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An Yuexi on the set of Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Red-Moon Pact
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AN YUEXI 安悦溪 | photoshoot
An Yuexi: more photos here photoshoot: more photos here
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I'M SCREEAMINGNG yalls i just learned that the subbers for let's shake it season 2 finally finished subbing!!! has it been like 5 years since the drama came out? yeah! but did they finally finish it and the rest of us (who are fans of an yuexi and zheng yecheng) can finally watch it with good subs!!?? YES. i'm crying. i'm weeping. what good news!!!
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The Legend of Taotie trailer. It was filmed back in 2018 and it looks like it's finally going to air!
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holy shit tell me about your gu yuexi thoughts
damn it I meant to answer this right away And Then I Didn't, but okay, Gu Yuexi my beloved.
(under a cut for vague-but-still-present spoilers through the end of LHJC)
The thing about Gu Yuexi is that she's so astonishingly capable at what she does, and so acutely perceptive in ways that both include and extend beyond her superpower, and so beloved by the weird little family she has found, and so willing to sacrifice herself for those she cares about without even considering it a sacrifice... and also so devastatingly bad at, like, how to be a person—in a way that plays so painfully and perfectly into this story's whole theme of personhood and weaponisation and the space in between, of 鸟尽弓藏 and what happenes when a weapon outlives its usefulness, of being forged to be wielded and then finding something beautiful in your hands and not knowing how to keep it, of existing only because others needed to draw meaning out of darkness and so looked to you for light that was only ever yours to give and never yours to hold...of finding name and self and beauty where there was once only utility.
The thing about Gu Yuexi is that when she first shows up it's as this hypercompetent and aloof-seeming character who speaks bluntly and has no time for bullshit, and you're like ah, yes, I know this archetype (and if you're me that alone might honestly be enough, but that's just the beginning). And it's not that she subverts that, exactly, but as the story peels back the surface of it (in a way that feels almost ironic, exposing her to the reader's vision in an echo of the way her own vision exposes everyone to her but her to none of them) there's this moment of 'oh she is a mess' and then of just 'oh'.
You get to her backstory chapter and think ah yes tragic past okay should be fun and you get through the first few paragraphs and are told that until she was seventeen she had no name and you're like damn we're really going for it and then you finish her backstory chapter and find yourself on the floor staring up at the ceiling with no clear recollection of how you got there, going 'priest, ma'am, what the fuck'.
It's the way she wasn't just variously used and abandoned, but stripped of every facet of humanity and identity and made into a tool or a weapon as thoroughly as a person can possibly be. Stripped of name and self and senses, stripped of the ability to interact with the world unwielded by another, stored in darkness and nightmare until the ability for which she was a mere vessel was needed. The way her gift is sight but she was kept in dark emptiness without even a self or a name or truth to cling to. Her body and mind merely the handle of the knife that was her ability.
Which puts her in good company, in this story.
Echoes of xiao-Ji, trapped in darkness and deprived in any meaningful way of a body, able to see only at the will of another, enduring endless torment in the darkness until it is time to be used. But where xiao-Ji had his Lingyuan-gege, the nameless girl had no one until a stranger brought her a compass (and there is an echo there, too, perhaps, of you once told me I was like the Xuanji star...) and even then she had to find her way.
Echoes of Sheng Lingyuan in how she only ever sees herself as a tool, sees her purpose as helping and protecting others. Puts herself in danger or takes on a task that will at the very least mean pain and doesn't even view it as self-sacrificing because that would require acknowledging a self, and considering its damage a sacrifice. There's no self-pity, no sense of being wronged, just a sense of purpose, the way a lens's purpose is to see or a sword's purpose is to wound.
And of course that conversation with Sheng Lingyuan towards the end of book 4, when she sees the truth of his heart and they discuss emotion and humanity. These two who have never granted themselves the status of human, of person, but who are so acutely aware of what that is and what it means, of its value; aware in the way only an outside observer with a great deal of perception and compassion but no acknowledged personal stake can be. And for Gu Yuexi specifically it's that perception, that ability to see that goes beyond just her Ability... and yet despite that perception and compassion and concern for those around her, the blind spot in her perception is herself, her self.
But unlike those two she is not even awarded the grace given to a protagonist; even in the story, she is in every way a device.
