Jade Begonia

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Jade Begonia (玉海棠)
Alias(es)	Yu Zhaoyu; Miss Yu
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Status	Alive; active in the conflict surrounding the Yu Family and the Chen Family 322
First Appearance	Chapter 147 (first mentioned) 147

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Third Rank	194	Breaks through amid the battle around the Fire Serpent and immediately moves to support Chen Ming.
Divine Treasury Realm-equivalent power (temporary)	195	Activates a wood-aligned divine object, manifesting a tender sprout above her head and briefly surpassing First Rank.
Second Rank	297	Has reached Second Rank by the struggle at Golden Light Valley; can again use her treasure to temporarily contend with Divine Treasury Realm experts.

Background

Origins and prophecy

Jade Begonia is the direct daughter of the Yu Family. Her parents died when she was born, after which a semi-immortal gave the Yu Family the Seven Star Begonia prophecy. The ancient Seven Star Begonia is described as a beautiful but absolutely poisonous plant, capable of killing living things and leaving no grass growing within a hundred miles. Fearing the prophecy, the Yu Family intended to kill her. 147

Her aunt fled with her to Jiangzhou City, later marrying Ling Qiyang, the master of the Azure Moon Sect. Their attempted concealment failed when the aunt publicly revealed her identity during an attack on her wedding day. 147

Jade Begonia later confirms that men who come too close to her suffer misfortune. Ji Qianxing avoids this effect by never approaching within three feet of her; even her former personal maids kept their distance. 185

Pursuit of the Five Elements True Art

At age ten, Jade Begonia received the Profound Wood True Art from her uncle-in-law. Years later, after being abducted by a mysterious expert connected to a family guarding a secret related to the Emperor of Longevity, she learned information concerning the tombs and the Five Elements True Art. 160

She seeks the remaining elemental methods and initially tries to recruit Chen Ming after recognizing his unusual talent and connection to the Profound Fire True Art. She gives him the damaged divine weapon Mingfeng Sword and later exchanges the Profound Wood True Art for the Profound Fire and Profound Water True Arts. 155 163

Attempting to cultivate the Profound Fire True Art alongside her Wood art causes a severe clash of true qi and a near-fatal qi deviation. Chen Ming ultimately stabilizes her using true qi of the same origin. 168 176 177

Betrothal to Chen Ming

Madam Yu insists that Jade Begonia marry Chen Ming because of the prophecy surrounding her fate. Jade Begonia later presents herself to the Chen family as Chen Ming's betrothed after reports of his death, and is subsequently recognized at Chen Manor as its Second Madam. 185 196 256

Although she often treats their relationship pragmatically, she repeatedly protects Chen Ming in dangerous situations, including tending to his wounds in the Fire Yuan Mystic Realm and fighting Gao Chen alongside him. 188 189

Later activities

Jade Begonia participates in the Golden Jade Hall Mystic Realm struggle, exposes Jin Yu's plan to refine people into Human Pills, and kills Jin Yu to seize the Mystic Realm's controlling token. 243 245

She later bargains with Chen Ming for a patch of yellow soil hidden beneath the Golden Jade Hall, agreeing in return to aid him against a powerful Six Doors official. 254 255

At Golden Light Valley, she obtains a “key” connected to the Tomb of Immortality and uses her divine object to temporarily reach Divine Treasury Realm-level power. She deliberately draws several Divine Treasury Realm experts into conflict before Chen Ming intervenes. 297

After Pan Zhiyuan reaches the Divine Treasury Realm, Jade Begonia prepares to leave Jiang Province rather than confront him directly. Before departing, she entrusts Chen Ming with the Earth and Golden Element True Skills and asks him to destroy the Yu Family. 298 299

She later seeks Chen Ming in the Capital City when rumors spread that her blood could cultivate the extinct Seven Star Begonia spiritual root. Pursuers target the Chen Family because she is publicly regarded as its daughter-in-law. 322

Appearance

Jade Begonia is renowned as the third-ranked beauty on the Beauty Rankings. Her appearance is repeatedly described as peerless, and she commonly conceals herself beneath a veil. 146 160 169

• Usually wears refined, flowing dresses, including jade-green, white, and black garments. 160 168 322
• Has an elegant, composed bearing even during negotiations and combat. 169
• Her veil is blown away when her true qi briefly loses control after witnessing Chen Ming's Sword Qi. 169
• Her temporary divine-object enhancement manifests as a tender sprout above her head and a life-filled aura. 195

Personality

Jade Begonia is intelligent, guarded, and highly ambitious. She gathers secrets concerning the Emperor of Longevity, the Everlife Sect, ancient cultivation methods, Mystic Realms, and powerful factions, using this knowledge to position herself ahead of rivals. 160 161 192 243

She is ruthless when pursuing her goals. She punishes servants harshly, is willing to test Chen Ming through dangerous arranged battles, and kills Jin Yu without hesitation to obtain the Mystic Realm token. 155 170 245

Despite her calculating nature, she can openly acknowledge another person's superiority. After failing to merge Wood and Fire true qi, she directly asks Chen Ming to teach her rather than concealing her doubts. 169 Her actions toward Chen Ming become increasingly protective, though she often masks concern with teasing or cold remarks. 188 194 298

Abilities & Skills

Profound Wood True Art

Jade Begonia cultivates the Profound Wood True Art, one component of the Five Elements True Art.

