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*Please ignore my star rating. I, simply, didn't know how to not assign stars. I don't assign any stars.*This is the translator of the series. Let me preface that this is not a script to bribe you into reading it. I'm just setting the record straight on some of the misinformation here. I'm not claiming it to be good or bad, either, since I don't have an objective means to determine that, while my opinion is subjective and relative to me. 1/ Unlike lots of Xianxia and Xuanhuan (that I've read) that revolve around the MC and his face slapping chronicles, this novel focuses on the various typical dramas in the pugilistic world－ battles of power, conspiracies, revenge, relationships of family and friends, etc. So don't expect to see the MC all the time. There will be times he's not in the spotlight, because the world doesn't revolve around just him. So if you read Serogasa's review and complaint of MC not being there all the time to slap people around and that's somehow being "bad", and if it bothers you that's the case, then this isn't for you, not the series' fault. Pick up a xianxia/xuanhuan where it's always about the MC. This is more the MC reacting to the things that happen in the world. Same applies for his complaint of drama. It's the gig. Complain about going to the wrong gig, instead. He didn't read it for what it is.2/ This is not a cultivation novel. There is no "cultivation system". Again, using Serogasa's review (just because it's that misleading). There's no internal and external cultivation. There is no cultivation tag, pill concoction, body refinement, weapon forging etc. It's wuxia, not xuanhuan or xianxia.3/ Everybody doesn't push the MC around. He's admired by one guy, his other friend treats him respectfully and did everything in his power to try to save him when he thought the MC was dying. His boss trusts him to be in charge of the office and recommends him for promotions. The Emperor trusts him with secrets and jobs. Enemies who held a low opinion of him get beat so bad that they fear him. But at the same time, they don't all brown nose him. Personally, I fail to see who's always bossing him around. I'm not sure that being reproached for stealing or other misconducts is considered being pushed around.4/ Though there is a romance component, it's extremely weak, so don't expect a strong romance plot (at least, I don't see it yet). If you must have romance, skip this series.5/ "MC has no motivation". I think that trying to find somebody, trying to make money and trying to clean up his past count as motivation.6/ Lots of yaoi and trap gags. If that bothers you, move on.7/ One dimensional characters – Lots of the characters are. It's intended to be that way. If you need lots of character development, pick up something else. If one dimensional characters are a bad thing when they're intended to be, I'd be wondering if a romance series with romance in it was bad, too.8/ MC is not meant to be likeable – He lies, cheats, steals, trolls... Imagine Wei Xiaobao from Duke of Mt. Deer, except that he knows martial arts. He's reprimanded for these things by his boss and his attempts to cover things, usually ends landing him in deep water again, only in a different lake this time. It's intended. You either find the ways he screws himself over funny, or you don't. Sadly, his misery is meant to be your joy. If that bothers you and you don't agree, pick up something else.9/ There are lots of jabs on the wuxia genre, too, where things are exaggerated beyond what the usual trope is. You may or you may not spot them.10/ It's a very slow series. If you need something fast-paced, this isn't for you.