The main differences between the new and original versions of the novel were the storyline, character setting, and writing style. The new version was different from the original in terms of storyline. The new version of " Frightening by Each Step " told the story of a modern girl, Kujo Pitiful, who traveled to the Qing Dynasty and experienced a touching love story with the 14th master after some twists and turns. The original version of " Startling Step by Step " was mainly about the political struggle between the Eighth Master's Party and the Fourth Master's Party during the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty, as well as the love story between the Fourteenth Master and Ruolan. The character settings of the new version were also different from the original. In the new version of " Frightening by Each Step," the relationship lines between Nine Pitiful and Master Fourteen were even more eye-catching. Their love story was even more revealed in the novel. The characters in the original version of " Startling Step by Step " were more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. The image of the members of the Eight-master Party was more complete, and their personality characteristics and life experiences were more fully described. The writing style of the new version was also different from the original. The new version of " Startling Step by Step " had added more modern elements to the novel, making it more suitable for modern tastes. The original version of the novel paid more attention to the authenticity and accuracy of history. The description in the novel was more detailed and the description of the history and culture of the Qing Dynasty was more in-depth. In short, the new version and the original version are different in terms of storyline, character setting, and writing style. The readers can choose the version that suits them according to their preferences.