Liao Xiaojin

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Liao Xiaojin (廖小进)
Alias(es)	Senior disciple of the Heavenly Dao Sect
Species/Race	Blood Clan vampire; descendant of the Jiuli Tribe with the Chiyou Bloodline / Nine Li Sacred Blood
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Heavenly Dao Sect
Occupation/Role	Zhou Qing's disciple; Blood Clan sword cultivator
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Blood Clan Baron	2	Had evolved into a Baron the previous month and was wounded while tailing a church Light Priest.
Blood Clan Viscount	3	Zhou Qing's Taiji Diagram Array gathered Taihua Power from moonlight, causing an immediate evolution from Baron to Viscount; he was already approaching Earl level afterward.
Blood Clan Count	4	Evolved after two months cultivating in a secluded moonlight-gathering formation; no longer needed to drink blood.
Blood Clan Earl	6	His Earl-level speed, further augmented by Swift Travel and Gale Talismans, allowed him to rapidly eliminate Mitsui Taro's bodyguards.
Initial Qi Induction into the Body	11	Reached the initial stage in less than two months after Zhou Qing taught him cultivation, a process normally requiring roughly ten years.
Middle to late Qi Induction	36	His cultivation rose significantly while observing Zhou Qing's method of suppressing the Blood-Devouring Divine Saber's demonic nature.

Background / History

Liao Xiaojin was a 26-year-old student who had studied abroad in England. Three years before meeting Zhou Qing, he fell in love with a vampire named Jenny and willingly became a Blood Clan member so they could remain together. Jenny was later taken by Edward of the powerful Locke Family, while Edward's supporter Kurak prevented Liao Xiaojin from challenging them. His pursuit of strength is primarily driven by his desire to reclaim and protect Jenny. 2 3

Having only recently become a Baron, Liao Xiaojin was assigned to follow a church Light Priest in China. Anthony discovered him and nearly killed him with holy light. Zhou Qing intervened, killed Anthony, and brought Liao Xiaojin to safety. While examining the vampire's unusual blood, Zhou Qing identified it as Nine Li Sacred Blood of the Chiyou Bloodline. 2

Liao Xiaojin initially sought Zhou Qing's teachings for his own advancement, but accepted him as master after being shown the Taiji Diagram Array. He swore lifelong loyalty to Zhou Qing and joined the Heavenly Dao Sect, where he was trained in formations, talismans, cultivation, and sword arts. 3

Appearance

Liao Xiaojin is described as an extremely handsome young man. In Blood Clan form, he manifests fangs, claws, and bat-like wings. 2 13

• Jet-black wings developed silver streaks upon his evolution to Viscount. 3
• His fangs can grow to roughly three inches when feeding. 32
• His Blood Clan transformation greatly increases his mobility and physical combat ability. 2 13

Personality

Liao Xiaojin is shrewd, opportunistic, and intensely motivated by power. After witnessing Zhou Qing kill Anthony, he immediately recognized that attaching himself to such a powerful cultivator could help him evolve and recover Jenny. His early loyalty was therefore mixed with self-interest, though he later sincerely accepted Zhou Qing as his lifelong master. 2 3 12

He is notably flirtatious and easily distracted by attractive women, repeatedly drawing reprimands from Zhou Qing. Mention of Jenny, however, quickly restores his focus, showing the depth of his attachment to her. 5 9 13

Despite his frivolous behavior, Liao Xiaojin is courageous in battle and protective of others. He rescues Ling Ruoshui and Meihu, fights alongside Zhou Qing against Japanese cultivators, and remains concerned for Zhou Can. His lack of judgment can be dangerous: he underestimated the Eight Extremes Wolf King and nearly died as a result. 6 13 14 24

Abilities & Skills

Blood Clan Physiology

Liao Xiaojin possesses the regenerative abilities, transformation, and enhanced senses of the Blood Clan.

• Absorbs Taihua Power—the ultimate yin energy of the moon—to heal injuries and cultivate. 2
• Can manifest wings, fangs, and claws during combat. 2
• His Nine Li Sacred Blood grants unusually rapid recovery, evolution, and cold resistance. 2 3
• After reaching Count rank, he no longer required blood as sustenance. 4
• Can use a Blood Clan secret technique to extract and consume an opponent's blood for nourishment. 32
• Holy light is especially dangerous to him; Anthony's Light of Judgment stripped away his dark energy and severely burned him. 2

Speed and Physical Combat

His vampire speed and strength make him highly effective against ordinary fighters and lower-level opponents.

