Xiao Xi

Biodata

Personality

Xiao Xi's personality is a complex blend of calm composure, deep emotional sensitivity, and a strong protective instinct, all shaped by her mysterious past and divine origins as the human incarnation of the Aeon of Hope, "Xi" 42. She consistently demonstrates a composed and patient demeanor even when facing unknown threats, as seen when she calmly confronted a Heliobus in the Garden of Serenity and showed understanding rather than aggression, seeking a peaceful resolution 72. This patience extends to her interactions with others; she is empathetic and caring, often prioritizing the well-being of her companions. She shows concern for Dan Heng's situation after escorting Luocha, escorts Bailu to safety when potential dangers arise, and tenderly takes care of a distressed Kaviel, adjusting her coat to shield her from the cold 46 55 61 69. Her protective nature sometimes borders on overprotectiveness—she struggles to trust her teammates fully due to past experiences, feeling the need to shield them perfectly, a tendency Himeko gently helps her address 29. At the same time, Xiao Xi is quick-thinking and adaptable, able to shift a tense conversation with Lady Yukong by redirecting blame to the Stellaron Hunters, showcasing her resourcefulness and ability to turn a situation in her favor 23. Her curiosity and initiative lead her to join Stelle's ghost-hunting mission without hesitation, eagerly meeting new squad members and clearing up misunderstandings 71. She is also adventurous, planning trips to explore Aurum Alley and try Xianzhou snacks alongside Stelle, reflecting a willingness to seek relaxation and new experiences 46. However, Xiao Xi carries a heavy emotional burden from her past. She shows rare gloominess upon receiving an invitation written in the language of the destroyed Moon Sky Planet, indicating deep emotional connection and lingering pain 43. When Aha forcibly reveals her memories of separation from the Aeon of Hope, she experiences distress, needing support from March 7th 41. Despite these struggles, she remains thoughtful and reflective, pondering the nature of Aeons and her connection to them with March 7th over tea, and discussing her uncertainty about her divine authority with Welt 22 42. She can be assertive when necessary; she silenced the Aeon Aha during their first encounter in the Simulated Universe, showing she will not be easily overwhelmed 4. She also demonstrates a nurturing side—she reassures Kaviel about belonging on the Astral Express, emphasizes the importance of family, and expresses gratitude toward Himeko for her care 57. Her calm and helpful demeanor extends to strangers, as when she kindly approaches the young Bailu hiding in bushes, trying to understand her situation 46. She also shows signs of fatigue after missions, indicating she recognizes the need for rest and recuperation, with Himeko encouraging self-care 70. Overall, Xiao Xi is a kind, empathetic, and adaptable individual who grapples with trust issues and the weight of her divine heritage, yet consistently extends warmth, understanding, and protective care to those around her.

Her compassion is not limited to humans or established allies. After discovering that the Heliobus Lily of the Valley feared being sealed away, Xiao Xi sought a means to protect the Luofu while preserving Lily's freedom, sealing away the Heliobus's emotion-feeding ability and sustaining it with her own Path energy instead 74 75. She subsequently acted responsibly by reporting Lily's circumstances to the Ten-Lords Commission rather than concealing her 76. This mercy does not prevent Xiao Xi from becoming forceful when others are endangered: Molten Torch's manipulation of Yanqing into attacking Sushang provoked an unusually cold and angry response from her 80.

Xiao Xi is also capable of allowing herself vulnerability when she feels safe. Within Lily of the Valley's illusory realm, she accepted a fleeting reunion with the image of her mother and opened up about the pain she had continued to carry 73 74. As president of the Hope Mutual Aid Society, she has increasingly acknowledged that her position requires more than symbolic leadership. Feeling guilty over Huayue's workload after the battle against Star Roar, she offered to help with Society affairs and ultimately honored that promise despite her dismay at the amount of paperwork involved 93 94.

