About the Taoist priest in the novel Jin Yong's world?
In the world of Jin Yong, Taoist priests were a mysterious profession. They were usually called Taoist priests or Taoist nuns. They were the leaders of some folk beliefs, as well as some senior mages and martial arts masters. The main responsibility of a Taoist priest was to cultivate Taoist skills, spread religious doctrines, and protect the safety of the human world. They would usually cultivate in some temples or Daoist temples to improve their cultivation through meditation and talismans. In Jin Yong's novels, Taoist priests had a variety of roles. Some were experts in Jianghu, some were officials in the imperial court, and some were relatively neutral characters. Their roles were usually related to grudges, political struggles, and religious beliefs. Some famous Taoist priests appeared in Jin Yong's novels, such as Guo Jing's master, Huang Yaoshi, Ling Huchong's master, Yue Buqun, the leader of the Huashan Sect, Chen Jinnan, the leader of the Iron Palm Gang, and so on. The role of Taoist priests in Jin Yong's world was very colorful and was one of the most important elements.