The Silent Sword Across Autumn

As the era of the Heavenly Dragon fades and the era of the Condor Shooting has yet to rise, a century of martial world chaos reigns without a master, with heroes chasing delusions and righteousness and evil dancing in disarray. In this turbulent world, the orphan Su Ji, blessed with unparalleled comprehension and wielding fragmented carefree martial arts, only wishes to lie low and avoid the cutthroat competition of the martial world. He spends his days in idle chatter and cynical remarks, seeking a peaceful mountain retreat and a leisurely life. But even a salted fish has its scales, and an idle man can kill. His lazy smile is never a sign of weakness; should anyone disturb his cultivation or force him into the fray, he immediately sheds his playful demeanor and acts with cold, decisive ruthlessness, leaving no loose ends. Amidst the drifting chaos, he rescues the cold and resilient orphan of the Carefree Sect, Chu Qingyi. A cunning idle man meets a cool-headed healer beauty, and together they find mutual redemption, guarding the green mountains and weathering the turbulent times. As the Nine Yin Scripture emerges and the Five Greats are born, the martial world stirs once more. Uninterested in power struggles, Su Ji is repeatedly swept up by the chaotic era, yet he neither aligns with the court nor chases empty fame. He draws his sword only for peace, and as his skills reach their peak, he suppresses a century of chaos, ultimately becoming a legendary hermit who spans the eras of the Heavenly Dragon and Condor Shooting, revered by the Five Greats for a lifetime. — Description from novelcodex.org