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A Hundred Refinements To Become Emperor: Starting As A Menial Servant!

百肝成帝：从杂役开始！

Native Language Chinese

Released 2025

Author多情石榴

TypeWeb Novel (CN)

Original Ch.: 386

Translated Ch.: 352

Rank: #633

Last Update: March 5, 2026

Original Pub.: Qidian

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A Hundred Refinements To Become Emperor: Starting As A Menial Servant! is a popular novel that blends Action, Adventure, Fantasy and more. Written by the author 多情石榴. 352 chapters have been translated, and translation of other chapters is in progress.

Synopsis

[Proficiency System + Multiple Female Leads]
Upon waking, Li Xian transmigrated to another world. His beginning was bleak, his father committed su*cide, and he depended on his younger brother for survival, the two sharing a single pair of pants.
Fortunately, he awakened the destiny trait “Heaven Rewards Diligence”, for every bit of effort, there would definitely be a bit of gain.
In this world, demons and monsters deceive the realm, the dynasty is turbulent, and martial artists carve out territories.
To seek a path to survival, Li Xian sold himself into servitude, entering the martial Dao manor of a ‘Sword-Breaking Madam,’ starting from the lowest position as a menial servant.
Gradually able to touch upon the world’s martial Dao, he discovered its vastness. Cooking essence food, drinking the Dao of arts, observing heaven and earth, seeking martial Dao.
From the incomplete and fragmentary Raging Bull Fist to the basic Four Directions Fist.
From a clay mortal body to complete transformation and perfection, with double pupils and extraordinary eyes.
From having no path or gate, base as mud, to becoming renowned throughout the world, with boundless longevity, a peerless martial god.

Action Adventure Fantasy Harem Martial Arts Mature Romance Seinen Supernatural Tragedy Xuanhuan

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Editor's Note

💡 The Realism Debate. As noted by reviewers, this novel leans heavily into the "misery" of being a servant. Some readers (like Jibber) find the focus on filth and urinals to be "edgy" or a plot hole, while others (like Ethryiel) praise it as an authentic portrayal of a cruel, class-based society where the powerful don't even see the poor as human.

The Madam's Character. Unlike many "Ice Beauty" tropes, the Madam stays cold. She doesn't fall for the MC just because he’s talented; she treats him as a high-value tool, making their dynamic tense and unpredictable.

Pacing. The world expands slowly. You see the world through Li Xian's limited perspective as a servant before he earns the right to see the "Greater World."

Experience Curve

Ch. 1–30 (The Manor Drudgery): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Foundation. Gritty survival. Li Xian uses the "Heaven Rewards Diligence" system just to survive the harsh environment and get enough to eat.

Ch. 31–110 (The Sword-Breaking Manor): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Rising Star. Li Xian hides his strength while outperforming the "privileged" servants. The tension with the Madam and the first major cultivation breakthrough occur here.

Ch. 111–250 (The Sect & Dynasty Expansion): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Transition. Li Xian moves beyond the servant class. The world opens up to reveal a turbulent dynasty where martial artists carve out territories.

Ch. 251–386+ (The Peerless Transformation): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The High-Tier Grind. Li Xian refines his "Clay Body" into something extraordinary. His "Double Pupils" and high-tier fist techniques allow him to contend with world-class monsters and renown warriors.

WebNovelDB Review

8 /10

A high-quality "Proficiency System" novel that values logic and consistency over cheap thrills.

Writing Quality: 8/10. Clear, descriptive, and avoids the usual "filler" found in long-running cultivation novels.

Character Design: 8.5/10. Li Xian is a refreshing, level-headed lead. The Madam is a standout subversion of female lead tropes.

System Logic: 9/10. "Heaven Rewards Diligence" is satisfyingly simple. It removes the "random luck" element that ruins many power fantasies.

World-Building: 7/10. Starts small and claustrophobic, which enhances the immersion but might feel slow for those wanting epic wars early on.

The Good: The sense of progression is incredibly palpable. You feel every "XP" gain. The translation quality is noted as being among the best.

The Bad: The early chapters can be quite "dirty" and depressing. If you dislike stats-heavy descriptions or "game-like" progression, the proficiency pop-ups might annoy you.

For Fans Of: Top Tier Providence, The Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality, My Longevity Simulation.

Not For You If: You want a heroic MC who saves every damsel, or if you hate "system" novels that show numerical progress.

Verdict: A Hundred Refinements is a "Must-Read for Growth Lovers." It takes the "Menial Servant" trope and treats it with more respect and logic than most of its peers.

WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Li Xian (The Diligent Transmigrator), The Sword-Breaking Madam (The Calculating Master), Li Xian's Younger Brother.

Power System: Martial Dao: Transitioning from mortal "Clay Bodies" to supernatural perfections (Double Pupils), fueled by "Essence Food" and constant practice.

Themes: Meritocracy (Effort = Gain), Social Stratification, Human Nature under Power, and the Pursuit of Boundless Longevity.

Similar To: A Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality, Top Tier Providence

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