Torsten Hewson

Artwork: BIG THINK

The people demanded Zhuye. They have received small boy, courtesy of the Tsuu.

Artwork: Little Brother

Zhuye and Tigu going fishing.
art by Tsuu

v6c55: Growing Roots

Cai Xiulan’s job was demanding. The hours were long. The stress ate at her like Wa Shi carefully nibbling away at something, just slowly enough that he thought people wouldn’t notice before he consumed it whole. What she did decided if people lived or died, and it was a constant battle to make sure that she stayed on top of this tiger that she was riding.

And yet, in spite of everything, it was worth it.

Because it was working. She could see it working. The proof was ...

Artwork: Eyes

Jin, Meiling, Bi De, Tigu, Ri Zu, Xiulan, Xianghua, Gramps, Minyan, and Xiaobao from the SHI AU.
Art by: https://x.com/str4wberria

Artwork: Jin Splash art

Rou Jin, Tianlan's Contractor

Art by: https://x.com/RizkT511

v6c54: Off Again

Once more, we lined up to say goodbye. I could tell neither Tigu nor Yin wanted to leave in the morning. Both of them were dragging their feet, and Yin looked to be seriously considering staying at least one more day.

Noodle had showed her the plans he was still keeping secret from us, and Yin wanted to drop everything to help him.

‘You have a duty, my disssciple. Go, and carry it out… I do not mind waiting, if you truly wish to help,” Noodle chastised her, thwappin...

Art: Xiulan Pinup by Kara

Not entirely SFW. A Xiulan Pinup, showcasing the golden crack in her chest.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B2NX7BfW9ZO9lZ1g8u5r19dTzYid1rqk/view?usp=sharing
art by https://x.com/Karachiiy

v6c53: Little D's Birthday

With her mission given to her, Tigu immediately set about carrying her duties out… only to immediately realise that the Blade of Grass hadn't actually been as kind to her as she had thought.

Mostly because actually organising the expedition was going to be a lot of work. While Tigu got a bit of a break in the middle while she would be with her Master, she would still be doing a lot of work… most of it paper. She was beginning to despise the scent of ink.

Tigu, however...

v6c52: Inching to Spring

And so the days marched on.

Our home was a regular winter wonderland, blanked in a thick white layer of fluff, and watched over by the General That Commands The Winter. The great snowman’s smile was bright and cheery, and his giant hat was filled with birds that flocked out every morning, chirping and singing their little hearts out.

A small legion of smaller snowmen surrounded the good General’s base, made using the snow we had shoveled from the pathways. Our hills out back w...

Art: Old Enemies

A member of the Rumbling Earth Sect vs a Wrecker Ball.

Art by: https://x.com/kanggereo13

v6c51: Today's Date

“You know, my dear husband, the people of that other place were truly depraved,” Meimei said, her eyes locked on to me. “Absolute degenerates.”

I looked down at my apron. It was the only thing I was currently wearing, and it didn’t cover much.

“I can go change if you’re offended,” I replied, raising an eyebrow back to my wife while setting down our breakfast. We had gone traditional today, with a sweet congee of dried berries and honey, as well as tea eggs...

v6c50: Not So Different

As always, the silence after Bi De resumed his true form was heavy. Eyes were wide, mouths were open, and some had even recoiled.

Bi De said nothing, letting them recover, but one man spoke before the others.

“Your plumage is more radiant than ever, Bi De,” Cai Xi Kong said, raising his own wine cup in salute.

Bi De smiled. “Thank you, Sect Master Xi Kong. It is good that we are sharing a drink again; and I dare say we are overdue for another round of go.”

“I...

Artwork: Rou Tigu Splash art

SSR Demon Hunter Tigu. A second peice of art today! A possible future for Tigu.

https://www.patreon.com/posts/cai-xiulan-art-132326955

Art by: https://x.com/RizkT511

Tsuudle 7/8/25: Jin and Chun Ke fishing

His tusks are a wonderful place for a nap.

Art by Tsuu

v6c49: Watching it Grow

“Thank you again, Senior Disciple  Lu Ri. Are you headed back to your post?” she asked him, as her team watched the Elders and the audience congregate in groups before slowly moving towards the exit

Lu Ri put on his hat, and gave her a nod. “I will resume my northern vigil,” he said, loud enough that the Elders could hear him… and draw their own conclusions about what he meant, though it was the truth. “Good day, Grand Marshal.”

With that, he turned and left, st...

Artwork: Xiulan with fan Tsuu Speedpaint

2h30min speed paint+pose study, using https://x.com/666KArt/status/1638210632997584896/photo/1 as reference.

Artwork of The Great Enemy: Demon Soldier

Comprising the bulk of the Great Enemy's armies, a demonic soldier is anywhere from the size of a man to a towering eight feet tall. They are armored in black chitin, have poisonous blood, and all are driven by hatred.

Their wicked and twisted forms are myriad; their features disgusting and beastly.

And yet these are the least of the Great Enemy.

