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Painting the Mists #4
Pure Jade
Peace has returned to Crystal Falls with the destruction of the Serpentine Swords bandit group. Cha Ming helps the small village rebuild, for it will soon leave its traditional isolation behind and embrace a broader community mindset. He can’t stay long, however. Danger is coming, and he must do his utmost to strengthen himself for the upcoming conflict.
Meanwhile, Huxian is enjoying his newfound power. Unsatisfied with sovereignty, he has set his sights on a new goal: taming the falcon Silverwing that roams the mountain range.
Trouble is brewing in the capital of the Song Kingdom. Wang Jun, hard pressed to fulfill his family’s mission, stumbles upon a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity—a newly discovered immortal-jade mine. He must wade through tricky political currents and foreign interference to win the mining rights. If he doesn’t, the opportunity he most desires will slip through his fingers forever.
Note: This novel is an Eastern fantasy novel, which means it contains a lot of martial arts, Asian mythical creatures, and many references to Buddhism and Daoism. Cultivators fight to pursue immortality, fight demons and devils, and engage in ancient crafts like alchemy and weapon forging. If you've never tried an Eastern fantasy novel before, give it a try. You'll like it!
Meanwhile, Huxian is enjoying his newfound power. Unsatisfied with sovereignty, he has set his sights on a new goal: taming the falcon Silverwing that roams the mountain range.
Trouble is brewing in the capital of the Song Kingdom. Wang Jun, hard pressed to fulfill his family’s mission, stumbles upon a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity—a newly discovered immortal-jade mine. He must wade through tricky political currents and foreign interference to win the mining rights. If he doesn’t, the opportunity he most desires will slip through his fingers forever.
Note: This novel is an Eastern fantasy novel, which means it contains a lot of martial arts, Asian mythical creatures, and many references to Buddhism and Daoism. Cultivators fight to pursue immortality, fight demons and devils, and engage in ancient crafts like alchemy and weapon forging. If you've never tried an Eastern fantasy novel before, give it a try. You'll like it!
452 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2018
About the author
Patrick G. Laplante
37 books74 followersPatrick Georges Laplante was born in a small town in the Canadian prairies in 1987. He began publishing Painting the Mists online under the pseudonym RedMirage in January 2018.
An engineer by trade, he graduated from the University of Alberta in 2009 and completed his master's degree in 2011. While writing and engineering have little in common, he actively utilizes his experiences and attention to detail in fleshing out a vivid world and answering the "whys," which are often left unanswered in Xianxia fiction.
As an avid vegan, he aims to prompt internal reflection in his readers through various themes like non-violence, choice, and begging the question: Is personhood restricted to humanity? And what is proper conduct, morality, and love?
His work is inspired by a combination of Western fiction, Dungeons and Dragons, Chinese web novels, and various Japanese, Korean, and Chinese comics and illustrated novels.
Patrick's hobbies include: reading, board games, and taekwondo.
An engineer by trade, he graduated from the University of Alberta in 2009 and completed his master's degree in 2011. While writing and engineering have little in common, he actively utilizes his experiences and attention to detail in fleshing out a vivid world and answering the "whys," which are often left unanswered in Xianxia fiction.
As an avid vegan, he aims to prompt internal reflection in his readers through various themes like non-violence, choice, and begging the question: Is personhood restricted to humanity? And what is proper conduct, morality, and love?
His work is inspired by a combination of Western fiction, Dungeons and Dragons, Chinese web novels, and various Japanese, Korean, and Chinese comics and illustrated novels.
Patrick's hobbies include: reading, board games, and taekwondo.
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September 10, 2020
All cultivation stories have to address the problem of power disparity. How can a beginner hope to exist in a world where god-level beings can snuff them out with no more repercussions than a hiker stepping on an ant? I had hoped that the system of Karma that Laplante was revealing would take care of this problem. Do a bad/thoughtless thing and earn negative Karma, thus eventually leading to consequences. Instead, we have a system where you can farm bad Karma in hopes of transcending as a devil. What?
So...do harm, get stronger. That just exaggerates the problem. Now add some rule that transcended angles can't act directly against mortals on the devil path, but the reverse is not true. Sigh!
So...do harm, get stronger. That just exaggerates the problem. Now add some rule that transcended angles can't act directly against mortals on the devil path, but the reverse is not true. Sigh!
June 18, 2019
Battle in the beastlands
The series is chugging along well. Running ahead of disaster. Choosing sides. Man and Beast team up. Some more breakthroughs and new skills. I found it entertaining.
