recursal/Fanatic-Fandom huggingface dataset:
Adroit Dice Solely for the Safety of One II

**Adroit Dice Solely for the Safety of One II** (玲珑骰只为一人安,*Línglóng Tóu Zhǐ wèi Yīrén Ān*) is the 49th chapter of the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel.

## Summary

As Xie Lian is about to walk away, Lang Qianqiu yells at him to stop. Xie Lian stays still, Lang Qianqiu states he owes him a explanation. Even if Xianle and Yong'an had past grudges, Lang Qianqiu and his parents did their best to protect everyone. Their clan refused when their citizens requested for the Xianle people's complete annihilation. Lang Qianqiu feels wronged that despite doing the right thing, his clan got exterminated by Xie Lian's hands.

Xie Lian says he won't give a explanation, this makes Lang Qianqiu vexed. He blurts out that Xie Lian's seventeenth was a trial could be the reason he turned Lang Qianqiu's seventeenth into a trial as well. He becomes more angry and declares he won't ever become like Xie Lian and he won't let him have his way. Xie Lian bursts into laughter at his hero-like declaration and admits it's good Lang Qianqiu won't turn out like him.

Suddenly, Lang Qianqiu turns into a daruma doll, turns out it's Hua Cheng's spell. Ruoye comes back to Xie Lian's wrist, he asks Hua Cheng if he can undo the spell. He refuses and says they need to take Lang Qianqiu somewhere. Xie Lian asks where that place is, Hua Cheng stays silent as a response. Xie Lian gives up asking and grabs Lang Qianqiu and the tossed Fang Xin.

They walk for a bit inside the cave, soon they can hear a faint singing from afar. It was far pleasing the the voices from Paradise Manor. Then few little green ghosts approach, Xie Lian is about to attack but he realizes there is no need. Since Hua Cheng had already changed their forms into a little green ghost. He explains to Xie Lian that Qi Rong has bad taste, thus his henchmen are like this. They're in his territory.

Hua Cheng says he needs Lang Qianqiu to meet someone there, much to Xie Lian's confusion. They soon reach a group of humans bound together, all of them are under the age of thirty. There even is a child right next to their father in fear. Hua Cheng changes their looks again to match them. Xie Lian now understand the only way to meet Qi Rong without any trouble is by mixing in with their food. The group finally reaches to the cauldron, the little ghosts usher the humans to go towards it.

Suddenly, Hua Cheng's arm becomes stiff and his eyes rage with fury. Xie Lian is surprised since his emotions are buried deep, he follows his gaze and his own eyes widen. There's a kneeling statue of his in Qi Rong's territory.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Lang Qianqiu
* Hua Cheng
* Unnamed Kid
Deathly Spirit Butterflies

* Donghua
* Manhua

**Deathly Spirit Butterflies**  (死灵蝶, *Sǐ Líng Dié*) are silver, translucent butterflies Hua Cheng often uses in battle.

## Description

The butterflies are said to be exceedingly beautiful, looking pure and limpid. Their appearance is so sparkly and glittering that when flying, they even leave around bright traces in the air.

### Abilities:

* **Strength:** They are able to deal a lot of general damage when attacking someone.
* **Illumination:** They can be used to illuminate surroundings due to their glowing appearance.
* **Healing:** They have healing powers as well, shown when a silver butterfly healed Xie Lian’s frost bites.
* **Illusion Indicator:** They are able to detect whether something is an illusion or not.
* **Spying:** Hua Cheng is able to attach these butterflies to someone without them noticing, which allows him to hear what they're hearing. However, the other person can't hear him.
* **Recording:** The butterflies are able to record voices and what is recorded can be rearranged to Hua Cheng's desire, which makes it possible for him to create made up statements out of fractions of other sentences.
* **Transport:** The butterflies are strong enough to lift and transport several people through the air.
* **Dispersing:** Hua Cheng also has the ability to disperse into a swarm of these butterflies and disappear.

### Weaknesses:

* **Heat:** Although powerful, the silver butterflies cannot withstand extreme heat or fire, confirmed when one of them dissipated as it approached a waterfall-like lava stream.

## History

### Ghost Bridegroom

One of Hua Cheng's butterflies flies by the teahouse that Xie Lian visits. It lands on his finger for a bit, but it quickly leaves when Nan Feng and Fu Yao arrive.

They get used again when Hua Cheng escapes from Xie Lian’s hold by shattering into thousands of butterflies in front of a Ming Guang temple.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Novel, Book 1, Chapter 3: Scrap-Collecting Immortal’s Third Ascension to Godhood II
2. ↑ Novel, Book 1, Chapter 47: Raiding a Heavenly Palace; Three Lines to Scare All Gods
3. ↑ Novel, Book 3, Chapter 177: Cave of Ten Thousand Gods; Faces of Ten Thousand Gods Revealed III
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Novel, Book 3, Chapter 169: Ghost Fire Top; The Unlocking Incantation II
5. ↑ Novel, Book 3, Chapter 164: Riddle of the Mysterious Guoshi Confounding Minds II
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Novel, Book 1, Chapter 8: The Ghost Holds a Wedding, The Crown Prince Climbs Onto the Marriage Sedan III
7. ↑ Novel, Book 5, Chapter 233: Cliffs Hundred Yards High; Thousand Bends over Lava Falls
Chapter 33 - Encounters Within a Cave

**Encounters Within a Cave** (岩穴奇遇, *Yánxué Qíyù*) is the 33rd chapter of the manhua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It was published on 4th of August 2020.

## Summary

After Ruoye grabbed onto San Lang, he was also pulled into the sandstorm along with Xie Lian. Xie Lian tells him to stay calm and hold on tight, followed by San Lang laying his arms around Xie Lian's waist. Xie Lian sends out Ruoye again with the command to grab onto something that is not human, which causes Fu Yao and Nan Feng to be pulled into the sandstorm together.

