Liu Qin (simplified: 刘芹, traditional: 劉芹, pinyin: Liú Qín, jyutping: lau4 kan4) was the younger son of Liu Zhengfeng and Madam Liu, and the younger brother of Young Master Liu and Liu Jing. He was the only member of the Liu family to survive the Songshan School’s massacre at the Golden Basin Handwashing ceremony.
Biography
Liu Qin was the youngest son of Liu Zhengfeng, a prominent master of the South Hengshan School. He grew up in a martial arts family and was present at his father’s Golden Basin Handwashing ceremony, where Liu Zhengfeng intended to formally retire from the jianghu.
Golden Basin Handwashing ceremony
When the Songshan School attacked during the ceremony, Liu Qin witnessed the brutal massacre of his family. His mother, elder brother, and sister were all killed by Songshan disciples. Liu Qin was spared, likely because of his young age or because the attackers considered him less of a threat.
Aftermath
As the sole survivor of the Liu family massacre, Liu Qin’s fate represents both the tragedy of the event and the continuation of the family line. His survival serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of the Songshan School’s ruthless campaign against his father.
Personality & traits
As a minor character, Liu Qin’s personality is not deeply explored. He was presumably a young boy who witnessed the horrific deaths of his family members, an experience that would have had a profound impact on his life.
Martial arts abilities
Liu Qin was likely too young to have received significant martial arts training at the time of the massacre. His survival was not due to his martial prowess but rather to the attackers’ decision to spare him.
Relationships
- Liu Zhengfeng: His father, whose friendship with Qu Yang led to the family’s tragedy.
- Madam Liu: His mother, who was killed in the massacre.
- Young Master Liu: His elder brother, who was killed in the massacre.
- Liu Jing: His sister, who was killed in the massacre.
Behind the scenes
Liu Qin’s character represents both the tragedy and the hope that remains after devastating loss. As the sole survivor of the Liu family massacre, his character serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of the jianghu’s brutal sectarian conflicts. His survival highlights the arbitrary nature of violence and the way that innocent people, especially children, are caught in the crossfire of martial arts politics.
See also
- Laughing in the Wind characters
- Liu Zhengfeng – Liu Qin’s father
- Songshan School – The faction responsible for his family’s death
- Golden Basin Handwashing ceremony – The event where his family was killed
External links
- Liu Qin (Chinese) on Baidu Baike (Note: The Baidu Baike entry may refer to other individuals. The content used for the article is based on the novel’s context.)