Patch Notes 0.13.21 (Test Branch)
EA test update 0.13.21 (July 20, 2026): eight bug fixes and one story polish — Shennong Cauldron cultivation error, Bamboo Wind Tomb chapter jump, Four Metal State attribute bug, Burning Blood Demon Art unequip.
Overview
LeiYun Games shipped 0.13.21-test on the Steam beta channel on July 20, 2026. This incremental test update addresses eight bug fixes and one story text polish gathered from 0.13.20 testers. Focus areas: story scene replay bugs, dungeon progression jumps, Dantian interface errors, and elemental state logic.
Available only on the opt-in test branch — not the default stable build at release. Back up saves before switching: Save & Cloud Backup Guide. Opt-in steps: Steam Test Branch Guide.
Story Text Polish (1 item)
- Improved wording and expression in select narrative scenes — no mechanical changes, but clearer dialogue flow in flagged story beats
Bug Fixes (8 items)
- Story scene replay: Certain conditions caused story scenes to replay incorrectly — fixed progression lock and duplicate dialogue triggers
- Shennong Cauldron (神农鼎) cultivation error: The mini-world cauldron incorrectly granted cultivation progress under certain operations — corrected reward logic
- Bamboo Wind Tomb (竹风墓) floor 2 chapter jump: Entering floor 2 wrongly advanced players to Chapter 2 story content — dungeon and story progression now stay synchronized
- Spirit herbs mid-air: Dragging spirit herbs in cultivation sessions left herbs floating in mid-air without applying — drag-and-drop now resolves correctly
- Dantian red error text: Red error messages appeared when performing valid Dantian operations under edge-case layouts — error conditions corrected
- Instance map freeze on story trigger: Story events inside instanced maps could freeze the scene — transition logic patched
- Four Metal State (四金状态) attribute bug: The Four Metal buff state incorrectly modified non-Metal elemental attributes — now applies only to Metal-aligned stats
- Burning Blood Demon Art (燃血魔功) unequip: Players could not remove Burning Blood Demon Art from the Dantian grid — unequip and drag-to-delete now work
Context for Stable Players
As of July 20, stable EA remained on 0.13.19. These fixes merged to stable on July 21 as part of Patch Notes 0.13.22 — stable players who skipped the test branch received them without beta opt-in. Test development continued with 0.13.23-test on July 23.
Prior test context: Patch Notes 0.13.20. Shennong Cauldron mechanics: Treasure Choice Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 0.13.21 on stable EA?
Not as a standalone build. Fixes from 0.13.21 merged into stable 0.13.22 on July 21, 2026. Update Steam on the default branch to receive them.
What was the Bamboo Wind Tomb chapter jump bug?
Floor 2 of Bamboo Wind Tomb (竹风墓) incorrectly triggered Chapter 2 story progression. Patch 0.13.21 keeps dungeon exploration separate from main story chapter flags.
Does the Shennong Cauldron fix affect my mini-world progress?
It corrects erroneous cultivation grants from invalid operations. Legitimate cauldron cultivation is unchanged. Revisit the mini-world tutorial expanded in 0.13.20 if you use the Cauldron treasure.
Why could I not unequip Burning Blood Demon Art?
A Dantian grid bug blocked removal of 燃血魔功 (Burning Blood Demon Art). Patch 0.13.21 restores normal unequip and drag-to-delete behavior.
Should I switch to test branch for 0.13.21?
Only if you want fixes early. Stable 0.13.22 already includes 0.13.21 fixes. For latest QoL (inventory search, batch trade), opt into test for 0.13.23 instead.
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