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Copper Coins: Tong Qian Kan Shi (Novel) #2
Copper Coins: Tong Qian Kan Shi (Novel) Vol. 2
THIS ADVENTURE IS DOWNRIGHT HAUNTING!
The egotistical dragon Xue Xian and the memory-wiped monk Xuanmin are still stuck together—and so are the many mysteries trailing in their wake. Their ghostly companion, Jiang Shining, seeks peace for his departed parents, but first he must find the last of his living kin. Meanwhile, Lu Nianqi, now empowered and burning for answers, is determined to uncover the truth behind the deadly tomb on Fentou Island that took his brother’s life.
The party’s quest takes a bizarre turn when they hitch a ride with a troupe of theatrical ghosts—only to end up in a cursed village overrun with restless spirits. The deeper they dig, the more the threads begin to tangle…and point toward a single origin.
Why does everything seem to circle back to Xue Xian’s downfall? And what role does the enigmatic monk at his side truly play? One thing’s for sure: If they don’t kill each other first,
The egotistical dragon Xue Xian and the memory-wiped monk Xuanmin are still stuck together—and so are the many mysteries trailing in their wake. Their ghostly companion, Jiang Shining, seeks peace for his departed parents, but first he must find the last of his living kin. Meanwhile, Lu Nianqi, now empowered and burning for answers, is determined to uncover the truth behind the deadly tomb on Fentou Island that took his brother’s life.
The party’s quest takes a bizarre turn when they hitch a ride with a troupe of theatrical ghosts—only to end up in a cursed village overrun with restless spirits. The deeper they dig, the more the threads begin to tangle…and point toward a single origin.
Why does everything seem to circle back to Xue Xian’s downfall? And what role does the enigmatic monk at his side truly play? One thing’s for sure: If they don’t kill each other first,
332 pages, Paperback
Published December 16, 2025
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January 26, 2026
This volume challenged my prejudice against bald love interests. The shiny, bald head of Xuanmin showed me the true path, and I realized the error of my ways.
I found that this volume did not disappoint. The expectations set by the first installment were fulfilled, as the storyline was even more engaging and the arcs revealed little by little more of the overarching plot. We gained additional insights into Xuanmin's past, which added layers to his character.
Xue Xian emerges as the ultimate brat in this volume. His arrogance is palpable, and his immediate shift into a tsundere tendency when faced with problems he caused is so amusing. He is a delight to read about as he makes any situation fun, but also when he gets serious, it shows how truly formidable he is.
In this volume, Xuanmin truly stepped into the spotlight. His presence became more pronounced, displaying a richer personality and allowing his emotions to surface more openly. We also learn a bit more about his background, although at the same time, his past remains shrouded in mystery, deepening the intrigue.
The dynamic between these two characters is incredibly enjoyable to read. I love that they communicate honestly from the beginning, never hiding anything from each other. Both are on the same pace regarding the progression of the romantic feelings between them. Although Xue Xian is a bit more on the slower side, he'll get there. The volume also subtly increased the romantic tension, and I found their interactions increasingly compelling. Their bickering is entertaining, yet they trust each other deeply, making their relationship one of the highlights.
We cannot forget Jiang Shining, the adorable cinnamon roll, who remained as cute as ever in this volume.
In conclusion, this volume was just as fun and engaging as the first. The ending left me eager and barely able to wait for the third volume, promising even more developments and deeper connections.
I found that this volume did not disappoint. The expectations set by the first installment were fulfilled, as the storyline was even more engaging and the arcs revealed little by little more of the overarching plot. We gained additional insights into Xuanmin's past, which added layers to his character.
Xue Xian emerges as the ultimate brat in this volume. His arrogance is palpable, and his immediate shift into a tsundere tendency when faced with problems he caused is so amusing. He is a delight to read about as he makes any situation fun, but also when he gets serious, it shows how truly formidable he is.
In this volume, Xuanmin truly stepped into the spotlight. His presence became more pronounced, displaying a richer personality and allowing his emotions to surface more openly. We also learn a bit more about his background, although at the same time, his past remains shrouded in mystery, deepening the intrigue.
