Or, Guo Jing Moves to the Next LevelAnd, The Return of the Mongols Genghis Khan, the original broody and menacing alpha male. Will Lotus talk her way out of her latest predicament?? Viper Ouyang grudgingly acknowledges that Lotus is indeed very clever, uncovering the truth behind the deaths of the Seven Freaks on Peach Blossom … Continue reading A Heart Divided – Read-along, Chapter 8

Or, Everyone Jumps Back into the PoolAlso, You Know Things are Bad When the Reasonable One is Freaking. Lotus. Ah yes, Lotus. The sensible one. *snort* When last we left our motley, arguing crew, someone was approaching the Tower of Mist and Rain from the water. Pretty much everyone else from the ensemble disembarks as … Continue reading A Heart Divided – Read-along, Chapter 7

Or, Trouble with the In-laws When we last left Lotus and Guo Jing, Guo Jing had promised to stay on Peach Blossom Island forever, devoting himself to his love. I’m sure everything will be fine for them from now on, right? Right? Lotus dances around a little, showing off as she throws her sleeves around, … Continue reading A Heart Divided – Read-Along, Chapter 6

Or, Even Martial Masters Can be Complete Idiots Another catch-up chapter as Lotus and Guo Jing finally rejoin Hoary Urchin Zhou Botong and Count Seven Hong, and discover what their martial masters have been up to. Plus, Lotus and Guo Jing’s romance brings them even more trouble. The return of Hoary Urchin! Lotus and Guo … Continue reading A Heart Divided – Read-along, Chapter 5

Or, Story Time!Or, Don't Get on Lotus' Bad Side This chapter fills in some blanks and backstory for us as Lotus and Guo King continue on their journey. Lotus frets over Guo Jing's imminent separation from her.  Mercy Mu, having warned our lovebirds about the Iron Palm Gang's trap, now recounts to them what happened … Continue reading A Heart Divided – Read-along, Chapter 4

Or, Everyone Needs to Learn to Express Their Feelings And, Sex Ed The Reverend Sole Light relates his sad tale to Lotus and Guo Jing, and even his disciples who have never heard the whole sorry, sordid story. Man, years of blind obedience following your master who exiled himself to punish himself for terrible decision … Continue reading A Heart Divided – Read-along, Chapter 3

Or, Lotus and Guo Jing Get a History Lesson Firstly, let me apologize for the lapse in posting. Life has a way of getting away from you, and the last month has been on the more hectic side of things. But we're back to mostly normal now, and ready to get into the homestretch and … Continue reading A Heart Divided – Read-along, Chapter 2

Or, Lotus is a Hopeless Show-off Hello friends, we have reached A Heart Divided, the fourth and final chapter in Legends of the Condor Heroes. If you’re just joining us, the read-along started way back in book one, A Hero Born. All the chapter write ups can be found here on my blog or in … Continue reading A Heart Divided – Read-along, Chapter 1

Or, Damn Lotus Can’t Leave a Good Thing AloneOr, Why Have Just One Enemy, When You Can Have Two? Qiu Qianren? No! This was the fake one! Armed with the Dog Beating Cane, Lotus makes her claim as the Chief of the Beggars. The Washed beggars remain supportive of Yang Kang. Lotus makes a grand … Continue reading A Snake Lies Waiting – Read-along, Chapter 9

Or, Shenanigans with the Beggar Clan I bet you thought that finding the Beggar Clan would solve all of Lotus and Guo Jing’s problems, didn’t you? With the power of the clan at their backs, Lotus and Guo Jing would set to righting all the wrongs that had been perpetrated on them. Foolish reader… Still … Continue reading A Snake Lies Waiting – Read-along, Chapter 8