The name “Wu Yin” is interesting. It means something like “free of sound” or “without sound”? She says it’s “grass radical with wu from wufei, and yin from music” so the characters are 芜音? Or 吴音? In the English, it’s written as Wu Yin. It sounds nice and fits the ethereal fortune-teller vibe. The explanation about Wufang Valley naming her gives it lore weight.
The detail about the "Soul Summoning Value" of the evil old man was a bit of a surprise. It’s a nice touch to show that even if the system is flawed (wrongful deaths), there is some cosmic order. Bad people will be punished eventually. It adds a layer of moral complexity. The truck driver wasn't just a random accident; it was the universe trimming someone who was due. This helps soften the blow of Du Yu's death a little. It wasn't completely senseless; he was just caught in the crossfire of a cosmic soul-collection target. It makes the world feel more like a machine with a purpose.
2 The first-person limited narration works well for building tension. We only know what Qiao Rong knows, which means Fu Beijun’s true feelings are a mystery. She’s constantly guessing his motives. Is he being nice? Is he planning revenge? That ambiguity keeps the pages turning. You’re constantly looking for clues with her.
The voice in the narration is very specific and a little bit cheeky. Phrases like "This Old One will go solo with a 6 to show respect" and the general sarcastic tone from the MC make the reading experience feel more like listening to a funny friend. It breaks the fourth wall a little bit in a good way.