
I Was Once a Man of the Mortal World, So Where Did I Go Wrong in Seeking Immortality?
本是红尘客,何处惹长生
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- Ongoing
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- 373k Words
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- Eastern Fantasy
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- Traditional Eastern Fantasy
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- 2y ago
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This is the novel I want to read. Those plots of intrigues between men and women are already in the streets. I think this is the Tao, especially that part. The monks in the world cultivate their minds, bodies, and Qi. The purpose is not to be above all things, but to integrate into all things, release the shackles, make all things free, and make the Tao follow the natural way. I realize that this is the true path that men and women are constantly pursuing.
The writing is quite serious, and the free and easy Taoist priest and the feeling of traveling in the world of mortals and returning to the truth are very vividly portrayed. He is the most fairy-like character in the novels I have ever read. There is no pretentiousness at all. This is really rare. I hope the author can maintain it. Let me mention it again, I really envy Chen Qi. It would be great if there really was such a wonderful person in the world.
It's good to read. Compared with the previous book, the writing style has become more sophisticated. It doesn't have the common problems of longevity novels. It doesn't stick to external objects or pretend to be profound. It can experience the joys and sorrows of the world from the mortal world.
It's a pity. I finished the last book last year and came back to read this one. I read a few chapters but felt that the routine was almost unreadable. Recently I was bored and read it again. I found it to be very good. However, it was discontinued. The two books written are good. There are also great principles in small life. It feels like it makes me read the sword. It's a pity that the author doesn't plan to write it anymore. I read in the comment section that the author will publish a new book, but he hasn't done so until now. The next door has taken this book off the shelf. Now I hope the author will come back soon and complete the unfinished work. 2025.10.25 Stay
The author's writing is so good. In fact, when I first saw the title of the book, I thought it should be that I am an immortal guest, so why bother with the world of mortals. At that time, I just thought the name given by the author was too abrupt. But now after reading it, I feel that it should be this name. I have read a lot of longevity books. Some are because Chang Sheng feels that getting entangled with others will make him uncomfortable in the future. Some are because Chang Sheng has powerful magic power and becomes a bit like Long Aotian. But this book is different. He does not think that because of immortality, he should not be stained by the world of mortals. He does not write the protagonist in it to be cold and ruthless because of immortality. And there is another word in it that makes me particularly moved. I have seen a lot of Jianghu grudges on the Internet, but this book touches on the sadness of Jianghu, and it also illustrates the complexity of people's hearts. It makes people's eyes bright and makes me feel very immersive. The writing is so good. Finally, I only hope that the protagonist of this article can find the path in his heart.
It's really good. I came across it when I was short of books. I really don't know how to thank the author. Your writing style is really great. You can update it more and more. Don't make it unfinished (the last book I read was unfinished [crying] who knows!!!) I like you very much! I love you so much [blowing kiss][blowing kiss]
The character of the protagonist is well portrayed, looking a little sad and not knowing where to go. Especially the journey and events he walked with the kitten, bit by bit, stained his numb and indifferent heart. He detached himself from the world and returned to the world of mortals. He no longer lived for the sake of living. Looking forward to a great follow-up [Adoration] (Personal opinion, don't comment if you don't like it)
It's very well written. I'm originally a guest from the world of mortals. How can I mess with immortality? I thought the title was wrong. Isn't the protagonist originally an immortal? Shouldn't it be the other way around? After reading it, I suddenly realized that it actually makes the protagonist's entry into the world more rational. To quote Jian Lai, no matter how many people I have met, I dare to say that men and women are all virtuous. Here, no matter how many times I have walked in the world, I dare to say it. The world is like this, because the protagonist is an immortal and a strong one, with a natural indifference to the weak and a natural contempt for the annoying. The master asked him to go for a walk, and walked away from the life and death of the world, walked away from the joy and hatred of the world, walked away from the intrigues of the court (although the author did not write it, but I feel he can write it), from ordinary people to monsters, he is a guest in the mortal world, how can he mess with the immortals?
The protagonist is a real person who has a heart tempered by the world of mortals. He has regrets and joys along the way. He reads it like tea and strong wine at other times. It is worth reading.
I just said that the style is so familiar. I actually read the first one and it was pretty good. I have read the novel less and less for so many years. It is rare to find a good book. Brother, come on