Xia Yao

Biodata

Appearance

• Fair skin, a voluptuous figure, and flowing long hair 37.
• Described as having long, pale legs 41.
• Carries a conspicuously large pack during the squad’s wilderness expedition 48.

Personality

Xia Yao is bold, outspoken, and proud of her expertise. When Fang Yu expresses surprise at a woman serving as support, she challenges his assumptions by listing her strength, extensive knowledge, and medical training. Her teasing manner also appears when she jokingly calls him a “little freak” after his unusually composed first kill 39 42 43.

She takes her position seriously and rejects unnecessary protection that interferes with her work. When Fang Yu initially declines her help, she explains that saving a newcomer time and effort benefits the entire squad. She also researches other teams because the information may prove useful in the wilderness 41 44.

Her caution is practical rather than absolute. She warns Fang Yu not to underestimate opponents who resemble women or children, yet later questions Bai Chen’s continued precautions after they recognize a group of classmates. Bai Chen answers by explaining that robbery and murder still occur despite school and alliance prohibitions 41 50.

Abilities & Skills

Memory and Specialized Knowledge

Xia Yao possesses a memory that impresses even Fang Yu, who notes that remembering the gist of a course is very different from reproducing millions of words accurately 39.

• Can recite Myriad Manifestations of the Void, Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, and Primordial Star Toxins without error 39.
• Has memorized the entire wilderness map within 300 kilometers of the base 48.
• Explains Primordial Star’s environment, base regulations, hunting rewards, and equipment restrictions to Fang Yu 41 42 43 45.

Medicine and Toxicology

Xia Yao specifically studies medicine as a second major to strengthen her support capabilities 39.

• Describes herself as skilled in both detoxification and poisoning 39.
• Purchases medical supplies before leaving school and offers to provide antidotes at cost if teammates need them 41.
• No treatment or poisoning performed by her is shown in the supplied chapters.

Logistics and Physical Strength

Her support role allows the squad’s principal fighters to conserve energy for dangerous encounters 41.

• States that she can carry several thousand kilograms 39.
• Carries a 500-kilogram pack containing supplies that include spare weapons, combat suits, and Qin Yang’s arrows 48.
• Expertly removes valuable beast parts, including Crimson Flame Cat pelts and Rending Claw Wolf claws 43 44.
• Preserves the two Leaping Flying Bear pelts while the combat members rest 49.
• Is comparatively weaker in direct combat than the squad’s combat specialists, according to Bai Chen 41.

Scouting, Navigation, and Coordination

Xia Yao directs movement and ambush positioning using her memorized maps and the squad’s communication star rings 48.

• Estimates beast levels from physical characteristics and movement speed 42 48.
• Guides Fang Yu and Bai Chen into positions blocking a target’s escape routes 48.
• Coordinates Qin Yang’s opening shot and assigns movements and lookout duties after a kill 48.
• Recognizes the danger of an approaching level 24 Leaping Flying Bear and urgently orders a retreat 48.
• Earns 0.2 Primal Points for helping Fang Yu locate beasts, demonstrating that scouting receives contribution credit 46.

Intelligence Gathering and Appraisal

Xia Yao treats knowledge of other squads and the value of supplies as part of her work 44 50.

• Follows information about strong fourth-year teams and some fifth-year teams 44.
• Knows that Fan Xing is reportedly level 24 and has secured a place in an Earth Team 44.
• Explains how team strength, individual contribution, and target level affect Fang Yu’s ranking prospects 44 45.
• Estimates the squad’s wilderness haul at close to 200,000 Star Coins, including more than ten stalks of Red Star Grass 50.

Equipment & Supplies

• Short blade — Worn at her leg and used to skin a Crimson Flame Cat 43.
• Collection bag/backpack — Holds harvested beast materials for sale at the base 43 45.
• Large supply pack — Weighs 500 kilograms at the start of the August 20 wilderness expedition 48.
• Communication star ring — Used for squad communication, positioning, and contribution notifications 46 48.
• Medical supplies and high-energy food — Purchased on Blue Star before deployment, where such supplies are permitted for transport to Primordial Star 41.

History

Meeting Fang Yu

Xia Yao first appears in a martial arts room with Bai Chen, apparently absorbing Star Power. At Jiang Wei’s request, she activates the testing equipment for Fang Yu’s recruitment assessment. She is surprised to discover that his life level is slightly higher than hers, and more astonished when he reveals that he has not awakened an Astral Aspect 37 38.

After learning about his Subtlety-level saber technique, she and Bai Chen recognize him as a valuable recruit. His spending on cultivation and connection to Jiang Wei lead them to imagine that he comes from a wealthy, powerful martial family 38.

Introducing Fang Yu to Primordial Star

At Iron Wall Base’s No. 12 Sub-base, Xia Yao helps Fang Yu settle in, use the Primal Network, and buy his initial equipment. Bai Chen uses Fang Yu’s reluctance to accept her help to explain why every squad member must be allowed to fulfill their assigned role 41.

She then accompanies Fang Yu into the safe zone, selects his first opponent, and collects the materials from his kills. His composure, endurance, and rapid improvement turn her initial surprise into admiration 42 43 44.

After their hunting session, Xia Yao handles the sale of their spoils and directs the entire payment of 1.56 Primal Points to Fang Yu. She subsequently explains that her scouting has already earned her a separate 0.2 Primal Points through the base’s contribution system 45 46.

Great Spirit Mountain Expedition

On August 20, Xia Yao enters the wilderness with the full Crimson Flame Squad. She navigates, carries their supplies, and coordinates an ambush against a level 22 Leaping Flying Bear. Her warning about a charging level 24 bear alerts Bai Chen before it reaches him; Fang Yu and Qin Yang then help defeat it 48 49.

By August 23, the squad has gathered enough valuable materials to return to base. Xia Yao estimates their haul and leads the return journey. When they encounter another squad, she recognizes its captain, Dong Qi, as a classmate, though Bai Chen maintains precautions throughout the exchange 50.

Relationships

• Fang Yu — Teammate whom she introduces to practical combat and Primordial Star’s systems. She openly admires his growing skill and later credits his recruitment with increasing the squad’s haul 41 43 44 50.
• Bai Chen — Squad captain. He defends the importance of her support duties and relies on her navigation, warnings, material preservation, and appraisal 41 48 49 50.
• Qin Yang — Archer teammate whose opening attacks she coordinates during ambushes; his arrows form part of her heavy supply load 48.
• Xiong Meng — Shield teammate who handles protection and lookout duties alongside her field coordination 38 48.
• Dong Qi — Classmate and captain of another squad, whom she recognizes during the return from Great Spirit Mountain 50.

Notable Quotes

“I'm the support, so this is my job to begin with. And you're a newcomer... My help can save you a lot of time and effort, which benefits the whole squad.” 41

“Sometimes, the weaker they look, the more deadly they tend to be.” 41