#chi xiaolong

[nikkigameslore]

oh my god hes so cute

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Chi Xiaolong: Cloud Match

Designer's Reflection: Cloud Match

Obtained: top-up for North Melody hell event

Rarity: SR

Attribute: Green/Fresh

Awakened Suit: Smoky Clouds

Story - transcripts from Designer's Reflection

Chapter 1 - Trip to Lor River

Chapter 2 - Unsolved Mysteries

Chapter 3 - Great Desert City

Story - summarized

Chi Xiaolong can't wait to learn more about Lor River City's history. His cousin, Xiaoyu, just wants to go on vacation. But they both have a paper to write and turn in to Jiang Xitong when they return to CENU, so they go to the seminar.

Everyone knows that ancient Lor River City was a prosperous oasis, but no one knows why everyone suddenly left their homes. Supposedly, it was due to a sandstorm, but Lor River is still standing. Xiaolong visits the historic site to get a closer look at the ruined mural of Kalah the Goddess.

He spots workers' stairs climbing the rock wall. He follows them to a cave, where Wenren Dian sits. While the two of them play weiqi, Xiaolong wonders aloud why the ancient people left so suddenly. Wenren answers the question like he's talking about chess: there is no guarantee to winning, so sometimes it's necessary to take risks. Even if it seems like you're winning, you need to take precautions.

That's when Xiaolong realizes: the people of ancient Lor River City knew losing their houses was an acceptable sacrifice to keep the culture and the people alive.

And now, modern-day Lor River City is thriving better than ever.

Connections

-The first time we visit Lor River in Miraland is in Love Nikki, where you can travel for a week with the Around the World feature.

-Wenren Dian came to Lor River City to see the Kalah mural. He recounts in Soaring Plumes that he lost all his memories once and was searching for anything relating to the Ocean of Memories. The Kalah mural was the nearest source - which would also explain why ancient Lor River City was destroyed.

-Jiang Xitong has made it clear in each of her Reflections, from the lectures in Azure Porcelain to the flute playing in Brisk Autumn to the poetry in Morning Blossoms, that she pursues everything relating to Cloud's history and tradition. It makes sense that she would view a trip to Lor River as a learning opportunity over a tourist attraction.

-No one in modern Lor River City knows much about the two officials that were with the queen during the ancient time, but when Nikki and friends travel to the past, they learn it was Yexiao and Wenren Dian that attended to Queen Joyeux.

Fun Facts

-When this Reflection first debuted in Shining Nikki, it went under the name "Yun Shanyi," which is the pinyin version of the Chinese name.

-The ancient game of weiqi is similar to chess, and it also goes by the names go and baduk.

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[eggsnatcheskneecaps]

SHUT UP JUST LOOK AT THAT ADORABLE FACE

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[orangecatty-shiningnikki]

【 Shining Nikki TW+CN 】 Recharge

【 Shining Nikki TW+CN 】 Recharge

The wind and sand buried the prosperity of the past, but took the legend farther

Suit Display ::

Original :: Mountain Clouds (云山弈) (Yún shān yì)

Recolor :: Smoky Clouds (云烟弈) (Yúnyān yì)

Collection :: Feast in Cloud

Designer :: Chi Xiaolong (池小龙)

Rarity :: SR

Attribute :: Fresh

Date :: 24/09—07/10/2021

Type :: Recharge

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Chi Xiaolong: Plum Blossoms

Designer's Reflection: Plum Blossoms

Obtained: New Beginnings hell event (double UR, 1 SSR)

Rarity: SSR

Attribute: Green/Fresh

Awakened Suit: Fresh Sprouts

Story - transcripts from Designer's Reflection

Chapter 1 - First Visit to Cloud Capital

Chapter 2 - Quietness Amid Noises

Chapter 3 - Sky Hall

Chapter 4 - Encounter in the City

Story - summarized

It's almost the New Year, and Chi Xiaolong is touring Cloud Capital. Everything is so festive and busy. Right outside the city, he spots plum blossoms, not yet in bloom.

He visits the Cloud Empire National Library, admiring the history and knowledge housed within. Then, he climbs the mountain stairs to the altar at Sky Hall, near the Temple of Heaven. It's the perfect place to pray and make New Year wishes.

Surprisingly, Xiaolong's wish comes true immediately! His crush, Tang Hupo, texts him and asks for a souvenir. He makes it to the museum before it closes and buys Hupo a sword.

One of the last activities on his to-do list is to visit the palace. On his way there, Xiaolong spots Nikki and Momo with Princess Mingzhao! The princess is supposed to be preparing for the blessing ceremony right now, so why is she mingling with tourists? He doesn't have time to think as he is shuffled along.

After this week of touring, studying, and exploring, Chi Xiaolong is ready to go home, but he promises himself to learn more of Cloud Empire's long history. On his way out of the city, the plum blossoms are now in bloom.

Connections

-Chi Xiaolong has liked Tang Hupo for a long time. In fact, the event Nighttime Fireworks is all about Nikki, Momo, and you helping Xiaolong on his date with her.

-Princess Mingzhao is one of the descendants of the Dragon Emperor and Phoenix Empress. Part of her name, "ming", is taken from Empress Mingyi's name, and it means "bright" or "clarity."

-When Xiaolong overhears Princess Mingzhao scolding Momo, it's because in the second chapter of the New Beginnings event, Momo chased a tabby into the work area and damaged an important item for the blessing ceremony. You, Momo, and Nikki volunteer to repair the item and assist with ceremony preparations.

Fun Facts

-Plum blossoms symbolize resilience and perseverance in China. They're often associated with winter, and the plum blossom is considered one of the Four Noble Ones, plants that represent honesty and purity. You can learn more here.

-The Cloud Empire National Library seems to act similar to the Library of Congress in America: it also holds at least one copy of every copyrighted work in America, as well as original copies (or duplicates, if no other way) of almost all books, maps, articles, and more from around the world. And no one can take out the materials from the building.

[eggsnatcheskneecaps]

Wait. Did he always have a sprite? I think this is new