Lu Dayou (simplified: 陆大有, traditional: 陸大有, pinyin: Lù Dàyǒu, jyutping: luk6 daai6 jau5), also known as Dayou, was the sixth disciple of Yue Buqun of the Huashan School. He was known for his love of monkeys and his loyalty to Linghu Chong. He was tragically killed by Lao Denuo while guarding the Purple Mist Manual (紫霞秘笈).
Biography
Early life and training
Lu Dayou was trained by Yue Buqun and became the sixth disciple of the Huashan School. He was described as being cheerful and loyal, with a particular fondness for monkeys, which earned him the nickname “Monkey Lu.”
Relationship with Linghu Chong
Lu Dayou was particularly close to Linghu Chong, the first disciple of the Huashan School. He looked up to Linghu Chong as an older brother and was willing to help him whenever possible.
When Linghu Chong was punished and sent to the Cliff of Repentance (思过崖) to reflect on his mistakes, Lu Dayou was one of the disciples who visited him and brought him food and wine, demonstrating his loyalty and friendship.
Guarding the Purple Mist Manual
When Linghu Chong was injured and unable to move, Yue Buqun asked Lu Dayou to guard the Purple Mist Manual and help Linghu Chong practice the Purple Mist Divine Skill (紫霞神功). Lu Dayou took this responsibility seriously, staying by Linghu Chong’s side and helping him whenever possible.
However, Lu Dayou was eventually killed by Lao Denuo, who was actually a spy for the Songshan School. Lao Denuo killed Lu Dayou while he was guarding the manual, stole it, and then framed Linghu Chong for the murder.
Death
Lu Dayou was killed by Lao Denuo on Mount Hua while he was guarding the Purple Mist Manual. Lao Denuo sealed Lu Dayou’s acupoints and then killed him, stealing the manual and framing Linghu Chong for the crime.
Lu Dayou’s death was a great loss to the Huashan School and particularly to Linghu Chong, who was devastated by the loss of his loyal disciple brother.
Personality & traits
Lu Dayou was portrayed as cheerful, loyal, and kind-hearted. He was particularly fond of monkeys, which earned him his nickname, and he was willing to help others whenever possible.
His loyalty to Linghu Chong was absolute, and he was willing to risk his own safety to help his senior disciple brother. His death demonstrated the tragic consequences of the conflicts within the jianghu.
Martial arts abilities
Lu Dayou was trained in Huashan Swordplay by Yue Buqun, but his skills were not particularly impressive. He was easily killed by Lao Denuo, who was a more experienced martial artist, demonstrating that Lu Dayou’s abilities were limited.
Relationships
Lu Dayou’s relationship with Linghu Chong was one of deep friendship and loyalty. He looked up to Linghu Chong as an older brother and was willing to help him whenever possible.
His relationship with Yue Buqun was one of master and disciple. He followed Yue Buqun’s teachings and was willing to carry out his master’s orders, even when they involved guarding important manuals.
Behind the scenes
Lu Dayou represents the theme of loyalty and the tragic cost of conflict. His death demonstrates that even innocent and loyal disciples can become victims of the jianghu’s power struggles.
Literary significance
Lu Dayou’s character serves to highlight the tragedy of the conflicts within the Huashan School and the ways in which spies and traitors can cause great harm. His death and the subsequent punishment of Lao Denuo demonstrate that justice can eventually be served, even if it comes too late for the victim.
Posthumous justice
After Lao Denuo’s true identity was revealed, Ren Yingying chained Lao Denuo to two large monkeys on Mount Hua as punishment for Lu Dayou’s murder. This was a fitting punishment, as Lu Dayou had loved monkeys during his life, and Lao Denuo was forced to serve the creatures that Lu Dayou had cherished.
See also
- Laughing in the Wind characters
- Yue Buqun – Lu Dayou’s master
- Linghu Chong – Lu Dayou’s senior disciple brother
- Lao Denuo – Lu Dayou’s killer
- Huashan School – Lu Dayou’s faction
External links
- Lu Dayou (Chinese) on Chinese Wikipedia