Xiao Wu

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Xiao Wu (小舞)
Species/Race	Hundred-thousand-year soul beast in human form
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Shrek Academy; Shrek Seven Devils
First Appearance	11

Appearance

Xiao Wu is identified on the arena stage by her pink figure and fluffy hair. 45

• Fluffy hair, which Tang San affectionately ruffles. 11
• A pink figure in battle. 45

Personality

Xiao Wu is fiercely protective of Tang San and openly regards him as the most amazing person in her eyes. She responds with hostility toward women she perceives as close to him, including Qingxi. 11 44

Her identity as a soul beast makes her highly sensitive to threats against soul beasts and terrified of being exposed. She objects to Qingxi and Dugu Yan eating rabbit, empathizes with hunted soul beasts, and is driven by a desire to avenge her mother. 11 76 78

Abilities & Skills

Soul Beast Physiology

Xiao Wu is a hundred-thousand-year soul beast who chose human form to cultivate anew, seeking a path to godhood. 45 78

• Her true nature is concealed from most people, but Qingxi identifies it during their arena duel. 45
• She explains that soul beasts which endure heavenly tribulation enter an extremely weakened period; some instead assume human form and recultivate. 78
• Her status as a soul beast places her in danger from people seeking her Soul Ring and Soul Bone. 54

Charm

Xiao Wu's second soul skill attempts to influence an opponent.

• Used against Qingxi in the Soto City Grand Arena. 45
• It has no effect on Qingxi. 45

Teleportation

Xiao Wu's third soul skill allows rapid repositioning.

• She repeatedly uses it to evade Qingxi's staff attacks. 45
• Qingxi predicts her teleportation location, limiting its effectiveness. 45

Eight-Stage Throw

A close-range throwing technique.

• Xiao Wu is unable to use it during her duel with Qingxi because she does not dare approach her. 45

Zhuge Crossbow

Xiao Wu uses a Zhuge Crossbow during her match against Qingxi.

• She fires its steel needles after widening the distance between them. 45
• Qingxi freezes the needles in mid-air and returns them with her staff. 45

Relationships

• Tang San — Her closest companion and protector. Xiao Wu openly praises him, links arms with him, and relies on him after Qingxi exposes her identity; Tang San repeatedly acts to protect her. 11 45 46
• Qingxi / Qiankun Mingxin — Initially hostile after seeing Qingxi eat rabbit; later terrified when Qingxi exposes her as a soul beast and defeats her in the arena. Qingxi later injures her while reclaiming Lovesick Heartbreak Red. 11 45 89 129
• Tang Hao — Tang San's father. Xiao Wu asks for his acceptance of her relationship with Tang San and offers her Soul Ring and Soul Bone in an attempt to save Tang San. 54 55
• Lovesick Heartbreak Red — Xiao Wu shares a strong connection with this sentient herb and collapses coughing blood when Qingxi forcibly takes it. 129
• Shrek Seven Devils — Her teammates support Tang San in confronting Qingxi after her identity is nearly exposed. 46

Story Role / Major Arcs

Encounter at the Inn

Xiao Wu meets Qingxi and Dugu Yan while accompanying Tang San's group. She becomes angry when their table is served roasted rabbit, but Tang San prevents her from starting a confrontation. 11

Conflict over the Mysterious Iron Ore

When Tang San offers Qingxi a Zhuge Crossbow in exchange for Mysterious Iron ore, Xiao Wu watches Qingxi with scrutiny and hostility, surprised that Tang San would offer the weapon to a stranger. 44

Soto City Grand Arena Duel

Xiao Wu faces Qingxi, who is disguised as Qiankun Mingxin, in the Grand Arena. Unable to match Qingxi's speed or strength, she relies on Teleportation and the Zhuge Crossbow while avoiding close combat. 45

Qingxi nullifies Xiao Wu's Charm, predicts her teleportation, returns her crossbow needles, and publicly identifies her as a hundred-thousand-year soul beast. Xiao Wu collapses in fear after the returned needles graze past her. 45

Exposure and Retaliation

After the duel, fear of exposure drives Xiao Wu and the Shrek Seven Devils to confront Qingxi. Tang San prioritizes Xiao Wu's safety and threatens Qingxi, but Guang Ling intervenes before the conflict can be resolved by force. 46

Soul Beast Hunting in Sunset Forest

While Shrek Academy hunts soul beasts for cultivation, Xiao Wu expresses empathy for them. Tang San reassures her that the group will only kill evil soul beasts. 76

She later explains that a hundred-thousand-year soul beast in Sunset Forest is likely undergoing heavenly tribulation, drawing from her knowledge of soul beast cultivation and the dangers of its weakened aftermath. 78

Lovesick Heartbreak Red

Qingxi claims Lovesick Heartbreak Red from Xiao Wu, refusing Tang San's offers to purchase it. The herb's removal causes Xiao Wu to collapse and cough blood, demonstrating their connection. 129

Trivia

• Xiao Wu calls Tang San “Brother San.” 11
• Her arena opponent calls her performance disappointing for a hundred-thousand-year soul beast. 45