Xian

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xian (夏明宇 / Xia Mingyu)
Alias(es)	Prince Mingyu; Lord Starfire; Sage Xian
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Black Wolf Territory; Starfire Hall
Occupation/Role	Sage; Lord of Black Wolf Territory; Harvest Sage
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Mortal Rank — Heir to a Kingdom of 1.4 Billion Citizens	1, 4	His white Status Blessing is first seen through reflections. It grants Language Comprehension, allowing him to learn languages to a native-speaker level in a short time.
Mortal Rank — College Student	20	His first Profession Blessing condenses, improving his physique and granting Clear and Foolish and Absent-mindedness.
True Magician	45	Absorbs 60% of a blue Magic Crystal through his high ice affinity, reaches True Magician, and discovers Magical Art Trick.
Transcendent Rank — True Magician	53, 54	His Status Blessing is promoted; he gains Spark and With My Brothers.
Morning Star Stage — Harvest Sage	107	Endures the absorption of a Thunder Magic Crystal, awakening Black Magic Power and advancing to the deep-purple Harvest Sage Blessing. His existing Blessing abilities are enhanced, and he gains Bumper Harvest and Popular Support.
Innate Magic awakened	137, 139	Through the gathered aspirations of the people, he awakens Heavenly Punishment Dragon Lightning, a devastating but Magic Power-intensive trump card.

Background

Xian was an ordinary college student from Earth. After being knocked unconscious during a trip to Thailand, he awoke alone in Wolf Howl Forest, an unfamiliar primeval forest in another world. He initially survived by following a stream and marking his route, before becoming trapped by three wolves. Berg Chu killed the lead wolf with an arrow and carried the unconscious Xian to Fruit Basket Village 1 2.

The villagers reacted with alarm and reverence to the long Status Blessing above Xian’s head, repeatedly kneeling before him. Unable to understand their language, Xian relied on Anlìyà’s tutoring; his Blessing allowed him to learn the local tongue in three days and discover that he was in the Sossia Kingdom’s Black Wolf Territory 3 4.

Although he initially feared exposing himself as a powerless outsider, Xian chose to help Fruit Basket Village through its agricultural-tax crisis. He publicly exposed the merchant Mills’ deception and ordered that he be sent to the Slave Capital rather than executed, earning the villagers’ gratitude 9 18.

He later accepted Viscount Hughes’ invitation to Black Wolf Castle, recognizing that knowledge of the world was more important to his survival than remaining safely hidden in the village 28. There, he studied Blessings and magic, began training under Ilith, and gradually developed the power and reputation to act on his conviction that the weak should not be abandoned.

Appearance

Xian is a black-haired, black-eyed young man whose appearance is repeatedly regarded as strikingly handsome. He is 1.83 meters tall; his physique improved after obtaining the College Student Profession and continued to strengthen with later advancements 26 107.

• Black hair and black eyes, unusual traits that make him recognizable as the Sage.
• Tall by Earth standards, standing 1.83 meters without shoes 26.
• Usually conceals his Status Blessing with a hat when traveling publicly.
• Often wears a black top hat while moving through Dusk City or using Magical Trick 104 116.

Personality

Xian is compassionate, reflective, and strongly motivated by justice. He is disturbed by exploitation, famine, slavery, and the suffering caused by war, and repeatedly uses his status and power to protect commoners. His guiding ideal is not merely rule, but allowing people to “live like people” 51 57.

His morality does not prevent him from acting decisively. He can order executions for those he considers irredeemably harmful, as seen in Mineral Town and Night Shadow Territory, but he struggles with the emotional weight of killing and the fear that justice may turn into endless bloodshed 53 55 67.

Xian is also practical and cautious. He concealed his origins after realizing how much authority the world grants to Status Blessings, and he accepted Karen’s hospitality primarily to learn the world’s political and social common sense 17 28. Despite this caution, he holds ambitious hopes of changing the world and has contemplated becoming a god-like ruler capable of protecting it 35.

Abilities & Skills

Language Comprehension

Xian’s original Status Blessing ability allows him to rapidly learn and understand languages.

• Learned the language of Fruit Basket Village within three days under Anlìyà’s instruction 4.
• Reaches native-speaker-level comprehension after a short period of study 4.
• Allowed him to overcome the communication barrier that initially left him unable to explain his identity or intentions.

