Cheng Buyou (simplified: 成不忧, traditional: 成不憂, pinyin: Chéng Bùyōu, jyutping: sing4 bat1 jau1) was a member of the exiled Sword faction of the Huashan School and the junior of Feng Buping. He was tragically killed by the Six Immortals of the Peach Valley during their attempt to regain control of the Huashan School.
Biography
Exile and return
After the Sword faction was defeated by the Qi faction at Mount Yufeng, Cheng Buyou went into exile with Feng Buping and other Sword faction members. They lived in seclusion until they received support from Zuo Lengchan to challenge Yue Buqun for control of the Huashan School.
Challenge to Yue Buqun
Cheng Buyou accompanied Feng Buping and Cong Buqi when they returned to challenge Yue Buqun. He was present during the confrontation at Mount Huashan, where Feng Buping attempted to take over the school.
Death at the hands of the Six Immortals
During the confrontation, Cheng Buyou was attacked by the Six Immortals of the Peach Valley, who had come to Mount Huashan to find Linghu Chong. The Six Immortals grabbed Cheng Buyou by his arms and legs and tore him apart, killing him instantly.
His death was a shocking and brutal end, demonstrating the Six Immortals’ power and their willingness to use extreme violence. The incident shocked everyone present, including Yue Buqun and other experienced martial artists.
Personality & traits
Little is known about Cheng Buyou’s personality, as he appeared only briefly before his death. However, he was described as being loyal to Feng Buping and willing to follow him in the attempt to regain control of the Huashan School.
Martial arts abilities
Cheng Buyou was a skilled swordsman who specialised in the Sword faction’s techniques. However, his skills were not sufficient to defend against the Six Immortals of the Peach Valley, who were able to kill him with their coordinated attacks.
Relationships
Cheng Buyou’s relationship with Feng Buping was one of loyalty and respect. He followed Feng Buping into exile and supported his attempt to regain control of the Huashan School.
His relationship with the Six Immortals of the Peach Valley was one of conflict. He was killed by them during their attack on Mount Huashan, demonstrating the danger of being caught in conflicts between powerful martial artists.
Behind the scenes
Cheng Buyou represents the tragic cost of factional conflict. His death demonstrates that even skilled martial artists can fall victim to violence in the jianghu, and that conflicts between factions can have deadly consequences.
Literary significance
Cheng Buyou’s character serves to highlight the brutality of the jianghu and the ways in which conflicts can escalate into violence. His death at the hands of the Six Immortals demonstrates the power of coordinated attacks and the danger of being caught in conflicts between powerful martial artists.
Portrayals
Cheng Buyou has been portrayed in various adaptations of Laughing in the Wind:
Laughing in the Wind
See also
- Laughing in the Wind characters
- Feng Buping — Cheng Buyou’s leader
- Cong Buqi — Cheng Buyou’s companion
- Six Immortals of the Peach Valley — Cheng Buyou’s killers
- Huashan School — Cheng Buyou’s faction
- Sword faction — Cheng Buyou’s sub-faction
External links
- Cheng Buyou (Chinese) on Chinese Wikipedia