In a world ruled by powerful cultivators and ancient sects, Mo Ran—known in his former life as the bloodthirsty Emperor Taixuan—was feared across the land. At the peak of his cruelty, he burned cities, killed innocents, and ultimately forced his beloved master, Chu Wanning, to die by his hand. Yet even as he ruled in power and terror, Mo Ran's soul was steeped in bitterness and regret—especially for the man he once hated, misunderstood, and in the end, mourned more than anyone else.
Then, he dies. And wakes up at the age of sixteen—before everything began.
Now, given a second chance at life, Mo Ran finds himself a disciple once again at Sisheng Peak, facing the cold, aloof, and fiercely righteous Chu Wanning, his white-clad master. But everything has changed. Mo Ran is no longer the reckless teenager who resented discipline and mocked his teacher’s ideals. Beneath his outward laziness and sarcasm lies a storm of guilt, grief, and a burning desire to protect those he once destroyed—especially Chu Wanning.
But the path of redemption is never easy.
As the world spirals once again toward chaos, Mo Ran must confront the shadows of his past: the demonic sects he once allied with, the lives he took, and the lies that led him down a road of no return. Slowly, he begins to uncover the hidden truths buried beneath his own hatred—truths about his own identity, about the corruption festering within the righteous sects, and most painfully, about his master.
Chu Wanning is not merely a cold, unfeeling figure. He is a man of heartbreaking kindness, self-sacrifice, and immense strength—someone who bore more pain than Mo Ran ever realized. As they face trials together, from haunting spirit realms to deadly conspiracies, Mo Ran's feelings deepen from guilt to love. But can love bloom between a repentant murderer and the man he once condemned?
"Husky and His White Cat Shizun" is a masterfully written xianxia danmei novel that blends action, political intrigue, rebirth, and slow-burn romance with piercing emotional depth. At its core, it is a story of second chances—of learning to love, to forgive, and to grow beyond the mistakes of a shattered life.
It asks difficult questions: Can a man change his fate? Can someone truly be forgiven for unspeakable crimes? And if given the chance to do it all again, will love be enough to save the ones we failed?
With vivid world-building, heart-wrenching angst, and unforgettable characters, this novel takes readers on a journey of regret and redemption, ultimately blooming into a profound, bittersweet romance that transcends time, hatred, and even death itself.