Li Yue

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Li Yue has served as Dai Mobai's shadow guard since he was six years old. By the time of the Breaking Clan mission, she had remained at his side for nine years and was described as nearly inseparable from him. 29

During Moon Concubine's infiltration of Dai Mobai's residence, Li Yue stayed concealed in the bedchamber, prepared to intervene the instant the intruder acted suspiciously. Moon Concubine's identity initially surprised her, but Dai Mobai neutralized the attack before Li Yue could engage. 4

After Moon Concubine's death, Li Yue identified her as a notorious killer linked to over a thousand blood-drained deaths in the Val Duchy. At Dai Mobai's instruction, she used her concealment ability to infiltrate Dai Mubai's room and placed Moon Concubine's severed head beside his pillow. 5 6

She accompanied Dai Mobai on his fourth-ring hunt in the Star Dou Great Forest. When his attempt to absorb the Void-Splitting Magic Sound Tiger's ten-thousand-year ring caused his body to break down, Li Yue panicked, then forced herself to act: she moved the tiger's corpse to him so its blood energy could stabilize him. 12 13

Three years later, Li Yue accompanied Dai Mobai alone on his fifth-ring hunt and subsequent expedition through Heaven Dou territory. She guarded him during absorption, joined him in locating the Blue Silver Emperor's remains, transcribed the Six Harmonies Great Spear manual, and helped present both the manual and the Blue Silver Emperor seed to Yang Wudi. 22 23 25 26 28 29 30 31 32 33

Following the Breaking Clan's submission, Li Yue accompanied Dai Mobai during the covert seizure and defense of Suotuo City. She infiltrated the City Lord's Manor, assisted in preparing the ambush for Heaven Dou's army, and guarded Dai Mobai while he condensed a second blood-qi soul ring. 69 81 101 108 109

When Dai Mobai elected to enter enemy territory during the war, Li Yue voiced serious concern for his safety but ultimately accompanied him and Yang Wudi to Heaven Dou City. 113 114

During the Heaven Dou expedition, Li Yue's relationship with Dai Mobai became openly intimate. After initially becoming jealous over Dugu Yan, she accepted Dai Mobai's reassurance and resolved to remain devoted to him without becoming an obstacle to his future. 123 124 127

At the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well in Sunset Forest, Dai Mobai gave Li Yue the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, an immortal herb suited to her Rainbow-Winged Dream Kite martial soul. Though she initially refused it on the grounds that a dark guard could not accept such a treasure, she accepted it after Dai Mobai affirmed her personal place at his side. 136

Li Yue endured the herb's intense Yang energy while Dai Mobai entered the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Its medicinal power evolved her martial soul and raised her cultivation to level sixty-nine. Dai Mobai's prolonged disappearance drove her to attempt entering the lethal spring herself, but he emerged before she could do so. 139 140 141

She successfully plucked the Lovesick Heartbreak Red by offering her blood while holding Dai Mobai in her heart, proving the sincerity of her feelings. She subsequently stored the flower in her Soul Guidance Device at Dai Mobai's request. 141 142

Li Yue later guarded the room in which Dai Mobai and Dugu Yan were meeting, repelling Yu Tianheng when he attempted to force his way inside. Her evolved martial soul had strengthened her body enough to send the dragonified Yu Tianheng flying with a single sword strike made without Soul Power. 143 146 147

After the clash with Dugu Bo and Heaven Dou's forces, Li Yue quietly accompanied Dai Mobai and Yang Wudi back to Star Luo. She subsequently joined Dai Mobai, Yang Wudi, Zhu Zhuyun, and Zhu Zhuqing on another journey into the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain the Zhu sisters' Soul Rings. 158 159 171 173 174

Before that forest expedition, Li Yue attended Dai Mobai in the East Palace bathing chamber and spent the night with him. Although exhausted afterward, she recovered sufficiently by morning to wake him and resume her duties before traveling to the Duke Mansion with him and Yang Wudi. 168 169 170

After returning from the Zhu sisters' hunt, Li Yue explained the Star Crown Sect's background when Dai Mobai encountered a report about its impending visit. Her detailed knowledge included its political neutrality, inherited martial soul, and the death of a Black Tiger Sect master a century earlier. Dai Mobai assigned her to determine the true purpose of the sect's arrival using every available means. 175

