Bai Zhen (simplified: 白振, traditional: 白振, pinyin: Bái Zhèn, jyutping: baak6 zan3) was a martial artist and imperial guard in The Book and the Sword. His nickname, “Golden Claw Iron Hook” (金爪铁钩), reflected his mastery of Eagle Claw techniques.
Biography
Bai Zhen was an expert of the Songyang School, renowned for his exceptional martial arts. He specialised in the Great Strength Eagle Claw skill, making him one of the most formidable fighters in the novel. Driven by ambition for official recognition, he entered imperial service and became one of the Qianlong Emperor’s personal guards.
His combat prowess made him one of the Red Flower Society’s most dangerous adversaries.