Just quick question. Are the various movie and tv adaptations based on any books? Or completely born of Tsui Hark's imagination?
All English sources point to 1983 film.
All English sources point to 1983 film.
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Zu Mountain stories question
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Doomsday Wonderland（末日乐园）-N.Heller
I found this novel on https://www.webnovel.com
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Synopsis
"I think... my boyfriend is trying to kill me," Lin Sanjiu muttered.
As she thought about that rich, handsome, and gentle boyfriend of hers, she could not help but tremble all over.
At the present, someone close to her had personally raised the curtains to an apocalyptic hell, and slowly, it was creeping up to her.
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Synopsis
"I think... my boyfriend is trying to kill me," Lin Sanjiu muttered.
As she thought about that rich, handsome, and gentle boyfriend of hers, she could not help but tremble all over.
At the present, someone close to her had personally raised the curtains to an apocalyptic hell, and slowly, it was creeping up to her.
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Doomsday Wonderland（末日乐园）-N.Heller
I found this novel on https://www.webnovel.com
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Synopsis
"I think... my boyfriend is trying to kill me," Lin Sanjiu muttered.
As she thought about that rich, handsome, and gentle boyfriend of hers, she could not help but tremble all over.
At the present, someone close to her had personally raised the curtains to an apocalyptic hell, and slowly, it was creeping up to her.
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Synopsis
"I think... my boyfriend is trying to kill me," Lin Sanjiu muttered.
As she thought about that rich, handsome, and gentle boyfriend of hers, she could not help but tremble all over.
At the present, someone close to her had personally raised the curtains to an apocalyptic hell, and slowly, it was creeping up to her.
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The King's Avatar Animation-The first E-sports Animation of the World
This animation is really breathtaking! l love the MC!
https://acts.webnovel.com/2017/5840187/index.html
https://acts.webnovel.com/2017/5840187/index.html
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Would castration cure YG of the poison of the Passion Flower?
I am not a doctor but for some weird reason I think this might work.
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Gourmet Food Supplier0-Cat Who Cooks
Synopsis
In a remote oriental country, there is a small, odd restaurant that has refused the three-star rating by the Michelin Guide several times.
The price is fairly expensive over there, 288RMB for a set meal of Fried Rice with Eggs and a bowl of soup. Ah, and an extra small plate of pickled vegetables as well. Even so, there are still a long line of people queuing up and waiting for a taste. Reservations are not accepted there, only waiting and queuing personally is allowed.
Numerous people fly there on their private planes just to queue up. Furthermore, parking bays and parking spots are not provided there. The service is terrible here. Customers have to clear the tableware themselves and wipe the table as well. For gods sake, the boss is literally crazy.
---Michelin Guide
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Why couldn't GX love YG and that's it?
Did HR ever educate GX that lust is different from love and sex is different from the act of offering your body (as an expression of love)? Moreover, if GX really love YG, why couldn't she release him and let him free? It seemed like GX love YG with a motive and wanted to bind him; she expected love in return. She wanted to tie him down and expect him to do what she wanted.
Another problem with GX was that she wanted to love the way she wanted, not the way YG wanted. She couldn't give and sacrifice, but instead demanded YG to reciprocate her love. She should just love YG the way that was beneficial to him, not to her.
So why was it so hard for GX to love YG and that's it?
Another problem with GX was that she wanted to love the way she wanted, not the way YG wanted. She couldn't give and sacrifice, but instead demanded YG to reciprocate her love. She should just love YG the way that was beneficial to him, not to her.
So why was it so hard for GX to love YG and that's it?
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Young GJ HR
I am still kinda confused how their romance took place. HR just fell in love with GJ because he is dumb and kind to her? For someone of her intelligence, wasn't she worried that GJ was just putting up a show?
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Legend of the Naga Pearls
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/culture/2017-04/28/content_29128805.htm
Fans of fantasy epics such as The Lord of Rings franchise can now look forward to Chinese film Legend of the Naga Pearls, inspired by the 2011 best-selling novel Novoland: City of Desperate Love. In the movie, a thief, a criminal-hunter, and a prince embark on a journey to fight a powerful villain as they seek an ancient treasure.
