It has been 40 days since I launched the book. I've been concentrating on writing, without posting standalone announcements or asking for votes. I didn't even write a note when the book went premium, because I was afraid of affecting your reading experience, and I wanted the book's content to speak for itself. Now that a volume is finished and the story has unfolded, I can give you all an update, so readers won't keep worrying that I'll abandon it just because I haven't been communicating.
First, let me give you a pill to set your minds at ease: there really is no need to worry about me abandoning the book. Immortal Dynasty went premium on the 22nd, with 4,000 initial subscriptions. It has now been premium for 10 days, and average subscriptions are approaching 6,000, rising steadily every day. For someone who hadn't written a book in a year, those results are very good, far beyond my expectations. My only thought is to repay you all by writing diligently; I have absolutely no intention of entering the palace as a eunuch.
Next, let me update you on the book's plot progress and plans.
The title of Volume One is Dragon Appears in the Field. "Dragon appears in the field; it is favorable to meet the great man" speaks of how, after lying hidden and gathering strength, you must seize the right opportunity when necessary to distinguish yourself. We must learn to wait for and seek out the "benefactors" destined to enter our lives. Most importantly, when those benefactors appear, we must recognize them and never let them slip by.
For Lianshan Xin, Kong Ningyuan was his benefactor. He seized the opportunity Kong Ningyuan offered and entered White Deer Grotto Academy.
Qi Shiyun was his second benefactor. Lianshan Xin seized