A Step into the Past Novel Chapters
List of most recent chapters published for the A Step into the Past novel. A total of 292 chapters have been translated and the release date of the last chapter is Apr 02, 2024
Latest Release: Chapter 41 : Epilogue Under the flying hooves of the horse, the ground rapidly fades towards the bac
Epilogue Under the flying hooves of the horse, the ground rapidly fades towards the back. With three of his brothers Wu Zhuo, Teng Yi and Jing Jun, Xiang Shaolong is riding at full speed on the fresh and crisp gra.s.sland that stretches as far as the eye
- 20.9 Book 9 Chapter 4 – The new city commander Zhao Mu came to talk to Xiang Shaolong in the earliest hours of daylight. His eyes were lined with red veins and were flas.h.i.+ng with uncertainty. Obviously, he has lost his footing. Xiang Shaolong is still in b
- 20.8 Book 9 Chapter 3: Opportunity to kill at night Tian Dan entered his bedroom and on his left and right is his bodyguard Liu Zhong Xia and Liu Zhong s.h.i.+ brothers. He walked straight to the bedside and intimately asked: “How is Brother Dong doing?” Tian
- 20.7 Book 9 Chapter 02 – Faking injury While the Tian sisters and Shan Rou were frantically dressing the wounds on Xiang Shaolong, he had a brainwave. To Wu Guo he inquired: “If there any where to make me look even worse? I want to give others the impression t
- 20.6 Book 9 Chapter 1: Ambush on the Narrow Gorge Xiang Shaolong and Lord Longyang rode out together out of the city, protected front and back by high skilled bodyguards. After receiving the news that Xiang Shaolong was about to arrive in Handan, the atmosphe
- 20.5 Book 8 Chapter 10 – Surmounting Problems When Xiang Shaolong arrived at Liu (Huasheng) Residence, he felt extremely uneasy. It was because there is a huge increase in the number of guards and all the nearby houses have all been evacuated and converted int
- 20.4 Book 8 Chapter 9 - Unpredictable Woman He had just boarded his horse carriage when the twin sisters leaped into his embrace without a care in the world and start to cry happily. In the confusion, Xiang Shaolong could not tell them apart. Cuddling and cons
- 20.3 Book 8 Chapter 8: Chancellor of Qi, Tian Dan Light shone through the inner hall and faint music can be heard. Security is especially tight and scores of shadows can be seen everywhere. Right outside the door of the inner hall, there are fifteen to sixteen
- 20.2 Book 8 Chapter 7 – Giving in to Madam After the event, Xiang Shaolong’s status rose a few times. That night, Zhao King hosted a special banquet to appease him. Those present were all ministers and generals. Both Zhao Ya and Zhao Zhi were present and their
- 20.1 Book 8 Chapter 6: Cornered!! As he reached his residence, Wu Guo was waiting for him. This joke-loving person was imposing, “Lady Ya is looking for you. She seems very unsettled, insisting on waiting for you to come home inside.” Xiang Shaolong didn’t exp
- 20 Book 8 Chapter 5: Reacting with Calmness As Xiao Shaolong starting riding away from the Marquis’s Residence, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of loss in his heart. Right now is evening and the street lamps are being lighted. The autumn wind blows a chill
- 19.9 Book 8 Chapter 4: Isolated Without Support Ji Yanran, accompanied by Xiang Shaolong and Teng Yi on her right and left, galloped out of the school. As Xiang Shaolong remembered Zhao Ba’s invitation for them to become the honored guest instructors, he could
- 19.8 Book 8 Chap 3 - Awe-inspiring at the Field (From translation thread - Translated by slyphiad...) Once Yanfu attacked with his sword, everyone could tell he was formidable. No matter the angle or the speed, technique or footwork, all these can be clearly s
- 19.7 Book 8 Chap 2 - Duel at the School (From translation thread - Translated by slyphiad...) Next was riding and archery performance, all were brilliant and pleasing to watch. It could be seen that Zhao Ba took painstaking care to train all of his swordsmen.
