A short-lived, clear-eyed Taoist priest, a heavenly immortal by destiny, vows to protect all living beings.
A cold, quiet musician, half demon, vows to understand his heart and the world.
A strange, carefree young woman, a living corpse with a dead soul, vows to have no regrets in the time she has left.
An ugly, arrogant orphan, a slave mermaid, vows to save her people and return home.
Though they meet by chance, they slay demons together.
Though they cannot escape fate, each bears their own share of sorrow and joy.
Though resentment breeds hatred, the four never doubt each other.
Though their love finds no fulfillment in this life, they hope to continue it in the next.
Reader’s guide:
1. Taoist priest x musician | living corpse x mermaid
2. The four fight demons and uncover the secrets of their own destinies along the way.
3. Episodic story.
4. Every character is beautiful, strong, and tragic.
5. The four are the closest of friends, close enough to sail a ghost ship.
Theme: May all evil be driven from this world, and may benevolence and righteousness endure.
