A Must-Read for Readers: About You and Me!

I've always pondered one question: what kind of storytelling will keep you reading on?

Many friends have offered me advice, much of it drawn from my previous book, "There’s a Dragon on My Body." I am deeply grateful to everyone who has stood by me—so many names have become familiar over time.

Now that the book is launching, allow me to say a few words.

First: With over 3.93 million words of experience from my previous works, I can assure you that this book will not be abandoned, left unfinished, or suffer from a rushed ending. There’s no need to worry—please feel free to dive in.

Second: I have poured my heart and soul into this novel; it is the most meticulously crafted work I’ve ever written, even more so than my last. I hope to breathe life into every character, so your time and money will be well spent.

Now, as for the plot. Attentive readers will have gathered that the world I’m constructing is a modern age infused with spiritual energy, where many people have begun training in martial arts. Our protagonist, Su Ye, was once a genius with nine thunder veins, only to have them forcibly taken from him. Yet out of this calamity, he gains an extraordinary gift: the ability to comprehend the language of heavenly thunder. Within the thunder, he discovers a monumental stone stele inscribed with supreme martial arts secrets from the legendary "Yanhuang"!

What kind of power comes from a technique passed down by heavenly thunder? Su Ye seeks revenge, and his hatred runs far deeper than what appears on the surface.

For example:

The antagonist, Yu Zhisha, who stole his nine thunder veins—can she truly master them all? This ungrateful woman must pay the price for her betrayal!

Pathfinders are revered figures in this world. When Su Ye adopts the alias "Azure Thunder" and becomes an apprentice Pathfinder, what will happen when he rises to become the most sensational and enigmatic Pathfinder of all?

Jiang Liuying, Su Ye’s mother-in-law, is a constant source of awkwardness and rivalry, yet her family, the Jiangs, bear an ancient name. All six of her brothers met tragic ends—what secrets lie within?

Su Ye’s own family is one he never wishes to mention, an ancient lineage that once shook all of China. Why, then, did he change his name and leave them behind?

Perhaps after all this, few readers really care—they only want to know: is this book expensive?

At my current pace, it’s about ten yuan a month. Is that too much? Hardly any of that goes directly to the author; most of it is split with the website and taxed, leaving very little for me in the end. In essence, for all my nights spent writing, your monthly contribution amounts to about what you’d spend on a pack of cigarettes or two bottles of beer.

Many of my readers are students or just starting their careers, so I’m especially grateful to those who follow along. There’s no need to tip or send gifts—I know how hard it is to earn money, and I don’t want anyone to feel pressured by a word of thanks from me.

Honestly, beyond my passion for storytelling, writing is also my livelihood.

Truly, it’s for survival. I once survived on just three hundred yuan a month, writing for over a year like that, but I knew I had to earn more, because without it, I wouldn’t make it through the next month.

I’m not young anymore. My elder sister and younger brother are both married, but I’m not. I can’t afford a house or a car—honestly, I’m not even thinking about that yet. I just hope that by writing, I can save enough in three or four years for a down payment in my small hometown.

While working on my previous book, "There’s a Dragon on My Body," I often felt helpless—like when a family member had to spend a day and a night in the hospital and I simply couldn’t raise enough money.

How I wish that one day I can look my aging father in the eye and tell him not to work so hard for just a couple thousand yuan, leaving early and returning late every day, having to reheat his dinner each night. I want to be able to support this family.

That kind of pain is almost unbearable! All I can do is sit in my dim little room, tapping away at the keyboard, wishing I could write a bit more, just a few more words.

As I write this, it’s the first day of the new year. The house is silent, and I’m alone in my room, working.

I will write with all my heart and all my care. I hope you’ll read a few more chapters!

Thank you—

By the way: I suggest everyone download the Heiyan app to read the book. If you want to top up your balance, just log in and recharge—QQ and WeChat both work, and you can scan the code to pay. If you’re using an iPhone with the Heiyan app, it’s better not to recharge within the app; do it on the website for a better rate. Normally, one yuan equals a hundred Heiyan coins!

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Thank you again—