Attention Please!!!
Hey there!
So here's the deal - I've sprinkled some extra details about Su Min's past throughout the novel, basically expanding on those delicious little breadcrumbs the author left us. And while we're at it, I've also decoded some of that ~spicy~ subtext between the lines, especially when it comes to Su Min's, Xie Yingying's (and some other characters') inner thoughts - her unspoken reactions, and why she does what she does. All that juicy stuff.
Wait, why do I keep saying "her"? Simple: because every character I've deep-dived into so far happens to be a her. Girl power in full effect! 👯♀️
The original text kinda just hints at all this and moves on (classic "show don't tell" style), but let's be real - not everyone's a detective when it comes to reading between the lines! (no shame—I get it, some of these hints are super subtle). This novel is packed with subtle clues and author comments, and I'm here to help bring some of that to the surface so you can enjoy it too.
Think of it like turning up the brightness on those hidden details - same story, just a little more visible for those who might've missed them the first time around!
Big shoutout to LiberiumK—your review totally opened my eyes to this! Like, my brain just auto-filled the gaps when I first read it (thanks, subconscious??), so I wouldn't have even noticed if you hadn't pointed it out. Mind. Blown.
Anyway, I hope after these tweaks, you'll see what I see—all those little clues and character depth hiding in plain sight. Maybe then it won't feel as "hollow" or lacking in development.
Oh, and about the romance scenes… yeah, I might've tweaked those just a little. Okay, fine, maybe more than a little. But don't worry—the core vibe and flavor are still 100% true to the original! Think of it like adding a little extra garnish and sugar to your favorite dish. Same great taste, just… enhanced.
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If you're rereading (or even if this is your first lap—aka your first time through the novel), you might've noticed something a little weird about the sudden leap in their relationship in "The Art of Cowering." Like, hello?? Weren't only Xie Yingying affected after the resonance in "The Five Elements Emperor's Masterpiece"?
But—remember that whole decades-long power-testing phase in "The Young Play Wild"? Yeah, that wasn't just about cultivation. 😏 I actually wrote two Extra Chapters diving into their "experiments"—one's all innocent and cultivation-focused, while the other? Ohhh, it's all about feelings, bonding, and finally getting their emotions on the same page. (Spoiler: It's very intense.)
Speaking of intense… I may have already written the Intimate Dual Cultivation™ chapter you didn't know you needed. (You're welcome. Or sorry, depending on your tolerance for 🔥)
So far, here's what's on the Extra Chapter menu:
Extra 1: After Meeting With Her (Before "Wanting to Owe a Favor") – Xie Yingying digs into Su Min's past.
Extra 2: Moonlit Fragrance (Complimentary to "Golden Core Heavenly Tribulation") – Romantic(?) picnic while waiting for a corpse king to mature. Priorities.
Extra 3: The Valley of Parting (After "Settled") – The heart-wrenching goodbye before Xie Yingying seals herself away—with Su Min promising to pick her up 300 years later. (Cue the feels.)
Extra 4 (p1): Moonlace Bloom – Where doubts fade to certainty... and feelings finally get "consummated" .
Extra 4 (p2): Burning Through the Moonlight (NSFW) – After confessing their feelings, things escalate... slowly. First hesitant touches, then kisses, then—well, let's just say Xie Yingying develops a certain "addiction" that takes decades to control. 😳
Extra 4 (p3): The Experiments of Sun and Moon – The actual cultivation experiments (you know, the innocent kind).
So yeah, if their relationship progression felt sudden before, these extras should bridge the gaps—with plenty of heat, heart, and cultivation breakthroughs along the way.
Side note: In this relationship, Su Min is the protective one, while Xie Yingying is the possessive one
I'll be adding more Extra Chapters (yep, more content coming your way!), and guess what? You can even request them! Got a specific scene you wish had more detail? Or just wanna see the characters vibing in a totally new scenario? Drop your ideas in the comments—I'm all ears!
Here's how it works:
Scene-specific? Pick a moment from the story you want expanded (more drama? More fluff? More whatever?).
General vibe? Just want an extra dose of the characters being themselves? World-building? Shenanigans? You name it!
Small catch though—I'll be rolling out most of these Extras after the main story wraps up. So get those requests ready, and stay tuned!
But here's the thing—some of these bonus chapters are deeply tied to key moments in the main story. Plopping them all in a separate volume later might feel... weird, right? Like serving appetizers after dessert!
So here's the plan:
—The juicy, plot-relevant ones will be slipped into the main story where they naturally fit (consider them surprise bonus content!)
—The more "side quest"-style Extras (fun but not crucial) will go in that separate volume for dessert
This way, you get the best of both worlds—no missing out on important connections and plenty of extra goodies to look forward to!
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