Ya Fei

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Ya Fei (雅妃)
Alias(es)	Wu Yan's “virtuous helpmate”; Sister-in-law
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Mittel Clan; Wu Yan's estate
Occupation/Role	Wu Yan's financial manager, estate administrator, and trusted representative
Status	Alive; married to Wu Yan; mother-to-be
First Appearance	Chapter 5

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Three Stages of Dou Qi	5	At age nine, Ya Fei worries that her cultivation has progressed too slowly. Luo Su considers her aptitude mediocre.
Barely Ninth-Stage Dou Qi	30	Her cultivation remains far behind Wu Yan's and Wu Yue's despite years of effort.
Ninth-Stage Dou Qi	35	At nineteen, she has repeatedly failed to break through to Dou Zhe.
Dou Zhe	55	Breaks through at age twenty after receiving considerable resources and support from Wu Yan; gains a flying Dou Technique.
Nine-Star Dou Zhe	91	Advances unusually quickly after Wu Yan feeds her an Eighth-Rank Six-Colored Pill Lightning First Origin Pill, which improves her aptitude.
Dou Emperor	144	Her cultivation is eventually raised to the Dou Emperor realm; she is pregnant with Wu Yan's child.

Background / History

Ya Fei is Luo Su's granddaughter and a direct descendant of the Mittel Clan. As a child, she is regarded as obedient, sensible, and especially lovable, but her poor cultivation aptitude leaves her with limited prospects; Luo Su fears she may ultimately be pushed into a political marriage 5.

After Luo Su begins training Wu Yan, Ya Fei becomes a regular presence around them. Wu Yan quickly recognizes that Luo Su is encouraging her proximity to him as an early investment in his rising potential, while Ya Fei gradually grows attached to Wu Yan herself 6 7.

By the time Wu Yan returns as the Mittel Clan's “new Ice Emperor,” Ya Fei feels secure simply being near him. She accompanies him when he confronts Jia Xing Tian, despite possessing only Dou Zhi Qi at the time 21.

Wu Yan publicly introduces her to Yun Yun as his “virtuous helpmate,” a title understood to mean either a wife or someone held in an exceptionally important position. He credits Ya Fei with managing burdens that allow him to cultivate without distraction 32 33. She subsequently moves into his estate, assumes responsibility for his accounts and properties, and becomes his principal manager of day-to-day affairs 35.

Ya Fei later openly asks Wu Yan to spend the night with her. Wu Yan recognizes her longstanding devotion and decides to take responsibility for their relationship; by the following day, Ya Fei wears her hair in the style of a married woman 40 41.

Appearance

Ya Fei grows from an adorable nine-year-old girl into a striking young woman. Her appearance is repeatedly associated with fox-like eyes and wine-red hair; after marrying Wu Yan, she adopts the hairstyle of a married woman 5 30 41.

• Wine-red hair 41
• Fox-like, expressive eyes 30 35
• Fair complexion 39
• Later carries a more gentle, maternal bearing during pregnancy 144

Personality

Ya Fei is sensible, affectionate, and highly conscious of her own limitations. Rather than resent her weak aptitude, she finds value in helping Wu Yan manage his household, finances, resources, and social obligations. She is deeply grateful that Wu Yan treats her as an equal despite the gulf between their cultivation 32 39.

She is also ambitious in a practical sense: she wishes to stand alongside powerful women such as Yun Yun rather than be excluded by status. Her devotion to Wu Yan does not prevent her from encouraging his relationships with other women, particularly Yun Yun, whom she hopes to welcome as a sister 39 40.

Her warmth extends to Wu Yan's family and companions. She acts as a nurturing sister-in-law to Qing Lin, Wu Yue, and Nalan Yanran, while also being playful enough to compete with Wu Yue over spirit horses 88 102 122.

Abilities & Skills

Cultivation

Ya Fei begins with poor aptitude, but advances through Wu Yan's resources, life energy, medicinal pills, and refined Energy Liquid.

• Breaks through to Dou Zhe at age twenty 55.
• Receives an aptitude-enhancing Eighth-Rank First Origin Pill 91.
• Reaches the Dou Emperor realm by the time of her pregnancy 144.
• Often requires encouragement to focus on cultivation rather than waiting for Wu Yan to return 126 132.

Flight

Wu Yan gives Ya Fei a flying Dou Technique after her breakthrough to Dou Zhe.

• Uses a fifth-grade Spirit-Calming Pill before integrating the technique 55.
• Develops a pair of black wings extending from her shoulder blades 55.
• Can fly while still a Dou Zhe, gaining mobility normally associated with a Dou Wang 55.

