Xiaoyu

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Xiaoyu (小鱼)
Alias(es)	Princess Qingping
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Xunyang Marquis Manor
Occupation/Role	Jiang Wang's head maid; Martial Artist
First Appearance	3

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Initial Realm Martial Artist	8 22	Though still a beginner, her single sword-swinging technique could produce force comparable to a third-realm Martial Artist.
Second Realm — Marrow Cleansing	18	Broke through after Jiang Wang touched her head while the Mirage's power was active.
Second-Realm Qi Control beyond her realm	22	Could circulate Qi through her limbs and imbue her strikes with tiger-and-leopard-like force—ability Shan Qiyu states normally belongs to the third realm. She could not make ordinary Qi adhere to her skin.
Peak Second Realm	39	After two hours of instruction from Sun Qingya, reached the peak of the second realm and began the path toward condensing True Qi.

Background / History

Three years before the events in Hun City, Jiang Wang encountered Xiaoyu while she was being pursued by cultivators. Tong Ji hid both of them, allowing them to survive. Xiaoyu subsequently became the only maid at the Xunyang Marquis Manor, serving as its head maid. 3

Xiaoyu trained in martial arts to avenge the destruction of the Yu family. Jiang Wang initially believed that fighting cultivators with martial arts would only send her to her death, so he fabricated a “peerless secret manual” that taught only sword swinging to give her a goal. Despite the manual being fake, Xiaoyu developed real skill through relentless practice. 3

Her father was Fish Token Highness, and Xiaoyu is Princess Qingping. Tan Lao Liu claimed that Fish Token Highness had colluded with monsters, but Xiaoyu rejected this account and regarded the attack on her family as an unjust massacre. 28 30

Appearance

Xiaoyu is a young woman of notable beauty and a graceful, voluptuous figure, though her cold gaze gives her an intimidating presence. She is frequently seen carrying a large sword and is often covered in dust from training. 3

• Usually carries a sword; she also carries a saber when accompanying Jiang Wang. 3 15
• Her severe expression softens noticeably when praised by Jiang Wang. 39
• Her ordinary manner of dress and position as a maid conceal her identity as a county princess. 30 31

Personality

Xiaoyu is outwardly cool, quiet, and intensely focused. She practices from early morning until late at night, stopping mainly to eat, sleep, or attend Jiang Wang. Her dedication stems from her determination to avenge her family. 23 28

Although she is vigilant and willing to fight, she is also straightforward and trusting toward Jiang Wang. She believed in his false martial manual for years and initially mistook her Mirage-assisted breakthrough for the “enlightenment” described in stories. 3 18

Her loyalty to Jiang Wang outweighs even the promise of exceptional cultivation opportunities. When Luo Xianshan offered to bring her to the Martial God Temple and eventually the Divine Capital, Xiaoyu chose to remain with Jiang Wang. 40

Abilities & Skills

Martial Arts Prodigy

Xiaoyu possesses extraordinary natural talent as a Martial Artist, progressing rapidly despite limited formal instruction.

• Her sword swings could rival third-realm force while she was still in the initial realm. 8 22
• She entered the second realm through Marrow Cleansing after receiving a surge of energy from Jiang Wang's Mirage. 18
• Sun Qingya judged that she could fight a hundred Martial Artists of the same realm. 39
• Luo Xianshan believed her innate talent could compare to that of the Martial God Temple's leader. 40
• Her advancement was initially hindered because ordinary ambient Qi could not attach to her skin. 22

Swordsmanship

Her original training consisted almost entirely of repeatedly swinging a sword, but this repetition created unusual power and instinctive skill.

• Can produce forceful, high-speed sword strikes despite limited techniques. 3 8
• Used sword swings to block a Jianli's attacks, though she was eventually overwhelmed by his superior experience and realm. 8
• Entered the Du Family residence alone, incapacitating several servants with repeated swings. 27
• Continued resisting Tan Lao Liu after being pinned by his flying sword, pulling the blade from her own shoulder and hand without crying out. 28

Stealth and Physical Ability

Xiaoyu is capable of rapid movement and covert action.

