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Copper Coins: Tong Qian Kan Shi (Novel) #3
Copper Coins: Tong Qian Kan Shi (Novel) Vol. 3
THE FINAL VOLUME IN THIS THRILLING DANMEI ADVENTURE!
With the elusive sorcerer’s name finally in hand, Xue Xian and Xuanmin should be close to reaching their goal. But something between them has shifted—something neither can ignore. As the final seals on Xuanmin’s mysterious copper coins begin to crack, long-buried memories surface, altering the course of their journey.
Just as Xue Xian starts to think he might want to keep Xuanmin at his side, fate hurls them into a deadly chase through a nightmarish cave crawling with colossal insects. Yet a venomous bite may prove to be the least of their troubles.
As calamity closes in, the question is no longer who stole Xue Xian’s dragon bones—but whether the truth will destroy them both.
With the elusive sorcerer’s name finally in hand, Xue Xian and Xuanmin should be close to reaching their goal. But something between them has shifted—something neither can ignore. As the final seals on Xuanmin’s mysterious copper coins begin to crack, long-buried memories surface, altering the course of their journey.
Just as Xue Xian starts to think he might want to keep Xuanmin at his side, fate hurls them into a deadly chase through a nightmarish cave crawling with colossal insects. Yet a venomous bite may prove to be the least of their troubles.
As calamity closes in, the question is no longer who stole Xue Xian’s dragon bones—but whether the truth will destroy them both.
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Published April 21, 2026
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April 28, 2026
When I first started this series, I didn't think that the nickname 'Bald Donkey' would become so dear to me over time, but as I’ve learned, life is full of surprises. Once again, saying goodbye to a beloved series is always a difficult, bittersweet experience. This particular series was almost perfect in my eyes, everything about it, the plot, the characters, and the romance, resonated deeply with me. Every aspect felt just right, as if it were tailor-made for my tastes.
The final volume, however, wasn’t without its flaws. It moved a bit too quickly in places, some scenes or character moments could have benefited from additional development. I also wished the story had been longer, so the plot could have unfolded more gradually and thoroughly, allowing for greater depth. Despite these minor shortcomings, I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, and that enjoyment is what truly matters to me.
Xue Xian will always hold a special place as my favorite dragon protagonist. The way he maintained his bratty attitude throughout the entire series still makes me chuckle. He’s a dragon who has lived for many, many years, and yet he remains endearingly bratty. Honestly, he is the heart and soul of this danmei. His fiery and mischievous personality injects so much liveliness and humor into the story. I couldn't have asked for a better protagonist.
Then there’s Xuanmin, who truly surprised me in this volume. He demonstrated how deeply he was feeling through subtle gestures and quiet moments, showing that despite his often stoic exterior, he is, without question, a good and compassionate person. I admit, I had some doubts in some moments, I'm ashamed to say, but he proved himself repeatedly, never lying to Xue Xian and always showing genuine care.
Honestly, I didn't anticipate that he would evolve into such a subtly romantic character after finally regaining his memories.
Their relationship was, without a doubt, the highlight of the volume for me because of how much it evolved. From strangers who initially bickered, to acquaintances who shared snide remarks, to friends who offered support, and ultimately to lovers who maintained their teasing banter, this progression was both believable and heartwarming. I really appreciate stories that develop trust, comfort, and a true sense of home between characters. By the end, they had become each other's true home.
I must also mention that I was surprised, pleasantly so, that a story involving a monk could include such steamy, passionate scenes in the final volume. It caught me off guard but in a good way. The explicit scenes were full of chemistry even if they were not that detailed.
In conclusion, it’s undeniably sad that this story has reached its end. I will miss it immensely. However, I am grateful that Xue Xian and Xuanmin found their happy ending. I take comfort in knowing they will continue wandering the world together, along with their loyal bird companion, though they do seem to keep traumatizing it with their passionate lovemaking. Their journey might be over, but their memories and connection will stay with me.
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'Within this bustling mortal world, we ask for only this: that debts be
repaid, kindness be returned, promises be honored, and love be cherished.
May the seasons and weather be kind, and may the land enjoy lasting peace.
Then, this would be a life without regrets.'
The final volume, however, wasn’t without its flaws. It moved a bit too quickly in places, some scenes or character moments could have benefited from additional development. I also wished the story had been longer, so the plot could have unfolded more gradually and thoroughly, allowing for greater depth. Despite these minor shortcomings, I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, and that enjoyment is what truly matters to me.
