Miao Yue'er

Biodata

Power Progression

Background

Miao Yue'er is Yue Qingshan's granddaughter and the person most responsible for Bedrock Court's daily affairs, as her elderly grandfather largely leaves administration to her. She assesses incoming disciples, introduces recruits to the court's rules, distributes introductory materials, and explains sect benefits. 66 67

Her father, Miao Lingfeng, was the prime minister's son and was betrothed to Great Xia's Ninth Princess despite having formed a family with Yue Qingshan's daughter, Yue Wuxue. After discovering Miao Yue'er's existence, the princess had an Extreme Cold Force implanted in the child, intending to cripple her permanently. Yue Wuxue subsequently disappeared, leaving Yue'er in Yue Qingshan's care. 83 84

Miao Yue'er had reached the Pill Embrace Realm at sixteen, but the cold force prevented stable cultivation. Exerting both of her true qi types could cause her to lose consciousness, leaving her unable to advance beyond the Early Pill Embrace Realm for three years. 83 84

Yue Qingshan later prepared a medicinal liquid that suppressed the cold force and enabled her to resume cultivation. Its protection is expected to last five years; the underlying force remains in her body. The Ninth Princess, Xiahou Yao, learned that Yue Qingshan might have found a treatment and ordered Xiahou Yuan to kill Yue'er if it succeeded. 148 149 150

Appearance

Miao Yue'er is a slender young woman with lively eyes, delicate features, and a bright, expressive smile. Zhou Muyun initially compares her smile to that of his younger sister, Zhou Tong. 67

• Often wears bright padded dresses, including yellow, red, and light-blue outfits. 66 70 88 101
• Has worn her hair in twin ponytails, twin buns, horn braids, or a high tie. 66 76 101 132
• Her smile reveals distinctive small tiger teeth. 67
• Can appear markedly elegant in white gowns, with long black hair and an otherworldly bearing. 100 132

Personality

Miao Yue'er is playful, impish, and fond of teasing Zhou Muyun with the nickname “little blind man.” She enjoys provoking his flustered reactions, whether by charging him for medicinal food, mocking his ignorance of herbs, or insisting that he accompany her on outings. 70 73 100

Beneath this mischief, she is observant and capable. She recognizes the value of Zhou Muyun's perseverance, explains the cultivation requirements of Red Vein Grass, helps manage Bedrock Court’s affairs, and provides practical aid when he is injured or exhausted. 67 70 73

Her cheerful manner conceals profound loneliness over her missing parents and the condition imposed on her by the Ninth Princess. She gradually becomes more open with Zhou Muyun, admitting that she misses her family and accepting comfort from him. 84 101

She willingly endures a painful and dangerous treatment for the chance to cultivate freely. When Yue Qingshan later leaves Heavy Earth Gate without disclosing his destination, she turns her fear for him into a resolve to grow strong enough to help. 149 150 182

Abilities & Skills

Dual True Qi

Miao Yue'er possesses two true qi attributes: earth, inherited through Heavy Earth Gate, and ice, inherited from her father.

• Combining ice and earth true qi gives her a foundation and combat power far beyond ordinary cultivators. 83
• She used dual true qi to kill the Pill Embrace retainer Uncle Hu and Qin Lie after their ambush. 82
• Before treatment, the implanted Extreme Cold Force destabilized her cultivation; using both streams could make her faint. 82 84
• To reduce the risk, she could fight using only her earth-attributed Thick Earth True Qi. 113
• After the medicinal liquid suppressed the cold force, both streams circulated freely enough to drive her breakthrough to Late Pill Embrace. She subsequently used yellow and blue true qi together in combat. 150 154

Pill Embrace Combat

Miao Yue'er is a dangerous Pill Embrace martial artist whose cultivation was held back for years by the Extreme Cold Force.

