Xu Meng

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xu Meng (徐蒙)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Fish Dragon Gang
Occupation/Role	Boss of the Fish Dragon Gang in Yusheng City
Status	Deceased 108
First Appearance	Chapter 58

Power Progression

Chapter	Cultivation / Advancement	Details
Chapter 58–59	Bright Force	Already a Bright Force martial artist when Qin Fang arrives in Yusheng City. He personally withstands Deng Chuan's ambush and pursues the surviving attackers after Deng's death. 59 61
Chapter 72	Severely Injured	Cheng Tuo's betrayal and the combined assault by the Water Dragon Gang and Fellow Villagers Association leave him badly wounded, though he survives with Qin Fang's assistance. 72 77
Chapter 108	Death	Xu Meng is killed by Qin Fang after attempting and ultimately abandoning a suicide attempt meant to demonstrate his innocence and loyalty. 108

Background / History

Xu Meng led the Fish Dragon Gang, one of Yusheng City's two principal gangs. His gang controlled territory in the city and later took control of Pingze Market after the destruction of the Water Dragon Gang and the Fellow Villagers Association. Like the Water Dragon Gang's leader, he was a Bright Force martial artist. 64 78

Following the gang conflict, Xu Meng rebuilt the Fish Dragon Gang with new recruits. By the time Qin Fang reached Dark Force, the gang had grown to roughly fifty members, and its old members had instructed the newcomers to treat Qin Fang with even greater respect than Xu Meng himself. 105

Zhou Xing arranged for Qin Fang to travel with Xu Meng from True Martial County to Yusheng City. Though Xu Meng initially appeared fierce and intimidating, he proved forthright and friendly while introducing Qin Fang to the city. 58

After Xu Meng's death and Qin Fang's departure, the Fish Dragon Gang's members scattered; without either leader, they could not hold its territory in Yusheng. 113

Appearance

Xu Meng initially gives an intimidating impression. 58

• A burly man in his thirties with a thick beard and a hideous scar across his face. 58
• Fierce-looking demeanor that contrasts with his frank personality. 58
• Has unexpectedly neat white teeth, which contribute to his forthright and approachable smile. 58

Personality

Xu Meng is direct, generous, and strongly values loyalty. After Qin Fang saves him during Deng Chuan's ambush, Xu Meng treats Qin Fang as family, protects the secrecy of Qin Fang's hidden-weapon skills, and provides him with lodging, supplies, helpers, and a reinforced courtyard wall. 60 61 63

He continues to cultivate his relationship with Qin Fang by visiting regularly and fulfilling his requests for training supplies, transportation, information, and assistance. 66 70 78 98

As a gang leader, he can also be ruthless and decisive. Following the security breach that enabled Deng Chuan's attack, Xu Meng severely punishes those responsible to reassert control. Even while injured during the gang war, he remains concerned with his surviving subordinates and orders the disposal of the dead. 61 77

When Qin Fang confronts him over Sweet Dew Hall's inquiries, Xu Meng vehemently denies revealing Qin Fang's information. He offers to investigate Sweet Dew Hall and kill Shopkeeper Lin himself, then attempts to prove his loyalty through suicide after Qin Fang refuses to trust him. At the final moment, however, he abandons the attempt and tries to flee, after which Qin Fang kills him. 107 108

Abilities & Skills

Bright Force Cultivation

Xu Meng is a Bright Force martial artist and one of the two major gang leaders in Yusheng City. 59 64

• Fights personally alongside his men during Deng Chuan's ambush. 59
• After Deng Chuan is killed, personally hunts down and kills the remaining ambushers. 59 61
• Is severely injured during the combined attack by the Water Dragon Gang and Fellow Villagers Association. 72

Gang Leadership

Xu Meng commands the Fish Dragon Gang and administers its territory in Yusheng City.

• Maintains authority through swift punishment after internal failures. 61
• Arranges housing, supplies, labor, and security improvements for Qin Fang. 61 63
• Brings Zhou Xing and several constables to Yusheng after the first reported demon incident in the area. 67
• Offers Qin Fang leadership of the gang after the conflict with Zhao Cheng; Qin Fang declines. 77
• Helps Qin Fang seek a potent poison for use against Wang Hu. 78
• Arranges a boat for Qin Fang's urgent journey to True Martial County and agrees to care for Xile in Qin Fang's absence. 98
• Rebuilds the Fish Dragon Gang after its losses and maintains Qin Fang's exceptional standing among its members. 105

