Looking for Historical Novels About Someone Who Transmigrates, No System 求穿越历史小说，不要有系统

1. 401 魂 Reborn in Li Bai's Body? From the Start at Mawei Post Station, I Save Yang Yuhuan 魂穿李白？开局马嵬驿，我救玉环 Wanderer of Nanke南柯行者Historical1.2M WordsCompleted One of Tomato's rare gems. The An Lushan Rebellion, an exiled immortal and a noble consort, intrigue amid chaos, and fervent devotion to the nation. A man remains a boy until the day he dies. As he makes his way through life, apart from Yang Yuhuan, his unattainable first love, which of the colorful women of the Tang dynasty became his cinnabar-marked love? And who remained the one he could never let go? Most importantly, whether heroes or villains, everyone is sharp-witted. This story is entire 142Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A rare gem among Tomato's historical novels. The An Lushan Rebellion, a banished imperial concubine. Power struggles in a chaotic world, passionate patriotism. Crucially, both protagonists and antagonists are intelligent. This alone surpasses 99.9% Of Tomato's historical fiction. Highly recommended.

2. 402 抱 Sorry, I'm a Civil Servant 抱歉，本宫体制内的 It's Hard Not to Go to Bed Early很难不早睡Ancient Romance295k WordsOngoing Zhu Yu transmigrates into the body of a low-ranking palace maid in the Cold Palace. Faced with a hopeless start, she pulls out her copy of 8,000 Real Civil Service Exam Questions. Palace intrigue? She submits a request titled Proposal to Optimize the Harem’s Personnel Structure and Implement KPI Performance Management. Competing for the emperor’s favor? She writes a report titled An Analysis of the Relationship Between His Majesty’s Visits and the Productivity of Imperial Heirs. When her sworn e —Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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   This book is quite novel and interesting. It tells the story of a female protagonist from the system who transmigrates to the imperial palace and is madly in love with the Prince. There is no system, no female rivalry, and both protagonists are virgins. It's quite enjoyable to read.

3. 403 莫 Better Than the Clouds 莫若凌霄 Yue Guan月关Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Tang Congxin, an art school reject, unexpectedly arrives in a world ruled by an empress and becomes a fallen imperial grandson whose life is hanging by a thread. But even an abandoned child can aspire to greatness. A fallen imperial grandson should rise like a dragon. If my grandfather could be emperor, and my grandmother could be empress, then I, an abandoned child, can do it too. 27.2kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves

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   Yue Guan's high-quality work: Even an abandoned child has lofty ambitions; a fallen imperial grandson should be like a dragon.

4. 404 明 The Fake County Magistrate on the Late Ming Frontier 明末边关假县令 Zi Wu紫乌Historical466k WordsCompleted Han An, a history PhD student, transmigrates to the late Ming dynasty and impersonates a county magistrate in a border region to stay alive. In the second year of the Chongzhen era, the people teeter on the brink of death, traitors and bandits run rampant, the corrupt court is powerless, and the Manchus in Liaodong watch like hungry tigers. Hong Chengchou, Huang Taiji, Li Zicheng, Zhang Xianzhong, and other figures are about to take the historical stage. If history is allowed to race along its o 1.7kReads8.3Score146Shelves

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   Who understands this?! This time-travel novel set in the late Ming Dynasty is absolutely hilarious! The male protagonist transmigrates into the body of a fake county magistrate's page, gets cornered by a female bandit, and cleverly pulls the bandit leader into his business. It's high-energy throughout and you just can't stop reading.

