There’s a long combat scene I found quite hard to understand in this chapter, I’m going to study it and add expressions to my flashcards!
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第一部23. 误入罗网
94% of 第一部
26.1% of the book
So many twists in a single chapter!! It’s so suspenseful! 
第一部21. 以友为荣
86% of 第一部
23.9% of the book
This passage was so well written. The fact that we learn the latest developments through the storyteller instead of living them first-hand with Li Xunhuan’s point of view makes the reader even more eager and impatient to know what will happen next, like the audience listening to the story.
There’s a scene describing how people gather to listen to the storyteller:
听着这些江湖豪杰、武林奇侠的故事，不知不觉就会将自己和故事中的人物融为一体，心头的积郁也就在不知不觉中发泄了。
Isn’t that exactly why we read Gu Long? 
第一部15. 情深意重
64% of 第一部
17.8% of the book
This book is so suspenseful! 
第一部7. 误伤故人子
29% of 第一部
8.1% of the book
Now we know what happened in the past, and it’s really not what I expected… So Li Xunhuan gave Lin Shiyin to his friend as a gift to repay a debt… like a piece of furniture? Without asking her opinion and worse, emotionally torturing her for 2 years and leaving her heartbroken. 
第一部3. 宝物动人心
7% of 第一部
1.9% of the book
Daily chapter done! I feel like this one is a little bit more difficult than 流星蝴蝶剑? It seems there are more characters, though it might just be because I note them down dutifully, whereas I had only taken loose notes when reading 流星蝴蝶剑.
We also get a misogynistic aphorism from the author in this chapter…
Characters
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楚相羽 chǔ xiāng yǔ Chu Xiangyu
- 总镖头 zǒng biāo tóu Chief Escort Master
- 活霸王 huó bà wáng the Living Overlord
- Hongyun Escort Agency Organisation 洪运镖局hóng yùn biāo júHongyun Escort AgencyAn armed escort agency (镖局) located in the imperial capital (京城).
A chief escort master skilled in the 'Eighty-One Myriad-Victory Interlocking Ring Broadsword' (九九八十一手万胜连环刀) wielding a nine-ring saber (九环刀).
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沈浪 shěn làng Shen Lang
- 天下第一位名侠 tiān xià dì yī wèi míng xiá
We learn that the famous number one martial hero of past years was a friend of Li Xunhuan’s father.Also in 3. 宝物动人心 第一部 › 3. 宝物动人心 沈浪shěn làngShen LangA legendary hero of the past who once dominated the martial world, said to have sailed across the sea seeking mountains of Immortals -
大欢喜女菩萨 dà huān xǐ nǚ pú sà Great Joy Female BodhisattvaA formidable and dreaded female martial artist from Miaojiang (苗疆), godmother of the Five Poisons Child. She is not listed in Bai Xiaosheng’s Manual because he was sexist, but she is a formidable threat to Li Xunhuan.
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蓝蝎子 lán xiē zi Blue ScorpionA deadly female expert from beyond the Pass, Yi Ku’s lover. Similarly to 大欢喜女菩萨 Bai Xiaosheng did not take her into account in his Manual, but she is a worthy rival for Li Xunhuan.
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吕凤先 lǚ fèng xiān Lü Fengxian
- 温侯银戟 wēn hóu yín jǐ Silver Halberd of the Marquis of Wen
Ranked fifth on Bai Xiaosheng’s Weapon Manual, who has developed unique martial skills and seeks to duel everyone ranked above him. -
胡不归 hú bù guī Hu Bugui
- 胡疯子 hú fēng zi Madman Hu
An eccentric swordsman wielding a bamboo sword. Bai Xiaosheng did not include him in his Weapon Manual because his technique is as wild and erratic as his personality: sometimes brilliant and refined (which is real), sometimes a mess (just an act). -
荆无命 jīng wú mìng Jing Wuming
- Money Clan Organisation 金钱帮jīn qián bāngMoney ClanA powerful martial arts syndicate founded two years prior by Shangguan Jinhong after years in hiding. He recruited seventeen top-tier masters listed on Baixiao Sheng's Weapons Manual to form the organisation. In the span of two years, the gang has become invincible and dominant across the jianghu, with its rising power and prestige even eclipsing the traditional dominance of the Beggars' Sect (丐帮).
A young swordsman who debuted 2 years ago and is now Shangguan Jinhong's top enforcer. He and A Fei are considered the best two martial artists of the new generation. He rarely gets into fight, but once he does, he discards all regard for his own life, hence his name.
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西门柔 xī mén róu Ximen Rou
- 鞭神 biān shén Whip God
Name of the man with the blue mark on his face, the best whip user of all the martial world who wields a whip of impressive length. His whip is ranked 7th in Bai Xiaosheng’s weapon manual.Also in 27. 小店又来怪客 第二部 › 27. 小店又来怪客 面带青印的瘦长汉子miàn dài qīng yìn de shòu cháng hàn ziSlender Man with the Blue Mark on His FaceA slender man with a blue mark on his face sitting in the small inn. He proclaims that an earth-shattering event is about to occur and names six people present who will soon die and displays remarkable martial skills. 28. 要人命的金钱 第二部 › 28. 要人命的金钱 青面汉子qīng miàn hàn zithe blue-faced fellowWe learn that he is wielding a snake whip, ranked seventh on Bai Xiaosheng's Weapon Manual. -
诸葛刚 zhū gě gāng Zhuge Gang
- 横扫千军 héng sǎo qiān jūn Sweeping Away a Thousand Armies
- Money Clan Organisation 金钱帮jīn qián bāngMoney ClanA powerful martial arts syndicate founded two years prior by Shangguan Jinhong after years in hiding. He recruited seventeen top-tier masters listed on Baixiao Sheng's Weapons Manual to form the organisation. In the span of two years, the gang has become invincible and dominant across the jianghu, with its rising power and prestige even eclipsing the traditional dominance of the Beggars' Sect (丐帮).
The one-legged leader, who is wielding a 63-catty iron crutch, the heaviest weapon in all the martial world, ranked 8th in Bai Xiaosheng’s Weapon Manual.Also in 28. 要人命的金钱 第二部 › 28. 要人命的金钱 独腿人dú tuǐ rénthe one-legged manA one-legged man with scars on his face, wearing a dirty yellow robe with two gold borders and carrying a four-foot iron crutch that is ranked eighth on Bai Xiaosheng's Weapon Manual. -
高行空 gāo xíng kōng Gao Xingkong
- Money Clan Organisation 金钱帮jīn qián bāngMoney ClanA powerful martial arts syndicate founded two years prior by Shangguan Jinhong after years in hiding. He recruited seventeen top-tier masters listed on Baixiao Sheng's Weapons Manual to form the organisation. In the span of two years, the gang has become invincible and dominant across the jianghu, with its rising power and prestige even eclipsing the traditional dominance of the Beggars' Sect (丐帮).
