Little Black

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Little Black (小黑)
Alias(es)	Brother Hei; “Black Grandpa” 5 89
Species/Race	Innate Ink Jade Qilin; claims to be the only one in existence 5 751
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Mu Feiyang's courtyard; Spirit Immortal Palace 5 154
Occupation/Role	Mu Feiyang's pet and servant; Mu Qingling's guardian, mount, and escort 19 222
Status	Alive 967
First Appearance	Chapter 5

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Strength restored; rank unstated	393	His recovered power allows him to locate Mu Qingling quickly in the God Realm.
Half-Saint-class combat capability	394	States that he can kill a Half-Saint with one paw; this is a combat claim rather than a stated cultivation realm.
Post-ascension increase; rank unstated	727	Mu Feiyang is surprised by how rapidly Little Black and the other ascended companions have improved.

Background / History

Little Black was among the extraordinary animals placed in Mu Feiyang's seemingly ordinary courtyard. Although his true form is an Ink Jade Qilin, Mu Feiyang required him to remain a black dog and forbade the courtyard beings from revealing their powers around Laga Village's residents. Little Black therefore served as a guard, hunter, farmhand, and errand-runner while concealing his lineage. 5 6 19

When Mu Feiyang left the courtyard, Little Black guarded the sleeping Mu Qingling and refused to let the Undying Phoenix disturb her. In private, he transformed into a human and openly declared his status as the sole Ink Jade Qilin. 5

After Mu Qingling left Laga Village to search for Mu Qianxue, Little Black became her constant companion. He erased their trail, carried her through dangerous regions, and repeatedly attempted to steer her toward safer choices, though he ultimately followed her determination to continue the search. 31 59

Appearance

Little Black usually disguises himself as a small black dog, a form that lets him move through settlements without alarming ordinary people. He can also take the form of a human youth or reveal his true Qilin body. 5 32 59

• Dog form — a black dog, often used as Mu Qingling's mount. 28 222
• Qilin form — pure black, approximately twelve feet tall, with a sheep-like head, wolf-like hooves, and a rounded body. 31
• Human form — a young man, used when speech, combat, or handling tasks is more convenient. 32 59

Personality

Little Black is proud of his divine-beast lineage and reacts sharply when called a mongrel, ordinary dog, or comparable to lesser demon beasts. His long-running quarrel with Feng Li includes calling her an “old hen,” while she dismisses him as a mangy dog. 5 62 620

Despite his arrogance, he is highly obedient to Mu Feiyang and deeply protective of Mu Qingling. He fulfills assignments without hesitation, guards her in hostile territory, and turns ruthless when enemies threaten her. 19 33 104

He is also playful, fond of food, and prone to flattery when Mu Qingling is angry. Her lightning, wooden stick, and recurring threats of dog-meat dishes are enough to make him immediately defer to her. 90 316 394

Abilities & Skills

Qilin Transformation

Little Black freely shifts between black-dog, human, and Ink Jade Qilin forms.

• Maintains a harmless dog disguise to avoid frightening ordinary villagers. 5 6
• Uses human form for speaking, carrying Mu Qingling, preparing food, and investigating threats. 32 59 60
• Reveals his Qilin form when his pride is provoked or when greater physical presence is useful. 31
• Mu Feiyang previously restricted his speech and transformations around Laga Village. 6 31

Overwhelming Physical Combat

Little Black's claws, paws, pressure, and energy attacks routinely overwhelm opponents far beyond the apparent level of his dog form.

• Defeated Zhao Qingtian and four Imperial Realm elders with a restrained claw strike. 22
• Killed several True Spirit Realm cultivators and a third-level Sky Soaring Realm leader using ordinary swipes and kicks. 33
• Killed the Seven-Poison Golden Toad by firing a stream of energy from his mouth. 29
• Bit through Supreme Saint Fei Jun Yu's neck and incinerated him with flames. 622
• Was ordered to eliminate every Demon Race member above the Heavenly Venerate Realm in the Demon Realm. 336

Spatial Movement

Little Black can travel over immense distances almost instantly and open spatial passages.

• Carried Mu Qingling one hundred miles in an instant while traveling toward Demon Soul Abyss. 28
• Opened a spatial rift to return from Demon Soul Abyss after securing the Purple Blood Spirit Melting Flower. 29
• Repeatedly transported Mu Qingling and her companions during their search for Mu Qianxue. 59 62 107
• Opened space channels conspicuous enough to frighten nearby bandits. 38

Divine Sense, Detection, and Tracking

Little Black uses Divine Sense to examine distant locations, identify disguised beings, and follow traces.