- 19.6 Book 8 Chap 1 - Zhaos’ Resident (From translation thread - Translated by slyphiad...) When Xiang Shaolong returned to the residence, Teng Yi who had been waiting for a while said, “Yanran is waiting in your room now.” Once he heard this, he furrowed his b
- 19.5 Book 7 Chap 11 – Unable to enjoy In Zhao Zhi’s elegant little house, Xiang Shaolong leaned on the couch in a relaxed manner while the 2 sisters Shan Rou and Zhao Zhi sat opposite him. The former was staring at him fiercely while the latter still maintaine
- 19.4 Book 7 Chap 10 – A drop of honey Ji Yanran personally lifted the wine flask and stood up, coming to kneel in front of Xiang Shaolong. There’s no need for her to pretend, for the look of admiration is naturally revealed in her eyes as she said gently, “Yan
- 19.3 Book 7 Chap 9 – Despicable Fiend Xiang Shaolong arrived at Zhao Ya’s main hall, which he first came when newly arrived. Those decorations and trinkets were still placed on the shelves like before, but his state of mind has changed totally. Why didn’t she
- 19.2 Book 7 Chap 8 – Affections of a pretty girl After Xiang Shaolong bandaged the wound on his shoulder, he might as well not wear his top and just wrapped a cape around and started practicing his writing on the table in the study. Coming to this era, the fir
- 19.1 Book 7 Chap 7 – Glib-tongued By the time Xiang Shaolong returned to the guesthouse, it’s about 2 more hours to dawn. After telling Teng Yi what happened, he stretched and yawned. Teng Yi sighed with admiration, “You’ve done this beautifully, Zhao Zhi no l
- 19 Book 7 Chap 6 – Sisters in trouble After returning, Teng Yi said quietly to him, “Yanran is waiting for you at the inner hall.” Xiang Shaolong was just about to look for her and quickened his steps on hearing that. Teng Yi ran after him and asked, “Why di
- 18.9 Book 7 Chap 5 – Mad with Envy and Hatred Either deliberately or coincidentally, Xiang Shaolong’s seat was placed next to Zhao Ya, and on the other side of Zhao Ya was Han Chuang, Guo Xiu’er, Li Yuan, Guo Zhong while on Xiang Shaolong’s right there were Zh
- 18.8 Book 7 Chap 4 – Love and Hatred With the strong will trained from the days in the Special Task Force, Xiang Shaolong forced himself up from bed and went to the hall to see Zhao Mu. Zhao Mu’s att.i.tude was warm as he said, “Come! Let’s have a good talk.”
- 18.7 Book 7 Chap 3 – The Night is Painfully Short The horse carriage trotted past the quiet streets of Handan, illuminated by the lanterns in the dark night. As the carriage b.u.mped around, Xiang Shaolong’s thoughts were b.u.mpy as well. Right until this poin
- 18.6 Book 7 Chap 2 – Guest from afar Under everyone’s gaze, Li Yuan, who was dressed in grand robes and looks about 25 or 26 years old, stepped into the hall suavely under the accompaniment of Zhao Mu’s attendant. Undeniably he is a very good looking man, fres
- 18.5 Book 7 Chap 1 – So near and yet so far As everyone in the hall waited expectantly, Ji Yanran flitted in and accompanying her is the current expert of astronomy, his old friend Zou Yan. Ji Yanran has lost some weight but it has not affected her beauty at a
- 18.4 Book 6 Chap 11 – Unstoppable old flame By the time Xiang Shaolong returned to the hall together with Zhao Ya, the place is already a flurry of activity. Just scanning across the room, there were at least 50 odd people and most of them he knew from before,
- 18.3 Book 6 Chap 10 – Meeting on a narrow road Zhao Ya rode her horse exuberantly and the rest of them had to chase after her. After pa.s.sing through the large plain outside the city, Zhao Ya left the official path and rode towards the rolling hills at the no
- 18.2 Book 6 Chap 9 – Return to Handan Handan still looked as good. Here to welcome them was their ‘old friend’ Bureaucrat Guo Kai, and also Wu Zhuo who has now changed his name to ‘Di Ying’. After a round of civilities and polite talk, all of them, together wi
