Ma Xiaotao

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Ma Xiaotao (马小桃)
Alias(es)	Sister Xiaotao; Blazing Fiend 10 63
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Shrek Academy 10 11
Occupation/Role	Shrek Inner Court disciple; Soul Elder 12
Status	Active 63 64
First Appearance	Chapter 9

History

Ma Xiaotao first encounters Chen Doudou while traveling through the Star Dou Forest with a Shrek Academy group. She mistakes him for a girl and repeatedly teases him, but also shows concern when he refuses her food and later chokes on dry rations; she gives him water and helps him recover. Believing him to be a lost child, she offers to bring him to Shrek Academy after his martial soul awakens. 9 10

After witnessing the Life Rakshasa Holy Scythe and learning that Doudou possesses Innate Full Soul Power, she becomes particularly eager to recruit him. Doudou refuses every offer, yet Xiaotao continues trying to persuade him until Xuan Zi orders her to stop pressing the matter. 10 11 14

When a pack of Silver Moon Wolves attacks the group, Xiaotao is ordered to escape with Doudou aboard Pegasus Zeus. Three ten-thousand-year wolves pursue them, forcing her to abandon the escape and hold them off alone. Though injured and nearly overwhelmed, she receives Doudou's healing and enhancement, then joins him and Zeus in driving the wolves away. 16 17

After Bibi Dong rescues the group, Xiaotao openly rebukes Xuan Zi for abandoning his guard duty while the students faced a hundred-thousand-year soul beast. Before parting with Doudou, she warns him not to wander off carelessly and kisses his forehead. 18 20

Two years later, Xiaotao reunites with Doudou at the Star Luo Auction House. She is wary when he bids on the cursed Spirit-Devouring Carving Knife, but is astonished when he suppresses its curse and reveals its life-giving nature. 62 63 64

Appearance

By the time of her reunion with Doudou, Xiaotao appears to be fifteen or sixteen and has developed a poised, glamorous presence. She wears a dark-red off-the-shoulder gown at the Star Luo Auction House. 62

• Red hair styled into waves over one shoulder. 62
• Phoenix-like eyes and red lips that complement her cold, mature bearing. 62
• Associated with fiery red clothing and her Evil Fire Phoenix martial soul. 9 17

Personality

Xiaotao is straightforward, mischievous, and easily provoked by Doudou's taunts. She initially enjoys teasing him, but reacts explosively whenever he calls her a “bad woman” or mocks her appearance. 9 10 15

Despite her rough humor, she is compassionate and protective. She worries that Doudou has been abandoned, offers him food and admission to Shrek Academy, and risks her life to shield him during the Silver Moon Wolf pursuit. 10 16 17

She is competitive and determined to improve herself, resolving to prove Doudou wrong after his teasing. In front of Bibi Dong, however, she restrains her exuberance and behaves with clear respect. 15 20 63

Abilities & Skills

Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul

Xiaotao possesses the Evil Fire Phoenix martial soul, which grants her high-temperature evil fire and close-combat power. 17

• Her evil fire has a potent adhesive quality, allowing her to repeatedly force back stronger opponents. 17
• She fought three ten-thousand-year Silver Moon Wolves while only at the Soul Elder rank, though she suffered serious injuries and was eventually pressured into a desperate defense. 17
• Dense forest terrain hindered Zeus's escape and left Xiaotao unable to rely on mobility alone against the pursuing wolves. 17

Bathing Fire Phoenix

Xiaotao's Second Soul Skill, Bathing Fire Phoenix, further amplifies her evil fire. 17

• She combined it with her third soul skill after Doudou's mental attack briefly slowed the Silver Moon Wolves. 17

Phoenix Wings Soaring

Xiaotao's Third Soul Skill, Phoenix Wings Soaring, is used alongside Bathing Fire Phoenix to unleash a greatly intensified wave of evil fire. 17

• The combined attack engulfed all three pursuing Silver Moon Wolves, leaving them scorched and forcing them to flee. 17

Relationships

• Chen Doudou — Initially teases and attempts to recruit him into Shrek Academy; their bond develops into mutual trust after they fight the Silver Moon Wolves together. She later treats him with warm, sisterly affection. 9 10 17 63
• Zhang Lexuan — Her senior sister within the Shrek group. Zhang Lexuan tempers Xiaotao's attempts to pressure Doudou and supports her after Doudou's teasing leaves her frustrated. 11 15
• Bibi Dong — Doudou's guardian and an overwhelmingly powerful senior whom Xiaotao respectfully greets during their reunion at the auction house. 18 63
• Xuan Zi — The Shrek mission leader whose absence during the wolf attack earns Xiaotao's furious condemnation. 18
• Pegasus Zeus — Fights alongside Xiaotao and Doudou during their escape from the Silver Moon Wolves, helping repel one of the pursuing beasts. 17

Notable Quotes

“Even if the sky falls, Sister Xiaotao is here to protect you! Whoever dares to touch you, I'll burn them to a crisp!” 16

“Doudou! Thank goodness for your support, otherwise I might have fallen here today.” 17