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Chapter 3 - An Evening's Discussion at NanYang (Part 1)

**An Evening's Discussion at NanYang (Part 1)** (南阳夜话 壹, *Nányáng Yè Huà Yī*) is the third chapter of manhua based on a novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. This chapter was published on 17th of January 2020.

## Summary

The three go to general's Nan Yang temple, where Xie Lian tells them the story about "Ghost Bridegroom". Apparently the father of one of the missing brides is offering a generous reward for anyone who finds her or catches her kidnapper. He's also the one who performed intensive rituals, which brought the Heavenly Court's attention to the matter. When Fu Yao asks how they are sure that the kidnapper is a male, a girl comes into the temple. The Heavenly Officials conceal themselves, so that they are not seen. The girl prays to general Nan Yang for protection and for the Ghost Groom to be caught quickly.

Fu Yao looks at her face, being disgusted at her ugliness and Nan Feng panics, noticing that her skirt is ripped. Xie Lian calms him down and covers her with his outer robe. She screams, surprised that she's suddenly wearing unknown clothes and takes them off, hurriedly walking away. Xie Lian doesn't give up and suddenly appears which earns him a slap and being called a "pervert". He tells her, that her dress is ripped and she squats embarrassedly. Xie Lian calmly covers the girl with his robe, telling her to please put it on. One of the helping officials asks, if Xie Lian's wounds reopened, but before he has the chance to answer, the girl suddenly runs out. The chapter ends with Xie Lian seeing blood on his fingers after touching his neck.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Nan Feng
* Fu Yao
* Xiao-Ying
Chapter 65 - The Saber E'Ming

**The Saber E'Ming** (弯刀厄命, *Wān Dāo È Mìng*) is the 65th chapter of the manhua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It was published on 28th of August 2021.

## Summary

Pei Ming has been informed by Pei Xiu about a mysterious presence who had been at the scene in Banyue. The description he gives of the figure matches Hua Cheng, which already freaks out the other gods. When asked who this person is, Xie Lian makes the excuse that he can't fully remember, but Pei Ming knows the two were behaving like close allies.

Suddenly Shi Qingxuan speaks up, claiming Pei Xiu's words shouldn't be so easily trusted considering he is the person on trial. Pei Ming summons Pei Xiu's clone vessel and asks Feng Xin and Mu Qing to step forward, so they can identify the weapon used in the fight. Xie Lian feels awkward meeting the two again after eight hundred years, but remains silent.

Once Feng Xin and Mu Qing confirm the wounds were inflicted by E-Ming, Hua Cheng's saber, there is uproar in the crowd. Pei Ming wants to convince Jun Wu that a retrial including Ban Yue is necessary as the matter involves all three realms now, but Xie Lian reminds him that Pei Xiu has already confessed. Jun Wu has also had enough of the back and forth, sentencing Pei Xiu to exile.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Pei Ming
* Jun Wu
* Shi Qingxuan
* Mu Qing (debut)
* Feng Xin (debut)
Ban Yue/Relationships

## Ban Yue

* Donghua
* Manhua

## Pei Xiu

Pei Xiu is a close childhood friend of Ban Yue. She met him at the border when they were little, and he is the only other child who paid her attention and kindness; thus, she became his subordinate and was loyal to him.

During Xie Lian's investigation of Banyue Pass, Pei Xiu tries to escape with her from the Sinner's Pit. After he is punished with exile, Pei Xiu tries to steal the pot Banyue is sealed in to protect her from Pei Ming. They care about each deeply. Once they reunite, they are almost always by each other's side. Ban Yue watches over him after he becomes extremely sick due to eating Xie Lian's food.

## Kemo

Ban Yue once accompanied Kemo and his men on a mission to take out bandits in the desert. She helped them escape from a heavy wind storm afterward and dug out the fallen soldiers to respectfully lay their bodies out. From then on, Kemo believed Ban Yue was a good person and was extremely supportive of her. He protected her from the people badmouthing her and was one of the people who helped her achieve her status as Imperial Preceptor of the country.

After Ban Yue betrayed her country, however, Kemo turned extremely resentful toward her. For 200 years he chased Ban Yue and hung her up over the Sinner's Pit. Later, he is determined to kill her.

## Xie Lian

Xie Lian, who sometimes played with the orphans at the border, met Ban Yue after she lost her parents. She stole his cooking which had already spilled on the ground, and he noticed how starved she was. He took care of her, instructed her, and also helped her achieve her status as the Imperial Preceptor. To save Banyue, Xie Lian was trampled during a battle between Banyue and Yong'an. He was so heavily injured, that he was forced to fake his death. Ban Yue believed him dead but continued to be inspired by his words, ultimately making the decision to betray the Banyue Kingdom in an effort to save the common people.

Once they are reunited, Ban Yue continues to hold great respect for him, calling him "General Hua" as she had when she was alive, and Xie Lian in turn is very caring toward her.

## References

1. ↑ Novel, Book 1, Chapter 25: Dallying Hualian: Night-Fall in Sinner's Pit IV
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Novel, Book 1, Chapter 28: Dallying Hualian: Night-Fall in Sinner's Pit V
3. ↑ Novel, Book 1, Chapter 30: Poking the Ghost King; Crown Prince Seeks Truth
General Guy

**General Guy** was a Shy Guy who served as a General and senior officer in the Koopa Troop. He was one of the officers who accompanied Koopa King Quork Spica during his invasion of the Mushroom Kingdom. He sought to include Koji Procyon as a member of the Troop, and later died during The Cataclysm.
Lost Red Pearl, Inadvertently Luring the Red-Eyed V

**‌‌Lost Red Pearl, Inadvertently Luring the Red-Eyed V** (遗红珠无意惹红眼, *Yí Hóngzhū Wúyì Rě Hóngyǎn*) is the 64th chapter of the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel.

