The sandstorms around Khotan have barely subsided when another deadly trap is set in Dragon Gate.
Xiao Wujie only wants to sell steamed buns in peace, but two dangerous, familiar faces (?) catch him by surprise: the mysterious assassin Jia Fei and the mild-mannered swordsman Xie Yi. What are they really after: the treasure of the ancient city, or a shadow from the past?
As soul lanterns illuminate the ruins and a mirror world opens up, the secrets of another world begin to rise from the sea of sand.
This time, with the soul lantern in hand, will he run away again, or light the way home for himself?
*The boundless sea of sand, the stars in the dunes, a riddle. Carrying a lantern into the desert's reflection, he glimpses what lies between illusion and reality.
Xiao Wujie's life goal: Go to Chang'an and sell roujiamo. Reality, however, gives him a soul lantern and two lunatics who treat him like a human GPS.
He crosses the desert's reflection and enters the Dragon Gate's deadly trap. The fading shadows of players from the past fight like mad, while an inn from another world reappears among the ruins.
Jia Fei: "Light it, or I'll send you to the respawn point right now."
Xie Yi: "Young hero, do me a favor, and I'll help you beat him up later."
Xiao Wujie: "...Can I eat a bun first?"
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Theme: A fairy tale for adults
The writing style itself is more of an early prose, or the tone of the book. It starts from a relatively small entry point, the narrative sequence is very novel, the characters are fully described, the protagonist establishes a distinct image at the beginning, and the plot becomes more natural because of the foreshadowing, with a feeling of suspense, and heaviness even while being funny 🤗
What a great writing style [Let me be healthy] 🌈 The wording in many places is exquisite and original [Sanhua Cat Head] Whether it is fighting or other scenes, the description of the atmosphere is very good, as if you are immersed in it [Spreading Flowers]