Xie Lian tries again and this time, Ruoye manages to grab onto something on the ground. They get pulled down and land in the sand before quickly making their way into the cave of a giant rock to seek shelter. San Lang points out the rock plate Xie Lian is sitting on has something written on it. Xie Lian realizes it's Banyuanese, the language of Banyue, and can make out the first word "General" on the plate before noticing a stranger looking at them from a rock above.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* San Lang
* Fu Yao
* Nan Feng
Chapter 70 - The Female Ghost Lan Chang

**Evening Exploration of Ghost City** (女鬼兰菖, *Nǚ Guǐ Lán Chāng*) is the 69th chapter of the manhua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It was published on the 1st of January 2022.

## Summary

On their way to Ghost City, Shi Qingxuan changes himself to his female form and suggests for Xie Lian to join him. He immediately declines, thinking it would be embarrassing if he runs into Hua Cheng in female form. Shi Qingxuan tries to persuade him further, but gives up.

At midnight, the two of them join a few female ghosts going to Ghost City. The ghosts notice them and ask Xie Lian and Shi Qingxuan which graveyard they're from. Xie Lian lies by saying they're from a place that's far away from here. They seem to believe him and the ghosts compliment Shi Qingxuan's well-maintained face while walking towards the market.

Xie Lian quietly observes Ghost City after finally entering. There are ghosts of various sizes and forms, including diverse stalls and entertainment. As he's walking through the city, he seems uncertain what to think of it.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Lan Chang
Chapter 41 - Old Kingdom

**Old Kingdom** (故国凶灵, *Gùguó Xiōng Líng*) is the 41st chapter of the manhua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It was published on 22nd of September 2020.

## Summary

Xie Lian brushes aside the bushes to discover a face showing on the ground's surface. After both asking who the other is, Xie Lian explains they're just merchants while the face tells him he also used to be one but got captured and buried to be used as fertilizer for the Shanyue Fern. The face asks them all to stand closer, but the group is hesitant. He explains that the reason for his request is that he's already seen one of them and that this person will kill the rest of the group, but Xie Lian warns the others to not believe him and stay away.

One of the merchants' pouches with the fern falls to the ground. As he moves to pick it up, the face's tongue shoots out and removes the merchant's brain through the ear, proceeding to eat it. The face laughs and is delighted by how delicious it is before he calls out to a general. Suddenly three Banyue soldiers enter the scene, their leader and the mentioned general being Kemo.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Human Fertilizer
* San Lang
* A-Zhao
* Tian Sheng
* Kemo (debut)
Chapter 20 - A Humble Abode in Puqi (Part 2)

**A Humble Abode in Puqi (Part 2)** (菩荠陋室 贰, *Pú Qì Lòushì Èr*) is the 20th chapter of the manhua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It was published on the 31st of January 2020.

## Summary

Xie Lian is cleaning the shrine in Puqi village when a few Puqi villagers come visit him. They welcome him to the village, asking what god the shrine is for. When Xie Lian mentions it's for the Crown Prince of Xianle, the people are confused who that is and recommend worshiping other, more successful, gods.

Later Xie Lian goes to clean water chest nuts before sitting down outside the shrine to eat them. He's thankful for the opportunity to be in this village and sets up a sign at the entrance asking for donations to renovate the place. He looks at the shrine once more before leaving, deciding to call this place Puqi Shrine.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
Hua Cheng/Abilities

## Hua Cheng

* Real appearance
* As San Lang

* Manhua
* Donghua
* Novel
* Audio Drama

* Manhua
* Donghua
* Novel
* Audio Drama

## Abilities

* **Ghost**: As a ghost, Hua Cheng doesn't age and has no need for necessities like food or sleep. He is also unable to die unless his ashes were to be destroyed, or he left the world on his own accord.
* **Devastation Rank**: Since he is of Devastation rank, he possesses enough power to wipe out an entire nation and throw the mortal realm into chaos.
* **Spiritual Powers**: He has an abundance of spiritual powers.
* **Blood Rain**: One of his most notorious powers is summoning blood rain at will. The rain doesn't appear to be harmful and behaves like ordinary rain that is coloured red.
* **Weapon Gathering**: He has a large collection of rare antiques and powerful weapons.
* **Sculpture Craftsmanship**: He is extremely skilled with sculpting statues, as evidenced by the numerous lifelike statues of Xie Lian in the Ten Thousand Gods Cave.
* **Painting**: He has decent skills in painting, shown when he painted the portrait of Xie Lian in Puqi Shrine.
* **Wealth**: He is one of the wealthiest characters.
* **Domestic Skills**: He displays good expertise in doing household chores and labour such as building doors.
* **Luck**

## Weapons

* **Wraith Butterflies:** In Hua Cheng's control, the butterflies become quite a versatile tool. They are capable of great offense as a swarm of them can take down many powerful enemies and also work as a nigh-impenetrable defense. These butterflies can also do recon work such as scouting an area, spying on targets, turning invisible, record & edit and also work as communication devices. Some butterflies even have the capability to heal wounds.
* **E-Ming:** Hua Cheng's sentient scimitar that he often treats like a disobedient dog. This weapon was famous for being incredibly wicked, with an oppressive sense of evil and malice. One slash from E-Ming and his enemy will be poisoned to death. In the case that they survive, Hua Cheng can order the healed wound to open again at his will and kill his enemy from a distance. A truly terrifying weapon.
* **Distance Shortening Array Dice**: He has a pair of dice that when rolled allows him to transport to different locations while predicting danger ahead.

