The Chosen One

Season 1

The story follows college student Gao Ying, who, on his way to university, accidentally stumbles into the Great Qing Hotel in Nanting Village. There, he encounters a series of bizarre events and unexpectedly awakens the long-sealed Prince Zhennan, Yin Ting. He is then dragged into a century-spanning catastrophe involving mysterious forces like the Tai Sui and ancient Shamanic powers.

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16 Episodes

His Arrival
E1
His ArrivalCollege freshman Gao Ying arrives at Nanting Village a day early and checks into the dilapidated Great Qing Hotel. He experiences a series of terrifying supernatural events, including a "ghostly" greeting from the hotel owner, Guan Shu.
Spirit and Flesh Remade
E2
Spirit and Flesh RemadeGao Ying inadvertently breaks a 300-year-old seal while exploring the hotel, awakening Yin Ting, the Prince of Zhennan. In the chaos, Gao Ying accidentally swallows the "Tai Sui," a mysterious elixir that grants immortality.
The Thing That Brings Life Back
E3
The Thing That Brings Life BackAfter absorbing the Tai Sui, Gao Ying discovers he is now a "host." Yin Ting, who has spent centuries guarding the elixir, is forced to stay by Gao Ying's side to prevent the power from consuming him or falling into the wrong hands.
The Chosen One
E4
The Chosen OneA mysterious group of shamanic practitioners arrives at the village to claim the Tai Sui. Yin Ting demonstrates his formidable martial and spiritual powers to protect Gao Ying, revealing the lethal nature of the world he has entered.
The Unforgivable Crime
E5
The Unforgivable CrimeGao Ying tries to balance his new supernatural life with his college orientation. However, he realizes that the university itself is built on ancient ley lines, and a "ghost student" starts following him.
The Heaven-Connected One
E6
The Heaven-Connected OneA new villain, seeking to harvest the Tai Sui, sets a trap within the city's shopping district. Gao Ying learns that his own eyes can now see "transgressors" between the human and ghost realms.
The Millenia-Old Mystery
E7
The Millenia-Old MysteryYin Ting begins training Gao Ying to control his spiritual energy to prevent his body from rotting.
Yiwan Plaza
E8
Yiwan PlazaWhile researching the history of the Prince of Zhennan, Gao Ying and his friend Da Vinci get trapped in a spatial distortion inside the university library created by a Shamanic ritual.
The Storm is Coming
E9
The Storm is ComingFlashbacks reveal Yin Ting's tragic past and his reasons for choosing a 300-year slumber. In the present, he must reinforce the seals around Nanting as they begin to weaken.
The Mysterious Case
E10
The Mysterious CaseDuring a local festival, the village is overrun by spirits. Gao Ying must use his status as the Tai Sui host to draw the spirits away from the townspeople while Yin Ting battles an ancient rival.
Memory Fragments
E11
Memory FragmentsA shocking betrayal within the group of allies leads to Gao Ying being captured by a descendant of the Qing royal family who wishes to use Tai Sui to resurrect the dynasty.
The Heaven-Connected Love
E12
The Heaven-Connected LoveYin Ting leads a rescue mission into the ancient tombs hidden beneath the Great Qing Hotel.
Fire-lit Eternal Night
E13
Fire-lit Eternal NightUnder extreme duress, Gao Ying's Tai Sui powers fully manifest for the first time. He loses control, forcing Yin Ting to make a difficult choice between saving his friend or fulfilling his duty to destroy the elixir.
The Sealed Truth
E14
The Sealed TruthThe villains begin the "Rite of Eternal Spring" to extract the Tai Sui. The battle shifts to a metaphysical plane where Gao Ying must face his own inner demons.
The Final Battle
E15
The Final BattleIn a climactic showdown, Yin Ting and Gao Ying combine their strengths. A major character makes a sacrifice to disrupt the ritual, and the immediate threat to Nanting is neutralized.
The Final Choice
E16
The Final ChoiceThe aftermath of the battle leaves the hotel in ruins but the seal temporarily stabilized. Gao Ying decides to stay in Nanting to master his powers, while a post-credits scene hints at a larger conspiracy involving the "Four Sovereigns of Tai Sui."