Of all the possible ways we could've met
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With you I can touch the sky by yunster
Fandoms: 天官赐福 - 墨香铜臭 | Tiān Guān Cì Fú - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù
21 Sep 2022
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"Then the crowd hushes for a few seconds, before excited chattering starts up.
“It’s Chengzhu!”
“Lord Chengzhu is back!”
Several similar shouts erupt and suddenly there’s even more shoving, probably towards what all the ghosts are excited about until a sharp and cold voice cuts through the night.
“Scram!”
The masses pause and Xie Lian has only one second to be relieved from all the shoving until suddenly everyone scatters in different directions. A knee is shoved into his cheek and the force knocks him to the ground with a yelp."Or: As per Xie Lian's luck, he gets cursed and de-aged and stumbles shortly after into Ghost City. It turns out to be a blessing.
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- Part 1 of Of all the possible ways we could've met
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Not entirely as planned by yunster
Fandoms: 天官赐福 - 墨香铜臭 | Tiān Guān Cì Fú - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù
11 Jun 2022
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Xie Lian steps back a bit, takes in his appearance and again, Hua Cheng is glad that he is wearing his young, carefree skin. Well, his young, carefree appearance, carefree, cheeky and just about to commit arson.
“So, does San Lang make a habit of burning down temples?”
“I wouldn’t call it a habit..” he starts, with a tiny rueful grin. “But saying no.. wouldn’t be true either.”Series
- Part 2 of Of all the possible ways we could've met
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Roll the dice, lose your prize by yunster
Fandoms: 天官赐福 - 墨香铜臭 | Tiān Guān Cì Fú - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù
10 Nov 2022
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"“The mayor says that he was coaxed into the bet and then lost because the gambling den gave him loaded dice.”
This pulls a reaction out of San Lang. He sneers, an arrogant little thing.
“That’s what they all say, when they lose,” he says."Or:
The mayor of a little poor village turns for help to Xie Lian. There's a ghost coming, to collect what the mayor owes.Series
- Part 3 of Of all the possible ways we could've met
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Paw Prints to my Heart by yunster
Fandoms: 天官赐福 - 墨香铜臭 | Tiān Guān Cì Fú - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù
07 Jan 2023
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“You must be as stupid as you look,” he drawls, carefully petting the animal in his lap. It is soft.
“My Lord?! –”
Hua Cheng lifts one delicate finger.
“It’s no raccoon. This is a ferret, anyone can see that.”
A second one joins the first one.
“It has no pockets, it can’t have stolen much.”
A third.
“With a body this small, it can’t have done much damage to your stalls, maybe you should build them more sturdy than foil palaces?”
And a fourth finger and now his voice gets icy.
“Who the fuck are you to demand anything from me?”Or: Xie Lian gets into a well meaning neighbours way. In the end there's nothing to worry about, though.
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- Part 4 of Of all the possible ways we could've met
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Benefits of being chased by a prostitute by yunster for c4mi_08
Fandoms: 天官赐福 - 墨香铜臭 | Tiān Guān Cì Fú - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù
07 Oct 2023
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..How much stamina do prostitutes have nowadays?! The man is still following hot on his heels and Xie Lian continues down the street, weaving through the throngs of rowdy ghosts, heading right towards an enormous, elegant building.
So Xie Lian does something he’s never done before — and throws himself with a cry into the red clothed man’s arms.
“Husband! I’ve been looking everywhere for you!”Or: Xie Lian stumbles into ghost city and somehow gets married in the process. A perfectly normal day!
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- Part 5 of Of all the possible ways we could've met
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"“Your Majesty,” he says and bows his head in acknowledgement.
The King of Yong An mimics him. “Lord Crimson Rain, what brings you to Yong An?”
Right to the point then, but going by the smirk appearing on Hua Cheng’s face, it's appreciated."Or: The ghost king Hua Cheng comes to Yong An with a deal the king can't possibly refuse. Shenanigans ensue.