• Calm and composed under pressure
• Protective of companions
• Empathetic and caring
• Quick-thinking and adaptable
• Curious and inquisitive
• Emotionally burdened by past
• Assertive when necessary
• Thoughtful and reflective
• Kind and helpful
• Struggles with trust and overprotectiveness
• Merciful toward those willing to coexist peacefully
• Fiercely protective when companions are manipulated or harmed
• Growing into her administrative responsibilities as Society president

Abilities

Hope Blessing

Xiao Xi can bestow a fragment of the Path of Hope upon others, granting them supernatural endurance and purpose. She first demonstrated this ability after revealing the tragic truth of Lily and Rocky’s love story; seeing Rocky’s determination to chase after time to find Lily, Xiao Xi blessed him with the power of [Hope], which allowed him to continue his journey against impossible odds 5. The blessing appears to reinforce a recipient’s resolve and provides a subtle but persistent resilience, enabling them to pursue goals that would otherwise be beyond mortal capability.

Xiao Xi can also apply more immediate combat-oriented blessings. Before confronting the dangers on the Luofu, she marked her companions with golden flame blessings capable of healing severe injuries, providing a shield, and teleporting them away in a crisis 20 21. During the operation against Lord Ravager Star Roar and Celestial Expanse, she cast the blessings Chain of Life, Holy Blessing, and Eternal Blessing upon her allies, filling them with life-infused flames before battle 90.

• Applications: Strengthens the willpower and determination of the recipient; heals or shields allies during emergencies; can provide emergency teleportation; can be used to aid individuals facing overwhelming emotional or physical trials; acts as a tangible expression of Xiao Xi’s philosophy of spreading hope.
• Limitations: The exact extent and duration of individual blessings are unclear; their effects vary according to the blessing used and Xiao Xi’s intended purpose; the full conditions of the emergency teleportation effect have not been explained.

Emanator of Hope

As the human incarnation and Emanator of the Aeon of Hope, later revealed to be the Aeon Xi herself, Xiao Xi wields immense Path-based power that manifests as brilliant, purifying flames 1 9. When confronting the Stellaron on Jarilo-VI, which had kept the planet frozen for centuries, Xiao Xi destroyed the artifact with her powerful flames, proving the destructive capacity of her hope-aligned energy 9. She later used her divine power to bring spring back to Jarilo-VI, melting the eternal ice and causing plants to sprout across the surface, demonstrating that her flames can also be used for creation and renewal 11. Xiao Xi discovered her status as an Emanator within the Simulated Universe and began intensive training with Herta to master her Path power, though Herta’s enthusiasm sometimes overwhelmed her 5.

• Applications: Can incinerate Stellaron-level threats; capable of large-scale environmental restoration and terraforming; power scales with her understanding and mastery of the Path of Hope.
• Limitations: Uncontrolled eruptions of Path power can occur under emotional duress, as seen during the Doomsday Beast attack when Xiao Xi’s power erupted involuntarily 3; requires training and focus to wield precisely; overuse may cause fatigue, as she needed rest after the Luofu mission 70.

Authority over Hope’s Power

Xiao Xi has been granted direct authority by the Aeon of Hope—her own divine self—to use Her power and even summon Her at will 22. This authority allows Xiao Xi to act as a proxy for the Aeon, channeling a greater degree of divine energy than a typical Emanator. During the battle against Phantylia on the Luofu Xianzhou, Xiao Xi used a skill to cut off Phantylia’s connection to the Ambrosial Arbor, preventing the Lord Ravager from absorbing its power and enabling the group to capture her 39. This ability appears to interfere with metaphysical links between entities and sources of power.

• Applications: Severing connections between enemies and their power sources; potentially summoning the Aeon of Hope directly; performing actions that require direct divine authority rather than mere Path manipulation.
• Limitations: The full extent of this authority is still being explored; using it may attract the attention of other Aeons, as shown by Aha teleporting Xiao Xi and March 7th after discovering a Light Cone of their battle 40; the burden of wielding such authority contributed to Xiao Xi’s need for rest 70.

Golden Flame and Chains

Xiao Xi can manifest Golden Flame as chains, bindings, cages, and protective constructs. She used golden chains to immobilize the Doomsday Beast’s wings and create an opening for her allies’ attacks 3. The same power later bound Yanqing’s sword to prevent it from striking Sushang, restrained Yanqing in midair, and penetrated Molten Torch’s possessed weapon to force the Heliobus out 80 81.

