This Venerable One Really Didn’t Abandon My Familiar

Feng Ci pacified the Four Seas, created the Six Sects, single-handedly rescued all life under Heaven, and was regarded as the Grandmaster of Salvation. Later on, he grew tedious and randomly found a cave to seal away all of his magic items and a small, skinny black snake that was unable to change form no matter what. Manipulating the boundaries of the realms with Dao, his spirit left to wander the great cosmos. This abrupt journey lasted 3 thousand years. 3 thousand years later, Feng Ci’s divine consciousness returned. Not only had his little black snake and the magic items disappear, even his physical body vanished without a trace. Feng Ci settled into the body of a youth who just lost his life. Forced to leave the mountains, coincidentally, the Immortal Alliance just happened to be accepting disciples. Sitting above on a high cloud terrace, with black silk covering his eyes, the legendary coldblooded and merciless Leader of the Immortal Alliance, Pei QianYue, said coldly: Terrible innate constitution. You can go sweep the floors of the outer sect. Feng Ci: …… Who talks to their Master like this??? After that day, a new disciple arrived in the outer sect. Good-looking in appearance, cultivation hard to describe in words, and exceptionally lazy. A salted fish who did nothing but eating, sleeping, and waiting for death all day. Everyone joined in the wager, betting how long it would take for the Leader to sweep him outside the door. Until the Immortal Alliance turned traitor and the rebellion army marched straight up LinXian Terrace. Feng Ci casually broke off a branch from the cold plum tree. With a light wave, the sword light shook the Heavens. Then after that— It’s said that the Leader knelt in front of the room of that outer disciple for three days and three nights, but still didn’t manage to enter the door.

Original Publisher

jjwxc

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on This Venerable One Really Didn’t Abandon My Familiar "This Venerable One Really Didn’t Abandon My Familiar" promised a fluffy cultivation story with a devoted snake familiar, and while it delivered on some fronts, I found myself a bit conflicted overall. It's a novel that's easy to pick up, but whether it holds your attention depends on your tolerance for certain tropes and character dynamics. ### First Impressions The premise definitely grabbed me. A seemingly cold, OP immortal MC returning to his home world after 3000 years to find his cute pet snake has become a powerful, possessive ML? Sign me up! The initial mystery surrounding the sect massacres added another layer of intrigue, and I was eager to see how everything would unfold. However, that initial excitement waned as I delved deeper. ### What Works Well The relationship between the MC and ML is undeniably the heart of the story. I appreciated the dynamic where the MC indulged his "snek snek," and the ML, despite his power, was often the clingy one. Their interactions, while sometimes frustrating, were often entertaining. I also liked the story's straightforwardness; it doesn't try to be something it's not. It's a light, bubbly read perfect for when you need a break from heavier, more complex stories. ### Areas of Concern Unfortunately, the novel stumbled in several areas. The plot, while initially intriguing, felt underdeveloped. The world-building was also lacking, and the side characters felt flat. The biggest issue for me was the inconsistent characterization. The MC, despite being thousands of years old, often acted childish and petty, which clashed with his supposed wisdom and experience. The ML's behavior also swung wildly between devoted and controlling, making it hard to connect with him. I also take issue with the non-con elements that were present in the story, as it made me very uncomfortable. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Some readers may want to skip this section to avoid spoilers. The mystery surrounding the massacres felt rushed and anti-climatic, and the "solution" to the impending apocalypse felt half-baked. The ending, while ultimately happy, felt like a cop-out, with the MC and ML essentially leaving the world's problems for "future me" to deal with. ### Final Verdict "This Venerable One Really Didn’t Abandon My Familiar" is a mixed bag. If you're looking for a purely simpleminded and fluffy romance with a powerful MC and a devoted ML, you might enjoy it. However, if you're seeking a well-developed plot, consistent characters, and meaningful world-building, you might be left disappointed. For me, it was an okay read, but not one I'd revisit anytime soon. It earns a 3/5 from me.