Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Void Spirit, Body Condensation, Cauldron Ascension, Tribulation Transformation 炼气、筑基、金丹、元婴、虚神、凝体、乘鼎、劫变

1. 701 命 What Is Meant to Be Will Be 命里有时终须有 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼7k WordsCompleted What Is Meant to Be Will Be 7Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 702 我 In the Celestial Prison, Immortal and Undying 我在天牢，长生不死 Jie Jie戒界Eastern Fantasy4.4M WordsOngoing [No System + invincible + wish-fulfillment novel + no female lead + fantasy] After Chen Guanlou obtains immortality, he secures a stable job as a prison guard in the imperial prison and begins spending his days slacking off at work. Throughout the long years, he watches them build towering mansions, then watches those mansions collapse. He watches them ascend to the imperial court today, only to become prisoners beneath the steps tomorrow. He watches their families enjoy wealth and honor, then w 312.5kReads8.7Score14.2kShelves
3. 703 阴 Yin-Yang Finger 阴阳指 Mountain Hermit山里居士Urban1.4M WordsCompleted Yin and yang are the way of Heaven and Earth, the guiding principles of all things, the parents of change, the origin of life and death, and the dwelling place of the divine. The power of life and death begins with yin and yang. The Five Elements generate and overcome one another; yin gives rise to yang and brings death, while yang gives rise to yin and brings destruction. This is the natural way of things. As the old saying goes: A doctor doesn't call at your door, the Dao is not lightly passed 95Reads6.7Score—Shelves
4. 704 剑 The Sword Falls Beneath Azure Skies: I Transmigrated into the Villain's Junior Apprentice Brother 剑落青云：我穿成了反派小师弟 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼12k WordsCompleted The Sword Falls upon the Azure Clouds: I Transmigrated into the Villain's Junior Fellow Disciple 14Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 705 超 The Amazing Little Doctor 超级小医神 A Touch of Green Sunlight一抹青阳Urban3.1M WordsCompleted After standing up for someone in danger, he receives the inheritance of a God King. With profound medical skills and divine arts that seize the workings of creation and grant immortality, he enjoys a carefree life in the city! 763Reads8.7Score216Shelves
6. 706 身 So What If a Disciple of Fangcun Mountain Acts Arrogantly? 身为方寸山弟子，嚣张点怎么了 A Lively Stroke一笔盎然Eastern Fantasy145k WordsOngoing [Primordial World and Journey to the West + System-Based + Ruthless + No Female Lead + Fangcun Mountain +爽 Read] (Contains conspiracy theories about the myths of Journey to the West and the Primordial World) I started on the Execution Platform, facing certain death! Lin Xiao awakened the Myth Editor and rewrote the past on the spot! "I am Sun Wukong's junior fellow disciple from Fangcun Mountain!" Under the Five Elements Mountain, the Monkey King roared, shaking the Celestial Court! "I am Nezha' —Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 707 神 The Divine Fire Path 神火大道 Among Mulberries and Pus桑间濮上Eastern Fantasy2.7M WordsOngoing Mortal-style cultivation, no female lead, no golden finger Zhuang Yu, a boy from an ordinary fishing village, gets the chance to join the Qingyang Sect, a cultivation sect. There, he obtains a crude cultivation manual called The Divine Fire Ascension Art. Through countless dangers in the cultivation world, he gradually rises from a kind and honest young man to a ruthless overlord in his own right. [Lower Five Realms]: Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Spirit Trans 6.2kReads8.5Score441Shelves
8. 708 我 I'm a Eunuch, What Do I Have to Fear? 我是太监我怕谁 Li Tianlang李天狼Historical1.5M WordsOngoing My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! He transmigrates to the era of Wu Zetian, with a golden dragon possessing his body and a System at his disposal. He dominates the world, invincible and unrivaled, standing alone above all, roaming the martial world and becoming the greatest under heaven. He reaches the pinnacle of life and possesses the world's April days. 1.3kReads7.4Score144Shelves
9. 709 修 The Cultivator Boy Comes Down from the Mountain 修仙少年下山 Mountain Hermit山里居士Urban1.2M WordsCompleted The highest virtue is like water: it benefits all things. The spring breeze brings rain, quietly nourishing all life. Heaven is a master craftsman, shaping all things as one. Thus, human nature is good from the beginning, and righteous energy nurtures all living beings. Heaven and earth are imperfect, yin and yang complement each other, and the five elements counter one another. Only righteousness endures. When heaven and earth first opened, energies were in chaos, corroding one another until 449Reads6.9Score100Shelves
10. 710 我 My Dantian Is an Arsenal 我的丹田是个军火库 North of Bantan北半唐Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted Ling Tian, a peerless soldier, dies in the line of duty and transmigrates into the body of the Ling family's good-for-nothing young master, who can't cultivate. Ling Tian discovers that his dantian has turned into an arsenal. “I have a finger technique called the Desert Eagle!” “I have an arrow called the Barrett.” “I have a fist called the East Wind Across Ten Thousand Miles!” “I have a palm called the Mushroom Cloud!” Someone asks: Ling Tian, what's your most powerful move? Ling Tian: I ha 4.3kReads8.4Score526Shelves
11. 711 云 Clouds Resting on Old Lord Mountain 云栖老君山 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼7k WordsCompleted Yunqi Laojun Mountain 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    @Lisu who likes falling vines

12. 712 紫 Purple Sun 紫阳 Feng Yu Jiuqiu风御九秋Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsOngoing When the Hu invaded, he lost his family, his home, and his newlywed wife, who was taken from him. He searched for her across a thousand miles but failed to find her. Through a twist of fate, he embarked on the path of Shangqing cultivation. A pedantic scholar gained immortal arts, mastered the immortal way, saved the people, and brought order to the world. 7.5kReads9.2Score827Shelves

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    These are all ones I've seen before and thought were pretty good. ①The word "protect" encapsulates a lifetime of love. ② It can be read as a traditional cultural novel.

