Huo Shuyan is mentioned only in backstory or internal monologue as the original novel's male lead. He is described as cold and ruthless, partnering with Mu Xuan during the apocalypse. In the original plot, he kills Wen Junmu when the latter confronts him about Mu Xuan. He is not directly present in the extracted text but is referenced as a dangerous figure. He represents the threat of the original timeline that Wen Xin is determined to avoid. His character is defined by his pragmatism and lack of mercy, making him a formidable antagonist in the original story. In this timeline, he has not yet appeared, but the characters are aware of his potential existence as a future threat.
