By Mustard in the Wind

I've been obsessed with fantasy fiction since I was in college, and the reason is that it gives a wider space to the imagination, or the depression in reality can be soothed in the book. After reading more books of this kind, I have a feeling of exhaustion, that is, too many similarities, too many YY, which makes me feel a sense of heartache or disappointment. But fortunately, I recently watched Guan Pingchaojun's "Smoke and Dust on the Fairy Road", and suddenly felt refreshed and enlightened, and a refreshing fragrance was blown into the tired soul for a long time, such as drinking fragrant tea, such as drinking clear springs, just like being accustomed to seeing the magnificent waves of the sea, only to find that the clear spring has a more tranquil flavor, especially for people like me who have no ambitions and just want to be at ease, its aesthetic value can be compared with eternity. Getting acquainted with this book is really a kind of fate, because after opening it a few times, I missed it, and there was a subconscious idea of wanting to read it and not wanting to read it, but after all, I still couldn't bear the impulse of "being young and thin" in my heart, and the result was that I couldn't put it down, and I read it over and over again. Every time I read it, I found that I was more moved and more cordial, and I found a feeling that I had been looking for all along, but it was impossible to say. So, I had a little opinion on this book, and I wrote it out of my own strength.

An excellent work, a unique style is necessary for it, in the fantasy literature such as the carp crossing the river, "Smoke and Dust on the Fairy Road" is undoubtedly unique, the whole work is ethereal and clear with the smoke and rain in the south of the Yangtze River, the elegance and tranquility of the ancient temple of the empty mountain, and there is no lack of witty and humorous language, the artistic conception is far away, filled with the fresh and natural atmosphere of "picking chrysanthemums under the east fence, leisurely seeing Nanshan", which is rare in many works, without a certain literary accomplishment - especially classical literature, it is impossible to do.

Similarly, the strong breath of life is also different from other novels, which makes me feel that I am enjoying life while cultivating immortals, so when I read this book, my heart is always filled with a touch of joy and a touch of sadness, which is undoubtedly in line with the golden mean of traditional Chinese aesthetics, which makes people immersed at the same time, but also reminds you of what is real life. In terms of the setting of the plot, the author also has a different way, contrary to the straight to the point, but chattering about ordinary life, in fact, it sets the tone of the whole book here, and also lays the cornerstone for Xingyan This ordinary person to embark on the path of cultivation - different from other or love and hatred or domination of the world or the dispute between good and evil - The cornerstone is also achieved, and at the same time, it also achieves the beauty of holding the pipa and half-covering his face, provided that the reader has a certain patience.

I think the biggest attraction of this book is that Xingyan's pursuit of the way of heaven and the world full of tolerance constructed by it are not possessed by many other works, and the reason for this non-existence is that many authors make up purely for the development of the plot, thus ignoring the feelings of the readers, and this kind of manipulation of the reader's emotional behavior and wanton manipulation of the characters in the work is inferior in writing, although his work seems to be successful, but it cannot resonate with the reader's spirit and make the reader feel sleepy and angry. However, "Smoke and Dust on the Fairy Road" made me not feel this way at all, but there was a kind of humanistic care rippling in it, touching people's hearts, making me not just read books for leisure.

Another highlight of this book is its unique emotional world, unlike many other works of this type, the author pursues a subtle emotional effect, perhaps inadvertently, Xingyan and his loved ones come together. The expression of this emotion, like wine, before you know it, the spring becomes a fine wine, and the small tree becomes a towering tree, and this emotion grows in a way that is far more moving than (I think) the emotion of a storm. In addition, the description of natural mountains and rivers in the book (which reminds me of the magnificent scene of "The Legend of the Swordsman of Shushan") also intrigued me, which is rare in many books.

Now, I'll share my opinion on this book.

First, I hope that the author will have a more profound description of how to pursue the way of heaven, or an understanding of the "Tao". In the few volumes I have read, it is not so much about the comprehension of the "Dao" as it is about how to grasp the power, but this is by no means the whole of the "Dao", "the Tao is like water", "the way of heaven is impermanent", "the Tao is the Tao, the Tao is not the Tao". I think that out of respect for ancient Chinese culture, the meaning of "Tao" should be expanded. Similarly, in the traditional cognition of "Tao", the mood is an indispensable element, no matter how strong the strength is, the realm is not enough, it is inevitable that it will disappear, so in a Xianxia novel with strong traditional Chinese culture, the lack of understanding of the "inner demon" is inevitably biased. In fact, there are many such novels, written about the cultivation of the Tao and immortals, but in fact, there is a lack of understanding of Chinese culture, and the final result is no different from imitation Western fantasy novels, but with a different title, which makes me feel regretful, if you want to write, you have to write your own characteristics. In addition, there is an extremely important factor - emotion, which refers to the total number of emotions (both positive and negative) of a person. In this regard, I think that Xingyan has its own unique advantages, especially its love for all things equally, which makes it easier for him to understand the true meaning of life, so I think the author can make more achievements in this regard. In the same way, the pursuit of the Heavenly Dao is also a process of pursuing eternal truth, so I hope that the thoughts of the awakening will not be limited to the times.