## References

1. ↑ Novel, Book 1, Chapter 12: Red-Clad Ghost; Burning of the Martial and Civil Temples
2. ↑ Novel, Book 1, Chapter 55: In the Cannibal Lair; Ghost King Faces Heavenly Officials II
3. ↑ Novel, Book 1, Chapter 42: Borrowing Luck, Night Crawl in Paradise Manor
4. ↑ Novel, Book 1, Chapter 17: Puqi Shrine Talks the Guile Tales of the Half Moon Pass
5. ↑ Novel, Book 1, Chapter 16: Maple-Red Clothes; Snow-White Skin IV
6. ↑ Novel, Book Extras, Chapter 248: The Crown Prince's Bizarre Memory Loss Adventures III
Admiring the Flower through Red Clouds, a Heart Full of Affection

**Admiring the Flower through Red Clouds, a Heart Full of Affection** (隔红云赏花心堪怜, *Gé Hóngyún Shǎng Huā Xīn Kān Lián*) is the 36th chapter of the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel.

## Summary

A Gambling Den attendant congratulates Xie Lian to be so lucky as to come when Hua Cheng is in the Gambling Den. Hua Cheng plays dice against a merchant who bet for fortune using his own daughter's life span. After he wins the first round, the merchant bet his daughter's luck in marriage if he lost and asks for the death of his business competitors if he wins. Shi Qingxuan appears inside the gambling hall after ditching the female ghosts in a different disguise. He advises Xie Lian not to disrupt anything because the Ghost City is the territory of Hua Cheng.

Before the man can cast the gambling die, he's stopped by Lang Qianqiu in a mortal disguise. He shouts the man for being so greedy that he had to sell his daughter and her marriage. Hua Cheng laughs, Lang Qianqiu then asks him if he's the owner of the Gambling Den. Someone in the crowd shouts he owns the whole city, making Shi Qingxuan shocked. Lang Qianqiu becomes more angry and states Hua Cheng as no humanity in him for owning such a place. Hua Cheng hints he knows he's a Heavenly Official, the two of them panic because he has figured it out. Hua Cheng then lifts Lang Qianqiu's body and hangs it on the ceiling. He then declares if anyone is lucky enough can take him home to bake.

After discussing, Xie Lian decides to go and bet on the table. He suggests to the ghosts to obtain the smallest value with the dice. Xie Lian tries and obtains two sixes. A officier comes by to say Hua Cheng will change the rules and everyone is free to bet against him. Xie Lian says he'll go first, he is then given a black gambling cup. He pretends to know what he's doing by shaking the cup randomly. The book clerk says Hua Cheng states Xie Lian's posture and he is willing to teach him.

Hua Cheng shows himself to Xie Lian behind a red curtain. He's almost the same as before in his San Lang disguise, however Hua Cheng's one eye is covered by a black eyepatch.

## Character

**In order of appearance:**

* Hua Cheng
* Xie Lian
* Shi Qingxuan
* Lang Qianqiu
Ming Guang

**Ming Guang** (明光, *Míng Guāng*) was Pei Ming's previous sacred sword before he snapped it and ascended.

## Appearance

Ming Guang is a Verdant Pinnacle sword of nearly three feet (91,4 cm).

## History

The name Ming Guang is a combination of the homonyms of Pei *Ming* and Rong *Guang* as they used to be close friends since childhood.

After being broken in half in the moment of Pei Ming's ascension after the revolt of Xuli, it fused with Rong Guang's vengeful spirit to take revenge against Pei Ming. Rong Guang has the ability to transform into the sword whenever he desires.

## Trivia

* Due to being snapped while Pei Ming ascended to the Heavenly Realm, it was stained with traces of spiritual light that will never vanish.
* When used by Pei Ming after the fusion with Rong Guang, it gains a significant boost in strength and power.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Novel, Book 3, Chapter 146: Ambivalent Regrets; General Ming Snaps the Hateful Sword
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Novel, Book 3, Chapter 146: Ambivalent Regrets; General Ming Snaps the Hateful Sword II
Chapter 44 - The Abyss of Blood and Bone

**The Abyss of Blood and Bone** (怨怒亡魂, *Xuè Gǔ Shēnyuān*) is the 44th chapter of the manhua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It was published on the 20th of November 2020.

## Summary

Xie Lian sends Ruoye after San Lang, but it fails to catch him. He decides to jump after him, but is stopped by Kemo, who wants to question him first. Xie Lian slaps and binds the general with Ruoye, trying to drag him into the pit with himself. Soldiers start helping Kemo, when the woman that was hanging above moves and quickly kicks them down.

Xie Lian starts pulling harder and soon he is falling down together with Kemo. He gets caught at the bottom by a man, that he quickly recognizes in the darkness as San Lang, though he seems to be different from usual. Xie Lian suddenly notices that even though it's deathly quiet, he doesn't hear San Lang's heartbeat and breath. Kemo finds the bodies of his soldiers and gets ready to attack them to exact revenge.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Tian Sheng
* Kemo
* Woman hanging over the pit
* San Lang
Ban Yue/History

## Ban Yue

* Donghua
* Manhua

## Youth

Ban Yue was born to a man from Yong'an and a woman from Banyue kingdom. She lived with her family at the border there, but her father soon moved back to Yong'an because he couldn't deal with the fights and tension at the border of the two nations. Her mother never recovered from the divorce and died of heartache not too long after as well.

Ban Yue, around six to seven years old at that time, continued to live on the streets. She was bullied by people because of her mixed blood and small stature, causing her to become joyless and gloomy. The Banyue people were cold to her and the only one who was willing to befriend her was a boy from Yong'an who lived at the border. This boy turns out to be Pei Xiu.

When she was ten years old, there was an uprising and the armies of the two nations fought a bloody battle that cost many lives. During this riot, she vanished, but since no one in Banyue kingdom cared for her, nobody noticed that she was gone.

## State Preceptor of Banyue

Ban Yue crossed the Gobi Desert all alone by walking thousands of miles to Yong'an. There she swore loyalty to the country and continued to be Pei Xiu's subordinate. Once she returned to her home kingdom, she had learned how to control the scorpion snakes and black magic. The people were impressed, but also started to fear her. People who used to make fun of her and feared revenge told the king that she was an evil messenger and was supposed to bring ruin to the kingdom, but they failed to convince him.