And yet.
And yet the narrative doesn't discard her, nor do the characters around her allow her to be less than human, less than valued, less than beloved. This story in which she is merely a tool and a device does not in the end forget her; it may not be her story but it is the story of all those like her. And the narrative and the characters within it refuse to cast aside the bow once the birds are slain; instead, they build her a home.
All without giving her (demanding of her) a love story, or requiring her to be in any way 'fixed'. She is loved by those around her but she is never told 'you are human because you can love' or 'you are human because you are loved', just 'you are human, and that matters'; she is not required to find another in order to be given a chance to be a self. She isn't even required to truly find or become or change that self in the end; she is as she is, and that is enough, and there is warmth and laughter awaiting her. She is not given the role of a protagonist, or a cleanly finished arc, or a miraculous love. Instead she is handed a compass, and a gentle place to land, and the time to find her way there.
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Yuexi: Yue….
Xiao: *lowers his head* It’s true. We saw him kissing a woman who was carrying a baby that has some of his features.
Yue: ……
Yuexi: *feels chills* Yue-
Yue: *drops on her knees has she puts her hands on her head before letting out a scream of anger and anguish*
Suddenly the entire land is covered in ice as the day turns into night.
Xiao: WHAT IS HAPPENING?!
Yuexi: HER YIN ENERGY IS GETTING OUT OF CONTROL!
Xiao: M-MS YUE!!
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THE PRINCESS WEI YANG - 191 PART 1
CHAPTER 191: A Gentleman Should Be Honest
Li Wei Yang has a beautiful face and gentle tone, but every one of her words forced Pei Baoer into a corner. Pei Baoer was extremely resentful of Li Wei Yang, but in this situation, no matter whether she said she would compensate or not, she would become the laughingstock of others, and she was afraid of being embarrassed. When she thought of this, she immediately looked at Empress Pei with tears in her eyes, her gaze full of pleading.
Li Wei Yang sneered. Pei Baoer was very smart and wanted to let Empress Pei save her. However, if she allowed the other party to succeed, she would not be called Li Wei Yang. So, she smiled faintly and said: "Miss Pei, I know that the Empress has always loved you, but it is indeed your fault in this matter. We have proposed a compromise method and have not asked you to compensate with gold or silver. We just hope that you will send the treasure box to norish the jade. Are you looking at the Empress like this in the hope that she will intercede for you? Alas, you are too ignorant, do you want the Empress to worry about the troubles you have caused?"
There was a puff. Princess Huaiqing couldn't help laughing, and Empress Pei glanced at her. Princess Daiming beside her quickly pulled her sleeve. Princess Huaiqing suddenly woke up, glanced at Empress Pei with fear, and quietly lowered her head. Princess Lin'an did attend the banquet today. The other princesses are not born from Empress Pei, so naturally they will not be as willful as Princess Lin'an and Princess Anguo.
Especially Princess Huaiqing. Although she is an Imperial Princess of Yuexi and her mother also has a high status, unfortunately, she passed away long ago, so she has been trembling with fear since she was a child, worried that she would anger Empress Pei. She didn't dare to even speak loudly. Sometimes Pei Baoer relied on her background and the Pei family to obstruct her, but she did not dare to say anything. Today, when she saw Pei Baoer being forced into a corner by Miss Guo, she felt relieved and couldn't help but laugh.
But soon, she realized she had made a mistake, a big one. His mother's family, the Sun family, has long since declined, and her uncles are also unable to do anything. They cannot compare with other aristocratic families. Guo Jia dared to challenge Pei Baoer, because she naturally had the entire Guo family as her backing. As long as the Guo family did not fall, Empress Pei would not put down her dignity and embarrass the other party in public, but what about herself? She is just a powerless princess. Most of the people assigned to her in the palace are old, incompetent, lazy and neglectful, so she doesn't even have anyone around her to help her. She can't compare to Guo Jia, who has a distinguished family background and a powerful father and brothers. Even if she even laughed, she had to look at other people's faces, which made Princess Huaiqing feel sad and her eyes almost shed tears.
