Li Xiao

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Li Xiao (李霄) 1
Alias(es)	Li Feiyu; Wu Tieshan (used while infiltrating Black Wind Stronghold) 120 512
Species/Race	Human 615
Gender	Male 1
Affiliation	Former True Disciple of the Iron Wire Fist Martial Arts School; Inner Sect disciple of Flying Cloud Peak, Three Origins Sect 153 438
Occupation/Role	Martial artist, archer, alchemist; appointed Willow City County Lieutenant and acting County Magistrate 302 555
Status	Active 636
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Basic Archery Technique — Mastery	60	Used the Panel's Limit-Breaking feature to transform Basic Archery into the Chasing Wind Arrow Technique, a true cultivation method. 60
Chasing Wind Arrow Technique — Minor Accomplishment; First-Turn Skin Refining	67–68	Condensed Chasing Wind Force; gained hardened skin, greater explosive power, speed, endurance, and sharper senses. 67 68
Martial Master Realm	75–76	Condensed Iron Wire Force alongside Chasing Wind Force and entered the Inner Courtyard. 75 76
Iron Sand Palm — Minor Accomplishment	114	Continued palm tempering after strengthening his Qi and Blood and musculature. 114
Three Internal Forces	115	Successfully bore Iron Wire Force, Chasing Wind Force, and Iron Sand Force simultaneously without suffering internal conflict. 115
Iron Wire Fist — Great Accomplishment	132	His Qi and Blood surged to temper his body and transform his Internal Force. 132
Third Turn — Bone Refining Realm	167	Reached Bone Refining after consuming his last Body Tempering Pill; also perfected the Chasing Wind Arrow Technique. 167
Iron Wire Fist — Second Turn	179	Broke through the Iron Wire Fist's Second Turn and sought Qian Li's guidance on later cultivation. 179
Iron Wire Fist and Chasing Wind Arrow Technique — Perfection	188	Earned twelve Limit-Breaking Points and obtained the Swift Wind Thunderclap Arrow Technique. 188
Dragon-Snake Illusory Body — Great Accomplishment	225	Greatly improved bodily control, balance, explosive force, and mobility. 225
Fourth Turn — Great Martial Master	251	Awakened as a Fourth-Turn Great Martial Master before joining the Black Wind Stronghold suppression operation. 251
Dual Martial Way True Intent	255	Formed Wind Thunder Arrow Intent in addition to his Iron Wire Fist True Intent. 255
Flying Cloud Leg — Perfection	476	Reached perfection after one month of cultivation; Elder Feng awarded him its Divine Intent Diagram. 476
Three Martial Way True Intents	506	Defeated Zhou Heng in three moves while displaying three perfected cultivation methods and their corresponding True Intents. 506
Fifth Turn — Marrow Birth Realm	554	Returned to Willow City as a Fifth-Turn Martial Master after mastering the Life-Slaying Amitabha Sword Scripture. 554

Background

Li Xiao was originally a programmer from modern Earth who died from overwork. He transmigrated into the body of a seventeen-year-old village scoundrel of the same name in Great Zhou's Willow Village. 1

The original Li Xiao had been spoiled by his widowed father, Li Youde, and had gained a poor reputation for idleness and recklessness. His broken betrothal had consumed the family's savings, leaving Li Youde, whose leg was injured, and Li Yu, who worked in freezing conditions at a laundry, to support the household. 1 2

After awakening in the new body, Li Xiao resolved to become responsible for his family. He began earning money, refused to let Chen Hu use Li Yu as a means to control him, and sought martial training to secure their future. 1 25 47

Appearance

Li Xiao is a tall, broad-framed young man whose physique was shaped by constant martial training and travel. 103 388

• Well-proportioned, solid musculature and defined forearms that suggest explosive strength. 103 104
• Steady, sharp eyes and a calm bearing repeatedly compared to a mountain or a javelin. 103 104 370
• A darker complexion from sun, wind, and relentless training. 229
• Usually carries himself with a restrained aura, making his actual strength difficult to judge. 145 370

Personality

Li Xiao is intensely practical. He prioritizes survival, cultivation, and the safety of those under his protection over reputation, sentiment, or conventional notions of heroism. He plans ambushes, conceals his true cultivation when useful, and treats alliances as reciprocal arrangements rather than unconditional loyalties. 68 124 140 306

His defining loyalty is toward his family. He protects Li Yu from coercive marriage proposals and opportunists, supports Li Youde despite their poverty, and later spends his rare time at home listening to his aging father's stories and checking on his sister. 1 47 224 560

Though initially detached from romance, he comes to value Liu Qingyue's sincerity and dedication. He remains unwilling to let personal attachment divert him from the martial path, but promises to protect their future while pursuing its peak. 229 324