• Carried Jiang Wang while running at high speed through Pinglan East Street. 16
• Infiltrated the Du Family residence by climbing its wall. 27
• Her martial awareness allows her to notice disturbances within the Marquis Manor. 23

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Large sword / long sword — Xiaoyu's primary weapon and the focus of her training. 3 8
• Saber — carried alongside her sword while accompanying Jiang Wang. 15
• Long Night Saber — Jiang Wang temporarily gave it to Xiaoyu when allowing her to take revenge on Tan Lao Liu. 28

Relationships

• Jiang Wang — Her young master, protector, and closest companion. He created her initial training manual, aided her breakthrough, saved her from Tan Lao Liu, and promised to help avenge their fathers. Xiaoyu refuses to leave his side. 3 18 28 31 40
• Fish Token Highness — Her father. His alleged connection to monsters and the destruction of the Yu family are the source of Xiaoyu's vengeance. 28 30
• Tong Ji — The old butler who hid Xiaoyu and Jiang Wang from pursuing cultivators three years earlier. He later supports Xiaoyu's decision not to enter the Martial God Temple. 3 40
• Tan Lao Liu — Her principal enemy and a participant in the tragedy surrounding the Yu family. Xiaoyu confronted him for revenge but was badly injured; Jiang Wang ultimately killed him to save her. 28 29
• Sun Qingya — Her early formal instructor. He recognized her exceptional talent but concluded that she had advanced beyond what he could teach her. 30 39
• Luo Xianshan — A Venerable of the Martial God Temple who became eager to teach her after recognizing her talent. He sought to take her to the Divine Capital, but Xiaoyu chose to remain at the Marquis Manor. 39 40

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Service and Training

Xiaoyu serves Jiang Wang at the Xunyang Marquis Manor while secretly pursuing martial strength for revenge. Her supposed “peerless secret manual” is actually Jiang Wang's attempt to keep her from confronting cultivators prematurely. 3

She assists Jiang Wang when a Jianli attacks in West City Alley, revealing that her sword swings possess extraordinary power despite her lack of formal mastery. 8

Mirage-Assisted Breakthrough

After Jiang Wang touches her head during an unstable period for the Mirage, Xiaoyu reacts strongly and later realizes that she has broken through to the second realm. The event reveals both her exceptional potential and the Mirage's ability to enhance others under particular conditions. 17 18

Revenge Against Tan Lao Liu

Xiaoyu leaves the Marquis Manor and infiltrates the Du Family residence to confront Tan Lao Liu, whom she believes is responsible for her family's destruction. She is wounded in their battle and freezes when given the chance to take his life. Jiang Wang intervenes and kills Tan Lao Liu when he attempts to strike again. 27 28 29

After recovering, Xiaoyu reveals to Jiang Wang that she is Princess Qingping. Jiang Wang responds by promising to find her a proper martial arts teacher and help her seek revenge. 30 31

Martial God Temple Training Offer

Sun Qingya and Luo Xianshan both recognize Xiaoyu as an unprecedented martial talent. Luo Xianshan teaches her at the Marquis Manor and proposes bringing her to the Martial God Temple, where its leader could cultivate her into an exceptionally young Grandmaster. 39 40

Xiaoyu declines to leave Jiang Wang, prioritizing her bond with him and the danger posed by unknown enemies over rapid advancement. 40 46

Notable Quotes

“I want to stay by Young Master's side forever, and go nowhere else.” 40

“The blood feud of my entire family—how could I easily retreat?” 28

Trivia

• Xiaoyu's original martial manual taught only one move: swinging a sword. 3
• Jiang Wang initially mistook her Mirage-induced breakthrough and sudden hunger for a serious illness. 17 18
• Venerable Luo considered her talent comparable to the Martial God Temple leader's, despite Xiaoyu only recently receiving systematic instruction. 40