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Joy of Life

Qing Yu Nian, หาญท้าชะตาฟ้า, 庆余年

Native Language Chinese

Released 2007

AuthorMao Ni, 猫腻

TypeWeb Novel (CN)

Original Ch.: 746

Translated Ch.: 746

Rank: #875

Last Update: March 5, 2026

Original Pub.: Qidian

English Pub.: Webnovel

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Joy of Life is a popular novel that blends Drama, Fantasy, Harem and more. Written by the author Mao Ni. A total of 746 chapters have been translated and the novel is complete.

Synopsis

That lonesome night as he lays dying in the hospital, fearing of death and desiring the taste of life, his mind became unprecedentedly complex with mixed emotions.
Myasthenia gravis — an incurable disease where one’s muscle slowly degenerated until the day when one can no longer move and only tears may flow.
“Is this… dying?”
When he opened his eyes again, he had crossed over into the body of a two months old infant, right in the middle of an assassination attempt.
He was born as the illegitimate son of a noble. His name was Fan Xian; and with that name came the burden of deep political secrets and the legacy of his mother.
He understood; to survive, he needed unparalleled strength, money and political power.
To a new world with the luxury of a new life, so named; Celebrating the Remaining Life.

📂 System Interface: The Scholar-Assassin’s Chronicles

Fan Xian is not your typical transmigrator. After dying of myasthenia gravis, he is reborn as the illegitimate son of a high-ranking noble in a world resembling ancient China. However, he soon discovers he isn’t the first to “arrive”—his deceased mother left behind a legacy of industrial and political revolutions that have turned the world into a powder keg of secrets.

Component	Classification	Tactical Implication
Plagiarism as a Weapon	Skill / Social	Fan Xian uses his knowledge of “future” literature (e.g., Dream of the Red Chamber) to gain fame and influence.
Poison & Medicine	Combat Sub-system	Taught by the mysterious Fei Jie, Fan Xian relies more on biological warfare and healing than raw swordplay.
The Overwatchers	Hidden Faction	A group of “uncles” and shadowy figures loyal to his mother who protect him from the shadows.
Cultural Friction	Narrative Theme	A deep exploration of how modern democratic/individualistic values clash with ancient imperial hierarchy.

📂 System Interface: The Status Window (Fan Xian)

Attribute	Classification	Description
Combat Style	Internal / Poison	Uses a unique, high-pressure internal energy manual and chemical warfare. Fights are rare but lethal.
Personality	Black-Bellied / Cunning	Self-aware, hypocritical, and pragmatic. He acts the part of the “playful noble” while running a secret spy network.
Romance	Realistic Harem	Features multiple wives/concubines, but they are treated as independent political actors with their own motives.
Lore Depth	High-Spec Mystery	The “Transmigration” isn’t what it seems. The late-game reveals a genre-shift that borders on sci-fi.

Drama Fantasy Harem Mature Romance

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Editor's Note

💡 Mao Ni’s Masterpiece. Like Nightfall and Way of Choices, this is "Slow Food" literature. If you skip chapters, you will lose the thread of the conspiracy. The prose is dense, philosophical, and rewards attentive reading.

The "Cuck" Misunderstanding. A common negative review mentions Fan Xian letting a girl he likes be "fondled" by an enemy. As pointed out by long-term readers, this is a misinterpretation of a complex undercover operation. Fan Xian is deeply possessive and protective, but he plays the long game.

Genre Bait-and-Switch. It starts as a typical transmigration story but slowly evolves into a massive political thriller, and eventually, a deconstruction of the "Isekai" genre itself.

"There are three types of people in this world: Men, Women, and Emperors."

*746 chapters of poetry, poison, and political chess where every word is a weapon. Complete — and worth every slow chapter.*

Experience Curve

Ch. 1–100 (The Sea-Side Childhood): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Foundation. Slow-paced childhood arc focused on training in poisons and internal energy. Establishes his bond with his "Grandma" and mysterious bodyguard, Wu Zhu.

Ch. 101–300 (The Capital Entrance): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Hook. Fan Xian enters the capital, uses poetry to stun the literati, and navigates the deadly rivalry between the Crown Prince and the Second Prince.

Ch. 301–600 (The Power Broker): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Escalation. Fan Xian takes over the "Overwatch Council" (the spy agency). The focus shifts to international diplomacy and high-level assassinations.

Ch. 601–End (The Final Reveal): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Payoff. The truth about his mother, the Emperor, and the nature of the world comes to light. One of the most satisfying endings in webnovel history.

WebNovelDB Review

9 /10

A titan of the genre. It is less a "novel" and more an "epic" that demands respect and patience.

Writing Quality: 10/10. Mao Ni is a prose stylist. Every dialogue is a multi-layered chess match.

Character Design: 10/10. The Emperor is arguably one of the greatest "villains" (or antagonists) ever written in fiction—terrifyingly brilliant and human.

Power System: 7/10. Grounded in Wuxia. There are no flying immortals, just people with extremely refined internal force and lethal hidden weapons.

Pacing: 6/10. It meanders. It spends chapters on "boring" travel or tea ceremonies that turn out to be crucial setup.

The Good: The moral ambiguity is refreshing. No one is purely good or evil; everyone has a rational, often tragic, motivation for their cruelty.

The Bad: The "Slow Pace" can be a dealbreaker for readers used to daily power-ups. The MC’s "modern" hypocrisy (preaching equality while owning slaves/servants) is a point of contention for some.

For Fans Of: Nirvana in Fire (Drama), Nightfall, Kingdom’s Bloodline.

Not For You If: You want a "Power Fantasy" where the MC kills everyone who looks at him wrong.

Pacing Note: This is 'Slow Food' literature. If you need action every chapter, you'll struggle. If you savor political intrigue, layered dialogue, and philosophical depth, you're home.

Verdict: Joy of Life is a "Gourmet" novel. It requires a fine palate for politics and an iron will to sit through the slow parts. If you finish it, it will stay with you forever.

WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Fan Xian (The Twice-Born), The Emperor of Qing (The Ultimate Player), Wu Zhu (The Blind, Ageless Bodyguard).

Power System: Internal Force & Poisons: Divided into 9 ranks, with the "Grandmaster" rank being a force of nature that maintains the global political balance.

Themes: Fate vs. Free Will, The Burden of Progress, Parent-Child Conflict, and the Loneliness of Power.

Similar To: The Grandmaster Strategist, Great Demon King, Otherworldly Evil Monarch

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