Taiwan's Darren Wang and actress Zhang Tian'ai, as well as Sheng Guansen, star as the treasure-hunting trio, while Hong Kong veteran actor Yam Tat-wah plays the villain.
The film's director is Yang Lei, a die-hard fan of fantasy tales.
The feature-length movie will hit Chinese mainland theaters on Aug 4.
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Fans of fantasy epics such as The Lord of Rings franchise can now look forward to Chinese film Legend of the Naga Pearls, inspired by the 2011 best-selling novel Novoland: City of Desperate Love. In the movie, a thief, a criminal-hunter, and a prince embark on a journey to fight a powerful villain as they seek an ancient treasure.
Taiwan's Darren Wang and actress Zhang Tian'ai, as well as Sheng Guansen, star as the treasure-hunting trio, while Hong Kong veteran actor Yam Tat-wah plays the villain.
The film's director is Yang Lei, a die-hard fan of fantasy tales.
The feature-length movie will hit Chinese mainland theaters on Aug 4.
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The Monkey King 3
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/culture/2017-04/18/content_28973090.htm
Big bucks behind new Monkey King film
By Xu Fan | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2017-04-18 09:25![]()
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One of the most expensive Chinese-language films ever made, the 500-million-yuan ($72.6 million) The Monkey King 3 recently concluded the five months of filming across China.
The stellar cast, including Chinese mainland actors Feng Shaofeng, Shen He (aka Xiao Shenyang), mainland actress Zhao Liying, Hong Kong actor-singer Aaron Kwok and Taiwan supermodel-actress Lin Chi-ling, attended the celebration party in Beijing on April 15.
Inspired by the 16th-century novel Journey to the West, the third installment of the Monkey King franchise features a magical kingdom which has only women. The empire's female ruler (Zhao), has a crush on the protagonist Buddhist monk Tang Seng (Feng), but the romance evolves to a sad ending.
Kwok will reprise his role of the powerful superhero Monkey King, while Shen again plays the Zhu Bajije, a pig demon alongside the monkey to escort Tang on his adventure.
Hong Kong director Cheang Pou-soi, who also steered the previous two installments, reveals that The Monkey King 3, with its astonishing budget, is the largest-scale title in his career of more than 20 years.
The movie was shot in the provinces of Yunnan, Zhejiang, Jiangsu and Sichuan, and on the island of Taiwan.
The crew of up to 2,500 built outdoor filming sets up to 80,000 square meters, and used 11 indoor sound stages.
The fantasy epic is set to open across China on the first day of 2018 Spring Festival, which will fall on Feb 16.
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Big bucks behind new Monkey King film
By Xu Fan | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2017-04-18 09:25
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| Feng Shaofeng, starring the Buddhist monk Tang Seng, promotes the upcoming Monkey King 3 with lead actress Zhao Liying, who plays the queen of a magical kingdom. [Photo provided to China Daily] |
The stellar cast, including Chinese mainland actors Feng Shaofeng, Shen He (aka Xiao Shenyang), mainland actress Zhao Liying, Hong Kong actor-singer Aaron Kwok and Taiwan supermodel-actress Lin Chi-ling, attended the celebration party in Beijing on April 15.
Inspired by the 16th-century novel Journey to the West, the third installment of the Monkey King franchise features a magical kingdom which has only women. The empire's female ruler (Zhao), has a crush on the protagonist Buddhist monk Tang Seng (Feng), but the romance evolves to a sad ending.
Kwok will reprise his role of the powerful superhero Monkey King, while Shen again plays the Zhu Bajije, a pig demon alongside the monkey to escort Tang on his adventure.
Hong Kong director Cheang Pou-soi, who also steered the previous two installments, reveals that The Monkey King 3, with its astonishing budget, is the largest-scale title in his career of more than 20 years.