Her flames are highly versatile. During the battle with Phantylia, Xiao Xi formed countless chains to sever the Lord Ravager’s connection to the Ambrosial Arbor, then sealed Phantylia’s remaining essence in a flame cage 39. She can also condense Golden Flame into charms that heal wounds, nourish the body, soothe the mind, and improve recovery after spiritual interference 81.

• Applications: Binding and disarming enemies; interrupting attacks; severing metaphysical connections; creating durable containment seals; healing injuries and stabilizing mental states.
• Limitations: Precise control is required when using Golden Flame around possessed allies or fragile targets; Xiao Xi’s emotional state can make her use of the power more forceful, as shown in her confrontation with Molten Torch 80.

Heliobus Seal

Xiao Xi can use Path energy to create specialized seals for spiritual entities. To protect Lily of the Valley from forced confinement while preventing harm to others, she sealed Lily’s ability to feed on emotions and arranged for the seal’s Path energy to sustain the Heliobus instead 75. Lily subsequently resides within Xiao Xi’s earring and can emerge safely under Xiao Xi’s protection 82.

• Applications: Neutralizing a Heliobus’s harmful emotion-feeding ability; sustaining a sealed spiritual entity without requiring it to prey upon others; allowing peaceful Heliobi to remain free under controlled conditions.
• Limitations: This solution was devised specifically for Lily of the Valley; its effectiveness on more hostile or powerful Heliobi remains unknown.

Path Energy Eruption

Under extreme stress, Xiao Xi’s Path power can erupt involuntarily in a raw, uncontrolled burst. This occurred on the Herta Space Station when the Doomsday Beast’s gaze triggered an explosive release of her energy, endangering both herself and her companions until Welt stabilized the situation 3. This eruption is tied to her nature as an Aeon’s avatar and may serve as a defensive reflex.

• Applications: Provides a last-resort defensive mechanism when Xiao Xi is overwhelmed; can potentially damage nearby threats.
• Limitations: Uncontrollable and indiscriminate; risks harming allies; requires external intervention (e.g., Welt’s energy manipulation) to stop; leaves Xiao Xi vulnerable afterward.

Locator Crystal

Xiao Xi possesses a locator crystal that she offered to Dan Heng before he left to confront the Vidyadhara High Elder Preceptor, suggesting it can track individuals or be used for teleportation-related assistance 40. While she herself was teleported by Aha, the crystal implies she has some capacity for spatial navigation or coordination.

• Applications: Tracking allies or targets; potentially enabling rapid travel or rescue.
• Limitations: Not fully demonstrated; may require prior placement or activation; Aha’s teleportation was involuntary and not under Xiao Xi’s control.

Spatial Travel

Xiao Xi can teleport through golden flame or become a trail of light to travel rapidly between locations 28 70. By the time of the Celestial Expanse crisis, she was capable of crossing the Sea of Stars with her own body rather than a spacecraft, traveling at speeds described as countless times faster than light 85.

• Applications: Rapidly reaching allies in danger; interstellar travel without a vessel; avoiding conventional obstacles and transportation delays.
• Limitations: Xiao Xi avoids teleporting directly into politically sensitive or sacred locations, such as the Divine Strategy Mansion and Scalegorge Waterscape, where doing so could cause diplomatic complications 79.

Sensory Perception

Xiao Xi can sense the presence of spiritual, concealed, or Path-aligned entities. She detected Emanator-level Destruction energy from Tingyun before her identity was openly revealed and warned the Astral Express Crew accordingly 19 20. While alone in the Garden of Serenity on the Luofu Xianzhou, she also perceived a presence following her and confronted it, revealing a Heliobus in disguise 72. Welt further explained that Xiao Xi can sense the blessings she places on others, allowing her to locate her protected companions 28.

• Applications: Detecting invisible or disguised foes; identifying dangerous Path energy; locating blessed allies; investigating eerie locations; providing early warning against ambushes.
• Limitations: The range and specificity are unknown; it may require focus and does not necessarily reveal every detail of a detected entity’s identity or intentions.

