I Stumbled Upon Tomb Raiders: I'm Just a Gardener

Name: I Stumbled Upon Tomb Raiders: I'm Just a Gardener
Author: Headache

路遇盗墓：我只是个养花人

by Headache (头痛)

Status: Completed
Length: 116k Words
Genre: Mystery
Subgenre: Mystery High-Concept
Updated: 1y ago
English: Request a translation

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Synopsis

The writing is still immature, the story is simple, and the ending is happy.

A note up front: I won't write much about Tomb Raider. I'll focus on the important events. Although the title is related to Tomb Raider, the connection isn't that close. It's like relatives you have to visit during the New Year: you're related, but not close.

Triangles are stable. I can't write a protagonist who fits into the Iron Triangle or the Five-Person Group. I don't have much experience in that regard. In real life, I can get along with everyone and have decent relationships, but I never really become part of their lives.

So the female lead works alone.

I'll write a few key events early on, then have the whole group investigated by the authorities, followed by a happy ending.

Jiang Yi doesn't have any particular talents, but the plants she grows sprout quickly, giving her all the fruit she could want. Though the power granted by the System is the ability to imbue flowers with meanings.

Her greatest pleasure is having snacks in her pocket and sneaking along behind the tomb-raiding group to watch their adventures. In other words, she's there to watch the show and occasionally cause trouble, indirectly hastening the Wang family's downfall.

(Self-indulgent fic)

No romance.

She may not be two meters eighty tall, but she can kick you two meters eighty away.

Stats

63Chapters

793Reads · 30 days

259.5kReads · all time

101Shelves

8.7Score

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This is the only novel I've read that doesn't have a male protagonist, and the female lead doesn't need to revolve around the main group and constantly go tomb raiding. There's no forced requirement for the female lead to stay by their side and monitor them. Of all the tomb raiding novels I've read, this is the only one that I found enjoyable to read.
23 likes2y ago
It's pretty good. The protagonist isn't forced to follow the trio like in other novels; instead, he has his own lifestyle, and each character fits their personality quite well. It's just a little lacking in depth.
17 likes2y ago
The perspective was fresh, the process natural, and the result truly joyous and acceptable to all. There was no further hardship, no desperate gamble, everything was still possible, and the losses were minimized. The Lu Palace, the underwater tomb, and the Qinling tombs all remained intact despite their damage. Best of all, Xiao Ge, Xiao Hua, and Hei Xiazi are finally free from their shackles.
15 likes2y ago
It's super good! Lately, I always lose interest halfway through any book I read, but I finished this one. Maybe it's because it's relatively short, but its values are truly different from other tomb raiding books. It really resonated with me; the protagonist isn't a nanny/bodyguard.
12 likes2y ago
The subject matter is very novel, and the plot development was beyond my expectations. Overall, it can be summed up in three words: a happy ending. (On a side note: I think the main characters' lives became mundane too early, and they might feel a little regretful. After all, the original life without the female lead was both exciting and thrilling.
12 likes2y ago
Wow, a bunch of highly-rated and poorly received books completely blew my mind, but this one I randomly picked is absolutely amazing. I especially love the female lead; she doesn't fawn over the main characters or rush to give them gifts and equipment, she just focuses on living her own life, which is fantastic. The plot is fast-paced and doesn't drag on; it develops exactly as it's supposed to. Absolutely amazing, it's so good!
12 likes2y ago
It's great, and the ending feels wonderful. Wu Xie and Fatty opened a guesthouse and a cat café, the blind man joined the national team, Xiao Hua is living a carefree life, and Xiao Guan has his mother and cats for company. The Wang family was wiped out. It's very good and heartwarming. The author is fantastic! (*๓´╰╯`๓)♡
10 likes2y ago
It's so good! Wu Xie won't have to become the Evil Emperor in the future, Zhang Qiling won't have to guard the Bronze Gate anymore and can live with his mother. Everyone can live the life they want and have a bright future. But for some reason, after watching it, I always felt like crying and laughing at the same time. 💕💕💕🥺🥺🥺😂😂😂
10 likes2y ago
I just finished reading it these past couple of days, and it's now complete. The writing is quite light and enjoyable. The only thing I found the part about human succession in the Heavenly Dao section a bit far-fetched, but those flaws don't overshadow the overall story; it's a pretty good way to pass the time.
10 likes2y ago
The little gingers are adorable, Xiao Guan has his mother and cats to keep him company, Xiao Hua is living a very leisurely life, the blind man has joined the national team, Wu Xie and Fatty have opened a guesthouse and a cat café, the Wang family has been wiped out, the ending is great, very heartwarming, I love it so much (it's a bit short but I still love it) Keep up the good work, author!! Thank you so much, author (ღ♡‿♡ღ)
9 likes1y ago