• Detected an Immortal Medicine transformed into an old man tens of billions of miles away. 62
• Identified Tian Que as a soul clone of the Spirit Devouring Ancestral Demonic Dragon. 65
• Detected the Black Robed Man's deception and warned Mu Qingling against using spiritual energy under the Divine Prohibition. 104
• Attempted to track a masked man's location through the contracted Black Dragon's soul, but the target had already withdrawn his soul. 90
• His Divine Sense and strength were suppressed inside the Misty Mountain Range before later recovering there. 60 62

Concealment and Tactical Support

Little Black can hide traces, seal areas, and conceal operations.

• Erased his and Mu Qingling's presence after they left Laga Village. 31
• Helped seal the Xiling Imperial City during Mu Feiyang's retaliation against Princess Zhao's faction. 19
• Concealed the Heavenly Martial Sacred Land's spiritual-medicine field so Mu Qingling could pick herbs unnoticed. 70
• Used a plan to steal spiritual medicine from rival Sacred Lands in order to draw out the force controlling them. 81 82

Resistance and Vulnerabilities

Little Black's strength does not make him immune to every method.

• The Divine Prohibition made his spiritual energy sluggish; continued use would have permanently crippled him. Mu Qingling later absorbed the poisonous energy from his body. 104 107
• A masked Substitute Puppet initially fooled him because its owner severed control before Little Black could trace the connection. 89
• He was captured by Jin Buying after being sent into a sealed barrier, then rescued by Mu Qingling. 751
• Mu Qingling's Lightning Origin can badly scorch and incapacitate him despite his durability. 316

Equipment / Items

• Riding saddle — made by Mu Feiyang so Mu Qingling can ride Little Black comfortably. 28
• Black Dragon carcass — briefly kept to prepare barbecue for Mu Qingling after she killed the Black Dragon. 90

Relationships

• Mu Feiyang — Master. Little Black follows his restrictions, performs household work and combat assignments, and fears punishment for failing to protect or properly supervise Mu Qingling. 6 19 123
• Mu Qingling — “Little Master” and primary charge. He serves as her guardian and mount, accompanies her on dangerous journeys, and regularly yields to her demands. 28 31 222
• Mu Qianxue — Mistress. Little Black helped Mu Qingling search for her and treated threats connected to her disappearance as a major danger. 59 82 110
• Feng Li — Phoenix fellow and recurring rival. Their exchanges are marked by insults over their respective true forms. 5 620
• Tian Long — Companion on Mu Feiyang's missions. They cooperate in battle but also trade barbs over Little Black's ideas and behavior. 19 23
• Zhao Shanshan — Ally during the search for Mu Qianxue. Little Black offered to resolve her troubles in exchange for assistance and later traveled with her. 34 66
• Shangguan Xin — Mu Qingling's friend. Little Black recognized her limited lifespan and stated that he could identify her condition but could not cure it. 223

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Courtyard guardian — Guards the sleeping Mu Qingling, hides his Qilin nature, and performs Mu Feiyang's daily tasks in Laga Village. 5 19
• Xiling Empire retaliation — Leads Chang Li and Tian Long in pursuing Princess Zhao's faction, defeating imperial elders and annihilating the Heavenly Wolf Sect. 19 22 23
• Search for Mu Qianxue — Escorts Mu Qingling from the Thunder Mountain Range through the Misty Mountain Range, Sacred Lands, Central Heaven Domain, and Northern Court Domain. 28 59 66 107
• Reunion and Spirit Immortal Palace — Reports the year-long search to Mu Feiyang after Mu Qingling reunites with Mu Qianxue, then continues acting as Mu Qingling's companion within the palace. 116 123 154
• Demon Realm campaign — Participates in Mu Feiyang's purge of Demon Race powerhouses above the Heavenly Venerate Realm. 336
• God Realm protection — Is sent to protect Mu Qingling after her actions in Storm City attract powerful pursuers. 393
• Chaos Realm crisis — Is captured by Jin Buying amid the threat posed by Outer Realm Heavenly Demons and is rescued by Mu Qingling. 751

Notable Quotes

“I am the only Ink Jade Qilin in this world. Transforming is just a small matter.” 31

“You think you can escape right in front of me? You're underestimating my Black Grandpa.” 89

Trivia

• Little Black considers being mistaken for a dog humiliating, even though he has spent much of his life disguised as one. 6 62
• He has been threatened with being turned into hot pot, stew, or roasted dog meat by Mu Qingling on multiple occasions. 28 90 316
• He calls Feng Li an “old hen” because she calls him a mangy dog. 5 620