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156 Chapters + 17 Extras
6 PN Volumes (Completed)
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After finally being admitted to the Department of Exorcism, Dong Zhi’s dream was to grasp both work and love as he strived to pursue an icy male god, igniting an intense love affair.

A train bound for spring was the beginning of everything. The mountains were solitary, blanketed with snow, as smoke began dissipating. In the brilliant morning rays, Dong Zhi’s gaze fell on Long Shen’s back. Hidden deep within his eyes, he held countless words for him.

“To you, whom I love dearly with all my heart, my time in this life, I’ll offer them to you.”

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Bộ Thiên Cương
The Incident Book of the Relevant Department of Subduing and Eliminating Demons
แฟ้มคดีกรมปราบปีศาจ
步天綱
步天纲
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Latest Release

Date Group Release
09/27/23 K*nky Translations c173
09/26/23 K*nky Translations c172
09/25/23 K*nky Translations c171
09/24/23 K*nky Translations c170
09/23/23 K*nky Translations c169
09/22/23 K*nky Translations c168
09/21/23 K*nky Translations c167
09/20/23 K*nky Translations c166
09/18/23 K*nky Translations c164
09/19/23 K*nky Translations c165
09/18/23 K*nky Translations c164
09/17/23 K*nky Translations c163
09/15/23 K*nky Translations c161
09/16/23 K*nky Translations c162
09/14/23 K*nky Translations c160
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Kikiji
Kikiji rated it
April 7, 2022
Status: c64
The story is overall great, but the borderline racism leaves a bad taste in my mouth. The overall treatment of non-Chinese characters is honestly making 'subpar' an understatment.

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It's not extreme I guess, but the author consistently generalizes the foreigners by their nationality, casts all of the members of said nationality (that has appeared thus far) as unscrupulous villains, and often define them by their nationality rather than by their name (even when they have one). At this point it's just bad writing.

If said country has their own special task force for supernatural occurances (which would make sense in-universe considering the world building the author has done) and makes an appearance in some way, shape, or form to at least attempt to deal with their more malicious countrymen, then I'll recind my statement to the corresponding extent. But I'm this deep into the novel now and I haven't seen anything even hinting at it.

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Edit: Alright at this point it's safe to say the author is pitting country against country. Fantastic.

Dear prospective readers, proceed only if you have a strong stomach for nationalism. <<less
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Ouryane00
Ouryane00 rated it
September 27, 2022
Status: c25
Pretty interesting but there’s just some things that I made me not push through anymore (which is just my preference or opinion)

1. I thought maybe the other reviewers might be wrong about the ‘racism’ part of the novel but they’re right. I thought I can just ignore it if it’s just little but the way one’s nationality is said here made me uncomfortable.

2. The MC feels more like a side character than a major character

3. The fighting or confrontation scenes feel kinda underwhelming (specially the fight with ... more>>
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the dragon and Japanese peeps

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) because there wasn’t much plot build up yet in my opinion

4. The ML feels like a side character too like even if he didn’t exist, there wouldn’t be much difference

Anywayyy this is just my opinion. Give this story a try and you might like it! <<less
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Wang89lim
Wang89lim rated it
February 3, 2022
Status: --
Ngl I made my acc solely to write a review for this novel lol with the hint to not go into details to not spoil it....

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(First thank you the translator for picking up bu tiangang)

-I have read bu tiangang times ago the year it was published first I was tempted to read fantasy modern setting wrote by mengshixi and it wasn't disappointing "as the editor noted " this is not your ordinary urban fantasy novel." Bu Tiangang is a book that focus on both plot and character-driven where the relationship takes a while to develop, thrilling and real a (slow burn) and aslo slow paced about real character the main cp relationship development throughout the course of the plot that builds. what makes you love this book is MC (dongzhi) his perseverance his traits also his fears he's human his vividness so real mixes it up wanting something new, a different life than what his current status. this is meng shixi strong point she can write characters in such realistic way. Many side characters are euqally flashed out, humans with powers, demons, spirits good and evil, heroes from the past and present mixed up makes bu tiangang world unique and fascinating...

