A Pawn's Passage Novel

Qi Xuansu is a seventh-rank Daoist priest trapped in a world where hidden supernatural powers manipulate the imperial courts. Caught in the machinations of forces beyond his control, he has become nothing more than a pawn in their schemes. His only hope for freedom lies in accumulating enough merit through completing assigned missions—merit that will allow him to purchase his liberation. However, the path to independence is far from simple. To survive and succeed, Qi Xuansu must strengthen his spiritual cultivation and ascend through the hierarchical ranks of the Daoist Order. As he navigates this treacherous journey, he gradually discovers his true capabilities and begins to forge his own destiny. This is the story of one man's quest for self-discovery and emancipation in a realm where nothing is as it seems and everyone serves a hidden agenda.