Thousand Autumns

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Yan Wushi had walked a path full of blood and corpses.

He did not believe in the good nature of humanity. Even more so, he did not believe that there could be someone with great kindness and sense of justice, who would be so considerate of others without asking anything in return.

One day, Shen Qiao, who was the sect leader of Mount Xuandu, the number one Daoist sect under the heavens, was challenged to a duel but somehow fell off the cliff.

Yan Wushi happened to pass by down there.

Seeing Shen Qiao who was seriously injured to the point of dying, he suddenly came up with a perfect idea…

After thousands of autumns, who could stay eternal?

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Qian Qiu
Thiên Thu
พันสารท
千秋
山河剑心 [Animation]
천추
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04/09/23 guniangann c87
03/23/23 guniangann c86
03/21/23 guniangann c2023 new year extra
02/16/23 Treasure Chest Subs c2023 extra part3
01/19/23 Treasure Chest Subs 2023 extra part2
01/12/23 Treasure Chest Subs 2023 extra part1
09/29/21 superglue extra 13
09/25/21 superglue extra 12
09/22/21 superglue extra 11
09/16/21 superglue extra 10
09/12/21 superglue extra 9
09/08/21 superglue extra 8
09/02/21 superglue extra 7
08/28/21 superglue extra 6
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h1kar1
h1kar1 rated it
September 27, 2021
Status: Completed
Words can't describe how much I love this novel! I used to read it quite sometimes ago but then dropped it somewhere along the way, watched the donghua and picked up the novel again. I'm so glad I did it otherwise I'd have missed one of the best danmei novels I'd ever read.

The author Meng Xi Shi excels at building up the plot, so usually the plot is first and romance is second. The romance is slow-burn, so if you're looking for smut and fluffy stuffs then this is not... more>> for you. But just like wines, the more aging the better the taste lol.

Characters
From the description alone, Shen Qiao (MC) looks like a typical Mary Sue character, he's beautiful, gentle, kind and somewhat naive. But actually he's much deeper than that, as the story progress and he faces so many trials in his life, we can see that he's extremely strong and resilient, while still maintaining his morals and true self. He's also extremely adorable, while he's a master of martial arts, he's quite gullible and inexperienced in human affairs thus often fall victim to Yan Wushi's endless teasing and bullying.

Yan Wushi (ML).. Lao Yan, he's one-of-a-kind character, I've never seen any character in danmei stories who is more shameless than him lol. Leader of a demonic sect, he is morally ambiguous, neither good or evil, super arrogant, shameless and self-centered. He does what he thinks and wants, what other people think be damned. But I'm so fascinated by his character, he is very intelligent with deep insight not only on jianghu affairs but also on political affairs, not to mention that he is also one of the top martial art masters. And he can cook! Talk about the perfect malewife :)

Relationship
The CP relationship in this novel is one of the most complete and satisfying in my opinion. It is "enemies to lovers" (sort of) relationship, but it's actually more complicated than that. Both experience ups and downs many times together (albeit reluctantly), which allow them to get to know each other more and develop their characters along the way. The changes are also written well and realistically, allowing the readers to understand why and how the changes occur. It is also not the kind of "I'm so in love, I'll just abandon and throw everything away for the sake of my love" trope that is found in so many danmei stories, but by the time they get together they are pretty much in love and truly care about each other. I also love how they seem to be the polar opposite, but they grow to complement each other perfectly. Shen Qiao learns from Yan Wushi about the secular world and how to better adapt to it, while Yan Wushi's view of human characters changes (slightly) thanks to Shen Qiao. Due to the slow burn and quite realistic portrayal of their relationship, their interactions are very adorable and hilarious at the same time, with most of the time Shen Qiao being left speechless and dumbfounded in face of Yan Wushi's shameless teasing ^^ be sure to read the extras, they are the cream on the top!