## Summary

Xie Lian soothes the child in his arms to show his other eye, however he refuses to. Qi Rong explains it’s that little fiend that ruined his grand ceremony, so he avenged him.

Xie Lian rages and tells Qi Rong it isn’t the child’s fault, Mu Qing approaches the two. Qi Rong advises Xie Lian to discipline Mu Qing or he’ll step on the master, he also adds that because of Xie Lian’s servants his carriage will be taken away.

Xie Lian tells Qi Rong he didn’t avenge him but himself. He warns him not to touch the child ever again. The child circles his arms around his neck due to fear.

Qi Rong is angered that his cousin only cares for outsiders and doesn't acknowledge his goodwill, so he raises the whip and is about to lash at the child’s back but Feng Xin blocks the attack by kicking his arm.

Consequently, that kick breaks Qi Rong’s arm. Feng Xin and Mu Qing become pale from the realization that they aren’t allowed to brutally hurt a royal nor a noble.

Xie Lian makes a quick decision, he declares to the bystanders any damages and losses will be under his responsibility. He then asks Feng Xin and Mu Qing to take away Qi Rong and save the child.

Xie Lian asks the imperial doctors in his palace to take a look at the child, but he isn’t willing to show his other eye. Xie Lian asks the child for his name, he stares back at him like he’s possessed by the devil. He then answers Honghong-er, Xie Lian then asks him how old he is, to which Honghong-er replies he’s ten. He’s shocked but doesn’t say anything, he then asks for Honghong-er to lower his hands. He refuses to because Honghong-er says he’s ugly.

At the end, Honghong-er keeps his hand over his eye and the doctors check him. They ask Xie Lian if Honghong-er really did get beat up by Qi Rong because he has five broken ribs and a leg but he’s still conscious. Honghong-er is silently staring at Xie Lian with no words.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Honghong-er
* Qi Rong
* Mu Qing
* Feng Xin
Giant Statue of the Crown Prince Who Pleased the Gods

**Giant Statue of the Crown Prince Who Pleased the Gods** is the biggest statue of Xie Lian carved by Hua Cheng at Tonglu Mountain.

## Description

The statue came to life when Xie Lian infused it with his powers. It helped Xie Lian to escape from the Kiln. Hua Cheng didn't carve a sword for the statue, only a hilt. Xie Lian's old master Mei Nianqing created a sword for it out of the three mountain spirits on Tonglu Mountain.

## History

The statue is used to help most of the immortals escape from the Heavenly Capital when they were being held captive by Jun Wu.
Fallen Golden Statue; Boor Buries Suffering Son

**‌‌Fallen Golden Statue; Boor Buries Suffering Son** (金像倒莽将埋苦儿, *Jīnxiàng Dào Mǎng Jiāng Mái Kǔ Ér*) is the 70th chapter of the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel.

## Summary

Feng Xin calls Mu Qing in the Spiritual Communication Array about Yong'an’s drought.

Lang Ying explains their God won't care even if his people begged for his help. A cultivator angrily shouts if he isn’t afraid to be convicted by the heavens to insult a Heavenly Official so carelessly. Lang Ying responds that he won’t be saved, so why should he fear being punished. Qi Rong orders to hit him in the name of this prince.

Lang Ying quickly asks Qi Rong if he’s a prince and could he meet the King of Xianle. To which Qi Rong answers the ruler doesn’t have time for him. Lang Ying demands stubbornly that if neither the God nor the king has the time to hear his troubles, then who will? Do they have any idea how many people died in Yong'an while they’re throwing coins in the water?

Mu Qing appears in front of the two, Xie Lian asks him if he heard anything about Yong'an’s problems, which he answers no. After beating up Lang Ying, Qi Rong orders to lock him up in a prison. Xie Lian then knocks over the statue to distract Qi Rong and the guards to keep it from falling so Lang Ying can escape. Feng Xin and Mu Qing are in shock, since it’s a bad omen to have a statue fall. Lang Ying runs away with his satchel.

Xie Lian runs after him then stops when Lang Ying reaches a forest. Xie Lian transforms himself into a white clad cultivator. He was about to talk to Lang Ying until he sees he’s digs up dirt with his large hands. He scoops up puddled water and drinks it, Xie Lian hurriedly gives him a water bottle.

Lang Ying also drinks it and says his thanks, he explains he and his son wanted to go to the palace but he changed his mind. Lang Ying opens his satchel, revealing the dead body of a small child. Xie Lian thinks that it explains Lang Ying’s strange behavior, as if he doesn’t care about consequences anymore. It's Xie Lian first time of seeing something so horrific.

He asks how his son died, Lang Ying replies from various things. He adds he really wishes his wife could still yell at him for letting their son die. Xie Lian advises in a small voice he should bury his son. Lang Ying agrees and gets to work.

Feng Xin and Mu Qing come, but they share no words. Xie Lian gives him a red pearl, Lang Ying thanks him before taking the invaluable treasure from the Heavenly Procession ceremony.

Lang Ying leaves after saying he will visit his dead son later. Xie Lian says he’ll visit Guoshi to see the truth about their situation. Xie Lian asks the two of them to see Yong’an’s problem.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Feng Xin
* Qi Rong
* Lang Ying
* Xie Lian
* Mu Qing
A General Rowing A Boat

**A General Rowing A Boat** (将行舟, *Jiāng Xíng Zhōu*) is Fu Yao's character song on the official donghua season one album. It was performed by Li Xinyi.

