Yu Xiaoqian

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Yu Xiaoqian (original: 鐜夊皬鍓)
Alias(es)	Marquis Yu; Jade Little Master
Affiliation	Grandmaster's Hall — disciple 70
Occupation / Role	Cultivator, adviser, and investigator of Demon Power-related incidents
First Appearance	Chapter 69 — arrives to announce Han San's breakthrough 69

Background / History

Yu Xiaoqian was associated with the Grandmaster's Hall and awaited Han San's return after the Grandmaster accepted Han San as a disciple under the name Yu Chen. Yu Xiaoqian took particular interest in Han San's cultivation, hoping Han San would reach the Soul Nascent stage and become a Soul Venerable. 70

Upon discovering Han San's black third Nascent Soul stage and three-level Star Picking Hand, Yu Xiaoqian was shocked by the abnormal cultivation method. Yu Xiaoqian and Chang Feng concluded that an outside force may have manipulated the Chao Chao Giant Beast, then resolved to uncover the truth behind the Spirit Race's crisis. 70

Accounts revealed through Huoyao's diary portray Yu Xiaoqian as having used Jian Erlong and Mu Mu in past-life schemes against Han San. Both women conclude that they had been treated as tools after reading the diary's disclosures. 81

During Han Chen's assault on the Heavenly Emperor's Family, Yu Xiaoqian admitted to creating illusions surrounding the Heavenly Emperor's treasury to build a reputation and protect chosen people. Yu Xiaoqian later insisted that Demon Power was real and stated that it could be eliminated only after reaching the Third Rank of the Emperor Realm and sealing the Demon Realm. 96 97

Huoyao later destroyed Yu Xiaoqian's martial arts. Yu Xiaoqian was subsequently afflicted by a curse that transformed Yu Xiaoqian into a pig, prompting reflection on the real nature of the so-called “Three Princes” technique. 105 106

Appearance

Yu Xiaoqian's ordinary appearance is not described in the available material. Later circumstances markedly alter or conceal it.

• Is transformed into a pig by a curse. 106
• At the Hidden Cloud Courtyard, is accused of pretending to be a phoenix. 126

Personality

Yu Xiaoqian is highly concerned with reputation and personal achievement. Han San's unusual black Nascent Soul stage is treated not only as a danger, but as proof that Yu Xiaoqian might finally cultivate someone powerful enough to silence mockery from others. 70

Yu Xiaoqian can be evasive and defensive when confronted with accusations. During Erlong's questioning, Yu Xiaoqian avoids a direct answer about past manipulation and instead challenges Erlong to prove the accusation. 127

Despite this, Yu Xiaoqian shows resolve when facing threats to the Spirit Race and Han San, vowing to investigate the force behind the Chao Chao Giant Beast and later leaving to seek a cure connected to the Demon King. 70 97

Abilities & Skills

Demon Realm Research

Yu Xiaoqian possesses knowledge of Demon Realm history and claims to have deciphered the Ten Great Demon Emperor's true essence.

• Explains that Demon Power is genuine rather than fabricated. 97
• States that weak Demon Power can only be dealt with after someone reaches the Third Rank of the Emperor Realm and seals the Demon Realm. 97
• Seeks the Cure for the Demon King after Han Chen temporarily accepts this explanation. 97

Strategic Manipulation

Yu Xiaoqian is repeatedly linked to elaborate interpersonal schemes, especially the “three-pronged strategy.”

• Huoyao's diary identifies Jian Erlong and Mu Mu as people who had lived within Yu Xiaoqian's calculations. 81
• Erlong accuses Yu Xiaoqian of deliberately using Erlong as a means to train the three-pronged strategy. 127
• Du Lieyan later states that Yu Xiaoqian had deceived and exploited past relationships for personal benefits. 153

Cultivation Guidance

Yu Xiaoqian evaluates cultivation abnormalities and proposes methods to improve allied strength.

• Examines Han San's black third Nascent Soul stage and identifies its abnormality. 70
• Suggests that Han San absorb the Vast Beast's cultivation to refine and strengthen himself. 71
• Is said to have opened the First Ancestor's Jade Pavilion, though Chang Feng doubts Yu Xiaoqian can retain or use it for long. 44

Relationships

• Han San — Closely involved in Han San's cultivation; Yu Xiaoqian reacts strongly to Han San's breakthroughs and investigates the mystery behind Han San's black Nascent Soul stage. 69 70
• Chang Feng — Longtime associate who repeatedly protects Yu Xiaoqian's feelings and assists with difficult situations; their relationship deteriorates as Chang Feng seeks to replace Yu Xiaoqian in Erlong's heart. 124 128
• Han Chen — Initially confrontational relationship. Han Chen demands proof regarding Demon Power, but temporarily accepts Yu Xiaoqian's explanation and lets Yu Xiaoqian seek a cure. 96 97
• Erlong — A past emotional connection complicated by Erlong's realization that Yu Xiaoqian may have used Erlong as a pawn in the three-pronged strategy. 88 127
• Mu Mu — Learns through Huoyao's diary that Yu Xiaoqian had manipulated Mu Mu in a past life. 81
• Huoyao — Major adversary whose diary exposes Yu Xiaoqian's past schemes; Huoyao later breaks Yu Xiaoqian's martial arts. 81 105
• Duoxu — Probes Yu Xiaoqian's secrets and attempts to provoke determination over immortal grass and Yu Xiaoqian's place in Huoyao's regard. 141
• Huohuo — Displays possessiveness toward Yu Xiaoqian, declaring Yu Xiaoqian to be Huohuo's. 141
• Du Lieyan — Holds a grudge over Yu Xiaoqian's past deception and expresses a desire for revenge. 153

Story Role / Major Arcs

Han San's Breakthrough and the Chao Chao Giant Beast

Yu Xiaoqian announces Han San's advancement, investigates Han San's black Nascent Soul stage, and joins Chang Feng in suspecting that an external force controls the Chao Chao Giant Beast. 69 70

Exposure of Past Manipulations

Huoyao's diary reveals alleged past-life schemes involving Jian Erlong and Mu Mu, causing both women to reevaluate their feelings toward Yu Xiaoqian. 81

Demon Power Confrontation

Han Chen pressures Yu Xiaoqian for answers about Demon Power. Yu Xiaoqian admits to fabricating the Heavenly Emperor's treasury illusions, asserts that Demon Power is real, and provides the condition required to eliminate it. 96 97

Loss of Martial Arts and Curse

After Huoyao breaks Yu Xiaoqian's martial arts, Yu Xiaoqian falls under a curse that changes Yu Xiaoqian into a pig and forces a reassessment of the Three Princes technique. 105 106

Erlong's Reckoning

Yu Xiaoqian and Chang Feng meet Erlong through the Hidden Cloud Courtyard's secret passage. Erlong sees through their deceptions and directly accuses Yu Xiaoqian of exploiting Erlong to develop the three-pronged strategy. 126 127