This was my second time going premium. Along the way, Haiyue was grateful for everyone's companionship. It was you readers who gave me the drive to keep moving forward.
Writing this book to this point has left me with a whole kaleidoscope of feelings.
I have to admit, the initial numbers were really good. Haiyue thought I was about to take off, but reality proved I was just overthinking it.
Things stayed neither hot nor cold later on, but Haiyue was still satisfied. No matter what, the results were much better than my previous book, and many old friends had followed me all the way here.
Thank you, readers, for your support. Thank you to my editor, Tiger Tooth, for your guidance, which helped Haiyue avoid many pitfalls. And thank you to Blue Dye for the research materials, even though we spent most of our time bickering.
Many readers know that after an accident last year, Haiyue lost his job and joined the army of full-time writers. Now, you are Haiyue's food and clothing parents!
No more nonsense—I still need to go write and stockpile chapters so I can unleash a burst of updates when the book goes premium tomorrow.
Please subscribe, please vote, please send tips. Haiyue isn't picky—I welcome it all!
Bonus chapter rules: one bonus chapter for every 10,000-tip reward. I currently owe 8 chapters.
If first-day subscriptions exceed 2,000, I'll add one chapter for every additional 100; after 3,000, I'll add two chapters for every additional 100.
Haiyue's expectation this time is 3,000 first-day subscriptions. If it can really take off, even better. Friends who plan to let the book pile up, please open a full subscription and let it pile up that way—then Haiyue will be even more motivated.
And one more thing: if first-day