* Hanzi
* Pinyin

我自踏云放舟

回望天光金玉锦绣

青山脚畔 南风茶楼

一朝就远走

夜探旷野庙空

护行花轿 最艳俗红绸

纷端再起尘沙之处月沉之后

前行不停留

纵然沿途难辨吉凶

露宿野寺霜钟

荒城火光也算情深义重

白衣夕照中 翩若惊鸿

千里与君同

从此暗潮涌动

喧嚣人间相逢

枯山到半月也算有始终

原来天涯行者

浩然若长风

与我扶摇上苍穹

走过烈日沙丘

到入夜后追寻北斗

那曾繁华过的绿洲

已遗落太久

山高路远风骤

无论风雪同道皆是友

前事难断

唯有今朝义气来当心头

纵然沿途难辨吉凶

露宿野寺霜钟

荒城火光也算情深义重

白衣夕照中 翩若惊鸿

千里与君同

从此暗潮涌动

喧嚣人间相逢

枯山到半月也算有始终

原来相去执手

有云山入梦

无论多匆匆

众生百相苦痛

全然寻一回踪

一往无前不惧水复山重

是黑衣少年 蓦然回首

仍明亮眼瞳

此般往来峥嵘

是你掌灯相送

照彻凌乱世间人心深浓

无论人潮汹涌

无论千秋枯荣
At Paradise Manor, Questions of Xianle

**At Paradise Manor, Questions of Xianle** (极乐坊携君问仙乐, *Jí Lè Fāng Xié Jūn Wèn Xiānlè*) is the 39th chapter of the *Heaven's Official Blessing* novel.

## Summary

Lan Qianqiu shuts down Shi Qingxuan's suggestion of lying to Hua Cheng about their reasoning for arriving at Ghost City. Lan Qianqiu asks Xie Lian if him and Hua Cheng are friends and Xie Lian nods, therefore affirming Lan Qianqiu's reason to not lie to Hua Cheng as one mustn't lie to a friend.

Before they get to talk more, sounds of cries and a howl disrupt their conversation. A group of demons and ghosts are looking around for the bandaged boy. The boy gets caught and a group surrounds him. Xie Lian walks closer, pushing some of the ghosts away.

When taking a look, he realizes this is the same boy from Yu Jun Mountain. One of them pulls at the bandages on the boy's head, taunting him. Lan Qianqiu, furious at their torment of the boy, goes over to the group. They, in turn, attack Lan Qianqiu.

Xie Lian turns to the boy, asking if he was okay. The boy only screams, pushing Xie Lian away before running off. Just before he was about to follow the boy, the ghosts who he had pushed come back. Xie Lian watches the boy almost disappear into the crowd ahead, turning to tell Shi Qingxuan and Lan Qianqiu that he'd he back. Using Ruoye to send the ghosts flying, he runs ahead to catch up with the boy.

While attempting to chase after him, Xie Lian gets in a bit of trouble with some ghosts that surround him. During the brawl, a man called the Waning Moon Officer suddenly walks through the crowd, calling to Xie Lian that the lord wishes to see him. In disbelief, the ghosts around him are in shock at the fact that the lord would want to see Xie Lian.

Xie Lian follows the man to Paradise Manor, noticing that he has a cursed shackle on his wrist. Xie Lian notes of the beauty of Paradise Manor, the music emanating from the inside and women dancing. Hua Cheng is seated at the back of the main hall and greets Xie Lian, inviting him to come in. Xie Lian asks why he pretended not to know him back at the Gambler's den and Hua Cheng says he did not wish to get Xie Lian in trouble.

Just as Hua Cheng invites him to take a seat and Xie Lian follows, he notes that Hua Cheng is in his true form, which makes the latter stop in his tracks.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Lan Qianqiu
* Shi Qingxuan
* Hua Cheng
* Xie Lian
* Bandaged Boy
* Waning Moon Officer
Chapter 63 - Heavenly Capital's Urgent Order

**Future Meeting** (仙京急诏, *Xiān Jīng Jí Zhào*) is the 63rd chapter of the manhua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It was published on 14th of August 2021.

## Summary

After Xie Lian wakes up, he hurries outside looking for Hua Cheng, although he quickly realizes that he has left. When he goes to pick up the pot with Ban Yue in it, he notices a necklace that was put on him. It has a brilliant crystal ring attached to it and Xie Lian concludes it must be a gift from Hua Cheng. Inside the shrine he's also ecstatic to find his hat was repaired.

Suddenly Ling Wen contacts him through the communication array, telling him to come to the Heavenly Capital and that Jun Wu has returned. While Xie Lian walks through the capital, someone behind him suddenly calls for a royal highness. The man rushes past Xie Lian and gives an identity pass to a Heavenly Official that had forgotten it. The heroic-looking youth makes eye contact with Xie Lian, who kindly greets him in return.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Ling Wen (speaking)
* Lang Qianqiu (debut)
Land of the Tender; Body of Gold Hard-Pressed Against Desire

**Land of the Tender; Body of Gold Hard-Pressed Against Desire** (温柔乡苦欲守金身, "Wēnróuxiāng Kǔ Yù Shǒu Jīn Shē") is the 80th chapter of the  *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel.‎

## Summary

Xie Lian had said in the previous chapter the young solider is better off with a sabre. He asks why, Xie Lian explains using a sword is restrictive and ‌difficult‌ ‌to‌ ‌extend‌ ‌out.‌ The young soldier might be even more powerful with a sabre, he's attentive to his considerations. A rustling noise appear in the woods, making Xie Lian out of his relaxed posture, he asks the soldier to be alert.

