
by 212perseus
What happens when a young master from a declining cultivator clan decides to… be a decent human being? Zhao Ren was not a typical young master. No arrogance, no entourage, no random face‑slapping, at least not any more. He preferred to read books over throwing his weight around. Raised to turn around his family's fortunes, he struggles to live up to their lofty ideals. But man plans and the heavens laugh. Instead he found his own way to the Dao. A cultivator who likes a sustainable approach to growing herbs and leaves behind inheritances instead of looting everything not nailed down? Who even spares a thought for those who come after? Who does that? Why would you refine a precious pill and not swallow it immediately? Why would you craft spirit weapons with your hard earned, expensive ingredients without ever intending to use or sell them? Why even bother planting a tree that won’t bear fruit until long after you’re dead? This guy must be crazy! So how does he keep getting stronger?! What to expect: -Mass release initially then 1 chapter a day M-W-F. - ~2k words per chapter (Slightly longer first chapter) -Slightly more farming, crafting and slice-of-life than most xianxias -MC doesn't discover his own path until Ch 10 so be patient -Gradually accumulating power growth. -No Harem
| # | Title | Words |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Chapter 1 - The Young Master is Off to Join a Sect | 0 |
| 1 | Chapter 2 - Life as a Farmer. How Far He’s Fallen | 0 |
| 2 | Chapter 3 – Cultivation 101 | 0 |
| 3 | Chapter 4 – DIY Grow Your Own Sword | 0 |
| 4 | Chapter 5 – Hiking in Beast Laden Mountains is Very Refreshing | 0 |
| 5 | Chapter 6 – Hunting a Terrifying… Goat? | 0 |
| 6 | Chapter 7 – Learning How to Make it Rain | 0 |
| 7 | Chapter 8 – You Win a Prize! And You Win a…Lot of trouble | 0 |
| 8 | Chapter 9 – Seeking Shelter in a Storm | 0 |
| 9 | Chapter 10 – Discovering Your Own Path | 0 |
| 10 | Chapter 11 – The Young Master Gets Sloppy Drunk | 0 |
| 11 | Chapter 12 – A Blood Moon and a Harvest Moon | 0 |
| 12 | Chapter 13 – The Nouveau Riche Young Master | 0 |
| 13 | Chapter 14 – Could This be the Famous Training Arc? | 0 |
| 14 | Announcement(Not A Chapter) | 0 |
| 15 | Chapter 15 – Let’s Get Ready to Rumble! | 0 |
| 16 | Chapter 16 – Round 2! Fight! | 0 |
| 17 | Chapter 17 – Winner Winner Chicken Dinner! | 0 |
| 18 | Chapter 18 – Balancing the Pen and the Sword | 0 |
| 19 | Chapter 19 – The First Challenge | 0 |
| 20 | Chapter 20 – The Life of a Celebrity Can be Very Rough | 0 |
| 21 | Chapter 21 – The Sword That Defends | 0 |
| 22 | Chapter 22 – Battle is the Great Redeemer | 0 |
| 23 | Chapter 23 – The Pieces are Gathered | 0 |
| 24 | Chapter 24 – The Board is Set | 0 |
| 25 | Chapter 25 – The Players Arrive | 0 |
| 26 | Chapter 26 – The Game Begins | 0 |
| 27 | Chapter 27 – The Inheritance Trial Opens | 0 |
| 28 | Chapter 28 – Cultivation Camp in a Bloody Wilderness | 0 |
| 29 | Chapter 29 – Heading to the Inner Regions | 0 |
| 30 | Chapter 30 – Hidden Dangers of the Trial | 0 |
| 31 | Chapter 31 – Post Battle Clarity | 0 |
| 32 | Chapter 32 – The Hunter Becomes the Hunted | 0 |
| 33 | Chapter 33 – A Fated Encounter | 0 |
| 34 | Chapter 34 – A Desperate Exodus | 0 |
| 35 | Chapter 35 – The Trial Concludes | 0 |
| 36 | Chapter 36 – Reaping the Rewards | 0 |
| 37 | Chapter 37 – Hidden Depths of the Inner Sect | 0 |
| 38 | Chapter 38 – Taking Ownership of a Mountain | 0 |
| 39 | Chapter 39 – Laying a Foundation | 0 |
| 40 | Chapter 40 – Shop Till You Drop | 0 |
| 41 | Chapter 41 – Forming a Virtuous Cycle | 0 |