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- Part 6 of Of all the possible ways we could've met
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Excuse me Sir, can I see your Sword(form)? by yunster
Fandoms: 天官赐福 - 墨香铜臭 | Tiān Guān Cì Fú - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù
01 Apr 2024
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“A WHORE SHOULD BE HONOURE–” the screaming Official's words were interrupted by incoherent screaming and the splatter of blood on the pavement.
“Now,” Hua Cheng says with ice in his voice. “That's an awful thing to say, wouldn't you agree?”Or: Xie Lian strands in Ghost City and sees a certain scene unfold. But instead of being afraid, he's quite intrigued.
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- Part 7 of Of all the possible ways we could've met
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A Bride for one (1) unwilling Ghost King by yunster
Fandoms: 天官赐福 - 墨香铜臭 | Tiān Guān Cì Fú - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù
07 Apr 2024
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“Excuse me,” he asks confused, “but what is going on?”
One of the women, the one walking in front while two others are leading him while holding his wrists, turns around to grin at him.
“Our village recently decided to celebrate a new holiday!” She explains.
“To honour our new guardian deity, we wish to find a bride for him! And the first one who crosses the eastern village entrances’ red ribbon, will be the lucky one! And it's you, Daozhang!”Or: Xie Lian finds himself roped into a festival, dedicated for a certain Ghost King
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- Part 8 of Of all the possible ways we could've met
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"The first prayer he heard only a day after what had transpired in Lang Er Bay.
He had been walking down a rocky path, when he heard it.
A woman praying.
“Please, oh god of sacrifice. He'd say he will kill me if I don't marry him. I'm so scared, please help me.”"Or: Shortly after his second banishment, Xie Lian starts to hear prayers. All dedicated to a certain god of sacrifice.
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- Part 9 of Of all the possible ways we could've met
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What Lies between the Lines by yunster
Fandoms: 天官赐福 - 墨香铜臭 | Tiān Guān Cì Fú - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù
04 May 2024
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“Bai Hua, have you ever been to Ghost City on your travels?”
Xie Lian sits up straighter, surprised about the question. “No, I’ve never been.” he answers truthfully.Or: During his second banishment, Xie Lian falls into debt with a merchant and starts to work for him to pay off his debt.
They find a way to make money quicker.
However, his misfortune isn't far behind.Series
- Part 10 of Of all the possible ways we could've met
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Take Out or Di(n)e in? by yunster
Fandoms: 天官赐福 - 墨香铜臭 | Tiān Guān Cì Fú - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù
04 May 2024
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“The granny's words ring in his ears. It would be nice to do something new, something he'd never done before.
But cooking? Ah, he really is a bad cook!
But maybe he really could get better with constructive criticism…?”Or: Xie Lian comes upon Ghost City and decides to follow the advice of an old ghost. He opens his own restaurant!
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- Part 11 of Of all the possible ways we could've met
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How to Steal Your Wife - A Guide by Hua Cheng by yunster for Ying_an
Fandoms: 天官赐福 - 墨香铜臭 | Tiān Guān Cì Fú - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù
22 May 2024
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He knows he should be more careful, this little thing is clearly of ghostly nature but–
But it's so pretty!
When he comes to halt before the gate a second butterfly and then even a third emerge from the black void. They all fly happily around Xie Lian and then the first one to appear stops to rest on the tip of his nose.
His eyes cross as he tries to look at it and soft laughter spills from his lips.Or: After Xie Lian's third ascension he's locked up in his palace until it's decided how to solve his debt. Hua Cheng has no patience and goes to free him.
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- Part 12 of Of all the possible ways we could've met
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Hua Cheng looks at Xie Lian like he's grown a second head and then looks away and says something under his breath Xie Lian doesn't understand.
“Sorry, I didn't catch that, can you repeat it?”
Hua Cheng looks up, lower lip jutted out and with determination shining in his eyes.
“I said, I'm not cute. I'm a dangerous Ghost King and Ghost Kings are not cute.”