A creature jumps out of a bush, Xie Lian shoots out a blast from his palm. The binu has human stench, oddly enough. That means it killed someone. Xie Lian follows the blood trail behind the bush and the young soldier follows him from behind. After coming to an end, they find a‌ semi-large‌ cave‌ with many dead bodies on the ground. They're being chewed by binus, Xie Lian sees a young woman alive that's being currently eaten by them. She wears a red bright flower on her hair. Xie Lian saves her by slaying all the binus, he's rather shocked those victims are Yong'an civilians.

He believes the white-clothed‌ ‌being‌ is responsible for bringing all those binus, but Xie Lian thinks things are much more complicated. The masked being saved Lang Ying in the previous chapter, so how could they slaughter his people? Perhaps those Yong'an civilians were the cost of Lang Ying's pact with the white-clothed being.

Xie Lian treats the woman with caution by pouring his medicine on her. She tearfully explains her family had been killed, Xie Lian asks who was the murderer. She replies savagely it was him, suddenly the woman embraces him tightly. The solider immediately stabs her heart, but the woman laughs maniacally before dying on the ground. The solider asks if he's okay, but Xie Lian is feeling increadibly dizzy. Another woman's laughter appears, it's from her red flower.

Xie Lian now understands he had fallen into a trap by Land of the Tender demons. This creature drinks the essence of men, they trick them by inhaling their scent. Xie Lian tells the soldier to cover his face and not to breath into it. The flower demons excitingly talk to each other that he took the bait. The whole point of luring Xie Lian was to ruin his cultivation, which that could be obtained by abstaining from alcohol and sex.

Xie Lian asks the for young soldier to come in his side.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Young soldier
* Xie Lian
* Land of the Tender demons
Chapter 62 - Future Meeting

**Future Meeting** (来日之约, *Lái Rì Zhī Yuē*) is the 62nd chapter of the manhua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It was published on 7th of August 2021.

## Summary

Xie Lian is embarrassed by what he said in the past, wondering what happened to the child that he told to use him as a reason to live. Hua Cheng makes a remark that the things he said in the past may be pretty foolish, but still very brave. He asks if Xie Lian would still want to see his true form if he wasn't good-looking, but Xie Lian explains that he wants to it because they are already so close and should be honest with each other, so it doesn't matter whether he's handsome or not.

Hua Cheng giggles, but says he was moved by his words. Xie Lian calls him insincere, but Hua Cheng promises he will never find anyone more sincere than him. Xie Lian gets flustered, so he turns around and sleeps. Hua Cheng kisses Xie Lian's hair, promising to meet him in true form the next time they meet.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Hua Cheng
* Xie Lian
God of Heaven Interferes in Mortal Matters

‎**‌‌God of Heaven Interferes in Mortal Matters** (天上神袖手人间事, *Tiānshàng Shén Xiùshǒu Rénjiān Shì*) is the 71st chapter of the  *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel.‎

## Summary

‎Xie Lian is now at the Mountain Taicang, after waiting for everyone to leave the temple he hurriedly asks  Guoshi why didn’t anyone say Yong'an suffered from drought. Guoshi replies that his father knows very well about the city's situation‎

Xie Lian is in shock, Guoshi immediately explains that he’s the one who suggested not to say anything regarding it because it’s pointless. Xie Lian says they should fix the problem, even though he’s only a martial god. Guoshi then adds it was too early for him to ascend because his people haven’t died out completely. Xie Lian didn’t forget his life as a mortal, who he doesn’t know how to differentiate the two realms.

Xie Lian rages and says he will see his father about this and he’s not powerless that he can’t solve the problem. Guoshi grabs his sleeve and reminds him about the rule where Heavenly Officials aren’t allowed to meet mortals. Guoshi says he’s seen his future and it’s pitch black. Xie Lian dismisses it and arrives at the city of Yong’an. The lands have cracks and the sun is blazing hot. Agriculture is nonexistent at this point.

Feng Xin and Mu Qing come, they share that Yong’an is having a water shortage. Feng Xin says the king tried to raise fundraisers but each checkpoint stripped an amount until there’s nothing left. Xie Lian declares he’ll make those parasites return every bit of money they stole. Mu Qing reminds him mortals’ problems aren’t his and it’s the responsibility of the King’s.

‎Xie Lian mentions maybe they can try divine methods, like  Rain Master’s. Mu Qing says no, because everywhere in Xianle is having a water shortage.‎
Xie Lian leaves them to think about his resolution. Mu Qing reminds him that Xie Lian can’t save everyone.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Guoshi‎
* Feng Xin
* Mu Qing
Crack the White Armour; Fantastic Magic Shattering the Cursed Shackles

**Crack the White Armour; Fantastic Magic Shattering the Cursed Shackles** (破白甲奇法断咒枷, *Pò Bái Jiǎ Qífǎ Duàn Zhòu Jiā*) is the 239th chapter of the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel.

## Summary

Zhu Xin emits a powerful aura that makes those afar shudder. Due to Tonglu Mountain's advantage, Jun Wu's powers are far greater than anyone else's. To make things even more difficult, he also has a white armor he personally forged a thousand years ago. Hua Cheng and Xie Lian are both needed to make the match even. Mu Qing yells at them that fighting him is useless due to his impenetrable armor. However, Xie Lian instructs Hua Cheng to aim under Jun Wu's ribs. Mu Qing asks Feng Xin about his arrows so they can join the fight, but he is currently trying to grab his son. After many attempts, E-Ming successfully cuts Jun‌ ‌Wu’s‌ abdomen‌ just‌ below‌ his‌ right‌ ribs. Ruoye then binds his hands to prevent him from blocking. The armor had been penetrated because 800 years ago Xie Lian had fought him in his second ascension.

