Vol. 1The Road to Azure Cloud

Hu Xiaotian left the capital for Western Sichuan with Murong Feiyan, surviving ambushes and a poisoning plot before reaching Azure Cloud County. There, he encountered corruption and became entangled…

Chapters 1–100 Open volume

Vol. 2Azure Cloud Conspiracy

Hu Xiaotian took office as County Deputy and uncovered conspiracies involving the Wan family, local officials, bandits, and the Five Immortals Cult. He prepared to confront Azure Cloud’s officials…

Chapters 101–200 Open volume

Vol. 3The Palace’s Hidden Passages

Hu Xiaotian’s journey from a rebellion in Xiezhou led him into palace service, where he navigated court intrigues and searched secret underground routes. He ended the stretch investigating the Library…

Chapters 201–301 Open volume

Vol. 4Palace Schemes and Fire

Hu Xiaotian navigated palace factions, tried to protect those close to him, and uncovered threats tied to Wen Ya and Sumeru Heaven. After saving Long Yelin, he was assigned to serve Princess Anping as…

Chapters 302–401 Open volume

Vol. 5The Princess’s Perilous Journey

Hu Xiaotian escorted Princess Anping and Long Xiyue toward Great Yong while uncovering palace plots, betrayals, and threats along the route. After surviving the ambush at Peak Forest Gorge, he refused…

Chapters 402–509 Open volume

Vol. 6The Yong Capital Mission

Hu Xiaotian escorted Princess Anping’s marriage mission through danger and political intrigue, from the Cangmu confrontation and shipwreck to the Yong Capital. After exposing Xi Yan’s plot and…

Chapters 510–609 Open volume

Vol. 7The Yong Capital Deception

Hu Xiaotian navigated Great Yong’s court, defeated Qiu Mubai, saved Xue Shengkang, and survived an ambush alongside Xi Yan. Xi Yan faked her death and escaped with her real remains, while Hu Xiaotian…

Chapters 610–709 Open volume

Vol. 8The Road Back to Kang

Hu Xiaotian struggled to secure Huo Xiaoru’s release, survived an ambush and recovered from paralysis before returning to Kang Capital. After restoring his family’s home and learning the hidden…

Chapters 710–809 Open volume

Vol. 9The Western Sichuan Mission

Hu Xiaotian uncovered schemes at the Heavenly Dragon Temple, gathered allies, and proposed a sea route to help Great Kang survive famine. He set out for Western Sichuan to support Qiqi and deliver Li…

Chapters 810–909 Open volume

Vol. 10The Eastern Liang Campaign

Hu Xiaotian left Western Sichuan and returned to a Great Kang in crisis, then went to Eastern Liang Commandery and built a force to resist Great Yong. After defeating Tang Boxi and taking Wuxing…

Chapters 910–1009 Open volume

Vol. 11Grain, Islands, and Bohai

Hu Xiaotian strengthened his position in Great Kang, thwarted attempts to seize imperial grain, and forged an alliance with Yan Tianlu after intervening on Python Jiao Island. When turmoil in Bohai…

Chapters 1010–1109 Open volume

Vol. 12Bohai Alliance and Capital Intrigue

Hu Xiaotian forged an alliance with Bohai, then returned to the Kang Capital amid succession schemes and a looming northern threat. He saved Qiqi from poisoning, but Xi Yan was taken away under…

Chapters 1110–1209 Open volume

Vol. 13The Fragrant Kingdom Crisis

Hu Xiaotian navigated wars, royal schemes, and the prince-consort selection while pursuing the Blue Skull and uncovering secrets about his family. With Long Xiyue chosen as his bride and Redwood River…

Chapters 1210–1310 Open volume

Vol. 14From Redwood River to Xingzhou

Hu Xiaotian reunited with allies, helped resolve the Red Yi and Beggar Gang crises, and fought Western Sichuan’s forces. After victory at Yunyang, his army entered Xingzhou, where he recognized Luo…

Chapters 1311–1411 Open volume

Vol. 15The Visitors’ Threat

Hu Xiaotian navigated Great Yong’s succession crisis, uncovered conspiracies and the Visitors from Beyond, and helped stop a rat-borne plague. He returned to Eastern Liang Commandery, proposed to Long…

Chapters 1412–1511 Open volume

Vol. 16The Blue Skull and Dragon Spirit

Hu Xiaotian consolidated his power, sheltered refugees, investigated the struggles in Western Sichuan, and escaped the Five Immortals Cult with Xi Yan. He ended the stretch bargaining with Qiqi for…

Chapters 1512–1611 Open volume

Vol. 17Skulls and Hidden Alliances

Hu Xiaotian survived the Dragon Spirit Wonderland and navigated Great Kang’s political conflicts while investigating the Skulls, the Heavenly Mystery Hall, and the forces behind several attacks. The…

Chapters 1612–1711 Open volume