13. 713 炼 From Menial Alchemist to Immortal: I Start by Combining Failed Pills 炼丹房打杂，从废丹合成开始修仙 Three-Year Veteran Smoker三年老烟枪Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted Qin Feng transmigrates into a menial worker at the Qinghefang alchemy workshop, where his daily duties are washing medicinal herbs, disposing of failed pills, and cleaning. With a mixed spiritual root, he thought he would never become an immortal in this life, but then he suddenly gains an unlimited synthesis panel. Any item can be synthesized to improve its quality: Discarded pills become low-grade pills, low-grade pills become inferior pills, then medium-grade pills, top-grade pills, and beyon 9.2kReads8.2Score974Shelves
14. 714 霸 The Dominating Chaos Art 霸道混沌诀 Mountain Hermit山里居士Urban621k WordsCompleted Born with a Chaos Physique, he obtains a cultivation method formed from primordial chaos at the dawn of creation, inherits a thousand years of memories from the patriarch, and gains a divine ring containing a pocket world of blessed grotto-heavens. He is accompanied by a transformed ginseng doll. He crushes vicious thugs and arrogant young masters with a single move, and wipes out demons and monsters with one punch. He punishes evil and promotes good, restoring clarity to the world. Whoever offe 2.5kReads8.3Score193Shelves
15. 715 徒 Disciple, You're Invincible Now. Go Down the Mountain and Wreak Havoc with Your Junior Sister 徒儿，你无敌了下山祸害你师妹吧 Li Tianlang李天狼Urban367k WordsCompleted A young monk descends the mountain to become the greatest hero under heaven. He becomes the great hero in the hearts of countless beauties, standing center stage and dazzling beneath the spotlights. 195Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 716 钓 Fishing Isn't About the Fish, but the Patience to Wait for the Wind 钓鱼钓的不是鱼，是等风来的心态 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼17k WordsCompleted Fishing Isn't About the Fish, It's About Waiting for the Wind 10Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 717 岁 The Legend of Sui Xian 岁仙传 Unpressed不压Eastern Fantasy3.8M WordsCompleted Ten thousand years ago, Zhongtu swept across the Xiaonan Realm, destroyed the Tower to Heaven, wiped out its legacy, and created a vast sea within a bottle, stretching ten thousand li. Ten thousand years later, Duan Qing, born in the Woliu Inn of the Xiaonan Realm, unexpectedly embarked on the path of cultivation. Braving countless dangers and matching wits with his foes, he made his way back to Zhongtu. What waves will he stir up this time? 5.6kReads8.6Score596Shelves

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    These are all pretty good. [1] It's very good! Keep up the good work! I hope you can write a book like Jin Yong's *The Legend of the Condor Heroes* so that everyone can read it. [2] Sure, the usual writing style is to make the first half impressive and then pad the second half to reach the word count. I haven't finished reading this one yet, I'll see. [3] It's been a long time since I've seen such a classic cultivation novel. It must be based on "The Sword Condensation in the Void," which is exactly my type.

18. 718 尘 Immortal Shadows, Dustbound Fate 尘缘仙影 Mountain Hermit山里居士Urban2.1M WordsCompleted He inherits a family heirloom ring, only to discover that it contains a whole world within. He had planned to finish college and then return home to stay by his parents' side. But some people have nothing better to do after a full meal, and they force Su Ming step by step down the abyss of Cultivation… 1.1kReads7.2Score102Shelves
19. 719 我 My Charms Have Captivated the World 我的红颜遍天下 Working Overtime, Tightening Screws加班打螺丝Eastern Fantasy492k WordsOngoing [Multiple Heroines + Power Fantasy] Ye Ding transmigrates into the Hehuan Sect as an ordinary disciple. A cold and aloof senior sister hires him to bring good fortune to her terminally ill younger sister. Unexpectedly, the younger sister recovers, and Ye Ding breaks through to the Qi Refining stage, becoming an alchemist. To get free pills, the cold senior sister smiles and comes up with a brilliant idea... 1.4kReads7.8Score174Shelves
20. 720 都 Swordflying Through the City: I Conquer the Mortal World on My Flying Sword 都市御剑：我靠飞剑纵横凡尘 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼6k WordsCompleted Swordplay in the City: I Rule the Mortal World with My Flying Sword 13Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 721 长 Cultivating Immortality and Longevity, Starting with Marriage and Children 长生修仙，从娶妻生子开始 Plain Water Tastes So Good白开水真好喝Eastern Fantasy149k WordsOngoing [Slow burn, plenty of beauties, alchemy, farming, leisurely cultivation, and thrilling battles!] The cultivation world was in chaos, and now the Fourth Calamity had descended. Shen Qingfeng had a five-element mixed spiritual root, which meant he had no chance of joining an immortal sect. He could only become a low-level rogue cultivator, gathering herbs to make a living and barely getting by. After saving money for ten years, he married a mortal woman. After their wedding night… He suddenly real —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A story about ordinary people, farming, alchemy, single female lead, and many beautiful women. It's really good! [Admiration][Admiration] Just check it out; it perfectly meets the questioner's requirements. [Not a soul transmigration. The whole person transmigrates!!] A life of idyllic seclusion.

22. 722 我EN I Only Wanted to Destroy My Sect, So How Did I Defy Heaven and Become a God? 我只想毁灭宗门，咋逆天成神了 Moonlit Night明月夜色Eastern Fantasy7.7M WordsOngoing Reborn into the number one sect under heaven: it should have been a perfect start. But Chu Xinghe discovered that his cultivation path was a little unusual. Could he become invincible under heaven just by destroying his own sect? Building the number one sect under heaven wasn’t easy, but surely destroying it wouldn’t be hard? Chu Xinghe soon discovered that it really wasn’t easy. He racked his brains trying to bring down his own sect, but why did every attempt only make it stronger? Countless ye 79.5kReads9.3Score5.6kShelves

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    🍃I recommend a few cultivation novels, the "mortal cultivation" genre. The first one features a protagonist named Er Gouzi who accidentally obtains a gourd and embarks on his cultivation journey. The author's writing is solid, the plot flows smoothly, and the details are very well written. The following books are also worth reading. [Admiring]

