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Xie Bi'an and Fan Wujiu, also known collectively as Wu Chang, is one of 34 playable Hunters added to Identity V.
This page is a compilation of lore and story content for this character.
Backstory[]
Character Introduction[]
The Black Guard and the White Guard were like brothers since childhood. One day, as they traveled to Nantai Bridge, they noticed it was going to rain. The White Guard told the Black Guard to wait under the bridge while he went home to get an umbrella. As soon as the White Guard left, the rain poured down and the river rose. Despite the worsening weather, the Black Guard, reluctant to break his promise, stayed under the bridge. Soon after, the White Guard returned with the umbrella, only to find the bridge submerged and the Black Guard nowhere in sight. Overwhelmed by grief, the White Guard dressed only in white and carried the black umbrella he had grabbed that day, regardless of the weather, a haunted look etched in his eyes. His story reached a tragic end beneath Nantai Bridge, where he took his own life. As for the umbrella that witnessed their tragic friendship, it was purchased by a merchant and has since disappeared.[5]
Character Relations Menu[]
The Black Guard and the White Guard were like brothers since childhood. One day, as they traveled to Nantai Bridge, they noticed it was going to rain. The White Guard told the Black Guard to wait under the bridge while he went home to get an umbrella. As soon as the White Guard left, the rain poured down and the river rose. Despite the worsening weather, the Black Guard, reluctant to break his promise, stayed under the bridge. Soon after, the White Guard returned with the umbrella, only to find the bridge submerged and the Black Guard nowhere in sight.
Overwhelmed by grief, the White Guard dressed only in white and carried the black umbrella he had grabbed that day, regardless of the weather, a haunted look etched in his eyes. His story reached a tragic end beneath Nantai Bridge, where he took his own life.
As for the umbrella that witnessed their tragic friendship, it was purchased by a merchant and has since disappeared.
Deduction Quests[]
All completed Objectives reward the player with +335 Logic points for the Logic Path. After the character's deductions are completed, their Worn Clothes will be available.
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Letters[]
This section contains the letters received after completing all quests part of Wu Chang's Character Day event on the 15th Day of the 7th Lunar Month (date varies) each year. After the event they can be accessed in the file section of the character's Notebook page.
Poem - A Rainy Night during the Ghost Festival (2020)[]
As the west wind blows the dreams of yesteryear to the riverbanks, I'm reliving those events from the past. I can't help but look forward to our reunion by the light of the blue lantern. In a trance, I seem to have returned to our date on the bridge back then.
I can hear the sound of the flute as a shadow shifts in and out under the moonlight. Despite my longing, as I wake up in the middle of the night, all I have are the fading night bell and the endless night.
A Set of Well-Kept Letters (2021)[]
[Letter]
To my honorable brother at Nantai
The borders are not at peace, but my fervor is unquenchable. I vow to protect these lands, even if means going to the frontlines myself. We cannot sit idly by and sigh as the fighting continues. My sweat, my blood, my youth—I offer them all to our cause, for if I die, I die with my honor intact. Until we achieve victory, will out lands be restored, and our kingdom be prosperous once more.
Sincerely, Su Gong (May 7 of the 9th Year of our Emperor Yongzheng)
[Letter]
Brother Su Gong, may my letter finds you well.
Yes, the borders are vast and desolate, and life struggles take root here. Even so, you do not speak of your own troubles but concern yourself with those of others. I would rather know of you, please tell me of your health and your prospects. Have your troubles abated? Do your old maladies bother you still?
All the same, I am gladdened by your heartfelt concern. I am not disconnected from the kingdom's woes by any means. The war brings strife to the lives of prince and pauper alike, and my heart aches from hearing the people's grievances. To bring them succor would give me greater pleasure than serving even the richest nobleman.
To tell you something of interest, some days ago I met a magnanimous wanderer. After a spell of good drinks and good company, we became close friends. Should you come to Fuzhou to visit me once more, dear brother, I would introduce him to you. I eagerly await your victorious return.
Since time immemorial, the soldier's path is a long and arduous one, strewn with the bones of our forebearers. I know you are a righteous man who does not fear death, but the battlefield is rife with danger, and we have yet to fulfill our promise to see one another. Never forget our...
(The letter appears unfinished. The ink from the last brushstroke trails off towards the side of the letter.)
