Biodata
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Lü Yi (绿漪) |
| Alias(es) | Xiao Lü |
| Species/Race | Human |
| Gender | Female |
| Affiliation | Jiang Ning's household; formerly Myriad Splendor Tower |
| Occupation/Role | Maidservant, Divine Descendant retainer, and martial artist |
| Status | Alive |
| First Appearance | Chapter 236 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Enhanced physique | 274 | Jiang Ning's blood and the Divine Descendant Mark transform her from an ordinary woman into someone able to one-handedly lift a 500-jin stone lock. |
| Qi and blood completion | 289 | After practicing martial arts for a little over half a month, she completes her qi and blood and begins skin polishing. |
| Ninth Rank | 299 | Officially enters the ninth rank of martial arts, aided by Jiang Ning's flesh and blood. |
| Eighth-Rank Divine Strength Realm | 308 | Advances to the eighth rank after further consuming Jiang Ning's flesh and blood. |
| Seventh Rank / sinew training | 472 | Zhao Yulong observes her martial skill while she catches fish with silk threads and judges that she has begun sinew training. |
| Sixth Rank | 516 | Her steady practice and Jiang Ning's enhancements raise her martial prowess to the sixth rank, ahead of Wang Qingtan. |
Background
Lü Yi was a maid of Myriad Splendor Tower. Though born to an ordinary household, she received training in etiquette, poetry, literature, and bearing as part of the tower's upbringing of its servants. Her circumstances at the tower were considerably better than those of ordinary people, as shown by her fine clothing and fur-lined winter garments. 273
After regaining her freedom, Lü Yi personally asked Jiang Ning to take her in. Lin Qingyi also intended for her to attend to Jiang Ning's daily life so he could cultivate without being delayed by household matters. Lü Yi pledged that she would not reveal his secrets even under torture, and stated that staying by his side was her own cherished wish. 263
Jiang Ning later chose her as the first subject for his incomplete Divine Scion's Vassal authority. By taking his blood, she received a Divine Descendant Mark and extraordinary physical enhancement, then began learning the improved Five Animals Fist under his guidance. 273 274
As Jiang Ning's household expanded, Lü Yi continued accompanying him on major journeys, including the trips to Dongling City and Guangning Prefecture. She has also been entrusted to watch over his residence during his absences and remains at his side in the Royal Capital. 334 474 518 697 988
Appearance
Lü Yi is commonly seen in a green dress, often paired with a white rabbit-fur cape during winter. She is described as having a refined bearing rather than a powdered or worldly appearance. 236 273
- Usually wears green clothing, including a green long skirt or cotton dress. 236 265 905
- Wears a white rabbit-fur cloak in cold weather. 236 273
- Has fair skin and is attentive to preserving it while training. 290 291
- Sometimes wears braided hair on either side of her head. 606
Personality
Lü Yi is devoted, industrious, and openly admiring of Jiang Ning. She quietly prepares his tea, meals, clothing, bedding, incense, and travel arrangements, deliberately avoiding any interruption to his cultivation. 265 276 305
Her loyalty is reinforced by the Divine Descendant Mark, through which Jiang Ning senses no negative emotions or hostility from her. Even before becoming his retainer, she expressed a firm desire to remain at his side and protect his secrets. 263 274
She is eager to improve herself through martial arts and treats Jiang Ning's support as an opportunity she must not waste. 274 289
Lü Yi frequently puts Jiang Ning's comfort and safety ahead of her own rest. She has stayed awake to accompany or guard him through the night, remained beside him during prolonged cultivation, and readily assumes responsibility for guarding the household when he departs. 334 420 474 697
She is observant and responsive in household matters, quickly reporting important visitors, official summonses, and other developments to Jiang Ning. 959 988
Abilities & Skills
Divine Descendant Retainer
Lü Yi bears Jiang Ning's Divine Descendant Mark after consuming his blood. The mark establishes her as his retainer and grants her physical enhancement. 273 274
