This description came from the novel Battle Through the Heavens.
Most manga is black and white. It's a common style that allows for faster production and focuses on the linework and story.
Well, it's not accurate to say mangas are never colored. There are certain special editions or specific series that are colored. But in general, the norm is for them to be in black and white for various reasons like production costs and artistic style.
The origin of the Black and White Ghosts was an ancient legend. According to folklore and literary works, the Black and White Ghosts were originally sworn brothers named Xie Bian and Fan Wujiu. They had played together since they were young and were like brothers. It was said that one day, they encountered a rainstorm under Nantai Bridge. The seventh master asked the eighth master to wait for a while to go home and get an umbrella. However, the river rose sharply and the eighth master was drowned because of his short stature. When the seventh master returned, he found that the eighth master had gone missing. He was heartbroken and finally chose to commit suicide. The King of Hell was moved by their loyalty and friendship. He gave them the names Black and White Ghosts and made them officials of the netherworld, responsible for guiding the dead souls. This legend was a classic story about the origins of the Black and White Ghosts.
The origin of witchcraft can be traced back to ancient China, India, ancient Egypt, ancient Greece and other civilizations. In these civilizations, witchcraft was regarded as a mysterious technique that could be used to predict the weather, cure diseases, divine the future, and so on. The history of witchcraft in China could be traced back to thousands of years ago. According to legend, ancient witches could predict the weather, cure diseases, and divine the future through mysterious rituals and spells. In the Han Dynasty, witchcraft began to be used as a political tool, for example, to predict the emperor's lifespan and the outcome of the election. In India, witchcraft can be traced back to ancient yoga and Indian culture. Witches used mysterious rituals and spells to predict the weather, cure diseases, control the forces of nature, and divine the future. In ancient Egypt, witchcraft was regarded as a sacred profession. The witches were responsible for making medicines, performing rituals, and divination. Witchcraft was also widely used in ancient greece to predict the weather, cure diseases, and divine the future. Witchcraft in different civilizations had unique beliefs and rituals. Although they looked similar, their goals and methods were different.
The origin of the Black and White Ghosts was because the King of Hell was moved by the deep affection of the Black and White Ghosts brothers and gave them this name. According to a classic story, Black Impermanence's original name was Fan Wujiu, and White Impermanence's original name was Xie Bian. The two of them had a close relationship since they were young. One day, they went out to do some work and walked under a bridge. The sky was gray and it was about to rain heavily. White Impermanence wanted to go back and get the umbrella, so he asked Black Impermanence to wait under the bridge. After White Impermanence left, the rain began to fall and the river began to rise. Black Impermanence's knees were submerged in water, but he didn't choose to leave. Instead, he continued to wait. When White Impermanence returned, he couldn't find Black Impermanence. White Impermanence watched as his good brother was washed away by the flood and disappeared. He chose to hang himself on the bridge pillar. After they died, they went to the King of Hell. Therefore, the Black and White Ghosts originated from this story.
There was no accurate record of the origin of the Black and White Ghosts. According to legends and folk beliefs, the Black and White Impermanences were a pair of gods in traditional Chinese culture. They were responsible for capturing human souls and helping to reward good and punish evil. Their images and characteristics varied in different literature and works, but Black Impermanence was usually dressed in black, with a bronze face and holding shackles, while White Impermanence was dressed in white and had a pale face. They often appeared together, inseparable. It was said that their images first appeared in the literary works of the Tang Dynasty, such as "Wenyuan Yinghua" and "Pillow Record." In addition, the image of the Black and White Impermanence was also mentioned in the Journey to the West of the Yuan Dynasty, called the King of Hell. However, there was still some controversy and mystery about the origin of the specific image of the Black and White Ghosts.
The characteristic of the five-colored plum was that its flowers were colorful. The common ones were red, yellow, orange, pink, and so on. It was an evergreen shrub with square-shaped stems and branches. Its leaves were opposite, oval or oval, and its inflorescence was a head. There were many flowers on each inflorescence. The corolla tube was slender, and the top was five-lobed, shaped like plum blossoms. The flowering period of the five-colored plum was longer. In the south, it would bloom almost all year round. Its fruit is a spherical berry, which is purple-black when ripe. The five-colored plum was a type of plant that was resistant to heat, sunlight, and drought, but not cold. Its main value lay in its ornamental value. The flowers were beautiful and colorful, and had a certain ornamental value.
The Black and White Impermanence first appeared in the Tang Dynasty, from the Four Travels.
The story of the Black and White Impermanence originated from the King of Hell being moved by the deep love between the Black and White Impermanence brothers and finally giving them this name. According to the legends, Black Impermanence's original name was Fan Wujiu, and White Impermanence's original name was Xie Bi 'an. The two of them had played together since they were young, like brothers. One day, they were going out to do something together, but when they walked under a bridge, the sky was dark and it was about to rain heavily. At this time, White Impermanence told Black Impermanence that he wanted to go back and get two umbrellas. He asked Black Impermanence to wait here. After White Impermanence left, it started to rain heavily, and the river was rising. The water had reached Black Impermanence's knees, but Black Impermanence didn't choose to leave. Instead, he continued to wait. When White Impermanence returned, Black Impermanence was nowhere to be found. Seeing his good brother being washed away by the flood, White Impermanence chose to hang himself on the bridge pillar. After the two of them died, they came to the King of Hell. The King of Hell was very touched when he heard their story. Therefore, the story of the Black and White Ghosts originated from this legend.
The Five-colored Plum was poisonous. The leaves, flowers, and fruits of the Five-colored Plum contained a certain amount of poison. Prolonged contact with the five-colored plum could cause itching on the skin. For people with sensitive skin, it might be even more serious. In addition, the toxicity of the five-colored plum was mainly reflected in the digestive system. Eating too much by mistake could lead to poisoning, serious symptoms such as photosensitivity and icterus. Therefore, it was generally not recommended to raise five-colored plums at home. Although the five-colored plum was often used for medicinal purposes, it was still recommended not to eat it casually.