I Say That Scoundrel Fan Xian Is Nothing but a Fame-Seeking Fraud

In his previous life on Earth, Li Lingxu was an unorthodox Taoist who slayed demons and exorcised evil spirits. As he neared the end of his life, he unexpectedly learned that, as an unorthodox Taoist, he would not enter the cycle of reincarnation after death and would never be reborn. Unwilling to simply die and have his spirit extinguished, Li Lingxu secretly planted a life-prolonging foundation, faking his death to deceive Heaven. When Heaven's punishment descended, he unexpectedly transmigrated to the Kingdom of Qing.

What? Isn't this the immortal masterpiece by Li Bai, the Poet Immortal? How did it end up belonging to that Fan Xian fellow? As it happens, I too am a connoisseur of music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, wine, flowers, and tea.

Aren't these just some of the most basic everyday products from Earth? They can sell like hotcakes too? My apologies, but I'm also a Taoist. Surely firing up a furnace to refine pills, make some gunpowder, or build a flintlock won't be a problem?

Fan Ruo'er: Wherever my husband goes, I will follow.

Si Lili: I have a grudge against Great Qing. Whoever destroys it, I'll give myself to.

Zhan Doudou: Li Lingxu, go easy on me!

Haitang Duoduo: I agree.

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any similarities are purely coincidental. Do not imitate.