An Xin: My Taoist Master Takes Me on a Wild Ride

In Jinghai City stands an ancient Taoist temple called Qianlong Temple. Its gates are always shut. No one is ever seen coming out, and no one ever goes in, but every local in Jinghai knows the place.

I’m a criminal, and so is my father. The darkness in Jinghai was worse than I could have imagined.

When I was utterly despairing, I discovered another world.

Qianlong Temple was a place I’d known about since childhood. All I knew was that a few Taoist priests lived there, meditating in seclusion and taking no interest in worldly affairs.

A text message from a mysterious person made me eager to learn more about that enigmatic place.

The messages kept coming, making me even more certain that I might find a chance there to expose the truth behind the scenes.

I went ten times before finally meeting the person who had been texting me.

The white-haired old Taoist said, "Good apprentice, no rush. First, go have a baby!"

I...

After six years in the Northern Territory, I returned to Jinghai with the Emperor's sword and, together with my master, restored clear skies to the city.

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.