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Cold White Ghost; Warm Words Confounding the Crown Prince II

**Cold White Ghost; Warm Words Confounding the Crown Prince II** (冷白鬼温语惑迷童, *Lěng Báiguǐ Wēn Yǔ Huò Mí Tóng*) is the 188th chapter of the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel.

## Summary

Xie Lian becomes terrified when he sees a mask of half crying, half smiling on his face in the mirror. Feng Xin hears his screams and asks what's wrong, Xie Lian pointing out that something is on his face. Feng Xin thinks he is talking about his cuts on his face, so Xie Lian looks at the mirror again and sees there's no mask. Feng Xin advises him to stay inside of his house for a few days, which Xie Lian does.

After a while, Xie Lian notices a foul smell emitting from his own body after not showering for weeks, so he decides to take a bath. As he's finishing things up, he grabs his white robes, but notices these aren't his. His clothes were replaced with a white funeral‌ ‌garb‌, similar to White No-Face's.

He yells out, so his parents come inside the bathroom. The Queen of Xianle hugs Xie Lian because he looks like a madman, meanwhile the King of Xianle looks at his son with concern. Turns out his white cultivation robes were untouched.

Feng Xin returns exhausted that night. Xie Lian warns him about White No-Face's return and to be cautious from the following days. He also adds he has been following him for the past few days.

With hesitance, Feng Xin asks if Xie Lian has any money left. He says he has none, but when Xie Lian asks him why for the need, Feng Xin assures him it's fine.

The following days, White No-Face would appear in unexpected places to scare Xie Lian. He would scream and point to the places where he comes into sight, but he vanishes the second others try to look what terrifies Xie Lian so much. One night, he jolts awake because he feels thirsty. As he gets up to drink water, he suddenly hears voices. They are Feng Xin and his parents, discussing Xie Lian's condition in a way that implies they think Xie Lian is hallucinating. Xie Lian intrudes and furiously explains that he is not mental.

He runs outside and ignores Feng Xin and his parents calling him.

After running far away, Xie Lian curses at White No-Face and orders him to come out. He walks deep into the mountains and wants to settle things with White No-Face once for all. He notices ghost fires making a wall, trying to stop Xie Lian. Among them is a fire much brighter than others. It's staring at him, and Xie Lian concludes that this tiny flame is the strongest one in the group.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Feng Xin
* Queen of Xianle
* King of Xianle
* Small spirit
Chapter 25 - Sleeping Together

**Sleeping Together** (同席共眠, *Tóng Xí Gòng Mián*) is the 25th 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 March 2020.

## Summary

In the shrine, Xie Lian prepares for bed when he notices San Lang looking at the Cursed Shackle around his ankle. He quickly hides it, and they talk about things missing in the shrine. San Lang mentions the image of the god and Xie Lian is shocked he forgot something so important, planning to draw it soon. San Lang offers help and Xie Lian is surprised he knows about the Crown Prince of Xianle. While he gives San Lang his outer robe as a blanket, he asks about his opinion on the prince. San Lang thinks Jun Wu must dislike him due to banishing him twice, but Xie Lian tells him the matter is more complicated than that before extinguishing the candles.

Later that night, Xie Lian is asleep while San Lang lays awake. He props himself up to look at Xie Lian and covers him with the outer robe he was given.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* San Lang
Chapter 50 - Side Story: Blossoming Hua Xie

**Side Story: Blossoming Hua Xie** (番外篇：花开花谢, *Fānwài Piān: Huā Kāi Huā Xiè*) is the 50th chapter of the manhua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It was published on the 16th of January 2021.

## Summary

The chapter takes place 200 years ago. Xie Lian is collecting scraps in a village near the border of Banyue and Yong'an when he notices Yong'an soldiers recruiting a young boy for the army. He makes an attempt to leave, but gets hold up by one of the soldiers and is quickly recruited into the army as well. Later he is sitting with the other soldiers who are all eating. Just when Xie Lian wants to start eating as well, bandits attack and the other soldiers get up, causing sand to ruin his meal. He helps defeating the attackers before returning to the cook, but there is no food left.

At night, Xie Lian tries to cook himself something. The smell of it is so bad that other soldiers come up and kick the food over. Xie Lian notices a little girl eating the cooking that was spilled on the ground and when he sees her choking, he runs a few laps while holding her upside down to make her vomit it out again. She still tries to eat what she threw up, so Xie Lian gives her his last rations. She cries, still throwing up his cooking from earlier.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Ban Yue
Newlyweds

**Newlyweds** (新嫁娘, *Xīn Jià Niáng*) is a vocal track that plays during episode one of the donghua. It is the song that Xie Lian hears while he is in the red bridal sedan on Yu Jun Mountain.

* Hanzi
* Pinyin
* English

新嫁娘 新嫁娘

红花轿上新嫁娘

泪汪汪 过山岗

盖头下莫把笑扬

新嫁娘 新嫁娘

红花轿上新嫁娘

泪汪汪 过山岗

盖头下莫把笑扬

Xīn jià niáng xīn jià niáng

Hóng huā jiào shàng xīn jià niáng

Lèi wāngwāngguò shān gǎng

Gàitou xià mò bǎ xiào yáng

Xīn jià niáng xīn jià niáng

Hóng huā jiào shàng xīn jià niáng

Lèi wāngwāngguò shān gǎng

Gàitou xià mò bǎ xiào yáng

Newlywed bride, newlywed bride

Newlywed bride on the red sedan chair

Tears when crossing the mountain hills

Smile not under the veil

Newlywed bride, newlywed bride

Newlywed bride on the red sedan chair

Tears when crossing the mountain hills

Smile not under the veil

## Trivia

* Cuo Cuo was the one singing it when Xie Lian was on the mountain.
Chapter 36 - Scorpion Snake

**Scorpion Snake** (蝎尾之蛇, *Xiē Wěi Zhī Shé*) is the 36th chapter of the manhua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It was published on the 18th of August 2020.