During the Speed Clan's recruitment, Li Yue presented the Eight-Slash Blade manual to Bai He and later alerted Dai Mobai when Bai Chenxiang returned to ask for a place at his side. Dai Mobai entrusted Bai Chenxiang to Li Yue as a prospective guard, directing her to include the girl in the Star Crown Sect investigation as a test. 185 186 187

Li Yue briefed Bai Chenxiang on their mission and flew with her to the Star Luo Guesthouse on the night before the sect's audience with Dai Mobai. When Bai Chenxiang drew Xu Lan's attention and escaped, Li Yue remained concealed inside his room through her evolved mimicry soul skill. She overheard Xu Lan and Xu Xing Tong discuss the decline of the Star Crown inheritance and the prophecy, “If the Star Crown is to endure, it must enter the White Tiger.” 188 190 191

After leaving the residence, Li Yue confirmed that Bai Chenxiang had passed her test and instructed her to report to the East Palace the next morning. She then gave Dai Mobai a meticulous oral account of the investigation and, at his command, recorded the intelligence in writing. Despite the interruption of a private encounter and her resulting exhaustion, she ultimately completed the report. Dai Mobai used it during his audience with Xu Lan and Xu Xing Tong to demonstrate that their private conversation had been monitored. 192 193

Li Yue remained behind the following morning to train Bai Chenxiang, fulfilling both her promise and her responsibility as commander of the secret guards. She later accompanied Dai Mobai and Bai Chenxiang when he departed to hunt his sixth Soul Ring, and continued providing close protection during his meeting with Xue Qinghe. 193 201 209

Following Dugu Yan's arrival in Star Luo, Li Yue guided Dai Mobai to the imperial capital's Evil Suppression Office and accompanied him into its underground prison. She remained close and watchful as Chen Fan escorted them through the prison's increasingly dangerous levels. 219 220

Appearance

Li Yue is a tall, lithe woman who usually presents a cold, capable image suited to covert protection and combat. 6 46

• Fair, delicate complexion and clear eyes. 5 26
• Long hair worn in a high ponytail. 5
• Often wears a fitted black or tight-fitting outfit. 5 46 101
• Sometimes pins her hair up with a silver hairpin during operations. 101
• Carries a soft sword at her waist, sometimes using it as a belt. 46 49
• Can manifest translucent wings for flight. 5
• Her usual frosty demeanor gives way to visible shyness around Dai Mobai. 24 28 101 123 124
• Following the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower's absorption, she manifests a multicolored phoenix phantom and carries a faint, innate air of nobility alongside her former sharpness. 140
• Her wings are multicolored, thin, and nearly transparent when manifested. 131
• Has black hair and is described as having a slender but powerful figure. 28 172
• Also wears a fitted moon-white outfit with a pale green silk sash and a silver hairpin. 111
• During the Star Crown Sect investigation, her spread phoenix wings nearly envelop her entire body and shimmer with a faint seven-colored glow. 188

Personality

Li Yue is disciplined, observant, and deeply loyal to Dai Mobai. She can anticipate his needs from a glance, follow his orders immediately, and place his safety or broader plans above her own anger and comfort. 30 49 54

Her composure is not absolute. Dai Mobai's near-fatal ring absorption leaves her distraught, while his teasing and increasing intimacy repeatedly make her flustered. Despite this vulnerability, she remains alert in dangerous situations and quickly returns to a professional bearing. 12 13 24 27

She is proud of Dai Mobai's accomplishments and openly resents disrespect toward him, as shown by her reaction to Yang Wudi's initial attitude and her satisfaction when the Breaking Clan patriarch submits. 32 33

Li Yue is capable of prioritizing Dai Mobai's judgment even when she personally fears for him. She initially objects to his plan to enter Heaven Dou City during wartime, but accepts that he has a reason he considers necessary and follows him without further protest. 113

Her growing romantic attachment also makes her vulnerable to jealousy. After noticing Dugu Yan's scent on Dai Mobai, Li Yue becomes distressed by the possibility of intimacy between them, but resolves not to burden him with possessiveness or interfere with his future. 123 124

Li Yue initially regards herself as a disposable shadow and rejects rewards that she believes exceed a dark guard's station. Dai Mobai's insistence that she is also his woman helps her accept the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower and recognize that she is valued beyond her function as a guard. 136

Her devotion becomes reckless when Dai Mobai remains within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well for two days. Despite Yang Wudi's warning that entering the spring would be fatal, she tries to reach him herself and is only stopped by Dai Mobai's return. 140 141

