Arc 1The Furnace and the Ghosts

Wang Qilin joined the Heaven-Listening Bureau, solved a series of hauntings, and rose to Lesser Seal while the Creation Furnace refined manuals, pills, and spirits. After returning home and taking on cases involving a gambling ghost and Huang Qingyun, Wang and his companions discovered Black Yao members carrying a red coffin near Huang's residence.

Chapters 1–2525 summaries

Arc 2Ghosts, Paintings, and a New Case

Wang Qilin and his companions faced hauntings at General Huang’s estate, then uncovered a creature using paintings to prey on Foolhardy. After the Furnace of Creation refined new treasures, Wang Qilin traveled to Auspicious County, where his colleagues began discussing a possible exchange of help with Dong Jihu.

Chapters 26–5025 summaries