Contents
Biodata
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Luyi (绿漪) |
| Alias(es) | Xiao Lu |
| Gender | Female |
| Affiliation | Myriad Blossom Pavilion (formerly); Jiang Ning's household |
| Occupation/Role | Household attendant, martial arts student, household steward, and Jiang Ning's first Divine Descendant Subordinate |
| Status | Active; entrusted with helping manage Jiang Ning's household during his seclusion and with reporting important matters to him 912 995 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 262 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary, untrained attendant | 274 | Before martial training, she lacked even the strength to lift a chicken. Jiang Ning's blood rapidly raised her physical foundation. |
| Physical strength comparable to Qi and Blood Completion | 274 | After becoming a Divine Descendant Subordinate and receiving Jiang Ning's blood, she lifted a 500-catty Stone Dumbbell one-handed despite having no prior martial training. |
| Qi and Blood Completion | 290 | Reached Qi and Blood Completion after a little over half a month of Five Animal Frolics Fist practice; Jiang Ning instructed her to begin Skin Tempering. |
| Martial Dao Rank 9 | 300 | Officially entered the Ninth Rank after receiving Jiang Ning's support and training. |
| Enhanced Divine Descendant Subordinate Authority | 306 | After Jiang Ning's Authority advanced, a new blood bestowal produced an effect more than ten times stronger than the previous one and rapidly increased Luyi's Blood Qi and physical strength 306 308. |
| Enhanced physical strength of over 1,000 jin | 308 | A further blood bestowal increased her strength by more than tenfold; she could freely swing a 500-jin Stone Dumbbell and was assessed as able to contend with Rank 8 martial artists. |
| Martial Dao Rank 8 | 309 | Broke through after consuming Jiang Ning's flesh and blood. |
| Tendon Refinement | 476 | Had begun Tendon Refinement by the journey to Guangning Prefecture; Zhao Yulong noted her competent martial ability after watching her catch fish. |
| Martial Dao Rank 6 | 531 | Jiang Ning regarded her as a formidable Sixth Rank expert in Dongling City. By this point, she had surpassed the ordinary pace of martial cultivation and even showed a tendency to exceed Wang Jin's strength despite having trained for only a few months 521. |
Background
Luyi initially served at Myriad Blossom Pavilion, where she received extensive training in etiquette, literacy, posture, poetry, and tea arts. Although born to an ordinary family, she developed refined bearing through the pavilion's cultivation 273 275.
After regaining her freedom, Luyi chose to continue working for Myriad Blossom Pavilion. Qingyi directly asked whether she wished to remain by Jiang Ning's side, and Luyi admitted that she did 262. Qingyi then destroyed Luyi's contract of sale, formally restoring her freedom 262. Luyi subsequently requested that Jiang Ning take her in as an attendant responsible for his meals and daily affairs; he accepted while warning her that he would first observe whether she was trustworthy. Luyi firmly promised that she would not reveal his secrets, even under torture 263.
Jiang Ning later made Luyi his first Divine Descendant Subordinate, using his incomplete Divine Descendant Subordinate Authority and blood to establish a mark within her mind. The mark lets him sense her emotions and grants her extraordinary physical enhancement, while also placing her under his control 273 274.
Under Jiang Ning's instruction, Luyi began practicing the improved Five Animal Frolics Fist. Her unusually strong physical foundation, diligence, and adequate comprehension enabled her to advance through several martial ranks in only months 274 290 300. Jiang Ning's increasingly complete Authority later amplified the effects of his blood, allowing her to reach Rank 8 and eventually Rank 6 306 308 309 521.
Luyi gradually became more than a personal attendant. She searched for books and cultivation resources for Jiang Ning, managed his household during his absences, received important visitors, carried messages, and reported developments to him 299 348 389 630. She later traveled with Zhong Ling to the Royal Capital and reunited with Jiang Ning at the Imperial Advisor's Residence 769. When Jiang Ning left Dongling City for the Royal Capital, Luyi accompanied him with Zhong Ling and continued serving as a trusted household aide 754.
During Jiang Ning's seclusion, he entrusted Luyi and Jiang Li with the affairs of his mansion. She remained responsible for receiving visitors, conveying urgent reports, preparing his clothing and court attire, and coordinating messages to his allies 859 864 912. Even after periods in which Jiang Ning was absent for many days, she continued to maintain the household and greeted his returns with evident relief and affection 698 888 958.
Appearance
Luyi is a fair-skinned young woman often dressed in green, with graceful manners and a notably refined bearing despite her ordinary origins 262 273.