- 18.1 Book 6 Chapter 8 – Audacity The attendant led Xiang Shaolong away from the Imperial Garden, walking along the corridors, pa.s.sing through buildings and gardens towards the Outer Palace. Along the way guards were posted everywhere, obviously security has
- 18 Book 6 Chap 7 – Love at the Qin Palace The next morning, Tu Xian’s best advisor Xiao Yuetan came to look for Xiang Shaolong. The 2 of them sat and the small hall in the inner courtyard and Xiao Yuetan said, “It was the Premier who asked me to look for Gra
- 17.9 Book 6 – Chap 6 – The Spring and Autumn Annals of Lu They have just arrived at the Wu residence when Tao Fang came up to them and said, “I was about to send someone to look for you, and luckily all of you came back.” Xiang Shaolong was startled, “What can
- 17.8 Book 6 Chap 5 – Making a strange encounter After the duel, King Zhuangxiang summoned Xiang Shaolong and w.a.n.g Jian into the Palace to offer his encouragement. He also praised Lu Buwei in public, impressed with his wonderful suggestion. That night Lu Buw
- 17.7 Book 6 Chap 4 – The Imperial Duel Thousands of people gathered at the huge square next to the hall in Xianyang Palace. It was like a marketplace, with everyone waiting impatiently to see the grand duel that’s about to be held. On one side there were the Q
- 17.6 Book 6 Chap 3 – News from afar The following 10 days, Xiang Shaolong spent the most relaxing time ever since he arrived in this ancient era. Together with his wives and maids, Teng Yi, Jing Jun, Wu Zhuo and the thousand family warriors who followed him fr
- 17.5 Book 6 Chap 2 – Dinner Feast at the Qin Palace Sweet voices roused him up from his deep sleep and he opened his eyes. The sun is already rising and he sat up suddenly. The pretty Princess Zhao Qian was startled, and she said with her hand covering her smi
- 17.4 Book 6 Chap 1 – Arriving safely in Xianyang. The State of Qin was founded on the eastern bank of the upper streams of the Qin River. Ever since their ancestors started the kingdom, the Qins have favored taking over by strength, and were formed by travelin
- 17.3 Book 5 Chap 11 – Army arrives at Stockade The carriage stopped. Zhao Ya was just blaming herself and feeling ashamed and regretful when Wu Zhuo went up the horse carriage and released the ropes that bind her. After she has flexed her limbs, Wu Zhuo ordere
- 17.2 Book 5 Chap 10 – Going along with the mistake Xiang Shaolong met Zhao Ya at the quiet inner hall. It was a sunny day, the sun who has not shown his face for many days shone gently on the silvery white world. This time Xiang Shaolong did not even see Xiao
- 17.1 Book 5 Chap 9 – The Big Exchange Early the next morning, an impatient Xiang Shaolong slipped quietly into the streets and deliberately went a big round before coming to where the poor lived in at the west of the city. Although it’s where the poor lived, t
- 17 Book 5 Chap 8 – The secret about Ying Zheng Xiang Shaolong sat alone in the garden in his Hidden Dragon Abode, a manmade fountain spurting water from the stone, forming a winding stream through the rocks. By now the stream is almost turning into ice, with
- 16.9 Book 5 Chap 7 – Lies and trickery After Xiang Shaolong and Jing Jun returned to the Wu Residence, they each went back to their own rooms. Before they parted, Jing Jun seemed to have something to say but he stopped himself. Xiang Shaolong knows what he’s t
- 16.8 Book 5 Chap 6 – The real and fake Ying Zheng As the northern wind blew, Xiang Shaolong and Jing Jun climbed over walls quietly, avoiding the patrols and gantry posts and arrived at the garden outside Zhuji’s building. Jing Jun stayed behind as a look out
- 16.7 Book 5 Chap 5 – Secret discussion of the grand plan Xiang Shaolong came to Li Mu’s Great General Residence in Handan, over a thousand men and horses were gathered in the open area within the walls, all decked out as if they are about to leave immediately.
