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Out of the many restaurants in Eastern Port City, The Jade Dragon is arguably the best. Indeed, many people planned on going there after the Eastern Port City Tournament was over and had made reservations several weeks in advance.
Unfortunately, The Jade Dragon has closed for the day. A large sign hangs outside its doors, turning away all would-be customers.
The Jade Dragon has the distinction of being one of the few establishments in Eastern Port City ...
2020-05-25 12:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Have you ever been watching/reading something and thought to yourself, “This character is way too exaggerated?”
It happens.
It’s also true, especially in certain genres. Sitcoms. Kid shows. Comedies. Hot-blooded shounen manga. The list goes on.
There’s a reason for that.
See, you only have one chance to make a first impression, and this goes double for fictional characters. People are super heartless to fictional characters, so you need to give them a reason to...
2020-05-22 12:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Liu Jin looks at his master with great care and great worry. It does not take long for the feelings so clearly reflected on his face to be volatilized.
“Master, are you sure you are okay?”
For about the tenth time that morning.
“Disciple, what do your eyes tell you?”
“I…”
“You are a doctor, are you not? You have learned from your father, and you have learned from this Old Jiang. So tell me, what do your eyes tell you? Or are you perhaps ...
2020-05-18 13:13:46 +0000 UTC
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“Xiao Nan gave me a mission before he left.”
“My cousin thinks Wu Yan will use his position to favor the Yun Sect by sabotaging our disciples, doesn’t he?”
Liu Jin is left blinking in mute shock. The expression Xiao Fang gives him in return is decidedly unimpressed.
“Should I feel insulted that you look so surprised? Why else would you be chosen to participate? I will not deny you are strong, but if we only consider cultivation, I can think of a few Inn...
2020-05-18 12:00:02 +0000 UTC
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“Master?”
The sky has turned dark by the time Liu Jin arrives home. Yet, under the light of the moon, Liu Jin can easily make out his master’s form. Old Jiang waits for him outside the clinic, smiling one of his usual smiles, the type that makes Liu Jin painfully aware of his own inadequacies.
“Has my standing in your eyes fallen so far that seeing me like this is cause for surprise?”
“I...”
Liu Jin’s brain scrambles for something tactful to s...
2020-05-18 12:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Hi all!
I had a writing blog post all written up for Friday. Just needed to sit down and tidy it up. I had a whole week to do it, so it should have been easy.
Turns out that nope. This week has been busy as hell for so many reasons. So. So. Many.
But more on that later. Right now, I'm going to try to get some writing done this weekend. Ave Xia Rem Y is about to reach a very critical point, so I'm all nervous and excited.
Later!
2020-05-16 20:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Doctor Wu is dead.
The so-called greatest doctor of Eastern Port City attempted to flee the city with his son last night. Between waiting until the Xiao Sect decided on his punishment and trying to escape the city, the doctor ended up choosing the latter. As far as he was concerned, his life was forfeit either way, making the risk worth it. Doctor Wu might not have been wrong in that, but it doesn’t matter now.
Doctor Wu did not succeed.
“Where should I p...
2020-05-11 12:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Out of the many restaurants in Eastern Port City, The Jade Dragon is arguably the best. Indeed, many people planned on going there after the Eastern Port City Tournament was over and had made reservations several weeks in advance.
Unfortunately, The Jade Dragon has closed for the day. A large sign hangs outside its doors, turning away all would-be customers.
The Jade Dragon has the distinction of being one of the few establishments in Eastern Port City owned ...
2020-05-11 12:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Xiao Fang does not miss the nod Wu Yan gives Yun Han, and he fights the urge to scoff at the smile that tugs at Yun Han’s lips.
They think they are being so clever.
The pill Liu Jin had given him rests comfortably under his tongue. Liu Jin had been of the idea that he take it before the match and had argued with him quite fiercely on the matter. The fool. Had he done that, this whole thing would have been pointless. Gifted in many ways, Liu Jin may be, but ...
2020-05-11 12:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Two weeks ago or maybe more (it’s hard to keep track of time nowadays), someone in the comments asked why was the Xiao Sect having an Emperor-realm cultivator so important. After all, it doesn’t stop the Yun Sect from trying to do stuff every now and then. I answered the question, but it occurred to me that this could also be a good topic for a post, so here it goes!
First, let me explain a little about how Sects work. Cultivators, as a general rule, are all about trying to get stro...
2020-05-08 12:00:04 +0000 UTC
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“Master?”
