouded in mystery, Ryo Hazuki's fate is deeply influenced by her and the two share a special bond together. __Personality__ Her innocent looks hide her internal strength and courage created by the wilderness of China. Shenhua is well versed with nature and knows many things, such as how to find her way in the wild, what herbs and flowers are useful, etc. Shenhua occasionally goes on treks to the Languishan docks to get herbal medicine for village emergencies as they are only sold in town, which is why she crossed paths with Ryo. In Shenmue III, it is also shown Shenhua has a secret method of torturing people (possibly pinching them with her nails until they confess), as she does with Yanlang. She is quite compassionate, helping to save the life of a drowning deer. She cares for the animals around the village, and decides to help Ryo along his journey. Due to her lifestyle and background, she is unfamiliar with many concepts, such as what Japan is, what people elsewhere in the world eat for cuisine, etc.