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"What? You are going to Longyou to take office? Ask me how to get there?"
The old man squatting beside the official road glanced at Wang Rang, then shook his head violently and said:
"Don't go, turn back!"
"Ah? Why did I say this?"
"Oh... have you ever heard of the song "The Difficulties of Longyou"?"
The old man took a puff on his pipe. Guozi recited with eyes full of regret:
"It is difficult for Longyou to be an official, and he is surrounded by three disasters and seven disasters.
The northern barbarians invaded, and the beacon smoke was urgent, and the sharks invaded and the waves turned.The mountain bandits intercepted the road and rebelled, and the local officials were deprived of power. Good luck!
How about it? After hearing about the tragedy of Longyou written by the former county magistrate in anger, do you still want to take office?"
"Of course!"
After taking a deep breath, Wang Rang clenched his fists and said decisively:"I will go to Longyou to get rid of the disease. The former county magistrate was able to rest in peace!"
"That's not necessary."
"?"
"I'm not dead, but I was kicked out...here, go on!"
In Wang Rang's stunned eyes, the old man threw the county magistrate's seal, then raised his hand and pointed at the thatched shed by the road, laughing so hard that he couldn't close his mouth.
"Someone has come to replace me... That shed is the current county government office of Longyou. I just built it last month and gave it to you!"
The old man squatting beside the official road glanced at Wang Rang, then shook his head violently and said:
"Don't go, turn back!"
"Ah? Why did I say this?"
"Oh... have you ever heard of the song "The Difficulties of Longyou"?"
The old man took a puff on his pipe. Guozi recited with eyes full of regret:
"It is difficult for Longyou to be an official, and he is surrounded by three disasters and seven disasters.
The northern barbarians invaded, and the beacon smoke was urgent, and the sharks invaded and the waves turned.The mountain bandits intercepted the road and rebelled, and the local officials were deprived of power. Good luck!
How about it? After hearing about the tragedy of Longyou written by the former county magistrate in anger, do you still want to take office?"
"Of course!"
After taking a deep breath, Wang Rang clenched his fists and said decisively:"I will go to Longyou to get rid of the disease. The former county magistrate was able to rest in peace!"
"That's not necessary."
"?"
"I'm not dead, but I was kicked out...here, go on!"
In Wang Rang's stunned eyes, the old man threw the county magistrate's seal, then raised his hand and pointed at the thatched shed by the road, laughing so hard that he couldn't close his mouth.
"Someone has come to replace me... That shed is the current county government office of Longyou. I just built it last month and gave it to you!"
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If you are looking for a Xianxia novel that breaks the mold of typical cultivation tropes, Longyouling by Yu Yu Yu is a breath of fresh air. At its core, the story follows Wang Rang, an ambitious newcomer who travels to the perilous land of Longyou to take up his post as a county magistrate. However, rather than arriving at a glorious palace, he finds himself inheriting a thatched shed and a position so cursed that even his predecessor is relieved to dump it on him.
What makes Longyouling truly engaging is its clever blend of bureaucratic dark comedy and high-stakes cultivation. The premise centers on the ominous folk song, The Difficulties of Longyou, which warns of northern invaders, marauding sharks, and systemic corruption. This isn't just another power-fantasy about a protagonist leveling up in a vacuum; it is a witty, character-driven narrative about the absurdity of local governance in a world filled with supernatural threats. The dynamic between the weary, cynical former magistrate and the wide-eyed, determined Wang Rang provides both humor and heart, anchoring the story in a way that feels grounded despite its fantastical setting.
Yu Yu Yu excels at subverting expectations. By presenting the role of a magistrate as a suicidal mission rather than a prestigious title, the author forces the protagonist to use his wits and his cultivation abilities to solve systemic problems rather than just punching his way to the top. The pacing is sharp, the dialogue is punchy, and the world-building feels dangerous and lived-in. For readers tired of the standard "zero to hero" progression, Longyouling offers a unique, satirical perspective on the Xianxia genre that is as refreshing as it is addictive. This is a must-read for anyone who appreciates a protagonist who has to fix a broken world, one disaster at a time.
What makes Longyouling truly engaging is its clever blend of bureaucratic dark comedy and high-stakes cultivation. The premise centers on the ominous folk song, The Difficulties of Longyou, which warns of northern invaders, marauding sharks, and systemic corruption. This isn't just another power-fantasy about a protagonist leveling up in a vacuum; it is a witty, character-driven narrative about the absurdity of local governance in a world filled with supernatural threats. The dynamic between the weary, cynical former magistrate and the wide-eyed, determined Wang Rang provides both humor and heart, anchoring the story in a way that feels grounded despite its fantastical setting.
Yu Yu Yu excels at subverting expectations. By presenting the role of a magistrate as a suicidal mission rather than a prestigious title, the author forces the protagonist to use his wits and his cultivation abilities to solve systemic problems rather than just punching his way to the top. The pacing is sharp, the dialogue is punchy, and the world-building feels dangerous and lived-in. For readers tired of the standard "zero to hero" progression, Longyouling offers a unique, satirical perspective on the Xianxia genre that is as refreshing as it is addictive. This is a must-read for anyone who appreciates a protagonist who has to fix a broken world, one disaster at a time.
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