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Lu Xiaofeng

Personal information

Lu Xiaofeng is perhaps best identified by his distinctive "Four Eyebrows" (), as he sports two strands of moustache that resemble his eyebrows, making him seem as though he has four eyebrows. He is described as a good-looking and attractive figure to many female admirers in the novel series. He is an alcoholic, a flirt and a regular brothel-visitor.

Lu Xiaofeng's true personality and abilities are actually hidden behind his image of a flirt and alcoholic. He is extremely intelligent and observant like a fox, although it may not seem obvious, which enables him to solve the several mysteries in the novel series. His wit and cunning has also helped to deliver him from danger, often turning the tables on his enemies unexpectedly when he is apparently on the losing end. Lu Xiaofeng also values friendship and often risks his own life to help his friends when needed.

Martial arts

Lu Xiaofeng is best known for his "Lingxi Finger" (), which allows him to catch and hold enemies' weapons between his fingers. He does not really use any particular weapon and often relies on his fingers to fight enemies, even when he is being surrounded. Lu Xiaofeng is a Qinggong expert as well, and although Gu Long did not state explicitly Lu Xiaofeng's Qinggong capability in comparison with other characters, Lu is no doubt one of the top ten Qinggong exponents in the series.

Supporting characters

Hua Manlou () - a close friend of Lu Xiaofeng. He lost his sense of sight in his childhood but he becomes sharper and more observant towards his surroundings. He is intelligent and understands Lu Xiaofeng very well, to the extent that he can even identify Lu by listening to his footsteps. Lu taught him "Lingxi Finger". He is skilled in martial arts and handles himself well in fights. However, he prefers to resolve disputes in a peaceful manner as opposed to using violence.

Sikong Zhaixing () - a close friend of Lu Xiaofeng. He is highly-skilled in martial arts and arguably the top Qinggong exponent in the series. He specializes in the art of thieving and disguise. He appears at random to help Lu Xiaofeng when the latter is troubled.

Ximen Chuixue () - a close friend of Lu Xiaofeng. Nicknamed "God of Sword" (), he is the best swordsman in the Jianghu after his triumph over Ye Gucheng. He is married to Sun Xiuqing of the Emei Sect after he saves her life. He appears as a cold-blooded, unfeeling and ruthless killer. He is willing to help Lu whenever Lu asks for his assistance.

Zhu Ting () - a friend of Lu Xiaofeng. He is a master craftsman who is rumoured to have inherited the skills of Lu Ban. It is said that there is no lock in the world that he cannot open.

Ye Gucheng () - the lord of White Cloud City () who is nicknamed "Sword Deity" (). Like Ximen Chuixue, he appears cold and unfeeling. He challenges Ximen to a duel on the roof of the Forbidden City to determine who is the best swordsman in the Jianghu. He is eventually defeated and slain by Ximen.

Taoist Mu () - one of the elders of the Wudang Sect. He is ranked third in the Jianghu after Ximen Chuixue and Ye Gucheng in terms of swordplay skills. As a friend of Lu Xiaofeng, he often helps the latter in troubling situations. However, in Phantoms' Mountain Manor, he is revealed to be actually the mysterious villain, Laodao Bazi, who has been plotting to dominate the Jianghu. He is defeated and killed by Lu Xiaofeng and his friends.

Truthful Monk () - a friend of Lu Xiaofeng. Lu often consults him for advice in solving mysteries. He is said to be a very honest person and speaks the truth all the time, as his name implies.

Tortoise Master () - a mysterious hermit who serves as Lu Xiaofeng's source of information in cracking cases.

The novels

The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng ()

The mysterious sect Qingyilou () stirs up some bloodshed in the Jianghu after its sudden appearance. Lu Xiaofeng's curiosity spurs him to investigate the case and he meets Princess Fengdan () of the Kingdom of the Golden Bird () in the western regions. Fengdan requests for his help on behalf of her father, the king, who is seeking vengeance on three traitors. The three traitors have changed their identities and are currently the wealthiest and most powerful pugilists in the Jianghu. Lu Xiaofeng is aware that he is unable to complete the mission alone so he recruits Hua Manlou and Ximen Chuixue to help him. They defeat the three traitors after encountering danger numerous times, but the case is still not over yet. Hua Manlou and Princess Fengdan go missing later and Lu discovers that the king is actually an impostor. On the brink of imminent danger, Lu manages to reverse the situation unexpectedly and succeeds in solving the mystery.

The Embroidery Bandit ()

A mysterious brigand known as the "Embroidery Bandit" is suspected of having robbed the Zhenyuan Escort Agency 800,000 worth of gold and having broken into the Pingnan Prince's residence. The authorities send the constable Jin Jiuling () to investigate the case and arrest the bandit. Jin seeks Lu Xiaofeng's help to crack the mystery within eight days. Together with Sikong Zhaixing, Xue Bing and the Serpent King, Lu succeeds in luring the bandit into a trap, and the bandit unsuspectingly reveals his identity as Jin Jiuling. Lu defeats Jin after a fight and retrieves the stolen gold.

