Zang Hai isn't just one person-he's a collection of masks, all carefully put together by Kuai Zhi Nu. Each one is a mix of truth and lies, connected yet different, worn depending on who he's facing. Technically, he only gets the name "Zang Hai" before heading to the capital, but emotionally speaking, that identity begins the moment he wakes up on the Bu Gaoxing and realizes his life is now all about revenge. From that point on, it's not Kuai Zhi Nu dealing with the world anymore-it's Zang Hai.

What's fascinating is how sharp and adaptive Zang Hai is. He reads people instantly and adjusts himself like a chameleon. With his master and the crew, he keeps just enough distance while still seeming loyal. With Zhuang Luyin, he flatters and schemes. With Yang, Qu, and Chu, he's cautious, even a bit submissive. In front of the officials, he turns bold and passionate, standing his ground even when he has nothing left. With Xiang Antu, he's charming and polite. With Zhuang Zhixing, he uses clever words to pull him into his game. And with Zhuang Shan, he plays the loyal ally, balancing honesty and strategy like a pro.

Each version is Zang Hai-but none of them show the full picture. He becomes exactly what each person needs him to be. In plain terms, he's got that ability to "speak human to humans, and ghost to ghosts." Xiao Zhan absolutely nails this character. You can tell he understands Zang Hai inside out. He shows every little shift, every hidden motive, with such natural ease that you don't even notice the change until it's already happened. No wonder he said at the wrap that he hoped Zhi Nu could finally rest in peace. That kind of empathy only comes from truly living in a character's skin.

The Legend of Zang Hai is more than just a story about revenge-it's about identity, survival, and how far someone will go to protect what's left of themselves. And thanks to Xiao Zhan's brilliant performance, Zang Hai is unforgettable.