Xue Xian will always hold a special place as my favorite dragon protagonist. The way he maintained his bratty attitude throughout the entire series still makes me chuckle. He’s a dragon who has lived for many, many years, and yet he remains endearingly bratty. Honestly, he is the heart and soul of this danmei. His fiery and mischievous personality injects so much liveliness and humor into the story. I couldn't have asked for a better protagonist.
Then there’s Xuanmin, who truly surprised me in this volume. He demonstrated how deeply he was feeling through subtle gestures and quiet moments, showing that despite his often stoic exterior, he is, without question, a good and compassionate person. I admit, I had some doubts in some moments, I'm ashamed to say, but he proved himself repeatedly, never lying to Xue Xian and always showing genuine care.
Honestly, I didn't anticipate that he would evolve into such a subtly romantic character after finally regaining his memories.
Their relationship was, without a doubt, the highlight of the volume for me because of how much it evolved. From strangers who initially bickered, to acquaintances who shared snide remarks, to friends who offered support, and ultimately to lovers who maintained their teasing banter, this progression was both believable and heartwarming. I really appreciate stories that develop trust, comfort, and a true sense of home between characters. By the end, they had become each other's true home.
I must also mention that I was surprised, pleasantly so, that a story involving a monk could include such steamy, passionate scenes in the final volume. It caught me off guard but in a good way. The explicit scenes were full of chemistry even if they were not that detailed.
In conclusion, it’s undeniably sad that this story has reached its end. I will miss it immensely. However, I am grateful that Xue Xian and Xuanmin found their happy ending. I take comfort in knowing they will continue wandering the world together, along with their loyal bird companion, though they do seem to keep traumatizing it with their passionate lovemaking. Their journey might be over, but their memories and connection will stay with me.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
'Within this bustling mortal world, we ask for only this: that debts be
repaid, kindness be returned, promises be honored, and love be cherished.
May the seasons and weather be kind, and may the land enjoy lasting peace.
Then, this would be a life without regrets.'
May 9, 2026
4.7/5 🌟
So many thoughts. So many tears. Here's my lame attempt to describe my feels: finishing this volume felt like sitting under a tree on a calm afternoon, watching the sunset with a peaceful breeze that dries my joyous tears as it brushes against my cheek. (Okay, that was actually so lame baha!)
So, here's a summary to what I think MSL's message she wanted to say to us:
"Within this bustling mortal world, we ask for only this: that debts be repaid, kindness be returned, promises be honored, and love be cherished.
May the seasons and weather be kind, and may the land enjoy lasting peace.
Then, this would be a life without regrets."
This woman was probably a philosopher in a previous life.
I love how overall, this was a well-rounded volume. Though there was moment that I felt it was rushed, I came to be so satisfied by the last 50 pages. Each character, including the side characters, had their happy ending. Each peaceful encounter just strengthening those feelings of tranquility this story evoked in me. But not without the overwhelming anxiety I felt building up with each passing page before that! (more on this after the spoiler) I shed so many tears in this volume! I'm such a baby!
I cry when I'm happy!
I cry when I'm sad!
I cry when I'm angry!
Ugh! My heart! It hurt and then was mended! ಥ_ಥ
Xue Xian will never fail to make me laugh! His and Xuanmin's character reminded me so much of Wangxian, which I absolutely adore to pieces! (They were my first danmei encounter, btw).
Xue Xian and Xuanmin are so precious!
(ㅅ´ ˘ `) ♡
Spoiler ⚠️
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"`From now on, you'll share a dragon's lifespan.` Xue Xian slapped his palms onto the bamboo bed, leaning in until their faces were inches apart. His voice was low and deliberate. `No take-backs. You're stuck with me for centuries. Millennia, even! If you ever get sick of it, tough luck.`
Xuanmin's dark eyes were fathomless. He seemed to consider his words before he met Xue Xian's gaze unflinchingly.
'I wouldn't have it any other way,' he said.
....
Xue Xian tilted his chin up, eyes glinting with mischief, not to mention something wilder. `In this one, from the moment you opened your eyes...every i bit of you was mine.`"
STAHP! I love them!!! ₍₍⚞(˶˃ ꒳ ˂˶)⚟⁾⁾
I really liked how all the previous events were all inner connected. How every location had significance and it kept me as a reader, engaged in the anticipation of wondering what possibly may be next—always unsure of how things will unfold! To me, it's a trope I do like in many reads, especially when written with other tropes I love, like peak humor, great side characters, and steady development etc! This delivered, which it's not be everyone's cup of tea. 𐔌՞ ܸ.ˬ.ܸ՞𐦯
One thing I wasn't too keen on, was how this amazing rope that Xue Xian randomly popped out when it was mentioned in a previous event only once. Like.... Where did it come from? How did Xue Xian make it?
