First Prince

Biodata

Background / History

Qian Renxue operates in Heaven Dou under the identity of Xue Qinghe. She is Qian Daoliu’s granddaughter and maintains two hidden Titled Douluo protectors while pursuing influence at court 52 55 59.

Emperor Xue Ye sends the First Prince to Ironwall City as part of a test of his sons’ judgment. There, Xue Qinghe finds that many soldiers favor the Second Prince, Xue Shan. She recruits Tang Shan and Su Yuntao, then works with Tang Shan on a plan to improve her position with the army rather than relying on victories in sparring matches alone 50 57 59 71 73. Her handling of Ironwall City earns Xue Ye’s approval 90.

Back in Heaven Dou City, Xue Qinghe supports Tang Shan’s cultivation, arranging a search for his second-ring soul beast and securing an External Soul Bone for him. Tang Shan, in turn, helps her prepare an imperial report and trains with her in Internal Martial Arts 88 89 90 117 151. Ning Fengzhi becomes her teacher, strengthening her ties to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect 117 129. Xue Ye later names her Crown Prince and grants her residence in the East Palace 154.

Appearance

As Xue Qinghe, she presents a refined, gentle prince with a noble bearing and composed manner 50 57.

• Appears ten years old when Xue Ye assigns the princes their city visits 50.
• Wears a royal swan emblem, which helps Tang Shan identify her as a member of the imperial family 58.

Personality

Xue Qinghe is courteous in public but calculating in private. The hostility she encounters in Ironwall City leaves her angry and insecure about the succession; she considers eliminating rival heirs, then uses political leverage to turn the visit to her advantage 57 73. Her support for Tang Shan begins as an investment in a promising ally, though she later invites him to treat her as a friend and becomes attentive to his safety 79 81 89 90.

Abilities & Skills

Martial Soul and Cultivation

• Her true martial soul is the Six-Winged Angel, and her innate soul power is Level 20 83.
• As Xue Qinghe, she claims to have a Swan Martial Soul and only Level 2 innate soul power, saying she has given up cultivation 83.
• She later trains in Internal Martial Arts with Tang Shan; no attained stage is specified 88 90 151.

Political Strategy

• Uses the Ironwall City inspection, Tang Shan’s challenge matches, and a carefully framed report to address military support for Xue Shan 71 73 74 88.
• Builds alliances through patronage, including resources and protection for Tang Shan 89 90 137.

Relationships

• Tang Shan — Recruit, adviser, and training partner. She funds his advancement and assigns Snake Lance Douluo to protect him at the academy 59 81 90 137.
• Qian Daoliu — Grandfather; supports her covert role and discusses Spirit Hall’s leadership with her 52 54 55.
• Xue Ye — Emperor and her father in the identity of Xue Qinghe; evaluates her city visit and later names her Crown Prince 50 90 154.
• Xue Shan — Second Prince and principal rival in the succession contest 57 71.
• Ning Fengzhi — Becomes her teacher and backs her candidacy for the throne 117 129.
• Snake Lance and Porcupinefish Douluo — Hidden protectors who also assist Tang Shan under her patronage 52 59 81.
• Bibi Dong — Mother and Pope of Spirit Hall. After learning of Bibi Dong’s past relationship with Yu Xiaogang, Qian Renxue resolves to take her position 54 55.