****************** PROVINCE OF HUGUANG IS home to much history. It is a land of farms, tall vertical green mountains, the majestic river Yangtze— the life blood of the Middle Kingdom, and where Sun Xin’s master had trained him in the combative arts, mainly the sword. It was also here where Sun Xin built his foundations and where he ultimately decided to find his own truth, just as he had told his master several years ago. He was headed for a wealthy village not far from the ancient city of Jingzhou. It was in this village where his master had carved for himself a life of simplicity crafting furniture and wooden goods. Xin was hesitant to meet him. He ran from his teachings in arrogance and disrespect so he had many doubts he would be overjoyed to see his prodigal “son” returning home, much
