Si Nanyue

Biodata

Background

Si Nanyue belongs to the influential Si Nan family, a hereditary Wei Dao Si family. Her father, mother, and grandfather are all Tiger Guards; her grandfather serves as a close bodyguard to the Kirin Guard and is a close associate of Lord Baili. The family’s standing gives Si Nanyue considerable influence within You Province’s Wei Dao Si. 21 23

She acts as commander of Jinling’s Hound Guard during Wang Yangshuo’s cultivation seclusion. In this role, she handles personnel assessments, mission assignments, and internal Hound Guard affairs. 10

Appearance

Si Nanyue is a tall, slender woman with an elegant but severe bearing, likened to a cold plum blossom in snow. Her official uniform cannot entirely conceal her curvaceous figure. 10

• Beautiful, jade-like facial features with a cool and dignified expression. 10
• Usually wears the black standard-issue Wei Dao Si uniform while on duty. 10
• Appears in a white long dress at Si Nan Manor when receiving official reports. 17
• Her beauty and position make her a prominent object of admiration among Jinling’s noble young men. 15

Personality

Si Nanyue is decisive, efficient, and highly conscious of duty. She expects discipline from her subordinates, particularly in matters that could compromise the Wei Dao Si’s integrity or tarnish the Hound Guard’s reputation. Her reaction to Chu Shiqing’s embezzlement shows her refusal to tolerate corruption within the organization. 10 20

Despite her aloof exterior, she is attentive toward Xia Qi'an’s safety and development. She repeatedly warns him not to act recklessly, encourages him to learn from experienced colleagues, and urges him to avoid unnecessary conflicts. 10 15 35 38

She is also politically practical. Si Nanyue uses both her family influence and commercial partnerships to protect interests tied to the Hound Guard, while ensuring that the businesses remain profitable for their original partners. 23

Position in the Wei Dao Si

• Briefs new Hound Guards on their duties, mission procedures, and the risks of demon-suppression work. 10
• Explains that merit points are administered by the Snake Guards and that cultivation methods must be requested from Wei Dao Si headquarters through them. 11
• Assigns Hound Guard investigations when manpower is limited, including the Liu Family Village calamity. 15
• Receives intelligence and reports major cases to Wei Dao Si headquarters through official channels. 17 20
• Oversees the assessment for the newly established Hound Guard Executive Officer positions, nominating Xia Qi'an, Jiang Feng, and Lin Beihai as arena defenders. 37 44
• Presents Xia Qi'an with his executive uniform and official seal after his victory. 47

Commerce and Influence

• Joined Xia Qi'an and Yang Wei’s scented-soap venture after personally examining the product and recognizing its commercial value. 15
• Invested 10,000 taels as initial capital for the soap business. 22
• Used her name and influence to deter competitors from interfering with soap production in Jinling. 22
• Intervened when Wei Dao Si headquarters demanded Xia Qi'an and Liu Qing’s refined-salt purification method. She placed the business under the Si Nan family’s name, preserving the partners’ shares in exchange for regular payments to Si Nan Manor. 23
• Arranged for the Treasure Pavilion to expand soap and refined-salt sales into Great Xia and Qiluo. 35

Relationships

• Xia Qi'an — Her Hound Guard subordinate and business partner. Si Nanyue guides his early service, assigns him missions, accepts his confession regarding Chu Shiqing, and supports his advancement to Hound Guard Executive Officer. 10 15 17 44 47
• Si Nanzhai Xing — Her father, a Tiger Guard who participates in Chu Shiqing’s judgment and supports the Si Nan family’s interests. 21 23
• Baili Hanshuang — Her master and a potential successor to the Kirin Guard. Si Nanyue compares Xia Qi'an’s recruitment proposal to Hanshuang’s policies. 47
• Liu Qing — Snake Guard Commander who works with Si Nanyue after Chu Shiqing’s fall; the two share intelligence concerning Xia Qi'an and Wei Dao Si affairs. 20 38
• Yang Wei — Co-investor with Si Nanyue and Xia Qi'an in the scented-soap business. 15 22
• Hong Xian — Head manager of the Treasure Pavilion; Hong Xian calls Si Nanyue one of her “good sisters,” and they cooperate on expanding the soap and refined-salt trade. 27 35
• Chu Shiqing — Former Jinling Snake Guard commander. Si Nanyue receives the evidence of his tax-silver conspiracy and helps initiate the process that leads to his arrest and execution. 20 21

Story Role / Major Arcs

Welcoming Xia Qi'an into the Hound Guard

Si Nanyue receives Xia Qi'an when he reports for Hound Guard duty, introduces him to his colleagues, and explains the dangers and expectations of his new position. Her concern for his future establishes her as one of his earliest Wei Dao Si mentors. 10

Liu Family Village Investigation

After Xia Qi'an approaches her with his scented-soap proposal, Si Nanyue assigns him to investigate the destruction of Liu Family Village because the two Hound Guards sent earlier have not returned. She specifically orders him to gather intelligence rather than confront danger beyond his ability. 15

Tribute Silver Case and Chu Shiqing’s Downfall

Si Nanyue approves Xia Qi'an’s request to investigate the theft of Jinling’s 50,000 taels of tribute silver. After Liu Qing brings her the Four Ghosts of Xiaoxiang’s confessions, Si Nanyue condemns Chu Shiqing’s embezzlement and reports the case to headquarters, resulting in his arrest. 17 20

Business Partnership

Si Nanyue initially treats Xia Qi'an’s soap visit as a trivial distraction, but changes her view after seeing the product’s fragrance, appearance, and commercial potential. She becomes an investor and protector of the business, later using the Si Nan family’s influence to secure the refined-salt operation. 15 22 23

Hound Guard Executive Assessment

As the Hound Guard’s command structure changes, Si Nanyue nominates Xia Qi'an for an Executive Officer post and conducts the arena-based assessment. Following his consecutive victories over Bone Forging Realm challengers, she formally equips him as an executive. 37 44 47

Trivia

• Si Nanyue’s manor keeps Qiluo Kingdom soap, allowing her to immediately recognize that Xia Qi'an’s scented soap is superior in appearance and fragrance. 15
• She identifies a possible Corpse Demon in the Burial Ridge Mountains as a threat equivalent to a Creation Realm martial artist. 26
• She warns Xia Qi'an about his association with the Snake Guards and personally rebukes him for his wandering gaze. 17 21