However, Guoshi yells it's useless, at the same moment Jun Wu rips Ruoye into two lifeless pieces. The next second he chokes Xie Lian and pulls him up in the air. Guoshi explains that he's used to pain and a stab wound is nothing to him. Mu Qing states Jun Wu's injuries are healed. Jun Wu then warns Hua Cheng to stay away or he'll wring Xie Lian's neck over the Heaven Crossing Bridge. He obeys and slowly backs away with few steps. E-Ming becomes agitated by leaving Xie Lian alone.

A moment later, Jun Wu slams Xie Lian into a nearby wall of rocks, this makes his head ring and his nose bleed. Few people yell in alarm, Jun Wu then asks if does it hurt if he slams into the wall. Xie Lian doesn't process the question, he then smashes his head repeatedly while asking the same question. The whole time Xie Lian screams to not come over here to Hua Cheng, however he finally answers it hurts. Jun Wu puts him down and wipes the blood off of Xie Lian's face, he then asks if he will change his course of action. Xie Lian answers no, making Jun Wu slam him on the ground violently due to frustration and grabs Xie Lian again. He repeats his question, he answers he will never change. Jun Wu savagely declares no one can win against him, not even Xie Lian. He continues to smash his head against the walls while asking will he change, but Xie Lian's answer remains the same.

Suddenly, his right hand is gone and eight long arrows are pinned onto Jun Wu's back. Someone returns his hand, it's Hua Cheng who currently holds bloody Xie Lian. Jun Wu looks at Mu Qing and states he's still lacking and then tightens his Cursed Shackle. Jun Wu then throws all arrows onto Feng Xin's chest. The Heaven Crossing Bridge might collapse anytime. Hua Cheng gives Xie Lian enormous amount of spiritual powers to fight Jun Wu. He feels his neck, turns out Xie Lian’s cursed shakle is gone.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Hua Cheng
* Jun Wu
* Mu Qing
* Mei Nianqing
Clothes Redder than Maple, Skin White as Snow IV

**Clothes Redder than Maple, Skin White as Snow IV** (衣红胜枫肤白若雪, *Yī Hóng Shèng Fēng Fū Báiruòxuě*) is the 16th chapter of the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel.

## Summary

Xie Lian and San Lang arrive at Puqi Shrine and decide to share a straw mattress for the night. Xie Lian tells him he will paint a portrait of the Crown Prince of Xianle the following day after San Lang questions why the shrine has no statue. San Lang offers his help, but Xie Lian doubts he knows the god. To his surprise, San Lang does indeed know him.

When Xie Lian takes off his outer robes, San Lang notices the Cursed Shackle on his ankle. He doesn't say anything and simply turns around. Both head to sleep for the night.

The next morning Xie Lian wakes up to find a beautifully painted protrait of the Crown Prince of Xianle above the altar. He finds San Lang outside, confirming that it was painted by him. Xie Lian praises his skills and offers to help with his crooked ponytail. He examines San Lang's hair as the hair on fake bodies was often flawed, but he doesn't find anything. After Xie Lian ties the ponytail, it still ends up crooked.

Suddenly villagers arrive at the shrine, offering goods and asking what blessings he grants. The ox cart drivers seems to have spread the word about what happened the previous night, thus many villagers came by. They speak some prayers and offer incense, overwhelming Xie Lian who has to explain that he doesn't grant wealth, marriage or pregnancies.

After the crowd disperses, Xie Lian puts up a new curtain at the front entrance with a seal to ward off evil on it. He notices that San Lang is staring at it fixed in place, wondering if the seal is possibly restraining him.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* San Lang
Lost Red Pearl, Inadvertently Luring the Red-Eyed VI

**‌‎‎‌‎‎Lost Red Pearl, Inadvertently Luring the Red-Eyed VI** (遗红珠无意惹红眼, *Yí Hóngzhū Wúyì Rě Hóngyǎn*) is the 65th chapter of the  *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel.‎

## Summary

The doctors say Honghong-er's injuries will heal without a problem, Xie Lian then leaves them to meets his parents. His mother asks him why he returned so suddenly. She then notices Qi Rong being held by Feng Xin, the King of Xianle asks Feng Xin why is he holding Qi Rong like a criminal.

Qi Rong reminds the Queen of Xianle that his arm is broken, but Xie Lian harshly cuts him and says he beat a vulnerable child. However, Qi Rong adds Hong isn’t as innocent as he seems. It took more than 6 men to capture him.

The King of Xianle orders Qi Rong to be taken care of and to be detained for a month to reflect on his actions. Qi Rong changes the subject by saying a mere servant like Feng Xin broke his arm, so he should get a punishment as well.

The King of Xianle is outraged, but Xie Lian defends Feng Xin by saying he was protecting his master and Qi Rong is at fault. His father says there’s a difference between masters and servants. No one is allowed to offend a Royal.

At the end, Feng Xin breaks his own arm and kowtows before Qi Rong three times even though Xie Lian resisted. He hates that his father upholds ridiculous social norms such as respecting royalty. Mu Qing watches the scene wordlessly.

The Queen likes Feng Xin, so she apologizes to him before leaving. Feng Xin tells Xie Lian he shouldn’t argue with his father because it makes his mother upset.

Xie Lian recalls that his aunt left the palace to elope with a bodyguard. After 5 years of their marriage and having Qi Rong, she left him due to his abusive behavior. She still loved Qi Rong, but soon lost her life. She asked Xie Lian’s mother to take care of his son before passing away.

Xie Lian checks on Honghong-er and asks him where he lives, to which the child replies he doesn’t have one. Mu Qing speaks up and says he’s lying.

## Characters

**In order of appearance**

* Xie Lian
* Honghong-er
* Queen of Xianle
* Qi Rong
* Feng Xin
* Mu Qing
* King of Xianle
Chapter 17 - Battle of the Gods and the Ghost (Part 1)

**Battle of the Gods and the Ghost (Part 1)** (神鬼之战 壹, *Shén Guǐ Zhī Zhàn Yī*) is the 17th chapter of the manhua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It was published on the 10th of January 2020.