The oldest of the four yellow-robed men, a renowned acupoint-striking expert ranked 37th on Bai Xiaosheng's Weapon Manual.Also in 27. 小店又来怪客 第二部 › 27. 小店又来怪客 须发皆白的老人xū fà jiē bái de lǎo rénOld man with completely white hair and beardThe fourth yellow-robed figure to arrive, extremely old with completely white hair and beard, hunchbacked and walking unsteadily. He nevertheless commands and brings the largest contingent of followers. -
燕双飞 yān shuāng fēi Yan Shuangfei
- 独眼龙 dú yǎn lóng the One-Eyed Dragon
- Money Clan Organisation 金钱帮jīn qián bāngMoney ClanA powerful martial arts syndicate founded two years prior by Shangguan Jinhong after years in hiding. He recruited seventeen top-tier masters listed on Baixiao Sheng's Weapons Manual to form the organisation. In the span of two years, the gang has become invincible and dominant across the jianghu, with its rising power and prestige even eclipsing the traditional dominance of the Beggars' Sect (丐帮).
The one-eyed yellow-robed man, who is capable of hurling forty-nine flying spears in an instant without missing, his spears are ranked 46th on Bai Xiaosheng's Weapon Manual.Also in 27. 小店又来怪客 第二部 › 27. 小店又来怪客 独眼人dú yǎn rénthe one-eyed manAn older martial artist wearing an apricot-yellow gown trimmed with gold, missing one ear and one eye, who joins the youth at the tavern, leading seven or eight subdued men. -
唐独 táng dú Tang Du
- 毒螳螂 dú táng láng Venomous Mantis
- Money Clan Organisation 金钱帮jīn qián bāngMoney ClanA powerful martial arts syndicate founded two years prior by Shangguan Jinhong after years in hiding. He recruited seventeen top-tier masters listed on Baixiao Sheng's Weapons Manual to form the organisation. In the span of two years, the gang has become invincible and dominant across the jianghu, with its rising power and prestige even eclipsing the traditional dominance of the Beggars' Sect (丐帮).
The yellow-robed man with the green skin that comes from ingesting five sorts of poison. He is wielding a venomous mantis blade (螳螂刀).Also in 27. 小店又来怪客 第二部 › 27. 小店又来怪客 绿面白发的黄衫客lǜ miàn bái fà de huáng shān kèYellow-robed guest with green face and white hairAn elderly martial artist with grizzled hair and beard, wearing an apricot-yellow gold-trimmed robe, notable for having green skin on both his face and hands. He arrives with about ten followers and sits silently with the other gold-trimmed yellow-robed leaders. -
上官金虹 shàng guān jīn hóng Shangguan Jinhong
- 龙凤环 lóng fèng huán Dragon and Phoenix Rings
- Money Clan Organisation 金钱帮jīn qián bāngMoney ClanA powerful martial arts syndicate founded two years prior by Shangguan Jinhong after years in hiding. He recruited seventeen top-tier masters listed on Baixiao Sheng's Weapons Manual to form the organisation. In the span of two years, the gang has become invincible and dominant across the jianghu, with its rising power and prestige even eclipsing the traditional dominance of the Beggars' Sect (丐帮).
The chief of the Money Gang whose paired Dragon and Phoenix Rings (子母龙凤环) rank 2nd on Bai Xiaosheng’s Weapons Manual. He is mentioned as the powerful backer and father of Shangguan Fei. The other four men wearing yellow robes with golden trim (Zhuge Gang, Gao Xingkong, Yuan Shuangfei and Tang Du) are all his subordinates. -
上官飞 shàng guān fēi Shangguan Fei
- Money Clan Organisation 金钱帮jīn qián bāngMoney ClanA powerful martial arts syndicate founded two years prior by Shangguan Jinhong after years in hiding. He recruited seventeen top-tier masters listed on Baixiao Sheng's Weapons Manual to form the organisation. In the span of two years, the gang has become invincible and dominant across the jianghu, with its rising power and prestige even eclipsing the traditional dominance of the Beggars' Sect (丐帮).
The youngest of the group of yellow-robed leaders but the strongest of them all. He is the only son of Shangguan Jinhong.Also in 27. 小店又来怪客 第二部 › 27. 小店又来怪客 黄衫少年huáng shān shào niányellow-robed youthA delicate looking youth with gentle appearance and icy demeanor wearing an apricot-yellow gown bordered with gold trim, leading four men dressed in the same colour. He places copper coins on top of each of the six persons of the tavern. -
嵩阳铁剑 sōng yáng tiě jiàn Songyang Iron SwordThe user of the Songyang Iron Sword (嵩阳铁剑), ranked 4th in Bai Xiaosheng’s Weapon Manual.Also in 31. 小李飞刀 第二部 › 31. 小李飞刀 郭嵩阳guō sōng yángGuo SongyangThe renowned swordsman who wields the Songyang Iron Sword (4th) and the man dressed in black who was accompanying the Money Clan and Long Xiǎoyun. He comments on the lack of precision of Ximen Rou and Zhuge Gang but sees Li Xunhuan as a worthy opponent.
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天机老人 tiān jī lǎo rén Old Man of Heavenly SecretsThe supreme master wielding the Ruyi Staff (如意棒), also called the Heavenly Secret Staff (天机棒), ranked 1st in Bai Xiaosheng’s Weapon Manual.
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面带青印的瘦长汉子 miàn dài qīng yìn de shòu cháng hàn zi Slender Man with the Blue Mark on His FaceA slender man with a blue mark on his face sitting in the small inn. He proclaims that an earth-shattering event is about to occur and names six people present who will soon die and displays remarkable martial skills.Also in 28. 要人命的金钱 第二部 › 28. 要人命的金钱 青面汉子qīng miàn hàn zithe blue-faced fellowWe learn that he is wielding a snake whip, ranked seventh on Bai Xiaosheng's Weapon Manual. 29. 长眼睛的鞭子 第二部 › 29. 长眼睛的鞭子 西门柔xī mén róuXimen RouName of the man with the blue mark on his face, the best whip user of all the martial world who wields a whip of impressive length. His whip is ranked 7th in Bai Xiaosheng’s weapon manual.
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段开山 duàn kāi shān Duan Kaishan
- 大力神 dà lì shén the God of Great Strength
A hulking martial artist towering like an iron tower from the group of four who arrived at Sun’ inn. He is effortlessly slapped several times by the slender man with the mark on his face. -
杨承祖 yáng chéng zǔ Yang Chengzu
- 铁枪小霸王 tiě qiāng xiǎo bà wáng Iron Spear Little Hegemon
A spear fighter using the authentic Yang family spear techniques, from the group of four who arrived at Sun’s inn. He attacks the man with the mark on his face only to have his spear trapped and broken. -
韩斑 hán bān Han Ban
- 大虎 dà hǔ the Eldest Tiger
- Twin Tigers of Mount Nanshan Organisation 南山双虎nán shān shuāng hǔTwin Tigers of Mount NanshanA collective band formed by the two Han brothers (南山韩家兄弟) who are among the groups at Sun’s inn.
One of the Twin Tigers of Mount Nanshan from Guandong. He is eager to ally with the Hu siblings after hearing the slander man’s threat. -
韩明 hán míng Han Ming
- 二虎 èr hǔ the Second Tiger
- Twin Tigers of Mount Nanshan Organisation 南山双虎nán shān shuāng hǔTwin Tigers of Mount NanshanA collective band formed by the two Han brothers (南山韩家兄弟) who are among the groups at Sun’s inn.
