Xiao

Weapon

Lanza

Vision

Anemo. The Adeptus are known as the "mighty and enlightened Adeptus." This "enlightenment" refers to a third eye they possess: Vision. So, is the way Adeptus gain their Vision governed by the same logic as that of mortals, whose Visions are granted to them as a kind of recognition from Celestia? Xiao no longer remembers well the moment she received hers. For humans, that moment is one of the most unforgettable moments of their lives, but for him, it only represented the beginning of his infinite battles. What stuck in his mind was a different moment. In the mortal world, holidays are a cause for celebration, but very few people know the history behind those holidays. In them, the subjugation of the Adeptus against the monsters that threaten the world is usually commemorated. To emulate these situations, exorcism rituals are often organized in commemoration of the heroic deeds of the Adeptus. Thus, these customs evolved into festivities. Sometimes, the residual resentment and power of the archons defeated by Morax, who rest half awake, half asleep throughout Liyue, cause eruptions of supernatural force. Of these eruptions, the one that occurs on the night of the Lantern Rite is the largest. That night, Xiao is ordered to carry out his "Scourge of All Evil" to eliminate any possible threat. Consequently, he ended up viscerally hating the Lantern Rite. However, he does not consider this battle to be dangerous. After all, if Liyue can enjoy a peaceful day during this holiday, it is thanks to him. So, people light their lanterns with their wishes and blessings, and launch them to illuminate the sky and the coasts of Liyue. At that moment, a strange feeling awakens inside Xiao.

About Xiao

He is an Adeptus, under the name Alatus, and the only known remaining member of the five major Yakshas sent by Morax to subdue the demonic spirits that plagued Liyue. He currently resides at Wangshu Inn and mostly isolates himself from crowds and human interactions. He is one of the powerful and enlightened Adeptus who guard Liyue. He also called the "Guardian Yaksha". Despite having a young appearance, some of his exploits already appear in ancient books from thousands of years ago. He especially likes the almond tofu from Wangshu Inn. He loves this dish because it tastes just like the dreams he used to devour.

Appearance

Xiao has medium-length dark hair with teal undertones, pale skin, and golden cat eyes. On her forehead is a small purple diamond, and her eyes have red makeup similar to that of Zhongli and the Cloud Preserver. Xiao also has a green tattoo around his right arm. Xiao wears a white sleeveless shirt with a black collar, dark purple pants, and dark purple boots. He wears black and dark turquoise gloves with gold decals and a necklace. Around his left arm, Xiao wears a white and gold sleeve with a red lining. Notably, he carries an Anemo Vision on his left glove and is usually seen with his Yaksha mask on the back of his right hip. The original form of Xiao's Enlightened Beast may be related to the Vedic deity Garuda, one of the inspirations for Xiao's character. Xiao is also known as the Golden Winged King, his namesake Alatus, although this form has not yet been seen in the game. His arm tattoo is supposedly a reflection of his true form, and is the rough silhouette of an upside-down bird.

Personality

Xiao is shown to be quite polite, reserved and logical, although brief and to the point. as he is shown to remain calm and reconsider his actions upon learning of Rex Lapis' death. While other Adeptus chose to abandon their duties to protect the people of Liyue. When they learned of Rex Lapis' murder, Xiao prioritizes his duty and tries to find more information about Rex Lapis' death, instead of acting recklessly like the other Adeptus. He is rarely in a good mood and prefers to be alone. He shows almost no interest in humans and their culture, some of which he finds strange or useless. However, there are some people he finds notable, such as Hu Tao for her "interesting" (but "irritating") humor and Beidou for defeating a leviathan by herself. Xiao maintains a distant and cold approach, but actually cares about Traveler, as his lines show that he secretly cares. Xiao is also revealed to be a strict but effective teacher, especially as he is a mentor figure to Ganyu. While Ganyu finds Xiao to be a reclusive and somewhat unapproachable person at first, he admits that he is an important part of her reaching her full potential as an adept. Chongyun comments that he has a deep admiration for Xiao and his demon-conquering abilities, but at the same time points out his disparaging comments about the exorcists' methods. At the same time, Xiao says not to judge the Adeptus according to mortal values. As a Yaksha, Xiao is constantly afflicted by his negative karmic burdens that he accumulates by committing endless slaughter against the monsters that threaten Liyue. Others have taken note of the pain he constantly suffers and sympathize with him, being the only remaining Yaksha who is active in protecting Liyue where his fellow Yaksha have died or disappeared, stating that he does not sleep and neither do the demons, indicating

food

He prefers Almond Tofu because it reminds him of the dreams he consumed. He does not like other foods and cannot digest them. Least favorite food; Do I have to put the very thinly sliced ​​meat in this tortilla and wrap it? And then... eat it all together? Ha, what nonsense. Humans today don't even know what to do to avoid getting bored.

