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why did updates stop?
author, why are you hurting Milo? please can you make him UNLOVE Arlet? pleaseee?
"Our family doesn't allow us to talk to idiots. So don't bother with them." I need to just sit with this for a moment. Cen Yuxing says this while gently squeezing his younger sister's hand while she's absolutely fuming in that classroom. He doesn't tell her to calm down. He doesn't tell her it's not worth it. He validates her anger, tells her the other person is an idiot, and then winks at her like they're sharing a private joke. That is... that is the most wholesome thing I have ever read and I am not okay. The sibling bond between these two is just *chef's kiss*. They operate as a single unit. When Cen Wu throws that chair and the boy dodges it, she's left clenched and furious and powerless. And then Cen Yuxing just... appears. He drags his chair over beside her. Takes her hand. And gives her the exact words she needs to hear. It's not about stopping her from fighting. It's about giving her permission to fight smarter. And then the wind boy mocks them and Cen Yuxing just looks at him with those amber eyes and the guy literally turns to stone. I love that Cen Wu waits for her brother to disable the guy before she finishes the job. She doesn't rush in recklessly. She trusts her brother to handle the setup and she handles the payoff. They're a team. But the emotional gut punch for me was Lu You's reaction when Cen Wu punches the guy. She doesn't call the authorities because she's worried about justice. She runs out screaming because if someone actually dies, SHE can't stay at Base No. 18. Her father's instructions are all she cares about. The fact that she's the one who instigated this whole mess and she's the one who's genuinely distressed about potential consequences for HERSELF — not for the boy whose ribs she helped break — is just peak toxic energy.
Let me just say this — the author knows exactly when to slow down and when to let the story sprint. The Chuntao scenes in the palace move at this almost suffocating pace, don't they? Every line is tight, every sentence building on the last: she hears sounds, she realizes someone took her place, she feels jealousy, she reconsiders, she hopes. The structure here is like a coiled spring. But then we cut to the Cen residence and suddenly the pacing shifts into this almost comedic social dance — Madam Cen drinking tea, glancing at the door, sending for Yuan'er, the whole family performing their roles. And then Zhou Mingyi arrives with that veiled hat and the entire rhythm changes again. The engagement dissolution scene is masterfully paced. Madam Cen's internal calculations, her whispered conversations with the maidservant, the way she prepares her elaborate appearance only to be met by someone in plain dress — it's all building toward this moment where Zhou Mingyi simply says she wants to break the engagement. The author doesn't rush it. We get the back-and-forth, the false modesty from both sides, the subtle power plays. And that ending with the betrothal token being fetched? Perfect cliffhanger. You want to know what happens next immediately.
Some readers express frustration about the character being surrounded by a harem after escaping the dungeon. However, it's not as though the protagonist has turned into an emotionless villain. He has adapted to focus on survival. It's worth noting that he didn't seek revenge against those who wronged him, and his loyalty lies with Yue rather than his harem. In essence, he's more of a "Supporting" figure.
The author provides compelling explanations for the character's development, avoiding arbitrary power-ups or forcing the protagonist to solely aid his harem. Those who gave low ratings might have forgotten that the main character initially had a kind nature but was hardened by the dungeon experience. They may have perceived him as an impulsive killer. But the presence of Yue and the young teacher played a crucial role in keeping him from becoming too trigger-happy.
Overall, it's an engaging read, and you'll find yourself liking Myuu. Therefore, I highly recommend this story.
Initially, I anticipated it would be an uneventful tale, but I was proven wrong. I'm grateful for persisting till the conclusion, as this narrative turned out to be unexpectedly engaging. It's a compelling, heartfelt story that possesses a profound beauty all its own.
I think you’re supposed to say it as ma gus. That’s how I’ve said it at least
I keep coming back to see if there is an update, but my heart hurts each time.
the mc is not truly ruthless almost ever although he grows into a cultivator person (willing to kill if needed) later on
Finally, new chapters
Personally, I think it's personal preference for the ending. I found it pretty good and it fit well with the story, but I'm telling you here, that tragedy tag really does its job