A Test Record Draft Written with Different Handwriting (2022)[]
[Test Location] Lakeside Village
[Test Subject] 5-0-3 (using a special item)
[Test Item No.] 5-0-3-U
[Known Information]
The legends of item 5-0-3-U state that it contains mysterious powers. Experiments indicate the presence of bioenergy response within item 5-0-3-U. But the report is of the opinion that the legend of it "containing souls of the dead" is not linked to the said bioenergy response and suggests that it may be linked to its long-term exposure to a unique ecological environment.
The currently inexplicable anomaly is that when item 5-0-3-U is placed in a humid environment, magnetic fields of varying strength are detected once humidity variables are controlled and fixed at a set level. No correlation model has been established between the variable and outcome.
[Test Preparations]
① Place item 5-0-3-U at Point X on Ship A in Lakeside Village, then control the humidity in the area to reach the point where the highest degree of change is observed in the magnetic field.
② If Subject 5-0-3 enters the game, lure him to a marked location. If Subject Subject 5-0-3 isn't able to enter the game, this test record will be temporarily terminated.
[Observation Record]
(The second half of the draft was pasted on and written in handwriting that's clearly different from the first half. It's very messy and seems to have been written in a rush.)
Subject 5-0-3 has successfully entered the game.
Subject 5-0-3 is at the marked location and has noticed the abnormal watermark. In addition, the environment there is exceptionally humid, and the humidity increases with proximity to item 5-0-3-U.
Subject 5-0-3 is attempting to decode the watermark.
Subject 5-0-3 seems to have seen something that is beyond observation.
Subject 5-0-3 seems to have been affected and fallen into confusion.
... (The content is smudged.)
Subject 5-0-3's emotion is gradually stabilizing, and his mental state is taking a turn for the better.
Subject 5-0-3 has left the marked location and is heading to Subject 5-0-2's location.
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A Notebook (2023)[]
Page 1
(A faded agreement is attached to this page. The date is blurred due to repeated folding.)
There are two copies of this agreement which was signed by and between the following parties on XX XX XXXX:
Promisor: Villhelm Lamb
Promisee: Joaquin Baden
1. The Promisee and their crew agree to the Promisor's request to once again sail for a specified area in the Mediterranean Sea and perform trades.
2. In order to ensure the Promisee fulfills the task, the Promisee shall put up a shipment of goods as collateral and give it to the Promisor for safekeeping. The list of goods is attached at the end of this agreement.
3. Once the task is completed, the Promisee shall immediately deliver all the goods obtained at the specified area in the Mediterranean Sea to the Promisor, whereby the Promisor shall immediately return the collateral goods to the Promisee upon full receipt of the goods from the specified area in the Mediterranean Sea.
...
On the list of goods in the appendix, an antique umbrella from China has been circled, and a signature that reads "Bourbon" is circled at the end of the list.[6]
Page 2
(A letter is attached to this page.)
Chang XXXX (The last word has been altered many times):
Brother, I recognized you from the beginning. Even if you're wearing one of those jackets made by foreigners, I can still get that familiar fishy smell from you. Do you remember boarding that huge ship together back then? I'm sure you haven't forgotten me already, right?
I have a really nice treasure in my possession. I got it from a friend working on a foreigner's fleet. It seems like an antique from over a hundred years ago. As for information on its color and design, someone cultured like you definitely knows better than me.
Come meet me at the harbor if you're interested, Legwraps Huang.
Page 3
(A payment slip is attached to this page.)
Payee: Chang Chip
Address: Blessed Luck, Ramyhurst Street
Payer: Qi Shiyi
Address: Royal Scenery, Ramyhurst Street
Amount: £4,890
Purpose: Shop transfer
Remarks: The shop transfer payment includes the discounted price of the antique umbrella.
The payer's name is circled.
A Message (2024)[]
The humid air, like the unending rain, blurs the line between reality and fantasy. Ancient tales and artifacts, meant to rest at the bottom of the sea, are traded once again under the grip of human obsession. "Spirits of the East" stir those dark musings, purging all enduring bonds, captivating souls, leaving no escape.
Water-stained Diary Pages (2025)[]
The parcel from my patron arrived at last today. The postman brought it through a light drizzle, but the wrapping was well prepared, and no real harm was done. Only the canopy of the antique parasol showed the faint damp of the rain. I had never thought someone would pay so handsomely to have me restore a foreign parasol.
By the look of it, it had long been steeped in seawater.
I took up this trade not only from a certain skill with my hands, but for the stories old objects often carry. This patron seems deeply attached to the parasol. To help me restore it to its former splendor, he has sent a trove of reference materials.
