Twenty-three years ago, the four great sects joined forces to destroy the demonic cult Xuanyin Cave. Twenty-three years later, the cult's remnants have returned, spreading rumors that they will rise again and sowing panic across the Five Provinces.
Lian Yiqing, a paragon of the righteous path, is ordered to descend the mountain and investigate. There, he encounters Yu Nuo, a Qingyang Sect disciple disguised as a man. The two become entangled in a series of mysterious cases: the serial murders in Qiushui Town, the disappearance of a ghost-marriage bride, the Puppet City case...
During their investigations, Lian Yiqing accidentally discovers that Yu Nuo is a woman. As they solve the cases, the two grow increasingly in sync and secretly fall for each other.
But a disguise can only stay on for so long.
Until one day, later on.
Lian Yiqing suddenly realizes that some hidden force is driving this series of cases. The identity of the person behind it gradually comes to light, only for the trail to lead to the person who has been by his side day and night...
So, will the lovers become enemies, and will the male lead uphold justice by killing his beloved?
Lian Yiqing: "Nuo Nuo, I'll always stand by your side."
Nan Nuo: "But I don't want that! I won't give up what I believe in for you. What about you? Are you really willing to abandon the righteous path you've followed for so long just for me?"
No one has ever been willing to give anything up for her. No one...
Not even herself...
The righteous path of the martial world?
The standards used to judge right and wrong are, in the end, nothing more than lifeless rules...
So what is the truth behind it all?
[Looks like a clueless airhead, but kicks ass when no one's looking x A genuinely clueless, single-minded fool]
(The story will be completed. I may revise it from time to time, but probably won't make major changes.)
Theme: Cherish the present