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胡非 hú fēi Hu Fei
- 白毛猴 bái máo hóu White-Haired Monkey
Martial artist brother of Hu Mei. Brother and sister are known for their concealed weapons and qingong. He is the one who approches the Han brothers to join forces against the unknown threat. -
胡媚 hú mèi Hu Mei
- 水蛇 shuǐ shé Water Snake
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黄衫少年 huáng shān shào nián yellow-robed youthA delicate looking youth with gentle appearance and icy demeanor wearing an apricot-yellow gown bordered with gold trim, leading four men dressed in the same colour. He places copper coins on top of each of the six persons of the tavern.Also in 29. 长眼睛的鞭子 第二部 › 29. 长眼睛的鞭子 上官飞shàng guān fēiShangguan FeiThe youngest of the group of yellow-robed leaders but the strongest of them all. He is the only son of Shangguan Jinhong.
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独眼人 dú yǎn rén the one-eyed manAn older martial artist wearing an apricot-yellow gown trimmed with gold, missing one ear and one eye, who joins the youth at the tavern, leading seven or eight subdued men.Also in 29. 长眼睛的鞭子 第二部 › 29. 长眼睛的鞭子 燕双飞yān shuāng fēiYan ShuangfeiThe one-eyed yellow-robed man, who is capable of hurling forty-nine flying spears in an instant without missing, his spears are ranked 46th on Bai Xiaosheng's Weapon Manual.
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绿面白发的黄衫客 lǜ miàn bái fà de huáng shān kè Yellow-robed guest with green face and white hairAn elderly martial artist with grizzled hair and beard, wearing an apricot-yellow gold-trimmed robe, notable for having green skin on both his face and hands. He arrives with about ten followers and sits silently with the other gold-trimmed yellow-robed leaders.Also in 29. 长眼睛的鞭子 第二部 › 29. 长眼睛的鞭子 唐独táng dúTang DuThe yellow-robed man with the green skin that comes from ingesting five sorts of poison. He is wielding a venomous mantis blade (螳螂刀).
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须发皆白的老人 xū fà jiē bái de lǎo rén Old man with completely white hair and beardThe fourth yellow-robed figure to arrive, extremely old with completely white hair and beard, hunchbacked and walking unsteadily. He nevertheless commands and brings the largest contingent of followers.Also in 29. 长眼睛的鞭子 第二部 › 29. 长眼睛的鞭子 高行空gāo xíng kōngGao XingkongThe oldest of the four yellow-robed men, a renowned acupoint-striking expert ranked 37th on Bai Xiaosheng's Weapon Manual.
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张胜奇 zhāng shèng qí Zhang Shengqi
- 张大善人 zhāng dà shàn rén Zhang the Great Philanthropist
- 张员外 zhāng yuán wài Squire Zhang
A former bandit of the 绿林 who formally retired of his outlaw life after age fifty to pose as a wealthy philanthropist openly doing good things for the community while secretly continuing illicit deeds. -
萧静 xiāo jìng Xiao Jing
- 南阳大侠 nán yáng dà xiá Hero of Nanyang
- Shaolin Sect / Shaolin Monastery Organisation 少林shào línShaolin Sect / Shaolin MonasteryA Buddhist monastery and premier orthodox martial arts sect in wuxia fiction. Qin Xiaoyi's eldest son is the sole lay disciple (俗家弟子) of the current Shaolin abbot/head (少林馆座), granting him immense prestige in the martial arts world.
A secular disciple of the Shaolin Sect, known as the 'Hero of Nanyang'. -
一茵 yī yīn Yiyin
- Shaolin Sect / Shaolin Monastery Organisation 少林shào línShaolin Sect / Shaolin MonasteryA Buddhist monastery and premier orthodox martial arts sect in wuxia fiction. Qin Xiaoyi's eldest son is the sole lay disciple (俗家弟子) of the current Shaolin abbot/head (少林馆座), granting him immense prestige in the martial arts world.
A disciple under Xinmei, currently on duty at the Bodhi Courtyard (菩提院). -
一尘 yī chén Yichen
- Shaolin Sect / Shaolin Monastery Organisation 少林shào línShaolin Sect / Shaolin MonasteryA Buddhist monastery and premier orthodox martial arts sect in wuxia fiction. Qin Xiaoyi's eldest son is the sole lay disciple (俗家弟子) of the current Shaolin abbot/head (少林馆座), granting him immense prestige in the martial arts world.
A disciple under Xinmei, currently on duty at the Bodhi Courtyard (菩提院). -
申 shēn Shen
- 申老三 shēn lǎo sān Shen the Third
A wealthy proprietor who owns a shop (all sharing the name 申记) in each of the main streets of the town, each being the most prosperous business of the street.
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孙 Sūn SunAn elder storyteller who is narrating all that happened to Li Xunhuan since he accidentally injured Long Xiǎoyun, what happened at Xingyun Zhuang, on the road to Mont Song as well as the latest developments at Shaolin Temple.
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辫子姑娘 Biànzi Gūniang Braided GirlA young braided girl who acts as a conversational partner for Master Sun, playing along to keep the story going.Also in 33. 惊人之语 第二部 › 33. 惊人之语 孙小红sūn xiǎo hóngSun XiaohongThe grand-daughter of Sun the story teller. She reveals her name to Li Xunhuan, comments on his duel with Guo Songyang, showing she has a good expertise in martial arts.
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心树 xīn shù Xinshu
- 五师叔 wǔ shī shū Fifth Martial Uncle
- Shaolin Sect / Shaolin Monastery Organisation 少林shào línShaolin Sect / Shaolin MonasteryA Buddhist monastery and premier orthodox martial arts sect in wuxia fiction. Qin Xiaoyi's eldest son is the sole lay disciple (俗家弟子) of the current Shaolin abbot/head (少林馆座), granting him immense prestige in the martial arts world.
Fifth among the senior Shaolin monk who is held hostage by Li Xunhuan inside the meditation room.Also in 23. 误入罗网 第一部 › 23. 误入罗网 胡云翼hú yún yìHu YunyiName of Xin Shu in the secular world. We learn that he was an imperial censor when Li Xunhuan was still serving in the government. Hu Yunyi wrote a memorial impeaching Li Xunhuan by accusing him of fraternising with outlaws. This solidified Li Xunhuan’s resolve to leave everything behind.
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心鉴 xīn jiàn Master Xinjian
- 七巧书生 qī qiǎo shū shēng Seven-Skill Scholar
- 七师叔 qī shī shū Seventh Martial Uncle
- Shaolin Sect / Shaolin Monastery Organisation 少林shào línShaolin Sect / Shaolin MonasteryA Buddhist monastery and premier orthodox martial arts sect in wuxia fiction. Qin Xiaoyi's eldest son is the sole lay disciple (俗家弟子) of the current Shaolin abbot/head (少林馆座), granting him immense prestige in the martial arts world.
The seventh and youngest of the Shaolin senior disciples, who entered monastic life with existing poison-craft skills from the secular world (whereas Shaolin monks do not use poison nor concealed weapons). He is thus able to identify the poison that ingested Xinmei as the Five Poisons Crystal (五毒水晶) from Five-Poisons Child.Also in 24. 逆徒授首 第一部 › 24. 逆徒授首 单鹗shàn èShan EXinjian’s secular name.
