Xiao Wu

Biodata

Appearance

Xiao Wu presents himself in women’s clothing while in the City of Slaughter. Tang San initially mistakes him for his deceased female companion because they share the same name. 345

• Cross-dresses as a woman. 345
• Has an effeminate voice. 345
• Is described as having rotten yellow teeth. 345

Story Role / Major Arcs

City of Slaughter

Xiao Wu approaches Tang San in a tavern and offers to buy him a drink. His name immediately unsettles Tang San, who associates it with the person he once loved. 345

Kekot, captain of the Slaughter Squad, confronts Xiao Wu for violating the city’s rules and attempts to take him away. Xiao Wu becomes fearful, while Tang San intervenes and offers to help him clear the Hell Slaughter Arena in exchange for his freedom. 345

Death and Resurrection

After Tang San returns, Xiao Wu pleads for his help when Tang Hao moves to kill him. Tang San begs Tang Hao to spare him, but Xiao Wu is killed. 352

Years later, after inheriting the Rakshasa God position, Tang San retrieves Xiao Wu’s preserved body, locates his soul within the City of Slaughter, and reunites soul and body using Rakshasa Divine Power. 433

Relationships

• Tang San — Protector and eventual rescuer; Tang San is drawn to him because of his name, tries to secure his freedom, grieves his death, and later revives him. 345 352 433
• Kekot — Slaughter Squad captain who attempts to detain Xiao Wu for breaking the City of Slaughter’s rules. 345
• Tang Hao — Kills Xiao Wu despite Tang San’s pleas for mercy. 352
• King of Slaughter — Preserves Xiao Wu’s corpse and explains to Tang San how to restore him. 433