Summary
Two years after her formidable older brother disappears, Wen Ling defies her father and sets out for the Martial Arts Tournament. On the road, she rescues a blind, silent wanderer and names him Seventeen. Their unruly band soon uncovers missing disciples, a murdered family of healers, and a pill that grants immense power at a horrifying price. As the tournament approaches, Seventeen’s hidden identity and the mystery of Wen Ling’s brother become entangled with a conspiracy reaching into the imperial court. To expose it, Wen Ling must trust the companions she gathered—and discover what true chivalry demands.