Although generally reserved, Li Yue has developed a playful side around Dai Mobai. She lightly teases him when he complains about the burdens of future rulership, and she interacts politely and harmoniously with Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing. 172 174

Her earlier shadow-guard identity is described as cold-blooded, efficient, and emotionless, but her bond with Dai Mobai has made her wish to be needed as a woman rather than only as a weapon or subordinate. Her professional competence remains intact, as shown by her immediate acceptance of the Star Crown Sect investigation. 175

Li Yue recognizes her former desire to prove herself in Bai Chenxiang's determination. This leads her to show restrained warmth and encouragement toward the younger girl, while still insisting that their mission permits no failure. She hopes Bai Chenxiang can become another capable “right-hand woman” for Dai Mobai. 187 188

Her sense of duty extends to leadership and instruction. Even while physically exhausted, she completes her intelligence report and rises early to train Bai Chenxiang rather than neglecting a promise or her responsibilities as secret-guard commander. 192 193

Abilities & Skills

Soul Emperor cultivation

Li Yue had reached the Soul Emperor realm by the time of Dai Mobai's fifth-ring hunt, having broken through approximately a year earlier. 24

• Her power greatly exceeds Dai Mubai's; she breaks his White Tiger Protection Barrier with a single sword strike. 51
• Tang San estimates her to be at least a Soul Emperor based on that display. 52
• She considers Dai Mobai's fifth soul skill lethal if she faced it head-on. 24
• Before consuming the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, she had reached level sixty-five. 140
• The herb elevated her to level sixty-nine, placing her only one level from the Soul Saint realm. 140

Soft Swordsmanship

Li Yue wields a flexible soft sword with speed, precision, and control.

• While Dai Mobai immobilizes the Void-Splitting Magic Sound Tiger, she cuts its limbs, eyes, and other weak points. 12
• Her sword can be hardened with Soul Power and used as a whip-like striking weapon. 49 51
• She defeats Dai Mubai in a one-sided exchange, shattering his defensive skill before striking him in the face. 51
• She uses measured force against Ma Hongjun to avoid unnecessarily disrupting Dai Mobai's covert operation. 49
• Uses her sword during the silent infiltration of Suotuo City's City Lord's Manor. 69
• Helped Dai Mobai subdue the forty-thousand-year White-Eyed Demon Tiger King by enveloping it in an airtight net of sword light. 23
• Instantly crippled a Shadow Blade Mantis and ambush-killed a five-thousand-year Ghost Tiger, creating opportunities for Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun to claim their Soul Rings. 173 174
• Repelled the dragonified Yu Tianheng with a single strike, leaving a wound on his arm and throwing him more than ten steps backward. 146
• Her restraint of the White-Eyed Demon Tiger King includes a frost-infused sword technique. 23

Rainbow-Winged Dream Kite Martial Soul Evolution

Li Yue's martial soul was originally the Rainbow-Winged Dream Kite. The Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower's pure Yang medicinal power was capable of returning bird-type martial souls toward their ancestral origins, offering it a chance to evolve into a Phoenix martial soul. 136

• Li Yue swallowed the immortal herb whole and endured the resulting internal inferno without complaint. 136 139 140
• Her evolution manifests as a multicolored phoenix phantom with a clear phoenix cry, as well as a markedly nobler aura. 140
• The evolution substantially strengthened her physical body; she could send the fully dragonified Yu Tianheng flying through raw strength without using Soul Power. 146 147
• Her increased speed allowed her to evade Yang Wudi's initial attempt to restrain her at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. 140
• She later identifies her evolved martial soul as the Illusory Dream Phoenix. 188
• Its aura suppresses Bai Chenxiang's Sharp-tailed Swift martial soul, causing the younger girl's wings to flutter uneasily. Li Yue can deliberately rein in that pressure. 188
• The evolution also improves her mimicry soul skill, allowing her to conceal herself inside Xu Lan's room without being detected by his spiritual search. 190

Mimicry and Concealment

Li Yue possesses a mimicry ability that renders her transparent or allows her to vanish from sight. 5 6

