Currently reading: tgcf volume 2 chapter 15: At Paradise Manor, Questions of Xianle
Feel free to send me asks but please make sure no spoilers!
One of the first things we learn about Xie Lian as a character is that he wants to save the common people. Thus, the first time he ascends, it is as a martial god. This is a rather naive idea of how one might protect others, by using brute strength, and when it eventually fails, he becomes disillusioned with it.
During the situation with Mount Yujun, we learn that one of the only ways for a human to catch the attention of a martial god is to have a lot of money, so this is not the way to achieve Xie Lian's goal.
Then, the third time he ascends, it's as a god of scraps. The kind of people who collect scraps tend to be homeless or very very poor.
So by being a god of scraps, does that not make Xie Lian a protector of the hungry and the vulnerable? Is this not how Xie Lian can save the common people? Not by fighting or brute strength, but by reaching out a hand?
Hua Cheng when other people are betting: you get only one chance, no do-overs
Hua Cheng when Xie Lian is rolling: these rolls don't count, we're just practising. Everyone's going to sit here and wait as long as it takes for him to win, no complaints
Old man: I bet my arm
Hua Cheng: that's worthless. Not even your life is enough
Xie Lian: the only thing have is a half-eaten bun
Hua Cheng: that's exactly what i wanted thank you so much bb
oohhhh my god the cup shaking scene
what the fuck?
this is so obscene
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There’s that post that’s like ‘everyone should get into a tiny niche fandom at least once’ fully agree, that was really fun -- but I would like to add that everyone should get into a fandom where their opinions run counter to major fanon because it really teaches you about sticking to your guns and trusting your interpretation of the text without having to rely on peer validation
because WHAT are people talking about sometimes
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"why can't they just be friends" not in the homophobic way but in the "their platonic relationship in the source material is far more dynamic and complex than the sanitized personalities they gain as a result of shipping" way
"why can't they just be friends" not in the homophobic way but in the "this is a valuable exploration of intimacy and vulnerability that we’re conditioned to recognize only in romantic relationships but that can exist platonically as well" way
Anonymous asked:
really excited for you to be reading tgcf!! i just finished the final volume last night and when i tell you i cried :’) and im still unwell over it (in a good way)
On the one hand I can't wait to get to the final volume but on the other hand I don't want it to ever end 😂
Anonymous asked:
very excited that youre reading tgcf! its one of my favorites, and i hope you get as much joy as i did reading it! <3
Thank you! A lot of people seem excited that I'm reading it 😂 It's been a fun ride so far, can't wait to read more!
Everyone else: xie lian you can't be friends with a ghost king
Jun wu: xie lian i wanted you to help save this heavenly official who sent out a distress signal but it's in your boyfriend's territory and i don't want to make things awkward for you 🥺
Xie lian is jun wu's specialist handsomest little guy and it shows
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Witch husbands... ✨ art tumblr | art twt | everything-twt
Maybe i've read too much YA and romantasy but it's actually so refreshing to have two romantic leads who get along from the beginning and actually seem to enjoy spending time with each other. Xie lian and hua cheng have so much chemistry with each other!
Anonymous asked:
ohh.... no your friends are totally right i just watched season 1 in two seperate chunks and thought they were two seasons....
That's so valid. I also often forget what seasons things happen in 😂
oh my god. I just went to order volume 4 of tgcf online and the cover is. So much /positive
good for them tbh but i'm on call with friends and i cannot be normal about this rn
Anonymous asked:
I thought s1 of the donghua ended around the first volume ;; they should let you watch it!! also im the one who was motivated to finish and i did finish! yay! still need the extras but thats close enough
Yay! I'm glad you finished it!
From what my friends say, the donghua covers the first 2 volumes, but in my friend ing's words, "there's a plot beat that's made exceedingly obvious in the first season but once you kinda connect the dots on that thing we can watch the show together!"