#pei rambles

[kon-konk]

I saw someone say a red flag for anime is if it only has 12 episodes because "it'll probably never see the light off day again and probably won't get a season 2" like 90% of the 12 episode animes I've seen haven't been an entire story encapsulated in that one season

[biboomerangboi]

The Gossip in Xianle must have been so wild and so juicy literally every character that we know that came from Xianle is full of judgement, side eyes and highly fluent sarcasm I know the Xianle Court must have been like an episode of desperate housewives.

[shijiujun]

I’ve literally never seen a male lead in a historical cdrama PRETTY HIMSELF THE FUCK UP AND PREPARE A WHOLE FIELD OF FLOWERS AND TRANSFORM HIMSELF INTO THE BEST BISHOUNEN AND THEN SET UP HIS OWN FUCKING STAGE AND PLAY THE GUQIN LIKE SOME SEDUCTIVE MISTRESS JUST TO WOO HIS DAMN WIFE HE EVEN PUT DOWN HIS HAIR AND GOT ALL THE FANS OUT TO BLOW THE HAIR AMEN PEI WENXUAN

[phoenixkaptain]

Will not ever be getting over Quan Yizhen.

He is the puppy-doggiest boy of all time. He is the sweetest baby in the world. He is the cutest bean ever born.

My favourite scenes are ones where he tries to thank Xie Lian!! Because all Xie Lian did was throw chopsticks to make the curtain fall!! He barely did anything!! Most of the other gods don’t even realize he’s the one who did it!!

But Quan Yizhen not only noticed it was him, he also felt grateful!!! He tried to stuff his donation box with gold bars!!! And, my absolute favourite example, when he woke up to find Xie Lian and Pei Ming in his room (while Pei Ming is trying to catch Shi Qingxuan), Pei Ming asks him to help out and Yizhen just. Throws his bed. At Pei Ming. Because even though he has not a single clue what the fuck is going on, he wants to thank Xie Lian.

I could ramble about my love for Yizhen for all of eternity. I love him so so so so so much.

The scene where Yin Yu “knocks him out” with the shovel, only for Quan Yizhen to wait to be dug out and then reveal that he wasn’t actually knocked unconscious??? (Beautiful, amazing, 10/10, implies that even after everything, Yin Yu still can’t bring himself to hurt Yizhen, and I just abdjdjfbdjdn) Everyone is so completely shocked, because “Qi Ying just tricked us????” Quan Yizhen is so straightfoward and blunt that him pulled a trick like this is something literally nobody saw coming, he’s a strategic genius-

Xie Lian says that Yizhen probably recognized Yin Yu because he remembers his habits, like pacing when he’s uncertain. Which is just- Quan Yizhen hasn’t seen Yin Yu in centuries, but still remembers his ticks…

I love how literally everyone thinks that Yizhen is mad at Yin Yu, but all Quan Yizhen wants is to hug him and get head pats and he doesn’t blame Yin Yu for snapping at him and he still gets angry when people badmouth Yin Yu and and and and-

Yizhen just loves hims Shixiong. He joined the sect because Yin Yu was there. He became a god because Yin Yu suggested he should. He never stops caring for Yin Yu, even when Yin Yu tries to murder him. I love them so much.

But also, I love Quan Yizhen with Xie Lian. Not as a romantic ship, I just like that they’re two peas in a pod. They both see amazing martial ability and automatically praise it. They are the most neurodivergent characters. They both think Yin Yu is pretty cool. They are buddies, and it’s like two puppies play wrestling, I can’t get over it.

[someones-there-1]

am i fully convinced that this new [error] character will be jonah? no. is it funny that i can somewhat unscramble his name from this? yes

(more theorizing under the cut)

so because of celia ripley, who was originally in tma, we know that characters from the tma universe have alternate selves in the tmp universe. celia ripley isn’t [error], but jon and martin (presumably) are, which also means something interesting: either [error] characters have to have some tie to the institute in the tmp universe, or they’re originally from the tma universe and aren’t alternate universe tmp versions.

either way, i think this third character would have to be in some way associated with the magnus institute. it would have to be a significant character that doesn’t have a voice yet, and would be played by an older man. the tmp logo has alchemy symbols and an upside down philosopher’s stone, so there’s themes of immortality. can you see the vision

do i know the logistics of how we’d be hearing jonah’s voice? absolutely not. i have no idea how it would actually work out. but i would think it would be neat that the three characters who caused the fears to spread (jon, martin, elias/jonah) are also the three [error] characters in this. or i could be totally wrong but that’s just theorizing babey!

