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- Wuxia Novel: Silver Moon and Flying Frost 武侠小说银月飞霜 About Wolong Sheng’s wuxia novel Silver Moon and Flying Frost: The righteous martial world, led by Qin Wangwo, Xiao Jiaojiao, Han Bohu, and Wang Shouyi, are all outraged by Second Master’s wanton slaughter of innocents. When they learn of his sinister goal, their anger only grows. To safeguard the martial world and spare the common people from devastation, the heroes unite and engage this evil force in a battle to the death. The story is full of twists and turns, with a thrilling plot that often 669Reads—Score10114d adds
- Heavenly Fragrance, Exquisite Beyond Compare 妙绝天香 Introduction to The Exquisite Heavenly Fragrance, a classic wuxia novel by Wo Longsheng: Gu Hanxiang, famed throughout the land for her breathtaking beauty, leads the Green Forest Alliance. Seeking revenge for her husband, she sets off an unprecedented catastrophe that engulfs the martial world. Countless renowned martial artists perish in the fierce fighting. Gu Hanxiang is also struck by the Wudang priest Jinyang, and knowing she cannot survive, takes her own life. In the aftermath, the right 641Reads—Score10214d adds
- The Tale of the Flower-Shaking Eagle 摇花放鹰传 Synopsis of Wo Longsheng's wuxia novel, The Flower-Swaying Eagle: Su Bailing had no equal in the world, though he longed for one. Arrogant in his youth and fiercely competitive in middle age, he had no confidante worthy of his regard and no enemy who could give him a proper fight. With nowhere to put his abundant talent, he played a trick on the martial world of later generations. He poured his pent-up anguish and pain into building an underground fortress, leaving behind two plans, one righteou 577Reads6.7Score10314d adds
- The Iron Flute Divine Sword: A Wuxia Novel 武侠小说铁笛神剑 Synopsis of The Iron Flute and Divine Sword: It is said that Zhong Gang, an old man from Mount Huang; Zhou Tiansheng, the Cloud-Riding Swordsman; and Ji Feng, the Thousand-Folly Scholar, were known together as the Three Friends of Mount Huang. Their iron flute, divine sword, and folding fan were renowned across the land, their fame eclipsing all the heroes of the realm. Though the three were sworn brothers and close friends, each had mastered a different style of martial arts. They had not learn 505Reads7.1Score10014d adds
- The Heaven-Extinguishing Blade 天绝刀 With his ocean-deep wisdom and extraordinary perseverance, Leng Jianchou brought together the different inner cultivation techniques of five great masters and forged a unique art of his own. He pushed beyond the limits of humanity and escaped alive. Armed with the swordsmanship of the Blood Sword, Yan Hua, the saber techniques of Saber King Pu Gongwang, the hidden weapon skills of Palace Master Nan Feiyan, the medical knowledge of the Great Physician of Freedom, and the vast jianghu experience o 411Reads—Score—14d adds
- The Twin Phoenix Banner: A Wuxia Novel 武侠小说双凤旗 Wolong Sheng’s wuxia novel, Twin Phoenix Banner The Zhenyuan Escort Agency loses a valuable shipment, so its chief escort, Wang Zifang, has no choice but to set out in person and seek help from Zhao Tianxiao, leader of the northwestern martial arts world. Rong Ge’er, just twenty years old, is ordered by his mother to ride out alone and help Wang Zifang find the missing shipment. The masters of every major martial arts sect have been poisoned. A “Plea for Life Conference” is held atop Junshan Isl 382Reads—Score10614d adds
- The White Bone Command 【白骨令】 Synopsis of Gu Long’s martial arts novel The White Bone Order: In a stone chamber at the deepest end of the cave, Wei Qianli sat in a daze, his thoughts in turmoil. For one thing, he had no idea what was going through Kang Yu’s enormous bald head. For another, he couldn’t tell whether what he had done that day was the smartest course of action. He spotted a box in the corner and went over to look. Inside were two smoked chickens, several steamed buns, and a large bottle of water. These provision 306Reads—Score—14d adds
