Bao Dachu (simplified: 鲍大楚, traditional: 鮑大楚, pinyin: Bào Dàchǔ, jyutping: baau1 daai6 co2) was a powerful elder of the Sun Moon Order. He was known for his mastery of the “Blue Sand Palm” (蓝砂手) and his role in the power struggles within the order, initially defecting to Dongfang Bubai and later serving Ren Woxing after his return.
Biography
Bao Dachu was a senior elder of the Sun Moon Order who played a significant role in the order’s internal power struggles. When Dongfang Bubai usurped power from Ren Woxing, Bao Dachu defected to Dongfang Bubai’s side, demonstrating the opportunistic nature of many order members.
Investigation at Plum Manor
After Ren Woxing escaped from his imprisonment at Plum Manor (梅庄), Bao Dachu, along with Qin Weibang, Wang Cheng, and Sang Sanniang, was sent to investigate the escape. He used his “Blue Sand Palm” technique to torture the Four Friends of Jiangnan, demonstrating his ruthless nature and loyalty to the order’s leadership.
He accused Huangzhonggong, Heibaizi, Tubiweng, and Danqingsheng of allowing Ren Woxing to escape, and used his Blue Sand Palm to inflict severe pain on them as punishment.
Return of Ren Woxing
When Ren Woxing returned to power, Bao Dachu was captured and forced to submit to Ren Woxing’s authority. During the assault on Blackwood Cliff, Ren Woxing seized Bao Dachu’s Blackwood Token (黑木令) and demonstrated his superior martial arts, easily overpowering Bao Dachu.
Personality & traits
Bao Dachu was portrayed as ruthless, opportunistic, and loyal to whoever held power. He was willing to use torture and intimidation to achieve his goals, demonstrating the brutal nature of the Sun Moon Order’s internal politics. His defection to Dongfang Bubai and subsequent submission to Ren Woxing highlight the pragmatic and self-serving nature of many order members.
Martial arts abilities
Blue Sand Palm
Bao Dachu’s signature technique was the “Blue Sand Palm” (蓝砂手), a cruel palm technique that could cause excruciating pain. He used this technique to torture and intimidate his victims, demonstrating his mastery of this brutal martial art.
Relationships
- Ren Woxing: His original leader, whom he betrayed, and later his master again after Ren Woxing’s return.
- Dongfang Bubai: The leader to whom he defected.
- Qin Weibang, Wang Cheng, Sang Sanniang: His fellow elders who investigated Ren Woxing’s escape.
- Huangzhonggong, Heibaizi, Tubiweng, Danqingsheng: His victims at Plum Manor.
Behind the scenes
Bao Dachu’s character represents the opportunistic and ruthless nature of many Sun Moon Order members. His defection to Dongfang Bubai and his use of torture highlight the brutal internal politics of the order. His eventual submission to Ren Woxing demonstrates the power dynamics within the order and the consequences of betrayal. His character contributes to the portrayal of the Sun Moon Order as a complex and morally ambiguous organization.
See also
- Laughing in the Wind characters
- Ren Woxing – Bao Dachu’s leader
- Sun Moon Order – Bao Dachu’s faction
- Dongfang Bubai – The leader to whom Bao Dachu defected
External links
- Bao Dachu (Chinese) on Chinese Wikipedia