- 16.6 Book 5 Chap 4 – No route for advance or retreat After breakfast, Xiang Shaolong went to see Master Wu and his son but he did not see Wu Zhuo and Tao Fang. He remembered the suspicious Chu who was in contact with Zhao Mu and knows that those two must be aw
- 16.5 Book 5 Chap 3 – Mother of Emperor Qin After Yan Ping left quietly after his defeat, Xiang Shaolong took the opportunity to take his leave. Li Mu happily gave him a lift and his men gave up 3 horses for Teng Yi and the rest while Xiang Shaolong was invite
- 16.4 Book 5 Chap 2 – Open animosity Jing Jun did not expect his opponent to immediately strike without even a greeting. But he has lived all his life in the forests and grew up among ferocious animals so he has met even more dangerous situations than this nume
- 16.3 Book 5 Chap 1 – The dinner feast at Guo residence Tiny snowflakes filled the sky, the weather bitterly cold. Luckily there were no gusts of wind or it’ll feel even more terrible. Wu Zhuo, Xiang Shaolong and over 10 odd men on horses left the residence hur
- 16.2 Book 4 Chap 11 – The 3 major killer strikes Yuan Zong is really dead! A wave of sadness coursed through Xiang Shaolong. He thought of his desolate times in Wu An, Yuan Zong not only provided him with food and lodging, but also taught him Mohist Swordplay.
- 16.1 Book 4 Chap 10 – Each executing own strategies Xiang Shaolong stepped into the main hall of Hidden Dragon Abode and Wu Tingfang, Ting Fangs.h.i.+ together with the 4 maids were kneeling along the door to welcome him according to the procedures required o
- 16 Book 4 Chap 9 – Shocking and sad news The next day at dusk, the 4 of them arrived at the sentry post just inside the Zhao border and outside the city of the Zi district. By now Zhao Qian has dressed up as a man, masquerading as Jing Jun’s younger brother
- 15.9 Book 4 Chap 8 – Revenge on the Snowy grounds Xiang Shaolong and Teng Yi sat on the 2 sides of the window inside the house, waiting quietly for the cruel enemy to arrive. Teng Yi’s emotions have calmed down, revealing the collected and stable composure of
- 15.8 Book 4 Chapter 7 – Escape from Daliang 5 days later, Xiang Shaolong was able to get off the bed and walk. Besides the wound under his armpit, which still gave him some pain, he has regained all his strength. The relations.h.i.+p between him and Zhao Qian
- 15.7 Book 4 Chap 6 – Tending to injuries at the Observatory Xiang Shaolong had countless nightmares. He dreamt that the time machine sent him back to the 21st century where he was charged with the major crime of messing up history. Suddenly Shu’er and Su’er ca
- 15.6 Book 4 Chap 5 – b.l.o.o.d.y battle on the long street Xiang Shaolong met up with Wu Zhuo at an abandoned old house. This extremely reliable battle friend who went through life and death with him said, “We’ve already followed your instructions and dug a tu
- 15.5 Book 4 Chap 4 – Stealing the sky and exchanging the sun When Xiang Shaolong returned to Prince Xinling’s residence, Ji Yanran’s calls seems to be still ringing in his ears. When every guest of hers is trying all means hoping to stay, he is the complete op
- 15.4 Book 4 Chap 3 – Debating Heroes When Xiang Shaolong arrived at Ji Yanran’s little house by the lake, there were already 10 odd elaborate horse carriages outside the door, the attendance a lot larger than this afternoon’s. After he gave his name to the gua
- 15.3 Book 4 Chap 2 – Chu Mohism’s Fu Du Ji Yanran asked about Xiang Shaolong’s background and Prince Xinling hurriedly replied, “This is the No. 1 swordsman from the state of Zhao, Xiang Shaolong, remember that, Yanran.” Ji Yanran looked at Xiang Shaolong with
- 15.2 Book 4 Chap 1 – Fierce Beauty Ji Yanran’s abode is made from white stone, hidden amongst the flowers and trees and it’s style was ancient and exquisite, like a building in heaven and those staying inside were beautiful fairies. Walking up the stone steps
- 15.1 Book 3 Chap 11 – Little House by the Lake After the tables and things were moved to the corners, there was a large empty s.p.a.ce. All the guests were asked to leave the upper level, leaving only men from both sides. Sha Xuan and Xiang Shaolong stood faci