I can't recommend this enough, the donghua and audio drama are excellent as well. The voice actor for Yan Wushi is sooooo amazing, I guarantee you will drool over his sexy deep husky voice (I envy A-Qiao for being able to hear this kind of voice everyday!!) <<less
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kyrryl-ah
kyrryl-ah rated it
June 1, 2021
Status: Completed
Yosh! I did read lots of cnovels now but none could compare my satisfaction with this one, I decided to sigh-in here to leave my overflowing thoughts, lol XD

Spoiler

The thing about this masterpiece when I read the fanedit version (and I will reread soon when the official translation is release, that's how sucker I am with this work XD) of an mtl translation which suffice my thirst, to which I would really like to thank the fan for the hard work done—is that this ends very well, I'm very satisfied, everything is laid out perfectly and Shen Qiao is also.. Ermm. There are part that you will hate Yan Wushi but you will soon learn he have changed much better than his old self because of Shen Qiao and for that you will fall for the both of them.

I wouldn't write long, I don't do that XD its a miracle I even write here in the first place; (I silently read and rant my thoughts about the story elsewhere) but could that be help? This story is a gem, and I hope many people will discover this soon for I want this to have more recognition that it deserve!

In the story when you read, you'll have that question "Do they end up together?" because it seems like the ML is the greatest villian to our MC (for me) but that doesn't change our MC's heart, our MC is so pure that I always fell for him; though he can be ruthless if he wanted, our MC is willing to kill people so that they would stop with their immoral deed.

While first reading this until ch. 69 I didn't get bored and annoyed despite the ML's antics and sometimes go overboard bullying our MC, truth is I find it unique and unusual in a bl (even the whole events in early chaps you couldn't have the taste of bl) thinking how the MC would live another tomorrow, the story alone isn't boring that goes in loop in politics and those books or copy that martial artist wanted to possess because they thirst for power (thou I more appreciated the actions here in the Donghua, but don't mind, this is always me in a novel knowing this has an adaptation)

There's no part of the book that I find lacking whatever, I maybe bias but really, believe me.


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—Both ended up happily together, still discussing about politics even in extras lol, lol, this love development of theirs our ML and MC isn't out of place or questionable when you'd read ch. 90 something onwards, you could even start to appreciate the ML when he started treating the MC better, you can see he's changed really and that the pure MC is the only exception to his heart; its very laid carefully, slowly and beautifully, its very good that I'd like to cry that this even ends.


Over all; a very good read!
This work will have a special place in my heart and will be there forever, really, if you read 'til here, be assured the author won't break your heart and will surely give you satisfactory like how I feel.
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151096
151096 rated it
April 15, 2021
Status: Completed
Shen qiao is a precious person I love how he remains the same throughout the novel kind hearted than anyone else stronger than anyone else and most important beautiful than eanyone else. However I hoped that he would have rejected yan wushi because deep down we all know that yan wushi dont deserve this beautiful precious baby. I wanted yan wushi to be a little more desperate in the field of love but our MC is so kind and good at heart that he had already forgotten the sufferings he... more>> had to go through because of yan wushi. But all in all since shen qiao also love yan so I have no right to object as long as he is happy lol I feel like a mother whenever I think of shen qiao.

Yan wushi is a man of action he will not say what he wants but will not be satisfied untill he gets it. He is more shameless than anyone else but his views regarding the country and his people is what shen qiao admired that is why he saved when he was attacked by five people. If xie ling has not appeared at that time I dont think shen qiao would have had a change of heart regarding yan wushi. Overall this novel is a must read for those who love love and appreciate character development this is for you. At the starting of the novel there were two kinds of people in yan wushi eyes opponent and ants ant by the end of the novel there was only one person for him that is our shen qiao. He loves him to no end and will go to end of the world for him but he tease shen qiao too much and he is shameless always making shen stupefied. I loved this novel very much and would have appreciated it a bit more if yan wushi had apologize to shen for exchanging him for a sword. <<less
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Jan3Lauw
Jan3Lauw rated it
April 10, 2021
Status: --
I like this novel.. I'm watching the animation of this novel...

A little slow burn for the development of the feelings of our CP.. but we can see they have feeling for each other..

