Dong Qianqiu

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Dong Qianqiu attended Tiandou Academy's Year One Class One alongside Lan Mengqin. Although she maintained the school image of an aloof “Goddess Qianqiu,” she privately feared that others would uncover her identity as a Soul Beast recultivating as a human. Fragmented memories of a blue-haired man in the sea also troubled her 19 21.

Her decision to become human was motivated by a wish to repay a debt of gratitude, escape her painful memories, and become a true person 21. Her recovered childhood memories later reveal that she had already preferred the name Dong Qianqiu while living as a shark, associating it with her command of ice and ambition to freeze heaven and earth. Her mother had suggested Bai Xiuxiu because of her habit of blowing bubbles 210.

Lin Yuan's qin performance draws out her loneliness, and he later recognizes that she is hiding something. Though initially startled by his insight, she becomes noticeably more open and playful around him 21 22. After Lin Yuan comforts her over the loss of her parents, she resolves to become strong enough to seek their traces herself 28.

During the Tiandou Academy exchange, she and Lan Mengqin face Lin Yuan together. Their coordinated ice-based assault is overcome, forcing Dong Qianqiu to shift from trying to win to preserving Tiandou Academy's dignity in defeat 22 23.

She later accompanies Lan Mengqin during Lan Bing's bloodline crisis, supports her friend after Lin Yuan stabilizes Lan Bing, and battles beside her against the Ice Jade Scorpions threatening the Ice Clan 26 114. She later joins the Seven Sacred Abyss assessment with Lan Mengqin and Yuanen Huihui 192.

On Elf Star, Lan Xuanyu's Dragon God Roar triggers an involuntary response from Dong Qianqiu, whose Soul Beast instincts compel her to bow alongside the surrounding Soul Beasts. The incident intensifies her fear that her concealed identity will be exposed 201. During Di Tian's obsession tribulation, she recovers her memories as Bai Xiuxiu, daughter of two Demon Soul Great White Sharks whose deaths were caused by evil spirit orcas 210.

Rather than remain defined by that loss, she embraces Dong Qianqiu, Bai Qianqiu, and Xiuxiu as parts of her identity. She resolves to become a god, find the traces of her parents that Lin Yuan had once told her might remain in the universe, and restore them someday 210.

Her affection for Lin Yuan eventually becomes an openly acknowledged matter within their circle. After Yuanen Huihui exposes her secret kiss on Elf Star, Dong Qianqiu admits that she likes him and claims to have kissed his cheek and lips. When Lin Yuan questions her, however, she confesses that she only kissed his hair and had exaggerated to provoke Lan Mengqin and Yuanen Huihui 251 252.

During the Federation's war with the Longma Galaxy, Lin Yuan refuses to send Dong Qianqiu and the other youngsters to the battlefield, reminding them that they are to serve as his guard squad when he takes office 255. She nevertheless later participates in the group's coordinated battle against the Tianlong Chief Seat, supporting Tang Yuge through her Blizzard combination with Lan Mengqin 259.

After Lin Yuan apparently dies saving the Federation, Dong Qianqiu is overwhelmed by despair and attempts to take her own life with an ice blade. Tang Yuge restrains her and reminds her that Lin Yuan would not want her to do so 262. She survives and later trains intensively with Lan Mengqin and Yuanen Huihui on New Star 282.

Appearance

Dong Qianqiu is a slender girl with deep-blue hair and deep-blue, sea-like eyes. She commonly wears white and is noted for an elegant, composed bearing even as a child 21.

• Long, dark-blue hair, often worn loose; later tied into a high ponytail for an assessment 21 161
• Deep-blue eyes described as profound as the sea 21
• White dresses and shirts are a recurring part of her attire 21 109 161
• Fair, porcelain-doll-like complexion 109
• Her appearance and martial soul reflect her oceanic Demon Soul Great White Shark origin 21 23
• By age twelve, her childhood baby fat has disappeared, and she wears a fitted white dress during her reunion with Lin Yuan 109
• Her usually restrained beauty becomes particularly striking to Qian Lei and Liu Feng when she laughs openly during the confrontation over her feelings for Lin Yuan 251

Personality

Dong Qianqiu initially presents herself as calm, distant, and difficult to approach. To deter unwanted attention, she declares that only someone capable of defeating her has the right to come near her 22. Her guarded nature stems from the isolation and fear attached to concealing her Soul Beast identity 21.