- 15 Book 3 Chap 10 - Meeting Long Yang Xiang Shaolong returned to his room and after dismissing the 4 pretty maids from their duties and ministrations, he changed into his black suit and carried his tools. He was about to slip out from the window when a maid
- 14.9 Book 3 Chap 9 – In a dangerous position The capital of Wei, Daliang, is situated on the southern bank of the Yellow River, where the big rivers like Luoshui, Suishui, Weishui, Danshui and Honggou etc converge. The Weis also dug up 2 man-made ca.n.a.ls Dag
- 14.8 Book 3 Chap 8 – Defending against the enemy with fire The snow this year came especially late, the gra.s.s is still green on the plains and the lakes still sparkling. This place lies between the main Yellow River and it’s tributaries and the 2 main river
- 14.7 Book 3 Chap 7 – Three states joined as one After winning Hu Hui, Xiang Shaolong still remained there for the next 10 days. During this time the injured were recovering very well and after a discussion, everyone agreed that they should no longer wait for t
- 14.6 Book 3 Chap 6 – Defeating the enemy’s army Xiang Shaolong returned to camp and changed into his black outfit, strapped on the belt containing his needles and the equipment used for mountain climbing, carried the bows and arrows on his back and after kissi
- 14.5 Book 3 Chap 5 – Fighting off enemies at the river Xiang Shaolong and Wu Zhuo’s 100 men, with strong bows in their hands, lied low in a dense forest about a hundred steps away from the camp, looking at the slowly leaving troops in the gradually brightening
- 14.4 Book 3 Chap 4 – The war between a male and female The next day when the envoy was getting ready to leave, Lady Pingyuan remained unmoved and refused to leave with the team. Xiang Shaolong laughed secretly to himself and bring with him Zhao Da and the othe
- 14.3 Book 3 Chap 3 – Turbulence in the camp That night Xiang Shaolong did not sleep a wink after he returned to his room, and spent the night thinking. Under Ding Shou and Wa Che’s escort, the convoy pa.s.sed the Zhang river and entered the wilderness that bel
- 14.2 Book 3 Chap 2 – Tribulations in love When Xiang Shaolong returned to his residence, Cheng Xu came up and told him, “Someone from the Wu family is looking for you.” Xiang Shaolong was greatly surprised and with Cheng Xu’s accompaniment, went to the quiet s
- 14.1 Book 3 Chap 1 – Starting the journey Before they left the palace, the warriors and carriages gathered in the large field. The King of Zhao personally made prayers to Heaven and ancestors in a ceremony, praying for a safe journey, but of course Xiang Shaol
- 14 Book 2 Chapter 10 – The Night is Painfully Short He went back to Lady Ya’s place, Ting Fangs.h.i.+, Chunying and the other 3 maids were waiting in the hall. With the looming parting, they all have endless sweet nothings to say. Xiang Shaolonh may be flirt
- 13.9 Book 2 Chap 9 – Flirting with the virtuous lady He returned to Lady Ya’s palace when Guo Zhong sent him the things he ordered. There were about a thousand pieces of flying needles, and the sight of it gave him a great boost. Lady Ya and Wu Tingfang were d
- 13.8 Book 2 Chap 8 – The Empress of Zhao When he returned to the Palace, Wu Tingfang was overjoyed and after grumbling for a bit, she dragged him to the pavilion in the garden for some sweet talk. A moment later Lady Ya returned with a shocking news. King Xiao
- 13.7 Book 2 Chap 7 – Ladies of the forbidden palace If it was the old Xiang Shaolong, once he meets a beauty, he’ll try ways and means to get her and have some fun. But now beauties are aplenty, and extremely submissive as well. However, too much of anything i
- 13.6 Book 2 Chap 6 – The death of the King of Qin When Xiang Shaolong was in the carriage going back to the Wu residence, he was still reliving his experience earlier. Either deliberately or not, separated by a screen, they were having a compet.i.tion on s.e.x
- 13.5 Book 2 Chap 5 – Scheming Snake The name list was on the table. Master Wu, Wu Yingyuan and Tao Fang all looked somber. Surprising there was also Lian Jin, Li Shan and Wu Hei’s names on it as well. Besides Tao Fang, Li Shan is the closest to Xiang Shaolong
- 13.4 Book 2 Chap 4 – Regaining what was lost That night the Wu’s castle was decorated festively, everyone was in a celebratory mood, making merry with songs and dances. The only dejected person is Wu Hei. After Master Wu gave him a thorough scolding, he chased