Princess Daiming looked at Huaiqing's expression and couldn't help but feel anxious for her. Empress Pei paid little attention to these princesses most days. She even sent a strict matron to monitor them and did not allow too much interaction with outsiders. But she knew deeply that Empress Pei kept them just because they would have value in the future and could be used to win over courtiers. But if they were disobedient at all, the consequences would be inevitable... However, Empress Pei just glanced at this side lightly as though she didn't notice anything in particular, so it should be fine.
Of course, Pei Baoer also heard Princess Huaiqing's laughter. She felt annoyed, but also became more and more anxious. Because of what Li Wei Yang said just now, if Empress Pei helps her, it will become bullying the weak and using power to suppress others. Empress Pei has always valued reputation and will never help her in this situation. Then, what can she do about it?
Madam Guo almost applauded her daughter. The way she saw it, a girl like Pei Baoer deserved a lesson!
Li Wei Yang said gently: "Miss Pei, have you thought about it? Will you give the exquisite treasure box or one hundred thousand taels of gold? You can think about it slowly, there is really no need to rush."
When Pei Baoer heard this, her tears immediately flowed down, falling drop by drop on her dress, immediately staining the beautiful begonia flowers on it.
Li Wei Yang looked at her pear blossom like tears, and her heart became more and more amused.
Grand Prince Zhou stood up and frowned: "Miss Guo, why are you so aggressive? Miss Pei is already crying. It would be unkind of you to do this."
After Li Wei Yang heard this, she looked back at Grand Prince Zhou with a troubled expression, and then wiped her face with her hands, looking thoughtful.
Grand Prince Zhou was surprised: "What are you doing?" Everyone heard this and looked at Li Wei Yang curiously.
Li Wei Yang was reasonable and was not there to cause trouble. If she was really as sharp as before, Miss Pei would probably be going to hang herself in the hall now. Of course, this is not because she has become kind, but because she cares about the reputation of the Guo family. It was easy to defeat Pei Baoer today, but if it leaves everyone with the impression that the daughter of the Guo family is too domineering, it will cost more than the gain. Li Wei Yang just smiled and said: "I'm looking to see if I have any tears."
Grand Prince Zhou looked at her inexplicably: "Where did your tears come from?"
Li Wei Yang put on a helpless expression: "Miss Pei polluted my treasure. It was her fault. We were magnanimous and did not demand she compensate with money, just with a treasure box. This is a matter of course. But Miss Pei shed a few tears, which made everyone think it was our fault. These tears are really useful, so I quickly looked for them to see if I could arouse everyone's sympathy."
Li Wei Yang's eyes were clear, and her expression was very serious. Although her words were sharp, she was still playful. This time, even the princes next to him couldn't help but laugh. Grand Prince Zhou was stunned for a long time, and while his face turned red, he also understood that Li Wei Yang was reminding him by mocking Pei Baoer that he should be careful before he says something. After all, he was afraid of being "gently ridiculed" like this again, so he hurriedly sat down. Grand Prince Qin on the side patted him on the shoulder and laughed: "Don't get involved in things between girls. Otherwise, Miss Guo will cry too. Then what will you do?"
Grand Prince Zhou thought for a while and found it funny himself. Yes, he has nothing to do with Pei Baoer. There is no need to speak like this for her. Guo Jia has a sharp tongue, so this is showing mercy to him.
Yuan Lie looked at Li Wei Yang and noticed some changes in her. If it were in the past, she would have definitely made it impossible for Grand Prince Zhou to step down, because what Li Wei Yang is best at is seizing other people's weaknesses and stepping on them until the other person falls completely. But this time, she used a joke to make Grand Prince Zhou understand. In this way, the problem could be solved without enmity. However, this is not her usual style of acting.
So what made her change? Yuan Lie looked at her silently with complicated eyes.
Even Grand Prince Zhou had retreated. Pei Baoer looked around, but no one dared to help her openly now. After thinking about it, who will get involved in the struggle between the Pei family and the Guo family? She glanced at Empress Pei one last time, but received no response. She instantly understood what Empress Pei meant, clenched her teeth and said, "Okay, I will send the exquisite treasure box to the Guo family as soon as I return."
Li Wei Yang smiled and said: "Then, I would like to thank Miss Pei for recognizing her mistakes and correcting them."
Pei Baoer ground her teeth and returned to her seat angrily, not forgetting to glare at Princess Huaiqing. She often entered the palace to accompany Empress Pei, and frequently made fun of Princess Huaiqing, but unexpectedly, this coward dared to follow Guo Jia and laugh at her today!
