Shen Yan, an odd-jobber in the medicine hall, has a clump of dark-red pillfire in his palm. It has burned there for three years, and no one can make sense of it.
Other people’s pillfire burns medicinal herbs. His… burns sword intent into existence.
But he learns on the very first day that this fire comes at a price: every time he uses it, he forgets something important.
He forces himself not to use it, until he finally gets his hands on the truth behind this old score:
The pillfire mark on the person who wiped out his family is branded right into his palm.
The talent is a lie. The hatred is real.
With this life-burning flame clenched in his fist, he burns his way back through his enemies, one name at a time.
From the medicine hall of Danxia Sect, he burns his way all the way to the throne of the Pill King.
"Remaining Fire in the Palm" is a great reading experience. The writing is delicate, the emotional description is profound, the protagonist is three-dimensional, and the plot is compact and not procrastinating. The core of the story explores human nature and redemption, which is thought-provoking. The overall completion level is high and the emotional impact is strong. It is recommended to readers who like in-depth literary works.