[dreamingthroughwords]

xie lian’s friendships mean so much 2 me….

how feng xin and mu qing were there at the beginning and there’s so much unsaid between all of them but it comes full circle and just the whole trio even as individual characters is tied together by their past & care for each other and 800 years of regrets and they are working on fixing them and they still loooked out for xie lian….

how shi qingxuan defended xie lian even when they hadn’t spoken….his first friend of his third ascension…treating him so kindly and hyping him up…

yushi huang being the one to help all those years ago….

the scene with yin yu towards the end (you know which one trust me)….the similarities and differences they have with each other…

the list goes on and on but just xie lian having friends who care for him so much he deserves it an all these dynamics are so so interesting. i love friendship so much

[avnasace]

"that i might glance upon him from the shore is enough for me"

oh hoyo said these bitches gay gay

[habizuh-studios]

𝑇𝐺𝐶𝐹 𝐹𝑖𝑐 𝑀𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑡

─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ───

I've Held My Heart Close All These Years

Since the day he woke up here and again, and again, and again, he has never felt happiness. Until there is a light, and he's set free. A word rings in his head: Ascension. Out of the coffin after ninety-six years, however, can change a lot. Especially if there were countless people to see it. OR: Xie Lian ascends from the coffin and chaos ensues :)

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I'm at My Highest Peak

"Did you know? General Nan Yang, the martial god of the Southeast, ascended via pure martial might! He didn't cultivate at all, no. He slayed the children-eating beast who lurked in Zhubei forest!" OR: Feng Xin ascends.

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Can't Stop Thinking of You

Feng Xin thinks of His Highness, because even after all of these years, he remembers- and ends up coming to a few realizations. OR: Feng Xin's first love.

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How Can I Protect You, When I Don't Feel Alright?

Feng Xin goes on a mission from a mission. Sent by His Majesty, himself, it is top priority and dangerous. But what he doesn't expect is the hallucinations, the intrusive thoughts, the blood, the- OR: How Feng Xin received Fengshen.

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What Suits You Best

Xie Lian has always had a soft spot for weaponry and martial arts, even at the age of thirteen. Which is why it's only natural that he decides which weapon best suits his bodyguard, Feng Xin! OR: How Feng Xin figured out that archery was his strong suit.

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No Longer Alone

“Banyue,” a gentle voice above her says, “Banyue, it’s okay. You're safe. You’re here. It’s okay.” And still, she lets out a sob. But she is not a sad child- how could she be, with General Hua beside her? OR: General Hua and Banyue fluff and comfort for the soul...

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Call it if Our Time is Through

On a mission from Hua Cheng, Yin Yu gets cursed to live in a time loop from a vengeful ghost. That would've been fine... if only Quan Yizhen hadn't gotten involved. OR: Yin Yu has to see Quan Yizhen die, over and over again.

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Take Care of Me

Feng Xin is not sick. And if he is, it doesn't matter! Mu Qing doesn't know what he's talking about at all! OR: Modern! AU, in which Feng Xin is most definitely sick, don't listen to him. Oh, and Mu Qing takes care of him.

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It's Easier to Sleep When it's Warm

Mu Qing tries pulling an all-nighter, but fails and falls asleep at around two in the morning. Luckily, Feng Xin is also awake, and wraps a blanket over his shoulders. Mu Qing looks so at peace... he wishes the man could look like this more often. OR: Medical Student! Mu Qing falls asleep, and Feng Xin puts a blanket over him :)

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My World is Bright

Pei Xiu doesn't hold too much respect or adoration for the gods in Heaven. One of the few exceptions is Lang Qianqiu, who is bright, heroic, competent, brave, noble, and handsome. Although Pei Xiu sometimes wishes he could kiss the worried expression off his face- wait. What? OR: The QianXiu fluff fic that someone asked for! :)

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Though You Embrace it, I Can't Face It

I love him, Feng Xin thinks one day as he stares at the ceiling of his apartment, thinking about his roommate. It’s no surprise that when Feng Xin shoots up, feeling his lungs constrict and grow weak as he shakes with coughs, that a singular flower petal comes out onto his hand. He stares at it. Because, despite the implications, despite how he is willing to die and could die from the pure, unbridled love he holds within his chest, Feng Xin knows that Mu Qing will never love him back. OR: Modern!AU in which Feng Xin has hanahaki.

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To Bring Back the Flame

Mu Qing is a fucking traitor. A selfish, uncaring motherfucker who can't afford to love the same way Feng Xin does. Or at least he thinks so, until when he blows up and takes a step, he's met with someone different. OR: Book 4! Feng Xin travels to the future.

