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DeathConqueror
DeathConquerorLv43yr
2021-09-26 11:45

ch-515 I'll just write my complain because everything else about this novel is perfect and unique . There is no Romance . To me it feels like there are no real feelings b/w MC and his harem . It feels like Each and every girl is with him b/c of resources and safety he can provide them to make them powerful and he is keeping them b/c of their beauty. There is no real feelings involved . It feels more like arranged relationship than love relationship. MC seems more like some rich young master spending resources on girls and using their body in return . It may be because of lack of interaction between MC and his girls . There is practically no interaction or relationship building between them . The whole interaction between MC and some girls is defined in one paragraph .The way this story is building it seems to be a long novel , so it wont hurt if author spends some chapters on relationship building . AND more importantly the girls which truly care about MC(Su mei , Quing Quimu) are not in his harem at this point , I hope they will be in future . Well leaving Romance aside , this novel is the best novel i have read till date . Hoping for faster updates .

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A_Kind_Senior
A_Kind_SeniorLv2

There's really no romance at all? i've checked the wiki and found out there are many harem members. Does it mean they are only in for the benefits and no real feelings???

DeathConqueror
DeathConquerorLv4

well it's certainly not " i'll do anything for you " kind , relationship are more practical , a huge part of girls favourability for MC comes from that fact that he can provide cultivation resources to them and protect them which is what happens in real life

A_Kind_Senior:There's really no romance at all? i've checked the wiki and found out there are many harem members. Does it mean they are only in for the benefits and no real feelings???
A_Kind_Senior
A_Kind_SeniorLv2

i see. thanks! will definitely give it a try after finishing what im currently readin :'))

DeathConqueror:well it's certainly not " i'll do anything for you " kind , relationship are more practical , a huge part of girls favourability for MC comes from that fact that he can provide cultivation resources to them and protect them which is what happens in real life
Sighingmadman
SighingmadmanLv5

I think you are looking at love from younger or maybe lovesick point of view? Or maybe u mistake love for falling in love? Or maybe im wrong and not fully understanding what you mean. Nonetheless, real love is about beeing together takeing care of eachother and respecting eachother. Im pretty sure MC does each of those things. Later in to the novel Wei Wuyin say's something i really really respect, and is - "I want to be their choice, not their ONLY choice", You might understand it you might not, but think about it anyway.

CallmeCyrus0409
CallmeCyrus0409Lv4

Yep, loving isn't all bout emotions, it has also the realistic aspect to it such as the ability to keep that relationship.

Sighingmadman:I think you are looking at love from younger or maybe lovesick point of view? Or maybe u mistake love for falling in love? Or maybe im wrong and not fully understanding what you mean. Nonetheless, real love is about beeing together takeing care of eachother and respecting eachother. Im pretty sure MC does each of those things. Later in to the novel Wei Wuyin say's something i really really respect, and is - "I want to be their choice, not their ONLY choice", You might understand it you might not, but think about it anyway.
Lacastrian
LacastrianLv4

Love is literally an emotion...

CallmeCyrus0409:Yep, loving isn't all bout emotions, it has also the realistic aspect to it such as the ability to keep that relationship.
CallmeCyrus0409
CallmeCyrus0409Lv4

Huh? I know it is an emotion, I'm just saying that, as a man, you need to have the capability to afford. Men are love because they can provide.

Lacastrian:Love is literally an emotion...
RusuDenes
RusuDenesLv11

Men love and do not fall in love. The men who understand this point will have a great relationship. For those who don't, beta/simp is the outcome. And let me explain to you word by word what I/we mean by this. Love is an emotion, we are aware of it, and allow it to grow and exist but we are never influenced by it. It exists in us, we live with it, indulge in it, and show it to our girlfriend/wife to the point where it can damage us. Once this line is touched, logic, reality, critical thinking, whatever you wanna call it will come into place and stop your foolish act! How much love do you show, how to show it, and when, is the next step that makes you a player, but before that, you need to understand the basics, my man!

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Relhak
RelhakLv12

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ViniRedShadow
ViniRedShadowLv14

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