Wu Jian knew that he couldn’t get Yue disqualified by accusing her of being older than the tournament’s rules allowed. Like she said, he had no proof, but this was also a double-edged sword for Yue.
“I might not have proof, but you can’t use chi during the tournament unless you want to be disqualified. That means I still have a chance!”
“What?!”
Yue’s shout was followed by an astonished yelp as Wu Jian got his legs in between them, tucked his knees into his c...
2022-04-07 15:04:21 +0000 UTC
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2022-04-06 16:34:26 +0000 UTC
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“Victory goes to Wu Jian!”
“Wu Jian is the winner!”
“Wu Jian wins!”
The tournament continued and Wu Jian wracked up victory after victory. However, most of his battles were against his fellow Wu Clansmen. He didn’t know if this was coincidence or not. Who fought who in which ring had been determined by random drawing (supposedly), meaning there should have been no way to rig this part of the tournament, but he still couldn’t help but wonder if maybe this was ...
2022-04-04 14:28:02 +0000 UTC
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Dear Patron,
A new month has come. I'm now 33. I don't feel 33, but I guess being 33 is really no different than being 32. Let's hope it stays that way.
A new season of anime is about to begin. I'm very sad because My Dress Up Darling ended and that was easily my favorite anime. What really got to me was how the series showcased what it's like to be treated with basic human kindness. We live in a society where human kindness is almost foreign. Watching Gojo break out of his shell ...
2022-04-01 13:37:24 +0000 UTC
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Fifteen winners were selected from the people who took part in the preliminaries. The girl who was part of the Zhou Clan was one of the winners. After the preliminaries, the Zhou Clan’s branch head asked everyone who would be taking part in the tournament to travel down to the arena floor.
Wu Jian stood among the crowd of forty-five contestants. There were a lot more people this year than there had been last year. Ten were from his Wu Clan, but there were also ten from the Juishi Clan...
2022-03-31 15:06:52 +0000 UTC
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Kirsten and I decided to look at traditional harem manga covers when creating this, and I think it's turned out well. This looks a lot like a harem manga straight outta Japan imo.
We still have to create the covers for Webtoon and Tapas, but that'll come with time.
2022-03-29 20:15:12 +0000 UTC
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Here's a sample of next month's Patreon art! It's Kari and Eryk sharing a romantic moment together.
Also boobs.
2022-03-28 17:45:15 +0000 UTC
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“Ming Han. Juishi Feng. I see you two have become good friends,” Father greeted them.
Ming Han grinned as he slapped Juishi Feng on the back. “Of course, we are! My son is marrying his daughter, after all. You seem jealous. Gya ha ha! Don’t worry. If you let Wu Meiying wed my son, we’ll be this close too!”
“I’ll pass.”
While it seemed almost like the words had been thrown out callously, Wu Jian knew enough now to understand that Ming Han was a lot more cunn...
2022-03-28 15:03:06 +0000 UTC
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My artist just sent these to me!
2022-03-27 12:29:43 +0000 UTC
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After Wu Taohua discovered Wu Meiying and Hou Jingshu sleeping in Wu Jian’s bed, Father began stationing guards by both the door and the window to prevent them from entering again. Not even Wu Meiying with her prophetic vision could slip past them. While Wu Jian had argued with his father for a time, he soon understood that nothing he said would make the man budge.
“You’re a young man who is just beginning to step into adulthood. It does not matter if you’re engag...
2022-03-24 14:04:11 +0000 UTC
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Here's a preview of this month's SFW patreon art.
For some reason, my artist does the NSFW version first. Don't know why.
2022-03-23 20:17:18 +0000 UTC
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While the subtitle is tentative, this is what the cover will more or less look like.
I think it's pretty damn good myself. What do you think?
2022-03-23 17:01:57 +0000 UTC
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2022-03-22 18:50:31 +0000 UTC
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Since I have romantic artwork of LinxEryk and FayxEryk, I decided to have KarixEryk artwork done.
I've been trying to think of pairing names (like NaruHina and SasuSaku), but nothing comes to mind. Do you have any good ideas?
2022-03-21 22:32:33 +0000 UTC
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“W-wait!” Hou Jingshu called out.
Wu Meiying turned her head. “I’m sorry, but I can’t wait. The next guard on patrol will be coming by soon. I need to leave before he arrives.”
“J-just let me get my cloak! I’m coming with you!”
“Sounds good.”
When she saw the smile on the other girl’s face, Hou Jingshu could not help but feel like she had been played. However…
There’s no helping it. I can’t let this chance slip by.
No ...
2022-03-21 14:27:56 +0000 UTC
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Patrons,
It is now March 19, which means it is my birthday. I will probably be visiting my family since I know they want to spend it with me. My mother said she plans to make homemade ramen, which I'll be looking forward to since ramen is just the best.
In other news, 2022-03-19 17:42:51 +0000 UTC
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Just a quick update on my book cover. I think it looks pretty sexy, don't you?