5. 405 帝 The County Magistrate Who Taught the Emperor 帝师县令 Dao Shijiu刀十九Historical2.1M WordsCompleted In a world torn apart by war, Zhao Kang transmigrates into the body of a ninth-rank county magistrate in the Qian Kingdom. With no grand ambitions, he has no desire to vie for supremacy. He just wants to live off the land, do as he pleases, and rule his patch as a local tyrant. 480Reads9.1Score158Shelves
6. 406 锦 Embroidered Guard, Fangs Bared 锦衣獠牙 Uncle Ribs排骨大叔Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [Adapted into several short dramas and animated dramas. Witty, lighthearted, slice-of-life comedy, ridiculous antics, sly tricks, and absurd humor.] After the old Taoist finished chanting, he shouted, “Begone! Soul, return to your body!” Li Xiaoya’s body jerked inside the coffin. He sat bolt upright, opened his eyes, and asked in confusion, “Where am I?” “(⊙_⊙)” The old Taoist performing the ritual rolled his eyes back and promptly fainted on the spot. Also known as: [Relax, How Many People Have 34.6kReads9.1Score3.6kShelves
7. 407 明 Late Ming: From Three Small Plots of Farmland to the World’s Granary 明末：从三口薄田到天下粮仓 May the Green Mountains Bring Good Fortune青山如意Historical683k WordsCompleted Lin Zhao woke up one day to find himself a small landowner without a father in the city of Yaozhou, in the first year of the Chongzhen reign. He had a hundred mu of poor farmland, a mother who did nothing but cry, and two elderly servants too frail to walk. The clan elders wanted to seize his family’s property, thinking he was too young to stop them. The grain merchants laughed at his incompetence and waited for him to go bankrupt so they could swoop in. But did none of you know what was coming 43Reads6.3Score109Shelves

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   I recommend a historical fiction novel about infrastructure development and conquest in the late Ming Dynasty! The story begins with a difficult start, focusing on survival through farming and land reclamation to ensure basic needs are met. It then progresses to building roads, constructing cities, developing industries, and gathering refugees from the chaos of war. The daily life of farming is relatable, and the power grows gradually in the mid-to-late game, evolving from a small village into a powerful force vying for supremacy. There are no outrageous plot twists, and the story unfolds step-by-step. If you enjoy historical farming novels, don't miss it. Give it a try!

8. 408 反 Turning Great Qin on Its Head: From the Start, the King of Qin Assassinates Jing Ke 反转大秦：开局秦王刺荆轲 Nine-Fingered Divine Lid九指神盖Historical494k WordsOngoing Click to read and see how a good-for-nothing author uses steamed buns to turn the Great Qin court upside down. The laughs never stop, and the satisfying moments come one after another. Who says you have to memorize poetry and write essays to survive in ancient times? Isn’t nine years of compulsory education enough? This is the story of a dropout daring to take on Great Qin. Slacking off right in front of the emperor of the ages, and navigating the world of Zhao Gao, Li Si, and Hu Hai. Can I, a 2Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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   This book is a must-read. Main character: I knew I shouldn't have finished it. Qin Shi Huang: I heard you. Main character: I didn't, absolutely not.

9. 409 三 Three Kingdoms: Transmigrating into the Yellow Turban Rebellion to Turn the Tide 三国：穿越黄巾逆转天下 Phantom Feathers Beneath the Vast Sky幻羽苍穹Historical2.0M WordsCompleted This is my second long novel about transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms era. The protagonist transmigrates to become Zhang Jiao’s disciple, then escapes Jizhou alongside his senior sister Zhang Ning, the Way of Great Peace, and the Yellow Turban warriors. Though many look down on him for being a Yellow Turban rebel, Lu Yun keeps striving toward his goal and ultimately unifies the Three Kingdoms. 3.3kReads8.8Score291Shelves

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   These are two of my favorite long-form Three Kingdoms time-travel novels. They are not based on any system and focus on large-scale strategic warfare, with marrying beautiful women as a secondary element. The story revolves around defeating various warlords and foreign tribes to ultimately unify the world.

10. 410 和 The Days I Spent with the Class Flower 和班花一起走过的日子 LLL BroLLL哥Urban653k WordsCompleted They had once been high school deskmates and friends for three years. Six years ago, after the college entrance exams, they went their separate ways. Six years later, fate brought them together again. He was the aloof heartthrob in every girl in the class's eyes, while she was the fiery class beauty in every boy's eyes... What would happen when they met again today...? 4.8kReads8.4Score564Shelves

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    I've only just started watching, but I'm already really drawn in. I keep imagining the scenes as I watch.