The series is chugging along well. Running ahead of disaster. Choosing sides. Man and Beast team up. Some more breakthroughs and new skills. I found it entertaining.
June 30, 2019
Great story
This story is very entertaining and very interesting that I really enjoyed reading. Now that the animals have joined forces it’s going to get better.
This story is very entertaining and very interesting that I really enjoyed reading. Now that the animals have joined forces it’s going to get better.
April 27, 2022
best book on the series
The series picked up its pace and became centered on the main plot again. Sadly the events in the previous book about the primary character color very little in his story. But we get back some events involving Wan Jun and the white and black fox, which, in my opinion, are wag more interesting than the main characters.
The series picked up its pace and became centered on the main plot again. Sadly the events in the previous book about the primary character color very little in his story. But we get back some events involving Wan Jun and the white and black fox, which, in my opinion, are wag more interesting than the main characters.
September 1, 2019
Another good addition to the series.
The author has done a good job of keeping me engaged with the story. I enjoyed the progression of the characters in this book as the both learned and develop into strong archetypes. Overall it was good.
The author has done a good job of keeping me engaged with the story. I enjoyed the progression of the characters in this book as the both learned and develop into strong archetypes. Overall it was good.
September 22, 2019
Things continue to advance
Power levels are starting to get a bit silly, but that aside the story remains interesting, the characters likable and fleshed out. Immediately gonna read the next book.
Power levels are starting to get a bit silly, but that aside the story remains interesting, the characters likable and fleshed out. Immediately gonna read the next book.
October 5, 2019
Keep it up!
The build up of tension and progression in ability seems natural in this series, and fight scenes are crafted so as to not be drawn out or exaggerated, which is a welcome reprieve!
The build up of tension and progression in ability seems natural in this series, and fight scenes are crafted so as to not be drawn out or exaggerated, which is a welcome reprieve!
March 26, 2022
Good book
I enjoyed the story and the growth of the mc. A lot of the book was split between the different MCs and I'm glad some came back together at the end. Can't wait to read the next book.
I enjoyed the story and the growth of the mc. A lot of the book was split between the different MCs and I'm glad some came back together at the end. Can't wait to read the next book.
May 20, 2022
I enjoyed this book a lot more than the previous book. There was a lot more progression and vengeance. The story primarily followed Cha Ming with a chapter here and there for the side characters. We also get some of the characters grouping up again which was nice.
April 11, 2019
Need more
June 23, 2019
Not happy
Several pages where blank making it very hard to follow. Not the best translation of a good book, it needs redon
Several pages where blank making it very hard to follow. Not the best translation of a good book, it needs redon
February 15, 2020
A best one.
Enjoying the series, but this one was just kind of special and a really fun read. So much starts coming together and the reunions were smile worthy.
Enjoying the series, but this one was just kind of special and a really fun read. So much starts coming together and the reunions were smile worthy.
May 9, 2020
Good
A good entry into the book series, I am looking forward to seeing what happens in the next book released.
A good entry into the book series, I am looking forward to seeing what happens in the next book released.
August 28, 2021
Yes
Noice goodbook and the characters of the story are all very good. The book was well written and the plot was very interesting.
Noice goodbook and the characters of the story are all very good. The book was well written and the plot was very interesting.
October 11, 2021
loving this series
I typically read multiple books at a time. But since I started this series, every time I sit down to read, I find myself choosing to read this series
I typically read multiple books at a time. But since I started this series, every time I sit down to read, I find myself choosing to read this series
December 24, 2021
Like usual, this book was all over the place.
Giving you POVs that makes you wonder what this will affect.
Will probably give the sequel a go.... sometime.
3/5 Stars
Giving you POVs that makes you wonder what this will affect.
Will probably give the sequel a go.... sometime.
3/5 Stars
April 21, 2022
Great book
Honestly this was my favorite or all the books so far. I cannot wait till the next book. I strongly recommend this book and series to everyone.
Honestly this was my favorite or all the books so far. I cannot wait till the next book. I strongly recommend this book and series to everyone.
December 15, 2022
nice
Good personal growth with an amazing amount of action. Great addition to the series. Ending is good, a slight cliff hanger.
Good personal growth with an amazing amount of action. Great addition to the series. Ending is good, a slight cliff hanger.
January 21, 2022
A clear improvement in quality of world building and story. Not as many annoying POV as the last book
February 22, 2021
15.12.2020 - 4*
22.12.2018 - 4*
22.12.2018 - 4*
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