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I Rely On Poverty To Sweep Through Survival Games

BROKE, Tôi dựa vào bần cùng quét ngang trò chơi sinh tồn, Я покладаюся на бідність, щоб перемогти в іграх на виживання, 我靠貧窮橫掃逃生遊戲, 我靠贫穷横扫逃生游戏

Native Language Chinese

Released 2021

AuthorBai Tang, 柏瑭

TypeWeb Novel (CN)

Original Ch.: 210

Translated Ch.: 210

Rank: #1261

Last Update: April 15, 2026

Original Pub.: jjwxc

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I Rely On Poverty To Sweep Through Survival Games is a popular novel that blends Action, Comedy, Drama and more. Written by the author Bai Tang. A total of 210 chapters have been translated and the novel is complete.

Synopsis

Xiao Lan was a pauper who couldn’t do anything that required money.
On the road after work, he was engulfed by darkness and opened his eyes to a frightening and dangerous survival game.
The app that can’t be deleted; the people it locked on to were unable to escape except through death.
Ordinary players: Save me, I don’t want to die!!!
Xiao Lan: Sorry, the phone is too broken and it froze. Can you wait a little longer?
A hand reached out from inside an old-fashioned television; the people caught would enter its world.
Ordinary players: Ahhhhhhh! What to do?!
Xiao Lan: According to my many years of experience repairing old household appliances, it seems that this model can be opened like this…
Finally, the bosses gathered around Xiao Lan one day, prepared to deal with this (game) bug.
But they saw him roll up his sleeves and stride forward on long legs, and he beat up the bosses until they doubted their ghostly births.
Xiao Lan: Do you think an overtime worker’s night travels are for nothing?
Luo: Sir is always this cute.
Passer-by (shivering): Isn’t your definition of cute a little strange…

Action Comedy Drama Horror Mature Mystery Psychological Supernatural Yaoi

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Editor's Note

⚠️ The "Broke" Mechanic. The MC’s primary skill literally scales with his poverty. The fewer assets he has (no house, no car, broken phone), the more "buffed" he becomes. It’s a hilarious subversion of the typical "rich and powerful" protagonist.

Action > Mystery. Unlike Card Room or QR Code, this novel leans heavily into physical combat. If you prefer complex, brain-burning logic puzzles, this might feel a bit shallow. Most problems are solved by the MC rolling up his sleeves and beating the ghost into submission.

The "Sir" Dynamic. The ML (Luo) acts as a perfect, Sebastian-style butler. Even after they become a couple, he maintains a respectful, slightly formal distance that some readers find "sweet" and others find "stale."

Tonal Shift. This is a Horror-Comedy. The ghosts are often more terrified of the MC than he is of them. If you want high-stakes, terrifying horror that keeps you up at night, the constant humor here might break your immersion.

210 chapters of debt-defying survival and a butler who is also a cat. Completed — the ultimate "stress-relief" read for fans of hardworking underdogs.

Experience Curve

Ch. 1–50 (The Debt-Ridden Start): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Hook. The "Broke" skill is at its funniest here. Repairing haunted TVs and using "overtime worker" skills to survive is peak comedy.

Ch. 51–150 (The Mid-Tier Grind): ⭐⭐⭐ – The Dip. The MC becomes OP (overpowered) very quickly. Some arcs feel repetitive—ghost appears, MC hits ghost, Luo helps, move to next room.

Ch. 151–210 (The Past & The Truth): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Climax. The mystery of the MC’s father and the "Awakened" status of the players adds a necessary layer of depth that was missing in the middle.

WebNovelDB Review

7 /10

A lighthearted, "feel-good" entry in the Infinite Flow genre. It doesn't take itself too seriously, making it a perfect palette cleanser after darker novels like Kaleidoscope of Death.

Comedy/Irony: 10/10. The irony of being "too poor to die" or having a phone so broken it freezes the game’s death-app is consistently funny.

Combat/Action: 8/10. If you like seeing ghosts get bullied by a hardworking mortal with long legs and a mean punch, you'll love the "melee" focus.

World-Building: 5/10. The "Advent World" logic is a bit vague, and the time jumps between instances (up to 6 months) can make the pacing feel disjointed.

Romance: 6/10. A very slow, "gentle" burn. The ML is devoted and protective, but the relationship lacks the intense spark found in more plot-heavy Danmei.

The Good: The MC is incredibly likable—hardworking, straightforward, and a "straight man" to the core. The side characters actually have personalities and don't just exist to praise the MC.

The Bad: Some instances feel nonsensical or "fillery." The transition from poor pauper to "rich via ML" somewhat undermines the initial charm of the poverty skill.

The Archetype: The "Relatable Underdog." He represents every exhausted office worker who just wants to finish their shift without a ghost interrupting them.

The Final Verdict: Read this if you want a laugh and a break from "genius" protagonists. It’s the McDonald's of Infinite Flow: not a gourmet five-course mystery, but satisfying, consistent, and fun.

WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Xiao Lan (MC/Shou - The Broke Melee Fighter), Luo (ML/Seme - The Butler/Cat/Prop).

Power System: Quirky Skills. Based on the player's real-life traits. Xiao Lan's skill "I Am Very Poor" gives him buffs based on his lack of money.

Themes: Capitalism as Horror, Perseverance, Hidden Past, Found Family.

Similar To: The Trial Game of Life, The Earth is Online, Card Room, High Energy QR Code

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