Yanzi

Biodata

Appearance

Dugu Yan is a striking young woman with short deep-purple hair, green eyes, and an energetic, heroic bearing. She commonly wears green clothing. 9 13

• Her purple hair and green eyes are consequences of the poison associated with her martial soul. 19
• During Martial Soul Possession, her legs transform into a long snake tail. 13
• Her martial soul gives her an alluring, serpentine presence. 9

Personality

Dugu Yan is impulsive, competitive, and openly attracted to strength. After Yu Tianjiao defeated her repeatedly when they were younger, she became even more attached to him rather than backing down. 9 13

She is bold in action but easily flustered when confronted with intimacy or public discussion of her relationship. Her jealousy toward Ye Lingling can make her rash, though she ultimately values their friendship and accepts their shared relationship with Yu Tianjiao. 14 17 18

Dugu Yan is intensely devoted to both Yu Tianjiao and her grandfather. She immediately trusts Yu Tianjiao's diagnosis of Dugu Bo's condition and offers the resources in her grandfather's garden as her own dowry for his treatment. 20 21

Abilities & Skills

Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul

Dugu Yan possesses the venomous Jade Phosphorous Serpent martial soul.

• Allows Martial Soul Possession, including a snake-tail transformation. 13
• Supports sharp, rapid attacks aimed at vital points. 13
• Its poison is both a weapon and a hereditary danger: it gradually erodes the bodies of Dugu Yan and Dugu Bo. 20
• Her poisoning is still comparatively shallow, so Yu Tianjiao states that she does not require a Break Calamity Pill of Dugu Bo's potency. 23

Combat Ability

Dugu Yan is an experienced combatant who enjoys testing herself against strong opponents.

• Sparred Yu Tianjiao in his dormitory and could not gain an advantage without using soul skills. 13
• Wants Yu Tianjiao to join the Imperial Fighting Team's future soul-fighting matches. 13
• Previously trained and fought alongside Ye Lingling as part of the academy's team. 10

Relationships

• Yu Tianjiao — Boyfriend. She admired him after he defeated her in their youth, remained attached to him through his three-year decline, and formally entered a relationship with him alongside Ye Lingling. 9 16 18
• Dugu Bo — Grandfather and guardian. She is deeply concerned for his health and brings Yu Tianjiao to him after learning of his poisoning. 19 20
• Ye Lingling — Best friend and “good sister.” They are both romantically involved with Yu Tianjiao; jealousy causes friction, but they reconcile. 10 17 20
• Yu Tianheng — Academy teammate and Yu Tianjiao's nephew. Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and Yu Tianheng are members of the Imperial Fighting Team. 13

Story Role / Major Arcs

Reunion at Heaven Dou Royal Academy

When Yu Tianjiao returns to Heaven Dou Royal Academy after regaining cultivation, Dugu Yan is the first person to enthusiastically welcome him. Her feelings began years earlier, when her attempt to bully the younger Yu Tianjiao ended with her being thoroughly defeated; impressed by his strength, she continued clinging to him. 9

Yu Tianjiao publicly embraces Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling at the academy, establishing that both women are important to him. Dugu Yan chooses not to leave despite her discomfort, deciding that she and Ye Lingling can remain “sisters for a lifetime.” 10

Relationship with Yu Tianjiao

Dugu Yan challenges Yu Tianjiao to a spar after learning that his combat ability has returned. Although his soul power remains low, his physical strength and Ancient Void Dragon martial soul allow him to withstand her attacks and force her to take him seriously. 13

After Dugu Yan impulsively kisses Yu Tianjiao following their spar, she becomes embarrassed and defensive, but the incident helps advance their relationship. By Chapter 18, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling officially become Yu Tianjiao's girlfriends. 14 18

Dugu Bo's Poisoning

Dugu Yan takes Yu Tianjiao and Ye Lingling to Sunset Forest to visit Dugu Bo after Yu Tianjiao recognizes the danger posed by the Jade Phosphorous Serpent poison. She is distressed to learn that the poison threatening her grandfather also threatens her. 19 20

She places complete faith in Yu Tianjiao's ability to save Dugu Bo, offering the herbs and treasures in Dugu Bo's garden to him without hesitation. After Yu Tianjiao cures Dugu Bo, her grandfather accepts their relationship and entrusts Dugu Yan to Yu Tianjiao's care. 21 24

Trivia

• The system classifies Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling together as the counterpart of “Xiao Yi Xian,” despite them being separate people. 18
• Dugu Bo recognizes Yu Tianjiao as his granddaughter's fiancé after Yu Tianjiao refines the Break Calamity Pill and saves him. 24