Jade Little Sword

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Jade Little Sword (玉小刚)
Alias(es)	Gangzi; Master; Theory Grandmaster
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan; formerly Notting Academy; Shrek Academy
Occupation/Role	Martial Soul theorist; teacher and Tang San's mentor
Status	Alive; physically and mentally deteriorated after his time in Chunhua Tower 170 171
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Jade Little Sword was born into the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, but his Martial Soul mutated into Luo San Pao rather than manifesting its presumed Golden Holy Dragon potential. Despite identifying himself as a Martial Soul theorist, he remained a level 29 Soul Grandmaster and failed to reach the Soul Elder realm. Lin Chen attributes Luo San Pao's degeneration to Jade Little Sword's mishandling of its development, including feeding it vegetarian food rather than Dragon Soul Beast meat. 1 5

He developed relationships with Bibi Dong and Liu Erlong. According to Lin Chen's diary, Jade Little Sword approached Bibi Dong in order to gain access to Martial Soul Hall's Library Pavilion and compile its accumulated theories under his own name. Bibi Dong initially rejects this account and remains devoted to him. 11 16

Jade Little Sword later entered a relationship with Liu Erlong. Their planned marriage collapsed when it was revealed that they were cousins; Liu Erlong was willing to confront the issue, but Jade Little Sword fled the wedding. Liu Erlong subsequently cuts ties with him and recognizes only Flender from the Golden Iron Triangle. 12 14

At Notting Academy, Jade Little Sword accepted Tang San as his disciple after correctly deducing that Tang San possessed Twin Martial Souls. He guided Tang San toward a control-type path, having him obtain the Mandala Snake-derived skill Blue Silver Binding. Lin Chen later criticizes this guidance as incompatible with Tang San's Blue Silver Emperor and its Life Attribute. 19 20 23

Appearance

Jade Little Sword is described as an ordinary-looking, somewhat sleazy man. During his time at Notting Academy, he is characterized as a greasy uncle in his twenties. 1 4

• Often carries himself with an arrogant, self-important manner. 5 40
• Walks with a limp following his injury from the Mandala Snake. 18 27
• Later speaks with a raspy, duck-like voice and uses an Orchid Finger gesture. 97
• His later physical condition includes recurring incontinence and difficulty walking. 39 170 171

Personality

Jade Little Sword places great importance on his reputation as a “Theory Grandmaster” and seeks recognition through the success of disciples. He repeatedly insists that his theoretical knowledge can create powerful soul masters, even while confronting criticism of his own lack of cultivation progress. 4 40

He is also highly defensive of his status. When pressured by Bibi Dong and the Martial Soul Hall Douluos, he introduces himself by his renowned title; when subdued by Lin Chen, he attempts to invoke his former relationship with Bibi Dong and demands the secret of Luo San Pao's evolution. 39 103

His conduct toward Bibi Dong and Liu Erlong is repeatedly portrayed as emotionally irresponsible. Liu Erlong eventually concludes that he is selfish, cowardly, and unwilling to take responsibility, particularly after abandoning their wedding. 12 13 14

Abilities & Skills

Luo San Pao

Jade Little Sword's mutated Martial Soul is Luo San Pao, which is stated to possess dormant Golden Holy Dragon potential but manifests as a pig-like Martial Soul capable only of releasing foul gas.

• Its bloodline is described as unawakened despite its noble origin. 1 10
• Jade Little Sword acknowledges that Luo San Pao can do little beyond producing a stench. 40
• Lin Chen attributes its failed evolution to Jade Little Sword's own cultivation choices. 1 5

Martial Soul Theory

Jade Little Sword is known publicly as a Theory Grandmaster and teaches Martial Soul cultivation theory.

