Awakening of the Shan Hai

The ancient Classic of Mountains and Seas records countless strange creatures. Beginning with the awakening of a mythical beast named Zheng, this novel follows its adventures in modern society. Zheng feels lost in the human world, but also discovers its own extraordinary abilities. During a series of adventures, Zheng meets Dr. Li, a young scholar fascinated by ancient mythology, and the two form a special bond. Dr. Li helps Zheng understand its origins, and together they uncover a secret connecting ancient mythical beasts with the modern world. The novel explores the relationship between humanity and nature, tradition and modernity, and the importance of finding balance in a constantly changing world. Someone dies at the end of the novel, heh heh.