Liu Shiliu

Overview

Liu Shiliu (刘十六), widely known across the Haoran Heaven by his established pseudonym Jun Qian (君倩), is the fourth direct disciple of the Old Scholar and a core pillar of the Wen Sheng Lineage.

Possessing a towering, rugged physical stature, Liu Shiliu is often affectionately referred to as a "big silly guy" (傻大个) by his master. However, this rough exterior belies an incredibly meticulous, observant, and thoughtful nature. He is a man of few words but profound loyalty, serving as a quiet confidant to his eldest senior brother, Cui Chan, and sharing a legendary friendship with the peerless poet and sword immortal, Bai Ye.

Personality & Appearance

Liu Shiliu presents himself as a deeply grounded, robust figure who prefers to avoid the limelight of the central Confucian Temple. While he admits that he is entirely unsuited for comforting others with soft words, his actions are driven by a fierce dedication to his lineage and friends.

His meticulous attention to detail is evident in his casual observations. During a quiet visit to the first floor of the bamboo building at Luopo Mountain, he instantly spotted the tiny "Chen Shi Yi" (陈十一) seal on a couplet, confirming for himself his junior brother Chen Ping'an's careful and earnest nature.

Historically, Liu Shiliu maintained a relatively average relationship with fellow lineage members like Ma Zhan and Mao Xiaodong. However, his taciturn and steady demeanor made him the only junior brother that the notoriously arrogant and demanding Cui Chan felt was worth confiding in regarding his century-long, world-altering strategies in the Great Li Dynasty.

History & Major Events

The Friendship with Bai Ye

Liu Shiliu shares a unique and profound Dao connection with Bai Ye. In their earlier years, after visiting immortals together, Bai Ye once drunkenly escorted Jun Qian back to his mountain and famously penned the two characters "Zhuang Guan" (壮观 — Magnificent) for him, deliberately adding an extra stroke to the character "Zhuang" to symbolize his friend's boundless heroic spirit. During the escalating conflicts involving the Manhuang Heaven, Jun Qian accompanied Bai Ye to the heavenly gate in the Baoping Continent, though he ultimately failed to persuade Bai Ye to turn back from his fateful, solitary stand.

Actions During the Great War

Before heading to the brutal Old Dragon City battlefield, Liu Shiliu made a special trip to Luopo Mountain to pay his respects to his junior brother's territory. Standing in the ancestral hall, he formally thanked the sword immortal Mi Yu and the North Yue Mountain Lord Wei Bo for taking care of Chen Ping'an during his long absence.

Demonstrating his subtle but immense power, Liu Shiliu had previously shattered the golden body of an ancient remnant entity. His original intention was to gift this shattered golden body to the North Yue territory as a token of gratitude to Wei Bo, though the fragments were ultimately gathered by Changming through her natural affinity for ancient coins.

Relationships

• The Old Scholar (文圣): His master. The Old Scholar is immensely proud of Liu Shiliu's growth, viewing him as a dependable disciple who brings stability to the lineage's often chaotic ranks.
• Cui Chan (崔瀺): His eldest senior brother. Liu Shiliu possessed a deep understanding of Cui Chan's "Merit and Action" (事功) philosophy and recognized the crushing burdens Cui Chan shouldered while meticulously cultivating the Great Li Dynasty's power for over a century.
• Bai Ye (白也): His closest friend outside the lineage. Bai Ye affectionately calls him "Brother Jun Qian," and the two share a bond of mutual respect that transcends ordinary scholarly or martial boundaries.
• Chen Ping'an (陈平安): His closed-door junior brother. Liu Shiliu holds deep affection and protective regard for Chen Ping'an, expressing gratitude to anyone who supported the young man during his perilous journey to becoming the Hidden Official.

References

• 剑来25：天地皆同力, 第六章 — 只驱龙蛇不驱蚊: Supports his visit to Luopo Mountain, his expression of gratitude to Mi Yu and Wei Bo, his external use of the pseudonym "Jun Qian," his profound understanding of Cui Chan's strategies, his intention to gift the shattered golden body to Wei Bo, and his deep friendship with Bai Ye (including the "Zhuang Guan" calligraphy).
• 剑来25：天地皆同力, 第九章 — 不是剑客心难契: Supports his meticulous nature, demonstrated by his visit to the Luopo Mountain bamboo building where he immediately noticed the "Chen Shi Yi" seal on Chen Ping'an's couplet.
• 剑来45：彩云一片车, 第七章 — 我知道你是谁: Supports his admission that he is poor at comforting others, as well as his historically average relationship with Ma Zhan and Mao Xiaodong.
• 剑来46：人间半部书, 第八章 — 山中一幅画: Supports his accompaniment of Bai Ye to the heavenly gate in Baoping Continent and his unsuccessful attempt to dissuade Bai Ye from his fateful course of action.