Story

Streetwise Sage

jianghu-legacy released martial-arts nine-mortal-ways stealth khitan-envoys

Summary

Learn martial arts secrets from Xue Chou of the Nine Mortal Ways by infiltrating Khitan envoys at Huaixin Outpost.

Characters

Young Master of Heaven's Pier

Independent qinghe

The player character - infant rescued by Uncle Jiang and raised by Aunt Han at Blissful Retreat. After Heaven's Pier falls, the Young Master becomes a wandering xiake whose true origin remains unknown.

Connections

No known connections yet.

Synopsis

Xue Chou, a founding member of the Nine Mortal Ways Sect, agrees to teach you his martial arts secrets but first demands proof of skill. He sends you to infiltrate Huaixin Outpost and steal items from Khitan warriors. What begins as a heist becomes a test of character when Xue Chou reveals the entire sequence-including the chase-was designed to evaluate your abilities. The stolen items were merely secondary; the true lesson lay in demonstrating martial prowess and cunning.

Key Events

Meet Xue Chou at Kaifeng City Fairgrounds
Infiltrate Huaixin Outpost as a thief
Steal martial arts materials from Khitan envoys
Evade pursuit and return to Xue Chou
Xue Chou reveals the test was a success

Outcomes & Revelations

Gain Xue Chou's respect and martial arts tutelage
Unlock Nine Mortal Ways faction connection
Obtain unique martial arts techniques