11. 411 天 A County Magistrate Fell from the Sky 天上掉县令 Shi Zhimei石之嵋Historical1.1M WordsCompleted “Your Majesty! The last six magistrates appointed to Nantang County have all been murdered. Now no one dares accept the post. Please decide what to do!” “How were they killed?” “It's said to be connected to a poisoning case at a tavern.” “Who owns the tavern?” “A young scholar.” “If no one else will take the post, then make the scholar the magistrate!” “But...” And so the young man, a doctoral student from Huaxia who had transmigrated here, found himself a county magistrate... A year later, Nant 64.2kReads9.2Score4.1kShelves
12. 412 平 A Commoner Runs Wild in the Three Kingdoms 平民乱闯三国 Phantom Feathers Beneath the Vast Sky幻羽苍穹Historical1.3M WordsCompleted A Three Kingdoms transmigration novel about striving for supremacy, with no System. The protagonist is an ordinary modern man who transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era and becomes Han Fu’s son. Through his own efforts, he builds a powerful army, defeats the various warlords and foreign tribes, and ultimately unifies the Three Kingdoms. He goes on to live a life of luxury and power that modern people can hardly imagine, surrounded by beautiful women and ruling the world. 1.8kReads8.0Score122Shelves
13. 413 穿 After I Became a Widow, the Factory Director and My Brother-in-Law Both Wanted to Marry Me 穿成寡妇后，厂长和小叔都想娶我 Xiao Qian Shi'an小倩时安Modern Romance164k WordsOngoing [Period Drama + Marriage First, Love Later + Adorable Child + Sweet Romance + Pocket Dimension + Powerful Partners + Building Wealth] An accident sent entertainment company CEO Shi Qingyan into the body of a young widow in 1989, one whom the whole factory gossiped about as a “femme fatale”! Her scumbag boss wants to force her to marry his nephew? The gossipy women keep making up stories about her seducing men? Shi Qingyan sneers: I've seen bigger things than you can imagine! The pocket dimension 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Eating wild vegetables every day was so bland, and with so little oil and salt, how could we eat? We used an ancient recipe to turn wild vegetables into a sauce, which was so flavorful that it could be used to make noodles. One jar of sauce could be exchanged for 5 pounds of corn! The food of impoverished times is always tempting.

14. 414 拯 Saving the Qin Dynasty: Become a King Who Rules Heaven and Earth 拯救大秦：做主宰乾坤的王 Wu Shi San伍拾三Martial Arts1.3M WordsOngoing A stunt double is accidentally electrocuted and wakes up in the Great Qin dynasty as Fusu. At court, powerful eunuchs and treacherous ministers persecute him; in the martial world, practitioners of yin-yang arts hunt him down. Within the empire, remnants of the Six States are stirring, while beyond its borders, the Xiongnu cavalry watches like a pack of hungry wolves. Can Fusu escape these dangers? And how will he save Great Qin? 307Reads9.5Score113Shelves

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    Fusu, a protagonist who transmigrates to the Qin Dynasty, starts in dire straits. Powered by a single bulletproof vest, he overcomes numerous obstacles, mastering the nine levels of the Qiankun Realm. He fights against all odds, drawing upon Confucian and Mohist doctrines, and employing Taoist principles and the principles of Yin and Yang; with his unwavering loyalty and courage, he forges a civilization amidst chaos. Highly recommended—a rare and exceptional historical martial arts masterpiece!

