The Yin Guest

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In the corner of the third floor of Kanghe Hospital, there is a forensic clinic with a schedule posted on the door:

Monday, Wednesday: Municipal Public Security Bureau
Tuesday, Thursday: District Public Security Bureau

Of course, that’s just what ordinary people see. In fact, underneath lies another intriguing phrase discreetly concealed beneath the seemingly mundane information.
“Every fifteenth of the month, the Yin guest arrives. No exceptions. Find other arrangements if late.”

On a certain fifteenth of a month, Yin Wushu stood on a black stone by the bridge and shouted at Xie Bai from a distance, “Since you moved to this ghostly place, you haven’t let me in again.”

Xie Bai gripped the door, expressionless, “Is that all?”

Yin Wushu continued, “After all, I’ve raised you with blood, sweat, and tears for nearly a hundred years.”

Xie Bai’s face remained cold, “So what?”

Yin Wushu suggested, “Should we go easy on the door?”

Without a word, Xie Bai raised his hand and with a loud “bang,” slammed the door shut, causing even the stone bridge to shake.
Yin Wushu: “…”

Yin Wushu, dumbfounded and at a loss for words, gazed in disbelief, realizing that his heartfelt plea had been met with an indifferent and powerful rebuke.

In this complex and intricate narrative, we witness the tale of two individuals caught in the clutches of their twisted circumstances. One, the “Lived for too long and accidentally became twisted” pursuer, finds themselves entangled in the web of their own existence. The other, the “Lived too close to that twisted person and couldn’t avoid becoming twisted too” vulnerable and fragile recipient, narratively misleads us with their outward appearance, concealing a deeper fragility within.

Associated Names
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Yin Ke
阴客
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Shrike1978
Shrike1978 rated it
May 1, 2024
Status: Completed
I thought this was a very interesting little story. The ending was a bit thin and things pushed to the "extras" were actually the ending so I deducted a star. I still recommend trying it.

It might just be the way I read but the mystery of the ML remained for me until nearly the end of the story which added to the interest factor. The MC makes it clear that the MLs words can't be trusted and he's not wrong. In fact, the MC is very sharp witted, its just... more>> that the ML is even faster. The mysteries wound in mysteries are tight and fast because of the story length, but overall I thought they were still very effective.

The author kept the side characters to a minimum so that they could have some sort of substance (although not complete) they were interesting and added to the story. I also liked the way the author played with the Dao's idea of balance and pull between yin and yang and Chinese divination.

A satisfying read on balance. <<less
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Evisiony
Evisiony rated it
August 12, 2024
Status: Completed
Mid novel I didn't think I'd be giving this 5 stars but after reading the ending, I have changed my mind. Let me start by saying this, the romance is like 5% yet deeply entangled in the plot. You'll understand when you reach a certain part. But if you're looking for dog food, you have come to the wrong place. However don't let that sentence keep you from giving this a chance, by all means - please do! Especially if you have read Guardian by priest and enjoyed it.

The reason... more>> why I decided to read this was actually because it reminded me of Guardian and I really loved that story. There are a few similarities in setting and main character identities and even the ending. So if you finish reading the Yin Guest and want something similar, then give guardian a chance. I do recommend reading The seven seas danmei's translation as it is better and the titles, most importantly, are more unique and better sounding.

Now back to The Yin Guest. At first you won't quite understand what a Yin Guest is but don't worry, all of your questions will be revealed slowly as the plot progresses. Do read the other review too, it says the things I would say too. There are a couple of things I'm unsatisfied with, such as a lot of mysterious being kind of swept to the side after the initial introduction and some progression until the ending in which everything is revealed. It made me feel like those would turn into plot holes. Some things are kept vague, so you gotta use your head if you have leftover question but all in all, I really loved everything and 100% would suggest to read this! <<less
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LH_12
LH_12 rated it
February 8, 2026
Status: Completed
This work is not bad at all—on the contrary, it is well-written and interesting. I think the relatively low rating comes from the extremely high expectations we all tend to have for Mu Su Li’s works. The plot isn’t as exceptional as in some of her other novels, but it is still a very enjoyable read. The story itself is fairly simple, yet gripping. The writing is solid, the characters are engaging, and the overall flow is smooth.