23. 723 破 Breaking the Rules Makes Me Stronger, This Monk Is Righteous to a Sinister Degree 破戒就变强，这个和尚正得发邪 Simple and Pure.简单纯粹.Eastern Fantasy300k WordsCompleted 246Reads7.4Score107Shelves
24. 724 我 I’m Not the Blood Demon: Who Touched My Treasure Basin? 我不是血魔之谁动了我的聚宝盆 Moonlight Foot Soldier月光小卒Male-Channel Fanfiction615k WordsCompleted He Yuan, a third-generation disciple of the Jie Sect, fell into demonic tribulation after secretly practicing the Asura Path’s supreme scripture, the Blood God Sutra. With no other choice, he used the secret art “Escape into Nothingness,” passed down by his master, to take his own life. Fortunately, his remnant soul survived, and he was reincarnated... Years later, Lin Yu, a PhD who studied in America, transmigrates into The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber as Gao Zecheng, an inconspicuous disciple 326Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The greatest truths are the simplest; you won't know until you see it, and once you do, you'll be astonished! It turns out that Taoism, calligraphy, and martial arts are all interconnected! ... Lin Yu suddenly remembered that among the large box of martial arts manuals he had obtained from Zhu Changling's house, besides the Ying Gu Notes, Iron Palm Divine Skill, and One-Finger Divine Skill, there was also a set of Zhu family's inherited martial arts—"One-Finger Divine Skill: Judge's Brush Technique." A thought struck him: Why not try calligraphy? This Zhu family Judge's Brush technique was a direct disciple of Master Yideng, and Zhu Ziliu, the Zhu family ancestor, evolved it from One-Finger Divine Skill. It incorporates acupoint striking techniques into the Judge's Brush technique, requiring no excessive effort in cultivating finger strength; the essence of One-Finger Divine Skill can be executed solely with the Judge's Brush. Later, it was combined with calligraphy, hence the name "One-Finger Divine Skill: Judge's Brush Technique," which is quite unique. Following the strokes, each Chinese character, even each stroke, can be transformed into an exquisite move. Lin Yu had seen it before, and although it was eye-opening, he had no time to practice it due to his numerous other martial arts techniques. Looking back now, practicing calligraphy has proven to be a calming and peaceful activity when I'm feeling troubled, making it quite suitable for my current situation. Moreover, the discussion in the "One Yang Script Finger Judge's Calligraphy" about the connection between calligraphy and martial arts has also piqued my interest. The book states: "Calligraphy and martial arts seem unrelated, but in reality, they share a common principle. When calligraphy is practiced to a high level, even a soft brush can penetrate the paper and penetrate deeply into the wood. Many people consider this empty talk, but this is because they do not understand its profound mystery. Martial arts emphasizes that power originates from the ground, concentrating the body's strength into a single point for explosive release. When releasing power, both feet must push off the ground, using the rebound force to transmit through the legs to the waist, back, shoulders, arms, and wrists, ultimately exploding at the fingertips. Among these, the waist is particularly crucial; as the boxing manual says, 'Its root is in the feet, it originates in the legs, it is controlled by the waist, and it manifests in the fingers.' Calligraphy is the opposite. Beginners often feel fatigue in their hands and arms, only achieving some success when their waist feels fatigued; if they can practice until even their toes feel tired, they have considerable skill. Then, from fatigue to no fatigue, one can begin to appreciate the wonder of Wang Xizhi's calligraphy, where the power penetrates the paper and penetrates deeply into the wood." Lin Yu pondered this statement and found it quite interesting, recalling an anecdote. In *The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber*, it is recorded that on Zhang Sanfeng's 90th birthday, he was troubled because his third disciple, Yu Daiyan, had been crippled by A San, a master from the Ruyang Prince's mansion. He then practiced calligraphy to express his feelings. Zhang Cuishan, peeking through the window, saw his master first write the *Letter of Mourning*, and then add the twenty-four characters: "The supreme martial arts weapon, the Dragon Saber, commands the world, none dare disobey; without the Heaven Sword, who can contend?" The strokes gradually expanded with his emotions, growing larger and larger. Zhang Cuishan even gleaned a powerful martial art from it, wielding the Judge's Pen with immense power. Recalling this story, Lin Yu became even more interested in the combination of calligraphy and martial arts: "I never imagined that these two, one literary and the other martial, one orthodox and the other reversed, seemingly unrelated, would actually have so many similarities in terms of moves and the application of strength. No wonder calligraphers often live long lives; practicing calligraphy is actually equivalent to practicing boxing! It's truly incredible." So every day, he practiced calligraphy with great enthusiasm. However, he didn't use a brush and ink, but only his hands, using his fingers instead of a brush, writing in the air. This action gradually became a unique sight on Bright Peak. Every morning, the people on Bright Peak could see their leader, Lin Yu, standing in the martial arts training ground. Although it was said to be practicing boxing, it was not like ordinary boxing routines; he only gestured in the air with his fingers. Although it was said to be writing, it was accompanied by footwork, darting and turning, with the rhythm of profound martial arts flowing from his fingertips. The followers were secretly amazed that their leader's skills had reached such a level; even a casual gesture was a peerless martial art. Thus, watching Lin Yu practice calligraphy remotely every morning became a grand event at Bright Peak. Not only did his disciples eagerly watch, but the members of the Ming Cult also gathered around to observe. Except for the blind Xie Xun, all the high-ranking members of the Ming Cult were present, including Zhao Min and the four civil officials left behind at the main altar—Li Shanchang, Liu Ji, Zhu Sheng, and Song Lian—who often stopped to watch. These four scholars, in particular, though ignorant of martial arts, were all refined calligraphers, watching with rapt attention, occasionally whispering among themselves, discussing brushstrokes and their meaning, all with excited expressions. With each day's practice, Lin Yu gradually improved, his finger movements becoming increasingly exquisite, and his understanding of the One-Yang Finger Calligraphy deepening. He secretly praised its power: "The world has so many Chinese characters; by practicing like this, every stroke, every character can be transformed into a martial art. The intricacies are truly unfathomable, and the potential is limitless!" Perhaps it was only because the Zhu family had not produced a top master that this martial art remained unknown, almost buried in obscurity. Fortunately, he had unearthed it by chance. That morning, he was in particularly high spirits, first writing the five thousand words of the *Tao Te Ching*, then the *Huang Ting Jing*. His fingers danced across the paper, gradually entering a state of absorption, writing from the first light of dawn until nearly midday. More and more onlookers gathered, all captivated by the sight. Lin Yu's fingertips hovered, his mind focused on the air. He began by writing left and right "dots," then his fingertips suddenly plunged downwards, the force concentrated like a falling stone, echoing left and right, much like the "Zan" technique in the One-Finger Divine Skill, where power bursts forth from the fingertips, specifically targeting the opponent's acupoints such as Tanzhong, Juque, and Qimen. Then, his body swayed, his fingertips leaving a trail of afterimages as he wrote two horizontal strokes, the short horizontals like a light sword grazing the throat, his wrist turning with a gust of wind—the "sweeping" motion of the Judge's Pen. The long horizontal stroke requires a relaxed shoulder and dropped elbow, with power originating from the waist and abdomen, flowing upwards to the fingertips. The movement is stable yet contains immense force, like a whip striking, ending with a slight upward flick, seemingly able to deflect the incoming force. Finally, the middle vertical stroke, like a pillar supporting the sky, plunges straight down at the fingertips, subtly echoing the "chopping" force of Iron Palm Kung Fu, exerting power from top to bottom. If the opponent raises their arm to block, the "suspended needle" ending of this vertical stroke can be used to change tactics, striking the wrist pulse point. Thus, the regular script character "" (half) leaps into the air. He was immersed in the correspondence between the strokes and martial arts moves, completely forgetting himself. He gradually discovered that indeed, the beginning, development, transition, and conclusion of each Chinese character subtly corresponded to the circulation of internal energy and the exertion of limbs. For example, the left-falling stroke of the character "" (knife) is like a strike, the horizontal hook like a horizontal slash; the dot of the character "" (sword) is like a straight thrust, the vertical hook like a chopping… Suddenly, he switched to cursive script, his fingertips moving like dragons: the long stroke of the character "" required twisting his waist and shoulders, the fingertips sweeping out diagonally, like a soft sword coiling around the finger, capable of entangled and disarming the opponent's weapon; while the downward stroke required exerting force against the flow, like a heavy hammer pounding earth, the force suddenly increasing as the finger landed. This "three twists and turns" movement was precisely the triple change of dissipating force, accumulating force, and releasing force, capable of breaking through fierce fist techniques. Finally, he finished with the character "" in clerical script. The last stroke, the hook, required sinking the elbow and accumulating power, like a fully drawn bow, until the bend reached its limit, the fingertips suddenly shooting out. This "hook" force was like a hidden arrow suddenly shot, specifically targeting the opponent's joint gaps, similar in effect to the "returning spear" of the "Yang Family Spear Technique". Between the rise and fall of his fingertips, it seemed as if invisible techniques flowed in the air, perfectly integrated with his overall aura. When Lin Yu calmly finished his movements, he realized that the martial arts arena was already surrounded by people, yet completely silent. Among the crowd, a minor Ming Cult leader, whose martial arts were slightly inferior, couldn't fully grasp the intricacies of the movements, but he found the leader's "fist technique" fluid and captivating. Seeing Lin Yu finish his stance, he thought, "The leader has stopped. Although I don't quite understand it myself, seeing how engrossed Vice Leader Yin and the others are, the leader's demonstration must be a top-tier, unparalleled martial art. I should at least show my support!" So he wanted to applaud and cheer. But before he could speak, his quick-witted companion covered his mouth and pulled him aside. His companion made a "shh" gesture, indicating he should look around. He turned his head and saw that everyone around him was either frowning in thought or looking enlightened, all immersed in their recent insights and not yet recovered. Startled, he quickly covered his mouth, barely daring to breathe, and secretly glanced at everyone's expressions. Zhao Min, Vice Leader Yin Tianzheng, the two envoys Yang Xiao and Fan Yao, and Zhou Yunhe and his wife, all had their eyes slightly closed, still savoring the martial arts principles in the leader's gestures and brushstrokes. Zhang Wuji also stood there, his eyes shining, clearly having gained a lot. Only a few young female disciples seemed to understand, but were infected by the atmosphere