From Scavenger to God: The City's Strongest Scrap King

Jiangzhou City hides people with supernatural powers. Awakening depends on energy crystals, and both talent and connections matter.

Qi Yan was once a physics prodigy at a top university. After an accident during his research got him expelled, he was reduced to delivering takeout.

With a busted electric scooter and an old helmet, his humdrum life was going nowhere.

Then, while scavenging, he unexpectedly acquired a golden finger.

He can turn trash into gear, upgrade his powers, and cultivate in reverse.

A soda can becomes a bulletproof vest; an air conditioner’s outdoor unit becomes a gun turret.

Others awaken with crystals. He builds his combat power out of junk.

His rooftop becomes an arsenal, and instant noodles give his life an apocalyptic flair.

Shen Tang, a criminal investigation consultant, is looking into a case of spontaneous combustion. The two cross paths through discarded junk.

He scavenges for hidden treasures, she solves crimes: he relies on his brains, while she has the System.

He face-slaps arrogant big shots with nothing but scrap metal.

He stockpiles supplies and builds a fortress, making a comeback to become a god.

In the end, he rises from scavenger to king and saves the city without anyone noticing.