Deadful Melody

Heir to the Tianhu Escort Agency, Lun Lin seeks to prove his agency's excellence. He impulsively accepts the dangerous mission to deliver the magical lyre, ignoring safer options. His bold, loyal nature drives him to risk everything for family and peers, even as he navigates betrayals and the shadow of his past.

Xuemei remembers the massacre that broke her family and wields the magical lyre. She suspects Lun Lin might be her brother separated by the chaos, and she fights to protect those she cares about. Her resolve is sharpened by trauma, guiding her through disguise and defiance against pursuers.

Ghost is a calculating master who pulls strings from the shadows, regrouping with Fire and the Hard-Hearted Witch to pursue the lyre. He orchestrates ambushes and manipulates others, driving the chase with cold efficiency and a hunger for power.

Fire is a formidable master at the center of the pursuit, allied with the Hard-Hearted Witch and Ghost. He thrives on strategic moves and battlefield prowess, using the lyre's lure to test rivals and control outcomes.

The Poisonous Witch Ha Ching Fa is ruthless in battle, coordinating with Ghost and Fire to seize the lyre. She pursues power with a bitter edge and meets a dramatic, explosive end, underscoring the peril of the lyre's magic.

Tan Yuehua is Fire's disciple who disguises herself as a male innkeeper to save Lun Lin and try to manipulate the course of events. Her loyalties are tested as she negotiates marriage arrangements and survival within the brutal world of masters.

Tong Fong Pak manipulates alliances and uses marriage as a bargaining chip to secure power. His schemes bring him into direct conflict with Xuemei and Lun Lin, culminating in a brutal confrontation.

Lun Lin's Master arrives late but delivers crucial insight into Lun Lin's lineage and duty. His presence anchors Lun Lin's path, guiding him through the past tragedies that haunt the present pursuit.