This is a great combo of Action and Kingdom (well, shop) Building, with a lighter theme. Well, so far. The MC doesn't have any real antags yet, except his bickering with Yun and the System. Their back and forths are great. I feel this novel's main draw is not placed solely on Jin's back, he's got a good selection of Supporting Characters, some of which are clichés (unavoidable as there has been almost every type of character) that move the story. And you get to see their views and a small glimpse of what makes them want to visit his store. Even if it's for band name clothes. This, so far, is a novel with great supporting cast that manages not to overshadow our panda, a decent relationship between Jin and his system, and light comedy. And we are definitely not left wanting on those action scenes.
Overall, a favorite novel, amongst translated and originals.
A truly refreshing novel to read from the standard novels here on Qidian. The story is interesting and can easily captivate you to read for hours on end. Very intelligent writing from Moloxiv who is obviously a great talent of literature. I of course think of the writing quality as one of the best in all of Qidian, chapters are released at least once a day aswell as extra chapters so nothing to complain about in that category, the story development is fairly fast but it suits the novel very well and the amount of potential is sky high and from reading up to chapter 60 it's clear that there is already a well thought out road for the story to progress, character designs are perfect for me to build up a clear image of each character without overdoing it, the world has been well described and is very unique for world with cultivation and a very clever take on modern attitude implemented no mass hatred and clan extermination just for giving someone a sideways glance. Thank you Moloxiv for this wonderful novel you have created and I wish you success in the future you have my full support.
I've been looking for a good Dungeon Lord themed novel on this site, something similar to 'My House of Horrors'. I finally found one! Thanks for your hard work, dear author!
I've never imagined the dungeon lord trope being crossed with the magic shop trope, so this is an incredibly awesome find for me. What's more is that the MC is not an asocial asshole, haha!
What makes this different from the average cultivator-system novel? Several things, I imagine. To me, one of its outstanding features is the adoption of mini-arcs for the minor characters. As far as I know, minor character arcs are nearly exclusive to Japanese light novels. Western novels use the technique too but they don't give the same treatment.
So, the character development of minor characters in this story is excellent! Even the dungeon monsters have backstories.
The dear author may be an otaku, haha! There are a number of references to Japanese fandoms and comparatively fewer to the Chinese side of things. Dear author, Ranma may be the Best but even he will acknowledge the sheer Awesomeness that is Ip Man!
Another cool thing: cultivators in NODS are not immortal gods. there are in fact legal and traditional precedents that allow cultivators and non-cultivators to live in open harmony, which includes the fact that everyone in the world is capable of cultivating. Some people just choose not too. I'd almost say this was a way to nerf the traditional cultivator model if the resurrection system had not been included.
Yet another cool thing: the NODS shop uses the latest trends in communications like QR codes and NFC protocols. There are a lot of stories that talk about 'latest technology' and yet the most advanced tech they show is WiFi and phone apps. What the hell, right?
The NODS shop also talks about store credits, in-store apps, personalized shop rewards and promos, streaming and pay-per-view services...insidious things. No one does consumerism like America! There were even a couple of chapters when the in-store rewards and promos discussion took over the story from the dungeons. Seriously. Maybe not so much description about the shop mechanics and more about the people.
Despite shop-filler chapters, the story manages to a modicum of momentum past a hundred chapters, where it again picks up.
Ahh, why is the level of tech in this shop not standard worldwide? If this level of functionality can be done with my phone, I will happily never leave my bed again.
The initial premise of the story means there's something for every one: monster capturing, system leveling, some food critiquing, some romance, party and raid battling, cultivation, business management, dungeon creation, infinite world theory, etc. The shop logistics is influenced by other store- theme novels here but it manages to exude its own charm. The use of pocket dimensions to expand and include shop services is great!
You know, this is the first MC I've read to be smacked down verbally for blindly following missions instead of actively participating in his own life by the shard of his mother's soul animated by the System into being an interface navigation assistant.
A hundred and thirty chapters in and no revenge schemes and blood feuds (yet, anyway), which is kind of refreshing. The customers and the dungeon monsters are starting to shine even more. I think some minor characters have more fans than the MC at this point.
This is the first review that I warier on this app. I have to say I am very impressed. The quality of the story is better good. It is light and funny but very addictive. I feel I am already getting withdrawal symptoms as I just finish all the chapters. Keep doing good job with this fresh new take on cultivation and dungeons.
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Pls make it where he would get a mission to save the pandas and teacher them kung fu so we get a bunch of kung fu pandas :)
pokeball smartphone wow that so nice wish i have those right
Overall, a favorite novel, amongst translated and originals.
I've never imagined the dungeon lord trope being crossed with the magic shop trope, so this is an incredibly awesome find for me. What's more is that the MC is not an asocial asshole, haha!
What makes this different from the average cultivator-system novel? Several things, I imagine. To me, one of its outstanding features is the adoption of mini-arcs for the minor characters. As far as I know, minor character arcs are nearly exclusive to Japanese light novels. Western novels use the technique too but they don't give the same treatment.
So, the character development of minor characters in this story is excellent! Even the dungeon monsters have backstories.
The dear author may be an otaku, haha! There are a number of references to Japanese fandoms and comparatively fewer to the Chinese side of things. Dear author, Ranma may be the Best but even he will acknowledge the sheer Awesomeness that is Ip Man!
Another cool thing: cultivators in NODS are not immortal gods. there are in fact legal and traditional precedents that allow cultivators and non-cultivators to live in open harmony, which includes the fact that everyone in the world is capable of cultivating. Some people just choose not too. I'd almost say this was a way to nerf the traditional cultivator model if the resurrection system had not been included.
Yet another cool thing: the NODS shop uses the latest trends in communications like QR codes and NFC protocols. There are a lot of stories that talk about 'latest technology' and yet the most advanced tech they show is WiFi and phone apps. What the hell, right?
The NODS shop also talks about store credits, in-store apps, personalized shop rewards and promos, streaming and pay-per-view services...insidious things. No one does consumerism like America! There were even a couple of chapters when the in-store rewards and promos discussion took over the story from the dungeons. Seriously. Maybe not so much description about the shop mechanics and more about the people.
Despite shop-filler chapters, the story manages to a modicum of momentum past a hundred chapters, where it again picks up.
Ahh, why is the level of tech in this shop not standard worldwide? If this level of functionality can be done with my phone, I will happily never leave my bed again.
The initial premise of the story means there's something for every one: monster capturing, system leveling, some food critiquing, some romance, party and raid battling, cultivation, business management, dungeon creation, infinite world theory, etc. The shop logistics is influenced by other store- theme novels here but it manages to exude its own charm. The use of pocket dimensions to expand and include shop services is great!
You know, this is the first MC I've read to be smacked down verbally for blindly following missions instead of actively participating in his own life by the shard of his mother's soul animated by the System into being an interface navigation assistant.
A hundred and thirty chapters in and no revenge schemes and blood feuds (yet, anyway), which is kind of refreshing. The customers and the dungeon monsters are starting to shine even more. I think some minor characters have more fans than the MC at this point.
Definitely a recommended read.