Where were you 99.99999% of the story, ROPE!? Answer me, rope! *violently shaking the rope*
Don't get me wrong, I loved the scene it first appeared with Shijing's brother in law's soul, and I loved how it lead for Xue Xian to be bound to Xuanmin in every life (or was it three? Idfk). Not only that, but he is also bound by sharing his lifespan with Xuanmin thanks to the spiders (black? Mother? Red spider? No idea). Soooo, since they share a dragon's lifespan they won't be dying ANY time soon!
I was devastated when Xuanmin died! How... How do you do that to me! I didn't even know exactly how he was gonna come back after the spider didn't work and wasn't working!
There was a moment there where I was confused af and I think it's still unclear on some parts about that because it info dumped towards 3/4 of the volume (i.e again those damn spiders... )
I didn't mind so much, but I sat there scratching my head for a hot minute. I just smiled and nodded praying it'll all work itself out haha! ∘ ∘ ∘ ( °ヮ° ) ? So... points docked because of that.
Anyway, excellent read! Made it on my A+ tier.
PS: poor black bird having to deal with Xue Xian and Xuanmin's endless steamy banging and papapa time because of Xue Xian's dragon saliva! ꉂ(˵˃ ᗜ ˂˵)
Read 4/22/2026
So many thoughts. So many tears. Here's my lame attempt to describe my feels: finishing this volume felt like sitting under a tree on a calm afternoon, watching the sunset with a peaceful breeze that dries my joyous tears as it brushes against my cheek. (Okay, that was actually so lame baha!)
So, here's a summary to what I think MSL's message she wanted to say to us:
"Within this bustling mortal world, we ask for only this: that debts be repaid, kindness be returned, promises be honored, and love be cherished.
May the seasons and weather be kind, and may the land enjoy lasting peace.
Then, this would be a life without regrets."
This woman was probably a philosopher in a previous life.
I love how overall, this was a well-rounded volume. Though there was moment that I felt it was rushed, I came to be so satisfied by the last 50 pages. Each character, including the side characters, had their happy ending. Each peaceful encounter just strengthening those feelings of tranquility this story evoked in me. But not without the overwhelming anxiety I felt building up with each passing page before that! (more on this after the spoiler) I shed so many tears in this volume! I'm such a baby!
I cry when I'm happy!
I cry when I'm sad!
I cry when I'm angry!
Ugh! My heart! It hurt and then was mended! ಥ_ಥ
Xue Xian will never fail to make me laugh! His and Xuanmin's character reminded me so much of Wangxian, which I absolutely adore to pieces! (They were my first danmei encounter, btw).
Xue Xian and Xuanmin are so precious!
(ㅅ´ ˘ `) ♡
Spoiler ⚠️
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"`From now on, you'll share a dragon's lifespan.` Xue Xian slapped his palms onto the bamboo bed, leaning in until their faces were inches apart. His voice was low and deliberate. `No take-backs. You're stuck with me for centuries. Millennia, even! If you ever get sick of it, tough luck.`
Xuanmin's dark eyes were fathomless. He seemed to consider his words before he met Xue Xian's gaze unflinchingly.
'I wouldn't have it any other way,' he said.
....
Xue Xian tilted his chin up, eyes glinting with mischief, not to mention something wilder. `In this one, from the moment you opened your eyes...every i bit of you was mine.`"
STAHP! I love them!!! ₍₍⚞(˶˃ ꒳ ˂˶)⚟⁾⁾
I really liked how all the previous events were all inner connected. How every location had significance and it kept me as a reader, engaged in the anticipation of wondering what possibly may be next—always unsure of how things will unfold! To me, it's a trope I do like in many reads, especially when written with other tropes I love, like peak humor, great side characters, and steady development etc! This delivered, which it's not be everyone's cup of tea. 𐔌՞ ܸ.ˬ.ܸ՞𐦯
One thing I wasn't too keen on, was how this amazing rope that Xue Xian randomly popped out when it was mentioned in a previous event only once. Like.... Where did it come from? How did Xue Xian make it?
