Bai Zhen (Bái Zhēn) is a character created by Tang Qi (Táng Qī) in the famous historical fantasy novel “Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms” (Sān Shēng Sān Shì Shí Lǐ Táo Huā). In the eponymous television adaptation, the role is played by actor Yu Menglong (Yú Ménglóng). As the fourth elder brother of the female lead Bai Qian (Bái Qiǎn), Bai Zhen is known for his handsome appearance, carefree personality, and deep relationship with Zhe Yan (Zhē Yán) – a High God of Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms.

Basic Information

Aliases: Fourth Brother (what Bai Qian calls him), Zhen Zhen (what Zhe Yan calls him), Fourth Prince, High God Bai Zhen.

Gender: Male.

Age: Over 140,000 years old.

Race: Nine-tailed White Fox (belonging to the Fox Clan).

Identity: High God, the fourth son of Lord Bai Zhi and Fox Queen Ningshang.

Residence: Qingqiu Fox Den, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms.

Actors Portraying Him:

TV Series: Yu Menglong (2017), Huang Junjie (Film Version).

Voice Actor: Yang Tianxiang.

Origin and Family

Bai Zhen was born into the most prominent Fox Clan family in Qingqiu, the youngest son of Lord Bai Zhi, who rules the Eastern Wilderness. His family members include:

Father: Lord Bai Zhi.

Mother: Fox Queen Ningshang.

Brothers: Bai Xuan, Bai Yi, Bai Qi.

Sister: Bai Qian (the protagonist, played by Yang Mi).

Niece: Feng Jiu (played by Dilraba Dilmurat) – Bai Yi’s daughter.

Character Profile

Appearance:

Bai Zhen possesses “captivating” beauty and is described as even more beautiful than Bai Qian – a renowned beauty. His beauty blends the ethereal qualities of a deity with the charm of the Fox Clan.

Personality:

Carefree and Unrestrained: He enjoys traveling with Zhe Yan and often “disappears” from Qingqiu, drinking with Su Moye, the Second Prince of the Western Sea.

Proud but Humorous: He frequently bickers with Zhe Yan and often holds a blade of grass in his mouth to show his nonchalance.

Loyal and Caring: He always stands by his family, especially protecting Bai Qian.

Special Relationship with Zhe Yan

From a young age, Bai Zhen has been close to Zhe Yan, the ancient God who resides in Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms. Their relationship is described as “deep affection between men” (describing a profound bond between men), suggesting a love that transcends gender.

Childhood: Zhe Yan often teased Bai Zhen about his “wrinkled” appearance when he first transformed into human form, causing him to cry in grievance.

Adulthood: The two become confidants, traveling together, drinking, and sharing their deepest thoughts. Zhe Yan always dotes on Bai Zhen, and he is not even jealous of Bi Fang’s (Bì Fāng) infatuation with Bai Zhen.

Memorable Anecdotes

In the novel’s epilogue, Bai Zhen “captivated” Zhe Yan upon their first meeting:

At One Month Old: When Zhe Yan commented on his “ugliness,” Bai Zhen cried so much that the naming ceremony was postponed.

At One Year Old: He proactively struck cute poses by the pond to “conquer” Zhe Yan. As a result, the ancient God couldn’t help but exclaim: “Where did this beautiful little baby come from?” Bai Zhen responded with a kiss.

Role in the Story

Even though he is not the protagonist, Bai Zhen is an important “catalyst”:

Supports Bai Qian: Helps his sister overcome difficulties in her love with Ye Hua (Yè Huá).

Connects Different Character Arcs: Through his relationships with Su Moye, Feng Jiu, and Emperor Donghua, he adds richness to the world of “Three Lives Three Worlds.”

Bai Zhen represents freedom and boundless love. His love with Zhe Yan breaks the secular prejudice of “men and women should not touch each other” and promotes the value of understanding and soulmate relationships. The character also demonstrates the beauty of deities living freely in nature in Taoist culture.

Bai Zhen is not just a handsome deity but also an embodiment of friendship and eternal love. Through this character, “Three Lives Three Worlds” successfully portrays a fantasy world filled with dreams, where all boundaries can be broken by a sincere heart.