• She can wield Zhou Muyun's 3,500-jin Coiling Dragon Staff one-handed without visibly circulating true qi. 82
• She fights with a soft sword and can suppress opponents using Thick Earth True Qi. 113
• Her dual-qi release was powerful enough to shock a Pill Embrace opponent before she dispatched him. 82
• After reaching Late Pill Embrace, she coated her soft sword in both attributes and swiftly killed several All-Beings Demon Gate fighters at the Heaven's Chosen Banquet. 150 154

Herb and Sect Knowledge

Miao Yue'er has substantial practical knowledge of Bedrock Court and medicinal cultivation.

• Identifies Red Vein Grass and explains its need for a Blazing Earth Vein and Extreme Cold Water-treated seeds. 73
• Provides Zhou Muyun with a solution for tending the Red Vein Grass. 76
• Guides new disciples through Bedrock Court’s rules, housing, identity-token use, and cultivation resources. 67

Equipment / Items

• Soft sword — Used while circulating Thick Earth True Qi and, later, both earth- and ice-attributed true qi. 113 154
• Treasure armor — Lent to Zhou Muyun for his Ten-Thousand-Mile Marsh expedition; it protects him from Sun Xiuyan’s concealed blade attacks. 98
• Superior-grade treasure armor — Armor left to her by Miao Lingfeng. It prevents Nian Huan’s palm strike from killing her, though the force passing through it still seriously injures her. 155 161
• Scarlet Flame Exquisite Fruits — Zhou Muyun secretly purchased these at auction for her. They were later combined with Red Vein Grass to prepare the medicinal liquid that suppressed her cold force. 81 82 148 149
• Yue Wuxue's hairpin — A hairpin Yue Qingshan gave her mother when she came of age. Its inclusion in Yue'er's banquet invitation draws her to the Heaven's Chosen Banquet in hope of finding clues about Yue Wuxue. 150
• Gang-Condensing Pill — Given to her by Zhou Muyun so she can concentrate on cultivation while remaining safely within Heavy Earth Gate. 174

Relationships

• Yue Qingshan — Her grandfather, guardian, and Bedrock Court’s master. He is deeply protective of her and spent years seeking ways to counter the Extreme Cold Force. After secretly leaving Heavy Earth Gate, he entrusts her care to Zhou Muyun and leaves the two a hidden chamber of resources and an escape route. 66 83 84 182
• Zhou Muyun — Junior brother, trusted ally, and lover. Their relationship grows from teasing companionship to mutual confession in Yunlin County. He helps guard her during treatment, accompanies her to the dangerous Heaven's Chosen Banquet, and protects her after an assassination attempt. She increasingly calls him “A-Yun.” 67 100 101 133 149 150 156 161
• Miao Lingfeng — Her father; the prime minister's son and source of her ice-attributed true qi. His political circumstances led to the tragedy inflicted on Miao Yue'er. 83 84
• Yue Wuxue — Her missing mother and Yue Qingshan's daughter. A hairpin belonging to her becomes bait in the invitation to the Heaven's Chosen Banquet. 83 84 150
• Xiahou Yao — Great Xia's Ninth Princess, who ordered the Extreme Cold Force implanted in Yue'er and later sought her death upon learning that it might be suppressed. 84 149
• Yang Guo — A former Bedrock Court disciple who knew her from childhood; she calls him “Uncle Yang.” 110
• Lin Qing — Treats Miao Yue'er's injuries after Nian Huan strikes her at the banquet. 155 156
• Nian Huan — An All-Beings Demon Gate cultivator who impersonates Li Qinxin, briefly wins Yue'er's trust, and then attacks her in an assassination attempt. 154 155

Story Role / Major Arcs

Bedrock Court Reception

Miao Yue'er receives Zhou Muyun when he joins Bedrock Court, shows him around, and explains the court’s cultivation system. Her smile reminds him of Zhou Tong, beginning their connection. 67

Reclaiming Wasteland and Red Vein Grass

She brings medicinal cuisine to Zhou Muyun during Yue Qingshan’s land-reclamation test, bandages his hands, and later explains how the newly exposed Blazing Earth Vein can be used to grow Red Vein Grass. In exchange for this knowledge, she secures three future favors from him. 70 73