## Summary

Tian Sheng cries out that Uncle Zheng has been bitten. Xie Lian tells everyone to look for wounds on their bodies and goes over to check on Uncle Zheng. He notices how quickly the poison is spreading on his hand when A-Zhao suddenly rips off a part of his cape and tightens it around Uncle Zheng's wrist to slow down the poison. He confirms that his death within four hours in inevitable. Nan Feng gives him medicine, but it can only prolong the process to 24 hours.

San Lang tells the others that the only antidote is the Shanyue Fern, however, it can only be found in Banyue Kingdom where people have gone missing. Xie Lian wants to borrow two heavenly officials, but he can't enter the communication array. Nan Feng and Fu Yao can't either, so Xie Lian concludes it must be blocked due to the evil energy of Banyue. He notices a Scorpion Snake that tries to attack San Lang but catches it beforehand. The snake stings Xie Lian, causing him to drop it. He warns the others of more possible snakes when San Lang suddenly grabs his hand.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Tian Sheng
* Uncle Zheng
* San Lang
* Xie Lian
* Fu Yao
* Nan Feng
* A-Zhao
Chapter 55 - No Regrets for Punishing

**No Regrets for Punishing** (诛之无悔, *Zhūzhī Wú Huǐ*) is the 55th chapter of the manhua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It was published on 19th of June 2021.

## Summary

Xie Lian has recognized Pei Xiu as Ban Yue's childhood friend. In return, Pei Xiu also realized that Xie Lian was General Hua whom he knew as a kid. Kemo demands for a death match against Pei Xiu, but the latter claims Kemo already lost in the past. He also explains that Yong'an would've won the battle against Banyue even if Ban Yue hadn't opened the gate, but that he needed to massacre the city quickly.

This was because the people of Banyue planned to use bombs to kill themselves, while taking Yong'an people down with them. Kemo confirms this, but says it wouldn't have happened if Yong'an didn't invade in the first place, which Pei Xiu once again debates by explaining that Banyue had already killed countless Yong'an people. Kemo blames this on Yong'an disrespecting the borders and occupying the land of their ancestors.

Pei Xiu forcefully kicks Kemo and says he has no regrets committing the massacre, when a voice comes from above asking if he has no regrets for killing all the merchants in the past century either. Down in the pit, a strong wind suddenly starts to pick up.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Pei Xiu
* Xie Lian
* Kemo
* San Lang
* Ban Yue
* Cultivator in white (voice)
Chapter 1 - The Third Heavenly Ascension (Part 1)

**The Third Heavenly Ascension (Part 1)** (三登仙京 壹, *Sān Dēngxiān Jīng Yī*) is the first chapter of manhua based on a novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. This chapter was published on 17th of January 2020.

## Summary

This chapter starts a few minutes after Xie Lian ascended. He stares in surprise at the broken golden bell, which fell down. Ling Wen breaks him from his reverie, congratulating him on being the most anticipated official to be banished to the mortal realm in the past sixty years and informing the embarrassed Xie Lian that the ranking was created especially for him. Then she tells him, that the bell which fell when he ascended nearly crashed into Mu Qing, but he can easily make for everything he destroyed by paying 8,88 million merits. Since he's poor, he tries to think of an alternative, but Ling Wen tells him not to worry because she already has a task for him. Apparently people have been praying to Jun Wu for help with a "Ghost Groom", but since the Emperor is busy, the matter fell to Xie Lian.

They connect to the Spiritual Communication Array to ask if any of the gods can spare two of their officials to help "the Emperor in the North". Mu Qing quickly says that the Emperor isn't in the North and that the help is in reality for the Crown Prince. Feng Xin quickly barges into the conversation to ask who destroyed his golden pavilion and Mu Qing quickly start bickering with him. Embarrassed Xie Lian stops them and pleads guilty. The communication array falls silent, so he decides to go alone. They bid each other farewell.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Ling Wen
* Mu Qing
* Feng Xin
Chapter 51 - Revisiting the Past

**Revisiting the Past** (往事重谈, *Wǎngshì Chóng Tán*) is the 51st chapter of the manhua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It was published on the 23rd of January 2021.

## Summary

The State Preceptor calls Xie Lian by the title "General Hua", which helps Xie Lian recognize her as Ban Yue. Fu Yao strikes Kemo unconscious and asks if the tombstone they found belongs to him. Xie Lian confirms this, explaining that he wandered to the Banyue border a long time ago. Originally he only wanted to collect scraps, but he was appointed to the Yong'an army when soldiers came through recruiting people.

