The Soul Ferryman of Kunlun

I owe Xiaomeng a long review. Here it is now. Last time I read up to chapter five, and today I continued reading, and my thoughts are different. After reading the beginning, I thought the protagonist would have a halo; I wouldn't say he'd be wildly cool and awesome, but he should at least be able to fly across rooftops, paint dragons, and dominate the battlefield. Of course, that's just my imagination. Xiaomeng's writing is very flavorful, and this flavor has three definitions. The first is the sense of immersion. Although the protagonist enters the funeral home under the guise of a college student, Xiaomeng tries her best to portray the image of a college student in the process, and undoubtedly, she succeeds. In the story, although the protagonist seems to have the behavior of a college student, his heart is very insightful. Xiaomeng said this is mainly suspenseful, and with suspense, it's natural to create enough atmosphere, so don't worry if you don't understand something; be patient, and you'll have a feeling of "after seemingly reaching a dead end, a new path opens up." Secondly, regarding the plot description, I'll use the Four-Phase Ghostly Encounter in Chapter Seven as an example. I don't know if Xiaomeng has researched this type of writing, but one thing is certain: he put thought into describing the feng shui of the locations. I couldn't find any relevant information on Baidu, but the writing seems very reasonable. Many modern suspense novels, while suspenseful, are illogical; some things are fictional, but they have many loopholes. In this respect, Xiaomeng's writing concept is sound and quite novel. At least, having read many suspense novels, I think this is the best written below the level of the masters. But there are only a few masters, and below them, he is enough to stand out from countless others. Thirdly, this story begins with the protagonist entering a funeral home as a corpse handler. I can only say that in the early stages, it's different from the usual fast-paced, cool, and explosive novels, but the descriptions of psychological activities have their merits. If you've read too many fast-paced, cool, and explosive novels, you might want to try this one; it's very interesting and engaging. There will always be something that attracts you. —Gu Chen

I've been quietly reading this author's books for almost two months now, so I should leave a comment to show my presence! In the author's writing, this bizarre and fantastical modern world is a place where humans, demons, gods, and ghosts are indistinguishable. The image that comes to mind is a half-cold, half-warm autumn, a tale of ill-fated love amidst fleeting light, where demons are all indulging in the pleasures of the human world, while demon hunters are preoccupied with cultivation. I've noticed a strange characteristic in the book: in the three completed volumes, ghosts aren't scary at all; in fact, they're the weakest beings, even worse off than humans. Whenever ghosts appear, they're not frightening; it's a cold, helpless world, full of helplessness—helplessness for both humans and ghosts. They're all pitiful people who become ghosts, and even then, they're not tragic; instead, they continue to be lost and confused—truly pitiful. It's clear the author has excellent literary skills. My child, while reading this book, was always quite shaken at the beginning of the plot, as if the situation was very serious and the atmosphere very eerie. But after patiently finishing the ending, it was unexpected, even a little desolate. Perhaps this book isn't the typical online novel tale of a detective solving supernatural cases, but rather a cautionary urban legend. Many details reflect the author's reflections on modern urban life and human relationships. Sometimes, what's more terrifying isn't the man-eating demons, but the seemingly respectable yet scheming people. In fact, the story isn't bizarre or terrifying; rather, it's more like a modern dark fairy tale—this is the bloody reality of life, the cold and cruel nature of humanity. I like understated cruelty. But I digress. Let's get back to the characters. The seemingly carefree, occasionally errant but actually kind-hearted male protagonist; the outgoing, easygoing but actually vulnerable female protagonist; and a timid, cowardly assistant who always threatens to run away in emergencies—this demon-hunting trio may seem cliché, but it's a classic, timeless setup. The male protagonist, Qi Lu, has a rather ordinary name, which feels a bit odd. However, I secretly think this name might be a key; judging from the author's writing style, it might just be an alias, and there might be an unexpected answer in the end. Although the word count isn't high, each volume is an independent story, yet they all echo each other. Small clues in the previous volume gradually reveal themselves in later stories, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat and revealing the author's ambition. Another frustrating aspect for newcomers is that, despite nearly 500,000 words, there's still no clear main plot. The author's secrets remain shrouded in mist, coldly mocking the reader. Furthermore, there seems to be a hint of romance in the book, albeit subtle, but since the book isn't finished, I can't confirm it. Good luck! Although it's destined not to be a universally appealing story, it has its own unique charm and will stand the test of time.

Little Shell is visiting you again, brother! Haha, brother, all your suggestions are correct. Actually, I know the shortcomings of my writing, but I sincerely won't change them. I just want to finish writing the book seriously. As for the reason, I've said it many times before, and saying it again would be pretentious advertising. For the past two months, because of my eye condition, I haven't actively visited any fellow writers. I usually only interact with brothers and sisters I'm familiar with. I sincerely return the visit to anyone who visits me, but I've never advertised to any of my brothers and sisters. I'll say something you might not believe, brother, but Little Shell has always known you. To put it another way, I've admired you for a long time! We have several mutual friends, especially in terms of conversation. I think our personalities are very similar. Of course, although my writing is just average, I value brotherhood and friendship. I never look at someone's background or how well they write. If I can't be a true friend, even if they're a legendary figure, I won't bother with them. I always put my heart on the bright moon... I'm busy today because of an eye condition, so I can't read everyone's writing lately, and I won't offer any false compliments. I'll use the remaining flowers to decorate my brothers' writing first, and I'll come back to read your work when I have more free time!

The great figure is quite impressive, keep it up!

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Take a break before starting a new book!

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