Spark

Spark is a Status Blessing ability tied to Xian’s ideal of gathering companions who pursue justice.

• Summons people from across the world who possess potential and a shared sense of justice 61.
• Brought Tamerlane Rhine and Thirteen into the Starfire Hall 56 57.
• Provides an internal storage space, used to preserve and transport harvested grain 145.
• Forms linked storage and communication points with trusted companions through connection items 145.

Starfire Hall and Starfire Connection

Xian can enter and govern the dreamlike Starfire Hall, where he meets those connected by Spark.

• Can manipulate the Hall’s obsidian structures, furnishings, and environment according to his will 56.
• Uses the Hall to teach, counsel, and unite his summoned companions, including teaching Thirteen literacy 62.
• Starfire Connection lets him project his consciousness through a linked item over vast distances 145.
• His projected form can be perceived by the linked companion but not necessarily by others nearby 145.

With My Brothers

With My Brothers allows Xian to establish a bond with companions and help awaken their potential.

• Used on Berg after formally accepting him as a Servant, enabling Berg’s advancement from Commoner status 69.
• Can awaken unique gifts based on the recipient’s potential and will 70.
• Cannot be freely bestowed across excessive rank gaps; it failed when Xian attempted to grant it to Crescent Moon-stage Tamerlane 82.

Bumper Harvest

As the Harvest Sage, Xian can accelerate crop growth and restore agricultural land.

• Makes crops mature and bear abundant yields.
• Can render barren land fertile and influence weather favorably 107.
• Produced 5,060 pounds of wheat in a day, enough to feed 5,000 people for one day 111.
• Later created an immense wheat field in Wheatfield Village and stored the harvest for distribution to famine-stricken communities 145.
• The ability places a substantial burden on him when used at full scale, leaving him exhausted and prone to headaches 111 145.

Popular Support

Popular Support converts sincere public respect into power.

• Gathers the strength of people who genuinely revere Xian.
• Allows him to unleash an attack beyond his normal limits 107.
• Contributed to the awakening of his Innate Magic during the crisis surrounding Dusk City 137.

Magical Trick

Originally a minor entertainment ability, Magical Trick becomes a versatile magical tool after Xian’s Morning Star advancement.

• Creates harmless or mildly dangerous tricks intended to make people happy 45 107.
• Can clean blood and dirt from Berg’s equipment with a snap of Xian’s fingers 49.
• Summons and controls doves from his top hat; the flock can overwhelm or kill hostile opponents 116.
• Can produce flowers and assist with positional transfers through summoned roses after training with the Monster Circus’ leader 117 172.

Moonlight Meditation and Magic Runes

Xian learned magic under Ilith’s guidance and displayed extraordinary aptitude from the outset.

• Completed Moonlight Meditation in one night, while Ilith herself required a week 40.
• Learned to copy Magic Runes in two days, though he initially lacked the Magic Power to activate even a basic rune 42.
• Has high affinity for ice magic and can cast basic ice arts such as creating solid ice blocks 45 107.
• Has studied Byers’ Magic Book and memorized part of the complex Magic Diagram for Extreme Cold Purgatory, but has not yet completed the spell 158 172.

Absent-mindedness and Clarity and Wisdom

These abilities originated from Xian’s College Student Profession and later improved with his advancement.

• Absent-mindedness allows him to empty his mind, let his body act independently, enter a flow state, and learn more efficiently 20 107.
• Combined with his Morning Star physique, it lets him evade the attacks of a Transcendent Fighter in close combat 116.
• Clarity and Wisdom improves first impressions and makes others perceive him as trustworthy and reliable 107.

Heavenly Punishment Dragon Lightning

Xian’s Innate Magic manifests as destructive dragon-like lightning.

• Awakened through the convergence of the people’s aspirations 137 139.
• Functions as his most powerful combat option.
• Drains his Magic Power heavily after a single use, making it unsuitable for ordinary combat 139.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Crown of Humility — A hat given by Karen that conceals Xian’s conspicuous Status Blessing and makes him appear ordinary 47.
• Black top hat — Used to conceal his black hair and as a focus for Magical Trick, particularly for summoning doves 104 116.
• Spark ring — A ring associated with Spark’s storage function and the Starfire Hall 89 145.
• Byers’ Magic Book — A valuable magic book received through Tamerlane, containing the Innate Magic of Byers, the founder of magic 158.
• Magic Crystals — Xian has absorbed blue, fire, and thunder Magic Crystals to increase his Magic Power and advance his rank 45 98 107.

