Looking for Novels About Taoist Priests, Taoist Temples, and Cultivation, with No Livestreaming or System from the Start 有没有道士道观修道类，禁止开局，直播，系统，类

1. 201 刚 I Just Became a Tang Dynasty Celestial Master, Then Discovered This Was Journey to the West 刚成大唐天师，发现是西游 Running Nut奔跑的坚果Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted He transmigrates into Journey to the West and becomes Li Chunfeng, a strategist under the Tang emperor. A child prodigy and Taoist, he knows that when the two empresses rule together, Wu Zetian will suppress Taoism and promote Buddhism. Determined to honor his master's wishes, Li Chunfeng offers counsel to Li Shimin. Using his knowledge of the future, he gradually becomes the greatest founding contributor to the Tang dynasty and takes the foremost place in the Lingyan Pavilion. In the thirteenth 5.4kReads8.8Score31614d adds

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   The Great Celestial Master of the Tang Dynasty is online, dedicated to saving Buddhas and suppressing Buddhism [laughing]

2. 202 我 I Own a Longevity Temple 我有一座长生观 Lost and Unbothered迷茫无所谓Urban2.1M WordsCompleted I have a Longevity Temple, where one person and one temple keep an entire prison suppressed! But Li Changsheng is in a hurry. Before dying, his master somehow managed to rack up a huge debt. If he doesn't pay it back soon, even the Longevity Temple will be repossessed! Fortunately, the temple suppresses many great demons: a seductive bride ghost, a bewitchingly beautiful six-tailed fox demon, a hulking tiger demon... To pay off the debt as quickly as possible, Li Changsheng has no choice but to 12.7kReads8.4Score1.2k14d adds

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   One person, one temple; neither compromising on righteousness nor on personal bottom line and principles. This novel truly has no system, no Mary Sue elements, it perfectly matches my imagination of a novel. I sincerely hope everyone will read it, it's so good!

3. 203 大 The Great Ming Surveillance Court 大明道察院 Lintai麟台Historical690k WordsOngoing [See the epic history of the Daoist sects in the early Ming through the eyes of a transmigrator] In the third year of Hongwu, the Hongwu Emperor established the mysterious Dao Investigation Bureau to rein in Daoist sorcerers who could turn the tide at will. There is no carefree Daoist life here, only the ironclad rule that “magic must be bounded by law, and the Dao restrained by regulations.” Even mighty cultivators who can fly through the skies and burrow through the earth must face execution i 3.3kReads9.3Score49214d adds

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   The author is a scholar of religious history, and the content is extremely rigorous. He has researched numerous Taoist classics such as the *Daozang*, *Longhushan Zhi*, and *Maoshan Zhi*, as well as historical records from the Song, Yuan, and Ming dynasties. Apart from the male lead, all the characters are historical figures from Taoism. He has established a system of internal and external alchemy practices that conforms to traditional Chinese Taoism, and the plot is very meticulous, without any outlandish elements. 😁😁

4. 204 劝 You Want Me to Lay Down My Butcher's Knife? I Use a Sword! 劝我放下屠刀？贫道用的是剑！ Zhenren Fei Qin榛仁非秦Eastern Fantasy505k WordsCompleted [No System, Enemies Get No Mercy, Fighting All the Way to the Western Paradise] [Mythical and Supernatural World, Journey to the West + Classic of Mountains and Seas + Cultivation + Humanity's Rise] I have come to this mythical world not to seek immortality or visit the sages, but to slay demons and end their wicked deeds. If one cultivates only “fate and worldly wisdom,” and cares nothing for “virtue and right and wrong,” then even those called gods and Buddhas are often no better than the rest 115Reads7.5Score—14d adds

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   The first one is beyond doubt.