• Infiltrated Dai Mubai's bedchamber undetected to deliver Moon Concubine's head. 6
• Concealed herself while serving as Dai Mobai's shadow guard. 4
• Used the ability to withdraw after Dai Mobai's fourth-ring absorption succeeded. 13
• Emerged from concealment after silently incapacitating the guards outside Suotuo City's City Lord's Manor. 69
• Ambushed the Ghost Tiger before it could perceive her approach. 174
• Conceals her aura while flying with Dai Mobai toward Sunset Forest. 131
• Remained hidden inside Xu Lan's room despite his spiritual search of the courtyard, enabling her to overhear the Star Crown Sect's private discussion. 190 191
• Worked with Bai Chenxiang in a diversion-based infiltration. Xu Lan later recognized that two staged Soul Power fluctuations had drawn him out of the room, creating opportunities for an infiltrator to enter and leave. 193

Flight

Li Yue can manifest wings and fly using her martial soul. 5 22

• Flew from Dai Mobai's residence during the Moon Concubine incident. 5
• Traveled with Dai Mobai to the Star Dou Great Forest without using a carriage. 22
• Flew alongside him after the hidden-valley expedition. 28
• Followed Dai Mobai toward Sunset Forest with her multicolored, near-transparent wings manifested. 131
• Flew with Bai Chenxiang to the Star Luo Guesthouse for their covert investigation and later rendezvoused with her in the air. 188 192

Water Manipulation

Li Yue can manipulate water as part of her operational skill set.

• Used water manipulation to open the gates of Suotuo City's City Lord's Manor during Dai Mobai's covert assault. 69

Perception and Guard Duty

Li Yue is an experienced protector capable of monitoring threats and maintaining vigilance during prolonged operations.

• Detected that an infiltrator in Dai Mobai's residence possessed Soul King-level strength. 4
• Kept watch during Dai Mobai's fourth- and fifth-ring absorptions. 12 23
• Spread her perception over the surrounding forest while Dai Mobai absorbed the White-Eyed Demon Tiger King's ring. 23
• Maintained a combat-ready guard position while awaiting Heaven Dou's vanguard in Suotuo City. 101
• Guarded Dai Mobai as he condensed his second blood-qi soul ring after the battle for Suotuo City. 108 109
• Detected Yu Tianheng's poorly concealed surveillance of Dugu Yan from across the street and reported it to Dai Mobai. 143
• Stood guard beside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well with Yang Wudi while Dai Mobai remained submerged. 140
• Has a keen sense of smell, allowing her to recognize Dugu Yan's faint lingering fragrance on Dai Mobai. 123
• Warned Dai Mobai that the approaching Dugu Bo was not well-intentioned and prepared to draw her sword. 150
• Remained ready to strike during Dai Mobai's meeting with Xue Qinghe, calmly monitoring the surroundings with her hand at her waist. 209
• Maintained close protection during the visit to the Evil Suppression Bureau's underground prison, despite being within the imperial capital. 220

Improvised Soul Power Technique

Li Yue can imbue small objects with Soul Power for use as weapons.

• Hardened a celadon cup lid until it was harder than steel, then launched it as a high-speed projectile. 54

Intelligence Gathering and Reporting

Li Yue combines historical knowledge, covert observation, and detailed reporting in her service to Dai Mobai.

• Possesses extensive knowledge of continental powers, including the Star Crown Sect's clan-only recruitment, political neutrality, martial soul properties, rumored evolution, and historical conflict with the Black Tiger Sect. 175
• Recognizes subtle changes in Dai Mobai's expression and can identify when a report has attracted his serious attention. 175
• Briefs Bai Chenxiang clearly on their target, objective, deadline, and requirement for success before the Star Crown Sect investigation. 188
• Overhears the prophecy linking the Star Crown Sect's survival to the White Tiger and the details of its declining martial soul inheritance. 190 191
• Reports not only the speakers' words but also their expressions and movements, then produces a detailed written record for Dai Mobai. 192 193
• Her intelligence enables Dai Mobai to confront Xu Lan with a record of his private conversation and pressure the sect to disclose its purpose honestly. 193

Secret-Guard Command and Training

Li Yue serves as commander of the secret guards and takes responsibility for assessing and instructing new personnel. 193

• Takes Bai Chenxiang on the Star Crown Sect investigation as a practical test at Dai Mobai's direction. 187 188
• Evaluates Bai Chenxiang's performance and confirms that she has passed. 192
• Instructs the new guard to report to the East Palace for lessons on a shadow guard's duties. 192
• Personally begins Bai Chenxiang's training the following morning, even while still recovering from exhaustion. 193

