Li Sinian

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Li Sinian (李思念)
Alias(es)	Little Fairy; Buddha's Son; the Empire's Fourth Bright Moon 857 863
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Formerly Fuxing High School and Yujing High School; trained by the Daoist and Buddhist sects 4 155 861
Occupation/Role	Student; cultivator; Buddha's Son 155 863
Status	Alive 902
First Appearance	Chapter 4

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Daoist body-strengthening training	8	Begged an old Daoist to teach her martial arts so she could protect Li Mu Yang; became his registered disciple and trained without rest throughout the year. Her technique is referred to as both the Qi-Breaking Technique and Body-Breaking Technique in different accounts. 8 58
Breaking Fist	8, 120	Demonstrated enough force to break a bowl-thick tree trunk. Against the Water Ghosts, she used Breaking Fist as her principal life-saving move, but could initially launch only one or two punches before being overwhelmed. 8 120
Buddhist affinity / Buddha-statue awakening	356, 357	Effortlessly identified hidden Buddha statues at Thousand Buddha Temple despite lacking formal Buddhist study, finding 167 in a short time before entering a focused trance that caused statues to shine and rise. 356 357
Daoist and Buddhist dual cultivation	859, 861	After being taken away by True Man Ziyang, she acquired supreme Daoist and Buddhist arts. She identifies Ziyang as her master and received Revival of All Things from True Person Qingyu. 859 861
Flower Picking Finger	860, 861	Blocked Mister Taishan's Endless Darkness with one finger, then used the Buddhist sect's Flower Picking Finger to send him into his own black fire. 860 861
Buddha's Son Lighting Lamps — Myriad Homes' Lights	862, 863	Defeated Imperial Advisor Ying Wuyu in a contest of the Power of Faith. Her manifestation drew reverence from soldiers and civilians because it embodied hope, home, and a better future rather than fear. 862 863

Background

Li Sinian grew up in Jiangnan as Li Mu Yang's younger sister, three years his junior. Both attended Fuxing High School, though Sinian skipped two grades and remained only one year below him. A consistently top-ranked student, she was known for her intelligence, leadership, and academic excellence. 4

Li Mu Yang describes Sinian as the person who resolved to protect him from childhood. After seeing him pushed to the ground, she sought martial training from an old Daoist and persisted with it for years. Her drive to improve came not from ambition alone, but from her belief that no one should be allowed to mistreat her brother. 4 8

Following the Water Ghost attack at West Lake, Li Sinian's family was drawn into the dangers surrounding Tiandu. Her parents chose to return there for safety, despite Sinian's distress over leaving Jiangnan and fears about her place in the family. 121 123

At Tiandu Yujing High School, she quickly became one of the most talked-about students. Her beauty and approachable manner attracted admirers, but she resisted attempts by Chen Xingyu and others to turn her into a social prize. 155 157

Appearance

Li Sinian is a sweet-faced young woman whose beauty is repeatedly noted by friends, classmates, and Tiandu society. Her bright eyes and cheerful smile make others feel at ease, while her innocent appearance often obscures her sharp tongue and resolve. 4 155

• Wears her hair in a chuí huán fēn xiào jì style, with tied sections falling over her shoulders like swallowtails. 155
• Was introduced at Yujing High School in a light-green gauze dress. 155
• Known for sparkling eyes, rosy cheeks, and a sweet, lazy curve to her smile. 155
• Later recognized among Tiandu's celebrated beauties as the Empire's “Fourth Bright Moon.” 370 551

Personality

Li Sinian is fiercely devoted to her family, particularly Li Mu Yang. She may tease him relentlessly, mock his appearance, and pry into his feelings for Cui Xiaoxin, but she reacts immediately when anyone threatens or humiliates him. Her protectiveness extends from childish retaliation—such as putting broad beans in Zhao Mingzhu's tea—to openly confronting killers and powerful political figures. 22 31 858

She is clever, socially perceptive, and adept at presenting herself as harmless when necessary. At Yujing High School, she countered Chen Xingyu's manipulation with polite refusals and deliberate humility, turning public sympathy against him without surrendering her independence. 157 158

Despite her confidence, Sinian remains compassionate. She intervened to defend bullied students, protected Lu Tianyu despite their earlier hostility, and maintained hope in Li Mu Yang even when others believed him dead. 250 336

Her later cultivation and recognition as the Buddha's Son do not erase her mischievous nature. She still values freedom, dislikes the Buddhist sect's restrictions, and refuses to become a monk simply because others claim she has a greater destiny. 359 861

Abilities & Skills

Body-Breaking Technique

A Daoist body-cultivation art that strengthens the body and channels force through the fists.

• Uses Breaking Fist to strike with explosive physical force. 120
• Broke a tree with a bowl-thick trunk during training. 8
• Injured Yuan Qing severely with a single uncontrolled punch while protecting him from bullies. 250
• Initially lacked the endurance to use the technique repeatedly against large groups of enemies. 120

Buddhist Affinity

Li Sinian possesses an unusual innate connection to Buddhism despite not studying Buddhist scripture extensively.

• Identified hidden Buddha statues throughout Thousand Buddha Temple with exceptional accuracy. 356
• Located at least 167 statues in a short period while climbing the mountain with Cui Xiaoxin. 356
• Entered a trance-like state in which statues emitted golden light, ascended, and were accompanied by divine chants. 357
• Was regarded by Buddhist figures as someone with extraordinary potential and was pressured to enter monastic life. 358 359

Daoist and Buddhist Secret Arts

Sinian later gained access to high-level techniques from both major sects.