## Summary

Xie Lian finds it hard to believe that Hua Cheng challenged thirty-three Heavenly Officials, but Ling Wen confirms the event actually took place. He invited thirty-five gods to a battle shortly after becoming a Supreme, although only 33 showed up in the end. The martial gods believed in their own strength and thought Hua Cheng was too inexperienced, but all of them were defeated by him and his scimitar. Afterwards, he battled the civil gods in a debate which he also won with great skill.

This was how Hua Cheng made himself a name in the Heavenly Court, although Ling Wen says the scary thing was the deal he had made with the gods. If Hua Cheng lost, he would offer his ashes to the Heavenly Officials, but if the Heavenly Officials lost, they would voluntarily descend from the heavens and become mortals.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Ling Wen
* Hua Cheng (preview)
Ban Yue

* Donghua
* Manhua

**Ban Yue** (半月, *Bàn Yuè*) is the former Imperial Preceptor of the fallen Banyue kingdom. She was declared a traitor after allowing the invading army into the city.

## Appearance

Ban Yue is a small, scrawny girl, said to look around 15 to 16 years old. She is born with mixed blood of the Banyue and Yong'an people, and her build is rather petite compared to the tall, brawny people of Banyue. She has dark eyes and is said to look pale and corpse-like. She dresses in black robes that are ripped and worn out.

Her voice is described to be tiny and cold.

## Personality

Ban Yue is a very soft-spoken and sullen girl. She is unsociable and rather timid but does not seem to be easily frightened. While she bears no thought for those who hurt her, she remembers the ones who were kind to her for a lifetime. Although initially somber, as the story progresses, she becomes a bit more lively and actively contributes to help out others.

Her fighting style is said to be agile and eccentric, yet without any aggression. Despite possessing powerful abilities, she lacks in ability to do everyday tasks like cooking.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Novel, Book 1, Chapter 26: Dallying HuaLian; Night-Fall in Sinner's Pit III
2. ↑ Novel, Book 1, Chapter 25: Dallying HuaLian; Night-Fall in Sinner's Pit II
3. ↑ Novel, Book 1, Chapter 24: Dallying HuaLian; Night-Fall in Sinner's Pit
4. ↑ Novel, Book 1, Chapter 27: Dallying HuaLian; Night-Fall in Sinner's Pit IV
5. ↑ Novel, Book 1, Chapter 30: Poking the Ghost King; Crown Prince Seeks the Truth
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Novel, Book 3, Chapter 150: Panic Left and Right; East or West Undecided II
7. ↑ Novel, Book 3, Chapter 148: Ambivalent Regrets; General Ming Snaps the Hateful Sword III
Chapter 68 - Wind Master Shi Qingxuan

**Wind Master Shi Qingxuan** (风师青玄, *Fēng Shī Qīngxuán*) is the 68th chapter of the manhua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It was published on the 25th of December 2021.

## Summary

Xie Lian visits his rebuilt palace, but decides to not enter and wait outside for Shi Qingxuan. Suddenly, the god that defended him during the trial shows up, eager to descend together, but Xie Lian explains he's waiting for the Wind Master. The god turns out to be Shi Qingxuan after all, just in male form. After the confusion, the two of them descend.

On the way, they talk about Shi Qingxuan’s past and his brother. Xie Lian is impressed that two siblings have ascended together. Shi Qingxuan then explains he went to Banyue to see what was going on, since it was mentioned in the communication array. He praises Xie Lian for investigating even though multiple Gods ignored the situation.

Shi Qingxuan suddenly transforms into his female form, urging Xie Lian to change forms as well since the Yin energy will make it easier to go undercover in Ghost City.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Jun Wu
* Shi Qingxuan
Cuo Cuo

**Cuo Cuo** (错错, *Cuò Cuò*) is a Fierce rank ghost known as the fetus spirit, as well as the son of Feng Xin and Jian Lan.

## Appearance

*"Rather than say it was a fetus, it was more like a deformed little monster."*

Cuo Cuo is a small ghost with blanched white skin, abnormally large, but shining eyes and a few strands of blondish hair. He has extremely sharp teeth, as well as a long, dark red tongue like that of a snake. He is said to move like a lizard, crawling in a very agile and quick matter.

## History

### Early Life

He was forcefully cut out from his mother's womb before he was born, and it was suspected that the person who did it was Mu Qing. Cuo Cuo then became a malicious fetus spirit who fed off the other growing children of pregnant women. He was actually searching for his mother, whom he later reunites with.

## Relationships

### Jian Lan

Cuo Cuo loves and cares about his mother, having searched for her for centuries. Although Cuo Cuo usually acts aggressive and ferocious, he's rather gentle with his mother and listens to her, especially once she gets angry.

### Feng Xin

He deeply despises his father, frequently attacking and biting him. In return, Feng Xin struggles to acknowledge Cuo Cuo as his son, however he still feels responsibility towards him and Jian Lan, thus he even asked the Heavenly Court to not attack either of them. Although Cuo Cuo was usually disobedient towards him, during the final battle he finally listens to Feng Xin and even cheers him on when he was fighting off the lava spirits that had been attacking Cuo Cuo beforehand.

### White No-Face

Cuo Cuo is one of White No-Face's subordinates, thus others assume White No-Face would never do anything to him. Their exact relationship is unknown, but Cuo Cuo seems to be cautious around him.

