Han Xi

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Han Xi (韩曦)
Alias(es)	Director Han; Chief Han
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Taiyu City Security Bureau; Operations Division; Han Family
Occupation/Role	Director of the Operations Division; martial artist; Taiyu City tournament representative
Status	Active
Marital Status	Married to Qin Annian
First Appearance	Chapter 13

Background / History

Han Xi grew up in Taiyu City but received cultivation guidance distinct from that available to ordinary locals. Under the Han Family's rules, she entered the mortal world from a young age to gain experience: the family would not provide her with direct power or resources, but she never lacked instruction in cultivation 110.

While serving as deputy director of the Security Bureau's Operations Division, Han Xi pulled Qin Annian out of the Investigation Division and approached him with a proposition: marriage in exchange for his cooperation. She selected him because he owed her a favor, had a clean background, and presented no apparent future risk to her plans 13 92.

The two registered their marriage at the Civil Affairs Bureau. During the process, Han Xi began guiding Qin in martial arts, explaining the weaknesses of his Iron Man Stance and recommending Willow-Bending Fist to compensate for its lack of flexibility 22.

Following the Old District conflict, Han Xi was promoted to director of the Operations Division. Her appointment followed her outstanding contribution against the Alien Martial Artists, surpassing the performance of her rival Zhang Xiaoqian 46 53.

Appearance

Han Xi is a striking woman whose poise and confidence leave a strong impression on onlookers. At her marriage registration, she wore a simple black evening gown and sparkling earrings; during operations, she favors a standard combat uniform and keeps her short hair tied back 22 33 40.

• Delicate facial features and bright eyes 22 92
• Slightly raised, porcelain-like neck, compared to a swan's 22
• Short hair, usually tied back while in combat gear 33 40
• Often carries a long black weapon case 33 40
• Speaks in a clear, faintly husky, magnetic voice 50

Personality

Han Xi is composed, authoritative, and exceptionally self-assured. She treats major personal decisions with the same matter-of-fact resolve as her professional duties, regarding her marriage proposal as a practical arrangement rather than a romantic gesture 13 22.

Though outwardly indifferent and difficult to read, she is a reliable cultivation guide for Qin Annian. She answers his questions without probing into his secrets, warns him against exposing dangerous abilities, and considers calling upon the Han Family should his status as a Fist Technique Grandmaster put him at risk 50 92 112.

Abilities & Skills

Martial Arts and Swordsmanship

Han Xi is an elite martial artist whose strength vastly exceeds that of typical competitors in her range.

• Her Life Development Power is above 800 but remains below 1,000 during the Hundred Cities Tournament's fourth-tier arena matches 99 100.
• She beheaded an Alien Martial Artist with a single sword strike during the Old District battle 46.
• In the tournament, she defeated Li Feng—who had just beaten Xiao Dingming—in a single move 99 100.
• She went undefeated through 321 arena victories, securing Taiyu City's fourth-tier arena championship 100.
• Qin Annian judges that even some ordinary martial artists above 1,000 Life Development Power might not be able to defeat her 100.

External Spirit Force

Han Xi can release Spirit Force externally before reaching 1,000 Life Development Power, a qualitative advantage over most martial artists at her level.

• She uses silver light and externally controlled swords to overwhelm opponents from range 100.
• When Qin Annian tested his Spirit Force on her, her presence felt like a black hole that effortlessly consumed his projected force despite her deliberately restraining herself 92.
• Her ability to project Spirit Force is linked to the Anchor Points within the body 100.

Cultivation Knowledge

Han Xi possesses extensive knowledge of mental-power cultivation and serves as Qin Annian's principal source of guidance on the subject.

• She identifies Qin's abnormal battle state as Free and Easy Wandering, one of four mental-cultivation paths alongside Human World, Master of Nourishing Life, and Ascended Immortal 50.
• She explains that Free and Easy Wandering allows a martial artist to keep their mind unobscured and anticipate an opponent's next move 50.
• She recognizes the importance of changes in a martial artist's consciousness world and explains that such changes normally only occur after surpassing 1,000 Life Development Power 92.
• She identifies Qin's unusual consciousness-world development as a Spirit Power Anchor and warns him to attribute it to Star-Shatterer if questioned 92.

Equipment

• Ancient longsword — A sharp, autumn-water-like blade that radiates enough chill to slow Qin Annian's blood when drawn 33.
• Black weapon case — A long case used to carry her sword and combat equipment 33 40.
• Combat uniform — Standard Security Bureau combat attire worn during field operations 40.

Relationships

• Qin Annian — Husband. Han Xi initially chose him as a practical marriage partner because of his clean background and need for cooperation, then became his trusted cultivation adviser and potential protector 13 22 92 112.
• Zhang Xiaoqian — Professional rival. The two competed for the directorship of the Operations Division; Han Xi ultimately received the position after the Old District battle 40 53.
• Han Family — Her powerful family. Han Xi received cultivation guidance under its rules and considers seeking its protection for Qin if his grandmaster status becomes public 110 112.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Marriage Arrangement

Han Xi removes Qin Annian from the Investigation Division and proposes marriage as a mutually beneficial deal. After their registration, she begins directing him toward techniques better suited to his strengths, including Willow-Bending Fist 13 22.

Old District Conflict

As an Operations Division leader, Han Xi participates in the final battle against the Cultivation Holders Association. She kills an Alien Martial Artist with one sword strike and later earns promotion to director through her wartime merits 46 53.

Qin Annian's Cultivation Guide

Han Xi explains Qin's Free and Easy Wandering state, later helping him understand the dangers of projected Spirit Force and the significance of a Spirit Power Anchor 50 92.

Hundred Cities Tournament

Representing Taiyu City in the fourth-tier arena, Han Xi takes the stage after Xiao Dingming's defeat by Li Feng. She defeats Li Feng and every subsequent challenger in one move, earning 321 consecutive victories and the arena championship without a single loss 99 100.

Qin Annian's Battle with Tuoba Tian

As Qin's clash with Dao Child Tuoba Tian threatens to expose his Fist Technique Grandmaster status, Han Xi prepares to use the Han Family's influence to protect him from hostile alien races and opportunists within the Federation 112.

Notable Quotes

“Things I have decided never need to be changed. Because I have never failed even once.” 22

“He is one of a kind.” 108