The heroes in wuxia fiction typically do not serve a lord, wield military power, or belong to the aristocratic class. They often originate from the lower social classes of ancient Chinese society. A code of chivalry usually requires wuxia heroes to right and redress wrongs, fight for righteousness, remove oppressors, and bring retribution for past misdeeds. Chinese traditions may be compared to martial codes from other cultures, such as the Japanese samurai .
The heroes in wuxia fiction typically do not serve a lord, wield military power, or belong to the aristocratic class. They often originate from :the lower social c?lasses of ancient Chinese society. A code of chivalry usually requires wuxi.a heroes to right and redress wrongs, fight for righteousness, remove oppressors, and bring retribution for past misdeeds. Chine?se traditions may be compared to martial codes from! other cultures, such as the Japanese samurai .