The movie was shot in the provinces of Yunnan, Zhejiang, Jiangsu and Sichuan, and on the island of Taiwan.
The crew of up to 2,500 built outdoor filming sets up to 80,000 square meters, and used 11 indoor sound stages.
The fantasy epic is set to open across China on the first day of 2018 Spring Festival, which will fall on Feb 16.
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Using 9 Yin To Cure XLN
Since she had learned the 9 Yin which had healing formulae as well how come she didn't self heal using 9 Yin?
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Fearless Blade
Hiro entered the courtyard in almost total darkness. Thick clouds blanketed the night sky, hiding the light of the moon and stars. The only source of illumination were the braziers lit by the three guards, who were huddled around one of the larger fires. As he walked by the sentries Hiro noticed the strong smell of alcohol and knew they were deep into their cup. Normally he would have given them a scolding, followed by a flogging for this dereliction of duty but tonight he had other things on his mind. Steadily he walked towards the tall pole in the centre of the courtyard, his mood as dark as the night.
At the base of the pole was planted a sword. Single bladed and slightly curved, the sword was relatively short, no longer than Hiros forearm but the blade was nearly as thick as his waist. It was a heavy, brutal weapon, completely lacking in aesthetic beauty. However there was no doubting its lethal functionality. Some rumours even claimed that it could cleave through a horses head in a single stroke and Hiro could well believe it, for he had witnessed the sword in action. Tearing his gaze from the blade his eyes travelled up the pole, until he reached the top where the head of the swords master hung.
Hiros mind wondered back to when the man had died. It had been hard death, his body riddled with bullets, yet he wielded his great sword with peerless skill, swinging it around his body in deadly arcs, littering the ground with severed limbs and mangled corpses. Soldiers from the worlds eight most powerful nations closed in, bayonets and swords stabbing into the already dying body but still he fought on, as if by will-power alone he could defy fate. Finally after what felt like an eternity the man stumbled, his many wounds finally taking effect. His enemies sensing victory surged forward.
With a might roar the man swung once more, beheading four men. This final blow was too much for the man and he lost his balance, falling face first into the blood soaked mud, his sword flying from his grip. Hiro lost sight of the man for a moment as the soldiers piled into the fallen warrior, like a pack of wolves on a downed bear. Hiro let out a war-cry and lead his soldiers forward, forming a wedge that pushed its way through the mass on men. Hiro reached the fallen man and ordered his men to form a circle, shielding him from the vengeful soldiers. Looking down Hiro thought the man was dead but miraculously after a moment the man twitched.
Slowly, painfully the man got his hands underneath himself and pushed. Hiro was sorely tempted to aid the brave warrior but knew this was something the man had to do on his own. Struggling like someone trapped beneath a mountain, the man slowly pushed himself to his knees and lifting his head met Hiros gaze. Hiro was awed as he saw the pride in those eyes. They were the eyes on a noble warrior, defeated but unbowed. Looking into them Hiro saw the true meaning of bushido. The mans gaze dropped to the ground and following the line of sight, Hiro saw the mans blade.
Picking the sword up Hiro placed it into the mans hand. The man met his gaze once again and nodded in thanks. Hiro lifted his Katana high, determined to give the mighty warrior the most honourable of deaths. Drawing in a final the breath the man croaked his last words:
Smiling I face the blade. With pride I go join my nations heroes.
Then the man closed his eyes and Hiros sword fell.
Hiro dragged mind back to the present. It rankled his sense of honour to see the warriors body defiled this way and he made up his mind to petition his superiors, to allow him to give the man a dignified burial. The sound of bodies falling to the ground came from behind and Hiro swung round to see the guards slump down. Instincts honed from a lifetime spent on the battlefield told him to turn back to the pole and he did so just in time to see something metal flying through the air, to slice apart the hair that the head was dangling from. Hiro lunged intending the catch the falling head.
