The Golden Sword and the Dragon Pearl
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Summary
This work is a sensational novel devoted to the amorous affairs of young men and women, painting every shade of romance and flirtation. Now in a desolate village or ancient temple, now in a secret cave or den of lust; beauties pursue the hero in dazzling array; the plot twists and turns until the reader is dizzy. The tale tells of Dongfang Yu, son of a martial-arts family, who carries the family's heirloom golden sword in search of his father's sworn enemy, only to find himself repeatedly entangled with beautiful women. On his first venture into the jianghu, the young hero enjoys his first taste of love with his confidante Dong Jingyi; then, to rescue Jiang Pei'en, the Red Thread Girl, who has been bewitched by the purple-robed Mo Yuanji, he inadvertently drinks a spring-awakening potion left by a lecherous thief and, in a deserted village temple, commits an act of impropriety with the Red Thread Girl; next he is abducted by a top disciple of the Heavenly Desire Demoness using the 'Three Yin Soul-Hooking Art' to the world's foremost den of lust, Seven Star Cave on Mount Tongbai. Li Meiniang, the Heavenly Desire Fairy, is the era's greatest wanton, skilled in the arts of stealing vitality and replenishing essence. Dongfang Yu, as handsome as Zidu, is exactly the ideal prey she has long craved. His life hangs by a thread, but his luck holds: he is saved by the fairy's young disciple Shen Xiuchan. Yet, eager for revenge, he falls back into the den of lust and is forced to face Li Meiniang's 'Mystic Swallow-Spit Art' and other evil techniques in succession. Dongfang Yu battles through the gauntlet of beauties, finally fights his way out of Seven Star Cave with his lovely companions, and one by one identifies the five murderers of his father, unleashing peerless martial power to slay the villains with his own hand. From then on all is well, and the Flower Lord of his generation retires from the jianghu with four women.
Editor's review
This work is a stunning piece focused on romantic and erotic entanglements, depicting the myriad charms of men and women in the world of love. Scenes shift from desolate villages and ancient temples to secret caves and brothels; beauties pursue the hero in colorful array, and the plot twists and turns in bewildering succession. The story follows Dongfang Yu, a scion of a wuxia family, who carries a hereditary golden sword in search of his father's sworn enemy, only to find himself repeatedly ensnared by romantic entanglements. On his first venture into the jianghu, the young hero shares his first intimacy with his confidante Dong Jingyi; then, while rescuing the Red Thread heroine Jiang Pei'en, who has been drugged by the purple-robed Mo Yuanji, he inadvertently drinks an aphrodisiac wine left by a libertine, and in a desolate village temple commits an improper act with Jiang Pei'en; next, he is abducted by a disciple of the Heavenly Desire Demoness using the "Three Yin Soul-Hooking Technique" to the world's foremost den of lust at Seven Star Rock in Tongbai Mountain. Heavenly Desire Fairy Li Meiniang is the world's greatest wanton, skilled in the arts of stealing essence and replenishing. Dongfang Yu, as handsome as Zidu, is exactly the ideal prey Li Meiniang has long craved. Dongfang Yu's life hangs by a thread, but his luck holds, and he is saved by the fairy's young disciple Shen Xiuchan; yet, eager for revenge, he falls back into the den of lust and is forced to face Li Meiniang's successive evil arts such as the "Mystic Swallowing Technique." Dongfang Yu battles through the gauntlet of beauties, ultimately fighting his way out of Seven Star Rock with his beauties, and one by one identifies the five murderers of his father, unleashing peerless martial prowess to slay the villains! From then on, all is well, and the legendary lover retires from the jianghu with four women.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers who prefer traditional erotic wuxia with dense plotting and constant conflict
- Casual readers interested in the old-school wuxia trope of beauties pursuing the hero
- Readers of genre fiction who enjoy a fast-paced blend of revenge mainline and romance
- Adult readers who can accept explicit erotic description as a genre characteristic
Not a good fit for
- Readers who prefer restrained emotional expression and rigorous revenge logic
- Readers sensitive to or averse to explicit erotic description
- Young readers expecting gender relations portrayed through modern values
- Literary readers who prefer slow pacing, atmosphere, and psychological depth
Reading tips
- Before reading, recognize that this is an erotic wuxia genre work and treat relevant passages as genre conventions to reduce discomfort.