2022-03-17 22:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Hou Jingshu remained mad for the rest of the day.
That morning, after their normal exercise, the group ate breakfast in silence, then traveled to the training hall with the other students. Instructor Lan was already waiting for them and had everyone line up in rows, lectured them on the importance of increasing their strength, then had them begin doing our stretches.
After that…
…They sparred.
“I want to spar with you,” Hou Jingshu said suddenly, pointing her f...
2022-03-17 14:53:49 +0000 UTC
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A loud bang like someone had just slammed something onto a table echoed from beyond the window. Wu Jian shared a look with Wu Meiying. Just then, a voice emerged from the other side.
“Damn that Ming Han! Who does he think he is?!” Wu Jian heard Father’s harsh and grating voice as it boomed from inside the building.
“He has been getting a lot bolder lately,” Mother said.
“Haaaah. It looks like I was right to send you along to shadow them, Taohua,” Fathe...
2022-03-14 14:56:09 +0000 UTC
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“Well… Meiying. My dear Meiying. I had no idea you were in town as well. You should have told me. I would have gladly been your escort.”
Those were the first words out of Ming Shen’s mouth when he laid eyes on Wu Meiying. He didn’t even so much as look at Hou Jingshu, which seemed to really upset the girl in question. Her face had turned red and there was a vein throbbing on her forehead. Not that he cared or even saw it. Ming Shen only had eyes for the girl he had been pining...
2022-03-10 15:27:30 +0000 UTC
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Mykel sent this to me early this morning, and I just finished adding the text.
I changed things up a bit and moved the credits because there's so much extra space around Kari.
I hope you guys like how it looks.
2022-03-08 18:45:07 +0000 UTC
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Claparo has got the base color for the cover done now.
2022-03-08 00:37:24 +0000 UTC
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The three youngsters followed Grandpa Son deeper into the library. They eventually reached a long hallway with numerous archways on either side that led into other areas. However, each side entrance was covered with a thick chi barrier. Each barrier was the same, nearly translucent silver color.
These barriers had been created to keep out people who had not reached the Hunger Realm. Wu Jian had once asked Grandpa Son about what was behind these barriers, and there were apparently more r...
2022-03-07 13:39:41 +0000 UTC
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I've finally begun working on the last three volumes of Arcadia's Ignoble Knight. These three volumes comprise the last arc of the entire series.
Because I really can't see anyone aside from Claparo doing the art for this, I've hired him on again. This is the cover work he has so far. You can see the two different types of sketch he's done. One is more lined and the other uses color to denote who is who.
2022-03-06 17:41:32 +0000 UTC
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Sweat drenched Wu Jian’s back, chest, face, arms, and legs as he balanced most of his body on his arms, which were bent at a forty-five-degree angle. Meanwhile, he had tightened his core and spread his legs wide to form a triangle as he pressed his feet flat against the ground. This had the effect of working both his triceps, chest, and core muscles. Every time he lowered his body, his arms and chest felt like they were on fire, and the constant need to keep his stomach muscles tight caused...
2022-03-03 14:48:47 +0000 UTC
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Patrons,
It's the month of March, which means two things: March Madness and my birthday.
Now, I don't much care for March Madness. I'm not a sports fan. Never have been, never will be, but my family is, and so I'll probably end up watching more basketball than I care for. I suppose that's life.
I'll be turning 33 this year. I feel old. I know some people have said I'm not old, but I feel like I am. Does anyone know where I can find the Fountain of Youth? Or maybe you can fig...
2022-03-02 16:31:01 +0000 UTC
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It was decided after having their fill of refreshments that they would head to their own buildings, change into something more suitable for dinner, and meet back up at the dining hall.
Wu Meiying walked alongside Hou Jingshu. The young princess had her own housing unit, but it was closer to Wu Meiying’s residence than Wu Jian’s. It still looked the same as every other building though, with a slanted roof, dragon statues on either end, and columns holding up the extended ceiling.
...
2022-02-28 14:34:55 +0000 UTC
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We've got two illustrations for next month's Patreon reward! Kirsten, my artist for American Kitsune, has outdone herself and gifted me with some Iris artwork. Meanwhile, Liremi has drawn me some Fay Valstine. I don't know about you, but those eyes on Fay really do it for me.
Artwork will be delivered to the appropriate tiers near the beginning of March!
2022-02-26 13:14:54 +0000 UTC
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Kirsten is plugging away at the manga. Here are the sketches for pages 133 through 139.
2022-02-24 20:00:05 +0000 UTC
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The Wu Clan did not have much in the way of recreation. In the capital city, there were apparently all kinds of distractions. People could travel to cafés where they sat down and ate delicious meals with friends, go shopping in the many chique stores and boutiques, visit the arena and watch cultivators battle for fame and fortune, or visit historic sites and monuments. The Wu Clan, and Zahn City as a whole, had none of that.
“The capital sure sounds amazing,” Wu Jian said as he and...
2022-02-24 14:27:21 +0000 UTC
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