Where were you 99.99999% of the story, ROPE!? Answer me, rope! *violently shaking the rope*
Don't get me wrong, I loved the scene it first appeared with Shijing's brother in law's soul, and I loved how it lead for Xue Xian to be bound to Xuanmin in every life (or was it three? Idfk). Not only that, but he is also bound by sharing his lifespan with Xuanmin thanks to the spiders (black? Mother? Red spider? No idea). Soooo, since they share a dragon's lifespan they won't be dying ANY time soon!
I was devastated when Xuanmin died! How... How do you do that to me! I didn't even know exactly how he was gonna come back after the spider didn't work and wasn't working!
There was a moment there where I was confused af and I think it's still unclear on some parts about that because it info dumped towards 3/4 of the volume (i.e again those damn spiders... )
I didn't mind so much, but I sat there scratching my head for a hot minute. I just smiled and nodded praying it'll all work itself out haha! ∘ ∘ ∘ ( °ヮ° ) ? So... points docked because of that.
Anyway, excellent read! Made it on my A+ tier.
PS: poor black bird having to deal with Xue Xian and Xuanmin's endless steamy banging and papapa time because of Xue Xian's dragon saliva! ꉂ(˵˃ ᗜ ˂˵)
Read 4/22/2026
May 9, 2026
The ending was so good. To be honest, there were still moments where I couldn't fully bring myself to care about half of what was happening, but those parts were clearly important to the bigger picture, so I couldn't bear to read them so halfheartedly. In the end, everything came together in a way that somehow made sense.
I do think Zuhong's reason behind his endless greed felt surprisingly shallow, which honestly underwhelmed me a little. But at the same time, I think that works in the story's favor too. Not every villain needs a gut-wrenching backstory or some tragic justification for the things they've done. Sometimes greed is simply greed.
All in all, I deeply enjoyed the way everything came full circle. Despite my reservations throughout the story, I still found myself genuinely satisfied, especially with the final arc.
“Their steps were unhurried, their robes whispering against the path without raising any dust. The mountain trail ahead meandered; time stretched just as endless as the sky. They started and stopped, stopped and started, their steps spanning the long passage of a lifetime.”
The contrast between Xuanmin's stoic nature and his boundless indulgence toward Xue Xian was more than enough to completely sell me on their relationship. There's something incredibly soft about someone so restrained quietly giving everything to one person without hesitation. I'm genuinely so happy that, in the end, they're bound to each other for eternity.
And as I mentioned in my previous review, the symbolism in this story is one of its strongest aspects, especially when seemingly small details later reveal a much larger purpose. The cord Xue Xian once gifted to a soldier so he could find his beloved, the copper coins, the nameless spider—everything had already been set into motion long before anyone realized it. I think that it's really romantic.
“Even the longest vigil must end; kindred spirits always reunite.”
Another thing I absolutely loved was how this story handled reunions. Of course, there's Xue Xian reuniting with his Xuanmin, but also Shitou Zhang meeting his old companions again, Lu Nianqi finding a child who resembles his beloved brother, and Tongdeng encountering the reincarnation of his cherished emperor. The story constantly reminds us that while there is no banquet that never ends, bonds that are truly meaningful never disappear completely. Perhaps people may part ways for years, lifetimes even, but those who are destined for one another will always find their way back in the end.
“But Xue Xian’s fragile cord was like a line that tethered Xuanmin across the boundary of life and death. His insubstantial form suddenly colored with the weight of endless longing, turning solid and grounded.”
Anyway, that's pretty much all my thoughts. I really appreciated how compact the story was. It's relatively short and complete on its own without overstaying its welcome. I'm especially weak for themes involving reunions, waiting across a lifetime, quiet devotion, and sacrificing oneself just to watch over a beloved person from afar, so it's no surprise that this final volume ended up being completely my cup of tea. So satisfied with the ending!
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⋆𐙚₊˚⊹♡ ꉂ(˵˃ ᗜ ˂˵) — my additional thoughts anyone can just skip:
I don't really like directly comparing one author's work to another because I believe every story deserves to stand on its own, but I'd be lying if I said Xue Xian and Xuanmin didn't occasionally remind me of Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji. Something about their dynamic—the playful chaos contrasted with quiet restraint—gave me the same soft feeling. Anyone who knows me will know that I am irrevocably in love with WangXian.