• Overpowered and killed Mitsui Taro's karate-trained bodyguards with overwhelming speed. 6
• Used close-quarters punches and evasive movement against the Eight Extremes Wolf King. 13
• His speed was insufficient against the Wolf King after the latter revealed his full strength. 13

Talismans and Formations

Under Zhou Qing's instruction, Liao Xiaojin learned to employ Daoist talismans and basic formations.

• Used a talisman to cut granite with gold spiritual energy. 4
• Drew Wood Spirit Talismans and arranged a serviceable Spirit Gathering Formation while treating Ling Ruoshui. 8
• Used Yi Wood Spirit Talismans to heal Meihu. 13
• Protected himself and Meihu with Adamantine Talismans during his battle with the Eight Extremes Wolf King. 13
• Received Swift Travel and Gale Talismans from Zhou Qing to enhance his movement in Las Vegas. 6

Soaring Sword Qi Art

Zhou Qing taught Liao Xiaojin the Soaring Sword Qi Art, making him an unusual Blood Clan sword cultivator. 11 12

• Can control his flying sword through the sword art and connect with it through blood tempering. 12
• Used sword qi to drive off seven attackers while deliberately avoiding lethal force. 13
• His sword later split into nine streams of purple-gold sword light in battle. 31
• His limited experience with the art left him outmatched by the centuries-old Eight Extremes Wolf King. 13

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Blood-tempered flying sword — A violet-amethyst flying sword refined by Zhou Qing from the Violet Firmament Sword and tempered with Liao Xiaojin's blood. It bears nine golden stripes that form a strange symbol and can divide into nine sword-light streams. 12 31
• Talismans — Regularly uses talismans taught or supplied by Zhou Qing, including Yi Wood, Wood Spirit, Adamantine, Swift Travel, and Gale Talismans. 6 8 13

Relationships

• Zhou Qing — Master and benefactor. Zhou Qing saved him from Anthony, recognized the value of his bloodline, accepted him into the Heavenly Dao Sect, and taught him cultivation, formations, talismans, and sword arts. 2 3 11 12
• Jenny — Lover and the reason he sought Blood Clan power. He became a vampire to remain with her, but Edward of the Locke Family took her away. 3 5
• Edward Locke — Rival who took Jenny, motivating Liao Xiaojin's pursuit of strength and revenge. 2 3
• Kurak — An Earl who backed Edward and prevented Liao Xiaojin from recovering Jenny. 2 3
• Ling Ruoshui — A woman he helped rescue from Japanese cultivators. He was immediately captivated by her and eagerly acted as her companion. 9
• Meihu — Fox spirit whom Liao Xiaojin saved from the Eight Extremes Wolf King's subordinates; his attempt to protect her led to his near-fatal battle with the Wolf King. 13 14
• Zhou Chen and Zhou Can — Fellow disciples and companions. He fights alongside Zhou Chen and shows concern for Zhou Can's well-being. 31 36

Story Role / Major Arcs

Meeting Zhou Qing

While injured after being attacked by the church's Anthony, Liao Xiaojin was saved by Zhou Qing. Zhou Qing used the encounter to secure the vampire's allegiance, accelerating his evolution through moonlight-gathering formations. 2 3

Heavenly Dao Sect Disciple

After formally becoming Zhou Qing's disciple, Liao Xiaojin trained in the Taiji Diagram Array, talismans, and cultivation. He evolved to Count and began using Daoist talismans in combat. 3 4

Las Vegas Operation

Liao Xiaojin accompanied Zhou Qing to Las Vegas to rescue Jenny and obtain resources. He helped defeat Mitsui Taro's men, assisted in rescuing Ling Ruoshui, and provided blood to lure out the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm. 5 6 8 9

Blood Clan Sword Cultivator

Zhou Qing taught him the Soaring Sword Qi Art and forged him a blood-tempered flying sword, enabling him to develop into a Blood Clan sword cultivator. 11 12

Rescue of Meihu

Liao Xiaojin impulsively rescued Meihu from the Monster Alliance. Though his sword skill overwhelmed the Wolf King's weaker subordinates, he was nearly killed by the Eight Extremes Wolf King before Zhou Qing's Second Primordial Spirit intervened. 13 14

Conflicts with Cultivators

Liao Xiaojin later fought beside Zhou Chen against hostile cultivators. His flying sword's ninefold division revealed a level of destructive power that surprised even Zhou Qing. He then fed on the blood of defeated opponents to replenish himself. 31 32