In ancient Chinese literature, Shong Kui, a legendary figure, is originally a musical instrument to exorcise evil spirits.  After his creation, Zhong Kui, thanks to the imaginative depiction of literati, gradually becomes a ghost-catching hero, and his image has been so constantly improved in novels.

       When we see Zhong Kui troupe, beside his rein, followed by five subduing five ghosts with five various magic weapons, including  a bronze sword, a wine pot, a bat, a paper umbrella, and a official seal.  Each magic weapon  has its unique function.