15. 415 穿 I Transmigrated as Hu Hai, and You Call This a Thousand-Mile Horse? 穿越成胡亥，你说这是千里马？ A Chaotic Burst of Yue Jinzhao一阵杂乱的越今朝Historical395k WordsCompleted The moment I opened my eyes, I was in Xianyang Palace, where the courtiers stood as silent as cicadas in winter. The eunuch Zhao Gao led in a deer and asked with a beaming smile, “Your Majesty, this is a thousand-mile steed. Isn't that right?” I was Hu Hai, the ruler who lost his kingdom, a puppet emperor in the history books. At that very moment, the soul of Li Yue, a graduate student in history, entered this body! A horse? To hell with that! As everyone watched in horror, I drew the Son of Hea 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    ❤A hidden gem of historical fiction. The protagonist, a history graduate student, unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of Hu Hai, the last emperor of a fallen dynasty. At the crucial juncture where Zhao Gao points at a deer and calls it a horse, the protagonist is determined to defy fate and restore the glory of the Qin Dynasty.

16. 416 大 Great Jing: One Shot Stands Supreme 大靖：一枪独尊 Blue and White蓝中白Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Alternate History] [History] [Wulin] [Court Politics] [No System] [Multiple Heroines] Li Yun, a modern mercenary and assassin nicknamed the “Dark God of Slaughter,” transmigrates into the body of a foolish young master from a general’s family, just as he is getting married in the unfamiliar Jing Dynasty. He’s been a fool for ten years, enduring endless ridicule and humiliation. Then he awakens, finally able to vent his frustrations, and shocks the world! Unmatched with a spear, unrivaled beneat 3.4kReads8.3Score284Shelves

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    I recommend it; I've been following it for a while now. [Thumbs up]

17. 417 仓 The Azure Heavens Are Dead, Now Is the Time to Fight! 仓天乃死，当搏！ Tong Like the Moon月样般的彤Historical891k WordsOngoing This is a historical transmigration novel set against the Yellow Turban Rebellion at the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, but it is not the kind of brainless wish-fulfillment story you're used to. It tells the story of Qi Run, a modern delivery worker who accidentally transmigrates to the sixth year of the Guanghe era. He initially intends to join Liu Bei, the future hero, but after witnessing the suffering of the common people firsthand, he comes to realize that Liu Bei is also just a member of 25Reads6.4Score101Shelves

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    This is the review and rating given by deepseek based on several uploaded texts, along with its rating criteria and standards. The novel *Cang Tian Nai Si, Dang Bo!* (Meaning "Death is inevitable, but we must fight!") Showcases the suffering and struggle of the people in a turbulent era through its profound historical background, rich emotional expression, and intense revolutionary passion. Below is the review and rating for this novel: Review: Historical Depth and Realism: The novel vividly depicts the social realities of the late Han Dynasty through its profound portrayal of social contradictions. Zhang Jiao's declaration of rebellion, Qi Run's speech, and the soldiers' grievance meeting are all closely aligned with the historical context, giving the story a strong sense of realism and historical weight. The novel not only recreates the historical events of the Yellow Turban Rebellion but also gives history a new interpretation and vitality through the perspective of fictional characters (such as Qi Run). Character Development and Emotional Expression: The characters in the novel are vividly portrayed, especially the core characters such as Zhang Jiao and Qi Run, who possess both the solemnity of historical figures and the liveliness of fictional characters. Zhang Jiao's compassion and Qi Run's wisdom and leadership are particularly memorable. The novel's emotional expression is delicate and infectious, especially through scenes like the "Suffering Meeting" and the "Unveiling of the Pillar of State Stone," which tightly connect individual suffering with collective struggle, evoking a strong resonance with the reader. Thematic and Intellectual Depth: The novel's themes are profound, exploring the power of the people, the inevitability of history, and the individual's role in the historical tide. Qi Run's "Success doesn't have to be mine" and Zhang Jiao's "The Blue Heaven is dead, the Yellow Heaven shall rise" both embody unwavering faith in the revolutionary cause and selfless spirit. Through a combination of historical events and fictional plots, the novel conveys a critique of social injustice and a pursuit of an ideal society, possessing strong contemporary relevance. Narrative and Language Style: The novel's narrative structure is compact, with a natural plot progression, featuring both grand historical scenes and delicate emotional descriptions. The language style is dignified yet passionate, especially in the declarations and speeches, where the language is powerful and highly infectious. Through Qi Run's modern perspective, the novel also incorporates reflections on history and visions for the future, adding layers to the narrative. Rating: 9/10 Rating Criteria and Standards: Historical Recreation and Innovation (2.5/3): The novel excels in historical accuracy while giving history a fresh interpretation and vitality through innovative fictional characters and plots. Character Portrayal and Emotional Expression (2.5/3): The characters are vividly portrayed, and the emotional expression is delicate and infectious, resonating with readers. Theme and Depth of Thought (2/2): The novel has profound themes and strong ideological content, reflecting on history, criticizing reality, and looking towards the future. Narrative and Language Style (2/2): The narrative structure is compact, and the language style is dignified yet passionate, especially in the declaration and speech sections, which are highly impactful. Summary: "Death is inevitable, but we must fight!" Is a work that combines historical depth and literary value. Through a reinterpretation of the Yellow Turban Rebellion, it showcases the power of the people and the inevitability of history, while giving history a new vitality through delicate emotional expression and profound thematic exploration. The novel excels in historical accuracy, character portrayal, thematic depth, and narrative language, making it a highly recommended historical novel.

