Xiao Fenghua

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Prince Jing’s Eldest Daughter

Xiao Fenghua is the eldest legitimate daughter of Prince Jing, Xiao Jingfeng, and Xiao Sheng’s elder sister by the same mother. Recognized as a prodigy among the imperial clan’s third generation, she displays exceptional intelligence and political ability from childhood. Unlike her pleasure-seeking younger brother, she becomes a major force directing the Jing Prince’s Estate and competes with male relatives in court politics and on the battlefield 21 45 47.

Discovering Zhang Yu’s Abilities

Fenghua first visits the Heavenly Prison to investigate Xiao Sheng’s report that Alchemist Guild President Du Jun has befriended Zhang Yu. Convinced that her brother invented the story to escape punishment, she dismisses Zhang Yu as an insignificant prisoner. Her judgment changes when her formation knowledge and Eye of Delusion allow her to witness Chen Dongpeng secretly entering the prison to report to him 21 22.

Zhang Yu’s subsequent Ninth-Rank breakthrough convinces her that he is a prodigy whose future influence could benefit—or endanger—her household. She agrees to conceal his abilities by publicly blaming Xiao Sheng for the unusual events, then privately reports her discoveries to her father. Prince Jing instructs her to maintain the cover story and look for opportunities to assist Zhang Yu’s associates, Li Dagang and Mo Zhai 23 24.

Later, Fenghua and her father recognize that Zhang Yu has taken complete control of the Heavenly Prison Formation. She reports this to the imperial leadership and identifies him as Marquis Yong’an’s eldest legitimate son 35.

The Imperial Marriage Scheme

Xiao Xuan orders Fenghua to win Zhang Yu over for the imperial family. She initially accepts without particular romantic attachment, placing clan interests first. Xiao Meier challenges her suitability, turning the assignment into a competition whose winner’s father is promised the Crown Prince position 41 45.

Determined not to lose, Fenghua recruits her father’s favored concubine, Lady Liu, to teach her how to attract men. She learns the lessons overnight, but her attempt to appear delicate and admiring is visibly awkward. Her apology on behalf of Xiao Sheng and Xiao Yun gives her a respectable reason to visit Zhang Yu, yet produces little progress 45 46 47.

Watching Xiao Meier converse easily with Zhang Yu leaves Fenghua jealous and desperate. She clears the attendants, disables the monitoring Image Jade Token, and invokes information about Zhang Yu’s birth to secure a private conversation. When Meier reaches toward the potion concealed in her clothing, Fenghua accidentally crushes its bottle. All three inhale the vapor, lose control under its effects, and become intimate 49 50.

After discovering the resulting cultivation gains, Fenghua initially refuses Meier’s invitation to repeat the encounter. Her reluctance gives way when Meier advances rapidly, although Zhang Yu’s exhaustion prevents her from immediately pursuing the same gains. Xiao Xuan subsequently orders both women to preserve Zhang Yu’s goodwill and, if possible, introduce other trustworthy clan women to him—an instruction they obey despite their bitterness 54 58 59 63.

Defending Zhang Yu and the Wei Kingdom

Fenghua violently rebukes Jiang Luohan for insulting her and Xiao Meier, immobilizing her with icy true qi. Zhang Yu’s formation stops their attacks at one point; Fenghua later breaks Jiang Luohan’s wrist when she clutches his sleeve. She also helps block Jiang Luohan’s escape during the crackdown on the Marquis Estate 55 56 57 73.

Her support for Zhang Yu extends to policy. After witnessing his medical abilities, she considers recruiting him to treat important Wei figures, reducing the kingdom’s dependence on Medical Immortal Valley. When the imperial family hesitates over opposing the Zhang Family, she argues that surrendering Zhang Yu would only encourage rebellion. Her analysis, reinforced by Prince Jing, helps unify the royal leadership 78 87.

Facing the approaching Great Grandmasters, Fenghua warns that Zhang Heng’s claimed Zhao royal ancestry could mean additional enemy reinforcements. She and Meier urgently pursue further cultivation with Zhang Yu. After the Crimson Blood Sect attacks, she insists that the Xiao clan has no safe path of retreat and must stand firmly beside him 102 103 104 116.

When Zhang Lingyun confronts Zhang Yu about the two women, Xiao Xuan describes them as his concubines and takes responsibility for the drugging. His account also claims that he coerced both women through threats against their families; Fenghua remains silent rather than contradicting him 134.

Medical Immortal Valley and Reunion

Years later, Fenghua remains attached to Zhang Yu while sheltering with the Xiao Family in Medical Immortal Valley. With Yuhua Prefecture conquered and no reply to Xiao Xuan’s messages, she repeatedly asks whether Zhang Yu has sent word. The valley’s disciples eventually seize the group, binding them with ropes that seal true essence 297 299.

Zhang Yu returns and shatters the valley’s protective array. Despite her captivity, Fenghua joins Hu Qingxuan in asking him to spare its innocent disciples. She then watches anxiously as he confronts the Primal Origin Divine Dynasty’s forces 303 307.

Following their reunion, Fenghua and Meier both reach Great Grandmaster. During the return journey to the Eastern Domain, they obstruct Hu Qingxuan’s attempts to approach Zhang Yu. Fenghua accompanies him to the Li Family ancestral grounds, where he announces plans to establish Great Xia 312 313.