She later managed to become the State Preceptor of the Banyue kingdom.

## War with Yong'an

One day, another war broke out and the Yong'an nation sent armies to completely annihilate the Banyue kingdom. Ban Yue conducted a grand ceremony to pray and bring blessings upon the soldiers of her kingdom which caused the Banyue soldiers to be thrilled for the battle. At one point however, she opened the fortress gates and let in Yong'an troops under Pei Xiu's command, which gave them the upper hand and caused the Banyue kingdom to fall. Pei Xiu convinced her that doing so would end the war sooner and reduce the number of casualties on both sides.

Thus, she was claimed a traitor and soon after, soldiers caught her and hung her up over the Sinner's Pit. Each time she escaped, she would be captured by Kemo and his fellow soldiers and hung up again. During that time, she apprehended all the other kingdom's soldiers and threw them down the Sinner's Pit. She set up an array that only she could disperse, and thus they could never escape. This continued for around 200 years.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Novel, Book 1, Chapter 26: Dallying HuaLian; Night-Fall in Sinner's Pit III
Nan Feng/History

## Nan Feng

* Manhua
* Donghua

## Ghost Bridegroom

Nan Feng decides to accompany Xie Lian on his mission to Yu Jun Mountain together with Fu Yao, a subordinate of Mu Qing. They meet him in a teahouse and Nan Feng introduces himself as a deputy god of Nan Yang palace.

After discussing the repeated cases of brides getting kidnapped in the region, they decide to seek shelter in a nearby Nan Yang temple overnight. Nan Feng quickly becomes annoyed by Fu Yao's intense criticism of the statue, but goes completely frozen when he sees Xiao-Ying enter the temple.

When Fu Yao later ridicules Feng Xin's status as "Ju Yang", they start to physically fight each other until Nan Feng notices Xie Lian attempting to eat a dirty steamed bun, slapping it out of his hand.

Later on, Nan Feng and Fu Yao accompany Xie Lian with few military officials. Xie Lian is in the sedan disguised as a bride to lure out the Ghost Bridegroom. They walk for a while until they get attacked by Base Slaves and wolves. Nan Feng and Fu Yao try to fend them off, but there's too many. Xie Lian orders them to leave, so they do in the end.

He later arrives at the Ming Guang temple which Xie Lian was led to. After much difficulty, Nan Feng’ duty is ended when Pei Xiu comes to arrest Xuan Ji, who’s responsible for the kidnapping of brides.

He later sets the dead brides on the ground in a respectable manner. However, he becomes shocked when Xie Lian informs him that the bandaged boy who was accused of being the ghost bridegroom has the Human Face Disease.

Nan Feng returns to heaven after finishing his job.

## Banyue Pass

He offers help to Xie Lian to investigate the Banyue Pass after he hears about it in the communication array.

## References

1. ↑ Novel, Book 1, Chapter 3: The Scrap Immortal, Third Time Entering the Heavenly Capital II
2. ↑ Novel, Book 1, Chapter 4: Three Clowns, Night Discussion on the Palace of Tremendous Masculinity
3. ↑ Novel, Book 1, Chapter 5: Three Clowns, Night Discussion on the Palace of Tremendous Masculinity II
4. ↑ Novel, Book 1, Chapter 7: The Ghost Takes a Bride, the Crown Prince Mounts the Bridal Sedan II
5. ↑ Novel, Book 1, Chapter 8: The Ghost Takes a Bride, the Crown Prince Mounts the Bridal Sedan III
6. ↑ Novel Book 1, Chapter 11: Mountain-Locked Ancient Temple, Forest of Hanging Corpses III
7. ↑ Novel, Book 1, Chapter 12: Red-Clad Ghost, the Burning of the Martial and Civil Temples
By the Heaven Official's Blessing No Paths are Bound

**By the Heaven Official's Blessing No Paths are Bound** (天官赐福百无禁忌, *Tiān Guān Cì Fú Bǎi Wú Jìn Jì*) is the 244th chapter of the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel and marks the last chapter of the main story.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Mu Qing
* Feng Xin
* Hua Cheng
* Shi Qingxuan
* Butcher Zhu
* Chicken Ghost
Mountain-Locked Ancient Temple, Forest of Hanging Corpses

**Mountain-Locked Ancient Temple, Forest of Hanging Corpses** (山锁古庙倒挂尸林, *Shān Suǒ Gǔ Miào Dàoguà Shī Lín*) is the 9th chapter of the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel.

## Summary

Fu Yao notices Xiao-Ying and asks why she is on the mountain, too. She explains that she secretly followed the group, which leads their leader to believe that she may be the ghost bridegroom in disguise. Xiao-Ying denies this, approaching Xie Lian as they just met to dress him as a bride.

The group observes the Ming Guang temple and Xie Lian begins to question why there are Nan Yang temples on the mountain even though they're in the north, Pei Ming's territory. As the two gods are almost equal and thus it's not a matter of popularity, so there must be another reason as to why there are no more Ming Guang temples.

Suddenly they realize that the group went inside the temple. They spot the dead brides and get ready to bring them down the mountain to claim their rewards. Xie Lian and Xiao-Ying try to stop them, but are unable to do so. The group discovers an especially beautiful bride as they're taking off the veils and their leader begins to grope her. Xiao-Ying again tries to intervene, but gets shoved away. The leader gets hit by a stone and they see a shadow run away into the forest.

Xie Lian runs after it, but stops in front of the forest as he smells blood. The others run into the forest anyway, but soon come back drenched in blood. Corpses have been hung up on trees, their blood dripping. Fu Yao confirms this is Qi Rong's doing. Xie Lian explains the encounter he had with the person who led him through the forest and when he mentions the silver butterflies, Fu Yao and Nan Feng become unsettled.

