Xiao Wu

Biodata

Background / History

Xiao Wu was discovered in the Star Dou Great Forest by Chen Xin shortly after Lin Xiao obtained his first spirit ring. Recognized as a hundred-thousand-year spirit beast in human form, she was forcibly taken to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. Terrified that she would die before avenging her mother, she remained silent and wept while Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong discussed imprisoning her until Lin Xiao could claim her spirit ring and spirit bone. 11

Lin Xiao opposed killing her, not because the sect's plan lacked value, but because his upgradeable spirit rings made her sacrifice unnecessary. He proposed earning her voluntary sacrifice through emotional bonding while privately intending to preserve her life. 11

He then staged an escape using Guga-produced fried rice to distract the dungeon guards. Xiao Wu believed his rescue was genuine, introduced herself after embracing him, and prepared to flee; when Chen Xin intercepted them, she gave up her own freedom after believing Lin Xiao was being punished for helping her. The punishment was a coordinated act involving roast meat, makeup, and false injuries, allowing Lin Xiao to negotiate for her release into his care. 12

After moving into Lin Xiao's courtyard, Xiao Wu became deeply concerned for his supposedly severe injuries and repeatedly helped him despite not realizing the wounds were fabricated. Cute Little Gugas carried her to a guest room after she fell asleep outside his door. 13

Over the following six years, Xiao Wu grew close to Lin Xiao, Ning Rongrong, and the Gugas. She accompanied Lin Xiao and Rongrong when they secretly left the sect for Suotuo City and enrolled at Shrek Academy with them. After their experiences there, the group returned to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. 36 38 41 52 66

Appearance

Xiao Wu is introduced as a small girl in a pink dress, with conspicuous rabbit ears emerging from her forehead. 11

• Pink, jade-like complexion and youthful appearance 11
• Long rabbit ears that droop when she is upset or sleepy 13 21
• Often stays close to Lin Xiao for protection when Chen Xin is nearby 16
• Wore a hastily made maid outfit while assisting Lin Xiao at the assembly line. 17
• Still wore a pink dress and pink knee-high socks during the journey to Suotuo City. 36

Personality

Xiao Wu is compassionate and emotionally responsive. She quickly trusted Lin Xiao after his apparent rescue attempt, felt responsible for his staged punishment, and later recognized that he was concealing the truth about his injuries to protect her. 12 14 Her sympathy extends to other spirit beasts: she was saddened by the weakened Blue Silver Emperor and asked to care for its surviving true-form body. 20

She is also innocent, impulsive, and accident-prone. She accepted Lin Xiao's deceptions without recognizing the fried-rice trick or his cosmetic injuries, dropped the Blue Silver Emperor's flowerpot onto a Thief Guga, and was affected by stimulant fumes after approaching the Alchemist Gugas' work. 12 13 21 24 Despite this, she has a mischievous side, falsely telling Ning Rongrong's fortune with vague statements that Rongrong accepted as profound. 26

Xiao Wu is fiercely loyal to her friends and quick to act on their behalf. She condemns Dai Mubai after hearing how he abandoned Zhu Zhuqing and joins Rongrong in attacking Yu Xiaogang when he tries to impose his authority on them. She is also competitive: although she wins a doubles match alongside Yan Shuang Guga, she complains that her partner left her nothing to do. 38 47 59

Her affection for food is sometimes possessive. She offers Zhu Zhuqing carrots she grew herself but evades Lin Xiao's suggestion that she share her treasured snacks. Taking Zhu Zhuqing's remark about eating carrots while watching the moon literally, she waits outside all night for a meeting Zhu Zhuqing never intended. 66 67 68

