#Drowning sorrows in raging fire

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[momoliee]

Here Is Why You Should Read Priest’s Modern Danmeis :

As much as i love priest’s period novels, i absolutely adore her more recent, modern novels even more. You can tell that her writing style has completely changed as she grew and gained more experience, giving an edge to her work. I definitely believe her modern books NEED to be as popular as her wuxia ones cause COME ON?

(i’ve written in depth reviews on my page for each title i mention)

First, my absolute all time favorite, one of my top 3, Mo Du :

I’ve read this series a total of two times so far, and I’m about to read it a third time cause it’s just that good. And here’s the thing, i almost NEVER reread or rewatch stuff ok.

Fei Du is one of the most complex characters that i’ve encountered in my reading experience, with the worst type of mental trauma that i could come across. His relationship with Luo Wenzhou is one of the most enjoyable and perhaps, priest’s best written romance. Theyre both equally flirtatious, equally bold, their back and forth bickering is full of sexual tension and their progression from enemies to lovers is IMPECCABLE.

And the plot? PHENOMENAL. The BEST mystery and thriller detective series that I’ve ever encountered, with each book having it’s own individual mystery, and no two mysteries are similar. From child trafficking to serial killers to drug dens and even terrorism….you name it. Each arc is well crafted, and by the end, you’ll truly be able to sigh in satisfaction. For priest to be able ro make you enjoy both the romance and the plot equally…shes a genius. a 27/10.

Trigger warnings: this book discusses heavy topics such as pedophilia, rape, drug abuse, suicide, self harm, and a lot of similar topics

Next: Can Ci Pin:

Her most underrated work and i cant even begin to understand why. I mean yes it takes place in outer space in a futuristic society where people live for around 200 years across the span of 8 galaxies (not there are no aliens, but there are concepts such as ais and robots) but like….you’ve all read sha po lang with its steampunk theme and you all KNOW just how good priest is at world building. Dare i say, priest is the best danmei author when it comes to world building.

Yes, this is perhaps her slowest and longest piece of work and i get why so many would get bored after the second book. But here’s the thing, ccp has one of the most complicated worlds and plot. the plot is actually one of the most confusing and heavy plots that i’ve encountered. so in order for the story not to fall apart, it was very necessary for priest to spend the first two novels and half world building as well as slowly laying out a proper foundation for the plot. That way, when she starts speeding up the pace, you are basically a pro who doesn’t need to backtrack, reread or double check anything. By the time i was done with the third novel, i felt like i knew everything about space politics, wars between galaxies, Ai and microchips, and everything in between. And that’s saying something cause im an IDIOT when it comes books and shows politics ok.

In this series, priest has seriously invested into every single side character, even those who’ve been dead since before the series even started. With extensive backstories, each and every single character grows on you as much as the main pair if not more, and you fall in love with the found family priest created as well as all the characters who are only talked about in flashbacks and past tense. Another favorite part about this series.

Now the main characters and the romance….chefs kiss. Lu Bixing has one of the BEST character arcs that i’ve come across. He starts off as this bright sunshine boy, goes through hell, becomes this depressed cynical man then finds his way back to his old self again all in the span of the novel itself. Being able to go through the pain with him then watch him heal, makes you very attached to this baby. Li Jingheng my all time cold prince biggest crush ok i love him. Their romance was SOO entertaining cause EVERYONE was rooting for them and everyone played matchmaker and wingman with them it was HILARIOUS. The comedy was top notch, the second hand embarrassment was real, but it made the reading experience feel much more organic idk i just enjoyed myself so much and laughed so hard. 20/10

Trigger warnings: human trafficking and experimentation, self harm and suicide

Third : Lie Huo Jiao Chou

Xuan Ji’s wings of flame are the highlight of the series ok. Almost every single scene has him whipping his wings out just to show off and his boyfriend eats it up everytime ok.

I absolutely love the amnesiac plot line where two past lovers meet again and yet are unable to recognize each other. Yet, slowly, as they spend more and more time together and one of them starts regaining his memories, the pining and longing begins. And oh does Xuan Ji YEARNS in the most beautiful way possible. And once they BOTH regain their memories in full, the angst is just the cherry on top. Being unable to resist each other yet still trying to pull away, the tension, trying to hold back…delicious.

