Ye Hsiao-Chai

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Ye Hsiao-Chai is the son of "Bloody Hand Devil". Bloody Hand Devil stole something from one of the martial arts clans, so the clan sent people to chase after him. He was saved by "One Sword Save All", who happened to be the greatest swordsman of his time. In order to thank him, Bloody Hand gave Save All his son as a servant. Ye Hsiao-Chai was around 12 years old at this time.

Ye Hsiao-Chai worked in Save All's place for years but Save All never bothered to teach him any martial arts. One time, Save All saved a young lady who he happened to really like. The girl hung out with Ye Hsiao-Chai and they fell in love. Save All found out and he became angry, so he left a scar on Ye Hsiao-Chai's face to remind him that he is only a servant. Ye Hsiao-Chai didn't want to be treated as only a servant, so he challenged Save All to a duel. Save All, being the greatest swordsman, obviously laughed about it and agreed to the match. The duel would take place two years later, and the winner would have the girl.

Ye Hsiao-Chai went around the wulin to find a master who could teach him the skill to defeat Save All. However, whenever someone was willing to teach Ye Hsiao-Chai sword fighting, a mysterious flying sword would appear and kill the master. Save All, being the best, was pretty much unbeatable. However, Ye Hsiao-Chai did not give up. While traveling, he contracted smallpox. He collapsed in front of a small hut, and an old man found him and took him in. The old man managed to save him by perscribing a drug.

Save All came by to check if the old man is going to teach Ye Hsiao-Chai sword fighting. The old man broke Ye Hsiao-Chai's fist bones by hammering his hands to show Save All that he had no intention of teaching Ye Hsiao-Chai. Save All thought the old man wouldn't dare to teach Ye Hsiao-Chai. Besides he believed that nobody could beat him, so he left.

It turned out the old man is the best blacksmith in the wulin and he was one of the best swordsmen before he retired. The old man fixed Ye Hsiao-Chai's hands and taught him three simple sword attacks. Finally, there was a final exam Ye Hsiao-Chai has to pass in order to be the best. The old man asked him: "What is the sound of one hand?" Ye Hsiao-Chai thought about it for a month. Because he stressed out, his hair turned white. Eventually, a wise man came by and answered the question for him. Upon realization, Ye Hsiao-Chai cut off his tongue and demonstrated to his master he has realized the ultimate truth of sword fighting. This is how he became mute. Eventually, he dueled and defeated Save All on the match and left a huge scar on Save All's face.