Xia Youyu

Biodata

Background / History

Recruitment mission and meeting Li Dao

Already known as a gifted young woman, Xia Youyu was tasked with inviting talented cultivators from the Great Wilderness to Heaven Mending Pavilion. Elder Xiong Fei also asked her to watch for “Damn You, Daoist,” whose raid on the Rain Clan had attracted the Pavilion’s interest 22.

While traveling aboard a Blue-Feathered Sparrow, her party investigated a distant battle and witnessed Li Dao overpower a Spirit Transformation Realm Red-Horned Rhino. After a disciple recognized him as the Little Devil King, Xia Youyu confirmed that he matched Xiong Fei’s information. When Li Dao’s vigilance created a tense standoff, she introduced herself and apologized for intruding, allowing both sides to lower their guard 36 37.

She discovered that Li Dao intended to visit the Stone Kingdom Imperial Capital but was actually heading toward the Fire Kingdom. After correcting his route, she invited him to attend the Pavilion’s upcoming recruitment. He accepted and shared a rhinoceros barbecue with the party; Xia Youyu later thanked him for the meal’s nourishing benefits 38 39.

Visit to Martial King Manor

Xia Youyu offered to have Li Dao escorted directly to the Pavilion if he preferred not to accompany their visit to Shi Yi. He chose to travel with them and demonstrated an appearance-changing Treasure Art to ease her concerns about exposing his identity 39.

In the imperial capital, she arranged lodging at Starleap Tower and checked that the Martial King was away before bringing Li Dao to his manor. The recruitment visit was intended largely as a formality: the delegation had been instructed not to insist on recruiting Shi Yi 40.

When Shi Yuan received the delegation arrogantly, Xia Youyu answered with pointed courtesy, addressing him as though he were the Martial King. She later openly condemned the manor’s disrespect toward Heaven Mending Pavilion when Shi Yi expressed interest in the Heaven Mending Technique 41 42.

As Li Dao fought Shi Yi, she worried for his safety and regretted not preventing the confrontation. Xiong Fei had specifically ordered her to protect him at all costs. When three manor elders appeared afterward, she urgently contacted Liu Yun, who intervened and brought the delegation away 44 46.

Return journey

After leaving the manor, Xia Youyu questioned Li Dao about Shi Yi’s strength. His declaration that he feared no one at the same cultivation realm delighted her, and she urged him to give Shi Yi a thorough beating in their next encounter. She admitted that she disliked Shi Yi’s aloof demeanor and had visited only because of the elder’s instructions 47.

She subsequently gathered the party and led its departure from the imperial capital toward Heaven Mending Pavilion 50.

Appearance

• Features: Delicate facial features and a gentle yet resilient bearing 22.
• Manner: Graceful movements, a pleasant smile, and a dignified presence 38 43.
• Relative height: Taller than the young Li Dao, whose head did not reach her chin when they met 38.

Personality

Xia Youyu is courteous without being submissive. She apologizes promptly when her party’s arrival alarms Li Dao, but remains outwardly composed while answering Shi Yuan’s arrogance with sarcasm. Insults toward Heaven Mending Pavilion can draw a much sharper response from her 37 41 42.

Her warmth includes a playful streak. She enjoys seeing the feared Little Devil King become embarrassed and insists on calling him “Little Brother Li Dao” when he asks for less formal address. Her growing friendliness does not erase her caution: she repeatedly considers the risks posed by his wanted identity and seeks help when the manor elders threaten the situation 38 39 42 46.

Abilities & Skills

Leadership and recruitment

• Leads junior disciples on recruitment missions and directs their travel arrangements 22 36 40.
• Sets expectations for their conduct in the capital, warning them not to cause trouble and to return early 40.
• Secures Li Dao’s agreement to visit Heaven Mending Pavilion 38.

Diplomacy

• Defuses Li Dao’s initial suspicion through a formal introduction and explanation of her party’s intentions 37.
• Uses barbed courtesy to challenge Shi Yuan’s disrespect without immediately abandoning diplomatic protocol 41.

Voice transmission

• Communicates privately with Li Dao to warn him about concealing his identity 42.
• Sends urgent messages to Liu Yun during the confrontation at Martial King Manor 46.

Combat limitations

• Requires Liu Yun’s protective barrier while witnessing Li Dao’s Yin-Yang Flood Dragon Treasure Art; its pressure threatens Xia Youyu and the accompanying disciples 37.
• Her cultivation realm and personal combat techniques are not specified in these appearances.

Relationships

• Li Dao — Prospective recruit and younger companion whom she addresses as her junior brother. She guides him, safeguards his identity, and becomes increasingly impressed by his strength 38 40 42 47.
• Xiong Fei — Pavilion elder who assigns her to watch for Li Dao and later orders her to protect him at all costs 22 44.
• Liu Yun — Elder accompanying the recruitment party as its protector. Xia Youyu calls on her when the Martial King Manor elders intervene 36 46.
• Shi Yi — Recruitment target whom she personally dislikes for his aloof attitude. She encourages Li Dao to defeat him in a future fight 39 47.

Notable Quotes

“All right, I'll call you Little Brother Li Dao. From now on, you can call me Senior Sister Xia or Sister You Yu.” 38

“May I ask if we are in the Martial King's presence?”
— Addressing Shi Yuan after his arrogant reception 41