The dynamic between these two characters is incredibly enjoyable to read. I love that they communicate honestly from the beginning, never hiding anything from each other. Both are on the same pace regarding the progression of the romantic feelings between them. Although Xue Xian is a bit more on the slower side, he'll get there. The volume also subtly increased the romantic tension, and I found their interactions increasingly compelling. Their bickering is entertaining, yet they trust each other deeply, making their relationship one of the highlights.
We cannot forget Jiang Shining, the adorable cinnamon roll, who remained as cute as ever in this volume.
In conclusion, this volume was just as fun and engaging as the first. The ending left me eager and barely able to wait for the third volume, promising even more developments and deeper connections.
April 18, 2026
I enjoyed this a lot more than vol 1 for the following reasons:
- More dragon action
- More humour eg. Xuanmin (our monk ML) putting our dragon Xue Xian in the ‘naughty corner’ and giving him time outs made me chuckle.
- You could see the romance blossoming between them in vol 2 and it happens in a very organic way. They both start to trust and open up to each other more.
- Side characters were nicely utilised and woven into the plot
- The reveals made sense
I’m very curious to see how things wrap up in the third and final volume. I have theories about the state preceptor so it will be interesting to see if I’m right or not.
- More dragon action
- More humour eg. Xuanmin (our monk ML) putting our dragon Xue Xian in the ‘naughty corner’ and giving him time outs made me chuckle.
- You could see the romance blossoming between them in vol 2 and it happens in a very organic way. They both start to trust and open up to each other more.
- Side characters were nicely utilised and woven into the plot
- The reveals made sense
I’m very curious to see how things wrap up in the third and final volume. I have theories about the state preceptor so it will be interesting to see if I’m right or not.
January 18, 2026
"You're gone, but it's all right. I'll become you and carry you with me."
I finished this volume and immediately realized I still don’t know how I feel about this series, which is probably the most honest thing I can say. Two books are out now, and somehow I’m still not hooked. I’m not uninterested, exactly. I keep reading, I keep paying attention, and parts of it definitely work for me. But when I closed the book, I didn’t feel that pull to sit with it or think about what comes next. It feels like a story that wants patience and trust from the reader, but hasn’t quite given me enough back yet to earn either.
What kept me going is the dynamic between Xue Xian and Xuanmin. Xue Xian is loud, sharp, and emotionally messy in a way that feels intentional. He provokes, lashes out, and throws his weight around like it’s the only way he knows how to stay in control, and while that makes him interesting, it also gets tiring. Xuanmin works as his opposite, steady, restrained, and morally grounded without feeling cold. Their relationship builds through irritation, physical proximity, and unspoken reliance rather than open emotion, and when it works, it really works. The problem is how often it repeats the same emotional beats. The intimacy is convincing, but after a while it stops feeling like forward movement and starts feeling like being stuck in place.
The story itself keeps escalating without ever fully settling. Every section introduces new dangers, new information, or another shift in direction, but resolution is constantly just out of reach. Answers don’t close doors, they open more of them. Victories feel partial, consequences linger, and the sense of progress is slow and measured instead of satisfying. I can see why readers who enjoy restraint, subtext, and delayed payoff love this series. I just wish it grabbed me harder by now.
Date Read: 2025.01.09
I finished this volume and immediately realized I still don’t know how I feel about this series, which is probably the most honest thing I can say. Two books are out now, and somehow I’m still not hooked. I’m not uninterested, exactly. I keep reading, I keep paying attention, and parts of it definitely work for me. But when I closed the book, I didn’t feel that pull to sit with it or think about what comes next. It feels like a story that wants patience and trust from the reader, but hasn’t quite given me enough back yet to earn either.
What kept me going is the dynamic between Xue Xian and Xuanmin. Xue Xian is loud, sharp, and emotionally messy in a way that feels intentional. He provokes, lashes out, and throws his weight around like it’s the only way he knows how to stay in control, and while that makes him interesting, it also gets tiring. Xuanmin works as his opposite, steady, restrained, and morally grounded without feeling cold. Their relationship builds through irritation, physical proximity, and unspoken reliance rather than open emotion, and when it works, it really works. The problem is how often it repeats the same emotional beats. The intimacy is convincing, but after a while it stops feeling like forward movement and starts feeling like being stuck in place.