I'm not finish reading this on MTL, & I want to read this again on novel update.. wish translator will continue to translate this novel 😊 Thank you so much for your hard work
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Juvia_
Juvia_ rated it
March 26, 2021
Status: c95
(I just finished chapter 69 but I'm writing this review now with some helpful links at the bottom to proper fan translations of the chapters that follow it. I'll edit with a final opinion when I finish the book)

In Thousand Autumns, protagonist Shen Qiao's always persevering kindness is thoroughly put to the test in this story about kindness versus hatred and naivety versus strength. So far (half way through) this makes for a dark but uplifting story.

The story makes you wait for your moments of gratification such as... more>> the protagonist getting to show off or improve his reputation (after all, he is a very humble person) and it makes you hunger for his success and makes it all the more enjoyable whenever he triumphs.

SQ and ML Yan Wushi do not have a safe and kind dynamic but their personal growth and changing relationship is super interesting. Will they be in harmony by the end of the novel? I don't know. I hope so because I love healthy relationships haha. Anyway their relationship plays a large role in this novel right alongside the plot which I love to see.

The combat is so good. The way the author, MXS, describes the magic of it with vivid and beautiful imagery, enough to make combat scenes a real treat for the imagination but not so much that it becomes superfluous and dragged out. I have literally never enjoyed reading combat scenes this much in my life.

The novel has strong themes, well delivered so far. I have high expectations from MXS. Thousand Autumns is already affecting my perspective on the world. Love it.

    • There are many many many r*pe mentions in this story because of lots of nasty villains so please beware of that. I actually thought it was a bit excessive at times but that's just my opinion.
I dont know if I'm allowed to put links in reviews but if you're stuck looking for translations past chapter 69, try qianqiureading dot carrd dot co and qianqiunoveltranslation dot wordpress dot com. Thank you so much to the various translators. Big love for you all <3 <<less
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nazgul8126
nazgul8126 rated it
January 26, 2021
Status: c69
Overall: 4.5/5 (rated 5/5 on review system).

Solid danmei. The writing is very beautiful, just like MC. The more I read, the more I am pleasantly surprised at how much I'm enjoying this story.

Actively reading translations: on chapter 69 as of 1/25/21.

Story: Cultivation setting, with a small dose of Imperial China politics. MC is the esteemed leader of one of China’s righteous sects. His unexpected defeat in a highly publicized martial duel leaves him crippled (to the point where he loses his memory, sight, and much of his cultivation), and ML... more>> finds MC’s body after it falls off a cliff. ML is the notorious leader of one of China’s demonic sects. He first punts MC off to one of his disciples to corrupt and then—when that fails—personally forces MC into situations that risk MC’s reputation, cultivation, and happiness.

However, ML is not an evil entity looking to wreak havoc upon the world: he acts as the valued consultant to the Emperor of Zhou and has ambitions of unifying the warring states into a unified kingdom under said emperor. It is revealed that MC’s duel was sabotaged as part of different factions’ political scheming.

MC: Presumably the shou (MC and ML shouldn’t even be counted as friends, never mind lovers, as of chapter 55). Resilient and kind. But with a good BS radar. MC is crippled after his duel yet adheres to his moral compass in the ensuing struggles. Although it’s presumed that MC will eventually recover and become even stronger than his previous self, his journey is far from a series of fortunate power ups.

ML: Presumably the gong. ML is a villain and acts accordingly! There is no babying/indulging the MC (yet?). There are hints that ML is ultimately also on a righteous path, but don't kid yourself into thinking he's a good person.

Relationship development: There is a huge power disparity as MC is crippled in the beginning of the story and ML remains a powerful sect leader (and arguably the strongest cultivist in Imperial China). ML initially keeps MC around to see if 1) this righteous sect leader can be corrupted or 2) MC is useful in furthering ML’s agenda in cultivation or political plans. MC delivers. I'm excited to see how story and relationship progresses.

Commentary: A solid danmei. I initially brushed off the storyline as common, with no truly unique aspects in terms of plot or characters, but I take that back. As mentioned, the major unique point is how ML realistically treats MC as two people who should be enemies or at the best wary strangers. There is no immediate soulmate identifying or some other contrived reason for MC and ML to treat each other well. <<less
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baegulls
baegulls rated it
September 7, 2020
Status: Completed
I joined this site originally to find the novel for Thousands of Years; I actually listened to the audio drama first and knew I had to read the original story. God I was not disappointed; the characters are so vibrant, wonderful, and unique. Like other readers have said, you will fall in love with Shen Qiao and his journey in the mortal realm. Just like Yan Wushi!

