Through Fire and Sword (Revised Edition)

Through the rises and falls of officialdom, Zhou Zhiqin has always known exactly what he wants and what he enjoys.

He has both the means and a sincere heart. He doesn't know why he should lose.

Li Miao, though, is far more naive than he is.

He sees only Zhou Zhiqin holding out a dependable hand and promising him supreme pleasure, and so he joins him on a path through fire and blade.

[Reading note: Both leads are older men, and their values are a little questionable]

Theme: Human greed is more frightening than anything else.