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
"He is smart!" Xie Chen sincerely praised. "This way, not only will he be defending against the ambush of the Soul Eater, but he would also be able to counterattack!" he said.
Gu Lin nodded in agreement. "As expected of Yi Bing's apprentice." He said and smiled, feeling satisfied of Huo Ling's performance.
Xie Chen rubbed his chin when he heard what Gu Lin said. "Is having an apprentice that good?" he asked when he suddenly remembered something.
Gu Lin looked at him. "Why do you ask?" he asked in surprise. He didn't expect for Xie Chen to ask something like this. "Even though I never had an apprentice before, but I think that it is good. This way, not only can you train the next generation, but you would also be able to pass on to them your skills." He explained. "Why? Are you planning to have an apprentice?" he asked. Is Xie Chen interested in having an apprentice?