Wrote ten chapters today; my brain feels like sludge, utterly exhausted. Asking for a monthly ticket—if any of you students have one, please consider tossing it my way...

Ten chapters aren't even worth a single vote?

If you brothers don't have a monthly ticket, please smash those recommendation votes instead. Old Gu is incredibly grateful too.

This ten-chapter drop is twofold: first, to thank all the brothers who have stayed with the darkness alongside me; second, to thank a specific friend who has been powerfully supportive since my last book bombed. She frequently helps Old Gu by posting ads and links begging for votes in the group chat.

Even though her own finances aren't lavish, she still splurges to hold a spot on Old Gu’s fan leaderboard. I am truly thankful, deeply grateful. Her wedding is on the 18th; I wish Bingbing a happy family life, and then, get to work making babies... A