
by BruceLeeroy
New York City runs on caffeine, ambition, and stress. Wei runs on Qi. And he’s starting to realize that the city has terrible posture. Wei was perfectly happy being the only cultivator on Earth. He had a nice rock in Central Park, a steady job as a barista, and absolutely zero desire to save the world. Then he went viral. When a video of Wei defying physics to catch a falling latte hits the internet, he accidentally becomes the face of a new global movement. Suddenly, he has disciples he didn't ask for, enemies he didn't provoke, and a reality TV crew following him into the bathroom. Now, Wei has to navigate the treacherous world of influencers, corporate sponsors, and underground fight clubs, all while trying to teach the world one simple lesson: "You Court Death." Book 1 is Complete! Updates Daily!I have begun posting chapters from Book 2. Enjoy!
Current
8/11/2026
Peak #5
51d
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7/3/2026
Peak #5
38d
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6/16/2026
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6/11/2026
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2/27/2026
Peak #33
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