Marry My Iron Buddy

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The pride of Kunyun City, Wu Shaoqian, had been crippled! Not only had he fallen from the clouds to the mud overnight, but his soul had also been dispersing, on the verge of death.

Feeling embarrassed by his disability and wanting to save face, the Wu family had forced the Zhong family to marry off their daughter, bringing with her a life-saving treasure—the Guhun (Soul-Stabilizing) Fruit.

The Zhong family deliberated overnight. All three of their eligible daughters were unwilling, and if it was not done willingly, the Guhun Fruit would be useless. If Wu Shaoqian died, the Zhong family would surely be implicated.

Zhong Cai, the legitimate son of the Zhong family, had stepped forward: “I will go.”

As all legitimate descendants had the Guhun Fruit, everyone was overjoyed for a while.

Eighteen years after he transmigrated, Zhong Cai’s iron buddy, who had been secretly supporting him, was suddenly about to die. He glanced at his domineering cousins, afraid that if they married him and had a moment of resentment, his buddy would be gone.

So, he came up with a good idea.

Anyway, the Wu family was only marrying for the fruit, so it didn’t matter who married him. He would do it himself!

Wu Shaoqian had become useless, instantly abandoned by his family and relatives, unable even to decide on his marriage. He had no intention of implicating others and had decided that once the storm had passed in a few years, he would release the Zhong family girl. However—

On the night of their wedding, as they entered the bridal chamber, his best friend couldn’t wait to lift the veil, his face beaming as he pushed Wu Shaoqian down.

Zhong Cai: “Old Wu! Hurry, I’m here to save you~~”

Wu Shaoqian: “…” This is too much!

[Author’s notes] From start to finish, it’s a one-on-one relationship, marriage before love, no tragedies. They both will give each other their best, even if they haven’t fallen in love yet. After falling in love, they will be very affectionate and romantic toward each other.

Semi-upgrade flow, fantasy background, a world with a harsh atmosphere, survival of the fittest type. Always remember strength is paramount, everything else is illusory. Don’t apply common ancient backgrounds here.

Transmigrated novel, with the original protagonist being Wu Dongxiao. The original book belongs to the male-oriented harem genre, and it may depict some related plotlines, so please don’t extrapolate to reality.

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嫁给铁哥们
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Recommendations
I Have Medicine (3)
The Transmigrator’s Family Has a Son-in-Law (3)
The Abandoned Son Runs Rampant (1)
The Legendary Master’s Wife (1)
Recommendation Lists
  1. BL Cultivation
  2. Bl entre antigo y moderno/ transmigracion
  3. Transmigration/Reincarnation/Worldhopping(BL)part3
  4. TBR (GL/BL) 3
  5. Jianghu bl

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06/21/25 Chrysanthemum Garden c241
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s.w.piscesean
New s.w.piscesean rated it
June 22, 2025
Status: c241
I'm seeing mixed reviews for MMIB and all I can say is it depends on what you're looking for. As someone who's happily married to my best friend, 🥰 this book is a mix of nostalgia and fun.

Things that may bother others

1. Slow to the romance. Yeah they don't realize their feelings until so many chapters (Ch.60 I think). But they also didn't drag things out when they started to notice maybe they were more than friends. I love how they communicate so there are NO misunderstandings or drama. Just... more>> straight asking "do you like me? I like you!" And once they got started 😂 they went full steam ahead

2. OP companion artifacts. Every cultivator is born with one but the grade varies. The unique thing about their artifact is it upgrades which should be a foreshadowing so far
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they realized their companion artifacts are linked. Including the broken mirror 🪞 of the original storyline which they fixed. Could be a foreshadowing of the worlds consciousness fighting back. Because as we know the transmigrators may be after the world's energy

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3. What's the plot again? Sometimes it's slice of life. There are characters introduced then died. &Lt;<I don't mind this personally because this happens in real life. Some days are a calm before the storm. Some people you meet then never see again. Might be frustrating since you're paying for the chapter only to get "fillers" and random world building.

