Under the hot search #Goodbye, Lin Mu!#, countless readers shared their experiences of following “Rebirth Of The Interstellar Soldier King” in the comments section.
Many of the comments left Editor Shaxs and the team with a stinging sensation in their eyes.
Some readers recounted their journey of following Fish Soup Noodles’ novels from the very first book, while others shared how reading “Rebirth Of The Interstellar Soldier King” had inspired them to enroll in military academies.
Among them, the most liked comment was undoubtedly the farewell message from the StarBlog account of “Stellar Medal.”
The story of Omirs, a former star pirate who became a novelist after reading “Rebirth Of The Interstellar Soldier King”, had long been a well-known anecdote across the star network.
Because of this, when Omirs wrote a thousand-word heartfelt reflection tracing his journey from rock bottom to where he stood now, it resonated deeply with many readers.
Especially the final line; “Goodbye, Lin Mu! You’ll always be the old comrade who witnessed the turning point in my life”, which made many people’s eyes misty.
[Damn it! I just finished the finale and was already feeling lost, and now Teacher Stellar Medal is here to make it worse? You all really don’t want me to hold back my tears, huh?]
[Teacher Stellar Medal, I think you’re best suited for the laid-back, sarcastic style! If you suddenly get sentimental, I will really be tricked into tears by you!]
Heated discussions about the finale remained high across star network, and offline, bookstores saw long lines forming.
The ten-volume collector’s edition was flying off the shelves, with some fans even buying them by the box.
In more remote star systems, bookstore stocks ran out as soon as new shipments arrived. Despite being unlimited in quantity, physical copies were in such high demand that some fans started offering extra money for instant purchases.
The newly revealed blind-box bonus card featured an official illustration of Marshal Lin Mu, sparking a frenzy among collectible card enthusiasts.
I mean, who could resist the handsome Lin Mu in a marshal’s uniform?!
However, amidst this wave of sadness over the ending, an explosive announcement left them clutching their light-brains in shock.
Because the plan to adapt “Rebirth Of The Interstellar Soldier King” into a film and television series was officially announced, and the production scale was far beyond expectations.
[Huanyu Reading: …The film and Tv adaptation of “Rebirth Of The Interstellar Soldier King” will be jointly produced by the official military film production department. So stay tuned~! PS: The copyrights of Teacher Fish Soup Noodles’ “Rebirth Of The Interstellar Soldier King” have never belonged to Huanyu. This time, we’re just acting as the agent OvO]
In fact, as early as the serialization period of “Rebirth Of The Interstellar Soldier King”, readers had already started speculating which company would finally acquire the adaptation rights. Major film companies were all considered, but no one expected the final answer to be the military department.
Upon hearing the news, industry veterans like Xinggui Media Chairman Camberley even called Yu Mian to congratulate him:
“I was wondering why Huanyu was keeping such a tight lid on things. It turns out the adaptation rights for “Rebirth Of The Interstellar Soldier King” went to the military? If you’d told us earlier, we wouldn’t have even bothered competing.”
The truth was, the copyrights to “Rebirth Of The Interstellar Soldier King” had always been in the hands of the military. Huanyu was merely the public-facing agent, so most outsiders never knew the inside story.
As a result, numerous film companies had fought fiercely over the rights to adapt “Rebirth Of The Interstellar Soldier King”. Even old partners like Xingqiong Entertainment felt immense pressure from the competition.
But the official announcement was out and no one had won. It was actually taken away by the military.
While there was a lot of envy, there was no resentment.
After all, when it came to shooting a work with military combat scenes, who could be more professional than the military itself?
The military’s film production department had long produced documentaries, promotional films, and patriotic dramas. But this was the first time they were adapting a novel into a film.
As for Soldier King fans, they were simply ecstatic:
[As a Soldier King fan, I’m jumping for joy! With the military handling the adaptation, won’t all the weapons and equipment in the show be of the highest standards? (Throwing confetti!)]
[And for the live-action Lin Mu, won’t they pick a super handsome soldier? Or better yet, recruit directly from the military academy?]
[I can’t even imagine how amazing this will be! Lin Mu’s journey from a passionate young soldier to a true Soldier King is perfect for the screen. Just reading the novel makes me want to enlist!]
[Same here! My little brother developed the dream of becoming a soldier while following the updates and now he won’t stop pestering the family with questions on how to get into military school. The problem is… he’s only eight, just a tiny little kid (wipes sweat).]
It could be said that once the news of the film and TV adaptation was announced, everyone’s previous melancholy was completely washed away and fans were practically ready to cast the entire show themselves.
They wished they could round up all the handsome men of the right age and in military uniform from across the star network.
As a result, the military’s official recruitment videos over the years saw a massive surge in views.
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“This is amazing… Each of them really looks a lot like Lin Mu.”
Inside the Dwarven Tavern, a group of space pirate mercenaries looked up at Boss Fos’ flickering old light screen, watching a broadcast of the Federation’s official military recruitment video. The envy in their voices was practically dripping.
Just like in the book, only the best of the best could pass the selection and make it into the official military. It fit Lin Mu’s basic character perfectly.