Power Progression

Plot Synopsis

The story follows Xiao Xi, a young woman who awakens with no memories on the Herta Space Station and soon discovers she is the human incarnation of the Aeon of Hope, "Xi." As she joins the Astral Express crew, she navigates complex conflicts on the Xianzhou Luofu, confronts her divine heritage, protects both friends and Heliobi, and becomes involved in the Hope Mutual Aid Society’s conflict with Lord Ravager Star Roar and the awakened planet Celestial Expanse.

• Awakening Arc: Xiao Xi wakes up on the Herta Space Station with amnesia and is offered refuge by Station Master Asta. During an attack by the Antimatter Legion and the Stellaron Hunters, she meets Dan Heng and March 7th of the Astral Express. Kafka cryptically calls her a "variable" of destiny, hinting at her importance 2.

• Xianzhou Luofu Arc: The Astral Express arrives on the Luofu via an illegal hack by Stellaron Hunter Silver Wolf, creating tension with the local authorities 23. Xiao Xi reveals she has been granted authority by the Aeon of Hope and serves as Her proxy 22. She uses her diplomatic skills to defuse conflicts—convincing Cloud Knight Yanqing to stand down 35, mediating between General Jing Yuan and the group containing Luocha and the exiled swordsmaster Jingliu 65, and deducing their plan involving the remains of the fallen Aeon of Propagation, Tayzzyronth 66. She also confronts a Heliobus in the Garden of Serenity 72, and after the crisis, she returns to the Astral Express to rest while Welt stays behind 69 70. Throughout, Xiao Xi grapples with memories of her separation from the Aeon of Hope, revealed by Aha 41, and confirms her identity to March 7th 42.

• Penacony Arc (Setup): Xiao Xi receives an invitation to the Charmony Festival on Penacony, written in the language of the destroyed Moon Sky Planet, which deeply unsettles her 43. She contacts Xipe, the Aeon of Harmony, who warns that Penacony will become a battlefield for the Paths of Trailblaze, Order, and Propagation 45. Back on the Astral Express, she and Himeko discuss the difficulty of gathering information from Penacony's locked-down dreamscape 70.

• Heliobus Arc: After escaped Heliobi begin causing incidents across the Luofu, Xiao Xi joins Stelle’s Ghost-Hunting Squad 71. In the Garden of Serenity, she encounters a timid Heliobus who creates an illusory realm based on Xiao Xi’s happiest childhood memories, allowing her a painful but meaningful reunion with the image of her mother 72 73 74. Xiao Xi names the Heliobus Lily of the Valley’s safety a priority, sealing its emotion-feeding ability while sustaining it with her own Path energy and reporting the arrangement to the Ten-Lords Commission 75 76. When Yanqing is possessed by Molten Torch, she races to Scalegorge Waterscape, saves Sushang from Yanqing’s attack, forcibly expels Molten Torch with Golden Flame, and provides protective charms to aid Yanqing and Sushang’s recovery 78 80 81.

• Celestial Expanse Arc: The Hope Mutual Aid Society discovers that the lost Xianzhou Yuanqiao has merged with a red giant and become the awakened planet Celestial Expanse, while Lord Ravager Star Roar operates alongside it 84. Xiao Xi travels directly across the cosmos to the Society headquarters and joins Huayue, Emanator Water Moon, and General Feixiao of Xianzhou Yaoqing in an alliance against the threat 85 86. She learns of Feixiao’s Moon Rage and promises to seek a cure should one become available 88. During the operation, Xiao Xi grants powerful blessings to her allies as Water Moon’s spatial abilities enable a surprise attack 90. Following the alliance’s victory, Xiao Xi remains at the Society headquarters and begins assisting Huayue with its administrative workload 93 94.

