Xiao Wu

Biodata

Appearance

Xiao Wu first appears as a young girl in a pink dress, with white stockings, a rabbit pouch at her waist, and a rabbit-ear headband. 11

• Pink dress and white stockings. 11
• Carries a small rabbit pouch. 11
• Wears a rabbit-ear headband that rises when she is provoked. 11
• Has a sweet-looking, youthful appearance. 11
• Wears a student uniform when she meets Little Dragon Girl and Tian Yan at Notting Academy. 21
• Upon returning after five years, she is taller and has a round, delicate face. She retains her pink bunny-ear headband, short pink dress, rabbit bag, and white stockings, which reach above her knees. 41

Personality

Xiao Wu is lively, competitive, and straightforward. Upon arriving at Dormitory Seven, she immediately challenges Jiang Lin for leadership rather than accepting the existing hierarchy. Although disappointed by her defeat, she openly admits that he is stronger and quickly resumes her energetic manner. 11

She is compassionate toward Soul Beasts, becoming distressed when Jiang Lin plans to hunt them for Soul Rings and visibly relieved when he spares the retreating Gale Wind Demon Wolves. Her reaction stems from her concealed Soul Beast identity. 30 31

Despite guarding this secret, Xiao Wu grows deeply trusting of Jiang Lin. She chooses his bedding over Tang San's offer, worries for him in dangerous battles, and agrees without hesitation to leave Notting Academy alongside him. 12 22 31

Her desire to keep pace with Jiang Lin also makes her highly diligent. During her five years away, she devotes herself to cultivation without wasting a day. Although discovering the gap between her strength and that of Jiang Lin and Little Dragon Girl initially discourages her, Jiang Lin's reassurance renews her determination to improve. 43

Her attitude toward Soul Beast hunting becomes more selective with experience. She continues to pity weak Soul Beasts and value those familiar to her, but recognizes the forest's harsh competition, predation, and territorial struggles. By the time Jiang Lin kills the Earth Giant Bear, she no longer feels disgust toward his killing unfamiliar, powerful beasts that threaten them. 44

Xiao Wu remains affectionate and playful after her return, bonding with Little Dragon Girl through gardening, meals, and cheerful conversation. Memories of her deceased mother briefly reveal a more sorrowful side, while her reaction to Qingyue's transformed beauty shows mild jealousy concerning Jiang Lin. 42 54 61

Abilities & Skills

Combat Agility and Grappling

Even after losing most of her former power upon assuming human form, Xiao Wu retains exceptional physical coordination, flexibility, combat insight, and close-range fighting ability. 11

• Uses airborne kicks, rebounds off an opponent's weapon, grapples, and rapid positional changes. 11
• Circled behind Jiang Lin while maintaining a hold on him, demonstrating flexibility he describes as inhuman. 11
• Her punch forced Jiang Lin two steps backward during their spar. 11
• Recognized the extraordinary nature of the King's Power Sword and its threat immediately. 11
• Ultimately could not overcome Jiang Lin's superior speed and strength. 11

Soul Beast Physiology

Xiao Wu is a transformed hundred-thousand-year Soft-Bone Rabbit Soul Beast, a fact known to Jiang Lin but concealed from Little Dragon Girl and Tian Yan during their early travels. Little Dragon Girl later recognizes that Xiao Wu has an unusual background, although Jiang Lin still declines to explain her true nature. 30 34 37

• Cannot absorb conventional Soul Rings despite possessing soul power that had already reached level 10. 34
• Explains that her soul power can continue growing normally despite this inability. 34
• Her true identity makes Soul Beast hunting emotionally difficult for her during the group's initial forest journey. 30
• Considered summoning Er Ming to protect Jiang Lin against Meng Shu and Chao Tianxiang, but withheld this option to avoid exposing herself. 35
• Can temporarily unleash the power of her hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast origin. Her system panel rates her normal combat strength at Level 59 Soul King and her full outbreak at Level 76 Soul Saint while her cultivation is Level 51. 66
• Understands that her identity makes her a potential target for Soul Masters seeking valuable Soul Rings. Jiang Lin's promise to protect her reminds her of this danger. 43

Spiritual Perception

• Sensed the King's Power Sword aura lingering in Tang San's facial scar and inferred a connection between Tang San and Jiang Lin. 12
• Identified Jiang Lin's sword as far from ordinary before their fight. 11
• Recognized the danger posed by the blue-clad elder who approached during Jiang Lin's fifth Soul Ring absorption, judging his aura threatening even by the standards of her former hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast strength. 45

