Folklore and Strange Tales: At the Start, You Retrieve the Sea-Suppressing Black Iron

In the shadowy world of the Ghost Market, a timeless adage warns of the dangers of meddling with the "sea-eye iron," a powerful artifact feared by all. Cheng Xiaojin, the last living heir of a legendary treasure-hunting dynasty, possesses an innate "Xin Metal" ability that is said to ward off evil and possesses a vital fragment of a ancient scroll. When a lucrative opportunity to sell his family's legacy in the Ghost Market is threatened by his desire to uncover the truth behind his father's disappearance, Xiaojin is forced to embark on a perilous journey. As a hidden feng shui scheme known as the "Eight-Armed Asura Formation" surfaces, Xiaojin must navigate a treacherous landscape of Southeast Asian tycoons, mysterious tomb-raiding families, and ancient secrets. From blood-soaked spirit paths to demonic cities in the Western Regions, Xiaojin's quest for answers propels him into a world of supernatural battles and unrelenting danger.