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    The village Hua Cheng lives in has a peculiar legend associated with it; even though the sea was forever tepid and calm, you were never to swim in its waters, lest you be pulled down and drowned by one of the mermaids who patrol its depths. When he was a child, Hua Cheng almost met that same end.

    Intending to slay one of the beasts and claim the bounty set on its head, Hua Cheng soon finds himself hopelessly drawn to the wanted merman and, in time, begins to uncover the true history behind his village and the curse which plagues it.

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    21 Jun 2026

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    Xie Lian smiled politely, looking down at the computer screen in front of him. Before even glancing at the next customer, he began to say the practiced greeting. "Good morning. How can I help you today?"

    Upon seeing the customer's face, Xie Lian's stomach sank. Because he didn't see a face at all. The person in front of him wore a dark hood, and their face was obscured by an eerie white smiling mask. It was obvious what was happening. A person would only walk into a bank dressed like that for one reason.

    "I apologise for the disturbance," the stranger said, his voice surprisingly friendly and warm. "I need you to calmly collect as much money as you can and bring it to me without making a scene."

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    21 Jun 2026

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    Back at Paradise Manor, Xie Lian couldn’t seem to shake the agitation within him. Restlessly pacing the halls, the familiar surroundings offered little comfort as his thoughts churned. The ghosts’ unexpected words lingered in his mind, causing a light shade of red to color his cheeks at the thought of his private life being discussed so covertly by others.

    As if that weren’t enough, these absurd rumors were completely fabricated!

    When it comes to gossip, no place is truly safe—not even Ghost City. So, when Xie Lian overhears a group of ghosts discussing his private life, it sends a ripple through his heart.

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    15 Jun 2026

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    “As you know, my territory is an epicenter of shady business. None who come to my city are without ulterior motives. Personal gain. Deception. Pleasure."

    Xie Lian thought about it, and decided the statement was quite accurate. He nodded along.

    “As such, I have developed my senses to become attuned to certain vices.”

    “That must be helpful.”

    Hua Cheng watched him intently, and said, “Lust, for example.”

    Xie Lian froze.

    “Ah.”

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    13 Jun 2026

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    Xie Lian finds himself challenged to drive home to his vampiric lover that when he says he wants them to be ‘together forever’, he means forever.

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    12 Jun 2026