Holding a Lantern to See Bayonets

 

Chu Ci couldn't help but laugh: "Han Yue, I'm going to die, you should be happy, why do you look like you're about to cry?"

Han Yue paused, then after a long while, he sneered and asked in return:

"Many people would be happy if you died, how could anyone shed a single tear for you?"

“…That’s true.” Chu Ci sighed and nodded.

I don't want you to shed a single tear for me, needlessly soiling my path to reincarnation.

　　A sadistic, scumbag gong (top) versus a seemingly weak but actually ruthless shou (bottom). Main characters: Han Yue, Chu Ci.

What kind of tragic love story is this? 

Han Yue, the second son of a commander, is an absolute rogue soldier—temperamental, wicked, and unruly. He falls for Chu Ci at first sight and uses force to keep him by his side. 

Chu Ci appears cold and taciturn, but in reality, he is a formidable and cunning individual with terrifying gambling and murderous skills. 

He stays by Han Yue's side for unknown reasons. A series of murders and assaults slowly reveal Chu Ci's true intentions. Han Yue, unaware of the truth, and Chu Ci, conflicted and guilty, will undergo changes as the truth unfolds and their conflicts intensify. 

The vivid and sharp writing style, like the title of the story, conveys a sense of harsh reality, a fleeting, chilling glint of light, giving the reader a visceral, oppressive pleasure. 

The characters leap off the page: the hot-tempered, cruel yet sensitive Han Yue, and the seemingly gentle but actually strong Chu Ci, both leave a deep impression. 

The suspense and foreshadowing are intricately linked. What exactly is that murder weapon? Why is Chu Ci, a scholarly figure, connected to a bloody murder case? The story compels the reader to keep reading, eager to unveil the mystery and uncover the truth.

Chapter 1 : The King Of Sword