The part where the mother says “Even if my son’s exam results are poor, so what?” is a powerful statement against educational pressure. It’s a message many students need to hear. The story uses it as a defense, but it could have deeper resonance for readers who struggle with grades.
I really want to know more about the small world’s society. Su Yuan mentioned they drove out demon beasts with cultivation. Are there demon beasts in that world? What are they like? The world feels alive, but it’s only seen through Su Xun’s greedy eyes. I hope we get a chapter from the world’s perspective, maybe a native cultivator’s story, to flesh it out more.
I'm really intrigued by the Qingyun Monastery and the sword in the well. The way Wei Xing just stumbles upon a shining object, pulls out a sword, and immediately feels a connection – it's a classic trope, but executed decently. The detail about the "clear sound" making him feel lighter and cut off from something was cool. I'm guessing the sword belonged to the original body's owner or has some link to the dead guy in his dream. Hope it becomes a key plot point later.
The scene where Guilford comes to her room and she tells him about the pregnancy is tense. He freezes, then leaves after hitting his head on the door. That clumsy moment combined with his shock humanizes him a bit. It's like he doesn't know how to handle her being pregnant.
The whole "royal decree out of nowhere" thing felt super convenient but in a way that actually works for the plot. It shows Rufus has connections and planned this carefully. It also makes me curious how deep the conspiracy goes—did the king actually sign off on this or was it forged?