Maoshan Taboos

My ancestors were no respectable people.

From the moment I was born, I was destined to belong to the lowest rung of society.

What does that mean?

First-rate actors, second-rate matchmakers, third-rate bastards, fourth-rate cowards, fifth-rate barbers, sixth-rate back scrubbers, seventh-rate prostitutes, eighth-rate thieves, and ninth-rate ash blowers.

I don't understand. Why divide decent people into all these ranks?

I will study the mystic arts, battle evil spirits, slay demons, and rob spirit tombs. Watch as I defy fate and change my destiny, vowing to become the finest person in the land.