Ling Qi’s slightly warped reflection stared back at her from the pink tinted metal of her new knife before disappearing under the oiling cloth in her hand. It had been an impulsive and expensive purchase, but Ling Qi couldn’t really regret buying the set. The knives were rather p...
2020-01-06 17:26:50 +0000 UTC View PostFirst one of the new year! Sorry for the holiday delay!
2020-01-02 18:44:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Han Jian seemed exhausted when Ling Qi finally tracked him down on the road that led to the town at the base of the mountain. Surprisingly, he was without his cousin’s presence today and with only Heijin to keep him company. The tiger cub had grown, now standing as high as Han Jian...
2020-01-02 18:37:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Ling Qi twisted away from the hold, years of practice at escaping informing her movements even as she drew on dark qi, the light of early dawn barely dim enough to allow it without greater qi cost. She dissolved and flowed out of his grip, but in doing so, she felt her finger bend, c...
2019-12-30 17:46:58 +0000 UTC View Post
She had succeeded. As she crawled out of the pond and collapsed in the garden, breathing hard, Ling Qi could feel something changing within her, the circulation she had practiced with the Eight Phase Ceremony intensifying. Already, a greater understanding of her movement art lurked a...
2019-12-26 19:15:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Meizhen’s ring struck the bottom of the drawer with a faint clink, and the false bottom of the drawer slid over the hidden compartment.
Ling Qi knew, from a strategic perspective, she had made an error. With the rush of having easy access to so much wealth fading, she could s...
2019-12-23 17:12:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Unfortunately, her free time was still pretty limited. Taking Zhengui out to hunt and play was still time-consuming. He was growing quickly and getting close to reaching the late first realm. Ling Qi was anticipating the day when she could safely dematerialize him indefinitely, allow...
2019-12-19 22:36:26 +0000 UTC View PostGot two commissions up on Discord, both safe to read for Royal Road readers. Enjoy!
2019-12-16 20:46:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Ling Qi enjoyed a few hours of relatively relaxed training and study with her friends, but soon enough, it was time to start heading up the mountain to meet with Elder Jiao for the week’s training. The paintings had changed again, this time depicting fancy halls filled with people ...
2019-12-16 18:50:48 +0000 UTC View Post
The sky was a tapestry of dark storm clouds hanging low over the icy mountain peak. Howling winds and driving snow both flowed around the black pool and its ravine, guided away by an unseen force that allowed no more than gentle flurries to fall, drifting among the notes of the song ...
2019-12-12 14:20:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Her efforts to unlock the shaman bags nearly made her late to her meeting with Su Ling, so she abandoned the project for now to meet with her friend at the vent. Since Su Ling intended to practice with her sword, Ling Qi thought it appropriate to cultivate her Thousand Ring Fortress ...
2019-12-09 17:48:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Ling Qi soon fell into a new routine of training and cultivation. With the aid of Elder Jiao’s lessons, Ling Qi’s cultivation of the neglected Argent Mirror Art began to progress again. As she learned to channel qi through her mortal senses, its lessons grew clearer. By taking th...
2019-12-05 17:37:02 +0000 UTC View Post
The trial cave was not as she remembered it.
When Ling Qi arrived back at the site, she was not terribly surprised to find that the maze around it had been dispersed. However, she did find herself stopping to stare when she reached the entrance and found not an empty, dimly lit...
2019-12-02 17:57:15 +0000 UTC View PostBlade Thin path is up in the interlude spoilers channel
2019-12-02 04:28:56 +0000 UTC View Post
Ling Qi was silent as they rested, listening to the background noise of the jungle as she considered their options. This entire jungle seemed like one giant deathtrap, and she was already growing weary of trudging through it. The idea of simply taking a stand and hunkering down to le...
2019-11-28 16:01:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Distantly, she noticed that she had stopped playing, a scream escaping her lips as the monster stuffed the entire upper half of her body into its impossibly wide maw and bit down. The potent qi woven into her gown strained against the tremendous force, and she felt a fang pass throug...
2019-11-25 15:55:13 +0000 UTC View PostIs up on Discord in the patron corner. This one is RR friendly, so come take a look!
2019-11-21 19:30:47 +0000 UTC View Post
Ling Qi closed her eyes and tilted her head back, resting it against the cool stone behind her. The mud and grime she had collected during the dream was gone, and she was no longer drenched to the bone, but she still felt drained. The task of keeping so many people moving while...
2019-11-21 17:58:40 +0000 UTC View PostNew comission is up for patrons on discord, check out the Interlude-spoilers channel. It is another Threads interlude though!
2019-11-21 00:37:57 +0000 UTC View Post
As the rain began to pound on the canopy of the trees above, Ling Qi spun on her heel, giving her a look at the fear, anger, and despair blooming on the faces of the people she was leading.
“Keep moving!” she snapped, pushing her own fear down. “We cannot stop now. ...
2019-11-18 16:43:32 +0000 UTC View Post
After a timeless instant, Ling Qi’s eyes fluttered open once more, and she found herself staring up at an unfamiliar ceiling of natural stone. She quickly scrambled to her feet, looking around. She was relieved to find Xiulan a scant couple of meters away, unsteadily climbing to he...
2019-11-18 16:42:09 +0000 UTC View Post
With the spirit’s departure, Ling Qi now had more time than she had thought she would. It seemed that she also would be seeking out the trial this week, instead of as a backup alternative. She would need a partner though as it was a two person trial, and she knew just who to ask. 2019-11-18 16:40:53 +0000 UTC View Post
My second commission, Formationcraft and Talismans is now available on Discord to patrons!
2019-11-16 17:09:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Breathing out, Ling Qi focused her attention on the deep green qi which encased her body like a layer of bark. The vital, vibrant qi seemed to humm under her control, ready to burst out, to bloom and grow. However, Ling Qi maintained her concentration, and the wavering shell of green...
2019-11-14 18:19:12 +0000 UTC View PostMy first paid commission has been completed and posted on my discord channel in the patrons section. This one is spoilers if you are only caught up on the royal road story however since it involves events in the sequel
2019-11-13 01:48:34 +0000 UTC View Post
As the sky began to take on the colors of dawn, Ling Qi slipped away, heading further up the mountain. Li Suyin and Su Ling had been very busy lately, but the two girls had not yet broken away from mortal habits and sleep schedules. If she stopped by this early, she should be able to...
2019-11-11 16:48:23 +0000 UTC View PostSo at the request of several people I am now opening myself to writing commissioned scenes. the details are on the front page. Topics and characters involved can be discussed via e-mail. Thanks for reading everyone!
2019-11-10 18:10:23 +0000 UTC View Post