I can attest that neither characters' developments are sacrificed for the sake of romance. If anything, their diverging perspectives and uncompromising personalities drive the... more>> plot and the romance is all the better for it. It is absolutely a slow burn, and it is so worth it.

If you come from a wuxia novel/drama background like me, you will appreciate the complex politics crafted in this world. It gives weight and meaning to the decision SQ eventually makes, to stop the reclusive nature of his sect and effect change on the tumultuous world. His optimism and pragmatic nature are a breath of fresh-air in the sea of novel protagonists.

My favorite character is YWS though, sorry A-Qiao! As the main love interest he's the perfect foil for our lead. Their interactions range from genuinely tender, provocative, and poignant--- and in the beginning, downright heartbreaking. You'll want to slap the sh*t out of YWS a few times, and ONE TIME REALLY HURT THE MAN! The author writes some amazing dialogue that has a lot of implicit meaning, referencing their current relationship and the tentatively balanced world they exist in. You will find amus**ent in Lao Yan's shamelessness, manipulation, and capriciousness. In a way, he's the single free-spirit in the novel, bound only by his interests (and eventually, his love for Shen Qiao).

All the side characters were fun and unique as well! Despite some of their rather short interactions, they all managed to leave lasting impressions on this reader. My favorites include Bai Rong, Zhu Lengquan, Zhao Chiying, Bian Yanmei, and Shiwu! This list could go on forever though, their roles and voices were so distinct.

If you have any hesitations starting this, please dash it out the window. The story is worth it, the characters are great, the world building is vast. I read this in the original Chinese and the poetic beauty of the language is startling. The translators do a great job! What are you waiting for? Go on and read the story! <<less
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sqaz
sqaz rated it
March 20, 2019
Status: c39
I'm seriously obsessed with this novel so far, which is only helped by the fact that the translation is soo high quality. A lot of people were expressing unsureness about how the main couple will get together, but I'm already completely sold on their dynamic. I looove the MC, he's a great example of a character who could be one-dimensional and boring because he's just so nice and good, but he feels very complex and well-written. The world-building is so solid (which is a very important factor for me), and... more>> the politics seems really interesting as well. There are some interesting female characters (I mention this because I always have a big gripe about BL novels that completely exclude women from the world) which I hope will continue. After mainlining all the available translated chapters it's going to be hard for me to wait!

EDIT: SOMEONE PLEAAAASE PICK UP THIS NOVEL I'm starving over here pls ;_; <<less
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vinzha
vinzha rated it
February 13, 2019
Status: c38
Even though I haven't finished this book yet due to lack of further translation as of now, I was immediately enraptured from chapter 1. The beginning was done beautifully, the language in the book is just wonderful. I loved it from the first few lines. The writing itself deserves to be applauded, as well as the efforts of the translator. I especially love descriptions of the fighting scenes, very poetic most of the time (though also funny because of the extremely dramatic names, as per tradition).

So far, the story is... more>> fairly intricate with many minor characters coming and going. What I love is the use of political climate. Very relevant and also well done if I may say so. I won't spoil much of that though, since while I enjoy reading it, I'm not very good at explaining it. Just know that there will be a big focus on "real world" conflicts of sects and various groups in this world. I absolutely adore that when it's well done, and it is very well done in this story. While exposition is done a lot in the form of Shen Qiao overhearing conversations, there are also well used in person experiences on the way.

Now, I must lead to the star of the show: Shen Qiao. Definitely one of my favorite characters in the novels I've read so far (I'm bad at picking definitive favorites, but it stands he's one of them). It may seem if you go into this blind that he's one of the stereotypical "do-gooder with zero real world common sense and normal emotions" that crops up in a lot of stories featuring that certain type of Mary Sue, but he's not that. He has strong values, because he chooses to, and it shows that he is also human and has his own limits. When he is betrayed, especially when by their free violition for personal gains, he still shows genuine emotion, even when he chooses to be more compassionate. He's not blind (haha) by willfull ignorance but rather he chooses to be who he is and knows himself well enough to have that sort of freedom.