• Revival of All Things — A Daoist supreme scripture personally taught by True Person Qingyu. 861
• Flower Picking Finger — A Buddhist art from the Great Buddha Finger; used to defeat and kill Mister Taishan. 861
• Swift Wind Willow Sway and Nowhere to Hide — Daoist movement techniques used to evade and counter several Peacock Dynasty experts at once. 859
• Her dual cultivation earned her the protection and concern of both Daoist and Buddhist authorities. 861

Power of Faith

As the Buddha's Son, Li Sinian can wield faith as a form of divine power.

• Buddha's Son Lighting Lamps: Myriad Homes' Lights creates an image of peaceful households at sunset that inspires faith and collective hope. 862 863
• Her power caused civilians and soldiers to kneel voluntarily, strengthening the manifestation through their sincere belief. 863
• Imperial Advisor Ying Wuyu conceded that her faith-based power surpassed his season-changing magic in spiritual realm and influence over human hearts. 863

Relationships

• Li Mu Yang — Older brother and the person Sinian most fiercely protects. Their relationship is marked by constant teasing, mutual care, and unwavering loyalty. 4 73 437
• Luo Qi — Mother. Sinian is deeply attached to her and tries to shield her from worry, particularly after dangerous encounters in Tiandu. 123 258
• Li Yan — Father. He and Luo Qi raised Sinian in Jiangnan before the family's return to Tiandu. 122 137
• Cui Xiaoxin — Close friend since their time in Jiangnan. They reconcile despite the conflict between their families and support one another through grief and political pressure. 14 336 359
• Yan Xiangma — Persistent admirer and later protector. Sinian repeatedly rejects his advances, though she eventually rescues him from execution. 57 159 863
• Lu Tianyu — Initially antagonistic toward Sinian, but became like a younger brother after she protected him. He supported her after reports of Li Mu Yang's death. 336
• True Man Ziyang — Her Daoist master, under whom she later trained after leaving Tiandu. 859 861
• True Person Qingyu — Daoist grand master who personally taught her Revival of All Things. 861
• Abbot Miaoxin — Buddhist abbot who recognized her unusual affinity and repeatedly urged her to join the Buddhist sect. 358 360
• Ying Qian Du — Close friend and ally who fights alongside Sinian in the conflict with the Demon King. 862 898
• Ying Wuyu — Peacock Dynasty Imperial Advisor. He recognizes her status as the Buddha's Son, respectfully contests her power, and accepts defeat. 861 863
• Lu Lin — Formerly courteous admirer who later imprisoned Sinian after the fall of the Tiandu Lu Family; she rejects and despises him. 413 491 521

Story Role / Major Arcs

Jiangnan School Years

Sinian acts as Li Mu Yang's defender while excelling academically and training in the Body-Breaking Technique. She becomes close to Cui Xiaoxin and encourages her brother's feelings for her, even while recognizing the social gap between the Li and Cui families. 4 22 57

Water Ghost Attack and Return to Tiandu

During the Water Ghost assault at West Lake, Sinian fights with Breaking Fist until the number of enemies overwhelms her. Multiple protectors sent by Li Mu Yang intervene, after which the family's safety concerns lead to their return to Tiandu. 120 121 123

Yujing High School

Sinian's arrival transforms the social atmosphere of Yujing High School. She refuses Chen Xingyu's attempts to court and isolate her, remains composed when he threatens her with a sword, and gains Yan Xiangma's unwanted but effective protection. 155 157 158 159

Lu and Cui Family Conflict

She defends Lu Tianyu from the Cui Family, becoming entangled in the feud surrounding Cui Zhaoren's death. Though she is targeted because of Li Mu Yang, she publicly challenges Cui Yu's cowardice and refuses to be intimidated by Tiandu's elite. 250 253 378 379

Thousand Buddha Temple

While visiting Thousand Buddha Temple with Cui Xiaoxin, Sinian displays unprecedented Buddhist affinity by locating hidden Buddha statues and awakening them in a trance. Abbot Miaoxin attempts to recruit her into Buddhism, but she insists on retaining her freedom and ordinary life. 356 357 359 360

Captivity in Feng City

After the Lu Family's collapse and betrayal, Sinian is imprisoned in Feng City by Lu Lin. She remains defiant despite cold, hunger, coercion, and threats, refusing to submit to him. 491 521

Buddha's Son and the Peacock Dynasty

After training under True Man Ziyang and gaining Daoist and Buddhist arts, Sinian returns to save Yan Xiangma from execution. She defeats Peacock Dynasty experts, kills Mister Taishan after he attempts to murder her, and earns public recognition as the Buddha's Son by defeating Ying Wuyu with Myriad Homes' Lights. 859 861 863

War Against the Demon King

Sinian joins Li Mu Yang and Ying Qian Du against the Demon King and later pursues the demon-possessed Cui Xiaoxin into the Flower Language Plain. She continues to fight for Li Mu Yang, Lu Xingkong, and the survival of those she considers family. 895 896 898 902

Notable Quotes

“No one is allowed to bully my brother.” 4

“I learned these skills to protect my brother.” 861

“I’d rather not be a bright moon. I’ll just be a little star beside the bright moon.” 370