Nu Sheng

Biodata

Background / History

Nu Sheng serves Lin Yu at the general’s residence in Ancient Imperial City. When Princess Linglong arrives to see Lin Yu, Nu Sheng relays the visit and attempts to have his master receive her. 35

After Lin Yu successfully resigns, Nu Sheng packs their belongings and accompanies him on the journey back to the Lin Residence. He remains with Lin Yu through repeated assassination attempts arranged after their departure. 36

Lin Yu entrusts Nu Sheng with delaying three attackers while he faces Liu Cun, the strongest of the fifth wave. Nu Sheng accepts the order and wounds one opponent during the engagement. 37

While traveling, Nu Sheng explains the major sects of the Four Seas and Eight Wastes to Lin Yu, including One Sword Sect, Beyond Heaven, Immortal Ascension, and the World-Shaking War. His unexpectedly extensive knowledge makes Lin Yu question how he learned so much. 38

After Lin Yu sends him ahead during Yan Baiping’s attack, Nu Sheng returns with him to the Lin Residence. Lin Yu introduces him to Lin Huan and assigns him a small room near his own dilapidated home. 41

When Lin Yu’s injuries worsen, Nu Sheng recounts Lin Yu’s forced appointment as Grand General, resignation, and six assassination attempts to Lin Huan. Lin Huan orders him to serve Lin Yu faithfully and not pry into matters beyond his place. 42

Lin Yu later entrusts Nu Sheng with guarding Purple Yuelan, a rare poisonous spirit herb that is dangerous to approach. Nu Sheng continues to worry over Lin Yu when he leaves for the Ten Thousand Mountains. 43

Abilities & Skills

Combat Ability

Nu Sheng is considerably more capable than an ordinary household servant.

• Lin Yu states that Nu Sheng’s strength is not far below his own, though his combat ability differs. 37
• He holds off three of Liu Cun’s companions long enough for Lin Yu to defeat Liu Cun. 37
• He wounds one opponent across the abdomen while fighting outnumbered. 37

Knowledge of Sect History

Nu Sheng possesses detailed knowledge of the cultivation world’s major sects and historical conflicts.

• Identifies One Sword Sect, Beyond Heaven, and Immortal Ascension as the three foremost sects. 38
• Describes the World-Shaking War, its alleged connection to a secret realm in the Ten Thousand Mountains, and the subsequent decline of spiritual energy and ascension. 38
• Reports that One Sword Sect appears allied with Ancient Imperial City. 38

Relationships

• Lin Yu — Master and young master. Nu Sheng serves him loyally, accompanies him home after his resignation, fights at his command, and guards Purple Yuelan in his absence. 35 36 37 41 43
• Lin Huan — Lin Yu’s father. Nu Sheng explains Lin Yu’s conflict with the Ancient Emperor to him and receives an explicit order to serve Lin Yu faithfully. 41 42
• Wang Cheng — Lin Yu’s mother. Nu Sheng informs Lin Yu that she and Lin Huan wish to see him. 43
• Liu Cun — Opponent during the fifth assassination wave. Nu Sheng is assigned to contain Liu Cun’s three companions while Lin Yu duels Liu Cun. 37

Notable Quotes

“Use your pig brains and think. Among the household slaves serving in a great general's residence, whose hands are free of blood?” 37