Ji Rentong (simplified: 吉人通, traditional: 吉人通, pinyin: Jí Réntōng, jyutping: gat1 jan4 tung1) was a disciple of the Qingcheng School under Yu Canghai. He participated in the destruction of the Fuzhou Escort Agency’s Hunan Changsha branch as part of the Qingcheng School’s campaign against the Lin family.
Biography
Ji Rentong was a disciple of the Qingcheng School who participated in Yu Canghai’s campaign to obtain the Evil-Warding Sword Manual (辟邪剑谱) from the Lin family. Along with Shen Renjun, he was responsible for destroying the Fuzhou Escort Agency’s Hunan Changsha branch (福威镖局湖南长沙分局).
This attack was part of the broader campaign against the Lin family, demonstrating the Qingcheng School’s systematic approach to eliminating the Fuzhou Escort Agency’s operations and forcing the Lin family to reveal the location of the Evil-Warding Sword Manual.
Capture and interrogation
Ji Rentong was eventually captured and interrogated by imperial guards (锦衣卫), but he refused to reveal sect secrets, demonstrating some loyalty to the Qingcheng School despite his participation in criminal activities.
Personality & traits
Ji Rentong was portrayed as ruthless and obedient to Yu Canghai’s commands. He participated in the destruction of the escort agency branch without apparent hesitation, demonstrating a lack of moral restraint and a willingness to commit violence for his master’s goals. However, his refusal to reveal sect secrets during interrogation shows some loyalty to his school.
Martial arts abilities
Ji Rentong was trained in the Qingcheng Swordplay, the signature martial art of his school. His skills were sufficient to participate in the attack on the escort agency branch, though he was not among the most prominent disciples.
Relationships
- Yu Canghai: His master and leader.
- Shen Renjun: His fellow disciple, with whom he destroyed the Hunan Changsha branch.
- Lin Zhennan and Lin Pingzhi: Victims of the Qingcheng School’s campaign.
Behind the scenes
Ji Rentong’s character represents the widespread participation of Qingcheng School disciples in Yu Canghai’s brutal campaign. His role in destroying the Hunan Changsha branch demonstrates the systematic nature of the attack on the Lin family’s operations. His capture and interrogation highlight the consequences of the Qingcheng School’s actions, showing that even minor disciples faced repercussions for their participation in the campaign.
See also
- Laughing in the Wind characters
- Yu Canghai – Ji Rentong’s master
- Qingcheng School – Ji Rentong’s faction
- Shen Renjun – Ji Rentong’s fellow disciple
External links
- Ji Rentong (Chinese) on Baidu Baike