Suddenly two men bring the one they chased after, a bandaged teenager, out of the forest. They think he's the ghost bridegroom, but Xiao-Ying denies that. As their leader tries to hurt her again, Xie Lian and Nan Feng knock him out. She explains the teenager's situation and that she takes care of him, so she knows that he didn't abduct the brides.

Xie Lian then asks her about the Ming Guang temples and she explains that whenever one was built, it would suddenly catch on fire. After a moment of thinking about everything, Xie Lian suddenly realizes that the ghost bridegroom must have hidden themselves among the dead brides.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Fu Yao
* Xie Lian
* Xiao-Ying
* Xiao-Pengtou
* Xuan Ji
* bandaged teenager
Adroit Dice Solely for the Safety of One

**Adroit Dice Solely for the Safety of One** (玲珑骰只为一人安,*Línglóng Tóu Zhǐ wèi Yīrén Ān*) is the 48th chapter of the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel.

## Summary

Xie Lian wants to pet the bawling E-Ming after being kidnapped by Hua Cheng from the Heavenly Capital. However, he refuses to let his sabre get touched and moves away. Just then, Feng Xin’s voice appears again in the communication array and asks how Hua Cheng connected the Distance Shortening Array in the Heavenly Court.

Shi Qingxuan suggests he throw two dice and toss them before the door. Feng Xin tries the trick and immediately regrets it. Mu Qing sounds dismayed about the new place he entered with Feng Xin. The number on the dice determines which door will open. The heavenly officials try a second time to open the door to save Xie Lian but fail.

Feng Xin and Mu Qing argue who will take on the pair of dice. While they’re fighting, Xie Lian asks Hua Cheng if everything he rolls snake eyes will be able to see him. Hua Cheng corrects him and says he will appear no matter what number Xie Lian obtains.

Suddenly, their path is blocked by a white light. It’s Lang Qianqiu with his previous sword, Fang Xin. He owned it when Xie Lian was Guoshi Fang Xin. Lang Qianqiu requests for a duel to death, Xie Lian agrees after a long while.

As they were about to fight, Lang Qianqiu fell to the ground. It’s Ruoye who’s binding him. Xie Lian explains to him even though he used an unmanly tactic to ambush Lang Qianqiu, he still won. Xie Lian suggests to Lang Qianqiu to think about what happened and next time not to get in another’s way.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Hua Cheng
* Feng Xin
* Shi Qingxuan
* Mu Qing
* Lang Qianqiu
Chapter 14 - The Dream Demons of an Ancient Country (Part 2)

**The Dream Demons of an Ancient Country (Part 1)** (故国梦魇 贰, *Gùguó Mèngyǎn Èr*) is the 14th chapter of the manhua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It was published on the 13th of December 2019.

## Summary

Nan Feng asks if the disease is contagious. Xie Lian explains that if Lang Ying's case was contagious, the mountain would've been destroyed by it, thus they conclude that he was either cured and the scars didn't fade or he is inhuman. Xie Lian wants to chase after him, but Nan Feng stops him. They plan to notify the Heavenly Court of him.

Just as they wonder where Fu Yao is, he arrives covered in blood. He says it's not his blood and that he encountered the 'Forest of Hanging Corpses', being surprised Xuan Ji is allied with Qi Rong. Because Xie Lian doesn't know about Qi Rong, Nan Feng explains that Qi Rong is a near Devastation ghost and that he's known for hanging up corpses in forests to create a scene of blood rain. Xie Lian tells Fu Yao they have to return to the Heavens immediately and explain the Human Face Disease is here, alarming Fu Yao.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Nan Feng
* Xie Lian
* Fu Yao
Chapter 9 - Lost in a Ghostly Reverie (Part 1)

**Lost in Ghostly Reverie (Part 1)** (鬼影迷踪 壹, *Guǐ Yǐngmí Zōng Yī*) is the ninth chapter of manhua based on a novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. This chapter was published on 8th of November 2019.

## Summary

The girl is trying to defend her friend, but the townspeople have none of it, ordering Nan Feng to hand him over. Finally, she asks Xie Lian for help, refering to him as "my lord", which causes some surprise as he is still dressed as a bride. He admits that he has seen the ghost bridegroom and found the missing brides, which makes the townspeople go into the temple in hopes of getting a reward for finding them.

After they were left alone, Nan Feng asks Xie Lian how did he get here, as the spiritual mist around the mountain is quite dense and they found many dead beasts on the way. The Crown Prince admits that he was led here by a man who turned into silver butterflies and flew away. Nan Feng and Fu Yao were shocked, but the townspeople ran screaming from the temple before Xie Lian could ask whether they know him. Apparently the dead brides disappeared before them and a while later were reanimated.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xiao-Ying
* Bandaged boy
* Nan Feng
* Xie Lian
* Fu Yao
Bloody Sought Flower; Vicious Battle Against White No-Face III

**Bloody Sought Flower; Vicious Battle Against White No-Face III** (血探花恶斗白无相, *Xuè Tànhuā Èdòu Bái Wú Xiàng*) is the 238th chapter of the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel.

## Summary

Guoshi warns Hua Cheng that White No-Face’s new form might be even stronger than the previous. Jun Wu heals his wounds from the past fight and warns Mei Nianqing not to say anything further. Xie Lian says Hua Cheng never underestimates his opponents. Jun Wu grabs Fang Xin and names it Zhu Xin.

Zhu Xin and E-Ming clash while the Heaven‌ Crossing‌ Bridge‌ shakes. Jun Wu's strength is much greater than before, but Hua Cheng has no problem keeping up with his pace. Jun Wu aimed for his right eye at every strike. Hua Cheng blocks it every time, but sometimes the slashes are alarmingly too close. Suddenly, Xie Lian flicks Zhu Xin in front of Hua Cheng. Even though he's skilled catching a blade with his hands, but this is Xie Lian's first time encountering a malicious sword such as this. One flick made his arm become numb, but his feeling returned back within a few seconds.

