Xiao Wu

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Xiao Wu had lived as an orphan, drifting through periods of abundance and hunger before meeting Zhao Linchuan. She describes him as the one who raised and protected her, always prioritizing her food and standing in front when danger arose 20.

As a transformed soul beast, Xiao Wu fears being exposed by powerful human soul masters. Zhao Linchuan exploits that fear by claiming that a Title Douluo resides at Notting Academy and recounting a story about the Blue Silver Emperor being discovered near Spirit City and forced to sacrifice herself. Xiao Wu notices that the account does not make sense and questions him skeptically 2.

Before meeting Zhao Linchuan, Xiao Wu had obtained a work-study admission certificate for Notting Academy so she could blend into human society and investigate the person responsible for her mother's death 2.

She travels with Zhao Linchuan from the area around Nuoding City. Their early journey includes searching for food, surviving encounters with human traffickers, acquiring wealth from their defeated attackers, and preparing for soul-ring hunting 3 5 6 8.

Over four years, Xiao Wu grows from a carefree child into a powerful young Soul Master. She and Zhao leave their home and vegetable garden behind to seek the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, where she later absorbs the Love-Sickness Heartbroken Red 14 15 16 17.

Though she wishes to return to those connected to her soul-beast past, Xiao Wu initially avoids doing so because contact could expose both herself and them to human soul masters. She instead resolves to wait until Zhao Linchuan becomes a Soul Sage and can safely take her back 60.

She eventually returns to the core of Star Dou Forest with Zhao Linchuan after he assures her that his strength is sufficient to protect her even if her connections are discovered. At the Lake of Life, she reunites with Da Ming and Er Ming and condenses her fifth soul ring. Before leaving, she asks them to collect Spirit Bones for her future use 185 186.

Da Ming recognizes the difficulty of her position between human society and the soul-beast world, concluding that Zhao Linchuan's protection may be especially valuable to her 186.

Appearance

In her first appearance, Xiao Wu is a doll-like young girl with a distinctive scorpion braid 2.

After the four-year time skip, Xiao Wu is described as a graceful young woman with a tall, slender build and a narrow, swaying waist 14.

• Tall and slender, compared to a willow branch in spring 14
• Curved figure and graceful gait 14
• Uses Hundred Flower Essential Oil in her bathwater 14
• Often favors good food, clothing, and accessories when she can afford them 14
• Her skin becomes fairer and more delicate after absorbing the Love-Sickness Heartbroken Red 17
• After fusing with the Jade Rabbit Skull Spirit Bone, her features become more exquisite and her skin is described as flawless white jade; her facial beauty is placed on par with Qian Renxue's, apart from differences in bearing and temperament 190

Personality

Xiao Wu is initially innocent, food-motivated, and trusting, readily following Zhao Linchuan on the promise of a carrot feast or cake 3 4 13. Despite this naivety, she is not entirely gullible: she recognizes flaws in Zhao Linchuan's story about the Blue Silver Emperor and directly challenges him over it 2.

She is compassionate toward soul beasts and feels sorrow at the prospect of hunting them for soul rings 8. She is also fiercely loyal and protective of Zhao Linchuan, volunteering to guard him while he absorbs a spirit ring and later caring for him during his prolonged unconsciousness 12 28. During his second-ring absorption, she privately resolves to sacrifice herself if necessary to save him 12.

As she matures, Xiao Wu becomes more strategic and assertive. She helps Zhu Zhuqing, fabricates an “ancient sect” background to explain her and Zhao Linchuan's unusual resources, and accepts the complexity of Zhao Linchuan's relationships with other women 26 60 109. Her affection can also turn possessive and jealous when she feels excluded from Zhao Linchuan's attention 41 48.

Xiao Wu is notably selfless toward her companions. Although the soul bones Zhao Linchuan obtains are suited to her fighting style, she cannot yet absorb them at that stage because of her transitional transformed-soul-beast body and instead gives two valuable soul bones to Zhu Zhuqing 80 108 110.

She remains highly confident in Zhao Linchuan's strength and the superiority of his Azure Dragon Martial Soul, even dismissing the Seraphim Martial Soul while reassuring Qian Renxue about his fight with Dugu Bo 116 160. However, Qian Renxue's beauty briefly makes Xiao Wu feel insecure about her own appearance 165.

Her attachment to Zhao Linchuan remains strong: after his half-month absence in the mysterious little world, she greets him with an emotional embrace and complains about how long he has been away 178. She also remains attentive to her friends' feelings, following Ning Rongrong to comfort her after Rongrong jokingly complains about the combat Soul Masters' powerful new skills 188.

Her willingness to assist Zhao Linchuan extends to covert political manipulation. Once she obtains her mental-control ability, she eagerly agrees to help his plans and confidently discusses maintaining control over Emperor Xue Ye 190 192.

Abilities & Skills

Soul Master Cultivation

Xiao Wu possesses unusually rapid cultivation and an exceptional spirit-ring configuration.

• Possesses Innate Full Soul Power 2
• Reaches level 36 with Yellow–Purple–Purple rings after four years 14
• Is identified as the only Soul Master besides Zhao Linchuan known to possess a thousand-year second ring, excluding those enhanced through Godly Trials 14
• Uses her transformed soul-beast origin to condense spirit rings, though excessive use can affect her future rings 13
• Gains a ten-thousand-year fourth soul ring after absorbing the Love-Sickness Heartbroken Red 17
• The Love-Sickness Heartbroken Red conceals her soul-beast aura, making her substantially safer from detection by human soul masters 16 71
• Reaches level 48 following another winter of cultivation 145
• Receives upgrades to her first and second rings and a ten-thousand-year upgrade to her third ring from Zhao Linchuan 179
• Breaks through her bottleneck and subsequently condenses her fifth soul ring at the Lake of Life, becoming a Soul King 181 186

Invincible Mad Rabbit Fist

A self-created combat skill intended to alter her fighting style.

• Created by Xiao Wu by level 20 13
• She admits it does not substantially improve her existing fighting style yet 13

Pink Rabbit Heart-Destroying Palm

A powerful close-combat palm technique.

• Uses the technique to strike Ma Hongjun after he leers at her 42
• Condenses pink soul power into her palm before delivering the attack 42

Physical Combat and Self-Created Skills

Xiao Wu is an agile close-range combatant who can fight effectively without relying on her soul skills.

• Uses terrain, rapid movement, and unpredictable footwork to lure and evade the Iron-Armored Spiked-Tail Lizard 11
• Chooses to conceal her conspicuous ring configuration at the Suotuo City Great Soul Arena by relying on self-created skills and physical techniques instead of soul skills 88
• Captures Oscar during a two-on-two arena battle while Ning Rongrong evades Dai Mubai, demonstrating effective teamwork and battlefield control 98

Zhao Linchuan also prepares gentler versions of his cultivation techniques for Xiao Wu and her companions after recognizing that his earlier simplified methods did not work smoothly for her. These are the Mirror-Like Heart Art, adapted from the Azure Dragon Visualization Method to cultivate body, temperament, and mind, and the Earth-Shrinking Step, adapted from World at One's Feet to retain space-compressing footwork while relying more on soul-power rhythm 80.

Soul-Extinguishing Gun Proficiency

Xiao Wu quickly learns to use Zhao Linchuan's Soul-Extinguishing Gun.

• Fires three consecutive shots into a target's bullseye area after only two days of practice 13
• Praises the weapon as easier to use than her spirit skills 13
• Believes it could kill an Iron-Armored Spiked-Tail Lizard with a single shot 13

Poison Use

Xiao Wu is willing to use lethal methods against threats.

• Kills the Soul Ancestor Bu Le with Corpse-Rotting Bone-Melting Powder after he harasses and disrespects her companions 90
• Leaves the scene quickly with Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing to avoid suspicion 90

Fifth Soul Skill: Void

A defensive skill obtained from her fifth soul ring.