Relationships

Himeko

• The relationship between Xiao Xi and Himeko is one of deep trust and maternal care. Himeko serves as a nurturing figure who encourages Xiao Xi to rest and addresses her insecurities, such as her tendency to overprotect her teammates 29 70.
• Himeko is patient and understanding, choosing not to resolve Xiao Xi’s inner knots in a single conversation but instead relying on the Astral Express crew to provide a sense of security over time 29.
• She reassures Xiao Xi that everyone carries secrets and that the Express welcomes all who wish to Trailblaze, a conversation that solidifies Xiao Xi’s decision to join the crew 4.
• Himeko also demonstrates concern for Xiao Xi’s emotional well-being, offering comfort when Xiao Xi becomes gloomy upon receiving the Penacony invitation addressed to the Aeon of Hope 43.
• After Xiao Xi returns from a mission, Himeko ensures she gets enough rest and even carries her to bed when she falls asleep on the sofa 57 70.
• Their communication is frequent and warm; Xiao Xi updates Himeko on her findings and receives guidance in return 45.

Welt

• Welt acts as a reliable and mature companion to Xiao Xi, often sharing responsibilities and discussing serious matters. He supports her worries about Dan Heng and the impending war of the gods, showing mutual support and understanding 69.
• Xiao Xi expresses concern for Welt’s workload, and they have friendly, casual conversations about work and personal matters 58.
• Welt explains Xiao Xi’s ability to sense blessings to the crew, demonstrating his trust in her capabilities 28.
• He decides to stay on the Luofu to look after the rest of the Astral Express crew while Xiao Xi returns to the train, reflecting his responsibility and care 70.
• When a new companion, Kaviel, joins, Welt welcomes her warmly and maintains his dependable demeanor 57.

March 7th

• March 7th is Xiao Xi’s enthusiastic and lively friend on the Astral Express. They share conversations about Aeons over tea, with March expressing curiosity and excitement about meeting them 42.
• March 7th is quick to support Xiao Xi’s narrative during tense situations, such as when Xiao Xi turns the tables on Lady Yukong, showcasing their unity as a team 23.
• She worries about Dan Heng’s mental state and urges Xiao Xi to check on him, demonstrating her care for the crew 28.
• March 7th invites Xiao Xi to explore Aurum Alley and introduces Kaviel to the group, showing her eagerness to include others 58.
• Their friendship is marked by lighthearted moments, such as when March 7th buys snacks and brings Xiao Xi along for outings 58 40.
• When Aha forcibly exposes Xiao Xi to memories of her separation from Xi, March 7th supports Xiao Xi and angrily confronts Aha over the harm caused 41.

Dan Heng

• Xiao Xi is a loyal companion to Dan Heng, offering him emotional support regarding his past as Dan Feng. She firmly states that she only knows him as Dan Heng, a member of the Astral Express Crew, not as Dan Feng 37.
• She searches for him when he goes missing on the Luofu, finding him at the Scalegorge Waterscape and reassuring him of her concern 34.
• Xiao Xi gives Dan Heng a crystal with a locator, promising to arrive instantly if he needs help, and expresses her trust in his decisions 40.
• Dan Heng, in turn, shows gratitude for her support and thanks her for her words 37.
• Despite his reserved nature, Dan Heng respects Xiao Xi and acknowledges her strength, as seen when he comments on her ability after she clears a hallway of Voidrangers 3.

Stelle

• Xiao Xi and Stelle share a close friendship built on mutual support and teamwork. They collaborate to ensure Bailu’s safety, with Xiao Xi escorting Bailu to the Seat of Divine Foresight at Stelle’s request 55.
• Xiao Xi joins Stelle’s ghost-hunting squad to investigate Heliobi on the Luofu, showing her willingness to help without hesitation 71.
• They communicate frequently via message; Stelle updates Xiao Xi on her new fame on the Ghost-Hunting Squad app and her progress in Aurum Alley 70 58.
• Xiao Xi meets Stelle on the Herta Space Station after she wakes up, and they initially discuss Lily and Rocky’s love story before Stelle decides to join the Astral Express 5.
• Their bond is one of camaraderie and trust, with Xiao Xi looking forward to supporting Stelle’s efforts in Aurum Alley 58.
• During Yanqing’s possession crisis, Stelle promptly adds Xiao Xi to the Ghost-Hunting Squad’s group chat after Xiao Xi reports that Yanqing’s flying sword has sought her help, enabling the group to coordinate the rescue 78.

