Dean Cai

Biodata

Background / History

While patrolling near the Star Dou Great Forest, Cai Mei’er encounters Dongfang Hao and recognizes that his cold may come from an Ultimate Ice Martial Soul. She tries to recruit him for Shrek, hoping he can suppress the dangerous Evil Fire afflicting Ma Xiaotao. Dongfang refuses to join, but agrees to help in exchange for access to the Treasure Appraisal Fair and three free items. Cai accepts and takes him to Sea God Island 4 5 6.

Cai brings Ma Xiaotao and Yan Shaozhe to meet Dongfang. When Yan grows furious over Dongfang’s criticism of Shrek, she intervenes and stands by their agreement. She waits anxiously through Xiaotao’s treatment, then learns that the Evil Fire has been suppressed and Xiaotao has advanced to level 65 7 9 11.

Cai later guides Dongfang to the Treasure Gathering Pavilion for his first reward. She tries to shield him when Elder Lin tests him with Soul Power pressure, then escorts him to the Whale Rubber stock after he withstands it. She honors his choice of a piece that proves to be Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Glue and warns him not to consume it without help. Shrek also assigns him Purple Bamboo Residence because his ice remains valuable to Xiaotao 16 17 18 19 20.

Appearance

Cai Mei’er has a mature, graceful appearance and a bearing described as dignified and commanding 4 5.

• She is repeatedly seen wearing a dark-green robe 5 7 11.
• Her composure contrasts with the visible blush and embarrassment Dongfang Hao’s teasing often provokes 15 19 20.

Personality

Cai takes her responsibility toward Ma Xiaotao seriously: she sets aside her pride to negotiate for Dongfang’s help and refuses to withdraw the promised payment, even when Yan objects 5 9. She values propriety, rejecting Xiaotao’s suggestion that they use a “beauty trap” to keep Dongfang at Shrek 13.

Her marriage to Yan Shaozhe is strained. She resents his habitual coldness and condescension, and avoids an affectionate gesture from him after bringing Dongfang to the island 8. Dongfang’s attention unsettles her, though she continues to act as his host and guide 15 19 20.

Abilities & Skills

Soul Power and Flight

• Cai is a level-95 Titled Douluo 11 19.
• She can fly at high speed while carrying Dongfang Hao within a Soul Power shield 5 6.
• She prepares to use her Soul Power to shield him from Elder Lin’s pressure, but Dongfang stops her 17.

Relationships

• Ma Xiaotao — A younger Shrek member Cai has watched grow up. Cai finds Dongfang Hao to treat her Evil Fire and worries throughout the treatment 5 8 11.
• Yan Shaozhe — Her husband and the dean of Shrek’s Martial Soul Department. Their relationship is strained by his distant treatment of her 7 8.
• Dongfang Hao — An Ultimate Ice wielder she recruits to help Xiaotao despite his refusal to join Shrek. She honors their bargain, guides him through the Treasure Gathering Pavilion, and warns him about the risks of Whale Glue 5 9 19 20.
• Elder Lin — A Shrek elder who oversees the Treasure Gathering Pavilion. Cai explains Dongfang’s promised reward to her and attempts to protect him during her test 17.

Notable Quotes

“I may be a woman, but my word carries weight. If you can completely suppress Xiaotao’s Evil Fire, you’ll have your three treasures from the Treasure Appraisal Fair.” 9