Xiao Wu

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xiao Wu (小舞)
Alias(es)	Sister Xiao Wu; Rascal Rabbit; Chen Ling’s “scabbard” / “sword sheath”
Species/Race	Hundred-Thousand-Year Soft Bone Rabbit Soul Beast in human form 10 11
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Formerly associated with Tang San and the Shrek group; later travels with Chen Ling and is selected for his academy’s tournament team 1 38
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; Chen Ling’s self-described exclusive sword sheath; Cloudcrag Academy team candidate 20 38
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Soul Elder (three Soul Rings)	11	Displays two yellow rings and one purple ring while using her third soul skill, Teleportation, during her escape attempt.
Rank 40 / Soul Ancestor	30	The Lovesick Heartbreak Red raises her Soul Power by ten ranks; her strength and appearance mature noticeably.

Background / History

Xiao Wu previously lived at Notting Academy, where she was known as its local boss and enjoyed one of the happiest, most carefree periods of her human life. She had entered the human world in human form with another purpose in mind, but abandoned it in favor of academy life and companionship with Tang San. 14

At Suotuo City’s Soul Fighting Arena, she eagerly supported Tang San’s attempt to test his newly reached Soul Elder strength and planned to join him for a two-person match afterward. When Chen Ling decisively defeated Tang San, Xiao Wu was unable to clearly recount the battle through her anger and immediately volunteered to confront Chen Ling in retaliation. 1 3 4

Chen Ling later seized Xiao Wu as leverage against Tang San’s group. She voluntarily surrendered herself when he held a sword to her throat, choosing to protect Tang San from further escalation. Chen Ling initially kept her under confinement through the Skyedge Swordfeather Soul Tool and intended to use both her Soul Beast status and her connection to Tang San to bait Tang Hao. 10 11

Her loyalty to Tang San collapsed after she overheard Tang Hao state that another transformed Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast should be kept as a future Soul Ring reserve. The revelation, combined with Chen Ling’s account of Ah Yin’s fate, caused Xiao Wu to reinterpret her ties to Tang San and Tang Hao as potential exploitation rather than family. 14 15

After witnessing Chen Ling fight Tang Hao and shield her during the confrontation, Xiao Wu’s fear and hostility toward him gradually turned into trust, dependence, and devotion. She later publicly rejected Tang San and declared that she had chosen Chen Ling. 16 20 34

Appearance

Xiao Wu is a youthful girl whose light-brown hair is woven into a long scorpion braid. Her features retain an innocent quality early in the story, though the Lovesick Heartbreak Red later makes her appearance more mature and graceful. 1 30

• Light-brown hair arranged in an elaborate scorpion braid. 1
• Rabbit ears and a fluffy rabbit tail become visible when she activates her Soul Power. 11
• Her transformed Soul Beast nature is that of a Soft Bone Rabbit. 11
• Later appears in an elaborate black-and-white maid outfit while attempting to please Chen Ling. 38

Personality

Xiao Wu is energetic, combative, impulsive, and fiercely protective of those she considers close. She eagerly seeks soul fights, becomes enraged by Tang San’s defeat, and initially attempts to confront Chen Ling despite the vast difference in their strength. 1 4

She is also mischievous and highly adaptable. Even while imprisoned, she devises an escape plan, boasts about her “earth-shaking plan,” and relies on Teleportation to outmaneuver her restraints. Her confidence proves misplaced against Chen Ling’s prepared Soul Tool, but she continues resisting rather than quietly accepting captivity. 11

After learning Tang Hao’s view of transformed Soul Beasts, Xiao Wu becomes emotionally dependent on Chen Ling, whom she comes to see as her protector. Her devotion is sincere enough for the Lovesick Heartbreak Red to recognize her as its master, although she herself struggles to distinguish love from gratitude, dependence, and the effects of trauma. 20 25

Abilities & Skills

Soft Bone Rabbit Transformation

As a transformed Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, Xiao Wu can assume a human identity while retaining rabbit-like traits and Soul Master abilities. 10 11

• Manifests rabbit ears and a tail while activating Soul Power. 11
• Her true identity can be concealed by Chen Ling’s spiritual interference unless an observer’s spiritual power greatly surpasses his or directly examines her body. 22
• Her Soul Beast status makes her a target for Soul Rings and Spirit Bones, a danger central to her break with Tang San and Tang Hao. 10 15