The story itself keeps escalating without ever fully settling. Every section introduces new dangers, new information, or another shift in direction, but resolution is constantly just out of reach. Answers don’t close doors, they open more of them. Victories feel partial, consequences linger, and the sense of progress is slow and measured instead of satisfying. I can see why readers who enjoy restraint, subtext, and delayed payoff love this series. I just wish it grabbed me harder by now.
Date Read: 2025.01.09
Did Not Finish
January 11, 2026dnf at 50%
honestly i dont even want to continue anymore. picking this up feels like a chore now so i think im out. im really sad about that cuz i thought vol 1 was a riot.
honestly i dont even want to continue anymore. picking this up feels like a chore now so i think im out. im really sad about that cuz i thought vol 1 was a riot.
December 21, 2025
5/5 🌟
It had to end in a cliffhanger! My fujoshi self can't handle the anticipation!! (˶˃⤙˂˶) hehe
So many answers were given in this volume and so many are still left unanswered. I'm loving Xue Xian more and more! He's such a badass and that final scene!!!!!!! What a badass dragon! (૭ ｡•̀ ᵕ •́｡ )૭
This volume made me laugh so hard! Xue Xian is such a dork! His inner dialogue and conundrums are hilarious! This venerable one indeed! ꉂ(˵˃ ᗜ ˂˵)
And then he has Xuanmin wrapped around his finger hehe. Xuanmin has been the biggest mystery. But seeing how he's so alike Lan Wangji from MDZS makes me swoon for this bald donk- I mean monk! I loved seeing his jealous salty sides, his worries come out more. He truly will do anything for Xue Xian. Oof! My heart!! ♡(˃͈ ˂͈ )
They're chemistry is insane! They have this connection that can't be described in words. It's all about their actions and the things they do for each other. I need them to kiss now, please! ( ๑ ˃̵ᴗ˂̵) ♡(˶˘ ³˘(´͈ ᵕ `͈˶)
That one scene with the siblings had me bawling my eyes out!! What a incredible moment. This novel is so good! Easily making it into my S Tier! We will see after i finish the story.
What I love the most about this story is how it emphasizes that good karma will come to you if you do good unto others. And bad karma will if you do evil. There were so many heartwarming moments that the side characters had because of doing good to others and helping one another. Every side character is so remarkable and memorable! Not one is boring.
Finished: 12/20/25
It had to end in a cliffhanger! My fujoshi self can't handle the anticipation!! (˶˃⤙˂˶) hehe
So many answers were given in this volume and so many are still left unanswered. I'm loving Xue Xian more and more! He's such a badass and that final scene!!!!!!! What a badass dragon! (૭ ｡•̀ ᵕ •́｡ )૭
This volume made me laugh so hard! Xue Xian is such a dork! His inner dialogue and conundrums are hilarious! This venerable one indeed! ꉂ(˵˃ ᗜ ˂˵)
And then he has Xuanmin wrapped around his finger hehe. Xuanmin has been the biggest mystery. But seeing how he's so alike Lan Wangji from MDZS makes me swoon for this bald donk- I mean monk! I loved seeing his jealous salty sides, his worries come out more. He truly will do anything for Xue Xian. Oof! My heart!! ♡(˃͈ ˂͈ )
They're chemistry is insane! They have this connection that can't be described in words. It's all about their actions and the things they do for each other. I need them to kiss now, please! ( ๑ ˃̵ᴗ˂̵) ♡(˶˘ ³˘(´͈ ᵕ `͈˶)
That one scene with the siblings had me bawling my eyes out!! What a incredible moment. This novel is so good! Easily making it into my S Tier! We will see after i finish the story.
What I love the most about this story is how it emphasizes that good karma will come to you if you do good unto others. And bad karma will if you do evil. There were so many heartwarming moments that the side characters had because of doing good to others and helping one another. Every side character is so remarkable and memorable! Not one is boring.
Finished: 12/20/25
February 15, 2026
I'm really enjoying this series! I love the humour and the dynamic between Xuanmin and Xue Xian. They're so silly, but it's so clear that they started having feelings for each other. The mystery is intriguing too, so I'm really looking forward to vol 3.
