Just because I wrote "Zhu Xian," the school beauty sent me razor blades.

The storm stirred up by the first twelve episodes of "Chinese Paladin 3" was even more intense than anyone had anticipated.

If the audience was crying their eyes out the night before because of "Jing Tian's slap" and "Long Kui jumping into the sword-forging furnace," then by the next day, the entire internet had completely changed from "heartbreaking wailing" to "a wildly fun scene."

Short video platforms, Weibo, and Bilibili are almost entirely dominated by various iconic scenes and fan-made content from "Chinese Paladin 3".

The first thing to trend on social media was #JingtianXuejianDestinyJadePendant#.

In the scene, the two halves of the jade pendant snapped together in mid-air, instantly captivating the hearts of countless viewers and filling them with a sense of destiny.

The comment section was completely flooded with criticism:

"Got it! From now on, I won't buy necklaces for couples anymore; I'll buy jade pendants that stick to each other!"

"The moment the two halves of the jade pendant attracted each other, I already knew what their future children would be named!"

"This is the right way to present love tokens in fantasy dramas! It firmly establishes a sense of destiny, a million times better than those that just give away inner cores!"

Before the audience could recover from the bittersweet moment between "Caiya" and "Zhupo", the second bombshell topic exploded – #FirstMeetingWhiteTofu#.

When Wallace Huo appeared on the screen in a plain white Taoist robe, with a long sword drawn and a cool expression, the barrage of comments was so overwhelming that the person was completely obscured.

Online discussions even spontaneously erupted about Xu Changqing's appearance, with some giving him extremely high praise:

"Where did Lin Yuan find such an unparalleled beauty? This isn't just plain white tofu, this is clearly my darling!"

"The epitome of the ascetic genre in period dramas! Just standing there without saying a word, I already wanted to help him through his tribulation!"

"The prophet is here! With looks like this, he's destined for godhood; he definitely deserves a place among the 'Four Beauties of the World'!"

However, the show's popularity is not only due to its good-looking cast, but also because its catchy and addictive memes are all over the internet.

On social media platforms, the hashtag #WhyIsJacarandaPotato# has suddenly become popular.

The chubby, adorable little potato in the picture has become an instant internet sensation. Netizens are posting photos of their own pets and comparing them to the potato, and comedians are having a blast with the jokes:

"Hilarious! The female lead's pet is a flying potato? Who came up with that idea?!"

"Lin Yuan, tell me honestly, were you hungry while writing the script, so you casually created a potato spirit?"

"These days, you can't be a pet without some special talent. Potatoes can not only detoxify, but they can also fly. My cat does nothing but eat and sleep!"

Following closely behind, the four major lines of meme, "vegetable teeth/pig lady", "electrocution stinky tofu", "Jing Tian shouts pervert", and "Aren't you going to turn red?" were quickly turned into memes, parody videos and dubbed fan art by various talented individuals.

"Hahaha, this show is absolutely amazing! It's so heart-wrenching at one moment, and I'm laughing so hard I'm cramping up at the other!"

"Jing Tian's use of the word 'pervert' sounded so natural; I seriously suspect Hu Ge has let loose!"

"Hilarious! Now every time I see stinky tofu, I picture an electric shock scene. Lin Yuan, you owe me compensation for my emotional distress!"

Besides the plot and catchy memes, the two OSTs from the show have also swept across major music charts with phenomenal success.

As soon as the intro to Kary Ng's "Love Through Lifetimes" started, its unique electronic fantasy style instantly captivated our ears; while Hu Ge's "Forget Time" directly swept the top spot on the music charts.

"How far have we walked in silence? Only when we look up do we realize that we've been going backwards, back to where we started, stubbornly resisting time..."

"Gradually forgetting, I can't catch up with tomorrow. As long as I hold on tightly to my memories, tomorrow will no longer see your smiling face. Gradually forgetting, forgetting time, I just need to follow the path of memory to its deepest point, even if it's only for a moment..."

On all major short video platforms, as long as the videos are edited with characters like Jing Tian, ​​Xue Jian, Long Yang, and Long Kui related to the Legend of Sword and Fairy, the background music is invariably "Forget Time".

That soulful yet slightly regretful voice, paired with the lyrics "When tears fall, it's the end; in my heart, you've never truly left," caused a frenzy of comments and likes from netizens flooding the playlist.

"Lin Yuan can not only write scripts and direct, but getting Hu Ge to sing the OST is also deadly! The lyrics paired with the drama doubled the impact!"

"The moment the intro started, tears streamed down my face. This song has such a powerful aftertaste; Hu Ge's singing broke my heart!"

"This isn't music; it's a knife precisely plunged into the audience's hearts!"

In the afternoon, at the Tianxing Entertainment office.

Fei Zhao held the newly released data report, shaking his head as he read it, unable to suppress the smile on his face.

"The number of views has exceeded 200 million, and it's only the second day." Fei Zhao put the report on the table and looked at Lin Yuan, who was leisurely drinking tea across from him. "The whole internet is talking about your memes, especially the one about 'jacaranda is a potato.' I heard that potato sales at the farmers' market have also increased."

Lin Yuan took a sip of tea, his expression calm, a slight smile playing on his lips: "As long as the audience likes it, it means our potatoes weren't raised in vain."

Fei Zhao couldn't help but complain, "You're so calm about it. Now the whole internet is calling you the 'savior of fantasy dramas,' and they've also given you the title of 'knife-wielding maniac.' Aren't you afraid of getting razor blades in your mail one day?"

Lin Yuan put down his teacup without even lifting his eyelids: "Sending razor blades shows the plot is engaging. Besides, it's only the twelfth episode; the razor blades later on will be much sharper."

Fei Zhao's lips twitched slightly: "...You kid, you're ruthless. But seriously, with this combination of moves, all those floating ancient costume dramas on the market have been completely crushed by you. Many of your peers are now working overtime to revise their scripts."

Just then, Lin Yuan's phone vibrated.

He picked it up and saw that it was a WeChat message from Gu Zhiwan.

Inside was a screenshot—she had saved the most viral meme of "Jing Tian getting electrocuted" online today, along with a caption:

[Gu Zhiwan: Director Lin, your memes are everywhere online, what's your acceptance speech?]

Lin Yuan looked at the screen and quickly typed a few words to reply:

[Lin Yuan: My thoughts are, for tonight's thirteenth episode, remember to bring an extra pack of tissues.]

The other person immediately replied with a "potato hitting someone" emoji, clearly amused by his seemingly logical "preview of the knife".

Lin Yuan put away his phone, got up and walked to the window, looking at the bustling city outside.

The online frenzy continues, and the world of Legend of Sword and Fairy, which he created himself, has only just revealed its most stunning and moving aspect to everyone.