The Great Wilderness Thug

If it weren't for this personality, his grades would probably be better. But after reading a few more chapters, they're still like this... Skills can be practiced, but one can't have a sleazy demeanor.

Nameless thugs, sheriffs, and small gangs die far too easily. The slightly stronger ones remain strong; Cao Li can sometimes defeat them, even earning the respect of experts, but often he's far inferior, practically useless. Few truly powerful characters die; the authorities seem reluctant to kill the experts.

You can be a coward, but you can't be a wimp. This protagonist isn't just a coward, he's a wimp.

Is the protagonist impotent? It's understandable you don't want a shared penis, it's understandable you don't want oral sex, but you don't even want your virginity? You're definitely impotent.

To be honest, having read this far, ignoring the violent gunfights, the protagonist's character—who is clearly powerful yet can be trampled on by anyone—along with the casual advances of low-class non-virgins and the clingy but untouchable behavior of the slightly higher-class ladies, feels very much like a female-oriented novel. Did the author switch from female-oriented to male-oriented novels?

I feel the male lead has a bad personality; he's too soft-hearted towards those around him, even strangers.

Why is it set in the 17th century? The description mentions revolvers, steamships, and banks, giving it a Western feel, but it's set in 1688, not 1866. Of course, I understand it's a fictional world, and the author could write 1088 if they wanted, but it just feels a bit strange.

There used to be online games with guns, featuring different skills, skill books, bullets for making guns, and gun blueprints, but those have declined in popularity.

This protagonist doesn't seem like a modern person at all; he's cowardly and reckless, lacks any vigilance, and isn't very bright. His only redeeming quality is his whip. Did the author write this based on himself?

He reminds me of Linghu Chong, seemingly unrestrained and free-spirited, but actually constantly being forced to do this and that, unable to control his own destiny.