I'm Not a Bandit

Traditional Fantasy: Classic Masterpieces, Not Recent Mindless Power Fantasies

Looking for Traditional Fantasy About a Sect, with No System and a Clever Protagonist Who Knows How to Show Off

No brainless showing off, and no being invincible from the start. I'm sick of that. I'd like a story about growth where the protagonist doesn't get bullied, but makes the most of their strengths and connections to show off at every turn. The antagonists should also be smart, and lots of women should be interested in the protagonist. I'm writing something myself and hope to find books I can learn from.