Eternal First Son-In-Law Review: A Brain-Off Cultivation Manhua That's Surprisingly Fun
One thing you should know before starting *Eternal First Son-In-Law* is that this isn't the type of cultivation manhua you read for deep storytelling or incredible character development. It's the kind of series where you turn your brain off and simply enjoy the ride. Sometimes it's genuinely hilarious, sometimes it's incredibly frustrating, and somehow it still manages to keep you reading. After spending quite a while with this manhua, I can honestly say I had fun—but I also found plenty of things that annoyed me along the way.
Story
The story follows Xu Wuzhou, a modern man who suddenly finds himself transported into another world, where he wakes up as the live-in son-in-law of the Qin family. Instead of being welcomed, he's viewed as a disgrace and constantly gets into trouble, while trying to survive using his wit—and eventually, the mysterious reincarnation bowl that grants him extraordinary abilities.
When I first started reading, I was honestly confused.
For a while I thought this was going to be another regression story.
Then I realized...
"Nope."
It's actually an isekai.
The opening chapters don't explain everything very clearly, so it takes some time before you understand what's actually happening.
The Comedy Is Surprisingly Good
The biggest reason I kept reading wasn't the cultivation.
It was the comedy.
Xu Wuzhou constantly finds himself in ridiculous situations.
One of my favorite running jokes is Qin Qingmou's younger brother, who keeps trying to catch Xu Wuzhou cheating or embarrassing himself.
Instead...
He usually ends up humiliating himself instead.
Those scenes never get old.
Another character that made me laugh was Qin Qingmou's best friend, who seems determined to expose Xu Wuzhou no matter what.
She keeps creating plans to catch him doing something suspicious.
Most of them completely backfire.
Their constant attempts to bring him down become some of the funniest parts of the early story.
Then there are the man and woman who trick Xu Wuzhou into buying expensive medical items.
The funniest part?
Xu Wuzhou genuinely believes he's the one scamming them.
Meanwhile...
He's actually the victim.
That misunderstanding had me laughing more than I expected.
The Old Man Is Hilarious
There's also the mysterious old man connected to Xu Wuzhou's powers.
Almost every interaction with him made me smile.
He has that classic cultivation-master energy, but instead of feeling overly serious, many of his scenes are played for comedy.
He becomes one of those supporting characters you enjoy seeing every time he appears.
The Biggest Problem: The Main Character Is Too Strong
This is probably my biggest complaint.
Xu Wuzhou is basically overpowered from the very beginning.
Yes, he gets stronger.
But it rarely feels earned.
There isn't much training.
There aren't many moments where he struggles for a long time before overcoming an obstacle.
Instead, he often finds another clever trick, another hidden advantage, or another way to stay ahead.
If you're someone who enjoys watching characters slowly climb from weak to strong through hard work, this series might disappoint you.
Personally, it annoyed me quite a bit.
The Taoist Sect Arc Was My Favorite
Once Xu Wuzhou joins the Taoist Sect, the series becomes much more entertaining.
Instead of acting like a noble hero...
He starts doing what he does best.
Scamming people.
Watching him convince disciples to hand over their money, resources, or valuables through clever schemes is honestly hilarious.
Even better is the group of Taoist disciples who start following him everywhere.
They're basically like a bunch of kittens following their mother.
It's ridiculous.
But it somehow works.
Art
The artwork is solid.
Nothing revolutionary, but it stays consistent throughout the chapters.
Fight scenes are easy to follow, character expressions help sell the comedy, and the female characters are drawn especially well—Qin Qingmou in particular stands out with her elegant design.
Final Thoughts
Eternal First Son-In-Law is definitely not a masterpiece.
The beginning is confusing.
The power progression feels unearned.
The protagonist becomes overpowered far too quickly.
But despite all of that...
I still enjoyed reading it.
Why?
Because it never tries too hard to be serious.
It's funny.
The misunderstandings are entertaining.
The scams are hilarious.
The interactions between Xu Wuzhou and the supporting cast carry the story much more than the cultivation itself.
If you're looking for an emotional masterpiece like Martial Peak or a carefully written cultivation story with meaningful progression, this probably isn't for you.
But if you just want a manhua you can read after a long day without thinking too much...
This one does the job.
Final Rating
⭐ 5.5/10
Not amazing.
Not terrible.
Just a fun "brain-off" cultivation manhua that occasionally made me laugh enough to keep reading.
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