And honestly, seeing Arc 5 titled No Regrets made my smile disappear instantly because it immediately reminded me of Priest's Tai Sui and its arc titled A Life of Regret. Then Arc 6 being titled Homecoming reminded me of Traveler's Welcome from the same novel. Just those small associations alone were enough to make me emotional. Still, Mu Su Li is very much her own kind of brilliant author, and Copper Coins stands firmly on its own merits.
I do think Zuhong's reason behind his endless greed felt surprisingly shallow, which honestly underwhelmed me a little. But at the same time, I think that works in the story's favor too. Not every villain needs a gut-wrenching backstory or some tragic justification for the things they've done. Sometimes greed is simply greed.
All in all, I deeply enjoyed the way everything came full circle. Despite my reservations throughout the story, I still found myself genuinely satisfied, especially with the final arc.
“Their steps were unhurried, their robes whispering against the path without raising any dust. The mountain trail ahead meandered; time stretched just as endless as the sky. They started and stopped, stopped and started, their steps spanning the long passage of a lifetime.”
The contrast between Xuanmin's stoic nature and his boundless indulgence toward Xue Xian was more than enough to completely sell me on their relationship. There's something incredibly soft about someone so restrained quietly giving everything to one person without hesitation. I'm genuinely so happy that, in the end, they're bound to each other for eternity.
And as I mentioned in my previous review, the symbolism in this story is one of its strongest aspects, especially when seemingly small details later reveal a much larger purpose. The cord Xue Xian once gifted to a soldier so he could find his beloved, the copper coins, the nameless spider—everything had already been set into motion long before anyone realized it. I think that it's really romantic.
“Even the longest vigil must end; kindred spirits always reunite.”
Another thing I absolutely loved was how this story handled reunions. Of course, there's Xue Xian reuniting with his Xuanmin, but also Shitou Zhang meeting his old companions again, Lu Nianqi finding a child who resembles his beloved brother, and Tongdeng encountering the reincarnation of his cherished emperor. The story constantly reminds us that while there is no banquet that never ends, bonds that are truly meaningful never disappear completely. Perhaps people may part ways for years, lifetimes even, but those who are destined for one another will always find their way back in the end.
“But Xue Xian’s fragile cord was like a line that tethered Xuanmin across the boundary of life and death. His insubstantial form suddenly colored with the weight of endless longing, turning solid and grounded.”
Anyway, that's pretty much all my thoughts. I really appreciated how compact the story was. It's relatively short and complete on its own without overstaying its welcome. I'm especially weak for themes involving reunions, waiting across a lifetime, quiet devotion, and sacrificing oneself just to watch over a beloved person from afar, so it's no surprise that this final volume ended up being completely my cup of tea. So satisfied with the ending!
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
⋆𐙚₊˚⊹♡ ꉂ(˵˃ ᗜ ˂˵) — my additional thoughts anyone can just skip:
I don't really like directly comparing one author's work to another because I believe every story deserves to stand on its own, but I'd be lying if I said Xue Xian and Xuanmin didn't occasionally remind me of Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji. Something about their dynamic—the playful chaos contrasted with quiet restraint—gave me the same soft feeling. Anyone who knows me will know that I am irrevocably in love with WangXian.
And honestly, seeing Arc 5 titled No Regrets made my smile disappear instantly because it immediately reminded me of Priest's Tai Sui and its arc titled A Life of Regret. Then Arc 6 being titled Homecoming reminded me of Traveler's Welcome from the same novel. Just those small associations alone were enough to make me emotional. Still, Mu Su Li is very much her own kind of brilliant author, and Copper Coins stands firmly on its own merits.
May 7, 2026
This was more than I could have wished for... so sweet and beautiful! Seriously, one of the most satisfying endings I've read lately.
Xue Xian and Xuamin love each other so deeply. Although the first two volumes focus more on the mystery and humour, this last volume, especially the second half, really shows just how strong their bond is. I love the teasing, I love how well-matched they are. I also loved that the book became more explicit at the end hehe. Definitely became one of my favourite danmei series.
Xue Xian and Xuamin love each other so deeply. Although the first two volumes focus more on the mystery and humour, this last volume, especially the second half, really shows just how strong their bond is. I love the teasing, I love how well-matched they are. I also loved that the book became more explicit at the end hehe. Definitely became one of my favourite danmei series.
April 25, 2026
This was such a great ending to the story. Xuamins and Xue Xians relationship development ist absolute perfection.
I feel like some of the resolutions in this volume felt a bit like a stretch, but it wasn't severe enough to impact my enjoyment of the series in any way.