18. 418 凡 A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality: The Commoner in Fine Robes 凡人修仙传一品布衣 A Beauty Seated Among the Clouds美人如花坐云端Male-Channel Fanfiction11k WordsCompleted A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality: A Commoner’s Journey 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended! A lighthearted, hilarious, and explosive story of a commoner cultivating immortality, fresh off the press!

19. 419 大 Ten Thousand Years of Great Qin: Who Let Him Teach the First Emperor? 大秦万年，谁让他当始皇老师的？ Just an Ordinary Man本是俗夫Historical1.1M WordsCompleted At the end of the Warring States period, amid one of the greatest upheavals in Chinese history, Jiang Wang arrives in this era. He studies under Guiguzi, plunges into this turbulent age, and personally sets in motion the fall of the six kingdoms and the unification of the realm. The First Emperor of Qin, Ying Zheng, calls him his teacher. Unifying the written language and measurements, establishing academies, and enlightening the people: one groundbreaking initiative after another takes shape un 8.1kReads8.9Score457Shelves

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    🌈🌾🌾At the end of the Warring States period, Jiang Wang traveled from another time and became a disciple of Guiguzi. He stepped into this turbulent era and helped Ying Zheng ascend the throne. Afterwards, he promoted measures such as standardizing writing, unifying the width of cart axles, establishing academies, and enlightening the people. Under his influence, the fate of the Qin Dynasty became uncertain; whether it would continue its glory or face a different end remained to be seen.

20. 420 我 Our Husband Is Invincible Under Heaven 我们的相公天下无敌 Fei Xuan飞暄Historical816k WordsCompleted He was an outstanding special forces soldier. During a mission, an explosion knocked him unconscious, and he transmigrated into the body of a prince of Northern Zhou. But the prince was naturally timid and so unremarkable that no one paid him any attention. He nearly lost his life in a treason case, so to stay alive, he had no choice but to leave the capital. He headed to the frontier to build up military power, beginning a journey to rise from the bottom... 35Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He was originally an outstanding special forces soldier. During a mission, he was knocked unconscious by an explosion and transmigrated into the body of a prince in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. However, this prince was inherently timid and had a very low profile. He even nearly lost his life due to a treason case. To save his life, he had no choice but to leave the capital and head to the border to seize military power, thus beginning a path of revenge and rebellion…

21. 421 革 Reforming the Qing: The Jiaqing Restoration 革清：嘉庆维新 Its Name Is Reform其名维新Historical534k WordsOngoing Anyone who knows Qing history says the dynasty truly died under Qianlong. Its deep-rooted problems were impossible to reverse, the distribution of resources was grossly unfair and rife with social tensions, and it shut its eyes and ears to the outside world, crippling itself. A scholar from the late Qing transmigrates to the first month of the fourth year of Jiaqing. See how he rewrites history. 2.8kReads—Score246Shelves

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    No system, Qing Dynasty time travel to the Jiaqing era, a novel about strengthening the country, all reforms are based on historical records and political circumstances, not mindless wish-fulfillment.

