Wiki & Encyclopedia: Tao Weird Fairy

Protagonist who initially appears to be trapped in a grim, cult-like cavern environment, grinding medicine while surrounded by disabled companions. He shows signs of confusion regarding his surroundings, repeatedly questioning if his reality is an illusion.

An ominous elderly man with a twisted, deformed appearance ('leporine lip' or harelip being implied by the description of 'cleft lip' and 'earth-wrapping-heaven' mouth). He exudes an aura of terror and cruelty, referred to by followers with extreme fear. He practices dark alchemy.

An aggressive, cruel youth with a harelip who harasses other captives in the cavern, though he is quickly subdued by Li Huowang.

A captive in the cavern who suffers from albinism and is targeted by the cleft-lipped youth. She is rescued by and seeks protection from Li Huowang.

A captive with a facial deformity and intellectual disability who shares candy with Li Huowang and displays a childlike, subservient devotion to the Master.

A high school senior and Li Huowang's devoted childhood sweetheart. She is a compassionate and steadfast figure who supports him during his mental health struggles.

A recurring figure in Li Huowang's hallucinations, characterized by his cruelty and his practice of refining living beings into medicinal pills.

A character from Li Huowang's hallucinations, depicted as simple-minded and naive, who suffers a tragic fate in the cultivation world visions.

A fellow prisoner within the grotto. Though initially haughty and arrogant, he is desperate to escape and leads a group attempting to flee the facility.

A physician in the hospital setting that Li Huowang perceives within his alternate reality.

A young girl with albinism who is held captive as a 'medicine catalyst' alongside Li Huowang.

A night-shift nurse at the hospital who is portrayed as slightly lazy, often watching television instead of attending to patient monitoring duties.

A diligent nurse at the hospital, perceived by Li Huowang as far more professional and dedicated than Auntie Wang.

An institutionalized patient categorized as highly unstable and capable of violence; he manages to escape containment and targets Yang Na.

Li Huowang's doctor in the hospital, tasked with managing his psychiatric condition. He is professional but increasingly suspicious of Li Huowang's hidden violent tendencies and potential recovery.

Another patient in the hospital who provoked an incident involving Yang Na, resulting in a violent confrontation where he was critically injured by Li Huowang and placed in the ICU.

A senior disciple at Qingfeng Temple who condescendingly informs Li Huowang about the hierarchy of the temple and his low-ranking duties.

The master of Qingfeng Temple, referred to as the 'Guanzhu' (Abbot). He is a practitioner of mysterious and potentially malevolent alchemy.

A pale, albino young woman who appears to be an objectified subject in the alchemy practices of the cultivation realm.

Li Huowang's mother. She is fiercely protective, assertive, and deeply concerned for her son's well-being in the hospital.

A disciple at Qingfeng Temple who acts as an enforcer to physically restrain Li Huowang under Danyangzi's orders.

A disciple at Qingfeng Temple who assists in the enforcement of Danyangzi's will, working alongside Changming.

A sycophantic fellow prisoner at the temple, identifiable by mottled skin (resembling vitiligo). He is opportunistic and tries to ingratiate himself with Li Huowang to secure protection from being used as a drug primer, acting as a provider of food and assistance.

A leporine (cleft-lipped) man who previously attempted to victimize Bai Lingmiao, but was killed in a fight by Li Huowang.

A middle-aged disciple at Qingfeng Temple with a plump build. He acts as a mentor figure of sorts for new disciples, guiding them through the temple's routines and hierarchies.

The only remaining inner-gate disciple of Danyangzi after others defected. He is described as having a gloomy expression and wears a Hunyuan headscarf. He has a volatile temperament compared to the master.

A former disciple of Danyangzi who defected, leaving the temple.

A former disciple of Danyangzi who defected, leaving the temple.

A spectral or supernatural surveillance entity controlled by Danyangzi. It is described as invisible and intangible, acting as a spy within the temple, though it reportedly leaves the area during specific days.

A deific figure cited by Danyangzi as the source of his 'Heavenly Scripture' and his claims to eventual immortality.

A gruesome supernatural entity consisting only of a young girl's head protruding from a blue-and-white porcelain vase. She functions as a reluctant reader for Danyangzi, but having no actual knowledge, she faked the contents of the 'Heavenly Book' out of fear of being abandoned.

A young, desperate servant/medicine-gatherer at the temple. Driven by the hope of returning home and receiving a reward, he attempts to betray Li Huowang, though he later retracts his fearful claim.

A physically deformed man with uneven shoulder heights. He is knowledgeable about dark folklore and shares information about supernatural entities with Li Huowang.

A tall, bald, cross-eyed man who drools and suffers from speech impediments and cognitive impairment. He works in the Ingredient Room.

A grotesque, pulsating organic entity cultivated by Danyangzi, used by Li Huowang to stabilize his sanity.

The patriarchal head of a small, struggling operatic troupe. He is a stern, practical, and somewhat harsh man who prioritizes the survival of his family in difficult times.

The eldest son of Lü Zhuangyuan. He is a humble and hardworking member of the family opera troupe who endures his father's verbal abuse without resentment.

The wife of Lü Juren. She is pragmatic and concerned about the family's financial hardships and the wellbeing of her young daughter.

The younger son of Lü Zhuangyuan, notorious among his family for his laziness and perceived slowness. He triggers the current conflict by encountering Li Huowang's group in the woods and screaming in terror.

The young granddaughter of Lü Zhuangyuan. She is a small child who wears oversized, worn-out opera costumes and is doted upon by her grandfather.

A member of the opera troupe responsible for domestic chores, including cooking and preparing water, commanded by Lü Zhuangyuan.

A terrifying, supernatural entity with bound feet and a face that spans both the front and back of her head. She moves with an unnatural, boneless fluidity and is repelled by the sound of the Taoist bell.

The young daughter of Luo Juanhua, who accompanies the opera troupe on their travels.

A wealthy man in the village who wears silk clothing. He is an employer who hires the opera troupe to perform a spirit play.

A burly, shirtless man operating the only forge in Wuli Ridge. He displays significant physical strength but is utterly bewildered by the supernatural properties of Li Huowang's strange copper bell.

The wealthy, eldest patriarch of the Hu family in Wuli Ridge. Also referred to as Mr. Hu. He is a superstitious man who commissions spirit plays for his ancestors and demands strict adherence to the rules of the performance to ensure his family's prosperity.

A member of the Hu family clan who acts as a liaison, assisting the opera troupe with logistics and physical setups at the ancestral hall.

Supernatural paper effigies acting as conduits or servants for the Small-footed Woman. They exhibit autonomous movement in the ancestral hall and assist in transporting sacrificial items.

A naive, wealthy, and boisterous young boy infatuated with opera. He attempts to abandon his family prestige to follow the opera troupe, resulting in a swift, violent physical rebuke from his father to uphold family honor.

A local law enforcement officer in Jianye Town who maintains order and enforces social stigmas regarding appearance.