5. 205 阴 Notes of a Yinshan Taoist 阴山道士笔记 Chen Haisheng陈海生Mystery871k WordsCompleted I am a descendant of Yinshan, born with the body of a virgin boy. The moment I was born, I was afflicted by the foulness of the dead and nearly died. Later, an old geezer appeared and brought me into the Yinshan sect. 32Reads—Score—14d adds
6. 206 一 The Master Diviner 一品神卜 The Original Taurus Fragment金牛断章本尊Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted “Master, my surname is Jiang, and my wife’s surname is Bao. Can you give my son a name people will remember right away?” Zhang Chu: “Jiang Zhe Hu Bao You!” “Master, my husband repairs lights. He’s been sleeping in the kitchen for two days and won’t get up. What should I do?” Zhang Chu: “That’s a good thing! You can start planning the funeral banquet.” “Master, I earn thirty thousand a month and give it all to my wife. My father is sick, but she won’t give me a cent. What should I do?” Zhang 18.1kReads8.9Score2.1k14d adds
7. 207 道 Being a Taoist Is a Profession, Not a Human Mutation 道士就是个职业，不是人类变异 The Hesitant Arbiter犹豫的裁决者Eastern Fantasy721k WordsOngoing Frozen for a thousand years, he awakens at last. But the world he sees is overrun by demons and monsters, transformed into a living hell. Humanity struggles to survive like ants. Most tragic of all, the world has no idea the Daoist sects even exist. People have turned their backs on the Dao! Hou Lang, a candidate disciple of the Daoist sects, has no choice but to shoulder the banner of their revival... 108Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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8. 208 半 I Play Rock-Paper-Scissors with the Mirror at Midnight, and I Won't Sleep Until I Win 半夜和镜子猜拳，我赢一把就睡 Mr. Krabs Loves to Eat蟹老板爱吃饭Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted The entire Xie family had a rather spooky air about them. His great-great-grandfather was a mountain wanderer, and his great-great-grandmother sewed up corpses. His great-grandfather was a Maoshan Taoist, and his great-grandmother was a spirit medium from Fengtian. His grandfather made paper offerings, his grandmother prepared bodies for burial, his father drove corpses, and his mother raised poison insects. Some of his ancestors even liked to dig themselves out of their graves… As a result, X 5.8kReads9.0Score57814d adds

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   A score of 9 or higher. With over 200,000 online readers, it's guaranteed to keep you reading.

9. 209 灵 Soul Q&A 灵魂问答录 Speaking Wildly口出狂言141k WordsOngoing I have memories of a past life, and I'll share everything I know: how to escape the cycle of reincarnation, how to find liberation, how to elevate your soul to a higher dimension, how to be reborn while retaining your memories... It's all here. Readers can also ask questions in the comments, and I'll answer most of them. If you're wondering whether any of this is real, of course, I'll only say that this is a work of fiction. (Minors should read this book with a guardian, to avoid mistaking it fo 119Reads9.3Score—14d adds
10. 210 出 The Path to Becoming an Immortal 出道仙之路 Heng Hui恒慧Modern Romance81k WordsCompleted Looking back on the road I’ve traveled, my first half was spent growing up under the national flag. Materialism gave us the right way to understand the world, and I believed that hard work could make our wishes come true. In the second half of my life, I realized that hard work doesn’t always bring results, and that higher-dimensional worlds exist! There are invisible forces that we can’t see or touch, yet they are real! It’s like a phone signal: it exists, even though you can’t see it. This boo 22Reads—Score—14d adds
11. 211 掐 One Quick Calculation, and I Know You’re a Fugitive! 掐指一算，你是逃犯！ Red Flowers and Green Willows花红柳绿Mystery4.2M WordsOngoing Su Chen, a top-tier celestial master, transmigrates to the 1990s and becomes a widower with the same name. His wife has just died, and his five children are crying for food. After searching the entire house, he finds only ten yuan. Without hesitation, Su Chen takes the money to Chunming Street, the busiest street in the city, and puts an ad in the newspaper: “Fortune-telling. If I'm wrong, you don't pay.” “Granny, your daughter didn't go missing. She's in the stove at your son-in-law's house.” A 45.5kReads9.0Score4.4k14d adds

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    One slice-of-life story and one action story are enough to keep you entertained.

12. 212 让 You Hired Me to Collect Bodies, So I Dissected My Ex-Girlfriend 让你当收尸人，你直接解刨了前女友 Ye Wusheng夜无声Mystery4.6M WordsOngoing In anatomy class, the corpse turns out to be my ex-girlfriend... After that, I went through all sorts of unbelievable things. A bus that only goes up, never down, and runs straight to a reservoir. An old scholar tree in the hospital, lush with branches and leaves, that swallows people whole. A giant catfish by the Qingshui River, begging people for help every night. And a deadly brothel hung with human skin, open for business without end. It went on and on, as if it would never come to an end... 62.6kReads9.4Score2.3k14d adds

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    It looks great, I'm really waiting for the next update.

13. 213 山 Chronicles of Mountains and Rivers: Don’t Call Me a Male Escort, Call Me a Celestial Master 山河志：别叫我男公关，喊我天师 A Cat Caught in a Fish Tank鱼缸捉了只猫Urban403k WordsOngoing [Feel-good power fantasy + gloomy male lead + everyday comedy + Taoist mysticism + guardian spirits + folk horror + emotional healing] I’ve lived for twenty-six years, but I can’t cry, laugh, or get angry. The doctor says it’s called “emotional detachment.” There’s no cure, so I should just wait to die. I didn’t take it seriously. I delivered food, worked as a security guard, pulled night shifts at a funeral home... until I opened the door to karaoke room No. 3. Grandpa had been waiting for me “ 8Reads7.0Score—14d adds

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    No system, no live stream, nothing strange. A natural worldview, consistent with realistic settings. A Taoist tradition (not fantasy, it exists in reality). The male protagonist is a male escort working at a nightclub and a Taoist master who catches ghosts. The ensemble cast includes guardian spirits, female ghosts, and female Taoist priests. The Taoist knowledge within has real-world basis, such as the *Baopuzi*, *Huainanzi*, *Shuijingzhu*, and the Sixteen Ingots of Gold. The author himself has practiced Taoism for many years in real life.