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心湖 xīn hú Xinhu
- Shaolin Sect / Shaolin Monastery Organisation 少林shào línShaolin Sect / Shaolin MonasteryA Buddhist monastery and premier orthodox martial arts sect in wuxia fiction. Qin Xiaoyi's eldest son is the sole lay disciple (俗家弟子) of the current Shaolin abbot/head (少林馆座), granting him immense prestige in the martial arts world.
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百晓生 bǎi xiǎo shēng Bai XiaoshengA scholar-intellectual from Pingjiang (平江) regarded as the world's foremost sage and compiler of martial knowledge, who is staying at Shaolin and believed to be able to discern the true Plum Blossom Bandit.Also in 4. 美色惑人意 第一部 › 4. 美色惑人意 百晓生bǎi xiǎo shēngBaixiaoshengA mentioned scholar/evaluator in the martial arts world who authored the Weapon Manual (兵器谱) and ranked the realm's weapons. In his manual the Green Demon Hand is ranked ninth, but 小李飞刀 is ranked third.
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铁笛 Tiě Dí Iron FluteA highly renowned martial arts master whose martial prowess is said to match the leaders of the seven major martial sects (武林七大宗派) and who wields an iron flute (铁笛) concealing thirteen soul seizing nails (摄魂钉) designed to strike acupoints. He is knows as the best acupoint striking expert in the martial world.
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如意 Rú Yì RuyiThe beloved concubine of Iron Flute Master, killed by the Plum Blossom Bandit.
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心眉 Xīnméi Master Xinmei
- 白眉僧人 Báiméi Sēngrén White-browed Monk
- Shaolin Sect / Shaolin Monastery Organisation 少林shào línShaolin Sect / Shaolin MonasteryA Buddhist monastery and premier orthodox martial arts sect in wuxia fiction. Qin Xiaoyi's eldest son is the sole lay disciple (俗家弟子) of the current Shaolin abbot/head (少林馆座), granting him immense prestige in the martial arts world.
The leading Buddhist monk among the five who arrive at the scene. His prayer beads and incantation prevented A Fei from killing Zhao Zhengyi.
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边浩 biān hào Bian Hao
- 边三爷 biān sān yé Third Master Bian
- 宝马神枪 bǎo mǎ shén qiāng Divine Spear on a Precious Steed
- Eight Righteous Heroes of the Central Plains Organisation 中原八义zhōng yuán bā yìEight Righteous Heroes of the Central PlainsThe name of the brotherhood who seeks vengeance against Tie Chuanjia for the death of the betrayal of Weng Tianjie.
One of the 中原八义 carrying a large pear-flower spear. He was in contact with Zhao Zhengyi who revealed Tie Chuanjia’s presence at Long Xiaoyun’s estate. A martial artist (Bian Hao) mentioned by the storyteller as the one who invited him to witness the proceedings. The third of the Central Plains Eight Righteous Men, mentioned by Jin Fengbai.Also in 10. 十八年旧怨 第一部 › 10. 十八年旧怨 老三lǎo sānThird BrotherThe one who has not arrived yet. -
说书的 shuō shū de the storytellerAn old storyteller (铁板快书) at 大观楼 invited to witness the “trial” and narrate it as a righteous retribution afterwards.
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易明湖 yì míng hú Yi Minghu
- 神目如电 shén mù rú diàn Eyes Like Lightning
- 有眼无珠 yǒu yǎn wú zhū Blind as a Bat
- 瞎子 xiā zi the blind man
- 易二 yì èr Yi the Second
- Eight Righteous Heroes of the Central Plains Organisation 中原八义zhōng yuán bā yìEight Righteous Heroes of the Central PlainsThe name of the brotherhood who seeks vengeance against Tie Chuanjia for the death of the betrayal of Weng Tianjie.
The blind man and second eldest among the Central Plains Eight Righteous Men, who used to be called 神目如电 but now self-deprecatingly refers to himself 有眼无珠.Also in 10. 十八年旧怨 第一部 › 10. 十八年旧怨 易二哥Yì ÈrgēSecond Brother YiThe second brother among the group, who has gone blind because of Tie Chuanjia. -
金风白 jīn fēng bái Jin Fengbai
- Eight Righteous Heroes of the Central Plains Organisation 中原八义zhōng yuán bā yìEight Righteous Heroes of the Central PlainsThe name of the brotherhood who seeks vengeance against Tie Chuanjia for the death of the betrayal of Weng Tianjie.
A traveling medicine peddler and the fourth of the 中原八义, originally from the Jin family behind the Yitietang (一帖堂) pharmacy - a renowned shop of decades of history - in Nanyang Prefecture (南阳府).Also in 10. 十八年旧怨 第一部 › 10. 十八年旧怨 老四LǎosìFourth BrotherOne of the sworn brothers of the group referred to as the fourth brother, disguised as a traveling quack doctor selling herbs, who describes Tie Chuanjia’s appearance. -
张老善人 zhāng lǎo shàn rén Old Philanthropist ZhangThe benevolent Patriarch of 万牲园, father of Zhang Chengxun.
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张承勋 zhāng chéng xūn Zhang Chengxun
- Eight Righteous Heroes of the Central Plains Organisation 中原八义zhōng yuán bā yìEight Righteous Heroes of the Central PlainsThe name of the brotherhood who seeks vengeance against Tie Chuanjia for the death of the betrayal of Weng Tianjie.
The son of Old Philanthropist Zhang, fifth brother of the brotherhood, now reduced to selling duck-feet.Also in 10. 十八年旧怨 第一部 › 10. 十八年旧怨 张老五Zhāng LǎowǔZhang the FifthFormerly known as the 'Carefree Prince' (安乐公子), now reduced to carrying shoulder poles and selling wine in the streets because of Tie Chuanjia’s betrayal. -
公孙雨 gōng sūn yǔ Gong Sun Yu
- Eight Righteous Heroes of the Central Plains Organisation 中原八义zhōng yuán bā yìEight Righteous Heroes of the Central PlainsThe name of the brotherhood who seeks vengeance against Tie Chuanjia for the death of the betrayal of Weng Tianjie.
The seventh sworn brother.Also in 10. 十八年旧怨 第一部 › 10. 十八年旧怨 满脸麻子的大汉mǎn liǎn má zi de dà hànPockmarked Big ManOne of the two members who was following Tie Chuanjia disguised as merchant. -
翁天杰 wēng tiān jié Weng Tianjie
- 义薄云天 yì bó yún tiān Righteousness Reaching the Skies
- Eight Righteous Heroes of the Central Plains Organisation 中原八义zhōng yuán bā yìEight Righteous Heroes of the Central PlainsThe name of the brotherhood who seeks vengeance against Tie Chuanjia for the death of the betrayal of Weng Tianjie.
