Cassandra muttering '...The thirty-first person.' at the very end is an incredible hook. Is he a secret weapon? A failed summon? A hidden boss? Why is he the irregular? Best line in the whole chapter.
The way Su Chen uses his family's strength instead of his own cultivation is a fun twist. Most MCs rely on personal power, but he's all about leveraging his background. That makes him feel unique. He knows he's weak physically, so he uses his "cheap dad's" connections and the "third grand uncle" as his cheat. Smart.
The village school teacher refunding the tuition for August and September when the boys had to drop out? That's a genuinely kind gesture from someone who probably doesn't have much either. It's small but shows that not everyone in this world is selfish or cruel. It balances out all the debt and tragedy a bit, making the world feel more nuanced.
Some parts felt a bit info dumpy, like the forum posts with the time calculation might have been too detailed for some readers, but it fits the forum style. The wishing well could become repetitive if used too much, but so far it’s fine. I hope the story doesn’t rely too heavily on luck mechanics. The beginning was a bit slow, but character establishment is necessary. These are minor complaints overall, the story has strong momentum.
Liu Hong selling mosquito repellent for 500 a bottle is such a classic survival horror character move. He's taking advantage of everyone's fear, but you can't even be mad because he might be right about it being useful. Capitalism at its finest.
The fight scene (if you can call it that) was one-sided. The old man's Greater Saint pressure alone caused blood to spill. That's the kind of power disparity that makes you root for the MC even though he's being a bully. Sometimes you just want to see the arrogant protagonist get crushed by an even bigger force.
The medical scene where Shen Wan treats his leg was unexpectedly graphic. I winced reading about the pus and rotten flesh. But I appreciated the realism—this isn't a magical heal-everything solution; she uses proper iodine and antibiotics. The detail about tying a bow on the bandage was almost tender, but also shows her character's practicality. It's a good mix of gritty and soft.