The protagonist, Chen Ping'an, is an ordinary Taoist priest of the Quanzhen Sect in charge of maintaining the Library of Daoist Scriptures. His lifelong goal is “never leave the mountain, never make trouble, never get entangled in karma,” and to live a quiet, stable life. To that end, he takes advantage of his position to read widely, memorizing everything in the library, from martial arts theory and the arts of divination to medicine, astrology, and all manner of miscellaneous knowledge. But he never seeks deep understanding, nor does he practice profound inner arts. He only learns techniques for escape, survival, and health, becoming a man whose “theoretical knowledge is unbeatable, but practical experience is nonexistent.”
His peaceful life is shattered as the story of The Return of the Condor Heroes unfolds. From Yang Guo’s arrival on the mountain, to Xiaolongnü’s intrusion in search of someone, to Li Mochou’s visit to settle a score, Chen Ping'an is repeatedly swept into the heart of the turmoil. Every time, he tries to stay out of it, yet through one coincidence after another, he relies on his “walking encyclopedia” of knowledge and his instinct for “avoiding danger and seeking good fortune” to defuse the most perilous situations in the most cowardly ways. For instance, he might point out a theoretical flaw in a martial art and make a master’s inner energy go awry, or use his knowledge of unremarkable terrain and medicinal herbs to escape with ease.
His unusual behavior catches the attention of Su Wanying, a “troublesome girl” from the Ancient Tomb Sect. Fascinated by how he is “obviously weak, yet always manages to survive,” she clings to him like an accessory, constantly dragging him into even more thrilling and dangerous martial-world conflicts. Chen Ping'an grumbles furiously to himself while racking his brains to keep this “troublemaker” junior sister alive amid the clashing forces of the Five Greats, Guo Jing, the Mongol army, and others. In the end, as he takes the art of “keeping his head down” to its ultimate extreme, he unknowingly unifies the theories behind all the world’s martial arts and becomes a martial arts legend.
After reading more than a dozen chapters, I don't know what the author wants to express? A crazy Taoist priest and the unorthodox Quanzhen sect, a schizophrenic tomb girl, and Li Mochou who behaves normally?
There is no logic, I have no idea what the protagonist is doing