Spoiler

Also he kills someone because of their extremely evil and irredeemably selfish/sadistic deeds. Won't say their name, but it happens relatively early on in the story, and it is because of their evilness. It was expressively stated before that he did not hold any strong urge to go against Yan Wushi at that point in time was because he did not see him do anything particularly bad yet. So Shen Qiao is someone who is gentle and compassionate by nature, but also understands that there is in fact evil in the world, at times irredeemable.

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Yan Wushi thus far is bit of a closed book, but he generally seems to be the type of guy who does some things out of pure enjoyment of doing it. It shows as well in his fighting style, described to be an amalgamation of techniques to fill in any gaps rather than any single strict faction training. He does stuff because he finds some (sadistic) pleasure in it, though it hasn't been shown yet how far that goes. Of course, I'm keeping an eye on him, as well as this main pairing. So far, it's been a very interesting, borderline amusing trip. There was no "love at first sight yandere" trope, but rather his reasons for helping Shen Qiao range from entertainment, self-benefit, or to stir up trouble and conflict. I am going to enjoy seeing them explore each other and themselves as human beings in the future.

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The little spoilers I've seen told me that there's a big betrayal in the future, so I am definitely looking forward to that. Currently, I have a feeling I know what it is, if Yan Wushi's behavior and actions at this stage is foreshadowing it. I'm wondering how exactly their relationship will progress to and beyond that point. I'm also a little like... how in the world did they actually end up falling for each other??? So far they're pretty... I mean, tolerant, but love? I'm curious but also worried. Hope the development is good...

I'm genuinely at loss on how would they fall in love but... well, its only the halfway mark so. We'll see.

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5/5 so far, favorite wuxia xianxia cnovel I've read as of now. Rating may change though ;) <<less
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aldehyde_chan
aldehyde_chan rated it
January 15, 2019
Status: Completed
This story is one of the best that I've read. The intricate plot, the politics and the character development and the dynamics between the MC and ML is really interesting. I'll be honest, I read the entire novel thrice.

One of the best things about this novel is how naturally things flow into their places and the fact that even MC and ML have their own perspective they are willing to compromise for the sake of the other. The side characters too are very human and we see glimpses to a... more>> more realistic part of the society <<less
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Blak_ie
Blak_ie rated it
January 2, 2024
Status: Completed
When I started to read this story, it was quite hard for me to get through the first few chapters because there isn't much interaction between the main character and I kind of found Shen Qiao boring. But it all changed very fast. I slowly started to really like him and the whole progress of the story.

If you expect something very romantic, this novel is probably not it. It's tagged slow romance for a reason. Instead it's a story of a broken man who doesn't give up on his beliefs,... more>> who doesn't give up on who he is no matter what life prepares for him.

An important factor is that the setup is partly based on true events. There are dynasties fighting for power just as sects with different views doing the same. There are also some political themes in the novel. It's not easy to read because you have to keep track of many different characters but once I really got into it, I couldn't stop reading at all. The way the martial arts system works there is really unique and interesting too.

As for the main characters, Shen Qiao who really didn't seem so interesting as I mentioned at the start somehow really got my heart. He's such a righteous person but also feelings very warm. Yan Wushi is supposedly the opposite and I can't help it but love the small changes in his behavior as the story progresses. <<less
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Emptysouls
Emptysouls rated it
August 2, 2023
Status: Completed
A very different perspective of a bl love story I would say.

The settings of cultivation and royal contents isn't unique tbh, we can see it in many novels but the circumstances of this people who belongs two opposite clans, personality or whatever you call was interesting and refreshing.

We may call opposite attracts but this wasn't like that. You can't fall in love with someone at first sight, attracted by beauty sure it can happen but love, longing, attachment those are very different things.

MC Shen Qiao :- TBH I am not... more>> really fan of those of MC who are extra heroic, SQ wasn't like that. He was narrow minded at start, not exactly narrow minded but he hadn't seen the world, so his world view of surely restricted. Surely not a bad thing but yeah whatever.