Abilities & Skills

Panel

Li Xiao possesses a Panel that records his techniques, tracks proficiency, and grants Limit-Breaking Points when certain skills reach perfection. 60 188

• Allows him to improve techniques through repeated practice with unusually precise feedback. 61 140
• Can break a mastered skill's limit and evolve it into a higher-grade cultivation method. 60 188
• Lets him control Qi and Blood at a lower apparent level, concealing his true cultivation in combat. 140 145

Iron Wire Fist

Li Xiao's principal close-combat art combines resilient defense, precise force control, and heavy striking power. 61 140

• Condenses Iron Wire Force, a steady and heavy Internal Force suited to offense and defense. 61 75
• Reached perfection and developed the Iron Wire Fist Divine Intent Diagram. 188 245
• Can defeat stronger-looking opponents through timing, angle control, and prediction rather than raw force alone. 140 145
• Used to subdue opponents ranging from Martial Masters to Sect Master Zhou Heming. 205 624

Archery

Li Xiao began with Basic Archery, then evolved it into the Chasing Wind Arrow Technique and later the Swift Wind Thunderclap Arrow. 60 188

• Chasing Wind Force enhances arrows with speed, sharpness, range, and penetration. 61 67
• Swift Wind Thunderclap Arrow is tied to a Divine Intent Diagram and later formed Wind Thunder Arrow Intent. 188 255
• His archery is a major long-range killing method, especially when paired with a heavy bow. 60 200 255
• High-level arrow techniques place a substantial burden on his mind and resources, slowing progress without suitable support. 317

Iron Sand Palm

A brutal palm-tempering method acquired from Wu Tiexiong's manual. 91 100

• Produces Iron Sand Force, which emphasizes burst power and penetration at the moment of contact. 92
• Requires repeated exposure to heated iron sand, medicinal liquid, and painful physical conditioning. 100 114
• Can break hard-style defenses and incapacitate Martial Masters quickly. 92 205

Movement Techniques

Li Xiao uses several movement arts to compensate for opponents with greater raw strength.

• Spirit Snake Steps — An unpredictable, flexible technique learned from Wang Jinshan; it filled his initial lack of a movement method. 140 142
• Dragon-Snake Illusory Body — A high-level body technique that enables abrupt changes of direction and evasive, ghostlike movement. 194 225
• Flying Cloud Leg — A leg technique perfected in one month and later used as both a mobility and spacing tool. 476 581

Internal Force and True Intent

Li Xiao can accommodate multiple Internal Forces, an ability normally dangerous enough to cause Qi Deviation. 115

• Bears Iron Wire Force, Chasing Wind Force, and Iron Sand Force in separate channels. 115
• Mastered at least three Martial Way True Intents through perfected cultivation methods. 255 506
• Uses Martial Way True Intent as a means to compress and reconcile conflicting forces in his Dantian. 501

Listening Wind and Qi Gazing

The Listening Wind Exotic Insect grants Li Xiao exceptional sensory and recovery abilities. 128

• Enhances hearing enough to distinguish distant sounds and minute physical cues. 128
• Lets him detect breathing, muscle movement, Qi and Blood circulation, and exertion patterns to predict attacks. 145 200
• Greatly accelerates wound recovery; a cut across his palm healed substantially within minutes. 128
• Later evolved into Wind Listening and Qi Observing, allowing him to perceive the Fortune and Destiny manifested around others. 331 333

Sword Arts

Li Xiao cultivates the Life-Slaying Amitabha Sword Scripture and the Sword Drawing Sutra. 439 554

• Successfully cultivated the Life-Slaying Amitabha Sword Scripture with Buddha Qi from a Sarira. 554
• Wields golden Sword Qi capable of cutting through the Sixth Prince's Corrosive Poison Water. 615
• Can use the Sword Drawing Sutra as a decisive counterattack after waiting for the right opening. 608

Alchemy and Talisman Study

Li Xiao's Herbal Mastery developed into formal alchemical skill under Elder Gu. 453 555

• Refines pills personally, including beauty-preserving pills given to Li Yu. 555
• Endured Blood Explosion Pill testing in order to learn from Elder Gu. 453
• Has studied Basic Talisman Art, though his early attempts at drawing talismans failed because Qi Cultivator methods differ from Martial Dao. 369 480

Three Absolutes Returning Origin Qi

A high-grade Three Origins Sect cultivation method intended to unify multiple martial forces. 501 512

• Uses Martial Way True Intent to restrain and fuse three distinct energies within his Dantian. 501
• Progress is slow even with the Panel, requiring powerful pills such as Origin-Returning Pills to accelerate cultivation. 512 529

