Daughter of the Ghost King Sect's leader, Bi Yao meets Zhang Xiaofan while he is still a Qingyun disciple, in the opposing camp. Despite everything that divides them, she falls in love with him and sacrifices everything for him.
Personality
Lively, mischievous and passionate, Bi Yao lives her feelings openly. She scorns the boundaries between the righteous and demonic paths and shows absolute courage for love.
Powers & abilities
She wields the Shangxin flower and the Hehuan bell, artefacts of the Ghost King Sect. She also masters ancient spells, one of which, the Spell of Devoted Love, plays a tragic role.
History
Her encounters with Zhang Xiaofan, full of shared dangers, create a deep bond. When he faces death, she uses a forbidden spell to protect him, at the cost of her own life. This sacrifice turns Zhang Xiaofan into Gui Li.
Relationships
Zhang Xiaofan is the man she loves above all. Her father, the Ghost King, harbours great ambitions. Lu Xueqi is her rival in love.
Key moments
- Her first meeting with Zhang Xiaofan, trapped in the same snare.
- Their growing closeness despite opposing camps.
- Her sacrifice to save him.
In the adaptations
She is played by Zhao Liying in the drama Noble Aspirations and by Li Qin in the 2019 film. Her sacrifice is one of the most anticipated moments of every adaptation.
Did you know?
- Her name, Bi Yao (碧瑶), roughly means "green jade".
- Many readers consider her one of xianxia's most tragic heroines.
Our take
Bi Yao is Jade Dynasty's broken heart. Her uncalculating love and her sacrifice make her unforgettable.
— Spidermas, for Donghua Fan