• Received the technique from her uncle-in-law at age ten. 160
• Attempts to combine it with the Profound Fire True Art, but suffers a severe qi deviation due to the incompatible true qi. 168 177
• Possesses a corresponding divine object that can greatly amplify her strength beyond her actual cultivation. 195 226
• Uses the technique's same-origin true qi as the basis for Chen Ming to stabilize her injuries. 177

Temporary Divine Treasury enhancement

Through her wood-aligned divine object, Jade Begonia can briefly wield power comparable to the Divine Treasury Realm.

• Her aura rises beyond First Rank, accompanied by an illusory sprout above her head. 195
• The enhancement is external and temporary; it does not reflect her actual cultivation realm. 297
• She uses this power to flee three Divine Treasury Realm pursuers after obtaining the Golden Light Valley key. 297

Swordsmanship and combat

Jade Begonia is a capable swordswoman who can fight stronger opponents through equipment, poison, and tactical coordination.

• Uses the Water Cloud Sword in combat. 189
• Uses Poison Dragon Needles to slow Gao Chen, a Third Rank opponent. 189
• Wears Rainbow Silk Armor for protection. 189
• Reaches Third Rank during the Fire Serpent conflict and immediately supports Chen Ming against enemy forces. 194

Knowledge and strategy

Jade Begonia possesses extensive intelligence on ancient history, cultivation, and the politics of Jiang Province.

• Explains the Emperor of Longevity's false tombs and the Everlife Sect's origins. 160 161
• Identifies dangerous residual Dharma power in the Golden Jade Hall Mystic Realm. 243
• Recognizes the methods and habits of ancient beasts within the Fire Yuan Mystic Realm. 192
• Engineers alliances and rivalries, including an arrangement with Deng Ziyang to exploit the Blood Demon Sect's scheme. 245
• Lures Divine Treasury Realm experts into attacking one another after securing the Golden Light Valley key. 297

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Mingfeng Sword — A damaged former top-ranked divine weapon forged by Divine Abyss Pavilion and said to contain a phoenix divine soul. Jade Begonia obtained it by chance and gifted it to Chen Ming. 155
• Water Cloud Sword — Sword used against Gao Chen. 189
• Rainbow Silk Armor — Protective armor worn during the Fire Yuan Mystic Realm conflict. 189
• Poison Dragon Needles — Concealed poison needles used to impair Gao Chen's movements. 189
• Chongming Sword — Peerless divine weapon in her possession, associated with the Chongming Golden Flame. 298
• Wood-aligned divine object — An unnamed object linked to the Profound Wood True Art that manifests as a sprout and temporarily elevates her power. 195 226
• Yellow soil — A patch of earth-elemental treasure retrieved from beneath the Golden Jade Hall; it can nurture the Great Yue Sword when placed in an area rich in earth energy. 254 255

Relationships

• Chen Ming — Initially attempts to recruit him through the Mingfeng Sword and cultivation secrets. They later exchange elemental arts, save one another in the Fire Yuan Mystic Realm, and become publicly associated as husband and wife. 155 163 188 189 196 256
• Madam Yu — Her aunt and protector, who fled the Yu Family with her as a child and later presses for her marriage to Chen Ming. 147 185
• Ji Qianxing — Loyal subordinate and bodyguard. He carries out her orders but keeps more than three feet away because of her misfortune-inducing condition. 147 171 185
• Ling Qiyang — Master of the Azure Moon Sect and Jade Begonia's uncle-in-law through her aunt's marriage. 147
• Deng Ziyang — Temporary ally in the Golden Jade Hall Mystic Realm; the two coordinate against the Blood Demon Sect's scheme. 245
• Huo Qianqian — Treats Jade Begonia as an elder sister-in-law because of Jade Begonia's marriage to Chen Ming. Jade Begonia offers to protect her, though her priorities remain pragmatic. 254 256
• Yu Family — Her birth family. They sought to kill her after the Seven Star Begonia prophecy and later expelled her; the family is said to wish for her death. 147 290

Notable Quotes

“He won't. He's not like you people, he's a good person.” — on why Chen Ming would not betray her 161

“I'm here, don't be afraid.” — after breaking through to Third Rank beside Chen Ming 194

Trivia

• Jade Begonia ranks third on Jiangzhou City's Beauty Rankings. 146
• Her title originates from the Seven Star Begonia prophecy connected to her birth. 147
• She calls Chen Ming “husband” before leaving Jiang Province, despite their relationship remaining politically and personally complicated. 299