March 15, 2026
Genuinely really enjoyed both the dynamics and mysteries in this book .Keeps you wanting to read every chapter .I can't wait to read the next one .
April 24, 2026
The only thing he remembered was that Xuanmin, someone he could trust, was by his side
Ahhh this was sooo good. I love how naturally Xuanmin and Xue Xians relationship develops from not being able to stand the other to reluctantly working together to trusting each other and not wanting to be apart from the other. I'm also pretty sure that at this point they already have feelings for each other without realizing yet.
I feel like the plot also really picked up compared to the first volume. There were so many mysteries introduced in this volume that I'm really curious to see how everything will tie together in the next and finale volume.
May 5, 2026
This volume is so much better and far more enjoyable than the first. The plot really starts to thicken here, and everything feels significantly more engaging compared to the earlier developments. It took me a few days to warm up to it, but once I got invested, I ended up finishing it in what felt like a blink.
A big part of that comes from how much Xue Xian and Xuanmin's relationship progresses in this volume. Xuanmin, who is usually so stoic and restrained, begins to show more emotion, especially when it comes to matters involving Xue Xian. Meanwhile, Xue Xian remains his bratty self, acting spoiled and childish at times, but there's also a clear sense of trust beneath that behavior. He relies on his bald donkey so much that he grows uneasy whenever something happens or when Xuanmin is out of his sight. And watching them slowly get drawn toward each other was genuinely compelling. Their dynamic feels more alive now, with a stronger emotional pull compared to the first volume, and it's clear that their connection is deepening in ways that go beyond what's immediately shown.
What I especially appreciated, though, is the significance of the recurring clues woven throughout the story like the copper coins, the threads, fragments of memories, and other subtle details. They all feel intentional and layered, hinting at something much larger beneath the surface. This is exactly what I like about Mu Su Li's writing: she doesn't really waste space. Aside from side plots that I didn't really find that intriguing, most of the smallest elements carry weight, and everything else seems to have a purpose that gradually reveals itself over time.
If this is the direction the story continues to take, then I'm genuinely excited to see where it leads. And as for Xue Xian and Xuanmin... I already know it's going to get spicy!
A big part of that comes from how much Xue Xian and Xuanmin's relationship progresses in this volume. Xuanmin, who is usually so stoic and restrained, begins to show more emotion, especially when it comes to matters involving Xue Xian. Meanwhile, Xue Xian remains his bratty self, acting spoiled and childish at times, but there's also a clear sense of trust beneath that behavior. He relies on his bald donkey so much that he grows uneasy whenever something happens or when Xuanmin is out of his sight. And watching them slowly get drawn toward each other was genuinely compelling. Their dynamic feels more alive now, with a stronger emotional pull compared to the first volume, and it's clear that their connection is deepening in ways that go beyond what's immediately shown.
What I especially appreciated, though, is the significance of the recurring clues woven throughout the story like the copper coins, the threads, fragments of memories, and other subtle details. They all feel intentional and layered, hinting at something much larger beneath the surface. This is exactly what I like about Mu Su Li's writing: she doesn't really waste space. Aside from side plots that I didn't really find that intriguing, most of the smallest elements carry weight, and everything else seems to have a purpose that gradually reveals itself over time.
If this is the direction the story continues to take, then I'm genuinely excited to see where it leads. And as for Xue Xian and Xuanmin... I already know it's going to get spicy!
April 30, 2026
I continue to just have a wonderful time with this series. I'm so sad it's going to be over already in the next book. I wish I could follow this dumb dragon and his stoic monk on even more adventures. In this book we delved a bit more into who Xuanmin is exactly and we started to question his past and who exactly he is. Honestly that mystery alone has kept me highly interested in the story because the author is leaning hard into a bunch of hints but I think it is all a ruse to throw us off the trail. Xue Xian continued to be the most bratty brat on the planet in this book and I love him so dearly. I don't like to give people expectations but if you enjoy Wangxian's energy I think these two bring you some of that with like, overly powerful hyper one and strong silent stoic one that goes wherever the brat wants and helps him even when he's being bratty. Both of them were amazing and I'm also glad we got to get Jiang Shining to his destination at last. Overall a very fun story with a very funny crew as the main characters. I highly anticipate the third book's release this Tuesday.