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Revenge is Sweet, Literally

He Xuan had been writing in his diary. He was still planning the perfect revenge plot for the Shi brothers. He’s considered murder more times than not, but something is stopping him. Whether it be fate or Hua Cheng's nagging (he only said it once, but still), he considered other options. With the knowledge that Shi Qingxuan knows nothing of the fate swap, he doesn’t have anything better to do. Then Hua Cheng called him via the spiritual communication array. Zoning back in, He Xuan hears Hua Cheng say something that he normally wouldn’t care for. “... Of course, I wouldn’t dare defile His Highness, but to think…” He Xuan doesn’t care for that- Heaven, he doesn’t even know the context or what he says after, but he suddenly stands up and slams his hands on the table so hard that his bonefish look back at him. And then, he writes. OR: He Xuan, after some thinking, comes up with the perfect revenge plan to anger Shi Wudu.

[a-coolrock]

i thinks a slice of life ttcc au could save meee … something like that at least

something that doesn’t focus on their work as much but more of just. they’re connections bonds and relationships between eachother ,,, getting to see more “homey” or lived in places or regular settings , ,, pacesetter going 2 the grocery store or deepdiver visiting the park ,,,, imagine them just wearing whatever they wanted instead of their work clothes and just hanging around

the closest thing i can think of to describe what i mean is those 2014 lego movie grimdark / gritty AUs where they showed what happened after the movie and where they made the characters feel even more human than they already were , giving them struggles like alcoholism or relationship issues .,,,this doesn’t necessarily mean i want a fully angst au , more so just the vibe of what these AUs felt like: more human !!! i dream of somehow fulfilling my dream of being able to reach a level of humanizing and even further fleshing out the managers of ttcc and whatnot through my art and maybe even eventual writing ,, the idea of that kind of AU or whatever it would be called just feels really neat to explore ,,,

a lot of the times when i think about this idea (or rather ideas) it’s like spinning the characters around in my head in homey or gritty settings like , maybe a lonely road near sunset , or at a variety store at night ,,, imagine everything those teen movies do where they sneak into pools and sneakily do other illegal stuff and go to parties ,, stuff like that but with ttcc .,,,

[jupiterimpact]

Pei Ming was so real for this why is he so funny

[fortune-maiden]

Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Pei Xiu & Xie Lian (Tian Guan Ci Fu) Characters: Pei Xiu (Tian Guan Ci Fu), Xie Lian (Tian Guan Ci Fu) Additional Tags: Crack, Humor, please don't take this too seriously, Triple Drabble, Hobbies Summary:

Pei Xiu has a request.

Xie Lian has Concerns.

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I apologize for subjecting you all to my cursed px headcanons.

Not really. i think he deserves to be a little weird as a treat xD

[kon-konk]

I ordered a couple of Blu-rays through Crunchyroll & saw they had "blind box bargains" & was intrigued. The ratings are all like 2.5 and lower, but all the reviews I read through were things like "I got a Blu-ray for an anime I don't even watch" and "I got a DVD, they're obsolete!"

So I bought one of each price point

1) my Blu-ray player plays all region DVDs (also I'm like the only person I know that gets Blu-ray? Everyone else I know uses DVD because they're cheaper to buy or doesn't collect physical media? What is that person's life like that DVDs are obsolete? I am fascinated by that review)

2) I fucking love getting stuff I've never watched or read through this method. Like those shitty ratings are basically telling me this is right up my alley.

[bnnywngs]

do you think yunmeng jiang would be that annoying sect that everyone just give a heavy sigh but doesn't hate them, they actually are quite fond of them or something

like.... what if any time someone said the word impossible as in "this is impossible", the jiang cultivators would instantly yell at the same time in chorus: IMPOSSIBLE! while raising their weapons

and every time impossible is said, there's always someone (possibly nie mingjue) that sighs and says "here we go again" a second before the yell

and jiang fengmian is always ☺️ while they're at it and continue talking as if nothing happened

[kon-konk]

I am aware of my habit of locking on to a character as a fave from the moment I see them. I am also very well aware that those characters are usually a) hella unhinged, b) hella traumatized, c) would for sure kill me either on purpose or on accident, and occasionally d) all of the above

Which makes me greatly concerned for the future and/or past of Art in Hamatora. He seems so...normal compared to what I usually velcro to.

[kon-konk]

I think I put too much liquid in my mac n cheese :( my noodles gonna be mush

[kon-konk]

The soul is willing but the universe is not