The Escort 4

Name: The Escort 4
ISBN: 9787559625793

许先哲Beijing United Publishing Co., Ltd. · ChinaDec 2021

4.3

Word count: 425 words
Chapters: 17
ISBN: 9787559625793

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Summary

A hard-hitting comic that brings the Jianghu of the Sui and Tang dynasties back to life! In the third year of the Daye era (607 AD), the Sui dynasty under Emperor Yang Guang's tyrannical rule leaves the people in misery. Ayuya resolutely bids farewell to Dao Ma and returns alone to the great sandstorm to avenge her father, but she is no match for the Four Great Families' superior numbers. Just as Ayuya's life hangs by a thread, Pei Xingyan unexpectedly appears and saves the gravely wounded Ayuya...

Editor's review

Blades of the Guardians 4 continues Xu Xianzhe's tough, sharp art style and fast-paced storytelling, pushing the story to the climax of revenge in the desert. The core conflict of this volume centers on Ayuya returning alone to the sandstorm to avenge her father; her desperate plight against the numerically superior Four Great Families and the turn brought by Pei Xingyan's unexpected rescue make for tense, dramatically charged progression. The author maintains his usual dynamism and impact in the fight choreography, while using the desert environment and the characters' choices to present the entanglement of personal grudges and moral duty in a chaotic era. For readers following the series, this volume is a key piece for understanding Ayuya's character arc and changes in the Jianghu landscape; its Sui-Tang setting also preserves a balance between historical atmosphere and fictional chivalry. When reading, it is worth focusing on the pacing of the visuals and shifts in character relationships rather than merely rushing through the plot. Overall, this is a work best appreciated within a full-series read for its passionate spirit and visual expressiveness.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Series readers who have read the first three volumes of Blades of the Guardians and want to continue the main storyline
Adult readers who enjoy hard-edged wuxia comics combined with historical settings
Comic fans interested in Ayuya's character growth and revenge arc
Readers who can accept violent fight scenes and a tense narrative pace

Not a good fit for

Readers new to the series who want to read this volume as a standalone
Readers who prefer light, healing, or slice-of-life comics
Readers sensitive to violent conflict scenes

Reading tips

It is recommended to review Ayuya's relationship with Dao Ma in the first three volumes before entering this volume's revenge plot.
Pay attention to the pacing of the panels before and after Pei Xingyan's appearance, and notice how the author creates the turn.
After finishing this volume, you may compare it with the historical background of the Sui and Tang dynasties to understand how the fictional Jianghu and the atmosphere of the era are combined.

About the publisher

Beijing United Publishing Co., Ltd. China · Founded in 1993

Beijing United Publishing Co., Ltd. is a publisher known for its literature and history titles, with 2,065 books in the collection. Its publishing covers foreign literature, contemporary Chinese prose and essays, history, folk literature, and cultural books. Its list ranges from Sima Qian's complete edition of the Records of the Grand Historian to foreign classics such as The Book of Disquiet, All Quiet on the Western Front, Snow Country, The Stranger, and Jean-Christophe, as well as modern Chinese works including Teahouse and Dawn Blossoms Plucked at Dusk. Its authors and translators include Yasunari Kawabata, Fernando Pessoa, Erich Maria Remarque, Jin Xinyi, Zhou Miao, and Chen Chao. Public information is limited, but its catalogue reflects a balance between Chinese and foreign literary classics and historical and cultural works.

版权信息
前情提要
第二章大漠
第二十九回阿胡拉
第三十回狩猎
第三十一回小姐
第三十二回祈祷
第三十三回阿妮
第三十四回沙暴过后
第三十五回人之道
第三十六回选择
第三十七回裴行俨
第三十八回漫漫长夜（其一）
第三十九回漫漫长夜（其二）
第四十回漫漫长夜（其三）
第四十一回漫漫长夜（其四）
特别附录少年裴行俨

FAQ

Can I read Blades of the Guardians 4 without having read the first three volumes?

Reading this volume on its own is not recommended. This volume centers on Ayuya avenging her father, and the character relationships and earlier causes have already been set up in previous volumes; reading it directly may make the motives and characters' positions feel abrupt. It is best to read the series in order, or at least understand the main character relationships from the first three volumes before starting this one.

What is the core of the story in this volume?

The core of this volume is Ayuya bidding farewell to Dao Ma and returning alone to the great sandstorm to avenge her father, only to be pushed to the brink of death because the Four Great Families are too numerous; Pei Xingyan's unexpected appearance and rescue form the turning point. The whole volume revolves around revenge, danger, and characters' choices, continuing the series' passionate and tense style.

Is this book suitable for teenage readers?

This requires careful judgment. The work contains wuxia fighting and violent conflict scenes and is generally aimed at adult or more mature readers. If teenagers read it, parents or teachers are advised to look through it first to confirm that they can accept the relevant visuals and intensity of the plot before deciding whether it is suitable.

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About the author

许先哲 Author

Xu Xianzhe is an author best known for his comic work. His publicly available personal information is limited, but the fourteen titles recorded in the catalog show that he has long devoted himself to the Biao Ren series. The series includes individual volumes, multi-volume boxed sets, and other editions, among which collections such as Biao Ren Volumes 1–8, Biao Ren Volumes 1–10, and Biao Ren (5 Volumes) make it easier for readers to follow the story systematically. His works are often categorized under social sciences and otherworldly continents, and the subject matter leans toward historical martial arts and adventure narrative, with brisk pacing and an interplay between character relationships and jianghu intrigue that gives the serialized story strong appeal. Wan Qian and Ma Boyong have recommended certain volumes, which also reflects the series' attention among readers. Overall, Xu Xianzhe's creation centers on Biao Ren, with a distinctive style suited to readers who enjoy martial arts and comic storytelling.