Seeing this, Obedient Consort Hu sneered and said, "Sister Gracious Consort, your niece is really powerful. In just a few words, she took possession of the Pei family's treasure."
Consort Guo's eyes flickered to her face, and she said as if unintentionally: "Miss Pei knows her mistakes and can correct them, she is a proper lady from an esteemed family."
With this defeat, Pei Baoer lost the heirloom that the Pei family had treasured for many years. Her heart was probably bleeding. However, Gracious Consort Guo's tone was 70% truthful and 30% sarcastic. Empress Pei couldn't help but sneer in her heart when she heard this. The smile on her face became deeper and deeper. She just glanced at Pei Baoer reproachfully and said, "Baoer, you were too careless this time and made Miss Guo suffer." After saying that, she said to the court lady behind her: "Miss Guo's clothes are wet. Go and get my red peacock feather brocade skirt for Miss Guo to change into."
Madam Guo said quickly: "Your Majesty, you can't do this, it's too much!" She looked flattered.
"This skirt is just for everyday wear, and there are no dragons or phoenixes embroidered on it, so it's not considered out of bounds." Empress Pei said with a faint smile.
Gracious Consort Guo smiled and said: "Her Majesty is kind, just accept it. I heard that this dress is made with the red eyed green feathers on the peacock's head and gold silk. It took the entire embroidery bureau half a year to make it. It's truely Her Majesty's grace to take it out." She didn't bother politely refusing at all.
Madam Guo glanced at Li Wei Yang and still hesitated: "This dress is so expensive, I'm afraid..."
Empress Pei smiled very gently and said: "Although this dress is expensive, the color is too bright and it is really not suitable for people of my age. Today Baoer was rude and scared Miss Guo. This dress is my condolences. Come, Xin'er, take Miss Guo to change."
Li Wei Yang just lowered her head and accepted it with a smile. Empress Pei's move was to show everyone her generosity. What's more, according to Empress Pei's methods, she would not stoop low enough to tamper with clothes, so Wei Yang accepted it without any worry. Following Court Lady Xin to the rear palace, she changed her clothes. When she came back out, she was immediately eye-catching. The gorgeous and bright colors looked like they were tailor-made for Li Wei Yang. The clothes were embroidered with lifelike peonies, that looked like they were blooming from a green tree. It's really radiant and beautiful.
Li Wei Yang's smile was bright, and her dark eyes were clear. Her tranquility and composure made the clothes even more dazzling, exuding their elegant beauty to the extreme, stunning everyone. Yuan Lie's bright and fiery eyes fell on her cheeks as pure as pear blossoms, and his smile became a little gentle. Although Pei Baoer was stunningly beautiful, Li Wei Yang had a particularly quiet beauty, as elegant as an untouched lotus, which made people feel she was mysterious and gentle. He secretly thought, yes, who in this world can compare to my Wei Yang!
Yuan Ying also looked at Li Wei Yang like this and he was slightly surprised. Although Li Wei Yang was also dressed in gorgeous clothes before, it was not as good as the dress she was wearing now. It was classic and elegant, and it also revealed a special charm. She was completely different from the low-browed cousin he met yesterday. He felt strange and couldn't help but look at her again. She had returned to her seat, but her eyes were dark, like a deep pool, cold and quiet, with no ripples in sight. The gentle smile on her face was like a mask that has never changed, making it impossible for people to guess her thoughts. Such a woman seems to make one's heart soften.
Yuan Ying has always disliked the wild bees and butterflies around him and has always kept a clean mind. He knew that his marriage would be traded in the future because he was a descendant of the imperial family. However, Gracious Consort Guo suddenly proposed that he marry the daughter of the Guo family. Marrying Guo Jia means that from now on he does not have to guard against fires in the backyard, and he does not have to worry about threats from his wife's natal family, because the Guo family has been their strong backing for so many years. Even though he doesn't love Guo Jia, he is confident that he can respect her, care for her, and satisfy her and the Guo family. Later, when he really came into contact with Guo Jia, he felt that her temperament was elegant and her manners were graceful. Her childishness had long since faded, and she appeared to be exceptionally elegant and charming, but it was too difficult for people to guess her thoughts. She was really unique. Now it seems that it is simply too unique.
