Liu Xiange

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Liu Xiange (柳纤歌)
Species/Race	Mortal; later confirmed to possess an innate spirit root 6 30
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Corpse Sha Sect; Curse Insect Peak 24
Occupation/Role	Curse Insect Peak disciple; Sha-gathering partner and mission participant
Status	Alive; submitted the report on the Nanze Zheng Family mission 32
First Appearance	Chapter 6

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Mortal	6	Initially identified as a mortal with Poison Resistance and a Gu Poison Body.
Qi Refining, layer unspecified	Prior to 23 (revealed 24)	Successfully entered Qi Refining after separating from Fang Huai in Servant Valley.
Qi Refining Fourth Layer	23	Reunites with Fang Huai as a fourth-layer cultivator; he believes she encountered a fortunate opportunity.

Background / History

Liu Xiange first meets Fang Huai in Miasma Valley alongside Zhang Zhu and Shen Yuan. Having noticed Fang Huai's ability to locate Sha Sources, the three ask to cooperate with him. Liu Xiange proves her goodwill by using her Gu insect, Little Red, to remove the lingering Black Death Spider venom from Fang Huai. She accepts Fang Huai's conditions for the partnership and swears by her Dao heart not to abandon him unless he betrays the group first. 6

The group is later caught in the Liu Brothers' human-catching trap. Although Fang Huai warns her that attempting a rescue may doom everyone, Liu Xiange refuses to leave Shen Yuan to die. She reminds him of their pact and rushes to treat Shen Yuan despite the danger. Liu Xiange is paralyzed rather than critically poisoned due to her Gu Poison Body, and is freed after Fang Huai defeats the attackers. 8 9

After Fang Huai is taken to the Human Puppet Hall, the group separates. Liu Xiange successfully becomes a Qi Refining cultivator and is assigned to Curse Insect Peak, while Shen Yuan joins Corpse Refining Peak and brings Zhang Zhu there. 24

Years later, Liu Xiange reunites with Fang Huai when both are conscripted to collect tribute from the Nanze Zheng Family. She becomes a crucial ally during the Zheng Family's betrayal, using her curse arts to weaken the clan and helping Fang Huai conceal the truth behind the mission's outcome. 23 28 29 32

Appearance

Liu Xiange is a delicate, pretty young woman with a lively expression, clear voice, and black hair typically gathered into a bun with a carved stone hairpin. 6 23

• A red centipede's head, belonging to Little Red, often peeks from her hair bun. 7 23
• Her brows and eyes are described as spirited and lively. 6
• She carries a Spirit Beast Bag for Little Red. 25

Personality

Liu Xiange is perceptive, proactive, and more compassionate than Fang Huai's initially pragmatic outlook. She correctly identifies his lingering poisoning on their first meeting and offers treatment before asking for assistance. 6

Her loyalty to her companions is a defining trait. Faced with Shen Yuan's imminent death, she refuses to abandon her friend even after Fang Huai warns that rescuing her could be a trap. 8 She is also sharp-witted in dangerous situations, immediately understanding Fang Huai's signal during the Zheng Family conflict and preparing her curse without alerting their enemies. 28

Despite her resolve, Liu Xiange is affected by the sect's indulgent and exploitative environment. During the Zheng Family banquet, she struggles to maintain her composure amid deliberate provocation, though she later shares Fang Huai's discomfort with the suffering imposed on the Zheng Family. 24 25

Abilities & Skills

Gu Poison Body

Liu Xiange possesses an innate affinity for Gu poisons and natural resistance to toxins. 6

• Her Poison Resistance provides anti-toxin properties. 6
• Her Gu Poison Body gives her an innate affinity for Gu poisons. 6
• She is paralyzed by the Liu Brothers' poison but avoids the severe condition suffered by Shen Yuan. 8

Little Red

Little Red is Liu Xiange's Red-Headed Centipede, identified as a Blood Gu Centipede. 6