The romance is a slow burn—very slow—but the relationship between the MC and... more>> ML is entertaining throughout. The ML is shameless, while the MC has a cold temperament and a sharp tongue, so their interactions are a fun mix of bickering and subtle care. Even though they don’t officially get together until the very end, the emotional development is handled beautifully. The story moves between past and present, giving us glimpses into both of their lives and gradually showing how they fell in love. Because of their unique personalities and identities, becoming a couple was never going to be easy, and that struggle is portrayed well.

All in all, this is a very pleasant read. It’s a short story with a simple plot, but the storytelling, humor, and charming characters make it absolutely worth reading. <<less
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Iza_3
Iza_3 rated it
December 31, 2025
Status: Completed
This novel deserves a higher rating! It's very good!

I liked the relationship between the leads. You can see how much they care for each other before they even get together.

To see how much Xie Bai yearned for Yin Wushu... and then to be revealed that Yin Wushu yearned just as much for Xie Bai.

... more>> But it's a Mu Su Li novel! What did you expect? Of course it'll be good!

For the haters, this is one of her earlier works! It can't be on par with Global Examination but it has it's own unique charm♡ <<less
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Elyurias
Elyurias rated it
December 13, 2025
Status: Completed
I don't quite understand why Yin Ke has a 3.9 rating... I know it's short than what it should be, but it's still pretty well-written. If there were +60-70 chapters, this story would've been on par with Panguan. I ain't exaggerating.

Actually, Yin Ke is similar to Panguan in many aspects, it's almost like a draft, but it's too short to fully develop (and this is my biggest regret on this novel).

Nonetheless, the story is satisfying, it has a very unique pace... the characters are the main point here, even... more>> the side characters are extremely likable (this usually happens on Musuli's novels). The main couple are great. Xie Bai is that seemingly cold guy at first glance, but it's actually a poor little meow meow when looked carefully. He's yearns so much and obviously loves Yin Wushu with all he's got... whilst Yin Wushu himself is that mischievous character that always brings a smile to one's face. A loved their interactions. The feelings they have for each other are obvious for everyone and for themselves (Xie Bai's a little slow, to be honest, but it's Yin Wushu's fault, I guarantee that...).

Well, there's only a 2% of explicit romance it the whole novel, just the last two chapters at most. However, I don't think that this decreases their relationship at all.

This is all I'm gonna say. It was a great reading for me, so I really hope people can read Yin Ke and appreciate this novel as much as I did. <<less
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CangJiLin
CangJiLin rated it
September 11, 2025
Status: Completed
The MC and ML are so strikingly similar to Chen Budao and Wen Shi from Panguan that this one almost feels like a prototype/ draft for the other lol

Due to Yin Ke's length, first of all, there wasn't any time for the plot to fully sink in, or for me to get attached to the characters, as it ended in a blink. I was waiting till the end for a bit more background on the main characters, especially Yin Wushu's origins. Their past conflicts didn't actually stay "unresolved" by the... more>> end, but I was expecting more tbh. Ending felt a bit rushed even though the author tried to answer all the key questions and wrap everything up at the end.

No romance until you reach the extras. The last scene in the last chapter made it look like it'd end in a tragedy but the actual ending is in the extras.

Nonetheless, I still enjoyed it as I'm a sucker for gentle, sweet, self sacrificing, caring yet teasing MLs, like Yin Wushu & Chen Budao. Mu Su Li always has a way to captivate me with everything she writes. <<less
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Saori_Raven
Saori_Raven rated it
November 4, 2025
Status: Completed
Just a sketch.

I admit that after coming from other books of the author I expected more.

This book feels like a sketch, an idea, but it still needs to be cooked and spread.

... more>> There is a very wide world, with its own laws, beings and plots but being a novel of only 50 chapters, the plot is fully focused on the protagonists and what is happening at that time.

The current situation is based on misunderstandings of the past but I do not think this is due to bad writing, if not because when you have no space for development, poor communication is the easiest way to provoke the happenings that make advance the plot. <<less
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