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Reviewed by Kana

Who it's for, and whether it holds up.

My Thoughts on Using a Wok to Reorganize Life and Fly to Immortality

First Impressions

"Using a Wok to Reorganize Life and Fly to Immortality" had me hooked from the title alone! The premise of a female protagonist cooking her way through a xianxia world sounded like a delicious subversion of the genre. I dove in expecting a lighthearted, fun read, and for the most part, that's exactly what I got.

What Works Well

The creativity of this novel is definitely its strongest point. The way the MC, Su Yu, uses cooking to solve problems and create powerful artifacts is genuinely inspired. Instead of pills or potions, we get magical dishes! A clam-based spiritual tool for defense? Genius! The world-building is also impressive, and I enjoyed seeing the unconventional cultivation methods employed by the side characters, like the junior brother who cultivates through accounting. It’s this kind of imaginative detail that makes the story stand out. The humor is another big win. There were moments where I was laughing out loud at the sheer ridiculousness of the situations Su Yu finds herself in. The story is also a breath of fresh air for those looking for a cultivation novel with a female lead.

Areas of Concern

While the novel is generally well-received, I did notice a few recurring criticisms. Some readers found the humor lost in translation, making the reading experience clunky. Others felt that the MC is too overpowered, leading to a lack of genuine challenge and making the plot feel repetitive at times. The formula of problem-cooking-solution can get a bit predictable, especially in the later arcs. Also, those seeking a strong romance element might be disappointed, as the romantic subplot is very subtle and mostly confined to the extras.

⚠️ Spoiler Warning

Some reviews mention key plot points found in the extras, including the MC's true identity as a fairy and her relationship with the Heavenly Monarch. Be aware of these spoilers if you prefer to go in blind!

Final Verdict

Overall, "Using a Wok to Reorganize Life and Fly to Immortality" is a fun, quirky, and creative xianxia novel that's perfect for a lighthearted read. While it might not be for those seeking deep plot or complex character development, it's a delightful escape into a world where cooking is the ultimate superpower. I would recommend it as a palate cleanser between heavier reads or for anyone looking for a good laugh. Just be prepared for some repetitive elements and a lack of romance in the main story.

Synopsis

Su Yu, a descendant of a royal chef, entered a novel of the immortal world. She became a second senior sister who took over a mountain full of wounded and disabled from her missing senior brother. According to the original plot, her third junior brother’s golden core was broken. Her fourth junior brother gets into trouble. Her fifth junior brother was deceived… In short, they are dead, casualties, or injured. Su Yu: Ah, this… our division seems to be over. Looking at a group of skinny, weak, or disabled juniors, Su Yu, who wanted to retire: What kind of immortals are cultivating and fighting? Come and help me cook! Peace is a blessing! However, when she researched the ingredients in this world of cultivating immortals and decided to make a pot of delicious vegetables… the spiritual energy in the wok was great and the fragrance spread, but there was a faint circle of energy, which turned into super-quality spiritual pill that could repair broken meridians lying on the bottom of the wok. Su Yu: ! The seriously wounded and waiting to die juniors: ! Master Su didn’t believe in failure. When she was preparing to make a lotus leaf roasted rib, oil dripped and the aroma was overflowing. But at the bottom, there was a faint gleam of light accompanied a two-foot-long spirit sword, unparalleled in sword energy and a rare treasure once in a century. Junior brother who gave up cultivation because of lack of spirit swords: ! Looking at the pots and pans full of spiritual pills and spiritual treasures piled up in her small kitchen, Su Yu frowned. You may not believe it, but I just want to make a dish. The heroine who s**ked her luck but went all the way to decline: ??? — Because his cultivation rose too fast, the number one senior brother of Zhiqiong Peak, Xiao Muge, had to go far to the northern glacier to suppress his terrifying cultivation. A year later, he finally avoided the Ascension Thunder Tribulation and rushed back to his sect, preparing to regain the luck for his juniors, but he almost didn’t recognize his own peak. His third junior brother with a broken golden core had leveled up into Yuan Ying. His fourth junior, with extremely poor musical talent, had become a complete success… And his second junior sister, who is sullen, cold, and has never been out of her room, is sitting on the throne of the peak leader with her phoenix eyes narrowed. Her red lips raised when she enjoyed her junior’s respectful thanks. “Second Senior Sister is the master of our peak. She has powerful wisdom and is omnipotent. Senior Brother… Who is Senior Brother?” Xiao Muge: ?

Using a Wok to Reorganize Life and Fly to Immortality

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