Chu Mingyue

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Chu Mingyue (楚明月)
Alias(es)	Instructor Chu; Miss Chu; Fourth Miss of the Chu Family 11 23
Gender	Female 3
Affiliation	Jinwu University; Chu Family of Central Prefecture 3 11
Occupation/Role	Direct martial arts instructor for Xu Jie’s sophomore class 3 9
Cultivation	Pulse-Opening Realm Peak Stage; Twelfth Layer, with her eighth meridian in the process of opening 3 37
Status	Alive 50
First Appearance	Chapter 3

Background / History

Chu Mingyue is a daughter of the influential Chu Family in Central Prefecture who left for the border city of Jincheng after escaping a marriage arrangement. Her actions caused political fallout for her family, which was subsequently suppressed in Central Prefecture. 47 48

At Jinwu University, she became the direct instructor of Xu Jie’s class. Before his abrupt change in personality, she had already given him quiet protection; she was drawn to his appearance and shared interest in classical texts and ancient poetry. 11

After Xu Jie crippled students in Senior Year Class 6, Chu Mingyue escorted him away, placed him in solitary confinement, used her family connections to limit the backlash, and personally negotiated with Zhao Du over Zhao Tianyu’s injuries. 9 10 11 She later gave Xu Jie a crystal chip containing the Profound Grade High Rank Demon Subduing Flame Blade and successfully reduced his ranking-battle punishment from ten matches to five. 12 13 15

During the ranking battles, Chu Mingyue recognized that the school leadership had arranged an unusually dangerous opponent for Xu Jie and attempted to intervene, only to be restrained by three Bone Forging Realm chief instructors. 18

Appearance

Chu Mingyue is portrayed as a beautiful young woman with a curvaceous figure and a mature, striking presence. 3 9

• Often wears black stockings and high heels; her instructor attire has included a halter-style outfit and slip dress. 3 9
• Later appears in more dignified outerwear, including a mink coat, while treating Xu Jie’s injuries. 25
• Deliberately adopts a provocative backless outfit while tending to Xu Jie in the infirmary. 26

Personality

Chu Mingyue is cold, fierce, and blunt when acting as an instructor. She punishes Xu Jie for his misconduct and is willing to physically discipline him, but deliberately avoids causing lasting damage. 9 10 Her severity is tempered by a strong sense of responsibility: she handles medical emergencies, negotiates with hostile parties, and works behind the scenes to mitigate consequences for her student. 9 10 11

She is also stubborn and rebellious, having left Central Prefecture to escape an unwanted marriage. When threatened or insulted by outsiders, she retains the pride and forcefulness associated with the Chu Family. 42 48 49

Her feelings for Xu Jie develop into intense devotion and possessiveness. She repeatedly offers him resources, follows him into danger, cleans up evidence after his actions, and ultimately openly declares that she will remain at his side. 27 42 45

Abilities & Skills

Pulse-Opening Realm Cultivation

Chu Mingyue is a Pulse-Opening Realm Peak Stage martial artist whose combat power exceeds that of an ordinary cultivator at the same realm. 3 37

• Has reached the Twelfth Layer of the Pulse Opening Realm. 37
• Is opening her eighth meridian, marking her as a Martial Dao prodigy. 37
• Kills most of the demons encountered during her expedition with Xu Jie, limiting his opportunities to hunt them himself. 37 38
• Is capable of contending with a Guard Army captain at the Pulse-Opening Peak Stage, though such a fight would require effort. 42

Demon Subduing Flame Blade

Chu Mingyue cultivates the Profound Grade High Rank Demon Subduing Flame Blade, the same martial skill she gives to Xu Jie. 13 25

• Provided Xu Jie with the martial-art crystal chip while he was detained. 12 13
• Seeks to discuss the technique with Xu Jie after witnessing the abnormal power of his version. 25
• Has not reached the perfected stage herself, leaving her shocked when Xu Jie displays its profound meaning. 22

Political Influence and Cleanup

As the Chu Family’s Fourth Miss, Chu Mingyue can draw upon substantial family influence despite living in Jincheng. 11

• Uses her connections to suppress public fallout after the Senior Year Class 6 incident. 10
• Attempts to compensate Zhao Du for his son’s treatment while firmly preventing him from targeting Xu Jie. 11
• Destroys phones and removes evidence after Xu Jie’s massacre of the mercenary group. 42

Equipment / Items

• Battle saber — Carried while accompanying Xu Jie outside Jincheng during the beast tide. 38
• Demon Subduing Flame Blade crystal chip — Given to Xu Jie during his confinement. 12 13

Relationships

• Xu Jie — Initially her direct student; she protects him from school discipline and external retaliation, later confesses her feelings and becomes his romantic partner. 10 15 45
• Zhao Du — Hostile guard officer whose son Xu Jie crippled. Chu Mingyue attempts to negotiate compensation but warns Zhao Du that he cannot touch Xu Jie while she is present. 11
• Xu Bin — An adversarial relative of Xu Jie who pressures her to abandon Xu Jie and assist the Jiang Family; she refuses to betray him. 47 48 49
• Jiang Yan — The Jiang Family prodigy connected to the marriage arrangement she escaped; she insists that she has no relationship with him. 48
• Chu Family — Her Central Prefecture family. Their political difficulties and past suppression remain a source of pressure on her. 47 50

Story Role / Major Arcs

University Discipline and Ranking Battles

Chu Mingyue manages the fallout from Xu Jie’s violence against other students, confines him to protect him from harsher scrutiny, and reduces his ranking-battle punishment. 10 12 15 When the school leadership appears to manipulate the battles against Xu Jie, she tries to stop the final match but is forcibly prevented from acting. 18

Xu Jie’s Breakthrough

After treating Xu Jie’s wounds, Chu Mingyue learns that he has completed nine Blood Movings and mastered the Demon Subduing Flame Blade beyond her own level. She offers to procure the resources needed for his Pulse Opening breakthrough, but he refuses her help. 25 26 27

Beast Tide Expedition

Though she initially tries to keep Xu Jie from joining Jincheng’s defense, Chu Mingyue ultimately leads and protects him outside the city. 34 35 She shields him from demons, assists villagers, follows him after he drives her away during the mercenary confrontation, and cleans up the aftermath of his killings. 37 38 40 42

Acceptance of Xu Jie

After Xu Jie defeats the Guard Army captain and declares his intent to oppose the world’s cruel order, Chu Mingyue openly confesses that she will stay with him. Xu Jie accepts her feelings, and the two share their first kiss before returning to Jincheng. 44 45

Zhao Du’s Death

Chu Mingyue waits on Jincheng’s city wall as Xu Jie confronts Zhao Du alone. She blocks Xu Bin from leaving the city and remains faithful to her promise to wait for Xu Jie until he returns after killing Zhao Du. 45 47 49

Notable Quotes

“As long as I am here, you cannot touch Xu Jie!” 11

“Xu Jie, I’m sticking with you! You can’t escape!” 45

Trivia

• Chu Mingyue loves ancient poetry and initially bonded with Xu Jie over classical texts. 11
• Her family status makes Zhao Du wary of directly provoking her, despite his hostility toward Xu Jie. 11
• Xu Jie’s rise from First-Rank cultivation to the Pulse Opening Realm repeatedly shocks her, especially after she learns of his nine Blood Movings. 14 26 40