Cui Ji

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Cui Ji (拉崔姬)
Alias(es)	Cuiji; “Little Cui”
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Taixu Sect (ninth disciple); formerly the Silver Army
Occupation/Role	Proxy, hacker, martial artist, and Fu Hua's disciple
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 5 5

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Proxy and hacker aptitude	5	After recovering from her injuries, Cui Ji quickly masters Proxy work and professional hacking, allowing her to support Fu Hua's commissions independently.
Martial-arts foundation	6	Fu Hua accepts her as the Taixu Sect's ninth disciple. Cui Ji completes her foundational training in about a week and learns Fu Hua's fist techniques.
Refined fist techniques	6	After roughly two weeks of practice, she can perform a full fist-technique set with 70–80% accuracy; two months later, her foundation is described as solid.
Hundred Birds Ask Heaven wielder	7	Fu Hua replaces Cui Ji's long saber with the Hundred Birds Ask Heaven gauntlets, which suit her martial-arts style better.
Taixu Sword Qi cultivation	24	Fu Hua begins teaching her Taixu Sword Qi. Cui Ji is stated to have already established the foundations of Heart Essence and Form Essence, while her Ether aptitude and Hollow endurance improve.
Xuanyuan Sword trial	29	Using the Xuanyuan Sword, Cui Ji endures Fu Hua's sixty-second sword barrage for 8.78 seconds. Fu Hua identifies unity between warrior and weapon as her next objective.
Superior combatant to Anbi	47 127	Cui Ji defeats and pins Anbi during their duel, breaking Anbi's blade in the process. Later narration states that Cui Ji's strength has surpassed Anbi's.

Background / History

Cui Ji was a member of the Silver Army and regarded Anbi as both her captain and older sister. She considered herself poor at combat compared with her fellow soldiers, but emphasized that she was intelligent and could be useful in other ways. 5 6

After Hollow Raiders sold her as merchandise, Fu Hua rescued her and found her severely injured. Fu Hua treated her wounds, provided food and clothing, and brought her to a home in the city center rather than forcing her into repayment. 4 5

Cui Ji asked to follow Fu Hua so she could repay her rescue. Fu Hua instead told her to find something she enjoyed, which led Cui Ji to discover her talent for Proxy work and hacking. She became fulfilled by contributing to Fu Hua's commissions and came to view Fu Hua as someone who, like Anbi, acknowledged and supported her. 5

Fu Hua later began formally training Cui Ji in martial arts and named her the ninth disciple of the Taixu Sect. Cui Ji followed Fu Hua to Taixu Mountain in the Outer Ring, received sect attire, and began cultivating Taixu Sword Qi. 6 23 24

Appearance

Cui Ji is a white-haired young woman. When Fu Hua first took her in, she was bruised and wounded from captivity; after recovering, she wore a black shirt and white shorts provided by Fu Hua. 5

• White hair. 6
• Previously wore a Silver Army uniform, which was damaged when Fu Hua found her. 5
• Receives a blue-and-white Daoist robe as Taixu Sect attire. 23
• Uses a half-face or full-face mask for covert Hollow operations. 12 18

Personality

Cui Ji is intelligent, adaptable, and deeply motivated by the chance to be useful. Rather than resenting her former weakness, she embraces Proxy work, hacking, and martial training with notable diligence. 5 6 21

She is intensely devoted to Fu Hua and openly affectionate toward Anbi. Her desire to become stronger is tied in part to protecting Anbi and proving that she is no longer a burden. 29 47

Cui Ji also has a teasing and competitive side. She playfully provokes Anbi, schemes with the Herrscher of Reason in secret, and is willing to use mysterious tools to gain an advantage. 47 104 127

Abilities & Skills

Proxy Work and Hacking

Cui Ji possesses a sharp mind and quickly develops into a capable Proxy and professional hacker.

• Handles commissions with Fu Hua without requiring additional partners. 5
• Studies diligently by asking Belle and Wise questions. 21
• Uses Hollow detectors and assists with target navigation. 7
• Protects and coordinates with clients and allies during Hollow operations. 12 51

Martial Arts

Fu Hua trains Cui Ji in a fist-based fighting style suited to her abilities.

