The Wanderer's CodeShadow Tome

Chen Jiu a Hakka man in Shenzhen awakens sealed Liuren Magic and repels thugs He goes to Hong Kong to learn magic from Uncle Luo and joins Fuk Ying Temple by writing his name in the Yin Ce He learns each spell shortens his life by seven days The traitor Xie Zhirong forges a fake Yin Ce and imprisons souls Chen Jiu defeats Xie with Uncles help Uncle Luo sacrifices himself and passes the altar master position to Chen Jiu Chen Jiu finds Liuren Magic comes from a sealed Rakshasa and lifespan reduction keeps the seal safe Xies evil acts have damaged the seal