April 13, 2026
I enjoyed this one much more than the first one but it still hasn’t gripped my attention the way I wanted it to. There were a lot more funny moments in here and I did enjoy that we got some more background on Xuanmin and his origins. I also liked that we got more of Xue Xian as a dragon but it still wasn’t enough for me to give it more than a 3.75 ⭐️ rating
Idk if or when I’ll read the next volume but I’ll keep it on my tbr and get to it whenever I find the time.
Idk if or when I’ll read the next volume but I’ll keep it on my tbr and get to it whenever I find the time.
April 28, 2026
3.5 🌟
i wish i was more invested 😩 surprisingly, i preferred volume 1 to this one. i’ll finish the series since there’s literally only one more volume to go, and i’m definitely curious to see how this all wraps up, particularly re the romance. don’t know when i’ll get to it, but this year for sure (🫣)
i wish i was more invested 😩 surprisingly, i preferred volume 1 to this one. i’ll finish the series since there’s literally only one more volume to go, and i’m definitely curious to see how this all wraps up, particularly re the romance. don’t know when i’ll get to it, but this year for sure (🫣)
January 21, 2026
Loved Vol 1, though Vol 2 was a tad bit less loved than the 1st 1... Anyway, the monk is one of my fav characters now. Quite an entertaining story too, unlike someone I know who said that Mu Su Li's works take time to make sense, this one was quite easy to follow. Excited for the last Vol.
December 31, 2025
i lost the plot like in the middle but i was still vibing
January 19, 2026
4.5 ⭐️
I love my bald donkey 🤍
I love my bald donkey 🤍
February 13, 2026
This was fine. I really enjoyed the beginning and the end but the middle felt kinda slow and it feels like the beats of the relationship between Xue Xian and Xuanmin kept repeating and there wasn’t much forward momentum. I like the relationship between them, but I just want something… more. It just doesn’t have the same something that made me enjoy them so much in the first volume.
February 17, 2026
DNF. I don’t think this series is for me. I didn’t enjoy the first volume and I can’t get through the second.
The writing is good but the story feels very boring to me
The writing is good but the story feels very boring to me
January 3, 2026
4.5. I'm intrigued by what's happened so far and excited to see what happens next.
February 17, 2026
3.5/5 ⭐️ honestly I was a bit bored at times but still had a good time reading it! I’m ready for book 3 to release to see how it all comes together in the end 🩷
May 4, 2026
My first question is...did Mu Su Li just forget that the stonemason had a wife? Or did...Shitou Zhang forget that he was married...?
They find him initially based on a woman from a clothing shop saying that she had learned a specific protective talisman from the stonemason's wife. Then when they go to his residence to talk to him, the neighbor says oh he and his wife haven't been around for a while. But once Xuanmin breaks through the protective array inside, he only finds a middle-aged man shivering with fear and more than happy to run off with some strangers rather than staying around to be hunted down by whoever he's been afraid of. (Which actually hasn't been identified either - who was trying to find him?)
But where did his wife go?? Did he send her off for her safety, or does she just not exist anymore since the plot moved on? It's a weird gap for a story that has such firm family ties with most of the other characters.
The party expands by two, a little unnecessarily, since it's not as though Shitou Zhang does anything to identify the man responsible for the massively destructive island array once they track him down. He's just around for comic relief, as the only regular human trapped with a bunch of incredibly strange characters who keep dragging him from one strange place to another.
Lu Nianqi is a little more important, since his newly inherited divination skills allow them to track down the man who has a few more answers about both Xue Xian's missing bones and Xuanmin's past. But folding two characters into one feels a little strange, too...his brother extended his life by sacrificing his own, but in the process, he kind of took Lu Nianqi's true self away from him. True, his little brother would've died if he'd done nothing, but now Lu Nianqi is taking on more and more of his older brother's personality and even his physical appearance, so who was the one saved in the end?