Back then, Ban Yue was among the orphans at the border. She was bullied and was only friends with one Yong'an boy. San Lang points out how the tombstone said he died, so Xie Lian explains what really transpired. He tried to settle a dispute between Yong'an and Banyue, but was attacked by both sides instead. He played dead and was ultimately thrown into the river. Ban Yue apologizes to him, saying he went onto the battlefield because of her that day.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Ban Yue
* Kemo
* Fu Yao
* San Lang
Heaven Official's Blessing Wiki:Romanization

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All names and terms are to follow the official romanization system for Standard Chinese, also known as Hanyu Pinyin Romanization, as set by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

Diacritics should only be used in pinyin accompanying hanzi such as (谢怜, *Xiè Lián*). When pinyin directly accompanies the hanzi within parentheses, it should be italicized.

Additional Guidelines:

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## Romanization List

Do **not** change these on your own volition.

### Characters

* An Le

* Bai Jing

* Ban Yue

* Cuo Cuo

* Feng Xin

* Fu Yao

* Gu Zi

* He Xuan

* Hua Cheng

* Jian Lan

* Jian Yu

* Jing Wen

* Jun Wu

* Kemo

* Lan Chang

* Lang Qianqiu

* Lang Ying (Past)

* Lang Ying (Present)

* Ling Wen

* Mei Nianqing

* Ming Guang

* Ming Yi

* Mu Qing

* Nan Feng

* Pei Ming

* Pei Xiu

* Qi Rong

* Quan Yizhen

* Rong Guang

* San Lang

* Shi Qingxuan

* Shi Wudu

* White No-Face

* Xiao-Ying

* Xuan Ji

* Yin Yu

* Yushi Huang

### Locations

* Banyue

* Puqi Shrine

* Taicang Mountain

* Tonglu Mountain

* Yu Jun Mountain

* Wuyong

* Xianle

* Xuli

* Yong'an

* Yushi

### Items

* E-Ming

* Fang Xin

* Ruoye

* Yulong
In the Palace of Divine Might, Crown Prince Meets Crown Prince III

**In the Palace of Divine Might, Crown Prince Meets Crown Prince III** (神武殿太子见太子, *Shénwǔ Diàn Tàizǐ Jiàn Tàizǐ*) is the 34th chapter of the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel.

## Summary

Jun Wu and Xie Lian continue to talk privately in the Great Martial Hall. Jun Wu mentions how grown up Xie Lian is now, remembering what happened 800 years ago. Xie Lian has trouble just leaving his past behind and doesn't want to be a burden, but Jun Wu tells him to look forward and praises him for his work in the Ghost Bridegroom and Banyue missions.

Jun Wu believes that Xie Lian wouldn't scheme with the ghost realm, thus he doesn't interrogate him further about Hua Cheng accompanying him.

As they walk together and Xie Lian looks at a mural showing all the temples of Jun Wu, he notices how much Jun Wu has grown in popularity over the last 800 years.

Jun Wu continues by saying he isn't sure he can send Xie Lian to his next mission. He explains that the Ascending Fire Dragon spell was used in the east, a call for help by a Heavenly Official. The meeting they just had in the hall was not only for the Banyue trial, but also to check the whereabouts of all the gods, but nothing was out of the ordinary. He goes on to confirm that the spell came from Ghost City, the most prosperous place in the ghost realm and a giant market where people of all realms did business.

Xie Lian asks to be send there to investigate. Jun Wu says it may be inconvenient, because he has to cooperate with Lang Qianqiu as the east is his territory and because the Ghost City belongs to Hua Cheng, but Xie Lian sees no problem in either and takes on the mission. They agree that Shi Qingxuan accompanies him and Jun Wu also tells Xie Lian that he had a new 'Palace of Xianle' built for him since he didn't want him to stay in a small shrine all the time, but when Xie Lian arrives there he felt that such a palace was too fancy for him.

He waits for Shi Qingxuan at the entrance of the temple until a male cultivator comes along, who turns out to be the one he was waiting for. Since Xie Lian has never seen Shi Qingxuan in their male form, he's quite shocked to discover they're originally a man. Shi Qingxuan says the appearance doesn't matter as long as they look good.

The chapter ends with Shi Qingxuan thinking they should change their appearance now too since they're going undercover.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Xie Lian
* Jun Wu
* Shi Qingxuan
Lang Qianqiu/Abilities

## Lang Qianqiu

* Manhua
* Donghua

## Abilities

* **Heavenly Official:** As a Heavenly Official, he doesn't age and has no need for basic necessities like food or sleep. Other traits include immunity to temperature and being able to handle heavy injuries. Like all other gods, he can also utilize spiritual powers.
* **Martial God:** As a martial god, he has exceptional strength and overall physical capabilities.
* **Swordsmanship Skills**
* **Bravery:** Lang Qianqiu frequently displays a great deal of courage. He was steadfast when causing havoc in the Gambler's Den, despite Hua Cheng being there at the time, and was also resolute in challenging Xie Lian to a duel.

## Weapons

* **Longsword:** Lang Qianqiu's weapon is a long sword with a blade the size of a man's palm. Forged using a curious metal borne of a lodestone mountain, it had been granted the ability to magnetize metal under a certain limit of spiritual power. The metal then would then be melted into the blade.

## References

1. ↑ Novel, Book 1, Chapter 44: Paradise to Ashes; The Second Coming of Fangxin
Land of the Tender

**Land of the Tender** are flower demons that feast on the blood and essence of men.

## Description

Land of the Tender are female demons with the ability to shape-shift. They naturally appear in the form of bright, red flowers with poisonous thorns all over the stem, but they can transform into actual women. The demons have a consciousness and playful personalities, often giggling and teasing the men they encounter. They are known to gather together to hunt for their victims by releasing a potent fragrance.