What came of a bit of a surprise to me was the amount of spice in this book. Even though the descriptions were always rather vague (probably due to chinese censorship) you could always tell what was happening and well... it happened a lot for danmei standards. I'm not complaining, it just surprised me in a series that has a monk as one of the main characters haha.
I feel like some of the resolutions in this volume felt a bit like a stretch, but it wasn't severe enough to impact my enjoyment of the series in any way.
What came of a bit of a surprise to me was the amount of spice in this book. Even though the descriptions were always rather vague (probably due to chinese censorship) you could always tell what was happening and well... it happened a lot for danmei standards. I'm not complaining, it just surprised me in a series that has a monk as one of the main characters haha.
April 27, 2026
How did a series that started as a comedy give me this level of emotional damage at the end!? istg I teared up, and then went back at laughing with the extras
May 9, 2026
MAJOR SPOILERS!
I’m disappointed.
It’s painful to be giving the final volume in a series such a low rating seen as I gave the previous ones 5*. Be warned, there is a LOT less humour which definitely impacted my enjoyment.
I can forgive a lot in fantasy stories but not when things regarding the plot don’t make sense. And this all started in ‘Arc 5: No Regrets’.
Here are just a few of the questions without answers that I was left with:
1. What is the deal with all these different spiders? I was confused.
2. What happened to Songyun who was also casually helping complete an array that would kill hundreds of people?
3. How is Xuanmin ok without the ‘Buddha bones’ in his body?
4. How was Xue Xian able to preserve his Xunanmin’s body when he was dead for a 1+ month?
I still care for the characters a lot. I had a tear in my eye when we said goodbye to the cinnamon roll that was Jiang Shining.
I’m hoping to like this more on a re-read and be less confused.
I’m disappointed.
It’s painful to be giving the final volume in a series such a low rating seen as I gave the previous ones 5*. Be warned, there is a LOT less humour which definitely impacted my enjoyment.
I can forgive a lot in fantasy stories but not when things regarding the plot don’t make sense. And this all started in ‘Arc 5: No Regrets’.
Here are just a few of the questions without answers that I was left with:
1. What is the deal with all these different spiders? I was confused.
2. What happened to Songyun who was also casually helping complete an array that would kill hundreds of people?
3. How is Xuanmin ok without the ‘Buddha bones’ in his body?
4. How was Xue Xian able to preserve his Xunanmin’s body when he was dead for a 1+ month?
I still care for the characters a lot. I had a tear in my eye when we said goodbye to the cinnamon roll that was Jiang Shining.
I’m hoping to like this more on a re-read and be less confused.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 9, 2026
“Some connections in this world defied explanation. Sometimes, the connections didn’t even have a clear beginning, yet they tugged at the heartstrings, seeped into the bones, and endured from youth to old age—unbroken for a century, unchanged for three lifetimes.”
I’m not sure this series ever fully worked for me, but this final volume did make me care more than the first two did. For most of the book, I felt like there was a lot happening on the page, but I wasn’t always sure if I was understanding it the way I was supposed to. Some scenes are packed with imagery, spiritual rules, hidden memories, and supernatural details, and I kept second-guessing what I was picturing in my head. I don’t mind dense writing, but here, it sometimes made the story feel harder to hold onto. I also felt like I didn’t really get what the story was about until the last quarter. That was when the book finally started to feel more intimate and sad to me, and that was the part I connected with the most.
I’ve seen people call the romance quiet, and I agree, but I think the whole story is quiet. It doesn’t always reach out and pull emotion from you. A lot of it feels held back, almost muted, so I had to wait a long time before the emotional parts really hit me. Mu Su Li is good at writing those moments without making them feel too dramatic, though. Xue Xian was still easy to enjoy because of his sharp tongue, shameless confidence, and stubborn pride, but I liked the small cracks in him more. He cares before he wants to admit it, and those little reactions made him feel warmer to me. Xuanmin also changed for me near the end. For most of the series, I saw him as emotionally detached, but the last quarter made me realize it was more like he was forcing everything down on purpose. Seeing that made his restraint, guilt, and quiet care feel more painful. His feelings show through protection, patience, silence, and worry, and I did like how he and Xue Xian slowly became each other’s safest place.
