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- 101 The Carefree Phoenix 逸致凤凰 Xun Dexiang, apprentice to the solitary Daoist Guhe of the Ge Immortal Palace, spent more than a decade studying diligently under his master from childhood. He developed astonishing martial arts skills, but knew nothing of the ways of the righteous and evil factions in the martial world. On the day he left his master and descended the mountain to return home, he was framed by Deng Zhong, the young master of Deng Manor. Forced to leave home, he set out to uncover the truth. Along the way, he met —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 102 The Sequel to Dragon's Rise: A Record of Gratitude and Revenge 龙腾恩仇录续集 Synopsis of the martial arts novel Sequel to Dragon's Rise and Vengeance: A gentle breeze brushed his face. Heading south at dawn, Teng Fei felt an incomparable sense of ease. At noon, he disguised himself as a farmhand with a slightly hunched back, his face made sallow and dark by the dust of the road. He bought a sturdy mule, hid his sword case beneath the saddle pad, and hurried south. The mule proved surprisingly swift. They set off at the mao hour and reached Zhuoma Village at the si hour. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 103 Revenge on the Raging Sea 怒海奇仇 [A Shocking Conspiracy] Is my father really a devil? Why, despite his father's exalted position as cult leader, does Lü Tingfeng refuse to be his son? How will he unravel the layers of mystery, one by one? And why will he be unable to accept the final truth? [The Furious Sea's Bitter Feud] This grand setting rivals the martial world of Jin Yong. Through the protagonist's tumultuous life and a heart-wrenching love story, it reveals a mysterious and treacherous world of martial arts... Who is the 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 104 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
- 105 The Outlaw Hero 不良侠 The Wu Dynasty collapsed, and rival powers rose amid decades of chaos. This era came to be called the Calamity of the World. First, Luo Chuan marched on the royal capital with his long saber. Later, a single sword from Canghai pacified Jiangnan. With the Li clan's support, a new dynasty was founded under the name Datong, and peace finally returned to the land. Twenty-one years after the dynasty's founding, a sudden rain fell over Jiangnan one night. A strange visitor, a curious tortoise shell, a 4Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 106 Jiangyue Sect 江岳派 During the Jiajing era, loyal officials are framed, and Japanese pirate raids plague the southeast. A mysterious organization emerges in the martial world, plotting to overthrow it. The Spring and Autumn Brush’s rankings of martial artists become a living Asura battlefield, while the heroes of the Jiangyue Sect strive to rid the martial world of evil and unravel one case after another. What is the truth? What fate awaits the members of the Jiangyue Sect? Follow The Jiangyue Sect to find out. 73Reads—Score—14d adds
- 107 Eight Dragons Subdue the Golden Spear 八龙伏金枪 Seek the Eight Dragons, subdue the Golden Spear, and rule the troubled age, with all under heaven as your own! The shame of Jingkang, the fall of the Northern Song, and the ensuing chaos across the land: an old rumor, long forgotten, stirs the martial world into another storm of bloodshed. Little Yang Tian, a loyal and patriotic descendant of the Yang family, has just turned thirteen when he loses his father and then his mother. Through hardship and fortuitous encounters, he fulfills his father’ 1.2kReads—Score13914d adds
- 108 Bloodshed Before the Sword Is Sheathed 喋血封刀 A mysterious and legendary ancient blade made its first appearance in the martial world, plunging the realm into years of turmoil. The Six Great Sects, the Four Great Sword Schools, the Three Great Evil Cults, and the Ten Great Masters were all swept into the bloody conflict. The world was in uproar! At last, Luo Yanqing, the foremost man under heaven, known as the “Star Elder,” guided Zhuge Tianzhao, the Demonic Cult’s leader, onto the righteous path. Together, they took the treasured blade and 677Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 109 Tales from the Jianghu 戏说江湖 When will the strife of the jianghu ever end? The twin cries of the Divine Dragon summon wind and rain. Whose hands will receive this burning passion? When will love and beauty intoxicate the heart? A treasure map sets everyone chasing, while flowers fall with longing and the flowing water shows no feeling. So let us turn to the vault of heaven and ride freely across the land! 