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Ying Bailuo

Ying Bailuo

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Ying Bailuo (simplified: 英白罗, traditional: 英白羅, pinyin: Yīng Báiluó, jyutping: jing1 baak6 lo4) was the eighth disciple of Yue Buqun of the Huashan School. He met a tragic end when he was killed by his own master after witnessing Yue Buqun steal the Evil-Warding Sword Manual.

Biography

Ying Bailuo was trained by Yue Buqun and became the eighth disciple of the Huashan School. He was a loyal disciple who followed his master’s teachings.

Tragic death

Ying Bailuo’s death occurred when he accidentally witnessed Yue Buqun attacking Lin Pingzhi and stealing the Evil-Warding Sword Manual. When Yue Buqun struck Lin Pingzhi with his sword, Lin Pingzhi fell to the ground, feigning death. Ying Bailuo, hearing the commotion, came to investigate and called out “Master!” (师父), recognising Yue Buqun.

This single word sealed his fate. Yue Buqun, realising that Ying Bailuo had witnessed his crime, immediately killed him to prevent him from revealing the truth. Ying Bailuo’s cry of “Master!” had inadvertently saved Lin Pingzhi’s life by alerting Yue Buqun to the presence of a witness, but it cost Ying Bailuo his own life.

Personality & traits

Ying Bailuo was portrayed as a loyal disciple of the Huashan School. His tragic death demonstrates the ruthless nature of Yue Buqun, who was willing to kill his own disciple to protect his secret.

Martial arts abilities

Ying Bailuo was trained in the Huashan Swordplay by Yue Buqun. While his individual prowess was not extensively detailed, he was a capable disciple who contributed to the Huashan School’s strength.

Relationships

  • Yue Buqun: His master, who killed him to protect his secret.
  • Lin Pingzhi: His junior disciple brother, whose life was inadvertently saved by Ying Bailuo’s arrival.
  • Lao Denuo: His senior disciple brother, who was also killed by Yue Buqun’s machinations.

Behind the scenes

Ying Bailuo’s character serves as a poignant example of the tragic consequences of Yue Buqun’s ambition and hypocrisy. His death highlights the theme that even loyal disciples can become victims when they stand in the way of their master’s dark secrets. His unwitting sacrifice saved Lin Pingzhi’s life, but at the cost of his own, demonstrating the brutal nature of the jianghu’s power struggles.

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