An exciting Asian fantasy with real magic and humor by the talented writer Sin Yao. The novel won the "Asian Symphony" contest in the "Xiansya" nomination on the Litnet portal in 2024!
Three heroes, three destinies. The dark master Guéi is an attractive young man, a wise and talented spellcaster. Mi Hou is a true monkey who gained a human form and demonic magic, a master of fire and illusions, Guéi's most loyal friend. Xiao Tu, a young wandering scribe, has set out to travel all over the Celestial Empire to become an official scribe in the capital. Xiao Tu wants to save his beloved, Guéi wants to regain his qi, and Mi Hou wants to protect the master. Thus begins their journey filled with dangerous adventures.
Sin Yao lives in Chengdu (China). She loves Asia, mysticism, science, philosophy, and psychology. Fans of the Chinese setting will definitely find interesting details that help delve into the study of this mysterious country, and "visit" the described cities and provinces, as the author travels a lot and incorporates her observations into the pages of her books.
The events of the novel unfold in 1370, at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty. The setting is the provinces of China. Here, historical facts intertwine with magic, real practices of feng shui, qigong, and philosophical teachings of Daoist practices. Malevolent spirits and ghosts, dark masters reside here.