- The Golden Melon Legend: A Wuxia Novel 武侠小说金瓜传奇 Synopsis of Wolong Sheng's wuxia novel The Golden Gourd Legend: On the shores of Penglai, by the Yellow Sea, among jagged rocks and reefs, sat a white-haired old man with a fishing rod in his hand. The old man looked truly carefree, sitting perfectly still and watching his rod with complete concentration. From a distance, he looked like a stone carving of a person on the shore. If it really were a statue, though, it would seem rather odd. Why not carve a beautiful woman instead, something more p 302Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- The Vermilion Phoenix Needle 丹凤针 The story revolves around the Tiangang Fortress, using a mystery-solving approach to depict the contest of wits and strength between good and evil. Its central theme is that good will always triumph over evil, while familiar wuxia elements include young masters, learning peerless arts, and competing for martial arts treasures. Blending traditional wuxia plots with detective work was a defining feature of Sima Ling's later novels. Du Xiyan is an upright, learned, and highly skilled young man, an 268Reads—Score10314d adds
- The Fluttering Escort Banner: A Martial Arts Tale 武侠小说镖旗飘飘 Synopsis of the wuxia novel The Fluttering Escort Flag: On their way to Kaifeng, escorts from the Tiger Might Escort Agency are attacked again and again by martial artists. The attackers include both underworld fiends and members of orthodox sects. The escorts suffer heavy casualties and lose the ability to fight back. When a fiend slashes open the carriage carrying a government official’s daughter, he suddenly cries out in alarm and flees in panic with his men. Chief Escort Guan Zhongyue rushes 222Reads—Score—14d adds
- The Iron Sword and Jade Pendant 武侠小说铁剑玉佩 An Introduction to Wolong Sheng's Wuxia Novel The Iron Sword and Jade Pendant: In The Iron Sword and Jade Pendant, Qin Yulie had never met Gu Hanqiu, but when he saw the black bamboo flute in her hand and the bamboo basket on her back, he could more or less guess who this filthy middle-aged woman was. Gu Hanqiu stopped at the entrance to the mourning hall, swept her gaze around, and called out, “Which of you is Fortress Master Qin?” Qin Yulie stepped up to her and clasped his fists before his ch 222Reads—Score—14d adds
- Five Hegemons and Seven Lords 五霸七雄 Introduction to The Five Hegemons and Seven Warlords: People of the jianghu are mostly fond of a fuss. Since the Seven Warlords already command awe throughout the land, they wondered, why not create the Five Hegemons too and make their names famous across the jianghu? So the renowned heroine of the Central Province, “Marvelous Vajra” Xiao Keying, called for a “Hegemons’ Assembly” at Hundred-Zhang Flat on Purple Cloud Peak in the Funiu Mountains. After Dongfang Bai, Sima Yuren, Qi Fashan, and the 220Reads—Score—14d adds
- The Crane Manual 天鹤谱 Introduction to Tianhe Pu, the wuxia novel by Wolong Sheng: Most of it was ghostwritten by Yuwen Yaoji. The sun sank in the west, and the sunset clouds blazed with color. Four swift horses galloped along the official road from Emei to Jiading. The first sturdy horse carried a man in his forties, dressed in a blue robe, with a long beard hanging to his chest and a long sword hanging from his saddle. On the second swift horse rode a middle-aged woman with delicate features and graceful bearing. Th 205Reads—Score—14d adds
- The Heavenly Dragon Armor: A Wuxia Novel 武侠小说天龙甲 Introduction to Tianlong Armor, a wuxia novel by Wolong Sheng: On a lush plain south of Mount Mang in western Henan stands Xuanji Fort, renowned throughout the martial world. Pines, bamboo, and flowering trees line the grounds outside the fort, while rare flowers and plants spread across the landscape, creating a feeling of peace and elegance. The fort's master, Zhuang Guanyu, the famous hero of the Heluo region, has a daughter named Xuanji. She is a peerlessly beautiful woman whose dazzling loo 170Reads—Score—14d adds
