Nine Clans Association

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## People

### Members

Huo Youxue, Xie Yuchen, Wu Xie, Chen Jinshui, Qi Anmei, Li Qunao, Grandma Wu, Chen Jinshui

**Nine Clans Association** is a loosely tied organization in the television series Tomb of the Sea. It is made up of families that own businesses and meet together. At some point, after the People's Republic of China was founded, it replaced the Old Nine Clans.

The families in the association generally do not get along.

## History

During the 1930s, the Old Nine Clans were prosperous and had large control over the city of Changsha. Back in the day, they lived harmoniously and helped each other but still had conflicts. When facing big problems, they would come together to face anything under Fo Ye's commands.

In 1945, many people from the Old Nine Clans perished in Gutong Jing. The casualties were largely due to the tenth family, the Wang Clan. After Chinese liberation in 1949, Fo Ye ordered the other clans to stop grave robbing. The families went on their own paths and started their businesses.

By the time of Tomb of the Sea, the Nine Clans Association is experiencing many problems. Once Fo Ye died, the nine clans changed completely without his leadership. Even if Zhang Rishan followed all of Fo Ye's orders, the Association could not adapt. Additionally, the Wang Clan infiltrated their organization, controlled their plans, and caused the members to fight with each other. The days of the members following orders were over and the current generation was filled with greed. Once Wu Xie broke one of their rules by going to Gutong Jing, the fighting became worse.

Wu Xie, Xie Yuchen, and Zhang Rishan wanted to change the Nine Clans Association, finding them to be too greedy and ruthless. The other families were convinced that there was treasure in Gutong Jing. They went to great lengths to get there and constantly fought each other along the way. After they succeeded in going there, they suffered many injuries and losses. The leaders of the families joined Zhang Rishan to the ancient city there. Zhang Rishan warned them of the dangers of staying to look for treasures, but they ignored him. The leader of the Chen Clan, Chen Jinshui, the leader of the Huo Clan, Huo Youxue, the leader of the Qi Clan, Qi Anmei, and the leader of the Li Clan, Li Qunao stayed behind to look for treasure. They all perished in the city. Meanwhile, the Huo Clan outsider and Chen Clan advisor, Huo Daofu, followed Zhang Rishan's advice and stayed with him to get out of the city. After he left the desert, he took over the Huo Clan's business, Jin Shangzhu, and raided the Li and Qi Clans' businesses. Huo Daofu was attempting to take over the Association.

The present circumstances of the Nine Clans Association is unknown.

### Wang Clan

The Wang Clan were also a reason why the Nine Clans were heading towards a dead end. The Wang Clan broke the Nine Clans' rules and interrupted their plans. They were particularly brutal and infiltrated the Association, took control of their plans, and caused the members to fight amongst each other. By the time of Tomb of the Sea, the families do not get along and cause each other trouble.

Wu Laogou was the first one to discover the Wang Clan's conspiracy. From then on, it was the Wu Clan's destined mission to counter the Wangs. The battle against the Wangs lasted generations and continued on with Wu Xie. Wu Xie's birth allowed members of the Association to come up with a plan and it was up to Wu Xie to finish their plan.

## Organization

### Zhang Clan

Zhang Rishan is the head of the association in Tomb of the Sea and is called President Zhang (张会长) by other members. He has been part of the Association for more than 30 years. The company associated with the Zhang Clan is the Qiong Qi (宆祺) company which is responsible for sales. After Fo Ye's death, the Qiong Qi company rarely interferes with matters involving the Association. Zhang Rishan also owns Bao Sheng Auction House which gives out stamps to authenticate antiques, however he does not run it. Zhang Rishan constantly faces attempts to overthrow him by other members of the Association. It is not mentioned whether Zhang Qishan had any children. Zhang Rishan works closely with Yin Xinyue's great niece and owner of the Xin Yue Restaurant, Yin Nanfeng.

### Li Clan

Li Qunao is the head of the Li Clan in Tomb of the Sea. He is the boss of the Li Cai Company (利财公司). Li Qunao died in Gutong Jing. Huo Daofu greatly weakened the company after Li Qunao's death. The Li Clan's fate is left unknown.

### Chen Clan

By the time of Tomb of the Sea, Chen Pi Ah Si is dead. Chen Jinshui is the leader of the Chen Clan, Chen Dingju is a representative, and Chen Wenjin is still missing. Chen Chengcheng is an original character in The Lost Tomb and never appears nor is mentioned again in subsequent adaptations. The Chen Clan is still ruthless and willing to let their own members die. The rule of the Chen family is whoever has the ability can take whatever they want. Huo Daofu works with the Chen Clan and is an advisor.

Most of the Chen Clan members die in Gutong Jing, including Chen Jinshui.

### Wu Clan

Grandma Wu is the head of the Wu Clan.[*citation needed*] Wu Xie is the boss of Wushanju. Wu Erbai also helps out, but Wu Sanxing is still missing in Tomb of the Sea.

### Huo Clan

Huo Youxue is the head of the Huo Clan in Tomb of the Sea, Huo Xu is a representative, Huo Daofu is an outsider, and Huo Xiuxiu is a former member. Their company is called Jin Shangzhu. Many of the Huo Clan members die in Gutong Jing, including Huo Youxue. Huo Daofu took over the family company, Jin Shang Zhu, upon the death of Huo Youxue.

### Qi Clan

Qi Anmei is the head of the Qi Clan. Her relation, if any, to Qi Tiezui is never revealed or explained. She is the boss of Ba Mian Heng Tong. Qi Anmei dies in Gutong Jing. Huo Daofu also greatly weakened the company and took many of their antiques after her death. The Qi Clan's fate is left unknown.

### Xie Clan

Xie Yuchen is the head of the Xie Clan. He is the Chief Executive Officer of the Bao Sheng Auction House.

## References

1. ↑ In 1945, after the casualties of Gutong Jing, many people associated with the Old Nine Clans died. Grandma Wu said that after liberation, the families went on their on paths and built their businesses. See Tomb of the Sea, Episode 23. Zhang Rishan also stated that after liberation, Fo Ye did not want the families involved in stealing goods. See Tomb of the Sea, Episode 14. However, Zhang Rishan stated that he had only been part of the association for over 30 years. See Tomb of the Sea, Episode 9.
2. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episodes 47, 52
3. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episode 47
4. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episode 23
5. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episode 14
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Tomb of the Sea, Episode 15
7. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episode 47
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Tomb of the Sea, Episode 37
9. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episode 41
10. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episode 41
11. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episode 42
12. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episode 42
13. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episode 42
14. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episodes 45, 46
15. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episode 47
16. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episode 47
17. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episode 52
18. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episode 24
19. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episode 52
20. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episode 52
21. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episode 52
22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 22.3 Tomb of the Sea, Episode 13
23. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episode 9
24. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episode 18
25. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episodes 8–9, 11–13
26. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episode 8
27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 27.2 Tomb of the Sea, Episode 4
28. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episode 42
29. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episode 45
30. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episode 30
31. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episode 28
32. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episode 30
33. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episode 40
34. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episodes 41, 42
35. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episode 21
36. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episode 22
37. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episode 11
38. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episode 35
39. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episode 35
40. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episodes 41, 42
41. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episode 47
42. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episode 46
43. ↑ Tomb of the Sea, Episode 35