Sun Ergou
Sun Ergou is a cunning and opportunistic gang leader, a管事 (foreman) for the Siping Gang at the docks of Jiayuan City. He initially saw Han Li as a rich target but was forced to submit after Han Li and Qu Hun killed his accomplices. He is now under Han Li's control after being forced to take the 'Rotten Heart Pill'. He is knowledgeable about the local gangs and politics of Jiayuan City and is now tasked with gathering information on the Mo Mansion and Wu Jianming for Han Li.
[Chapter 101-110]
Sun Ergou is a cunning and opportunistic gang leader, a管事 (foreman) for the Siping Gang at the docks of Jiayuan City. He initially saw Han Li as a rich target but was forced to submit after Han Li and Qu Hun killed his accomplices. He is now under Han Li’s control after being forced to take the ‘Rotten Heart Pill’. He is knowledgeable about the local gangs and politics of Jiayuan City and is now tasked with gathering information on the Mo Mansion and Wu Jianming for Han Li.
[Chapter 111-120]
A low-level member of the ‘Siping Gang’ who has been providing information to Han Li. Ambitious and opportunistic, he agrees to Han Li’s plan to help him overthrow the current Siping Gang leadership and become the new boss, in exchange for Han Li’s support and protection.
[Chapter 121-130]
Sun Er Gou is a minor figure who, with Han Li’s backing, becomes the new leader of the Siping Gang after a night of internal strife eliminates all other high-ranking members. He is loyal to Han Li out of fear and gratitude after receiving the antidote for the ‘Rotting Heart Pill’ poison. Han Li leaves the controlled corpse Qu Hun in his care.
[Chapter 331-340]
Sun Er Gou is the leader of the Four Peace Gang in Jiayuan City, a position he attained with Han Li’s help. He is loyal to Han Li but has grown accustomed to a life of luxury and power. He was recently discovered to be suffering from a slow-acting poison.
Appearance
Not described in detail.
Described as瘦瘦的歪头鼠目 (thin, with a crooked head and rat-like eyes). He has a sly and servile demeanor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Sun Ergou obey Han Li?
He was forced to take the 'Rotten Heart Pill' (腐心丸), a poison that requires monthly antidotes. He also fears Han Li's and Qu Hun's power and hopes to earn his freedom by serving well.
What is Sun Ergou's role?
He is a local informant and errand-runner for Han Li, using his knowledge of Jiayuan City's underworld to gather intelligence.
What role does Sun Ergou play for Han Li?
He is an informant and the chosen puppet to take over the Siping Gang, which Han Li plans to use to gather information about the rumored 'Immortal Assembly'.
How did Sun Er Gou become the leader of the Siping Gang?
Han Li orchestrated the assassination of the previous leader and his protectors, creating a power vacuum. Sun Er Gou, with Han Li's support, killed all opposing senior members in one night and seized control.
What happened to Sun Er Gou?
Han Li discovered that Sun Er Gou had been poisoned with a slow-acting toxin over several months and had only about a month to live. Han Li gave him a detoxification pill.
What promise did Sun Er Gou make to Han Li?
He swore that his Sun clan would serve Han Li's descendants for generations, in exchange for Han Li's promise to protect his descendants' prosperity.