Great Qin: I Blow Up the Alchemy Furnace from the Start, and I'm a Ninth-Rank Alchemist
大秦开局炸丹炉，我乃九品炼药师
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- 1.1M Words
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- Historical
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- Historical & Ancient
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- 1y ago
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- Passed the Civil Service Exam? I Landed on the Qin Empire's Shore!考公上岸了？上的大秦的岸！Alternate title on Fanqie
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First of all, it's not bad, at least it looks alright so far. Secondly, let me tell you something. Actually, I am Qin Shi Huang, and I traveled through time to see your book. However, due to the limitations of the laws of time and space, I can only see your book.
It's written in a very organized way, and the character of the First Emperor is well-developed. His emotional fluctuations are not as extreme as in other novels. He doesn't act like an emperor who has unified the world. I support it. I hope the main character doesn't have a romantic partner, or if he does, it won't take up too much space in the story!
Write it myself, read it myself! [Currently rushing to finish]
I checked today and there were no ratings, so it's a five-star review. This novel tells the story of the protagonist who travels back to the Qin Dynasty, survives a furnace explosion, uses a scheme to kill the alchemist Hou Sheng, reveals to Qin Shi Huang that he is an immortal with magical abilities, and proves himself by using a convex lens to focus light and ignite firewood.
Using magic as a pretext for reform is a logical and convenient approach, far better than plots where the protagonist uses something only to scheme against others.
It's a very good watch. The protagonist remains normal throughout, unlike some shows where the main character becomes invincible immediately. The protagonist has strong moral principles and is very well-developed. Furthermore, the chemistry between the protagonist and Qin Shi Huang is fantastic. Definitely worth watching.
As an alternate history novel, this book is undoubtedly excellent. Its novel theme, told from the perspective of a laid-back civil service exam candidate, depicts how he creates miracles and establishes the Immortal Qin era through his own efforts. 👍🥰
It's a pretty good, happy ending. Fusu is no longer a pedantic scholar, Huhai has been corrected since childhood and has also contributed to the country. The First Emperor can't live forever, but he has no regrets and is more like a human being, not just a robot radiating coldness and pressure as some novels portray him.
The classic story of a civil servant who travels back in time to the Qin Dynasty and starts a business alongside the First Emperor is well-handled, particularly in its exploration of identity and relationships. The protagonist first appears as a sorcerer before the First Emperor, using a magnifying glass to perform a "miracle" of igniting a fire to gain initial trust.
The Qin Dynasty begins with the destruction of the alchemy furnace; I am a ninth-rank alchemist. Folding ear root is not broken The subject matter isn't new, but the plot is interesting and it's a fairly logical, lighthearted, and enjoyable read. In terms of characters, the one or two main characters are very three-dimensional and vivid. A new book, a seedling, five stars, please.