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Ox-Horn Great Bow — His father's hunting bow and Li Xiao's early archery weapon. 4 53
• Iron-Fetal Bow — A powerful bow used alongside the Chasing Wind Arrow Technique. 194 200
• Black Iron Heavy Bow — Carried after reaching the Fourth Turn. 251
• Snow Dragon Ridge — A bow stored in a custom bow bag during his departure from Willow City. 339
• Emerald Long Sword — Kept with the Life-Slaying Amitabha Sword Scripture. 439
• Frost Shadow — His mount, fed Exotic Beast Meat and used throughout his travels. 345 388
• Zhi — An Exotic Insect revived with Li Xiao's Essence Blood; its flesh can influence those who consume it by carrying the host's spiritual will. 559 560
• Sixth-Turn Talisman — Used to force obedience from reluctant city leaders and later to trap the Cangwu Old Ancestor's avatar. 624 630

Relationships

• Li Youde — Father. A former hunter with an injured leg who raised Li Xiao and Li Yu alone; Li Xiao remains deeply protective of him. 1 4 560
• Li Yu — Elder sister. She supported the family through laundry work before Li Xiao's rise; she later married Wang Hai. 2 554
• Liu Qingyue — Initially a mutual-benefit ally against the Feng Family; their relationship develops into mutual affection and a promise that she will wait for him as he pursues the martial peak. 230 324
• Qian Li / Chen Feng — Former master who taught him Iron Wire Fist and made him a True Disciple. Li Xiao later learned Qian Li was a Three Origins Sect traitor. 153 290 512
• Feng Qing — Flying Cloud Peak elder and mentor who brought Li Xiao into the Three Origins Sect and continued guiding his cultivation after learning his true identity. 438 444 512
• Wang Hai — Close senior brother and friend who repeatedly supported Li Xiao; later became Li Yu's husband. 76 82 554
• Wu Tieshan — Senior Disciple Brother from the Iron Wire Fist Martial Arts School. Li Xiao respects his loyalty to Qian Li and later gives him cultivation resources. 557 559
• Wu Lingshuang — Fourth-Turn general and martial ally. They cooperate against Qi Cultivators and remain mutually respectful after their campaigns. 375 388 462
• Qingluo and Bitao — Martial Practitioner maidservants assigned to Li Xiao as an Inner Sect disciple; he allows them to remain after learning dismissal would endanger them. 441
• Hu Feng — A martial talent personally trained and protected by Li Xiao. 315 317

Story Role / Major Arcs

Willow Village and Martial Arts Training

After transmigrating into the disgraced Li Xiao's body, Li Xiao changes the family's fortunes through work, hunting, archery, and cultivation. He enters the Iron Wire Fist Martial Arts School under Qian Li and trains under Zhao Hu's guidance. 1 25 29

He eliminates threats from Chen Long, Chen Hu, and the Clear Water Gang while concealing his rapid growth. His rise through the school culminates in victory at Willow City's martial arts tournament and recognition as Qian Li's True Disciple. 68 75 147 153

Willow City Power Struggles

Li Xiao's strength and reputation rise sharply after he defeats four Second-Turn Martial Masters of the Wild Dog Gang, earning the informal title of “the strongest under the Third Turn.” 224

He becomes entangled in Qian Li's conflict with the Feng and Zhu families, protects Liu Qingyue from a forced marriage, and eventually leads allied forces against the Feng Family. 245 271

Following the upheaval, he is formally appointed Willow City's County Lieutenant and acting County Magistrate. 302

Departure and the Three Origins Sect

With the Iron Wire Fist inheritance exhausted at his level, Li Xiao leaves Willow City to pursue a higher path. 334

Using a Three Origins Token, he joins the Three Origins Sect as a nineteen-year-old Fourth-Turn Inner Sect disciple of Flying Cloud Peak. 438

He cultivates new techniques, studies alchemy, reveals his true name and Qian Li's identity to Feng Qing, and earns recognition as a Fifth-Turn genius capable in both martial arts and alchemy. 476 506 512 529

Northern Border Campaign

Li Xiao takes part in the conflict against the Yaksha and other Demon Race forces. He uses his martial arts, archery, and Sword Qi to protect retreating allies and grievously injure the Yaksha Sixth Prince. 608 615

When local sects and families resist mobilization, Li Xiao establishes authority by overwhelming Sect Master Zhou Heming and compelling the city's forces to unite against the Demon Race. 624

Notable Quotes

“For me now, the foremost matter is to pursue the peak of the martial path!” 324

“I do not know this young lady at all. Today, I merely came here to gather with a friend.” 306