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Overall, this is my favorite couple-leveling story because when you've known someone for years you really do drop the drama. No s*upid misunderstandings or 3rd party. My second-choice would be "Love the Villain" but they're not as equal. MC-gong there was so assertive since transmigrated, a true Proud Son of Heaven protagonist. He was well-written and I love him. And though MLshou is strong too, I didn't feel the balance I feel from the Wu Shaoqian x Zhong Cai's relationship. My 3rd pick would be from the same author of MIB, "I have medicine" but, I still don't feel the same relationship-stable-ness.

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I feel like it's all about the starting point. And MIB's friends-first-lovers-forever starting point made them as a couple more stable than other cultivator couples I've read so far. <<less
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mia16
mia16 rated it
June 24, 2024
Status: c1
I like their early relationship dynamics the best because when they got together the ML has less agency. The ML is still sweet and cool, but he follows along with whatever the MC wants. The MC is considerate in everything he does for the ML, but they are very codependent.

This story is less romance and more slice of life. They don't encounter big obstacle or emotional conflict or misunderstandings. Reading this calms me down to see them happy together. I would say that it's very character focus and world building... more>> story. The side characters don't have a big impact on the story and the MC/ML don't really get close to any other characters beside the ori!MC (their nephew) and their master. However, you can't really say the other characters are 2D, you can't say they are 3D either, probably 2.5D with some characters being 2.75D. The side characters have their own life and goals, most goals being to get stronger, but all of them can be seen to be the main characters of their own story.

To describe the story artistically, I would say it's an abstract painting. A painting where it conveys an emotion more than a scenery or portrait. The author is very intentional in color choice and shape but there's no overarching plot or message trying to get at you. Some parts might be boring, but it still contribute to the overall feeling of the painting. <<less
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bllbblblblbl1123
This story has a similar background to "The Transmigrator’s Family Has a Son-in-Law". However, there are differences between the two:

- If tfh a son in law makes me read similar to other BL cultivation novels, then MMIB has a modified cultivation foundation. ML here also does not have many advantages. In the original book, he was a villain that everyone feared. But in his current life, he no longer meets that condition.

- The story is quite funny, the spices are also attractive, for example besides MC, there are many other... more>> transmigrators.

- But I can't accept MC's system, it's vague and too strong. Without feeling the effort, the knowledge related to medicine preparation was non-existent, everything just appeared out of thin air.

At the very least, the friendship between MC and ML is notable. They only slept together once, in the beginning to save ML. After that, they became good friends again. <<less
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mrews
mrews rated it
August 21, 2024
Status: c348
I actually enjoyed other cultivation novels by 衣落成火, but I dont really like this one that much for one simple reason: the protagonist's cheat is way too OP. The MC's cheat works as a type of gacha where one get any type of materials needed for cultivation, so this just cut short one of the enjoyable things about this type of novels is where the MCs had to search for the resources needed to level up and how they get it. But this wasnt so bad at first, until the... more>> ML got his own cheat and then somehow the MC and ML's cheats merged into one huge bullsh*t cheat that just erased any sense of adventure in this novel.

On the other hand, I like the relationship between the two main leads and as the usual fare from 衣落成火 novels, some of the side characters are also quite interesting. But I just cant get past that bullsh*t cheat so unfortunately I had dropped it. 2.5/5 stars. <<less
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tfallthefish
tfallthefish rated it
January 26, 2025
Status: c169
I enjoy this more than "I Have Medicine" by the same author. For example, in IHM the author couldn't go 5-10 sentences without describing the ML's incomparable beauty. In MMIB the author instead talks about the connection and love between MC and ML--a lot, but not every other sentence.

Another example is in IHM the power gap between main characters and everyone else is super enormous--there is zero stakes, no an iota. Kindof makes the "leveling up" feel pointless.

In MMIB there's def a power gap, but it's not quite as wide... more>> and it feels just a tiny more grounded. MC's golden finger is OP, yes, but there's also some randomness and isn't completely all knowing (up until the point I've read, atleast).

The author tends to introduce characters and then forget they exist. But the world building is interesting along with the fantasy cultivation details.