Burning them will emit poisonous gas.

## Fragrance

The fragrance of these demons serves as a method to make their victims impetuous. It's transmitted by breathing it in and no scratching or biting is needed, although it doesn't seem to have a smell. First symptoms include numbness in the limbs, a sudden wave of dizziness and a burning feeling of the insides. The affected person becomes unable to properly speak and walk due to the symptoms. They also become sensitive to sound around them. Following the first outbreak of symptoms, the second sign will begin: mania.

## History

Xie Lian encounters Land of the Tender demons after saving Qi Rong on Beizi Hill. He finds a dying woman, using up his medicine to treat her. She suddenly clings onto him and refuses to let go, even after being stabbed by Hua Cheng. She ultimately dies, but they notice she had a red Land of the Tender flower in her hair and thus infected Xie Lian with the fragrance. He immediately begins to show symptoms, and the rest of the red flowers around them start to giggle and tease them.

## Trivia

* Land of the Tender is a common trope in Chinese fantasy, usually in connection to seductresses or love poison.
* Hua Cheng sculpted a statue of Xie Lian being affected by the aphrodisiac fragrance of the Land of Tender.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Novel, Book 2, Chapter 80: Land of the Tender; Body of Gold Hard-Pressed Against Desire
2. ↑ Novel, Extras, Chapter 251: Aiyah! Cave of Ten Thousand Gods
Ghosts

**Ghosts** (鬼, *Guǐ*), also called **demons**, refer to one of the three main states of existence for mortal humans in the world. Mortals, when one walked upwards, they become a god; when one walked downwards, they become a ghost.

## Canonical Setting

In contrast to the Heavenly Officials who established their own dynasty and clearly separated themselves from the mortal realm to rule from above, ghosts, demons and monsters share the same realm as mortals. While some hide away in the dark, others would disguise themselves as mortal and walk among them.

Ghosts are all mysterious identities. The story and deeds of their mortal life, as well as their current true appearance, is usually unknown. The only ghost to have obtained a notorious reputation is Hua Cheng, who is also noted to be one of the few or the only one to have mortal worshippers.

Despite being already deceased, there are two ways in which a ghost can disperse and cease to exist altogether. As ghosts have attachment to their former mortal life in the form of resentment or love for instance, they are able to disperse should they be able to let go of or fulfill their lingering desires. The other means are their ashes. Should someone destroy them, the ghost would be forcibly erased from the world.

## Appearance

Ghosts can take many shapes and forms, but all of them seem to have consciousness and a personality.

Examples of appearances are people fused with animals, such as Butcher Zhu, or decapitated ghosts who carry their own heads around. It's also possible for a human to fuse with an inanimate object after death, like Rong Guang who fused with a sword after death since both held a grudge against the same person. This allows him to switch between human form and sword form.

Many ghosts also take on a completely human appearance, such as Jian Lan, Lang Ying or Hua Cheng.

## Categories

The Heavenly Court divides ghosts into the following categories: Malice, Menace, Savage and Supreme.

The ranks of other ghosts in the series are unknown.

## Trivia

* Being sealed under a mountain is a common punishment by Heavenly Officials for the ghosts and monsters that would cause havoc.
* There is a tradition among the ghost realm to gift your ashes to your dearest and most important person.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Novel, Book 1, Chapter 12: Red-Clad Ghost; Burning of the Martial and Civil Temples
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Novel, Book 1, Chapter 14: Clothes Redder Than Maple, Skin as White as Snow
3. ↑ Novel, Book 1, Chapter 6: The Ghost Holds a Wedding, The Crown Prince Climbs Onto the Marriage Sedan
4. ↑ Novel, Book 1, Chapter 11: Mountain-Locked Ancient Temple; Forest of Hanging Corpses III
Mountain-Locked Ancient Temple, Forest of Hanging Corpses III

**Mountain-Locked Ancient Temple, Forest of Hanging Corpses III** (山锁古庙倒挂尸林, *Shān Suǒ Gǔ Miào Dàoguà Shī Lín*) is the 11th chapter of the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel.

## Summary

Xie Lian calls Xuan Ji by name, so she asks if he was sent by Pei Ming. When she finds out he wasn't, she becomes incredibly upset and tearful, claiming to have betrayed her country for him.

The two hear noises outside which turns out to be the group in the protective circle. The youngster has woken up and tries to drag the Bandaged child down the mountain for the bounty reward, but Xiao-Ying doesn't let him. Xuan Ji recognizes him as the one who touched her inappropriately, so she lunges at him and rips his skull out.

Xie Lian stops her from attacking others, but she manages to strangle him while continuing to scream for Pei Ming. He is about to summon Ruoye when Xiao-Ying comes charging at Xuan Ji with a branch to help him, but she's too weak and gets sent flying by Xuan Ji. Xie Lian immediately binds her with Ruoye before running over to Xiao-Ying.

Her injuries are too severe and he knows it's pointless to help. Xie Lian reassures her that he can take care of the bandaged child, which makes her happy. She tries to explain what she wanted despite being born unlucky, but dies before finishing the sentence. The bandaged child is distraught over her death, hugging her tightly.

A loud bell suddenly causes the brides and mortals to become unconscious. Nan Feng returns as well and confirms reinforcements have arrived. Martial officials enter the scene, with the one leading them being introduced as "General Pei", although it turns out he's not Pei Ming but a descendant of his that is also a deputy god in his palace.