As Hiros fingers closed around the heads hair he was surprised to find another hand there. Looking up he saw the face of a man in his early thirties, clean shaven and gaunt. Hiro struck out with his free hand and his fist met the strangers own. Hiro was shocked by the blow, for despite his frail face the man was incredible powerful. However Hiro was also a master martial artist and matched the mans strength. Both of them were sent hurtling back, the severed head spinning through the air as they both lost their grips.
The head landed on a table and rolled along its surface, stopping just at the tables edge balancing precariously above a small fire. Hiro sprinted towards the head but found his way barred by the intruder. Swift as the wind the man launched a series of blisteringly fast strikes, each blow backed by awesome strength. Hiro backed away, parrying desperately as he went. Anger rose in him at being forced to retreat and Hiro used it to fuel his counter attack. His hands and feet, conditioned by decades of training, struck with bone shattering force. Yet despite the tremendous power of the blows, they were not slow, striking with eye blurring speed.
With panther like grace the man avoided Hiros barrage of blows, his body swaying like a willow tree. Hiros anger turned to amazement as he observed the mans footwork. They seemed completely random, almost like the staggering walk of a drunk but the mans balance was perfect and not a single step was misplaced. Hiro felt like he was trying to hit a shadow. A feral grin spread across Hiros lips as he found what every Samurai sought, a supreme artist to face and defeat. The fight continued for several punishing minutes, with Hiro drawing on every shred of his considerable skill.
His muscles felt like they were on fire as fatigue started creeping up on him and Hiro started to wonder how long he could keep this up. His opponents technique showed no signs of tiring, as he continued to move with the same precision and grace but Hiro saw a thin layer of sweat on the mans face. Striking fast Hiro sent a right backhanded chop across the mans neck, then followed with a left hand finger jab to the eyes. The man stepped away from the first and deflected the latter, before launching three lightning fast palm strikes. Hiro backed away quickly and slammed into the table the severed head was lying on.
Hiro leapt as the head toppled towards the fire. Lashing out with his right foot he kicked the brazier away, just as the intruder jumped onto the table and caught the falling head by the hair. Looking up Hiro locked gazes with the man and something passed between them, instantly both men knew that they were not enemy. Dropping his arms to his side Hiro spoke in Chinese:
I am truly astonished that a nation as weak as China, could produce such warriors as you and our departed friends.
I am also honoured to meet a true Samurai. answered the man in Japanese.
Hiro was shocked at discovering the man spoke his native tongue but kept his expression calm as he replied:
Honourable sir, I applaud the bravery of your act. However you have killed my men. I cannot ignore that crime
I merely slipped a sedative into their drink. They will awaken at dawn with nothing worst than a headache.
Hiro smiled then turned and walked towards the pole. Reaching down he drew the great sword. As expected it was incredibly heavy but perfectly balanced. Holding the blade in a reverse grip Hiro presented it to the man:
Sasaki Hiro, at your service.
The man accepted the sword with his free hand:
Huo Yuanjia,at yours. he replied.
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Yuanjia bowed three times to the wooden tomb-marker. On its surface was carved the words Here lies Great Sword Wang Wu. Hiro had told him where Wang Wus body was, then together they had buried it, along with the mans head and mighty blade. The Samurai had left immediately afterwards and Yuanjia felt most fortunate to have met him. From childhood he had heard stories of the legendary warriors from Japan, told to him by his teacher and having met Hiro he had not been disappointed. He wished every foreigner that came to China were as honourable as him.
Looking at the grave Yuanjia also wished that everyone of his own countrymen were as honourable as this fallen warrior. With a heavy sigh Yuanjia turned and walked into the night.
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One album and they're gone?
I'm not sure how it happened but I was at Hot Topic one day and decided to buy this CD by a band named A Love Like Pi. I didn't know it at the time, but this album would change my life for the better. Atlas & the Oyster was the only album ever released by A Love Like Pi and now they haven't toured or released anything in almost two years. Normally I wouldn't post something like this for one band, but something about this concept album has kept me entertained for such a long time and it really makes me sad to hear that after such a good debut album (which I suppose wasn't very successful) they are gone. I was just wondering if anyone else knew this band? or maybe if you would like to share with everyone a band that you really like that dipped out after only releasing one album? I'm hoping to find some other people out there that have heard and like this album.
