The Delicate Hand Tames the Dragon

The Dragon-Taming Hand is a work from the height of Sima Ling’s wuxia-writing career. Centered on adventures in the martial world, it portrays in Pei Chun, a man whose great wisdom lies beneath a foolish exterior, the resilience of virtue: he remains unmoved by every scheme, desire, temptation, fear, jealousy, and abuse of power. The strength this virtue radiates is immense. At critical moments, it can awaken the conscience of those who have fallen into darkness, bring them to his side, and help secure true victory. It thus becomes a pass that lets its bearer press forward unhindered through the most perilous trials of human nature. This book pioneered a fresh kind of spectacle: a battle of wits between extraordinary women, bringing the clash of brains and brawn to life in all its intensity.

It brings the clash of brains and brawn to life in all its intensity.