Auction Ambush

Miao Yue'er has Zhou Muyun bid for Scarlet Flame Exquisite Fruits under a concealed arrangement, then accompanies him in a switched carriage. When Qin Lie's forces ambush them, she reveals her dual true qi and kills both Qin Lie and Uncle Hu, but collapses afterward. 81 82

Revelation of Her Condition

After Yue Qingshan rescues them from a masked assassin, he reveals Miao Yue'er's history and the Extreme Cold Force that limits her cultivation. Zhou Muyun promises to aid her, strengthening his standing with Yue Qingshan. 83 84

Growing Bond with Zhou Muyun

Miao Yue'er regularly brings food and water during Zhou Muyun’s training, accompanies him during festivals and New Year celebrations, and becomes increasingly candid about her loneliness. She insists on releasing paired crane lanterns with him during the Autumn Eve Festival. 92 100 101

Demon-Eradication Operation

She joins the expedition to Linyun County with Yue Qingshan’s knowledge and fights alongside Zhou Muyun. When threatened by Gao Han, she begins to draw upon her ice qi, but Zhou intervenes before she must fully unleash both true qi types. 110 113

Return to Yunlin County

Miao Yue'er accompanies Zhou Muyun to Mo Qi’s wedding and visits the home where he grew up. After hearing of his difficult childhood, she takes his hand and directly asks whether he likes her; the two confess their feelings and interlace their fingers. 132 133

Treatment and Breakthrough

After they make their relationship known to Yue Qingshan, Miao Yue'er appeals to her grandfather when Zhou Muyun's cultivation of five elemental true qis threatens his life. She later anxiously awaits Zhou's victory in the contest for the Spirit-Fusion Flower and urges him to take the pill Yue Qingshan refines from it. 135 145 147

Yue Qingshan then prepares a medicinal liquid from Red Vein Grass and Scarlet Flame Exquisite Fruit for her own condition. Yue'er endures its painful clash with the Extreme Cold Force while Zhou and her grandfather stand guard. The treatment suppresses the force, and her released true qi carries her to Late Pill Embrace. She celebrates being able to defend herself without the former risk of fainting. 148 149 150

Heaven's Chosen Banquet

An invitation containing Yue Wuxue's hairpin draws Miao Yue'er to the Heaven's Chosen Banquet despite Zhou Muyun's suspicion of a trap. Zhou accompanies her, and Yue Qingshan warns her not to leave his side. During a Demonic Sect attack, she fights with both true qi attributes. The apparent Li Qinxin first saves her from an arrow, then strikes her in the heart; Yue'er's superior-grade armor prevents a fatal blow. Her attacker is revealed to be Nian Huan, whom Zhou defeats while others treat and defend the unconscious Yue'er. 150 154 155 156 161

Back at Bedrock Court, Zhou feeds her medicine as she recovers. She apologizes for drawing him to the banquet, but he reassures her. Yue Qingshan orders her to remain within Heavy Earth Gate while he investigates the matter of her mother. 161

Yue Qingshan's Departure

After Zhou Muyun becomes acting master of Bedrock Court, he urges Miao Yue'er to stay within the sect amid growing danger and gives her a Gang-Condensing Pill for her cultivation. Yue Qingshan later leaves Heavy Earth Gate secretly. Distressed, Yue'er brings Zhou his letter; together they find the hidden chamber of manuals, treasures, supplies, and an escape route he prepared for them. She resolves to cultivate so they can one day help her grandfather. 174 181 182 183

Trivia

• Miao Yue'er calls Zhou Muyun “little blind man” or “little blindie,” initially because he mistakes Red Vein Grass for “red bok choy” and often seems oblivious to her appearance. After the banquet crisis, she also calls him “A-Yun.” 73 76 161
• She dislikes being treated as merely Zhou Muyun’s “senior sister,” particularly after Zhang Yu mistakes her for his wife. 132
• She is fond of festivals, shopping, sugar figurines, lanterns, and decorating Bedrock Court for the New Year. 100 101
• She becomes visibly jealous of invitations from women interested in Zhou Muyun and watches women who flirt with him warily. 146 151