Around trusted people, especially Lan Mengqin and Lin Yuan, she is much more expressive. She teases Lin Yuan with improvised ice-wheel transport, quietly comforts Lan Mengqin, and becomes flustered when Lin Yuan bluntly exposes her attempts to gain his attention 26 27 161. She is also thoughtful: rather than intrude on Shrek students welcoming Lin Yuan back, she tells Lan Mengqin to let them express the emotions they have held in for years 156.

Although the return of her memories initially leaves her overwhelmed by grief, Dong Qianqiu refuses to let herself be confined by her parents' deaths. She turns that grief into resolve, choosing to pursue godhood and a future reunion with them 210. Her feelings for Lin Yuan have also become increasingly apparent: she privately reflects on his sacrifices, kisses a strand of his hair while he sleeps, and is deeply embarrassed by an accidental intimate sleeping arrangement the following morning 214 215.

Her composure can conceal a mischievous and competitive side. When confronted by her romantic rivals, she openly acknowledges her affection and exaggerates the extent of her kiss to unsettle them. Her confidence immediately collapses into embarrassment when Lin Yuan questions her directly, prompting her to admit the truth 251 252.

She also respects team leadership despite her concerns. During the Sky Control Clan operation, she voices worry about continuing deeper into danger but accepts Lan Xuanyu's decision because he is the captain 244. Her emotional dependence on Lin Yuan becomes tragically apparent after his apparent death, when grief overwhelms her earlier determination and Tang Yuge must intervene to prevent her suicide 262.

Abilities & Skills

Demon Soul Great White Shark Martial Soul

Dong Qianqiu possesses the rare Demon Soul Great White Shark martial soul, noted for its powerful offensive potential. Her recultivated Soul Beast origin gives her Soul Power beyond that of an ordinary Soul Master 22 23.

• Uses ice-element techniques in conjunction with her martial soul 22
• Retains the instinctive strength of a hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast despite her human form 23
• Has enough close-range power to combine martial arts with Soul Power attacks 23
• Her Soul Beast instincts react strongly to Lan Xuanyu's Dragon God bloodline, causing her to involuntarily submit to his Dragon God Roar 201

Ice Element Control

Her first Soul Skill allows precise manipulation and shaping of ice and snow 22.

• Converts Lan Mengqin's snowflakes into cutting blades 22
• Forms and launches Ice Spears at high speed 22 23
• Produces a large Ice Wall for defense and elevation 23
• Creates ice crystals underfoot to cushion falls 23
• Forms ice wheels beneath Lin Yuan's seat, turning it into a small cart 27
• Produces ice to fill Lin Yuan's thermos before his departure from Tiandou Planet 28
• Can make an Ice Spear adhere to an opponent while frost spreads along the point of contact 23

Ice Waterfall

Her second Soul Skill combines with Lan Mengqin's snow tornado to create numerous Ice Spears that rain down on opponents 114.

• Forms dozens of Ice Spears almost instantly 114
• Detonates the spears and surrounding snowflakes after impact 114
• Was ineffective against the Ice Jade Scorpions during Lan Bing's rampage 114

Ancient Martial Arts

Dong Qianqiu employs close-quarters ancient martial arts rather than relying solely on elemental attacks 22 23.

• Uses irregular, asynchronous footwork to approach opponents 23
• Concentrates Soul Power into her fist for melee strikes 23
• Her hand-to-hand assault was anticipated and countered by Lin Yuan during their exchange match 23

Coordinated Elemental Support

Dong Qianqiu's longstanding partnership with Lan Mengqin also supports larger team tactics. Against the Tianlong Chief Seat, the two clasp hands and release a battlefield-filling Blizzard, which Tang Yuge converts into water-element energy to strengthen her Heavenly Stems Qilin before attacking 259.