Relationships

• Qin Fang — Ally and beneficiary of Qin Fang's intervention during Deng Chuan's ambush. Xu Meng considers him family, safeguards his secrets, and provides material support; later, Qin Fang fears Xu Meng may disclose his identity and connection to Zhou Xing under pressure from Sweet Dew Hall. Qin Fang kills him despite subsequently recognizing that Xu Meng had not leaked his information. 60 61 63 78 103 107 108
• Zhou Xing — Arranged for Qin Fang to depart True Martial County with Xu Meng and travel to Yusheng City. Xu Meng later brings Zhou Xing to investigate a demon incident and remains someone for whom Zhou Xing feels regret following his death. 58 67 110
• Monkey, Stone, and Mouse — Fish Dragon Gang members who serve under Xu Meng and assist Qin Fang at Xu Meng's direction. Stone and Mouse are later killed during the gang conflict. 62 63 79
• Xiao Qi — Fish Dragon Gang member who sees Xu Meng's body after Qin Fang kills him. He follows Qin Fang's warning to leave Yusheng and returns to his hometown. 108 113
• Deng Chuan — River pirate who attempted to seize control of the Fish Dragon Gang and nearly killed Xu Meng in an ambush. 60 64
• Cheng Tuo — Betrayed Xu Meng during the assault on the Fish Dragon Gang. 72
• Zhao Cheng — Opposing Bright Force martial artist involved in the gang conflict; Xu Meng is implied to have had a close relationship with him. 72 76
• Xile — Qin Fang's dog. Xu Meng agrees to feed Xile while Qin Fang travels to confront Wang Hu and later treats the puppy generously, though Xile remains wary of him. 98 103 113
• Shopkeeper Lin — Sweet Dew Hall's Yusheng representative who questions Xu Meng about the hidden-weapon expert and Qin Fang's background, triggering Qin Fang's suspicion of Xu Meng. 107 108

Story Role / Major Arcs

Arrival in Yusheng

Xu Meng accompanies Qin Fang to Yusheng City after Zhou Xing sends Qin Fang away from True Martial County. They leave through True Martial County's South Gate, travel down the Chuan River by sampan, and arrive at Yusheng's fish-market pier before an ambush interrupts Xu Meng's introduction to the city. 58

Deng Chuan Ambush

Masked attackers led by Bright Force martial artist Deng Chuan ambush Xu Meng and his men. Qin Fang's darts kill several attackers and save Xu Meng from being overwhelmed, establishing Qin Fang's standing within the Fish Dragon Gang. 59 60

Xu Meng responds by promising to conceal Qin Fang's involvement and hidden-weapon technique, investigating the breach that enabled the attack, and giving Qin Fang a residence in the market. 61

Fish Dragon Gang–Water Dragon Gang Conflict

The Water Dragon Gang and Fellow Villagers Association attack the Fish Dragon Gang, with Cheng Tuo betraying Xu Meng. Xu Meng is badly wounded and turns to Qin Fang for help. 72

After Qin Fang helps eliminate the opposing forces, Xu Meng offers him the gang-boss position. Qin Fang refuses, prioritizing cultivation over gang life. 77

Demonic Threat

Xu Meng assists Zhou Xing's investigation after news of a river demon reaches Yusheng and severely disrupts the fish market. 67

After Wang Hu's demonic transformation exposes Sweet Dew Hall's connection to monstrous incidents, Qin Fang warns Xu Meng of the danger. Xu Meng subsequently helps care for Xile while Qin Fang deals with Wang Hu and later hears Qin Fang's account of the threat posed by Sweet Dew Hall. 98 103 107

Suspicion and Death

After Wang Hu's demonic transformation exposes Sweet Dew Hall's connection to monstrous incidents, Qin Fang warns Xu Meng of the danger. 103

Qin Fang later fears that Sweet Dew Hall could obtain information about him and Zhou Xing through Xu Meng, whom Shopkeeper Lin has already questioned. After noticing Xu Meng's Blood Vitality Pills and excessive thirst, Qin Fang becomes further distrustful. Desperate to demonstrate his loyalty, Xu Meng offers to kill Shopkeeper Lin and then attempts suicide; he loses his resolve at the final moment and tries to flee. Qin Fang kills him, later concluding that Xu Meng had not disclosed his information. 107 108

Aftermath

News of Xu Meng's death spreads through the surrounding markets alongside reports of Sweet Dew Hall's destruction. Rumors attribute both events to a hidden-weapon master, while Zhou Xing privately regrets Xu Meng's death. 110

Fish Dragon Gang members who discover Xu Meng's body recognize Qin Fang's handiwork and struggle to understand why he killed a man with whom he had seemed so close. Xiao Qi leaves Yusheng after Qin Fang warns the gang of coming turmoil. The other members eventually scatter, unable to retain the gang's territory without Xu Meng or Qin Fang. 108 113

Trivia

• The Fish Dragon Gang is named alongside the Water Dragon Gang as one of Yusheng City's two main gangs. 64
• After its victory over its rivals, the Fish Dragon Gang controls Yusheng City and Pingze Market. 78
• Xu Meng's repeated hospitality toward Qin Fang includes new bedding, large quantities of food, laborers to reinforce Qin Fang's courtyard, training supplies, and access to gang personnel. 63 70
• Although Xu Meng helps feed Xile, the puppy consistently reacts to him with greater wariness than it does to Monkey or Xiao Qi. 103 113
• At the time of his death, Xu Meng has several bottles labeled “Blood Vitality Pill.” Qin Fang notices them alongside Xu Meng's unusual thirst, but later concludes that Xu Meng had not leaked his information. 108