Li Baoping, also known as Little Baoping, is an important female character in the Xianxia fantasy novel “Sword Coming” (剑来) by Feng Huo Xi Zhu Hou. She is a multifaceted character, combining vivacity, intelligence, and kindness, and is also one of the outstanding successors of the Literary Sage lineage. Here is a detailed introduction to Li Baoping:

Origin and Family Background

Origin: Li Baoping was born into the Li family in Fulu Street, Tianli Prefecture. The Li family is one of the four major families in the area. Her family has a long tradition of cultivation and scholarship, and is a powerful force in the world of cultivation.

Successor of Qi Jingchun: Li Baoping was chosen as the true successor of Qi Jingchun. Qi Jingchun is an important figure in Confucianism and a direct disciple of the Literary Sage. This indicates her extreme talent and potential in cultivation and academics.

Personality

Lively and Mischievous: As a child, Li Baoping was known for her lively and mischievous personality. She liked to run around the streets and alleys in a red cotton-padded jacket, fly kites, throw stones into the well, and pick up branches and leaves under the old locust tree.

Kind and Helpful: Despite being mischievous, Li Baoping always had a kind heart and was always ready to help others. She often skipped school to do good deeds, hence the nickname “Copying Girl”, because she was punished to copy books so much.

Loyal and Affectionate: Li Baoping is very loyal to those she loves, especially to Chen Pingan, for whom she has always had special feelings. She is also very attached to her family and friends, and is always ready to protect them.

Appearance and Style

As a Child: Li Baoping usually wore a red cotton-padded jacket, straw sandals, and carried a small bamboo basket made by Chen Pingan. She was very cute and lively, and liked to wander around alone.

As an Adult: As an adult, Li Baoping became more beautiful, more knowledgeable, and less talkative. She often wears red clothes, a short knife, and a silver sword-nurturing gourd, imitating Chen Pingan’s drinking.

Cultivation Journey and Career

Studying at the Academy on Mount Dasui: After Qi Jingchun passed away, Li Baoping was protected by Chen Pingan and sent to the academy on Mount Dasui to study. There, she not only learned cultural knowledge, but also practiced martial arts and cultivation.

Cultivation Achievement: Li Baoping is considered the most “natural” disciple among the successors of the Literary Sage lineage. She has the demeanor of a female scholar, demonstrating profound knowledge and outstanding talent.

Martial Arts Alliance Leader: Li Baoping is also the Martial Arts Alliance Leader of the alliance formed by the “Seeking Knowledge Five” (including Li Huai, Lin Shouyi, Dong Shuijing, Xie Xie, and Yu Lu) and Pei Qian and Zhou Mili. She plays an important role in leading and protecting the alliance.

Relationship with Characters

Chen Pingan

Special Feelings: Li Baoping has always had special feelings for Chen Pingan, whom she calls “Little Martial Uncle”. She often climbed tall trees to calculate how long she had been separated from Chen Pingan, and always looked forward to their next meeting.

Companionship in Cultivation: Chen Pingan escorted Li Baoping to the academy on Mount Dasui and has always cared for and protected her during her cultivation.

Xu Bai

Suitor: Xu Bai, one of the chosen ten young talents, fell in love with Li Baoping at first sight. However, she only regarded him as a friend and did not reciprocate his feelings.

Family and Friends

Li Xisheng: Li Baoping’s elder brother, who loves and protects his sister very much. He “invited” Xu Bai to go far away to protect her.

Pei Qian and Zhou Mili: Li Baoping’s close friends, who study and cultivate with her. She passed on her unique martial arts skill, “Wind and Fire Wheels”, to them.

Li Baoping is the embodiment of talent, kindness, and affection. She is not only a powerful figure in cultivation, but also inspires others with her steadfastness and loyalty. Her journey reflects the growth from a mischievous girl to a talented female scholar who makes a significant impact in the world of cultivation.

Li Baoping is a memorable character in “Sword Coming”, combining vivacity, intelligence, and kindness. She is not only an outstanding successor, but also an important companion of Chen Pingan, contributing to the appeal and depth of the work.