14. 214 我 Even Ghost Messengers Say the Hotpot at My Restaurant Is Delicious 我开的火锅店，鬼差吃了都说好 Lone Lord孤爷Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted Low-key version She dropped out of school at thirteen and worked as a chef until she was nineteen. With the savings Lin Ye had scraped together over those six years, he opened a hot pot restaurant. Who could have guessed his venture would get off to such a poor start, with business so slow the place was about to close? Just as he was wondering what to do next, two customers showed up on the restaurant's final night and changed his life... Grim Reaper: “Boss Lin, your hot pot is so spicy. It 31.6kReads9.1Score2.8k14d adds

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    All three are good, well written!

15. 215 全 Everyone's Awakening: I Can Get Exclusive Gear to Drop 全民，我能爆出专属装备 My Name Is Narcissist我叫自恋狂Urban1.1M WordsCompleted A hidden Daoist class from the start, with only one health-preserving skill? He planned to use his endless lifespan to outlast every enemy, but accidentally triggered a BUG-level drop rate: every monster he kills is guaranteed to drop top-tier loot! Exclusive supernatural powers and magical treasures drop at his fingertips, and his summoning skills can be upgraded without limit! Sprinkle Beans to Make Soldiers: from spearmen to Qi Refiners, then Mahayana cultivators, and finally an army of a hun 18kReads8.8Score1.3k14d adds

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    Taoist priest, Golden Finger

16. 216 仙 The Land Every Immortal Sect Must Fight For 仙家必争之地 Xia Mi XL虾米XLUrban3.0M WordsCompleted [Gods of Huaxia] [Divine Processions] [Folk Customs] [Cultivation] [Invincible] Beneath the land of Huaxia lie countless people, immortals, gods, Buddhas, evils, and demons... In 2449, when the eerie moon appeared and evil forces launched an all-out invasion, humanity was raised as livestock for blood and plunged into an eternal night. Xu Wangyou, reborn with the Record of Gods and Immortals in hand, goes against the tide, saves a collapsing world, crushes the myriad races of the heavens, and re 15.5kReads9.0Score1.8k14d adds
17. 217 打EN Cultivating Immortality: My Path to Unrivaled Power 打坐就能涨法力，贫道要无敌 Qian Li Tongfeng千李同风Eastern Fantasy4.0M WordsCompleted [Not a mindless power fantasy] [Crushes every opponent] [From setbacks to triumph] [One explosive breakthrough after another] [The ways of the world] [Rapidly becomes invincible] Under a gloomy sky, demons run rampant and evil spirits abound. Ordinary people struggle to survive under the protection of extraordinary forces. Cultivation sects stand high above the world, Dao Lords look down on the ants with indifference, and the word “immortal” has become the greatest taboo. Young Li Qingyun is an 53.3kReads8.7Score4.8k14d adds
18. 218 团 The Whole Family's Darling: The Four-Year-Old Little Master Comes Down the Mountain 团宠萌宝：四岁小师傅下山了 Song of Laughter and Forgetting笑忘歌Modern Romance531k WordsCompleted [Wildly imaginative, laugh-out-loud comedy, invincible protagonist] CEO dad: “I’m so alpha.” Beautiful mom: “I’m fierce and fabulous.” Their adorable four-year-old daughter: “Everyone, move aside!” The adorable four-year-old returns to the city with her sect’s most treasured artifacts, instantly dominating the world and everything in it! She chants incantations, plays with talismans, practices medicine, and knows martial arts. With one carefree strike of her Smiling Palm, who can stand against h 6.2kReads9.1Score84114d adds

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    On the plane bound for Tanghai, Liu Yu looked out at the clouds, his heart filled with emotion. When he left this place, he was just a teenager; now, time had flown by. A clueless little kid had transformed into a young man.

