At first glance, you don't find too many similarities between Jin Yong's Kiu Fung and Gu Long's Lee Chum Foon, but upon closer inspection, you might discover that they seem to parallel each other's roles in their creators' respective fictional worlds.
1. Both were among the most tragic heroes in their respective authors' canon.
2. Both were notorious for their Bacchanalian habits.
3. Both were more mature than the typical wuxia protagonist.
4. Both were renowned for their superior prowess...above and beyond most of their authors' other protagonists.
5. Both made extraordinary personal sacrifices for matters of principle.