Senior Brother Lin (Lin Shi)
Originally the son of a former leader of the Thousand Bamboo Sect. After his father's downfall, he faked his death and went into hiding, eventually joining the Yellow Maple Valley sect in the State of Yue under a new identity. He practices the 'Great Development Art' (大衍诀) and is skilled in puppet manipulation. He was lured out by the rumor of the puppet beasts containing the latter half of the Great Development Art, only to fall into a trap set by his former junior brother.
[Chapter 221-230]
Originally the son of a former leader of the Thousand Bamboo Sect. After his father’s downfall, he faked his death and went into hiding, eventually joining the Yellow Maple Valley sect in the State of Yue under a new identity. He practices the ‘Great Development Art’ (大衍诀) and is skilled in puppet manipulation. He was lured out by the rumor of the puppet beasts containing the latter half of the Great Development Art, only to fall into a trap set by his former junior brother.
[Chapter 231-240]
He was the son of the former leader of the Thousand Bamboo Sect (Qian Zhu Jiao). After his father was killed in a coup by the current leader Jin Nantian, he faked his death and fled to the State of Yue, hiding within the Yellow Maple Valley as a disciple. He possessed the first four layers of the ‘Great Development Art’ (Da Yan Jue). He attempted to have loyalists steal the remaining layers but was betrayed or failed, leading to his pursuit and poisoning by Thousand Bamboo Sect assassins. His dying primordial spirit tried to seize Han Li’s body but was destroyed.
Appearance
Found dead with a blackened face, bleeding from all seven orifices due to Gu poison.
An old man with a weathered appearance (苍老成这般摸样). He was the carving-loving elder Han Li met at Yellow Maple Valley.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Senior Brother Lin's connection to Han Li?
He is the elderly, carving-loving elder that Han Li encountered when he first entered the Yellow Maple Valley sect. Han Li recognizes him during the ambush.
What is the 'Great Development Art' (大衍诀)?
A secret cultivation art from the Thousand Bamboo Sect that is closely related to their puppet manipulation techniques. The first half allows control of hundreds of puppets. Lin Shi seeks the latter half to increase his power.
What was Senior Martial Brother Lin's goal?
His goal was to obtain the complete 'Great Development Art' from the current Thousand Bamboo Sect leader to regain his position and seek revenge.
How did he die?
He was poisoned by Gu poison from the Western Regions' Gu Poison Sect, used by his Thousand Bamboo Sect pursuers. He died after his primordial spirit left his body.