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Title: Shadow of the Silent Blade The night was silent, the lamplight faint. Ning Changjiu stared at her, expressionless. His pale eyes, already drained of color, seemed almost transparent. It was a fleeting moment of confusion. Then, just as quickly, he regained his composure—like a firework flaring and fading within the sleeve of his blue robe. “Rest well and spare yourself worry,” he said.“I shall always be your senior brother.” Ning Xiaoling watched him with…- 79.7 K • Ongoing
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Chapter 3: Encountering Oneself
Title: Shadow of the Silent Blade Like mist suspended at both ends of a waterfall, or sparks drifting through a winter night’s veil… He glanced sideways, observing the rabid walking corpse and the unconscious girl. His brow furrowed. Then, extending a finger, he tentatively pointed toward the ferocious walking corpse. The candle flame flickered—then died. Silence followed. Moments later, the youth stood, surveying the mangled mess of flesh on the floor. He declared…- 79.7 K • Ongoing
- In early autumn, after the great bell of the Imperial City had struck three times, threads of rain, carrying a deep chill, began to fall. As dusk approached, a side gate of the Imperial City opened without a sound. Two rows of attendants holding paper umbrellas and faintly glowing red lanterns glided slowly through the gateway. The middle-aged man at the head of the procession wore the robes and cap of an official. After passing through the gate, he paused his steps for a moment, his expression…
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Chapter 2: The Awakening Youth
Title: Shadow of the Silent Blade At midnight, the full moon hung high in the sky. The gates of the majestic palace stood tightly shut, yet all the floor lamps within were lit, their crimson candlelight illuminating the interior furnishings brightly. Ning Qinshui stood at the palace entrance, frowning slightly. The guide was still the same official from earlier that day, Song Ce. He explained, “This is the main hall of General Wang Yangyu. Since the general's sudden death three days ago,…- 79.7 K • Ongoing
