Rule Horror: How Do You Catch a Nian Beast?

Name: Rule Horror: How Do You Catch a Nian Beast?
Author: Coconut Frost

规则怪谈：如何捉到一只年兽？

by Coconut Frost (椰子霜)

Status: Ongoing
Length: 308k Words
Genre: Mystery
Subgenre: Mystery High-Concept
Updated: 3y ago
English: Request a translation

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Synopsis

[No Female Lead + Auspicious Blessings + Strange Phenomena + National Destiny]

Rule-based horror descended upon Earth. Those chosen from each country would enter the horror worlds and face the supernatural horrors on behalf of their nation.

Ming Xin was chosen by the horror world to represent the Dragon Kingdom in the challenge. After facing five waves of supernatural incursions, the Dragon Kingdom now stood on the brink of life and death... This time, the instance was a strange world modeled on the Dragon Kingdom's Spring Festival. Could Ming Xin clear it successfully and turn the tide, or would she come unstuck in familiar territory?

1. The Nian Beast does not exist! The Nian Beast does not exist! The Nian Beast does not exist!

2. You must go make dumplings. This is a family activity, and you cannot miss it.

3. If something that should be red or another color appears blue, don't panic. That's how our village does things. Every household is the same.

4. You can eat all the dishes at the New Year's Eve dinner. Eat as much as you like, and fill your heart, because this is your last meal of the year.

5. If anyone strange visits during the New Year's Eve dinner, act normal. Don't panic.

6. Before going to bed, remember to look under the bed. If you see a pair of eyes, everything is normal. If you don't, remember to lock the doors and windows. If you hear any sounds of biting or crying outside, ignore them.

Other names

Year of the Rabbit: Rules of Horror兔年规则怪谈Alternate title on Fanqie

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147Chapters

13Reads · 30 days

109.4kReads · all time

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I've never seen an author update this diligently before. And the plot is quite novel within the genre of ghost stories. At least there aren't those endless rows of notes from mothers. It has some effect in terms of cultural export. This author is no better than Erjiu.
16 likes3y ago
This book is a hit, I'm a huge fan now!!! Hahaha!!!
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= (Don't believe it... =) Stay here!
12 likes3y ago
Come, author, swear an oath with me! I solemnly swear: From this day forward, I will never stop updating. I will not watch dramas, travel, or get sick. I will not play games or write filler articles. I will be strictly self-disciplined, cherish every moment, be indomitable, strive hard, pursue excellence, forge brilliance, find joy in writing, be tempered into steel, and live up to my readers, my…
10 likes3y ago
You're updating way too slowly, I can only say you know how to handle writer's block. 🙂
9 likes3y ago
The book is wonderful; I've decided to compose a poem: An old steed in its stall still aspires to gallop a thousand miles. Sweep away hunger, and be yourself again. Go for it!
9 likes3y ago
I want to be a long-time fan, I want to be a die-hard fan! What's the color of a die-hard fan? Oh, it's black! Right! I want to be a hater! 😏😏😏 Happy Lunar New Year's Eve everyone! 😄😄😄
8 likes3y ago
I'll send you a gift if you update more often, please! 🥺 The author is amazing today, nine chapters!
8 likes3y ago
Seeing so many comments saying they didn't understand, it's probably because they haven't read enough of this type of content. The author would actually be better off adding more explanations; otherwise, it's not friendly to those unfamiliar with this genre, leading to lower ratings. I see quite a few people getting confused about "Mingxin" (明心) 😂 Please add more explanations of the dungeon rules, otherwise they won't understand. It's beautiful, haha 😳
6 likes3y ago
It's a great book! Another one on my bookshelf. Wishing the author good health and happiness in the new year, and hoping for more chapters every day!
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