Chapter 483

To clarify something upfront: I used to never give notices for missed updates or breaks when writing books, which, of course, was not a good habit. The last time I chatted with Jing Guan about writing, and also spoke to Old Cat on the phone, we ended up discussing this very point. It’s truly unimaginable, even to myself, that I, a writer widely known for a poor track record, am now lecturing others about the pitfalls of abandoning works and the importance of consistent updates. If you're wondering if I, this 'big shot' failure, wasn't a 'big shot' during *Jipin Xiaoxiong*, *Tianshen*, *Ergou*, or *Laihahama*, then honestly, *Snow in the North* is precisely the work where I’ve acted the least like a big shot. Compared to my previous abandoned works, I made fewer promises, gave more notifications, wrote more lengthy chapters, had more reader interaction, and undoubtedly persevered through gritted teeth the most often. So, if an old reader boasts about the good old days to you, don't rush to call them brainless fans. You should know that these seemingly impervious veterans are actually deeply scarred and are forcing a smile through gritted teeth. And many newcomers who are falling into the 'trap' now might unfortunately become one of them sooner or later. Who knows what the future holds?

Although I am an author, I am also a reader. The average age of web novel readers is roughly twice that of authors, which is why I have always been indifferent to piracy. Since I myself read pirated content, I'm not qualified to offer criticism. At most, as an author who could be called second, third, or fourth-rate, I recommend works I genuinely like, which I consider a small form of compensation.

If I were ever to act like a 'big shot,' it would be against overly impatient readers, whom I've always disliked. It was the same when I wrote *Jipin Xiaoxiong*; back then, I often engaged in heated arguments with readers in the comment sections, even continuing on Longkong without stopping. However, I no longer have the perseverance or the mindset for that. Firstly, I feel it's pointless—no one can convince anyone else. Secondly, authors ultimately prove themselves through their work. Of course, this impatience isn't about criticizing during missed updates, but rather about skimming through chapter content. *Snow in the North* has many verbose sections that even I find tiresome, but they are actually explanations for things that were previously hinted at. When I fill in plot holes, some readers are completely unaware and feel utterly confused, forcing the author to reluctantly add these unnecessary explanations, which can even disrupt the reading flow.

What I previously referred to as 'impatiently switching books or genres while waiting for updates' specifically pertains to those who are fanatically obsessed with finding climactic content. I understand this small group, but I don't agree with them. As for *Snow in the North*, there are actually quite a few climaxes, both major and minor. My own favorite content has always been quite subtle; whenever someone mentions it, it truly hits the spot. For example, in the battle where Luoyang merged with heaven and earth, what I considered the climax was not Luoyang's overwhelming power, but Song Nianqing's pair of cloth shoes, and the old woman who waited for her husband to return home, from her bridal red attire until her hair turned white.

I used to often say that an author's greatest responsibility is to write earnestly.

Now, it should be revised to: write earnest and consistent text. It's acceptable to not do well temporarily, but the key is to persevere and work hard on this path.

Time to write. Tonight's chapter will reach a plot point I've long anticipated, one I conceived back when the old Grandmaster carried Hong Xixiang up Wudang on that snowy night. Li Yufu bringing back the enlightened child completes a circle, symbolizing the enduring roots of Taoism, a lineage passed down continuously, with its legacy never fading.

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