Lu Yinsong

Lu Yinsong (simplified: 鲁荫松, traditional: 魯蔭松, pinyin: Lǔ Yìnsōng, jyutping: lou5 jam3 cung4), known as Lu Yinsong the Iron Staff (铁棍鲁荫松 — Tiěgùn Lǔ Yìnsōng), was a martial artist in Twin Blades of the Storm Dragon. His name meaning “Sheltering Pine,” Lu Yinsong was pursuing Zhang Yanfeng (张雁峰), also known as Zhang San, when their paths crossed with Chen Boyu (陈伯煜).

Biography

Pursuit of Zhang Yanfeng

Lu Yinsong was pursuing Zhang Yanfeng, a convoy leader also known as “Zhang San the Precious Blade” (宝刀张三 — Bǎodāo Zhāng Sān). The reasons for this pursuit were not immediately clear, but it created a situation that led to Chen Boyu’s intervention.

Encounter with Chen Boyu

While pursuing Zhang Yanfeng, Lu Yinsong encountered Chen Boyu, a renowned martial artist from Henan who possessed the legendary twin dragon swords. Chen Boyu, demonstrating the chivalrous spirit of the jianghu, intervened to help Zhang Yanfeng, saving him from Lu Yinsong’s pursuit.

This intervention would prove tragic, as Zhang Yanfeng later betrayed and murdered Chen Boyu to steal his legendary swords.

Personality and traits

Determination

Lu Yinsong’s pursuit of Zhang Yanfeng demonstrated his determination and persistence. His willingness to track down his target showed his commitment to whatever cause or grievance motivated his pursuit.

Martial prowess

Lu Yinsong’s epithet “the Iron Staff” indicated his mastery of staff techniques, making him a skilled martial artist. His ability to pursue Zhang Yanfeng and pose a threat to him demonstrated his martial capabilities.

Martial arts abilities

Iron Staff techniques

Lu Yinsong was known as “Lu Yinsong the Iron Staff,” indicating his mastery of staff techniques. This weapon and his skill with it made him a formidable martial artist capable of pursuing and threatening Zhang Yanfeng.

Relationships

Zhang Yanfeng

Lu Yinsong was pursuing Zhang Yanfeng for reasons that were not immediately clear. This pursuit led to the encounter with Chen Boyu and set in motion the events that would result in Chen Boyu’s death.

Chen Boyu

Lu Yinsong encountered Chen Boyu when Chen Boyu intervened to help Zhang Yanfeng. While Lu Yinsong’s direct role in Chen Boyu’s subsequent murder was limited, his pursuit of Zhang Yanfeng created the circumstances that led to the tragedy.

Behind the scenes

Lu Yinsong’s character serves to create the initial conflict that brings Chen Boyu and Zhang Yanfeng together. His pursuit of Zhang Yanfeng provides the opportunity for Chen Boyu to demonstrate chivalry, which ultimately leads to Chen Boyu’s betrayal and murder.

His role illustrates how seemingly minor conflicts in the jianghu can escalate and lead to greater tragedies, showing the interconnected nature of events in the martial world.