Miaoshui

Miaoshui moves from Hidden Cloud Cave to the Li family’s service after a defeat that could have cost her life. Her loyalty is tested in battle, and the family later entrusts her with both regional defense and command. (Chapters 1060–1063, 1073, 1098, 1106, 1159–1160, 1696)

Biography

Surrender after defeat

A former Hidden Cloud Cave cultivator, Miaoshui once defeated Li Minggong, but their next clash left her trapped by Minggong’s Radiant Fire. When the Li family captured her, Minggong argued that she had not committed enough harm to deserve execution. Miaoshui chose survival, revealed Hidden Cloud Cave’s strengths and defenses, and surrendered; she later delivered Hongfu Peak’s formation plate to the Li family. (Chapters 1060–1063, 1073)

From captive to trusted defender

Miaoshui fought for the Li family in the Wilderness and was cut into three pieces, surviving only after her body was reassembled and she was revived. The ordeal visibly changed her, and she returned to battle alongside Minggong, with their former hostility replaced by an affectionate bond. After recovering and advancing her cultivation, Miaoshui took further assignments; by Chapter 1696, Li Zhouwei had ordered her to lead troops to Smoke Valley Temple. (Chapters 1091, 1098, 1106, 1159–1160, 1176, 1245–1247, 1696)

Appearance and personality

Miaoshui has faintly alluring features and dresses simply. She is usually quiet and courteous, but stands her ground when a stronger force threatens the families under her protection. (Chapters 1159, 1332)

Abilities and cultivation

Miaoshui is a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator aligned with Converging Water. She wields a water sword and has used water-aligned power to mend severe wounds; she also fights with restraint-focused chain rings lent by Minggong. The detailed mechanics of her named arts are not established. (Chapters 1159–1160, 1176)

Relationships

• Li Minggong: Once adversaries, they become close after Minggong pleads for Miaoshui’s life and later treats her like a younger sister. (Chapters 1060–1063, 1159)
• Li Zhouwei and the Li family: They accept her surrender, make use of her knowledge, and later trust her with regional duties. (Chapters 1063, 1073, 1245–1247, 1696)
• Qu Buzhi: Miaoshui works alongside him among the Jiangbei cultivators. (Chapters 1091, 1130)

Items

Miaoshui has used a gray ring and the Pit Metal Chain Rings, restraint artifacts that Minggong lends her for battle. Their later custody is not established. (Chapters 1160, 1332)