Xue Qinghe

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Xue Qinghe (雪清河)
Alias(es)	Qian Renxue; Heaven Dou Crown Prince
Gender	Female, publicly disguised as a male crown prince
Affiliation	Heaven Dou Empire; Spirit Hall
Occupation/Role	Crown Prince of Heaven Dou; co-commander of the Heaven Dou army
First Appearance	11

Background / History

Xue Qinghe operates within the Heaven Dou Empire under the identity of its crown prince, while her true identity is Qian Renxue of Spirit Hall. Her personal retinue includes Snake Spear Douluo and Pufferfish Douluo, and the guards accompanying her in Heaven Dou are identified as Spirit Hall confidants. 11

During a hunt in the Star Dou Forest, she orders a captured thousand-year Blood Scale Beast to be beaten until immobile and left to bleed to death. Her hatred of blood is tied to her loathing for her mother, Bibi Dong. 11

She later meets Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo Chen Xin in the forest. Although protected by powerful allies, she expresses dissatisfaction with living under the imperial family's and Ning Fengzhi's protection, asking to spend a night moving independently. 13

While pursuing the wounded Golden-Haired Lion Mastiff, Xue Qinghe is ambushed and saved by a masked Dai Yunzhao. During the confusion, he steals her Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma without her noticing. Rather than pursue the matter, she orders her subordinates not to reveal the incident, reasoning that the herb was an acceptable price for being saved. 16 17

When Star Luo declares war on Heaven Dou, Xue Qinghe volunteers to lead the campaign against Dai Yunzhao. Emperor Xue Ye appoints her to share command with Prince Xue Xing, while she seeks the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's support. 33

Appearance

Xue Qinghe presents himself as a handsome, elegant young nobleman in the exclusive robes of the Heaven Dou imperial family. His public manner is that of a refined and humble gentleman. 11 13

• Wears Heaven Dou royal attire. 11
• Maintains a composed, gentlemanly public persona. 13 33
• Is recognized publicly as Heaven Dou's exceptionally talented crown prince. 6 33

Personality

Xue Qinghe is ambitious, self-assured, and highly conscious of status. She insists on proving herself independently rather than remaining merely a protected “heaven-sent talent.” 13

Her compassion is selective. She urges Chen Xin to release the Golden-Haired Lion Mastiff after taking its treasure, yet she previously ordered the Blood Scale Beast to be left to die painfully because its blood disgusted her. 11 15

As a commander, she is forceful and prideful. She repeatedly presses to assault Three Gorges Pass despite Prince Xue Xing's warnings and later pushes for more troops to be committed after setbacks. Her determination becomes increasingly entangled with competing against Dai Yunzhao personally. 35 36 38

Abilities & Skills

Undercover Identity

Xue Qinghe successfully occupies the public position of Heaven Dou's crown prince while concealing her true identity as Qian Renxue of Spirit Hall. 11 37

• Her Heaven Dou guards are described as Spirit Hall confidants. 11
• Her Angel Martial Soul must remain hidden while she operates as Xue Qinghe. 13 16
• Prince Xue Xing receives intelligence identifying her as Qian Renxue, triggering his suspicion of the Eastern Palace. 37

Military Command

Xue Qinghe serves as a marshal during Heaven Dou's war with Star Luo and commands the central army. 33 36

• Advocates taking Three Gorges Pass as the fastest route and supply line toward White Tiger Pass. 35
• Assigns Prince Xue Xing to lead the left flank while retaining central command. 36
• Her offensives at Three Gorges Pass suffer repeated defeats against Dai Yunzhao's preparations. 38

Relationships

• Qian Renxue / Xue Qinghe — Xue Qinghe is Qian Renxue's public Heaven Dou identity. 11 37
• Bibi Dong — mother; Xue Qinghe's hatred of her informs her disgust toward blood and blood-associated spirit beasts. 11
• Xue Ye — publicly regarded as Xue Qinghe's father and emperor; appoints him to command Heaven Dou's army. 13 33
• Ning Fengzhi — teacher and political ally; Xue Qinghe relies on his support, while Ning Fengzhi supports the crown prince for his own interests. 13
• Chen Xin — Sword Douluo who protects Xue Qinghe during the Star Dou Forest hunt and supports her wish to act independently. 13
• Snake Spear Douluo — personal Titled Douluo guard. 11 17
• Pufferfish Douluo — personal Titled Douluo guard. 11 16
• Prince Xue Xing — co-commander and political rival; their strategic disputes divide the Heaven Dou army. 35 36 38
• Dai Yunzhao — opposing crown prince and wartime rival; he saves her from the Golden-Haired Lion Mastiff before secretly taking her Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma. 16

Story Role / Major Arcs

Star Dou Forest Hunt

Xue Qinghe hunts for soul beasts and immortal herbs in the Star Dou Forest under the protection of Spirit Hall Titled Douluo. She encounters Dai Yunzhao indirectly through the mortally wounded Blood Scale Beast, whose spirit ring and external spirit bone he later acquires. 11 12

After separating from Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin, she pursues the Golden-Haired Lion Mastiff. Dai Yunzhao saves her from its ambush, steals her Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma, and escapes before her guards can identify him. 16 17

Heaven Dou–Star Luo War

Xue Qinghe steps forward to lead Heaven Dou's response to Star Luo's declaration of war, presenting herself as the empire's answer to Dai Yunzhao. 33

Her insistence on attacking Three Gorges Pass clashes with Prince Xue Xing's caution. The resulting division worsens as her central forces suffer defeats and the army loses confidence in her command. 35 36 38

Exposure Threat

Prince Xue Xing receives an anonymous letter revealing that Xue Qinghe is allegedly Qian Renxue of Spirit Hall. Although he initially fears the information may be enemy manipulation, he recognizes that the accusation could threaten Heaven Dou's succession and seeks reinforcements from the capital. 37

Notable Quotes

“Anything with blood on it is disgusting!” 11

“I want to walk alone for a while. You don't need to follow; I will only be gone for one night!” 13

“This son will win if I fight!” 33