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Beware of Chicken 5: A Xianxia Cultivation Novel

Beware of Chicken, Book 5

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Beware of Chicken 5: A Xianxia Cultivation Novel

By: Casualfarmer
Narrated by: Travis Baldree
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A laugh-out-loud, slice-of-life martial-arts fantasy about . . . farming????

Jin Rou wanted to be a cultivator. A man powerful enough to defy the heavens. A master of martial arts. A lord of spiritual power. Unfortunately for him, he died, and now I'm stuck in his body.

But I think he'd like how things are turning out.

So much happened last year! The battle at the Dueling Peaks, the revelation at the Azure Hills, and the calamity that damaged them. But most important? I became a father. It's hard and stressful at times, but I've got an entire family for support. And yes, some of its members have feathers or fur. (Big D is very good at lullabies.)

Anyway, spring awaits, and I find myself optimistic. I wish for a long, peaceful year for everyone. Even Gramps, the cultivator who took Rou in after his parents died. He cared enough to write me a letter so I hope my return message finds him well.

Though I'm probably never going to see him again. After all, Rou was just a random kid he picked up on a whim. He can't be that interested in me . . . Right?

The fifth volume of the blockbuster progression-fantasy series—with more than 20 million views on Royal Road—now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!

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Not all that much happens in this book as it is setting stuff up for the next one, but it was still a completely enjoyable read.

Fun next chapter

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This was a good sequel for building, refreshing and reinforcing the relationships that help Jin's farm and people prosper.

Another good home-building romp

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Love this series so much! The author is really good at making so many of the characters feel very real and have the reader become very connected to them. That side story at the end is a good example of it. I got way too emotional for a character that was only properly introduced in that side story.

This book was more slice of life than some of the others but feels like it's setting up for more action and political intrigue for our "side" characters (they don't really feel like side characters anymore) in the future. With our protagonist providing a safe place to rest for them- though he'll likely get wrapped up in some sort of drama.

Can't wait for the next one!

Went by too fast!

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Still a great story. Felt a bit like a filler while the author crafts the next section, but is in itself an enjoyable story with excellent storytelling and all the bits you need for an epic adventure. Definitely recommend!

Awesome as always!

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Can't wait to hear book 6 please. Casualfarmer you are by far my favourite author. You have perfected slice of life.

Perfect book 5

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