The plot is so easy to keep up with and enjoy too. Both the story taking place 3,000 years ago and the one in present time are equally entertaining, where we see scenes of war and tomb raiding and investigations and a little bit of magic too. The visuals are fantastic, and the contrast between the two parallel settings is new and refreshing as a concept. 8/10

Trigger warning: main characters experience severe child abuse and neglect

Fourth : Guardian

Guardian is the most popular out of priest’s modern novels so i dont feel the need to say much.

Guardian discusses heavy topics such as death and what’s beyond. With an element of mystery where an investigation team search after where dead souls are being stolen to or why some souls are being sucked out of living people, the premises has an element of horror and goth that gives it this edge. Coolest ghost story around.

The main cast is also a hilarious bunch, and you sort of grow attached to the entire office especially a fat black talking cat. 7/10

Trigger warning: death and murder

I hope this is enough to convince you all to check out more and more of pipi’s work. Yes, sha po lang, lord 7, faraway wanderers and fuyao sect are amazing…but if you haven’t read priest’s modern work then yall are missing out ok. that’s it for now xxx

[minsarasarahair]

Donghua titles that I watched already based from Fantasy-like Danmei

Mo Dao Zu Shi (Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation) - reborn demonic cultivator x righteous cultivator [Complete with 3 seasons]

You Yao (Are You OK?) - transmigrator who interview fellow transmigrators for the emperor x his loyal bodyguard [Complete with 2 seasons]

Ren Zha Fanpai Zijiu Xitong (Scumbag System) - hater x his favorite fictional character [1 season]

Lie Huo Jiao Chou (Drowning Sorrows in Raging Fire) - fire bird x demon lord [1 season]

Tianbao Fuyao Lu (Legend of Exorcism) - naïve powerful half-demon x hot tempered human leader of exorcists [2 seasons]

Tian Guan Ci Fu (Heaven Official's Blessing) - god x his devoted worshipper [2 seasons]

Qian Qiu (Thousand Autumns) - righteous blind cultivator x older cultivator who's up to something bad [1 season]

Dinghai Fusheng Lu (Dinghai Fusheng Records) - someone who's going to die x his destined protector [1 season]

[rena-ragerat]

Well I wanted to draw him in this dress anyway

Please, give me your support if you like it )) Your reactions are like the dopamine injections! ❤️

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Few weeks ago I got absolutely posessed by the idea of Xuan Ji maid so. Waves hand. Yeah

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Web Novel Quotes Tournament, Round 1F

Quote A: 

“I fantasize about seeing my reflection in your eyes one day, just one look, I’ll be willing to do anything that is asked of me, even pulverizing my body and shattering my bones no matter how many times…” - Lie Huo Jiao Chou

Quote B: 

“As long as your affection for me is as mine for you, I will not let it be in vain.” - Wen Kexing (he writes this on Zhou Zishu’s palm), Faraway Wanderers 

Submission: The classic WenZhou quote. Makes me want to cry every time I read it

[nemainofthewater]

Best character surnamed: Ping

Come and vote for the best characters with the same surname!*

What does best mean? It's up to you! Whether you love them, are intrigued by their characters, love to hate them, or they're your '2 second blorbos whose personality you made up wholesale', these are all reasons for you to vote for your favs!

*note, the surnames are not exactly the same in all the cases, as often there will be a different character. I am, however, grouping them all together otherwise things got more complicated.

Propaganda is very welcome! If I’ve forgotten anyone, let me know in the notes.

This is part of a larger series of ‘best character with X surname’ polls’. The overview with ongoing polls, winners, and future polls can be found here

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Shoutout to the OP of LHJC for being such a happy stim song. I could watch anything with that opening

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*the third shadow-Calamity arc*

Xuan Ji: You Majesty?

Sheng Lingyuan: Mn?

Xuan Ji: Do you want to learn a new modern word? "Psychotherapy".

Sheng Lingyuan: An interesting word. I do not think I ever heard of it.

Xuan Ji: Yeah, I bet you didn't. But you really need it.

Xuan Ji: And I really need it.

Me, in tears: And I really need it now!!

[momoliee]

Lie Huo Jiao Chou review (spoiler free) by Priest:

This gorgeous gorgeous novel has two main settings: one 3,000 years ago when the war between humans and demons was at its peak, and the other in modern times when a few old heros and villains were dug out from their graves to finish off what was started all those thousands of years ago. The main setting is the modern one, and the ancient setting shows up in flashbacks.