- Commonly wears a green dress or green skirt 262 274 386.
- Wore a white rabbit-fur coat over her green skirt in winter 273.
- Her smile causes her eyes to curve into crescents 263.
- At home, she wears two small braids 611.
- Her poised movement and delicate steps reflect her Myriad Blossom Pavilion upbringing 262.
- Her green dress and bright expression are recurring features when she receives Jiang Ning at the household gate 698 888.
Personality
Luyi is devoted, industrious, and eager to be useful. She handles Jiang Ning's daily life meticulously, waits for him when he returns late, and often sacrifices rest to ensure that his food, tea, clothing, and household needs are prepared 276 386 423 478.
She is equally serious about martial training. After gaining the opportunity to cultivate, she pushes herself to practice for hours before dawn, explaining that she must not waste the chance Jiang Ning gave her 290. Her admiration for Jiang Ning is open and intense; he finds her enthusiasm and wonder at his abilities emotionally uplifting 273 308.
Her attachment to Jiang Ning is complicated by the Divine Descendant Mark. Jiang Ning senses no malice from her and perceives intense admiration and affection, but the mark also gives him authority over her life and power 273 309.
Luyi is modest and deferential, but she is not passive. She takes initiative in locating books, carrying out errands, receiving visitors, investigating information, and reporting threats. She can remain composed when dealing with important figures, while her joy and relief at Jiang Ning's returns are immediate and unconcealed 299 348 630 888 958.
She is also vigilant about the household's safety. She refuses to disturb Jiang Ning while he cultivates, screens visitors when necessary, reports unusual arrivals, and promptly summons his allies during emergencies 307 389 516 995.
Abilities & Skills
Divine Descendant Subordinate Physiology
Luyi became Jiang Ning's first dependent through the Divine Descendant Subordinate Authority.
- Jiang Ning's blood dramatically strengthens her body, Blood Qi, and martial progress 274 306 308.
- A first bestowal allowed her to lift 500 catties with one arm despite no martial training 274.
- Later bestowals raised her strength beyond that of an ordinary Ninth Rank martial artist 308.
- After the Authority advanced, a new bestowal was more than ten times as effective as the previous one and quickly brought her to the threshold of Rank 8 306 308.
- The connection deepens as she absorbs more of Jiang Ning's flesh and blood 309.
- Jiang Ning can strip away the power belonging to him; at Rank 8, he states that doing so would cause Luyi to die within a quarter hour 309.
- If Jiang Ning instead removes the mark itself, she regains freedom and he loses the ability to withdraw the bestowed power 309.
- By the time she reached the Sixth Rank, her strength had outpaced ordinary martial cultivation and showed signs of exceeding Wang Jin's despite her short training period 521.
Five Animal Frolics Fist
Luyi studies Jiang Ning's improved version of the Five Animal Frolics Fist.
- She progressed from no martial foundation to Qi and Blood Completion in a little over half a month 290.
- Her Blood Qi reached the point of flowing through both arms only a few days after beginning the technique 282.
- Her training continued through Skin Tempering, Tendon Refinement, and eventually the Sixth Rank 291 476 521.
- Her progress is supported by Jiang Ning's blood, her physical foundation, diligence, and decent comprehension 282 290.
- Jiang Ning's improved fist art gives her a method for strengthening both external physical power and the internal organs, complementing the bodily enhancement provided by his Authority 274 282.
Household and Tea Arts
Luyi is highly capable in domestic service and was trained in tea preparation at Myriad Blossom Pavilion.
- Uses the tea-brewing method known as Phoenix Three Nods, repeatedly raising and lowering the stream of boiling water to evenly steep old tea leaves 275.
- Maintains Jiang Ning's tea, ink, meals, laundry, bathwater, books, and other routine affairs, allowing him to focus on cultivation 275 276 299 400 521.
- She can catch fish with silk threads and prepare food during travel 476.
- She searches for books and cultivation materials for Jiang Ning and keeps his study supplied 299.
- She prepares clothing, court robes, food, and bathing supplies according to Jiang Ning's schedule and cultivation needs 309 400 864.
Household Management and Social Handling
Luyi's refined upbringing and long experience at Jiang Ning's side make her an effective household steward.
- Receives Qingyi and other important visitors, escorts them through the residence, and understands when not to ask unnecessary questions 354 408.
- Screens visitors at the gate and relays their requests to Jiang Ning, including visits from Lu Zhao, Yu Manyun, Xiao Emei, and Xiao Qiuyue 354 389 516.
- Helps manage the mansion jointly with Jiang Li while Jiang Ning cultivates in seclusion 912.