Betrayed but still no hatred or ounce revenge in him, that's really something unreal and can only be imagined in fiction. But he was the character like that. After meeting ml, his work view changed, he adapted many thing but didn't mean that he changed his way.

Persistent, caring, calm, strong but not overconfident or overbearing.

ML Yan Wushin:- many will hate him they really will. Even I was dissatisfied how he behaved in the early story. But as much as like to hate him I can't as a reader and writer I understand what character author wanted to write. And he wrote it very well.

Wushin, a total opposite, who will never belive that some can have kindness like MC. He was different level.

Confident overconfident whatever you say. Ignorance, ego, self esteem, pride, no kindness for innocent but I never seen him stamping on the commoners as well so yeah.

He did wanted to unifi the nation, that you can say. You can't change a person with few meetings, but you can surely ignite a spark and that's what MC unintentionally did.

ML got convinced after seeing all the hardships of MC. After been with him he could feel the kindness this person has is not for facade or for fame either, it's just how he is.

It's always something you don't have or can't feel, that is what attracts you the most, lures you the most, you crave for it.

There was no obsession although, author tried to hint that but I couldn't feel thal ML was obsessed with MC. No it was love, admiration as well.

From MC' side, it's hard to predict what are his actual feelings, as a reader myself I won't be able to put it into word. It may feel like it's a love story he ought to love ml. Compared to ML you can't comprehend you can't see how can he fell in love with ml.

But although author didn't put too much words for his side you can understand MC feelings as well.

Overall a great story indeed.

Two opposite personality, yet bond to create a harmonious life.

Loved it. Thank you all the translator for your hardwork. <<less
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6bee
6bee rated it
March 25, 2023
Status: c1
This is one of those novels I come back for once in a while.

The temperamental Yan Wushi and the steady as the Mt. Tai Shen Qiao.

I would say it's wholesome with a steady pace, not so much of a roller coaster ride like MXTX novels, but still is a perfectly fun read. The romance is not 'written in so many words', but you could kinda understand from the interactions ; and it didn't sprout one fine day, it was a very steady development. How two personalities like oil and water... more>> could understand, love and accept other, that was a complete surprise for me.

The other thing I liked about the novel, all of Meng Xi shi's novels, infact, is that all characters have their place. No one is 'out of place'.

Also, if I could, I would like to be like Shen Qiao one day.

💯 for translation.

- re -read the novel quite some time ago. Maybe I will update the review after I read again...... <<less
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Sesgy
Sesgy rated it
February 27, 2023
Status: Completed
I think this novel will always be one of my favs.

The plotline is really great such as the characters and the couple.

The romance isn't much present for obvious reasons (yan wushi is a heartless shithead) but when there is, it's absolutely heartwarming.

Many people complain about the ML, but I find him interesting and true to himself. When he met our MC he didn't treat him differently but remained true to his character, that is an arrogant c*cky motherf*cker (but at least he has reasons for being c*cky, he's freaking... more>> powerful).

He isn't the typical misunderstood "villain" ML because he is an ACTUAL villain, a bad person. From the start to the end.

The MC is absolutely gorgeous magnificent beautiful I don't have any complaints for he is perfect.

The only thing that left me a bitter taste in my mouth was the ending which was really abrupt?? But other than that I really liked it, though the extras' timeline left me confused. <<less
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arianix
arianix
February 11, 2023
Status: Completed
I liked the plot a lot, but the romantic scenes between the MC and the ML were very bland
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Xie Lian
Xie Lian rated it
August 11, 2022
Status: extra 13
This has been one of the most beautifully written webnovels I have read--even among historical novels the prose and word choice stands out.

I had many reservations when I started but I am glad I continued reading.

When I first started reading I was worried about two things (1) there are so many names and places mentioned in the first couple chapters it is really hard to keep track (2) I was worried the main character Shen Qiu would be overly dumb and goody-goody. As you read more you eventually sort out... more>> who is who through constant exposure and Shen Qiu is anything but overly dumb.