• Grants immunity to all non-energy physical attacks while active 188
• Reduces damage from energy-type attacks by fifty percent 188
• Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun recognize the difficulty of countering the ability, while Ning Rongrong reacts with playful envy 188

Jade Rabbit Skull Mental Control

After completely fusing with the Jade Rabbit Skull Spirit Bone, Xiao Wu gains a powerful mental-control ability 190.

• Claims she can control targets below the Super Douluo level for several years 190
• Places a spiritual imprint on Emperor Xue Ye and gives him a secret command through which he will recognize Qian Renxue as his master 192
• States that Xue Ye's weak spiritual power makes him unable to escape her control even after ten years; without outside intervention, she expects the control to last for the rest of his life 192
• Identifies intervention by a Super Douluo above rank 98 as a means of removing Xue Ye's spiritual imprint 192
• Her mental-control techniques partly inform Zhao Linchuan's later plan to induce a nearly million-year-old ice silkworm to sacrifice itself to Qian Renxue 199

Perception and Soul-Beast Knowledge

• Detects that a Title Douluo has been watching and following the group, then privately warns Zhao Linchuan 71
• Knows the location of the Blue Silver Ancestral Land and accompanies Zhao Linchuan there 185 186
• Maintains familiar connections with Da Ming and Er Ming in the core of Star Dou Forest 185 186

Equipment / Items

• Soul-Extinguishing Gun — Firearm developed by Zhao Linchuan and taught to Xiao Wu 13
• Love-Sickness Heartbroken Red — Immortal herb she absorbs, enabling her jump to rank 40, concealing her soul-beast aura, and enabling the condensation of her fourth ring 16 17
• Corpse-Rotting Bone-Melting Powder — Poison used to kill Bu Le 90
• Two fifty-thousand-year soul bones — Unable to absorb them at that stage because her body remains in a transitional state, Xiao Wu gives the two soul bones to Zhu Zhuqing to strengthen her 80 108 110
• Xiao Wu Puppet — A carved puppet Zhao Linchuan gives her, depicting her seated on a millstone while eating watermelon 88
• Wrist Storage Soul Tool — Used to carry provisions, including pork ribs bought with money she earns selling watermelons 14
• Jade Rabbit Skull Spirit Bone — Head Spirit Bone given by Zhao Linchuan and completely fused by Xiao Wu; improves her appearance and grants long-lasting mental control 190 192

