Liu Linfeng
Liu Linfeng leads the Liu Family in Lijing Village and helps maintain its alliance with the Li family. His influence rises and falls as the Li family takes on more authority, but he remains a practical local leader who takes responsibility for village safety and order. (Chapters 15–18, 26–28, 65, 106)
Biography
A village leader tied to the Li family
Linfeng is Li Changhu’s maternal uncle and an uncle of Li Tongya; his sister married into the Li family after Linfeng’s father admired Li Mutian’s redistribution of the Yuan Family’s lands. During a refugee crisis, Linfeng and Changhu call the displaced families forward and offer food, tools, and access to farmland for a share of the harvest, while setting rules against theft and violence. When Changhu is killed, Linfeng is overcome with grief and helps the Li family identify the attacker and keep the refugees under control. (Chapters 15–18)
Authority regained and handed on
As the Li family consolidates control, Linfeng’s influence in village affairs wanes. He regains a sense of purpose when Li Tongya asks him to help plan and direct a trap for a long worm, and the successful hunt restores his standing as a useful organizer. He later helps manage the village after Ren Ping’an’s death and enforces discipline within the Liu family. After presenting Liu Miaotu to the Li elders in apology, he kills him when the elders leave the matter to his judgment. Linfeng dies during the night at age sixty-five, after years of service to the village. (Chapters 26–28, 36, 65, 106)
Appearance and personality
Linfeng is a respected village elder who greets relatives warmly and directs community work. He is generous toward refugees but can be severe when enforcing family rules. (Chapters 15, 26, 36)
Abilities and cultivation
No cultivation stage or supernatural ability is established for Linfeng. His strengths are local knowledge, organizing villagers, and managing land and community affairs. (Chapters 15, 26–28)
Relationships
- Liu Linyun: His younger sister married into the Li family, connecting the two households. (Chapter 15)
- Li Changhu: Linfeng’s nephew; his death leaves Linfeng grieving and responsible for helping manage the crisis. (Chapters 15–17)
- Li Tongya and the Li family: He is Li Tongya’s uncle and cooperates with the Li family on village management and public safety. (Chapters 26–28, 106)
- Liu Miaotu: His nephew, whom Linfeng takes before the Li elders and executes for violating family rules. (Chapter 36)
Items
No named personal artifact is established for Linfeng.