I’m a little annoyed that the God didn’t give her any weapons or starting equipment. He gave her a house and boosted her stats, but she has no money, no clothes that fit (her original clothes became baggy because she’s 13 now), no tools. How is she supposed to get to town? The forest might have hostile animals. She has no attack skills. The light spirit shield is defensive, but can it fight? The skill description says “a shield protecting the guardian” — so it’s purely protective. She might have to rely on diplomacy or stealth. That’s a huge handicap. It makes the story more challenging, which could be good, but I worry about early chapters being frustrating.
30. Reading this makes me want to know more about the secondary characters. Huzi's backstory - why is he so determined to practice useless martial arts? Is he looking for someone? Shi Tou's adventure dreams - did a traveler tell him stories or is it just a coping mechanism? Xiao Ya's clear talent - does she know she's special? The world feels deep, with each character carrying their own weight. I'm invested enough to keep going, hoping for answers and dreading possible character deaths.
The author is good at sensory details. The heat of the sun piercing the window, the rough hands, the sound of the gong. These small details build a very convincing world without needing an info dump about the layout of the imperial palace.