Immortal

Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of death.

Liyen’s home is set on fire by the God of War, Lord Zhangwei, who came with Queen Caihong to retrieve the Divine Pearl Lotus flower from her grandfather, the Lord of Tianxia, who refuses them access. Tianxia is a trusted and loyal subject of the Queen of the Golden Desert. Long ago, the kingdom pledged to serve the immortals who used their magic to build a wall around it, protecting Tianxia from the Wuxin enemy.

Liyen has a weak constitution, though physicians cannot pinpoint her condition. She does not have much support as the heir of Tianxia. Many have advised her grandfather to adopt another, stronger heir, while some have attempted to kill her. Just weeks ago, someone poisoned her with waters of death from the Wangchuan River in the Netherworld, for which there is no cure. Her grandfather searched for an antidote, the lotus. The flower disintegrates when she accepts it, flowing into her chest.

Liyen’s grandfather rushes Liyen out of the palace with her Aunt Shou and Aunt Shou’s adopted son, Chengyin. Aunt Shou promises to hide Liyen until the Divine Pearl Lotus merges with her body and becomes concealed.