Irwin's Journey - The Cardsmith - Chapter 281: No pain, no gain

Curious about worlds where reincarnation meets dark humor, and cultivation isn’t all about respect? Meet Yue Phaelo—a witty, endlessly ambitious prodigy with unparalleled power and a mischievous streak that keeps his foes guessing. With a family as fearsome as they are hilarious, he's on a journey to dominate realms and discover hidden truths of existence. But for Yue, power is just part of the thrill; it's about bending fate and stirring chaos. Dive into an adventure full of legendary trials, unpredictable allies, and twisted Dao mastery.I'm not the best at creating synopses, but I believe this story speaks for itself. If you’re into a blend of intense cultivation, sharp humor, and a main character who’s equal parts cunning and powerful, you’ll want to dive into Yue Phaelo’s world. It’s a mix of clever twists, complicated relationships, and unpredictable challenges. Give it a read, and you might find yourself drawn into an adventure that redefines what a cultivation novel can be.Would that work?

The MC entered the body of the An family eldest son, An Ziran, an arrogant 16 years old boy who weighed 78 kg (~171-172 lbs), who only knew how to eat, play and sleep. Seeing his current body, An Ziran decided his first priority was to LOSE WEIGHT!

Three days later after he became An Ziran, An Ziran’s father and his biological mother died, which meant as the eldest son he had to take over the family business.

Beside his legitimate first wife, An Ziran’s father also married 3 others women, who all wanted to take over the An family fortune but only the eldest son could be able to touch it, therefore they have to depend on An Ziran in order to live a comfortable live.

An Ziran’s father also had an older brother who is always planning to steal the An family fortune. The elder brother of An Ziran’s father and the woman he married had powerful connections. In order to save the An family fortune, An Ziran has to find a golden thigh to cling on. The butler told An Ziran that there is an engagement between the An family and an influential family. Therefore he takes his sister to that family house to make a connection.

However, during their journey, An Ziran’s younger sister overheard that the son of that family is UGLY, so as a beautiful and spoiled young lady coming from a rich household, she didn’t want to marry him and decided to run away. Without any other choice, An Ziran had to take his sister’s​ place and marry that man, who told him that he would let him go soon, but lied.

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To pick is to choose. This is a story about choices. Three thousand worlds full of gods and demons, with a daoist scroll in your hand, you are able to control the entire universe…

He is a legendary business powerhouse, a King with a business empire. She is just an ordinary female student. A deal, – a paper marriage, a marriage for four years. Four years later, she turned away fearlessly. She thought that their path would never cross again, but he took her in his stride and refused to let go of everything about her, even interfering with her getting close to other men!