This novel really made me reflect hard on the world and the kind of person in the world I want to be. It delves into themes of moral--what is right and wrong--and how we decide what is wrong. As well as sticking to one's true selves and remaining dedicated to one's morals against all odds. I found my world views and Shen Qiu's to be very similar, although I am far from matching his level of patience and grace.

The male lead is unbelievably c*cky and arrogant I wanted to cough up blood. Yet his wit and intelligence is undeniable. I have never met such an annoying man before but I could not help but still find him a likable character. Truly a miracle I never before would have thought a man so annoying could still be readable.

This story also has a lot of real historical references compared to other historical fiction pieces. The dynasties and leaders are based off of real people. It is up to you but you might not want to google names (of people like emperors and leaders) because they might turn up real results that hint at where the story will head.

This story is poetic and beautiful and vibrant and intelligent as well as extremely funny and interesting. I truly enjoyed it!!!!!! <<less
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iamblair
iamblair rated it
March 18, 2022
Status: Completed
This is a very well-written and brilliant cultivation novel. It has a very engrossing plot and character development that will pique your interest.

The MC has a saint-like, righteous character that was challenged over and over again. I love how he used failures as stepping stone towards learning. I think that he's the character that really developed best. The ML was a demonic cultivator so he's a very proud character. I found him annoying at some chapters but realized that he can be quite good if he wants too.

Just a reminder:... more>> The romance was barely there, mostly shown towards the end and in the extras. <<less
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bruisedpanda
bruisedpanda rated it
January 19, 2022
Status: --
in love with the world building. Enjoyed the fighting and the constant criticism of the jianghu from shen qiao. Very statisfying when shen qiao started rising up again. Enjoyed both characters. Disliked the multiple personalities arc. After finishing, I absolutely could buy that they became allies and even achieving some sort of deep mutual understanding of the other. Absolutely can not buy that they fell in love.
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Ariss
Ariss rated it
November 16, 2021
Status: Completed
This novel is at its core about a relationship between two very different yet similar men. Both are martial artists: one believes all men are evil and power gives a person the right to do anything they want regardless of morals, the other man is a Daoist priest who believes in the genuine goodness of a human being and while he follows the Way, also doesn't hesitate to step in and eradicate evil if needed.

A twist of fate made them meet and what follows is a whirlwind journey of finding... more>> the truth of what happened to SQ against a backdrop of political and social upheaval.

The romance is there but is slow burn and underlies the interactions between the two men, because what they are both focused on is the fights between martial artists in the Jianghu, political instability, a possible foreign invasion, and mu*derous foes. Amid a lot of verbal bickering, philisophical arguments, and flirting between our main couple.

The language is beautiful and poetic, the fights are described very well, and the scope is large as various sects and kingdoms vie for power.

I strongly recommend the novel. It's unique among danmei works and yes there is a happy ending.

Ps: Don't be alarmed if you feel like killing YWS. Totally normal reaction for readers of this novel! XD He doesn't deserve SQ. <<less
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mYboiS
mYboiS rated it
November 7, 2021
Status: Completed
Wow a really wuxia type of novel. If you are into it, this is a pretty good read!

.... MC (Shen Qiao) was on the verge of death. ML (Yan Wushi) finds and saves MC's life. He discovers how righteous MC is and therefore tries to break him out of his righteousness. As ML involves himself more and more trying to blackened MC, ML then starts to fall for MC. The story follows how MC takes back his status and fight for what's right.

The details and wordings in this story... more>> is really good. The story is beautifully described. Characters are well written, especially MC.

This novel is a really s..l..o..w.. burn. lol. But MC and ML their interactions and their chemistry are very cute. However I do wished there were more of it and LESS of the wuxia stuff!!😫

This story has many characters and each one have more than 1 name. So just a heads up, you might want to take note on who is who and write down all the names to each character, like said, each character has about 3 names so you will be CONFUSED! LOL!! It's a happy ending and a cute one too. Ending might feel like it's a bit quick, but I think it's cute!🤗

Gotta read the extras!

This novel was put on hold for a pretty long time, but luckily someone picked it up. Thank you for that, translator (s) !!! 🥰🥰 <<less
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