A Monster in the Making

[Lighthearted] [Tales of the Strange] [Mini Sketches] A nation’s prosperity is sure to bring calamities wrought by demons. Xu Yao, the imperial court’s demon inspector, is ordered to travel throughout the land and root out demons among the common people, carrying the Imperial Sword and wearing a first-rank Daoist robe embroidered with dragons. Though he bears the emperor’s command, Xu Yao acts as he pleases, relying on his genuine skill as he roams the bustling mortal world. A flower demon obsessed with love A painted horse that can speak and devours its master A cat that spreads calamity Ten days later, at a county yamen. The county magistrate narrows his eyes at Xu Yao. “You? The imperial demon inspector?” Xu Yao: “That’s right!” The magistrate: “Right your grandmother! What kind of penniless Daoist are you? Throw him out!” [Lighthearted] [Tales of the Strange] [Mini Sketches]