around them, holding their breath and looking around intently, not daring to make a sound. Yin Tianzheng was the first to recover, suddenly opening his eyes, a sharp glint in them. He raised his right hand, using his palm as a brush, and wrote the character "" (power) in the air. With a slight drop in his shoulders and elbows, he infused the powerful force of Eagle Claw Kung Fu into the stroke. At the end, a twist of his waist and abdomen released a sudden gust of wind from his palm, startling the followers around him who quietly took a half-step back. He stroked his beard and laughed, "Wonderful! Wonderful! The way of calligraphy and martial arts, Master, can actually be integrated with my Eagle Claw Kung Fu! From now on, the martial arts of my Ming Cult will have another path to advancement!" Yang Xiao and Fan Yao also awoke one after the other, exchanging a glance, both seeing deep shock in each other's eyes. Yang Xiao had previously been studying the Great Shift of Heaven and Earth, but always felt a stagnation in the flow of energy. Now, recalling Lin Yu's twisting waist and turning shoulders when writing the cursive character "," he suddenly realized: "So, energy doesn't have to be forced out blindly. Like the 'three twists and turns' of a downward stroke, releasing force before accumulating it, can actually break through all the force!" Fan Yao recalled the dynamic and expressive strokes of Lin Yu writing the character "sword" earlier, especially the final vertical hook, which was full of profound mystery. He murmured, "I've practiced the moves of the Judge's Pen before, but I never thought it could be combined with calligraphy strokes. This move combines the skill of acupoint striking with the power of a weapon—it's simply amazing!" Then Zhang Wuji excitedly ran over, "Master, just now when you wrote 'The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao' from the Tao Te Ching, the brushstrokes of that character 'Tao' made me feel the rhythm of internal energy flow, and I grasped the essence of using pure Yang internal energy to propel the Seven Injury Fist. Some of the stumbling blocks I encountered when practicing the fist before suddenly became clear." "... As for Lin Yu himself, he naturally benefited the most. Although he was originally a master of martial arts, he was not skilled in calligraphy. Unexpectedly, after practicing calligraphy for only a few days, he had grasped the key to the connection between calligraphy and martial arts. Not only did his martial arts improve greatly, but his calligraphy also became extraordinary, making him a master calligrapher overnight. Even more amazing were the four civil officials, including Li Shanchang. They were so engrossed that they unconsciously imitated Lin Yu's finger gestures, drawing lines in the air. Previously, Lin Yu had taught them the basic mental techniques of the Nine Yang Divine Skill. Originally, he only did so out of pity for their weak constitution and fear that the cold weather at the headquarters might harm their health, hoping that they could strengthen their bodies and resist the frost. Unexpectedly, these four were already very learned and had a deep foundation in calligraphy. Today, witnessing this amazing scene of "integrating martial arts into calligraphy," they suddenly had a breakthrough and vaguely grasped the common principle between calligraphy and martial arts. Several years later, these four scholars actually studied what they had learned that day day and night." Furthermore, having mastered the basic techniques of the Nine Yang Divine Skill, each of them possessed formidable martial arts skills. Li Shanchang excelled in regular script calligraphy, his fist techniques were steady and powerful, and ordinary early-stage second-rate masters couldn't even get close to him. Liu Ji preferred running script calligraphy, his claw techniques were agile and graceful, and he was skilled at disarming opponents, earning him a reputation in the martial arts world and the nickname "Master of Disarming." Song Lian specialized in clerical script calligraphy, his palm techniques were heavy and powerful, instantly felling those struck. On one occasion, when martial arts villains attacked, Song Lian, with only a brush and his iron palms, subdued three second-rate masters. This became a legendary tale, earning him the title of "Deadly Scholar" among the outlaws. However, the most formidable among them was Zhu Sheng. Because he already possessed the deepest skill in calligraphy and was willing to work hard, practicing calligraphy daily, cultivating the Nine Yang Divine Skill, and recalling the essence of Lin Yu's calligraphy, he unknowingly broke through to the peak of the second-rate level. The other three were no match for him, only their reputation in the martial arts world remained unknown. Never underestimate the peak of the second-rate realm. The martial world is vast, seemingly teeming with masters, but in reality, only a handful can truly reach the first-rate level. Even Lin Yu, who transmigrated and used Monkey Wine combined with the "Mysterious Heaven Change" mental technique to cultivate a large number of first-rate and even top-tier masters for the Ming Cult and the Beggars' Sect, making the first-rate realm seem much cheaper, still doesn't amount to more than a hundred first-rate masters in the entire martial world. As for second-rate masters, they are already the backbone of major sects. An ordinary sect with one or two early-stage second-rate masters is enough to dominate a region. As for the peak of the second-rate, they are basically capable of founding their own sect. Zhu Sheng, a mere scholar, reached this level solely through martial arts techniques he gleaned from observing calligraphy, supplemented by the introductory mental technique of the Nine Yang Divine Skill. Such comprehension and opportunity are rare even in the entire history of the martial world. Later, those who knew about it came to Zhu Sheng seeking martial arts instruction. Zhu Sheng just smiled and pointed to the brush and ink on the table: "My skills all come from calligraphy." "If you want to practice, you must first write the characters well, and then understand the principle of 'the force penetrates the paper,' and then you will have entered the door." The visitor was a rough, uncultured man who knew nothing of calligraphy and hated writing. Hearing this, he could only leave dejectedly. Meanwhile, having immersed himself in calligraphy practice for days, his brushstrokes flowed like dragons and snakes, the strength of his fingertips and the flow of his mind gradually becoming one. In Lin Yu's heart, his longing for Ye Bin, like faint ink spreading on rice paper, slowly faded with each stroke. He began to ponder the matter of breaking through to the Yuan Tai realm. This realm required condensing essence, energy, spirit, and spiritual power into a chaotic Yuan Tai, a watershed between mortals and immortals. It concerned whether he could successfully condense his Nascent Soul in the future, and he couldn't afford to be careless. Recalling his own experiences, from his soul transmigrating into the Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, to saving the Fire Dragon, capturing Cheng Kun, supporting the Beggars' Sect, taking charge of the Ming Cult, healing Qian Ye, protecting Cui Shan, protecting Yin Li… ​​even throwing himself into the revolution and leading his troops against the Yuan, each and every one of these events was intertwined with countless causes and effects. Like a dense net binding him, it tightened his heart. "I have too many karmic ties and am too deeply connected to worldly fortune. Although I have now overcome the tribulation of love, I fear that the path to enlightenment will still be fraught with obstacles." Just as Lin Yu was pondering how to be more cautious, Er Xuan suddenly approached. Lin Yu noticed that although Mu Xuan had broken through to the late stage of the Swordsman realm, his aura was somewhat restless, clearly indicating an unstable foundation. A thought struck him, and he suddenly remembered a place… Dear readers: Hello everyone! This is my first novel, and today I'm finally saying goodbye to everyone! When I first started writing, my initial intention was very simple—I wanted to fill in the "golden pits" left by Mr. Jin Yong and Mr. Huanzhu Louzhu. As a sailor, the days at sea are long and monotonous. Initially, I just wrote for fun because I was bored and had no intention of publishing, let alone deliberately crafting a story. I wrote a few lines when I felt like it, and then put it aside for a long time when I was busy. Over two or three years, I accumulated over 300,000 words. While rereading, I felt that some of my ideas for filling in the plot holes were quite creative, so I thought I'd share them. Thus, with some trepidation, I came to Tomato. After more than three months, I've written over 600,000 words, finally bringing it to a successful conclusion! Well, let's just call it a happy ending for now. Here, I sincerely thank every friend who has accompanied me this far! Without your support and understanding, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to persevere on this creative journey. I've always cherished this sentiment in my heart. To be honest, as a newcomer with no writing experience, I failed to tell the story well and made many irreparable mistakes, resulting in the book's disappointing sales figures. Near the end, I went back to review it, and I discovered a crucial problem after only hearing the first dozen or so chapters: After Lin Yu learned the Nine Yang Manual, everyone was clearly waiting to see him roam the martial world and dominate, but because I had put it off for too long and was only focused on filling in the plot holes, I glossed over this highlight and directly arranged for him to go to Youhuang Valley for plastic surgery, haha! Now, thinking about it, it's both funny and sad. No wonder readers left; such an obvious mistake made the book's failure entirely justified. I really let everyone down! There are many similar regrets in the book, but I won't list them all. In the past few days, I've been writing the complete story of Lin Yu's debut, adding a significant amount of words. Due to work commitments, I haven't had time to adjust and replace each chapter individually, so I've had to integrate the content into chapters 13-18, resulting in these chapters being rather long and potentially affecting the reading experience. Please bear with me. However, I'm gratified that, as my first novel, even with mediocre traffic, I managed to maintain a consistent update schedule and a clean ending, giving this creative experience a complete conclusion. These past few days, I've also been reflecting on whether I can truly make a living as a writer. Currently, it seems likely that full-time writing would lead to financial ruin, haha. But I genuinely love telling stories, even if there's only one listener. In the future, I'll be an amateur writer, not bound by data, and continue to explore the world of words. I've decided not to revise some of the book's flaws. Let these regrets remain as a record of my growth from a novice author. Although this book didn't bring in any royalties, I gained far more than I imagined: First, I've met all of you dear readers. Every word of encouragement from you is my greatest motivation to persevere. Second, I've grown personally—writing truly requires a lot of practice. My writing style in the later parts is much smoother and more mature than in the earlier ones. Looking back at my earlier work now, I can immediately spot the problems, which is the most tangible progress. Third, I've become familiar with the platform's rules and identified my weaknesses. I believe my second novel will show significant improvement. I know how big the gap is between myself and the masters. I will continue to study the rankings, hone my writing skills, and accumulate experience to live up to everyone's trust and encouragement. Finally, I want to thank all my friends who have supported me again! The journey is long, the story is not over, see you in the next work! [Note]