- The Swallows Return Through Wind and Rain 风雨燕归来 An introduction to Wolong Sheng’s classic wuxia novel, "The Swallows Return in Wind and Rain": "The Swallows Return in Wind and Rain" is the sequel to "Flying Swallows Startle the Dragon". Li Canglan, leader of the Heavenly Dragon Gang, is bent on dominating the martial world and has incurred the enmity of the nine major sects. In the end, however, he is driven back by a new generation of martial artists, including Yang Menghuan, Zhu Ruolan, and Zhao Xiaodie. Tao Yu, who stole the martial world’ 135Reads—Score—14d adds
- Heavenly Fragrance Dash 天香飙 An introduction to Wolong Sheng's wuxia novel The Heavenly Fragrance: The story of The Heavenly Fragrance is gripping and vivid, with a message that gives one much to ponder. It can only be called a tragedy among tragedies! Hu Boling, the cold-faced Yama and leader of the bandits across the six northern provinces, was once a black-hearted killer who had taken countless lives. But after marrying the gentle and kind Gu Hanxiang, he was transformed by her influence, suddenly withdrew from the marti 126Reads—Score—14d adds
- Plum Blossom Blood 梅花血 In Gu Long's martial arts novel Plum Blossom Blood, "Ironblood Ink Dragon" Yan Xiaofei visits his sworn elder brother Shang Heng in Plum Blossom Blood, only to discover that all three members of the Shang family have been slaughtered, their blood spilled on the spot. This is the origin of the book's title. Trouble keeps piling up for Yan Xiaofei. Someone impersonates him and dismantles the Jiujiang Branch of the Thirty-Six Yangtze River Halls overnight, leading the gang's leader, Situ Wen, to re 125Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- The Legend of Huafeng 花凤传 Introduction to Wolong Sheng's wuxia novel The Tale of Hua Feng: A white-clad young woman, as beautiful as a flower and ethereal as an immortal, leaves Python Valley with her senior brother. She is Hua Feng, a peerless beauty of unsurpassed grace, adored by all who see her. Delicate and lovely, she has a bewitching charm that captivates the heart. On her first venture into the martial world, she is lured aboard the Golden Dragon Prince's ship, where she shares his bed for several days. Her senio 124Reads—Score—14d adds
- Lone Star, Cold Moon, Frost 孤星冷月寒霜 Synopsis of Zhuge Qingyun’s wuxia novel Lone Star, Cold Moon, Frost: “Lone Star,” “Cold Moon,” and “Frost” are three exceptional martial artists, each with a unique skill: “The Lone Star Is Never Alone,” “The Cold Moon Is Never Cold,” and “The Frost Never Melts.” Together, their names are renowned throughout the martial world. As it turns out, the Lone Star and Frost were bound by a romance long ago. “The Handsome Lone Star,” Ma Erping, had a sweetheart when he was young. Pure of heart and no pa 96Reads—Score—14d adds
- Ten Years of Lanterns in the Jianghu Night Rain 【江湖夜雨十年灯】 Synopsis of Gu Long's wuxia novel, "Ten Years of Jianghu Night Rain": Wei Dan, famed as “Flying Rings and Iron Sword Shaking the Central Plains,” was attacked by the master and disciples of Ouyang the Old Monster of West Kunlun, who joined forces with the Two Fiends of the Snow Sea from the Northern Tianshan Mountains. Though he finally fought his way out, he succumbed to the poison. His son, Wei Mingyuan, took up his father's “Two-Aspect Steel Rings,” bent on avenging him, and went to Ghost Val 88Reads—Score—14d adds
- Jade and Green Duckweed 碧玉青萍 Introduction to "Jade and Green Duckweed": The "Jade Beauty" Wen Bing and several sect leaders set a trap on Mount Great Hanyang in Lushan, hoping to lure the "White-Haired Ghost Mother" Xiao Ying there, avenge her mother's murder, and rid the martial world of a menace. But their plan is accidentally foiled by Dugu Ce, a disciple of the Great Compassionate One, one of the "Two Marvels of Buddhism and Taoism." The "White-Haired Ghost Mother" sees the danger and flees. After learning that the "Whi 83Reads—Score—14d adds
