Wong Tai Sin Sign 89 · Wu Jizi Hangs His Sword

Wu Jizi was a nobleman from the Spring and Autumn period who valued honor above all else. While traveling through the state of Xu, he met Lord Xu Jun, who greatly admired Wu's precious sword. Though Wu didn't offer it then, he silently promised himself he would return and gift it to the lord. When Wu came back, he discovered Lord Xu had died. Despite no one knowing about his private promise, Wu hung the sword on a tree by the tomb anyway. This story became legendary in Chinese culture as the ultimate example of keeping faith even when circumstances change. It represents integrity that exists purely for its own sake, not for recognition or reward.