Peerless (Novel) Vol. 1
RIVALS IN PURSUIT, BOUND BY FATE
A massacre on a snow-covered road. A missing imperial tribute. A deadly game of secrets and deception.
When an envoy from the Kingdom of Khotan is ambushed on his journey to the Sui Empire, not a single survivor remains. The attackers disappear without a trace—along with a priceless jade meant for the emperor. To track down the culprits and recover the stolen treasure, the imperial Jiejian Bureau dispatches one of its finest agents: the formidable and arrogant deputy chief, Feng Xiao.
His investigation leads him to Liugong City, where an underground auction has drawn the most powerful martial artists in the land. But Feng Xiao is not the only one following the trail—Cui Buqu, a frail but brilliant strategist from the rival Zuoyue Bureau, is also in pursuit of the truth.
Sharp-tongued and equally proud, the two men clash instantly, each determined to outmaneuver the other. Yet as the mystery deepens and dangers close in, it becomes clear that neither can solve this case alone. Forced into an uneasy alliance, Feng Xiao and Cui Buqu must navigate treacherous waters—both in the world of politics and within their own hearts.
A tale of intrigue, deadly martial arts, and an undeniable attraction begins in Peerless Vol. 1—the first volume in a wuxia danmei masterpiece set in the Thousand Autumns: Qian Qiu universe!