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 110 The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng: The Crimson Blood Sword 陆小凤后传之赤血剑 No mindless antics, no technology! Jianghu heroes and mysterious cases! Following in Gu Long’s footsteps, I continue his legendary tales! That year, in Yueyang City, inside a pleasure house... Li Xiaoyao, the Li Xiaoyao who will one day be famous throughout the land! A Scarlet Blood Sword, and a peerless beauty. From then on, Xiaoyao drifts like smoke, roaming the ends of the earth... The story is divided into four parts: “The Wolong Blood Case,” “The Imperial Palace,” “The Northwest,” and “The 1.2kReads7.0Score12114d adds
- 111 The Sword-Banishing Chronicles 辟剑记 I’m still getting the hang of writing, since I’ve only just started, but I’ll keep getting better. I hope you’ll support me and stick with the story. The protagonist, Liu Chi, was once an obscure swordsman who always stopped to help when he saw injustice. After meeting Shangguan Feng, the two face one challenge after another and meet all kinds of friends, including Zhong Ruoyu. Liu Chi continues to hone his skills and thwart numerous schemes in the martial world. In the end, his martial arts rea —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 112 Peerless Arts Descend Upon the World 绝学降世 [No System / Swordsmanship / Xianxia / No Harem / No Mindless Protagonist] His first master died young, his second master couldn't help him with anything, and his third master was only a master in name! Bearing an immortal's supreme arts, Gu Ning resolutely ventures into the martial world to uncover the truth behind what happened all those years ago. Before his master left, he said, “A heart with a jug of wine is enough to comfort you through the dust of the road.” Gu Ning keeps those words clos 220Reads—Score—14d adds
- 113 Sword and Blade Chaos 刀剑乱 A down-and-out young man buys a boxing manual. If he throws a million punches, he can become invincible under heaven. So, are you going to train or not? Digging the Nine Yang Divine Skill out of the ground in the Kunlun Mountains? Perfectly reasonable, right? Alone, he roams the martial world, travels ten thousand miles, and throws a million punches. Beggar Clan Leader: “You keep treating me to roast chicken. How about I teach you the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms?” Carefree Sect Leader: “Young 72Reads—Score—14d adds
- 114 Peerless Finger 无双指 New book: A Hundred Years of Life and Death is now being serialized. It continues the same jianghu style, and all our old friends are welcome to check it out. Even when tomorrow promises a storm of blood and violence, they never once considered running away, because they had found a weapon that would guarantee victory. That weapon was love. Whether you agree or not, love is undoubtedly the greatest of all emotions. The power of love can pierce through darkness. A promise can sometimes be as 741Reads—Score10014d adds
- 115 A Thousand Miles of Everything 百般万里 Whether in the halls of power or wandering the martial world, this is a place for former nobles fallen on hard times and great heroes who hold their country close to heart. Traditional Wuxia, grounded in history... In the third month of the fourth year of Tianyou under the Tang Dynasty (907 AD), after much “protesting,” Zhu Wen, then commander-in-chief of the empire’s armed forces, accepted the “abdication” of Emperor Ai of Tang, Li Zhu. He founded the Liang dynasty, changed the era name to Kaip 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 116 My Name Is Xiaomao, and I’m the Smartest Person in the Jianghu 我叫小猫,江湖第一聪明人 My name is Xiao Mao, though the people of the martial world call me the Nine-Lives Detective. I'm not only clever, I'm lucky too. Time and again, I use my wits and skill to get out of danger. Just watch how I roam this martial world, righting wrongs and uncovering a grand conspiracy. 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 117 Spring in the Red Chamber 红楼春 I transmigrated as Lin Daiyu’s reincarnation, a wealthy heiress saddled with billions in debt. Jia Baoyu became my domineering CEO cousin, spending all day studying the metaverse and trading crypto. Xue Baochai turned into a ruthless investment banker, smiling as she plotted to buy my family’s ancestral home. Wang Xifeng crashed and burned selling products on livestream, while Grandmother Jia opened an emotional counseling service in the Buddhist shrine. I only wanted to lie flat and coast throu 37Reads—Score—14d adds
