How do Xianxia novels describe the human world?

Answer 1

There were many ways to describe the human world in Xianxia novels:

** 1. The environment and scenery of the human world **
1. ** Natural landscape **
- It could be used to describe the magnificent mountains and rivers, such as " between the mountains and ridges, surrounded by clouds. The towering peaks were like giant hands reaching out from the earth, trying to touch the sky. The waterfall on the mountain flows down like the Milky Way falling into the mortal world. Rainbows are faintly discernible where the water splashes. The surrounding trees are lush, and the branches and leaves are gently swaying in the breeze, making rustling sounds as if they are the music played by nature."
- He described the vast plains." On the endless plains, green grass and flowers bloomed like brocade. A gentle breeze blew, and the grass rolled like a green ocean. Occasionally, there would be a few towering trees standing alone in the middle, like an isolated island in the sea, adding a sense of simplicity and tranquility to this land."
2. ** City and Village **
- As for the city, it could be described as a bustling market." The market in the city is bustling with people. There are all kinds of stalls on both sides of the street. Some sell exquisite satin that glows beautifully under the sun. Some sell fresh fruits that are fragrant and make passers-by drool. There are also stalls selling all kinds of strange and small items. The stall owners are shouting loudly, and the sound is rising and falling."
- The description of the village emphasized its simplicity and warmth." The small village is located at the foot of the mountain. The houses are mostly built with mud and wood. The smoke rising from the roof seemed particularly quiet under the afterglow of dusk. The small roads in the village are winding, and there are children playing and laughing by the roadside. The old people are sitting at the door and basking in the sun, their faces filled with kind smiles."

** 2. People and Life in the Human World **
1. ** Character Image **
- It depicted the ordinariness and tenacity of ordinary people." The farmer who worked in the fields had dark skin. His rough hands gripped his farming tools tightly. Bean-sized sweat kept rolling down his forehead, but he still worked hard. His eyes were filled with the desire for a bumper harvest and his persistence for life.
- It depicted the forthright and chivalrous characters of the Jianghu." The chivalrous man in the tavern, dressed in black, with a sword at his waist, and his eyes were bright. He gulped down the wine and laughed heartily. When he heard about the injustice, he slammed the table and stood up. His words are full of chivalry."
2. ** Life is different **
- It described the daily labor of the people." In the morning, the women got up early and washed clothes by the river. The sound of wooden sticks beating clothes echoed by the river. The men carried their farming tools to the fields and began their day of farming. In the evening, the family sat around the dining table. Although the food was simple, it was full of warmth."
- " On the stage in the city, the actors put on heavy makeup and sang opera. The audience below the stage watched with relish, sometimes laughing and sometimes crying as the plot developed. In the open space of the village, young people gathered together and danced happily. The people around them clapped and cheered."

** 3. Human society and culture **
1. ** Social Class and Relationship **
- He described the differences and connections between different classes." In this world, dignitaries live in gorgeous mansions. There are groups of servants. They wear beautiful clothes and are accompanied by chariots and horses. The poor people could only live in simple huts and work day and night for food and clothing. However, the wealth of dignitaries often comes from the work of the common people. There is a relationship between exploitation and exploitation, and there is also a side of mutual dependence."
2. ** Cultural practices **
- " Every year during the Shangyuan Festival, the city is decorated with lanterns and streamers. People walked on the streets, guessing lantern riddles and lighting lanterns. There were all kinds of lanterns. Some were made into the shape of a carp, which meant that there would be more than enough each year. Some were made into the shape of a lotus, which symbolized purity and beauty. The children carried lanterns and shuttled through the crowd, and laughter echoed throughout the city."
- It described folk beliefs." In this place, people worship the mountain god. On every day of sacrifice, the villagers would bring offerings to the mountain god temple and respectfully offer them, praying for the mountain god to bless them with good weather and peace in the coming year. The old people are chanting, and their eyes are filled with piety."
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