Xiao Hei

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Xiao Hei (小黑)
Alias(es)	Xiao Hei Hei; Iron-clad Golden Emperor Dog
Species/Race	Formerly an Iron-Clad Golden Earth Dog; transformed into an Iron-clad Golden Emperor Dog
Gender	Male
Affiliation	New Moon Mountain territory
Occupation/Role	Steward, guard, and animal overseer of New Moon Mountain
Status	Active
First Appearance	11

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Iron-Clad Golden Earth Dog	20	Zhang Han appoints the dog as steward and guard of his newly established territory after it previously aided him.
Iron-clad Golden Emperor Dog	21	Pure Yang Water heals its broken hind leg, then a trace of the Thunder Sun Tree’s origin power transforms its body, intelligence, stamina, and strength.

Background / History

Before receiving a name, Xiao Hei was an injured stray dog with a broken hind leg. It helped Zhang Han after he collapsed from blood loss while searching New Moon Mountain, creating the bond that later led Zhang Han to make it the territory’s steward and guardian 11 20.

After Zhang Han reached the Qi Refining Stage, he gave the dog Pure Yang Water, healing its leg. He then used the Thunder Sun Tree’s origin power to remake its essence. The transformation was agonizing but successful, enlarging the dog and giving it enhanced intelligence; Zhang Han named it Xiao Hei afterward 21.

Xiao Hei remains on New Moon Mountain to protect its cultivated fields, animals, and the Thunder Sun Tree. It escorts Zhang Han and Mengmeng to and from the mountain, but visibly dislikes being left alone after they depart 21 31 40.

Appearance

Following its transformation, Xiao Hei is a massive black-and-gold dog, described as being the size of an adult Tibetan Mastiff and standing over one meter tall. When upright, it can reach Zhang Han’s shoulder 21.

• Ink-black fur, twice as long as before its transformation 21
• Brilliant gold markings inside the ears, above the eyes, around the lower face and chin, on the chest, and along the lower legs 21
• Black paws and sharp, regrown fangs 21
• Thick legs and a powerful build 21
• Soft, clean fur with no shedding, odor, or bad breath after drinking Pure Yang Water 23

Personality

Xiao Hei is fiercely loyal to Zhang Han and regards him as its lifelong master following its transformation 40. It takes obvious pride in its position as New Moon Mountain’s steward, often strutting or watching over the other animals like an emperor surveying subjects 23 35.

Its demeanor changes completely around Mengmeng. Although it intimidates strangers and dominates other animals, it becomes gentle, patient, and eager to please her. It serves as her mount, cushion, and playmate, even twisting its body beneath her to prevent her from falling onto the ground 29 30 34.

Abilities & Skills

Enhanced Physique

The Thunder Sun Tree’s origin power greatly increases Xiao Hei’s size, durability, speed, and endurance.

• Grew from a medium-sized dog to over one meter tall during the transformation 21
• Can keep pace with Zhang Han while covering roughly three meters per stride 21
• Completed a one-kilometer run without becoming out of breath 21
• Possesses sharp fangs and an intimidating presence capable of frightening delivery workers and intruders 28 29 34

Enhanced Intelligence

Xiao Hei understands spoken commands and responds appropriately to Zhang Han and Mengmeng.

• Retrieves objects, follows commands to eat, race, guard, and lead visitors 21 23
• Understands its responsibility to keep outsiders away from New Moon Mountain 21
• Learns to oversee livestock and keep chickens, ducks, and geese within their assigned areas 34
• Shows human-like expressions of pride, grievance, worry, and relief 23 29 35

Guardian Instincts

Xiao Hei serves as the primary deterrent against unauthorized visitors to New Moon Mountain.

• Growls and bares its fangs at unfamiliar people entering the territory 28 29
• Escorts Zhang Han and Mengmeng through the mountain and to the edge of the forest 23 24 40
• Keeps the territory’s livestock and pets contained within their designated areas 34 35
• Becomes immediately gentle when Mengmeng calls for it or reaches toward it 29

Equipment / Items

• Dog toys selected by Mengmeng, including rubber balls and rope balls 32 33
• Animal houses and the pet area of New Moon Mountain 19 35

Relationships

• Zhang Han — Master and benefactor. Zhang Han heals and transforms Xiao Hei, names it, and appoints it steward and guard of New Moon Mountain 20 21.
• Mengmeng — Young mistress, close friend, and playmate. Xiao Hei is exceptionally patient and protective with her, allowing her to ride on it and cushioning her falls 29 30.
• Ziyan — Mengmeng’s mother. Xiao Hei initially frightens her with its sudden arrival, but it behaves calmly enough for her to pet it during the New Moon Mountain tour 23.
• New Moon Mountain animals — Subordinates in the territory’s animal hierarchy. Xiao Hei intimidates and patrols the dogs, poultry, and livestock to keep them in their proper areas 34 35.

Story Role / Major Arcs

• New Moon Mountain discovery — As an injured stray dog, Xiao Hei assists Zhang Han after he collapses from blood loss 11.
• Appointment as steward — Zhang Han names the Iron-Clad Golden Earth Dog steward and guardian after advancing to Qi Refining 20.
• Transformation — Pure Yang Water and the Thunder Sun Tree’s origin power turn it into the powerful, intelligent Xiao Hei 21.
• Family introduction — Xiao Hei leads Zhang Han, Ziyan, and Mengmeng through New Moon Mountain and becomes Mengmeng’s favored playmate 23 29.
• Territory management — It frightens unauthorized visitors, guards the mountain, and establishes dominance over the expanding population of pets and livestock 28 34 35.