“But you know, they might need extras to play mercenaries and space pirates. I’d say we’d be perfect for the job.”
Another mercenary chimed in, “We may not be hero material, but we can act the part!”
“Damn it, I think if I save up a little longer, I can finally afford a starship ticket to the Federation. I have to visit Lin Mu’s home system at least once in my life!”
“Same here! I’ve been moving and unloading goods like crazy these past few days that sparks are almost coming out of my hands..”
The tavern buzzed with excited chatter about working and saving for a trip to the Federation.
For a while, the tavern buzzed with excited chatter about travel and work plans, and the savings in their hands.
It could be said that the book “Rebirth Of The Interstellar Soldier King” had indeed planted the seed in the hearts of many readers from outer star systems to visit the Federation Star.
Some had never even left their home star systems, but they had an extremely beautiful imagination of the Federation Star because of the book.
But when the Dwarf Tavern suddenly received a letter from the Federation half a month later, the entire place fell into stunned silence.
“They’re actually coming here to film the scenes from the Garbage Star map here?! Am I dreaming!”
Fos was on the verge of screaming.
Everyone in the tavern stared at each other in silence.
Could this be… the feeling of a dream coming true?
The performance fees alone would be enough to buy several starship tickets. They could finally visit the Federation themselves!
Teacher Fish Soup Noodles is the best! Long live Teacher Fish Soup Noodles!
Of course, this letter from the production team did have something to do with Yu Mian’s recommendation as the author.
Ever since learning about An’s initiative to fund the education of children on the Garbage Star, he had been following the project closely.
While direct financial aid was useful in the short term, giving people long-term employment opportunities was an even better solution.
If the movie for “Rebirth Of The Interstellar Soldier King” was filmed on the Garbage Stat, the place could potentially become a unique tourist attraction. Wouldn’t it be great to fully develop the tourism industry of the Garbage Star?
“And now that all ten volumes are complete, Chairman Michaels won’t be urging for updates anymore, right?”
Yu Mian leaned back in his chair and let out a long sigh of relief. He felt a wonderful sense of relaxation.
An unfinished long novel was like an unpaid debt, there was always a looming deadline and pressure.
But just as he stretched lazily, his tail flicking behind him, a formal invitation was suddenly handed to him.
Yu Mian: ?
“What’s this?”
After reaching out and grabbing it from Huo Ting’s hand, Yu Mian read it over and realized that it was actually an invitation to an awards ceremony.
The military’s annual Cultural and Artistic Propaganda Contribution Award.
“Though it’s presented under this name, it’s actually a special recognition for the results of that mental power experiment. It’s also the only cultural award of the event.”
Huo Ting explained in a low voice.
Ordinary readers might not feel it as strongly after reading “Rebirth Of The Interstellar Soldier King”, but for soldiers with extremely high mental strength and sensitivity, the soothing and guiding effect these words had on their mental power was truly remarkable.
Among the many Soldier King fans, young soldiers in the military were undoubtedly a major force.
Moreover, reading a few books during training breaks to restore mental strength was seen by the authorities as an incredibly healthy and highly commendable hobby for young soldiers.
The only downside was that once they got too invested in the story, they might end up staying up late under the covers to keep reading.
“Besides, Cook and the others have always wanted to see you again.”
On the day they found out that Yu Mian was actually Teacher Fish Soup Noodles, Cook, who had been in charge of organizing the mental power experiment, almost howled on the spot, unable to believe what he had missed out on.
His favorite author had been right there beside him, and he had completely missed him!
Hearing this, Yu Mian also laughed.
Many of the colleagues he had met while gathering materials for “Rebirth Of The Interstellar Soldier King” were probably shocked once they found out his true identity.
“Got it. I’ll go, I’ll go. Ahem, after all, I’ve accepted so many awards that I’m quite used to it by now.”
Yu Mian flicked his fishtail, immediately straightened up, and added a few new entries to his schedule.
His bookshelf had indeed accumulated quite a number of honors since coming to the interstellar era.
Not to mention the various author awards issued by Huanyu, there were also the Interstellar Cultural Exchange Ambassador medal, the Screenwriters’ Association membership badge, and other gleaming trophies displayed in the cabinet.
Now, another major honor was about to be added.
“Third drawer on the left, all letters are put in there.”
Huo Ting raised an eyebrow slightly as he watched Yu Mian, who seemed unsure where to put the invitation and was about to randomly stuff it somewhere. He silently reminded him.
“Ahem, I know.”
Hearing Huo Ting’s voice behind him, Yu Mian cleared his throat and stuffed the letter into the drawer with a righteous air.
The large shared desk in the study was usually quite tidy on Yu Mian’s side.
Except when inspiration struck…then things would quickly spiral into chaos, with materials scattered everywhere, forming a stark contrast to Huo Ting’s meticulously organized workspace.
Eventually, when Huo Ting could no longer stand it, he would frown and help organize everything. As a result, he often became better at finding Yu Mian’s materials than Yu Mian himself.
So, Yu Mian simply surrendered to the arrangement.
This time, the award ceremony at the military department was indeed more formal than the last.
