him, but Yue Mingke shows up and saves him. To express his gratitude, he presents Yue Mingke with a pair of combat gloves that can protect the wearer from sharp weapons and poison. Wang Cheng () is Cheng Kun's deputy who betrays his superior and pledges loyalty to Wei Zhongxian. He is knocked unconscious by Yue Mingke when he is about to kill Cheng Kun. Dong Fang () is an old colleague of Cheng Kun who suggests that Cheng Kun fakes his death to deceive Wei Zhongxian. However, before he can carry out the plan, he is immobilised by one of Wei Zhongxian's henchman who has been hiding nearby and listening to his conversation. Wang Tingfu () is a palace guard tasked with escorting Tangnu. He collaborates with Ying Xiuyang to rob Tangnu, but gets killed by Lian Nichang when she shows up to help Tangnu. Wang Tinglu () is Wang Tingfu's twin brother who is killed by Tangnu's bodyguard. Huang Biao () is the manager of Madam Ke's living quarters. Bai Guangsi () is a martial arts instructor in Zhu Youjian's residence. Rebels Li Zicheng and associates Li Zicheng (), nicknamed "Young Dashing King" (), is an aspiring young rebel leader. He meets Lian Nichang after the latter saves Tangnu from Ying Xiuyang and the robbers. Gao Yingxiang (), nicknamed "Dashing King" (), is Li Zicheng's uncle. Li Yan () is Li Jingbai's son who was trained in martial arts by Wang Tong of the Taiji School. He decides to join the rebels after his father dies at the hands of Wei Zhongxian. The Red Lady () is Li Yan's wife. Like Lian Nichang, she used to lead an all-female bandit clan before she married Li Yan. Li Guo () is Li Zicheng's nephew. Gao Jie () is Gao Yingxiang's subordinate. Du Wu (), nicknamed "Night Cat" (), is killed along with Zhang Si by the Shen brothers after refusing to submit to Zhang Xianzhong. Zhang Si () is nicknamed "Sky Shooting Eagle" (). Zhang Xianzhong and associates Zhang Xianzhong (), nicknamed "Eight Great King" (), is a rebel leader from Sichuan. Cruel and greedy, he plundered cities and ordered many massacres. Shen Dayuan () and Shen Yiyuan () are two brothers who have zombie-like appearances, but are highly skilled in martial arts. Although they server Zhang Xianzhong, they are not very loyal to their master and eventually defect