The items of Flying Fox of the Snowy Mountain center around Li Zicheng’s legendary treasure and the complex history of the four bodyguards who protected it. The novel’s unique narrative structure reveals how a single treasure can drive generations of conflict, misunderstanding, and tragedy.
Named weapons
Legendary weapons
- Li Zicheng’s Saber (李自成宝刀 — Lǐ Zìchéng Bǎodāo) — The precious saber that once belonged to the rebel leader, hidden in a treasure chest in the Changbai Mountains1
- Flying Fox Blade (飞狐刀 — Fēihú Dāo) — Hu Fei’s signature weapon, reflecting his nickname as the Flying Fox
Character weapons
- Miao Family Sword (苗家剑 — Miáo Jiā Jiàn) — Miao Renfeng’s family sword technique, passed down through generations
- Tian Family Sabre (田家刀 — Tián Jiā Dāo) — Tian Guinong’s weapon, used in his treacherous schemes
Manuals & scriptures
Martial arts manuals
- Miao Family Swordplay Manual (苗家剑法 — Miáo Jiā Jiànfǎ) — The Miao family’s ancestral sword technique
- Flying Fox Qinggong (飞狐轻功 — Fēihú Qīnggōng) — Hu Fei’s exceptional lightness skills, allowing him to move with extraordinary agility
- Four Bodyguards’ Techniques (四护卫武功 — Sì Hùwèi Wǔgōng) — The combined martial arts of Hu Yidao, Miao Renfeng, Tian Guinong, and Fan Tianfeng
Artifacts & treasures
The legendary treasure
- Li Zicheng’s Treasure (李自成宝藏 — Lǐ Zìchéng Bǎozàng) — The rebel leader’s hidden hoard of gold, jewels, and precious artifacts
- Treasure Chest (宝箱 — Bǎoxiāng) — The chest containing the saber and map to the main treasure
- Map (地图 — Dìtú) — The map leading to Li Zicheng’s main treasure, hidden in various locations
Personal items
- Hu Yidao’s Token (胡一刀令牌 — Hú Yīdāo Lìngpái) — A token identifying Hu Yidao’s legacy
- Nan Lan’s Hairpin (南兰发簪 — Nánlán Fàzān) — A personal item left behind when Nan Lan abandoned Miao Renfeng
Notable generic items
- Swords (剑 — Jiàn) — Used by various martial artists
- Sabres (刀 — Dāo) — Single-edged blades common among fighters
- Hidden Weapons (暗器 — Ànqì) — Various poisoned darts and needles
- Horses (马 — Mǎ) — Essential for travel in the Changbai Mountains
- Winter Furs (皮草 — Pícǎo) — Clothing for the snowy mountain environment
Cross-novel connections
Flying Fox of the Snowy Mountain connects to other Jin Yong novels through shared historical context:
- Li Zicheng’s rebellion — The historical rebel leader appears in Sword Stained with Royal Blood
- Qing dynasty setting — Shared with The Book and the Sword, Side Story of the Flying Fox, and The Deer and the Cauldron
- Hu Fei — The protagonist’s story continues in Side Story of the Flying Fox
- Red Flower Society — Appears in The Book and the Sword and Side Story of the Flying Fox
See also
- Flying Fox of the Snowy Mountain characters
- Flying Fox of the Snowy Mountain factions
- Flying Fox of the Snowy Mountain martial arts
- Flying Fox of the Snowy Mountain locations
- Jin Yong items
Footnotes
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李自成宝刀 – Lǐ Zìchéng Bǎodāo. The saber symbolizes Li Zicheng’s failed rebellion and the treasure that continues to cause conflict generations later. ↩