A Shady Merchant in a Horror World
在惊悚世界当奸商
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- Completed
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- 1.0M Words
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- Mystery
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- Mystery High-Concept
- Updated
- 2y ago
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- Selling the Supernatural in a Thriller World在惊悚世界贩卖诡异Alternate title on Fanqie
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The author has carefully crafted the storyline, and the logic is sound. It's not a mindless, reckless, invincible rampage, so it's not boring. The protagonist's personality traits are currently quite good; he's insane but not completely so, and while he has some rationality, it's not conventional. He engages in typical, unconventional behavior.
It's really well-written. At the beginning, I didn't think it would be bad, but it got better and better as it went on. The author is quite skilled; they really captured the male lead's high intelligence, not just mindless, mindless enjoyment. The male lead is handsome, and he's genuinely quite eccentric when he's having an episode. The only problem is that he picks his nose...
It's a good show. The main character is very well-developed, with a rare personality that combines rationality and madness. He seems to be smiling and irreverent on the surface, but he can notice details that others miss. He always subtly reminds the survivors in a joking way, but he is also very efficient when killing.
I finished reading [Learned It] in one go! It was great, I love the crazy Fog Bro 🤤🤤🤤, he totally touched my heart [KISS] The plot was exciting, author, keep up the good work, I hope for more updates! I really can't get enough!!!
Everyone come check this out! Super exciting! Super thrilling! A real gem! The male lead has no romantic partner! Come on, everyone! It's a true gem! A gem author! If you're unsure or don't want to spend the time to find out, look at me! I can answer! I can!
It's a great read. The protagonist must have had a very powerful past life. The foreshadowing in this book is very interesting, the logic is clear, and the thinking is coherent. If you like reading about powerful figures strategizing, you should definitely check it out. It's a clash between luck and personal strength. There's no romantic pairing, but whatever, I'm going to give it a try!
The characters are unique, and the protagonist's unconventional actions shocked me. The plot is currently flowing smoothly with no major logical errors.
It's very enjoyable; the key elements—exhilarating moments, logic, plot, and characters—are all of high quality. The protagonist is basically invincible at this stage, and once he becomes invincible, the story can easily become boring. I wonder how the author will maintain the enjoyment. I'll be following along and looking forward to the next chapter.
I came here because there's no female lead! I'm almost at the latest chapter, it's really good! I don't understand why the rating is so low? Maybe there aren't enough readers? So far, at least this book hasn't gotten boring. With many books, I start skipping around chapters 200-something, or it gets so boring I just glance at the ending and drop it. I hope the author won't do that!
The author vividly portrays the protagonist, giving him an enigmatic quality. The system is merely a facade; he's not a useless protagonist who only relies on it. Each supporting character also possesses their own distinct personality. Although the plot sometimes feels abrupt, it's arguably the most captivating mystery novel I've ever read on Tomato's platform.