- The Five Warlords 五霸图 Introduction to The Five Hegemons: The protagonist, Lu Zhengying, sees his entire family murdered, with only himself surviving. Pursued along the way, he is rescued by the two daughters of the Lord of the Seven-Kill Order and manages to escape with his life. He also learns superior martial arts. To avenge his family and repay the debt of having his life saved, he travels the martial world as deputy leader of the Seven-Kill Order, punishing the wicked and eliminating evil. Meanwhile, great fiends 82Reads—Score—14d adds
- The Holy Sword, Frost in Flight 圣剑飞霜 The novel's overall structure is quite systematic: the “One Emperor” stands against the “Holy Maiden.” Beneath “One Emperor” Huangfu Gu are the “Three Dukes.” The “One Emperor and Three Dukes” belong to the evil faction, while the “Heart Pool Holy Maiden” leads the Five Sacred Mountains Sword Sects, the alliance of justice. The “Holy Maiden” possesses the “Holy Sword.” Whoever wields it is effectively the leader of the martial world and can command the heads of the Five Sacred Mountains Sword S 66Reads—Score—14d adds
- The Golden Cauldron, the Wandering Dragon 【金鼎游龙】 The title The Golden Tripod and Dragon refers to a tale of heroes fighting over the Luo Family Golden Tripod. Legend has it that the belly of the “Luo Family Golden Tripod” contains nine miraculous powers of unsurpassed wonder. In years past, nine great martial artists, including Buddhist and Taoist masters from the demonic path and experts from the five regions, fought for this “Luo Family Golden Tripod” atop “Emei Golden Summit” for a hundred days. In the end, they exhausted their inner streng 61Reads—Score—14d adds
- The Black and White Beauties: A Wuxia Novel 武侠小说黑白双娇 An introduction to Black and White Beauties, the wuxia novel by Wolong Sheng: The Civil Judge couldn't help slowing his pace. Half turning around and half looking back, he studied the young man in white. They had all realized who this young man surnamed Mai was. Surprise filled their hearts and envy showed in their eyes. They wanted to ask him about it, but the sect's rules held them back, leaving them to keep their questions to themselves. Mai Wuming strolled along at ease, breathing freely as 59Reads—Score—14d adds
- The Golden Phoenix Scissors: A Wuxia Novel 武侠小说金凤剪 Introduction to Jin Feng Jian, a wuxia novel by Wolong Sheng: Chaos erupts at the Prince of Jin's residence in Nanjing, and the princess consort is murdered. Chief Constable Yang recruits the young hero Yue Xiu to investigate the bloody crime. Having inherited the teachings of an extraordinary knight, Yue Xiu is unmatched in the world with his fists, palms, and weapons. When the young hero arrives at the Yang residence, he meets Miss Yang Yuyan by chance. Not only is she exceptionally beautiful 56Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- The Eccentric Immortal Lu Piaopiao 怪仙陆飘飘 Introduction to Guai Xian Lu Piaopiao, a wuxia novel by Wolong Sheng: Lu Xiaopiao had finally gained a preliminary understanding of the Ruyi Gambling House from Little Fatty. His eyes shifted as he thought to himself, “Although the Ruyi Gambling House runs its business in a uniquely ingenious way, it wouldn't be all that difficult with a little thought... As for exchanging silver notes for gold and letting the gamblers take it all away, that's standard practice at any legitimate casino. And hiri 46Reads—Score—14d adds
- Tales of the Heroes of China 神州豪侠传 An introduction to Wolong Sheng's classic wuxia novel, The Heroes of China: The Heroes of China: A brilliant new top scholar suddenly disappears, and the chief constable invites martial artists to help search for him. Unexpectedly, he falls into the clutches of a stunningly beautiful child prostitute. A death-row prisoner who has been held in the imperial dungeon for seventeen years inexplicably receives a release order bearing the Ministry of Justice's official seal. Disguised as someone else, 45Reads—Score—14d adds
