I Returned After Cultivating Immortality

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Author:
宅喵
Status:Ongoing

Summary

After being struck by lightning and sent to a world of immortal cultivation, Qin Su diligently devoted herself to her cultivation. Yet just as she ascended to immortality, the Nine Heavens Divine Lightning struck her once again, sending her back to her original body. Faced with the complete romantic mess left behind by the transmigrator who had occupied her body, Qin Su remained expressionless.

A domineering CEO, a cold and aloof movie emperor, a loyal junior schoolmate, none of them are stopping her from cultivating immortality!

#Cultivating immortality freed me from the love polygon. Cultivating immortality makes me happy.#

Domineering CEO: “I’ll give you a hundred million. Stay by my side.”

Qin Su: “Oh? Ever heard of the ability to turn stone into gold?”

Supporting Female Character: “You stole my man and ruined my reputation. I’d rather jump off this cliff than ever forgive you.”

Qin Su: “Want a lucky charm instead?”

Three months later

Supporting Female Character: “Please, Master Qin, take me under your wing!”

A lighthearted, satisfying novel. The female lead is the coolest!

Content Tags: Fantasy, Sweet Romance, Urban Supernatural

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After her body was taken over by a transmigrator, Qin Su was sent into a world of immortal cultivation, only to be struck by heavenly tribulation and returned to her original world. Back at last, she personally deals with the transmigrator who stole her body, refuses to follow the usual script, unites all the supporting heroines who had been harmed, and escapes the tangled web of romance in her own way. As for the terrible admirers the transmigrator left behind, anyone who wants them is welcome to take them away! Whether it’s the domineering CEO, the cold movie emperor, or the loyal junior schoolmate, none of them can stop her from cultivating immortality! Catching ghosts, reading feng shui, and gambling on jade, she becomes the leading master of modern mysticism.

The novel is smoothly written with a humorous style and an engaging, fast-paced plot full of satisfying moments. Qin Su is wholly devoted to pursuing the Great Dao and will stop at nothing to earn money for cultivation. Meanwhile, the male lead creates several alternate identities to pursue her, only for those identities to constantly sabotage one another, resulting in many hilarious situations. Whether it’s the dramatic male lead or the gluttonous spirit treasure, every character leaves a lasting impression.

Novel Items

Life Winner System

Arcane Treasures

A system that helped the transmigrator build a successful life in Qin Su's body. It offered a Beginner's Gift Pack and lottery draw to new users. It was smashed by Qianjin (the natal spirit artifact) and swallowed whole, becoming an exceptionally nourishing tonic that made Qianjin's body more solid before entering Qin Su's chest.

Celestial Fruit

Materials

A fruit used by Qin Su to form her physical body after transmigrating into the cultivation world. It allowed her to officially step onto the path of cultivation.

Spirit Gathering Array

Formations

A formation set up by Jiang Xuxu in her room at great expense to gather Spiritual Energy for drawing talismans. The gathered energy was completely absorbed by Chu Beihe without his knowledge, which is why Jiang Xuxu went to confront him.

Jade Bracelet

Treasure

A jade bracelet left by Grandmother specifically for Guan Xuxu. It is the only keepsake Grandmother gave her and holds deep sentimental value. Guan Ruirui is wearing it and refuses to return it, claiming it belongs to all daughters of the Guan family. Guan Xuxu prophesied that she would make Guan Ruirui return it with her own hands.

Beauty-Enhancing Pill

Pills

A pill formula from the cultivation world that Qin Su remembers and considers making herself. Most spiritual herbs do not exist in this world but suitable substitutes should be available. She also remembered that her roommate Zhao Shiyu had lingering insecurities from acne scars.

High-Grade Spirit Stones

Materials

Stones Qin Su mentioned she would use to bribe her natal spirit artifact Qianjin after surviving the heavenly tribulation, planning to use a thousand of them.

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