Blade of Vengeance

For Meng Jianqing, life is like sailing against the current - advance or be swept backward. Born into humble circumstances but gifted with extraordinary skills, he earns admission to the Military Academy, determined to rise above his station and achieve greatness. Yet his fate takes a sharp turn when the commander of the Jinyiwei (Imperial Secret Police) discovers his hidden past and coerces him into joining their ranks, turning him into a blade in the shadows. Starting from the lowest level, Meng Jianqing hones his abilities: clashing with former academy peers, exposing a grain-smuggling scandal; rescuing lives at Xiaoxitian and gaining trust for greater responsibilities; battling at sea ...