The eldest sworn brother, renowned for his peerless righteousness, who had died because of Tie Chuanjia.Also in 10. 十八年旧怨 第一部 › 10. 十八年旧怨 翁天杰wēng tiān jiéWeng TianjieHas been betrayed by Tie Chuanjia 17 years ago. -
翁大娘 wēng dà niáng Auntie Weng
- 女屠户 nǚ tú hù the Female Butcher
- Eight Righteous Heroes of the Central Plains Organisation 中原八义zhōng yuán bā yìEight Righteous Heroes of the Central PlainsThe name of the brotherhood who seeks vengeance against Tie Chuanjia for the death of the betrayal of Weng Tianjie.
The widow of Weng Tianjie.Also in 10. 十八年旧怨 第一部 › 10. 十八年旧怨 独眼妇人dú yǎn fù rénthe one-eyed womanA scarred, one-eyed woman who is selling human flesh on the market and is holding a grudge against Tie Chuanjia for having betrayed Weng Tianjie. -
樵夫 qiáo fū the woodcutter
- 立劈华山 lì pī huà shān Splitting Mount Hua
- Eight Righteous Heroes of the Central Plains Organisation 中原八义zhōng yuán bā yìEight Righteous Heroes of the Central PlainsThe name of the brotherhood who seeks vengeance against Tie Chuanjia for the death of the betrayal of Weng Tianjie.
We don’t know his name, but he is the sixth sworn brother and wields an axe.Also in 10. 十八年旧怨 第一部 › 10. 十八年旧怨 樵夫qiáo fūthe woodcutterA man dressed as a woodcutter, part of the group who want to take revenge upon Tie Chuanjia -
西门烈 xī mén liè Ximen Lie
- 赴汤踏火 fù tāng tà huǒ Treading on Boiling Water and Stepping through Fire
- Eight Righteous Heroes of the Central Plains Organisation 中原八义zhōng yuán bā yìEight Righteous Heroes of the Central PlainsThe name of the brotherhood who seeks vengeance against Tie Chuanjia for the death of the betrayal of Weng Tianjie.
The eighth sworn sibling.Also in 10. 十八年旧怨 第一部 › 10. 十八年旧怨 卖臭豆腐的mài chòu dòu fu deStinky Tofu SellerOne of the two members who was following Tie Chuanjia disguised as merchant.
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独眼妇人 dú yǎn fù rén the one-eyed woman
- Eight Righteous Heroes of the Central Plains Organisation 中原八义zhōng yuán bā yìEight Righteous Heroes of the Central PlainsThe name of the brotherhood who seeks vengeance against Tie Chuanjia for the death of the betrayal of Weng Tianjie.
A scarred, one-eyed woman who is selling human flesh on the market and is holding a grudge against Tie Chuanjia for having betrayed Weng Tianjie.Also in 11. 天外来救星 第一部 › 11. 天外来救星 翁大娘wēng dà niángAuntie WengThe widow of Weng Tianjie. -
翁天杰 wēng tiān jié Weng Tianjie
- Eight Righteous Heroes of the Central Plains Organisation 中原八义zhōng yuán bā yìEight Righteous Heroes of the Central PlainsThe name of the brotherhood who seeks vengeance against Tie Chuanjia for the death of the betrayal of Weng Tianjie.
Has been betrayed by Tie Chuanjia 17 years ago.Also in 11. 天外来救星 第一部 › 11. 天外来救星 翁天杰wēng tiān jiéWeng TianjieThe eldest sworn brother, renowned for his peerless righteousness, who had died because of Tie Chuanjia. -
樵夫 qiáo fū the woodcutter
- Eight Righteous Heroes of the Central Plains Organisation 中原八义zhōng yuán bā yìEight Righteous Heroes of the Central PlainsThe name of the brotherhood who seeks vengeance against Tie Chuanjia for the death of the betrayal of Weng Tianjie.
A man dressed as a woodcutter, part of the group who want to take revenge upon Tie ChuanjiaAlso in 11. 天外来救星 第一部 › 11. 天外来救星 樵夫qiáo fūthe woodcutterWe don’t know his name, but he is the sixth sworn brother and wields an axe. -
老乌龟 lǎo wū guī Old TurtleThe informant who gave information about Tie Chuanjia’s whereabouts to the group.Also in 6. 醉乡遇救星 第一部 › 6. 醉乡遇救星 老乌龟lǎo wū guīthe Old TurtleFrom the Dragon God Temple (龙神庙) who previously saw Li Xunhuan years ago and recently mentioned that Li had re-entered the frontier passes.
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易二哥 Yì Èrgē Second Brother Yi
- 测字卖卜的瞎子 cè zì mài bǔ de xiā zi Blind fortune teller
- Eight Righteous Heroes of the Central Plains Organisation 中原八义zhōng yuán bā yìEight Righteous Heroes of the Central PlainsThe name of the brotherhood who seeks vengeance against Tie Chuanjia for the death of the betrayal of Weng Tianjie.
The second brother among the group, who has gone blind because of Tie Chuanjia.Also in 11. 天外来救星 第一部 › 11. 天外来救星 易明湖yì míng húYi MinghuThe blind man and second eldest among the Central Plains Eight Righteous Men, who used to be called 神目如电 but now self-deprecatingly refers to himself 有眼无珠. -
张老五 Zhāng Lǎowǔ Zhang the Fifth
- 卖酒的胖子 mài jiǔ de pàng zi the fat wine seller
- 老五 lǎo wǔ Old Fifth
- 挑副担子的人 tiāo fù dān zi de rén the greasy street vendor
- 满身油腻挑副担子的人 mǎn shēn yóu nì tiāo fù dān zi de rén the greasy vendor carrying shoulder poles
- Eight Righteous Heroes of the Central Plains Organisation 中原八义zhōng yuán bā yìEight Righteous Heroes of the Central PlainsThe name of the brotherhood who seeks vengeance against Tie Chuanjia for the death of the betrayal of Weng Tianjie.
Formerly known as the 'Carefree Prince' (安乐公子), now reduced to carrying shoulder poles and selling wine in the streets because of Tie Chuanjia’s betrayal.Also in 11. 天外来救星 第一部 › 11. 天外来救星 张承勋zhāng chéng xūnZhang ChengxunThe son of Old Philanthropist Zhang, fifth brother of the brotherhood, now reduced to selling duck-feet. -
老四 Lǎosì Fourth Brother
- 郎中 láng zhōng Itinerant doctor
- Eight Righteous Heroes of the Central Plains Organisation 中原八义zhōng yuán bā yìEight Righteous Heroes of the Central PlainsThe name of the brotherhood who seeks vengeance against Tie Chuanjia for the death of the betrayal of Weng Tianjie.
One of the sworn brothers of the group referred to as the fourth brother, disguised as a traveling quack doctor selling herbs, who describes Tie Chuanjia’s appearance.Also in 11. 天外来救星 第一部 › 11. 天外来救星 金风白jīn fēng báiJin FengbaiA traveling medicine peddler and the fourth of the 中原八义, originally from the Jin family behind the Yitietang (一帖堂) pharmacy - a renowned shop of decades of history - in Nanyang Prefecture (南阳府). -
老三 lǎo sān Third Brother
- Eight Righteous Heroes of the Central Plains Organisation 中原八义zhōng yuán bā yìEight Righteous Heroes of the Central PlainsThe name of the brotherhood who seeks vengeance against Tie Chuanjia for the death of the betrayal of Weng Tianjie.