Relationships

• Anlìyà — His first teacher in the new world, later his maid and closest emotional support. Their relationship is openly affectionate and romantic 4 22 111.
• Berg Chu — Saved Xian from the wolves of Wolf Howl Forest and became his loyal Servant. Xian supports Berg’s path toward strength and treats him as both attendant and friend 2 40 170.
• Ilith — A heterochromatic magician who teaches Xian Moonlight Meditation, Magic Runes, and magical theory. She deeply misses him when they are separated 36 40 176.
• Karen Hughes — Viscount of Black Wolf Territory and Xian’s host, ally, and subordinate. Karen respects Xian’s judgment and carries out many of his reforms 28 61 95.
• Tamerlane Rhine — A Paladin summoned through Spark who shares Xian’s pursuit of justice. He serves as one of Xian’s strongest protectors and gives him Byers’ Magic Book 57 166 158.
• HagKes / Thirteen — A former slave and killer whom Xian accepts without condemning his past. Xian teaches him literacy and later recognizes his transformation after Nirvana 57 62 80.
• Rosa Masha — Lord of the Southern Territory and widow of Crimson Fire. She allies with Xian, offers him sanctuary at Red Fox Castle, and provides high-quality Magic Crystals 98 99.
• Dolores Mason — A companion connected through Starfire Hall. Xian shares grain with her through Starfire Connection so she can feed famine-stricken villagers in the Northern Territory 102 145.
• Youde — A monkey-faced pharmacist saved by Xian from bandits. He becomes a loyal helper, supplying Xian with perfect-grade Magic Power Potions 116 158.
• Anna — A former Flower Girl whom Xian hires as a maid after the Dusk Tea incident. She later handles his clothing and daily chores at Red Fox Castle 139 161.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Arrival in Fruit Basket Village

• Survives Wolf Howl Forest after being transported from Earth and is rescued by Berg 1 2.
• Learns the local language from Anlìyà and discovers the authority attached to his Status Blessing 3 4.
• Resolves the village’s merchant crisis by exposing Mills and ensuring his punishment 18.

Black Wolf Castle and Magical Training

• Leaves Fruit Basket Village to study the world at Black Wolf Castle under Karen’s protection 28.
• Learns the hierarchy of Status and Profession Blessings, then begins studying magic with Ilith 32 36.
• Advances to True Magician through a blue Magic Crystal 45.

The Sage’s Reforms

• Confronts the exploitation of women in the Red Rose Brothel and begins questioning the world’s accepted social order 53 55.
• Uses his promoted Blessing to summon companions in the Starfire Hall and establishes a circle united by justice 56 57.
• Sends grain to Fruit Basket Village, punishes criminals in Mineral Town, and becomes a revered figure among commoners 67.

Rise of the Harvest Sage

• Travels through the Southern Territory, gaining widespread recognition as the Sage after helping villages and addressing local hardships 95 96.
• Receives Rosa’s support in Dusk City and continues increasing his Magic Power through high-quality Magic Crystals 98 99.
• Advances to Morning Star Stage as the Harvest Sage and gains the power to alleviate famine through Bumper Harvest 107 111.

Starfire Connections and Defense of Dusk City

• Uses Starfire Connection to send food to Dolores and the starving people of the Northern Territory 145.
• Supports the Monster Circus and learns additional Magical Art techniques from its heterochromatic leader 162 172.
• Survives an assassination attempt by the Faceless Ones after summoning Tamerlane to defend the circus 166 167.

Notable Quotes

“I will set new rules.” 51

“My name is Xian, a person who wants people to live like people.” 57

“If I had everything, what would I need companions for?” 139

Trivia

• Xian’s first possession from Earth was a dead phone and the clothes he wore when transported 4.
• He initially regarded Language Comprehension as an underwhelming ability because it offered no immediate combat strength 4.
• His modern upbringing makes him uncomfortable with people kneeling before him, despite the deference commanded by his Status Blessing 3.
• He first used his top hat as a practical disguise, but it later became closely associated with his Magical Trick and dove summons 104 116.