Xu Qingqing

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Xu Qingqing (徐青青)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Sun Moon Sword Sect; Area 8
Occupation/Role	Labor Disciple; cultivation-ranking disciple
Status	Active
First Appearance	8

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Qi Martial Fifth Level	15	Her strength and position on the sect ranking list keep the Hemp-Clad Society from targeting her.
Qi Martial Sixth Level	19	Reaches 54th on the rankings, entering the top fifty.
Qi Martial Ninth Level	35	Tests her strength after breaking through; rises to 14th place.
Demon Suppressing Tower, fifth floor	88	Clears the fifth floor with relative ease, earning 7 points for Area 8.

Appearance

Xu Qingqing is noted for becoming increasingly graceful and elegant after joining the sect. Her appearance combines a youthful charm with growing maturity and an ethereal aura. 33

• Recognized as a beauty among the disciples. 33
• Her elegance and ethereal bearing become more pronounced over time. 33
• Is described as slender in appearance. 30

Personality

Xu Qingqing is perceptive and attentive to the progress of fellow disciples, particularly Yang Chen. She notices his hidden aura, takes interest in his rapid growth, and recognizes signs of advanced swordsmanship. 33 35 59 60

She can be irritated by Yang Chen's assumptions and casual attitude toward her, as seen during the snowboard incident and when he teases her for watching his sword practice. 37 38 50 Despite her anger at malicious rumors, she initially seeks Yang Chen's advice on dealing with harassment rather than immediately escalating matters. 58 59

Abilities & Skills

Martial Cultivation

Xu Qingqing is a highly ranked disciple whose cultivation advances rapidly from Qi Martial Fifth Level to Qi Martial Ninth Level. 15 35

• Her Qi Martial Fifth Level strength protects her from the Hemp-Clad Society's harassment. 15
• She enters the top fifty at Qi Martial Sixth Level, ranking 54th. 19
• She reaches 14th place after advancing to Qi Martial Ninth Level. 35

Physical Strength

At the Testing Stele, Xu Qingqing demonstrates an 8,710-kilogram punching force. 21

• Her result improves her position on the rankings. 21
• She is one of Area 8's leading ranked disciples alongside Huang Tianyu and Wei Xiao. 21

Combat Trial Performance

Xu Qingqing clears the fifth floor of the Demon Suppressing Tower during the inter-area competition. 88

• Earns 7 points for Area 8. 88
• Her performance is described as relatively easy, reflecting growth in both cultivation and combat ability. 88

Swordsmanship Awareness

Xu Qingqing understands the significance and rarity of Sword Intent and is motivated to improve her own swordsmanship. 44

• Observes Yang Chen's diligent practice and admires his commitment. 50
• Perceives that Yang Chen's swordsmanship is exceptional. 59
• Initially disbelieves his claim to have mastered two Perfection-grade sword techniques. 60

Relationships

• Yang Chen — Fellow Area 8 disciple. She becomes increasingly curious about his unusually rapid advancement, while he repeatedly keeps an emotional distance. He later intervenes when other female disciples slander and harass her. 33 43 59
• Huang Tianyu — Fellow top-ranked Area 8 disciple; they test their punching force and discuss Yang Chen's upcoming duel together with Wei Xiao. 21 71
• Wei Xiao — Fellow leading Area 8 disciple. His distress grows when he notices Xu Qingqing's curiosity toward Yang Chen. 21 41
• Wang Kui — Acquaintance who shares information with her and Yang Chen about the Outer Sect assessment, Hidden Sword Peak's First Meridian, and Sword Intent. 43 44
• Female disciples who harass her — They spread malicious claims that she flirts with men and exchanges glances with another disciple's dao companion. 59

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rise on the Area 8 Rankings

Xu Qingqing is established as a strong Area 8 disciple whose cultivation and ranking shield her from groups that prey on weaker labor disciples. She reaches 54th place at Qi Martial Sixth Level, then advances to Qi Martial Ninth Level and 14th place. 15 19 35

At the Testing Stele, she records 8,710 kilograms of punching force, reinforcing her position among Area 8's strongest disciples. 21

Interactions with Yang Chen

Xu Qingqing observes Yang Chen's abrupt rise from a non-martial artist to her equal within half a year, which makes him increasingly mysterious to her. 33 Their interactions include misunderstandings over a snowboard, her observation of his sword training, and her skepticism concerning his claimed mastery of two Perfection-grade sword techniques. 37 38 50 60

When Yang Chen prioritizes cultivation over romantic entanglements, he maintains a respectful distance despite her interest. 43

Rumors and Harassment

During conflict between disciple batches, Xu Qingqing is subjected to harassment and slander. She asks Yang Chen for advice, and he tells her to deal with the rumors through shamelessness and composure. 58

The situation escalates when a group of female disciples publicly depicts her as promiscuous. Xu Qingqing is enraged but Yang Chen intervenes, wounds one aggressor with his sword, and escorts Xu Qingqing away. 59

Demon Suppressing Tower Competition

As Area 8's first participant in the Demon Suppressing Tower competition, Xu Qingqing clears the fifth floor and earns 7 points. Her performance provides an early benchmark for her area's prospects in the contest. 88

Trivia

• Xu Qingqing wanted to try skiing and attempted to buy a snowboard, but the available stock sold out before she could purchase one. 37
• She later buys Yang Chen's snowboard rather than accepting it from him. 38
• Her curiosity toward Yang Chen is noticeable enough for Wei Xiao to interpret it as a sign that her feelings may be changing. 41