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Get Out of My Way, You Jerk! I’m Selling Potions
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Get Out of My Way, You Jerk! I’m Selling Potions

Don't stop me from selling potions, you stinky man!, 臭男人别挡着我卖魔药
Native Language Chinese
Released 2022
Original Ch.: 459
Translated Ch.: 459
Rank: #290
Last Update: March 14, 2026
Original Pub.: SFACG
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8.3

Get Out of My Way, You Jerk! I’m Selling Potions is a popular novel that blends Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy and more. Written by the author GODINEYE. A total of 459 chapters have been translated and the novel is complete.

Synopsis

Buried in debt and seeking an escape, I chose to end it all; only to be reincarnated as an ordinary girl named Torie in a world of swords and sorcery.
“Who cares about magic and all that stuff? All I think about is making money! I want cash, you hear me?!”
With that sole purpose in mind, I became a potion merchant. I was supposed to use my knowledge from the other world to make a killing and join the rank of the elites. Instead, I ended up crossing paths with a classic “underdog” protagonist fresh out of a “broken engagement” story arc.
“Torie! You go first! I’ll hold them off!”
“Here, take this. It’s on the house.” I forced a smile as I handed him a potion. Everyone knows that if I actually leave him behind in a generic plot moment like this, I’m the one who’s doomed!
“Torie, I will never forget your kindness! I promise to grant any request you have!”
You’re really hell-bent on maxing out your affection stats with me, aren’t you?!

📂 System Interface: The Alchemical Blueprint

Get Out of My Way, You Jerk! I’m Selling Potions is a completed (459 chapters) Japanese-style light novel that blends Business Management, Scientific Isekai, and Slow-Burn Romance. The story follows Torie, a former engineering student from Earth who ends up in a world where magic is instinctive but potion-making is a “failure’s” art.

Unlike most protagonists, Torie refuses to be the hero; she wants to be the CEO. However, she accidentally “buys” the loyalty of a classic underdog protagonist, Ethan, and finds herself entangled in his revenge plot—mostly because his noble status makes for great business networking.

Component Classification Tactical Implication
TS (Trans-Sexual) Gender Bender Torie is a male-to-female reincarnator. The novel explores her past trauma while focusing on her new life as a shrewd merchant.
Scientific Model Power System Torie treats alchemy like chemistry and engineering, replacing “habitual guesses” with precision measurements and mana separation.
Pure Romance Relationship A “Twin Star” dynamic. Ethan (the employer/ML) and Torie (the employee/FL) engage in a high-tension, teasing, and protective relationship.
Merchant Grind Narrative Core Significant focus on market research, haggling, evaluating competitors, and exploiting untapped business models.

📂 System Interface: The Status Window (Torie)

Attribute Classification Description
Motivation Pure Greed Driven by a past life of crushing debt, her singular goal is the accumulation of wealth. She is a “Little Devil” of finance.
Intellect Engineering Mind Uses Earth-based scientific logic to “revolutionize” the potion industry, making traditional brewers look like amateurs.
Negotiation Shrewd Merchant Will haggle for a 10% discount from anyone, including high-ranking nobles and terrifying villains.
Magic Mana Deficient She cannot cast magic normally (Mana + Element). Instead, she manually separates them to create high-purity concentrates.
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Editor's Note

💡 The "Anti-Stupid" Romance. Unlike many RomComs where characters lose IQ, the romance here is built on mutual competence. Ethan admires Torie because her greed is "pure" and predictable compared to the treacherous nobles of his family.

The TS Aspect. While Torie is a transmigrator, the story treats her new identity with a mix of humor and grounded realism. Her past life trauma explains her obsession with financial security.

Premium Translation. Reviewers highly praise the translator, Mr_Jay, for prose that feels like a native English novel, including detailed "manufacturing" excerpts in the notes.

Slow Burn. The pacing is deliberate. The "Academy" arc mentioned in the synopsis doesn't even begin until Volume 3.

"Don't talk to me about love unless you're talking about the love of gilded coins."

*459 chapters of potions, profits, and a romance built on mutual competence. Complete — and ready to satisfy your inner capitalist.*

Experience Curve

Ch. 1–150 (The Debt & The Startup): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Engaging. Focuses on Torie's initial experiments, her meeting with Ethan, and establishing her shop.

Ch. 151–300 (The Noble Conspiracy): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Peak. The romance begins to simmer as Ethan’s dark noble background clashes with Torie’s business expansion.

Ch. 301–459 (The Golden Empire): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Satisfying. The transition to the Academy and the final resolution of Ethan's revenge and Torie's quest for ultimate profit.

WebNovelDB Review

8 /10
A refreshing "Merchant Fantasy" that balances technical alchemy with an adorable, high-chemistry romance.

Writing Quality: 9/10. Especially in the translated version; the prose is professional and the technical "Engineering" explanations are lucid.

Character Design: 9/10. Torie is a hilarious, money-grubbing devil, while Ethan is a well-deconstructed "Cold Duke" who is actually just a lonely kid.

World Building: 7/10. Solid but standard high fantasy. The "Potion Maker" mana-deficiency lore is the most unique aspect.

Pacing: 6/10. Very slow. It takes a long time to get through the "startup" phase, which may bore readers looking for immediate action.

The Good: The chemistry between the leads is "sugar overdose" tier. The business management aspects feel researched rather than hand-waved.

The Bad: Some readers might find Torie’s 8-year-old physical age (in Volume 1) jarring when combined with her adult business acumen. The parents disappear from the plot early on.

The Archetype: The "Gilded Alchemist." She turns base elements into gold—not through magic, but through aggressive capitalism.

Verdict: Highly recommended for fans of Ascendance of a Bookworm or I Shall Master This Family who want a TS spin and a bit more humor.

Age Note: Torie is physically 8 years old in Volume 1. If child protagonists make you uncomfortable, the story does age her up gradually. The focus is on her business acumen, not her physicality.
WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Torie (MC/Merchant), Ethan (ML/Fallen Noble).
Power System: Scientific Potion Synthesis (Alchemy).
Themes: Capitalism, Revenge, Pure Romance, Recovery from Trauma.

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