System Recognition

Xiao Wu is not one of Jiang Lin's summoned characters, but her relationship with him eventually qualifies her for a system panel. Jiang Lin learns that inhabitants of the current world receive such panels upon reaching at least 70 Favorability toward him; Xiao Wu's recorded score is 71. The same rule permits him to place qualifying people in the system's personal space and take them with him when leaving the world, though no such journey by Xiao Wu is shown in the supplied developments. 66

Power Progression

Relationships

• Jiang Lin — Initially challenges him for Dormitory Seven leadership, then accepts his strength and becomes his close companion. She shares his sleeping space, travels with him after leaving Notting Academy, and repeatedly worries for his safety. 11 12 22 31 After returning from five years of cultivation, she is moved by his promise to protect her forever. Her Favorability toward him eventually reaches 71, and Jiang Lin privately resolves to prevent the tragic fate she suffered in the original timeline. 43 66
• Tang San — A strained acquaintance. Xiao Wu declines his offer of bedding in favor of Jiang Lin's, disrupting the expected bond between them; Tang San responds with resentment and jealousy. 12 16
• Little Dragon Girl — Jiang Lin introduces them as cousins. Little Dragon Girl warmly receives Xiao Wu, and the two later support Tian Yan together after the city-guard battle. 21 26 Their reunion develops into a warm, sisterly interaction: they hold hands, admire the cabin's garden, and plant Xiao Wu's inherited Star-Dream Rose seeds together with Jiang Lin. They also cooperate in guarding Jiang Lin during his fifth Soul Ring absorption. 42 45
• Tian Yan — Tian Yan is initially suspicious of Xiao Wu's identity, but Xiao Wu later shows sincere concern when Tian Yan is weakened after summoning the Heaven-Swallowing Giant Salamander. 21 26 Xiao Wu asks about her absence upon returning to the cabin. Tian Yan likewise looks forward to seeing Xiao Wu again after Jiang Lin rescues her, and the women later resume their cheerful conversation in Suotuo City. 42 58 61
• Er Ming — Xiao Wu considers calling on him when Jiang Lin is threatened by Meng Shu's presence, though doing so could reveal her Soul Beast identity. 35 He secretly accompanies her during her return after five years away. 42
• Da Ming — Secretly accompanies Xiao Wu alongside Er Ming when she returns to Jiang Lin's cabin. When Little Dragon Girl detects the two powerful escorts, Xiao Wu claims that they have already left on urgent business. 41 42
• Mother — Deceased. Xiao Wu preserves Star-Dream Rose seeds given to her by her mother and offers them for planting at the cabin, briefly becoming sorrowful when explaining their origin. 42
• Qingyue — Jiang Lin introduces Qingyue as a member of the Everplain Jiang Clan and orders her to treat Xiao Wu and Little Dragon Girl as clan leaders equal to him in authority. Xiao Wu is confused by Qingyue's transformation and later reacts with mild jealousy to her new appearance. Qingyue is assigned to protect the two women during their journey to Suotuo City. 53 54 55
• Jiang Chen — Xiao Wu addresses her as “Sister Jiang Chen.” She is alarmed when someone identifying herself as Jiang Chen appears outside the room while Jiang Chen is already inside chatting with Little Dragon Girl. 72

Story Role / Major Arcs

Dormitory Seven Challenge

Xiao Wu arrives at Notting Academy and challenges Jiang Lin for control of Dormitory Seven. Her acrobatic, close-quarters style pressures him enough to make him fight seriously, but he defeats her without injuring her. She then proposes pushing their beds together so they can share the desirable window-side space. 11

When Tang San offers Xiao Wu his bedding, she chooses to share Jiang Lin's instead. This altered relationship with Tang San creates a major plot deviation and earns Jiang Lin 1,300 Collapse Points. 12

Notting Academy Conflicts

Xiao Wu stands beside Jiang Lin when Xiao Chenyu and his older students confront Dormitory Seven, explaining that she dislikes watching stronger people bully the weak. 12

During the confrontation, she prepares to intervene if Jiang Lin is endangered. When he releases the King's Power Sword's overwhelming sword intent, she notices that he deliberately shields her from its pressure. 13

After Jiang Lin defeats Xiao Chenyu and forces him to sign an IOU, Xiao Wu worries that the city lord's son will seek revenge. Jiang Lin reassures her, and the two share a meal afterward. 15

