Xuan Ji

* Manhua
* Donghua

**Xuan Ji** (宣姬, *Xuān Jī*)is a powerful female ghost of Savage rank and a former lover of Pei Ming.

## Appearance

Xuan Ji is an extremely beautiful, alluring woman with an oval face and arched eyebrows. She has long, black hair and very long, sharp nails which she uses as a weapon, like when she ripped out a young lord's skull from his scalp during the fight on Yu Jun Mountain. She's dressed in red bridal robes that are ragged and threadbare.

 Due to her broken legs, Xuan Ji moves by walking on her knees.

## Personality

Xuan Ji has an extremely hysterical and fierce personality. She is obsessed with Pei Ming and has become so delusional that she killed innocent brides because she was jealous that they got to happily marry, whilst she was ignored. She's very vicious and cold-blooded, killing people brutally and without hesitation, yet she was often unaware of what was actually happening around her as she could only think about Pei Ming. However, when her focus is shifted to anything else, she is noted to be considerably more cool-headed and intelligent.

## History

### War with Xuli

Xuan Ji was a noble woman born to a family of generals. Later in life, she herself became the general of the Yushi Kingdom. During the war between Yushi and Xuli, she met Pei Ming, whom she crossed blades on the battlefield. After being defeated in the end, Xuan Ji became a captive in one of Xuli's camps. She decided to commit suicide on the spot, but before she could fulfill the act, her sword was broken by Pei Ming.

Since Yushi had lost anyway and Pei Ming had a soft spot for women, he spared and released Xuan Ji which caused her to fall in love with him. At first, they agreed on a short-lived relationship, but she soon became adamant in being the only woman in his life for eternity. However, he did not return the sentiment. After Pei Ming rejected her, Xuan Ji broke her own legs and committed suicide to make him feel remorse for her.

### Ghost Bridegroom

After her death, Xuan Ji was too weak and powerless to cause trouble. However, with the help of Qi Rong’s, she haunted Yu Jun Mountain. She kidnapped and killed young brides on the way to their wedding because she was under the delusion that the brides were marrying Pei Ming. Xie Lian is sent on the mission to capture the Ghost Bridegroom who turns out to be Xuan Ji, who is in fact a Ghost Bride.

She kills Xiao-Pengtou after being discovered by Xie Lian, the reason is the leader groped her.

After being arrested by Pei Xiu, she is detained in Feng Xin’s palace for questioning about Qi Rong’s whereabouts. Xuan Ji doesn’t gives in and keeps asking for Pei Ming.

### Aftermath of Tonglu Mountain

Towards the end of the novel, Xuan Ji is finally able to let go of her obsession with Pei Ming and disappears.

## Trivia

* Xuan Ji holds contempt for the Rain Master Yushi Huang, the last queen of the Yushi Kingdom, possibly because she considers her to be of inferior birth.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Novel, Book 1, Chapter 11: Mountain-Locked Ancient Temple, Forest of Hanging Corpses II
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Novel, Book 1, Chapter 10: Mountain-Locked Ancient Temple, Forest of Hanging Corpses
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Novel, Book 1, Chapter 12: Red-Clad Ghost, the Burning of the Martial and Civil Temples
4. ↑ Novel, Book 5, Chapter 242: Atop Mount Taicang; Thousands of Kinds of Dust Settle