If this doesn't sum up every wuxia hero's background ever...
Cheer up, half-human warrior hottie! The gal from the future will totally cheer you up!
Yes, I am watching The Holy Pearl. I was trying to hold off until the subs were done but it will probably take a loooong time, so I give up and will just watch whatever I can with subs and then stream the rest on viki. So fun!