Xiao E

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Xiao E (小鹅)
Alias(es)	Sister Xiao E 12
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Wenren Manor
Occupation/Role	Wenren Lingmeng's personal maidservant and caretaker
Status	Active 98
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Chapter(s)	Realm / Advancement	Details
51	Profound Armor Realm	Xiao E identifies herself as a Profound Armor Realm cultivator. 51
88	Profound Armor Realm peak / Tiger Martial threshold	Having cultivated in the Profound Armor Realm—also rendered as the Mystic Armor Realm—for several years, she has touched the threshold of the Tiger Martial Realm but lacks the opportunity to advance. Mu Zibai gives her a drop of Stalactite Spirit Fluid to aid her breakthrough. 88
89	Tiger Martial Realm	Xiao E successfully breaks through after refining the Stalactite Spirit Fluid. 89

Background / History

Xiao E grew up alongside Wenren Lingmeng and has cared for her since childhood. During Lingmeng's vegetative state, she oversees her daily care, including feeding, washing, changing clothes, and monitoring her condition. She is also a martial artist capable of pulse diagnosis. 2 7 11 33

When Mu Zibai first begins attending Lingmeng, Xiao E distrusts him and remains nearby to prevent him from exploiting her unconscious mistress. After detecting Lingmeng's unusually rapid heartbeat, she urgently reports the development to Wenren Lanzhang and brings the physician Feng Zhongchun to examine her. 2 4

Xiao E initially assumes Mu Zibai's devotion is an act, staying awake to observe whether he will abandon Lingmeng's bedside. His continued care, storytelling, and three days of constant attendance gradually earn her trust and respect. She later describes him to Wenren Lanzhang as “elegant, considerate, and exceptionally talented.” 6 8 12 13

After accepting Mu Zibai as Lingmeng's husband, Xiao E actively facilitates his care of her, including massage, bathing, and time spent together. She accompanies the group to the South Sea, retells Dream of the Red Chamber to Wenren Qingyi, and praises Mu Zibai after learning he is a Mystic Armor Realm cultivator. 18 20 22 33

During Wenren Qingyi's kidnapping, Xiao E identifies Qingyi's discarded sachet and helps pursue her captors. Though initially alarmed by the obvious trap, she follows Mu Zibai's judgment that they cannot wait for reinforcements. 55

While investigating Xu Manor for Qingyi, Xiao E follows Mu Zibai under the concealment of the Turtle Breath Pearl and uses her divine sense to monitor their surroundings. When Zhuge Yu overwhelms the group, she shields Mu Zibai from one of his spells and fights beside him despite being severely outmatched; the pair ultimately escape using the Turtle Breath Pearl. 58 60

After remaining at the Profound Armor Realm for several years, Xiao E accepts a drop of Stalactite Spirit Fluid from Mu Zibai so that she can better protect Lingmeng during the upcoming journey to Fuzhou. She subsequently breaks through to the Tiger Martial Realm. 88 89

Following Lingmeng's awakening, Xiao E is overwhelmed with relief, but Lingmeng confronts her over the liberties she permitted and her meddling in the couple's relationship. 43

Personality

Xiao E is fiercely loyal and protective toward Wenren Lingmeng. Her first priority is her mistress's safety, making her suspicious of Mu Zibai's motives and unwilling to leave him unobserved during Lingmeng's unconsciousness. 2 6

Although initially formal and guarded, she becomes increasingly open, playful, and mischievous after hearing Mu Zibai's stories. She is willing to tease both Mu Zibai and Lingmeng, often justifying her interference as helping the married couple develop affection. 12 18 43

She also displays a nurturing attitude toward Wenren Qingyi, whom she watched grow up and worries about as though acting in a maternal role. 17 36

Xiao E is brave and self-sacrificing in dangerous situations. She is willing to enter a suspected trap to rescue Qingyi and later places herself between Mu Zibai and Zhuge Yu's attack despite the overwhelming gap in strength. 55 60

Despite her loyalty and resolve, Xiao E is modest about her place in the household. She initially considers herself unworthy of receiving Mu Zibai's Stalactite Spirit Fluid because she is only a maidservant. 88

Abilities & Skills

Martial Arts and Cultivation

Xiao E is a Tiger Martial Realm cultivator and martial artist. She previously remained in the Profound Armor Realm for several years before advancing with Mu Zibai's assistance. 51 88 89

• Claims she could handle ten people comparable to the formerly frail Mu Zibai. 6
• Can remain awake for several days and regards this as normal for a martial artist. 11
• Possesses enough medical familiarity to take Wenren Lingmeng's pulse and recognize the change in her heartbeat. 2
• Had already touched the threshold of the Tiger Martial Realm before receiving Stalactite Spirit Fluid from Mu Zibai. 88
• Fought alongside Mu Zibai against Zhuge Yu, though she was badly injured and decisively outmatched. 60
• Can use divine sense to gain a limited awareness of nearby movement and terrain. 58

Caretaking

As Lingmeng's personal maidservant, Xiao E manages much of her long-term care.

• Assists with feeding, washing, changing clothes, and arranging meals. 7 11 33
• Uses a cultivation-based technique to ensure that Lingmeng can swallow porridge safely while unconscious. 7
• Monitors Lingmeng's condition and immediately reports unusual changes to Wenren Lanzhang. 2
• Instructs Mu Zibai on the need to reposition and massage Lingmeng to prevent harm from prolonged bed rest. 8
• Arranges for medical treatment and brings physician Feng Zhongchun to Wenren Manor. 4
• Carries Wenren Qingyi during the ascent of South Platform Mountain. 98

Storytelling

After becoming absorbed in Mu Zibai's retelling of Dream of the Red Chamber, Xiao E learns enough of the story to recount it for Wenren Qingyi during the South Sea voyage. Her retelling is less complete than Mu Zibai's. 12 22 28

Relationships

• Wenren Lingmeng — Personal maidservant, childhood companion, and devoted caretaker. Their relationship is close enough for Xiao E to act familiarly and meddle in Lingmeng's marriage. Xiao E seeks greater strength specifically to protect Lingmeng during their future travels. 11 18 43 88
• Mu Zibai — Initially distrustful of him, Xiao E monitors his behavior closely; she later accepts his sincerity, defends him before Wenren Qingyi, and respects both his literary and martial talent. She fights beside him during the confrontation with Zhuge Yu, while Mu Zibai later treats her as family by supporting her breakthrough to the Tiger Martial Realm. 6 13 20 33 58 60 88 89
• Wenren Qingyi — A younger mistress Xiao E watched grow up. She consoles Qingyi, tells her stories, worries about her future marriage prospects, and helps search for her after her kidnapping. 17 22 36 55
• Wenren Lanzhang — Her master; Xiao E reports Lingmeng's medical changes to him and provides her assessment of Mu Zibai's conduct. 2 13

Notable Quotes

“Son-in-law, I'm not bragging, but I could take on ten people like you.” — Xiao E 6

“My young lady and I have a great relationship; she won't bully me. Besides, my young lady doesn't know!” — Xiao E 18

Trivia

• Xiao E is described as sixteen years old while keeping watch over Lingmeng and Mu Zibai. 6
• Mu Zibai's point-granting System does not trigger when he touches Xiao E because her status is insufficient for its requirements. 11
• She suspects that Mu Zibai may secretly be the author of Dream of the Red Chamber, despite his claim that it was written by “Mr. Cao.” 12 13
• Jiang Yuyu is shocked that Xiao E, whom he regards as a maidservant of approximately his own age, reaches the Tiger Martial Realm. 89