• He deduced Tang San's Twin Martial Souls from Tang San's Innate Full Soul Power and Blue Silver Grass manifestation. 19
• He directed Tang San's Blue Silver Grass toward a control-type path and selected a poison-bearing Mandala Snake soul ring. 23
• Lin Chen argues that this approach conflicted with Tang San's Blue Silver Emperor Life Attribute and squandered several potential soul-ring slots. 20
• His theories are later accused of having been copied from Martial Soul Hall's predecessors; Martial Soul Hall revokes his Master title and spreads this allegation. 14 105

Soul Power

Jade Little Sword is a level 29 Soul Grandmaster and is unable to break through to Soul Elder. 1 4

• He is knocked unconscious during the encounter with the four-hundred-year Mandala Snake. 18
• Tang San believes Jade Little Sword would struggle even against an ordinary century-old soul beast. 23
• Powerful Soul Power pressure causes him to kneel and lose bladder control. 35 39

Relationships

• Tang San — Disciple. Jade Little Sword teaches Tang San Martial Soul theory and encourages him to become the continent's strongest soul master; Tang San initially supports him but grows increasingly disdainful of his weakness. 23 28 35
• Bibi Dong — Former lover. Bibi Dong initially protects and idealizes Jade Little Sword, but her feelings collapse after learning of his alleged manipulations, plagiarism, and continued attempts to exploit her name. 11 20 103 105
• Liu Erlong — Former lover and Golden Iron Triangle companion. Their wedding ended when their familial relationship was revealed, after which Jade Little Sword fled; Liu Erlong later cuts all ties with him. 12 14
• Flender — Golden Iron Triangle companion and Shrek Academy dean. Flender supports Jade Little Sword after his ordeal at Chunhua Tower, though their relationship is strained by Jade Little Sword's condition and public disgrace. 75 170 171
• Ma Hongjun — Adopted godson. Jade Little Sword views Ma Hongjun as a means to validate his theories and secure future fame, causing Ma Hongjun to resent him. 97 103
• Lin Chen — Rejected prospective disciple and later enemy. Jade Little Sword sought to examine Lin Chen's matching Martial Soul, but Lin Chen refused to recognize him as a teacher and later defeats him. 5 102 103
• Xiao Wu — Antagonist who confirms and spreads news of his castration throughout Notting Academy and beyond. 24 27 28

Story Role / Major Arcs

Notting Academy and Tang San's Mentorship

Jade Little Sword attempts to recruit Lin Chen after noticing their identical Martial Souls, apparently hoping to study Lin Chen's potential path to evolution. Lin Chen rejects him outright, calling him a waste. 4 5

He instead mentors Tang San, directing the latter's first Martial Soul toward the control system. Tang San's first soul ring comes from a four-hundred-year Mandala Snake, but the battle leaves Jade Little Sword severely injured. 18 23

Castration and Public Humiliation

The Mandala Snake strikes Jade Little Sword in his vital area, leaving him castrated. He asks Tang San to keep the matter secret, but Tang San reveals it to Xiao Wu. 23 24

Xiao Wu spreads the news across Notting Academy. Jade Little Sword is mocked by students, faints from anger, and learns that the rumor has begun spreading through Notting City. 27 28

Departure from Notting Academy

After enduring disrespect from students and receiving no support from the dean, Jade Little Sword chooses to leave Notting Academy. The dean subsequently dismisses him. 75 76

Shrek Academy and Conflict with Lin Chen

At Shrek Academy, Jade Little Sword becomes Ma Hongjun's adoptive father after Flender refuses to let him take Ma Hongjun as a formal disciple. Jade Little Sword intends to use Ma Hongjun's eventual success to prove his theories. 97

Lin Chen later confronts Shrek Academy, sends Flender flying, and incapacitates Jade Little Sword. Jade Little Sword responds by threatening Lin Chen with Bibi Dong's name and demanding the secret to Luo San Pao's evolution. 102 103

Chunhua Tower Punishment

Lin Chen takes Jade Little Sword and Ma Hongjun to Chunhua Tower in Suotuo City and sells them to its manager for labor and torment. Bibi Dong, having fully turned against Jade Little Sword, orders his reputation destroyed across the continent. 105 106

After their eventual return to Shrek Academy, Flender finds both men in severely deteriorated condition. Jade Little Sword suffers recurring incontinence, and the widespread rumors of his castration and alleged plagiarized theories cause him to faint again. 170 171

Trivia

• Jade Little Sword's repeated maxim, “There are no wasted martial souls, only wasted soul masters,” is frequently used by others to mock his inability to develop Luo San Pao or reach Soul Elder. 1 4
• He regards Tang San's future success as a path to proving his own theories and becoming famous. 28 97 99
• Bibi Dong ultimately revokes his Master title and orders Martial Soul Hall to publicize allegations regarding his castration and stolen theories. 105