The one who has not arrived yet.Also in 11. 天外来救星 第一部 › 11. 天外来救星 边浩biān hàoBian HaoOne of the 中原八义 carrying a large pear-flower spear. He was in contact with Zhao Zhengyi who revealed Tie Chuanjia’s presence at Long Xiaoyun’s estate. A martial artist (Bian Hao) mentioned by the storyteller as the one who invited him to witness the proceedings. The third of the Central Plains Eight Righteous Men, mentioned by Jin Fengbai. -
满脸麻子的大汉 mǎn liǎn má zi de dà hàn Pockmarked Big Man
- 卖白菜的麻子 mài bái cài de má zi Pockmarked cabbage seller
- Eight Righteous Heroes of the Central Plains Organisation 中原八义zhōng yuán bā yìEight Righteous Heroes of the Central PlainsThe name of the brotherhood who seeks vengeance against Tie Chuanjia for the death of the betrayal of Weng Tianjie.
One of the two members who was following Tie Chuanjia disguised as merchant.Also in 11. 天外来救星 第一部 › 11. 天外来救星 公孙雨gōng sūn yǔGong Sun YuThe seventh sworn brother. -
卖臭豆腐的 mài chòu dòu fu de Stinky Tofu Seller
- Eight Righteous Heroes of the Central Plains Organisation 中原八义zhōng yuán bā yìEight Righteous Heroes of the Central PlainsThe name of the brotherhood who seeks vengeance against Tie Chuanjia for the death of the betrayal of Weng Tianjie.
One of the two members who was following Tie Chuanjia disguised as merchant.Also in 11. 天外来救星 第一部 › 11. 天外来救星 西门烈xī mén lièXimen LieThe eighth sworn sibling.
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赵正义 zhào zhèng yì Zhao Zhengyi
- 铁面无私 tiě miàn wú sī Iron-Faced and Incorruptible
Long Xiaoyun's elder sworn brother, whom Li Xunhuan didn’t know. He seems highly respected among Long Xiaoyun’s companions. -
林仙儿 lín xiān ér Lin Xian'erA woman recognised as the top beauty in the martial arts world (武林第一美人). She is the one who promised to marry anyone who would kill 梅花盗 and has thus become the main target of the thief. Li Xunhuan didn’t know her name. She’s currently staying at Long Xiaoyun’s estate, in what used to be Li Xunhuan’s personal courtyard: Cold Fragrance Cottage (冷香小筑).
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大管家 dà guǎn jiā Chief housekeeper
- Rising Cloud Manor Place 兴云庄xīng yún zhuāngRising Cloud ManorFormerly 李园 the estate of Li Xunhuan’s family where he grew up with his parents and elder brother. Li Xunhuan gave it to Long Xiaoyun and Lin Shiyin, but the two inscriptions on the gates remain at the entrance: 一门七进士。父子三探花。
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邓烈 dèng liè Deng Lie
- 金刚手 jīn gāng shǒu Vajra Hand
One of Li Xunhuan’s old friend who once tried to force him to match palm strikes with him.
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王摩诘Mentioned wáng mó jié Wang MojieMojie is the courtesy name of Tang poet Wang Wei.
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巴英 bā yīng Ba YingOne of the three men who came to Mei Er to persuade him to treat an urgently injured patient by invoking Qin Xiaoyi's reputation.
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秦孝仪 qín xiào yí Qin Xiaoyi
- 铁胆震八方 tiě dǎn zhèn bā fāng Iron Gall Bladder Shaking the Eight Directions
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- 血剑 xuè jiàn Blood Sword
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红孩儿 hóng hái ér Red BoyA fierce, vicious young boy fighting with venomous swords and concealed weapons and boasting of having killed someone at the age of seven.Same person as 龙小云 Long Xiaoyun
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龙啸云 lóng xiào yún Long Xiaoyun
- Rising Cloud Manor Place 兴云庄xīng yún zhuāngRising Cloud ManorFormerly 李园 the estate of Li Xunhuan’s family where he grew up with his parents and elder brother. Li Xunhuan gave it to Long Xiaoyun and Lin Shiyin, but the two inscriptions on the gates remain at the entrance: 一门七进士。父子三探花。
The sworn brother of Li Xunhuan, husband of Lin Shiyin, and father of Long Xiaoyun. We learn that he once saved Li Xunhuan thus becoming his best friend and benefactor. He was losing his health over Shiyin, not knowing that Xunhuan and her were to marry. Li Xunhuan then decided to trick Shiyin into leaving him and marry Xiaoyun.Also in 5. 风雪夜追人 第一部 › 5. 风雪夜追人 龙啸云lóng xiào yúnLong XiaoyunSomeone from Li Xunhuan’s past. Xunhuan says he doesn’t blame him and thinks on the contrary that he is the one to blame. (we learn his family name later) -
龙小云 lóng xiǎo yún Long Xiaoyun
- Rising Cloud Manor Place 兴云庄xīng yún zhuāngRising Cloud ManorFormerly 李园 the estate of Li Xunhuan’s family where he grew up with his parents and elder brother. Li Xunhuan gave it to Long Xiaoyun and Lin Shiyin, but the two inscriptions on the gates remain at the entrance: 一门七进士。父子三探花。
The son of Long Xiaoyun and Lin Shiyin, whom Li Xunhuan unintentionally injured without knowing his identity. Though his life is spared, Mei Er says he’ll never be able to practice martial art again. Xiaoyun is their only child with great talent for martial art, so both parents had great expectations for him.Same person as 红孩儿 Red Boy -
秦重 qín zhòng Qin Zhong
- 玉面神拳 yù miàn shén quán Jade-Faced Divine Fist
- Shaolin Sect / Shaolin Monastery Organisation 少林shào línShaolin Sect / Shaolin MonasteryA Buddhist monastery and premier orthodox martial arts sect in wuxia fiction. Qin Xiaoyi's eldest son is the sole lay disciple (俗家弟子) of the current Shaolin abbot/head (少林馆座), granting him immense prestige in the martial arts world.
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卜霸 bǔ bà Bu Ba
- 大凶 dà xiōng Eldest Evil
The eldest of the notorious 'Three Evils of the Frontier' (关外三凶) who nearly killed the wounded Li Xunhuan with his pair of poisoned tiger-striding baskets (跨虎篮) on the main road of Handan. -
林诗音 lín shī yīn Lin Shiyin
- Rising Cloud Manor Place 兴云庄xīng yún zhuāngRising Cloud ManorFormerly 李园 the estate of Li Xunhuan’s family where he grew up with his parents and elder brother. Li Xunhuan gave it to Long Xiaoyun and Lin Shiyin, but the two inscriptions on the gates remain at the entrance: 一门七进士。父子三探花。
Cousin and lover of Li Xunhuan who grew up in the Li household. Her father was Li Xunhuan’s father’s brother-in-law. They were best friends in addition to being lovers.Also in 5. 风雪夜追人 第一部 › 5. 风雪夜追人 林诗音lín shī yīnLin ShiyinReferred to by Li Xunhuan alongside Xiaoyun. -
小红 xiǎo hóng Xiao HongA famous courtesan from the capital whom Li Xunhuan brought home to feign debauchery and break Lin Shiyin's heart.
