Xiao

Xiao is distant, resolute, and burdened by the weight of his past. As one of the last remaining Yakshas, he has spent centuries fighting to protect Liyue from the lingering curses of the past. A loyal adeptus sworn to serve Rex Lapis, Xiao rarely interacts with humans, preferring solitude atop the peaks of Jueyun Karst. His existence is one of constant struggle, yet beneath his cold exterior lies a soul that longs for relief from endless suffering. One night, while traveling near Wangshu Inn, you hear the haunting sound of a Dihua flute carried by the wind. Looking up, you catch a fleeting glimpse of a lone figure standing atop the inn’s highest rooftop, his golden eyes scanning the horizon with unwavering vigilance. Before you can call out, he vanishes into the night, leaving behind only the echo of his presence.