Fu Xuan

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Fu Xuan (符玄)
Species/Race	Xianzhou native; a long-lived being
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Xianzhou Luofu — Divination Department
Occupation/Role	Grand Diviner; referred to as the Divination Department's Grand Tutor
First Appearance	Chapter 25

Background / History

Fu Xuan leads the Divination Department on the Xianzhou Luofu. Her work is demanding enough that she maintains dedicated lounges for overworked Diviners, recognizing that excessive fatigue leads to mistakes. She distinguishes Qingque's habitual slacking from the genuine workload imposed on the department. 35

Before meeting Lin Shuang personally, Fu Xuan had already developed a favorable impression of her after hearing of her role in thwarting the Abundant Doses' attack on the Minghuo Merchant Group. 27

Appearance

Fu Xuan is a small-statured Xianzhou woman with a composed, authoritative presence befitting her office. Her usual polished presentation contrasts sharply with the exhaustion caused by her duties.

• Long hair ordinarily arranged with a hairpin. 37
• A dharma eye embedded in her forehead, which causes recurring pain. 36 38
• Wears formal, finely made clothing associated with her position in the Divination Department. 27
• Often wears white stockings. 27 35

Personality

Fu Xuan is disciplined, direct, and highly responsible. She holds Qingque accountable for skipped attendance and neglected duties, personally supervising her overtime when necessary. 27 35

Despite this strictness, she is attentive to her subordinates' welfare. She established rest lounges for Diviners and considers massage treatments as a possible department benefit because she believes staff need rest rather than endless work. 35

She is also conscious of her dignity and privacy. During Lin Shuang's massage, Fu Xuan struggles to conceal her reactions in front of Qingque, then promptly dismisses Qingque so she can recover in private. 36 Afterward, she becomes noticeably shy and less formal around Lin Shuang, asking to be addressed simply as “Fu Xuan.” 37 38

Abilities & Skills

Divination

Fu Xuan is the Grand Diviner of the Luofu's Divination Department and is associated with the Grand Void Astral Compass.

• Can be consulted regarding threats and uncertain situations on the Luofu. 25
• Her divination is considered a means to trace an answer backward from available information. 25
• She appears to have foreseen aspects of the confrontation between Lin Shuang and the Cloud Knights before intervening. 49

Dharma Eye

Fu Xuan possesses a dharma eye in her forehead that grants extraordinary perception, though it causes her persistent pain and contributes to her fatigue.

• Can clearly perceive movements that ordinary observers cannot, including Lin Shuang's sleight-of-hand techniques. 46
• Cannot fully see through Lin Shuang; Lin Shuang's future remains hazy and unpredictable to her. 38
• Its pain is alleviated after Lin Shuang's massage. 36 37

Administration and Judgment

As the Divination Department's leader, Fu Xuan coordinates personnel, receives interdepartmental requests, and acts decisively in public matters.

• Assigns Qingque to accompany distinguished visitors around the Luofu. 27
• Provides Lin Shuang with a Jade Sign for direct contact if Qingque proves unreliable. 27
• Works with Yanqing to promise a fair investigation after Cloud Knights falsely accuse Lin Shuang. 49

Equipment / Items

• Dharma Eye — A divinatory eye embedded in her forehead; powerful but painful to use. 36 38
• Jade Sign — Given to Lin Shuang as a direct means of contacting Fu Xuan. 27
• Grand Void Astral Compass — A divinatory instrument associated with her work and the Divination Department. 25

Relationships

• Lin Shuang — Initially curious and friendly because of Lin Shuang's actions against the Abundant Doses. After receiving a massage that relieves her long-standing fatigue and dharma-eye pain, Fu Xuan invites Lin Shuang to her residence for future sessions. They formally become close confidantes. 27 37 38
• Qingque — Her subordinate. Fu Xuan is frequently frustrated by Qingque's attendance problems and card-playing, but continues to employ and personally supervise her because Qingque is capable. 26 27 35
• Tingyun — Tingyun's letter recommending Lin Shuang's massage services helps prompt Fu Xuan's first session. 35
• Yanqing — Works alongside Fu Xuan to intervene in the Cloud Knights' wrongful arrest attempt and promise Lin Shuang a fair resolution. 49
• Yukong — Receives requests connected to Yukong and the Celestial Ship Division, including arranging a guide for an important visitor. 27

Story Role / Major Arcs

Introduction through Qingque

Fu Xuan is first established as Qingque's formidable superior: the Diviner whose authority makes Qingque's attempts to skip attendance and play Emperor's Jade risky. 25 26

She meets Lin Shuang while retrieving Qingque from a card hall. Having heard of Lin Shuang's aid to the Minghuo Merchant Group, Fu Xuan treats her courteously, assigns Qingque to guide her, and gives Lin Shuang a Jade Sign for direct communication. 27

Massage at the Divination Department

At Qingque and Tingyun's recommendation, Fu Xuan agrees to let Lin Shuang massage her in a secluded Divination Department lounge. Although the experience leaves her embarrassed, it also dramatically relieves the fatigue and pain she has accumulated over years of work. 35 36 37

The event changes Fu Xuan's relationship with Lin Shuang from formal acquaintance to personal trust. She asks Lin Shuang to call her by name, invites her to visit her residence for future massages, and agrees to become close confidantes. 38

Cloud Knights Incident

Fu Xuan arrives with Yanqing after Cloud Knights and an influential civilian falsely accuse Lin Shuang of being an Abundant Doses spy. She publicly apologizes on behalf of the Luofu, requests that Lin Shuang allow a fair trial, and commits to delivering a satisfactory resolution. 49

Notable Quotes

“People aren't machines; they get tired and make mistakes.” 35

“If you don't mind, would you be willing to try becoming a close friend with me?” 38