What should he do? Originally, in his mind, the wife he should marry was a flower that needed careful care, but now it was completely beyond his expectation. She was really not simple! Looking at Madam Guo's proud smile, Yuan Ying sighed and couldn't help but think, maybe marrying her is really a good idea?
When Madam Guo saw Li Wei Yang returning to her side, she lowered her head and smiled, saying: "This dress was embroidered by Mo He, the top female official in the embroidery bureau. She is the 19th generation embroiderer of the Linxiu family. The dress you wore just now looks good on its own, but when compared with this one, it immediately stands out."
Madam Guo was born into a noble family and had always been picky about the clothes she made. She was very picky about the fabrics, cutting, sewing and embroidery work. But even she was full of praises, which showed how beautiful the clothes were.
Li Wei Yang naturally knew that the fabric of this dress was first-class, not to mention the embroidery skills. Even though Madam Guo spent a lot of money to find the best embroiderer, it could not match this lifelike craftsmanship. This is not surprising. Most of the people with the best embroidery skills are concentrated in the palace. In addition, this dress is made for the Empress. The embroiderers naturally put a lot of effort into it. It is not so much a dress as it is a work of art.
Originally, if a person rebelled against an entire army, anyone would be so angry that they would vomit blood, right?
This Empress Pei... is indeed extraordinary!
The beautiful dress worn by Li Wei Yang made her look gentle and lovely, attracting the attention of all eyes, and Pei Baoer's expression became stiff for a moment.
Pei Zhen laughed and said: "Baoer, isn't this the dress you have been pestering the Empress for? The Empress also said that when you turn eighteen, this dress will be given to you."
Pei Baoer's eyes were red with anger. She had always looked down on Guo Jia, thinking that she was pretty but not outstanding. But now, with this dress on her body, she looked extremely eye-catching.
She had acted coquettishly and plotted on this gorgeous dress many times before Empress Pei promised to give it to her in the future, but today she gave it to Guo Jia! Why! This was supposed to belong to her! She was angry. How could the Empress do this to her? Why did she treat her like this? She couldn't help clenching her fists, wanting to go up and ask the other person to take it off.
Seeing Li Wei Yang holding the wine glass with jade-like fingers and a smile on her face, Pei Baoer was even more angry. But she was not a fool. She knew that Empress Pei had given the dress to Li Wei Yang, which was a disguised warning to her not to do something that damages the reputation of the Pei family again. The nature of her aunt... Pei Baoer shivered all over, subconsciously picked up the wine glass and said, "Miss Guo, today is all my fault. Please be magnanimous and don't be angry with me." As she said that, there were tears in her eyes, and her voice was soft, completely pitiful.
She has become everyone's joke today and must find ways to restore her image!
Li Wei Yang glanced at her, her face was very gentle, and her voice was even more soft: "Miss Pei doesn't need to worry." She didn't seem to care at all.
Grand Prince Zhou smiled and said: "Isn't this good!" If something happens between men, they just have a fight, drink a glass of wine, and laugh. Who knows why women are so troublesome, and they have to fight for a long time just over getting a skirt wet? What's the mentality? ! Now that he saw the two people shaking hands and talking happily, he felt that the ridicule he had just received was not in vain.
Yuan Lie, who had been silent all this time, smiled and said: "Miss Pei doesn't have to blame herself. Miss Guo has always been the most generous. Since she said she doesn't care, you don't have to take it to heart. Who has never done something wrong? Knowing your mistakes can make a lot of improvements." He kept defending Li Wei Yang...
Pei Baoer was even more angry. She didn't understand why Guo Jia could have everything. The Guo family and Grand Prince Xu loved her so much and were afraid that she would be hurt in the slightest. As for herself, although on the surface she is well-dressed and pampered, in fact, her father only saw her beauty and raised her as a pawn since she was a child. Therefore, she must also spend all her efforts to compete for everyone's attention. Pei Baoer's eyes are full of emotion. There were cold ripples, and it took a long time to calm down, then she murmured: "That's good."
Li Wei Yang's smile was natural and elegant, but her eyes flickered across Pei Bao'er's face. Her eyes were bottomless, but seemed to be as cold as a thin layer of frost. It was shocking. Pei Bao'er suddenly felt that there was a slight resemblance between this person and that high and mighty person...