25. 725 我 I Can See When Everyone Will Die 我能看见每个人的死亡时间 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼8k WordsCompleted I Can See When Everyone Will Die 13Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 726 乡 The Country Doctor’s Good Life 乡村神医好快活 A Stone Blooms石头开花Urban3.7M WordsOngoing [Rural Miracle Doctor + Little Guy’s Rise to Success + Business Fortune] To protect Xu Taohua, Song Qian offends Wang Mazi and is thrown into a cave in the wilderness. By a twist of fate, he encounters the Lotus Immortal Empress and receives her legacy. To help Song Qian return her to the world of cultivation, the Lotus Immortal Empress expends her strength to pass on all the cultivation she has accumulated in her lifetime. With this legacy, Song Qian begins his path to turning his life around. 52.5kReads8.9Score3.1kShelves
27. 727 二 The Two Girls Swap Identities 二女的身份互换 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼7k WordsCompleted The Two Girls Swapped Identities 8Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 728 穿 Reborn as Wang Yuyan, I Write the Second Half of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer 穿成王语嫣，写下半部笑傲江湖 Moonlight Foot Soldier月光小卒Female-Channel Fanfiction19k WordsCompleted Reborn as Wang Yuyan, I Wrote the Second Half of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer 166Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 729 合 Hehuan Sect: Starting by Helping the Eldest Senior Sister 合欢宗，从援助大师姐开始 Second Senior Brother of the Xuandao Sect玄道宗二师兄Eastern Fantasy308k WordsOngoing [Invincible Hero + Alchemy Cultivator + Exotic Flame Rankings + Decisive Killer + Multiple Heroines] [Consistently Explosive Updates + Maximum Thrills] After the death of alchemy master Su Heyang, he is reborn with the mysterious Nanli Trigram Flame. However, he finds himself reborn in the Hehuan Sect, as the sect's only male disciple! With the Nanli Trigram Flame in hand, he can refine all kinds of exotic flames, making the path of alchemy cultivation a breeze! Su Heyang: “Fellow Daoist, I'll t 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The underlying principle is the same; it's just that the protagonist likes to sell people to Foundation Establishment stage old men as furnaces (or smirks).