• Completed her basic martial foundation in approximately one week. 6
• Learns fist techniques to a reported 70–80% accuracy after about another week. 6
• Demonstrates combinations of palm strikes, punches, elbow strikes, spinning kicks, and aerial recovery during sparring. 6
• Improved from being considered the weakest Silver Army fighter to a recognized Taixu Sect disciple. 6

Taixu Sword Qi

Cui Ji cultivates under Fu Hua's Taixu Sect teachings.

• Has foundational understanding of Heart Essence and Form Essence when formal instruction begins. 24
• Practices sword techniques under Fu Hua's supervision. 24 28
• Can channel sword energy through the Xuanyuan Sword in combat. 47
• Continues pursuing unity with her weapon through Fu Hua's sixty-second trial. 29

Weapon Manifestation

Cui Ji can summon her gauntlets rather than carrying them visibly.

• Materializes Hundred Birds Ask Heaven by clenching her fist. 12
• The manifestation is accompanied by a sound resembling countless birds chirping. 12

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Hundred Birds Ask Heaven — Blue-and-black gauntlets with glowing blue gems, given by Fu Hua to replace Cui Ji's long saber. 7
• Xuanyuan Sword — Sword used in Fu Hua's sixty-second trial and later against Anbi; it reacts when Cui Ji takes hold of it. 29 46 47
• Taixu Sect attire — Blue-and-white Daoist robe issued by Fu Hua for cultivation. 23
• Masks — Uses face coverings during covert Hollow operations. 12 18
• Mysterious pink medicine bottle — Obtained through a secret exchange with the Herrscher of Reason and later used during her confrontation with Anbi and Number 11. 104 127

Relationships

• Fu Hua — Rescuer, master, and adoptive source of support. Fu Hua treats Cui Ji's injuries, teaches her martial arts and cultivation, and names her the Taixu Sect's ninth disciple. 5 6 24
• Anbi — Older sister, former captain, and lover. Their reunion motivates Cui Ji; after Cui Ji wins their duel, Anbi accepts her feelings and calls her important family. 5 18 47
• Number 11 / Xia Lin — Younger sister. Their relationship is affectionate but competitive, with Xia Lin ultimately incapacitating Cui Ji and Anbi during an argument. 97 127
• Belle and Wise — Commission collaborators and sources of Proxy knowledge. Cui Ji studies through frequent questions to them. 12 21
• Li Sushang — Fellow Taixu Sect disciple who praises Cui Ji's rapid progress and talent. 41 45
• Herrscher of Reason — A secretive collaborator who gives Cui Ji an unspecified item and is later called Cui Ji's “Master” in the context of providing power to counter Anbi. 104 127

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Rescue and recovery — Rescued from Hollow Raiders by Fu Hua, then recovers under her care and becomes a Proxy and hacker. 4 5
• Taixu disciple training — Accepts Fu Hua as her master, builds a martial foundation, and receives Hundred Birds Ask Heaven for her first real Hollow mission. 6 7
• Anbi reunion — Meets Anbi again while involved in a conflict around Cunning Rabbit House; later reconnects with her through messages, movies, and outings. 18 21 96 97
• Taixu Mountain cultivation — Moves with Fu Hua to Taixu Mountain, receives sect attire, and starts cultivating Taixu Sword Qi. 23 24
• Anbi duel and confession — Challenges Anbi with the condition that victory will make Anbi her lover, then defeats her and confesses directly. 47
• Outer Ring rescue operations — Accompanies Fu Hua in rescuing refugees from a Void in the Northern Outer Ring. 51
• Sisterly conflict with Number 11 — Argues with Anbi over their responsibilities toward Xia Lin before both are captured by their younger sister's use of Cui Ji's medicine. 127

Notable Quotes

“Captain Anby, if I win the next round, will you become my lover?” 47

“Captain Anby, I'm not who I used to be. Please prepare yourself for defeat.” 46

“A scholar who hasn't seen each other for three days should be looked at with new eyes, Anbi! I'm not the same person I used to be.” 127

Trivia

• Cui Ji's room was covered with posters and photographs of Anbi. 6
• Her first requested meal from Fu Hua was a fried chicken burger, inspired by seeing Anbi eat one. 8
• Fu Hua identifies her as the ninth disciple of the Taixu Sect. 6
• She sends photographs of Taixu Mountain to Anbi after arriving there with Fu Hua. 23