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Soft sword — Her primary weapon; worn at her waist and capable of becoming rigid when infused with Soul Power. 49 51
• Soul Guidance Device — Used to carry items including the Blue Silver Emperor seed and the Six Harmonies Great Spear manual. 24 30 32
• Transcription of the Six Harmonies Great Spear — Personally written by Li Yue from Dai Mobai's dictation and later presented to Yang Wudi. 28 29 32
• Pale green oil-paper umbrella — Carried during the Suotuo City defense before she discarded it on the city wall to follow Dai Mobai into battle. 81
• Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower — An immortal herb gifted by Dai Mobai and consumed by Li Yue; it evolved her martial soul and raised her cultivation to level sixty-nine. 136 139 140
• Lovesick Heartbreak Red — A legendary immortal herb personally plucked by Li Yue through her sincere love for Dai Mobai. She stores it securely in her Soul Guidance Device as a contingency for him. 141 142
• Folding table and tea set — Li Yue can promptly arrange seating, a stove, and tea for Dai Mobai even amid dangerous confrontations. 153
• Eight-Slash Blade manual — Carried in her waist-mounted Soul Tool and presented to Bai He at Dai Mobai's signal during the Speed Clan recruitment. 185
• Star Crown Sect intelligence report — A detailed written record of Xu Lan and Xu Xing Tong's private conversation, completed at Dai Mobai's instruction and later used during their imperial audience. 192 193

Relationships

• Dai Mobai — Her prince, longtime charge, and the person to whom she is unwaveringly loyal. She has served as his shadow guard since he was six; their relationship gradually becomes intimate and emotionally mutual. After becoming jealous over his interaction with Dugu Yan, Li Yue recognizes her feelings and resolves to devote herself to him without becoming an obstacle to his future. Dai Mobai affirms her as his woman, gives her the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, and entrusts the Lovesick Heartbreak Red to her protection. He continues to rely on her intelligence work and leadership, while privately caring for her after exhausting encounters. 12 13 28 29 109 123 124 136 141 142 168 169 170 175 192 193
• Moon Concubine / You Lian — Li Yue recognizes Moon Concubine's name and recounts her connection to the Val Duchy killings; she later delivers the assassin's severed head to Dai Mubai. 5 6
• Chen Hu — A fellow protector of Dai Mobai. Chen Hu trusts Li Yue's strength enough to accept that Dai Mobai needs no additional escort when she is present. 22
• Yang Wudi — Initially receives Li Yue's disdain for disrespecting Dai Mobai; she assists in presenting the gifts that win his allegiance. She later travels with Yang Wudi and Dai Mobai to Heaven Dou City. The two jointly guarded Dai Mobai at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, and Yang Wudi came to respect her extraordinary endurance. He openly identifies her as both Dai Mobai's personal shadow guard and romantic partner, and trusts her to keep Bai Chenxiang safe during their mission. 30 32 33 113 114 139 140 188
• Dai Mubai — Defeats him decisively in Suotuo City on Dai Mobai's command. 50 51
• Ma Hongjun — Strikes him after he harasses her, sending him through several market stalls. 49
• Dugu Yan — Li Yue becomes jealous after recognizing Dugu Yan's lingering scent on Dai Mobai following his private encounter with her. She later guards Dai Mobai and Dugu Yan's room without bitterness, secure in the proof of devotion represented by the Lovesick Heartbreak Red. 123 124 146
• Yu Tianheng — Li Yue notices him following Dugu Yan and later prevents him from entering Dai Mobai's room, easily overpowering him despite his Dragon Transformation. Yu Tianheng subsequently activates Thunderous Fury for another attack, but an unknown assailant intervenes before he reaches her. 143 146 147
• Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing — The Zhu sisters treat Li Yue with courtesy rather than as a servant. She accompanies them on their Star Dou Great Forest hunt and swiftly secures the Shadow Blade Mantis and Ghost Tiger that become their respective Soul Rings. 172 173 174
• Bai Chenxiang — Her prospective subordinate and later student. Li Yue recognizes her own former determination in Bai Chenxiang, takes her on the Star Crown Sect investigation, and encourages her to become a capable aide to Dai Mobai. After confirming that Bai Chenxiang has passed the test, she begins teaching her the duties of a shadow guard. Bai Chenxiang addresses her as “Big Sister Li Yue” and admires both her competence and her phoenix martial soul. 187 188 192 193
• Bai He — Receives the Eight-Slash Blade manual from Li Yue during his recruitment. Yang Wudi reassures him that his granddaughter will be safe while accompanying Li Yue. 185 188
• Xu Lan and Xu Xing Tong — Targets of her Star Crown Sect investigation. Li Yue secretly observes their private discussion and records their words and behavior for Dai Mobai, exposing the prophecy motivating their visit. 190 191 192 193
• Chen Fan — The Evil Suppression Office chief who respectfully escorts Dai Mobai and Li Yue into the imperial prison. 219 220

