A Guide to Staying Alive in the Martial World

Wherever there are people, there is a jianghu. Feuds are unavoidable in the jianghu. The righteous have their own path, and the wicked have theirs. The jianghu is divided into right and wrong, black and white, and the fighting never ends. But what are they fighting for? What are they struggling over? Some say it is simply for the four words "justice for all," but the human heart has never been that simple. Lin Tao once thought that if he held a three-foot sword and kept the righteous path in his heart, he could put an end to every injustice in the world and restore justice. In the end, though, he could no longer tell whether he was rooting out evil or helping the wicked. If he could, he would rather never have left Xiangliu Manor, never have been dragged into the jianghu's disputes. He would rather be an ordinary person with no martial arts than a... Person of the jianghu. Blurb (the silly version) As everyone knows, the jianghu is dangerous, and those in it have no control over their own fate. But follow these tips and you might survive! One: Don't get involved in jianghu feuds without good reason, or you'll bring trouble down on yourself and innocent bystanders. (Yiyi: What? Feuds are unavoidable when traveling the jianghu? Young hero, you've already been dragged into one? Fine, let's look at tip two.) Two: A person of the jianghu shouldn't be too upright. It's best to stand somewhere between black and white if you want to get by. (Yiyi: What? In your eyes, the world is either black or white? Good and evil can never coexist? Uh... let's move on to the next tip.) Three: Respect your teacher, but don't blindly obey every command. Think for yourself, or your sect may lead you into a trap. (Yiyi: Young hero, you! You're right to respect your teacher, but, but, don't, don't draw your sword! Put it away! Keep reading, look at the next tip!) Four: A man may be innocent, but his treasure can bring him trouble. Those secret manuals, hidden treasures, and obscure histories in the jianghu are best left alone. You'll die much faster if you know about them. (Yiyi: What? You know about that matter among the righteous factions? Huh? Lots of people know that you know? ...Then there's only one tip left.) Five: If you can't manage any of the first four tips, then this last one is the most important, and the best way to stay alive! Find someone with an absolutely formidable background, preferably someone with influence at court whom the jianghu fears, and cling to them for dear life. Then even if you turn the jianghu upside down, nothing will happen to you. (Yiyi: Hmm? You say your teacher is that powerful person's enemy? The kind of enemy who can never live under the same sky? Uh... Young hero, if you want to live, you'd better leave the jianghu.) Those are the five secrets to surviving in the jianghu. Of course, there's another way, but it's beyond most people's reach: become the powerful person yourself. That's pretty difficult, so if you can't do it, just cling to one. Want to survive in the jianghu? Note: Lin Tao's methods are wrong. ╮(╯▽╰)╭ New readers, start here! I'm the adorable Chu Yiyi, and this is your reader's guide! Please leave some flowers! *★,°*:.☆(￣▽￣)/$:*.°★*. Please bookmark and support me! Chu Shan Miao Bandit Stronghold: 48772377. When knocking, include the author's name or the title. Ready to read as soon as you open the bag! No heating required! Mwah! #favorite_1{color:red;font-weight:bold;} Theme: