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Mo Xiang Tong Xiu

**Mo Xiang Tong Xiu** (墨香铜臭, *Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù*) is the author of the novel *Heaven Official's Blessing* which was published for the first time on JJXWC, an online novel site.

Her weibo can be found here.

## Biography

Mo Xiang Tong Xiu is in reality her pseudonym. Apparently her mother wanted her to study economics, while she wished to go into literature. In an interview she said that her mother told her that if she wanted then she could smell the fragrance of ink in one hand while letting the other one stink of money. 墨香 means 'ink fragrance' and 铜臭 is a phrase literally meaning 'stink of money'.

Her interest in boys love was born from reading D.Gray-Man fanfiction in middle school. She loved reading stories written by others and decided to try it herself. Mo Xiang Tong Xiu never expected that her second story, *Mo Dao Zu Shi*, will become so popular. It brought to her many opportunities, including working with many interesting manga artists and voice actors.

## Works

* *The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System* (人渣反派自救系统, *Rén Zhā Fǎn Pài Zì Jiù Xì Tǒng*; 2014)
* *Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation* (魔道祖师, *Mó Dào ZǔShī*; 2015)
* *Heaven Official's Blessing* (天官赐福, *Tiān Guān Cì Fú*; 2017)

## Future Plans

In an interview in 2018 she confirmed that she's working on her 4th novel. For now it's titled 死神没有休息日 – *Sǐ Shén Méi Yǒu Xiū Xī Rì* (lit. *Grim Reapers Have No Days Off*), but there's a chance the title will change.

## Adaptations

* *Heaven Official's Blessing* is currently being made into a manhua and donghua. The first season of the donghua has concluded while the second one is in the works.
* *Mo Dao Zu Shi* got a lot of adaptations - a manhua, a donghua with both Mandarin and Japanese dub, a live-action drama with extra movies, an audio drama in both Mandarin and Japanese and also a mobile game from Netease (beta version is out).
* *The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System* has concluded the first season of the donghua. A manhua was being published as well, but it got on hold due to an anti-fan incident.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Interview with the author [1]
2. ↑ Interview with the author on weibo [2]
3. ↑ JJWXC [3]
4. ↑ Explanation of the case [4]
Hong Jing

* Manhua
* Donghua

**Hong Jing** (红镜, *Hóngjìng*) is a sacred sword that has the ability to expose a ghost's true identity.

## Description

While the sword's scabbard is said to be simple and plain looking, the sword itself was carefully sharpened over the years.

The sword is unable to slay demons or exorcise ghosts, but should someone who is not human draw the sword, the blade would turn from a pure white to blood-red. Along with the change of color, the blade would also reveal the true appearance of anyone reflected in the blade.

It doesn't matter what rank or how powerful the person is, no one is able to avoid having their identity exposed.

## History

Hong Jing originally belonged to Jun Wu, who gifted it to Xie Lian as he took a liking in it after his first ascension.

During Xie Lian's first banishment however, he and Feng Xin pawned it off so they were able to have enough money for a few meals. Feng Xin retrieved it after ascending on his own once again, thinking it a shame such a rare sword was among the mortal realm. He sharpened it, polished it and kept it in his palace from then on.

Nan Feng brought it with him on their mission in the Banyue Kingdom. He claimed to want San Lang to be able to protect himself with it, but actually planned to expose the real identity of Hua Cheng with it. Before the blade could turn red, Hua Cheng broke the sword right above the hilt.

It was repaired at one point and Feng Xin kept carrying it with him strapped to his waist. At the meeting in the Great Martial Hall after the Tonglu Mountain incident, Mei Nianqing quickly stole it and used it to expose Jun Wu's other identity by making sure Xie Lian looked into the reflection of the blade while Jun Wu was behind him.

## Trivia

* There was an error in the first released version of Episode 6 in which the blade was colored red instead of white when San Lang pulled it out of the sheath. This was fixed the following day on Bilibili.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Novel, Book 1, Chapter 20: A Thousand Miles in a Step, Lost Within a Sandstorm
2. ↑ Novel, Book 3, Chapter 175: Cave of Ten Thousand Gods; Faces of Ten Thousand Gods Revealed
3. ↑ Novel, Book 5, Chapter 208: Ghost Enters the Mirror; Nowhere to Hide
Golden Longevity Locket

The **Golden Longevity Lockets** (长命金锁, *Chángmìng Jīn Suǒ*) are two longevity lockets, flat charms made of precious metal, owned by Shi Wudu and Shi Qingxuan.

## Description

The longevity lockets were forged out of Shi Wudu's and Shi Qingxuan's golden cores. They have the ability to vibrate and cry out to each other should one of them be hurt and near the other. If the locket is held in the direction of the other and getting closer, the signal would also become stronger and stronger, thus it is used as a compass to locate each other.

The lockets are identical, as well as exquisite and opulent. Both are connected to necklaces, worn by Shi Wudu and Shi Qingxuan around their necks.

## History

Shi Qingxuan first offers up the longevity locket as a substitute for a spiritual device when Xie Lian created a protection array for him while inside his body. He wraps the locket around the door latch, draws a blood array and ultimately returns to his own body after sitting in the centre of the pavillion. However, after Xie Lian and the others go to find him, Shi Qingxuan has already disappeared and the golden longevity locket lied on the ground.

Shi Wudu later finds it and gives it back to Shi Qingxuan.

When Xie Lian, Shi Wudu, Pei Ming and Hua Cheng are later on the Black Water Island, Shi Wudu's longevity locket suddenly starts to cry out. They follow the cry and head into the forest, discovering the Black Water Lake. The longevity locket starts to vibrate more intensily, causing Shi Wudu to run around the lake to search for the source. He finds the underwater prison inside the lake and jumps in to rescue Shi Qingxuan.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Novel, Book 3, Chapter 121: Combined Spirit; Coffin Boat Enters the Demon Sea II
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Novel, Book 3, Chapter 111: Fight the Reverend; Crown Prince Takes Wind Master's Place II
3. ↑ Novel, Book 3, Chapter 111: Doors Open to Greet the Ghost; Drawn Earth a Prison
Archived: Hyster

> "*Sanity is slavery, madness is freedom!*"
> ― Orebal Flavian, leader of Cadia's Hysterian cult
>
>

The Mark of Hyster

**Hyster**, also known as the **Mad God**, the **Lord of Confusion** and the **Deranged One**, is the Chaos God of Madness, Confusion and Insecurity. Considered one of the minor Chaos Gods , unworthy of note, some form of clinical madness or confusion is common among those who follow him. It is unknown when Hyster first came to full sentience within the Immaterium, but he is believed to be older, although considerably weaker, than the Dark Prince, placing his appearance prior to the 30th Millennium. Hyster is generally referred to by male pronouns; true to his character, however, the actual gender of the Mad God is ultimately a source of confusion. Its sacred number is thirteen and the colours associated with Hyster are "clinical whites" and "mad greens".

Long estranged from the other minor and major Chaos Gods due to his eccentricity, his rival god constantly shifts between each, and none, of them. As Lord of Confusion, Hyster acts as the Dark God dedicated to the insanity and unexplained action, as well as confusion and the experience of being lost. It is of no surprise that Hyster's state within the Warp is one of constant confusion and loss. Although he does thrive there, the scope of Hyster's power extends far beyond planet-spanning insane asylums, the Imperium's over-eccentric scientists and over-zealous psychologists. His presence can be found when an army becomes surrounded and confused, when a plan is suddenly and inexplicably uprooted and it's parts fall out of place, and when a stranger becomes lost in the woods. He feasts on madness, but too on confusion, and further still on the insecurity and anxiety present in every being with soul and conscience.
Chronicles of Puqi

**Chronicles of Puqi** (菩荠记事, *Púqì Jìshì*) is the fifth episode of the donghua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It was aired on the 21st November 2020.

## Summary

Xie Lian and the young man continue talking. He marvels at the name *"Crimson Rain Sought Flower"*, so the youngster explains how Hua Cheng gained this title. Xie Lian continues his questions by asking about Hua Cheng's appearance and comes to know that Hua Cheng gouged out his right eye.

He also reveals that a ghost's weakness is his ashes. The two exchange names with the youngster introducing himself as San Lang. They share a steamed bun when suddenly the ox refuses to walk further. A clan of hooded ghosts approach from the distance, so Xie Lian quickly puts up a barrier with Ruoye that turns them invisible.

It turns out it's the night of the Ghost Festival. Since the ox cart driver is too scared to stay quiet, Xie Lian knocks him out. The ghosts are confused as to why their path is blocked but they move on shortly after. Xie Lian drives the cart away when San Lang notices the bandage around Xie Lan's neck. Right as Xie Lan begins to explain, the ghosts notice their presence and start chasing them down.

Xie Lian begins using a fortune shaker to determine their path, but keeps throwing down "bad luck" sticks regardless of direction. When San Lang tries, they finally get "good luck" sticks and randomly choose a path, only to end up being confronted by the ghosts. Xie Lian tries to have a civil conversation but to no avail. When San Lang shoots them a glare however, the ghosts quickly retreat.

As they continue their way to Puqi Village, Xie Lian offers to read San Lang's palm to investigate whether or not he's a ghost, but he doesn't find any major clues. They arrive at Puqi Shrine and San Lang is about to take his leave when Xie Lian asks if he'd like to stay the night. He agrees and Xie Lian quickly wakes up the ox cart driver before heading inside.

While Xie Lian is preparing a straw mattress that was to be their shared bed, San Lang mentions that the temple is missing a painting of the god and offers to paint one the following day. Hearing this, Xie Lian is happy that he knows of the Crown Prince of Xianle. San Lang once again stares at his bandaged neck and ankle which flusters Xie Lian. They go to sleep, San Lang looking visibly troubled.

The next morning, Xie Lian notices a painting of the Crown Prince hanging above the altar. He finds San Lang cleaning outside and praises him for the artwork. He offers to do San Lang's hair and while combing, checks for any flaws to determine if he's a ghost once more. They spend the day repairing and cleaning the temple until the ox cart driver shows up with a couple of villagers. He recounts to the villagers how Xie Lian saved him the previous night and they start to pray in front of the shrine. Suddenly, another group of villagers bring in an old man in horrendous condition, asking for help.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* San Lang
* Ox cart driver
* Ghosts
* Puqi villagers
* Empty-shelled cultivator
Donghua/Soundtrack

## Vocal Tracks

 *One Flower, One Sword*(1st Season Episode 1 Ending Theme Song) | Li Xinyi
 *Never Leave*(1st Season Ending Theme Song I) | Isabelle Huang
 *Red Supreme*(1st Season Ending Theme Song II) | Hu Xia
 *Freesia*(Japanese 1st Season Ending Theme Song) | Sora Amamiya
 *The Ballad of Lian and Cheng*(2nd Season Opening Theme Song) | Lu Han
Archived: Sons of the Leviathan

The **Sons of the Leviathan**, also called **Medraut's Chosen**, are those Renegade Space Marines who followed the X Legion's Knight-Commander of the 5th, Medraut, when they split off from the Knights Azure Space Marine Legion ten-thousand Terran years ago in the aftermath of the Great Sundering.  The surviving upper echelons of the Legion's Loyalist remnants swore that so long as even one of the traitor Knights remained alive and unrepentant, the Knights Azure would be unforgivable, and so a Crusade of Vengeance was called.

The Sons of the Leviathan have led this crusade for over ten-thousand standard years, constantly remaining on the move with their other forces in a vast armada. They are known to mysteriously appear and give aid to both Imperiums, though they never take part in any inter-Imperial bickering or skirmishes, and never stay too long. Their goal is the total destruction of Chaos, the Archtraitor Molos brought to trial and execution, and to those with the knowledge of what happened to him, the liberation and redemption of their Primarch, Lotan.
Puqi Shrine Talks, Guileful Tales of Banyue Pass

**Puqi Shrine Talks, Guileful Tales of Banyue Pass** (菩荠观诡谈半月关, *Pújì Guān Guǐ Tán Bànyuè Guān*) is the 17th chapter of the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel.

## Summary

San Lang heads out for a bit, so Xie Lian occupies himself with preparing a meal. After he's done, San Lang has returned and is working on wood outside. It turns out he's making a door for the shrine, installing it right away. After they go back inside, Xie Lian notices a tattoo on San Lang's arm, but he can't read what it says.

Suddenly commotion starts outside. The villagers have brought an unkempt, exhausted cultivator to the shrine in need of Xie Lian's help. The cultivator is frantic about finally having escaped Banyue Pass, a fortress city in the northeast Gobi Desert.

Xie Lian says he may be bewitched, so the crowd disperses out of fear. Once inside, the cultivator explains how he was with merchants on the way through the desert. They had known how dangerous the journey was, so they even hired a sect to protect them, but only he managed to return in the end. These incidents of people vanishing in Banyue seem to have started around one hundred and fifty years.

San Lang thinks the cultivator must be thirsty. Xie Lian offers him water, which he hesitantly stares at. To have run for his life the entire way, being able to talk without problems as soon as he woke up and yet not ask once for a drink or some food, was very unlike the living.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* San Lang
* Xie Lian
Chapter 16 - The Crimson Rain that Seeks the Flower (Part 2)

**The Crimson Rain that Seeks the Flower (Part 2)** (红衣鬼王壹, *Hóng Yī Guǐwáng Yī*) is the 16th chapter of the manhua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It was published on the 3rd of January 2020.

## Summary

Ling Wen continues to tell Xie Lian about the Four Great Calamities – *Black Water Submerging Boats, Night-Touring Green Lantern, White-Clothed Calamity and Crimson Rain Sought Flower*. Xie Lian is already acquainted with the White-Clothed Calamity, but Ling Wen reassures him that he has been defeated long ago. He asks about the last one and Ling Wen explains to him that Crimson Rain Sought Flower is the notorious Hua Cheng.

She tells him about the different theories regarding Hua Cheng's actual identity. Some say he was a child that was bullied due to his missing right eye and thus hated humans, others say he was a teenage soldier who fought for his country and was unable to accept death, others say he died for his beloved and some believe he ascended but rejected Heaven and become a ghost. The only thing they know for sure is that he was born from Tonglu Mountain, where Supremes are born. However, what made Hua Cheng infamous was that he challenged thirty-three Heavenly Officials who all lost to him.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* He Xuan (preview)
* Qi Rong (preview)
* Xie Lian
* Ling Wen
* Hua Cheng (preview)
Form Revealing Water

* Manhua
* Donghua

**Form Revealing Water** (现形水, *Xiànxíng Shuǐ*) is a secret, medicinal liquid that reveals a person's true form.

## Description

The water is not poisonous and has no effect on humans should they consume it, said to taste completely ordinary. However, if a being that was not human drinks it, they will be forced to reveal their true form due to the effects of the water.

Although the water has such powers, ghosts of high rank seem to be able to avoid having their true form exposed despite consuming it.

## History

As Xie Lian and Hua Cheng are sharing water in the Banyue desert, Fu Yao interrupts them. He offers Hua Cheng his own water, which Xie Lian immediately recognizes as Form Revealing Water. Fu Yao and Nan Feng wanted to use this water as an opportunity to reveal Hua Cheng's true form, as he was still disguised as San Lang at that time.

Hua Cheng teases Fu Yao and asks him to drink first because he would feel bad otherwise, but he most likely knew Fu Yao was also disguised and hiding his true identity of Mu Qing. They bicker, but in the end Hua Cheng drinks the water after Xie Lian reassures him that it's not poisonous. He remains unaffected by it, which stuns Fu Yao.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Novel, Book 1, Chapter 20: A Thousand Miles in a Step, Lost Within a Sandstorm
Lost Red Pearl, Inadvertently Luring the Red-Eyed II

**‌‌Lost Red Pearl, Inadvertently Luring the Red-Eyed II** (遗红珠无意惹红眼, *Yí Hóngzhū Wúyì Rě Hóngyǎn*) is the 61st chapter of the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel.

## Summary

Mu Qing says that one of the earrings is gone, Feng Xin tries to search for it in Xie Lian’s room but finds nothing. He then says he’ll try to search for the earring in the streets.

Feng Xin off-handedly says there shouldn't be more people on the search, since it can be stolen. Mu Qing thinks Feng Xin is referring to him as a thief, so he breaks his broom in hand and admits he has nothing to do with the lost pearl. Feng Xin is a straightforward person, so he says that he didn’t mean Mu Qing stole it specifically. However, Feng Xin adds he does seem guilty when he gets defensive about it.

Mu Qing runs out of the room in frustration, Xie Lian chases him after dressing up properly. Xie Lian explains to Feng Xin that when he went to the Mountain Taicang to train with other cultivators. One leaf of gold got stolen in one of the carriages sent by the Queen of Xianle. Guoshi found out about the theft and ordered a search. All disciples helped to look for the stolen item. Later on, Xie Lian corrects himself and says it didn’t get stolen after all. Consequently, a lot of trainees mocked him for having a bad memory.

Truthfully, it was Mu Qing who took it when it was found on the ground and hid it to use it later. Xie Lian helped him to cover up the matter, since he held no bad intentions.

Feng Xin is dying from rage about the incident, but he promises to keep the matter as a secret. Feng Xin admits he thinks Mu Qing was lying about telling the Guoshis Xie Lian coming late to the parade.

The two are still looking for Mu Qing, a disciple mentions he went to the cherry woods. After walking towards the destination, they hear quarreling voices.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Mu Qing
* Xie Lian
* Feng Xin
* Queen of Xianle
* Guoshi
Entering Ghost City, the Crown Prince Chances Upon the Ghost King

**Entering Ghost City, the Crown Prince Chances Upon the Ghost King** (入鬼市太子逢鬼王, *Rù Guǐ Shì Tàizǐ Féng Guǐwáng*) is the 35th chapter of the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel.

## Summary

After meeting the Wind Master Qingxuan in the last chapter, Xie Lian learned about him from a scroll. It explained about Shi Qingxuan's identity and his familial relationship with Water Master Wudu.

As they traveled from heaven to the ghost city, Shi Qingxuan expressed affection for his elder brother and dislike toward Pei Ming and Ling Wen, wishing his brother would stop associating with them and being grouped into the heaven's Three Tumors. Shi Qingxuan turned into a woman and explained that she's stronger in this form due to her believer majorly worshipped Lady Wind Master.

They waited on a graveyard for ghosts who would be going to the Ghost City and met a group of ghost women who are travelling to the Ghost City to get facial treatments. They were in awe at how good Shi Qingxuan's 'facial' was in regard to her flawless life-like skin.

Xie Lian and Shi Qingxuan successfully entered the Ghost City but was separated.

As Xie Lian wandered the City by himself to look for Shi Qingxuan, he was stopped by a prostitute selling herself to him, which he deflected with the excuse of impotence. After leaving her, Xie Lian walked until he found the Gambling Den. Apparently Hua Cheng, the city's lord, was there for the night.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Shi Qingxuan
* Lan Chang
Chapter 64 - Within the Great Martial Hall

**Within the Great Martial Hall** (神武殿中, *Shénwǔ Diànzhōng*) is the 64th chapter of the manhua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It was published on 21st of August 2021.

## Summary

Xie Lian greets Lang Qianqiu while on his way to the Great Martial Hall. Few heavenly officials talked behind his back how Xianle was naturally weak and thus defeated by Yong'an. However, he ignores them and continues his walk.

Ling Wen meets Xie Lian outside and warns him that he should be careful in the great martial hall. The reason is Pei Xiu got exiled and Pei Ming will target Xie Lian. He asks the whereabouts of the boy from Yu Jun Mountain. Ling Wen answers there’s nothing for now but her palace will work to find him.

After leaving the conversation, Xie Lian is inside the martial hall. Jun Wu greets him and Pei Ming finally shows himself. He then explains Pei Xiu was defeated by a red clothed man, even though his clone A-Zhao is easily rivaled as a wrath ghost. The man in red was able to slaughter all the moon soldiers in an instant. Pei Ming asks Xie Lian who is that individual.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Lang Qianqiu
* Ling Wen
* Jun Wu (debut)
* Pei Ming (debut)
Earth Master Shovel

**Earth Master Shovel** is the spiritual weapon of Ming Yi, the Earth Master.

## Description

This sacred device is a crescent moon-shaped shovel and thus resembles a Monk's spade, a long pole weapon with a crescent shaped blade on one end.

It is able to dig through and flatten any kind of ground.

## History

It was rumored that Ming Yi forged the Earth Master Shovel as his spiritual device after ascending. However, because Ming Yi was by then imprisoned by He Xuan, it was more likely forged by him in captivity and taken by He Xuan. He used it as part of his disguise while impersonating Ming Yi.

After executing his revenge, he ditched the spiritual device in Ghost City and fled. Hua Cheng ended up discovering it and found it useful for the upcoming mission in Tonglu Mountain, so he sent Yin Yu to pick it up. Yin Yu has used it ever since.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Novel, Book 3, Chapter 115: Traversing Through Tunnels, Sword Penetrating from Above
2. ↑ Novel, Book 3, Chapter 157: Mountains High and Roads Unending; Narrow Paths Blocked III
Nan Feng/Relationships

## Nan Feng

* Manhua
* Donghua

## Heavenly Officials

### Fu Yao

Nan Feng and Fu Yao are frequently seen together. They both accompany Xie Lian on his missions and often work together in combat or when trying to figure out San Lang's true identity. Despite being joined at the hip however, they share a rivalry and can't stand each other. Insults and teases are thrown at one another constantly, either vicious or simply mocking. Nan Feng is easily infuriated by Fu Yao's nitpicky nature and quirks like his eye rolling. He doesn't hold back to insult Fu Yao's general, Mu Qing, either.

### Xie Lian

He holds respect towards Xie Lian and listens to his orders. Although Nan Feng has an impulsive and loud demeanor, he usually holds back towards him and they get along well. Nan Feng is also worried often about his safety.

## Ghosts

### Hua Cheng

Nan Feng, along with Fu Yao, is immediately suspicious of Hua Cheng upon first meeting him in the form of San Lang. They don't hesitate to threaten him with spiritual powers and actively try to expose his true identity in multiple ways.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Novel, Book 1, Chapter 3: The Scrap Immortal; Third Time Entering the Heavenly Capital II
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Novel, Book 1, Chapter 18: Puqi Shrine Talks the Guile Tales of the Half Moon Pass II
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Novel, Book 1, Chapter 20: Shortened Distance; Adrift in Sandstorms
4. ↑ Novel, Book 1, Chapter 5: Three Clowns, Night Discussion on the Palace of Tremendous Masculinity II
Donghua/Episodes

The donghua first aired on the 31st of October 2020 on Bilibili and YouTube. While the first episode was available for everyone since the debut, the rest became free a week after their original run for VIP members. A special episode taking place directly after season 1 and continuing the story aired on the 16th of February 2021.

Season 2 aired on the 18th of October 2023.
Chapter 73 - Watching Flowers Through the Clouds

**Watching Flowers Through the Clouds** (隔云看花, *Gé Yún Kàn Huā*) is the 73rd chapter of the manhua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It was published on 19 February 2022.

## Summary

Lang Qianqiu gets apprehended by Hua Cheng by being lifted to the air. The reason is he disrupted the game in the Gambler's Den in his disguise.

The ghosts cheer as they are delighted Lang Qianqiu will be obtained if someone manages to win. Shi Qingxuan is frustrated by this new problem and asks if he and Xie Lian fight to get him back. At the end they decide to stay low and try to win him back by betting on the lowest value of dice. This idea is suggested by Shi Qingxuan. However, it fails once Xie Lian obtains two sixes.

A worker makes an announcement that Hua Cheng will play a match with everyone. Xie Lian steps forward and asks for a try. As he is about to shake the gambling cup, the clerk says Xie Lian isn’t using the correct posture. She adds that Hua Cheng will teach him, much to the ghosts' shock.

Xie Lian goes close to the red curtains and Hua Cheng grabs his hands, which are holding the cup. He asks Xie Lian without revealing himself that would he like to bet on highest value or lowest.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Lang Qianqiu
* Hua Cheng
* Shi Qingxuan
* Xie Lian
Chapter 11 - Regret and Hatred (Part 1)

**Regret and Hatred (Part 1)** (嗔痴余恨 壹, *Chēn Chī Yú Hèn Yī*) is the 11th chapter of the manhua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It was published on the 22nd of November 2019.

## Summary

Xie Lian speaks to Xuan Ji, who continues to ache for Pei Ming to come see her. Suddenly Xiao-Ying calls out to Xie Lian. She's holding onto the leg of the youngster that led the group of people up the mountain and tries to stop him from dragging Lang Ying back as the Ghost Bridegroom in exchange for the rewards. Xie Lian tells them to get back into the barrier, when suddenly Xuan Ji appears behind the youngster and kills him. Xie Lian tells her to stop, but she ignores him and loses her composure, crying out to Pei Ming again. She launches an attack at Xie Lian, but Xiao-Ying steps in front of him and gets hit instead.

Xie Lian uses Ruoye to bind her while Lang Ying runs over to the severely injured Xiao-Ying. She apologizes for being a hindrance and tells Lang Ying to not steal food anymore, to which Xie Lian offers to take care of him. Xiao-Ying expresses her gratitude before dying in Lang Ying's arms. As Lang Ying cries and screams, a loud bell starts to chime.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Xuan Ji
* Youngster
* Xiao-Ying
* Lang Ying
Chapter 46 - Suspicious Ban Yue

**Suspicious Ban Yue** (半月疑云, *Bànyuè Yíyún*) is the 46th chapter of the manhua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It was published on the 4th of December 2020.

## Summary

Xie Lian asks Kemo who he meant a while ago when he mentioned some woman. The general is sure that the Crown Prince and San Lang are on the same side as the "witch". He says that she sold her own country to the Midlanders and pushed all Banyue soldiers into the pit. Kemo confirms that she was the Head Priestess of Banyue, and they hung her above the pit. Xie Lian wonders who the two women they meet earlier are.

The Crown Prince then asks why would the Head Priestess push her own people into the Sinners' Pit. At first Kemo doesn't want to cooperate, but San Lang threatens to mutilate the bodies of his soldiers if he doesn't answer. The general quickly changes his attitude, as burial rites are very important in Banyue, answering that the Head Priestess hates her own kingdom.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Kemo
* San Lang
* Woman in black (mentioned)
* Woman in white (mentioned)
* Woman hanging over the pit (mentioned)
Land of the Tender; Body of Gold Hard-Pressed Against Desire IV

**Land of the Tender; Body of Gold Hard-Pressed Against Desire IV** (温柔乡苦欲守金身, "Wēnróuxiāng Kǔ Yù Shǒu Jīn Shē") is the 83rd chapter of the  *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel.‎

## Summary

Xie Lian's stabbing is heard by the young soldier, the boy tries to see if he's alright but gets stopped by Xie Lian. He shouts not to come near him, because Xie Lian is afraid he might kill the soldier. At the end he penetrates his stomach to stop himself from moving.

The flower demons shriek because of the new visitors, it's Feng Xin and Mu Qing. They're disgusted by the naked women roaming around. Feng Xin and Mu Qing then burn all of the flower demons. The two of them find Xie Lian inside the cave after breaking the barriers. Feng Xin carried Xie Lian back to the royal capital. He lost conscious for three days due to fatigue.

When Xie Lian wakes up, Mu Qing says they found something new. Yong'an is strong because other kingdoms had been supplying them with arms in secret. Xie Lian asks where the young soldier is, Feng replies he's probably back to his troop. He says to them that the boy has potential with a sabre and asks Mu Qing to find the soldier to appoint him. However, Mu Qing's expressions turn unreadable.

Xie Lian tells them about the masked being who's responsible of bringing the binus and the flower demons. He goes to the Great Martial Hall to leave a message to Jun Wu about the incident. From the following battles between Xianle and Yong'an, things are going smoothly. Xie Lian takes this chance to take a stroll, after a while he meets the young soldier again in the streets. Xie Lian asks the boy why is he in the city and not in the army, he answers he got kicked out.

Suddenly, a loud scream comes, Xie Lian sees a man holding his face.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Young soldier
* Land of the Tender demons
* Feng Xin
* Mu Qing
Foreboding Wind of the Ancient Country

**Foreboding Wind of the Ancient Country** (风起古国, *Fēng Qǐ Gǔguó*) is the eighth episode of the donghua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It first aired on the 12th of December 2020.

## Summary

As Xie Lian and San Lang are trapped in their hiding spots, Nan Feng suddenly causes an explosion to distract the woman in black. After exchanging blows, Nan Feng runs away with the two women following. Xie Lian, San Lang and A-Zhao manage to go to the palace and search for the Shanyue Fern, when Xie Lian suddenly notices another person.

It turns out Tian Sheng has followed them to the kingdom along with a few others. San Lang finds the Shanyue Fern and applies it to the bitten area of Xie Lian's hand and instantly, his hand heals. Excited, the rest of the group disperses further to search for more when a scream rings through the air.

The scream comes from a man's face poking out of the mud. The face tells them that he was caught by the Banyue soldiers and was buried here to be used as a fertilizer for the Shanyue Fern. Despite Xie Lian's best efforts, one of the merchants runs forward and is immediately killed by the man's tongue. The man cackles at how delicious the traveler tastes.

The commotion alerts the Banyue soldiers and their general, who arrive to take the group hostage. This causes the man in the mud to go ballistic, begging the general to let him go home. The general flings his mace, unearthing what's left of the man's body: the remnants of a skeleton.

The general, named Kemo, leads them to the Sinner's Pit. The general orders A-Zhao and Tian Sheng to be thrown into the pit, but suddenly A-Zhao charges forward to fight Kemo, only to be tossed back and down the Sinner's Pit. Xie Lian tries to appease the general before he can take Tian Sheng, speaking in Banyue tongue. This only incenses him further though, as Kemo finds out that Xie Lian is from the Central Plains.

Just as Xie Lian decides to jump in first, he spots San Lang, standing silently at the edge of the pit before he willingly lets himself fall inside. Soundless words emit from San Lang's mouth as he falls, Xie Lian only shocked at San Lang's actions.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Woman in teal
* Woman in black
* Xie Lian
* San Lang
* Nan Feng
* A-Zhao
* Tian Sheng
* Human Fertilizer
* Kemo
* Person hanging above Sinner's Pit
Chapter 72 - Martial God of the East

**Martial God of the East** (东方武神,*Dōngfāng Wǔshén*) is the 72nd chapter of the manhua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It was published on the 05th February 2022.

## Summary

A man wins a bet against Hua Cheng inside Gambler's Den located in the Ghost City. He wants to do it again, but this time if he wins he would like all of his business competitors to die.

A worker states the request is more difficult than the last and the man’s daughter’s life is not enough. As a result, he bets twenty years on her life and the fate of her marriage. The crowd is shocked the man would sell his daughter as Xie Lian is watching above them. He was about to stop the bet but Shi Qingxuan grabs Xie Lian’s robes. He advises him they should wait and shouldn’t be impulsive. Shi Qingxuan adds he arranged a meeting with Lang Qianqiu here.

As the man was about to bet with the dice, suddenly someone slams his hand onto the table. The mortal screams in agony, however the attacker shames him for wishing for someone’s death and for selling his daughter. Turns out it’s Lang Qianqiu, Shi Qingxuan is speechless because he failed to remain unnoticed.

Hua Cheng laughs and Lang Qianqiu asks if he’s the owner of the Gambler’s Den. After much resistance, Hua Cheng then lifts Lang Qianqiu into the air.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Shi Qingxuan
* Lang Qianqiu
* Hua Cheng
DarkDeath987

### Nacionalidad

Mexicano, pero se la retiró AMLO en 2019 por pendejo y por que nadie en México lo quería jaja

### Otros Nombres

SpiderMaricón, La Putita con Depresión, DarkDerp666, Marikaneki, Kagadaneki, etc.

### Ocupaciones

-Llorar como pendejo por que no le responden. -Contar sus problemas imaginarios y ponerse a chillar como cochino en matanza por que no le hacen caso.-Dar opiniones de mierda sobre doblaje y videojuegos.-Chupar vergas xDDDDD

### Apodos

Marikaneki, Llorikaneki, la arañita con depresión, SpiDERP, Spiderpendejo, nenita con depresión, la Princesa Depresiva, etc.

## Curiosidades

* Es la persona con menor IQ jamás registrada en la historia no sólo de México, sino de toda América.
* Este animal se pone a llorar si no le contestas sus estupideces en menos 0,2 segundos xd.
* Huele a obo jajaj.
* Aprendió a caminar a los 11 años y a leer a los 17, jaja, pero que pinche idiota.
* En 2020, una amiga suya lo mandó al cuerno por marica, attention whore y pseudo-depresivo, este hecho hizo que se volviera más pendejo, idiota, tarado, subnormal y maricón de lo normal, lo que causó rechazo en varios de sus ex-amigos quienes terminaron mandándolo al demonio.
* Le gusta chupar vergas de hipopótamos transexuales de Suazilandia xddddd.
* Este simio subhumano no puede hablar de nada que no sea el puto mierdoblaje, ya que en otros temas (incluso en temas que no son tan complejos) termina cagándola en grande y dando opiniones que provocan cáncer en el 95% del cuerpo.
* Es la prueba viviente de que se puede vivir varios años sin poseer un pinche cerebro.
* Está cientifícamente comprobado que los babuinos de Gibraltar son 10 veces más listos que este indio puñetas xd.
* Corre el rumor de que el y su novia Cosmic (Arturo el jefe maestroll a) tienen sexo ANAL, todas las noches en un basurero cercano de Mexico, hecho confirmado por todos los Mexicanos xd
Chapter 18 - Battle of the Gods and the Ghost (Part 2)

**Battle of the Gods and the Ghost (Part 2)** (神鬼之战 贰, *Shén Guǐ Zhī Zhàn Èr*) is the 18th chapter of the manhua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It was published on the 17th of January 2020.

## Summary

Ling Wen continues to explain that the Heavenly Officials only agreed to the conditions of the battle because they were sure they could beat Hua Cheng. They ignored the promise and refused to descend, thus Hua Cheng burned all their temples within one night. The battle between him and the gods also took place in the dreams of nobles, which caused them to stop praying to the gods and instead to start praying to Hua Cheng. The Heavenly Officials vanished without a trace and were soon replaced by new ascended gods.

Ling Wen pours herself and Xie Lian tea, mentioning the two gods who didn't show up to the battle were Feng Xin and Mu Qing. She explains they just disregarded the invitation, but still frequently have battles with him. Ling Wen witnessed one and confirms how terrifying his butterflies can be, although Xie Lian thinks they are pretty cute.

The scene shifts to a butterfly flying to Paradise Manor and gently landing on Hua Cheng's finger inside. Hua Cheng looks at it while thinking about Xie Lian.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Ling Wen
* Hua Cheng
Archived: Gorgons

The **Gorgons** is a Loyalist Space Marine Chapter and a Second Founding Successor Chapter of the Furies. The Gorgons possess a reputation for being unusually xenophobic and brutal Astartes, even for the Imperium, as well as often unreliable combatants who do not work well with other Imperial military units. Descriptions of the Gorgons are of a force of berserkers who make war with savage abandon and eschew all contact with other military forces.

The Chapter is highly active in the prosecution of the Regent's wars, seemingly deployed according to the highest level pronouncements of the Senatorum Imperialis and rarely if ever answering calls to war from any other Imperial authority. Many of the operations in which the Gorgons have been committed are notable in that they are against other Space Marine forces, often Renegades or isolated elements within an otherwise loyal Chapter that refuses to suppress its own. The Gorgons undertake such missions with relish, testing themselves against the most potent enemy they can find -- other Space Marines. They have often volunteered for missions against the Astartes of the Cleophan Imperium and of Traitors, particularly those of the Host who they share an undying hatred with like their forebears.

On the rare occasion of the Chapter serving alongside brother Adeptus Astartes, excluding those also descended from Pluton Dirae, the Gorgons have displayed such open contempt that all manner of recriminations have ensued, up to and including the fighting of duels and other low level hostilities. It is often reported that the Gorgons are disdainful of all other subjects of the Imperium and that they radiate a malign intensity that makes even the boldest Imperial general fearful of approaching them.
Chapter 45 - In the Sinners' Pit

**In the Sinners' Pit** (罪人坑下, *Zuìrén Kēng Xià*) is the 45th chapter of the manhua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It was published on the 27th of November 2020.

## Summary

Kemo curses and attacks Xie Lian and San Lang, but they parry his attacks with E-Ming and Ruoye. San Lang is still carrying Xie Lian and refusing to let him go, because the floor is filthy. Kemo gets taken down and Xie Lian asks San Lang not to kill him – he answers that he didn't plan to, as they still needed him to find a way to get out of the Pit.

There's a moment of silence after which Xie Lian asks if the bloody mess on the floor was San Lang's doing. The red-clad man confirms, afraid that he will get judged, but the Crown Prince only scolded him for jumping in without thinking. San Lang is curious why Xie Lian doesn't ask about him not being human and in reply hears, that it doesn't really matter as long as they like each other. After that San Lang finally agrees to set him down, although he chooses a clean spot to do so. The chapter ends with Xie Lian asking Kemo about the woman that he mentioned during their scuffle.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Kemo
* Xie Lian
* San Lang
Paradise Manor

**Paradise Manor** (极乐坊, *Jílè Fāng*) is the residence of Hua Cheng in Ghost City.

## Location

Paradise Manor is located next to a lake, a number of will-o'-the-wisps floating above the water. The manor itself is a glamorous golden pavilion with an intense aura of bewitchment that even emits from the entrance letters that read "Paradise Manor". From inside come sounds of captivating and soft music sung by women and a warm, perfumed scent.

Many side chambers exist within the building.

* **Paradise Hall:** Paradise Hall is the main hall of the manor. A thick, snow-white rug covers the floor and many beautiful barefooted women clad in light silk dance in the hall.
* **Armory:** The manor is in possession of a large armory. Its doors are made of steel with violent beasts carved upon them, while the inside is filled with all kinds of weapons hanging on the walls. The weapons are said to be exquisite, and Xie Lian is thrilled upon seeing it for the first time.
* **Garden:** Other than that, there is also a small garden that is colored in vermilion and with a small, unoccupied path cutting through it.

## Trivia

* If someone was to take an item without permission, then the doors would not open, and they would be trapped in the room they're in.
* Although it was never explicitly stated that he lives there, Yin Yu is frequently at Paradise Manor, most likely due to his duties as Hua Cheng's assistant.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Novel, Book 1, Chapter 39: At the Paradise Manor; Questions of Xianle
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Novel, Book 1, Chapter 41: At the Paradise Manor; Questions of Xianle III
3. ↑ Novel, Book 3, Chapter 98: Bizarre Game Plan; Doors Open to the Fetus Ghost Thief
4. ↑ Novel, Book 3, Chapter 96: Mind in Disarray but Say Not the Tender Heart is Too II
E-Ming

* Manhua
* Donghua

**E-Ming** (厄命, *È-Mìng*) is the cursed scimitar of Hua Cheng and the weapon he used to defeat the martial gods during his infamous challenge with the thirty-three Heavenly Officials.

## Description

E-Ming is a slender, long and curved scimitar that Hua Cheng wears on his waist. On the hilt of the scimitar, is a closed, silver eye crafted upon it. The eye has the ability to open and close itself and is described to look like a crimson gem when opened.

The scimitar is usually used in battle, exceedingly quick and dangerous. Hua Cheng can wield it with purely his mind and E-Ming itself can move on its own. The wounds it inflicts are extremely dangerous, so much so that even Jun Wu warns Xie Lian not to get injured by it.

It can act as an alarm, twirling once in it's socket to alert Hua Cheng that Qi Rong's underlings are causing trouble in Ghost City. E-Ming is also efficient for mundane tasks like cutting cabbage since the blade is extremely sharp.

### Personality

Despite its infamous reputation, E-Ming has a childish personality and is often bullied by its master. Like its master, it also shares great affection for Xie Lian who tends to baby it too, petting it as if it were a puppy. It even competes with Ruoye for Xie Lian's attention.

Only when E'Ming is fond of someone would it be willing to open its eye. In fact, there are very few people that E'Ming likes.

## History

E-Ming was crafted from Hua Cheng's right eye while he was in Tonglu Mountain for the first time. Hua Cheng, still a weak, drifting ghost at that point, had taken a group of lost mortals under his wing. To protect them when they were surrounded by ghosts, he dug out his own eye and forged E-Ming. Although this sacrifice should have killed Hua Cheng, it somehow brought him back to his senses.

Due to the arousal of ghosts when Tonglu Mountain reopened, Hua Cheng became the size of a small child, E-Ming shrinking to at least half its size as well. However, after receiving praise and affection from Xie Lian, it was able to grow back into its usual size.

## Trivia

* In an author's note, the author explains that E-ming often takes baths with Xie Lian.

## References

1. ↑ Novel, Book 1, Chapter 12: Red-Clad Ghost; Burning of the Martial and Civil Temples
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Novel, Book 1, Chapter 41: At the Paradise Manor; Questions of Xianle III
3. ↑ Novel, Book 3, Chapter 176: Cave of Ten Thousand Gods Revealed II
4. ↑ Novel, Book 1, Chapter 29: Wind Master in White; Bellowing Sandstorms from Nothing
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Novel, Book 3, Chapter 146: Ambivalent Regrets; General Ming Snaps the Hateful Sword
6. ↑ Novel, Book 1, Chapter 34: In the Great Martial Hall; Crown Prince Meets Crown Prince III
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Novel, Book 3, Chapter 101: Fight for Commendation; E-Ming Battles Ruoye
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Novel, Book 1, Chapter 42: Borrowing the Underpath; Night Crawl in Paradise Manor
9. ↑ Novel, Book 5, Chapter 237: Bloody Sought Flower; Vicious Battle Against White No-Face II
10. ↑ Novel, Book 3, Chapter 147: Ambivalent Regrets; General Ming Snaps the Hateful Sword II
11. ↑ Novel, Extras, Chapter 248: The Crown Prince's Bizarre Memory Loss Adventures III
Chapter 61 - Daring to Speak of the Common People

**Daring to Speak of the Common People** (敢言苍生, *Gǎn Yán Cāngshēng*) is the 61th chapter of the manhua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It was published on 31st of July 2021.

## Summary

Xie Lian asks if he can see Hua Cheng's true form, but quickly says to not take it too seriously. Hua Cheng promises to show him one day in the future. The two head to bed, but can't sleep, so they talk some more. Xie Lian asks some questions about the ghost realm, including whether Hua Cheng has met Qi Rong. Hua Cheng thinks he's an eyesore and that even He Xuan despises him. Xie Lian asks if he's close with He Xuan, but turns out they're not.

Hua Cheng suddenly brings up Xie Lian's phrase about wanting to save the common people, thinking it's a good sentence. Xie Lian is embarrassed, but Hua Cheng admires the bravery of it. Xie Lian admits that he's said even sillier things in the past and tells the story of how, many years ago, a child once told him he wanted to die. He responded by telling the child to use him as a reason to live, although now he doesn't know how he had the courage to say something like that.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Hua Cheng
* Xie Lian