Xiao Tianci

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Xiao Tianci (萧天赐)
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Xiao Clan; enrolled in Jia Nan Academy under special leave conditions 62
Occupation/Role	Cultivator; alchemist
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Five-Star Dou Zhe	5	Broke through in less than a day after beginning cultivation.
Eight-Star Dou Zhe	5	Reached after a day and night of reading; his foundation was described as solid.
Three-Star Dou Master	10	Refined the energy of a Meditation Pill over two days; his Azure Emperor Longevity Body also advanced.
Peak Dou Shi	19	Advanced using an Enlightenment Pill.
Great Dou Shi	31	Reached the Great Dou Shi realm after using the Three-Pattern Green Spirit Pill.
Dou Huang	46	Killed the Rank 6 Amethyst Winged Lion King in a single strike.
Three-Star Dou Ling	55	Broke through to Dou Ling, then consumed a Taiping Golden Pill for a three-star increase.
Nine-Star Dou Ling	82	A Body Refining Stone raised him directly to nine-star Dou Ling and strengthened his body.
Dou King	87	His Dou Qi spread throughout his body; he formed Dou Qi Wings and gained markedly greater physical strength.
Six-Star Dou Wang	145	Absorbed a Limitless Dou Ling Pill and advanced the Green Emperor Longevity Art.
Dou Emperor	158	Advanced after nearly two days of secluded cultivation with a Limitless Dou Ling Pill.

Background / History

Xiao Tianci was originally a successful businessman from Earth who died of alcohol poisoning. He transmigrated into the body of another Xiao Tianci: an untalented orphan of the Xiao Clan in Wutan City, Jia Ma Empire. The original body's parents disappeared while hunting in the Magical Beast Mountain Range when he was seven. 1

Initially regarded as weak and talentless, he resolved not to accept a mediocre life. His situation changed when he obtained the Reading System, which grants experience for reading and related knowledge-based activities. 1 2

The system's Newbie Gift Pack gave him Thousand-Fold Comprehension and the Nine-Turn Golden Pill. The pill cleansed impurities and enhanced his physique and talent a thousandfold, while he chose to conceal the transformation from others. 2

Appearance

Following the Nine-Turn Golden Pill's transformation, Xiao Tianci becomes notably handsome and carries himself with confidence rather than the original body's former insecurity. 6 7

• Perfected skin and physique after the pill's cleansing effect. 6
• Half-tied, half-draped hair. 6
• Sharp, sculpted facial features and a defined jawline. 6
• Usually presents a straight-backed, composed demeanor. 6
• Sometimes conceals his identity beneath a loose black robe and alters his voice with Dou Qi. 212

Personality

Xiao Tianci is ambitious, pragmatic, and intensely focused on self-improvement. His past life as a businessman left him unwilling to submit to an ordinary life, and he treats the Reading System as an opportunity he must exploit fully. 1 2

He generally keeps his strength, system, and long-term plans secret. Even after becoming powerful enough to shock Jia Nan Academy's recruiters, he requests that his cultivation be kept confidential and joins the academy chiefly for access to its library. 7 62 153

In conflict, he is calm and self-assured, often allowing opponents to underestimate him before revealing overwhelming force. He can be merciful when an enemy yields, but kills those who continue to threaten him or endanger those under his protection. 26 71 79 81

Abilities & Skills

Reading System

A system that turns reading and acquired knowledge into experience points, which can be spent on draws and system rewards. 1 2

• Identifying medicinal herbs also grants experience points. 7
• Provides quests, recipes, techniques, and lottery rewards. 5 19 55
• Motivates his interest in Jia Nan Academy's library. 62
• Its existence is Xiao Tianci's greatest secret. 7

Thousand-Fold Comprehension and Talent

His Newbie Gift Pack grants Thousand-Fold Comprehension, while the Nine-Turn Golden Pill multiplies his talent and physical potential a thousandfold. 2 5

• Allows near-instant comprehension of the Seven-Colored Poison Manual. 83
• Supports exceptional memory and rapid mastery of techniques. 83
• Forms the basis of his unusually rapid cultivation. 5 10