[I hope people won't be quick misjudging long shen (ML) he's such a precious man his aloofness and cold nature has its reason give yourself time to read him through the entire book)

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saphire8626
saphire8626 rated it
March 27, 2022
Status: c70
tried but did not continue when I hit the midway point because I was getting bored.

the summary: the story opens with our main character Dong Zhi, on a train. because of a demon's trickery, he starts seeing very real hallucinations. he's rescued by the other lead, Long Shen, who immediately leaves a very strong impression as a very powerful and mysterious person. he quickly comes to realize there's a whole other world hidden from sight - a world of cultivation, demons, spirits etc. Long Shen and his team are part... more>> of a special government task force that deals only with the supernatural so that the ordinary people can live in peace. he makes friends with Long Shen's team (really loved He Nan and Kan Chaotian) and begins to work hard to pass entrance exams to enter the task force and work under Long Shen, whom he has developed hero worship and a huuuuge crush on.

along the way, he begins to 'level up' - he learns cultivation and various other powers (summoning lightning, using talismans...) his personality strengths are shown to us. he is fast on his feet, earnest, clever and a very soft boy and he easily makes allies and impresses many people. it's constantly emphasized how impressive he is because of his background as an ordinary person with no previous aptitude in supernatural matters, which implies that it's his hardworking attitude and really clever thinking that gets him so far. in contrast to Dong Zhi, Long Shen is one of those cool, competent, powerful and taciturn type of personalities who secretly has deeper feelings than you'd expect.

his goal has always been to enter the special task force and to become Long Shen's disciple. he achieves both and along the way has many adventures. I particularly liked the many relationships he has with his friends in the task force and the cases that he takes on and resolves by himself! it gets really good at around 40%. it was also quite interesting taking a look at contemporary work relationships in a work setting.

i stopped at about 60% and they had just gotten together and they are still master/disciple. I stopped because the plot was getting really complicated and kind of ironically, I didn't enjoy the relationship interactions as much once they had gotten together.

the bad guys are Japanese onmyoji (阴阳师). at around 60% where I stopped, they were chasing a lead to Myanmar to look for a black witch. I was a bit uncomfortable reading about the villainization of other races/cultures although most Chinese authors tend to assume Han Chinese are more superior. <<less
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meridianna
meridianna rated it
February 18, 2022
Status: Completed
ooh! I never expected this one also getting translated.

is it good? Very~

i can't say very much because it's quite linear, not much plot twists that I like (?), but the modern + supernatural theme is engaging.

CP is quite clear and the dynamic is pretty standard imho. And never forget, Long Shen (gong) is very pure and straightforward BUT that's what makes him special. Dong Zhi is Dong Zhi, as usual from MXS, don't expect him to be vegetarian.

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Long Shen is not human, actually an ancient sword manifested into human, so that's why his behavior is kinda off. And surprisingly, there are few characters like him, originally inanimate objects and become human. I like the willow tree one btw, and the side CP (mirror-guqin) is very sad : ( (

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side characters are wonderful too. But the villains are textbook-standard of evil, no need to sympathize them.

final verdict? The taciturn person will be very dangerous when he teases.

edit: oh yea, MXS's newest novel is linked with this one, basically in same universe. Just saying~ <<less
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anarcheopteryx
anarcheopteryx rated it
April 13, 2022
Status: c67
Dropping at Chapter 67. A very plot-heavy story about an artist who gets burnt out on mobage work and quits his job, but gets dragged into various supernatural incidents. One of the ones who rescues him is the god-like gong and he decides to join the gong's supernatural government agency to get closer to him. The main character is very bland and golden retriever-like. He is friends with everybody, a bit emotional or impulsive, but always does the right thing, always works hard, gets good grades, is conveniently naturally talented... more>> etc etc. The gong is a cool stoic tough on the outside soft on the inside type with not a lot of outward personality. There is an age gap between the two (unknown how old the gong is) and it ends up somewhat of a boss/subordinate relationship. There is also a lot of anti-Japanese racism (they are the main villains) which can be off-putting. Overall the writing quality and the translation isn't bad, but the story isn't entertaining enough and the main character is annoying. <<less
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blues86
blues86 rated it
February 19, 2022
Status: --
I like the theme supernatural and modern. The story so far is good, but somehow I can't seem to like the MC. I just find him to be weak, a bit dumb and boring. Maybe the author just write it that way cuz he is just a normal person, but I still can't like him and it makes me lost interest to continue reading more.