- 13.3 Book 2 Chap 3 – The duel in the Palace Xiang Shaolong sat down next to Wu Tingfang and she hurriedly leaned over and asked with concern, “Shaolong are you all right! I am so worried, and last night you were even at that s.lut’s place.” And she pinched him
- 13.2 Book 2 Chap 2 – The trap of l.u.s.t When Lady Ya’s men were carrying him up the carriage, Xiang Shaolong woke up but his body still felt weak. Lady Ya sat in the carriage and let him put his head on her lap, gently caressing his hair, once in a while sigh
- 13.1 Book 2 Chap 1 – Marquis Zhao Mu Xiang Shaolong and Lady Ya who was dressed as a commoner walked towards the guesthouse, talking and laughing along the way happily. Lady Ya replied, “I’ve heard much about the guesthouses for warriors, but everyone advised
- 13 Book 1 Chapter 13 – Comparison of love When Xiang Shaolong returned to Handan, it’s already dusk. After saying sweet farewells to Wu Tingfang, he hurriedly rode back to the guest house. The biggest benefit he got from this trip is the beauty Wu Tingfang
- 12 Book 1 Chapter 12 – Love at the Maple Tree Valley Xiang Shaolong and 150 warriors accompanied the Wu father and daughter and left via the north gate, galloping into the large plains. Wu Tingfang was in high spirits and rode way ahead. Wu Yingyuan was conc
- 11 Book 1 Chapter 11 – The Affections of a Beauty When Xiang Shaolong returned to the guesthouse, Tao Fang is already waiting for him. After Chunying and the rest of the maids carried in their breakfast, they left. Tao Fang sn.i.g.g.e.red and asked, “Is that
- 10 Book 1 Chapter 10 – Spending the night together Tao Fang spoke to Xiang Shaolong quietly through the carriage window, “I know that Shaolong has long guessed that it’s Lady Ya who wants to see you. Ever since her husband Zhao Kuo died in the battle of Chan
- 9 Book 1 Chapter 9 – Never-ending hatred Xiang Shaolong finally saw Master Wu at the side hall, this person who is not of the n.o.bility, but has the powers of a n.o.bility, controlling the economy of the state of Zhao, the extremely wealthy man who earned
- 8 Book 1 Chapter 8 – Master Red Crown While he was enjoying the earthly pleasures, Xiang Shaolong’s mind was in a turmoil. When he arrived here, everything felt surreal, like a dream. The era he sees before him has got nothing to do with him at all, so he w
- 7 Book 1 Chapter 7 – Rising Reputation Xiang Shaolong was extremely touched and he said determinedly, “No! We’ll leave together!” Yuan Zong smiled slightly and said, “Does Shaolong knows why I wanted to teach you Mohism’s unparalleled swordplay?” Xiang Shao
- 6 Book 1 Chapter 6 - Leader of the Mohist School Xiang Shaolong did not want to fight them, so he can only run away. He later ended up at a dilapidated and isolated temple, walked in there and sat cross legged, hidden in a corner. What should he do? Why don
- 5 Book 1 Chapter 5 – Display of invincibility As far as they can see all around them, the land was a large lush plain of green, peppered with wild forests and winding rivers and streams. Nature is so breathtakingly beautiful. Tao Fang suddenly sighed and sa
- 4 Book 1 Chapter 4 – Surrounded by Danger They walked for less than 2 hours when it started raining heavily. The 100 odd warriors wore their straw raincoats, escorting 12 horse carriages and almost 200 fine horses and moved forward with much aplomb. Xiang
- 3 Book 1 Chapter 3 – Showing off for the first time The two of them walked down the hill in the darkness preceding dawn, towards the marketplace beyond the endless hills. Xiang Shaolong has never felt so much love and infatuation towards any women before. H
- 2 Book 1 Chapter 2 – Ancient Beauty Xiang Shaolong woke up suddenly, his whole body in intense pain. He suddenly realized he’s now falling from a great height. “Cras.h.!.+” Tiles flew all over and he felt himself cras.h.i.+ng through a roof right into a hou
- 1 Book 1 Chapter 1 - Time Machine Screech! The shrill screeching caused by braking resulted in the friction between the tyres and the road sounded right in front of the city’s most popular ‘Black Leopard Bar’. The jeep that belonged to Team 7 of the army’s