The martial world only respects the strong. Bounty hunters have taken Shu Yan. After surviving an ambush by the double-crossing Lady Yue, Li Ming, the last swordsman of Blue Mountain, will stop at nothing to free the girl. To save her, he will have to count on the help of some old allies: the deadly spearwoman Jingyi, and Tao Jun, his sworn brother (and occasionally corrupt magistrate). Meanwhile, Shu Yan, in the company of the most ruthless and dangerous scum of the martial world, must rely on more than her wits and a snarky joke to survive. But there is unrest in the martial world. Shazha Kui, the butcher of Blue Mountain, is building a powerful army, awaiting the right moment to topple an empire. Has the time finally come for Li Ming to avenge the ghosts of his family? TALES OF THE SWORDSMAN is a blend of witty banter, laugh out loud humor, martial arts action, and larger-than-life characters. Inspired by sweeping martial arts epics like Legends of the Condor Heroes, Hero, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, and anime hits like Samurai Champloo, fans of classic wuxia will love this series.