Power Progression

Relationships

• Lin Xiao — Her protector, captor, and eventual caretaker. Xiao Wu believes he risked punishment to save her and becomes emotionally attached to him, while Lin Xiao secretly manipulates events to keep her alive. She later calls him “Boss.” After six years together, she chooses to return to him following a visit to her forest family rather than remain in the Star Dou Great Forest. 12 14 15 57
• Ning Rongrong — Initially a fellow child who instinctively defended Xiao Wu from Chen Xin. The two later compete to feed Lin Xiao, and Xiao Wu playfully deceives Rongrong through fake fortune-telling. They remain close friends and effective fighting partners, despite frequent teasing and squabbles. 11 14 26 52 59
• Chen Xin — Her captor and assigned supervisor. Xiao Wu remains frightened of him and hides behind Lin Xiao when he appears. 11 12 16
• Ning Fengzhi — One of the sect leaders who initially approved her imprisonment as a future source of a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring and spirit bone; he later permits her to stay with Lin Xiao under strict watch. 11 12
• Blue Silver Emperor — Xiao Wu empathizes with its weakened true-form body and wishes to care for it, though Lin Xiao transfers responsibility to the Gardener Gugas after her accident. 20 21
• Gugas — She is curious about Lin Xiao's Martial Soul manifestations and gradually interacts with them as part of the courtyard household. Cute Little Gugas carried her to bed after she fell asleep outside Lin Xiao's room. She later fights alongside Evil Fat Gugas and partners with Yan Shuang Guga in the Soul Arena. 13 40 46 47
• Zhu Zhuqing — A friend Xiao Wu defends after learning of Dai Mubai's abandonment. Xiao Wu later tries to welcome her to the sect by sharing home-grown carrots, although a misunderstanding about moon-gazing leaves Xiao Wu waiting outside for her all night. 38 66 67 68
• Er Ming and Da Ming — Her family in the Star Dou Great Forest. Er Ming stages Xiao Wu's capture so she can visit him and Da Ming. She cares for them but decides against returning to the forest permanently. 57
• Yu Xiaogang — Xiao Wu rejects his attempt to assert authority over her group and attacks him alongside Ning Rongrong. 59

Story Role / Major Arcs

Capture in the Star Dou Great Forest

Chen Xin identifies Xiao Wu as a human-form hundred-thousand-year spirit beast and brings her to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, where she becomes a strategic resource in the eyes of its leadership. Ning Rongrong is the first person to defend her, refusing to see her as anything other than a frightened girl. 11

The Staged Escape

Lin Xiao exploits Xiao Wu's fear and trust through a false jailbreak and a staged punishment. Her willingness to surrender her escape after hearing his apparent screams gives Lin Xiao leverage to have her transferred from the dungeon to his courtyard. 12

Life in Lin Xiao's Courtyard

Xiao Wu assists Lin Xiao during his fake recovery, becomes acquainted with the Gugas, and shares meals and inventions with Lin Xiao and Ning Rongrong. Her concern for him prompts a brief rivalry with Rongrong when both insist on feeding him. 13 14

Over the following years, she remains part of the courtyard household, riding in Lin Xiao's inventions and helping him at the equipment assembly line. 16 17

Blue Silver Emperor Custody

After the Thief Gugas return with the Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone and its surviving true-form body, Xiao Wu immediately sympathizes with the weakened plant. Her attempt at caretaking accidentally injures a Thief Guga and damages the flowerpot, so the Gardener Gugas assume responsibility. 20 21

Journey to Suotuo City and Shrek Academy

Xiao Wu accompanies Lin Xiao and Ning Rongrong when they secretly leave the sect. At Shrek Academy's entrance examination, her level-34 cultivation surprises the examiner. During the final test, she uses Teleportation to coordinate with Lin Xiao's Gugas against Zhao Wuji, helping the group pass. 36 38 40 41

At Suotuo City's Great Soul Arena, she proves formidable in solo combat. She pairs with Yan Shuang Guga for a winning doubles match, although Yan Shuang Guga's evasive tactics leave Xiao Wu dissatisfied with how little she gets to fight. 46 47

Reunion in the Star Dou Great Forest

During a later spirit-ring expedition, Xiao Wu deliberately lets the Titan Giant Ape Er Ming seize her. Once away from the group, she reveals that the capture was staged to let her reunite with Er Ming and visit Da Ming. Though she misses them, she values her life with Lin Xiao and intends to return to him. She rejoins her companions before they leave the forest. 57 58

Return to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect

After returning from Shrek, Xiao Wu spends time with Lin Xiao, Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing at the sect's villa. She offers Zhu Zhuqing carrots she grew herself, then spends a cold night outside after mistakenly believing they had agreed to watch the moon together. Later, Detective Kega unexpectedly shoots Xiao Wu with an anesthetic needle, which Lin Xiao says will leave her asleep for about a day. Lin Xiao subsequently tells Zhu Zhuqing that he has selected a suitable Immortal Herb for Xiao Wu, but Xiao Wu has not yet been shown receiving or absorbing it. 66 67 68 69 74

Notable Quotes

“Human, thank you. My name is Xiao Wu—Wu as in dancing. I will remember your kindness.” 12

“Boss!” 15

“Hmph~ Be more careful next time. Don't use so much force.” 57