- The Martial Arts Novel: The Blade-Less Sword of Love 武侠小说情剑无刃 Introduction to The Sword of Love Has No Edge, a wuxia novel by Wolong Sheng: There is a mysterious place known as Sky Valley. It seems like a paradise beyond the mortal world, one that countless heroes of the martial world dream of reaching... To enter Sky Valley, one must pass five formidable trials: the Literary, Martial, Water, Fire, and Night Gates. The young prodigy Yue Xiaofei finally makes it into Sky Valley with his peerless martial arts and extraordinary wisdom. But the place is nothin 42Reads—Score—14d adds
- One Bell and Half a Sword 一铃半剑 Synopsis of A Bell and Half a Sword: When the Three Swords of Tiannan challenged the demon lord, Lord Liuzhao, all three were killed. Before they died, they charged their three disciples, Yichen, Gongsun Yu, and Yihe, with avenging them. To defeat Lord Liuzhao, the three must first find the Rou Scripture, which contains the Tiannan Sect’s martial arts. Only then will they stand a chance. Dai Tianchou, a woman disguised as a man, tricked Shen Nanshi into handing over the Panlong Sword, which hold 39Reads—Score—14d adds
- The Wuxia Tale of Yuan Ziyan 武侠小说袁紫烟传 Yuan Ziyan, a wuxia novel by Wolong Sheng Yuan Ziyan is a character in Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Emperor Yang of Sui gathered beauties from across the land in his harem. Since there were so many, he ordered people to divide them into three ranks, high, middle, and low, so he could choose among them. One of them, Lady Hou, was proud of her talent and beauty and refused to bribe the people selecting the women. As a result, she was sent to the Cold Palace. After Lady Hou took her own 38Reads—Score—14d adds
- Jadeite Boat 翡翠船 The “Jade Boat” is an exquisitely carved vessel made of jade, engraved with the secrets of peerless martial arts. As a result, every figure in the martial world is eager to get their hands on it. The Bone Devil, Shangguan Xuan, sought to wipe out the Lin and Wen families, two great martial clans, leaving countless dead and wounded. Lin Zhiqiang, the orphaned heir of Lin Family Fort's master Lin Danian, and Lin Yongnian, the fort's second master, were fortunate enough to survive. After years of p 38Reads—Score—14d adds
- The Legend of Little Swallow: A Martial Arts Novel 武侠小说小燕子传奇 About the wuxia novel "The Legend of Little Swallow": To force the Ming emperor's hand, Ma Wenzhong, the governor of Henan, conspires with demonic cults from both regions. They abduct a princess and hide her within the palace, throwing the martial world into danger. The palace is gripped by unease, strange incidents plague the martial world, and a storm gathers over the Central Plains. Jiang Qianli, Little Swallow, the imperial guard commander Wang Tong, and a group of other martial arts maste 33Reads—Score714d adds
- The Golden Floating Pagoda 【金浮图】 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- Tales of the Guanzhong and Luoyang Turmoil 关洛风云录 This is Sima Ling's debut novel. Its plot is rich and intricate, its characters' emotions subtle and finely drawn, and its portrayal of human nature profound. One thrilling moment follows another, and the story is deeply moving. Orphaned Shi Xuanzhong was taken in as the final disciple of Zhenren Xiaxu, the tenth-generation leader of the Kongtong Sect. As Xiaxu lay on his deathbed, he entrusted Shi Xuanzhong with the lower volume of the Kongtong Sect's treasured manual, The Secret Record of Sha 31Reads—Score—14d adds
- A Sword as Matchmaker 指剑为媒 Synopsis of Wolong Sheng’s classic wuxia novel, The Sword as Matchmaker: The rise of the evil Tianxiang Sect plunges the martial world into chaos. The Tianxiang Sect slaughters indiscriminately in its quest for dominance. The martial world is soon swept up in one bloody disaster after another: ambushes in the forests, manor houses massacred, entire families executed, wives and daughters violated. The evil factions run rampant, wanton women ensnare men, beauties use seduction, and monsters and de 30Reads—Score—14d adds