History

Xiao may look young, but he has lived for more than two thousand years. However, no one underestimates him because of his appearance. It is enough to spend some time with this Adeptus to know that he is not to be trifled with. Although he is of very few words, he is extremely dangerous and has a piercing gaze. Despite enjoying a good reputation and being one of the oldest Adeptus, he is not well known among mortals. This, however, is understandable, as Xiao is not one of those popular deities to whom people pray for wealth and protection, nor is he a mystical sage of Jueyun Gorge to whom pilgrims flock for divine wisdom. If a mortal has the chance to witness Xiao's true power, he probably won't tell about it. Not because Xiao wants to harm people, but because, since he is used to fighting forces powerful enough to devour Liyue whole, any spectator who sees him in the heat of battle is likely to end up falling victim to it. the situation. It's not because Xiao wants to eliminate the witnesses... What exactly is Xiao fighting against? If one does not want to reveal too much information, the response would be against old resentments, unfulfilled dreams and the regrets of those who did not achieve what they desired. But, in reality, Xiao fights against the remains of the archons who were defeated in the War of the Archons before The Seven were established as such. Morax defeated those archons and buried their remains under the rocks of the earth. However, the archons are immortal. Although they no longer have consciousness, their powers and hatred continue to exert a great influence on this world and its inhabitants, causing chaos on earth. The rulers of Liyue know Xiao's identity, and call him "Scourge of All Evil" period of thousands of years during which Xiao has fought against evil. There have never been winners or losers in his battles, nor an end

Story part 2

Furthermore, no one has ever witnessed them, so there is no one who can thank him for fighting. Xiao is not this Yaksha's real name, but a fake name given to him for safety. A long time ago, in a time when Xiao was younger and naive, an archon took advantage of his weakness and forced him to serve as his puppet, forcing him to do cruel and terrible things against mortals. Countless lives and dreams perished in his hands. He was even required to devour the dreams of losers. He had no escape. He had to obey. Finally, on the battlefield of the Archon War, Morax, the Geo Archon, had a fateful encounter with the master of the Yaksha. The result of this battle can be seen in the current state of the world. Rex Lapis freed the Yaksha and gave him the name "Xiao". "In otherworldly fables, Xiao is the name of a spirit who suffered greatly and encountered countless difficulties. Your story is similar, so from now on you will be called that." In gratitude for what Archon Geo did for him, Xiao took on the burden of protecting Liyue for the next millennia. The time he served his master, an evil archon, caused his innocence and kindness to fade. The only thing she had left were his sins and his killing skills. Fighting was the only thing he could do for the people of Liyue. But what could the people do for him? This idea never occurred to anyone, as they felt scared just by seeing the Adeptus from afar. That said, if anyone ever wanted to show some appreciation for Xiao, maybe there's one thing they could try.

Story part 3

There is a secret agent working for the Seven Stars who is tasked with supporting Xiao in his fight against the forces of evil. To save appearances, that secret agent runs an inn called "Wangshu". Xiao visits this place from time to time to eat almond tofu and, judging by the way she eats the dish, she seems to like it. It's not that he's addicted to its sweet taste, but to its texture, which somehow reminds him of the dreams she used to devour. What exactly is Xiao fighting against? According to the people who govern Liyue, against the atrocious phenomena unleashed by the remains of the defeated archons. But if Xiao himself were asked, his answer would be very different. In the past, Xiao was enslaved by an evil archon, and suffered immensely under his tyranny until he finally regained his freedom thanks to Rex Lapis. Xiao's skills were highly appreciated by the Adeptus, as he demonstrated his ability to defeat all types of demons with great ease. But evil archons also have immense power, and their lust for revenge runs deeper than mere mortals can imagine. Xiao relentlessly slaughtered the corruption emanating from the vengeful souls of the deceased gods, but in doing so, the hatred of these souls fragmented into a thousand pieces that contaminated Xiao's soul. The only way to eliminate this hatred is to accept the sins and karmic debt they carry. However, Xiao had accumulated enough bad karma to corrupt any being. Still, he doesn't feel any hatred. Having lived for more than two thousand years, no karmic debt is anything more than a fleeting memory to him. There are no grudges that last millennia, and there are no debts that cannot be paid. For the entirety of his long life, Xiao has always been and will always be alone, but his battles will never be in vain, as Xiao ultimately fights against himself.

Story part 4, What exactly is Xiao fighting against?

