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“Avenger” (女刺客) was published through a newspaper (平报, Ping Bao) from June 19 to October 5, 1928. The story occurred in Late Qing Dynasty. Tang, a retired local governor who hated the incompetent and corrupt empire, was imprisoned and tortured to death because of his words. Xu, a wuxia hero decided to protect Tang's orphan, a 15 year's old daughter, Qing and to kill the two cruel officials who murdered Tang: Prince Mu and Lu, the Vice Minister of Penal Department. Xu killed Mu, but unfortunately was injured during a fight and dead. Qing had no choice but to take matters into her own hands. She went to Lu's mansion, killed Lu in front of the gate, and then killed herself.