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Rebirth as a Wind Cultivator - Chapter 26
Chapter 26: Questing DriftThe southern gate hummed with activity as soldiers formed neat rows alongside two ornate carriages and a supply wagon. Servants scurried between them, making final preparations. The morning sun cast long shadows across the courtyard as Xiulan approached the lead carriage.A thin layer of frost coated the metal handle, crackling beneath her touch as she pulled the door open. A wisp of cold air escaped, carrying the faintes...
Rebirth as a Wind Cultivator - Chapter 25
Chapter 25: Regretful StreamSpring air whipped through the training grounds as Xiulan adjusted her grip on the horse’s reins. The dappled mare shifted beneath her, muscles tensing. Balancing required precise control of her newfound strength—too much pressure from her thighs would crush the poor beast.“More speed, Miss Lin! Keep your back straight!” Instructor Han’s voice cut through the morning air.“On it!” Xiulan leaned forward and...
Rebirth as a Wind Cultivator - Chapter 24
Chapter 24: Muted AirsIncense smoke curled through the morning air, mingling with the earthy scent of rain-soaked earth. Xiulan’s white silk robes whispered against stone as she led a procession toward the Lin Family’s ancestor hall. Each step echoed against cobblestones worn smooth by generations of mourners.Monks flanked the path, their yellow and crimson robes stark against the misty gray backdrop. Bronze bells chimed softly as they waved ...
Rebirth as a Wind Cultivator - Chapter 23
Chapter 23: Standard Antagonist ConfrontationXiulan rushed forward, dropping to her knees beside Mei Chen’s crumpled form. Relief flooded through her as she counted fingers, toes, limbs—all intact. The momentary comfort evaporated when she pulled Mei Chen into her lap.Blood saturated the once-pristine servant’s robes, now reduced to filthy tatters. Mei Chen’s face bore the worst—swollen beyond recognition, crusted blood sealed her eyes ...
Rebirth as a Wind Cultivator - Chapter 22
Chapter 22: Infiltration GustIf this is just the first step, what monsters exist at the peak?Xiulan flexed idly against her spear, slightly bending the steel shaft while watching the sun paint fading orange streaks across the courtyard. Hours of sparring with Instructor Han had barely produced a single bead of sweat.The massive gulf between mortal and immortal stretched before her like an endless chasm.In Phoenix Kingdom Chronicles, each cultivat...
Rebirth as a Wind Cultivator - Chapter 21
Chapter 21: Purifying GaleHot water enveloped Xiulan as she sank beneath the surface for the third time. The servants’ frantic footsteps echoed against the stone walls, amplified by her heightened senses. Each splash of fresh water thundered like a waterfall. The harsh scrape of buckets against stone made her wince.“More hot water! Quickly!” A servant’s shout pierced through the chaos.Heavy boots approached from outside. “Miss Lin, is e...
Rebirth as a Wind Cultivator - Chapter 20
Chapter 20: Standard Alchemy and Meridian OpeningXiulan circled the stone table in her back courtyard, inspecting the delivered ingredients. Sunlight filtered through the garden’s cherry trees as the scents of the herbs mingled with fresh morning air.Pure spring water splashed against bronze tools as she methodically cleaned each instrument. The mortar and pestle required extra attention—any contamination would ruin the entire batch.She arran...
Rebirth as a Wind Cultivator - Chapter 19
Chapter 19: Rising SwellIt turned out that her father, and his guards, could in fact take Mei Chen.The memory of six guards pinning her arms while another wrenched the dagger from her grip burned fresh in Xiulan’s mind. Mei Chen’s screams had pierced through the grand hall until they faded into distant echoes.Lord Lin hadn’t even looked at her as the guards dragged her out. They’d allowed her one small mercy—a moment to adjust her robes...
Rebirth as a Wind Cultivator - Chapter 18
Chapter 18: Judgement GaleXiulan crossed her arms and leaned against the cold stone wall, staring through the iron bars into the dimly lit corridor. The musty air carried hints of mold and despair.A bitter smile tugged at her lips—this marked her second arrest. The first had been in her previous life during a party gone wrong, spending twenty-four miserable hours waiting for her parents to show up—they never did and she’d been released out ...
Rebirth as a Wind Cultivator - Chapter 17
Chapter 17: Stolen WindDawn painted the courtyard in muted colors as Xiulan faced her assembled guards. The men avoided eye contact, their shoulders hunched with collective shame. Yesterday’s discovery of the grotesque scarecrow cast a dark shadow over their newly formed unit.The mystery of how someone infiltrated their secured residence gnawed at everyone. Not a single guard reported unusual activity. No servant witnessed anything suspicious. ...
