| NAME | |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 焦挺, 焦挺, Jiāo Tǐng |
| Nickname | 98 - Earthly Evil Star - 地恶星 (Dì'è Xīng) - Địa Ác Tinh; Faceless (沒面目, Méimiànmù, Một Diện Mục) |
| Other name | Tiêu Đĩnh |
| INFORMATION | |
| Birth Place | Zhongshan Prefecture (中山府; phủ Trung Sơn) |
| Death Reason | Killed in battle at Runzhou (润州, Rùnzhōu, Nhuận Châu) during the campaign against Fang La (方腊, Fāng Là, Phương Lạp) |
| CAREER | |
| Allegiance | Liangshan Marsh |
| Battles | Battle of Gaotang, Campaign against Fang La |
The Legend of Jiao Ting in Water Margin
Jiao Ting, renowned by the distinctive moniker “The One-Faced Yaksha” (Mian Mian Mu), is a formidable martial artist featured in the classic Chinese masterpiece Water Margin. Set against the historical backdrop of the late Northern Song Dynasty, he ranks 98th among the 108 Stars of Destiny, holding the seat of the Earth Evil Star. Unlike many conventional weapon masters of the era, his battlefield superiority stems from ancestral mastery in traditional Chinese wrestling (Shuai Jiao).
Martial Mastery and Rise to Liangshan
Born into a lineage of wrestlers, he traversed the land making a living through public challenges, routinely overpowering opponents with his imposing frame, unyielding agility, and explosive throwing technique. His martial credibility is immortalized during his initial confrontation with the fearsome Black Whirlwind, Li Kui. Exhibiting remarkable footwork and leverage, the master grappler cast Li Kui violently to the dirt twice, instantly turning a fierce duel into enduring mutual admiration.
Literary Timeline
Joining the Outlaw Band
Jiao Ting crosses paths with Li Kui on the road to Lingzhou. Following their brief scuffle, both warriors exchange backgrounds, prompting an immediate invitation to join the grand outlaw brotherhood at Mount Liang.
The Fall at Yuling Pass
During the imperial expedition against the southern rebel state of Fang La, he spearheads the vanguard assault but meets a tragic end under a hail of concealed arrows at the perilous Yuling Pass.
Key Relationships
- Li Kui: Initially an adversary in an impromptu roadside bout, he quickly became a trusted ally and the primary sponsor who introduced the wrestler to Song Jiang.
- Bao Xu: A relentless chieftain who frequently led brutal infantry assaults alongside Jiao Ting during the marshland band’s pacification campaigns.
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