Snake Bridegroom

Hei JiangHeiyan Reading Network2021

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Word count: 830K words
Chapters: 14

Summary

Jiang Baiyang was born premature because his mother was frightened by a giant snake during pregnancy, and he has been frail since childhood. A mysterious stout woman saves him by arranging a "child betrothal to ward off misfortune," but his grandmother, the immortal Bai Xiangu, sees through it as black magic and instead betroths him to Su Qingqing, daughter of Su Dalong, teaching him the arts of yin-yang and feng shui from an early age. Before his twenty-second birthday, just out of university, he goes to honor the engagement, only to have Su Qingqing's mother break it off to his face. He returns to the countryside and is drawn into family-origin mysteries and folk occult incidents; the later story extends to a fantasy adventure on the Star Clan's homeland and a confrontation with artificial intelligence.

Editor's review

It opens with child betrothal, a broken engagement, and yin-yang feng shui—fast-paced with dense folk-occult worldbuilding, suited to readers who like suspense and folklore. The mid-section's team-adventure threads are somewhat loose, and the ending's shift into interstellar sci-fi is jarring; some readers may find the wrap-up rushed. The overall appeal is the origin mystery and occult atmosphere; the weakness is mixed genres and a fast late-game pace.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who enjoy suspense, the supernatural, and folk occult themes
Readers who like eastern mystical setups such as child betrothal and origin mysteries
Readers used to fast-paced web fiction who can accept genre mixing

Not a good fit for

Readers who want pure urban romance or sweet stories only
Readers who can't accept a mid-story turn into sci-fi and interstellar settings

Reading tips

Read the three volumes in order; Volume One, "The Mystery of Origins," is the foundation for later setups.
Pay attention to the two instructions left by the grandmother and the life lamp—they tie into the main turning points of the protagonist's fate.
Before Volume Three, "New World," prepare for a genre shift and treat it as a standalone sci-fi adventure.

About the publisher

Heiyan Reading Network

Heiyan Reading Network is a platform whose main business is the reading and publication of online fiction; public information is limited, and details about its founding background and location have not been confirmed. Judging from the 2,801 titles in the database, its publishing focus centers on premium fiction, suspense and mystery, male-oriented fiction, urban fiction, Eastern fantasy, and female-oriented fiction, serving both male and female readers. Representative titles include The Divine Fortune Teller in Hemp Clothes, Death Note, The Son-in-Law Returns, Asura War God: Devouring the Empress's Essence Blood at the Start, Bad Husband, Doting on His Scatterbrained Sweet Wife, I Am the Divine Dragon, Supreme Honor, and My Tsundere CEO Wife, covering urban supernatural powers, suspense and the paranormal, and fantasy adventure. Authors include Qima Diaoyu, Wangzhe Jianming, Yipian Huohai, Liu Daozai, Lang Mumu, Shancun Xiaohuofu, Su Han'a, and Wulong Cha, known for genre serialization and forming the diverse, multi-genre publishing character typical of online literature platforms.

Chapter 1 Two Betrothals 1
Chapter 2 Two Betrothals 2
Chapter 3 Broken Engagement 1
Chapter 4 Broken Engagement 2
Chapter 5 Troublemaker
Chapter 6 Uninvited Guest
Chapter 7 The Deal 1
Chapter 8 The Deal 2
Chapter 9 Just Asking for Help
Chapter 10 The Knife Seller on Credit
Chapter 11 Possessed
Chapter 12 The Rat's Salute
Chapter 13 Black Magic
Chapter 14 Puppet Curse

FAQ

Is this book completed? How many chapters?

Completed, about 500 chapters and over 800,000 words, in three volumes.

What genre is the novel?

Mainly suspense, the supernatural, and folk occult, with sci-fi adventure elements in the later sections.

What is it mainly about?

The protagonist's snake-related origin mystery and the adventures after his child betrothal is broken off.

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About the author

Hei Jiang Author

Hei Jiang is an author active on Chinese online literature platforms, though little of his personal information is publicly available; basic details such as nationality and dates of birth and death remain unconfirmed. The library currently holds nine of his works, including Snake Groom, Starting from Pig Slaughtering, The Third Underworld Officer, Zombie Bride, Ghost Bride from the Underworld, Bride from the Underworld, and Notes on Subduing Evil. Judging from these titles and their categories, Hei Jiang's writing centers on horror and thriller, mystery and the supernatural, urban fiction, and folkloric tales of the strange. He often builds plots around folk motifs such as marriage, the underworld, and malevolent spirits, giving his work a distinctly eerie flavor. His books are generally classified as premium fiction and male-oriented fiction, appealing to readers who enjoy mystery, horror, and folk supernatural themes.