Elegy of Immortality

In a world where the chaos of sword and spell has faded, cultivation is no longer ruled by brute force—but by etiquette, manipulation, and social finesse. Meet Zhu Xiaosuo, a mere mortal who climbs the immortal ladder not with power, but with propriety. Armed with nothing but a straight back, a sharp tongue, and an obsession with "decency," he navigates a world of immortals driven by face-saving, backstabbing, and elaborate dinner parties. Forget destiny. This is ascension by diplomacy. A clever, offbeat xianxia comedy where surviving immortality means knowing who to toast and when to smile. — Description from novelcodex.org