Two amnesic lovers who never even got to confess their feelings 3,000 years ago happen to meet again. Is it fate? Just a coincidence? Or perhaps a planned scheme by certain someones? They dont even recognize each other anymore, after all those centuries. While one of them was just forcefully pulled out of their coffin to go on a mass killing spree, the other materialized out of thin air on a random day 10 years ago, in an abyss of flames, with no past memories or even a name. Sounds intriguing, right?

To be honest, the two of them gave me major mo ran and chu wanning vibes. Like the chemistry and their dynamics were almost too similar. Except imagine it was chu wanning who was forced to become the evil emperor while mo ran remained a passionate and kindhearted devoter who wouldnt harm a single human. Perhaps, that’s what kept me hooked despite the extreme slow burn (i mean the romance only turns reciprocal in ch90 out of 145😭) ((priest seriously is a master of slowburns and edging ok)). Nevertheless, once the romance gets going, oh boy does it get KICKING. Priest just KNOWS how to hit all the right spots especially after taking her sweet sweet time laying out the base.

Next, the plot: While definitely not as excellent as Mo Du or Can Ci Pin, it’s still definitely on par with Sha Po Lang and Guardian (actually it gave me major guardian vibes), and definitely far superior to Lord 7 and Faraway Wanderers (this is my personal opinion on my personal post please dont come for me). It’s intricate, detailed, well crafted, and i love how everything always ties up at the end, with no loopholes left here or there. Priest will introduce a lot of mysteries that will keep you on edge, then proceed to slowly untangle them with you one by one until everything starts to make sense. You’ll be sent along with the characters on quests exploring ancient tombs, digging out dead kings and demons, attempting to prevent natural catastrophes, covering things up as earthquakes and tsunamis, all while working overtime cleaning up a mess that dates back to 3,000 years ago. And everytime you think it’s over, a new plot twist lands and all hell breaks loose once more. It was definitely a thriller, and it was almost impossible for me to put down the novel without reaching the end of each arc first.

No idea why everyone’s sleeping on this gem. i mean xuan ji has WINGS OF FLAME ok all the fanarts are just beautiful 😭😭😭. If not for the plot then at least read this novel for Sheng Lingyuan’s hair and Xuan Ji’s wings ok.

[minsarasarahair]

Lie Huo Jiao Chou new official art for JP Blu-ray disc Box

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Just finished reading Si Tian Guan, another Danmei novel and it was really good.

And...Okay, first off, it is a CRIME that not many have read this, and there's absolutely zero Fanart of it. Like yeah...it's not for everyone but if people can read 2ha, Yuwu, Wushuang/Peerless, Qiang Jin Jiu/Ballad of Song and Wine...they can read this novel. It's like the latter two with politics, but so much angst and a very satisfying happy ending in my opinion. What a shame. I literally sobbed pretty much and I just finished it. I didn't think I would love it so much. And MC has heterochromia! And more! It might not be top tier like those but it's honestly...I'm at a loss for words.

And yes since there's no Fanart, I used his character description into a generator as I was desperate for something. The only art there is is just the novel cover 😭

And here's some snippet that chiseled a hole in my heart:

A pool of warm tears and a well of affection welled up in Liu Zhongming’s eyes, only to be restrained by the person before him. “You little fox!” His hand wanted to carefully measure every inch of the skin in his embrace, tears mixed with laughter, “You’ve had your adventures outside, and now you know to come home. I thought that after seeing the world’s landscapes, you wouldn’t want me anymore.” “Well, those landscapes were indeed what I once longed for.” 

The warm breath grazed his throat, sliding up to his cheek, then to the corner of his lips. “Zhongming, I’ve seen the misty rain in Jiangnan, witnessed the harsh winters of the northern lands, the solitary smoke in the desert, the small bridges over flowing streams, I’ve finally seen them all.”

“Which is why I long for you even more.” 

“In this vast world, my heart finds solace only here.”

And the ending and the extras...😭

Well it was a beautiful, painful story with a beautiful ending. 🥹❤️‍🩹

Gonna put novel updates link and a link to a telegram group I created for Danmei, if anyone wants to sign up to use the app to join or if you have it, join and discuss Danmei or and share recs.

[rena-ragerat]

Ok, here is my Priest reading notes again 😂

[bitterflames]

LIE HUO JIAO CHOU / LIU YAO / CAN CI PIN ENGLISH TL LICENCES ANNOUNCED

LET'S FUCKING GOOOOOOOOOOOO

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