Rebirth as a Wind Cultivator - Chapter 16
Chapter 16: Rising TumultDawn painted the garden in soft hues as Xiulan fought back another yawn. The guards shuffled into formation, their leather armor creaking against the morning silence. Mei Chen emerged from behind a decorative screen, her new training outfit fitting perfectly against her small frame—the alterations had worked wonders.Xiulan smiled at her young maid before turning to address the assembled guards. “Attention!”Twenty pa...
Rebirth as a Wind Cultivator - Chapter 15
Chapter 15: Training BreezesPaper lanterns cast dancing shadows across the garden as Xiulan absorbed Instructor Han’s lessons. The evening air carried a slight chill, but the focused instruction kept her mind sharp.“Physical conditioning must become part of your daily routine.” Instructor Han said as he demonstrated a basic stance. “Morning and evening, whether I’m here or not.”“What exercises should we do?” Xiulan asked.“Start ...
Rebirth as a Wind Cultivator - Chapter 14
Chapter 14: Preparing WindXiulan followed her mother out of the pavilion, her steps light despite the lingering ache in her ankles. The familiar scent of jasmine drifted from Zhao Lian’s ceremonial robes as they walked toward their courtyards.Zhao Lian stopped and turned. “Xiulan, go to the western sector. Greet Captain Bai Chen and request the guards your father promised.”Nervous energy bubbled through Xiulan’s chest. Zhao Lian stood ser...
Rebirth as a Wind Cultivator - Chapter 13
Chapter 13: Reckoning StormSilence crashed through the hall like a physical wave. Every eye fixed on Xiulan as she stood before the county throne.“Who allowed you in here?” Madam Zhang’s shriek pierced the quiet. “How dare you sneak about like a common thief!”Lord Lin slammed his fist against the throne’s armrest. “Enough!” His face reddened as he glared at Xiulan. “How could you attempt to murder your own brother? You betrayed ...
RaaWC - Table of Contents
*BlurbTorn from a life that never saw her potential into a world where danger lurks behind every smile, Xiulan must learn to thrive in a realm ruled by ruthless ambition and deadly secrets.When Li Mei dies in a traffic accident after another soul-crushing retail shift, she awakens in a familiar yet dangerous world—inside her favorite game, Phoenix Kingdom Chronicles. Now inhabiting the body of Lin Xiulan, the scorned second daughter of a noble ...
Rebirth as a Wind Cultivator - Chapters 10-12
Chapter 10: Curious AirsMorning sunlight filtered through the tent’s canvas as Mei Chen helped Xiulan into her emerald silk robe. The fabric whispered against Xiulan’s skin while skilled fingers secured each tie and smoothed each fold.“The guards spoke with the woodsmen last night,” Mei Chen said, adjusting the robe’s collar. “They seemed dismissive at first, but once they learned everyone hailed from Blackmere they seemed to get alon...
Rebirth as a Wind Cultivator - Chapters 7-9
Chapter 7: Hidden GustsXiulan practically bounced down the Treasure Pavilion steps, her success fueling each step with renewed energy. Guard Han trudged behind, arms laden with the stacked jewelry boxes.“Guard Han, you may return to the manor with these.” Xiulan pointed at the boxes. “We’ll make our way back shortly.”His jaw clenched. “Miss Lin, I must insist—““That wasn’t a request.” Xiulan maintained steady eye contact. ...
Rebirth as a Wind Cultivator - Character Portraits
Disclaimer: This are AI gen based on the story. I usually use these as references attached to my notes/character sheets for them.Li Mei / Lin Xiulan- ProtagonistLin Zhang Wei- Younger BrotherMaster Qingfeng- Cultivator and MerchantMei Chen- Loyal MaidLin Qian- Eldest SisterLin Fei- Younger SisterLord Lin Tian- PatriarchMadam Zhang- MatriarchBai Chen- House Guard CaptainJin Wei- Young Physician
Rebirth as a Wind Cultivator - Chapters 4-6
Chapter 4: Whispers of AirXiulan drifted into consciousness, enveloped by silk sheets and the subtle aroma of sandalwood incense. Every muscle protested as she pushed herself upright. Clean white bandages wrapped her injuries, and a light chemise replaced her heavy robe.The ornate furniture and jade decorations surrounding her belonged in an honored guest chamber, not the modest servant quarters she typically occupied. This doesn’t make sense.....
