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
Huo Ling almost tripped had it not for his quick reflexes, which became quicker after he turned to a grim reaper. So, his face-planting didn't happen and he has prevented himself from humiliating himself.
What?! Pei Tinghe's first crush has died?! He thought as his eyes widened from shock. He immediately turned when and hid to listen on in Pei Ru's and Han ma's conversation. Fortunately, their communicators have automatic recording function that records their daily activities 24/7. So, he didn't need to feel loss for missing to record Han ma's and Pei Ru's conversation earlier.
Meanwhile, his thoughts continued wandering while he continued to listen in.