From the Start as a Scholar: Beginning as a Prison Guard in the Night Reverence Bureau
开局一书生：从敬夜司狱开始
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- Completed
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- 2.2M Words
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- Historical
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- Historical High-Concept
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- 10mo ago
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- You Said You Were Taking the Imperial Exams, So How Did You End Up Slaying Demons?说好的科举，你怎么去斩妖除魔了Alternate title on Fanqie
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They seem similar to me. On the surface, they're lazy and easygoing, getting along well with everyone, but in reality, they plan ten steps ahead for every one they take. Their meticulousness far surpasses that of their peers. I've never lacked ruthless methods nor a compassionate heart. I have both Buddha and demon within me, but I've deeply sealed away the demon, leaving only Buddha.
This is exceptionally well-written, a book worth staying up all night to read. Even though I'm a woman, it got my blood pumping. I can't get enough of it! Just keep the male lead's character consistent and don't let it have a bad ending. Please don't add multiple wives later on, and don't make him lecherous—that's unacceptable in male-oriented novels. Keep up the good work, author!
Overall, it's pretty good, but the plot transitions are a bit stiff in some places. For example, the scene where the protagonist asks for leave to go out and pretend to be cool could have had more environmental and character descriptions. Otherwise, it feels strange for the protagonist to suddenly start reciting poetry. Overall, it's pretty good. The theme is quite novel, and those who like this kind of fast-paced, exciting story should check it out. And author, please update soon! 😏
As a bookworm for 18 years, I've read through countless books, from *The Legend of Mir 2*, *Swallowed Star*, *Warcraft Sword God*, *Panlong*, *Stellar Transformation*, *Nine Cauldrons*, and *A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality*. Now in my thirties, I prefer more relaxing books. This book is worth recommending to fellow bookworms.
The premise of this book, "Awakening the System Before the Imperial Examination: My Life Went Wrong," is very eye-catching. The opening scene, where the protagonist is kidnapped by a pig demon on the eve of the imperial examination, fights back from the brink of defeat and awakens a system, leading to a novel and exciting development where he abandons his literary pursuits for martial arts…
I finished reading over 200,000 words and still felt like I hadn't reached what I was looking for. I understand why so many people gave it low ratings. Author, keep up the good work!
While it has a few minor flaws, they don't detract from its overall excellence! A rare find. Maintain this level of quality, and it's sure to become a hit!
The storyline is compact, vivid, and interesting.
It's so realistic and moving, it made me cry. Highly recommended.
The narrative style is very mature; a classical Chinese novel should have a classical feel, and this one is excellent. Unlike many modern urban novels, which are just a monotonous chronicle and impossible to read, this one is highly recommended for careful reading.