Infinite Evolution, Starting as Seaweed

Animals that were once loved ones, a "spirit" shop where you can see the dead, candles that grant longevity, and a girl whose appearance never changes.

The child wandered into an alley by chance. Fireflies guided the way, and white lanterns swayed gently despite the still air, as if welcoming the child. The wooden door remained shut, as though refusing entry... A girl dressed in a late Qing-style cheongsam sat in a chair, sipping tea, completely unconcerned by the child's arrival.

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.