Their growing closeness becomes obvious when Jiang Lin wipes rice from her cheek during lunch. Xiao Wu blushes, while Tang San leaves the dormitory in frustration after witnessing the interaction. 16

Departure from Notting Academy

Xiao Wu meets Little Dragon Girl and Tian Yan in the academy cafeteria. Though Little Dragon Girl is friendly, Tian Yan immediately becomes suspicious of Xiao Wu. 21

When Jiang Lin decides that Notting Academy can no longer offer him meaningful growth, Xiao Wu agrees at once to accompany him. She considers Jiang Lin her first friend after leaving the Star Dou Forest and wants to see more of the outside world. 22

Notting City and the Star Dou Forest

Xiao Wu joins Jiang Lin, Little Dragon Girl, and Tian Yan during their outing in Notting City. She is shocked by Tian Yan's ruthless killing of Xiao Chenyuan and later helps support Tian Yan after the Heaven-Swallowing Giant Salamander drains her strength. 23 26

Before the forest journey, she accompanies Jiang Lin to Holy Soul Village to visit Old Jack. She silently supports Jiang Lin's fabricated explanation that he belongs to a reclusive Jiang Clan and is being brought back by Tian Yan. During the visit, Old Jack identifies the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect and Yu Yuanpo as responsible for his old injuries. 29

On the journey to the Star Dou Forest, Xiao Wu becomes upset when Jiang Lin discusses hunting Soul Beasts. During his later fights, she is relieved when he spares the Gale Wind Demon Wolves and anxiously watches his battle with the Millennium Netherworld Leopard. 30 31 32

After Jiang Lin absorbs the leopard's Soul Ring, she openly admires the destructive power of his first Soul Skill, Void-Splitting Slash. 33

When Little Dragon Girl suggests obtaining a Soul Ring for Xiao Wu, she claims that her special physique prevents her from absorbing Soul Rings. Jiang Lin supports the explanation, protecting her true identity from their companions. 34

Xiao Wu subsequently cautions Jiang Lin about absorbing the Windfeather Falcon's 2,100-year Soul Ring, urging him to be careful even after he expresses confidence. When he succeeds and demonstrates Azure-Feather Sword Wings, she reacts with admiration and envy at his ability to fly. 36

Separation and Five-Year Return

After Jiang Lin decides to remain in the Star Dou Forest for five or six years, Xiao Wu announces that she intends to return home and may be unable to visit for a long time. Jiang Lin invites her to return to the cabin whenever she wishes, but she refuses his and Little Dragon Girl's offers to accompany her. Her departure prompts Little Dragon Girl to question her unusual identity, which Jiang Lin acknowledges without explaining. 37

Xiao Wu returns five years later, explaining that family matters prevented her from visiting sooner. Jiang Lin is delighted to recognize her, while she and Little Dragon Girl are surprised by each other's changes. Two powerful presences follow her in secret; these are Da Ming and Er Ming, whose continued presence she conceals by claiming that her accompanying elders have already left. 41 42

At the cabin, she admires Little Dragon Girl's improved cooking and the extensive garden of Deep Blue Starflowers. She contributes Star-Dream Rose seeds left to her by her deceased mother, and the three plant them together. Their shared meal and conversation restore the group's familiar warmth, although Xiao Wu learns that Tian Yan has also been absent for five years. 42

Renewed Cultivation and the Fifth Soul Ring Hunt

A month and a half after her return, Xiao Wu is shocked by Jiang Lin's breakthrough to Level 50. Having reached Level 41 Soul Ancestor at age eleven through uninterrupted effort, she feels discouraged by the difference between her advancement and that of her companions. Jiang Lin reassures her that her progress is extraordinary and promises to become strong enough to protect them forever. Moved by his sincerity, she resolves not to fall too far behind. 43

She accompanies Jiang Lin and Little Dragon Girl on the hunt for his fifth Soul Ring. Initially doubtful that Jiang Lin can defeat a 12,000-year Earth Giant Bear, she begins to believe him after seeing his three purple Soul Rings and one black Soul Ring. His victory impresses her, and her lack of distress at the bear's death demonstrates her changed understanding of survival among Soul Beasts. 43 44

When Jiang Lin begins absorbing the Cold Crystal Python's Soul Ring, Xiao Wu and Little Dragon Girl guard him. The arrival of an overwhelmingly powerful blue-clad elder alarms her, while Little Dragon Girl steps forward to shield both her and Jiang Lin. 45

Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect Coercion

The elder identifies himself as Yu Xuanhai, a Level 94 Titled Douluo and Grand Elder of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect. Xiao Wu supports Little Dragon Girl's refusal to join the sect, remembering its mistreatment of Old Jack and anticipating Jiang Lin's opposition. Yu Xuanhai offers admission to Xiao Wu and the rest of the group as part of his attempt to recruit Little Dragon Girl. 46

As Yu Yuanzhen and Yu Yuanpo escalate the pressure, Xiao Wu worries for Little Dragon Girl's safety and briefly considers persuading her to accept for the group's protection. Little Dragon Girl nevertheless refuses to yield. Once Jiang Lin is able to respond, Xiao Wu approaches him and quietly explains the situation. 46 47

Qingyue and the Journey to Suotuo City

After transforming Yu Yuanqing into the divine attendant Qingyue, Jiang Lin presents her to Xiao Wu and Little Dragon Girl as a member of the Everplain Jiang Clan. Qingyue respectfully greets them under instructions to recognize their authority as equal to Jiang Lin's, although Xiao Wu remains confused by what has happened. 53

When Jiang Lin alters Qingyue's appearance to conceal her identity, Xiao Wu and Little Dragon Girl react with surprise and mild jealousy. Xiao Wu also asks about Jiang Lin's ability to create clothing, leading him to explain the divine arts inherited from Ancient God Cang Xu. With the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect still active in the forest, the group decides to leave for Suotuo City and cultivate there for roughly a year. 54

Jiang Lin then learns that Tian Yan is dying and immediately leaves to rescue her. Before departing, he tells Xiao Wu and Little Dragon Girl to continue to Suotuo City under Qingyue's protection and promises to reunite with them there. Xiao Wu expresses concern at his sudden disappearance, but Little Dragon Girl reassures her that he is strong enough to save Tian Yan. 55

Suotuo City Residence and System Panel

Xiao Wu and Little Dragon Girl choose the Rose Grand Hotel because they like its appearance, without attaching romantic significance to its lavish pink décor. When Jiang Lin reunites with the group, Xiao Wu invites him to sit on the bed; after he declines, she instead draws Little Dragon Girl and Tian Yan into cheerful conversation. 61

The group spends the following year in relative peace, with Jiang Lin accompanying Xiao Wu and the others during the day, occasionally taking them shopping, and cultivating at night. By the time Tang San arrives in the city, Xiao Wu is twelve and has reached Level 51 Soul King. Her Favorability of 71 unlocks a system panel that reveals her substantial hidden combat potential. Jiang Lin privately vows that she will not suffer her original timeline's tragic fate. 65 66

Xiao Wu's permanent separation from Tang San's expected storyline also becomes relevant to the World Correction Force. When Jiang Lin encounters Tang San with Xiao Xun, another transformed hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast, he suspects that the world has arranged for Xiao Xun to replace Xiao Wu in Tang San's original narrative role. This remains Jiang Lin's interpretation rather than a confirmed explanation of Xiao Xun's origin. 67

Later, Xiao Wu answers a visitor claiming to be “Sister Jiang Chen,” only to realize that Jiang Chen is already inside the room with Little Dragon Girl. Alarmed, she alerts the others, who compare the person in the room with the figure outside. 72

Notable Quotes

“My name is Xiao Wu, as in dancing Wu.” 11

“Sure, Jiang Lin. If you are leaving, I will go with you.” 22

“Jiang Lin, thank you. But I won't fall too far behind you!” 43

Trivia

• Xiao Wu is the only person in Dormitory Seven who remains unaffected by the pressure of Jiang Lin's released King’s Power Sword intent because he deliberately prevents it from affecting her. 13
• Her decision to favor Jiang Lin over Tang San produces one of Jiang Lin's largest early Collapse Point rewards. 12
• Jiang Lin recognizes her true identity from his knowledge of the original story, but does not reveal it to her or the rest of the group during their early travels. 30 34
• Her Level 41 cultivation at age eleven places her substantially ahead of her original timeline's advancement, a difference Jiang Lin attributes to her diligent training over the five-year separation. 43
• The Star-Dream Roses planted at the cabin originate from seeds given to her by her deceased mother. 42
• Her system panel uses the designation “Soft Bone Charming Rabbit · Xiao Wu.” 66
• Her high Favorability demonstrates that Jiang Lin's system panels and potential interworld travel eligibility are not restricted to summoned characters. 66
• Xiao Xun's arrival beside Tang San is interpreted by Jiang Lin as a possible attempt by the World Correction Force to fill the narrative role Xiao Wu no longer occupies. 67

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