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The Chronicles of a Hundred Demons in the Capital
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The Chronicles of a Hundred Demons in the Capital

1 Chapters
Author:Windy Wang
Status:hiatus
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Synopsis

In the restless city of Kyoto, demons roamed freely. The dissolute young prince crossed paths with a mysterious young man in white. Their fates intertwined in a tale of good and evil, as they joined forces to rid the city of malevolent creatures. During the reign of Emperor Xuanjing in the Deguang era, the stars foretold a weakening imperial power, and troubles along the borders multiplied. Calamities abounded, and the menace of demons reached the very gates of the imperial capital, unsettling the hearts of its people. Within capital, there lived a man named He Yuan, known by the alias Xianyu. He was a first-rate martial artist, a half-immortal in the world of Jianghu, skilled in divination, deciphering characters, and calculating Feng Shui. He could locate dragon veins, and, most notably, he excelled in crafting talismans to exorcise spirits and capture demons. There was nothing he couldn't do. Clad in simple garments, He Yuan had an elegant bearing. He always wore white attire, and two silver bells, each the size of a fingernail, hung from his waist. As he walked, the silver bells chimed in rhythmic harmony, creating a melodious sound. Apart from this, he shunned all other adornments. Aside from his role as a martial artist, He Xianyu was also the most renowned proprietor of a fan shop in Kyoto. The term 'fan shop' literally meant a storefront that sold fans." Please note that this translation maintains the essence of the original text while expressing it in American English.Manifold are the ways of youth," they say, and He Xianyu was no stranger to matters of the heart. Yet this time, he found himself captivated not by a lady of refinement but by Zhao Jingyuan, the second son of the Royal Zhao Clan. From that moment on, their joint adventure in hunting demons and vanquishing evil commenced, and a new chapter in their story began...