19. 219 捉 My Monster-Hunting Was Exposed, So I Had to Livestream Explanations of Monsters and Ghosts 捉妖被曝光，只好直播科普妖与鬼 Pure and Cute Girl清纯萌妹Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Livestreaming explanations of monsters from authentic ancient Chinese texts + One female lead + Two incredibly powerful protagonists + The Classic of Mountains and Seas + What the Master Does Not Speak Of + All kinds of folk customs, researched in meticulous detail] As the saying goes: I offer the gods fine incense, and they say it isn't good enough. When a hundred thousand heavenly soldiers came down from the sky wearing sunglasses and smoking Huazi cigarettes, the viewers fell silent. Lin Qin 27.3kReads9.1Score2.6k14d adds
20. 220 黄 Daoist Lord of a Dream 黄粱道君 The Early Bird Is Silly All Day早起的鸟儿傻一天Eastern Fantasy375k WordsOngoing A dream as fleeting as a bowl of yellow millet, turning the false into the real. In this vast realm, great demon gods roam the world, colossal demon overlords wreak havoc, and countless immortals rule over all directions. Feng Heng wakes from a dream to find himself a humble Daoist boy in the Mystic Realm. He longs for the immortal Dao and adores divine maidens. Starting as a Daoist boy, he advances through the ranks of Daoist cultivator, mage, high priest, perfected one, earth master, and heave 798Reads7.1Score10214d adds
21. 221 小 The Little Taoist Comes Down the Mountain: From the Start, I Mistakenly Snatched a Betrothal 小道士下山：开局误抢婚约 Dark Sky黑天Urban981k WordsCompleted A gifted young man heads to the city to search for his mother. He promised to keep a low profile, but his nature and abilities make it impossible for him to stay under the radar. With his extraordinary Taoist arts and profound medical skills, he becomes invincible in the world before he even realizes it. 879Reads8.9Score10414d adds
22. 222 观 The Art of Reading People 观人有道 Uncle Mao of Jinmen金门卯叔Urban2.1M WordsCompleted The Daoist Five Arts are Mountain, Medicine, Destiny, Physiognomy, and Divination, representing Heaven, Earth, Humanity, Ghosts, and Immortals respectively. The Immortal Way is Mountain: focusing on cultivation, talismans, martial arts, geography, and feng shui. The Human Way is Medicine: focusing on healing, Daoist medicine, Chinese medicine, acupuncture, pulse diagnosis, and prescriptions. The Divine Way is Destiny: focusing on fortune-telling, the Eight Characters, Zi Wei astrology, and more. 13.6kReads9.0Score1.9k14d adds

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    📖I was truly amazed by *The Last Taoist Priest*! 🎃Are you curious about the mysterious arts of Taoism and ancient legends? This book will take you into a bizarre and fantastical Taoist world! The story revolves around the protagonist, Cha Wenbin, whose fate is fraught with hardship, yet he shoulders the heavy responsibility of passing on the Taoist tradition. In that world full of unknowns, Cha Wenbin encounters various evil spirits and demons, experiencing countless thrilling adventures: during tomb raiding, he deciphers numerous traps and fights to the death with the evil guardians; when faced with vengeful spirits, he uses Taoist magic to deliver them from suffering and resolve their grievances. The author uses delicate strokes to create a realistic and terrifying atmosphere that will send chills down your spine. But beyond the tension and excitement, it also contains profound reflections on Taoist culture and the nature of good and evil. If you are a fan of suspense and supernatural novels, this is an absolute must-read!

23. 223 起 Getting to the Bottom of Mind-Reading 起底观心术 Bao Erri鲍尔日Urban1.5M WordsCompleted When I was five, a fortune-teller said I’d be able to read people’s minds when I grew up. My parents thought I was a genius and spent the whole family’s savings to send me to school. But I failed the college entrance exam and became a fried-noodle vendor. That vendor later became a “Walking Encyclopedia,” all thanks to the saying, “In books, there are houses of gold.” You are not just who you are. You can become a different kind of dazzling light. Read a comment on the first page, and you’ll get 230.7kReads9.6Score66.9k14d adds
24. 224 灵 When the Supernatural Returns, I Get Stronger by Chanting Sutras! 灵异复苏，我念经就变强！ Qing Zhi青植Mystery410k WordsCompleted Lin Fan had only just transmigrated when he was caught up in a ghost infant incident. The entire city was engulfed by a ghost domain, and countless ghost infants were devouring humans. Lin Fan was in mortal danger! Fortunately, Lin Fan awakened a Sutra-Chanting System: the more he chanted, the stronger he became. It could empower objects and turn them into magical artifacts, or empower him directly. The Golden Light Mantra: chant it ten times to withstand one otherwise-fatal attack? Chant it a h 330Reads5.9Score—14d adds
25. 225 请EN Call Me the Ghost Messenger 请叫我鬼差大人 The Cat from the Xu Family徐二家的猫Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted After the Eternal Night, terror returned. Ten miles of desolate graves, eerie singing. An old man searching for his arms, a headless baby... They kept piecing their bodies back together, unleashing an even more terrifying aura. In the wasteland, even a severed hand could destroy heaven and earth. In this world of darkness and despair, a post office appeared and vanished from view... A mysterious young man, a postal carriage traveling through the void... One blood-red letter after another became 102.2kReads9.5Score9.6k14d adds