“...”
Xie Lian pinches his cheek and Hua Cheng lets out an indignant noise.
“Gege!!”Or: Caught by surprise by the opening of Mt. Tonglu, Hua Cheng makes a decision that puts him into a bad position.
But luck is on his side, when a wandering cultivator decides to help him.Series
- Part 13 of Of all the possible ways we could've met
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Both ghosts hang their heads.
“The problem is, there was more to the bet.” donkey-head says glumly.
“If my brother fails to bring the right one ten times, Chengzhu will disperse him. And the worst. That drunken piece of shit suggested it himself.” Wubi cries.
“...” Xie Lian is left speechless.Or: Xie Lian agrees to help a ghost with a lost bet and gets more than he bargained for.
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- Part 14 of Of all the possible ways we could've met
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Curiosity got caught in a blood rain by yunster
Fandoms: 天官赐福 - 墨香铜臭 | Tiān Guān Cì Fú - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù
10 Sep 2024
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The man down the stairs scrambles into a kowtow, wailing.
“Please forgive me, Hua Chengzhu, I learned my lesson, please spare my life!”
Or: Xie Lian stumbles into Ghost City and gets caught in a blood rain.Series
- Part 15 of Of all the possible ways we could've met
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Cut out a piece of me by yunster
Fandoms: 天官赐福 - 墨香铜臭 | Tiān Guān Cì Fú - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù
23 Sep 2024
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On the far end of the hall is a throne– or well, would be.
That part of the hall caved in during his ascension and the throne lies shattered under the rubble. In front of the debris stands his Majesty, Jun Wu. Serenely, with a slight smile on his face and his hands behind his back.“Xianle, you're back,” he says with a smile.
Or: Xie Lian ascends a third time, after 600 years and is immediately summoned by his Majesty, Jun Wu. There's something only Xie Lian will be able to do.
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- Part 16 of Of all the possible ways we could've met
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Ink on my arm and your soul by yunster for no_good_skyla
Fandoms: 天官赐福 - 墨香铜臭 | Tiān Guān Cì Fú - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù
02 Oct 2024
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His Highness sits in one of the chairs and everyone gives him a wide berth.
He doesn't look bothered by it though. He looks serene, almost as if he's thankful to have a chair to sit on. Hua Cheng loves him.In one fluid motion Hua Cheng sits down next to him and flashes him a cheeky grin.
“Hello Gege, I hope this seat isn't taken?”Or: Xie Lian takes part in a calligraphy challenge to get his hands on some money.
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- Part 17 of Of all the possible ways we could've met
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Swap me twice (Paradise) by yunster for Cour104
Fandoms: 天官赐福 - 墨香铜臭 | Tiān Guān Cì Fú - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù
10 Oct 2024
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Suddenly the sun shines too bright, and he hears more than sees the axe swung at him and evades it at a hair's breadth.
His body feels heavy. Tired and heavy and worst of all– alive.
He gives the assaulting man a kick to his chest and hears the ribs breaking on impact.Or: During Xie Lian's second banishment, he suddenly finds himself in the body of a ghost. A rather strong ghost.
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- Part 18 of Of all the possible ways we could've met
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Through the blue veil by yunster
Fandoms: 天官赐福 - 墨香铜臭 | Tiān Guān Cì Fú - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù
09 Nov 2024
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“Daozhang. Please stay clear of the mountain in the east. The emperor has sealed a very dangerous ghost there. And while the barrier holds strong, it is said to be a cunning demon.
His Majesty told us to not approach it.”Or: After destroying thirty-three gods, Jun Wu takes offense and Hua Cheng is sealed under a mountain.
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“Daozhang, please come with me!” he says with a hushed voice.
Xie Lian has the feeling he's about to get scammed or possibly murdered but he inclines his head and asks, “ may I ask why?”Or: during his second banishment, Xie Lian accidentally finds his way into Ghost City.
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- Part 20 of Of all the possible ways we could've met
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