Xie Lian says to Hua Cheng that they'll fight together, this makes Jun Wu's smile grow bigger. While fighting him, Xie Lian takes Jun Wu's lower part while the latter takes top. Xie Lian then sees Hua Cheng almost falling and catches him with Ruoye. The next second he feels a chill behind his back, it's Jun Wu who's behind Xie Lian's back. Hua Cheng throws E-Ming at Jun Wu so he can join his side. At the successful attempt, this makes Jun Wu laugh and encourages them to continue, which makes Mu Qing horrified.

The two of them attack Jun Wu and Xie Lian uses Ruoye to tangle the hilt of Zhu Xin. Jun Wu unexpectedly yanks him back, however Hua Cheng pulls him back and gets stabbed in his heart by Zhu Xin. Xie Lian panics but remembers that he's a ghost, Hua Cheng yells he'll never let Xie Lian get stabbed ever again. Jun Wu states that he's only a deceased man and he cannot feel pain, much to Xie Lian's fury. He reminds him about the days after Xianle had fallen and a ghost named Wuming. Xie Lian panics, because Hua Cheng has never seen him roll in mud and filled with so much resentment. However, Hua Cheng reassures him by saying what matters is Xie Lian and not the state of him. He will never leave him.

Jun Wu laughs and says his most devoted believers had also said that but they left, this is hinted at Mei Nianqing’s departure. Suddenly, Jun Wu changes tactics and starts only attacking Xie Lian. Fortunately, E-Ming blocks Jun Wu's moves.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Mei Nianqing
* Hua Cheng
* Jun Wu
* Xie Lian
* Mu Qing
* Feng Xin
Gambler's Den

* Donghua
* Manhua

The **Gambler's Den**  (间赌坊, *Jiān Dǔ Fāng*) is a public establishment in Ghost City for gambling.

## Location

The Gambler's Den is a gigantic, imposing building. Its columns, roofs and walls are painted in a bright red, while the floors are covered in thick, exquisite carpets. Two pillars reside at the entrance, each with a set of verses in atrocious calligraphy, written by Hua Cheng. While the left has the phrase "Money Over Life", the right has "Gains Over Shame" on it. The top horizontal beam simply says "HAHAHA".

The place is very lively, buzzing with people of all realms. Despite being exquisite in taste from the inside out, it is quite chaotic and brutal which is perceived as ordinary there. Staff of the Gambler's Den include masked bouncers, as well as gaming attendants in laughing masks that provide customer service and oversee games.

## Trivia

* The bets made in the Gambler's Den can be anything, but usually the stakes are dangerous and grand, often consisting of organs, life, emotions or spiritual powers.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Novel, Book 1, Chapter 35: Enter the Ghost City! Rendezvous with the Ghost King
2. ↑ Novel, Book 1, Chapter 37: Admiring the Flower through Red Clouds; A Heart Full of Sympathy II
Ghost Scent Candy

**Ghost Scent Candy** (鬼味糖, *Guǐ Wèi Táng*) is a small, black, shiny candy that when chewed, releases a mouthful of essence of evil.

## Description

It can be bought in Ghost City, although Hua Cheng states that the production of it is rather shady and it is made of vulgar, puny ghosts. Their essence flows from inside out of the one who eats it and is thus very useful when being disguised as a ghost.

It is unclear how, but eating this candy will damage the body. It also carries a disgusting, sweet scent which only ghosts can smell and causes them to take distance from whoever has eaten it. This scent also seems to linger for quite a while.

## Use

Pei Ming had eaten ghost scent candies to blend in with the ghosts at Tonglu Mountain. The candy is so effective that a talisman left an ashen mark on his forehead, falsely proving that he is a ghost despite being a god. He later tries to help two female ghosts and embraces them, but they run away cursing when they smell the rancid scent.

When Pei Ming meets Ban Yue, she also notices the smell and immediately hides behind Xie Lian when Pei Ming approaches her.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Novel, Book 3, Chapter 145: Gates Open at Mount Tonglu; the Assembly of Millions of Ghosts III
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Novel, Book 3, Chapter 148: Ambivalent Regrets; General Ming Snaps the Hateful Sword III
3. ↑ Novel, Book 3, Chapter 144: Gates Open at Mount Tonglu; the Assembly of Millions of Ghosts II
From the Earth of Buyou Forest, Human Face Disease Breaks Out II

**From the Earth of Buyou Forest, Human Face Disease Breaks Out II** (人面疫出土不幽林, "Rénmiàn Yì Chūtǔ Bù Yōulí") is the 85th chapter of the  *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel.‎

## Summary

Feng Xin said previously something is wrong, the first victim of the Human Face Disease is a healthy man. That signifies the weak people aren't the only victims possible. Xie Lian studied the infected soldiers, because he wants to find out how they're different from the other healthy soldiers in the military. Xie Lian finally finds out what the difference is by thinking, making his eyes widen. Feng Xin asks what is it, he answers he thought about a theory that's terrifying. Mu Qing asks if he needs a living person to test it, Xie Lian refuses to.

Feng Xin argues with Mu Qing, he says they shouldn't use a living person without hesitance as a test subject. Xie Lian breaks up the quarrel, he then turns to Buyou forest to question the three infected soldiers. Xie Lian returns back to the two and asks them to bring tomorrow all the soldiers who lived closely with in infected ones.

On the day of the questioning, Xie Lian asked the same questions to 300 soldiers. Xie Lian has finally found out who gets infected by the disease and who doesn't. He then goes to Mount Taicang to meet Guoshi of Xianle, Xie Lian requests him to let him meet Jun Wu. Guoshi answers the heavens gates are closed to him, he then adds Yong'an was destined to die but Xie Lian saved them. Xianle was supposed to decline but he descended to help them and Xie Lian never tried to completely kill all the Yong'an people. Guoshi finally asks what does Xie Lian wants, does he think the countries will reunite as one. Guoshi says the white clothed creature was probably born because Xie Lian disrupted the destiny of kingdoms. No one will help him, not even Jun Wu. Xie Lian leaves after saying he will fight till the end.

