Cultivation Of Immortality: Starting From Working As A Cook In A Weapon-refining Shop

In the crowded landscape of Xianxia literature, where protagonists are often driven by relentless ambition or world-ending destinies, Jiu Zhe Yang Wang Ji’s Cultivation Of Immortality: Starting From Working As A Cook In A Weapon-refining Shop offers a refreshing, cynical, and hilarious departure from the norm.

The story follows Lu Yu, an outer disciple who quickly realizes that the path to immortality is paved with more than just talent; it is paved with spiritual stones. After a brief, humbling encounter with the sect’s most ethereal fairy, Lu Yu undergoes a hilarious transformation. Instead of striving to become a legendary hero, he embraces a philosophy of "lying flat." He becomes the ultimate realist in a world of high-flying cultivators, treating beauty and prestige as secondary to his bottom line.

What makes this novel stand out is the protagonist’s grounded, transactional personality. While other cultivators obsess over destiny and Dao, Lu Yu is busy calculating his next meal and his profit margins. His mantra—"I only recognize spiritual stones"—is not just a comedic trope; it is a brilliant subversion of the genre’s typical moral posturing. By stripping away the pretension of the cultivation world, the narrative forces the reader to look at the absurdities of the sect system through the eyes of someone who simply wants to survive and thrive on his own terms.

The world-building is expertly woven into the mundane tasks of a weapon-refining shop, providing a unique vantage point on how the "great" cultivators actually function. The humor is sharp, the pacing is steady, and the dynamic between Lu Yu’s indifference and the surrounding chaos creates a compelling hook. If you are tired of heroes who take themselves too seriously, Lu Yu’s journey of profitable apathy is a must-read.