The Mysteries of Western Hunan

My great-grandfather made his fortune with a “Ghost Cauldron” passed down through the family. They say it was a magical artifact once used by Emperor Wen of Sui when he conquered the realm, and legends claim it could summon ghost soldiers to his aid. But now, there is no way to verify the story. By the time it reached my grandfather, the Ghost Cauldron was no longer used to make the family rich, and instead the family fell into decline. By a twist of fate, I learned that although my ancestors had once enjoyed great glory, not one of them had lived past forty. Only starting with my grandfather did our family’s lifespans grow longer. I followed in my grandfather’s footsteps and began investigating, only to uncover a shocking secret...