Teleportation

Xiao Wu’s third soul skill is Teleportation. 11

• Lets her become a pink streak and pass through surrounding sword shadows. 11
• Allowed her to evade the Skyedge Swordfeather’s initial encirclement. 11
• Did not enable a complete escape, as the Soul Tool automatically tracked and restrained her movements. 11

Lovesick Heartbreak Red Enhancement

Xiao Wu successfully claimed and absorbed the Lovesick Heartbreak Red, an immortal herb requiring absolute emotional sincerity and devotion. 25

• Raises her Soul Power by ten ranks, bringing her to Rank 40. 30
• Accelerates her maturation and strengthens her appearance and Soul Power. 25 30
• Intensifies her attachment to Chen Ling, making her affection openly visible. 32
• Its recognition of her is treated as proof that Chen Ling occupies her heart completely, regardless of how she personally defines those feelings. 25

Jiyuan Balance Control Art

Chen Ling teaches Xiao Wu the Jiyuan Balance Control Art after she joins him. 38

• Supplements the improvements granted by the Lovesick Heartbreak Red. 38
• Contributes to her becoming a Soul Ancestor whose strength is no longer negligible. 38

Qingming Sword Handling

Xiao Wu frequently carries and tends Chen Ling’s Qingming Sword, treating it as part of her self-appointed role as his sword sheath. 20 41

• Draws the Qingming Sword for Chen Ling when he prepares to face the Golden Saint Dragon’s attack. 32
• Holds the sword constantly and is said to have difficulty sleeping without it nearby. 20 41
• Uses the “scabbard” identity publicly when rejecting Tang San. 34

Associated Items

• Lovesick Heartbreak Red — Immortal herb that recognizes Xiao Wu as its master and greatly increases her Soul Power. 25
• Qingming Sword — Chen Ling’s martial soul, which Xiao Wu carries, draws for him, and regards as inseparable from her sword-sheath role. 20 32
• Blue Silver Emperor sapling (Ah Yin) — Xiao Wu carefully tends and plants Ah Yin at the Icefire Yin Yang Well. 24 25
• Skyedge Swordfeather — Chen Ling’s Soul Tool; its autonomous flying swords repeatedly thwart Xiao Wu’s escape attempts. 11

Relationships

• Chen Ling — Initially her captor and the person she fears as a possible Soul Ring hunter; after Tang Hao’s revelation and Chen Ling’s battle with Tang Hao, she becomes his devoted companion and calls herself his exclusive scabbard. 10 15 20 34
• Tang San — Formerly her “Third Brother” and closest companion. She willingly surrendered to Chen Ling to protect him, but later rejects Tang San outright and treats him with estrangement and hatred. 1 10 34
• Tang Hao — Tang San’s father. His declaration that transformed Soul Beasts should be kept as Soul Ring reserves devastates Xiao Wu and destroys her remaining trust in him. 15
• Ah Yin — A fellow transformed Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast whose tragic fate deeply affects Xiao Wu. Xiao Wu later cares for Ah Yin’s recovering Blue Silver Emperor form. 14 24 25
• Dugu Yan — A fellow member of Chen Ling’s circle and a quiet rival for his attention. Their competition becomes apparent during the journey to Heaven Dou City. 30
• Ning Rongrong — Ning Rongrong becomes jealous of Xiao Wu’s apparent closeness to Chen Ling, while Xiao Wu later feels jealousy in return when Rongrong openly admires him. 13 45

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Suotuo City Soul Fighting Arena — Supports Tang San’s solo match and plans a two-person fight with him; later reacts furiously to his defeat by Chen Ling. 1 4
• Hostage and Escape Attempts — Surrenders to save Tang San, is taken by Chen Ling, and repeatedly tries to evade confinement with Teleportation. 10 11
• Holy Soul Village and Tang Hao’s Revelation — Witnesses Ah Yin’s condition and hears Tang Hao reduce transformed Soul Beasts to future cultivation resources, shattering her faith in Tang San’s family. 14 15
• Becoming Chen Ling’s Sword Sheath — Chooses Chen Ling’s protection, travels with him to Heaven Dou City, and publicly defines herself as his scabbard. 20 34
• Icefire Yin Yang Well — Plants and cares for Ah Yin, then gains the Lovesick Heartbreak Red and reaches Rank 40. 24 25 30
• Cloudcrag Academy — Becomes a confirmed candidate for Chen Ling’s all-female Soul Master Tournament team and continues acting as one of his closest companions. 38 39

Notable Quotes

“I’ll go with you.” 10

“Tang San, give up on that idea. I will not go back with you.” 34

“I am Chen Ling’s scabbard now.” 34