Relationships

• Zhao Linchuan — Her longtime protector, traveling companion, and “brother.” Their initially sibling-like bond develops into an openly romantic relationship; Xiao Wu expresses that she no longer wishes to be only his little sister 4 20 60. She welcomes him emotionally after his half-month absence, accepts his offer to strengthen her rings, and trusts him to take her back to her soul-beast companions 178 179 185. She later assists his political plans through her mental-control ability 190 192.
• Zhu Zhuqing — Close companion and confidante. Xiao Wu comforts her after her disappointment with Dai Mubai, helps secure her freedom from him, and gives her soul bones and Immortal Herbs 20 26 109 110.
• Ning Rongrong — Friend, rival, and temporary ally. Their relationship includes teasing and mutual encouragement, but also jealousy over Zhao Linchuan 41 48 105 111. Xiao Wu protects her during the aftermath of Zhao Linchuan's destructive demonstration and later comforts her when she jokingly envies the others' combat skills 94 188.
• Silver Dragon King / Gu Yuena / “Sovereign” — A tense associate connected to Zhao Linchuan. Xiao Wu speaks with her about Zhao's condition and soul-ring plans, while feeling concern over the Sovereign's treatment of him 28. Gu Yuena orders Xiao Wu not to have Zhao Linchuan's first child before her, framing the demand around the future of the soul-beast race 28. Xiao Wu knows about Gu Yuena's concealed involvement with Zhao Linchuan and keeps it from him until Gu Yuena reveals the truth herself 208.
• Tang San — An acquaintance involved in disputes over items sought from Zhao Linchuan's group, including the crystal obtained in Soto City. The “brother” Xiao Wu admires in her conversation with Zhu Zhuqing is Zhao Linchuan, not Tang San 20 21 49 60.
• Liu Erlong — Xiao Wu calls Liu Erlong her godmother. The two share a warm, mother-and-daughter-like relationship and often work together in the kitchen 146. Their affectionate dynamic continues during the Star Dou Forest expedition, with Xiao Wu laughing at Erlong's exchanges with Zhao Linchuan and receiving a playful threat in return 185.
• Qian Renxue — An ally of Zhao Linchuan who becomes a source of rivalry and insecurity for Xiao Wu. Xiao Wu openly belittles Qian Renxue's Seraphim Martial Soul while asserting Zhao Linchuan's superiority 160 165. They later cooperate in the scheme against Xue Ye, with Xiao Wu explaining how Qian Renxue can command the controlled emperor 192.
• Da Ming and Er Ming — Trusted soul-beast companions whom Xiao Wu longs to visit. On returning to the Lake of Life, she asks them to collect Spirit Bones for her future use; they agree and regard Zhao Linchuan's strength with both fear and relief 185 186.
• Tai Long — A one-sided admirer who secretly hopes to pursue and marry her, later considering borrowing money to buy her jewelry. No reciprocal interest from Xiao Wu is established 141 156. He subsequently disappears from the academy along with the Strength Clan's unexplained departure from Heaven Dou City 189.
• Emperor Xue Ye — Target of her mental-control skill during Zhao Linchuan and Qian Renxue's political scheme. Xiao Wu places him under a spiritual imprint and arranges for Qian Renxue to command him through a secret phrase 192.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Journey with Zhao Linchuan

Xiao Wu joins Zhao Linchuan shortly before enrollment at Notting Academy. She travels with him, shares meals and living arrangements, and relies on him for protection and guidance while gradually becoming a capable partner 2 4 5 6.

Sunset Forest Hunt

She enters Sunset Forest with Zhao Linchuan, lures the three-thousand-year Iron-Armored Spiked-Tail Lizard into position, and worries over his decision to absorb its ring 11. She later vows to protect him during the absorption process 12.

Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well

After leaving her home and carrot garden, Xiao Wu accompanies Zhao Linchuan to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. There she absorbs the Love-Sickness Heartbroken Red, reaches rank 40, and condenses her ten-thousand-year fourth ring 15 16 17.

Zhu Zhuqing's Rescue and Soto City

Xiao Wu accompanies Zhao Linchuan to rescue the injured Zhu Zhuqing from pursuers. In Soto City, she comforts Zhu Zhuqing, supports her against Dai Mubai, and helps engineer the scheme that leads to Zhuqing's release from their engagement 18 20 26.

Shrek-Affiliated Relationships

Xiao Wu struggles with jealousy when Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing draw Zhao Linchuan's attention, even forming a temporary alliance with Ning Rongrong to prevent Zhuqing from being alone with him 41. By later chapters, she shows greater acceptance of Zhao Linchuan's relationships while maintaining her own claim to a romantic future with him 60 61.

Gold Fighting Spirit Badges

After twenty days of training, Xiao Wu earns both individual and team Gold Fighting Spirit Badges alongside Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing 105.

During the Suotuo City Great Soul Arena matches, Xiao Wu partners with Ning Rongrong under the team name “Rainbow Dance.” She protects Ning Rongrong, relies on close-range physical techniques to conceal her identity and ring configuration, and defeats opponents who attempt to exploit Ning Rongrong's support-type role 88 89 91.

