The Haunted

• Author: Dai Yuan Zi
• Genres: Linh Dị, Đam Mỹ, Xuyên Không
• Status: Completed
• Chapters: 140
• Rating: ★ 4.3 / 5
• Published: 2026-09-29

A Truly Bizarre Supernatural Contract

Our story kicks off with Chi Yan, a guy whose constitution is so cursed he's basically a walking neon sign for every ghosts in the area. He’s tried everything from praying to holy talismans, but he just can’t shake off those resentful invisible stalkers.

In a fit of total desperation, a Taoist monk gives him a tip that sounds absolutely terrifying: he needs to carry around the ashes of Third Master Ye—a man who recently passed away in Shiming City and was rumored to have a monster appearance.

Borrowing the street cred of a real villain to scare off minor souls actually works like a charm at first. However, Chi Yan has no idea that he just invited something home that is a thousand times more horrifying than anything he’s ever faced.

The Eternal Stalker

The thing hiding in that jar of ashes is Ye YingZhi, an existence that completely shatters the typical definition of ghosts. He isn’t human, and he isn’t a god; he’s an eternal evil entity, often whispered to be the father of all demons.

Their bond doesn't just stop at one short human lifetime—it stretches across five reincarnations. In every single world, Ye YingZhi always manages to track down and latch onto Chi Yan with an obsession that is beyond extreme.

He doesn't just protect Chi Yan; he engages in calculated manipulation and completely isolates him from society. The love of an evil entity doesn't do 'gentle'—it’s resentful, possessive, and leaves a trail of long-lasting trauma.

Inside the World of evil entity

The novel builds a very clear power dynamic between the human world and the underworld. While regular folks are totally helpless against supernatural phenomena, our main characters' families come from rival cultivation backgrounds.

Chi Yan’s family has a long history of following Taoism, seeking purity and expelling xié. On the flip side, the Ye family is knee-deep in the demonic path, creating some truly nightmare-inducing artifacts.

The peak of this horror are the xié, entities capable of warping reality and creating their own pocket dimensions. Among them, Ye YingZhi is the original The Haunted, the one who has the power to manipulation the very cycles of the world.

A Closer Look at the Protagonist

Chi Yan is portrayed as someone who is quite weak, naive, and always stuck in a passive position. No matter the lifetime—whether he’s an office worker or a student—he just can't seem to claw his way out of the trap of destiny.

But it's exactly this innocence that serves as the perfect bait to trigger the evil entity's possessive instincts. Most of his character development comes from just trying to endure and adapt to the horrific situations his lover creates.

Despite his family's cultivation roots, Chi Yan has almost zero self-defense skills. His only real 'talent' is being a magnet for souls, which turns his life into one endless, tragic loop.

Why You’ll Be Hooked

• The plot masterfully blends horror with high-stakes romance, making you itch to see what happens in every reincarnation.
• The author does a killer job describing the evil entity's obsession, leaving you with a very real sense of dread.
• The pacing stays rock solid, with the mysteries of the characters' identities being peeled back like a slow-burn thriller.
• The ghost story setting is richly developed with its own set of unique rules for souls and xié entities.

The Dark Side to Consider

• The relationship between the leads is incredibly toxic, which might be a major turn-off if you prefer healthy, balanced dynamics.
• The protagonist is very weak and is constantly being coerced, lacking that strong backbone some readers crave.
• Some plot points feel a bit repetitive across the different lives, which can kill the momentum a bit in the middle of the book.
• Be warned: there's a heavy amount of violence and psychological manipulation throughout the story.

What the Community Says

• WuxiaWorldEU: The consensus is that the translation is clear and readable, and the plot is a blast for supernatural and BL fans; however, many pointed out the toxic nature of the relationship, with the ghost lead constantly manipulation and coerced the protagonist (checked 29/09/2026).
• The Red Oak Tree (blog): Rated 5/5, calling it a "hidden gem" and highly recommending it for anyone who loves supernatural BL novels (checked 29/09/2026).

The Final Verdict

This is strictly for the readers who like their stories a bit 'hardcore'—those who love the creepy chills of a ghost story mixed with an ultra-possessive romance. If you’re looking for something sweet or equal, you better turn back now before you get a total culture shock.

Even though the ethics of the relationship are definitely up for debate, you can't deny how addictive it is to explore the danger-filled lives of these characters. At 140 chapters, it’s the perfect length for the author to unleash the full madness of an entity that doesn't belong in the human world.

In short: A ghost story dripping with obsession, where love is defined by absolute possessive control and inescapable loops of reincarnation.

Tags: possessive, reincarnation, horror