Behind a masked face and clad in black, Lin Jingci is the master of Bloodpeak Hall, a man feared throughout the martial world. Cold, ruthless, and strict about his rules, he nevertheless reserves a secret, steadfast protection for Jiang Yeheng, the great general who guards the nation.
Years ago, Jiang Yeheng saved Lin Jingci in the northern frontier, and Lin carved the man into his heart. From then on, he shielded him from harm in secret, even as an assassin. When Wu Pan, the young master of the Wu family, arrives with a hundred thousand taels of gold, threatening to expose the mysterious funds that established Bloodpeak Hall unless Lin kills Jiang Yeheng, he claims Jiang killed his older brother and colluded with the enemy. Lin flatly refuses: his rules forbid killing loyal ministers and valiant generals, and he will never be a weapon in someone else's hands.
But Wu Pan's schemes never cease. The undercurrents in court and the conflicts of the martial world intertwine into a web around Jiang Yeheng's life. Qing Ya's betrayal, Li Ni's provocation, and secret letters whose authenticity is impossible to determine gradually push Lin Jingci and Jiang Yeheng into the eye of the storm. The true feelings hidden behind a mask and the protection offered from the shadows are no match for layer upon layer of conspiracy.
When the sealed past is uncovered, when the secrets of Bloodpeak Hall become entangled with an old case from the northern frontier, and when battles connect with the suspicions of many, Lin Jingci can only stand with sword in hand and protect the one he holds dear with an assassin's resolve. On one side are the rules of the martial world and an assassin's fearsome reputation; on the other are a debt of gratitude etched into his heart and a steadfast, loyal soul. This struggle over power, trust, and honor will ultimately be settled with blades and answered with sincerity.
Super good-looking, the plot development is particularly exciting