Art by: https://www.deviantart.com/blackaengel777 2025-07-06 05:08:39 +0000 UTC View Post

v6c48: Questions and Answers

“The Grand Marshal now opens the floor to questions,” Bai Huizhong declared in an admirably firm voice. 

Bai Huizhong, supported by Bao Wen, looked utterly exhausted in his new robes. None of the cultivators blamed the man for his… incident. Mortals had fragile constitutions. That he hadn’t keeled over from a heart attack and was instead back at his post was a mark in his favour.  Xi Kong caught several concerned glances for the man from the other Elders, and while nob...

v6c47: Grass, Earth, and the Ravine.

“They’re not taking it too badly,” Xiulan heard Loud Boy mutter, watching the arena through a crystal screen. Some people practically sprinted from the room. Some looked dumbfounded, some looked worried, as they all made their confusion known.

Some rushed to be with their Elders. Others formed groups with their friends, but soon enough everyone was heading for the doors.

“It's the shock,” Lu Ri said, his voice calm as always. “Less Qi deviation than I expected...

Cao Biyu, Heiress of Mengde's Crystal Emporium

Biyu's new outfit, with her old one for reference.

Art by Tsuu

v6c46: Senior Brother's Day at the Office

Two weeks ago, Lu Ri had been approached by Elder Ge as to the matter of the explanation to the people of the Azure Hills. They sat together in their current base of operations in the north, while Su Ge listened in.

“I would normally not bother informing those who could not contribute, but the Grand Marshal did ask politely… and judging by those around Rou Jin, the ‘weakness’ of the Azure Hills is either false or fading,” Elder Ge said, rubbing his beard.

“That doe...

v6c45: At the Foot of the Mountain, Looking up at the Clouds

Cai Xi Kong, Sect Master of the Verdant Blade Sect, took a sip of his tea. They were top quality leaves, as expected of the most well-appointed teahouse in the Dueling Town. The tea was good, and the staff was discreet, employing deaf servers when the sects used the establishment for any important meetings—something that ensured their prosperity and protection. He allowed his eyes to roam around the table. Seated with him in their winter finery were Ulagan Ganzorig—also known as Guo Daxia...

Cai Xiulan Splash Art

Cai Xiulan, Grand Marshal of the Azure Hills

Art by https://x.com/RizkT511

v6c44: A Most Enjoyable Journey

Bi De focused on the route ahead, his mind focused and pure. The blades made of Qi on the bottom of his feet dug in just enough. It was an interesting control exercise to make them duller, and avoid slicing through the frozen lake. The world was flashing by with great velocity. Not the fastest he could go, but it was still an exhilarating speed. He was in his human form; his long legs pushing against the ice, and his arms swinging to keep balance. He locked on to a piece of the ice that rose ...

Behind the Scenes: Webtoon Designs

Tsuu and I are working hard behind the scenes doing some webtoon designs, so have a gander.

First we have Jin, disheveled from his journey to the Azure Hills, then a more normal Jin. Big D in all his colourful glory, Meiling, Yun Ren, Gou Ren, Meihua, Lu Ri, Xiulan, cat form Tigu, and finaly wicked Chow Ji.

All of these are WIP, and subject to change.

v6c43: A Bird in Hand

Biyu’s breath came out in great gasping pants. Her legs pumped as hard as she could make them. She had mistakenly thought that now she was a cultivator, running to Pale Moon Lake would be relatively easy.

Biyu had been very, very wrong. It turned out cultivation didn’t make running for hundreds of Li that much easier, especially when the only thing she had going for her was Qi. An Initiate needed a strong body. And while Biyu had been strong enough to haul around decent-siz...

v6c42: Ice Heart Treaty

The Imperial Herald stood upon his flying sword with his hands clasped behind his back. He flew behind Shen Yu, who was guiding the way; he was flanked by Xiao Ge of the Cloudy Sword Sect, who was given the honour of escorting his person.

It showed the might of the Empire, bringing but one escort, even if that escort was within the Imperial Realm… but when meeting another at these lofty heights, it was only proper to show such respect of the Spirit Beast’s might.

A show of str...

v6c41: Once More, We Go Forth

And at last, the time of rest was over. It was time to get back to work.

Xiulan and the rest of her companions would be returning to the Dueling Peaks, to speak on the upheaval that had shaken the province, and the stymied attack on Fa Ram. 

They would be making the two week journey to the south, through the winter snows. It almost felt wrong to be preparing like this and leaving before the snow melted. They needed to plant the spring crop! 

It would at least be ea...

v6c40: Renewal, Regrowth

The morning after the week of New Year’s dawned wonderful and crisp. It was one of those slow mornings, where everyone moved lethargically, and most people were half asleep until after the late breakfast.

That quiet, lazy atmosphere lasted until we heard a commotion outside. The other women of Soaring Heaven’s Isle, the ones who had gone to Grey Shard Coast, had apparently returned to travel back north with their seniors. All of them looked rather worse for wear, but they all had bi...

A Potential Future: Two Kinds of Immortality

Tsuu has cooked.