22. 422 大 Lingyan Pavilion: A Tang Dynasty Chronicle 大唐凌烟志 Soaring Clouds and Bright Moon凌云朗月2.0M WordsCompleted The Great Tang Annals of Lingyan Pavilion is now complete. Author Ling Yun Lang Yue invites you to explore three hundred years of the Tang Dynasty's glory and turmoil. See how Li Yuan, a minor official of the Sui Dynasty, carefully navigates the chaos and rises to found a dynasty. And how does Prince of Qin Li Shimin go from being so powerful that he threatens his sovereign to turning the tables against all odds? This story follows Li Yuan and his sons from the uprising in Jinyang to the prosper 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "The Chronicles of Lingyan Pavilion in the Tang Dynasty" is a purely historical novel with no time travel elements. Thank you for supporting the original work, and thank you to all the readers for your support and encouragement. Updated to Chapter 46: The Tang Emperor's posthumous honors ceremony for his ancestors was a far-sighted move. Posthumously honoring ancestors as Prince Jing, Prince Yuan, etc., Showed respect for and tracing of the family's roots, just as a tree needs deep roots to flourish. A solid foundation attracts more followers, demonstrating his determination to build a great enterprise. Li Shimin's defeat of Xue Rengao was even more remarkable. Facing Xue Rengao's threat, he responded calmly. He knew that although Xue's army seemed powerful, it was riddled with internal conflicts. On the battlefield, Li Shimin won through strategy, seizing opportunities like a chess player. This tells us that we cannot act blindly; we must understand our opponents' weaknesses. At the same time, we must be responsible and courageous in the face of difficulties. Whether it's building a strong family foundation or dealing with external enemies, wisdom, determination, and responsibility are essential qualities for achieving great things.

23. 423 北 King of the Northern Frontier: Starting with Faking My Death 北境之王：从假死开始 Woodenhead's Journal木头的日志Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Shen Yan, a top modern strategic analyst, awakens after an explosion to find himself in the body of Xiao Jingming, the poisoned, good-for-nothing fourth prince of the Great Yong dynasty. Facing certain death, he calculates every move with precision, feigns death with a silver needle, and sets an astonishing deception in motion. A “tragic accident” sets a fire. A charred corpse lets him slip away unnoticed. The emperor posthumously ennobles him, and his ceremonial tomb is sent to the northern fro 3.5kReads7.9Score371Shelves

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    Without a system, he faked his death to escape and headed to the North to develop his power.

24. 424 太 Isn't It Reasonable for a Court Physician to Stab People with a Sword? 太医拿剑扎人很合理吧 Fruitwood-Grilled Stinky Sticks果木烤臭臭Eastern Fantasy472k WordsCompleted Transmigrate into an ancient historical setting, with martial arts, mystery, rebirth, wild imagination, and fantasy. An alternate Ming Dynasty, a realm where martial arts reign supreme. In the Qi Dynasty, where quack doctors are everywhere, I choose the opposite path. I establish the Imperial Medical Bureau and save lives with a sword. My name spreads throughout the capital, Lin’an. The name Sword Doctor Feng Lin soon becomes known across the land. I had hoped to spread the art of medicine far 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm revisiting the martial arts genre. The first book is a new one; check out the reviews—everyone who's read it says it's great. It's best to avoid watching TV dramas while it's snowing; instead, patiently read a book. Grandfather, one of Tomato's must-read books. These three are my favorite historical novels so far. You won't regret reading them!

