Daji

Biodata

Background / History

Daji belongs to the Qingqiu Fox lineage. Her parents died when she was young, and her family was gone by the time she settled in Xuanyuan Tomb. When Nuwa summoned the demons with the Myriad Demon Banner, the Qingqiu Fox clan put her forward for the mission that would entangle her in Great Shang’s downfall 41.

Nuwa promised her spiritual fruition in exchange for corrupting Di Xin and throwing his kingdom into chaos. The original human Su Daji had already been eaten when the fox arrived at court in her identity; even Su Hu failed to recognize the substitution 1 2 26.

Her willingness to endure the mission was reinforced by fear of Nuwa’s punishment and concern for the three hundred inhabitants of Xuanyuan Tomb 11.

Appearance

Daji’s human guise has dark hair, fair skin, curved phoenix eyes, crimson lips, and a slender waist. At her first audience, she wears a long white gown and carries a rich fragrance compared to sandalwood, cosmetics, and strong liquor 1.

• True form: A snow-white fox with nine fluffy white tails and large, ruby-like eyes 25.
• Partial fox form: Can retain her human appearance while revealing white fox ears and all nine tails 34.
• Exposed fangs: Her canines lengthen when she becomes enraged at Di Xin’s teasing 25.

Personality

Initially, Daji treats seduction as both her specialty and the means of completing Nuwa’s assignment. She is unsettled by her own attraction to Di Xin, believing that fox demons do not fall in love. His repeated provocations expose an easily angered side beneath her practiced, coquettish manner 2 6 25.

Fear strongly influences her early decisions: she persists through physical pain because she fears Nuwa more, then changes allegiance after Di Xin convinces her that fulfilling the mission will leave her bearing its karmic consequences. Her submission begins under sword pressure and a promise of protection, but later develops into affection, jealousy, and open loyalty 11 26 34 41.

She is also knowledgeable about the Demon Tribe’s decline and concerned for its scattered people. Rather than promising effortless recruitment, she warns Di Xin that many demons resent humanity for benefiting from the Witch-Demon War 27.

Abilities & Skills

Fox Charm Art

Daji uses supernatural charm to influence another person’s mind, combining her appearance, fragrance, gaze, and seductive movements 2 38.

• Her initial attack threatens to place Di Xin’s mind under her control 2.
• Di Xin’s system-generated Anti-Fox Charm Art reverses the encounter, making her temporarily find him irresistible 2.
• The Suiren Tranquil Heart Method neutralizes her later attempts; the seductive energy she sends into Di Xin is absorbed by its golden-flame page 11.
• She influences Jiang Ziya during the palace confrontation, but he restores his composure by reciting the Stillness Sutra 38 39.

Transformation

Daji can change between human and nine-tailed fox forms 25 27.

• Yun Zhongzi’s Pinewood Juque Sword forces her to reveal her true form 25.
• She resumes human form after Di Xin withdraws the sword 27.
• She can manifest fox ears and tails without abandoning her human guise 34.

Demon Core

Daji can release a demon core surrounded by pink mist to counter hostile magic 39.

• Absorbs Jiang Ziya’s Samadhi True Fire, extinguishing the attack completely 39.
• Is vulnerable to his cultivated Sword Qi, which cuts a fissure into the core and causes her to vomit blood 39.
• Daji later describes the damage as slight, although she remains visibly pale 41.

Flight

• Rises into the air to confront Jiang Ziya when he attacks Di Xin 38.

Demon Tribe Knowledge and Contacts

Daji provides Di Xin with information about the Demon Tribe’s divided factions, including those associated with the Chan Sect, Interception Sect, Western Teachings, and Northern Kuru Continent 27.

• Knows the origins and cultivation of Hu Ximei and Yu Linglong 34.
• Has ties to the East Sea Dragon Palace through visits to Xuanyuan Tomb 27.
• Is appointed, alongside her sisters, to gather Demon Tribe experts for Di Xin; successful recruitment is not shown in the provided chapters 27.

