Xue Ying

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Xue Ying (雪影)
Species/Race	Detached martial soul; rabbit-like ice-elemental companion
Affiliation	Jiang Bai
Occupation/Role	Jiang Bai's martial soul and companion; refiner of Snow Spirit Pills
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Xue Ying first manifested as Jiang Bai's martial soul when he was six years old. Jiang Bai initially recognized its white-and-pink, rabbit-like form as resembling a creature he had known before, then named it “Xue Ying” because he found its former name awkward to use. Six years later, it remained constantly at his side as both martial soul and companion 1.

Although outsiders frequently mistake Xue Ying for a rare soul beast, Jiang Bai identifies it as a detached martial soul. Its exceptionally pure ice attribute draws the attention of Huo Yuhao, Tianmeng, Tang Ya, Bei Bei, Ling Luochen, Gong Changlong, and other ice-attribute cultivators 2 3 9 10 13.

Jiang Bai conceals Xue Ying's true Ultimate Ice quality with Jin Tuan, allowing its attribute to appear only slightly above average. Its real nature is later reflected in Jiang Bai's cultivation and ice-based abilities 3 4.

During Jiang Bai's journey in the Far North, Xue Ying reacts warmly to Su Tong's Ice Snow Maiden martial soul. When Jiang Bai saves Su Tong from an Ice King Bear, their ice soul powers unexpectedly resonate and form a martial soul fusion skill, revealing a previously unknown compatibility 25 28.

Appearance

Xue Ying resembles a small, fluffy rabbit-like doll with a cold body and a distinctly icy presence.

• White body with pink accents 1
• Green eyes 1
• Pink ear pendants 1
• A leader-like mark on its forehead 1
• Usually carried in Jiang Bai's arms, robes, or collar 1 5 25
• Emits frost and snow when displeased 9

Personality

Xue Ying is shy around strangers and initially hides in Jiang Bai's arms or clothing when watched too closely. It gradually accepts people who spend time with it, particularly Tang Ya and Xiao Xiao 2 3 5.

It is strongly drawn to cold environments, ice-attributed people, cold jade, and ice-attributed food. Conversely, it avoids Xiao Xiao when the latter's Crimson Jade makes her body too warm 9 12 19.

Despite its timid behavior, Xue Ying can be playful and stubborn. It protests when Jiang Bai gives away its Snow Spirit Pills, resents being recalled into its white space during travel, and readily accepts Xiao Xiao's offer of cold jade plaques in exchange for staying with her 7 19 31.

Abilities & Skills

Detached Martial Soul

Xue Ying is an independently manifested martial soul rather than a conventional beast or tool martial soul.

• Can remain physically present apart from Jiang Bai and interact with others 2 6
• Is capable of acting independently, including running into Ling Luochen's embrace and reacting to nearby ice attributes 9
• Can be recalled when Jiang Bai needs to conceal its existence during travel 9 31
• Its unusual form makes it difficult for even experienced soul masters to classify 2 9 13

Ultimate Ice Attribute

Xue Ying possesses an exceptionally pure ice attribute whose true quality is Ultimate Ice.

• Jiang Bai suppresses its true attribute with Jin Tuan to avoid unwanted attention 3
• Its cold nature makes it uncomfortable around heat, including Xiao Xiao's Crimson Jade 12
• Its presence and ice attribute are sufficient to attract the interest of ice-attribute Soul Kings such as Ling Luochen 9 10
• Jiang Bai's Ultimate Ice cultivation rises rapidly before Rank 30, aided by the martial soul's quality 4

Frost Descent

Xue Ying can use Jiang Bai's first soul skill, Frost Descent, in an emergency.

• Releases frost mist to obstruct vision and perception 14 18
• Reduced the force of Wang Dong's Butterfly Goddess's Light and protected Ning Tian from most of the blast 18
• Its independent use of the skill appears limited; Ning Tian observes it only once during the battle 18

Snow Spirit Pill Refinement

Xue Ying gathers herbs and refines the genuine Snow Spirit Pills distributed by Jiang Bai.

• The pills were originally Xue Ying's snacks 7
• Jiang Bai gives the pills to Huo Yuhao to accelerate his cultivation and secure his goodwill 3 7
• Genuine pills are rare enough that later products sold under the same name are described as counterfeits 3
• The pills contain a powerful ice-attributed treasure and helped Huo Yuhao reach Rank 12 4

Martial Soul Fusion Compatibility

Xue Ying can resonate with Su Tong's Ice Snow Maiden martial soul.

• Jiang Bai's ice soul power merges with Su Tong's during the Ice King Bear incident 28
• The resulting martial soul fusion skill surprises both Jiang Bai and the Ice God's soul fragment 28
• Jiang Bai orders Su Tong not to disclose the fusion skill afterward 29

Relationships

• Jiang Bai — Owner, companion, and primary caretaker. Xue Ying stays close to him, rubs its cold head against his shoulder, and prefers sleeping beside him 1 19.
• Tang Ya — An early admirer who repeatedly feeds and pets Xue Ying. It gradually stops resisting her attention 3 4.
• Xiao Xiao — A frequent playmate who eagerly holds, feeds, and occasionally borrows Xue Ying. Xue Ying initially avoids her heat but later willingly stays with her in exchange for cold jade plaques 6 12 19 22.
• Ling Luochen — Ice-attribute Soul King whose cold aura interests Xue Ying enough for it to leap into her embrace 9 10.
• Su Tong — An Ice Snow Maiden martial soul wielder whose power resonates with Xue Ying, enabling a martial soul fusion skill 25 28.
• Huo Yuhao — Jiang Bai gives him Snow Spirit Pills made by Xue Ying; Tianmeng is unable to identify Xue Ying despite his knowledge of soul beasts 2 3 7.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Journey to Shrek Academy

Xue Ying accompanies Jiang Bai when he encounters Huo Yuhao, Tang Ya, and Bei Bei near the Star Dou Great Forest. Its unusually pure ice attribute immediately makes the group question whether it is a soul beast 1 2.

Shrek Academy Life

At Shrek, Xue Ying becomes a recognizable part of Jiang Bai's presence. Tang Ya, Xiao Xiao, Ning Tian, Wang Yan, Ling Luochen, and Gong Changlong each show interest in it due to its cuteness, rarity, or ice attribute 4 6 9 10 13 15.

Freshman Assessment

Xue Ying is entrusted to Ning Tian during Jiang Bai's team's battle against Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, and Xiao Xiao. It uses Frost Descent to shield Ning Tian from Wang Dong's attack, helping keep her in the match 18.

Far North Resonance

While accompanying Jiang Bai in the Far North, Xue Ying senses familiarity with Su Tong's Ice Snow Maiden martial soul. This connection later develops into an unexpected martial soul fusion skill during the Ice King Bear attack 25 28.

Trivia

• Xue Ying likes candy, grilled fish, pearl milk tea, ice cream, cold jade, and ice-attributed herbal drinks 1 3 9 19 31.
• Jiang Bai once covers Xue Ying's eyes when he unexpectedly sees Wang Dong pinning Huo Yuhao against a wall 31.
• Its true Ultimate Ice nature is deliberately concealed from most of Shrek Academy 3.