Cultivation Is Nothing But Money-Grabbing!
By 明玉镜
395 chapters
2024
Description
Lian Mu, a modern-day cultivator, failed her tribulation and suffered a backlash. When she woke up, she had been reborn. By some unfortunate coincidence, she was reborn into the body of a little girl with blocked spiritual roots and not a single coin to her name. The girl had been eliminated from the Gui Xian Sect and was now making a living by sweeping the sect’s stairways. Lian Mu, who had already perfected her Dao in her previous life: Starting over from scratch? What’s so hard about that? However, it wasn’t until she re-entered the Gui Xian Sect for the second time that she realized—starting over in this world wasn’t just a matter of experience and skill. What she lacked most was money. As a sword cultivator, she was so poor that she couldn’t even afford a sword. Worse yet, after reconstructing her body with three spiritual roots, her dantian was damaged, and her body was in terrible condition. She needed specialized alchemists and artifact forgers to help her recover—both of which required a massive amount of money. In order to continue cultivating while spending as little as possible, she had no choice but to switch professions in secret. She simply taught herself alchemy and artifact forging, becoming entirely self-sufficient. At first, everyone had this impression of Lian Mu— Elders: “This sword cultivator disciple is neglecting her proper path and lazing around all day. Truly infuriating.” Sword cultivator senior brothers: “This three-spiritual-root cultivator is absolutely useless. What can she even do? She’s not even worth taking in as a body cultivator!” Alchemists: “Can someone tell me why she’s slacking off yet keeps running to our Yinxiang Peak?” Artifact forgers: “So it’s not just our peak suffering—now I feel better.” But later—during the Grand Sect Tournament, when high-level demonic beasts went on a rampage, catching the various sects off guard and throwing everyone into chaos— A single sword cultivator from Gui Xian Sect flew out on a broom with a “whoosh,” talismans in her left hand, a sword in her right, and stomped several demonic beasts to death with just a few kicks. Everyone: “???” During another sect tournament, Lian Mu once again found herself alone, isolated with no allies. The others: She’s finally going to be eliminated this time, right? Then, they watched in stunned silence as she pulled out a top-grade alchemy furnace and a forging platform, casually refined high-tier pills, and effortlessly repaired top-level spiritual weapons. The four great sects were shaken: What exactly is this person’s profession!? When Lian Mu walked out, she spread her hands helplessly and said, “Sorry, I was too poor, so I had to learn a little bit of everything. Even though I can refine pills and forge artifacts, I am still a firm sword cultivator.” Everyone: “……” It turned out that some people’s three spiritual roots weren’t just ordinary three spiritual roots but a perfect fusion of three heavenly spiritual roots.
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- jjwxc
- Original Language
- chinese
- Type
- Web Novel
Cultivation Is Nothing But Money-Grabbing! Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on Cultivation Is Nothing But Money-Grabbing!
This web novel definitely grabbed my attention with its cheeky title, and after diving in, I can see why it has a solid overall rating. It's a fun ride, but it's not without its bumps.
First Impressions
Initially, I was hooked by the premise: a reborn cultivator, now dirt poor, clawing her way back to power through any means necessary. The "money-grubbing" aspect is definitely a core theme, and it's entertaining to watch the main character, Lian Mu, prioritize wealth as a means to an end. I can see how some might find similarities to other novels like "Smash all Pots and Pans to go to School", with the scrappy protagonist juggling multiple hustles.
What Works Well
The author creates a world where cultivation isn't just about talent, it's about resources. Lian Mu's resourcefulness and willingness to learn alchemy and weapon-making are engaging. Her focus on self-reliance, driven by her poverty, makes her a compelling character. I also appreciated the reversed gender roles in the romance. The male lead is a gentle, almost "cabbage-like" character, which is a refreshing change from the typical cold and domineering male leads often found in xianxia novels. The humor throughout the story is well-placed, adding a lighthearted touch to the more serious aspects of Lian Mu's journey.
Areas of Concern
While I enjoyed the overall story, I did find some aspects a little inconsistent. At times, Lian Mu's dedication to sword cultivation seemed to take a backseat to her money-making ventures. Also, the cultivation system itself could have been fleshed out more. There wasn't much information on realms or complex cultivation details. Furthermore, the ending feels rushed, leaving some plot threads unresolved and feeling unsatisfactory.
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Final Verdict
"Cultivation Is Nothing But Money-Grabbing!" is an enjoyable read, especially if you're looking for a xianxia novel with a strong female lead and a healthy dose of humor. While it has its flaws, the unique premise and engaging characters make it worth checking out. Just be prepared for a slightly abrupt ending. I'd give it a solid 4 out of 5 stars.
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