No, it's not the appearance, not the temperament, but the coldness in her eyes.
It is clear that Empress Pei is unparalleled in elegance and Li Wei Yang is as pale as a chrysanthemum by comparison, but in the eyes of these two people, when you are not paying attention, there will be a serious and ruthless look, like a beast that will eat you alive, which makes people... ...fear!
Pei Baoer couldn't help but stare at Li Wei Yang, but the other party turned her eyes away indifferently and no longer paid attention to her.
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Yuexi, people of the Moon River
The Yuexi people inhabit the Southwestern Golden Highlands, a region of dense forests, mist-shrouded mountains, and numerous rivers, mainly the Yinshi She or Silver serpent named for its rapid and dangerous current and an abundant amount of silvery fish. The other major river of the region is the Yu Pubu or the Jade Cascade, a river that begins at the highest peak of the Highlands but as the river falls down the golden waterfalls and into the river basin it takes on a green hue and the river is blessed with many precious stones. The terrain is rugged, with terraced hillsides used for agriculture, the region is often called the food store of Aldine as it is blessed with fertile soil due to a massive volcanic eruption in Aldine's long ancient past. The Yuexi society is organized into a series of clans, each governed by a council of elders. These clans form loose confederations, coming together during times of war or crisis. The largest clans are the Lanyue (Blue Moon), Shanyue (Mountain Moon), and Huyue (Tiger Moon) clans, each with its own distinct traditions and rituals that separate one another.Yuexi society also has strong matriarchal elements, with women holding significant power in both spiritual and political realms. The Moon Priestesses are the most revered figures in Yeuxi society aside from the Royal family, believed to have the ability to communicate with the spirits and gods of the land. The Yuexi are devout followers of a lunar deity known as Mother Moon, believed to guide their people and protect them from harm. The phases of the moon play a significant role in their calendar, festivals, and rituals. The Yuexi believe in the spirits of the natural world, particularly those of the mountains, rivers, and forests. Ancestor worship is also central to their spiritual life, with elaborate rituals conducted to honor the spirits of the deceased who are believed to have an effect on the living world from the spiritual realm. Certain animals, like the white tiger and the moon owl, are considered sacred and are often associated with specific clans. These animals are believed to be messengers or incarnations of the gods and ancestors. The most important aspect of Yuexi culture is the art of tattoos. One can tell the different classes of Yuexi by the level of tattooing they have, Peasants and merchants typically have full covered tattoos on their arms and legs, symbolizing their place in society and connection to their work and the land. While nobility display more extensive tattoos that cover their entire upper and lower bodies, representing their elevated status and responsibilities. The Royal family are the only people permitted to tattoo their entire head, high noble family may tattoo smaller portions such as the neck and sides of the head but not the face. The Yuexi prefer to remain isolated from the larger empires and kingdoms of Aldine, valuing their independence and unique way of life. However, they are fiercely protective of their territory and have repelled numerous invasions throughout their history, they are currently in a major rebellion against the Tazarids to the east and Yuexi mercenaries are often found among rebel soldiers in the Tazarid provinces.
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AN YUEXI 安悦溪 | 2nd World Film Industry Conference
An Yuexi: more photos here event: more photos here
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youku out here teasing me with legend of taotie with my girl an yuexi?? 👀👀👀 I'm waiting.
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Wang Ze made a mouth-zipping gesture. A moment later, he could no longer help but add, “I don’t think Boss Yan and sister-in-law had this kind of telepathy, but more like a tacit understanding. Director Yan said people spending their lives together turn out like this over time…” Xuan Ji blankly said, “I, never, spent, my, life, with, him, thank you.” “Could you describe that feeling of telepathy in detail?” Wang Ze curiously asked. “Is it like Gu Yuexi, where you can see something we can’t? Or is it like a magnet, pulling you to a particular direction…” This time, even Xuan Ji took this the improper way, crumbling apart as he said, “Have mercy on me!”
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hello, fellow liehuo enjoyer here, and I have been making forays into 无限流 lately — I have been sitting on the edge of the qqgk cliff kicking my feet idly for a while, would it be too presumptuous of me to ask you to push me over? (in less flowery language, would you recommend qqgk to a fellow liehuo and 无限流 reader?)
hey! always good to hear from another weapons enthusiast liehuo enjoyer.