In return for such generosity, I am willing to make inquiries along our stretch of Chinatown, hoping to recover as much of its original design as possible.
From what I see, this parasol was once cared for with great affection. Even now, in the sections of the canopy that remain, I can still make out fine workmanship and subtle patterning. But seawater is merciless. The frame is nearly whole, yet the canopy has grown brittle, and in its seams lies a stubborn grit of mud and silt—marks I know well from salvaged goods. I have often seen such things serve as a refuge for life on the sea floor before being raised.
"Fear not," I told myself. "I am the best restorer on this street. I will bring you back to your former grace."
When I ran my hand over the handle, the chill of it bit sharply into my skin.
......
Today I cleaned the canopy. After a long soak and careful desalting, the surface bloomed again under the lamp light, its hidden patterns alive once more. The designs were like drifting clouds, their paths laid with purpose. Seeking an expert's advice, I went to an old master familiar with such motifs, a man from the same land as the parasol itself. I had scarcely begun to describe it when he identified the very piece I was restoring.
Could it be so well-known?
......
Master Hu would not rest until he had seen it, and even offered to help me without charge. His hands are no longer as steady as in his youth, yet his skill and experience far outweigh my own. With him beside me, I felt more certain of success.
When he looked upon the parasol, he stood silent for a long while, then sighed deeply. "It is indeed the very same."
During a pause in our work, my curiosity overcame me. The patron had promised more pay if I could learn new details of its past, so I asked about it.
Master Hu, unaware of my motive, seemed eager to speak at last. He told a story with the air of legend—of helpless villagers, of two constables bound in friendship from their first meeting, and of a magistrate swollen with power.
I have heard many tales tied to antiques, yet I saw the respect in Master Hu's eyes. I asked if he had known the constables.
"In my village," he said, "there is an old tale of two brothers. The elder raised the younger alone, their bond as deep as the river. One autumn, in a season of unending rain, the dam gave way. The elder, to save his ailing brother, pushed him to safety, but the current swept him away.
"The younger, heartbroken, kept watch at the river day and night, unwilling to leave. One night, worn by exhaustion, he fell asleep. When he woke, the rain still fell, but beside him lay a black parasol. Thinking it a gift from some kind soul, he held it above him and returned to his vigil. This time, his brother came walking from the river and told him to live with care, for no one would be there to warn him.
"He reached to take his brother's hand, but woke to find nothing—no brother, no black parasol. When he told his tale, people said it was the doing of two righteous constables, Xie Bian and Fan Wujiu. They were not brothers by blood, but were bound as such. Though long dead, they honored the brothers' devotion and came into dreams to give comfort.
"Since then, when someone is lost to the water, the family will go to the river on the Ghost Festival, open the parasol that once sheltered him, and call his name so that the constables might guide his soul home."
As we worked, Master Hu would sigh now and again, murmuring that he hoped the present owner would keep the parasol safe.
......
Drawn by the patron's offer, I went to Ramhurst Street, home to many from the Far East and to several antique shops. There I met a man who claimed to know its history. He once worked at the Blessed Luck Antique Shop, where the parasol had arrived by some hidden means. He could not say how, but he had heard a darker version of its story.
I paid him for what he knew, and he told me this: that Xie Bian and Fan Wujiu were loyal and just, but died falsely accused. Their spirits, bound within the black parasol they had carried the longest, turned vengeful. On rainy days, they would appear to take souls, and any who saw two tall, gaunt figures—one in black, one in white—would soon drown.
The parasol was said to be cursed. After Xie Bian's death, it passed from hand to hand, leaving tragedy behind, until it reached the former owner of Blessed Luck. He, too, was plagued by nightmares and, unable to lift the curse, passed it on quickly.
......
Legends are strange things, hard to prove. Yet the parasol before me sits in quiet stillness, showing no sign of menace. Still, after all the telling I had heard, a restlessness settled in my mind.
A week has now gone into the work. The weather has been changeable, rain and sun taking turns. Even with the windows shut, the air in my room holds a faint dampness.
The chill indoors now makes me shiver, and the parasol's handle is colder than the air. I set its ribs into the perfect order my patron required, "as good as new," and reached for its case.
The rain had not ceased when someone knocked at my door. Expecting the postman, I glanced from the window. In the brief white flare of a lightning strike, I saw them: two tall figures, one in black, one in white, standing side by side in the rain.
Letter Summaries[]
These summaries are found in the Character Relations menu after the letter has been received.
