In this thrilling high fantasy adventure set in ancient China a naive young man must join
hands with an unlucky general to protect the mortal world from evil spirits. This danmei novel
series takes place in the same universe as Dinghai Fusheng Records and inspired multimedia
adaptations including the animated series donghua! In the mystical Taihang Mountains where
magic flows and powerful yao roam Hongjun has grown up sheltered from the human world. A
half-yao himself he’s never had reason to leave—until the mountain’s ruler sends him on a
dangerous mission: hide his true nature and join the Great Tang Department of Demonic Exorcism
in Chang’an. Upon arriving in the bustling capital Hongjun meets Li Jinglong a luckless
soldier with no spiritual power tasked with leading a team of extraordinary exorcists. Together
they and their enigmatic companions must face the dark forces threatening the city. But as a
bond begins to bloom between Hongjun and Li Jinglong Hongjun wonders: Can he trust Li Jinglong
with the truth of who—and what—he is?
