Having met in this life, they are destined to stay together for all eternity.
An ordinary transmigrated woman just trying to survive x an ordinary, roaming cultivation-world male lead
Also known as The Tale of a Couple Building Everything from Scratch
Li Shu, the renowned Immortal Venerable Qi Bao, was revered by countless people. Stories about her were widely told in later generations, and tales in the mortal world held her up as a model for anyone seeking to cultivate as an ordinary person. She was the quintessential self-made success and had long ranked among the top three outstanding graduates in the history of cultivation!
When people talked about Immortal Venerable Qi Bao, they praised not only her strength, wealth, and status, but also her partner, the equally renowned Immortal Venerable Di Kui.
A beauty and a handsome man, both Immortal Venerables: they should have topped the list of exemplary couples in the immortal realm.
But people often criticized Di Kui, the male half of this exemplary couple. In the stories, his love of scheming, stinginess, habit of running away when things got tough, and reputation as a notorious bargain hunter made him a controversial figure. Even fans of Immortal Venerable Qi Bao would berate him: "A man like you doesn't deserve our Qi Bao!"
So cowardly! So carefree and flippant! Such a smug little nobody! How could you possibly be worthy of the amazing Immortal Venerable Qi Bao? You're just a coward hiding behind your wife!
Immortal Venerable Di Kui paid no attention to the world beyond his door. He shook his head, waved them away, and said that those people clearly had nothing better to do. Then he went back to tinkering with his magical artifacts behind closed doors.
Not long after meeting:
Li Shu: "What the hell! You want to charge me nine thousand zhu for an artifact talisman? What, did a donkey kick me in the head? Why would I buy from you? And you're supposed to be my business partner? Partner, my foot! If you want that much, why don't you go rob someone, you heartless dog!"
Han Zibi: "This treasure is the genuine article, worth every penny! I'll give you a thirty percent discount since we know each other! Or if you'd rather not, you can give me one of your talismans as payment. Four talismans and I'll give you..."
Li Shu: "Get lost!!!!!!!"
Many years later:
"A Shu, I recently got a star-gazing stone. It matches your eyes, so I made it into a bracelet for you. You can use it for self-defense."
"A Shu, I had a lot of these medicinal herbs stored away. I put them in your chest. Take whatever you need."
"A Shu, I left my things at your place. Use whatever you like. You don't need to tell me."
Li Shu: "Damn it! My jewelry box is full. When did you stock up on so much stuff again? If we move, we'll have to find an even bigger void!"
The story of two people with a little talent, a little luck, and a whole lot of cunning, meeting on the road to cultivation.
A cultivation novel about the leads working their way up from nothing.
What we know so far:
1. The male and female leads are ordinary mortals from humble backgrounds, with no connections or power. They rely on a little cleverness and some good luck. This is a traditional cultivation novel, driven by the plot, with cultivation as the priority and romance along for the ride. It explores how the first generation of cultivators with no background, power, or connections must work to make their way.
And, as is my usual habit, once the male lead is set, there will be many men with ties to the female lead. Feel free to pick your favorites, but the main one is already decided. Hehe.
2. The female lead is a good-natured powerhouse: a fierce fighter, an enthusiastic eater, a relentless cultivator, and a big spender. She fights with fists and feet, and is a career-focused, growth-oriented, universally adored type.
3. The male lead is not exactly a force for good. His only principles are returning kindness and taking revenge. He's petty enough to remember a grudge for hundreds of years, calculating, a refined egoist, ruthless, and a shady schemer. Having suffered through poverty, he's obsessed with accumulating wealth.
4. Early on, one is a fierce woman and the other a scoundrel. They are genuinely bound by mutual interest, and for much of the early story, they're business partners who throw their arms around each other's shoulders.
Theme: Seize your chances. Don't be timid, just get to it!