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26. 226 萤 A World of Fireflies 萤萤众生 Xiao Xu小叙Rural Life3.8M WordsCompleted When I was thirteen, I had an accident and nearly died. Everything I saw and felt was horrifying, and I could only keep company with bad luck. But I swore a solemn oath: I would not fail Heaven and Earth or my parents, nor harm my friends and family. I would hurt only myself, devote myself to goodness, and hold fast to sincerity! From then on, I walked between the realms of yin and yang, sought a master and learned the Dao, awakened my spiritual senses, and slew demons and evil spirits... I fear 8kReads9.2Score77914d adds

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    Those who are interested can check out these books; they are all really good. If you like Taoist novels, you should take a look.

27. 227 道 I'm a Daoist Master, the Strongest Celestial Master Around! 道爷我，可是最强天师啊！ Moderate Ink Brush中庸点墨Urban306k WordsCompleted As paranormal phenomena erupt, Chu Fan obtains the most powerful Heavenly Master System. He livestreams himself catching ghosts, and the viewers go wild! "Wow! That Taoist priest is so skilled and handsome!" "Looks like the Taoist sects really do have something going for them." "Hey, hey, why does the priest only kill male ghosts? Why does he gently guide female ghosts to the afterlife?" The evil spirit weeps in despair. "Discrimination! This is blatant discrimination!!!" 413Reads5.9Score—14d adds
28. 228 法 The Peerless Mage 法师无双 Feiyi匪夷Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted A top sorcerer who once led the Heavenly Masters’ Court returns, only to be cast out by his powerful family. As he prepares to leave, he discovers that his younger female cousin has fallen victim to dark magic… 3.8kReads9.1Score45914d adds
29. 229 栩 Vivid as Life 栩栩若生 Xiao Xu小叙Mystery2.3M WordsCompleted A fortune-teller said I was born destined for greatness, the reincarnation of the Flower Goddess, with the power to turn stones into gold and command flower spirits and tree sprites. Once I came of age, my family was sure to prosper. But when I was twelve, I came down with a strange illness. My fever wouldn’t break, and I kept seeing terrifying visions... In a dream, I met an old woman who told me to find an expert with supernatural powers to save my life. Millet to summon souls, altars and form 19.4kReads9.5Score3.4k14d adds
30. 230 天 The Heavenly Master Descends the Mountain: Others Read Faces, I Read Fate 天师下山：别人看相，我窥天命 Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox九尾天狐Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted The Netherworld infant Xiang Ling is born, delivered by underworld officials, with Black and White Impermanence guarding the gates and the Ten Great Nether Marshals patrolling the streets! The feng shui Xiang family suffers a devastating calamity and nearly faces extinction! Xiang Ling survives against all odds, finds shelter on Longhu Mountain, and becomes an heir to the Celestial Masters. Twenty years later, having mastered the mystic arts, Xiang Ling descends from Longhu Mountain to break evi 141Reads6.1Score—14d adds
31. 231 重 Reborn as a Daoist Priest 重生归来当道士 A Kind of Temperature Difference一种温差Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Not horror] [Pure imagination] The protagonist, Chen Ming, dies in an accident. As he steps onto the Bridge of Helplessness, on the verge of reincarnation, the bridge suddenly collapses. As Chen Ming falls from the bridge, he accidentally grabs hold of a flower of the other shore and returns with it to his infancy. After being reborn, he can see things ordinary people cannot, and is destined to remain entangled with them. There is an old woman who refuses to reincarnate because she hid gold 3.8kReads7.9Score22014d adds
32. 232 开 From the Start at Qingcheng Mountain, How Did You Master Such Profound Taoist Arts? 开局入青城山，你咋道法通玄了？ A Brilliant Shade of Red五彩斑斓的红Urban177k WordsOngoing [Spiritual qi revival + immortality + farming + cultivating the Dao] On the day his university internship began, Lin Qing inherited his grandfather’s guesthouse on Mount Qingcheng. At the same time, his spiritual qi absorption System awakened. From then on, everything spiraled out of control. [You dug up wild Solomon’s seal. Spiritual qi +3.7!] [You found a fish-belly pearl. Spiritual qi +9] [You discovered lightning-struck wood. Spiritual qi +14.3!] The whole of Mount Qingcheng practically beca 10Reads6.6Score—14d adds

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    Do you have any recommendations for semi-secluded stories? This one has a few flaws, but it's still worth reading.