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小翠 xiǎo cuì Xiao CuiAnother courtesan mentioned alongside Xiao Hong
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梅二 méi èr Mei the Second
- 妙郎中 miào láng zhōng Marvelous Physician
An eccentric, proud physician skilled in poisons and antidotes, known as the 'Marvelous Physician' among the Seven Wondrous People (七妙人). He reveals he is actually the one who formulated the Cold Chicken Powder poison (寒鸡散), not Hua Feng (whom he calls 花老六). -
铁传甲 tiě chuán jiǎ Tie Chuanjia
- 铁甲金刚 tiě jiǎ jīn gāng Iron-Clad Vajra
The martial artist known for being the only one willing to practice the demanding (requires to keep one’s virginity forever) Iron Cloth Shirt (铁布衫) technique in the past 50 years. He is said to have been struck off 自舍身崖 twenty years ago by a palm strike.Also in 1. 飞刀与快剑 第一部 › 1. 飞刀与快剑 虬髯大汉qiú rán dà hànthe bushy-bearded robust manLi Xunhuan's companion. -
赵老大 zhào lǎo dà Zhao the Eldest
- Seven Dragons of the Yellow River Organisation 黄河七蛟huáng hé qī jiāoSeven Dragons of the Yellow RiverThe collective band from which come Zhao Laoda (赵老大) and Mazi (麻子).
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麻子 má zi the pockmarked one
- Seven Dragons of the Yellow River Organisation 黄河七蛟huáng hé qī jiāoSeven Dragons of the Yellow RiverThe collective band from which come Zhao Laoda (赵老大) and Mazi (麻子).
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老乌龟 lǎo wū guī the Old TurtleFrom the Dragon God Temple (龙神庙) who previously saw Li Xunhuan years ago and recently mentioned that Li had re-entered the frontier passes.Also in 10. 十八年旧怨 第一部 › 10. 十八年旧怨 老乌龟lǎo wū guīOld TurtleThe informant who gave information about Tie Chuanjia’s whereabouts to the group.
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梅大 méi dà Mei the EldestAn eccentric, obsessive expert collector and poison master who lacks common sense and is terrified that his younger brother will steal his precious calligraphy and paintings to exchange for wine (which we learnt just after, he actually did once.)
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曹不兴Mentioned cáo bù xīng Cao BuxingA legendary Three Kingdoms-era painter. Mei the Eldest possessed two of his masterpieces that were stollen by Mei the Second.
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骑鹤 qí hè QiheA servant boy attending on Master Mei.
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龙啸云 lóng xiào yún Long Xiaoyun
- Rising Cloud Manor Place 兴云庄xīng yún zhuāngRising Cloud ManorFormerly 李园 the estate of Li Xunhuan’s family where he grew up with his parents and elder brother. Li Xunhuan gave it to Long Xiaoyun and Lin Shiyin, but the two inscriptions on the gates remain at the entrance: 一门七进士。父子三探花。
Someone from Li Xunhuan’s past. Xunhuan says he doesn’t blame him and thinks on the contrary that he is the one to blame. (we learn his family name later)Also in 7. 误伤故人子 第一部 › 7. 误伤故人子 龙啸云lóng xiào yúnLong XiaoyunThe sworn brother of Li Xunhuan, husband of Lin Shiyin, and father of Long Xiaoyun. We learn that he once saved Li Xunhuan thus becoming his best friend and benefactor. He was losing his health over Shiyin, not knowing that Xunhuan and her were to marry. Li Xunhuan then decided to trick Shiyin into leaving him and marry Xiaoyun. -
林诗音 lín shī yīn Lin Shiyin
- Rising Cloud Manor Place 兴云庄xīng yún zhuāngRising Cloud ManorFormerly 李园 the estate of Li Xunhuan’s family where he grew up with his parents and elder brother. Li Xunhuan gave it to Long Xiaoyun and Lin Shiyin, but the two inscriptions on the gates remain at the entrance: 一门七进士。父子三探花。
Referred to by Li Xunhuan alongside Xiaoyun.Also in 7. 误伤故人子 第一部 › 7. 误伤故人子 林诗音lín shī yīnLin ShiyinCousin and lover of Li Xunhuan who grew up in the Li household. Her father was Li Xunhuan’s father’s brother-in-law. They were best friends in addition to being lovers. -
花蜂 huā fēng Hua Feng
- 黑心妙郎君 hēi xīn miào láng jūn Black-Hearted Exquisite Gentleman
- 妙郎君 miào láng jūn Exquisite Gentleman
The most despicable and shameless of the Seven Wondrous People (七妙人). Poison master above 五毒极乐童子 who seduced women to steal their wealth and virtue. Has been tortured and mutilated. -
千手罗刹 qiān shǒu luó chà Thousand-Handed RakshasaA female martial artist, the only one who would be able to shoot thirteen hidden weapons simultaneously.
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施耀先 shī yào xiān Shi YaoxianA martial arts figure, known for his extreme greed and loving money more than his life
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潘小安 pān xiǎo ān Pan Xiao'an
- 败家子 bài jiā zǐ the Prodigal Son
- 花花大少 huā huā dà shào the Playful Young Master
- 潘大少 pān dà shào Eldest Young Master Pan
A prodigal young master renowned for his extravagant lifestyle, who likes to put on airs and spends gold like dirt.
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雪鹰子Mentioned xuě yīng zǐ Snow FalconA legendary swordsman from Tianshan, once hailed as the greatest swordsman of his era, who retired and sealed his sword after the battle of Yingchoujian.Also in 9. 何处不相逢 第一部 › 9. 何处不相逢 天山雪鹰子tiān shān xuě yīng zǐSnow Eagle of Mount TianshanThe famous foremost swordsman of the present age and master of You.
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沈浪Mentioned shěn làng Shen LangA legendary hero of the past who once dominated the martial world, said to have sailed across the sea seeking mountains of ImmortalsAlso in 34. 惊人的消息 第二部 › 34. 惊人的消息 沈浪shěn làngShen LangWe learn that the famous number one martial hero of past years was a friend of Li Xunhuan’s father.
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熊猫儿Mentioned xióng māo er Xiong Mao'erAnother legendary hero who sailed with Shen Lang
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王怜花Mentioned wáng lián huā Wang LianhuaAnother legendary hero who sailed with Shen Lang and Xiong Mao’er
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洪汉民 Hóng Hànmín Hong Hanmin
- Golden Lion Escort Agency Organisation 金狮镖局jīn shī biāo júGolden Lion Escort AgencyAn armed escort agency.
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戴五 dài wǔ Dai Wu
- 神偷 shén tōu Divine Thief
A thief who originally stole the Golden Silk Armour (金丝甲) and later had it taken from him by Zhuge Lei’s group after drunkenly boasting about it. -
孙逵 sūn kuí Sun Kui
- 紫面二郎 zǐ miàn èr láng Purple-Faced Second Son
An elderly martial artist who threw away safety and status twenty years ago to elope with the wife of the supreme leader of the Seventy-Two Land and Water Docks of Jiangnan. -
蔷薇夫人 qiáng wēi fū rén Madame Rose
- Seventy-Two Water and Land Docks of Jiangnan Organisation 江南七十二道水陆码头jiāng nán qī shí èr dào shuǐ lù mǎ tóuSeventy-Two Water and Land Docks of JiangnanA major syndicate or alliance representing the seventy-two overland and river transport docks/gangs across the Jiangnan region that functions as a powerful underworld confederation of watermen, couriers, and dock workers.