- 118 Starting Over as Zhang Cuishan: I'll Protect My Loved Ones 重启倚天张翠山,我来护亲朋 Restarting the Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber as Zhang Cuishan: I’ll Protect My Loved Ones 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 119 A Hero’s Way Is the Way of Deception 侠者诡道也 -> The Lord of the Golden Tower mysteriously vanishes, and a sealed council chamber suddenly holds a mysterious note. Coincidence or conspiracy? ... What word but “strange” can describe the turmoil sweeping the martial world? 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 120 The Sword's Hidden Star Falls Alone 剑隐孤星落 [Rivalries in the martial world + struggles for the throne + roaming the land with sword in hand + love and longing. Eunuchs and corrupt officials stir up trouble at court, while the orthodox and unorthodox factions stir beneath the surface of the martial world. Meanwhile, forces such as the Mongols and the Japanese watch hungrily from beyond the borders. In short, every classic wuxia element is here. Fans of traditional wuxia, don't miss it!] A massacre that wipes out an entire family reveals a 8Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 121 The Swordsman’s Tale of Courage and Justice 剑胆侠义录 One is a down-and-out scholar traveling to the capital for the imperial examinations. The other is a free-spirited wandering swordsman. The scholar's surname is Li. He is well-read, but his life has been wretched. Raised on meals given by kindhearted neighbors, his greatest wish is to rise above his station and repay the people of his hometown. After passing the scholar's examination in his hometown, he sets off for the capital without delay to sit the imperial examinations. Who could have guess 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 122 Twenty Years of Wine and Jianghu 江湖杯酒二十年 Eight hundred years ago, the first and only immortal in the world appeared. He wandered among mortals, passed down many cultivation methods, and founded the Divine Martial Pavilion. As a result, countless cultivators and martial artists emerged. For reasons unknown, the immortal later vanished from the mortal world. Over the next eight hundred years, dynasties rose and fell, the world changed beyond recognition, and countless prodigies appeared, yet no one ever again reached the realm of immorta 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 123 Wuxia: Nine Songs of Cangyun 武侠,沧云九歌 What is the martial world? A young swordsman ventures into the martial world, where dragons and tigers clash, and crosses the North Sea! The greatest monk of all time unleashes a single Buddhist Lion’s Roar, and within ten paces, all are turned to a bloody mist! How, then, did he become the world’s most notorious demonic monk… Love and hatred, old grudges and new, a young man galloping drunk on horseback… Heroes rise one after another… The martial world is everywhere… —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 124 The Heroic Detectives of Two Worlds 两界侠探 [Old-School Wuxia + Mystery + War + Transmigration + No Golden Finger] To solve a bizarre murder on a small island in the South Seas, a modern-day detective follows the clues and is transported to a parallel-world Southern Song dynasty. Mysterious deaths in locked rooms, strange assassinations in bustling streets, fox demons causing havoc in the mountains, and inexplicable disappearances inside fortified estates of powerful clans: one case after another keeps emerging. Court officials, famous or 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 125 The Dragon’s Tune: A Wuxia Novel 武侠小说龙吟调 Synopsis of the wuxia novel Dragon's Song: Recently, a highly skilled female thief has been causing trouble throughout Suzhou and Jiangning, and the authorities are helpless. They ask local hero Guo Feiying for help. Meanwhile, a new courtesan named Bai Zhifen appears at the local brothel, Baohua Troupe. She refuses to entertain clients, and is beautiful, well-read, and refined. Guo Feiying visits because he has heard of her and falls in love with her. He also lets slip that he is helping the au —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 126 The Real and Fake Chen Shimei 真假陈世美 Chen Shimei travels to the capital to take the imperial examinations. Along the way, he runs into trouble and is rescued by Chen Xingkuan. The two continue their journey together, but encounter a blizzard on the road. With little food and thin clothing between them, they are certain to freeze and starve to death. Chen Shimei decides to sacrifice himself, giving Chen Xingkuan all his clothes and provisions so that he can make it to the capital alive. Chen Shimei's plan to “share his clothes and r 376Reads—Score—14d adds