General Pei Junior orders for Xuan Ji to be arrested and she is taken away while cursing Pei Ming. He explains to Xie Lian that she did offer up military information of her country to Pei Ming in the past, but the latter refused it. She also broke her legs on her own to bind herself to him and ultimately killed herself to make him feel remorse.

After they leave, the mortals slowly wake up. Xie Lian advises them not to commit such wrongdoings anymore and Nan Feng brings them down the mountain. Seeing the bandaged child kneeling next to Xiao-Ying, Xie Lian sits next to him. He notices that the child's head is bleeding and asks for him to take the bandages off. He is hesitant, but Xie Lian reassures him that he won't be scared, yet when he sees the boy's face, his blood runs cold.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xuan Ji
* Xie Lian
* Xiao-Pengtou
* Xiao-Ying
* Bandaged child
* Nan Feng
* Pei Xiu
Chapter 69 - Evening Exploration of Ghost City

**Evening Exploration of Ghost City** (夜探鬼市, *Yè Tàn Guǐ Shì*) 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:**

* Shi Qingxuan
* Xie Lian
Chapter 59 - Autumn Night in Puqi

**Autumn Night in Puqi** (菩荠秋夜, *Pújì Qiū Yè*) is the 59th chapter of the manhua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It was published on 17th of July 2021.

## Summary

Xie Lian explains that he found out San Lang's true identity of Hua Cheng due to his flawless appearance, knowledgable way of speech and red clothes. After he lights and places the candle, the pickle jar that Ban Yue is in starts shaking and rolling outside. Xie Lian sits next to her under the night sky.

She asks what will happen to Pei Xiu and while Xie Lian isn't sure, he thinks Pei Xiu must be punished for what he's done. Ban Yue explains that he's not so bad and that opening the gates was her own doing. She apologizes to Xie Lian, repeating a phrase he once said: "I want to save the common people!". Xie Lian is embarrassed by being reminded of saying such a thing, but Ban Yue says she also wanted to save the common people like him, yet ended up destroying the nation instead.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Hua Cheng
* Ban Yue
In the Palace of Divine Might, Crown Prince Meets Crown Prince II

**In the Palace of Divine Might, Crown Prince Meets Crown Prince II** (神武殿太子见太子, *Shénwǔ Diàn Tàizǐ Jiàn* *Tàizǐ*) is the 33rd chapter of the Heaven Official's Blessing novel.

## Summary

This chapter marks the start of the trial regarding Pei Xiu and the matter of Ban Yue in the Great Martial Hall. Xie Lian talks to Jun Wu, thinking this incident had already been settled, when suddenly another Heavenly Official, called Pei Ming, joins their conversation and claims it's not sorted out yet.

Pei Ming is the Martial God of the North, extremely skilled in battle and a famous womanizer among the three realms. He had and still has many rivals and people who despise him. When he was still a mortal, he once finally lost a battle and people thought that was his end, but he ascended just moments after.

Xie Lian and him greet each other, before Xie Lian asks why it's not settled yet. Pei Ming summons the wounded, soulless vessel of A-Zhao and Pei Xiu is also brought in, before Pei Ming starts to explain that he's familiar with Pei Xiu's strength, but heard that he had to give in to another person in battle. He asks Xie Lian to explain who this person is, as he was his company during their mission. Xie Lian lies, pretending to not really know who it was.

Another cultivator, Shi Qingxuan, in the hall claims Pei Ming is only supporting himself on Pei Xiu's side of the story and thus, Pei Ming calls forth Mu Qing and Feng Xin. This is the first time Xie Lian had seen them in their true appearance after 800 years. They inspect the wounds on the body, confirming that it was Hua Cheng's scimitar, E-Ming. Shi Qingxuan asks if Pei Ming suspects that Xie Lian allied with Hua Cheng to frame Pei Xiu, but he refutes that and instead states that Hua Cheng may have deceived Xie Lian.

Jun Wu speaks up, asking to concentrate on the Banyue incident. Pei Ming asks for this matter to be reinvestigated, but Pei Xiu stops him and admits his fault. Pei Ming and him argue, but they're quickly stopped by Jun Wu, followed by him asking Pei Ming to send Pei Xiu into exile for 200 years. Jun Wu promises to look into the matter with Hua Cheng, asking for everyone except Xie Lian to leave. Pei Ming asks Shi Qingxuan to not cause trouble like that again, but he just tells him it's Pei Xiu's own doing. Xie Lian notices Lang Qianqiu fell asleep during the meeting and wakes him up.

The chapter ends with Jun Wu and Xie Lian alone in the hall.

## Character Debuts

* Pei Ming
* Feng Xin (debut)
* Mu Qing (debut)
Half Maquillage Woman

The **Half Maquillage Woman** (半面妆女, *Bànmiàn Zhuāng Nǚ*) is a female monster formed by the jealousy of older women towards young girls.

## Description

Some old women couldn't deal with the process of aging and thus consumed the blood and flesh of young girls in order to bring back their own youth. They enjoy acting like a young woman and speaking in high-pitched voices.

However, consuming young girls would only let the bottom half of their faces become young again. They could not hide their old age completely and the upper half of their face and their eyes would remain old, as the eyes are said to be the window to the soul. The contrast would become more and more intense over time and to hide this, they cover the top half of their faces.