I was really happy that this volume finally explained why the series is called Copper Coins. I had been wondering about that since volume one, so getting that answer gave me the closure I needed. I also liked the warmth Jiang Shining, Tongdeng, Shitou Zhang, and Lu Nianqi added, because they made the world feel less empty outside of Xue Xian and Xuanmin. The heavier imagery might not be for everyone, especially the blood, insects, corpses, rituals, and body-related supernatural parts. I also think some sections felt like filler and could have just been an extra chapter. Still, I’m relieved this final volume didn’t have extras taking up a big chunk of the book. This series didn’t make it to my favorites, but this volume did improve my feelings toward it. It gave me answers, closure, and an ending that made the main relationship feel more tender and real to me.
Read Date: 2026:.05.09
I’m not sure this series ever fully worked for me, but this final volume did make me care more than the first two did. For most of the book, I felt like there was a lot happening on the page, but I wasn’t always sure if I was understanding it the way I was supposed to. Some scenes are packed with imagery, spiritual rules, hidden memories, and supernatural details, and I kept second-guessing what I was picturing in my head. I don’t mind dense writing, but here, it sometimes made the story feel harder to hold onto. I also felt like I didn’t really get what the story was about until the last quarter. That was when the book finally started to feel more intimate and sad to me, and that was the part I connected with the most.
I’ve seen people call the romance quiet, and I agree, but I think the whole story is quiet. It doesn’t always reach out and pull emotion from you. A lot of it feels held back, almost muted, so I had to wait a long time before the emotional parts really hit me. Mu Su Li is good at writing those moments without making them feel too dramatic, though. Xue Xian was still easy to enjoy because of his sharp tongue, shameless confidence, and stubborn pride, but I liked the small cracks in him more. He cares before he wants to admit it, and those little reactions made him feel warmer to me. Xuanmin also changed for me near the end. For most of the series, I saw him as emotionally detached, but the last quarter made me realize it was more like he was forcing everything down on purpose. Seeing that made his restraint, guilt, and quiet care feel more painful. His feelings show through protection, patience, silence, and worry, and I did like how he and Xue Xian slowly became each other’s safest place.
I was really happy that this volume finally explained why the series is called Copper Coins. I had been wondering about that since volume one, so getting that answer gave me the closure I needed. I also liked the warmth Jiang Shining, Tongdeng, Shitou Zhang, and Lu Nianqi added, because they made the world feel less empty outside of Xue Xian and Xuanmin. The heavier imagery might not be for everyone, especially the blood, insects, corpses, rituals, and body-related supernatural parts. I also think some sections felt like filler and could have just been an extra chapter. Still, I’m relieved this final volume didn’t have extras taking up a big chunk of the book. This series didn’t make it to my favorites, but this volume did improve my feelings toward it. It gave me answers, closure, and an ending that made the main relationship feel more tender and real to me.
Read Date: 2026:.05.09
Review of advance copy received from Outro
"Como dizer a alguém que você sente falta dela, que você não pode deixá-la ir? Talvez a maneira mais terna seja dizer: Você se foi, mas tudo bem, vou me tornar você, vou levá-lo comigo"
muito, muito querida mesmoooo!! achei uma novel extremamente amável e friendly. normalmente eu sou a pessoa das histórias desgraçadas, mas foi muito bom ler algo que realmente aquece o coração. gostei demais da relação entre os personagens, do jeitinho que o grupinho vai se formando ao longo da história… muito found family.
o final me emocionou bastante. eu amo o conceito de vidas passadas e reencarnação, então foi lindo ver os personagens reencontrando pessoas que haviam perdido antes.. aquelas que eles achavam que nunca mais encontrariam nessa vida..
também senti que essa é muito mais uma novel sobre companhia do que sobre romance. o romance existe, mas está nos pequenos detalhes, e isso deu um tom muito delicado pra história inteira. ler me deixou feliz e terminei também muito feliz. tem sim coisas trágicas, lutos, separações… na verdade, eu diria que é o assunto principal mas a autora escreve de um jeito tão leve que em nenhum momento eu senti o peso dessas dores. com toda certeza vou dar in nas outras novels dessa diva!
e desculpa, mas não existe nada mais incrível do que uma high fantasy chinesa. é isso simplesmente mágico, tão vivo e único, nunca vou me cansar de ler.