Despite head-scratching questions like those, I really do enjoy this series. Xue Xian is such a wonderfully written character; he feels so real and multifaceted, while also coming across as distinctly Not A Human. Which is excellent, because he's a divine being - a dragon who can take human form but is entirely different from even someone as overpowered and complex as Xuanmin.
I can see why readers might not be sold on the romance in this series, since it's all a pretty subtle build, relying on the undercurrent of emotions rather than anything that's explicitly stated. Which I like. The chemistry building between the dragon and the icy monk is scorching the pages, with Xue Xian trying not to think about how emotionally tied he's become to this strange, irritating man, and all of Xuanmin's feelings so buried it would take a volcano to make them erupt. Which seems like a possible start for Book 3...
One of my guesses about Xuanmin's true identity seems to have been confirmed pretty early into this volume, although there are a number of mysteries left to unravel. Who the sorcerer is, most importantly, as well as what he would want with Xue Xian's bones and tendons, and how he's tied to Xuanmin.
I loved Xue Xian's quiet agony over whether Xuanmin had anything to do with that incident. He's so torn because even if Xuanmin had ripped the bones out of his dragon body, Xue Xian still believes in him so strongly that he'd try to find a reason to excuse it. Which makes it funnier when he keeps this constant inner monologue about how selfish and uncaring he is and how no human lives matter to him and yet he's spent something like 600 pages so far working overtime at being kind and generous to every human (dead or alive) that he's met.
The story is definitely as vibrant and engaging as it is because it's from the dragon's perspective, but I am so curious about what Xuanmin's view of all of these events would've been. It's clear that he's grown to care for his troublesome evil spirit more and more, but since we're getting everything filtered through Xue Xian, it's difficult to get a full read on him.
One more volume, I think? This could've been a much longer series if they kept trudging from place to place recovering one tendon and one bone at a time, but it seems like they're going to head off to another mountain to confront the sorcerer and resolve everything all at once.
After the dragon and the monk deal with...well, the more troublesome effects of dragon saliva.
They find him initially based on a woman from a clothing shop saying that she had learned a specific protective talisman from the stonemason's wife. Then when they go to his residence to talk to him, the neighbor says oh he and his wife haven't been around for a while. But once Xuanmin breaks through the protective array inside, he only finds a middle-aged man shivering with fear and more than happy to run off with some strangers rather than staying around to be hunted down by whoever he's been afraid of. (Which actually hasn't been identified either - who was trying to find him?)
But where did his wife go?? Did he send her off for her safety, or does she just not exist anymore since the plot moved on? It's a weird gap for a story that has such firm family ties with most of the other characters.
The party expands by two, a little unnecessarily, since it's not as though Shitou Zhang does anything to identify the man responsible for the massively destructive island array once they track him down. He's just around for comic relief, as the only regular human trapped with a bunch of incredibly strange characters who keep dragging him from one strange place to another.
Lu Nianqi is a little more important, since his newly inherited divination skills allow them to track down the man who has a few more answers about both Xue Xian's missing bones and Xuanmin's past. But folding two characters into one feels a little strange, too...his brother extended his life by sacrificing his own, but in the process, he kind of took Lu Nianqi's true self away from him. True, his little brother would've died if he'd done nothing, but now Lu Nianqi is taking on more and more of his older brother's personality and even his physical appearance, so who was the one saved in the end?
Despite head-scratching questions like those, I really do enjoy this series. Xue Xian is such a wonderfully written character; he feels so real and multifaceted, while also coming across as distinctly Not A Human. Which is excellent, because he's a divine being - a dragon who can take human form but is entirely different from even someone as overpowered and complex as Xuanmin.
I can see why readers might not be sold on the romance in this series, since it's all a pretty subtle build, relying on the undercurrent of emotions rather than anything that's explicitly stated. Which I like. The chemistry building between the dragon and the icy monk is scorching the pages, with Xue Xian trying not to think about how emotionally tied he's become to this strange, irritating man, and all of Xuanmin's feelings so buried it would take a volcano to make them erupt. Which seems like a possible start for Book 3...
One of my guesses about Xuanmin's true identity seems to have been confirmed pretty early into this volume, although there are a number of mysteries left to unravel. Who the sorcerer is, most importantly, as well as what he would want with Xue Xian's bones and tendons, and how he's tied to Xuanmin.
