In that era of heroes in the rivers and lakes, Xu Fengnian, the world-famous young master of Beiliang, was always accompanied by a group of mysterious and powerful protectors. These dead soldiers, known for their loyalty and bravery, are famous in the rivers and lakes. They are Xu Fengnian's shadows, the guarantee of his safety, and the source of his strength. In Xu Fengnian's growth process, these dead soldiers have always been his strong backing, whether it is under the light or in the shadows, they all silently guard him in different ways.
The dead soldiers around Xu Fengnian are divided into two major factions, one is the Ten Dead Soldiers of Tiangan who was personally cultivated by his father, Xu Xiao, the king of Beiliang. These dead men have been trained since Xu Fengnian's birth, and each of them is a carefully selected martial arts master with exceptional martial arts skills and unwavering loyalty. The other faction was carefully selected and arranged by Wu Su, the princess of Beiliang, who was more mysterious, independent of Xu Xiao's command system, and whose single-minded goal was to protect Xu Fengnian's thoughtfulness.
Among these dead soldiers, Xu Weixiong, Bing Qingniao, and Wu Gong Boy are the three most famous. Xu Weixiong, the best of the ten dead men in Tiangan, is not only strong in martial arts, but also smart and witty, and is Xu Fengnian's right-hand man who relies on the most. Bing Qingniao, with a mysterious background and extraordinary skills, hides many unknown secrets and stories behind him. The young man with the bow is known for his excellent archery skills, and his arrows are not missing, which has solved many crises for Xu Fengnian.
In Xu Fengnian's life journey, there is also a special protector - sweet potato. The existence of sweet potatoes was an unexpected surprise for Xu Fengnian. He was discovered by Xu Fengnian by accident, and unlike the ten dead soldiers arranged by Tiangan and Wu Su, the sweet potato was more spontaneous to protect Xu Fengnian. His appearance brought new colors and hope to Xu Fengnian's life, and also brought Xu Fengnian more security.
In the rivers and lakes, Chen Zhibao's identity has always been a topic of different opinions. Some rumors say that he is Xu Fengnian's secret guardian, and this speculation stems from Chen Zhibao's deep affection for Bei Liang and his special relationship with the Xu family.
However, all this was overturned by Xu Xiao's remarks. Xu Xiao once made it clear that all the dead were young, and Chen Zhibao's age was beyond that range.
His military exploits were impressive, but his age did not meet the standards of a dead man. Moreover, Chen Zhibao's independence and way of doing things are fundamentally different from the dead soldiers arranged by Xu Xiao. His identity seems to be more like a lonely master walking on the edge of the gloom than the secret protector of the Xu family.
When Xu Xiao selects and cultivates dead soldiers, his psychological activities are extremely complex. He had deep expectations and trust in these young dead, but at the same time he was full of worry and vigilance. Xu Xiao knew that although these dead soldiers were strong in martial arts, they were young, inexperienced and sophisticated, which made them particularly vulnerable in the complex and changeable rivers and lakes. Deep down in his heart, Xu Xiao not only hoped that these dead soldiers could protect Xu Fengnian, but also worried about the dangers they might face. This ambivalence makes Xu Xiao both stern and caring when dealing with the dead.
The relationship between Chen Zhibao and Xu Fengnian has always been complex and delicate. On the surface, they don't seem to have much direct intersection, but in fact, Chen Zhibao has been secretly paying attention to Xu Fengnian's growth. Chen Zhibao has an indescribable emotion for Xu Fengnian – neither pure friendship nor a simple master-apprentice relationship. This emotion makes Chen Zhibao always appear at critical moments when Xu Fengnian is in danger, although he never directly intervenes in Xu Fengnian's life. Chen Zhibao's unique care for Xu Fengnian is obviously different from the duties of ordinary dead soldiers.
There is a deep antagonism and strife between Xu Xiao and the dead soldiers arranged by Wu Su. Xu Xiao's dead soldiers, led by Xu Weixiong, were loyal to the Xu family and did everything to protect Xu Fengnian. In contrast, the dead soldiers arranged by Wu Su are more mysterious, their actions are independent, and sometimes they even clash with Xu Xiao's dead soldiers. This antagonism stems not only from their different missions and loyalties, but also because they each have fundamentally different understandings of Xu Fengnian's way of protecting. This complex network of relationships makes the background of the whole story more rich and three-dimensional.
Chen Zhibao, when this name rings in the rivers and lakes, it is always accompanied by countless speculations and legends. But his real background is far more complex and mysterious than the rumors on the rivers and lakes. Chen Zhibao is not an ordinary person, but the reincarnation of the heavenly fairy world, and his mission is to experience the cycle of life and death in the human world, so as to understand human emotions. However, Chen Zhibao's experience in the world far exceeded his expectations, he not only felt the warmth and emotion of the world, but was also involved in the grievances and hatreds of the world.
Originally, Chen Zhibao's destiny was to take over Beiliang when Beiliang was defeated in order to achieve a hegemony. But his experience on earth changed his heart, and he began to question this fate. In his eyes, the feelings of the world are far more real and precious than the rules of the fairy world. Therefore, he began to try to influence the world in his own way, rather than blindly following the destiny of heaven.
Chen Zhibao's true purpose has become more elusive. On the one hand, he loved the land and its people deeply, and did not want to see them suffer; On the other hand, he is also torn between his identity and his mission. In his heart, he has both loyalty to Bei Liang and rebellion against his fate.
The battle of Liang Mang was an important turning point in Chen Zhibao's life. This battle not only decided the fate of Beiliang, but also greatly affected Chen Zhibao's life choices. After the battle, although Beiliang was temporarily stable, Chen Zhibao's heart was turbulent. He saw the cruelty of the world, but also saw the brilliance in human nature. These experiences made him even more determined in his choice: no longer blindly following his destiny, but living his own life.
In the end, Chen Zhibao chose to retire and disappeared into the long river of history. His whereabouts remain an unsolved mystery. Legend has it that he lived in seclusion in the mountains for the rest of his life; It is also believed that he returned to the Heavenly Immortal Realm and continued his practice. But no matter where he is, his feelings for Bei Liang and his choices have become a legend.
Before retiring, Chen Zhibao left some clues and hints so that those who cared about him could understand his choice. He did not give up on the world completely, but continued to pay attention to the land and the people here in another way. His story, just like his figure, is hidden, but it will always remain in every corner of the rivers and lakes.