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Rewards[]
How many years the player has participated and completed the Character Day Event determines which letter they receive and the extra reward.
- If this is the first time the player has completed the event, they would get a portrait for the character and the 2020 letter.
- If this is the second time the player has completed the event, they would get a portrait frame and the 2021 letter.
- If this is the third time the player has completed the event, they would get a dynamic graffiti and the 2022 letter.
- If this is the fourth time the player has completed the event, they would get an emote and the 2023 letter.
- If this is the fifth time the player has completed the event, they would get a portrait furnishing of the character and the 2024 letter.
- If this is the sixth time the player has completed the event, they would get a portrait and the 2025 letter.
Character Resources[]
The additional in-game and external documents for this character include:
The Character Relations Web shows Wu Chang's connections to other characters.
Personality Quiz Results[]
You are a sentimental person. You value relationships with your family and friends, but you also have problems--you are gentle and tolerant to strangers, but you can be a little cranky with those close to you. Managing your emotions can be a challenge.
Character Day Questions[]
Only the questions and answers relating to his backstory were included here. The other questions not listed relate to gameplay.
- 2022 Character Day questions:
- Question 4: "Where did Black Guard and White Guard plan to meet and discuss the "assault"?" Answer: "Nantai Bridge"
- Question 5: "Who wrote a letter to White Guard and persuaded him to join the military?" Answer: "Su Gong"
- 2023 Character Day questions:
- Question 4: "What were White Guard and Black Guard's professions when they were alive" Answer: "Government Officers"
- Question 5: "What did White Guard and Black Guard intend to discuss when they agreed to meet at Nantai Bridge" Answer: "The assault at the tavern"
5th Character Day Clues[]
- A bound umbrella, frozen in silent poise, yet time has not dulled its sharp edges.
- A figure stands with their back turned, divided by fate into light and shadow, solidified in silence within the cracks of time.
- Damp stains snake downward, creating the illusion of flowing water under an unwavering gaze.
- A document, a confession of guilt. Its words have bled, leaving only a blur of ink.
- Soft silk... This white veil brings with it a sense of fading, mourning, and then, everlasting quiet.
Quotations[]
- Chinese First Anniversary (2019) quote:
- "The gate is opened for you, and the soul under the umbrella welcomes guests."[7]
- Deduction Star 2019 quote:
- "I wonder what season of the year it is. Spring is gone and summer has come."
- Deduction Star 2020 quotes:
- "The rain comes splattering down. I miss my friends from the past."
- "Don't try to find me, for my soul has drifted afar."
- "I hope at least you will get fair treatment."
- Deduction Star 2021 quotes:
- "The time we get to spend together is limited, not to mention good times."
- "During our brief exchange, our minds clicked and mutual trust has been established."
- "I wish that all of your journeys be smooth, that they be filled with laughter and peace."
- Nymph Awards 2022 quotes:
- "Two for one is the best deal, huh?"
- "Miss the old days when we had drinks and enjoyed the falling leaves of autumn together."
- Nymph Awards 2022 Winner quote:[8]
- "The feeling of being the winner, I can never get enough of it."
- Valentine's Day 2023 Cards:
- "Thank you for your letter. The people of my hometown have a habit of expressing their affection through letters too. I'm happy to receive your affection, Happy Valentine's Day."
- "Thank you for thinking of me, but I don't know this occasion very well. However, once the weather is warm and the flowers are blooming, I do wish to travel with you to enjoy the true beauty of spring."
- 5th Anniversary Congratulatory Video quote:
- "Thank you for your kindness, and the invitation. I wish your best birthday every single year."[9]
- Nymph Awards 2023 Winner quotes:
- "I'm honored to have your support. I can't express my gratitude in words."
- "I offer my most sincere gratitude to those who lend me their aid."
- 2023 X'mas Fan Meeting & Autumn IJL Playoffs ribbon quote:
- "Christmas is an annual event that families enjoy together, like Chinese New Year.
Merry Christmas."[10]
- "Christmas is an annual event that families enjoy together, like Chinese New Year.
- (Best Performance) Wu Chang - Brilliant Polaris Live2D quote:
- (Question) "Who would I most like to share the joy of receiving the Nymph Award with? I achieved this with my younger brother, but he didn't come today due to official business. Who do I want to tell first? He's the only one."
- (Receive gift) "Thank you for your kindness, but I'm really embarrassed to accept this gift, I appreciate this kindness."