30. 730 侮 Insult the Master, and the Pure Yang Saint Physique Rules the World 侮辱师父，纯阳圣体纵横世间 A Qiang, Who Loves Lychees爱吃荔枝的阿强Urban2.4M WordsOngoing (No-brainer power fantasy + hand-typed + urban slice of life + invincible x-ray vision +) A story about a master descending the mountain, written from a female author's perspective. See how Li Daofan takes the city by storm after coming down from the mountain, avenges his grudges, and enjoys life. 36.2kReads8.2Score3.9kShelves
31. 731 穿 Transmigrating Through Thirty Years of the 1960s 穿越六零三十年 Transmigration and Rebirth穿越加重生Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Period] [Transmigration] [Space] [Reborn] [Educated Youth] [A Light Ensemble Cast] [Building Wealth] [The 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s] Chen Xi, the heroine, is transported to the 1960s by a silver-white dragon-and-phoenix ring. She becomes a ten-year-old girl with the same name, and her dream comes true: she gains an enormous space for farming and raising livestock. Blinded by a handsome face, she even takes in the gorgeous Chu Xuan. The only thing she regrets is giving him too much spirit spring w 13.5kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves
32. 732 锋 Radiant and Dazzling 锋芒万丈 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼7k WordsCompleted Blazing with Talent 6Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 733 梦 Dreaming of the Condor Heroes, I Master the Sunflower Manual 梦回射雕，我练会葵花宝典 Moonlight Foot Soldier月光小卒Male-Channel Fanfiction19k WordsCompleted I Dreamed of the Condor Heroes and Mastered the Sunflower Manual 326Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 734 穿 I Transmigrated into a Cauldron Destined for the Slaughter 穿越成了待宰的炉鼎 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼9k WordsCompleted I Transmigrated into a Cauldron Awaiting Its Slaughter 6Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 735 前 Memories of a Past Life: I’m Actually Yinggu from The Legend of the Condor Heroes! 前世记忆：我竟是射雕瑛姑！ Moonlight Foot Soldier月光小卒Female-Channel Fanfiction12k WordsCompleted Memories of my past life: I was Auntie Ying from The Legend of the Condor Heroes?! 51Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 736 不 Realm of Immortality: The Quest for Eternal Life 不朽之境：永生的追寻 Yuxin Meng雨欣梦Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing A young man with sealed, undetectable meridians sets out on the path of cultivation when his father falls gravely ill. Empowered by the Jade of Chaos, he climbs to the pinnacle of the Dao and becomes an immortal being. Though born with a mortal body, his unyielding will lets him defy heaven and cultivate. With a spirit artifact's body, he has attained an eternal form, yet remains tormented by love. Together, they bring this magnificent world to life! Qi Refining, Spirit Void Realm, Origin Mansio 95Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Chapter 133 Suddenly, Gu Tianlong appeared before the Thunder Abyss Divine Bamboo like a ghost, a layer of insect spirit armor radiating a ghostly light instantly appearing on his body, forcefully blocking and completely dissipating the black blade. "Insect Clan's ultimate technique—Spatial Leap!" Liao Ying exclaimed in surprise. "Fellow Daoist Liao Ying, I'll accept this Thunder Abyss Divine Bamboo." Gu Tianlong smiled slightly, then used a teleportation technique. Under the power of this technique, he forcefully pulled the Thunder Abyss Divine Bamboo from the sea of ​​thunder, then quickly wrapped it in golden rare thunder soil and stored it in his Qiankun bag.