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Facebook redirect error
Why is there so many facebook redirect errors and cannot use the forum?
I didn't even click on the facebook connect button but I keep having the facebook redirect problem on different browsers such as Chrome or Mozilla firefox. Pls fix it because this is annoying many people I believe.
I have to clear my cookies every other day and this is really annoying.
I didn't even click on the facebook connect button but I keep having the facebook redirect problem on different browsers such as Chrome or Mozilla firefox. Pls fix it because this is annoying many people I believe.
I have to clear my cookies every other day and this is really annoying.
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If you could ask Jinyong one question on any 1 on 1 fight
Let's say you get to ask Jin Yong himself on the result of a 1 on 1 fight between any 2 characters.
He would answer 'truthfully' according to 'canon'. He would give an absolute answer, whether A or B is stronger, or they are equally strong and would both perish in a fight to death. He won't elaborate much but would simply tell you who will win.
There is only one chance...
Which comparison result would you be most interested to know?
Which would be the greatest mystery in JY universe that you would want to "solve"?
1. Sweeper Monk VS Dugu Qiubai?
2. Guo Jing VS Yang Guo?
3. DFBB VS Feng Qing Yang?
4. Zhang San Feng VS Zhang Wu Ji?
Or perhaps a battle to provide a 'link' across novels and resolve all future cross-novel comparisons?
1. DFBB VS Xiao Feng?
2. Guo Jing VS Xiao Feng?
3. Linghu Chong VS Xiao Long Nu?
He would answer 'truthfully' according to 'canon'. He would give an absolute answer, whether A or B is stronger, or they are equally strong and would both perish in a fight to death. He won't elaborate much but would simply tell you who will win.
There is only one chance...
Which comparison result would you be most interested to know?
Which would be the greatest mystery in JY universe that you would want to "solve"?
1. Sweeper Monk VS Dugu Qiubai?
2. Guo Jing VS Yang Guo?
3. DFBB VS Feng Qing Yang?
4. Zhang San Feng VS Zhang Wu Ji?
Or perhaps a battle to provide a 'link' across novels and resolve all future cross-novel comparisons?
1. DFBB VS Xiao Feng?
2. Guo Jing VS Xiao Feng?
3. Linghu Chong VS Xiao Long Nu?
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(almost) everyone else in LOCH vs. a Great
This is mostly an exercise in seeing just how much better a Great in LOCH is compared to everyone else.
Let's stage a fight under these conditions:
West Poison Au Yeung Fung, relying on his martial arts skills ONLY (no poisons or poisonous animals allowed)
vs. a group that consists of...
ALL 7 first-generation Cheun Jen Sect Disciples (caveat: NO BIG DIPPER FORMATION), ALL 7 Gong Nam Freaks, all the Jin flunkies (including a brainwashed Au Yeung Hak who doesn't recognize his uncle/father), Mui Chiu Fung, Chan Yeun Fung, Luk Sing Fung (and his family), Kuk Ling Fung, Sor Goo, Ching Yiu Ga (and her family), South Emperor 1 Deng's four disciples, Ying Goo, Beggar's Union Elders Lo and Pang, Gwok Jing (from just after he learned the complete Hong Lung 18 Palms), Wong Yung (before she learned Dog Beating Stick Technique), Yeung Hong, Muk Lim Chi, Yeung Teet Sum, and Gwok Siu Teen.
If all these people attacked Au Yeung Fung en masse, what would be the most likely outcome? Would it be Tsui Yin Manor all over again, or is that too many good martial arts for even a Great to handle?
Let's stage a fight under these conditions:
West Poison Au Yeung Fung, relying on his martial arts skills ONLY (no poisons or poisonous animals allowed)
vs. a group that consists of...
