Xiao Yu

Biodata

Power Progression

Appearance

Xiao Yu is a beautiful young woman noted above all for her exceptionally long, pale legs. 76 95

• Long, “jade-smooth” legs, which Xue Ni repeatedly admires. 76 77
• Well-proportioned figure and a pretty face. 95
• Usually carries herself with confidence, often raising her chin when provoked. 77

Personality

Xiao Yu is lively, outspoken, competitive, and unwilling to yield in a challenge. Her childhood finger-guessing games with Xiao Cang remain a source of playful rivalry after they grow up. 96 100 101

Though she can be embarrassed by intimate teasing, she is also defiant and quick to challenge Xiao Cang rather than simply submit. 101 103 151 She becomes jealous when other women receive his attention, particularly Ruolin, Xue Ni, and Hu Jia. 150 151 160

Her loyalty to family is evident when she pleads for Xiao Ning’s life and offers to accept punishment on his behalf, even while rebuking him for his conduct. 95 96

Relationships

• Xiao Cang — Her cousin, childhood companion, and later lover. Their relationship develops through their old drinking-game rivalry; after sharing Bridal Cup Wine, Xiao Yu calls them husband and wife. She later identifies herself as one of his concubines. 96 100 103 159
• Xiao Ning — Her brother. She intervenes when Xiao Cang punishes him, offering herself in exchange for his life, but harshly orders him away after his cultivation is crippled. 95 96
• Xue Ni — Roommate and close companion at Jia Nan Academy. Their interactions are frequently physical and teasing, with Xiao Yu repeatedly objecting to Xue Ni touching her legs. 76 77
• Ruolin — Her Jia Nan Academy instructor. Xiao Yu travels with her during the academy’s recruitment mission and later shares accommodation with her. 76 150
• Hu Jia — A romantic rival for Xiao Cang’s attention. Xiao Yu is initially resistant to Hu Jia, who had feelings for her, and becomes openly competitive after Hu Jia calls Xiao Cang her husband. 160

Story Role

Jia Nan Academy recruitment

Xiao Yu travels with Instructor Ruolin and Xue Ni during Jia Nan Academy’s recruitment activities. She has written to the Xiao Family about Xiao Cang and intends to visit the Misty Cloud Sect after recruitment concludes to see whether he will enroll. 76

She returns to Wutan City before Xiao Cang reaches Blackrock City, causing him to encounter Ruolin and Xue Ni without her. 82

Defense of Xiao Ning

When Xiao Cang summons Xiao Ning over the disclosure of his relationship with Nalan Yanran, Xiao Yu arrives to plead for her brother. Xiao Cang spares Xiao Ning’s life but destroys his Qi Vortex; Xiao Yu accepts ten lashes as punishment for intervening. 95

Relationship with Xiao Cang

Xiao Yu reunites with Xiao Cang at a tavern they visited as children. They revive their finger-guessing game, wagering that the first to win thirty rounds may demand one request from the other. 100 101

After Xiao Cang wins, he asks Xiao Yu to marry him. They drink Bridal Cup Wine together, and Xiao Yu accepts their status as husband and wife. 101 102 Their later exchanges retain the same mix of affection, provocation, and playful rivalry. 103 151

Jia Nan Academy reunion

Xiao Yu reunites with Xiao Cang at Jia Nan Academy after his power and status are revealed to Principal Hu Gan. She is jealous of Ruolin and Xue Ni’s closeness to him, but ultimately yields to their relationship dynamic. 150

Before Xiao Cang departs for the Inner Academy, Xiao Yu spends time with him and openly expresses reluctance at his leaving. She also competes with Hu Jia over who knows Xiao Cang’s preferences better. 159 160

Notable Quotes

“Hmph, come on if you dare.” 103

Trivia

• Xiao Yu and Xiao Cang used to play finger-guessing and rock-paper-scissors as children, with the winner allowed to strike the loser with two fingers. 96
• Her cultivation level is described inconsistently: Dou Zhe in Chapter 95, Dou Huang in Chapter 103, and Dou Shi in Chapter 159.