Gongye Qian (simplified: 公冶干, traditional: 公冶干, pinyin: Gōng Yěqián, jyutping: gung1 je5 kin4) was the second retainer of the Murong Clan of Gusu, commanding Crimson Clouds Manor and renowned for his exceptional palm technique skills.
Biography
Second retainer of Murong Clan
Gongye Qian held the position of second retainer within the Murong Clan of Gusu. As the second-highest ranking retainer, he supported the clan’s operations and maintained their influence throughout the jianghu.
Gongye Qian was known by the nickname Gongye Laoer and was highly respected for his martial arts abilities and literary skills. He was described as wearing iron-blue scholar’s clothing and having a scholarly appearance, with eyes that appeared to be damaged from excessive reading.
Command of Crimson Clouds Manor
Gongye Qian was entrusted with the command of Crimson Clouds Manor, one of the four major estates of the Murong Clan. Each retainer commanded a specific manor, creating a system that allowed the clan to maintain influence across different regions.
As the master of Crimson Clouds Manor, Gongye Qian was responsible for managing the estate’s affairs and coordinating with the other three great retainers: Deng Baichuan, Bao Butong, and Feng Boe.
Encounter with Xiao Feng
Gongye Qian had a notable encounter with Xiao Feng, the leader of the Beggars’ Guild, during which they engaged in a drinking contest and palm technique competition. Gongye Qian was able to withstand the first two palm strikes from Xiao Feng, but the third strike shattered the wine bowl he was holding, causing porcelain fragments to cut his face and draw blood. Despite this, he remained composed and continued to show respect for Xiao Feng’s abilities.
Personality and traits
Gongye Qian was known for his scholarly appearance and literary skills, wearing iron-blue scholar’s clothing. Despite his scholarly demeanour, he possessed remarkable martial arts abilities and maintained composure in challenging situations.
Martial arts abilities
Palm technique mastery
Gongye Qian held the reputation as the second-best palm technique practitioner in Jiangnan. This recognition placed him among the elite palm technique practitioners in the jianghu.
His palm techniques were described as “substantially powerful” and “truly majestic,” earning him the nickname Second in Jiangnan. Despite his scholarly appearance, his palm power was remarkably strong, and Xiao Feng held him in high regard for his neili cultivation.
Martial prowess recognition
Gongye Qian’s martial prowess was widely recognized throughout the jianghu, earning him respect and admiration from fellow martial artists. His abilities were acknowledged by skilled practitioners including Xiao Feng, who held him in high regard.
Relationships
Gongye Qian worked alongside the other three great retainers of the Murong Clan of Gusu: Deng Baichuan, Bao Butong, and Feng Boe. He earned the respect of Xiao Feng through their encounters.
Behind the scenes
Gongye Qian appears in Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils as the second retainer of the Murong Clan, demonstrating the clan’s organisational structure and martial arts capabilities.
See also
- Murong Clan of Gusu — His faction and employer
- Deng Baichuan — Chief retainer and colleague
- Bao Butong — Third retainer and colleague
- Feng Boe — Fourth retainer and colleague
- Xiao Feng — Martial artist who recognized his abilities
- Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils characters