Walking the earth with a sword in hand Love and hate freely without a plan Stray into the red dust and grievances rise Emotions become the hero’s demise A bloodstained dress is the emperor’s dream The battlefield is not what it seems One sword may bind or break the heart Next life we’ll stay forever apart ----- When a twist of fate causes high school junior Wang Jingyuan to transmigrate into an alternate universe—one where Wuxia and palace struggles play out in real life—she promptly finds herself deeply entangled in power schemes, war, and heartbreak. Left with only her wits, modern knowledge, and all the dramas she’s ever watched, she must navigate this new world and become the smart and strong protagonist of her own story—without losing herself. As the worlds collide and fates intertwine, will Wang Jingyuan find her happily ever after, or will reality shatter every beautiful daydream? ----- Note: This is an ORIGINAL story, not a translation! All rights reserved. Warning: There will be minor cursing in the story.
"Junior Sister, are you alright?" Liu Xiaochen asked with concern. He had just barely pushed Lang Yu and Tian Haiwei back when he heard Wang Jingyuan's cry of pain. He turned around just in time to see Abbess Huiyuan's sword lunging out for a clearly unprepared Wang Jingyuan, so he whirled her out of harm's way and used his own sword to block the blow. As soon as Abbess Huiyuan retreated, Liu Xiaochen used qing gong to bring himself and Wang Jingyuan out of the heat of the battle to get a moment's rest.
"I'm okay; thank you for saving me, Senior Brother." Wang Jingyuan replied. Her heart was still pounding from the intense duel.
"No need to thank me. Like I said before, with Senior Brother here, no harm will come to you." Liu Xiaochen inspected Wang Jingyuan's cut. Fortunately, it was only a thin slice, and if allowed to heal properly, wouldn't even leave a scar. "Junior Sister, you're not very experienced in dueling, are you?"