The Great Compassion Fist’s description made me pause: “compassionate heart shakes heaven and earth, great fist delivers the common people.” It sounds epic but also weirdly sad. The fact that it made Nannan cry shows the author is trying to tie mechanical abilities to emotional consequences. That’s rare in system novels—a nice touch.
I am so skeptical about the emperor suddenly believing her and giving her a fancy palace like is this part of his plan or is he really softening towards her I hope it's not a trap.
The novel is well-written and offers a fair bit of enjoyment. However, I find myself likely to drop it later on due to the relatively slow-paced growth of the main character (MC). Personally, I have a preference for stories where the MC evolves rapidly and often overcomes their current adversaries with ease. This narrative feels more like a slice-of-life tale, and interestingly enough, the MC doesn't really have any genuine enemies to contend with, which makes the slower progression of power feel less significant. One aspect that I do appreciate is the uniqueness of the MC's cheat and the overall world setting, which, while adhering to the genre's typical conventions—at least based on my observations—still manages to stand out. This originality adds an intriguing layer to the plot that keeps me invested. That said, I must admit that I am somewhat irked with the translator at the moment. It’s understandable that they didn’t post chapters 55, 56, or 57 on Novel Updates, opting instead to jump straight from chapter 54 to chapter 58. However, I find it puzzling and quite frustrating that those three chapters are still locked on their website. Having such gaps with locked chapters amidst those that are publicly accessible reflects poor management and diminishes the overall reading experience. I really hope they address this issue soon, as it detracts from my enjoyment of an otherwise charming story.
I loved the small moment where the Empress says “Yong Ji and Lan Xin are both well” and Lin Xiaoxiao gets confused about who Lan Xin is before remembering the Baihu incident. That moment of confusion felt natural—she’s still learning this new world. It also creates a little mystery for readers who may not know the story of *Plum Blossom Mark* (I had to Google it). It made me feel like an insider when I understood, but also left me curious. The author is doing a good job balancing exposition with mystery, so you can enjoy the story even without background knowledge (I didn’t know all the characters, but it was still enjoyable). I hope they keep this balance. For those who know the Qiong Yao universe, there are fun Easter eggs. For newbies, it’s still funny and accessible.