Li Xiaoyao is the iconic hero and central protagonist of the beloved Chinese RPG and fantasy franchise Chinese Paladin (also known as Sword and Fairy). First introduced in the original 1995 video game, he has since become one of the most recognisable figures in Chinese fantasy storytelling

Raised by his aunt after the loss of his parents, Li Xiaoyao begins as an ordinary young man working at a small inn, dreaming of adventure and the life of a wandering hero. Fate soon draws him into a world of magic, demons, ancient sect rivalries, and heartfelt romances. Along his journey, he matures from a carefree innkeeper’s nephew into a skilled swordsman and a true cultivator of justice.