- 127 Record of the Blood Blade of Langya 琅琊血刃录 In the twelfth year of Yonghe, as Northern Wei cavalry invaded the south, rumors spread through the martial world that the Heavenly Craftsman's Secret Manual had resurfaced. This rare book, which recorded Mohist mechanisms and ancient martial arts, drew the elite forces of two great clans, the Langya Wangs and the Chenjun Xies, and also set the refugee warlords of the Six Garrisons in the Northern Dynasties plotting in secret. Xie Zhao, a swordsman of humble origins bearing the grudge of his fam 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 128 The Hero's Sword Smiles at the Beauty 英雄剑笑红颜 A young swordsman, bold and righteous, sings endless songs of the martial world and recounts its tales of chivalry! Tender feelings are not always gentle as water, and a long-awaited reunion can still end like a dream. The martial world exists because of its people, and people are born for the martial world. There is killing in the martial world, but there is human kindness, too! The martial world is once again swept by turmoil. Heroes ride a thousand miles through bloodshed, rooting out evil in 687Reads—Score10314d adds
- 129 Blade of the Azure Heavens 碧落无刃 Beneath heaven, martial arts are ruled by blades and swords. The thousand-year feud between the ancient Yue Sword Pavilion and Minghong Manor, two supreme sects, has shaped the most epic chapter in the martial world. But this is more than a conflict between blade and sword factions. It is a secret spanning two generations: a life stolen, and revenge pursued in the name of love. He, Ye Lingfeng, is a sword prodigy raised by the ancient Yue Sword Pavilion. His adoptive father is the Sword Saint, f 168Reads—Score—14d adds
- 130 The Wuxia Novel: The Shadow of the Red Lantern Hero 武侠小说红灯侠影 Introduction to the wuxia novel Red Lantern Hero's Shadow: The story is quite simple. The young hero Leng Yueping does a good deed by rescuing someone named Mo Huan. But after freeing him, Leng is trapped in a cave by the very man he saved and nearly dies. Later, an earthquake saves his life. Once out, the young hero searches everywhere for the ingrate who repaid kindness with betrayal, determined to get revenge. 47Reads—Score—14d adds
- 131 Swords Pointed at Lin'an 剑指临安 A Song dynasty man's family vendetta and hatred for his country's enemies: take down Qin Hui and wipe out the foreign invaders. Come with him to the troubled city of Lin'an! See how sharp this sword is, and how satisfying it is to kill! 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 132 The Road to Revival Begins with The Smiling, Proud Wanderer 从笑傲开始的复兴路 I transmigrate into the Laughing in the Wind world as the third disciple of the Huashan Sect, Zhao Xiaoyi. Watch as I, Zhao Xiaoyi, lead my fellow disciples to revive our sect, change the regrets weighing on my heart, and laugh proudly beneath the heavens! 461Reads—Score11414d adds
- 133 The Sword Immortal: A Wuxia Tale 武侠小说剑仙传说 Synopsis of the wuxia novel Sword Immortal Legend: Du Tiesheng wondered to himself what was going on. Fangfang had already set the book on the table and beckoned him over. “Come here!” Du Tiesheng hurried over! The book on the table now appeared to be about five inches long and four inches wide. It was covered entirely in fine plain silk, and its cover bore several plum-blossom seal-script characters: The Secret Manual of Qingcheng's Opening of the Abode. 