When writing the fourth volume, some of the senior readers said, "If you have nothing left to write, just finish it quickly; changing maps one after another is very boring."

At the time, I bristled, thinking it was quite interesting, haha. I admit, I write books to entertain myself first, to satisfy my own pleasure, which I am frankly ashamed to say.

I had originally intended to continue, writing about Li Muzhan returning to his original world in a magnificent fashion—that’s where my true talent lies, following the path of The Taoist in Jin Yong’s World.

But later, I felt there was no challenge, and the readership wasn't enthusiastic, so I decided to wrap it up.

My personality is casual; I prefer to follow the flow and do what I like. Therefore, when writing, I often prepare a detailed outline, but midway through, I drift off course. At the time, I thought it felt good and exciting, but looking back later, the result was quite poor.

Flipping back to the beginning, the initial setup was excellent, requiring immense effort and promising vast potential for development. Yet, as I wrote, I veered off the main track, messing it up. Looking at it now, I’m very dissatisfied, and it’s a pity I can’t rewrite it.

For a work that I myself am unsatisfied with, my greatest gratitude goes out to all the senior readers. Without your subscriptions and votes, just like with my previous book, The Taoist in Jin Yong’s World, I would have been left with nothing—I wouldn't have the nerve to sit around writing; I’d have to go out and find a job to support my family.

So, after this painful lesson, I resolve that the next book must be meticulously planned, and I must strictly adhere to the outline. I can't just write purely for my own enjoyment; I need to write something everyone likes to read.

The next book will be a modern urban story. Urban fantasy is notoriously difficult to write, and I’ve never done it before. Everyone advises me that a genre transition is guaranteed to fail; many great authors have met this fate, and I am no better than them. I am prepared for a flop.

Urban stories don't earn nearly as much as Xuanhuan (fantasy); I insist on writing it purely because of "liking" it—I love this story and want to write it. There is always a price to pay for pursuing what you love.

My only hope is that you all will also enjoy this story, and that you will subscribe, vote, and support me in continuing to write. The new book is slated for upload this month—see you again soon! RS