Hu Kai is a Chinese web-fiction author about whom little public information is available. The library currently holds only one work by this author, Aobing Zhuan (The Tale of Ao Bing), which is classified under the "otherworld continent" category, suggesting a fantasy-oriented approach built around an invented world. Because the author's nationality, dates of birth and death, English name, and personal background are not clearly documented, it is difficult to describe his life or creative development in any detail, or to assess his education, awards, or standing in the field. For readers interested in otherworld-continent settings, Aobing Zhuan may serve as an entry point for understanding Hu Kai's writing; the finer points of his style and the scope of his influence will need to be judged once more works and materials become available.