Rebirth as a Wind Cultivator - Opening Scene
Disclaimer: It's all AI generated, but I had fun making this. It took about an hour to do.At first I was thinking to be serious, but it quickly devolved into sort of a joke thing, haha.
Rebirth as a Wind Cultivator - Chapters 1-3
Rebirth as a Wind CultivatorChongsheng Feng XiuAll Roads Lead to the Phoenix PrincessYi Lu Feng GongzhuBlurbWhen Li Mei dies in a traffic accident after another soul-crushing retail shift, she awakens in a familiar yet dangerous world—inside her favorite game, Phoenix Kingdom Chronicles. Now inhabiting the body of Lin Xiulan, the scorned second daughter of a noble family, she finds herself thrust into a nest of vipers where her very existence i...
Writers Block, and Moving Forward
It might not be a surprise since I haven't been posting or making much progress on Sigma 16 or ShipCore A5 for a while. I've been really struggling to achieve any words written at all on either story.It's just like my head goes blank, running into a invisible barrier.A brick wall would be better--at least I'd have the feedback of running into something.This has gone on long enough that I think I just have to pivot to something els...
Sigma 16 T2 - Chapter 121 – Integration Issues
Talia frowned at the bootstrap module’s holographic display, flicking between the camera feeds. “You don’t think any of them can be of any help at all?”[Explanation: UFE personnel mission to extract User is likely to interfere with any assistance rendered. Inability to focus on desired mission outcome would render support ineffective.]Neo’s response was logical, yet frustrating.The feed showed the UFE military personnel huddled in the m...
ShipCore A5 - Chapter 218 – Bootstraps
Time.Time. Always time. Something they would never have enough of.Alex stared out the observation deck’s crystal display. The glass wasn’t real—the high definition cameras presented a lifelike resolution view out over the moonlet’s surface.Dozens of artificial mounts jutted out of the rocky surface containing emplacements for emitters, weapons and thruster ports. It was very different from a regular vessel, which in her experience were al...
Sigma 16 T2 - Chapter 120 – Contact
Amelia’s eyes darted between the approaching shield barrier and the marines flanking her, her hand hovering near her sidearm. The others had their weapons drawn, fingers resting alongside triggers.She let her hand fall away. As a pilot, she’d rarely needed to use her sidearm. Drawing it now felt presumptuous, like overstepping her role.Torres and Rabbit bracketed her, their vigilant presence a stark reminder of her inexperience in ground comb...
Week Update
I didn't manage to write a Sigma or ShipCore chapter last week, like I was supposed to. I did however send in the edits for ShipCore book 4 to Aethon this morning, so that's a massive relief. There were ~16,000 revisions in the book from this edit.I didn't change much to the actual plot or content, but I did lots of rewriting of sentences and polishing the prose. A lot more than I did for the earlier books. This has the additional ben...
ShipCore A5 - Chapter 217 – Prospect
Alex stood behind Thea in the CIC, her eyes scanning the main screen as Engy and Wormy relayed information. The bridge crew’s call-outs for the wormhole drive sounded across the compartment, well-rehearsed and strictly according to protocol and procedure.It was still mostly for show. The real data flowed silently between the NAIs, a constant stream of calculations and adjustments.Although it really didn’t hurt to have an extra set of eyes loo...
Sigma 16 T2 - Chapter 119 - Crashing, Mark 2B
Amelia’s world exploded into chaos. A thunderous boom rocked the shuttle, throwing her against her harness. Her hands flew across the controls, fighting to stabilize their descent.“What the hell was that?” she shouted, eyes darting between readouts.The shuttle spun wildly, desert and sky blurring together on the viewscreen. Her stomach lurched as she wrestled with the controls, muscles straining against the g-forces. Sweat beaded on her for...
Update + Book Release + Balance
Hi guys, it's been a while (two weeks) since I posted a chapter or said anything, so I wanted to update you all. I haven't had a lot of progress writing since my last post, unfortunately. Some of you have been here long enough to know that when I went on hiatus a few years ago that my family suffered from covid. I essentially was left with just my dad. He's not in great health anymore now either, since he has been getting older. Both ...
ShipCore A5 - Chapter 216 – Personal
Alex and Elis strolled through the Hackjob’s corridors. The path from the CIC to the ground forces section wasn’t that long. It was a deliberate design choice to centralize critical areas. The moonlet had seen a lot of structural changes since it fell into Thea’s hands. Alex eyed the hallway critically. Reworking things for the mission had been one thing she had taken seriously.All the vital components clustered in a single bulkhead. Easier...
