A prodigy disciple of the Qingyun Sect's Xiaozhu Peak, Lu Xueqi is renowned for her icy beauty and talent. She meets Zhang Xiaofan during the sect tournament and comes to love him with a love that never wavers, even when he joins the enemy camp.
Personality
Cold-looking, reserved and exemplarily rigorous, Lu Xueqi hides a wholehearted nature. She stays true to her feelings against the wishes of her sect and her master, with a constancy that commands respect.
Powers & abilities
She wields the heavenly sword Tianya and masters the arts of Xiaozhu Peak, up to the fearsome Zhu Xian sword formation, the sect's most powerful weapon.
History
A model Qingyun disciple, she first meets Zhang Xiaofan as an opponent, then as a companion in hardship. When he becomes Gui Li, she refuses to disown him and waits for years for his return.
Relationships
Zhang Xiaofan is the man she loves. Bi Yao is her rival in love, but the two women respect each other. Her master, Shui Yue, protects her while dreading this love.
Key moments
- Her duel against Zhang Xiaofan during the tournament.
- The shared ordeals that bring them closer.
- Her unshakeable faithfulness when he becomes Gui Li.
In the adaptations
She is played by Yang Zi in the drama Noble Aspirations and by Meng Meiqi in the 2019 film. The donghua gives her an icy grace very faithful to the novel.
Did you know?
- She is often cited as one of xianxia's most iconic heroines.
- The debate between Lu Xueqi and Bi Yao supporters has divided fans for twenty years.
Our take
Lu Xueqi embodies absolute faithfulness without sacrificing any of her dignity. She is the luminous counterpoint to Zhang Xiaofan's tragic fate.
— Spidermas, for Donghua Fan