A Chinese Fantasy Novel of Magic, Warriors, and Secrets In the sacred mountains of Lianhua, where ancient pavilions float among mist and moonlight, the prestigious Lianhua Institute trains only the most gifted in martial arts and elemental magic. Among them is Ling Wei, a quiet prodigy with a haunting secret - he possesses the Forbidden Eyes, golden irises said to see through illusions, lies, and even the soul itself. But such power comes with a curse. For centuries, these eyes have been hunted, sealed away, or destroyed. And now, someone has returned from the shadows to take them - Mei Xueyin, a once-exiled spirit mage whose beauty is matched only by the darkness in her heart. As whispers of forbidden rituals stir within the school and ancient enemies awaken from sleep, Ling is drawn into a storm of betrayal, love, and war. With the curious and innocent Weiwei at his side - a girl whose destiny is inexplicably tied to his own - Ling must uncover the truth behind his powers, confront the legacy of blood that flows through him, and face the one who would steal his eyes... and his soul. In a world of hidden sects, mystical creatures, and ancient magic, can Ling protect what makes him human - or will the eyes that see all become his undoing?