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 134 The Jianghu Between Light and Shadow 幽明江湖 “Look up to observe the patterns of the heavens, and look down to examine the features of the earth; thus one understands the workings of darkness and light.” From the Book of Changes. In the martial world, there are matters of darkness and light. Look up to observe the world's shifting tides, and look down to examine its affairs, and only then can you understand the causes behind the changes of darkness and light in the martial world, and unravel its upheavals. Witness the changing tides of the 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 135 Purple Lightning and Green Frost 紫电青霜 At his master's behest, young hero Ge Longxiang visits the Cold Cloud Immortal, Ge Qingshuang, to discuss the upcoming sword tournament on Mount Huang. On the way through Tianxin Valley, he happens upon the black-clad Dragon Maiden Bai Qingqing, and the two gradually fall for each other. Purple Lightning and Green Frost are the names of two ancient treasured swords. It is said that Sun Quan, ruler of Wu during the Three Kingdoms period, possessed six treasured swords, two of which were called Pu —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 136 The Martial World Weapon Rankings 江湖兵器谱 [High Martial] + [Ensemble Cast] + [Immersive 3D Combat] + [Villains Who Don't Get Dumber] + [Wuxia on a National-War Scale] The Weapon Rankings have appeared once more, throwing the Five Provinces into turmoil again. In an age of chaos, there are no heroes, only a sword to sweep it all away! Two male leads. Xue Ningchen, young master of the Frost Pavilion in Beiluo Province, changed drastically in temperament as a child after his father, Xue Zhaonan, practiced the Netherfrost Severed Meridian A 33Reads—Score414d adds
- 137 Green Ox 靑牛 [Wuxia]+ [power struggles]+ [twists]+ [interlocking plots] This is a more vibrant world of martial arts. As a reader, you’re sure to find a character you can relate to among its many colorful inhabitants. Through the conflicts between the Great Kang Dynasty and the various martial arts sects, as well as the adventures of the Yuan siblings and Wu Chan, the story portrays the tangled grievances between the martial world and the imperial court, and the choices and struggles of ordinary people caugh 1.5kReads8.2Score22914d adds
- 138 Ninety-Two 九二 Hexagram Qian, line nine in the second place: The dragon appears in the fields. It is beneficial to meet a great person. The heroes of the world ought to be scattered, and the champions of the jianghu ought to be alone. Yet these great heroes and champions often find themselves brought together by one person. So they drink together in the wilds, share their deepest secrets, and pledge to live or die together after only a brief conversation. That person is Xie Tingwu. Perhaps he is the great —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 139 The Yongchang Map: The Mysterious Fiend Order 永昌图之玄煞令 During the Northern Wei era, in Youzhou, the Minghe Mountain Manor held a pivotal place in the martial world. Because of a map that supposedly belonged to its escort agency, the Changhe Map, the manor was doomed to destruction. The entire manor was wiped out overnight, with only its young son, Leng Hanyun, escaping the massacre by chance. The child became an apprentice and trained hard in martial arts. Ten years later, armed with a Black Fiend Token, he caused an uproar throughout the martial wo 418Reads—Score10314d adds
- 140 The Twelve Gold Coins Dart 十二金钱镖 The Twelve Gold Coins is a period action drama jointly produced by Tianjin Jinyuan Brilliant Culture Investment Co., Ltd., Anhui Huaxing Media Investment Co., Ltd., Guangdong Qiangshi Film and Television Media Co., Ltd., and Beijing Lishang Film and Television Investment Co., Ltd. It is directed by You Dazhi and stars Yuen Biao, Chen Jianfeng, and Tao Xinran. Set during the Republican era, the drama tells a legendary story of both romance and devotion to country and family! 7Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 141 The Legend of Sheng Ma 声马传 Wine, women, and song: the pleasures of life! In the martial world, no one is free to do as they please! The story takes place during the Xuande era of the Ming dynasty. An overview of the events of the five years of Wen Qingtian's growth: At Zhu Zhanji's instigation, the martial arts sects fought an unprecedented civil war. The sects were left severely weakened, and the imperial court seized the opportunity to recruit martial artists on a massive scale, gradually gaining the upper hand over the 134Reads—Score—14d adds