## Trivia

* It's later revealed that the singing voice Xie Lian heard during his first mission which took place on Yu Jun Mountain was Cuo Cuo.
* “C” sound in Chinese is pronounced “Tss”, so “Cuo Cuo” sounds like “Ts-woh ts-woh”.
* “Cuo” means “wrong” or “a mistake”. Doubling a word in a name usually makes it cute or kiddish.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Novel, Book 3, Chapter 141: I Choose the Path I Walk
2. ↑ Novel, Book 3, Chapter 140: Sharp Tongues and Pointed Teeth; Winds Swallowed and Arrows Shredded
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Novel, Book 5, Chapter 237: Bloody Sought Flower; Vicious Battle Against White No-Face II
4. ↑ Novel, Book 3, Chapter 142: I Choose the Path I Walk II
5. ↑ Novel, Book 5, Chapter 240: Humming Smile as Red Robes Fade
Chapter 28 - A Priestess and Demonic Cultivator (Part 1)

**A Priestess and Demonic Cultivator (Part 1)** (妖道双师 壹, *Yāo Dào Shuāng Shī Yī*) is the 28th chapter of the manhua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It was published on the 28th of March 2020.

## Summary

Xie Lian informs San Lang that he has to go on a journey. San Lang wants to come along and as they walk back into the shrine, he tells Xie Lian about Banyue and the infamous demonic cultivator who originated from there. Suddenly there's knocking on the door and Xie Lian opens the door to Fu Yao and Nan Feng. Fu Yao asks if he's going to Banyue Pass before him and Nan Feng grabs Xie Lian and tell him to step back.

They activate their spiritual powers and aim for San Lang. Xie Lian defends him and tries to calm them down, but the other two are suspicious and question him. San Lang asks Xie Lian if they're his servants, but the god explains that they're more like assistants. Hearing this, he throws a broom to Fu Yao, poking fun at the fact that his general, Mu Qing, used to be a servant. Fu Yao shoots an attack at San Lang who remains unharmed. The attack destroys the walls of the shrine, causing Xie Lian to get angry and bind Fu Yao and Nan Feng with Ruoye.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* San Lang
* Fu Yao
* Nan Feng
At Paradise Manor, Questions of Xianle III

**At Paradise Manor, Questions of Xianle III** (极乐坊携君问仙乐, *Jí Lè Fāng Xié Jūn Wèn Xiānlè*) is the 41st chapter of the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel.

## Summary

Xie Lian had previously asked the bandaged boy if he knew who White No-Face was. The boy seems not to know who he is and Xie Lian soon realizes he’s gripping his shoulders too tightly, he then apologizes to the boy after letting go of his grip.

Hua Cheng asks Xie Lian to rest, meanwhile two dainty girls take away the bandaged boy. Hua Cheng then asks him what is Xie Lian planning for the boy, to which he answers he’ll keep the boy by his side. The reason is even though the boy is a ghost, Xie Lian wants to guide him to organize his mind and speech. The Ghost City is too chaotic for counselling.

Hua Cheng says he needs to leave to take care of “some useless trash that shows up every month”, after much insistence Xie Lian stays inside the Paradise Manor. After some time, he gets up to see the boy again. He ends up in the garden while looking for him, suddenly the silhouette of Waning Moon Officer appears. Xie Lian follows him quietly because of how suspicious he seems.

The two of them stop in front of a statue of a woman. Waning Moon Officer puts two dice into the jaded plate. The two cubes have a six on them, the officer takes the dice away after opening the door to enter. Xie Lian figures out the password to the door, you need to throw two sixes on the jaded plate for the doors to open. Before he could do that trick, Hua Cheng appears at the other end of the path.

Xie Lian explains himself to him that he wanted to see that child again but he got lost. Hua Cheng says he took care of Qi Rong’s underlings that disturbed the Ghost City.

Hua Cheng shows him a room filled with weaponry, much to Xie Lian’s delight. The two of them have a chat, soon after Hua Cheng introduces E-Ming to Xie Lian.

## Character

**In order of appearance:**

* Bandaged Boy
* Xie Lian
* Hua Cheng
* Wanning Moon Officer
Chapter 13 - The Dream Demons of an Ancient Country (Part 1)

**The Dream Demons of an Ancient Country (Part 1)** (故国梦魇 壹, *Gùguó Mèngyǎn Yī*) is the 13th chapter of the manhua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It was published on the 6th of December 2019.

## Summary

Lang Ying and Xie Lian finish burying Xiao-Ying. Xie Lian notices that Lang Ying is bleeding from beneath the bandages and wants to take a look at it, but Lang Ying is startled by the touch. He reassures Lang Ying that he won't be frightened by him and Lang Ying carefully takes off his bandages, revealing a scarred face infected with the Human Face Disease. Xie Lian is visibly disturbed and has a flashback to a ravaged battlefield and White No-Face.

Nan Feng finishes bringing the corpses of the brides outside and asks why Xie Lian where Lang Ying is. Xie Lian explains that he has the Human Face Disease which shocks Nan Feng. He asks if Xie Lian might be mistaken, but Xie Lian explains that Xianle was destroyed by this disease and that he would never be mistaken.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Lang Ying
* Xie Lian
* White No-Face (preview)
* Nan Feng
Doug

Doug is a male character and is a primary character in Chyby. Doug is a member of Sour Sweet.

## Personality

Doug is the most passionate, but he is sour and rude. He is malicious as his friends and associates of crime and evil. It is the most romantic of the Sour Sweet, but as its partners, Doug is also mean, sour and bitter.
Chapter 5 - The Chance Encounter at Yu Jun (Part 1)

**The Chance Encounter at Yu Jun (Part 1)** (与君相逢 壹, *Yǔ Jūn Xiāngféng Yī*) is the fifth chapter of manhua based on a novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. This chapter was published on 18th of October 2019.

