After Dying Ninety-Nine Times, The Ancestor Can't Be Bothered to Strive Anymore
Fu Yunshu accidentally transmigrates into a cultivation novel, becoming a sect ancestor who only had two lines in the original story. Determined to return to modern times, he strives to ascend through cultivation, only to fail repeatedly at the final trial and be sent back to the beginning.
After ninety-nine cycles of failed attempts, Fu Yunshu discovers a heavenly seal preventing his ascension. Resigned to his fate, he decides to live leisurely and takes in a disciple - the novel's original protagonist, Yin Lisheng.
As Yin Lisheng grows stronger with each major breakthrough, Fu Yunshu realizes his disciple's progress is weakening the heavenly seal. The formerly lazy ancestor suddenly becomes enthusiastic about training his disciple, but finds Yin Lisheng's dedication to cultivation might be more than he bargained for.
A sweet yet comedic romance develops between the tired ancestor and his overachieving disciple, with their relationship dynamics flipping after becoming a couple - the formerly lazy teacher becomes strict while the diligent disciple seeks more "rest" time together.