Xu Xiaoyan

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xu Xiaoyan (许小言)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Xu Clan; Tianheng Primary Academy; Class One, Intermediate Department of East Sea Academy 25 26
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; eldest daughter of the Xu Clan; Chu Yan's childhood sweetheart and betrothed
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Martial Soul awakening	11	Awakens a staff Martial Soul initially identified as the Xu Clan's Ice Staff; subtle star patterns appear on its surface.
Innate full soul power — Level 10	12	Her awakening-stone test reaches gold, confirming innate full soul power.
First Soul Ring — 480 years	22	Obtains a near-500-year soul spirit and yellow first Soul Ring through the Spirit Pagoda; the soul spirit carries a trace of the Starry Sky Attribute.

Background / History

Xu Xiaoyan is the eldest daughter of East Sea City's Xu Clan, one of the four great families. The Xu Clan is a long-established Soul Master family descended from a branch of the Star Crown Xu Clan and is known as the “Ice Staff Xu Clan.” 2

The Chu and Xu families have maintained close ties for generations. Xiaoyan and Chu Yan were betrothed as children, having grown up playing, eating, and practicing basic techniques together. When Chu Yan awakened the Yan Divine Weapon, Xiaoyan came to the Chu Clan to learn the result and immediately worried that its strength could endanger him. 2

She kept the details of Chu Yan's extraordinary awakening secret at Chu Yuntian's request. Rather than being discouraged by his talent, she resolved to become strong enough to stand beside him. 3

On her sixth birthday, Xiaoyan awakened a staff Martial Soul. The Xu Clan initially celebrated it as a conventional Ice Staff, but faint star patterns emerged along its surface. Her Martial Soul is in fact the mutated, star-infused Star Wheel Ice Staff. 11

Xiaoyan's innate soul power tested at level ten. Later, after her soul power stabilized, she obtained a 480-year first Soul Ring and a matching soul spirit from the Spirit Pagoda. She noticed that the fusion gave her a Starry Sky Attribute in addition to her Ice Staff's cold nature. 12 22

Three years later, she and Chu Yan were both accepted into Class One of East Sea Academy's Intermediate Department. 26

Appearance

As a young child, Xiaoyan is described as delicate and doll-like, with large round eyes, flushed cheeks, and light-blue twin tails. By the time she enters East Sea Academy, her baby fat has faded and her hair has grown thicker, though her bright expression and twin-tail hairstyle remain. 2 26

• Light-blue hair, usually styled in twin tails.
• Large, expressive eyes.
• Often wears blue or yellow dresses, matching the icy aesthetic of her Martial Soul. 2 11 16
• Wears an ice-blue crystal bracelet gifted by Chu Yan for her sixth birthday. 11

Personality

Xiaoyan is lively, affectionate, and openly attached to Chu Yan. She readily hugs his arm, seeks his reassurance, and repeatedly makes pinky promises with him. She is particularly protective of him, objecting when Xu Xiaoyu proposes sparring with the newly awakened Chu Yan and rushing to check whether Chu Yan was hurt afterward. 8 10

Despite her childish shyness—especially when teased about her betrothal—she can be serious when it matters. She understood the importance of keeping Chu Yan's awakening secret and sincerely promised not to disclose it. 2 3

She is curious and enthusiastic about cultivation. Before obtaining her first Soul Ring, she repeatedly questioned Xu Xiaoyu about soul skills; afterward, she eagerly practiced her new ability and sought Chu Yan's advice. 15 23

Abilities & Skills

Star Wheel Ice Staff

Xiaoyan's Martial Soul initially manifests as an Ice Staff: a translucent ice-blue staff with cold mist around its shaft and an ice-blue orb at its top. It is a mutated form linked to the power of stars rather than a conventional Xu Clan Ice Staff. 11

• Appears as an ordinary Ice Staff during the day, displaying ice-type attributes.
• Its true power is associated with starlight at night. 11
• The Starry Sky Attribute became more apparent after she fused with her first soul spirit. 22 23
• Her martial spirit contains a restored trace of the Xu Clan's ancient astrological bloodline. 11

First Soul Skill

After receiving her first soul ring, Xiaoyan can condense a palm-sized ice cone in her hand. 23

• Produces a concentrated projectile of biting cold.
• She is still learning to improve its force and condensation speed. 23

Soul Power Cultivation

Xiaoyan possesses innate full soul power and is eager to cultivate from an early age. 12 15

• Regularly seeks instruction from Chu Yan on soul power circulation and foundational cultivation.
• Her diligence contrasts with the expectation that she might neglect cultivation. 15 23

Equipment / Items

• Ice-blue crystal bracelet — A silver chain bracelet with a small ice-blue crystal, given to her by Chu Yan on her sixth birthday. 11
• Soul Spirit Contract — Documentation for the soul spirit she acquired from the Spirit Pagoda for her first Soul Ring. 22

Relationships

• Chu Yan — Childhood friend, betrothed, and closest companion. She trusts him deeply, relies on his cultivation guidance, and intends to grow strong enough to stand beside him. 2 3 23
• Xu Xiaoyu — Older brother. He is protective of her, while she often prioritizes Chu Yan's well-being over his and pesters him with questions about cultivation. 8 10 15
• Xu Zonghan — Father and head of the Xu Clan. He oversees her awakening and takes her to the Spirit Pagoda to obtain her first soul spirit. 11 12 22
• Na'er — Friend and “sister” figure. Xiaoyan quickly formed a close bond with Na'er after Na'er joined the Chu household and was saddened by her departure. 25 27

Story Role / Major Arcs

Chu Yan's Awakening

Xiaoyan visits the Chu Clan during Chu Yan's awakening, admires his Yan Divine Weapon, and expresses concern for his safety. She agrees to keep his innate full soul power and unusual Martial Soul confidential. 2 3

Xu Clan Visit and Sparring

She welcomes Chu Yan to the Xu Mansion, supports him during his spar with Xu Xiaoyu, and asks him to attend her upcoming awakening ceremony. 8 10

Martial Soul Awakening

On her sixth birthday, Xiaoyan awakens her staff Martial Soul and is confirmed to possess innate full soul power. The event establishes the hidden star-related nature of her Martial Soul. 11 12

First Soul Ring

Xiaoyan obtains a 480-year first Soul Ring and discovers that her soul spirit has awakened a Starry Sky Attribute. Chu Yan encourages her to investigate the difference between her Martial Soul's day and night states. 22 23

Academy Enrollment

She prepares to attend Tianheng Primary Academy with Chu Yan, then later enters East Sea Academy's Intermediate Department alongside him. 25 26

Na'er's Departure

Xiaoyan is distressed when Na'er leaves the Chu household without saying goodbye, but accepts Chu Yan's hope that they will reunite after becoming stronger. 27

Notable Quotes

“Brother Yan, you're so amazing! I'm going to become very strong too, so I can stand by your side!” 3

“I don't want Brother Yan to look twenty while I look sixty in the future.” 17

“I will definitely work hard!” 23

Trivia

• Xiaoyan's Yan Divine Weapon did not repel her when she touched it, unlike when Chu Yuntian attempted the same. 2
• She was initially identified as an Ice Staff wielder because the star patterns on her Martial Soul were too faint to notice during the awakening ceremony. 11
• She has a strong fondness for sweets and eagerly sought seats near the food at the Spirit Pagoda banquet. 16 17