Administration and Diplomacy

Ya Fei is Wu Yan's most trusted handler of routine affairs, information, and resources.

• Manages the income and expenditures of properties under Wu Yan's name 35.
• Collects Tier 4 and Tier 5 Magic Cores for Wu Yan using the resources available to her 30.
• Keeps a notebook of significant events, cultivation advances, and political information 91 100 133.
• Mediates the conflict surrounding Nalan Yanran's broken engagement and urges Nalan Jie to repair relations with the Xiao Clan 79.
• Acts as the representative of Wu Yan's will while he is in seclusion 79.

Equipment / Items

• Flying Dou Technique — Grants her black wings and the ability to fly before reaching Dou Wang 55.
• High Profound Tier cultivation technique — Collected from the Mittel Clan's Scripture Pavilion after becoming a Dou Zhe 55.
• Storage Ring — Used to manage and distribute items entrusted to her by Wu Yan 77.
• Notebook — Records intelligence, clan developments, and major cultivation events 91 100.
• Bracelet — Receives replenished life energy from Wu Yan during her pregnancy 144.

Relationships

• Wu Yan — Husband and childhood companion. Ya Fei remains by his side from childhood, manages his affairs, and becomes his recognized virtuous helpmate and wife 32 35 40 41.
• Luo Su — Grandfather. He cherishes Ya Fei but worries about her mediocre aptitude and arranges for her to spend time around Wu Yan 5 6.
• Wu Yue — Sister-in-law. Ya Fei helps care for and support Wu Yan's younger sister, though the two also bicker playfully 36 102 122.
• Yun Yun — Sister and friend. Ya Fei treats Yun Yun hospitably, seeks equality with her, and encourages her potential relationship with Wu Yan 36 39 98.
• Medusa Queen — Sister and companion. Ya Fei welcomes Medusa during Wu Yan's seclusion, grows close to her, and helps integrate her into the household 96 106.
• Qing Lin — Younger sister-in-law. Ya Fei welcomes Qing Lin into the estate and provides her with a place to stay 88 102.
• Nalan Yanran — Junior member of the household. Ya Fei supports her during the dispute with Nalan Jie and includes her in the family's gatherings 79 102.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Childhood and Early Attachment

Ya Fei is introduced as Luo Su's nine-year-old granddaughter, distressed by her poor cultivation progress. Her regular visits during Wu Yan's training establish the connection that later becomes central to her life 5 6.

Recognition as Wu Yan's Helpmate

After Wu Yan becomes a Dou Emperor, he takes Ya Fei with him during his confrontation with Jia Xing Tian. Later, at the Misty Cloud Sect, he formally calls her his “virtuous helpmate,” recognizing both her emotional importance and her practical support 21 32.

Estate Management and Marriage

Ya Fei moves into Wu Yan's estate, takes charge of his financial affairs, and eventually initiates their intimate relationship herself. Their marriage becomes publicly apparent through her married hairstyle 35 40 41.

Growth as Wu Yan's Representative

While Wu Yan frequently enters seclusion, Ya Fei distributes resources, manages clan communications, tracks political developments, and protects the interests of Wu Yue and Nalan Yanran. Her role evolves beyond estate management into trusted representation of Wu Yan's authority 77 79 91.

Family and Motherhood

Ya Fei serves as the household's social center, maintaining close ties with Yun Yun, Medusa, Qing Lin, Wu Yue, and Nalan Yanran. By Chapter 144, she is a Dou Emperor and pregnant with Wu Yan's child 102 144.

Notable Quotes

“Xiao Yan, I want to stay by your side like this forever. Is that okay?” 39

“Because Ya Fei knows that with Brother Xiao Yan's abilities, many outstanding women will surely fall for you in the future, just like Yun Yun.” 40

“The beginning of liking someone is feeling very happy whenever you see him, yet also a little shy and afraid to express your feelings.” 98

Trivia

• Ya Fei's early cultivation aptitude is considered so poor that reaching Dou Shi in her lifetime initially seems optimistic 39.
• She keeps important information in a small notebook, including the Medusa Queen's advancement and the upcoming Alchemist Tournament 91 100.
• She helps bring Yun Yun and Medusa into a close sisterly circle around Wu Yan 96 98 106.
• Despite being the youngest of Wu Yan's close companions, she is regarded as the group's undisputed leader by the time Wu Yan reaches the Emperor Realm in soul power 157.