The Ancient City of Jingjue

"Adventures in the Mysterious Tombs", also known as "Candle in the Tomb", is a fantasy novel series written by Tianxia Bachang. Set in the 1980s, the series follows the adventures of former soldier Hu Bayi and his partner Wang Fatty. They are joined by American archaeologist Shirley Yang after being cursed. To break the curse, they must seek clues in ancient mythical sites across China.

The title comes from an old Chinese saying: "A human lights the candle and the ghosts blow it out." Grave robbers, as the story goes, would place a candle in the southeast corner of a tomb upon entering, trying to contact the dead. If the candle was extinguished, it meant the spirits opposed the intrusion, and they had to leave everything untouched.

The novels are filled with thrilling tomb - raiding scenes, mysterious ancient legends, and complex supernatural elements. From the desolate deserts to the deep and dark ancient tombs, the protagonists encounter various strange creatures and deadly traps. Along the way, they not only face external dangers but also struggle with their inner fears and moral dilemmas. With a combination of suspense, adventure, and elements of Chinese traditional culture such as feng shui, "Ghost Blows Out the Light" has captivated millions of readers in China since its first volume was published online in 2006, later becoming a best - selling printed book.

The series has also been adapted into multiple films, television series, and even an online game, further expanding its popularity both in China and around the world, bringing this unique world of Chinese - style tomb - raiding adventures to a wider audience.