Wife of the supreme leader of the Seventy-Two Water and Land Docks of Jiangnan and renowned beauty of the martial arts world who eloped with Sun Kui twenty years ago and is an expert poisoner. -
梅花盗 Méihuādào Plum Blossom BanditA notorious, elusive and terrifying bandit and killer from thirty years ago who has reportedly reappeared; known for leaving five needle-sized bloody marks shaped like a plum blossom on his victims, but no other wounds.
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吴问天 Wú Wèntiān Wu Wentian
- Diancang Sect Organisation 点苍diǎn cāngDiancang SectA prominent and traditional martial arts sect (often referred to as Diancang Sect / 点苍派) based around the Cangshan mountains in Yunnan, known for its swordsmanship and lightness skill. In wuxia lore, it is regarded as one of the major orthodox sects.
The former Sect Leader of the Dian Cang Sect and celebrated as the top swordsman in Jianghu at the time, who was killed by the Plum Blossom Bandit after declaring he would hunt him down.
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阿飞 ā fēi A'feiThe young swordsman who was walking in the snow and wields a crude sword with exceptional speed. Says he doesn’t have a name yet and wants to become famous. Described as 孤独 and 倔强.
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李寻欢 lǐ xún huān Li Xunhuan
- 小李探花 xiǎo lǐ tàn huā Little Li Tanhua
We learn that Li Xunhuan earned the third highest place (探花) in imperial civil examination, but that he abandoned his position for the marital world. We also learn that he spent a decade beyond the northwestern border passes and just returned to the Central Plains.Also in 1. 飞刀与快剑 第一部 › 1. 飞刀与快剑 李寻欢lǐ xún huānLi Xunhuan -
虞二 yú èr Yu the Second
- 虞二拐子 yú èr guǎi zi Lame Yu the Second
A martial artist with astonishing lightness skill (his technique is called 神行无影 shén xíng wú yǐng - Shadowless Swift Walker) who can walk on snow without leaving footprints (踏雪无痕) despite an infirmity in his right leg. He met Li Xunhuan thirteen years before and is surprise Xunhuan remembers him. -
查猛 zhā měng Zha Meng
- 金狮 jīn shī Golden Lion
- Golden Lion Escort Agency Organisation 金狮镖局jīn shī biāo júGolden Lion Escort AgencyAn armed escort agency.
Ambushes Li Xunhuan on the road and doesn’t care about Zhuge Lei’s life. Chief escort master (总镖头) of the Golden Lion Escort Agency.Also in 1. 飞刀与快剑 第一部 › 1. 飞刀与快剑 金狮掌jīn shī zhǎngGolden Lion Palmescort master (总镖头) of the Golden Lion Escort Agency and mentioned by Zhao Lao'er as having unmatched palm strength. Chief -
极乐峒主 jí lè dòng zhǔ Master of the Blissful Cave
- 五毒童子 wǔ dú tóng zǐ Five Poisons Child
A formidable poison master of Jiledong (极乐峒) in the Miao territory (苗疆). -
黄衣童子 huáng yī tóng zǐ yellow-clad boyOne of the four disciples of the Five Poisons Child wearing yellow, who attacks Li Xunhuan demanding compensation for the ruined snowman.
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红衣童子 hóng yī tóng zǐ red-clad boyOne of the four disciples of the Five Poisons Child wearing red, who claims to know Li Xunhuan's identity.
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黑衣童子 hēi yī tóng zǐ black-clad boyOne of the four disciples of the Five Poisons Child wearing black, who mocks Li Xunhuan's reputation for indulgence.
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绿衣童子 lǜ yī tóng zǐ Green-robed boyOne of the four disciples of the Five Poisons Child wearing green, who speaks about Li Xunhuan's family history of passing the imperial examinations as tanhuan.
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李寻欢 lǐ xún huān Li XunhuanAlso in 2. 海内存知己 第一部 › 2. 海内存知己 李寻欢lǐ xún huānLi XunhuanWe learn that Li Xunhuan earned the third highest place (探花) in imperial civil examination, but that he abandoned his position for the marital world. We also learn that he spent a decade beyond the northwestern border passes and just returned to the Central Plains.
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诸葛雷 zhū gě léi Zhuge Lei
- 急风剑 jí fēng jiàn Swift Wind Sword
- Golden Lion Escort Agency Organisation 金狮镖局jīn shī biāo júGolden Lion Escort AgencyAn armed escort agency.
Escort master (镖头) of the Golden Lion Escort Agency. He and his group come back from an escorting mission, and enter the tavern, loudly bragging about Zhuge Lei’s swordsmanship. -
赵老二 zhào lǎo èr Zhao Lao'er
- Golden Lion Escort Agency Organisation 金狮镖局jīn shī biāo júGolden Lion Escort AgencyAn armed escort agency.
Escort master (镖头) of the Golden Lion Escort Agency accompanying Zhuge Lei. -
虬髯大汉 qiú rán dà hàn the bushy-bearded robust manLi Xunhuan's companion.Also in 6. 醉乡遇救星 第一部 › 6. 醉乡遇救星 铁传甲tiě chuán jiǎTie ChuanjiaThe martial artist known for being the only one willing to practice the demanding (requires to keep one’s virginity forever) Iron Cloth Shirt (铁布衫) technique in the past 50 years. He is said to have been struck off 自舍身崖 twenty years ago by a palm strike.
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金狮掌 jīn shī zhǎng Golden Lion Palm
- Golden Lion Escort Agency Organisation 金狮镖局jīn shī biāo júGolden Lion Escort AgencyAn armed escort agency.
escort master (总镖头) of the Golden Lion Escort Agency and mentioned by Zhao Lao'er as having unmatched palm strength. ChiefAlso in 2. 海内存知己 第一部 › 2. 海内存知己 查猛zhā měngZha MengAmbushes Li Xunhuan on the road and doesn’t care about Zhuge Lei’s life. Chief escort master (总镖头) of the Golden Lion Escort Agency. -
黑蛇 hēi shé Black Snake
- Twin Snakes of Jade Blood Organisation 碧血双蛇bì xuè shuāng shéTwin Snakes of Jade BloodA notorious duo of ruthless bandits/outlaws operating in the Yellow River region (黄河一带), known for their exceptional cruelty and vicious sword skills. They are identified by the crimson cloaks they wear, reportedly dyed in the blood of their victims.
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白蛇 bái shé White Snake
- Twin Snakes of Jade Blood Organisation 碧血双蛇bì xuè shuāng shéTwin Snakes of Jade BloodA notorious duo of ruthless bandits/outlaws operating in the Yellow River region (黄河一带), known for their exceptional cruelty and vicious sword skills. They are identified by the crimson cloaks they wear, reportedly dyed in the blood of their victims.
The one who actively confronts Zhuge Lei before being challenged by A Fei. Wields a soft sword (软剑)