Relationships

• Lin Yuan — Initially intrigued and disappointed to learn he is not a Tiandou Academy student; his understanding of her hidden fears and later comfort help her open up. Their interactions become teasing and emotionally charged, though Lin Yuan frequently fails to respond tactfully 21 22 28 109 161. His words about the universe preserving traces of the dead become the basis for her renewed determination after recovering her memories 210. Dong Qianqiu privately admires his repeated sacrifices and has developed clear romantic feelings for him 214 215. She later openly admits liking him, but retracts her boast about kissing his cheek and lips, explaining that she only kissed his hair 251 252. His apparent death leaves her in such despair that she attempts suicide before Tang Yuge stops her 262.
• Lan Mengqin — Closest companion and combat partner. They combine Blizzard and Ice Element Control in battle, and Dong Qianqiu supports her through Lan Bing's illness and crisis 22 26 114. Lan Mengqin remains beside her as she processes the return of her memories and accepts her decision regarding her names 210. Their closeness coexists with romantic rivalry over Lin Yuan; Lan Mengqin is shocked to learn about Dong Qianqiu's secret kiss, and Dong Qianqiu deliberately exaggerates it to provoke her 251 252. They continue fighting and training together afterward 259 282.
• Gu Yuena / Nana — Her teacher and a trusted adult present during major events involving the Ice Clan and Lin Yuan 109 114.
• Lan Bing — Dong Qianqiu calls her “Auntie” and joins Lan Mengqin in confronting the danger created by Lan Bing's ancestral-bloodline transformation 26 114.
• Lan Xuanyu — Travels and participates in assessments alongside him; he regards Dong Qianqiu as a potential rival for Lin Yuan's attention 121 172. His Dragon God Roar awakens her Soul Beast instincts and later helps trigger the recovery of her past memories 201 210. While intoxicated, he jokingly asks her not to go too far with Lin Yuan, acknowledging her intentions toward his brother 214. She accepts his authority as captain during the Sky Control Clan mission despite her misgivings, but reacts with disbelief when he tells Lin Yuan that he no longer wants to be his little brother 244 246. He later feels betrayed upon hearing about her secret kiss 251.
• Yuanen Huihui — Fellow examinee, teammate, and romantic rival. Huihui's declaration of an intention to pursue Lin Yuan makes Dong Qianqiu wary, and Huihui exposes her concealed affection and Elf Star kiss to the group 192 251. Dong Qianqiu responds by exaggerating her romantic progress to provoke Huihui and Lan Mengqin 252. The three later train together on New Star 282.
• Tang Yuge — Teammate who uses Dong Qianqiu and Lan Mengqin's Blizzard as elemental support in battle 259. She saves Dong Qianqiu from a suicide attempt after Lin Yuan's apparent death and later remains attentive to her and the others during their training on New Star 262 282.
• Parents — Two Demon Soul Great White Sharks killed by evil spirit orcas. Their deaths are the source of her suppressed memories and deep loneliness; after recovering those memories, she resolves to pursue godhood and seek a means of restoring them 210.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Tiandou Academy Exchange

• Is introduced as one of Tiandou Academy's standout students and warns Lan Mengqin not to underestimate the visiting exchange student 19.
• Meets Lin Yuan after his qin performance and is unsettled when he identifies her fear of exposure 21.
• Partners with Lan Mengqin against Lin Yuan, using a Blizzard-enhanced ice assault, Ice Spears, an Ice Wall, and ancient martial arts before losing decisively 22 23.
• Sees Lin Yuan off at the end of his visit, carrying his luggage, filling his thermos with ice, and decorating it with great white shark stickers before watching his spaceship depart 28.

Lan Bing's Crisis and the Ice Clan

• Comforts Lan Mengqin after Lin Yuan stabilizes Lan Bing's bloodline 26.
• Receives Lin Yuan's encouragement regarding her parents and her desire to become strong enough to find them 28.
• Fights beside Lan Mengqin against the Ice Jade Scorpions created during Lan Bing's uncontrolled transformation, before Lin Yuan arrives to rescue them 114.
• Comforts Lan Mengqin again when Lin Yuan's attempt to resolve the threat within Lan Bing's spiritual world fails 115.

