Li Shuwen () (1864âÂÂ1934) was a master practitioner of the Chinese martial art of Bajiquan. He was known as "God Spear Li" (ç¥Âæ§ÂæÂÂ). His prowess was said to be such that he boasted that he did not have to strike the same opponent twice. He was a martial arts adviser of Fu Zhensong, notably once fighting him to a draw. Li's students eventually became personal bodyguards for Mao Zedong, Chiang Kai-shek, and Puyi.
While not due to malicious intent, Li Shuwen killed many people during his life in either martial arts matches or self defense, causing victims' relatives to hold a grudge. He died after consuming poisonous tea served by one of them. Regardless, his reputation as one of the world's greatest martial artists persists to this day.
Li Shuwen is depicted as a Servant, a type of familiar, in the Fate franchise, beginning with Fate/Extra. He also shows up in other Fate works, such as Fate/Type Redline, Fate/Samurai Remnant, and Fate/Grand Order. The franchise features several versions; he is depicted as a young or older man depending on the story, and due to Servants being subject to character classes, he is either a Lancer or Assassin.
The Japanese manga Kenji depicted Li Shuwen according to numerous accounts from various sources, notably from Li Shuwen's last student Liu Yunqiao.