ALL 7 first-generation Cheun Jen Sect Disciples (caveat: NO BIG DIPPER FORMATION), ALL 7 Gong Nam Freaks, all the Jin flunkies (including a brainwashed Au Yeung Hak who doesn't recognize his uncle/father), Mui Chiu Fung, Chan Yeun Fung, Luk Sing Fung (and his family), Kuk Ling Fung, Sor Goo, Ching Yiu Ga (and her family), South Emperor 1 Deng's four disciples, Ying Goo, Beggar's Union Elders Lo and Pang, Gwok Jing (from just after he learned the complete Hong Lung 18 Palms), Wong Yung (before she learned Dog Beating Stick Technique), Yeung Hong, Muk Lim Chi, Yeung Teet Sum, and Gwok Siu Teen.
If all these people attacked Au Yeung Fung en masse, what would be the most likely outcome? Would it be Tsui Yin Manor all over again, or is that too many good martial arts for even a Great to handle?
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San Guo Ji Mi 《三国机密》 2017 : Dong Xuan, Ma Tianyu, Dong Jie, Wang Yuwen, Wan Qian
San Guo Ji Mi 《三国机密》 2017
Screenwriter - Changjiang
Producer - Cai Yi Lennon
Original - with Ma Bo Yong
Location - Hengdian
Director - tour Dazhi, Zheng Weiwen
Ma Tianyu 马天宇
Han Yi Dongjun 韩东君
Wan Qian 万茜
Dong Jie 董洁
Wang Yangming 王阳明
Dong Xuan 董璇
Tan Kenji 檀健
Xie Junhao 谢君豪
Wang Yuwen 王玉雯
http://baike.baidu.com/item/%E4%B8%8...AF%86/20224332
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Adventures of the Condor Heroes
This Fanfiction is an adaptation of Jin Yong's Return of Condor Heroes. The story starts with Yang Guo completing his martial arts training and leaves the Ancient Tomb.
Chapter Links:
Chapter 1
Chapter Links:
Chapter 1
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"Coming from you, that's a compliment" moments in wuxia
What are some notable moments in wuxia of a character seemingly insulting another character, but when you think about who's saying it and how, it's almost a backhanded compliment?
Here's one that comes to mind: in the first LUK SIU FUNG story (THE GOLDEN ROC KINGDOM'S TREASURE), Ngor Mei Sect acolyte Soo Siu Ying challenges Sai Mun Chui Sheut. Upon seeing Soo pick up his sword, SMCS turns away in disgust and remarks, "Seeing how you carry your sword, you MIGHT be able to pose me a serious challenge in about twenty years."
Taken at face value, SMCS's remark sounds like a terrible insult, and that's how SSY took it. When you think about it though, the very fact that SMCS thought that SSY could legitimately challenge him after putting in twenty more years of serious training was a compliment. Considering it was SMCS who said that, the very idea that he would say someone could someday pose him a challenge is a very high compliment indeed. Perhaps 99% of wulin swordsmen would never, ever be able to pose any real challenge to SMCS no matter how many decades they dedicated to training.
What other moments like this do you recall from wuxia fiction?
Here's one that comes to mind: in the first LUK SIU FUNG story (THE GOLDEN ROC KINGDOM'S TREASURE), Ngor Mei Sect acolyte Soo Siu Ying challenges Sai Mun Chui Sheut. Upon seeing Soo pick up his sword, SMCS turns away in disgust and remarks, "Seeing how you carry your sword, you MIGHT be able to pose me a serious challenge in about twenty years."
Taken at face value, SMCS's remark sounds like a terrible insult, and that's how SSY took it. When you think about it though, the very fact that SMCS thought that SSY could legitimately challenge him after putting in twenty more years of serious training was a compliment. Considering it was SMCS who said that, the very idea that he would say someone could someday pose him a challenge is a very high compliment indeed. Perhaps 99% of wulin swordsmen would never, ever be able to pose any real challenge to SMCS no matter how many decades they dedicated to training.
What other moments like this do you recall from wuxia fiction?
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ROCH Initial Finale
I understand that the actual ending of ROCH was that XLN died and Yang Guo married Guo Xiang. The yellow dress maiden was their grandchild?
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