Liu Yueling

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Liu Yueling (流月灵)
Alias(es)	Cold Moon Sword Hero; Little Yueling
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Under Shuang Qiuyue's protection; intended to be escorted to the Miao Poison Sect. She later becomes an assassin of Shangling Cliff. 7
Occupation/Role	Survivor of the Cloud Province City demon calamity; future Cold Moon Sword Hero of Five Manor Tower and a famed Shangling Cliff assassin. 2 7
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Background / History

Liu Yueling was born with the Emerald Jade, an unusual jade-green pendant given by a Daoist at her birth. Shuang Qiuyue instructed her never to remove it; if separated from Yueling for too long, its protection of her special constitution would fade. 8 14

Her parents died when she was young. Shuang Qiuyue, a friend of her birth mother, visited every few months and promised to protect Yueling for life. Before the fall of Cloud Province City, Yueling lived comfortably under this protection, accompanied by household guards and servants when she went out. 7 14

During the demon calamity that destroyed Cloud Province City, six-year-old Yueling hid beneath dried grass amid the firewood in an abandoned shack at the Liu Residence. Lu Li found her there, terrified, weak, and feverish. 2 3 Shuang Qiuyue had Lu Li take her from the city and later entrusted him with escorting her to the Miao Poison Sect in the Southern Wasteland. 3 7

Although she was initially unconscious for much of the journey, Yueling gradually came to trust Lu Li after he explained the disaster and reassured her that he was a good person. 14 16 When Tian Wang attempted to abduct and sell her to the Huang Household, she summoned a giant Ground Owl to defend herself, revealing her innate ability to command beasts. 27 28

Appearance

Liu Yueling is a small girl with a delicate appearance, though her early appearance is marked by the hardship of the Cloud Province City disaster.

• Wore her hair in horn-shaped braids when Lu Li found her. 2
• Her face was smudged with ash while hiding in the Liu Residence. 2
• Has clear, lively eyes after recovering from her fever. 14
• Wears the jade-green Emerald Jade pendant on her chest. 14 17

Personality

Yueling is obedient, quiet, and strongly attached to people who show her kindness. After surviving the destruction of her home, she seeks safety by staying close to Lu Li and readily accepts his explanations and instructions. 14 16 17

Despite her age, she is empathetic toward suffering. She responds with pity and confusion to Madam Peng's tragic circumstances and worries about Lu Li whenever he faces danger. 18 30 32 She is also gentle and attentive, covering Lu Li with a blanket after he falls asleep drunk. 37

Abilities & Skills

Insect-Immunity Constitution

Yueling possesses an unusual constitution associated with the Emerald Jade. She is immune to insects and is considered naturally suited to gu and poison arts. 8

• Can command countless insects according to Shuang Qiuyue's assessment. 8
• Her constitution depends on the Emerald Jade remaining with her; prolonged separation would cause it to dissipate. 8
• The Emerald Jade glows while improving her constitution and often leaves her unusually drowsy. 17

Beast Command

Yueling can command beasts without possessing martial arts, an ability Madam Peng recognizes as innate rather than learned. 27

• Summoned a giant black Ground Owl when Tian Wang tried to seize her. 27
• Can silently communicate with the Ground Owl through eye contact. 29
• Uses the Ground Owl's scouting to detect people and unusual activity at a distance. 29 30
• The Ground Owl obeys her defensively and becomes less hostile when it senses that she trusts someone. 27

Equipment / Items

• Emerald Jade — Jade-green pendant given to her at birth by a Daoist; preserves and enhances her special constitution. It also contains the inheritance of the Erosion Essence Scripture. 1 8 17
• Ground Owl (“Little Gray”) — Giant black bird commanded by Yueling; acts as her protector, mount, and scout. 27 29 30

Relationships

• Lu Li — Protector and escort entrusted with bringing her to the Miao Poison Sect. Yueling trusts him as a “good person,” calls him Brother Li, and worries over his safety. 7 14 29 32
• Shuang Qiuyue — Guardian and friend of Yueling's birth mother; promised to protect Yueling for life and arranged her escape from Cloud Province City. 7 14
• Madam Peng — Protector who intervened after Tian Wang's betrayal and helped keep Yueling safe. 27 28
• Ground Owl / Little Gray — Her beast companion and defender, summoned to protect her from Tian Wang. 27 29
• Peng Wan'er — Treats Yueling affectionately and playfully, including sharing pastries with her. 36 37
• Tian Wang — Former carriage driver who tried to abduct and sell Yueling to the Huang Household; was stopped by her Ground Owl and killed by Madam Peng. 27 28

Story Role / Major Arcs

Cloud Province City Calamity

• Survives the destruction of the Liu Residence by hiding in a firewood shack. 2
• Is found by Lu Li while frightened, feverish, and physically weak. 3
• Becomes the target of Gao Fengxing and the Myriad Life Sect, who seek the treasure associated with her. 6 13
• Is entrusted to Lu Li by Shuang Qiuyue for transport to the Southern Wasteland. 7

Journey from Liangshui Town

• Recovers enough to travel with Lu Li and Tian Wang toward Nanliu Prefecture. 17 18
• Reveals her ability to command the Ground Owl when Tian Wang betrays her. 27
• Continues with Lu Li after Madam Peng provides a route toward Qingzhou City and the Southern Wasteland. 28

Qingzhou City

• Helps Lu Li scout Thousand Theater through the Ground Owl's perception. 29 30
• Is sent away on the Ground Owl for safety while Lu Li undergoes Thousand Theater's trial. 30
• Reaches Qingzhou City with Lu Li and meets Peng Wan'er at the Peng Family Noodle Shop. 33 36

Notable Quotes

“So, you're a good person.” 14

“Brother Li, Little Gray seems to have found people nearby.” 29

Trivia

• Liu Yueling is only six years old during the Cloud Province City calamity, despite being destined to become a renowned martial artist decades later. 2
• She is identified as the future number-one expert on the Human Rankings. 2
• Her future assassination attempt on the Jing Dynasty's emperor is described as one of her most shocking feats. 7