Months later, Xie Lian meets Lang Ying again. He asks him where White No-Face is, however Lang Ying doesn't answer and asks why did he stop creating rain for Yong'an. Xie Lian is determined to kill him, he tries to blow him but the attack repels, it's because Lang Ying radiated protective energy. Similar to a king's. Lang Ying sword then impales Xie Lian. There's no victory between two sides.

Soldiers talked behind Xie Lian's back for being stabbed by a mere mortal. In one day, new 100 cases of Human Face Disease came. Suddenly, the man who gave him the umbrella started screaming for help. Xie Lian comes over to him, he finds out the man has new faces on his leg. Xie Lian asks the doctors to chop is leg off, after much resistance, the young man's limp is cut off.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Feng Xin
* Mu Qing
* Guoshi
* Lang Ying
Cave of Ten Thousand Gods

The **Cave of Ten Thousand Gods** (万神窟, *Wàn Shén Kū*) is a location in Tonglu Mountain. It contains the statues and murals of Xie Lian that Hua Cheng created during his years in the mountain.

## History

The cave is very complex; instead of just one path, it has many smaller corridors leading to other caves with different statues - short, tall, boyish, youthful, standing, sitting, dancing, fighting, all clothed in different robes. They looked as if they weren't all sculpted by the same person, since the level of skill was dramatically different; some were rough and unrefined, while others were otherworldly.

Hua Cheng was embarrassed by these statues and did not want Xie Lian to know that they were all of him. He covered their faces, saying they were probably statues of the Crown Prince of Wuyong and pretended that he didn't know where they were. When Mu Qing ripped the veils of a few statues Xie Lian realized, that this wasn't really the Cave of Ten Thousand Gods, but of only one - himself.

Later they discovered the murals made of thick lines, colors and little figures. Each section was made differently; some were coarse and wild, others elegant, exquisite or peculiar. By some paintings Hua Cheng left unreadable notes. The murals showed scenes from Hua Cheng's memory - his childhood, being saved by Xie Lian during the Heavenly Ceremonial Procession, from the battlefield and even one that contains sexual imagery.

In an extra, it's revealed that Hua Cheng made statues of Xie Lian at different stages in his life. Mentioned in this chapter were statues of Xie Lian when he was drunk, playing on a swing and poisoned by the Land of the Tender fragrance which is aphrodisiac. When Xie Lian visits the Cave of Ten Thousand Gods after regaining his powers, he accidentally makes the statues come to life, including the statue of himself that was poisoned by the Land of Tender Fragrance. Hua Cheng makes a statue of himself to accompany this statue of Xie Lian. Xie Lian suggests making a statue of Hua Cheng for every Xie Lian and Hua Cheng agrees. He assures Xie Lian that the statues won't get mixed up because each Hua Cheng would only be their own Xie Lian's most faithful follower.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Novel, Book 3, Chapter 170: Cave of Ten Thousand Gods; Faces of Ten Thousand Gods Hidden
2. ↑ Novel, Book 3, Chapter 175: Cave of Ten Thousand Gods; Faces of Ten Thousand Gods Revealed
3. ↑ Interview with Mo Xiang Tong Xiu (Translation)
4. ↑ Novel, Extras, Chapter 251: Aiyah! Cave of Ten Thousand Gods
Chapter 2 - The Third Heavenly Ascension (Part 2)

**The Third Heavenly Ascension (Part 2)** (三登仙京 贰, *Sān Dēngxiān Jīng Èr*) is the second chapter of manhua based on a novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. This chapter was published on the 17th of January 2020.

## Summary

Three days later Xie Lian reaches a town beneath the Yu Jun Mountain. He goes to the tea shop for some tea and pastries, surprising the owner with how disheveled he looked. While he drinks the freshly made brew, a silver wraith butterfly flies up to him and sits on his finger. It soon takes off and while Xie Lian is deep in thought two men suddenly appear before him. They introduce themselves as Nan Feng and Fu Yao, saying that their generals didn't know they were here. Just to make sure Xie Lian asks if they know who he is; Fu Yao rolls his eyes, answering sarcastically. After making sure that they were here willingly, Xie Lian proposes to go somewhere else to talk about the Ghost Bridegroom situation.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Nan Feng
* Fu Yao
Ordinary Dream

**Ordinary Dream** (寻常梦, *Xúncháng Mèng*) is a track on the official donghua season one album, performed by Lai Meiyun.

* Hanzi

宫阙掩掩

又是上元闻钟

繁花锦簇

缭绕太子灯

少年轻抖长剑

笑弹声鸣铮铮

纵身而下破空斩风

拈花仗剑

天姿惊然而生

诛尽世间影影与丛丛

笑挑落花于前

翩然飞接稚童

面具飘落

如幻如琼

点剑且飞锋

惊鸿一瞥

万人里笑拥

如蝶落花丛

好一场美梦

纵然知人世冷

纵然我如转蓬

而我此刻正

映在你瞳中

庙间掩掩

一抹烛火骤冷

门前雨帘

寥落太子灯

泥身垂眉善目

手缀花枝不穷

贪这清香伴谁入梦

是春来雪融

水月幸逢

镜花里再拥

是蝶落花丛

好一场美梦

纵然知人世冷

纵然我如转蓬

而花此刻正

绽放你掌中

山水难共 雨中再逢

才知好花 易枯难荣

红伞斜打

怎作一场寻常梦

谁残存泪影中

永志不忘相奉

且听 神明叹雨浓

像银蝶觅迹

天地寻踪 落入一场梦

像花上露珠 散于尘世中

指节一线轻红

怎肯有始无终

而你此刻正

笑入我眼中
Ottoman

Ottoman is a male character and is a recurring character in Chyby. He is Chantelle's father and is married to Chantall.