And sure, I can certainly try to push you wuxia-style off the qqgk cliff; it's no leap into a fiery abyss of agony but it was a fun read. (as an aside, now that I think about it there is technically a cliff-jump in qqgk, for what that's worth).
Honestly I wouldn't usually think to compare the two, and I probably wouldn't put qqgk on an 'if you enjoyed lhjc, read this next' list because they sit in different spaces in my mind, but there's no reason you can't enjoy both; I certainly did!
The main thing I'd say first, just to set some tonal expectations, is that qqgk feels like a much lighter read, in terms of both prose and content, and it does not have anywhere near the knife levels of liehuo. (though let's be honest that's not actually saying much).
Whether that's a good, bad, or neutral thing is obviously a matter of taste, but I'm going to go out on a limb (like a little bird) here and assume that if you enjoyed liehuo you probably enjoy some heartrending agony angst or pain in a story. To which I will say, qqgk does in fact have some knives; not as many and not as agonising but well-executed and in a way that packs a kind of surprising punch, in part because you're not entirely expecting it (or at least I wasn't, after the first couple arcs). Similarly, there are some moments of genuine beauty and pathos in a way that feels not unlike those little flashes priest sometimes drops in the midst of an otherwise lighthearted scene, though again on a different scale.
Sort of relatedly, another thing I liked about qqgk is that while it starts off feeling like just a light fun read and like a lot of the details are throwaway decoration, I was again surprised by the degree to which the loose ends or 'throwaway' details or character traits that initially seem just there for the aesthetic get tied up or tied into the larger whole in a way that's more satisfying than I anticipated.
But now for the fun part, which was me going 'huh, now I kind of want to make a list of similarities between the two in an if-you-liked-this kind of way'. So! Some things you get in lhjc that you can expect to see in some way in qqgk:
two extremely competent protagonists initially using that competence largely for the purpose of antagonising each other as they are forced under protest but by circumstance to collaborate
blood... drinking? bloodplay? unclear. anyway, that.
Who Gets To Be A Person (to a lesser degree than liehuo, yes, and qqgk leans more into 'tool' than 'weapon' but it's definitely there)
ensemble cast shenanigans (again, qqgk takes a lighter tone here and I cannot in good faith promise you a Gu Yuexi analogue but once again there are some that turn out kind of surprisingly... more than you initially expect)
Wow That Sure Is A Healthy Mother-Son Relationship, Yikes
character(s) who hide their pain or past (or both) only to have it forcibly revealed by circumstances outside their control in the most visceral way possible
memory shenanigans (which are hit or miss for me, but I liked the way these were done in both cases)
characters fighting over who gets to self-sacrifice for whom, the realisation that your beloved has a death wish, etc.
undead interactions on a boat
character(s) whose approach to problem-solving is 'if you set it on fire enough it will cease to be a problem, or will at least become a different problem'
Anyway, I really was pleasantly surprised by qqgk because I didn't know what to expect and the first arcs felt like 'okay this is fun and entertaining but I'm not sure I'm completely on board' and then it went 'okay hang on let me just--' and went harder than I thought it would. I will admit there are aspects of the ending that I didn't love, but in a way that honestly doesn't impact my overall enjoyment of it, or my satisfaction with the closure of the story.
I don't know if I have done a very good job selling it or presenting a coherent image of it but that's what I've got, so if that sounds like a good time to you then I'd be curious to hear what you eventually think!
(I'd also be interested in any 无限流 that you would recommend to a fellow liehuo enjoyer, as it's a genre I'm enjoying but have also not read extensively in)
#asks#anon#recommendations#this is such an incoherent recommendation but I'm sticking with it#jump off the cliff the water's fine!
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Chapter 61: Pallbearer
chapter list Recap The child is not guilty if he doesn’t know. But this couple, as well as many people in Yuexi Town, were witnesses who watched Wen Yichu being killed that day. Watching with cold eyes is another kind of harm. Yan Zhao didn’t like them anyway. Rong Yu glanced at him and asked, “Are you childish?” Yan Zhao told the truth: “You are not generous either.” “I am not generous,…
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