They are said to be stubborn creatures and refuse to change their ways, but they're still weak creatures nonetheless.

## History

The only encounter Xie Lian had with a Half Maquillage Woman occurred as he was at Puqi Shrine and still searching for the Brocade Immortal. He heard a young woman going around outside to offer an exchange of someone's old robes for her new robe as she didn't take a liking in it. Xie Lian immediately realized this was the creature who stole the Brocade Immortal.

The young woman finally arrives at Puqi Shrine and Xie Lian calls out to her from inside that he wants to exchange for her robe. After Lang Ying opens the door for her, Xie Lian gives her the new robes he had bought for Lang Ying, and they complete the exchange. As she tries to leave, Ruoye ambushes her, and she falls to the ground, revealing the top half of her face.

Xie Lian recognizes her as a Half Maquillage Woman and proceeds to interrogate her about where she got the Brocade Immortal from. She confirms she picked it up in Ghost City, but doesn't know from whom directly. Xie Lian then seals the Half Maquillage Woman away in a clay jar.

Quan Yizhen confirms the woman's robe is a fake shortly after.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Novel, Book 3, Chapter 130: Separating Colors; Textile House Wide Open
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Novel, Book 3, Chapter 129: Blinded by the Heart; Brocade Immortal Forged by Blood II
Chapter 29 - A Priestess and Demonic Cultivator (Part 2)

**A Priestess and Demonic Cultivator (Part 2)** (妖道双师 贰, *Yāo Dào Shuāng Shī Èr*) is the 29th chapter of the manhua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It was published on 11th of April 2020.

## Summary

Xie Lian shows Nan Feng and Fu Yao his self-made sign asking for donations, stating that if the two don't stop destroying the shrine he'll have to charge them. They talk about how strange San Lang is, but Xie Lian confirms he has already tested his identity and found nothing suspicious about him. However, Nan Feng and Fu Yao still plan on finding out whom he really is.

Back in the shrine, Xie Lian tells San Lang it was just a misunderstanding. The tension between Fu Yao and San Lang is still visible before Nan Feng announces that he needs space to draw the Distance Shortening Array. Xie Lian leads them to the back room, Fu Yao and Nan Feng both being surprised by the living conditions. Fu Yao asks where Xie Lian's bed is and him and Nan Feng become even more disturbed when they find out him and San Lang sleep together.

Later, Xie Lian notices a tattoo on San Lang's arm, but San Lang brushes it off. He explains that the head priestress of Banyue is one of the two wicked masters, the other one being the Fang Xin Guoshi. Nan Feng finishes the array and Xie Lian activates it. They begin to walk into it, disappearing from the shrine.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Nan Feng
* Fu Yao
* San Lang
Chapter 32 - Lost in a Sandstorm

**Lost in a Sandstorm** (风沙迷行, *Fēngshā Mí Xíng*) is the 32nd chapter of the manhua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It was published on 28th of July 2020.

## Summary

Nan Feng, Fu Yao and Xie Lian are stunned as they discover that Hong Jing has been broken, but San Lang remains nonchalant about it and claims he can protect himself. As Xie Lian is eating and thinks about how they should go from here, two female figures briefly appear outside. One of them winks at Xie Lian before they disappear again, leaving the others to wonder who these two were.

Xie Lian and the rest continue to make their way through the windy desert. He quickly fixes San Lang's clothes so no sand gets into it and tells the others that they better find a place quickly. After Nan Feng asks if the wind could really pull someone in the air, Xie Lian gets swept up into the sandstorm. He manages to call out Ruoye and commands it to grab onto something firm and reliable. It turns out Ruoye grabs onto San Lang, who also ends up getting pulled up into the storm.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* San Lang
* Xie Lian
* Nan Feng
* Fu Yao
* Woman in black (debut)
* Woman in white (debut)
Chapter 43 - Resentful Souls

**Resentful Souls** (怨怒亡魂, *Yuàn Nù Wánghún*) is the 43rd 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 November 2020.

## Summary

Kemo calls out to his brothers and howls start to come from the bottom of the deep pit. San Lang explains that it's the souls of the dead that can only be satisfied by consuming human flesh. Kemo orders for two of them to be thrown down, but suddenly A-Zhao jumps towards Kemo and attacks him with his dagger. However, Kemo blocks it and throws A-Zhao down the pit.

Tian Sheng is getting dragged away, but Xie Lian asks Kemo in Banyuenese to wait. He states he's from the Midlands, but hesitates to answer who exactly he is. Although he offers to jump before the others, Kemo refuses to let him as he wants to interrogate him. Xie Lian moves to jump down the pit nonetheless, but San Lang has already stepped forward to the edge. He reassures Xie Lian before jumping down into the pit himself.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Kemo
* A-Zhao
* Tian Sheng
* San Lang
* Xie Lian
Closing the Capital Gates; Survival of Yong'an Barred

**Closing the Capital Gates; Survival of Yong’an Barred** (闭城门永安绝生机, "Bì Chéngmén Yǒngān Jué Shēngjī") is the 75th chapter of the  *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel.‎

## Summary

Mu Qing asks gravely why did Xie Lian come after leaving for so many days, Xie Lian realizes that all of his prayers are toppled like a mountain after not being taken care of. Feng Xin and Mu Qing can't do all the work of answering prayers, since this is Xie Lian's responsibility.

