Lu Xisi (simplified: 卢西思, traditional: 卢西思, pinyin: Lú Xīsī, jyutping: lou4 sai1 si1), known as “Divine Brush” (神笔), was a guest at Liu Zhengfeng’s Golden Basin Handwashing ceremony.
Biography
Lu Xisi was a martial artist known by the epithet “Divine Brush” for his skill with brush techniques or perhaps for his scholarly or artistic abilities. He was invited to attend Liu Zhengfeng’s Golden Basin Handwashing ceremony, where Liu Zhengfeng intended to formally retire from the jianghu and dedicate himself to music.
Golden Basin Handwashing ceremony
Lu Xisi was present at the ceremony as one of Liu Zhengfeng’s guests. The ceremony was meant to be a celebration of Liu Zhengfeng’s friendship with Qu Yang of the Sun Moon Order and his transition to a new life.
However, the ceremony was disrupted when the Songshan School attacked, leading to the massacre of Liu Zhengfeng’s family. Lu Xisi witnessed these tragic events, which highlighted the brutality of the jianghu’s sectarian conflicts.
Personality & traits
As a minor character, Lu Xisi’s personality is not deeply explored. He was presumably a respected martial artist who maintained good relations with Liu Zhengfeng and other members of the jianghu. His epithet “Divine Brush” suggests he may have had artistic or scholarly interests in addition to martial arts.
Martial arts abilities
Lu Xisi was known as “Divine Brush” for his skill, though the exact nature of his techniques is not detailed. His epithet suggests he may have used brush-based techniques or had exceptional skill in a particular area.
Relationships
- Liu Zhengfeng: His friend and host of the Golden Basin Handwashing ceremony.
Behind the scenes
Lu Xisi’s character helps to flesh out the broader jianghu community, showing that Liu Zhengfeng had connections with various independent martial artists beyond the major sects. His presence at the ceremony demonstrates the respect that Liu Zhengfeng commanded in the jianghu, and his witnessing of the massacre underscores the tragic nature of the events.
See also
- Laughing in the Wind characters
- Liu Zhengfeng – Lu Xisi’s friend
External links
- Lu Xisi (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.)