Background
The Water Margin describes Xie Zhen as seven chi tall, with a purplish face, wide shoulders and a narrow waist. He dons trousers made from leopard skin and wraps a tiger skin around his torso. He has a reputation for being brave and daring. He can travel in harsh conditions, scale mountains and climb dangerous cliffs. He is highly skilled in martial arts and carries a bronze forked spear as his weapon. He is nicknamed "Double-headed serpent".
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