Mu Qing says a riot is going on and the Temple of the Crown Prince is being affected by it. They rush to Xianle and see guards with black armor and angry citizens. The guards detain unkempt men with shackles around their necks. Feng Xin comes and explains the detained ones are from Yong'an. They all came to Xianle as refugees, thus the Royals complained about it.

Suddenly, a woman screeches that a Yong’an person beaten up her husband and stole multiple things and justifies they desere this punishment. A man in a shackle says it wasn’t them. The crowd throw some groceries at them, one of them getting hit is Lang Ying. A merchant complained Yong’an thieves came to his house and stole, however Lang Ying asks if he really did see a Yong’an rob his house. Lang Ying adds before they came Xianle were the ones stealing, but after Yong’an arrived here they’re the thieves now.

After the crowd disperses, the guards let them go after scolding them. Lang Ying leaves quietly, Xie Lian appears in front of him as a white clad cultivator. Xie Lian asks him why is he here, Lang Ying answers his son is here.

From the following days, many Yong’an refugees come to Xianle, much to the King of Xianle’s chagrin. Xie Lian ran back between north and south continuously to deliver rain for temporary relief.

After a month, the King of Xianle orders Yong’an refugees to leave the city after receiving travel expenses.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Mu Qing
* Xie Lian
* Feng Xin
* Lang Ying
Lost Red Pearl, Inadvertently Luring the Red-Eyed III

‎**‌Lost Red Pearl, Inadvertently Luring the Red-Eyed III** (遗红珠无意惹红眼, *Yí Hóngzhū Wúyì Rě Hóngyǎn*) is the 62nd chapter of the  *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel.‎

## Summary

Xie Lian and Feng Xin find Mu Qing being cornered by other disciplines in the cherry woods. They say Mu Qing stole all of the berries and now there's only few left. However, he defends himself that everyone can pick them if they're a discipline in Mountain Taicang. They counter his argument by saying he's sneaking more berries for other people.

Xie Lian immediately feels pity for Mu Qing, he probably picked more berries for his mother. He worked by running errands to obtain money, since they're poor and his mother can't do work anymore due to bad eye sight.

One of the senior disciplines are Zhu An, he was the one who blocked Mu Qing from telling Guoshi‎ directly that Xie Lian would be late to the parade. Zhu An says Mu Qing is so secretive, which that makes the people around him wary of him so it's only natural he'd do something bad. He adds it's Mu Qing's fault for almost ruining the event and he got yelled by Guoshi.

Xie Lian yells at them to stop arguing, Feng Xin follows him from behind. Zhu An grabs Mu Qing by the shoulders and shoves him to a tree, Mu Qing can easily brush him off but if he fights back then he would be kicked out of the Royal Holy Pavilion. Xie Lian reasons with them, he defends Mu Qing by saying he asked him to bring some berries under his command. The disciplines apologize to the two and left.

Feng Xin apologizes to Mu Qing aggressively for making him feel Feng Xin was accusing him of stealing the earring. Xie Lian laughs at his attitude and says they should forget everything that has happened.

The next day, the three descend the mountain. Qi Rong sees his cousin and immediately greets him with enthusiasm. Qi Rong then shows Xie Lian his new carriage and he grabs his hand to ride in it. Xie Lian gets worried since Qi Rong would be driving. Feng Xin and Mu Qing move closer, since the servants should be in front of the carriage but Qi Rong says Xie Lian can be the only one in his carriage.

However, Qi Rong then reluctantly lets the two get on since Xie Lian was about to leave. The three regret their decision immediately, since Qi Rong drives the carriage like a madman. He doesn't care if he injures people. They soon after reach the palace after Mu Qing and Feng Xin grabbed the reins from Qi Rong.

Xie Lian says to Qi Rong he would ask his parents to take away his carriage, much to his shock. The four go to the Palace, it's Mu Qing's first time being there. The Queen of Xianle is sitting in QiFeng Manor when she sees Xie Lian coming, she gets off from her seat and asks joyfully how his son has been. The two chat until Xie Lian notices a cup with a strange frangrance, he picks it up and his mother warns him not to drink it.

## Characters

**In order of appearance**

* Mu Qing
* Zhu An
* Xie Lian
* Guoshi‎
* Feng Xin
* Qi Rong
* Queen of Xianle
Mu Qing/Abilities

## Mu Qing

* Manhua
* Donghua

## Abilities

* **Heavenly Official:** As a Heavenly Official, he doesn't age and has no need for necessities like food or sleep. He is immune to temperature, can deal with heavy injuries and has other abilities granted to Heavenly Officials. Like all other gods, he can utilize spiritual powers.
* **Martial God:** He has exceptional strength and overall physical abilities.
* **Authority:** Mu Qing is one of the most renown and popular Martial Gods, making him also one of the most powerful ones as he has one of the biggest followings. Being part of the Upper Court, he has authority over gods of the Middle Court.
* **Swordsmanship Skills:** Mu Qing is extremely skilled in handling swords and his saber. Even before he ascended, he could swing his saber as if it was feather-light despite its weight and length. His moves are described as skillful, but also calm and collected.
* **Domestic Skills:** Being a personal attendant and servant for many years, he is experienced with chores like washing clothes and cleaning. He also used to patch up Xie Lian's robes and has thus become very skilled in sewing. He was even able to perfectly repair Ruoye after it had been torn.
* **Memory:** As Xie Lian points out, Mu Qing is able to remember many seemingly insignificant details and information for an exceedingly long period of time. This was demonstrated when he immediately recognized Xie Lian's old, royal robes in the statue cave and Xie Lian's old red coral earring in Hua Cheng's hair.

