From childhood to adulthood, we have all been indoctrinated with the notion that Jin Yong's works are the pinnacle of martial arts novels. In particular, "Dragon Babu" can be described as Mr. Jin Yong's masterpiece and is regarded as a classic by countless readers. This work not only has ups and downs in the plot and makes people excited, but also leaves an eternal mystery for everyone - who is the "leading brother"?
I believe that every loyal fan of "Dragon Babu" has been troubled by this question. Although Mr. Jin Yong hinted at it in the original work, all kinds of details make people feel suspicious, and what the truth is has always been one of the most enthusiastic topics for martial arts people. As a creator, I can't help but be fascinated by this mystery as well. So, I did a lot of research and investigation to try to find out what's wrong. Let's uncover the mystery of the identity of the "leading big brother"!
First of all, let's take a look at the relevant clues in Jin Yong's original work. When describing the dialogue between Qiao Feng and Xiao Yuanshan, there is such an extremely important paragraph: "... He said, 'If you don't tell who gave birth to this child, I will tell you.' I have been hidden in the Shaolin Temple for thirty years, what can escape my eyes?'" From here, it can be learned that Xiao Yuanshan thinks that the "leading brother" was Xuan Ci.
However, there are also big doubts about this claim. According to historical records, it was impossible for Xuan Ci thirty years ago to have such a high martial arts status and order those top masters in the world. Master Zhiguang once described the "leading brother" like this: "The eldest brother who took the lead is not very old, a few years younger than me, but he has outstanding martial arts and a respected status in the martial arts." Could it be that Xuan Ci was already so outstanding when he was young? This is a bit far-fetched.
Moreover, Xuan Ci's acquiescence to the identity of the "leading brother" at a critical moment also made people suspicious. Why didn't he deny it directly, but instead said that "the old man made a big mistake"? Maybe he is not the real "leading brother" at all, just to cover the real murderer.
However, attentive readers may find that there seems to be some kind of clue hidden in Master Zhiguang's last words before his death. He wrote on the earth, "All things are equal, all things are equal." Grievances, honors and disgraces, mysterious and difficult to understand. Be compassionate and always think of the common people. It contains the words "Xuan" and "Ci", which seems to imply that the "leading brother" is undoubtedly Xuanci.
However, this is only scratching the surface. In fact, in a later version, Mr. Jin Yong revised this last sentence to "All things are general, and all beings are equal." Sages and sages are born without discrimination. Grievances, honors and disgraces are all in the dust. It can be seen that the author himself actually has doubts about this matter and has not made up his mind.
So, besides Xuan Ci, who else could be the identity of the "leading big brother"? On the Internet, some avid readers have put forward a bold conjecture - Murong Bo. This was originally a big villain with strong martial arts, and his status was no less than that of the "leading brother". Moreover, in the Battle of Yanmen Pass, he did play an important role and became the number one rival of the Central Plains martial arts.
From this point of view, Murong Bo may be more likely to be the murderer behind the scenes. However, I am personally inclined to another speculation: perhaps, the real "leading brother" is simply a completely new character, not a character who has already appeared in the original book. After all, Mr. Jin Yong is good at reversal, leaving readers with room for suspense and imagination. In this way, whether it is Xuan Ci or Murong Bo, they may become red herrings and mislead readers.
In fact, throughout the entire "Dragon Babu", such suspense is everywhere. For example, the mystery of Qiao Feng's life experience, whether Duan Zhengchun's ghost is real or false, and whether Murong Fu finally obtained the throne... It's always satisfying. Perhaps, Mr. Jin Yong just hopes that readers will take the initiative to pursue the answer, rather than directly solve the mystery. From this point of view, the mystery of the identity of the "leading brother" can never be revealed, which precisely reflects the charm of the work.
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