Appearance

• Face and bearing: Beautiful, with phoenix eyes, a graceful figure, and a naturally dignified, commanding presence 21 22 46.
• Usual clothing: Elaborate palace attire, including a water-blue, gold-woven gown and a dark-purple gown embroidered with golden phoenixes 21 45.
• Courtship disguise: Replaces her customary crown and imposing dress with a soft pink outfit and deliberately delicate movements. The contrast is so pronounced that Zhang Yu initially struggles to recognize her 46.

Personality

Fenghua is proud, politically calculating, and accustomed to authority. Her cold manner earns her the “Ice Beauty” reputation, while her forcefulness makes even her father hesitate before opposing her. She initially treats Zhang Yu according to his low apparent status, but revises her judgment once confronted with evidence of his abilities 22 23 45.

Her competitiveness is especially pronounced around Xiao Meier. Fear of losing to her cousin drives Fenghua to seek unfamiliar instruction, abandon her usual reserve, and ultimately resort to a love potion. Her pursuit of cultivation is similarly intense: once she recognizes Zhang Yu’s benefits, she treats advancement as an urgent strategic necessity 45 49 59 103.

Although she prioritizes clan interests, she resents being treated as a tool for exploiting Zhang Yu. Her attachment later includes admiration, dependence, and concern for his safety. She also rebukes elders who argue over credit while lives need saving and pleads for innocent Medical Immortal Valley disciples despite the valley’s treatment of her family 63 76 115 299 303.

Abilities & Skills

Bright Phoenix Heart Sutra

Fenghua cultivates the Jing Prince’s Estate’s secret Bright Phoenix Heart Sutra 22.

• Uses icy true qi to seal Jiang Luohan’s vital points and immobilize her 55.
• Her Eighth-Rank Mid-Stage strength overwhelms the Seventh-Rank Jiang Luohan 54 55.
• Zhang Yu’s control of the Heavenly Prison Formation can stop her attacks and force her qi to recoil 56.

Formation Knowledge

Her formation studies, strengthened by Xiao Xuan’s guidance, distinguish her from less accomplished imperial relatives 22 35.

• Detects the subtle disturbance accompanying Chen Dongpeng’s concealed entry into the Heavenly Prison 22.
• Recognizes that Zhang Yu has become the controlling core of the prison’s formation 35.
• Relies on both her training and the Eye of Delusion to perceive Chen Dongpeng; the other nearby observers notice nothing 22.

Political Strategy and Administration

Fenghua has years of experience handling state affairs and is one of her household’s effective leaders 45 78.

• Identifies the military and financial value of securing Zhang Yu’s medical assistance 78.
• Argues that concessions to the Zhang Family would strengthen its rebellious ambitions rather than secure peace 87.
• Recognizes that retreat cannot reconcile the Wei Kingdom with the Crimson Blood Sect after Li Feitian’s death 116.

Rapid Learning

Fenghua masters Lady Liu’s courtship lessons in one night, including controlled posture and “Graceful Lotus Steps” 46.

• Learns unfamiliar techniques quickly, but initially applies them stiffly and unnaturally 46 47.
• Her lack of romantic experience leaves her less adaptable than Xiao Meier when approaching Zhang Yu 48 49.

Equipment / Items

• Eye of Delusion — A secret treasure that can see through illusions and illusory formations to a limited extent. Combined with her formation knowledge, it exposes Chen Dongpeng’s otherwise unnoticed visit 22.
• Love Potion — Commissioned at great expense from a reclusive high-ranking alchemist. Made chiefly from a Seventh-Rank Joyful Flood Dragon’s saliva and rare spirit materials, it is colorless, odorless, has no antidote, and is difficult even for an Innate warrior to resist. Its accidental release affects Fenghua, Meier, and Zhang Yu 49 50.

Relationships

• Zhang Yu — Initially an object of suspicion, then a political recruitment target, intimate partner, and cultivation partner. Her feelings develop into lasting attachment and protective jealousy, although Zhang Yu regards their emotional relationship as complicated 22 41 54 297 299 313.
• Xiao Jingfeng / Prince Jing — Her father and political collaborator. She supports his household’s interests but also reprimands and pressures him when she considers him indecisive 24 45 76.
• Prince Jing’s Consort — Her mother. Understands that Fenghua acts with a purpose and offers to teach her how to attract Zhang Yu 45.
• Xiao Sheng — Younger full brother, whom she disciplines forcefully. After discovering Zhang Yu’s abilities, she discreetly encourages him to cultivate the connection 21 23.
• Xiao Meier — Younger cousin, courtship rival, and eventual ally. Their rivalry develops into cooperation over Zhang Yu and shared opposition to Hu Qingxuan’s advances 41 78 313.
• Xiao Yun — Cousin and longstanding political enemy. Their factions clash in court and on the battlefield; he openly mocks her awkward courtship performance 46 47.
• Xiao Xuan — Clan ancestor and source of formation guidance. She obeys his marriage-related orders, even when his plans leave her feeling exploited 35 41 63.
• Lady Liu — Courtship instructor, promised wealth and possible promotion to secondary consort if her lessons secure success 45.
• Jiang Luohan — Hostile rival whose insults provoke Fenghua into restraining and injuring her 55 57.
• Hu Qingxuan — A fellow advocate for sparing innocent valley disciples, but also a perceived romantic rival whom Fenghua keeps away from Zhang Yu 303 313.

Notable Quotes

“I don’t know these things, but that’s all right. I can learn. Besides, I believe there’s no skill in this world that I can’t learn.” 45

“Compromise will not bring peace. It will only be raising a tiger to invite future disaster, feeding their rebellious ambitions.” 87

“Our only chance of survival is to stand firmly with Zhang Yu and trust him.” 116