Nan Chan
南禅 (Nan Chan)
Tang Jiu Qing
A disgraced immortal believed dead wanders the mortal world with a shape-shifting carp, following a copper bell from one mystery to the next.
- Format
- novel
- Volumes
- 2 of 3 in English
Synopsis
Jinglin killed the Supreme Father and was destroyed for it, or so heaven believes. He survives in hiding with Cang Ji, a fish demon with an appetite and plans of his own. The bell leads them through a series of cases about human suffering, and toward the truth of what Jinglin did. By the author of Ballad of Sword and Wine.
Good to know
- Next English release: vol 3, 30 Dec 2026.
- Also adapted: Audio drama.
- 1 more title from Tang Jiu Qing on the shelf, listed below.
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