Pretty Ghost (simplified: 俏鬼, traditional: 俏鬼, pinyin: Qiàoguǐ, jyutping: ciu3 gwai2) was one of the “Ghosts of the Western Mountain Cave”, a group of martial artists known for their unusual names and fighting styles. She was known for her soft techniques and often fought alongside Big Headed Ghost, combining their hard and soft techniques to create an effective combat partnership.
Biography
Pretty Ghost was a member of the mysterious group known as the “Ghosts of the Western Mountain Cave” (西山一窟鬼), ten martial artists who adopted ghostly names and lived in the mountains. Despite their ominous monikers, they were bound by deep loyalty and brotherhood, always willing to sacrifice for one another.
Confrontation with the Shi Family
During the confrontation with the Shi Family beast trainers, Pretty Ghost and her fellow ghosts found themselves in mortal peril when attacked by trained lions and leopards. In a moment of crisis, when Guo Xiang threw Big Headed Ghost a special leather cap that could control the beasts, he immediately passed it to Pretty Ghost, showing the selfless nature of their brotherhood and unwillingness to save themselves while their sworn siblings remained in danger.
Personality and traits
Pretty Ghost demonstrated the loyalty and dedication that characterized the ghost collective. She was known for using eerie laughter as a psychological tactic during combat, attempting to distract and unnerve her opponents. Despite her fearsome name and combat tactics, she showed the same loyalty to her sworn siblings that defined the group.
Martial arts abilities
Soft techniques
Pretty Ghost was skilled in soft techniques (柔功), which complemented the hard techniques of Big Headed Ghost. This combination of hard and soft created a versatile combat style that could adapt to various opponents and situations.
Combat partnerships
She often fought alongside Big Headed Ghost, with their combined hard and soft techniques creating an effective partnership in battle. During the battle with the Shi Brothers of Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Manor, they attempted to use their combined techniques against Shi Mengjie, demonstrating their tactical coordination.
Relationships
Sworn siblings
Pretty Ghost was deeply loyal to her nine sworn siblings among the Ghosts of the Western Mountain Cave. She showed particular camaraderie with Big Headed Ghost, often fighting alongside him in battle.
Behind the scenes
Pretty Ghost represents the theme of loyalty and brotherhood that runs throughout The Return of the Condor Heroes. Her character demonstrates that even those with fearsome names and appearances can possess deep bonds of loyalty. The combination of her soft techniques with Big Headed Ghost’s hard techniques exemplifies the tactical sophistication of the ghost collective.
Portrayals
See also
- Big Headed Ghost — Her frequent combat partner
- Ghosts of the Western Mountain Cave — The collective she belonged to
- The Return of the Condor Heroes characters