The Swordsman’s Tale

The story follows Bai Jian'nan, a swordsman in white, and a swordsman in blue, who fight over an old grudge for three days and three nights atop Mount Hua, ending in tragedy. Carrying a letter from Liu Huiying, his childhood sweetheart, Bai Jian'nan sets out to find his long-lost beloved. Along the way, he encounters all manner of people from the martial world, from disputes between escort agencies to tavern scandals, as well as becoming entangled with the female demon Ye Hongying. By chance, Bai Jian'nan rescues the young Dong Xin from the female demon’s clutches, and the two become sworn brothers, roaming the martial world together. As the story unfolds, Dong Xin’s true identity is revealed: she is a woman who has fallen in love with Bai Jian'nan. Meanwhile, Princess Wanyan Ling'er of the Great Jin develops feelings for Bai Jian'nan, but finds herself torn between love and her country. Through a series of tense, thrilling events, the novel brings to life a vibrant martial world and vividly portrays the tangled emotions between its characters, along with the joys and sorrows of its wandering heroes.