Bai Ke (simplified: 白克, traditional: 白克, pinyin: Bái Kè, jyutping: baak6 hak1), known as “Divine Sabre” (神刀), was a guest at Liu Zhengfeng’s Golden Basin Handwashing ceremony.
Biography
Bai Ke was a martial artist known by the epithet “Divine Sabre” for his skill with the sabre. He was invited to attend Liu Zhengfeng’s Golden Basin Handwashing ceremony, where Liu Zhengfeng intended to formally retire from the jianghu and dedicate himself to music.
Golden Basin Handwashing ceremony
Bai Ke was present at the ceremony as one of Liu Zhengfeng’s guests. The ceremony was meant to be a celebration of Liu Zhengfeng’s friendship with Qu Yang of the Sun Moon Order and his transition to a new life.
However, the ceremony was disrupted when the Songshan School attacked, leading to the massacre of Liu Zhengfeng’s family. Bai Ke witnessed these tragic events, which highlighted the brutality of the jianghu’s sectarian conflicts.
Personality & traits
As a minor character, Bai Ke’s personality is not deeply explored. He was presumably a respected martial artist who maintained good relations with Liu Zhengfeng and other members of the jianghu.
Martial arts abilities
Bai Ke was known as “Divine Sabre” for his skill with the sabre, suggesting he was a highly skilled martial artist. His epithet indicates he was recognised for his sabre techniques in the jianghu.
Relationships
- Liu Zhengfeng: His friend and host of the Golden Basin Handwashing ceremony.
Behind the scenes
Bai Ke’s character helps to flesh out the broader jianghu community, showing that Liu Zhengfeng had connections with various independent martial artists beyond the major sects. His presence at the ceremony demonstrates the respect that Liu Zhengfeng commanded in the martial arts world, and his witnessing of the massacre underscores the tragic nature of the events.
See also
- Laughing in the Wind characters
- Liu Zhengfeng – Bai Ke’s friend
External links
- Bai Ke (Chinese) on Baidu Baike (Note: The Baidu Baike entry may refer to other individuals. The content used for the article is based on the novel’s context.)