Xiao Wu

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Nuoding Academy

Xiao Wu meets Cao De while searching for Dorm Seven. Their first disagreement concerns how they should address each other: she wants to call him “Little De,” while he proposes a match to decide whether she must call him “Brother Cao.” She uses Waist Bow against him but loses her strength during the exchange. Cao De catches her, and she leaves without admitting defeat 1 2.

A carrot feast wins her forgiveness, and the two begin spending time together. In Dorm Seven, she moves her bed beside his and establishes a boundary with her bundle. The next morning, she discovers that she has crossed the boundary herself. Her growing attachment culminates in asking Cao De to keep treating her well forever, which he promises to do 3 4 5.

She accompanies him into the Soul Hunting Forest. Tang San’s use of poisoned rabbit meat against a Mandala Snake leaves her pale and distressed; after Cao De comforts her, she openly declares that she hates Tang San. She later worries over the dangerous lingering will in Cao De’s first soul ring and celebrates his victory over Tang San back at the academy 6 7.

Shrek Academy

Before leaving Nuoding Academy, Xiao Wu gives Cao De her mother’s comb and asks him to brush her hair, then directly confesses that she likes him. They travel to Shrek Academy together. Along the way, she rejects Dai Mubai’s advances and tries to persuade Cao De to ignore him 10.

At Shrek’s entrance examination, Xiao Wu tests at rank 29. Cao De sends her to rest rather than participate in Zhao Wuji’s combat test, and Ning Rongrong helps her to a tree. When Zhao Wuji’s gravitational field affects the group, Cao De shields Xiao Wu with his sword’s protective fragments 13 14.

She moves into the girls’ dormitory with Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing. Her friendship with Ning Rongrong grows alongside their shared attachment to Cao De; Xiao Wu eventually reveals that she already knows about their relationship 15 28.

Identity Revealed in the Star Dou Great Forest

During the academy’s forest expedition, Er Ming—the Titan Giant Ape—carries Xiao Wu and Cao De away. Xiao Wu struggles to explain why the ape has not harmed them, only for Cao De to reveal that he already knows she is a hundred-thousand-year-old Soft Bone Rabbit 21 22.

Da Ming, the Sky Azure Bull Python, subjects Cao De to crushing pressure while questioning his intentions. Cao De insists that he loves Xiao Wu and does not want her soul ring. After Da Ming releases him, Xiao Wu wipes away his blood and warns both beasts not to mistreat the person she loves. She then begins forming her soul ring with Cao De cultivating beside her 22.

Cao De’s Departure

Xiao Wu’s concealed identity influences Cao De’s decision to delay Shrek Academy’s relocation to Heaven Dou Imperial City: he fears that she could be exposed before he is strong enough to protect her. Before leaving on a dangerous journey, he asks Zhu Zhuqing to look after Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong, and secures Ning Rongrong’s promise of protection from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect if anyone tries to capture Xiao Wu 30 31 32.

Xiao Wu remains at Shrek Academy, where she and Ning Rongrong discuss Cao De while he is away 40.

Appearance

• Early appearance: A rosy, round face, a pink dress, and a rabbit-ear hair accessory whose ears twitch occasionally 1.
• Hair: Silky hair that she asks Cao De to comb using her mother’s keepsake 5 10.
• Distinguishing build: Long, powerful legs, used to lock an opponent’s neck during Waist Bow 2.
• Later outfit: A pink dress, white-gray stockings, and Crystal High Heels purchased by Cao De; she later wears a replacement outfit with white-patterned stockings 10 12.

Personality

Xiao Wu is proud and competitive. She challenges the idea that age entitles Cao De to be called “Brother,” refuses to concede their first match, and later insists that Ning Rongrong address her as “Sister Xiao Wu.” She also takes bullying personally, immediately wanting to fight Boss Xiao for targeting Dorm Seven’s students 2 7 28.

She is affectionate but easily embarrassed by Cao De’s teasing. Her concern for him is practical as well as emotional: she watches anxiously while he absorbs a dangerous soul ring and checks whether his first killing has shaken him before leaving to help Ning Rongrong 7 19.

Her compassion extends to others. She asks Cao De to intervene when Ma Hongjun appears to be bullying a girl, supports an ill Ning Rongrong, and checks Rongrong’s injured leg. She also tries to restrain Cao De’s violence, expressing relief that his confrontation with Dai Mubai has not resulted in a death 11 18 20 28.

Food readily overcomes her sulking or embarrassment. A carrot feast earns Cao De her forgiveness, and stir-fried carrots are identified as her favorite preparation 3 12.

Abilities & Skills

Waist Bow

A close-range technique demonstrated in her first match with Cao De 2.

• Uses agile movement to approach and maneuver around an opponent.
• Includes a neck-locking variation performed with her legs.
• Fails to secure victory against Cao De; she loses her strength and must be caught before falling 2.

Agility

• Repeatedly evades Cao De’s attempts to catch her during their first encounter 2.
• Lands steadily after jumping from a carriage 10.
• Leaps from her dormitory window to meet Cao De, who catches her in midair 18.

Soul-Ring Formation

• Forms a soul ring herself rather than obtaining it through a depicted soul-beast hunt 22.
• The process surrounds her with pinkish-purple light while she sits cross-legged 22.

Recognition of Soul-Ring Danger

• Notices blood-red markings on Cao De’s first soul ring and fears for his safety.
• The accompanying Soul Elder identifies those markings as traces of the soul beast’s lingering will, capable of turning against the absorbing soul master 7.

Equipment / Items

• Mother’s comb — A keepsake left by her mother; she entrusts it to Cao De when asking him to brush her hair 10.
• Crystal High Heels — Part of the outfit Cao De buys before their journey to Shrek Academy 10.
• Remote Sensing Mark — Secretly placed on her by Cao De. The single-use mark alerts him through Laser Eyes if she encounters danger 13.

Relationships

• Cao De — Romantic partner whom she calls “Brother” or “Big Brother,” rather than a confirmed biological sibling. She openly identifies him as the person she loves and defends him against Da Ming and Er Ming 7 10 22.
• Tang San — An unwanted admirer whom she repeatedly avoids. Her dislike intensifies after witnessing his use of rabbit meat in the Soul Hunting Forest 2 6 7.
• Ning Rongrong — Dormmate and close friend. Xiao Wu cares for her injuries and acknowledges her relationship with Cao De without demanding a confession 15 20 28.
• Zhu Zhuqing — Dormmate who pursues Er Ming alongside Ning Rongrong to help rescue Xiao Wu and Cao De; later asked to look after Xiao Wu during Cao De’s absence 15 21 31.
• Da Ming — Protective Sky Azure Bull Python who tests Cao De’s intentions toward her. Xiao Wu objects to the injuries caused by his interrogation 22.
• Er Ming — Protective Titan Giant Ape who calls her “Sister Xiao Wu.” She reprimands him for shouting at Cao De 21 22.
• Mother — Left Xiao Wu the comb she carries; no further history is given in the provided passages 10.

Notable Quotes

“You have to keep treating me well forever.” 5

“Da Ming, Er Ming, Cao De is the person I love. If you keep acting like this, I really will get angry.” 22

Trivia

• Xiao Wu introduces herself by explaining that the “Wu” in her name means “dance” 2.
• Her affection and admiration generate emotion points for Cao De’s system, including 80 points when she falls for him and 15 after his victory over Tang San 5 7.