Four brothers. Four destinies. Unlucky number. One chose the path of a spellcaster to soar in the skies like a bird and learn all the secrets of existence. Another was forced to take over the family business and become a support for his parents and younger brothers. The third, talented in the sciences, always wanted to achieve a high position in society, but was unable to forget about his duty to his family. The fourth decided to become a monk in order to find a cure for all diseases. All brothers will be brought together by the tragic death of one of them. Everyone will be tormented by a feeling of guilt, a desire to find out the truth and achieve justice. And the secrets of the past, where clans of spellcasters ruled and a terrible tragedy happened that turned the world upside down, are ready to knock on the brothers’ door. 3 reasons to read the book - The authors studied the culture of China - idioms, proverbs, symbolism of flowers, ancient names of plants, animals and cities - and carefully wove facts into the text. - Clan intrigues and immortal spellcasters, already loved by readers of Chinese short stories. - Fascinating and deeply developed plot: a detective line, interesting characters and a detailed world. For whom is this book? For those who want to immerse themselves in Chinese culture and appreciate deep study of the plot. For all fans of Asian fantasy and short stories. For those who want to read an amazing book from a tandem of modern Russian-speaking authors. For lovers of psychology and myths.