Drunk Dreams of a Distant Jianghu

Where is the jianghu? Wherever there are people, there is the jianghu.

What is "martial arts," and what is a "hero"? Martial arts are a dazzling backdrop; heroism is the highest state of character. A small-time hero robs the rich to help the poor; a great hero fights for the nation and its people. Anyone who cares for their country and its people, even without knowing a single move, is a great hero.

This book tells of two treasured blades that vanish without a trace amid a time of chaos; a young man with extraordinary skills who leaves home to make a living when his ideals clash with reality; a pair of sisters separated from one another in childhood; and a few childhood friends whose lives take different paths. It seems everything is fated, yet it also seems to be the greatest trial a hero could face...