Jinyiwei: Starting by Killing a Traitorous Superior - Reviews

If you have a penchant for intricate fight scenes and detailed combat choreography, this novel might just pique your interest. The author goes to great lengths to craft elaborate descriptions of battles and skirmishes, ensuring that every clash feels vivid and intense. However, be warned—if you’re someone who prefers a brisk narrative flow, you may find yourself skipping entire chapters in search of the main storyline's progression. While the story itself is not inherently bad and showcases some intriguing elements, the reading experience leaves much to be desired. There’s a certain heaviness in the prose that detracts from the enjoyment, making it feel somewhat laborious at times. I’ve certainly encountered worse novels, but this one fails to captivate or entertain as effectively as one might hope. In the end, it may be worth considering whether the elaborate fight scenes can hold your attention or if you would prefer a more balanced approach that weaves action seamlessly into the overarching narrative.

30. Overall, the writing style is amateurish in a charming way. It's not literary genius, but it knows exactly what it is: a fun, power-fantasy isekai. The plot is simple, the drama is immediate, and the action hits the right notes. I'd read more.

2 I'm looking forward to seeing what other skills or pills Jiang Chen can get from the roulette. The Small Revitalizing Pill was a good start. But if he pulls a blank, that's gonna sting. Hope his luck holds up.

2 The drinking/drugging scene is a good reminder that in this world, enemies can come from anywhere, even your own superior. It sets a tone of paranoia and danger. Trust no one.

2 Jiang Chen's personality is taking shape. He's ruthless, pragmatic, and not interested in playing games. When the other Jinyiwei doubt him, he just shows them his True Qi. Actions speak louder than words.

2 The author also makes a point to show the Jinyiwei's code. They can't prosecute one of their own without evidence. That adds a layer of realism to a fantasy world. Even a powerful organization like the Jinyiwei has rules.

2 There's a nice touch of irony: Li Chengqi was trying to sell his own men for demonic pills, but in the end, his own life is taken by a man who just unlocked a system. Karma is a bitch, and I'm here for it.

2 The pacing is excellent. From the betrayal to the system activation to the fight to the report to the commander—all in a few pages. No filler, no pointless digressions. I'm fully engaged.

2 I was a bit worried when the system first appeared. Sometimes these novels become all about the roulette and the rewards. But here, the system seems secondary to the story itself. It's a tool, not the main plot. That's a relief.

2 The author uses a lot of action verbs and vivid imagery: "True Qi emission," "wooden table splintered," "spider web-like pit." It's very kinetic, which fits a martial arts story. But sometimes the descriptions of the "True Qi" and "meridians" get a little repetitive.

2 I love the subtle worldbuilding about the Jinyiwei being a "sharp sword hanging above the Jianghu." It sets up a power dynamic where the court is feared, but the martial world is also restless. I can see potential for a bigger conflict with the demonic sects or other clans.

20. The Sin Points system is an interesting twist. You get points for killing enemies, and then you can spend them on a lottery. It turns combat into a resource grind. I wonder if there are other ways to earn points besides murder.