- Chart the order in which Dongfang Yu meets female characters such as Dong Jingyi, Jiang Pei'en, and Shen Xiuchan to follow the emotional arc.
- The revenge mainline concentrates on identifying the five murderers one by one in the later sections; in the early and middle parts, focus on how clues are planted.
- If some scenes feel repetitive, read faster and focus on how Dongfang Yu escapes predicaments and the moments when the villains' identities are revealed.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 引子
- 第一章 石榴裙下
- 第二章 金凤帮主
- 第三章 秦淮惩霸
- 第四章 铁鹰神爪
- 第五章 金冠三剑
- 第六章 群雄大会
- 第七章 龙争虎斗
- 第八章 洛阳论剑
- 第九章 七雄盛会
- 第十章 河阳二狼
- 第十一章 八卦大阵
- 第十二章 迷魂铸错
- 第十三章 危机重重
- 第十四章 散花仙子
- 第十五章 伏虎女神
- 第十六章 人珠两失
- 第十七章 玉女曼舞
- 第十八章 天欲女魔
- 第十九章 三手红姑
- 第二十章 白猿使者
- 第二十一章 姹女迷魂
- 第二十二章 夜闯淫窟
- 第二十三章 九宫双剑
- 第二十四章 玄牝妖法
- 第二十五章 七耀星阵
- 第二十六章 人兽大战
- 第二十七章 灵猱救主
- 第二十八章 淫魔施法
- 第二十九章 崖头虎啸
- 第三十章 起死还生
- 第三十一章 血洗王屋
- 第三十二章 刻字应约
- 第三十三章 郎情妾心
- 第三十四章 夜探敌堡
- 第三十五章 铜人阵法
- 第三十六章 高楼陷身
- 第三十七章 两虎相斗
- 第三十八章 金背鳝王
- 第三十九章 东方施救
- 第四十章 生死之博
- 第四十一章 修罗刀影
- 第四十二章 雨打梨花
- 第四十三章 仇人见面
- 第四十四章 千钧一发
- 第四十五章 满天花雨
- 第四十六章 金弓银弹
- 第四十七章 漏网之鱼
- 第四十八章 虎头禅师
- 第四十九章 功亏一匮
- 第五十章 蒙面公主
- 第五十一章 鲸口余生
- 第五十二章 神弓驸马
- 第五十三章 遁迹江湖
FAQ
Are there many erotic descriptions in this book, and what age is it suitable for?
The descriptions of intimacy between men and women are fairly explicit and appear in multiple scenes, a typical feature of old-school erotic wuxia. Adult readers are advised; it is not suitable for minors. If sensitive to erotic content, you may skip relevant passages, as the revenge mainline remains followable.
How many women does Dongfang Yu end up with?
According to the story's conclusion, Dongfang Yu ultimately retires from the jianghu with four women, a "legendary lover accompanied by four beauties" ending. Each of the four women has corresponding romantic buildup in the book, and readers may note each one's encounters and entanglements with Dongfang Yu.
Are the five murderers of the father revealed throughout the book or only at the end?
The identities of the five murderers are gradually uncovered throughout the book, not revealed all at once at the end. Clues are planted in the early and middle sections, and in the later sections Dongfang Yu unleashes his peerless martial arts to settle scores one by one. When reading, pay attention to dialogue and object descriptions related to Dongfang Yu's father's past.
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About the author
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Dongfang Weiming is a wuxia novelist about whom very little public information is available. The library currently holds only one work under this name, The Golden Sword and the Dragon Pearl. Judging from the surviving bibliographic information, the work belongs to the common category of wuxia fiction, and its subject matter likely revolves around Jianghu feuds, martial rivalries, and legends of treasured objects; the title itself, with its golden sword and dragon pearl, suggests the familiar wuxia themes of chivalry and miraculous encounters. Because basic details such as dates of birth and death, nationality, and English name are unrecorded, the author's life, period of activity, and full body of work cannot be confirmed, making it difficult to place this writer within the broader wuxia tradition or to speculate about mentors, associates, or distinct phases of writing. On the available evidence, Dongfang Weiming exists as an author chiefly through The Golden Sword and the Dragon Pearl, and readers may regard the name as that of one participant in wuxia genre writing; whether the style leans toward the sweeping narration of traditional serialized novels or toward suspense and personal loyalty would require more works and editions to establish. Further information on the dates of composition, serialization, or publication would help sketch a clearer outline of this author within genre literature.