Green Emperor Longevity Art

A Di-tier cultivation method capable of evolving and transforming its practitioner's physique. 4

• Transforms his Dou Qi and enhances his body. 4 10
• Gives him rapid healing, demonstrated after a self-inflicted cut. 19
• Strengthens his meridians, bones, flesh, defense, and durability. 10
• Its advancement accompanied his rise to six-star Dou Wang. 145

Sword Arts and Sword Intent

Swordsmanship is Xiao Tianci's principal combat specialty, combining powerful techniques with Great River Sword Intent. 19 36

• Immortal Kneeling Sword — A defense-ignoring technique that can cut through multiple trees with a finger flick; its “One Sword, Immortal Kneel” variation massacred Jialie Clan attackers. 10 26
• Great River Sword Intent — A lottery-acquired sword intent capable of devastating forests and injuring the Amethyst Winged Lion King through its fire shield. 19 42
• Sword Opens Heaven Gate — A sword technique whose aura splits trees and mountain rock; he used it to bisect a Rank 4 Silver Lightning Bear. 36 37
• Two-Sleeve Green Snake — A sword technique acquired through the system. 55
• Sword Control Technique — Uses spiritual sense to manipulate or seize swords at range; he used it to kill Mu She and to borrow a mercenary's sword during his duel with Xiao Li. 81 161

Fire Techniques

Xiao Tianci possesses several exceptionally destructive flames. 31 48

• Samadhi True Fire — A terrifying flame able to burn away all things; it reduced Wolf Head Mercenary Group members to ash and was recognized as a threat by Hai Bodong. 31 78 137
• Brahma Dharma Image — Activated through the Primordial True Art; it suppressed Soul Hall members and destroyed their soul chains. 48
• Sun True Fire — Used in combat during his journey through the Tagor Desert. 150

Divine Sense

His spiritual sense allows him to perceive distant activity and control weapons with precision. 29 79 81

• Located the Jialie Clan treasury instantly. 29
• Prevents opponents from concealing movements or escape attempts from him. 77 79
• After reaching Dou Emperor, covered all of Stone Desert City without its inhabitants noticing. 159

Alchemy

Xiao Tianci is a third-tier alchemist by the time he reaches Desert City. 135

• Refined Body Tempering Pills and sold them through the Temir Auction House. 5 11
• Possesses formulas for the Three-Pattern Green Spirit Pill, Taiping Golden Pill, and Limitless Dou Ling Pill. 19 55 143
• Successfully refined an Iron Stone Pill from a Rank 4 Golden Shield Alligator Turtle's core. 86
• Demonstrates highly precise flame control while refining the Speed-Boosting Pill. 98
• His Limitless Dou Ling Pills are coveted by Dou Wang experts and the Snake-People Tribe. 213 216

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Cold Sky Sword — Ice-blue longsword obtained from a system draw; absorbs cold mist and enhances Xiao Tianci's combat strength. 126 136
• Storage Rings — Used to empty the Jialie Clan treasury. 29
• Green Ox — Beast companion and mount; Xiao Tianci travels and reads while riding it. 55 151
• Nine-Turn Golden Pill — Transformed his physique and talent. 2
• Taiping Golden Pill — Stabilized his foundation and increased his cultivation by three stars after reaching Dou Ling. 55
• Body Refining Stone — Raised him to nine-star Dou Ling and strengthened his body. 82
• Limitless Dou Ling Pill — Used repeatedly to accelerate his advancement and offered in trades for rare resources. 143 145 158 213