33. 233 我 I Am Intersex 我是阴阳人 Xiao Xu小叙Mystery2.2M WordsCompleted My mother said that when I was born, her first reaction was to strangle me, because it was impossible to tell whether I was male or female. My grandmother called me a freak and a jinx, saying I would only bring shame on the family. It was then that my maternal grandmother, who had traveled all the way from the countryside to visit my mother, adopted me. So, by chance, I got to enjoy a pure childhood, free from scornful looks. Following my half-immortal grandmother, I unexpectedly discovered how 8.5kReads9.3Score1.3k14d adds
34. 234 我 I Am a Lady Tutor 我是女先生 Xiao Xu小叙Mystery2.2M WordsCompleted I'm hard to kill. These were the words I heard from the moment I was born. A blind fortune-teller said I was a White Tiger Sha, a girl born with a boy's fate, innately tough and destined to bring misfortune to my husband, my children, and myself. Everyone in the village said I wouldn't survive. My yang energy was too strong. Even if they managed to keep me alive, I'd grow up to be an idiot. But my grandma, a spirit medium who presided over the altar, refused to give up. Every year, she burned a 3.3kReads9.4Score44914d adds
35. 235 我 I Am a Female Physiognomist 我是女相师 Xiao Xu小叙Mystery893k WordsCompleted I was born in the twelfth lunar month of 1991, and came into the world with six fingers. The saying that people born in the Year of the Sheep have bad luck somehow became attached to me. Before I could even speak, my family sent me to live with my grandaunt, who ran a shop selling paper offerings and burial clothes. My grandaunt said I had a star spirit in my fate, and the Vermilion Bird would come to my aid. What did it matter if my destiny was cursed? As the saying goes: The Azure Dragon and W 13.1kReads9.4Score1.4k14d adds
36. 236 红 Cultivating in the Mortal World: The Path to Enlightenment 红尘修行：证道之路 A Jumble of Thoughts乱七八糟的思绪Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted No System + No Transmigration + Ordinary Mortal’s Journey + Historical Fantasy + Traditional Xianxia + Detailed Cultivation Techniques + Insights into Cultivation Lin Qingyang was born deep in the Qinling Mountains in the third year of the Jiajing era. Gifted with a “White Jade Physique,” he dreamed of the starry sky from childhood and was guided by an old man with white hair, marking him as extraordinary. At twelve, he became the disciple of the wandering Daoist Li Sanren and began his path of 6kReads9.3Score64914d adds

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    You can check out this highly realistic Dao Xin Liu story.

37. 237 大 Bro, You're a Cop, Not a Taoist Priest! 大哥，你是警察啊，不是道士！ Mou Zui谋醉Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted [If you dislike cutesy, whimpering heroines, read no further] [Also known as: Me, a humble paper effigy maker, and you want me to crack a major case] When Yue Dong went to a telecom service center to cancel his late grandfather’s phone service, the staff gave him a hard time. “Rules are rules. The account holder has to be here in person!” “You have to follow the rules!” Yue Dong laughed in exasperation, then waved his hand and used his paper effigy-making skills to summon his late grandfather. T 73.1kReads9.2Score7.6k14d adds

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    The Chinese Taoist Priest. The story revolves around a Taoist priest who is a paper craftsman. By chance, his Taoist magic astounds the police, who ask him to come out of seclusion and help them solve many major cases, gradually ascending to the pinnacle of Taoist priesthood.

38. 238 寻 Seeking the Dao, Searching for the Path 寻道觅途 Nightmare Makeup and Tears夜梦妆泪250k WordsCompleted Li Wuchen chuckled softly, as he often did. “Heaven's will must not be defied.” Until his parents' blood ran cold, his closest friend turned against him, and his beloved disciple died a tragic death... Until he saw, in the pages of a fragmentary history book, the woman he loved more than life itself. They had crossed a thousand years together, yet remained forever full of regret... Doubt stirred in his heart. “Fate... can it truly not be defied? Heaven's will... can it truly not be overturned?” 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book differs from typical Taoist novels. The protagonist is a rogue cultivator, neither entirely righteous nor entirely evil, without a system. He starts with a certain level of cultivation, not starting from scratch. Don't be fooled by the lighthearted atmosphere of the first chapter; the rest is filled with conflict. There is a female lead, but she's a late bloomer and a significant character, so she won't spend much time with the protagonist. This is a newly released book; if you're already a fan, you'll be a loyal reader. I guarantee with my integrity that this book will definitely be a pleasant surprise! [Thinking]

39. 239 无 Invincible, Invincible, This Daoist Is Seriously Powerful 无敌，无敌，这个道士强了亿点 Green Mountains, Changed Greens青山绿改Urban2.6M WordsCompleted [Slay demons and exorcise evil] [Heart sealed in cement] [Slow-paced] [Everyday life] “Daoist, no matter what I decide, my parents disapprove. They’ve put me down since I was little, and I’ve never accomplished anything.” Li You: “There are two things in your home holding you back.” “Daoist, it’s best to let things go. How about you waive my incense offering?” Li You: “If I don’t teach you a lesson today, my Daoist heart will be ruined.” [Universal EXP +10] With the spiritual qi revival, pow 2kReads7.7Score25314d adds

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    My first highly recommended book: A story of a cultivator who transmigrates to another world and establishes a Taoist academy.