Before and After the Duel ()

Ximen Chuixue and Ye Gucheng, the best swordsmen in the Jianghu, arrange for a duel to the death on the rooftop of the Forbidden City during the Mid-Autumn Festival. News of the event spread like wildfire and became a current topic of interest, with many pugilists gathering in the capital city to watch the duel and wagering among themselves on the eventual outcome. Before the duel, however, Ximen Chuixue disappears mysteriously and Ye Gucheng is wounded. Lu Xiaofeng is worried for his friends and he investigates the issue. Li Yanbei () and Tortoise Master, Lu's acquaintances, are murdered and Lu's love interest Ouyang Qing () is mysteriously poisoned. Lu has no clue to the identity of the perpetrator and believes that the duel is actually a mask for something sinister. Ye Gucheng is eventually revealed to be the mastermind behind an assassination plot on the emperor and he is stopped by Lu and Ximen. The duel still proceeds as planned and Ximen emerges victorious by slaying Ye Gucheng.

The Silver Hook Gambling House ()

The son of the Demonic Cult's () leader is murdered and Lanhuzi (), owner of the Silver Hook Gambling House (), frames Lu Xiaofeng for it. Lanhuzi promises to help Lu clear his name on the condition that Lu helps him find his ex-wife Li Xia (), and the Luocha Tablet (), the cult's sacred artifact. Lu recovers the tablet but finds it to be a fake one, and the real one is with Lanhuzi. In fact, Lanhuzi had used Lu to divert the cult's attention so he can seize control of the cult with the tablet. Lu defeats Lanhuzi and returns the tablet to its rightful owner.

Phantoms' Mountain Manor ()

Lu Xiaofeng had apparently molested Ximen Chuixue's wife and incurred the wrath of Ximen, who has been pursuing and trying to kill him. To avoid Ximen, Lu seeks refuge in the sinister Phantoms' Mountain Manor under its master Laodao Bazi (). Laodao Bazi is planning an "Operation Thunder" () to eliminate four of his rivals and obtain a notebook that records the secrets of the Jianghu. The book is concealed inside the hat of the Wudang Sect's leader. Lu foils and exposes Laodao Bazi's evil plans, unveiling Laodao Bazi's true identity as Taoist Mu, an elder of Wudang. In fact, Lu Xiaofeng and Ximen Chuixue had staged the hunt-and-kill incident to trick Laodao Bazi so that Lu can infiltrate the manor and disrupt the operation.

The Phoenix Dances in the Nine Heavens ()

A large amount of gold belonging to the Taiping Prince has been robbed during its delivery and the 109 escorts have gone missing as well. Lu Xiaofeng is roaming the land freely when his help is much needed. Lu meets Yue Yang () and Niuroutang (), pugilists in disguise, and he follows them on board a ship secretly. He is shipwrecked during a storm and cast onto a desolate island. While exploring his surroundings, Lu discovers that the island is home to a group of pugilists and the missing people are held captive there by a man named "Gong Jiu" (). Lu also meets a mysterious maiden called Sha Man () and falls in love with her. Lu escapes with Sha Man and Gong Jiu spreads rumours in the Jianghu, framing Lu for the crime and forcing Lu into hiding. Lu enlists the help of Ximen Chuixue and through a series of investigations, they confirm that Gong Jiu is actually the mastermind behind the robbery. Lu confronts Gong Jiu and fights him. Lu unleashes his legendary power "Phoenix Dances in the Nine Heavens" and defeats Gong.

Laughter of the God of Sword ()

Ximen Chuixue seeks Lu Xiaofeng's help in finding Liu Chengfeng () of the Mount Ba Sword Sect (). Lu travels to a town at the desert border and finds Liu, but Liu is already dead. Lu realises that the town is full of lurking dangers and tracks the murderer of Liu to a former imperial concubine called Gong Susu (). Lu also finds hidden treasure in the desert after a series of adventures. However, the pugilists hiding in town followed him secretly and Lu is stabbed after finding the treasure. At that moment, Ximen Chuixue arrives and reveals that Lu is still alive and they had actually set a trap for the villains. All the enemies are killed and the heroes leave in triumph. For the first time ever, the cold and unfeeling Ximen Chuixue laughs at the end of the novel.

Adaptations

TV series

Year

Production

No. of episodes

Lu Xiaofeng

Title of adaptation

Additional information

1976

TVB (Hong Kong)

18

Damian Lau

Luk Siu Fung

()

Executive producer Wong Tin Lam. Co-starring Wong Yuen Sun, Adam Cheng, Wong Wan Choi and Wong Hang Sau. The theme songs were performed by Adam Cheng and Teresa Cheung.

