There's an old saying among carpenters: Rotten wood cannot be carved.
In Qinghe Commandery of the Southern Jin Kingdom, Lin Xu, a boy from a family of carpenters, was sixteen when he slipped and fell into a cave in the forest, accidentally swallowing a pill of unknown origin.
When he opened his eyes again, more than fifty years had passed.
He had forgotten who he was and where he came from. His entire body was paralyzed, and only his hands could move. Gritting his teeth in the darkness, he crawled on his hands until, battered and bloodied, he dragged himself into a stone chamber.
There were books and fruit in the chamber, along with a red fox.
And a copy of the Scripture of Returning to the Void.
He thought he was the weakest person in the world.
He had no idea that during the fifty years he had slept, the pill had transformed him from the inside out.
He thought those cultivation techniques were difficult.
He had no idea that turning a page let him surpass what others could achieve in ten years of practice.
Rotten wood cannot be carved?
Then he'll make this rotten wood immortal.
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Five-star praise! The opening scene of "Deadwood" is full of atmosphere. The amnesiac protagonist survives in a dark and desperate situation. The plot is depressing and overwhelming. The mysterious wooden signs, ancient stone chambers, and psychic foxes are full of foreshadowing, and the world view is exquisite and gripping. The writing is delicate and picturesque, the pace is not sluggish, and the more you read, the more addictive you become. The protagonist is tenacious and forbearing, and the plot progresses layer by layer with constant suspense. The further you go, the more exciting it becomes, and the further you pursue it, the higher it gets. The update is stable and of high quality. Highly recommended. Looking forward to more plots in the future! 🥰🥰🥰[Admiration]👍👍👍❤️
"Rotten wood" refers to the past that is full of scars and mired in quagmire, while "immortality" refers to the persistence of refusing to admit defeat and sticking to one's true heart. The title of the book concisely outlines the protagonist's life, where abjection and perseverance collide, decadence and passion are intertwined. The four-character dialogue is exquisite, the artistic conception is melancholy and full of power, and it has a strong sense of story. Just by looking at the name, you can tell that this is a journey to come back from a desperate situation. It is full of stamina and instantly makes people look forward to the entire novel. "Witness the struggle and resistance of people at the bottom, and realize the faith of never giving up. Even if you are in darkness, you will always have hope and live an immortal life." Thank you for your support.