FAQ of Ghost Blows Out the Light
1. The difference between Ghost Blows Out The Light and Daomu Biji
"Ghost Blows Out the Light" and "Daomu Biji" are two famous in Chinese tomb raiding novels. Initially, the author of Daomu Biji was a fan of "Ghost Blows Out the Light," and "Daomu Biji" can be considered a fan work at first, after that Daomu Biji developed its own unique worldview and story.
So, in "Daomu Biji" many story frameworks and plot elements reference and continue from "Ghost Blows Out the Light," while also adding a lot of unique storylines and characters. The story in "Ghost Blows Out the Light" actually feels more like a personal account, with a strong sense of time and place, making you feel like you’re experiencing it firsthand.
Also, some people say that "Daomu Biji" has better character development while "Ghost Blows Out the Light" has a better story. But characters and stories are inseparable.
2. Is Ghost Blows Out The Light a true story?
"Ghost Blows Out the Light" is an adventure novel rooted in the principles of feng shui from Chinese philosophy, which runs through the entire story. While it contains many elements, the essence can be summed up in the word "adventure." It is not just a simple tomb raiding story, nor is it a horror or outdated mystery novel. The ancient tombs serve as a backdrop for the adventures, which revolve around a series of journeys that utilize traditional Chinese skills and theories.
The story blends truth and fiction, and if you want to distinguish between the real and the imaginary, you can only do so by looking closely at specific terms or plot points. For example, in the story set in Wild Man Valley, the location is fictional, but the scene of the Kwantung Army's underground fortress is real and still has remnants preserved in places like Northeast China and Inner Mongolia. It is said that the Great Fire of the Xing'an Mountains was caused by an explosion in an ammunition depot buried by the Kwantung Army.
In the book describes that a Mojin (tomb raider) must wear a Mojin talisman to engage in tomb raiding activities. The term "Mojin" dates back to the Three Kingdoms period, but it did not continue as a traditional profession and only existed for a few decades. All the traditional rules about Mojin, including lighting a candle in the southeast corner and the strict rule of "no raiding when the rooster crows," are entirely made up by author. They are not based on fact, and there has never been such a thing as a Mojin talisman in reality.
There are countless similar examples in "Ghost Blows Out the Light." The historical backgrounds of each ancient tomb and adventure location, the prototypes of various mysterious plants and animals, as well as feng shui, folklore, and geography, all mix truth with fiction. Much of it is a blend of real and imaginary elements, and the content is often adjusted according to the needs of the story.