- 142 Huaiyun Covers the Palace 淮云覆阙 [Traditional wuxia] [No System, no transmigration, no rebirth] [A true martial-world atmosphere] Why was the sect’s senior disciple expelled? Why did the prince’s only daughter enter the martial world? Within the Great Qian Dynasty, traitors plotted rebellion, while powerful enemies watched hungrily from beyond its borders. A political game in the imperial capital sparks a crisis that threatens to bring the realm crashing down. Song Quechen leaves the court’s power struggles behind, uniting peop —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 143 Wandering Heroes in Love 江湖侠侣 Starting out as an ignorant, impoverished beggar and servant boy, the protagonist endures countless hardships to become an unparalleled swordsman. Kind and clever, with a strong sense of justice, he stands up for those in need and roots out evil. Along the way, he experiences the love and hatred, joys and sorrows of the martial world. 3.4kReads7.6Score32914d adds
- 144 The Broken Sword Is Invincible 残剑无敌 After a long time away, I’ve finally started a new book. I have 200,000 words prepared this time, so there won’t be another story that starts strong and ends weak. It’s still pure wuxia, with no shift into high-level martial arts. The new book is already under contract. If you’re interested, please come show your support! 5.3kReads7.2Score38014d adds
- 145 Dusk's Distant Traveler 暮迟遥客 Heroes abound, as numerous as carp crossing a river. During the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty, the ten great martial arts sects of the Central Plains were founded. They fought and killed for the Phantom God Scripture, a peerless martial arts manual. But the jianghu isn't all fighting and killing. It also holds sincere friendships, romantic love, and a band of young heroes. Di Xia was an uneducated street punk. By a twist of fate, he became the sworn son of Wang Quyan, a man who had gone mad a —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 146 The Emissary of Light, Volume One 光明使者卷一 [The last traditional wuxia novel on the entire internet: ensemble cast, factions, sects, training, and battlefields] Of life’s three great misfortunes, the worst is achieving success too young. In the prime of her youth, Feng Xiangyue succeeds as head of the Emei Sect, leading its three thousand disciples. Behind all the glory, undercurrents swirl through the martial world. Many want her dead, and at this moment, the only person who can save her is her junior brother from the criminal underworl 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 147 A Colorful Jianghu 花花江湖 This is a world of splendid blossoms, a martial realm of flashing blades, and a filthy, squalid age... Twenty-five years ago, Gu Xingfan, eldest daughter of Gu Lunyong, master of the Gu Manor, was kidnapped and disappeared. Twenty years ago, someone spread false information, sparking a war between the Gu and Tang families that left countless dead and wounded. Long Gu, the heroine of the Six Heroes of Xiling, died of poisoning. Thirteen years ago, four young children witnessed a horrific scene a 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 148 Heavenly Iron Ice Sword 天铁冰剑 Everyone has hopes and aspirations. Some are ambitious and dream of uniting the martial world; some are caught up in romance and yearn only to stay together forever; others study diligently and pursue knowledge without pause... Whatever you seek, there is a path to it. Stray from that path, and you may lose your way. In this work, Sky Iron represents the ultimate pursuit of personal ambition, while the Ice Sword represents the humanity and moral boundaries one must uphold by following the right 1Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 149 The Swordsman’s Shadow, the Sword’s Radiance 侠影剑明 The jianghu is a vast and profound realm. It is more than simple fighting and killing. It is a proving ground for the human heart, a grueling contest between conviction and desire. In the jianghu, glory can crumble in an instant, and empty fame is like a bubble, vanishing with the wind. A true hero does not walk a path strewn with flowers, but holds fast to the scales of justice even in the dark. The jianghu seems free, yet its shackles are real; everyone is penned in by the fences of rules an —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 150 Flying Beyond Green Mountain 飞灭青山 [Multiple Heroines] [Gets Stuck When the Moment Calls for It] [Adapted for Screen] How swiftly time flies; the foolish bring their own lives to an end. Those who seek no immortal companion will find themselves in the register of the dead. I mourn the world’s vulgarity, its deluded obsession with glory and disgrace. Who could know that atop the Heavenly Mountain, a jade lamp burns forever? The brocade feathers call, the evening sands sing; a sound rises from the waves, as mournful as struck jade. —Reads—Score—14d adds

















































