Tuoba Xi

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Tuoba Xi (拓跋希)
Alias(es)	Grandfather; Platinum Bishop
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Tuoba Clan; Martial Soul Hall; Qian Clan alliance
Occupation/Role	Tuoba Clan leader; Platinum Bishop; Soul Hunting Squad overseer
First Appearance	1

Background / History

Tuoba Xi is the elderly head of the Tuoba Clan and grandfather of Tuoba Yan. The clan is blood-related to the Qian Clan through Yan’s mother, who was Qian Daoliu’s niece; Xi and his son earned that marriage through service in the Hunting Soul Squad. Yan’s parents later died during a hunting operation, leaving Xi as his guardian. 2

As a long-serving supporter of the Martial Soul Hall, Xi initially believes the Tuoba Clan owes its status and future to the Qian Clan and the Hall. He expects that loyalty to Bibi Dong will secure lasting prosperity for his descendants, and is willing to sacrifice his own life to create a safer path for Yan and the clan. 2 3

Yan’s warnings about Bibi Dong and the future destruction of the Tuoba Clan gradually challenge this conviction. Xi remains reluctant to accuse the Pontiff without evidence, but begins prioritizing the clan’s independence, wealth, and safety rather than blindly reporting every resource to the Martial Soul Hall. 8 29 39

Appearance

Tuoba Xi is an elderly, bearded man who stands over two metres tall. He carries himself with the imposing presence of a veteran Soul Master. 1 2

• Before receiving the Horse Talisman’s treatment, he had silver hair, loose skin, and accumulated hidden injuries. 5 6
• The Horse Talisman restored his skin’s firmness, healed his hidden injuries, and caused dark strands to reappear in his hair. 5 6
• His temples are described as wind-tossed, reinforcing his appearance as an aged but formidable warrior. 3

Personality

Tuoba Xi is deeply loyal, family-oriented, and initially idealistic about the Martial Soul Hall. He considers service to the Qian Clan a duty and believes the weak survive by attaching themselves to powerful protectors. 2 3

His devotion to Yan is stronger than his institutional loyalty. He repeatedly declares that Yan’s life takes priority over any command from Bibi Dong or Qian Daoliu, and he is prepared to oppose anyone who threatens his grandson. 3 29 39

Xi is also pragmatic in clan affairs. He proposes alliances, discipleship, and marriage arrangements to strengthen the Tuoba Clan, although Yan’s repeated refusals expose Xi’s tendency to treat family strategy as more urgent than personal choice. 9 11 16 20 21

As Yan proves his foresight, Xi becomes more cautious and cunning. He supports the Whale Rubber operation, helps exploit rival factions’ surveillance, and agrees to discreetly investigate the assassin targeting Yan. 8 28 29 39

Abilities & Skills

White Armored Earth Dragon Martial Soul

Tuoba Xi possesses the Tuoba Clan’s inherited White Armored Earth Dragon Martial Soul: a snow-white, four-legged dragon with a blade-like ridge extending from its neck to its tail. 1

• An eight-ring Soul Douluo, with two yellow, two purple, and four black Soul Rings. 1 21
• A defensive battle Soul Master whose Martial Soul is noted for its formidable defense. 12 16
• Can use Soul Power for fine manipulation, including levitating objects and producing gusts of wind. 1 39
• Has sufficiently precise force control to beat Tuoba Yan severely during mental-power training without inflicting permanent damage. 12

Soul Master Expertise

Xi is an experienced hunter, trainer, and evaluator of Soul Master growth.