I loved Xue Xian's quiet agony over whether Xuanmin had anything to do with that incident. He's so torn because even if Xuanmin had ripped the bones out of his dragon body, Xue Xian still believes in him so strongly that he'd try to find a reason to excuse it. Which makes it funnier when he keeps this constant inner monologue about how selfish and uncaring he is and how no human lives matter to him and yet he's spent something like 600 pages so far working overtime at being kind and generous to every human (dead or alive) that he's met.
The story is definitely as vibrant and engaging as it is because it's from the dragon's perspective, but I am so curious about what Xuanmin's view of all of these events would've been. It's clear that he's grown to care for his troublesome evil spirit more and more, but since we're getting everything filtered through Xue Xian, it's difficult to get a full read on him.
One more volume, I think? This could've been a much longer series if they kept trudging from place to place recovering one tendon and one bone at a time, but it seems like they're going to head off to another mountain to confront the sorcerer and resolve everything all at once.
After the dragon and the monk deal with...well, the more troublesome effects of dragon saliva.
January 4, 2026
Even mini dragons need hoards!
Xue Xian’s new role as a bracelet cracked me up at the beginning of this volume. It turns out even a bracelet-sized dragon can still get into trouble. He gets to work stuffing Xuamin’s pouch with a variety of objects he has collected. This is despite having the full ability to stow them away in his sleeve storage. After being restored to his full size, Xue Xian continues to cause mischief at every opportunity. I can’t get enough of this little rascal.
The characters encounter lots of spooky things in this volume, including a ghost performing troop and a yearly banquet for ghosts. Perhaps this is what inspires Xue Xian to do some acting of his own when they encounter some less-than-cooperative guards. Suffice it to say, “overacting” is a term he needs to learn.
The clues to Xuamin’s background felt rather pointed in this volume. There are a number of possible ways this could go, with one particular explanation that feels a bit too obvious. I am trusting the author to add more layers of twists and turns to the outcome of this mystery. Here’s to looking forward to more hijinks and plot twists in the next volume.
Xue Xian’s new role as a bracelet cracked me up at the beginning of this volume. It turns out even a bracelet-sized dragon can still get into trouble. He gets to work stuffing Xuamin’s pouch with a variety of objects he has collected. This is despite having the full ability to stow them away in his sleeve storage. After being restored to his full size, Xue Xian continues to cause mischief at every opportunity. I can’t get enough of this little rascal.
The characters encounter lots of spooky things in this volume, including a ghost performing troop and a yearly banquet for ghosts. Perhaps this is what inspires Xue Xian to do some acting of his own when they encounter some less-than-cooperative guards. Suffice it to say, “overacting” is a term he needs to learn.
The clues to Xuamin’s background felt rather pointed in this volume. There are a number of possible ways this could go, with one particular explanation that feels a bit too obvious. I am trusting the author to add more layers of twists and turns to the outcome of this mystery. Here’s to looking forward to more hijinks and plot twists in the next volume.
December 23, 2025
4.3/5
I appreciate the tasteful sense of humour in the "Copper Coins" books... The author doesn't try too hard to create a gag and it results in the type of comedy that flows really well. Although the array stuff gets a bit repetetive, the dynamics of the journeying party mostly made up for it! The troupe arc was sweet, well written, and somehow surprising.
But the highlight was definitely the gradual progression of the MCs' relationship. Xuanmin is so cold and detached, it was difficult for me to imagine how their story would go... And I'm still hesitant to relax, considering there's only one volume left to tie up the loose ends, lol
Still. This was a fun, good-paced read, and the frequent Buddhist references are a good change from the usual Daoist ones
I appreciate the tasteful sense of humour in the "Copper Coins" books... The author doesn't try too hard to create a gag and it results in the type of comedy that flows really well. Although the array stuff gets a bit repetetive, the dynamics of the journeying party mostly made up for it! The troupe arc was sweet, well written, and somehow surprising.