37. 737 开 From the Start, Every Broken Engagement Grants Me Supreme Cultivation! 开局只要被退婚，就得无上修为！ The Kindhearted Demon Lord善良的大魔头Eastern Fantasy143k WordsOngoing [Wild fantasy + invincible + System + no saintly self-sacrifice + ruthless and decisive] Lin Yun transmigrates to the world of cultivation as the Lin family’s infamous good-for-nothing young master, and is bound to an eccentric System that makes him stronger whenever he courts death. But the System has an even more bizarre feature: if he gets successfully dumped by his fiancée, he will instantly gain invincible cultivation! As it happens, Ouyang Xue of the Ouyang family in Yuntian City was betro —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Qi Refining Realm, Foundation Establishment Realm, Golden Core Realm, Nascent Soul Realm, Deity Transformation Realm, Great Ascension Realm, Body Integration Realm, Tribulation Transcending Realm, and Ascension Realm all progress very quickly. The first chapter directly advances several realms. No setbacks throughout – a pure, fast-paced story! *⁂((✪⥎✪))⁂*

38. 738 下 After Coming Down the Mountain, I Open a Restaurant to Raise My Daughter 下山后，开个饭馆养女儿 Dark Sky黑天Urban3.3M WordsOngoing Chen Ning, young master of the Five Gates, discovers that he has a biological daughter who is three years old. For her sake, Chen Ning comes down from the mountain and opens a little restaurant, settling into a quiet, ordinary life. He spends his days cooking, making buns, and searching for his daughter's mother. Life is peaceful and carefree. As the restaurant grows more popular, more and more important figures come to eat there, and many even show up seeking medical treatment! One day, some th 3.3kReads9.0Score344Shelves
39. 739 入 After Dark, Letting Loose 入夜，放纵 Time for a Good Night’s Sleep睡个好觉了Urban2.9M WordsOngoing Also known as: Yin Yang Harmony Art [Country Doctor] [Fool's Rise to Power] [Invincible Immortal Cultivation] [Nonstop Wish Fulfillment] Chen Yang, a top university student, was beaten into a fool and sent back to Peach Blossom Village, where he depended on his adoptive older sister for support. Then, as if things weren't bad enough, the village bully set him up and knocked him unconscious at a ruined temple in the wilderness. Fortunately, he awakened an immortal cultivation legacy. From then on 48.8kReads8.4Score4.7kShelves
40. 740 丹 A Strange Romance in the World of Alchemy 丹尘奇缘 Blue Pursuit蓝色追逐Eastern Fantasy319k WordsCompleted A menial disciple, busy doing odd jobs to earn a few spirit stones, is timid, afraid of death, and cares only about spirit stones. Everyone looks down on him, even his childhood sweetheart and cultivation partner, who abandons him. Then one day, he gets his hands on an iron gourd, and his life changes forever. A rise from humble beginnings + modest and low-key + immortal mansion realm + hidden depths + emotionally dense male lead + inspirational + xianxia + cultivation 2.8kReads8.9Score261Shelves

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    Cultivating immortality.

41. 741 获 After Getting the System, I Build a Big Family in a Foreign Land 获得系统后我在异国他乡开枝散叶 Gan Nuoyao甘诺瑶Urban209k WordsOngoing Xiong Tingchun suddenly collapses while working at a factory. After being rushed to the hospital for tests, he is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Given Longguo’s current medical capabilities, even a risky operation would give him less than a twenty percent chance of survival. Just as he falls into despair, he unexpectedly binds himself to the Myriad Worlds’ more children, more blessings System. His attending physician, Lin Xue, tells him to go to a hospital in Kyoto, Dongying, for surgery, wh 664Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Feeling like you're looking for something to read? Check out this one!!!