- (Interact) "The East wind blows, if I don't hold it back, the memories will. Holding an umbrella, blending into dreams."
- (Read news) "One of the winners of the Nymph Award was unable to attend the award ceremony due to a traffic accident caused by a rainstorm."………………
I want to confirm his safety right away, so please excuse me.[11]
- 6th Anniversary Congratulatory Video quote:
- "On good and auspicious days, everything that goes well comes as promised.
Be joyful, happy, tranquil, and peaceful."[12]
- "On good and auspicious days, everything that goes well comes as promised.
- Qixi Festival 2024 Wishing Star quote:
- "May you be well, may the years be kind, and may lovers remain together in love."
- Autumn Harvest Tavern Guestbook quote:
- "May you all enjoy the feast with your friends and loved ones, and drink to your heart's content."
- 7th Anniversary Congratulatory Video quote:
- "Time passes swiftly, and the date of seven years has arrived. May friends of new and old reunite to celebrate the 7th Anniversary together.
These memories are priceless—treasure and cherish them."[12]
- "Time passes swiftly, and the date of seven years has arrived. May friends of new and old reunite to celebrate the 7th Anniversary together.
Reply Web Events[]
| Reply Web Events | ||
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| Icon | Event | Quote |
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Valentine's Day 2021 | "Qualifications to be loved by me ... If it's emotional, you can't receive it. |
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Halloween 2021 | "Fancy dress party ...? Is it because it's Halloween? |
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Valentine's Day 2022 | "Oh? Chocolate is not common in my hometown." "The world is full of snow, have you seen that side of the bridge?" |
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Halloween 2022 | ∫” ▓‿ゝ)∫” ▓_ゝ) [Chinese]: |
Japanese Twitter Replies[]
Please press "Expand" to see in-character replies from the official Japanese Twitter.
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| Event Appearances | ||
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| Icon | Event | Role |
| Teahouse Tales (April 2020) |
Flying Guillotine | |
| Finding The Way Home On Mid-Autumn Festival (September - October 2020) |
Themselves | |
| Lunar New Year (February 2021) |
White Guard | |
| Midsummer Reminiscing (July - August 2021) |
White Guard, Black Guard (Celestial Cycle) | |
| Wishing Lights (Janurary - February 2022) |
Master of Yi | |
| New Splash of Color for the New Year (Mentioned) (January - February 2023) | ||
| Lion House Hotpot Delivery (January 2023) | ||
| Dancing Dragons Usher in the New Year (January - February 2024) | ||
| Fires of Renewal & Sancai New Year (January - February 2025) | ||
| Midsummer Misty Mountain (August 2022) |
Master Yin (Master Yin Yang) | |
| Lucky Guy's Summer Trip (August 2022) |
Themselves | |
| Dynastic Dreams (September - October 2025) |
Man in the Scroll (Verdant Realms Unfurled) | |
| "Greenhill" (Verdant Realms Unfurled) | ||
Wu Chang has been mentioned in the following documents for other characters:
Letters[]
- First Officer's Letters (2022 & 2023)
Deductions[]
None
Backstories[]
- First Officer's Backstory (Website Backstory, Weibo Release Post, Character Trailer, Official Chinese Website Backstory)
The following resources related to Wu Chang were, at some point in time, present in official websites or in-game after Identity V's official release, but have since been replaced. As such, they may contain details that have since been altered or removed from the character's backstory. Their related removal date will be listed at the top of their respective section.
Character Introduction[]
Wu Chang's character introduction on the Identity V Official Website was reworded at some point before August 12th 2025. The following is the previous wording.
| Xie Bi'an and Fan Wujiu (the Black and White Guards) have always been like brothers. As they traveled to Nantai Bridge one day, they noticed it was going to rain. Xie told Fan to wait under the bridge while he returned home to get an umbrella. After Xie left, the rain began to pour and the river rose, but Fan, reluctant to break his promise, stayed under the bridge. Shortly after, Xie returned with the umbrella only to find that the bridge was now submerged and Fan nowhere to be seen... |
Character Relations Background[]
In June, 2022, an unreleased Character Relations background story for Wu Chang was found in the game files. This backstory was changed slightly before its official release with the Character Relations Menu update on August 8th, 2024. The following is the previous wording.
