Lao Busi (simplified: 老不死, traditional: 老不死, pinyin: Lǎo Bùsǐ, jyutping: lou5 bat1 sei2) was the daughter of Lao Touzi, one of the Old Ancestors of the Yellow River. Her name means “Old Never-Die,” which was likely given to her in the hope that she would live a long life. However, she was seriously ill and needed medical treatment from Ping Yizhi, the Famous Killer Physician.
Biography
Early life and illness
Lao Busi was the daughter of Lao Touzi, who was deeply concerned about her health. She suffered from a serious illness that required the expertise of Ping Yizhi, who was known for his unique rule of “saving one life, taking one life.”
Seeking medical treatment
Lao Touzi sought help from Ping Yizhi to treat his daughter’s illness. However, Ping Yizhi’s rule meant that to save Lao Busi’s life, someone else would have to die. This created a moral dilemma for Lao Touzi and the other members of the Old Ancestors of the Yellow River.
The situation demonstrated the complexity of Ping Yizhi’s medical practice and the difficult choices that families had to make when seeking his help.
Personality & traits
Little is known about Lao Busi’s personality, as she was primarily mentioned in the context of her illness and her father’s concern for her. However, her name suggests that her family had high hopes for her longevity and health.
Relationships
Lao Busi’s relationship with her father Lao Touzi was one of deep paternal love. Lao Touzi was willing to go to great lengths to save his daughter’s life, demonstrating his devotion to her.
Behind the scenes
Lao Busi represents the innocent victims of illness and the difficult choices that families must make when seeking medical treatment. Her character demonstrates the complexity of Ping Yizhi’s medical practice and the moral dilemmas that arise when life and death are involved.
Literary significance
Lao Busi’s character serves to highlight the human cost of the jianghu’s conflicts and the ways in which families are affected by the choices of martial artists. Her illness and the need for Ping Yizhi’s treatment demonstrate the interconnectedness of the jianghu’s characters and the ways in which their actions affect each other.
See also
- Laughing in the Wind characters
- Lao Touzi – Lao Busi’s father
- Ping Yizhi – The physician who treated Lao Busi
- Old Ancestors of the Yellow River – Lao Busi’s faction (through family)
External links
- Lao Busi (Chinese) on Chinese Wikipedia