Dead Silence

In a world filled with wonders and oddities, a young blacksmith named Lu Li is carried forward by the wheel of destiny. After the tragic loss of his newlywed wife, he flees his hometown. Through a twist of fate, he becomes a respected Night Patrolman. Seven years later, Lu Li returns to his hometown. Besides vanquishing the legendary drought demon known as "Hanba," he discovers that his wife's death was shrouded in a massive conspiracy. However, during his quest to uncover the truth behind his wife's death, another woman loses her life while trying to save Lu Li. With new grudges added to old ones, Lu Li cries out, "I'd rather not be this Night Patrolman!" What choices will Lu Li make now?
(Source: iQiyi)
~~ Adapted from the web novel "Zi Bu Yu" (子不语) by Qi Liang (七两).