Duanmu Xi is a mysterious and powerful exorcist from a great family. He crosses paths with Yang Jinghua while hunting a spirit, then offers him a pact.
Personality
Cold, domineering and taciturn, Duanmu Xi hides deep loneliness behind his self-assurance. He grows more and more protective of Yang Jinghua.
Powers & abilities
An accomplished exorcist, he wields spells and spiritual weapons. The pact with Yang Jinghua lets him fight with a spirit's strength.
History
Heir to an influential family of exorcists, he carries heavy family secrets that the series gradually reveals.
Relationships
His bond with Yang Jinghua grows from a partnership of convenience into deep complicity.
Key moments
- His fight against the evil spirit in the junkyard.
- Offering the pact to Yang Jinghua.
- The revelations about his family.
In the adaptations
The manhua goes further into his past and his family.
Did you know?
- He almost always wears a long black coat.
- His surname, Duanmu, is a rare two-character Chinese surname.
Our take
The perfect counterpoint to Yang Jinghua: distant at first, endearing later.
— Spidermas, for Donghua Fan