Xiao Xun'er

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xiao Xun'er (萧薰儿)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Xiao Family; Jia Nan Academy; Ancient Clan
Occupation/Role	Jia Nan Academy student; Ancient Clan member
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Xun'er lived with the Xiao Family in Wu Tan City, where she was close to Xiao Peng and Xiao Yan. When Xiao Feng mocked Xiao Peng for losing his cultivation, she confronted Xiao Feng and assured Xiao Peng that she believed he would regain his strength 1.

She attended the meeting in which Nalan Yanran's party came to annul Xiao Yan's engagement, sitting apart from the other family members with Xiao Peng and later inviting Xiao Yan to join them 3. Xun'er also supported Xiao Peng's early alchemy studies by bringing him notes, which helped improve his pill refinement 7 8.

As Xiao Peng's strength rose, Xun'er became increasingly aware of the danger his talent could attract. She and Ling Ying considered whether he could belong to another great clan, ultimately suspecting that he had found an exceptionally powerful master instead 28.

At Jia Nan Academy, Xun'er was recognized as a sixteen-year-old Seven-star Dou Practitioner. She participated in the Inner Academy Selection alongside Xiao Peng and later entered the Inner Academy as part of his group 35 100 111.

Xun'er eventually had to return to the Ancient Clan. Before leaving, she accepted the sword Lan Yue from Xiao Peng, confessed her feelings through their mutual affection, and promised to wait for him in the Ancient Clan 138 139.

After Xiao Peng's three-year cultivation and breakthrough, Xun'er was among those concerned for his safety during his tribulation. When he returned, she tearfully embraced him despite the objections of several Ancient Clan disciples 219 221. She brought him into the Ancient Realm to meet her father, Gu Yuan, where Xiao Peng formally proposed and offered a cultivation method as her dowry 222 223.

Appearance

Xun'er is a beautiful young woman with a composed, refined presence. She is first described wearing a violet dress and carrying herself with a cool, serene air 1.

• Clear eyes and long lashes, often concealing her emotions behind a gentle expression 98.
• Her cheeks and ears visibly redden when embarrassed by Xiao Peng's affection 101 108.
• Wields the delicate short sword Lan Yue, whose scabbard is set with moonlight stones 138 139.

Personality

Xun'er is calm, observant, and fiercely protective of those she cares about. She openly rebukes people who demean Xiao Peng, yet usually maintains a gentle and restrained manner 1 221.

She is intelligent and knowledgeable about cultivation resources, correctly identifying the ingredients and effects of Xiao Peng's Calming Heart Pill 98. In battle, she remains composed even under pressure, avoiding Huang Gaoyuan's spear attacks before countering with her palm technique 100.

Her affection for Xiao Peng is profound, but it also makes her visibly jealous when other women become intimate with him or seek his attention. She is especially sensitive to Xiao Mei's affection, Hu Jia's interactions with him, and the attention he receives from women such as Yun Yun and Ruan Sheng 98 107 119 221. Despite her insecurity, she trusts Xiao Peng's promises and worries deeply about his safety 139 219 224.

Abilities & Skills

Dou Qi Cultivation

Xun'er was publicly identified as a sixteen-year-old Seven-star Dou Practitioner upon entering Jia Nan Academy 35.

• Participated in the Inner Academy Selection as one of the academy's standout new students 99 100.
• Received a Green Fire Crystal Card and additional Fire Energy after passing the Fire Energy Hunt Competition 111.

Guardian Trigram Palm

Xun'er's documented palm technique manifests as golden palm images.

• Evaded Huang Gaoyuan's Thunderclap Spear through precise footwork before counterattacking 100.
• Unleashed eight consecutive golden palm strikes resembling the petals of a golden lotus 100.

Swordsmanship

After receiving Lan Yue, Xun'er demonstrated an immediate affinity with the weapon.

• Her Dou Qi resonated with Lan Yue upon touching its hilt 139.
• Her Sword Intent flowed smoothly when she tested the sword, as though it were an extension of her arm 139.

Earth-tier Dou Technique

Xiao Peng selected an Earth-tier Fighting Skill suited to Xun'er from Jia Nan Academy's light-cluster repository 107.

Equipment / Items

• Lan Yue Sword — A short sword forged by Xiao Peng specifically for Xun'er; it resonates with her Dou Qi and Sword Intent 138 139.
• Calming Heart Pills — Pills refined by Xiao Peng using Ice Heart Grass and Moon Soul Flower; they calm the mind, stabilize one's realm, and help prevent instability during critical cultivation periods 98.
• Earth-tier Fighting Skill — An unnamed technique selected for her by Xiao Peng at Jia Nan Academy 107.

Relationships

• Xiao Peng — Childhood companion and romantic partner. Xun'er defended and encouraged him during his powerless period; their relationship later developed into mutual confessions, a promise of marriage, and Xiao Peng's formal proposal to Gu Yuan 1 139 223 236.
• Xiao Yan — Fellow Xiao Family member and companion. Xun'er informed Xiao Peng of Xiao Yan's cultivation condition, shared a seat with him during Nalan Yanran's visit, and later worried with him over Xiao Peng's tribulation 1 3 219.
• Xiao Mei — Fellow Xiao Family cousin. Xiao Mei's affectionate behavior toward Xiao Peng repeatedly sparks Xun'er's jealousy 98 107.
• Hu Jia — Jia Nan Academy companion. They entered the Inner Academy in the same group and later spent time together outside the academy dormitory 111 138.
• Ling Ying — An associate with whom Xun'er discussed Xiao Peng's mysterious background and possible master 28.
• Ling Quan — Ancient Clan member who escorted Xun'er home. He openly despised Xiao Peng and challenged him after her departure 139.
• Gu Yuan — Xun'er's father and the Ancient Clan's leader. He received Xiao Peng's proposal and accepted his sincerity after witnessing his strength and proposed dowry 222 223.
• Ruan Sheng — Xiao Peng's friend, initially regarded warily by Xun'er because of her closeness to him 221.

Notable Quotes

“I believe in you, Brother Xiao Peng. You were already exceptionally talented, and you work so hard. You'll definitely succeed.” 1

“Mm, I'll wait for you in the Ancient Clan.” 139