40. 240 专 My Profession Is a Little Unorthodox, but There's Nothing Wrong with Me 专业不太正经，人没毛病 Jie Yu界玉Urban271k WordsOngoing Li Tianyu was born into a family of scholars. His grandfather is a renowned Confucian scholar, his father has a doctorate, and his mother has a master's degree. And Li Tianyu is even more impressive: he's a Taoist priest... Although he doesn't quite fit in with his elders, Li Tianyu also attended a legitimate Taoist academy, one recognized by the state and authorized to issue diplomas. 14Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    💥💥This Taoist novel is hilarious and incredibly entertaining! The male lead comes from a scholarly family; his mother has a master's degree, his father a doctorate, and his grandfather is a renowned Confucian scholar! 🤣🤣 And he's a Taoist priest, a genius at that, attending a prestigious Taoist academy. From the very beginning, he's sought after by his teachers and even receives a mysterious inheritance…!! [Facepalm][Facepalm]

41. 241 痞 The Rogue Taoist 痞子道士 Idle Soul on a Rainy Day下雨闲人Urban1.2M WordsCompleted Xu Tian of the Ghost Dao Sect possesses astonishing powers, but after coming down from the mountain to enter the world, he has no ambition and just wants to lie flat and keep his family safe and sound. He never expected fate to play a joke on him: romance keeps coming his way, beautiful women flock to him, and danger is never far behind. Follow this young man, forced to work hard and make something of himself, as he puts on a show, catches ghosts, treats illnesses, and saves lives. 365Reads8.1Score10114d adds

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    ❣️Highly Recommend📚 The protagonist, Xu Tian, ​​from the Ghost Dao Sect, descends from the mountains to enter the mortal world. He only desires a peaceful and tranquil life, but unexpectedly embarks on a series of hilarious adventures. 💞 He's constantly surrounded by beautiful women, but dangers also follow one after another. 💻 Forced to strive for advancement, he manages to be both cunning and ghost-catching, showcasing his Taoist medical skills while healing the sick. 📖 The plot is full of twists and turns, from the mysterious Yinglong Mountain Taoist temple to strange events in a bustling city, every scene is full of surprises. The author uses a humorous and witty style to depict a unique fantasy world, making readers laugh while enjoying the thrilling adventure. 🔥🔥🔥

42. 242 怪 Urban Legends: Who Let This Taoist Priest In Here? 怪谈：谁放这个道士进这里的？ Mao Erbai毛二百Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted This book has a short drama adaptation. Rules of Terror: This Taoist Priest Is Acting Strange. Now streaming [No Female Lead] [Hilarious] [Hotheaded Hero] [Supernatural] [National Destiny] Rules of Terror descend upon the world, and the Dragon Nation loses five rounds in a row. For the sixth round, Chen Yang is chosen to represent his country. Just as the nation assumes he is an ordinary nobody, Chen Yang takes off his jacket, revealing the yellow robe underneath. Chen Yang: "Yee-hee-hee! Ever s 16.3kReads8.9Score1.6k14d adds

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    The first book features a Taoist priest as the protagonist, who travels to various horror movie worlds. It's a large and satisfying read. The protagonist steps forward to save the world when strange and supernatural phenomena descend, embarking on a Taoist journey of salvation. Five stars! 🔥 The second book has the protagonist found by Uncle Nine during a time-travel adventure and begins his cultivation journey across countless worlds. Five stars! 🔥 The third book is set in a multiverse of movies starring Uncle Nine. The protagonist is Uncle Nine's eldest disciple, possessing exceptional strength and a powerful background. He anticipates and fills in plot holes, minimizing unresolved issues. Five stars!

