Cang's Ramblings

Chapter 1464: Comments on "Changsheng: I Have Been a Constable for a Thousand Years"

Hello everyone, I am Cang Yiwei.

Today I would like to introduce to you a new book by a great author.

"Eternal Life: I Have Been a Constable for a Thousand Years", author: Jiudeng Heshan.

5 words currently being serialized.

Category: Xianxia-classical Xianxia.

Summary:
Occasionally take two exotic fruits.

One pill adds ten thousand years to one’s lifespan, and one pill increases one’s strength day by day.

Chu Ning's soul traveled to another world and set a small goal for himself: to be a constable for a thousand years.

Chu Ning has three major quotations:
First Quote: Don’t be driven by profit. Although you may miss some opportunities, you will never suffer any loss.

Second Quote: Isn’t immortality just about living a good life? If so, why not live a good life from the beginning?

The third quote: If you can form a bond, form one; if you can’t, negotiate; if negotiation is not possible and you have to fight, try to choose a vent that is downwind so that the ashes can be scattered more cleanly.

【Brief Comment】

He has ten books under his name. Except for the trilogy of "Super Physiognomist", "Super Wizard" and "Super Fortune Teller" which were completed normally, the other books were either abandoned or had bad endings, and their popularity also declined sharply.

Back then, he achieved legendary fame with "Super Physiognomist," but then sold the copyright and lost a fortune. The subsequent trilogy also performed relatively poorly, but at least it was considered a masterpiece. During the trilogy, he also wrote "The Best Era of Rebirth," which, though only 110 million words, still reached the level of a masterpiece. The six books that followed perfectly exemplify the concept of a freefall. I won't list the titles here; those interested can look them up.

The new book I'm discussing today has an even bleaker outlook. A week after publishing, it's amassed over a thousand collections, but hasn't received any significant rewards. The second-highest follower is his disciple, himself. I believe this book, with its current performance, will definitely not be recommended by Sanjiang and will likely flop.

Reason 1: The premise is rather cliché. After his death, the protagonist travels to a world of warriors and takes his father's place as a constable. His naturally enhanced strength increases daily, and he's noticed by a chief named Huang, who recommends him for martial arts training, where he barely passes the test. He then maintains a low profile and a close, friendly relationship with Uncle Huang, leveraging his influence and expressing gratitude.

I won't complain about the martial arts realm divisions here. From warrior to martial artist, that's acceptable. The key is the "Bull Demon Fist" and "Bull Demon Power," and how achieving mastery and developing hidden power allows you to become a martial artist. I remember last seeing a book about the "Powerful Bull Demon Fist" and the idea of ​​boosting your cultivation by eating food was in Dreamer's "The Legend of the Great Sage." I hope to see no more "Bull Demon Power Fist" or "Tiger Demon Bone Training Fist" in the sequel to this book, as otherwise it would be hard to justify the Nine-Light God's claims.

Reason 2: Another reason for the poor data is a long period of inactivity. In three years, he hasn't properly completed a new book. He's constantly cutting back. Readers, both new and veteran, inevitably get nervous and wait and see what his new book will be like, only to see him off after a while. This can become a habit. That's why some great authors try using pseudonyms, but he doesn't seem to have that in mind.

Reason three: The style isn't distinct, the tropes are archaic, and some of the gags aren't particularly funny. Ever since Lu Zi Feng broke through and carved out a new path, all sorts of chaotic new writing styles have emerged one after another, with a dizzying array of marketing tactics that play on readers' emotions. Blogging has become a necessary evil for becoming famous. He doesn't seem to have any desire for this either, seemingly stuck in writing books, unable to see any fresh highlights, and even finding them too bland and difficult to attract readers.

So would you like to take a look at this new book?
【to sum up】

Writing is not easy, so cherish every moment.

I’m Cang Yiwei, and I’m here to promote “Cang’s Ramblings”.

Welcome to the paradise of book reviews.

【Cang's Ramblings】

Forget about that, Saury!

(End of this chapter)