The Exquisite Chronicles

Shui Limo, abandoned on Yunhuang Continent. Youming Chen, who wields a mysterious dark power. Nangong Yin, whose flute music stirs the winds and clouds. From getting to know one another, through betrayal and understanding, to standing together, they set out for Fengyu Continent in search of answers to their confusion. Excerpt One: “Qingyu is their Princess Qingyu of Nanzhu. And who is she to me? Am I, Nangong Si, only fit to live in darkness, carrying out robberies and murders? No! Qingyu is mine. She said she would stay with me in the darkness and walk with me toward the light. No, no, she lied to me. She left. She doesn’t want me anymore. No one wants A Si. Qingyu doesn’t want A Si. No one does.” Excerpt Two: “Did you think that hiding yourself meant you wouldn’t see us? You’re wrong. You may not see us while you’re hiding, but we can see every inch of you. Is this what you call a father’s dignity?” Excerpt Three: “A Mo, if I hadn’t gone that day and you hadn’t come, would you no longer belong to me?” “A Chen, Nangong Yin always knew. We were the ones who didn’t.” Excerpt Four: “Youming Chen, is this true? Ha, so I was imagining things. You’ve been using me all along. All those claims that you were always by my side, protecting and watching over me, were lies. Lies! And I lost Xiao Xi too. He doesn’t understand anything. What will he eat while I’m gone? Where will he stay? I don’t know. I don’t know!” Excerpt Five: “A Mo, I’m sorry. I never meant to make you do anything, and I never thought things would come to this. A Mo, from the moment we first met in the desert, I knew I would spend this life making amends. That flute melody that day was meant as a blessing. I just never thought it would have the opposite effect.” Excerpt Six: “A Mo, have you made up your mind? Once tonight is over, you’ll be mine.” “You’ve gotten so long-winded.” “I never thought my wife would be more eager than I am. Then I won’t hold back.” Bang! “Youming Chen, are you trying to starve me to death? Who wants that? Bring me something to eat, I’m hungry.” “My lady, are you sure you don’t want it?” “Actually, I do!” Excerpt Seven: “The King of Darkness has arrived. The Demon Emperor takes the throne. The world is plunged into war.” “Youming Chen, go fight your wars. What about me?” “My woman will accompany me to see all the world’s splendor.” “So what if Nangong Yin can play the flute? I’m still the winner.” Bang! A jade flute whizzed past Youming Chen’s head. “Youming Chen, would it kill you to stop playing the flute?”