- The Heartbreak Dart 断肠镖 A golden dart from the Han dynasty bears a martial arts secret engraved upon it. Wherever it appears, the martial world goes mad with desire. Fifteen years later, Shen Yanfei, son of Shen Jian, knows nothing of what happened before. Fleeing from gambling debts, he reaches Seven Star Ridge, where the Asura Fan recognizes him as a martial arts prodigy seen only once in a century and takes him as a disciple. Qin Yuqiao, daughter of Qin Xuanzhen, falls in love with Shen Yanfei at first sight and giv 29Reads—Score—14d adds
- The Black and White Sword: A Wuxia Tale 武侠小说黑白剑传 [Fated villain + domineering + cunning + ruthless] Synopsis of Wolong Sheng’s classic wuxia novel, The Black and White Sword: The Black Sword Sect, an assassin group that kills for gold and silver, has slain countless heroes in the martial world and is on the verge of becoming its undisputed ruler. To destroy the sect, martial heroes Zhou Qianli and Jiang Datong travel the jianghu, persuading the various sects to gather their best fighters and join forces. Using the Four Seas Escort Agency’s inf 28Reads—Score—14d adds
- Mo Yuqingcong 墨羽青聪 Introduction to the Gu Long martial arts novel The Ink Feather and Green Steed: The title refers to the alliance sworn to overthrow the Qing and restore the Ming, as well as to the master and disciple Zhu Runbo and Yue Longfei. “Green Steed” also refers to the fine horse that “White Bone Fan” Ouyang Ping gave to Leng Bingxin, beloved disciple of “Wumeng Snake Lady” Shao Hanyan, after falling in love with her at first sight. The title seems ill-chosen, as it fails to encompass the entire story. W 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- The Spring and Autumn Brush 武侠小说春秋笔传 Introduction to the classic wuxia novel : The "Spring and Autumn Brush" appears once every ten years. Since its first appearance, it has shown up eight times, and there are still two years until it appears again. Each time it appears, someone is ruined. The villains exposed by the brush are shunned by the righteous and disdained even by other villains. As a result, the martial world falls into a period of calm. Chu Xiaofeng, the seventh disciple of the "Wuji Sect," h 24Reads—Score214d adds
- Dragon Horse Jianghu: A Wuxia Novel 武侠小说龙马江湖 Introduction to Dragon Horse Jianghu: Tang Ying points to a small boat and tells Xu Jingwei to sneak behind the other vessels alone. She plans to cross around the left side of the wrecked ship and reach the dock directly from the front. That way, the pirates on the dock will focus all their attention on Tang Ying. Xu Jingwei will have a much better chance of seizing a boat. 22Reads—Score—14d adds
- Record of the Jade-Handed General 武侠小说玉手点将录 Synopsis of Wolong Sheng’s wuxia novel The Jade Hand’s Roll Call The palace is thrown into turmoil, and the Prince of Jin meets his doom. Brilliant and gifted, with profound knowledge of martial arts, the Prince of Jin spent his days and nights studying wondrous techniques and esoteric arts with extraordinary masters from the martial world. After his death, he left behind a secret manual that surpassed everything from antiquity to the present day. Ten years later, someone discovered the Prince 22Reads—Score414d adds
- The Jade Bracelet and Emerald Sleeves: A Wuxia Novel 武侠小说翠袖玉环 Introduction to Wolong Sheng’s wuxia novel The Jade Bangle and Emerald Sleeve: The Jade Bangle and Emerald Sleeve is also known as The Twelve Demon Orders. Lan Tianyi, master of the renowned “First Family of Jiangdong,” is celebrated throughout the martial world as a great hero. But beneath his kind face lies a wicked heart: he is a rare villain, the likes of whom the martial world sees only once in a century. Lan Tianyi first tricks his wife out of the orthodox martial arts classic Golden Peak 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- Flying Bell 飞铃 Synopsis of Wolong Sheng’s wuxia novel