Story Role / Major Arcs

Moon Concubine assassination attempt

• Remains hidden as Dai Mobai's defensive backup during Moon Concubine's infiltration. 4
• Is briefly immobilized as collateral damage from Dai Mobai's Blood Moon Eye before regaining movement when he changes martial souls. 5
• Provides Moon Concubine's criminal history after her defeat. 5
• Secretly delivers Moon Concubine's head to Dai Mubai's pillow. 6

Star Dou Great Forest fourth-ring hunt

• Helps kill the Void-Splitting Magic Sound Tiger by exploiting its immobilization. 12
• Saves Dai Mobai's life during his failed initial absorption by bringing the tiger's corpse close enough for its blood energy to reach him. 12 13
• Joins Chen Hu in slaying the Howling Moon Wolf King. 15

Fifth-ring hunt and Heaven Dou expedition

• Accompanies Dai Mobai as his sole guard when he reaches level fifty. 22
• Assists in killing the forty-thousand-year White-Eyed Demon Tiger King and guards Dai Mobai during his absorption. 23
• Follows Dai Mobai into the hidden valley, where they obtain the Blue Silver Emperor's right leg bone and seed. 25 26
• Transcribes the Six Harmonies Great Spear manual and aids Dai Mobai's recruitment of the Breaking Clan. 28 29 30 31 32 33

Suotuo City confrontation

• Enters Suotuo City with Dai Mobai and Yang Wudi while disguised among the Breaking Clan force. 46
• Restrains herself from immediately attacking Ma Hongjun to protect Dai Mobai's covert plan, then strikes when ordered. 49
• Defeats Dai Mubai with a single overwhelming exchange. 50 51
• Carries out Dai Mobai's warning against Ma Hongjun by severing his pinky finger. 54

Suotuo City seizure and defense

• Uses concealment and her soft sword to silently incapacitate the guards outside the City Lord's Manor. 69
• Opens the City Lord's Manor gates, allowing Dai Mobai and the Breaking Clan elites to enter and secure the manor. 69
• Follows Dai Mobai and Yang Wudi into the sortie against Heaven Dou's army outside Suotuo City. 81
• Helps await Xue Beng's vanguard in the city thoroughfare while maintaining immediate combat readiness. 101
• Guards Dai Mobai while he condenses and absorbs his second blood-qi soul ring following the battle. 108 109

Heaven Dou City expedition

• Accompanies Dai Mobai and Yang Wudi into Heaven Dou City despite initially objecting to the danger of entering enemy territory during wartime. 113 114
• Visits the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena with Dai Mobai. 114 115
• Becomes jealous after detecting Dugu Yan's scent on Dai Mobai and is reassured by his personal attention. 123 124
• Resolves to remain devoted to Dai Mobai while accepting that his future position will bring other women into his life. 124
• Leaves Dai Mobai's bed before dawn after he attempts to make up for her jealousy, then immediately resumes her professional duties. 127

Sunset Forest and the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well

• Follows Dai Mobai and Yang Wudi to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well in Sunset Forest. 131 133
• Accepts the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower after Dai Mobai tells her that, while a dark guard cannot accept rewards, his woman can accept his personal gift. 136
• Swallows the herb whole and endures its overwhelming Yang energy while Dai Mobai enters the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. 136 139
• Evolves her martial soul, manifests a multicolored phoenix phantom, and advances from level sixty-five to level sixty-nine. 140
• Attempts to enter the lethal spring to rescue Dai Mobai when he does not emerge, but stops upon his return. 140 141
• Successfully plucks the Lovesick Heartbreak Red and takes responsibility for safeguarding it. 141 142