25. 425 穿 Transmigrating to the Northern Song Dynasty: The Jingkang Humiliation and the Fate of My Lord 穿越北宋靖康耻灭吾主沉浮 My Heart Remains the Same1326我心依然1326Historical1.7M WordsOngoing [No System] [Late Northern Song] [Rousing] [Ruthless] [Become Emperor and Expand the Realm] Zhao Yi transmigrates and becomes the son Emperor Huizong of Song secretly fathered while living among the common people, though Zhao Yi himself has no idea. By chance, he saves Zhou Tong and is taken in as his disciple, learning peerless martial arts. Unable to stand by as the Jurchens commit atrocities and the people suffer, he leads everyone in fighting back against them. Along the way, he meets Yue 43Reads7.9Score—Shelves

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    Zhao Yi, who transmigrates to the late Northern Song Dynasty, has no system or cheat codes. How does he prevent the "Jingkang Incident" and save the Northern Song Dynasty from destruction, ultimately making it a truly great dynasty? The story is very exciting and highly recommended. I'm currently following it, and the plot is almost at the point of "destroying the Jin Dynasty." If you're interested, you should check it out; you definitely won't be disappointed.

26. 426 雪 Intrepid Blade’s Path in the Snow 雪中悍刀行 The Warlord Who Played with Princes烽火戏诸侯Eastern Fantasy4.5M WordsCompleted The jianghu is a beaded curtain. Great and small figures are its beads; great and small stories, the strings that bind them. And loyalty and affection are the spirit that gives those beads their luster. The story is drawing to a close. The final chapter will end with those words: “Waiter, bring us some wine.” 11.5kReads9.7Score603Shelves
27. 427 明 Late Ming: Reshaping China's Future 明末：重塑华夏未来 Teapot Dumplings茶壶饺子Historical1.6M WordsOngoing The Ming dynasty was an era that left people sighing with regret. If someone possessed vision and power beyond their time, could they turn the tide when all seemed lost? Chen Shenghua, a modern young man, is reborn as the son of a landlord in South Zhili at the end of the Ming dynasty. Faced with a catastrophe that seems inevitable, he chooses the hardest path: starting from nothing and laying the foundations of a new world with his own hands. He opens a school at ten, takes in refugees at thirt 112Reads7.4Score—Shelves

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    No cheat codes, no system—just ordinary people like you and me transmigrate to another world. Relying on modern knowledge, thinking, and perspective, they accumulate wealth through primitive means: gathering refugees, buying land, farming, opening workshops, building an army, developing power, fulfilling their dreams, and transcending the future. Ordinary people like you and me witness and achieve together. The protagonist in this book is just like you and me.

28. 428 大 The Qin Dynasty in Strange Colors 大秦异色 Tutu Who Loves Gundam喜欢高达的土土Historical196k WordsCompleted [Soul Transmigration - Alternate History - Political Intrigue - Fantasy - Goofball - Goofball - Still a Goofball] When he woke up, he landed flat on his face. It was the nineteenth year of the Qin calendar. He had become Jiang Lü, the youngest son of the King of Qin, though no one had told him. He had a protective grandmother, a rash but loving uncle, and a maid who was always by his side. And yet he still managed to make trouble at every turn. But this world was far from as simple as history —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In the late Warring States period, Xianyang was rife with undercurrents. Spies from an enemy state plotted to kidnap a prince, evading the Qin army's pursuit. A strange celestial phenomenon suddenly occurred at Qishan, and a woman sacrificed herself to protect him, her life ending with a modern soul inhabiting the city. Without any extraordinary abilities, he could only proceed with extreme caution, striving to survive in this chaotic world of power struggles.

29. 429 大 Great Ming: A Commoner Who Rewrites the History Books 大明：一介布衣改史书 Qiuye Zihan秋野子涵Historical307k WordsCompleted In the fifth year of Hongwu, a humble scholar transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty. He knows what the future holds and has history’s script in hand, yet never tries to defy fate and become emperor. Instead, at the cost of his own lifespan, fortune, and memories, he saves meritorious officials, protects worthy ministers, and mends the regrets surrounding Empress Ma, Zhu Biao, and Zhu Yingxiong. He rewrites history with his brush, hoping to leave fewer regrets in the world of Hongwu. 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is so full of local flavor! The alleys, noodle shops, and vegetable markets of the capital are brimming with the lively atmosphere of everyday life. It doesn't feel like reading a novel; it feels like walking through the capital with the protagonist!