Overall this book just feels better written than IHM, like the author figured some things out and sought to improve themselves. The story isn't perfect, but I appreciate the humor and how the author is foreshadowing. Translation quality is great. <<less
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viviheart
viviheart
September 27, 2024
Status: c500
Story 2.5 Stars. MCx ML 4.5. Nephew x Senior Brother 4.5 stars.

Gets kinda boring. Too much description not as much as the author other novel (The Transmigrator's Cultivation). Side characters are forgettable and way too many transmigrator. Author spent so much time describing the many side character situation but then just like moves on. Even if some of them are interesting they seem to just past by a few chapters that it.

The most exciting part was probably the beginning with the flash marriage and MC x ML had to... more>> sleep together to cure ml. Then there relationship moved back to "friendship buddies" that is kinda annoying.

Occasionally you will get some interesting story like the nephew.

Character and story just seems like they are missing something.

Guess you can call it slice of life but even with slice of life keeps you entertained wanting to know more. This one made me fall asleep a couple of time.

MC x ML 4.5 STARS

I love MC x ML interaction. Both personality are super cute.

Their fur babies (5 stars) are also adorable. I want more of them. Limited appearance.

I wish MC x ML had more direct close interactions and relationships with the nephew. The nephew very cute too. He is only 4 or 5 years old
Spoiler

They rescue the nephew then leaves him to the bodyguard. Although they feed provide living space and money. Its like MCxML is running a foster care trying not to get too emotionaly attached and involved. They don't really even eat together but keep separate. I know that this is cultivation novel but the nethew is only at 4 or 5 years old so I wish MC x ML develops a closer relationship. Hope it changes in future.

NEPHEW x SENIOR BROTHER 4.5 STARS

I do love their scenes with and without the leads. When I read them I feel like story is moving forward. Guess that is why he is the protagonist in original plot. Are they a couple ? Feels like it hinting at that.

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Chapter 69 OMG finally
Spoiler

Finally moved past just buddies!!! I am so glad. Before ch69 they did everything a loving couple has done. Hugging, sleeping same bed, snuggling, full trust, holding hands, piggy back ect... Even had reaction in that area down below but MC brush it off as natural reaction instead of affection.

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Thing happen and it hints at MC x ML should dual cultivate. The inheritance and system was like giving them stuff as if saying omg just get together as a real couple. Their behaviors are like an old sweet couple so other than not ever doing it again and MC not realizing his "friendship" has turned to "true love." Feel as ML has realize his feeling though but is happy jusy being with MC.

Will continue as I do like the MC x ML the fur babies and nephew. Only wish is was more paced like "I have medicine"

At chapter 500. Only thing keeping me reading is their interaction with the nephew and the master. I don't consider this slow burn world building (just seem repetitive and wordy) maybe bc I mlt this but I mlt the author other novel and it wasn't like this. I think still worth it if you looking for a cute couple and don't care about plot. <<less
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sun28
sun28
January 24, 2025
Status: c720
way too wordy for irrelevant things, the interactions between ML and MC are waaaaaaaay to repetitive, especially in presence of other character, like for example, they had to attend a banquet right? before they boarded the ship -they 'got lost into eachother' 'in their own bubble' 'smiled at eachother (for no f*cking reason, because im all in for sweet stuff but this is waay too dumb) ' and that's it, there's no real interactions or actions or words her just simply a description of them 'being in their own world'... more>> and that's same sentence and scenario every fu*king time, and the other characters around them always 'look at them' and then go " character :..........." LIKE I READ THIS SAME THING HAPPENING EVERY FU*KING SCENE THEY MEET ANY CHARACTER, EVEN THE MOST USELESS CHARACTER HAS THIS REACTION, and then, after that '..... ' 3-4 lengthy paragraphs of how it's okay they're a couple they're lovey dovey, they'll get used to this, same fu*king routine of these kinda scenes every single time, like lets count this series of action as a routine right? so before they boarded the ship this happened - after they boarded the ship, again, same routine happened- after the reached the place, same routine happened - after they reached the banquet, same routine happened (like does everyone all the time only thinks the same way tf? are all side characters made for this reaction only when in presence on this couple?) - in middle of the banquet, similar things happened - after banquet there was a secret realm entering activity, they got teleported in, same routine happened, - after the activity finished, same routine happened - after they they once again had a small banquet, same fu*king routine happened.

