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The Great Thief

TGT, 大盗贼

Native Language Chinese

Released 2015

AuthorBoating Lyrics, 泛舟填词

TypeWeb Novel (CN)

Original Ch.: 1976

Translated Ch.: 1977

Rank: #1077

Last Update: March 28, 2026

Original Pub.: Qidian

English Pub.: Webnovel

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The Great Thief is a popular novel that blends Action, Adventure, Fantasy and more. Written by the author Boating Lyrics. A total of 1,977 chapters have been translated and the novel is complete.

Synopsis

He had never invested in shares or bought a lottery ticket, and neither did he have any experience in the general business industry. Lu Li found that the only thing he could do was play games.
Luckily he had experienced rebirth, and was one step ahead of everyone else. Luckily, games had been developing extremely quickly, and there were many people who had become rich through playing games.
In his ‘past life’, he had spent countless nights awake, in grief and anguish. However, although all of this had been washed away, so what…? This life, he was determined to make a fierce counterattack against fate and stand at the very top!

🗡️ SYSTEM INTERFACE: THE “BLIZZARD” PROTOCOL

The narrative functions as a Progression Engine, heavily reliant on established MMORPG tropes and boss mechanics familiar to WoW veterans.

Component	Classification	Tactical Implication
Narrative Engine	Rebirth / Time-Travel	Knowledge of First Clears and hidden Easter Eggs.
Primary Genre	VRMMO / LitRPG	Focus on dungeon raids, loot distribution, and PVP.
Atmosphere	Nostalgic & Professional	Feels like a “Pro-Gamer Diary” in a familiar world.
The “X” Factor	Literal WoW Rip-off	Uses WoW lore (Illidan, Malfurion, Ragnaros) directly.

📂 SYSTEM INTERFACE: THE STATUS WINDOW (Lu Li’s Evolution)

Lu Li transitions from a desperate scavenger to the “God of Thieves” through superior mechanics and future knowledge.

Attribute	Early-Game Lu Li	Late-Game Lu Li
Primary Focus	Gold Farming for Meds	Competitive E-Sports & Territory
Social Standing	Homeless / “Rat”	Gaming Icon / Millionaire
Equipment	Common Daggers / Level 0 Ring	Legendary Artifacts / Full Tier Sets
Dynamic	Avoiding Guilds to survive.	Building a “Family” Guild to dominate.

Action Adventure Fantasy Seinen Slice of Life

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Editor's Note

💡 THE "UNINSPIRED" CRITIQUE

The WoW Factor: If you have never played World of Warcraft, this is a standard, solid VRMMO. If you have played WoW, it can feel like a "ctrl+c, ctrl+v" of someone's raid journal. The bosses (Hogger, Deadmines, Molten Core) have the exact same mechanics as the Blizzard game.

The "Numbers" Problem: Readers warn that the author is inconsistent with math. Levels for equipment change between chapters, and monster counts often don't add up. It is best to read for the "vibes" rather than the hard stats.

Character Flatness: While the action is decent, the side characters—especially female ones—are often criticized for being "two-dimensional" or "brainless beauties." The sister, Lu Xin, is more of a plot device than a character for the first 500 chapters.

Leadership Style: Lu Li tries to lead a "fair" guild, but his inconsistent handling of money (giving away millions while claiming to be desperate for his sister's life) causes significant frustration for some readers.

Experience Curve

THE THIEF'S LOG

Ch. 1–100 (The Scavenger Arc): ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Very strong start. The desperation of his poverty and the excitement of his first hidden rewards are engaging.

Ch. 101–800 (The Raid Era): ⭐⭐⭐
Good for WoW fans. If you like reading about 10-man and 40-man raids with technical callouts, this is the meat of the story.

Ch. 801–1900 (The Pro-League Slog): ⭐⭐
Becomes very repetitive. The stakes feel lower because Lu Li is already rich and powerful.

Ch. 1901–1976 (The Finale): ⭐⭐⭐
A decent conclusion that focuses on his life goals (his sister and his marriage) rather than just the final boss.

WebNovelDB Review

6 /10

A stable, "safe" read that offers great nostalgia for MMO players but lacks the creative spark of original world-building.

Polish: 7/10. Generally good translation, though it struggles with consistent animal names (Panther/Leopard/Cheetah) for the MC's transformations.

Pacing: 6/10. Extremely long (1976 chapters). It becomes repetitive as it cycles through: Quest -> Boss -> Loot -> Auction -> repeat.

Character Depth: 4/10. Most characters are defined by a single trait (the "narcissist," the "ditzy girl," the "stoic leader").

Originality: 2/10. Almost everything in the game is borrowed from existing Blizzard IP.

The Good:
The E-Sports Professionalism. Unlike many novels where the MC is just a "lucky looter," Lu Li actually builds a business, manages employees, and deals with the politics of pro-gaming.

The Bad:
The Misogyny & Tropes. The author frequently makes bitter comments about women's "vanity" in games, and the "Arrogant Young Masters" appear like clockwork to be slapped in the face.

WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Lu Li (The Reborn Rogue): A professional gamer who lived a life of poverty and tragedy. After his sister died of a terminal illness and he was betrayed by his guild, he wakes up on the day of the new VRMMO Dawn's release. He is calm, pragmatic, and highly focused on money, though critics argue his "generosity" to his teammates often contradicts his "desperate" need for medical funds. Lu Xin (The Motivation): Lu Li’s younger sister. She suffers from a genetic disease that requires expensive treatment. She serves as the primary emotional anchor and the reason Lu Li grinds 24/7. Wandering & Square Root 3: The brains of the operation. While Lu Li provides the combat prowess and future knowledge, these two handle the guild management and logistics that Lu Li lacks.

Power System: Classic WoW Mechanics: The game Dawn is a direct mirror of World of Warcraft. It uses levels, attributes (Strength, Agility, etc.), and skill completion rates. Skill Completion: Unlike traditional point-and-click games, the effectiveness of a skill depends on how well the player performs the physical movement (e.g., a 100% completion Shadowstrike deals massive bonus damage). The Supreme Ring: Lu Li’s "cheat" item—a legendary artifact related to the lore of Cenarius that grows with him and allows him to transform into various animals (Druid-style) despite being a Thief.

Themes: Redemption, E-Sports Professionalism, and Poverty vs. Wealth. The story is a slow climb from a "solo gold-farmer" to the owner of a top-tier professional gaming club.

Similar To: Rebirth of the Thief Who Roamed The World, The Legendary Moonlight Sculptor, Reign of the Hunters, Emperor of Solo Play, The King’s Avatar

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