I Never Want to be a Younger Brother Again

Yang Mu was originally a transmigrated person, but unfortunately even though he transmigrated he did not get the life of a transmigrated protagonist. After witnessing Shi Dixuan’s brutal mu*der of an Elder with the same name, “Yang Mu,” as himself, Yang Mu was left with a deep mental trauma of Shi Dixuan. After becoming Shi Dixuan’s younger brother, Yang Mu was eventually framed by others and killed. Then Yang Mu was reborn as the “Yang Mu” elder who was killed by Shi Dixuan in his past life. This new body was even more special as it could not have emotional fluctuations otherwise it would emit a special fragrance. But whenever Yang Mu is beside Shi Dixuan, it is impossible to have absolutely no emotional fluctuations. Therefore after waking up, Shi Dixuan thought Yang Mu had intentionally drugged him with an aphrodisiac and angrily left. Yang Mu felt he was comparable to Dou’e* but he was too terrified to find trouble with Shi Dixuan. When Yang Mu was finally able to let go of the incident and move on, he suddenly discovered there was something abnormal with his body. * [Dou’e is] a child bride turned widow who is wrongly convicted of crimes by a corrupt court official for actions perpetrated by a rejected suitor, Zhang the mule. (Wikipedia)

Original Publisher

jjwxc

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on I Never Want to be a Younger Brother Again "I Never Want to be a Younger Brother Again" is a wild ride through rebirths, cultivation, and a whole lot of misunderstanding. With only 87 chapters, I went in expecting a concise story, but what I got was a tangled web of drama and complex relationships. ### First Impressions The initial premise, a transmigration into a cultivation world where the MC becomes the ML's Shifu, definitely hooked me. I was ready for some classic master-disciple dynamics. However, it quickly became apparent that this novel was less about gentle guidance and more about navigating a minefield of miscommunication, which ultimately affected my enjoyment of the story. ### What Works Well Despite the drama, there's a lot to love. The characters, particularly the MC's children and a certain little duckling, are incredibly endearing and provided some much-needed lightheartedness. I appreciated the author's exploration of prejudice and the plight of the beastmen, even if it did contribute to the overall angst. While the relationship is complicated, many readers praise the Male Lead's ultimate redemption arc, even if it is a bit rocky along the way. And despite the issues I have with it, the world-building is interesting, giving a rich backdrop to the story. ### Areas of Concern My biggest issue, and it seems I'm not alone, is the sheer volume of misunderstandings. It felt like every other chapter was a new conflict arising from a lack of communication, which grew tiresome after a while. I also struggled with the ML's initial actions. While the story attempts to justify his behavior, it left a bad taste in my mouth. The pacing also felt uneven at times, with certain plot points feeling rushed or unresolved. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Okay, let's address the elephant in the room: the ML's initial actions toward the MC. There are instances of non-consensual acts that understandably made some readers uncomfortable. Also, the MC's past life and the circumstances surrounding his death play a significant role in the story, shaping his interactions with the ML in this new life. ### Final Verdict "I Never Want to be a Younger Brother Again" is a flawed but ultimately engaging read. If you're a fan of xuanhuan, yaoi, and don't mind a heavy dose of drama and some morally grey areas, then this might be worth checking out. Just be prepared for a rollercoaster of emotions and a whole lot of face-palming moments. I'd give it a solid 3.5 out of 5 stars. It has its charms, but the constant misunderstandings and problematic elements prevent it from being a truly great novel.