The second is the view of "birth" and "accession to the WTO." Taoism preaches quiet inaction, which determines that it is mainly "born", but it does not mean that it does not "enter the WTO", Qiu Chuji was the national teacher of the Yuan Dynasty. Moreover, in the traditional Chinese gods and monsters Xianxia novels, it is necessary not only to cultivate the Tao, but also to cultivate merits. However, cultivating immortals requires enduring long-term loneliness and having a transcendent attitude towards everything, and the prosperity of the world is just a cloud of smoke, and love and hatred are just a dream in front of the eternal universe. Therefore, as far as the tone of this novel is concerned, it is also necessary to be detached from the WTO, after all, it turns out that he is going to be born, and who will let him prove the supreme way of heaven? The prince will be just a joke to him.

The third is about love, which is also one of the biggest selling points of this book. So far, there have been four beauties around Xingyan, although they have different identities and different personalities, but they are all the best kind. As far as his personality is concerned, he thinks that he has no special thoughts about the two princesses, but the seeds of affection have already been sown, and one day they will blossom and bear fruit. For the little girl Qiong Wei (my favorite is her, if this book is a light and elegant and beautiful picture scroll, then Qiong Wei is the key finishing touch, because I think in her body, there is an inexplicable but thrilling beauty, the heartbreaking innocence, the natural recklessness that does not understand the world, the kind and well-behaved sadness and loneliness, so that I am always moved and even teary-eyed (see the smile, sentimental man), so please ask the author to be merciful, Qiong Wei does not change with age, and his temperament does not change with the world。 But when will she grow up, she will be completely different from the growth of human beings?), I think as far as the present situation is concerned, the author must not separate them, because in Qiong Wei's heart, the brother is all he has, and in Xingyan's heart, why not repeatedly swear that she will be happy forever? I think the relationship between the two of them is the most unbreakable and sacred, and I even think that Xingyan can give up anything else for her, who let the author arrange a fateful acquaintance for them? As for Xue Yi (kind, weak and tenacious), in fact, she is also the most pitiful woman, she is the most vulnerable one among these girls, I selfishly think that let her and Xingyan be together forever, not a lover is better than a lover, how to develop depends on the author. But I still hope that they will all become Xingyan's confidantes, and they will live together with the cultivators, who will let them get together with the protagonist of Xingyan? Frankly, in this ethereal work, I always think that if this happens, it will be unsightly and will ruin the overall atmosphere. I have always believed that since the cultivation of the immortal path, then **** should be given another meaning, or the fusion of the soul, rather than sinking into the hope of the body. Because of cultivating immortals, if you go well, you will become an adult, and if you go against you, you will become an immortal. But I'm not advocating abstinence, but many works are full of naked hope, and eating too much fat will get tired of people to death.

Fourth, it is about the growth of Xingyan himself. I hope that the awakening will become stronger and stronger, and there will be all kinds of adventures, but the author should not be too YY, what is invincible in the world, in fact, it is boring. From a psychological point of view, people who are too YY have a sense of inferiority, which in turn leads to arrogance, such literary works are purely self-talking, without any aesthetic value, and nothing can be left after reading it except emptiness. In addition, the author wants to let Xingyan have more friends and confidants, after all, it is easy to walk with more friends. I hope that the author will not blindly follow the pressure from the outside world, and write not a work that is trying to entertain himself for a while, nor is it a popular work for a while, and then drown in the smoke and grass and disappear.

I wish the author to continue to write and be faithful to his soul. When will fantasy literature have its own Jin Yong ancient dragon hero?

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Pingchao postscript: Thank you for your encouragement and suggestions to encourage mustard seeds in the wind. For those who sit late at night to write, how can such a pertinent and sincere book review not be a refreshing spring for the body and mind?

In any case, with such a book friend, even if I encounter great difficulties, I will insist on writing this book to the end!

Also, some of the reminders in this book review are quite correct. For example, the pursuit of the way of heaven has not been mentioned for a long time due to the plot design. Originally, in the twelfth volume, there was a place to think about, but it was cut off temporarily for the sake of compactness. In the future, I will pay attention to it, and strive to think appropriately about some philosophical ways that are beyond the physical sciences in a more natural way. Of course, provided that the plot is not compromised in terms of interest. Regarding the passion play, I think that when it appears in the future, readers should not feel bad feelings. Moreover, what is going to happen is not limited to aesthetic descriptions, but will be integrated into the plot and become a powerful irony for the characters in the book.

Well, not pursuing the most perfect, just relying on my own persistence, and finishing this within my own ability, is my greatest wish now. I hope that all of you, readers who support me, don't expect too much from me. After all, this is only my first literary creation, and immaturity and inadequacy should be seen everywhere, please forgive me. ：）