Is This Tree Even Responsible?

Shi Yu is the most powerful demon in the Qinling Mountains in a century. No one can fathom the depths of his power or the extent of his wealth.

They say he can easily block a dragon's attack without even ruffling his sleeves.

They also say he can casually buy every pharmacy in the fifteen cities of the mortal realm with a single remark.

His life as a demon has been smooth sailing, with only one regret.

He lost his wife when he was young.

The young widower takes excellent care of himself.

He spends his days either sunning himself in the Qinling Mountains or making money in the mortal realm. He has lived this way for a hundred years.

Until one day, he finds an ugly little thing, all black and lame.

The little fellow is called Mo Qing, and by some strange twist of fate...

Well, since he's already brought him home, he might as well raise him.

As he raises him, the little thing's old wounds fade, and he turns back into a beautiful, snow-white ferret.

Raise him a little longer, and the snow ferret grows into a handsome young man, adored by everyone but only interested in sticking close to Shi Yu.

By the time Shi Yu realizes it, the young man he has spoiled beyond measure has already settled deep in his heart.

An injustice from the Underworld brings the truth sealed away for a century to light:

Mo Qing, the one Shi Yu holds dear, is actually Jiang Che, his lover who died in his arms a hundred years ago.

Only the reunion with an old love can stir a heart that has lain dormant for a century.

Mo Qing doesn't understand.

Shi Yu is the strongest among demons. With him around, there's no need to fear heaven and earth or ghosts and gods.

Why, after learning the truth, have those hands that always protected him so firmly become hesitant?

Shi Yu understands even less.

Jiang Che risked his life gathering herbs and saved countless people. His merits should have earned him a rebirth into a wealthy and illustrious family.

How did he end up in the animal realm, suffering so much?

Not until he sees the karmic ties he himself set in motion in the Underworld...

All the demons: "Since when was this lord henpecked? No one ever told us!"

On the surface: Wealthy, gentlemanly gingko tree gong x clever, perceptive snow ferret shou

In reality: They're both hopeless romantics!

Pre-release: Ashes Yet Unscattered (working title), opening in November. The story of Second Brother Dragon.

Blurb:

Six hundred years after the black snake Yan Jingchu was sealed away, he is born in Wugui Marsh.

He is the only newborn in Wugui. During the years he spends relying on his mother, Yan Jingchu has no idea what hardship is.

After Wugui is destroyed, he is also the only one to escape.

As he flees, Yan Jingchu runs out of strength and falls toward a lonely mountain.

The good news: he's still alive.

The bad news: he landed on an innocent white snake.

When his body moves before his mind and shields the white snake from an attack, Yan Jingchu falls for him. He thinks he finally understands sweetness.

Only by becoming a dragon can he protect the person he wants to be with.

But he fails, and the nine levels of heavenly lightning await him.

Just as he is relieved that the white snake hasn't been caught in the attack, the night sky suddenly shines as bright as day.

Yan Jingchu stares at the horizon in disbelief.

The true dragon Ao Xu towers above the lightning, his silver scales gleaming beneath the moon, his brilliance on full display!

This dragon has been deceiving him from the very beginning...

Another bolt of heavenly lightning strikes. Yan Jingchu no longer has the strength to resist. He slowly closes his eyes and never opens them again.

He doesn't see the dragon rush frantically into the punishment formation, desperate to shield him and take the thunder and lightning in his place.

Seven years later.

Unprecedented waves surge across the North Sea, and even the giant whale clans, known for their ferocity, are fleeing at full speed.

Only Ao Xu stands firm, trapping the ferocious beast in the heart of the storm. No matter how it fights, it cannot break free of the net.

If the ancient beast cannot be slain, dying together would still be a good way to end it.

The dull ache of another heavy blow strikes his chest, but the love surging in his heart is even more powerful than the waves.

Ao Xu remembers the first time he met the little black snake: covered in wounds and shrouded in murderous intent, yet his eyes were still innocent.

So very cute.

Silver dragon x black snake, rekindled love after a breakup. The main story begins with their reunion.

There's a misunderstanding in the middle. He loves him so much!!! And he loves him so much too!!!

Theme: Justice will not be absent.