Artifact Refining Master [Rebirth]

Due to a single bet, Lu Ming, who was just awarded the title of Best Actor, was brought into a stallion novel, a Xianxia world where refining tools was respected. He was only given a foolishly cute (s*upid) system to accompany him. The tragedy was that he transmigrated into the novel’s villain, He Qingci, whose childhood misfortune led to extreme perversion. This person’s end was inevitably death. His soul flew away and scattered, and he was, without exception, exterminated. Lu Ming made up his mind, in addition to getting rid of this annoying family, he decided to become an Artifact Refining Master and get extremely rich. His most important task was to save this untimely blackening disease relapse of a protagonist, Sang Wusheng. Lu Ming (a healthy shou): Shidi, imagining such things is unacceptable! Blackening is a disease! When Shixiong becomes a god, I will come to save you from the sea of suffering, and hand in hand we will run away and be well-off! Sang Wusheng: Shixiong, recently my heart is so tired. I’d like to ask for a hug and for you to pamper this protagonist to save me from blackening. Then I will help you sell your God Artifacts, whitewash the villains, and become immortal. Cultivation Levels: Qi Condensation, Foundation Establishment, Gold Core, Nascent Soul and finally, Immortal Ascension. Artifact Refining Levels：Mortal Treasure Artifact, Spiritual Artifact, Sacred Artifact, Immortal Artifact, God Artifact. “Host, please set your ultimate goal for this transmigration into a book journey.” Lu Ming looked at the hundred options on the screen and without hesitation jumped to the last one: to save the blackened protagonist. Cute System: Beep! The system is starting to calculate the matching characters: Sang Wusheng and Lu Ming. Constellation matching index: 100% Physical compatibility: 100% Chance of having a child: 99% Anti-blackening probability: 101% Lu Ming: I’ll beat you to death. Stallion Novel: novels featuring protagonists with some kind of charm affect getting a bunch of people going crazy over them. Most of them are harem. You can think of it as: harem protags = stallions or stud horses getting it on with many brood mares. Xianxia: Fictional stories featuring magic, demons, ghosts, immortals, and a great deal of Chinese folklore/mythology. Protagonists (usually) attempt to cultivate Immortality, seeking eternal life and the pinnacle of strength. Heavily inspired by Daoism.

Original Publisher

jjwxc

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on Artifact Refining Master [Rebirth] Alright, let's dive into "Artifact Refining Master [Rebirth]". This one's a bit of a mixed bag, and my feelings are definitely complicated. It's got elements I adore, but also some aspects that left me scratching my head. ### First Impressions Honestly, the summary wasn't entirely accurate, which is always a bit of a letdown. It painted a picture of a lighthearted system story, but what I got was a much darker, more angsty cultivation tale. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but it did set my expectations in the wrong direction from the start. It feels like the artifact refining aspect is secondary to the central relationship. ### What Works Well The core relationship between the MC and ML is undeniably compelling. If you're a fan of the villain/hero dynamic, especially with a dash of hidden identities and a possessive, borderline-yandere ML, this might just be your cup of tea. The power fantasy element for the MC is also well-executed, allowing for some satisfying moments of growth and triumph. When the novel hits its stride, it's a genuinely fun, if somewhat tropey, popcorn read. I found myself invested in their journey, even when the plot got a little convoluted. ### Areas of Concern Pacing and world-building could definitely use some work. At times, the story felt rushed, and the cultivation aspects felt more like window dressing than integral parts of the plot. The artifact refining, which is in the title, feels like it gets brushed over. The translation quality isn't always consistent, which can be a barrier to fully immersing yourself in the story. It seems like some parts might even be missing, which is frustrating. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning There are elements of r*pe and implied trauma in the backstory, which is crucial to understand the characters' motivations. The initial body swap of the MC also raises some questions about rationality and the overall plot's internal logic. ### Final Verdict "Artifact Refining Master [Rebirth]" is a flawed but ultimately enjoyable read, particularly if you're a fan of specific tropes. It's not going to win any awards for originality or perfect execution, but it offers a compelling central relationship and some satisfying power fantasy elements. Just be aware of the darker themes and potential translation issues going in. I would recommend it, but with a healthy dose of caution and adjusted expectations.