43. 243 九 Invincible Thunder Magic in Uncle Jiu’s World 九叔世界之雷法无敌 Fish Swallowing Porridge吞粥之鱼Male-Channel Fanfiction5.8M WordsOngoing (Uncle Jiu + thunder techniques + zombies + female ghosts + a grand fusion with the supernatural side of Hong Kong cinema + don't ask whether the protagonist likes women, he likes lots of women. The blurb isn't doing it justice, so read the story.) My name is Lin Hai. I transmigrated into a supernatural world during a rare alignment of five planets, and Uncle Jiu found me in a star-filled mass grave. That was the beginning of my life wielding thunder techniques to sweep away demons and monsters. 44.1kReads8.5Score3.1k14d adds
44. 244 九 Uncle Nine: Simplifying Cultivation Starting at the Funeral Parlor 九叔：从义庄开始简化修仙 Half a Step Through the Years半步年华Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted [Uncle Jiu + charity hall + Taoist priest + growth + System + cultivation + cunning schemer] Lin Luo transmigrates to Uncle Jiu’s world and becomes his eldest disciple. After ten years of keeping a low profile, he finally awakens the Simplification System! Every skill and cultivation method can be simplified! The Shangqing Breathing Technique is simplified: breathe! The Shangqing Great Grotto Scripture is simplified: breathe deeply! The Shangqing Lightning Fist is simplified: generate static ele 37.2kReads8.9Score3.1k14d adds
45. 245 尸 Born of a Corpse, Carried in a Ghost's Coffin 尸生子，鬼抬棺 Jie Yu界玉Mystery3.3M WordsCompleted In ancient, remote places, all kinds of strange and terrifying things are bound to happen. And these things happen around Hua Jiunan. In fact, Hua Jiunan is part of them. For instance, he was born from a corpse! 213.6kReads9.6Score25.4k14d adds

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    This is amazing! I've watched it countless times, it's so good, I highly recommend it!

46. 246 窥 Divine Art of Reading the Heavens 窥天神测 Peach Blossom Ferry桃花渡Mystery3.0M WordsCompleted Words spring from the heart, and writing gives the heart form. The characters a person writes are intricately connected to their fortunes, misfortunes, and fate. Thus, the art of fortune-telling through written characters came into being. My journey down this path began when I accidentally fell into my grandmother's coffin, only to discover a young woman inside, her clothes in disarray… 985Reads8.8Score10614d adds

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    I, Wei Jiang, am here to report! These two Taoist novels... Actually, there's a third one I couldn't find here—it's called *Peering into the Heavens*, and the protagonist is Li Maochang. You can read these three together; you won't have to worry about running out of books to read. The first one is about Li Qianshu, and the second is about Li Beidou. Read them quietly, don't read them at night, lest you forget to sleep! [Heart emojis]

47. 247 原 Genshin Impact: I'm Always on Equal Terms with Everyone 原神：我和谁都五五开 Da TianX大添XAnime Fanfiction475k WordsCompleted [Almost invincible] [Fanfiction] [No angst] [Slice of life] In the world of Genshin Impact, you gain the ability to draw with anyone. What would you do? Jiang Xiaochen says, obviously, just laze around! What’s the point of living in the world of Genshin Impact if you don’t enjoy yourself? So whenever people mention Jiang Xiaochen, they all say, “Isn’t he the guy who claims he can’t beat anyone?!” He drew with Tartaglia of the Fatui, drew with the Raiden Shogun, and even Morax, Zhongli, once said 4.4kReads9.3Score41614d adds
48. 248 麻 The Master of Ma Yi Divination 麻衣相师 Peach Blossom Ferry桃花渡Mystery6.3M WordsCompleted My great-uncle had all kinds of abilities. One day, he told me he’d buried a treasure for me in a feng shui paradise… 28kReads9.0Score3.3k14d adds
49. 249 妙 The Marvelous Mystical Sect: One Move from Victory 妙法玄门之胜天半子 Zixin December子心十二月Mystery267k WordsOngoing [Modern urban supernatural, bizarre unsolved cases, genius youth, restoring his sect] Zheng Rusheng, a gifted young mystic from a secluded sect, is drawn into the modern city. As he travels through its tangled streets, he witnesses the fickleness of human nature and defies the heavens in all kinds of situations, yet always manages to come out one step ahead. 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is highly recommended. It's written in the first person, featuring hardcore Taoist techniques in an urban suspense setting. The author researched traditional materials from various sources and incorporated them into the story, making the Taoist techniques logical and well-founded. It's a very enjoyable read.

50. 250 广 Guangfu Little Taoist: You Don't Want to Mess with My Master 广府小道士：我师父你惹不起 When the Swallows Return燕至如归Urban80k WordsOngoing Everyone says being an immortal is wonderful! Immortals need food and shelter, too! A young Taoist sets up a stall and strange things keep happening... What? Wine? Meat? Who says Taoists can't eat those? Was there any shortage of fine food and wine at the Peach Banquet? 32Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Smirking][Laughing and crying][Laughing and crying][Awkward laughter][Almost crying][Thinking][Shocked][What?]

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