Demon Hunter's Illustrated Guide

The Huyan Empire, Year Three of the Tian Shou era.

Demons wreak havoc, and ghosts run rampant.

Li Xiuran transmigrated into this world and became a low-ranking constable in the Qingyun Prefecture magistrate’s office. He also had a Calamity-Beset Body, bringing disaster wherever he went. To avoid dragging others into trouble, Li Xiuran had already planned to live as a recluse. But his brilliance was too dazzling, and there was always someone eager to promote him.

Shortly after arriving in Qingyun, the governor’s son was kidnapped, the archives were robbed, people began disappearing from the city one after another, and demons sprang up everywhere as cases multiplied.

The governor said, “You’ve solved one strange case after another, caught the culprits, uncovered the demons’ schemes, and nipped disasters in the bud. Constable Li, you’ve been indispensable. With your talents, staying in Qingyun Prefecture would be a waste. Come back to the capital with me.”

And so, the emperor was attacked, court officials were murdered one after another, and rumors ran wild. After thirty years of peace, the capital was suddenly rife with undercurrents and danger.

The emperor said, “Li Xiuran, Deputy Guard of the Imperial Guard, has solved a string of major cases, exposed the mastermind, and saved the capital from disaster. He serves the country with unwavering loyalty and is both wise and courageous. I commend him and hereby appoint him Senior Guard of the Demon Suppression Bureau and Reader-in-Waiting at Hongjiao Hall. He is granted permission to move freely within the palace. From now on, continue to ease my burdens and faithfully tutor the princes.”

Li Xiuran: “Are you sure?”