## Summary

The chapter starts with Xie Lian being carried in a marriage sedan through the Yu Jun Mountain and hearing a child's voice singing a song about newlywed brides. Suddenly the palanquin stops and an unknown man gives his hand to Xie Lian - it's clothed in a silver vambrace and he has a red string tied around his finger. The Crown Prince hesitantly takes the hand and is lead through the forest, thinking that with his lacking cultivation powers he is no match for this person. They come upon a skull which is one of the corner points in a barrier formation set probably by the ghost groom, but the red-clothed man doesn't even hesitate, crushing the bones under his shoe and thus effortlessly destroying the whole array. Xie Lian decides that he cannot be the one they are looking for, wondering who he really is.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Spirit of a child (singing)
* Unknown man in red
Chapter 66 - The Emperor in White Armor

**The Emperor in White Armor** (白甲帝君, *Bái Jiǎ Dìjūn*) is the 66th chapter of the manhua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It was published on 11th of December 2021.

## Summary

Jun Wu sentences Pei Xiu to exile. While Pei Ming understands, he still asks Jun Wu to investigate the matter about Hua Cheng. Jun Wu reassures him and then calls off the meeting, though he asks for Xie Lian to stay.

On his way out, Mu Qing passes by Xie Lian with an indifferent expression. Feng Xin actually stops and tries to say something, but he fails and quickly hurries out of the hall. Shi Qingxuan comes over to greet him, but Pei Ming interrupts to warn him about making such a fuss. Pei Ming notes that Pei Xiu was punished because of him, but Shi Qingxuan runs away and claims it's got nothing to do with him.

Jun Wu comes over and asks what exactly happened with Hua Cheng. Xie Lian tries to apologize, but Jun Wu stops him. He talks about how Xie Lian has grown up and that he should not apologize for the past. He should instead look forward since he's needed, but Xie Lian doesn't see the value in his presence. Jun Wu praises the way he solved the last two missions in response, but also questions if he has provoked a certain someone during the last mission.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Shi Qingxuan
* Mu Qing
* Feng Xin
* Pei Ming
* Jun Wu
Chapter 21 - Clothes Redder than Maple Leaves (Part 1)

**Clothes Redder than Maple Leaves (Part 1)** (衣红胜枫 壹, *Yī Hóng Shèng Fēng Yī*) is the 21st chapter of the manhua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It was published on the 7th of February 2020.

## Summary

On his way back home after collecting scraps, Xie Lian walks through a forest full of maple trees. He gets lost in thought as he remembers his past in Xianle with Mu Qing and Feng Xin by his side when suddenly an ox cart driver asks him to clear the way. Xie Lian requests a ride and gets on the cart, reading a scroll about Heavenly Officials he found while collecting scraps. He first reads about himself and the nicknames he has been given.

He states that all living beings are equal, but a stranger who is also on the cart says then gods would not exist. Xie Lian agrees and continues to read. They talk about the water master, Shi Wudu, and also the deputy general Pei Xiu. Xie Lian turns to the stranger and asks if he knows about the ghost Hua Cheng as well. The boy smiles and also turns to Xie Lian, asking what he wants to know.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Mu Qing (flashback)
* Feng Xin (flashback)
* Mysterious youth
Chapter 6 - The Chance Encounter at Yu Jun (Part 2)

**The Chance Encounter at Yu Jun (Part 2)** (与君相逢 贰, *Yǔ Jūn Xiāngféng Èr*) is the sixth chapter of manhua based on a novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. This chapter was published on 18th of October 2019.

## Summary

Xie Lian is still being lead through the forest by an unknown man, who suddenly opens an umbrella. Howls of the wolves that could be heard nearby stop abruptly. Xie Lian starts wondering whether it started raining, but he also smells the stink of blood. The man tells him not to worry and leads him further until the "rain" stops.

He lets go of Xie Lian's hand, saying that they have arrived. He starts lifting the red veil covering the Crown Prince's face, but Xie Lian quickly attacks him with Ruoye. The man disappears in a swarm of butterflies before the silk band can make contact, revealing to Xie Lian's surprise that they were standing before a Pei Ming temple.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Unknown man in red
Chapter 15 - The Crimson Rain that Seeks the Flower (Part 1)

**The Crimson Rain that Seeks the Flower (Part 1)** (红衣鬼王壹, *Hóng Yī Guǐwáng Yī*) is the 15th 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 December 2019.

## Summary

In the spiritual communication array, Feng Xin asks for Pei Ming to come see Xuan Ji and interrogate her, but Pei Xiu says she'll only become crazier if she sees him. Xie Lian asks if Qi Rong is actually on Yu Jun Mountain and Pei Xiu explains that the forest of corpses was just an offering to him by Xuan Ji as she only became a powerful ghost due to him. Feng Xin still demands for Pei Ming to show up. Xie Lian exits the array and makes his way to Ling Wen's palace.

Ling Wen confirms they will search for Lang Ying, but can't investigate the child spirit he heard yet. She thanks Xie Lian for his work and says his debt is fully repaid. Xie Lian also expresses gratitude for the two deputy generals, although Ling Wen says they descended without permission to earn merits. Xie Lian asks if she knows someone who can materialize silver butterflies, causing her to drop her scrolls. She's surpised he doesn't know and begins to tell him about the Four Calamities and the Four Famous Tales – *The Crown Prince Who Pleased The Gods, The Young Lord Who Poured Wine, The General Who Broke His Sword* and *The Princess Who Slit Her Throat*.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Feng Xin (speaking)
* Pei Xiu (speaking)
* Ling Wen
* Xie Lian
* Shi Qingxuan (preview)
* Pei Ming (preview)
* Yushi Huang (preview)