Xiao

Biodata

Appearance

Xiao Hongchen is a refined-looking young man and one half of the highly recognizable Hongchen sibling pair. He has wine-red hair and is described as having a refined face. 79 118

• Wine-red long hair 79
• Refined facial features 118
• Often carries himself with composure, even while instructing at the Soul Tool Academy 117

Personality

Xiao is blunt, competitive, and easily exasperated by Meng Hongchen's infatuation with Huo Yuhao. He regularly teases or scolds her over it, but his actions show genuine protectiveness toward his younger sister. 67 79 125

He takes Soul Tool research and teaching seriously. When Huo Yuhao vanished for over half a year, Xiao expressed frustration that Huo had reassured Meng but not him, revealing that he had also been worried. 117

Abilities & Skills

Soul Tool Crafting

Xiao is a capable Soul Engineer who works in Hongchen Hall's laboratories and teaches the foundations of Soul Tool creation at the Soul Tool Academy. 102 117 122

• Crafted Soul Tools in Mingde Hall's high-level research room. 79
• Helped teach incoming Soul Tool Academy students alongside Meng Hongchen. 102
• Was among the principal instructors before other successful blacksmith-turned-engineers began taking over lower-grade classes. 122

Team Leadership

Xiao serves as the captain of his academy team and is trusted by Huo Yuhao to arrange their battle order. 82

• Led the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy team alongside Meng during its tournament championship run. 96
• Was responsible for arranging team tactics when facing opponents such as Dai Huabin. 82

Equipment / Items

• Golden Marrow Psychic Ganoderma — an Immortal Herb intended for Xiao's Soul Spirit contract. 122
• Soul Tools — creates and works with Soul Tools through Mingde Hall and later Hongchen Hall. 79 102 122

Relationships

• Meng Hongchen — younger sister. Xiao is frequently frustrated by her feelings for Huo Yuhao, but remains protective of her and supports her advancement. 67 79 117 125
• Jing Hongchen — grandfather and Mingde Hall Master. Xiao and Meng successfully recommended Huo Yuhao to him for early admission into Mingde Hall. 68
• Huo Yuhao — fellow Soul Tool talent, ally, and prospective brother-in-law. Xiao advocated for Huo's entry into Mingde Hall, worried during Huo's disappearance, and later received an Immortal Herb contract from him. 68 117 122
• Lou Gao — colleague at the Soul Tool Academy. Lou Gao assists with supervising students while Xiao teaches. 117 118
• Meng Hongchen and Huo Yuhao — Xiao openly recognizes their relationship and once inadvertently interrupted Meng's attempt to invite Huo into the Hongchen residence. 125

Story Role / Major Arcs

Mingde Hall Recruitment

After seeing Huo Yuhao at the academy, Xiao recognized his talent and brought Meng to recommend him directly to Jing Hongchen. Their intervention secured Huo's early admission to Mingde Hall. 67 68

Academy Tournament

Xiao returned from his exchange period with Meng Hongchen and resumed work at Mingde Hall. He later acted as captain of Huo Yuhao's team during the academy competition, while the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy ultimately won the tournament under Xiao and Meng's leadership. 79 82 96

Hongchen Hall and Soul Tool Academy

Xiao followed Jing Hongchen's group into Martial Soul Hall, where Hongchen Hall was integrated into the organization. He and Meng became the initial instructors for the newly established Soul Tool Academy. 102

Immortal Herb Contract

After Huo Yuhao arranged a three-hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast for Meng's sixth soul ring, he also prepared the Golden Marrow Psychic Ganoderma for Xiao. Huo later sought Xiao out in Hongchen Hall to proceed with the contract. 117 122

Trivia

• Xiao once called Huo Yuhao “black-hearted” for teasing him with the prospect of an Immortal Herb before actually providing it. 118
• He repeatedly tries to stop Meng Hongchen from becoming overly fixated on Huo Yuhao, with little success. 67 79 125
• Xiao's return home in Chapter 125 unintentionally ruined Meng's plans to spend time alone with Huo Yuhao. 125