Relationships

• Di Xin — Husband and sworn sovereign. Initially her intended victim, he becomes her protector after she abandons Nuwa’s mission. She swears eternal loyalty and later fights beside him 26 27 38 41.
• Empress Nuwa — Former patron and mission-giver. Daji turns against her after accepting Di Xin’s warning that Nuwa will leave her to bear the karmic debts of Shang’s destruction 26.
• Hu Ximei — Sister among the Three Demons of Xuanyuan Tomb. A Nine-Headed Pheasant Spirit with phoenix blood, she shares Daji’s cultivation level 34.
• Yu Linglong — Sister among the Three Demons and the Jade Pipa Spirit. Daji reveals her origins to Di Xin, helping establish trust between them 34 40.
• Queen Jiang / Jiang Chan — Fellow royal consort who asks Di Xin to treat Daji kindly. After witnessing Daji defend him, she accepts her despite learning that she is a fox demon 14 39.
• Su Hu — Father of the human Su Daji whose identity she assumes. He believes the fox spirit is his daughter and protests Di Xin’s treatment of her 1 2.
• Ao Yu — Eldest Princess of the East Sea Dragon Palace. Daji has met her several times and says they get along well 27.
• Jiang Ziya — Enemy who attacks her with Samadhi True Fire, Sword Qi, and the Thousand-Mile Ice Seal, injuring her demon core 39.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Arrival and Failed Seduction

• Arrives at Di Xin’s court disguised as Su Hu’s daughter, unaware that the king already knows she is a fox spirit 1 2.
• Has her first charm attempt reversed by Di Xin’s system and is escorted to Shouxian Palace 2.
• Continues pursuing Nuwa’s assignment, but Di Xin avoids her and later uses the Suiren Tranquil Heart Method to resist her magic 6 10 11.
• Suffers painful treatment during their encounter; her distress supplies Di Xin with negative emotion points 11.

Exposure and Change of Allegiance

• Lunges at Di Xin after he taunts her with a chicken drumstick. He suppresses her with the Pinewood Juque Sword and forces her into fox form 25.
• Becomes convinced that she is a disposable pawn after Di Xin explains the karmic consequences of destroying Great Shang 26.
• Accepts his claim that a powerful backer can protect her and swears upon the Heavenly Dao never to betray him 26.
• Her oath immediately extends Shang’s national fortune. Nuwa notices the change but finds no evidence of a Sage’s intervention and continues expecting the three demons to undermine Shang 27.
• Receives orders to summon her sisters and help recruit the Demon Tribe. Di Xin’s claim to be the Demon Emperor leads her to consider whether he could be Di Jun’s reincarnation, though she remains doubtful 27.

Palace Confrontation and Recovery

• Summons Hu Ximei and Yu Linglong to Chaoge to assist Di Xin 34.
• Strikes Consort Huang during the palace dispute and declares her willingness to serve at Di Xin’s command 35.
• Defends Di Xin against Jiang Ziya, absorbs his fire attack, and is wounded when his Sword Qi strikes her demon core 38 39.
• Receives Di Xin’s promise of healing pills and vengeance. She tells her sisters that she has chosen him over Nuwa’s mission and encourages them to follow him as well 41.
• Defends Di Xin as a kindhearted ruler and reassures her sisters that he will help them 42 46.

Recorded Affection and Loyalty

Notable Quotes

“Your Majesty, command Daji as you please!” 26

“Wicked Daoist, you dare attack His Majesty? Watch Daji deal with you!” 38

Trivia

• Chicken is her favorite food; Di Xin exploits the craving to provoke her before revealing the Pinewood Juque Sword 25.
• Di Xin later uses the Thirty-Nine Minor Mystic Art to copy her appearance and charm ability, successfully enchanting the palace maid Bi’er 47 48.