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
So… Huo Ling and lord Zero have the same kind of power? Feng Wu thought, feeling surprised as he looked at Huo Ling in surprise. No wonder that Huo Ling became Yi Bing's apprentice. It is because not only Huo Ling's power is fire, but also because of Huo Ling's power of fire that could also affect one's soul!
Thinking this, Feng Wu's hostility towards Yi Bing rose again. Even though they are now in a cooperative relationship, this doesn't mean that their hostility towards each other has disappeared. Well, though it is one-sided on Feng Wu. Only Feng Wu treats Yi Bing as an enemy but Yi Bing doesn't. To Yi Bing, everything is the same except Huo Ling.
Yi Bing who saw Feng Wu's expression eased his vigilance. Basing from Feng Wu's reaction, Feng Wu still didn't realize that Huo Ling and lord Zero are just one person… err, grim reaper. So, Huo Ling's real identity is still safe. Huo Ling is still safe…