But the highlight was definitely the gradual progression of the MCs' relationship. Xuanmin is so cold and detached, it was difficult for me to imagine how their story would go... And I'm still hesitant to relax, considering there's only one volume left to tie up the loose ends, lol
Still. This was a fun, good-paced read, and the frequent Buddhist references are a good change from the usual Daoist ones
April 30, 2026
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Poor Xue Xian is so DENSE over his own feelings 😭 My noodle getting jealous over Xuanmin's crow buddy the SECOND he sees it nuzzling on his shoulder, like its okay king, you got all Xuanmin's attention already—and the fact he keeps running away from Xuanmin for making him horny for DAYS with his saliva and his best idea of a "solution" (because thats is, in fact, his fault—even when he genuinely wanted to help): is to "discuss" privately with no one nearby—of course it's because that wouldnt be appropriate. Xue Xian, sir, my king, my man, my son—your spine isnt gonna heal for real after that. 😭
Wdym vol.3 is the last—I'm not ready to leave them yet 🥺
Poor Xue Xian is so DENSE over his own feelings 😭 My noodle getting jealous over Xuanmin's crow buddy the SECOND he sees it nuzzling on his shoulder, like its okay king, you got all Xuanmin's attention already—and the fact he keeps running away from Xuanmin for making him horny for DAYS with his saliva and his best idea of a "solution" (because thats is, in fact, his fault—even when he genuinely wanted to help): is to "discuss" privately with no one nearby—of course it's because that wouldnt be appropriate. Xue Xian, sir, my king, my man, my son—your spine isnt gonna heal for real after that. 😭
Wdym vol.3 is the last—I'm not ready to leave them yet 🥺
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May 6, 2026
This was another solid read.
It took me a bit too long to finish just because I think I'm falling into a pretty bad reading slum and I'm trying so hard not to. Thankfully this book actually made me want to comeback to reading from time to time.
The charecters are still as fun and chaotic as ever, and the chemistry between our two mains is off the charts. God I love the trop of snarky , sarcastic, funny idiot making a cold as stone guys fall in love with him, it reminds me of my babies Wangxian and you know I'll eat up anything that even has something similar to MDZS ughhh.
Volume 3 here I come!!
It took me a bit too long to finish just because I think I'm falling into a pretty bad reading slum and I'm trying so hard not to. Thankfully this book actually made me want to comeback to reading from time to time.
The charecters are still as fun and chaotic as ever, and the chemistry between our two mains is off the charts. God I love the trop of snarky , sarcastic, funny idiot making a cold as stone guys fall in love with him, it reminds me of my babies Wangxian and you know I'll eat up anything that even has something similar to MDZS ughhh.
Volume 3 here I come!!
May 9, 2026
Xue Xian, on his wind-powered ancient Chinese wheelchair: wheeeeee!
Xue Xian, 10 minutes later, while stuck at a door that's not wide enough for his wheelchair to pass through: The state of accessibility infrastructure in this day and age is absolutely abominable!
I love how the tension between the dragon and his baldie boyfie is mounting.
Xue Xian, 10 minutes later, while stuck at a door that's not wide enough for his wheelchair to pass through: The state of accessibility infrastructure in this day and age is absolutely abominable!
I love how the tension between the dragon and his baldie boyfie is mounting.
January 22, 2026
3.75
i feel like we stopped in the middle of an arc so that was unsatisfying. i’m really interested in the plot though and where we go from here since they have an idea who the big bad is. i do like the main couple in this, i just don’t know if i’m 100% convinced because they haven’t had a lot of impactful romantic moments.
i feel like we stopped in the middle of an arc so that was unsatisfying. i’m really interested in the plot though and where we go from here since they have an idea who the big bad is. i do like the main couple in this, i just don’t know if i’m 100% convinced because they haven’t had a lot of impactful romantic moments.
December 18, 2025
xue xian is so cute omg im crying help TT
December 29, 2025
*Xue Xian drifting around in his wheelchair like it's Grand Theft Auto.*
January 3, 2026
xue xian is ridiculously dramatic. I love it.
March 23, 2026
This is such a fun series. A ghost that's afraid of ghosts! Spooky villages! A dragon that's an absolute gremlin coming up against a monk who is one of those sneaky quiet gremlins.
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