Dugu Yan hotel incident and Dugu Bo confrontation

• Detects Yu Tianheng following Dugu Yan and brings Dugu Yan to Dai Mobai at his command. 143
• Guards Dai Mobai's room while Dugu Yan is inside and draws her soft sword against Yu Tianheng when he tries to force entry. 146
• Sends Yu Tianheng flying and wounds his dragonified arm with a casual sword strike, demonstrating the physical benefits of her martial soul evolution. 146 147
• Warns Dai Mobai of the approaching hostile visitor before Dugu Bo arrives. 150
• Prepares a folding table, chairs, stove, and tea for Dai Mobai while he watches Yang Wudi and Dugu Bo's battle. 153
• Continues serving tea at Dai Mobai's signal after Dai Zhenshan intervenes against She Long. 155
• Discreetly gives Dai Mobai and Dugu Yan privacy after the confrontation, then accompanies Dai Mobai and Yang Wudi from Heaven Dou territory. 158 159

Zhu sisters' Star Dou Great Forest hunt

• Travels with Dai Mobai, Yang Wudi, Zhu Zhuyun, and Zhu Zhuqing to the Star Dou Great Forest. 171 173
• Swiftly cripples the two-thousand-year Shadow Blade Mantis, allowing Zhu Zhuqing to claim and absorb its Soul Ring. 173
• Ambushes and kills the five-thousand-year Ghost Tiger before it can react, allowing Zhu Zhuyun to obtain her fourth Soul Ring. 174
• Returns to Star Luo City with Dai Mobai and Yang Wudi after the hunt. 174
• Lightly teases Dai Mobai when the backlog of government documents makes him complain about becoming emperor. 174

Star Crown Sect investigation and Bai Chenxiang's recruitment

• Explains the Star Crown Sect's history, martial soul, and political position, then accepts Dai Mobai's order to investigate its impending visit. 175
• Presents the Eight-Slash Blade manual to Bai He during Dai Mobai's recruitment of the Speed Clan. 185
• Alerts Dai Mobai to Bai Chenxiang's return and receives instructions to take her on the investigation as a test of her suitability. 186 187
• Briefs Bai Chenxiang and leads her to the Star Luo Guesthouse before the sect's scheduled imperial audience. 188
• Identifies her evolved martial soul as the Illusory Dream Phoenix and withdraws its pressure when it suppresses Bai Chenxiang's martial soul. 188
• Remains concealed inside Xu Lan's room while Bai Chenxiang draws his attention and escapes. 190
• Overhears the prophecy linking the Star Crown to the White Tiger and the sect's declining martial soul inheritance. 190 191
• Confirms that Bai Chenxiang has passed, then returns to deliver and transcribe a detailed intelligence report for Dai Mobai. 192 193
• Begins Bai Chenxiang's training as a new secret guard while Dai Mobai uses the report in his audience with Xu Lan and Xu Xing Tong. 193

Sixth-ring departure and continued close protection

• Leaves the imperial palace with Dai Mobai and Bai Chenxiang when Dai Mobai sets out to obtain his sixth Soul Ring. 201
• Maintains a sword-ready protective position during Dai Mobai's meeting with Xue Qinghe. 209

Evil Suppression Office visit

• Attends Dai Mobai after his private meeting with Dugu Yan, then guides him to the imperial capital's prison. 219
• Accompanies him and Chen Fan into the Evil Suppression Bureau's nine-level underground prison. 220
• Remains watchful and close to Dai Mobai as they descend to levels containing stronger criminals. 220

Trivia

• Li Yue judged throwing Moon Concubine's head directly at Dai Mubai to be too twisted, so she instead carefully arranged it on his pillow. 6
• She has wielded a sword for twelve years. 12
• Her handwriting is described as elegant, upright, neat, and orderly. 29
• She calls Dai Mobai's conduct “perverted” after learning his intended use for Moon Concubine's head. 5
• She prepared a blanket for Dai Mobai's study chair because she considered the redwood seat uncomfortable for extended use. 113
• The Lovesick Heartbreak Red recognized Li Yue only after she offered her blood while sincerely holding Dai Mobai in her heart. 141 142
• Despite defining herself as a dark guard and a tool, she accepted the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower after Dai Mobai personally identified her as his woman. 136
• Dai Mobai compares Bai Chenxiang's determination to the resolve he saw when he first met Li Yue. 187
• When Bai Chenxiang praises her phoenix martial soul, Li Yue credits Dai Mobai rather than herself. 188
• Her Star Crown Sect report is detailed enough for Xu Lan to recognize the private conversation and reconstruct how the infiltration was carried out. 193

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