Su Ru

Biodata

Background

Su Ru is Tian Buyi’s wife and a central caretaker of Big Bamboo Peak’s disciples. When Luo Yunji broke off part of the Water Kirin’s horn, she immediately worried about the repercussions for both the boy and Azure Cloud Sect’s revered spirit beast. 6

She accepted Luo Yunji’s recommendation to specialize in the ice attribute—the solid state of water—rather than divide her cultivation across multiple forms. Luo Yunji calls her “Mother,” a closeness that Tian Linger initially resents. 53

When several Big Bamboo Peak disciples went missing during their journey, Su Ru and Tian Buyi left Azure Cloud Mountain to find them. Learning that the disciples were safe brought her immediate relief. 191 201

Personality

Su Ru is deeply maternal toward her disciples. She worries over their injuries, searches personally when Luo Yunji disappears, and is willing to confront dangerous situations rather than wait for others to act. 250 737 739

Her affection does not prevent her from disciplining them. She punishes Luo Yunji for running off, drags him away by the ear after his misconduct, and expects Big Bamboo Peak’s disciples to take responsibility for the trouble they cause. 729 782 919

After Lu Daxin willingly resealed the Strange Weapon within his own arm, Su Ru realized that her disciples’ safety mattered more to her than their cultivation achievements or the honor they could bring Big Bamboo Peak. 464

Abilities & Skills

Ice-Attribute Cultivation

Su Ru specializes in the ice attribute, treating water in its solid state as her primary cultivation path. 53

• Can unleash a dense barrage of icicles in battle. 1007
• Her cultivation is stated to be more than a notch above Madam Sanmiao’s. 975
• Her attribute is connected to a magic treasure, though the treasure is not identified in the available material. 53

Artifact Refinement

Su Ru is capable of reforging and improving magical artifacts.

• Reforged Tian Linger’s Amber Vermilion Silk after it was severed by Tianya. 1059
• Used Mysterious Gauze, dragon scales, Kui Ox skull material, Cheng Liquid, and paired bone bells in the reforging process. 1059
• Worked with Shuiyue on refining practical items from Mysterious Gauze, including magical scissors. 227

Formation Work

Su Ru can operate established formations and assist in large-scale array work, though she struggles with exceptionally complex diagrams.

• Trapped Mr. Ghost inside the cave dwelling’s formation after receiving his message. 1021
• Entered Bibo Pool with a Water-Avoiding Pearl to occupy an array node and help stabilize the formation beneath the pool. 1022
• Could not decipher the advanced formation diagrams left by He Dazhi. 923

Equipment

• Water-Avoiding Pearl — Used to enter Jade Water Pool and assist with the array beneath it. 1022
• Immortal sword — An unnamed sword she summons when responding to threats such as the Parting Awl’s attack on Tian Buyi. 1006

Relationships

• Tian Buyi — Husband and fellow leader of Big Bamboo Peak. They repeatedly act together to protect their disciples, though his possession by the Parting Awl severely tests their trust. 191 1006 1007
• Tian Linger — Daughter. Su Ru is protective of her safety and reputation, particularly concerning her friendship with Bi Yao and her desire to join dangerous missions. 809 974
• Luo Yunji — Youngest disciple, who calls her “Mother.” Su Ru indulges his talents and mischief but repeatedly disciplines him when he goes too far. 53 729 737
• Zhang Xiaofan — Seventh disciple. Su Ru worries over his condition during the Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament and supports his decisions concerning those who protected Luo Yunji. 250 708
• Shuiyue — Senior sister and close ally from Small Bamboo Peak. Their friendship helps strengthen relations between their two peaks. 189 191
• Wen Min — Disciple and trusted attendant. Wen Min saves Su Ru after Tian Buyi’s reported death and helps protect her during the resulting crisis. 1021 1024
• Bi Yao — A young woman Su Ru comes to like because of Bi Yao’s friendship with Tian Linger and her past willingness to protect Zhang Xiaofan. 797

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Disciples’ journeys and return — Joins Tian Buyi in searching for the missing Big Bamboo Peak disciples, then helps receive and manage the numerous treasures and materials they bring back. 191 201 227
• Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament — Travels with Small Bamboo Peak to Heaven-Reaching Peak and worries for Zhang Xiaofan when Lu Xueqi invokes the Divine Sword Thunder Command True Art. 236 250
• Big Bamboo Peak’s growth — Supports Luo Yunji’s repeated improvements to the Taiji Mystic Purity Dao and eventually offers the revised method to Shuiyue. 702 730
• Parting Awl crisis — Pursues Tian Buyi after the Parting Awl possesses him, battles to restrain the controlled Tian Buyi and Daoxuan, and calls for Shuiyue and Zeng Shuchang’s assistance. 1006 1007 1013
• Tian Buyi’s presumed death — Attempts suicide after hearing that Tian Buyi has died, only to later discover that his death was faked to expose a traitor within Azure Cloud Sect. 1024
• Heaven-Reaching Peak array — Prepares for the Imperial Preceptor’s arrival, then enters Bibo Pool to help Luo Yunji and the Azure Cloud Sect stabilize a massive formation. 1021 1022
• Hunt for the Asura Demon God — Gives Tian Buyi and the Big Bamboo Peak disciples her blessing as they set out to pursue the surviving Demon God. 1063

Notable Quotes

“You are all wonderful! Shiniang is proud of you!” 974