Kaviel

• Xiao Xi takes a mentoring and protective role toward Kaviel, a new recruit from the Hope Mutual Aid Society. She welcomes Kaviel aboard the Astral Express and reassures her about fitting in 55 57.
• Xiao Xi encourages Kaviel to express her true emotions and not suppress her pain, emphasizing that companions will not judge her 62.
• She takes Kaviel to meet the rest of the Astral Express crew on the Luofu, introducing her warmly 57.
• Xiao Xi listens to Kaviel’s past struggles and helps her adjust to a life of trust and openness, telling her she no longer needs to hide her heart behind schemes 62.
• Himeko and others note that Kaviel admires Himeko’s experiences, and Xiao Xi acts as a bridge between Kaviel and the crew 57.

Kafka

• Kafka’s interaction with Xiao Xi is mysterious and tense. On the Herta Space Station, Kafka appears before Xiao Xi and calls her a “variable” of destiny, claiming she bears no ill will before vanishing 2.
• Later, on the Luofu, Xiao Xi encounters Kafka already restrained by the Cloud Knights, and Fu Xuan takes charge of the situation 29.
• The exact nature of their relationship remains ambiguous, but Kafka’s words hint at a larger cosmic script in which Xiao Xi plays a pivotal role 2.

Fu Xuan

• Xiao Xi meets Fu Xuan, the Master Diviner of the Luofu Divination Commission, for the first time at Stargazer Navalia after Kafka is captured. Fu Xuan introduces herself formally and explains Kafka’s situation 29.
• Their interaction is brief and professional, with Fu Xuan recognizing Xiao Xi’s importance to the Astral Express Crew 29.

Yukong

• Xiao Xi and the group meet Lady Yukong, head of the Palace of Astrum, who initially refuses their offer to help the Luofu. Xiao Xi displays quick thinking by shifting the narrative to implicate the Stellaron Hunters, putting Yukong on the defensive 23.
• Yukong later relents and allows the group to stay, but the initial tension demonstrates Xiao Xi’s resourcefulness in handling authority figures 23.

Jing Yuan

• Xiao Xi meets General Jing Yuan during the investigation on the Luofu. Jing Yuan displays a relaxed attitude and does not mind the verbal conflict between Dan Heng and Xiao Xi earlier 37.
• He leads the group to the Scalegorge Waterscape to resolve the crisis, and Xiao Xi follows his direction without objection 37.
• Xiao Xi expresses concern when she notices Jing Yuan’s visible exhaustion during the investigation into Luocha, demonstrating her respect for his health and burdens as general 63.
• Jing Yuan trusts Xiao Xi enough to ask her to grant peace to the remains of the Xianzhou Yuanqiao if possible, while still prioritizing her safety before her departure for the Celestial Expanse crisis 85.

Herta

• Xiao Xi’s relationship with Herta is strictly professional. Herta requests Xiao Xi’s cooperation in research and invites her to participate in the Simulated Universe experiment 4.
• Xiao Xi agrees to help, viewing it as a duty due to her status as a temporary researcher on the space station 4.
• Herta becomes intensely interested after learning that Xiao Xi is the human-aspect avatar of an Aeon and undertakes to help her master her Emanator-level Path power while keeping Xiao Xi’s true identity restricted to a select few 5.

Asta

• Station Master Asta is warm and generous toward Xiao Xi, offering her a place to stay and work as a researcher on the Herta Space Station after she wakes up with no memory 2.
• Xiao Xi expresses gratitude and accepts the offer, viewing it as a temporary arrangement before joining the Astral Express 2.

Arlan

• Arlan assists Xiao Xi when she first wakes up on the space station. He is initially formal but softens his tone after Xiao Xi’s playful remark, developing a friendly rapport 2.
• He helps her navigate the station and introduces her to Station Master Asta 2.

Guinaifen

• Guinaifen, also known as Little Gui, is a member of Stelle’s ghost-hunting squad. When Xiao Xi joins, Guinaifen greets her enthusiastically, showing immediate friendliness and eagerness to work together 71.
• Guinaifen later shows curiosity toward Lily of the Valley, helping the formerly timid Heliobus become more comfortable with the Ghost-Hunting Squad 82.

