Shao Yi-Fei is the Northern Leg, who travels across China and through Seoul to find the man responsible for his parents’ deaths. His search brings him into conflict with the Silver Fox, and he joins forces with Sheng Ying Wei when they realize they cannot defeat their shared adversary alone. He also vies with Sheng Ying Wei for the attention of the inn owner’s daughter.
Ma is the head of the household whose estate and warehouses are attacked, leaving him to suspect a plot against his family. After his enemies devastate his household and injure him, he learns that Ling Yu-Han married his opponent to save his life. He regrets rejecting her and sets out to find her before confronting the man holding her captive.
The government sends him to investigate the visiting Russian General and uncover the Russian-Manchu conspiracy. He leads the effort to expose the traitors and steals the rare snuff bottle used to identify them, then must fight his way out with his companions. The synopsis identifies the investigator as Chow Tien, played by John Lui, matching this character's listed actor.
John Liu has 39 screen credits in a career dating back to 1974. Their work is anchored in the The Secret Rivals Collection universe with 3 titles. Signature works include Incredible Kung Fu Mission, Instant Kung Fu Man, The Secret Rivals. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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