You know perfectly well that against the darkness that threatens the people of Liyue. That is, Xiao protects Liyue. But... who does he protect him from? Once when he fought for a whole night, Xiao ran out of strength, so he almost couldn't complete a mission. The Dihua Swamp was turned upside down due to the heat of the battle. Then, Xiao grabbed his spear, which he had stuck into the ground, and left. But where could he go if he, in reality, had no home to return to? Therefore, he simply left the battlefield. Suddenly, the remnants of the archons' hatred resurfaced in Xiao's body, which was completely exhausted. He felt hatred and resentment rushing inside him, so, in the midst of all that pain, he lay down for a moment among the reeds of the Dihua Swamp. At that precise moment, the pain he felt suddenly vanished, not because Xiao had suppressed his bad thoughts, but because of the sound of a flute. The sweet melody sailed through crystalline rivers and climbed mountain ranges until it reached him carried by the wind. The music of the flute became increasingly clear with the first rays of dawn and the distant awakening of the birds. The flute protected Xiao, calmed his agitation and granted him a fleeting moment of peace. But who played that flute? Although he was curious, Xiao didn't want to find out. However, in his heart, he believed he knew the answer to that question. The only person capable of helping him must be one of The Seven, the one who ruled over mortals. So, that person had to be...

Loneliness? Peace? Sadness? Fear of the future?

The Adeptus with the body of a young man reflects on this for a few moments, but never finds an answer.

Xiao's thoughts

-Inhuman; I'm not human, so I don't really understand your feelings. -About Liyue; Liyue has changed too much lately... Hmm! I don't care about her, it's not like I had any intention of adapting to those changes. -About us; If one day even you succumb to darkness, then I will... -About us; If you fall prey to the corruption of this world, I will have no mercy. Although hey, being you, you can probably hold your ground. -About Lantern Rite; The Lantern Rite? That time of year again when mortals fill the sea with luminous garbage. Sigh, how childish they are... But if you insist, I'll go with you. -About the Vision of him; My vision? What if I have any desire? Ha! I advise you not to judge the Adeptus based on human concepts. I have no desire. I'm not hiding anything. It's just that I don't talk about desires with other people. Don't mortals know the rule that if they say their wishes out loud, they don't come true? How is it not the same? -Something to say? Killing is my forte. If you don't dare, call me. Interesting news... In the past, the Dihua Swamp was a lifeless wasteland. Although that happened many decades ago... no, many centuries ago. -About Character Zhongli; One question, what does Mr. Zhongli usually do on a daily basis? Hey? Take his bird for a walk? Enjoy the flowers? Look at antiques? Why would he do all that?... It must have some meaning. -About Character Beidou; Beidou? I don't have a friendly relationship with her. But I can assure you that the Haishan sea monster really existed. As a human, the fact that she defeated him is proof of her strength. -About Character Baizhu; Do you want to... ask Baizhu to make medicine to relieve my pain? I appreciate your gesture, but mortal medicines don't work on Adeptus.

Xiao's thoughts part 2

-About Character Hu Tao; Hu Tao? He has so much energy that it is unbearable. Luckily, she's a pretty comedic person, so I don't think she'll become a boring human like the others. -About Character Venti; Venti? So that's what she calls herself...her music is...well, forget it. -About Character Ganyu; Ganyu is neither an enlightened nor a mortal beast, but he walks between both worlds guided by his duty. It is normal for her to feel confused. Hey? Do you want me, a Yaksha who only knows how to kill and survive, to guide a being like her? She keeps dreaming... -About Character Yelan; I heard that she once went to investigate the Chasm to follow some traces of the Geoarmada. If she is able to investigate such mysteries by herself, she must have some extraordinary ability.

About Xiao

- More about Xiao (I) I am willing to protect you. But don't come near or meddle in my affairs, or you will regret it all your life. -More about Xiao (II) Over the past few millennia, I have taken down countless resentful souls. If you don't want to get into trouble, I advise you to stay away from me. Consider me a weapon, nothing more. -More about Xiao (III) Their voices... I'm always hearing them. Their roars, their cries and their screams ask me to kill. That is my decision and the burden I must carry. It has nothing to do with you. -More about Xiao (IV) Morax? What do you know about that name? He was the one who gave me my name, Xiao, and who freed me from my infinite suffering. If you dared to disrespect him, even if it were you, I couldn't forgive you. -More about Xiao (V) It's already late. Our connection is too strong. Even if you wanted to abandon me, it would be too late. Hey? Have you never thought about doing that? Then, I will use my Scourge of All Evils to continue fighting. But I would like to know more about you.

Personality

Very serious, he hardly smiles, it is difficult for him to express himself in words. Affectionate but he has a hard time showing it. Logical, direct to speak, sincere, faithful.