| Black Guard and White Guard were childhood best friends. As they traveled to Nantai Bridge one day, they noticed the sky had turned dark, and rain was about to fall. White Guard asked Black Guard to hide under the bridge while returning home to fetch a parasol. While White Guard was away, a sudden downpour filled the river, and Black Guard, who didn't wish to break his promise, drowned under the bridge. After White Guard returned, the water had flooded the bridge, and Black Guard had gone missing. Overwhelmed with grief, White Guard vowed to wear white and carry a black parasol no matter rain or shine. Eventually, he hanged himself under Nantai Bridge, with eyes filled with madness. The black parasol that witnessed the brotherly love between the two was purchased by a merchant soon after, and never to be seen again. |
Deduction Summaries[]
These are unreleased summaries found in the game files in June, 2022. As the released deduction summaries were removed when the Character Relations Menu was updated on August 8th, 2024, these have since become obsolete and likely won't ever be officially released.
| Deduction 1: Kindred Spirits Black Guard and White Guard were government officers. Deduction 2: Misfortune In the act of chivalry, they injured the only son of the local governor, and a lawsuit was filed against them. Deduction 3: Downpour Black Guard and White Guard were willing to take the blame for each other, and they agreed to meet at Nantai Bridge. In the end, Black Guard drowned under the bridge. |
Canon Manor Game[]
We can gather who was in a canon Manor Game together by information in Letters and Diaries, and very occasionally from character quotes during events.
| Serial # | Hunter Identities | Survivor Identities | Notable Events | Cutscenes Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown (Executioner)**[MG 2] | no | |||
| 5-?-1 | Edgar Valden (Painter) | Cursed by Patricia[MG 3] Sacrificed by Patricia[MG 4][MG 5] |
no | |
| 5-0-2 | Vera Nair (Perfumer) | Cursed by Patricia[MG 3][MG 5] | no | |
| 5-0-3 | Jose Baden (First Officer) | Influenced by Wu Chang[MG 6] Cursed by Patricia[MG 3][MG 5] |
no | |
| 5-0-3-U[MG 7] | Wu Chang (Special test item)[MG 8] | Influenced Jose[MG 6] | no | |
| 5-?-4 | Kevin Ayuso (Cowboy) | Spared by Patricia[MG 9] Fled the Manor in the First Stage[MG 10] |
no | |
| 5-?-5 5-0-5 [MG 11] |
Patricia Dorval (Enchantress) | Cursed Edgar, Vera, and Jose[MG 3] Sacrificed Edgar[MG 4] |
no |
Compiled Overview[]
The Black and White Guards are sworn brothers who met at a tavern during the year 1731. [14]
The local governor's son had been causing trouble in the tavern when Bi'an and Wujiu tried to intervene out of chivalry, causing the governor's son to be injured. The governer then filed a lawsuit against them, so that his son would not receive any punishment.[15] The judge of the case decided to only punish the one who started the fight, having secretly been asked by the corrupt governor to resolve the case within ten days.[16] Both confessed to be the culprit and that no one else was involved, in an attempt to protect the other.[17] Not long after, both of them were assigned to apprehend a culprit together. With the fugitive apprehended, Xie Bi'an decided to use the record to tell the "truth", and chooses to become the offender. [18].
Before the trial, Wujiu wrote Bi'an a letter, asking him to meet with him at Nantai Bridge to discuss about the assault.[19] Shortly after they arrived, it began to rain. Bi'an told Wujiu to wait for him under the bridge while he returned home to get an umbrella. After Bi'an left, the rain became heavier, and the river began to rise. Wujiu was hesitant to break his promise to Bi'an, and stayed under the bridge, eventually drowning before Bi'an returned. The case was then concluded: Wujiu was found guilty of the assault, but because he had drowned before the trial, the case was concluded.[20]
According to the legends, both of their souls are trapped in the umbrella,[21] and they're described as vengeful spirits who were rumored to committed suicide by villagers after they were falsely accused of avoiding their life sentencing during their deaths. They would both target victims on rainy days to steal their souls and have them drowned if they ever encountered figures of Xie Bi'an and Fan Wujiu. Their antique umbrella also plagues an owner who dares wield their item and have them experience nightmares for eternity.[22]
Events at the Manor[]
The umbrella would eventually make its way to the manor.[23] It was noted that the umbrella would generate magnetic fields at certain humidity levels, and was determined to be due to 'long-term exposure to a unique ecological environment'.[24]
For the test, the umbrella was placed at Point X on Ship A,[25] and the humidity levels were increased until 'the highest degree of change is observed in the magnetic field'. Subject 5-0-3, Jose Baden, was then lured to the location where he would find the umbrella. It is noted that he saw something 'beyond observation' before being affected by the magnetic waves - this could either be Fan Wujiu, Xie Bi'an, or both of them.[21]
The rest of the events of they are involved in are currently unknown.
