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: His choice to stay away from humans to shield them from his dark energy.

: The subtle ways he shows care, such as his fondness for Almond Tofu, which reminds him of the dreams he once consumed. adept_syao_remiks

Xiao’s character arc is defined by his transition from a tool of slaughter to a being who slowly begins to find value in his own existence. His life is a perpetual battle against the "wrath of gods" that manifests as a miasma of suffering, often referred to as karmic debt. This burden is not just physical but psychological, manifesting as endless voices of the dead and constant pain. Despite this, he fulfills his contract with Rex Lapis with unwavering loyalty, patrolling the Dihua Marsh from the heights of Wangshu Inn. : His choice to stay away from humans

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: His absolute devotion to the contract made with the Geo Archon. His life is a perpetual battle against the

Xiao, also known as Alatus or the Conqueror of Demons, is one of the most compelling figures in Liyue’s history. As the last of the five Yakshas sent by Morax to purge the land of demonic remains, he embodies a tragic paradox: he is a protector who must remain isolated to prevent his karmic debt from harming those he guards.