Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan CI Fu - Volume 1 (Novel)

Xie Lian was once a crown prince in a wealthy kingdom. Known for his beauty, strength, and virtue, he earned godhood through study and good deeds. He then fell from heaven and faced repeated exile. Eight hundred years after his mortal life, he becomes a god for the third time. His return angers most of the other gods.

Now a scrap collector, Xie Lian must clear his debts. Heaven sends him to face ghosts and spirits that harm the living. These tasks also help him keep his divine rank. Old friends and foes aid him along the way. He meets San Lang, a bright young man who hides much. The two feel a bond from the start. Yet Xie Lian must face his past to break his present curse.

Mo Xiang Tong Xiu’s novel opens a Chinese historical fantasy series. It blends xianxia with danmei, a genre focused on love between men. It suits readers drawn to gods, ghosts, mysteries, and romance. The series has also inspired an animated adaptation and other media.

This first English translation features cover art by 日出的小太陽 (tai3_3). ZeldaCW supplies new interior art exclusive to this edition.