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Solving Cases for Merit: I, the Taoist, Made It

share time: 2026-01-25 06:05:49

Li Qingxuan, a bungling Taoist banished from the mountain by his master, carries a broken compass that tracks his merit points—collect 100, and he can ascend to immortality. But his first day in Qingxi County spells disaster: the town's richest man drops dead, with Li's shoddy exorcism talismans stuck to his body—making Li the top murder suspect. To clear his name, he's forced to partner with Su Wanqing, a newly appointed "iron-willed" female constable, to solve the case. As they dig deeper, the victim's past crimes come to light: he stole a young woman's innocence and embezzled disaster relief funds. The killer? The woman's brother, Lin Xiaochuan—a teenager who wields dark Taoist magic. Li must crack Lin's "ghostly traps," stop his vengeful rampage, and navigate his growing feelings for Su. Just as his merit points are about to hit 100, the compass suddenly starts DEDUCTING points—revealing a shocking secret: his master didn't send him down the mountain to become immortal… but to atone for the master's own mistake—killing Lin's sister ten years ago.

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