First I Keep Getting Wiped Out, Then I Reap the Rewards: First a Human Tool, Then a King
先连跪后收菜，先当人器再当爷
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Four stars is more realistic, five stars no one would believe. To be fair, this book is really well-written, a gem shining through Tomato's pile of garbage, it has great potential. I also really like the premise; after all, I'm a long-time Teamfight Tactics player. The protagonist, Lu Guo, is well-developed, not mindless, logical, and cautious.
Surprisingly good. Unlike the inflated stats of simulators, reincarnation means each life is a fresh start, but the performance in the previous life provides more opportunities and possibilities for the next. You might also inherit a legacy, gradually growing stronger with each generation, each a different story. The concept of inheritance is quite interesting. 🍉
It's not bad, above my expectations, and quite enjoyable. It's good that there are reincarnations; the characters should die more often, otherwise the stories are too long and pointless. However, the maid is a minor disappointment; she doesn't seem to have much screen time later on.
It's a good read. When I first saw the title, I thought it wouldn't be good, but it turned out to be quite good. It's full of jokes and gags. Apart from the beginning being a bit difficult, it's generally very enjoyable later on, with no major flaws. The protagonist is also quite intelligent.
It's quite good, rather realistic, and the protagonist shows growth in character and actions. I also quite like the story and writing style; it's pretty good.
Please update more often. It should be comparable to "Reincarnation Through a Hundred Lifetimes" and "Beating Up the Immortal Emperor." The writing style is a bit immature, but the potential is huge, and the system is decent. Keep it up, and don't stop updating altogether!
That's fantastic! Author, you better keep writing well. If you stop updating or leave the ending abruptly, I'll raise funds to issue a "kill order" against you! You know what I mean 🤭!!!
It's alright, not bad for a male lead, but the male lead is unemotional, leaving many plot holes unresolved. He neglects his own children, mostly caring for his pets, haha. Especially Ao Qing, a well-developed female lead, who is also ignored later on. She even gets pregnant with the male lead's son, which is never mentioned again, even though it was mentioned earlier how amazing this son is. So many plot holes remain unresolved.
—Reader Review: To be honest, this is the best cultivation-themed novel I've ever read. The plot is full of twists and turns, yet avoids becoming monotonous and boring later on. The protagonist's style and personality will satisfy most readers, without any extreme behaviors. The use of the "golden finger" (advantage point) is also just right.
Overall, it's okay. The fourth episode was too short, and many foreshadowing elements were unfortunately omitted. The fifth episode, about the Dragon King marrying off his daughter, was too bizarre; even I, a seasoned viewer, was slapped in the face by its abstract nature. I've only seen this much so far; I'll see how it goes.