Mo Xuan wanted nothing more than to live as a carefree wanderer, but a sealed past and a “trouble” he couldn’t shake forced him into the ultimate struggle between the imperial court and the world of mysticism. He must not only solve cases, but also topple the old order that devours its people.
He is an official of the Prison of Painted Visions. His “Soul-Judging Brush” can depict ghosts and gods, and alter life and death. His martial arts are unfathomably powerful, yet he always seems utterly unconcerned. He lived like an outsider, until he met her.
She is the deputy commander of the Imperial Guards. Bold and upright, she wields her blade with deadly precision. She is the sharpest blade in Chang’an, and the most stubborn person there. She believes in neither ghosts nor gods, only the law, but after meeting Mo Xuan, she begins to question her faith.