## Weapons

* **Zhanmadao:** Mu Qing's weapon is a Zhanmadao (斩马刀, *Zhǎn Mǎdāo*), a saber with a long, slightly curved blade and a handle for both hands. It is exceedingly long compared to other weapons, his own saber measuring around 274 cm. The saber is also heavy and people who tried to pull it out of a pillar were not able to move it even an inch.

## References

1. ↑ Novel, Book 3, Chapter 91: Temple of a Thousand Lights Endlessly Illuminating the Lingering Nights
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Novel, Book 2, Chapter 58: On the Martial Deity Avenue; An Awe-Inspiring First Impression
3. ↑ Novel, Book 1, Chapter 2: The Scrap Immortal; Third Time Entering the Heavenly Capital
4. ↑ Novel, Book 5, Chapter 243: How My Lord Aches for the Flower; How I Ache for My Lord
5. ↑ Novel, Book 3, Chapter 140: Sharp Fangs and Pointed Teeth; Winds Swallowed and Arrows Shredded
6. ↑ Novel, Book 3, Chapter 175: Cave of Ten Thousand Gods; Faces of Ten Thousand Gods Revealed
7. ↑ Sword Spotlight: The Zhanmadao
At Paradise Manor, Questions of Xianle II

**At Paradise Manor, Questions of Xianle II** (极乐坊携君问仙乐, *Jí Lè Fāng Xié Jūn Wèn Xiānlè*) is the 40th chapter of the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel.

## Summary

Hua Cheng's shoulders freeze for a moment when Xie Lian said his true form wasn't bad, however Hua Cheng regains himself by saying he did indeed promise he would show his real appearance. Xie Lian asks Hua Cheng if he gave him the necklace made of silver chains. Hua Cheng says the ring is for him and adds Xie Lian can keep it for fun. Xie Lian says he thought the Paradise Manor is a brothel or a red light district, but apparently this place looks like a theater. Hua Cheng states he never went to a red light district.

Hua Cheng explains he stays at Paradise Manor if he has free time. Xie Lian states it's a home, however Hua Cheng corrects this is a residence because a home has a family in it. He adds that Puqi Shrine is much more better because how lively it is. Xie Lian says he can visit the temple anytime, he then asks Hua Cheng he needs help to search a kid that might be from his kingdom. Hua Cheng communicates someone in a low voice to find the person.

Xie Lian apologizes for Lang Qianqiu's rash behavior in the Gambler's Den. Hua Cheng says for the sake of him, he'll ignore everything he had destroyed and he can do whatever he wants, but Lang Qianqiu has to hide his face from him. Xie Lian curiously asks if he's bothered that so many Heavenly Officials are coming into Ghost City. Hua Cheng says it's alright since they do illegal business in his territory and it wouldn't be a problem if they cause trouble.

Xie Lian warns the Gambler's Den might destroy him, Hua Cheng says he rather controls this place than someone else does. Wanning Moon Officer comes in with the child Xie Lian had asked. He apologizes to the boy for scaring him and Xie Lian gives him Hua Cheng's fruits. Xie Lian asks him his name while the bandaged child munches on the food quickly. He tries to mummer but can't say anything, he may have not talked for years and forgot how to do so. Xie Lian tries to remove his dirty bandages while Hua Cheng persisting that he should do it. His hands slightly shake when he sees the child's face infected with Human Face Disease. The bandaged child mutters he's from Yong'an and Xie Lian asks him if he ever saw White No-Face, after 800 years he's Xie Lian's worst nightmare.

A flashback appears back in the Grand Martial Hall. Pei Ming's goal was to frame Hua Cheng of being the cause of the Banyue incident. Xie Lian explained Hua Cheng had nothing to do with Pei Xiu's crimes. The Gods then left after Jun Wu told them so. Jun Wu asked Xie Lian what happened, he stayed silent and knelt.

## Character

**In order of appearance:**

* Hua Cheng
* Xie Lian
* Waning Moon Officer
* Bandaged child
* Pei Ming (flashback)
* Jun Wu (flashback)
* Feng Xin (flashback)
* Mu Qing (flashback)
* Shi Qingxuan (flashback)
* Lang Qianqiu (flashback)
Chapter 74 - Exquisite Dice

**Exquisite Dice** (玲珑骰子, *Línglóng Tóuzi*) is the 74th chapter of the manhua based on the *Heaven Official's Blessing* novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. It was published on 05 March 2022.

## Summary

Xie Lian goes up to Hua Cheng, who is hidden behind the red curtains, to learn how to hold the gambling cup correctly. The location is the Gambler's Den in the Ghost City. The two of them bet on the highest value and Hua Cheng goes first. He obtains a six and a five, when Xie Lian goes next Hua Cheng corrects his posture to hold the cup better.

Just as Xie Lian was starting to think he was messing around, Lang Qianqiu yells Hua Cheng might be playing tricks since there is no such thing as a correct posture. The ghosts around them threaten him to shut up and it works.

And so, the chapter ends when Hua Cheng tells Xie Lian to continue the lesson.

## Characters

**In order of appearance:**

* Xie Lian
* Hua Cheng
* Lang Qianqiu