I have no idea why this book has such a low ratings. Trust me, it deserves more. It’s not perfect, but definitely not bad. And no, it’s definitely not yaoi—heck, it doesn’t even have any ounce of romance, because the MC is basically a cub throughout the story. I don’t know where the rumor that this is yaoi came from. (If you’re one of those people who deliberately lower the scores because it’s BL, then f*ck you).

cough ok moving on...

It’s about a wolf cub named Ayun who has a 30-something-years-old... more>> soul inside him. He will unite his tribe, farm, and create opportunities that will make him one of the most influential being in the continent.

The first 30 chapters are pretty annoying to read because MC is really a devil at heart. He will force everyone to work, study, and do things more efficiently. It’s actually quite abrupt since the tribe started off as “hoping to survive one day at a time” then gradually change into “importing farming machinery to other races”

In this story, you will find the MC teaching his fellow clueless and naive tribes-mates arithmetic, applying chemistry to magic, researching biology for farming, and retell classic fairytales as political intrigue moral story to everyone.

He made everyone work 24/7 (although he works the hardest) and I know it’s really annoying to read an MC that reminds you of your boss, but hear me out. This story was written in 2018. Remember that year? It was a year of massive demand, fast consumption, and overworking. So, it makes sense why MC wants everyone to work hard, and efficient. But yeah, times changed, and reading this now makes me kinda hate the MC a little. I mean, working is fine, but they also need a break ya know.

But the story is actually quite enjoyable to read. I love the part where he teach his tribes-mates about how cunning human is through a series of crooked fairytales hahaha. Other than that, the side characters are impressionable, they are not just discarded after one scene. I also like how there’s no actual villains, it’s only about progression and business. But, I dislike how abrupt the ending is, he hasn’t reach the pinnacle yet it’s over just like that. I really wish they write extras.

Overall, I think this story is worth the read. <<less

I'm seeing no inkling of BL or Yaoi that was promised in the genre and the ML usually shows up in the first 10. There are potential people, like Thrall or the black leopard, but simply no romance.

The premise is interesting and the novel is quite well written. However I do have a little problem with the MC. He has this agenda that he carries out for the clan's wellbeing, but he does not TRULY care for the people. If you read more, he sorta treats them as workers to... more>> use for himself. Of course, there are moments where he gets along with them and plays with them, but there's something missing to make it truly genuine. I'm still reading it so I can't form a definitive opinion, but I AM still interested <<less

So as stated by the frozenlimebeans, this is not a bl novel. I've checked and it is a 100% no cp novel. There maybe shippable characters but none gets into an actual relationship with MC. I think the translators didn't completely checked and assumed it was bl.

But feel free to read for plot. Which I would but unlikely to touch anytime soon.

This story is for you if the following things are your cup of tea:

- world-building in tribal times

- isekai in a fantasy world

... more>> - MC is fairly competent but not a total munchkin (omnipotent/omniscient) with his rich experience gained from his education, family and friends, years of employment and the internet in modern China. He's also quite mature and at times, removed from the situation especially in the first few chapters when the stark differences between the two worlds were understandably, too much to bear

- No romance or trope, one-dimentional fantasy characters (especially the female kind that's often portrayed as scantily-clad and love-addled)

- character growth

Etc. Etc.

I have other reasons for reading this novel however, what's important is you make your own reasons for starting then reading it through the end.

Don't let other's reviews limit you from discovering some hidden gems <<less

Finished reading the entire thing via MTL

I absolutely love this fic. The protagonist is unlike the usual Chinese male MC. His character cannot be said to be saint like but he is really good to his tribe and striving for a better future for them. Definitely the modern knowledge in tribal times trope but it is done very well and I like the intelligence and political cunning shown by the protagonist.

this fic is quite wholesome in the sense MC isn’t the typical “kill them all” type. Also some interesting looks... more>> on economic might and feudal society flaws. Also feminism expressed very well.

One of the best civilisation building in tribal times. <<less