like I was bearing through this all thinking issokie, this not all to the book, there are indeed thing I like, the plots to be further explored that im looking forward to, but no, ever after entering the top level continent, I read that stuff above (and that a small part of it, really, when they didn't meet each other (got separated during transmission) it was interesting but after they did, after a while it, again, when back to this, like it seemed they was nothing much better left for them to get even after getting on this top level continent) , if you want to make it all about the sweet interactions between th couple then make it sweet and ADD A LITTLE LIFE FOR GOD'S SAKE, let us see them actually having those moments and let us read about what they feel rather than just saying 'they got lost in each other', like even if ML or MC are simply wondering how damn bad gone they are for each other in their hearts, it'd be cool but its simply a braind dead description all the time.

its like repeatedly reading 'and they had a happy little ever after', ' and they live happily together ', 'and it was a happy ending ' BUT THERE REALLY NOTHING MORE TO IT, IT'S JUST A DESCRIPTION TO THOSE 'sweet' MOMENTS LIKE???? or if there're descriptions, they're just simply smiling at each other, or they same repeated kinda stuff which is tiring.

The other book " The Transmigrator's Family Has a Son-in-Law", I've read it, it a lot different than this amd author doesn't just mention redundant details without exploring them and just forgets about it later, it's a lot more interesting and has left me wanting to know more about it even now (ive read till chapter 720) and it still has a life, the novel is active, the characters are lively, side characters aren't just there, they too are engaging, not compared to this at all. (the the mystery I want to uncover in that book is that, after the whole world in that novel forced extinction on the mermaids, in the end did the mermaids bended with humans after all to continue their own race, if yes what big conspiracy it would be lmaoooo, see ? this novel leaves u wondering)

im a fan of long cultivation novels, I've read 'i have medicine ' from this author, and no doubt both our MC and ML were elites among the elites, yet it was still worth reading (though yet again there were many plot holes and parts which author just mentioned and forgot about) but still something I read and link over all. this novel is so frustrating though, I was like wtfffff when I was just reading that banquet scene, I cant anymore damn <<less
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Sonu
Sonu rated it
December 26, 2024
Status: c450+
This novel is also one of my favorite along with the author's other novels which I have already read.

Though sometimes I feel that dog food sprinkled by MC and ML can be cheesy, I am perfectly fine with this little thing as I liked the overall story very much. Though sometimes it seems both of them seems to have separation anxiety disorder of sort, which seems to be kinda natural based on how they grew up and ended up together.

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Spoiler

MC seems to have natural talent to determine the potency of medical herbs which has helped him greatly in his path of alchemy.

Another thing is that thank author that the ML finally confessed his feelings to MC and MC also accepted ML's confession after their companion artifact merged and upgraded. Though I think ML's feelings started to change after he was completely healed.

Another thing is that I seem to feel that there are sparks between ML and MC's Master Jiang and Master Sang.

And maybe between the Nephew Wu Dongxiao and his senior brother Xuan Bing I think...?

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All in all semi-op MC and ML who can plan for things and go by flow. <<less
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Ouryane00
Ouryane00 rated it
January 18, 2025
Status: c175
Likes:

  • ML and MC have known each other since childhood so their bond is deep, they trust each other a lot and they tease each other mutually. They frequently have friendly competitions too like guessing who’s gonna get more x or x.
  • Unlike similar novels to this, MC and ML have a lot of dialogue which I like
  • MC’s companion artifact is very interesting. It’s like gacha so I look forward to what he’ll pick next
Dislikes:

  • The beginning is definitely very interesting but chapter 40 onwards was kinda uninteresting for me because there‘s too much info and I find myself just skim reading
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