The Charlatan’s Art

The use of Daoist arts follows the principle that extremes reverse.

The Dao that can be spoken is not the eternal Dao. Understand the essence of Daoism, master its subtle methods, and put its arts to use. Learn from the strengths of a hundred schools of thought and establish a school of your own.

Pass through five trials: money, fame, love, faith, and greed.

See how he cultivates the Dao: cultivating himself, managing his family, governing the nation, and bringing peace to the world.

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.