Xiao Yan

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Xiao Yan (萧炎)
Alias(es)	Little Yan
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Xiao Clan; disciple of Yao Chen 106
Occupation/Role	Dou Qi cultivator
Status	Alive 112
First Appearance	Chapter 105

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Sixth Stage Dou Qi	106	Reached after two months of Yao Chen's training, Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid, and repeated bodily conditioning.
Seventh Stage Dou Qi	108	Broke through after further back-mountain training; his Dou Qi reserves became several times greater than at the sixth stage.
Ninth Stage Dou Qi	108 111	Reached before the clan's preliminary assessment, placing him just short of the Dou Practitioner realm.

Background / History

Xiao Yan was once a gifted cultivator whose Dou Qi suddenly vanished, leaving him at the bottom of his clan's expectations. After Yao Chen awakened within Gaunt's Ring, Xiao Yan gradually accepted the spirit as his master despite initially resenting the loss of his power. Their training restored his cultivation rapidly through Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid, physical conditioning, and Dou Technique instruction. 105 106

To fund further cultivation, Xiao Yan sold a bargain version of Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid at auction. His father, Xiao Zhan, unknowingly purchased it for 40,000 gold coins; Xiao Yan resolved to compensate him once he had the means. 106

Before the Xiao Clan's coming-of-age ceremony, Xiao Yan attained the ninth stage of Dou Qi. He publicly confirmed his return by defeating Xiao Ke with a single Fire Fist, leaving the challenger unconscious and ending doubts about his recovery. 111 112

Appearance

Xiao Yan is a handsome, black-clad youth whose nearly year-long physical training has replaced much of his childishness with a sturdier, more mature bearing. 109

• Usually wears a black shirt. 109
• Has a strengthened, well-built frame from intensive body training. 109
• Can surround his hand or body with flames while using his fire-based power. 107 112

Personality

Xiao Yan is intensely driven to regain strength after experiencing failure and humiliation. He is willing to endure Yao Chen's punishing training and even finish the revolting Mera Mera no Mi because he believes greater power is worth the sacrifice. 106 107

Though vigilant and initially distrustful of Yao Chen, he is not ungrateful. He comes to view his master's past absorption of his Dou Qi as tuition for an invaluable opportunity, and he wants to find a way to restore Yao Chen's body. 106 107

His time with Yao Chen makes him more playful without losing his inner caution. He also rejects the Xiao Clan's culture of jealousy and bullying, believing a proper clan should not treat weakness as a reason for contempt. 108 110

Abilities & Skills

Dou Qi Cultivation

Xiao Yan cultivates Dou Qi and reaches the ninth stage within roughly eleven months of renewed training. His attribute is described as wood with fire mixed into it. 108 111

• His ninth-stage cultivation qualifies him for the coming-of-age ceremony. 110 111
• He remains short of the Dou Practitioner realm because his meridians cannot yet withstand a forced breakthrough. 108
• His enhanced physical condition supports his combat techniques and flame power. 106 107

Mera Mera no Mi Flame Power

After consuming the Mera Mera no Mi given by Yao Chen, Xiao Yan can ignite flames, transform parts or all of his body into fire, and shape the flames with focus. 107

• Fire Fist — Releases a powerful column or torrent of flame through a punch. It tore through two trees during testing and instantly defeated Xiao Ke in the clan challenge. 108 112
• Elemental transformation — Ordinary attacks cannot reliably strike him while he is in a flame state. 107
• Limits — Attacks strengthened by presence or will, as well as soul-targeting techniques, can affect him in elemental form. 107
• The Devil Fruit's usual seawater weakness has been removed; Xiao Yan tests this safely in a stream. 107 108
• The strength of his flame abilities depends on his physical power. 107

Dou Techniques

Yao Chen trains Xiao Yan in several Dou Techniques for close combat and manipulation of opponents.

• Ba Ji Beng — A high Xuan-tier technique used through punches and the Iron Mountain Shoulder; Xiao Yan can topple large trees with it. 106 108
• Suction Palm — Pulls targets or objects toward him. 108
• Fire-Blowing Palm — A pushing technique that can be paired with Suction Palm to tear apart or destabilize a target. 108
• Xiao Yan can use Suction Palm and Fire-Blowing Palm simultaneously with opposite hands due to his strong soul power. 108

Equipment / Items

• Gaunt's Ring — The ring inhabited by Yao Chen; it is the source of their master-disciple connection and contained the Mera Mera no Mi before Xiao Yan consumed it. 105 106
• Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid — A medicinal liquid used to strengthen his body and accelerate Dou Qi cultivation; Xiao Yan also sells a bargain version to acquire funds. 106

Relationships

• Yao Chen — Master and mentor. Xiao Yan initially fears that Yao Chen is still draining his Dou Qi, but later fully trusts him after receiving training, techniques, medicine, and the Mera Mera no Mi. 105 106 107
• Xiao Xun'er — Xiao Yan's closest companion within the Xiao Clan. They openly acknowledge one another, and Xiao Yan seeks strength so that he can someday stand beside her despite her hidden background. 109 110 112
• Xiao Zhan — His father and the Xiao Clan's leader. Xiao Zhan unknowingly buys Xiao Yan's medicine at auction and is deeply relieved when Xiao Yan reveals his ninth-stage cultivation. 106 111
• Xiao Ke — A clan member who challenges Xiao Yan's restored cultivation. Xiao Yan defeats him in one strike with Fire Fist. 111 112

Notable Quotes

“It tastes worse than shit!” 107

“Today will be a new beginning.” 109