Soul Bone Distribution

When Zhao Linchuan obtains high-quality soul bones, Xiao Wu cannot absorb those intended for her because her transformed-soul-beast body has not fully transitioned into that of a human Soul Master. Rather than keep them unused, she persuades Zhu Zhuqing to accept two fifty-thousand-year soul bones and Immortal Herbs, prioritizing Zhuqing's growth over her own immediate gains 80 108 109 110.

She later successfully fuses with the Jade Rabbit Skull Spirit Bone given by Zhao Linchuan, gaining powerful mental control and a noticeable improvement in her appearance 190.

Later Cultivation

Xiao Wu continues cultivating alongside Zhao Linchuan's companions, reaching level 48 and remaining only a few levels from becoming a Soul King. She also grows close to Liu Erlong, whom she openly calls her godmother 145 146.

After Zhao Linchuan returns from the mysterious little world, he strengthens Xiao Wu's early soul rings alongside those of Ning Rongrong and the Zhu sisters. Xiao Wu retreats to cultivate and successfully reaches the bottleneck preceding her fifth ring 178 179 181.

Return to the Lake of Life

During the group's Star Dou Forest soul hunt, Zhao Linchuan leaves Liu Erlong to guard Ning Rongrong and the Zhu sisters while taking Xiao Wu toward the forest's core. Xiao Wu realizes that he is bringing her home and initially worries that revealing her relationship with soul beasts will endanger her companions. His assurance that he can protect her allows her to continue 185.

At the Lake of Life, Xiao Wu condenses her fifth soul ring and reunites with Da Ming and Er Ming. Before departing, she asks them to gather Spirit Bones for her future use 186. She later introduces Void, the fifth-ring skill that grants physical immunity and substantial resistance to energy attacks 188.

Blue Silver Ancestral Land

Xiao Wu confirms that she knows the location of the Blue Silver Ancestral Land and accompanies Zhao Linchuan there after leaving the Lake of Life 185 186.

The Blue Silver King recognizes Ah Yin's aura on Zhao Linchuan. Zhao negotiates for the Blue Silver Grass clan to offer its power to strengthen his first ring, swearing to revive Ah Yin after becoming a level 100 god. Xiao Wu is present during this expedition, which culminates in the transformation of his first ring and the arrival of another blood-red ring identified with the Blue Silver Emperor 186.

Control of Emperor Xue Ye

After Xiao Wu completes fusion with the Jade Rabbit Skull Spirit Bone, Zhao Linchuan asks for her assistance with an important mental-control task. She confidently offers to control a target for several years, exceeding the roughly one-year duration he requires 190.

The target is subsequently revealed as Emperor Xue Ye. Zhao Linchuan and Xiao Wu enter the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace under the guise of treating him, then attend a banquet with Qian Renxue. Xiao Wu confirms that Xue Ye is under her control and explains the secret command that will make him recognize Qian Renxue as his master 192.

Gu Yuena's Hidden Involvement

When Gu Yuena reveals that she has secretly followed Zhao Linchuan since his martial-soul awakening and arranged several of his apparently fortunate encounters, Qian Renxue also learns that Xiao Wu knew about Gu Yuena's concealed involvement and had withheld the truth from him 208.

Trivia

• Xiao Wu loves carrots, carrot feasts, and carrot cake 4 13.
• She kept a vegetable garden and was reluctant to leave it when traveling away from home 7 15.
• She calls Zhao Linchuan “Brother” throughout much of their early relationship 8 13 17.
• She is capable of presenting a convincing false backstory, claiming that she and Zhao Linchuan came from an ancient sect to explain their exceptional resources 109.
• Zhao Linchuan gives her a custom puppet modeled after her eating watermelon on a millstone 88.
• She earns two silver soul coins selling watermelons and uses the money to buy five pounds of pork ribs for Zhao Linchuan 14.
• She can tie an elaborate bow in a red string using her mouth, a feat Ning Rongrong struggles to reproduce 132.
• She introduces Void as a supposedly poor skill before revealing its exceptional defensive effects, prompting Ning Rongrong to accuse the combat Soul Masters of humblebragging 188.

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