Crossing Calamities: Past and Present Lives

Chen Yanqiu (protagonist): 23 years old, an inheritor of Maoshan Taoism. After his mother goes missing, he descends the mountain to search for her. Cool on the outside but warmhearted within, he has mild social anxiety. His Pure Yang Constitution attracts ghosts and monsters. His weapons are a peachwood sword called Zhu Yin and a compass called Ding Hun.

Lin Xia (female lead): 21 years old, a journalism student. She joins the protagonist after her brother goes missing. Skilled at data analysis and online tracking, she has the ability of Empathy and can sense the emotions of ghosts.

Lu Chuan (supporting character): 35 years old, a criminal investigation squad leader. Initially skeptical of ghosts and spirits, he becomes the protagonist's ally after working with him several times. He has access to police resources and handles the practical aspects of cases.

Mysterious Elder (mentor): His identity is unknown. He often appears when the protagonist is in danger and teaches him advanced Taoist arts. He is actually his mother's senior fellow disciple and is tasked with guarding the secret of the Duer Mirror.

Leader of the Yin Soldiers' Society (villain): A sorcerer who has lived for a hundred years, sustaining his life through dark arts. He plans to use the Duer Mirror to rule both the living and spirit worlds, and has an old grudge against the protagonist's mother.