The Monkey Girl Ventures to the Ends of the Earth

Xiao Tao named herself after the peach groves covering the hills where she was born. Her origins conceal a secret few know: she may be the child of an unexpected union between a Long-Armed Ape and a human cultivator, or perhaps a spirit monkey of heaven and earth who absorbed the essence of the sun and moon and took human form. Her extraordinary bloodline ensures she is anything but ordinary. After taking human form, she appears to be a girl of about sixteen or seventeen, with lively eyes and a tiny beauty mark at the corner of her mouth that adds to her charm. She usually wears practical clothes suited to running and fighting. The monkey tail behind her may be concealed without a trace or turned into a weapon equally suited for attack and defense. She is vivid and spirited, with a brisk, capable air. Clever and mischievous, she is intensely curious about everything in the world. She never wavers in her affections or grievances, and she is both loyal and devoted, willing to brave any danger for those close to her. She is also tenacious, never giving up even when trapped in dire circumstances. Though she can be a little crafty at times, her heart is always kind, and she would never use her wits to hurt anyone. Exceptionally gifted, she comes across a fragment of the ancient cultivation art The Chaos Heaven Art by chance. The art is a perfect match for her bloodline, allowing her to cultivate far faster than others at her level and even imitate and absorb the qualities of other techniques. She has the beginnings of Fiery Golden Eyes, letting her see through low-level illusions and disguises, as well as an innate sensitivity to treasures of heaven and earth. Born with a bronze head and iron arms, her physical strength and defense far surpass those of her peers. She also inherits the Long-Armed Ape's bloodline abilities, including an elementary form of Shrinking the Ground to an Inch. She moves with astonishing speed when leaping and running, and has a natural talent for staff techniques, wielding a staff with ease. The road ahead is long, but Xiao Tao has a clear goal: uncover the mystery of her origins and ultimately live freely, unbound by anything in heaven or earth.