Don't be discourage to read it though, cuz the story, mystery and the action is quite good, and maybe the MC is your liking.
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yellauraya
yellauraya rated it
April 28, 2025
Status: Completed
➺ 4.5/5🌟

I think so far, Bu Tian Gang is my personal favorite among Meng Xi Shi's works that I've read, surpassing even Thousand Autumns, Peerless and The Fourteenth Year of Chenghua (the three novels from her that I absolutely loved). I said personal because I think it's an unpopular opinion among Meng Xi Shi's readers, but this novel just hit me in the right places that her other works weren't able to do. I am aware of all the flaws in this novel, but I still loved this so much... more>> regardless. Everything about this novel: plot, the characters, the interactions and the relationship development not only between the MC and ML but also among other side characters. I was so invested in all of it that I wanted to read more, even just them solving simple cases or even their everyday lives.

I've been reading peaceful and slow slice of life novels with the romance either the center of the plot or the dominant part of the story for a few months that I forgot how much I loved reading high stake, plot-driven stories with slow romance. In this case, the romance can be considered as subplot but it's still relevant especially at the latter part of the novel.

I loved the character of the MC so freaking much. He's gentle and calm but very determined and responsible. He's kind but not a saint and he's not hypocritical. He's also level-headed and very reliable, which is an innate part of him, but only tempered along the way. His personality is so rich but not inconsistent. He's self-aware of his shortcomings and he always tries to work from there. I don't think anyone can hate him because he's such a ball of sunshine. And maybe because he's an artist, he has such a wild imagination. I always find that part of him so hilarious. That part of him sticks with him, even in a very tense situation. I personally think he's the highlight of this novel.

For the ML, his identity is a mystery. Most of us suspect that he's not a normal human, what we don't know what he is and the exact reveal wouldn't happen until halfway. I loved that even though he's stoic and reticent most of the time, it's not like he's facial paralysis. He can laugh and even tease the MC. He can also bicker with someone in an elegant and serious manner. He's not a two dimensional character like what the other readers said, just give the novel a chance to show more of him.

The story is very plot-driven, so the character development and relationship development seemed slow in comparison. But if you consider the timeline, the slow development wouldn't seem dragging and it was even perfect that way it progressed. The story is very high stake, with death just waiting in the background. All arcs have many tense moments, action-packed and the plot is complex with many interconnecting elements that are hidden well. I was truly invested in everything from the start.

I rarely read modern supernatural/modern cultivation. I'm not sure why myself but no novel interest me from the synopsis alone. I wouldn't be reading this one as well if not for being written by Meng Xi Shi. Now I think, I would want to try more of this kind of genre in the future. I highly recommend this one. <<less
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Relenapeacecraft
Relenapeacecraft rated it
November 15, 2023
Status: c10
The MC was the type that will instantly die without his protagonist halo.

After everything he experienced, he was so ignorant and negligent that it was off putting. He was gifted with the ability to draw talismans and he was aware of it since before leaving his hotel, one of the talismans he drawn was burnt. I expected him to draw more to protect himself if the need arises but lo and behold, he prioritized wondering around to paint and even left the materials he can use to draw talismans for... more>> no particular reason. One of the dumbnest character out there and I'm not planning to stick around just to find out what other dumb and useless things he will do. He can reincarnate for all I care. <<less
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