Shrek Assessments

• Reunites with Lin Yuan and Gu Yuena at the spaceflight center, showing clear delight at Lin Yuan's arrival despite trying to remain composed 109.
• Entrusts Lin Yuan with her hair tie before going onstage with Lan Mengqin, then becomes embarrassed when he recognizes that she wanted him to notice her hairstyle 161.
• Begins the Seven Sacred Abyss assessment alongside Lan Mengqin and Yuanen Huihui 192.
• During the Seven Sacred Abyss trial, Lust Old Demon uses an illusory Lin Yuan to exploit her feelings and tempt her with a false confession 192.
• Passes the sloth stage and then the lust stage; during the latter, her desire subsides after the illusion embraces her, and she kisses the illusory Lin Yuan before passing 192.

Elf Star and Beast God Tribulation

• Is involuntarily affected by Lan Xuanyu's Dragon God Roar, nearly exposing her Soul Beast identity before Lin Yuan's Divine Position manifests and draws attention away from her 201.
• Recovers memories of her former life as Bai Xiuxiu amid Di Tian's obsession tribulation, including her parents and their deaths at the hands of evil spirit orcas 210.
• Chooses to retain Dong Qianqiu as her primary name while accepting Bai Qianqiu and Xiuxiu as parts of her recovered identity, then resolves to become a god and seek a way to restore her parents 210.
• Privately reflects on Lin Yuan's achievements and sacrifices during the post-tribulation gathering, revealing the depth of her affection for him 214 215.

Stellar-War Operations

• Joins Lan Xuanyu, Lan Mengqin, and their companions in an operation requiring them to disguise themselves as Longma Galaxy natives; Lan Xuanyu assigns her and Lan Mengqin to handle the main attack against suitable targets 239.
• Continues to exchange playful banter with Lan Mengqin and Lan Xuanyu, whose teasing acknowledges her growing influence within their circle 241.
• Escapes with the squad after Lin Yuan intervenes against the Sky Control Clan and Lan Xuanyu takes his bell 241.
• Expresses concern about proceeding farther into the Sky Control Clan's territory but agrees to follow Lan Xuanyu as captain; the group eventually reaches a pool of silver liquid radiating spatial fluctuations 244.
• Reacts incredulously when Lan Xuanyu declares that he no longer wants to be Lin Yuan's little brother 246.

Open Confession and Romantic Rivalry

• Becomes a target of the group's questioning when Yuanen Huihui reveals both an intention to pursue Lin Yuan and Dong Qianqiu's secret Elf Star kiss 251.
• Openly admits that she likes Lin Yuan and boasts of having kissed his cheek and lips 251.
• Retracts that boast under Lin Yuan's questioning, admitting that she only kissed his hair and wanted to rile up Lan Mengqin and Yuanen Huihui 252.

Federation Crisis and New Star

• Is designated, together with the other youngsters, for Lin Yuan's guard squad; he refuses to send them to the battlefield while preparing to take office as Speaker 255.
• Combines her Blizzard with Lan Mengqin's to support Tang Yuge's attack against the Tianlong Chief Seat 259.
• Collapses in despair after Lin Yuan's apparent death, recalls his earlier comfort about the dead remaining with their loved ones, and attempts suicide with an ice blade before Tang Yuge restrains her 262.
• Later trains intensively on New Star with Lan Mengqin and Yuanen Huihui. All three experience a simultaneous unexplained pang, while Dong Qianqiu privately notes that she has repeatedly felt as though someone has reached what she treasures most before her 282.

Trivia

• Dong Qianqiu's attempt to conceal her Soul Beast nature is central to her early loneliness and reserved demeanor 21.
• She once used Ice Element Control to turn Lin Yuan's seat into a four-wheeled ice cart so they could quietly leave a private conversation between Lan Mengqin and Lan Bing 27.
• She keeps a diary and carefully tends a white flower; Lin Yuan discovers that the diary's contents are about him rather than solely about the flower 120.
• Her childhood Soul Beast name was Bai Xiuxiu, while “Xiuxiu” remains her nickname after her memories return 210.
• She preferred the imposing name Dong Qianqiu even as a young shark; the name Bai Xiuxiu was suggested by her mother in reference to her habit of blowing bubbles 210.
• Her claim to have kissed Lin Yuan's lips is explicitly revealed to be a bluff; the actual Elf Star kiss was to a strand of his hair 214 251 252.
• Despite Chapter 262's title referring to her dying for love, Tang Yuge prevents her suicide attempt, and she is subsequently shown alive and training on New Star 262 282.