He Was a Professional Fighter Chapter 1: The Offer When I told him I’d fight, his uncle laughed on the phone. “I knew you’d say yes.” “But I have one condition,” I said. “What is it?” “The gloves have to be standard—12 ounces.” I still remembered my last fight against “Mad Dog.” The gloves were…
How Do People Become Stronger? To become stronger, there are three key steps: developing “black vitality,” resisting time distortion, and creating. Many people struggle to even pass the first hurdle. 1. Black Vitality Black vitality is the fierce resilience that comes from being crushed by pain, then fighting back, and emerging even stronger. You might…
How to Interpret the Metaphor of the Myth of Sisyphus? To understand the legacy left by Albert Camus, we must start with his book The Myth of Sisyphus. The First Perspective: The Greek Hero Camus reinterprets the story of Sisyphus, a king in Greek mythology who tricked Death and temporarily freed humanity from dying. After…
How Dark Can Human Nature Be? I once worked as a driver for a wealthy heir, witnessing his extravagant lifestyle—different women every night, luxury cars, yachts, and designer watches. But his true obsession was “torturing human nature.” His name was Qin Wenyou. Outwardly refined, with gold-rimmed glasses and fair skin, he was the type women…
Fading Ambiguity (Meeting the Parents – Extra Chapter) As the Lunar New Year approached, I finally got time off work. Shen Xianzhi said he wanted to take me home to meet his parents. I remained calm the entire ride. But the moment we parked and I tried to unbuckle my seatbelt, my fingers refused to…
Fading Ambiguity While cleaning the bedroom of the boy I liked, I accidentally knocked over the trash can. A sticky, half-wrapped bundle rolled out. It was clear what it was—something used recently, perhaps last night, or maybe this morning. I couldn’t describe how I felt at that moment. 1 My mother called while I was…
Is There a Truly Horrifying Ghost Story? My elder brother and I were twins, but unfortunately, we were conjoined at the legs. My brother sacrificed one of his legs so that I could have a perfect body. Since childhood, my mother had demanded that I share everything I loved with my brother. Until the wedding…
Let me tell you about Li Qiye – the ultimate “I-lived-through-everything” protagonist. Picture this: a dude gets trapped as a crow for what feels like forever (we’re talking ancient-history-level long), then gets a second chance at life. That’s our guy. And let me tell you, he makes the most of it. From Crow Prison to…
Okay, let’s be real here. When I first started reading Emperor’s Domination, I thought it was ridiculous. Like, seriously? A guy who’s lived for millions of years just walking around owning everyone? But then… I couldn’t stop reading. It’s like junk food for your brain – you know it’s not gourmet, but damn if it…
When I first stumbled upon Emperor’s Domination, I had no idea what I was getting into. A Chinese web novel with over 20 million words? That sounded insane. But after a few chapters, I was hooked. The story of Li Qiye—this ancient, all-knowing being reborn into a mortal body—was unlike anything I’d read before. The…
Overview Emperor’s Domination Emperor’s Domination (《帝霸 Di BA》) is a massively popular Chinese web novel by Yan Bi Xiao Sheng, known for its overpowered protagonist, grand world-building, and a unique “face-slapping” style where the hero effortlessly humiliates arrogant foes. With over 20 million words and 7,000+ chapters, it’s a cornerstone of the “Xianxia” (immortal hero)…
Hi there! If you’re a fan of fantasy, sci-fi, or action-packed adventures, you might have stumbled upon terms like “xianxia,” “wuxia,” or “system novels”—all part of China’s booming “nanpin” (男频) fiction scene. As someone who fell down this rabbit hole years ago (and never climbed out), I want to break down what makes nanpin so…
A Beginner’s Guide to Danmei: The Beautiful World of Chinese BL Fiction Hi everyone! If you’ve stumbled upon this post, you might have heard the term “danmei” floating around—maybe from a friend, a book recommendation, or even a trending drama like The Untamed or Word of Honor. But what exactly is danmei? Why is it…