42. 742 凡 The Mortal's Immortal Abode 凡人仙府 Ride the Waves lll乘风破浪lllEastern Fantasy220k WordsCompleted After waking up in the cultivation world, I find that an evil cultivator is about to possess my body. What am I supposed to do? Luckily, I get a little gourd, and there's even an acre of spirit farmland inside. Taking pills, meditating, and following the path to enlightenment as a minor rogue cultivator. Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, Nascent Soul, Deification... 3kReads6.2Score267Shelves

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    [Laughing][Laughing][Laughing]

43. 743 蓝 The Last Cultivator on Blue Star 蓝星最后一个修士 Stir-Fried Milk Candy清炒牛皮糖Urban1.9M WordsOngoing [Classic fantasy] [Urban cultivation] [the Myriad Worlds] [Eastern xianxia] A parallel world. With no System, no rebirth, and no transmigration, Fang Yun was an ordinary country boy who practiced martial arts and cultivated qi. By a twist of fate, he received his master's legacy on his deathbed, becoming the last cultivator in this world. From then on, martial arts and the Dao merged, and his mortal body laid the foundation for cultivation. See how the last cultivator wages war across the lands. 25.4kReads7.8Score1.9kShelves

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    Parallel world. Without a system, without rebirth, without transmigration, Fang Yun, a "three-nothing" individual, was originally a farmer's son practicing martial arts and cultivating qi. By chance, he received the inheritance bestowed upon him by his dying master, becoming the last cultivator in this world. From then on, martial arts and the Dao merged, and his mortal body built its foundation. Witness how this last cultivator conquers all directions. After resolving worldly ties, he embarks on the ancient starry road long forgotten, following in the footsteps of the sages, venturing into the magnificent myriad worlds. Come and see!

44. 744 爽 The Ultimate Thrill: I Bind Myself to the Snake Queen from the Start 爽到底，开局绑定美女蛇女王 Li Tianlang李天狼Eastern Fantasy137k WordsCompleted A naturally invincible hero once played the hero on a small scale and fell into the palace of the Snake Immortal Queen. From then on began a legendary romance between the protagonist and the Snake Immortal Queen. He awakened twin Martial Souls, unified Yunfei Continent, and dominated his corner of the world, undefeated and revered by all. He became a supreme ruler, with all kinds of divine beasts at his command. 496Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 745 女 Disguised as a Man to Join the Sect: Master, You’re Doomed 女扮男装进宗门：师父，你死定了 Gentle Little Cotton温柔的小棉花Fantastical Romance138k WordsOngoing When young Mu Qing's grandfather dies under mysterious circumstances, she disguises herself as a man and enters a cultivation sect to avenge him. She overcomes one obstacle after another to become the disciple of the very person who murdered her family, but unexpectedly becomes entangled with Senior Brother Song Lang, who reveres their master above all else. No System + steady progression + not a power fantasy + slow-burn storytelling + a mortal world where men outrank women + humans, immortals, —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A cultivation romance novel where the female protagonist doesn't forget her original intentions on her path of revenge.

46. 746 凡 The Mortal's Path to Immortality 凡人修仙途 Ride the Waves lll乘风破浪lllEastern Fantasy664k WordsCompleted An ordinary country boy happens upon half a cultivation manual and a mysterious bracelet, setting him on the path of immortal cultivation. Rising from humble beginnings, the young man cultivates the Five Elements arts and practices secret divine abilities. He masters the seventy-two transformations of the Heavenly Spirits and Earthly Fiends, proves his Dao, and roams free on the path to immortality... 1.6kReads8.0Score139Shelves
47. 747 综 Wuxia Crossover Villain: My Master Is Xiaolongnu 综武反派，我的师父是小龙女 Li Tianlang李天狼Eastern Fantasy125k WordsCompleted A new work is out! You can read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy them. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! This is the sequel to Li Adi, continuing the tale of Li Adi and the Ancient Golden Dragon War God to the very end. I think you'll really enjoy it. There will be a few new elements, but Li Adi will remain the focus. That's all! This is just one part of the continuation of Li Adi's legend. 44Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 748 帮 After I Cured My Senior Sister's Poison, She Wanted to Become My Dao Companion 帮师姐解毒后她竟想做我的道侣 Old Hao Chen陈年老皓Eastern Fantasy603k WordsOngoing [One Heroine] [Two Strong Leads, Both Devoted] [Lots of Heroine Scenes] [Sweet Everyday Interactions] [Gradual Romance] Chen Hao transmigrates to a world of immortal cultivation with an incomplete spiritual root. Assigned to the menial workers' quarters of the Wandao Sect, he is bullied by everyone. Fortunately, his System activates and repairs his spiritual root, finally setting him on the path to immortality. One day, Luo Fanshuang, the sect's aloof and otherworldly senior sister and a Golden 4.2kReads8.1Score485Shelves

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    Please don't miss it!!! [Single Female Lead][Plot][Time Travel][Pure Romance, Lighthearted and Satisfying] Luo Fanshuang is the senior disciple of the Wandao Sect, aloof and ethereal, a once-in-a-millennium cultivation prodigy, universally acknowledged as the "Heavenly Moon." No one knows that this fairy-like figure has fallen for a seemingly useless disciple from the menial courtyard, a disciple with incomplete spiritual roots. Only Luo Fanshuang herself knows the earth-shattering secret hidden within that seemingly insignificant junior brother. When her life hung by a thread due to the onset of the cold poison, he was the one who saved her. When the demons broke the sect's seal and it was destroyed, he, with his Qi Refining body, single-handedly protected the entire Wandao Sect. The world sighs at the senior disciple's protectiveness, spoiling a menial junior brother to the heavens. But they don't know that from beginning to end, it was that seemingly useless junior brother who stood before her, shielding her from all the storms. And Chen Hao only wants to say: At first, I really just wanted to help my senior sister detoxify!

49. 749 乡 The Countryside Heart-Stealing Dragon Claw 乡村偷心龙爪手 Nanshan Peach南山水蜜桃Urban8.6M WordsOngoing Zhang Dachuan came to Xiushan Village, originally hoping to be nothing more than a village doctor. But who could have guessed that the villagers' ailments would grow more complicated with every case? "Dachuan, I've got a headache. Take a look at me." "Dachuan, my baby hasn't had any milk for days. Help me first!" 43.3kReads9.1Score2.6kShelves
50. 750 五 The True Immortal of the Five Elements 五行真仙 Ride the Waves lll乘风破浪lllEastern Fantasy346k WordsCompleted After waking up, an ordinary mortal finds himself reborn in a dangerous, mysterious world of cultivation. From the start, he is a minor rogue cultivator with five spiritual roots. By chance, he finds a mysterious little gourd at the market, setting him on an extraordinary path to immortality... [Mortal cultivation, rogue cultivators, spiritual roots, pills, magical treasures, roaming the immortal sea] 1.7kReads6.1Score146Shelves

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