I Sold All the Girls for a Sword

Books need not be noble; Li Ao tore up books, and after his death, the literary world was plunged into darkness, yet he did justice to scholars. Books need not be truly detailed; Mao Zedong's few volumes of pirated Sun Tzu's Art of War were enough to conquer the country. Books need not be complete; have you not seen how half a copy of the Analects on horseback could govern the world? Books are not distinguished by value; if you do not heed, Confucius' disciples hid books, and a thousand years later, by the river, they earned a resounding cry: "If Confucius had not been born, the world would have remained in perpetual darkness." Reading is like admiring a beautiful woman. Slender, you praise her for her bony figure; plump, you praise her for her full figure; shy, you admire her for her cuteness; lively...

I never knew that ancient-style fiction could be written so beautifully and vividly. But after reading the farewell chapter, I wondered why something so excellent couldn't continue. I thought about it for a long time. Perhaps it's because I was born in the "Pineapple Bun" era, and also in this "Pineapple Bun" era. Maybe there are many similar stories in circles I don't know about, but for someone like me who discovered a new continent, 140,000 words felt like a bright road leading me in. Once I got to it, I found myself unable to get down. It's easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go back. It's hard to find another story worthy of my attention in this "Pineapple Bun" era. It's so hard! So hard…

[When Bai Qi attacked Chu, he diverted two streams of water from the western mountains to flood Yan City. One stream flowed north into the city, and the other south, and he captured it. The *Huanyu Ji* records that there is a Bai Gong Tuan (White Duke Rapids) thirty li west of Yicheng County.) This is the same river. (The character "" above is a later addition; Dai and Zhao deleted it.) The old moat was about a hundred li from the city. Water flowed from the west of the city, flooding the east and forming a deep pool, which is now the Yidou Weir. (Hui Zhen notes: *Leiju*, volume nine, quotes *Xiangyang Qijiu Ji*, stating that there is a Yitou Weir in the northeast corner of Yicheng County. *Mingsheng Zhi*, under Jiezhou, mentions that Yidou Weir is named for its resemblance to an iron; therefore, this weir is also named for its resemblance to an iron, located in the old city south of present-day Yicheng County.) The flood breached the northeast corner of the city, and hundreds of thousands of people perished east of the city, leaving the area east of the city smelling foul...

This book is indeed quite impressive. The author's overall perspective and experience are evident, and the characters are vividly portrayed through the story. Reading some of the author's own comments, it's clear they've put in a lot of effort. Their departure a month ago saddened me, as the book has a compelling plot that prompts deep reflection. Thankfully, the author updated with the epilogue, maintaining the original flavor. I hope the author continues their efforts. The most prevalent controversy in the comments section revolves around the sibling relationship; some people say they'll drop the book if it doesn't feature a sibling dynamic, which is truly baffling. The author writes to express their inner world; suggestions are welcome...

This book is certainly not perfect, but I still think it's quite good. I'd like to highlight three points: first, the martial arts style of the "Snowy Version" (a boastful version); second, the inclusion of many fictional figures from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods; and third, the humor and quirky charm of a light novel. The second point is still in its early stages, as the book is still in its infancy. It blends the grand strategies of civil and military officials with the chivalrous spirit of common heroes. I wonder how well the author can combine these two elements? Can they control it well? Can they capture the heroic spirit of "The mighty Yangtze flows eastward, and the fallen warriors lie drunk on the battlefield"? In short, I have high expectations for the author, and the book has great potential...

This book is sure to be good from the first chapter, especially if you haven't read *Snow in the Sky*. [I only realized after reading the reviews that the author wrote *School Beauty* (which I dropped after only a short time). Like this book, *School Beauty* is definitely a good read if you haven't read *My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU*.] This book is too heavily influenced by *Snow in the Sky*, making me constantly compare the two books, which only makes me more uncomfortable and negatively impacts my reading experience. I hope the author can break free from this constraint.

After reading this novel, I felt a bit tired of reading other novels in the game. Other novels, after reading a lot, all follow the same few formulas, and I could guess the plot. Only Mr. [Author's Name]'s novels sparked my interest in historical novels like the Three Kingdoms, and made me realize that novels can be written so freely and elegantly. Although it is somewhat similar to the novel by Zhu Hou, I still prefer Mr. [Author's Name]'s elegant writing style. I really hope Mr. [Author's Name] will come back.

Sir, another year has passed. So much has happened, and I've been waiting for you all this time. How is Mr. Zhang doing? Is the story continuing? We all give up on our original goals to some extent because of life, but I will come again next year, sir. After all, some people have to persevere, not for any other reason than the thought that one day you might come back to visit.

Brother, why aren't you updating?

Oh crap, we finally found a treasure, and then it was abandoned!