Alternate Theories and Conclusions[]
- As their umbrella shows up in the animated backstory trailer for the First Officer, it is possible that the umbrella is related to the ship in some way, and may have even been responsible for crashing the Baden Ship.
- Both Black Guard and White Guard participate in the games in the form of their umbrella. However, the Wu Chang seen in game is most likely a hallucination.
- In Wu Chang's 2022 letter, it refers to how the First Officer saw "something beyond observation" after discovering the umbrella in the big ship of Lakeside Village. This could suggest that Wu Chang is a hallucination that only the First Officer, or those who have interacted with the umbrella, could see.
- Both Black Guard and White Guard are most likely orphans.
- In ancient China (and even in modern times), the belief that a child is their parent's flesh and blood and hurting the child was equal to hurting their parents was prominent.
- This was taken to an extreme example, where children would refuse to cut their hair, as they also believed hair was a gift from their parents. (身体发肤，受之父母，不敢毁伤，孝之始也；立身行道，扬名于后世，以显父母，孝之终也。)
- Assuming both White and Black Guard were willing to give up their lives for the other (upon the consideration of harming oneself is equivalent to harming your parent, a highly taboo act), yet kept their hair long, they were most likely orphans.
- It is theorized that Wu Chang's umbrella might be able to cause rainfall or storms from Wu Chang's possession of it.
- In Ashes of Memory Chapter 2, if Alice decides to go to the Greenhouse during the day time, Wu Chang's umbrella can be seen sitting near the beehives. Later, during the nighttime storm, if Alice chooses to go the Greenhouse again, Wu Chang's umbrella is noticeably absent. Given Wu Chang's lore connection to a storm, it is possible that the umbrella somehow caused the storm whether through its own free will or through the actions of another.
- It is further theorized that Baron DeRoss specifically acquired Wu Chang's umbrella for its rainwater ability to help grow the plant materials he uses to the best quality. Rainwater is known for being the best kind of water a plant can receive for the greatest benefits and if the Baron wanted his materials to be of the highest quality, having something that can guarantee rain would be ideal.
- It is speculated that Qi Shiyi is the writer in Wu Chang's 2025 letter who was trying to restore Wu Chang's umbrella given the fact that Chang Chip sold his store to her across Ramyhurst Street.
- Qi Shiyi's store was called the Royal Scenery that was established in the same location as Chang Chip's former store in Chinatown. However, she might've renamed it "Bamboo Study" according to her 9th Deduction Quest after raising a large loan from assassination contracts she accepted.
- However, with no direct mention of her antique store, it could also be an unknown restorer instead.
Extended Backstory[26]
Fan Wujiu is a straightforward and stubborn person, while Xie Bi'an is humble and soft, with a loyal heart.
The two men have been friends since childhood and are like brothers.
One day when they were walking together to Nantai Bridge, it was about to rain, so Xie Bi'an asked Fan Wujiu to stay under the bridge while he went home to get an umbrella. After Xie Bi'an left, the rain begins to pour down the river rose. Fan is reluctant to leave the bottom of the bridge to keep his promise with Xie, so he stayed there. Soon Xie returned to Nantai Bridge with his umbrella, only to see that the river was over the bridge, and Fan Wujiu had drowned. Xie Bi'an was so distraught that he wore only white clothes from then on, carrying the black umbrella in rain or shine, and looked so mad that he finally died under the Nantai Bridge, leaving behind the black umbrella that witnessed his life and death.
The umbrella was bought by a merchant shortly afterwards.
The merchant placed the umbrella in the hall. After placing it in his house, he soon finds his house full of the sounds of men sighing and crying as he hears walking around at night. People believed that Xie Bi’an (White) resided in the umbrella, so the merchant hired a Taoist to do something about it. The hall seemed to quiet down at first as things appeared to return to normal. Not long after this though, the merchant met the bandits while visiting his relatives and died on the way, the house was in chaos, and the umbrella disappeared.
Trivia[]
- It is implied that Xie Bi'an and Fan Wujiu may be in a romantic relationship
- Their 2020 Letter refers to their meeting at Nantai bridge as a 'date' instead of using another word that does not hold romantic context.
- In the modern Chinese media, especially donghua, 'Sworn Brothers' is a common term used to describe a gay relationship without explicitly saying so.