1986

TVB (Hong Kong)

40

Alex Man

The Return of Luk Siu Fung

()

Director Siu Sang. Co-starring Wong Wan Choi, Austin Wai, Rebecca Chan and King Doi Yum.

2000

Mainland China, Hong Kong

20

Jimmy Lin

Master Swordsman Lu Xiaofeng

()

Co-starring Christopher Lee, Thomas Ong and Max Mok.

2001

Mainland China, Hong Kong

20

Eric Suen

Master Swordsman Lu Xiaofeng II

()

Co-starring Christopher Lee, Rayson Tan, Gigi Lai and Yvonne Lim.

2006

Mainland China, Hong Kong

20

Julian Cheung

The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng

()

Co-starring Peter Ho, Ken Chang, Cheung Tat-Ming, Yan Kuan and Fann Wong.

Films

Year

Production

Lu Xiaofeng

Title of adaptation

Additional information

1978

Shaw Brothers Studio (Hong Kong)

Tony Liu

Clan of the Amazons

()

Directed by Chor Yuen. Based on The Embroidery Bandit.

1981

Shaw Brothers Studio (Hong Kong)

Tony Liu

Before and After the Duel

()

Directed by Chor Yuen and screenplay by Gu Long. Co-starring Elliot Ngok and Jason Pai. Based on Before and After the Duel.

2000

Hong Kong

Nick Cheung

The Duel

()

Directed by Andrew Lau. Co-starring Andy Lau, Ekin Cheng, Kristy Yeung, Zhao Wei and Patrick Tam. Loosely based on Before and After the Duel.

Others

Luk Siu Fung () - the theme song of Part 1 of the 1976 TV series. It was composed by Joseph Koo, lyrics by Wong Jim and performed by Adam Cheng in Cantonese.

References and external links

^ aka The Kingdom of the Golden Bird ()

^ Nick Cheung's character was renamed to "Dragon Nine" in the film.

(Chinese)

Lu Xiao Feng

See also

Chu Liuxiang

Xiaoli Feidao Series

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Gu Long's Wuxia novels

Single novels

The Vault of Heaven and Sword of Divinity () | Strange Moon, Evil Star () | The Sword of Concubine Xiang () | The Lonely Star () | Guide to Lost Souls () | Wandering Hero () | The Maiden-Guarding Bell () | Song of the Shiny Bangle () | Chipped Gold, Flawed Jade () | Fragrance in the Rain of Swords () | Mystery of the Sword () | The Swordsman's Journey () | The Sword Bathed in Flowers () | Lover's Arrow () | Legend of the Banner Hero | () Side Stories of the Wulin () | The Sword and the Exquisiteness () | The Legendary Twins () | The Happy Hero () | The Prominent Figure () | Meteor, Butterfly, Sword () | Seven Killers () | Third Young Master's Sword () | The White Jade Tiger () | The White Jade Dragon Carving () | The Soaring Eagle of the Land () | Full Moon, Curved Blade () | Heroes Do Not Shed Tears () | Seven Stars Dragon King () | The Sound of Sabre in Wind Chimes () | Angry Sword and Wild Flower () | Romance of the Sword () | The Silver Spear Cleansed in Blood () | Thorns of the Crysanthemum () | Iron Sword and Beauty () | The Angry Foal ()

Little Li Flying Dagger Series ()

Sentimental Swordsman, Ruthless Sword () | The Bordertown Prodigal () | Eagle Soaring in the Ninth Month () | Cliff, Moon, Sabre () | Flying Dagger, Flying Dagger Appears Again ()

The Eleventh Son Series ()

The Eleventh Son () | Engulfing the Eleventh Son ()

The Chu Liuxiang Series ()

Fragrance in the Sea of Blood () | The Vast Desert () | The Thrush () | Legend of the Bat () | Legend of the Peach Blossom () | Legend of the New Moon () | The Midnight Orchid ()

The Lu Xiaofeng Series ()

The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng () | The Embroidery Bandit () | Before and After the Duel () | The Silver Hook Gambling House () | The Mountain House of Ghosts () | The Phoenix Dances in the Nine Heavens () | Laughter of the God of Sword ()

The Seven Weapons Series ()

The Immortal Sword () | The Peacock Tail Feathers () | The Jade Sabre () | The Passionate Ring () | The Conqueror's Spear () | The Hook of Depature ()

The Great Hero Times ()

Gamble, Wolf's Teeth, Pursue () | [Violet Smoke, Fox Pack () | Silver Eagle, God of the Sea ()

The Six Spine-Chilling Stories Series ()

The Blood Parrot () | The Divine Demonic Sabre () | The Black Iguana () | The Crystal Man () | The Powder Skeleton () | The Luocha Maiden () | The Wingless Bat ()

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