• Removes lingering poison by biting and drawing toxins from the target's body. 6
• Drives away miasma poison, allowing Liu Xiange, Zhang Zhu, and Shen Yuan to survive when they lacked Miasma-Clearing Pills. 6
• Is docile only toward Liu Xiange and possesses immunity to a hundred poisons. 6
• Is protective of Liu Xiange and becomes hostile toward Fang Huai after being confined in a Spirit Beast Bag. 25

Corruption Curse

As a Curse Insect Peak disciple, Liu Xiange can cast the Corruption Curse in battle. 24 28

• Causes foul, rotting patches to appear on enemies' bodies. 28
• Greatly weakens opponents, leaving the Zheng Family's remaining fighters nearly unable to resist. 28
• Supports Fang Huai's direct attacks by burdening targets with negative effects. 29

Spirit Beast Handling

Liu Xiange is capable of piloting Lin Qian's Corpse Sha Bird. 26

• Assists in operating the bird during the hunt for the Azure Wave Jade Carp. 26
• Uses the bird to transport Zheng Family members to the formation pillars during Fang Huai's plan. 29

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Little Red / Blood Gu Centipede — her poison-absorbing Gu insect companion. 6
• Spirit Beast Bag — used to carry Little Red. 25
• Monster Binding Ropes — ropes intended for binding beasts, used to restrain Zheng Fengzu and surviving Zheng clansmen. 29
• Carved stone hairpin — worn in her hair bun. 6

Relationships

• Fang Huai — Sha-gathering partner, longtime ally, and confidant. Liu Xiange treats his poison, swears to follow him under their pact, helps him clear his Dao heart, and later fights beside him against the Zheng Family. 6 8 11 28 29
• Zhang Zhu — fellow Servant Valley companion and member of the original Sha-gathering group. 6 9
• Shen Yuan — close friend from the original group. Liu Xiange risks herself to save Shen Yuan from the Liu Brothers' poison. 6 8
• Lin Qian — leader of the Nanze Zheng Family tribute mission. He agrees to show consideration to Liu Xiange and Fang Huai because of their connection to Shen Yuan. 23 24
• Zheng Fengzu — enemy during the Nanze Zheng Family incident; Liu Xiange's curse is instrumental in weakening him and his clansmen. 28 29

Story Role / Major Arcs

Servant Valley Partnership

Liu Xiange approaches Fang Huai after tracking his Sha-gathering routes. She detoxifies him with Little Red and becomes the first member of his three-person cooperative group with Zhang Zhu and Shen Yuan. 6

Human-Catching Trap

Liu Xiange, Zhang Zhu, and Shen Yuan are captured and poisoned by the Liu Brothers. Liu Xiange appeals to Fang Huai to honor their agreement, and Fang Huai ultimately defeats the brothers and rescues the group. 8 9

Fang Huai's Qi Refining Breakthrough

Liu Xiange shares drinks with Fang Huai when he is unable to resolve the obstacle in his Dao heart. This helps him settle his mindset and achieve Qi Refining. 11

Nanze Zheng Family Mission

As a fourth-layer Qi Refining cultivator, Liu Xiange joins Fang Huai, Lin Qian, and Wu Sanli on a compulsory tribute-collection mission. She pilots the Corpse Sha Bird during the Azure Wave Jade Carp operation and is trapped with Fang Huai when the Zheng Family activates its formation. 23 26 27

Zheng Family Counterattack

Liu Xiange casts the Corruption Curse during Fang Huai's escape attempt, crippling the Zheng Family's remaining fighters. After Zheng Fengzu is defeated, she binds the surviving clansmen, carries out Fang Huai's plan at the formation pillars, and returns to the sect to submit the fabricated mission report. 28 29 32

Notable Quotes

“I swear by my Dao heart—unless Senior Brother betrays the three of us, we will surely follow by your side.” 6

“I understand what you mean, but I can't bear to watch my close friend die before my eyes.” 8