The Modern Life of an Exorcist

Jiang Xia, the most powerful exorcist of the Middle Ages—who also served as an Imperial City Envoy of the Song Dynasty, Direct Academician of the Longtu Pavilion, and Director of the Demon Suppression Bureau—has time-traveled a thousand years into the modern era. After witnessing the astonishing might of the contemporary world, he resolves to claim the pinnacle of the modern arcane realm and secure this fascinating, absolute power for himself. Thus begins an effortless ascent to the top. Sweeping away demonic entities? That is second nature to him. Mastering arcane spells? The ultimate grandmaster and sage is standing right here. Navigating social politics? It is far less treacherous than the factional struggles of the imperial court. Cruising through with ease, Jiang Xia cannot help but sigh: though the world has turned upside down and even evil spirits have been updated, many things retain their core essence. After all, history always repeats itself, and only human nature remains eternal. That is, until someone asks him a question: "So, you're not from around here? No wonder you have such an extraordinary and unique aura." Jiang Xia replies, "Flattered, I hail from the Song Dynasty." "Oh, was that the Northern Song or the Southern Song?" Having survived near-death experiences and witnessed the vicissitudes of the world with an unshakeable mind, Jiang Xia is finally defeated by a piece of dark modern humor. From that moment on, he undergoes a rude awakening: his theory of "invariant human nature" no longer applies to modern people. Deep down in their bones lies an unpredictable, malicious spirit known as "shitposting." "Compared to these trolls, haters, and internet clowns, even demons and monsters seem a lot more human."