Hu Changyi was free-spirited and shunned worldly conflict. To preserve the purity of his sect, he established …
Hu Changyi was free-spirited and shunned worldly conflict. To preserve the purity of his sect, he established two tenets: "Seek Truth in Freedom and "Seek Abundance in Simplicity". He demanded that the Masked Troupe disciples live in seclusion, untouched by mortal affairs. As a result, most Masked Troupe disciples grew innocent of worldly ways. Rumor has it that Hu Changyi's deep aversion to secular life stemmed from his royal lineage and past entanglement in power struggles, though this claim remains unverified.