of Sichuan after Zhang Xianzhong's death and resisted the Qing invaders until his death. He left behind a treasure hoard for future generations to continue his legacy. The treasure comprises 18 giant statues of himself, all made of gold. He also left behind a precious Soaring Dragon Sword (), which once belonged to Xiong Tingbi. The sword becomes Gui Zhongming's weapon. Han Jing () is a former subordinate of Li Dingguo. A hunchback, he specialises in the staff. After losing to Ling Weifeng in a contest of inner energy, he pledges allegiance to the latter. Ling Weifeng suggests to him to bring his fellows to join Li Laiheng's rebel army. He Wanfang () is a craftsman who worked with Gui Tianlan on constructing the traps in the treasure cave. He leads Han Jing and company into the cave to rob the treasure and follows the others to join Li Laiheng later. Zhu Tianmu () and Yang Qingbo () are two former subordinates of Li Dingguo. They are killed in battle against Qing forces. Wuwei Security Service Meng Wuwei () is the master of the Wuwei Security Service who has a strong reputation in the jianghu; most bandits usually avoid robbing his convoys. He uses a tobacco pipe to execute dianxue techniques and blow smoke patterns whenever his men are escorting a convoy, so as to alert potential robbers to his presence. He and his son appear to help the protagonists fight Chu Zhaonan and some imperial guards at one point. Meng Jian () is Meng Wuwei's son. He is tasked with escorting a group of maidens to Nalan Mingzhu's residence, with the Lu brothers assisting him. He runs into the Three Devils, who attempt to seize the maidens from him, and manages to survive until Gui Zhongming and Mao Wanlian appear to help him. Tibet The Dalai Lama () is the spiritual leader of Tibet. The Red Robed Lama (), whose name is not mentioned, is sent by the Dalai Lama to follow Chu Zhaonan to meet Wu Sangui and affirm their alliance. When he discovers that Chu Zhaonan is planning to betray Wu Sangui, Chu Zhaonan attempts to kill him to silence him. He is saved by Ling Weifeng and brings news of Wu Sangui's rebellion to the Southern Ming rebels. He is killed by Chu Zhaonan during the battle in the Tibetan labyrinth. Zongda Wanzhen () is one