Relationships

• Xiao Yu — Childhood friend and daughter of the Xiao Clan's Great Elder. Xiao Tianci once carried her home after she was injured by a Red Wolf; she later lends him 1,500 gold coins and remains concerned for him. 6 56
• Xiao Yan — Fellow Xiao Clan member whom Xiao Tianci initially considered approaching due to his status as the Son of Destiny. Xiao Yan later recognizes the immense gap between them and seeks to become stronger. 1 10 42 46
• Xun'er — Xiao Yan's companion; she suspects Xiao Tianci's unusual techniques may stem from a bloodline awakening. 11
• Yao Lao — Senses and is shocked by Xiao Tianci's soul power and techniques through his connection to Xiao Yan. 4 42
• Yun Yun — Met in the Magical Beast Mountain Range after witnessing Xiao Tianci kill a Silver Lightning Bear. They traveled together and retrieved treasures from the Amethyst Winged Lion King's cave. 37 46
• Xiao Yi Xian / Little Doctor Fairy — Ally and confidante whom Xiao Tianci helps against the Wolf Head Mercenary Group. They lived together in a secluded valley, where she trusted him with the Seven-Colored Poison Manual. 77 81 82 83
• Ka Gang — Commander of the Blood Battle Mercenary Group. He initially underestimates Xiao Tianci but later respects and thanks him for destroying the Wolf Head Mercenary Group. 69 71 81
• Frank and Otto — Alchemists who support Xiao Tianci's journey from Black Rock City. 98 123
• Hai Bodong — The Ice Emperor and former Dou Emperor. Xiao Tianci clashes with him over a map fragment, then learns of his Snake Sealing Curse. 135 139
• Qing Lin — A loyal young companion in Stone Desert City who guards Xiao Tianci during cultivation. He arranges for her care when he leaves. 158 159
• Queen Medusa — Negotiation partner in the Snake-People Tribe. Xiao Tianci seeks Azure Cloud Sacred Ice rather than Heavenly Flames and offers a Limitless Dou Ling Pill. 209 213

Story Role / Major Arcs

Xiao Clan and System Awakening

After transmigrating into an orphaned, talentless Xiao Clan member, Xiao Tianci obtains the Reading System and rapidly overturns his status through cultivation, reading, and pill rewards. 1 2 5

Wutan City

He borrows money from Xiao Yu to begin alchemy, develops his swordsmanship, and conceals his rising strength from the Xiao Clan. He annihilates the Jialie Clan, loots its treasury, and becomes the feared unidentified powerhouse behind the city's upheaval. 6 10 26 29

Magical Beast Mountain Range

Xiao Tianci enters the range for medicinal herbs, kills the Silver Lightning Bear, and joins Yun Yun in seeking the Amethyst Winged Lion King's guarded treasures. He ultimately kills the Rank 6 beast in a single strike. 36 37 42 46

Wolf Head Mercenary Group

After learning of Xiao Yi Xian's danger, Xiao Tianci confronts the Wolf Head Mercenary Group. He defeats Gan Mu, infiltrates the compound with Xiao Yi Xian, kills Mu She with Sword Control Technique, and burns down the group’s base. 69 71 77 81

Secluded Valley

He and Xiao Yi Xian remain in a hidden valley to study the Seven-Colored Poison Manual, gather medicinal herbs, and cultivate. During this period, he reaches nine-star Dou Ling and later Dou King. 82 83 86 87

Tagor Desert

Xiao Tianci travels to the Tagor Desert in pursuit of Azure Cloud Sacred Ice. He acquires the Cold Sky Sword, encounters Hai Bodong, reaches six-star Dou Wang, and later becomes a Dou Emperor in Stone Desert City. 123 126 135 145 158

Snake-People Tribe Negotiations

Disguised as a black-robed elder, Xiao Tianci approaches Queen Medusa independently of Gu He's group. He offers a Limitless Dou Ling Pill in exchange for Azure Cloud Sacred Ice and gains honored-guest treatment from the Snake-People Tribe. 212 213 216 220

Trivia

• Xiao Tianci's name means “Heaven-Given.” His father gave him the name because he was born late in his parents’ lives. 1
• He originally intended to use Xiao Yan's future opportunities to improve his own standing before gaining the Reading System. 1
• He regards Jia Nan Academy's library as more valuable than the academy's direct cultivation benefits because its books can generate system experience. 62
• He reads while traveling, including while riding the Green Ox. 135 151