A Deadly Secret

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1963
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A Deadly Secret, also known as Requiem of Ling Sing and Secret of the Linked Cities, is a captivating wuxia novel penned by the renowned author Jin Yong. Initially serialized in Southeast Asia Weekly and Ming Pao in 1963, the tale follows Di Yun, a common peasant unjustly imprisoned and seeking retribution. His journey unfolds as he stumbles upon the ancient Liancheng Swordplay manual, coveted not only for its combat techniques but also for a hidden treasure clue within. Brimming with action, martial arts, and tragic twists, A Deadly Secret immerses readers in a world of intrigue and ancient secrets.

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A Deadly Secret, also translated as Requiem of Ling Sing and Secret of the Linked Cities, is a wuxia novel by Jin Yong (Louis Cha). It was first published in the magazine Southeast Asia Weekly (東南亞周刊) and the Hong Kong newspaper Ming Pao in 1963. Its original Chinese title was Su Xin Jian before Jin Yong changed it to Lian Cheng Jue. The story revolves around the adventures of the protagonist Di Yun, an ordinary young peasant, who is imprisoned after being framed. In his quest for vengeance, he accidentally acquires the Liancheng Swordplay manual (連城劍谱), an ancient artifact not only prized for the skills detailed inside, but also for containing a secret leading to a treasure.

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