Lan Ke Qi Yuan

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Scattered leaves fall on the chess game beside the rotten axe, but there is no one playing amongst the old trees. Prosperity leads to primordial unity, and then reflects on the vast mountains and seas.

When he woke up, Ji Yuan became a half-blind beggar in a dilapidated mountain temple. When one lacks strength, one must rely on bluffing. A real person has a sword, while a charlatan has only their speech. This is the fundamental difference that determines survival and status in this terrifying world.

[Translator’s summary: a slice of life story in which a cultivator wanders the world, exploring all it has to offer and gaining a reputation as a powerful, wise teacher.]
Associated Names
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ChronoGo
Lan Ke Chess Edge
LKQY
The Fate of Lanke's Chess
烂柯棋缘
Related Series
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Recommendations
The Unintentional Path to Immortality (1)
Recommendation Lists
  1. CN Male Protagonist NO Romance NO Harem
  2. Strictly: No Romance!
  3. Cultivation sol
  4. Fallacies of Interesting Books (tbr forever)
  5. WTR / CURRENT READ 2nd Half 2024

Latest Release

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10/10/24 Mango’s Record of... c120
10/09/24 Mango’s Record of... c119
10/08/24 Mango’s Record of... c118
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10/03/24 Mango’s Record of... c115
10/02/24 Mango’s Record of... c114
10/01/24 Mango’s Record of... c113
09/30/24 Mango’s Record of... c112
09/27/24 Mango’s Record of... c111
09/26/24 Mango’s Record of... c110
09/24/24 Mango’s Record of... c109
09/23/24 Mango’s Record of... c108
09/20/24 Mango’s Record of... c107
09/19/24 Mango’s Record of... c106
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Review
6 Reviews


Crimsay
Crimsay
Mar 20, 2024
Status: Completed
After reading the comic, I had to go and MTL this series. So glad to finally see this here!

The story follows Ji Yuan as he navigates his new life after coming to a new world and embarks on a journey to cultivate immortality. What I especially liked about the story was its emphasis on fateful encounters and how one choice can alter the lives of many others. It was fun to see, as the story progressed, how the fates of people Ji Yuan encountered changed over time. The side characters... more>> were all unique and memorable.

Ji Yuan is a protagonist you can really root for; he has a solid moral compass, upholding justice and condemning evil. He's willing to offer a hand to those in need and give advice to those who are willing to listen, but in the end lets others make their own choices, good or bad.

If I remember, the ending conflict felt a bit sudden; there were parts of it that had been brewing throughout the story, while other parts only appeared shortly before they were dealt with. But overall, I felt that things were resolved and tied together rather neatly. I definitely recommend giving it a try.

Edit: I want to commend the translator. They've done a great job and put in a lot of effort, especially with the footnotes in every chapter for added clarity. <<less
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blobbything
blobbything
Mar 29, 2024
Status: c25
A xanxia novel with a good story with a good translation and fun characters? Man, what a surprise! Only 25 chapters in of course, but the story feels very charming and fun. The protagonist being partially blind is interesting, and seeing him con his way out of dire situations is funny. I look forward to more, and I think more people should pick this up as more chapters get translated.
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C0unterpart
C0unterpart
Jul 02, 2024
Status: c72
I have never left a review on NU before. Not after hundreds novels. Not for Lord of the Mysteries. Not for anything. For this I will break my years of lurking.

As of chapter 72, this is the best cultivation story I have ever read. The only problems with it is that it makes almost all the other content in my reading list seem trite and dull by comparison.

There writing is fresh and thoughtful. The translation is outstanding. I will be eagerly awaiting the rest of the story.
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Mokhakun
Mokhakun
Jun 09, 2024
Status: Completed
I'll give it 5 stars, this is one of the novel that makes you feel somewhat reading a true magical story, or a retelling of a myth, the story circle around fates and coincidence but its connected, theres no pointless journey, even when the MC just visiting his friend in the end its connected to the main story, the MC doesn't really focusing on making himself powerful but at the same time throughout his journey and enjoying the world he become more powerful and eventually realizes the purpose of his... more>> existence, the power leveling isnot complicated and will not makes you confused. <<less
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OfficePony
OfficePony
Jul 14, 2024
Status: c80
It's a relaxing read with bits of excitement and plot as a side dish.

Smooth workflow, great imagery, and a leisurely meander through a fantastical classical world of Chinese mythological creatures.

Translations are excellently executed.

Overall, a very good read to get a taste of Chinese Mythology mixed with Cultivation.
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Baccharis Trimera
Baccharis Tr
Jul 23, 2024
Status: c86
This story can be summarized and defined in a single statement: it is art. The translation is impeccable; the translator put effort and love into every chapter. The novel itself is wonderful; it's a xianxia with a more philosophical and poetic touch, yet at the same time, it's fun, funny, and light. The characters are all very different from each other, lively and interesting, but the true crown jewel is the protagonist, who starts off ignorant about everything involving the world and cultivation but gradually becomes the wise person everyone... more>> thinks he is. Overall, there aren't enough compliments to define the quality of this story and the quality of this translation. Read it! <<less
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