The sky has turned dark by the time Liu Jin arrives home. Yet, under the light of the moon, Liu Jin can easily make out his master’s form. Old Jiang waits for him outside the clinic, smiling one of his usual smiles, the type that makes Liu Jin painfully aware of his own inadequacies.
“Has my standing in your eyes fallen so far that seeing me like this is cause for surprise?”
“I...”
Liu Jin’s brain scrambles for something tactful to s...
2020-05-04 12:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Liu Jin wakes up before the sun rises.
He wakes up but makes no effort to leave his bed. His eyes do not move from the ceiling even for an instant, not even to blink. Xiao Nan’s request. The group stage. Cui Tian. Song Daiyu. The talk with Xiao Fang. The fight with Yun Han. Though his body is unmoving, his mind is hard at work, reviewing all the events that have led up to this point. To Liu Jin’s surprise, he finds he doesn’t dislike remembering most of it.
O...
2020-05-04 12:00:04 +0000 UTC
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“Xiao Nan gave me a mission before he left.”
“My cousin thinks Wu Yan will use his position to favor the Yun Sect by sabotaging our disciples, doesn’t he?”
Liu Jin is left blinking in mute shock. The expression Xiao Fang gives him in return is decidedly unimpressed.
“Should I feel insulted that you look so surprised? Why else would you be chosen to participate? I will not deny you are strong, but if we only consider cultivation, I can think of a few Inn...
2020-05-04 12:00:04 +0000 UTC
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As some of you may have noticed, the amount pledged per month has dipped below the $250 goal. That is... entirely expected. Pledges always drop a little towards the end of the month.
I'm writing this to let you know this won't have any effect on your early chapters. That wouldn't be fair to all the people who have contributed towards making it this far. At the same time, since the goal is already unlocked, reaching $250 again won't unlock any new chapters.
Have a great...
2020-04-30 19:14:18 +0000 UTC
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Out of the many restaurants in Eastern Port City, The Jade Dragon is arguably the best. Indeed, many people planned on going there after the Eastern Port City Tournament was over and had made reservations several weeks in advance.
Unfortunately, The Jade Dragon has closed for the day. A large sign hangs outside its doors, turning away all would-be customers.
The Jade Dragon has the distinction of being one of the few establishments in Eastern Port City owned ...
2020-04-27 12:00:05 +0000 UTC
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Xiao Fang does not miss the nod Wu Yan gives Yun Han, and he fights the urge to scoff at the smile that tugs at Yun Han’s lips.
They think they are being so clever.
The pill Liu Jin had given him rests comfortably under his tongue. Liu Jin had been of the idea that he take it before the match and had argued with him quite fiercely on the matter. The fool. Had he done that, this whole thing would have been pointless. Gifted in many ways, Liu Jin may be, but he sti...
2020-04-27 12:00:04 +0000 UTC
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“I am happy to see you are in good health.”
“I apologize for making you worry, father.”
Father and son look at each other for several silent seconds. Even without saying a single word, they can understand each other perfectly. The slightest change in their expressions says more than a hundred words. It is a testament to how close they are.
“Dr. Liu, that’s wrong!”
Unfortunately for Su An, she is completely unable to read either of them.&nb...
2020-04-27 12:00:04 +0000 UTC
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“Xiao Nan gave me a mission before he left.”
“My cousin thinks Wu Yan will use his position to favor the Yun Sect by sabotaging our disciples, doesn’t he?”
Liu Jin is left blinking in mute shock. The expression Xiao Fang gives him in return is decidedly unimpressed.
“Should I feel insulted that you look so surprised? Why else would you be chosen to participate? I will not deny you are strong, but if we only consider cultivation, I can think of a few Inn...
2020-04-24 12:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Liu Jin wakes up before the sun rises.
He wakes up but makes no effort to leave his bed. His eyes do not move from the ceiling even for an instant, not even to blink. Xiao Nan’s request. The group stage. Cui Tian. Song Daiyu. The talk with Xiao Fang. The fight with Yun Han. Though his body is unmoving, his mind is hard at work, reviewing all the events that have led up to this point. To Liu Jin’s surprise, he finds he doesn’t dislike remembering most of it.
O...
2020-04-24 12:00:55 +0000 UTC
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“I am happy to see you are in good health.”
“I apologize for making you worry, father.”
Father and son look at each other for several silent seconds. Even without saying a single word, they can understand each other perfectly. The slightest change in their expressions says more than a hundred words. It is a testament to how close they are.
“Dr. Liu, that’s wrong!”
Unfortunately for Su An, she is completely unable to read either of them.&nb...