## Personality

Ottoman is Chantelle's father and is married to Chantall. It is the coldest and cruelest family. He is extremely rude to other parents convincing them to punish their children and be more severe with them, and to give a good education, but Ottoman's intention is to make all children and adolescents stay punished except his daughter according to him, who is a good girl.
Fishing For Offerings; Boor Meets Crown Prince

**‌‌Fishing For Offerings; Boor Meets Crown Prince** (捞仙钱莽将遇太子, *Lāo Xiān Qián Mǎng Jiāng Yù Tàizǐ*) is the 69th chapter of the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel.

## Summary

The Xianle citizens cheer for Xie Lian’s eight thousandth temple of the Crown Prince of Xianle. They built many statues in the span of three years.

The King of Xianle personally unveils it in front of his people. Xie Lian is currently sitting on top of his divine statue secretly. Many are complaining about the fact they can’t prostrate, because Xie Lian forbade it. However, his people ignore his request and still kneel before his statue. They explain that they’re meant to kneel to show true sincerity.

There’s all kinds of prayers, making Xie Lian have a headache. Xie Lian always splits off a block to Feng Xin and Mu Qing to filter the prayers. He will do his duties if they’re important or in his domain as a Martial God.

Suddenly, Qi Rong comes inside the temple, making the crowd disperse. When Xie Lian ascended, he sent numerous dreams to his parents, Guoshi and only once to Qi Rong.

Qi Rong would steer trouble and it would be Feng Xin who had to go clean up for him. Qi Rong asks in his prayer for Xie Lian to come. However, Heavenly Officials aren’t allowed to do so.

Xie Lian is reminded of a time where no one played with Qi Rong because of the Royal scandal regarding his mother. When they were kids, Qi Rong wanted to write words of prayer for his mother on a lantern, so he asked other kids on how to do so. Those kids hated Qi Rong for shaming their families for the scandal, so they tricked him. Qi Rong had written: Pray My Mother and I Pass Away to the Heavens.

Xie Lian broke his lantern on the spot with fury and rewrote a new one. No one dared to mess with him ever again.

Qi Rong is about to leave the temple when he bumps into someone, it’s a young man. He asks what this place is. Qi Rong explains it’s the Crown Prince temple after cussing him. The young man then asks where the palace is, because he needs to see the king.

Qi Rong and the guards taunt him and point towards the wrong direction. The man says thanks before leaving. He crosses on the bridge over the pond but stops mid way, the man thinks for a moment before jumping into the water to scoop the coins.

Xie Lian and Feng Xin are stunned that someone would dare to steal the offerings of a God. Qi Rong rages and commands the guards to capture him. However, the young man is skilled and doesn’t get touched. The young man asks why can’t he take the coins if it’s just laying around and why can’t he use it to save someone.

Qi Rong says who he is, to which the young man answers he’s Lang Ying from Yong'an. He explains his home is suffering from a drought and everyone is starving. He asks why can’t they share some of the coins with them.

Xie Lian asks why didn’t anyone mention this problem before.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* King of Xianle
* Xie Lian
* Feng Xin
* Qi Rong
* Lang Ying
Clothes Redder than Maple, Skin White as Snow

**Clothes Redder than Maple, Skin White as Snow** (衣红胜枫肤白若雪, *Yī Hóng Shèng Fēng Fū Báiruòxuě*) is the 13th chapter of the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel.

## Summary

When asked if Hua Cheng had done anything to him, Xie Lian explains that he was simply guided by him through the forest. The gods are confused by this, unsure of what his motives and intentions are.

Since Xie Lian's debt has been cleared, he tries to get to know the other Heavenly Officials. He offers tips in the communication array, but they're all outdated and so conversations with him would turn awkward. He gives up and instead focuses on resolving his problem of having no temples by going down to the mortal realm to build one himself.

He goes to called Puqi Village, a small hillside hamlet, where he finds a run down shack that he moves into. The villagers are surprised someone would inhabit that, so they give him a visit. Xie Lian tells him that this is a temple for the Crown Prince of Xianle.

After going out to collect junk, he takes a ride on an ox cart that is passing by on his way home. While settling down, he notices another person hidden by the hay stacks. Xie Lian takes out a scroll and reads about his own reputation. According to the scroll, he has the power to curse and bring bad luck everywhere.

He moves on to read about the Water Master, who is in charge of water and wealth. The other person on the cart explains to Xie Lian how a water god could be in charge of fortune and how he gained the title "Water Tyrant". Xie Lian concludes he must be quite knowledgable, so he asks if the youth knows about Crimson Rain Sought Flower, Hua Cheng.

Hearing this, the youth finally sits up and fully shows himself, telling Xie Lian to ask away.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Ling Wen (speaking)
* San Lang
Chapter 39 - Searching for the Shanyue Herb

**Searching for the Shanyue Herb** (觅寻善月, *Mì Xún Shàn Yuè*) is the 39th chapter of the manhua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It was published on 8th of September 2020.

## Summary

Ming Yi asks for Shi Qingxuan to stand back. As Ming Yi is about to make a move against Xie Lian's and San Lang's shelter, the house on the other side of the street suddenly explodes. Nan Feng stands in the smoke, firing another attack, but Ming Yi blocks and returns it to him. This causes another huge explosion and Nan Feng is thrown into the air. He manages to land and runs away, Shi Qingxuan and Ming Yi following him.

Xie Lian and San Lang come out of hiding. Xie Lian suspects the lady in white is the Guoshi of Banyue and that they are being searched for by the soldiers. A-Zhao comes out of the collapsed house he and Nan Feng took shelter in, and they start to search for the Shanyue Fern at the palace. While Xie Lian is going through the bushes he notices the back of a person. Suddenly Tian Sheng jumps up and begs him not to attack, but Xie Lian is suspicious and questions whether he is actually Tian Sheng.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Shi Qingxuan
* Ming Yi
* Nan Feng
* Xie Lian
* San Lang
* A-Zhao