50,000 years ago, Hell was destroyed because of too much Foul from the resentment of the souls that later turned to Soul Eaters and devoured everything in their wake, leaving nothing of Hell. The gods above in Heaven, in order to take care of the newly-died souls, created the Afterlife Department comprised of grim reapers. Huo Ling was delivering food that day when he met Yi Bing and the guy gave him a warning. When he arrived to the customer's unit, he was killed. Huo Ling: you set up a death flag for me! Yi Bing: I'm a grim reaper. I'm the flag myself. Let me help you solve the mystery of your death. Huo Ling: your sister! Alternative title: The Different Ways I Died at 23 Update: daily
"Yi Bing!" Huo Ling called when he saw Yi Bing was standing under the flower archway leading to the garden. However, it's as if Yi Bing didn't hear him because Yi Bing didn't turn and had his back on him with his head lowered.
Huo Ling smiled as he slowly walked towards the man and raised his hand to pat him on the shoulder. He opened his mouth to speak, only for his voice to be caught on his throat when Yi Bing turned and he saw a beautiful crystal pendant glowing warmly on Yi Bing's palm.
"Happy birthday, Huo Ling." Yi Bing spoke in a hoarse voice. He felt his chest is filled with too many emotions as he stared at Huo Ling's stunned face while he stared at the orange crystal pendant on his hand. "Huo Ling?" he called when he saw Huo Ling didn't move.