Huohuo

• Huohuo initially mistakes Xiao Xi for a Heliobus but quickly apologizes and makes amends. She is nervous and apologetic, but Xiao Xi’s presence is accepted by the squad 71.

Huayue

• Huayue displays empathy and worry for Kaviel’s past, and Xiao Xi reassures him that she will not hold prejudices based on rumors. Their interaction shows a supportive and understanding dynamic within the Hope Mutual Aid Society 55.
• As the Society’s vice president, Huayue works closely with Xiao Xi during the Celestial Expanse crisis and helps formulate the alliance with Xianzhou Yaoqing 84 86 87.
• Their relationship is familiar and playful. Xiao Xi feels guilty over Huayue’s heavy workload and volunteers to help, while Huayue eagerly takes her at her word and arranges an overtime paperwork session 93 94.

Lily of the Valley

• Lily of the Valley is a timid but gentle Heliobus whom Xiao Xi encounters in the Garden of Serenity. Lily creates an illusory realm from Xiao Xi’s childhood memories after seeking her consent through mental fluctuations, allowing Xiao Xi to experience a brief reunion with the image of her mother 72 73 74.
• Xiao Xi refuses to destroy Lily despite understanding the danger posed by escaped Heliobi. Instead, she seals Lily’s emotion-feeding ability and sustains her with Path energy, enabling Lily to live without harming others 75.
• Lily trusts Xiao Xi deeply and resides within her earring after the seal is established. Xiao Xi introduces and protects Lily when she meets the Ghost-Hunting Squad 78 82.
• Their relationship is defined by Xiao Xi’s compassion and Lily’s growing confidence, with Lily eventually making friends with Yanqing as well 82 84.

Yanqing

• Xiao Xi first intervenes in Yanqing’s confrontation with Blade and Dan Heng, using golden chains to pull him away from the battle and persuading him to consult Jing Yuan rather than act rashly 35.
• When Yanqing is possessed by the Heliobus Molten Torch, his flying sword seeks Xiao Xi’s help. Xiao Xi joins the rescue effort, saves Sushang from Yanqing’s attack, restrains Yanqing with Golden Flame, and expels Molten Torch from his sword 77 78 80 81.
• Afterward, Xiao Xi gives Yanqing a Golden Flame charm to soothe his unstable mind and aid his recovery. Yanqing is grateful for her help and treats Lily of the Valley as a friend after their misunderstanding is resolved 81 84.

Sushang

• Xiao Xi works alongside Sushang during the rescue of Yanqing from Molten Torch’s possession. She arrives in time to redirect Yanqing’s sword before it can strike the exhausted Sushang 80.
• Xiao Xi heals Sushang’s injuries with Golden Flame and later gives her a protective charm that restores her strength and relieves her fatigue 80 81.

Water Moon

• Water Moon is an Emanator of the Hope Mutual Aid Society skilled in spatial manipulation. Xiao Xi meets her at Society headquarters while preparing the operation against Star Roar and Celestial Expanse 86.
• Xiao Xi recognizes Water Moon’s spatial affinity immediately and respects her expertise, while Water Moon’s pocket dimension and portal-opening abilities become central to the alliance’s surprise attack plan 86 90.
• After the battle, Xiao Xi welcomes Water Moon’s request to remain at headquarters and rest, reflecting their cordial relationship as fellow Society members 93.

Feixiao

• Xiao Xi meets General Feixiao of Xianzhou Yaoqing when the Hope Mutual Aid Society and Yaoqing form an alliance against Lord Ravager Star Roar and Celestial Expanse 84 86.
• Their relationship develops through mutual respect and candid conversation. After learning that Feixiao suffers from the fatal condition Moon Rage, Xiao Xi does not pity her but respects her resolve and promises to search for a cure if one can be found 88.
• Xiao Xi and Feixiao fight as allies during the Celestial Expanse operation, with Xiao Xi granting Feixiao powerful blessings before Water Moon opens the attack gate 89 90.