última coisa: não tenham preconceito com carecas, eles também servem cunt!
muito, muito querida mesmoooo!! achei uma novel extremamente amável e friendly. normalmente eu sou a pessoa das histórias desgraçadas, mas foi muito bom ler algo que realmente aquece o coração. gostei demais da relação entre os personagens, do jeitinho que o grupinho vai se formando ao longo da história… muito found family.
o final me emocionou bastante. eu amo o conceito de vidas passadas e reencarnação, então foi lindo ver os personagens reencontrando pessoas que haviam perdido antes.. aquelas que eles achavam que nunca mais encontrariam nessa vida..
também senti que essa é muito mais uma novel sobre companhia do que sobre romance. o romance existe, mas está nos pequenos detalhes, e isso deu um tom muito delicado pra história inteira. ler me deixou feliz e terminei também muito feliz. tem sim coisas trágicas, lutos, separações… na verdade, eu diria que é o assunto principal mas a autora escreve de um jeito tão leve que em nenhum momento eu senti o peso dessas dores. com toda certeza vou dar in nas outras novels dessa diva!
e desculpa, mas não existe nada mais incrível do que uma high fantasy chinesa. é isso simplesmente mágico, tão vivo e único, nunca vou me cansar de ler.
última coisa: não tenham preconceito com carecas, eles também servem cunt!
April 30, 2026
What an utterly fantastic ending! I loved every moment of it. I have been loving all of the danmei coming out but I will say I really appreciate some of the shorter series because it really lets me enjoy the story cohesively as a single entity. Getting Xuanmin's entire backstory was very interesting (even if I suspected quite a bit of it at this point as the author intended). It was also very touching to finally see Xue Xian and Xuanmin's relationship fully blossom in this book. I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of smut we were given. I was also happy to get to see where everybody was years after the main story was over toward the end of the book. They were a great couple and this was truly a wonderful read. Between this and 300 Years Mu Su Li is an insta buy for me. If you love a silly time but also a serious and exciting adventure I highly recommend picking this story up! It's fast but meaningful and you won't be left disappointed.
May 10, 2026
“From now on, you’ll share a dragon’s lifespan.” Xue Xian slapped his palms onto the bamboo bed, leaning in until their faces were inches apart. His voice was low and deliberate. “No take-backs. You’re stuck with me for centuries. Millennia, even! If you ever get sick of it, tough luck.”
Xuanmin’s dark eyes were fathomless. He seemed to consider his words before he met Xue Xian’s gaze unflinchingly.
“I wouldn’t have it any other way”, he said.
Xuanmin’s dark eyes were fathomless. He seemed to consider his words before he met Xue Xian’s gaze unflinchingly.
“I wouldn’t have it any other way”, he said.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 7, 2026
My heart is overflowing with warmth. Apart from the storyline and all the amazing side characters, this book left me with a sense of relief i find difficult to articulate.
"Within this bustling mortal world, we ask for only this: that debts be repaid, kindness be returned, promises be honored, and love be cherished."
"Within this bustling mortal world, we ask for only this: that debts be repaid, kindness be returned, promises be honored, and love be cherished."
April 30, 2026
It's so nice to see a writer remembering every single side character and given them a happy ending or happy enough ending.
Xuanmin reminded me of lan wangji with his silent secret obsession.
I really enjoyed it.
Xuanmin reminded me of lan wangji with his silent secret obsession.
I really enjoyed it.
May 1, 2026
4.5 ⭐️
It was honestly a mixed bag, I'd given up on even a 4 star. But damn, the end had me fanning myself. I was worried cuz he was a monk, but they were needless worries. Loved this series, it was funny overall, like someone says I don't enjoy funny stories but I LOVED this one.
It was honestly a mixed bag, I'd given up on even a 4 star. But damn, the end had me fanning myself. I was worried cuz he was a monk, but they were needless worries. Loved this series, it was funny overall, like someone says I don't enjoy funny stories but I LOVED this one.
April 24, 2026
The ending is a nice, supermegahappy ending, but to get there, they have to go to the BUG CAVE. :(
April 24, 2026
Actual Rating: 3.75
April 28, 2026
★★★★ - 3.75/5 stars
May 7, 2026
Que pena terminar esta historia 😭😭
Me encantó la dinámica los personajes y aunque fue corto me encariñé muchísimo, definitivamente necesito leer mas de Mu Su Li.
Me encantó la dinámica los personajes y aunque fue corto me encariñé muchísimo, definitivamente necesito leer mas de Mu Su Li.
Review of advance copy
"Xuanmin watched him for a while, then bent down and kissed him.
If every day were like this, that would be nice.
Loquats and light rain, and peace on earth."
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If every day were like this, that would be nice.
Loquats and light rain, and peace on earth."
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