When people think of the jianghu, most instinctively picture grudges and vendettas, love and hate, martial arts, good and evil, sects, and slaughter... and things of that sort.
But the jianghu in the author's heart is, first and foremost, a realm of soaring kites and leaping fish, a deep and unfathomable spiritual world: mountains and rivers, men and women, brought to life by the sun, the moon, and the workings of heaven and earth.
China's mountains and rivers are a tranquil, mysterious realm, as wondrous as a painting or a poem: distant blue mountains and waters, solitary peaks and ancient pines, strange stones and gnarled cypresses, seas of clouds and sunset glow, reed beds and wild geese, sandy islets beneath vast skies, red maples on Fragrant Hill, cranes in flight and fish at play, bamboo streams and plunging waterfalls, emerald lotus ponds and pavilions, spring breezes through willows, apricot blossoms in a gentle rain, fragrant peach and plum blossoms, and fishermen's songs mingling with woodcutters' calls...
The scenery changes without end with the seasons, the weather, and the affairs of humankind, filling it with life and a spiritual charm. Mountains, rivers, and farmland are living scenery, a living landscape in people's hearts. The jianghu is the same.
Lin Fengting, a young man born into a family of musicians, is hit by an speeding, overloaded dump truck. When he gets back to his feet, he discovers he's unhurt and has transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty. His body has grown young again, returning to the age of fourteen. His musical talent earns him a place as both disciple and friend to Mo Da, the leader of the Hengshan Sect. From then on, he follows the sixty-year-old wherever he goes, wandering through mountains and along rivers, visiting ancient cities and lonely villages, and coming to understand human nature and the ways of the world.
Well written, it feels like a travelogue, but with a lot of reflections on life. It starts off with shouting and fighting, then quickly shifts to philosophical and literary pronouncements. However, some people might like this style; you can't please everyone. The explanations of local customs and specialties are also quite good. In short, it's at least a 9 PM read. What's going on? Such a good book only got a score of 6-something! [What?]
What a wonderful book! A true breath of fresh air. The author's profound cultivation is truly admirable! With such literary talent, she could easily publish a physical book, but in this age of e-books, we can only feel bad for the author. This is good, or rather, it's a boon for fans of martial arts fan fiction.
It's very good, especially the description of the environment. For now, the only shortcomings are the martial arts skills, the lack of personal insights, and the lack of emphasis on the advantages of official rank and status, especially when dealing with the imperial court.
The author is myself, and my main focus is on being someone who listens to advice.
The writing is good, especially the descriptions of scenery, which are incredibly beautiful. The author's writing is excellent, and I really enjoy this kind of article. The protagonist is portrayed in great detail. It would be even better if more martial arts manuals could be collected.
The author's writing skills are superb; they filled in the gaps and made the changes successfully!
The author is familiar with martial arts routines and skillfully blends them with various aspects of daily life, creating a captivating and entertaining experience that surpasses many other authors. It's getting better and better; the detailed descriptions are excellent. It's a prose piece, depicting travel, old trees, flowing water and small bridges, houses, the west wind, the setting sun, and wisps of smoke rising from chimneys. It's very distinctive.
Although some details are not very good, the flaws do not detract from the overall excellence. The writing style is delicate and the reading is very smooth.
This was written with great care; it must be the author's vision of the martial arts world. 😏
Keep it up! Keep it up! Keep it up!