- Jiang Ning can sense her general emotions through the mark. 273 274
- He can withdraw the power and authority he bestowed upon her. 273 274
- He can dissipate the mark, restoring her freedom and ending his ability to sense her emotions. 274
- Further blood bestowals greatly strengthen her physique and qi and blood. 305 307 319
- Her early enhancements caused intense heat and physical discomfort, while repeated bestowals also impose a vitality cost on Jiang Ning. 274
- As her body has become deeply reliant on Jiang Ning's bestowed power, stripping that power away would kill her. Jiang Ning can instead remove the mark and leave his blood as a powerful physical-enhancing medicine. 308
Enhanced Strength
Before beginning formal martial arts training, Lü Yi could already lift a 300-jin stone lock one-handed; after further testing, she lifted a 500-jin lock. 274
- Her initial 500-jin feat matched the raw strength expected from martial artists with perfected qi and blood. 274
- After a later blood bestowal, she could casually swing a 500-jin stone lock, indicating at least 1,000 jin of strength and combat potential comparable to an eighth-rank martial artist. 307
- Her physique eventually supported advancement from the ninth rank to the sixth rank in only a few months. 299 308 516
- By the time she began sinew training, she could use silk threads to swiftly catch large fish from a lakeshore. 472
Five Animals Fist
Jiang Ning chose to teach Lü Yi his improved Five Animals Fist after making her his retainer. He wrote and illustrated a manual for her, but first intended to seek his master's approval. 274 275 276
- Her comprehension is considered decent, and she is able to endure the hardship of practice. 289
- Her practice allowed her to reach qi and blood completion shortly after beginning martial training. 289
- She continues practicing even while assisting Jiang Ning with household duties. 312
Swordsmanship
By the time Jiang Ning is a third-rank Celestial Grandmaster, Lü Yi is trusted to guard his residence with a sword. 526
- She moves with explosive speed despite her delicate appearance. 526
- Her longsword strikes can disarm or sever the weapons of several recognized martial artists. 526
Household Management
Lü Yi manages Jiang Ning's domestic affairs with the refinement and practical skill acquired at Myriad Splendor Tower. Her work enables him to devote nearly all of his time to cultivation. 265 276 298
- She prepares tea using the “Phoenix Three Nods” technique and is entrusted with Jiang Ning's tea service. 275
- She purchases and organizes cultivation resources, books, medicines, and other necessities on Jiang Ning's behalf. 288 298 319
- She keeps track of Jiang Ning's official and examination-related arrangements, reporting developments without delay. 361 959 988
- She maintains the residence, including airing bedding, laundering clothing, preparing baths, and arranging meals. 331 405 425 905
Relationships
- Jiang Ning — Her young master, benefactor, martial instructor, and the one who made her his first Divine Descendant retainer. She manages his daily affairs and remains deeply devoted to him. 263 274 474
- Lin Qingyi — Former Tower Master at Myriad Splendor Tower. Lin Qingyi freed Lü Yi and directed her to serve Jiang Ning, while Lü Yi continues to address her respectfully as Tower Master. 263 405
- Wang Qingtan — Wang Qingtan and Lü Yi agree to address one another as sisters after Wang Qingtan joins Jiang Ning's household. 516
- Linglong — Lü Yi communicates with the dragon carp and relies on her awareness of the Nu River to know when Jiang Ning is returning home. 606
- Zhong Ling — Zhong Ling stays in Jiang Ning's household and is asked to keep Lü Yi company while Jiang Ning is away. 697
Trivia
- Lü Yi initially addressed herself as a servant even after joining Jiang Ning; he told her to stop doing so. 290
- She is particularly concerned about maintaining her skin during skin polishing and was delighted when Jiang Ning bought her skin-protecting ointment. 290 291
- She often waits outside or stands watch while Jiang Ning cultivates, even after he tells her not to sacrifice her rest for him. 474 478
- While traveling to Dongling City, she tried to remain awake to accompany Jiang Ning as he read, but eventually fell asleep and was carried to rest beside Little Doubao. 334