Flying Bell: Young heroes Wu Yuanchao and Tie Chenggang arrive in Daming Prefecture, intending to kill Bai Baopi and rid the people of a scourge. But after learning the truth, they discover that Bai Yushan has secretly helped countless people in need. Huang Shirong died by the sword of his sworn brother, Bai Yushan. Huang’s wife endured her grief for eighteen years before setting out with her daughter Feng Gu to avenge her husband. Though Bai Yushan is a hi 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- The Legendary Heroes of the Central Plains in Wuxia Novels 武侠小说中原侠侣传奇 Introduction to Wolong Sheng's wuxia novel, The Legend of the Heroes of the Central Plains: The Legend of the Lovers of the Central Plains: Ximen Yushuang, leader of the evil martial arts sect Plum Blossom Gate, intends to unite the martial world, but is thwarted by Bai Xixiang, a brilliant young woman suffering from a terminal illness. Ximen Yushuang hates her to the core and wants her dead, yet Bai Xixiang's cleverness fools her time and again. The two women match wits across the martial world 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- The Detective's Rules 名侦探的规条 About The Rules of the Master Detective: The core of detective fiction lies in solving mysteries, the essence of solving mysteries lies in logic, and logic deals with tricks. Countless masters have spent their lives pondering one question: How can one devise a trick so ingenious it will be remembered for ages? Locked-room mysteries, alibis, narrative tricks, nursery-rhyme murders, death codes, snowbound mountain lodges, vanishing murder weapons... Every detective-fiction formula has already been 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- The Crane Takes Flight 鹤高飞 Introduction to He Gaofei: He Zhongrong gazed at the stars overhead. The night was cool as water, and his heart was full of emotion. Lost in a sea of thoughts, he did not notice two figures approaching until they were right beside him. A chilling snort jolted him awake. He glanced over and was startled to see two people standing beside him: the Qin family's Twin Birds, whose exploits had made them famous throughout the martial world. 15Reads—Score114d adds
- The Struggle for the Imperial Realm 帝疆争雄记 [Fated villain + domineering + scheming + decisive and ruthless] More than forty years ago, the four most powerful martial artists in the land agreed to meet every three years at Shixin Peak on Mount Huang to test their skills. They also designated the area within ten li of Shixin Peak as the “Imperial Territory.” Anyone whose martial arts fell short and dared to enter was killed. The four became known as the “Four Supremes of the Imperial Territory,” yet their names were never spoken of in the 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- Classic Wuxia Novel: The Seven Ultimate Swords 经典武侠小说七绝剑 Introduction to Wolong Sheng's wuxia novel The Seven Ultimate Swords: Though Li Hanqiu had never encountered anything like this, he had heard that martial artists in the jianghu used poisonous incense of this sort. He quickly circulated his energy and held his breath. In fact, he had already taken medicine and plugged his nostrils with pills, so even without holding his breath, the incense could not have affected him. The flickering light drew closer and closer. Wang Zhao, holding the poisonous 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- The Bare-Handed Tribulation: A Wuxia Novel 武侠小说素手劫 Synopsis of Wolong Sheng's wuxia novel "The Tribulation of the Plain Hand": Everyone present was stunned by the shocking conclusion of the scholar in blue. All eyes turned to him. The breathtakingly beautiful woman in white, Ye Xiangqi, could not help rolling her bright eyes and stealing a glance at the scholar in blue. His cold gaze was fixed on a distant corner of the sky. He seemed completely unaware of all the eyes turned toward him. His aloof expression made it seem as if he were worlds awa 14Reads—Score—14d adds
