XiaoVen has gained large popularity since Xiao is often seen as off-putting and dislikes human affairs while Venti is seen as a social butterfly and likes getting involved and interacting with humans.
Another reason could be the fact that Kazuha has the kindness and patience that Xiao values, and Xiao the feeling of security that Kazuha lacks. Both can also bond over the fact they've lost people in their lives.
Since Xiao has been suffering for centuries and is deeply traumatized, many love the idea of Aether being the one to show Xiao the good sides of life and that he's worth much more than simply being a tool in battle.
Why is Xiao shipped with Venti? Venti's playing ensured Xiao's survival, making him the only one of the four Yakshas not to succumb to the horrors of their duty. This was enough for fans to run with, creating fan art and fanfiction of Xiao being overprotective of Venti.
This became a ship due to Ganyu's Story Quest and the two's interactions with each other. Xiaoyu is a rather small ship, but has a growing fanbase; there are over 170+ fanfictions written for the ship on AO3.
He also has a soft spot for Ganyu and takes time out of his day to train her. This is despite the fact that it seems like Xiao doesn't have any strong feelings towards her.
Many HuXiao shippers like the ship due to their fun dynamic, angst potential, and many thematic similarities. A key point is their shared associations with butterflies and death. Hu Tao and Xiao are like two faces of the same coin.
From the very beginning Xiao is willing to kill for Aether, something romantic to many. Who does Xiao have a crush on? 1 Xiao Loves Zhongli This was shown when he protected Liyue from Osial, despite the fact that he believed the Geo Archon to be dead.
5 Xiao, 2000 Years Old
As a full adeptus, Xiao has a long history of 2000 years. That said, as a deadly force of destruction, this long lifespan can be a burden on Xiao, suffering from the mal effects of karma.
The ship first gained traction after the Liyue Archon Quest, especially once "Act 3: A New Star Approaches" was released which contained the cutscene of Xiao saving Lumine falling from the Jade chamber and showing concern for her wellbeing.
Secretly has feelings for the traveler, but he refuses to admit it. Xiao thinks feelings like these are a waste of time and only bring pain; since he's been through much and the ultimate emo, he's even more emotionally constipated than the normal person.
For the most part, fans of ZhongXiao portray Xiao as Zhongli's loyal follower, and Zhongli as a kind and benevolent God who looks out for Xiao's wellbeing.
Also Known As. Venther is the slash ship between Venti and Aether from the Genshin Impact fandom.
Who falls in love with lumine? XiaoLumi is the het ship between Xiao and Lumine from the Genshin Impact fandom.
KokoSara is the femslash ship between Sangonomiya Kokomi and Kujou Sara from the Genshin Impact fandom.
Ayaka explicitly stated that she considers Lumine her second friend, with Thoma being her first friend. The two are often shown to be quite sweet with each other and lots of fanart depict the two spending time together and engaging in heart warming activities.
Xiao is a gender-neutral name of Chinese origin and has several meanings, but the most notable translations are “dawn”, “little”, and “reverent of the elderly.” Xiao's connotation with the morning will make natural early-risers fall in love with this precious moniker.
Trivia. In the voiceline "About Being Siblings", it's confirmed that Lumine and Aether are the exact same age, and that they decide who has to do errands with rock-paper-scissors.
Xiao suffers from his war-filled past. He and the now-deceased other Yakshas answered Zhongli's call for battle during the Archon War. However, fighting with the remains of fallen gods eventually accumulated enough “karma debt” to drive them mad.
Xiao's mother was the wife of Emperor Kang Zi, the biological mother of Xiao, and adoptive mother of Shi Long. Not much is known about her history or status.
xiao falls in love like how you skydive without a parachute. it's dangerous, exhilarating, and nervewracking at the same time. xiao falls in love as if it's his last.
Xiaother is the slash ship between Xiao and Aether from the Genshin Impact fandom.
Butterflies are typically associated with transformation and rebirth, which serves as an apt metaphor for Hu Tao's role as the director of the funeral power, allowing her to guide the souls of the deceased to the afterlife.
1 She Is Obsessed With Rex Lapis.