The Sword of the Blue Blood / The Sword Stained with Royal Blood

In The Sword Stained with Royal Blood, Jin Yong first challenges orthodox notions of right and wrong. Golden Snake Chief is a wild and unrestrained character whose individuality Jin Yong affirms, portraying him as exceptionally moving and endearing. Another feature of this novel is the mature blend of real history and fictional plot — the Ming dynasty's Princess Changping can walk the jianghu (martial arts world). Truth and fiction intermingle, becoming a major characteristic of Jin Yong's novels.