Lin Yulong (simplified: 林玉龙, traditional: 林玉龙, Jyutping: lam4 juk6 lung4, pinyin: Lín Yùlóng) was a powerful martial artist in The Mandarin Duck Blades, married to Ren Feiyan. Together, they learned the legendary Wedded Blades Style technique, though their volatile relationship often prevented them from achieving the full potential of this martial art.
Biography
Early martial arts career
Lin Yulong established himself as a skilled martial artist in the jianghu, known for his saber techniques and combat abilities. His reputation as a formidable fighter earned him respect within the martial world, though his personal relationships were often tumultuous.
Marriage to Ren Feiyan
Lin Yulong’s marriage to Ren Feiyan created a partnership that would become central to the story’s events. However, their relationship was characterized by frequent quarrels and conflicts, which would later impact their martial arts development.
Learning the Wedded Blades Style
During the events of The Mandarin Duck Blades, Lin Yulong and Ren Feiyan encountered a wise monk who recognized their potential and taught them the first twelve moves of the Wedded Blades Style. This divine intervention provided them with a powerful martial art that required perfect coordination between partners.
Personality and traits
Skilled but volatile
Lin Yulong’s personality was marked by his martial prowess and his volatile temperament. His skills as a fighter were undeniable, but his emotional nature often led to conflicts that could interfere with his martial arts practice.
Protective nature
Despite his volatile relationship with Ren Feiyan, Lin Yulong demonstrated a protective nature toward his wife. His willingness to fight alongside her and protect her during dangerous situations showed his underlying commitment to their partnership.
Martial pride
Lin Yulong maintained a strong sense of martial pride and was confident in his combat abilities. His self-assurance in martial matters contrasted with the instability in his personal relationships.
Martial arts abilities
Mastery of saber techniques
Lin Yulong’s primary martial strength lay in his saber techniques, which he wielded with considerable skill and power. His mastery of the saber made him a formidable opponent in combat situations.
Wedded Blades Style knowledge
Lin Yulong learned the first twelve moves of the Wedded Blades Style from the wise monk, gaining access to a powerful martial art that required perfect coordination with his wife. However, their volatile relationship limited their ability to master the technique fully.
Combat experience
Lin Yulong’s extensive combat experience made him a skilled fighter who could handle multiple opponents and adapt to various combat situations. His practical fighting skills were well-developed through years of jianghu experience.
Relationships
Marriage to Ren Feiyan
Lin Yulong’s primary relationship was with his wife, Ren Feiyan, though their marriage was characterized by frequent quarrels and conflicts. Despite these difficulties, they remained committed to each other and fought together as a team.
Martial world connections
Lin Yulong maintained various connections within the martial world, including encounters with characters like the Four Xias of Taiyue and other martial artists. His reputation as a skilled fighter earned him both respect and challenges.
Behind the scenes
Character significance
Lin Yulong serves as a representative of the skilled but emotionally complex martial artists who populate the jianghu.
Martial arts commentary
The character’s situation with the Wedded Blades Style serves as commentary on the relationship between emotional harmony and martial effectiveness. His inability to fully master the technique due to relationship conflicts illustrates how personal issues can limit martial potential.
Partnership dynamics
Lin Yulong’s relationship with Ren Feiyan represents the complex dynamics that can exist between martial arts partners, particularly in techniques that require perfect coordination. Their volatile relationship serves as a cautionary example of how discord can neutralize even extensive technical knowledge.
External links
- Lin Yulong on Baidu Baike
- Wedded Blades Style - Martial art technique
- Ren Feiyan - Character article
- The Mandarin Duck Blades - Novel article