Today, I Set Out with Sword in Hand

Name: Today, I Set Out with Sword in Hand
Author: The Skylark Has No Tail

我今抱剑去

by The Skylark Has No Tail (云雀没有尾巴)

Status: Completed
Length: 243k Words
Genre: Ancient Romance
Subgenre: Fantasy Romance
Updated: 1y ago
English: Request a translation

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Synopsis

Traditional wuxia, with no one reborn or transmigrating.

A seemingly cool and fragile but actually powerful, unhinged swordswoman * A seemingly gentle and harmless but actually cunning, ruthless, and intensely possessive immortal healer

Chang Wuyu was once the daughter of Jinling’s richest man, beautiful, innocent, and carefree.

But on her wedding night, her entire family was slaughtered, leaving a mountain of blood debts.

Her husband, Chang Wu, coldly pulled the bloodstained sword from her chest as if she were a piece of garbage, crushing every last trace of her innocence and kindness.

Lucky enough to survive, she turned around and became a disciple of the Sword Saint. After seven years of honing her sword, she returned, and the first thing she did was storm his home to take the life of that heartless wretch!

But she learned that the truth of what happened back then was not so simple. From the immortal mountains overseas to the courts of the four kingdoms, the truth remained elusive, with deadly traps at every turn.

With the sword in my hand, I will sweep away every injustice in the world.

With the longing in my heart, I will embrace the four seasons of spring in this mortal world.

With tales of the jianghu, I will paint the land beneath a nightless sky.

So many original twists and settings: in my jianghu, I make the rules!

Other names

I, Heir to the Sword Saint, So What If I Put You in Your Place?我，剑圣传人，打你脸怎么了？Alternate title on Fanqie

Stats

184Chapters

33Reads · 30 days

22.1kReads · all time

3Listens

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Reader comments 17

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The writing in this book is undeniably superb. The rich action descriptions, frame by frame, conjure up images of the bloody battles and grudges of the martial arts world. The author's thinking is clear, and their values are impeccable. Each chapter title is captivating, allowing the reader to truly feel the conflicts of the martial arts world.
15 likes3y ago
This book is exceptionally well-written, with a particularly well-developed female protagonist. The plot is also very vivid and engaging, portraying the female protagonist not only as a swordswoman but also as a woman from the Chang family burdened with a deep-seated blood feud. The scenes of her seeking revenge are incredibly exciting and satisfying.
11 likes3y ago
It's really good! It has the passion and grudges of heroes and heroines, and of course, I love the female lead's personality and fighting skills the most. Just imagining the iconic fight scenes is so cool! 🥰🥰🥰
10 likes3y ago
A high-quality story with smooth and concise writing. A top-rated female-oriented martial arts novel on Tomato. The male lead is finally not the overconfident type; who wouldn't love a gentle, aloof, and ethereal healer? The female lead is also very well-developed—a cool, decisive, and ruthless swordswoman—I love her! I finished the whole thing without skipping a single chapter. Author, keep up the good work!
8 likes2y ago
Keep up the good work, author! Finally, I'm seeing something that isn't one of those low-brow, childish love stories from classical Chinese literature.
8 likes3y ago
Good show, traditional martial arts! The female lead is so strong!
7 likes3y ago
Author, please update more! 🥰😘 Your readers are eagerly awaiting your updates! 😳 Author, why haven't you updated yet? 🥺🥺🥺🥺
6 likes3y ago
Waaaaah, it's finally updated! I thought it was finished at first, so I started reading, and it was super good. Then I checked again, and it had stopped updating! It's finally updated again! I'll read it again once it's finished. Keep up the good work, author!!!
5 likes2y ago
It's rare to see such a good traditional martial arts novel. The characters are vividly portrayed, which really suits my taste. I'm really looking forward to it, and I hope the author continues to persevere!
5 likes3y ago
It's been a long time since I've seen such a great ancient Chinese romance novel. The plot and story are both excellent. Keep up the good work, author! 💕
5 likes3y ago