- Please note that in a historical Chinese context, sworn siblings are people who have chosen each other as part of their family. Their relationship is not necessarily romantic.
- Xie Bi'an and Fan Wujiu are based on the HeiBai WuChang, two Chinese deities who escort the spirits of the dead to the underworld.
- Their names are the exact same as the names of the HeiBai WuChang, and their backstory's key points mirrors those in one version of the HeiBai WuChang's origins.
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References[]
- ↑ In June, 2022, an unreleased Character Relations profile for Wu Chang was found in the game files which listed their traits as Modest/Rash, Gentle/Faithful, Pessimistic/Stubborn.
- ↑ In June, 2022, an unreleased Character Relations profile for Wu Chang was found in the game files which listed their talents as Poetry, Swordsmanship.
- ↑ In June, 2022, an unreleased Character Relations profile for Wu Chang was found in the game files which listed their likes as Compass/Parasol.
- ↑ Also known as the 15th Day of the 7th Lunar Month.
- ↑ Backstory from official website - https://idv.163.com/character/index.html
- ↑ It is unknown if this is the Barmaid, Demi Bourbon or someone related to her.
- ↑ Original Chinese: 蓬门为君开，伞下魂，迎客来。
- ↑ In 2022, the winners of Deduction Star and Nymph Awards would sometimes be displayed incorrectly. Due to this, Wu Chang got a Best Performance winner quote in 2022 despite not actually having won.
- ↑ Translation by @IdentityV__Sub.
- ↑ Original Japanese: クリスマスは中国の旧正月のような、家族で楽しむ年中行事ですよね。
メリークリスマス。 - ↑ Translation by 小小小砸墨.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Translation by jaesti.
- ↑ 13.00 13.01 13.02 13.03 13.04 13.05 13.06 13.07 13.08 13.09 13.10 13.11 13.12 13.13 13.14 13.15 13.16 Translations by @fc_idv.
- ↑ Their 2021 Letter mentions the "9th year of our Emperor Yongzheng. Their 2022 Character Day Questions reveal that the person responding to Su Gong's letter is Xie Bi'an, and that he met Fan Wujiu at the tavern.
- ↑ Deductions 2, 3
- ↑ Deduction 5
- ↑ Deductions 6, 7
- ↑ Deductions 8, 10
- ↑ Deduction 9
- ↑ Deduction 12
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 See Wu Chang's 2022 Letter
- ↑ In Wu Chang's 2025 Letter, the only way to lift the curse is to pass their umbrella down onto the next owner and the restorer who was carrying it seemed to die in their hands.
- ↑ It can be seen in the greenhouse in diaries and in the manor.
- ↑ This could be refrencing Wujiu's Wavering Soul ability, due to it's ripple-like effect.
- ↑ Point X may refer to the glowing map on the big ship on Lakeside Village
- ↑ While there is photo evidence for the extended backstory, the source to the website has not been found yet, and as such is being treated as a theory until the source can be confirmed. If you know anything about where to find the website, please contact the wiki! Thank you.
Manor Game Table References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wu Chang's 2022 Letter confirms the location as Lakeside Village.
- ↑ First Officer's 2022 Letter implies that an Executioner was present in this Manor Game, monitoring Jose’s mental state specifically. However, this direct confirmation remains unclear.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 See Enchantress's 2022 Letter.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 In Painter's 2024 Letter, it is stated that Edgar was willing to let himself be sacrificed by Patricia and mentions his "swan song".
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 In First Officer's 2023 Letter seemingly implies that Edgar, Vera, and Jose finished their Manor Game. But as Edgar is implied to be dead from his 2024 Letter those were likely Jose's delusions.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 In Wu Chang's 2022 Letter, it appears First Officer was affected by the umbrella in some way, however it is currently unknown what happened as a result.
- ↑ It should be noted Wu Chang's serial number is referring to their umbrella.
- ↑ Based on the current information given by Wu Chang's 2022 Letter, it is known that the Manor used the power of Wu Chang's umbrella to affect on First Officer in some way, rather than using the duo as a hunter in the Game.
- ↑ Enchantress's 2023 Birthday Questions state that Cowboy was the only one spared by Enchantress but it is unknown what she spared him from but it is possible that Kevin was spared from the death of poison he had drank to protect her.
- ↑ Cowboy's 2022 and 2023 Letters heavily imply that Kevin had already escaped the Manor before the Manor Game began.
- ↑ Perfumer's 2022 Letter uses 5-0-5 while other letters use 5-?-5.
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