The Cunning Plot That Came After Playing It Safe
苟后奇谋
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 1.4M Words
- Genre
- Eastern Fantasy
- Subgenre
- Eastern Cultivation
- Updated
- 3y ago
- English
- Request a translation
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Chapter 58 really tested the male lead's willpower. Who would have thought he could resist the charm of the "younger man," win the competition, and gain a large following of female fans...
Lately, all I've been reading are mindless wish-fulfillment novels where characters just start fighting anyone they see. It's really unsettling, and after a while, it gets boring. It's much better to read characters like the protagonist who understands their opponents before attacking. They're not mindless; they have ambition and principles, which is great.
The male lead's style feels a lot like mine; when I play PUBG, I like to camp until the final circle before engaging! So reading this story really resonated with me. It's hilarious! I never expected something like this to be so interesting in a fantasy novel.
The beautiful women I've met in Xiangshan each have their own unique charm, and quite a few are stunning. But the one who truly captures my heart at first sight is probably my true love.
The most striking feature of this book is its high level of intelligence and well-developed plot threads! It gets more and more interesting the more you read it!
Intelligent and reliable, the male lead is both a strategist and a wise man. The high-energy plot is a feast for the eyes. Very good.
This book reminded me of King Goujian of Yue. Sometimes, it's true that careful planning is necessary before taking action. While it may be frustrating to endure, it can be exhilarating to strike decisively.
Those who enjoy new settings and worldviews might find this interesting; the novelty aspect is quite appealing.
A slow and steady growth is more and more interesting, and steady progress is more meaningful. Perhaps this is the charm of the protagonist. Thumbs up!
Fortunately, the male protagonist was born with special skills; otherwise, he would have had a hard time escaping from crisis after crisis, playing the fool to outsmart others and becoming a winner in life.