• Guides Yan through Soul Ring absorption and warns him to remain mentally focused against the ring’s backlash. 5
• Advises Yan to prioritize resonance with a Soul Beast over merely pursuing older Soul Rings. 20
• Identifies the properties of rare Soul Bones, including the Blazing Incineration Flame Arm Bone. 4
• Recognizes the risks of absorbing Soul Rings beyond conventional limits, yet places exceptional confidence in Yan’s endurance. 22

Horse Talisman Activation

Although the Horse Talisman belongs to Yan’s Saint Martial Soul, Xi can activate it by supplying his own Soul Power. 5

• Restored his hidden injuries and removed toxins and harmful bodily accumulations. 5
• Improved his physical condition enough that he believed his cultivation speed had increased. 11
• Recognized that revealing its full restorative effect could endanger Yan and urged him to conceal its true capabilities. 5

Equipment / Items

• Soul Tool storage compartment — used to store and retrieve items such as a mirror and Innate Soul Power testing crystal. 1
• Horse Talisman — temporarily entrusted to him by Yan; can be activated with Xi’s Soul Power. 5
• Dragon Secretion / Dragon Saliva Incense — obtained by the Tuoba Clan and given to Yan to nourish the soul and improve mental strength. 28

Relationships

• Tuoba Yan — grandson, ward, and chosen hope of the Tuoba Clan. Xi trains, protects, and supports Yan, though they often clash over loyalty, marriage, and political strategy. 3 11 12 39
• Bibi Dong — Pontiff of the Martial Soul Hall whom Xi initially serves with unwavering faith. Yan’s suspicions lead Xi to consider, but not accept without evidence, that she may threaten the clan. 2 3 39
• Qian Daoliu and the Qian Clan — the Tuoba Clan’s powerful relatives and political patrons. Xi considers their alliance essential to the clan’s historical status and security. 2 10
• Hu Li Na — Xi repeatedly attempts to arrange her marriage to Yan, viewing her talent and future potential as valuable to the Tuoba Clan. 10 11 16
• Yue Guan — a Martial Soul Hall Title Douluo whom Xi distrusts as an influence on Yan, particularly after Yan’s visit to the Heaven and Earth Nightclub. 7

Story Role / Major Arcs

Martial Soul Awakening

Xi conducts Yan’s Martial Soul awakening, reveals the Tuoba Clan’s inherited White Armored Earth Dragon Martial Soul, and tests Yan’s Innate Full Soul Power. Yan’s mutated Saint Martial Soul convinces Xi that the clan may have found its path to revival. 1

Loyalty and Family Conflict

After Yan questions Bibi Dong’s intentions, Xi defends the Tuoba Clan’s loyalty to the Qian Clan and Martial Soul Hall. The conversation ultimately establishes Xi’s core priority: he will not permit anyone, including Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu, to harm Yan. 2 3

Hunting and the Horse Talisman

Xi accompanies Yan into the Hunting Soul Forest, guides his first Soul Ring absorption, and is the first person to experience the Horse Talisman’s healing effect. His rejuvenation attracts Bibi Dong’s attention, prompting him to hide the source of his recovery. 4 5 6

Whale Rubber Operation

Xi initially considers reporting Whale Rubber’s cultivation value to the Martial Soul Hall, but Yan rebukes him into placing the clan’s interests first. He then organizes large-scale acquisition of the resource and later assists in turning outside surveillance into a profitable trap. 8 9 28 29

Training and Clan Alliances

Xi personally subjects Yan to harsh mental-power training, relying on the Horse Talisman to prevent lasting harm. At the same time, he pursues strategic ties through Bibi Dong’s discipleship and a proposed marriage between Yan and Hu Li Na; Yan rejects both plans. 9 11 12 16

Investigation and Future Ambition

After an assassin attacks Yan, Xi promises to investigate the culprit discreetly and seek justice once evidence is found. When Yan declares his goal of becoming Pontiff, Xi supports the ambition and believes his grandson can one day reach the Title Douluo realm. 39

Notable Quotes

“You are my only hope for survival. Whoever dares to harm you will have to get past me first!” 3

“I’m getting old. If I can use my old bones to pave a smooth path for you and the family, even death will be a happy one!” 3

“I am loyal, not foolish. You and the clan are my spiritual pillars, the foundation I will die to protect.” 29