The Clan: It's stated how his clan is only one of the 43 branches in the royal family.In the epilogue it's shown that he's been negotiating international relations with Roy, who is a man about twice Ling's age. A Child Shall Lead Them: Ling is easily mistaken for a fully grown adult, but he is at most only 17 years old when he's coronated as Emperor of Xing, which is the largest country on the map of the FMA world.Notable accomplishments: fending off Wrath one-handed while carrying a wounded Lan Fan with his other arm, and being able to lift up Gluttony, one of the heavier Homunculi. Charles Atlas Superpower: Ling is a gifted martial artist who is able to hold his own when fighting against Homunculi, despite having no superpowers.Without his people, there is no King' and 'People of Xing always keep their word'. Catchphrase: Ling has two phrases that he says some variation of several times in the series: 'A King is no King without his people.
Brought Down to Normal: Though, it seems it was Greed's decision to do so.Broken Tears: Ling is absolutely devastated when comes to the realization that while he obtained an immortal body for himself, he can't save Fu.Unsurprisingly, though, it's not a problem for Greed. If it's for real, it might make him a Handicapped Badass. Big Eater: In fact, he's been known to collapse if he doesn't get enough to eat, which could be Obfuscating Stupidity except that his bodyguards seemed legitimately worried about the possibility when they couldn't find him.He makes a peace offering to his younger half-sister May, and then carries her because she was injured. Big Brother Instinct: Despite being raised to be in rivalry with all of his siblings, Ling seems to take to this role quickly in the aftermath of the final battle.Berserker Tears: In a terrifying manner when Wrath/King Bradley kills Fu.Berserk Button: He doesn't explode in the manner of, say, Ed, but just try to convince Ling that subjects to authority are expendable ( including yourself!) and it will ensure that he will have a serious bone to pick with you.See also A Father to His Men and Reasonable Authority Figure. Benevolent Boss: Ling might run off on them a lot, but he really does care a great deal about his bodyguards and is very protective over them.when Father uses his body as the new host for Greed. Be Careful What You Wish For: He comes to Amestris seeking the secret of immortality, and eventually zeroes in on learning the secrets of the Homunculi and their regenerative abilities.as much as they possibly can while sharing a body anyway. With Ed starting when they fight Envy and Gluttony together. Bash Brothers: With Lan Fan, who he works perfectly alongside with in a fight even though she's supposed to be his bodyguard.Badass Normal: Does not know alchemy or alkahestry at all, yet manages to be on the same league as Edward or Roy in combat.He's perfectly fluent in the language of Amestris, but comically fakes a language barrier with an exaggerated accent to get out of taking responsibility for the destruction of a town. Asian Speekee Engrish: Invoked for laughs.While it's true his ultimate goals are positive and he's very loyal to people he's made connections with, he doesn't have qualms with getting food and information by means of extortion. Anti-Hero: Extremely greedy and selfish in his motivations - which of course made him the perfect candidate to host the 2nd Greed.
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Further justified because Ling has stated that there have been many attempts on his life, so he'd have to have some idea of how to defend himself in order to live as long as he has. It's justified in the fact that every Xingese character by that point had been either a noble or a noble's bodyguard, and thus would have been trained in martial arts from a young age. All Chinese People Know Kung-Fu: Well, Xingese anyway, and he and the other Xingese characters all fit this trope's stereotype of Chinese people as martial arts masters.Ain't Too Proud to Beg: Ling largely downplays his status as a prince from Xing, and pretty much admits he's willing to grovel if that's what it will take to get what he wants.
His appearance marks the start of the large differences between the 2003 anime and the manga/ Brotherhood. He comes to Amestris seeking the Philosopher's Stone so his clan can triumph over the country's Succession Crisis. Ling Yao is a member of the Xing Royal Family and is well-trained in martial arts and swordsmanship as a result.
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