- Conveys Jiang Ning's orders to allies and subordinates, including messages to Chen Canghai and Jing Wuming 859 864.
- Remains attentive to household crises and immediately informs Jiang Ning when Patrol Office officials bring urgent news 995.
Messenger, Intelligence, and Errand Skills
Luyi is trusted with sensitive errands because of her loyalty, discretion, and familiarity with Jiang Ning's affairs.
- Invited Bai Luoyu to the Liu Family on Jiang Ning's behalf, helping him use Bai Luoyu's official status to protect Jiang Li and Liu Wanwan 348.
- Summoned Bai Luoyu when Xiao Qiuyue's death created a serious political problem at Jiang Ning's residence 389.
- Successfully placed bets on Jiang Ning's victory across Guangning City's gambling dens 518.
- Received and relayed letters, including Ji Mingyue's message from the Royal Capital, and offered to prepare Jiang Ning's reply 622.
- Coordinated an investigation into Lin Jiaxin and reported information obtained through Feng Jiuge 630.
- Shops and travels with Zhong Ling while helping maintain the household during Jiang Ning's campaigns and absences 748 754.
Relationships
- Jiang Ning — Master, benefactor, martial instructor, and Divine Lord. He accepted her into his household, made her his first Divine Descendant Subordinate, and supplied the blood and instruction behind her rapid martial progress. He also relies on her as a trusted steward, messenger, and gatekeeper 263 274 309 912.
- Qingyi — Former Pavilion Master at Myriad Blossom Pavilion. Qingyi freed Luyi from servitude and encouraged her to remain at Jiang Ning's side 262. Luyi continues to treat her with respect when Qingyi visits Jiang Ning's residence, and Qingyi has shown concern for Luyi by protecting her from severe weather with Gang Qi 408.
- Xie Xiaojiu — Fellow Divine Descendant Subordinate. Xie Xiaojiu witnessed Luyi's blood-fueled strengthening and later received Jiang Ning's blood herself 306 308. Their shared carriage journey also revealed a quiet, competitive awareness between them 307.
- Zhong Ling — Traveled with Luyi to the Royal Capital, where both reunited with Jiang Ning 769. Luyi later invited Zhong Ling to shop for household supplies, and the two continued to share domestic duties 748.
- Wang Qingtan — Treats Luyi warmly and asks her to address her as “Sister”; Luyi serves her porridge and assists with household matters 521. Luyi also discusses the potential threat posed by Lu Zhao with her 516.
- Bai Luoyu — A trusted official ally of Jiang Ning whom Luyi repeatedly summons and receives on Jiang Ning's behalf. Her invitation helped bring Bai Luoyu to the Liu Family, and her urgent message brought him to Jiang Ning's residence during Xiao Qiuyue's crisis 348 389.
- Feng Jiuge — A fellow subordinate and intelligence contact. Luyi met with her while investigating Lin Jiaxin and reported the resulting information to Jiang Ning 630.
- Jiang Li — Jiang Ning's elder brother and Luyi's co-manager of the household during Jiang Ning's seclusion 912.
- Liu Wanwan — A senior member of Jiang Ning's household whom Luyi assists with domestic matters and treats with respect 360 521.
Story Role
- Myriad Blossom Pavilion attendant — Meets Jiang Ning while serving at the pavilion, later seeking a place at his side after gaining freedom 262 263.
- First test subject of Divine Descendant Subordinate Authority — Becomes proof that Jiang Ning's blood can rapidly elevate an ordinary person's physical body and produce a controllable dependent 273 274.
- Martial disciple and household support — Learns the improved Five Animal Frolics Fist while managing the practical demands of Jiang Ning's daily cultivation 276 290 299.
- Rapidly cultivated subordinate — Advances from an untrained attendant to a Sixth Rank martial artist in months through Jiang Ning's blood, instruction, and her own diligence 274 309 521.
- Trusted messenger and agent — Invites Bai Luoyu on Jiang Ning's behalf, purchases martial-cultivation supplies, distributes invitations, successfully places bets across Guangning City's gambling dens, summons allies during emergencies, and investigates information for Jiang Ning 348 389 518 563 622 630.
- Household steward and gatekeeper — Maintains Jiang Ning's residence, receives visitors, prepares clothing and food, screens threats, and reports important developments while he is absent or cultivating 400 516 864 912 995.
- Companion through Jiang Ning's rise — Remains at his side through journeys, breakthroughs, his return to Luoshui County, the move toward the Royal Capital, and his extended periods of seclusion 476 611 698 754 888 958.