During the Yongxi era, strange hauntings plagued the Tan residence east of the city. The family repeatedly went to the Spirit-Demon Sect to request an exorcist.
What they didn’t know was that the Spirit-Demon Sect was the one sending those spirits.
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As the Spirit-Demon Sect’s young sect leader, Xie Sixian had far too much free time every day, so she sent a monster to the Tan residence.
Everyone knew the Tan family of the eastern city: a century-old clan, not quite powerful enough to dominate the court, but rich enough to rival a nation.
Their influence threatened the imperial court, and the emperor ordered the death of the Tan family’s second son.
Yet it was the eldest son who died at the Tan residence.
And that wasn’t all: a “living corpse” who specialized in hunting demons had also made his way into the estate.
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Pei Chengyan was born into the greatest demon-hunting family in the land.
Three years ago, a fire in Jiangnan burned the Pei family home for three days and nights. He faked his death and escaped.
Three years later, he returned to the capital, determined to take revenge, but the trail ended at the Spirit-Demon Sect.
Only, before he could even enter the sect, its young leader had already set her sights on him.
Xie Sixian: “Pei Chengyan? That’s a lovely name, but why are you using the name of a dead man?”
Pei Chengyan: She knows who I am?
A scheming black-lotus young sect leader x a seemingly aloof, secretly passionate demon hunter
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【I. The Four Strings】: Can we catch the enemy today? Don’t ask. Already caught them…
【II. Mountain Spirit】: Clouds part, but the moon is nowhere to be seen. Is there any hope of finding the way?…
【III. The Empty Realm】: Beneath the water lies a hidden paradise, sending heads to the people on the shore…
【IV. A Thousand Mechanisms】: A thousand wonders, a thousand forms. Those with true hearts die; those with false hearts live…
【V. The Clear Heart】: Searching for someone who doesn’t exist in this world…
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Reading notes:
1. Slow burn! Slow burn! Slow burn! Episodic stories with a large ensemble cast.
2. An alternate historical setting, with plenty of creative liberties.
3. The male and female leads have only ever been with each other, one-on-one romance, happy ending.
4. Blurb posted on 2026/05/22. Screenshot saved.
Theme: Stand on your own and keep moving forward