2020-04-20 12:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Interlude: Su An
Of those who took the Xiao Sect’s entrance exam, many were children without exceptional backgrounds. Some were orphans. Some were poor. Some were just utterly unremarkable.
Su An considered herself to belong to the latter category.
Her mother died shortly after she was born. Her father was a city guard who spent most of his days guarding the walls. As a result, Su An had grown up largely without adult guidance or supervision. She got into fight...
2020-04-20 12:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Xiao Fang does not miss the nod Wu Yan gives Yun Han, and he fights the urge to scoff at the smile that tugs at Yun Han’s lips.
They think they are being so clever.
The pill Liu Jin had given him rests comfortably under his tongue. Liu Jin had been of the idea that he take it before the match and had argued with him quite fiercely on the matter. The fool. Had he done that, this whole thing would have been pointless. Gifted in many ways, Liu Jin may be, but ...
2020-04-20 12:00:04 +0000 UTC
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As some of you may have noticed, we have reached the $250 goal yesterday. I want to take a moment to thank you all for your support. You guys are great!
Now, here's how it is going to work out. This Monday, Outer Disciples will get their first new chapter while Inner and Core patrons will get their regular chapter. Then on Friday, Inner and Core tiers will get their extra chapter.
Make sure to stay safe!
2020-04-18 17:00:04 +0000 UTC
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If a chess champion loses in rock paper scissors, does that matter to anyone?
It won't matter to the one who won because it is not any different from beating anyone else at rock paper scissors, and it won't matter to the chess champion because it is just not his field. He has no reason to care about the result. Nothing is riding on it.
Perhaps one of the most important things in writing is setting up the stakes. What happens if a character overcomes Obstacle X? What happens ...
2020-04-18 12:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Of those who took the Xiao Sect’s entrance exam, many were children without exceptional backgrounds. Some were orphans. Some were poor. Some were just utterly unremarkable.
Su An considered herself to belong to the latter category.
Her mother died shortly after she was born. Her father was a city guard who spent most of his days guarding the walls. As a result, Su An had grown up largely without adult guidance or supervision. She got into fights with the neighbor...
2020-04-13 12:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Liu Jin wakes up before the sun rises.
He wakes up but makes no effort to leave his bed. His eyes do not move from the ceiling even for an instant, not even to blink. Xiao Nan’s request. The group stage. Cui Tian. Song Daiyu. The talk with Xiao Fang. The fight with Yun Han. Though his body is unmoving, his mind is hard at work, reviewing all the events that have led up to this point. To Liu Jin’s surprise, he finds he doesn’t dislike remembering most of it.
O...
2020-04-13 12:00:04 +0000 UTC
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“I am happy to see you are in good health.”
“I apologize for making you worry, father.”
Father and son look at each other for several silent seconds. Even without saying a single word, they can understand each other perfectly. The slightest change in their expressions says more than a hundred words. It is a testament to how close they are.
“Dr. Liu, that’s wrong!”
Unfortunately for Su An, she is completely unable to read either of them.&nb...
2020-04-06 12:01:03 +0000 UTC
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“I surrender.”
Liu Jin’s words come as an anti-climax. For a moment, the people are left blinking, wondering what just happened. By the time Liu Jin’s words sink in, the announcer’s hand has already come up.
“Liu Jin of the Xiao Sect has surrendered. Yun Han of the Yun Sect wins!”
The words echo across the arena, making many frowns appear on the crowd. Mutters, murmurs, and grumbles are aplenty, for no one had wanted the fight to end just yet. Even th...
2020-04-06 12:01:02 +0000 UTC
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Fun fact: Song Daiyu’s introduction was originally planned to happen way before the tournament.
Auctions and the like are fairly common in xianxia. There’ll usually be a scene where the main character gets into a bidding war with someone and either tricks the guy into bidding too much for an item or wins a super rare item from them. Sometimes both. I wanted to do something like that for Ave Xia Rem Y.
The way I envisioned it, Old Jiang was going to take Liu Jin to another city...
2020-04-03 12:01:01 +0000 UTC
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It happened the night before the fight.
“Yun Han will not make the first move,” Xiao Fang tells him. The heir of the Xiao Sect is not looking at him. Instead, his eyes are aimed at the other members of their delegation. Su An has Big Nose Li in a headlock, and the other disciples are cheering her on. Although Xiao Fang appears relaxed, his voice carries absolute certainty.
“Is that so?” Liu Jin cocks his head to the side. “I thought you said he woul...
2020-03-30 12:01:01 +0000 UTC
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