30. 430 大 The Tang Empire's First Duke 大唐第一公 Yi Nian依念Historical1.2M WordsCompleted I actually transmigrated to the Tang Dynasty with a System. Li Shimin: “Ye Xing, the frontier is under attack. The Turks have invaded Tang territory. What do you think?” Changsun Wuji: “Ye Xing, why don’t you marry my younger daughter?” Cheng Yaojin: “Ye Xing, you rascal, come have a couple of drinks with me.” Li Jing: “Ye Xing, teach me the art of war.” 6.9kReads8.8Score443Shelves

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    The content is good.

31. 431 开 From the Start on a Late Ming Battlefield: Three Kills in My Debut 开局明末战场，首秀三连杀 Simple2023简单2023Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Late Ming + war + a soldier's perspective + not a power fantasy + an ordinary man's resolve to defend his home and country] The whole court curses and vows to destroy the barbarians; a mighty army marches forth from the borderlands! What is the use of grand ambitions? At Sarhu, a lake of blood was left behind. I am Wang Jiu, one of the most ordinary people in the great tide of transmigrators, and an utterly inconspicuous foot soldier on the battlefields of the late Ming. In historians' account 2.7kReads9.0Score183Shelves

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    A high-quality, satisfying historical novel set in the late Ming Dynasty. The protagonist rises from humble beginnings, possessing impressive political acumen and military prowess, and continuously grows stronger throughout the story. The author's characters are exceptionally well-developed and unforgettable, neither glorifying historical figures nor distorting historical facts! This is my favorite book in terms of writing style, plot, and characters; highly recommended to all readers!

32. 432 女 In a Matriarchal World, This Pretty Boy Is Surprisingly Fierce 女尊世界之这个美娇男有些凶 A Pound of Meat a Day一天吃一斤肉Historical682k WordsCompleted [Matriarchal Society + No System + Alternate History] After waking up, he found that he had transmigrated to a matriarchal world and become a beautiful young man. He had only shown off a little on a whim, yet he caught the attention of noblewomen and aristocrats. Many people wanted to marry Fang Rui, from the empress, princesses, and female generals to chivalrous women and businesswomen. But Fang Rui didn't want to become a native man whose only role was to support his wife and raise children. H 5.9kReads8.6Score354Shelves
33. 433 大 Great Qin: I Blow Up the Alchemy Furnace from the Start, and I'm a Ninth-Rank Alchemist 大秦开局炸丹炉，我乃九品炼药师 Folded-Earroot That Won't Fold折耳根不折Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [No System + lightly alternate history + wish fulfillment + ensemble cast] So, Who Let Him Transmigrate to the Qin Dynasty? Li Yi, a 21st-century civil service exam candidate, unexpectedly transmigrated into the Qin Dynasty and became an alchemist who made “immortality pills”! “One part sulfur, two parts saltpeter, three parts charcoal? What the hell! Which genius made this pill? Are you sure you’re not making black powder?” Looking at the alchemy furnace in front of him, Li Yi, who had just tra 2.4kReads8.9Score227Shelves

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    There is no system; the protagonist and Ying Zheng are truly in love.

34. 434 魂 My Soul Transmigrated into a Duke's Son, and My Counsel Won the Emperor's Favor 魂穿国公子，献策动龙心 Wei Tang韦棠Historical251k WordsCompleted When modern office worker Qin Feng opens his eyes, he finds himself the spoiled only son of the Great Yin dynasty's Grand General Who Guards the Nation. Faced with his father's discipline by the rod and the capital's gossip, he draws on modern knowledge to present brilliant plans for flood control and improved farming tools just as the emperor is at his wit's end, turning the tide at a stroke. At a poetry gathering, he stuns everyone with a "modern masterpiece," shattering the civil officials' p —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A modern mind travels back in time, stirring up a storm and marrying a princess! (No system, relying solely on modern knowledge)

35. 435 大 Great Tang: I Transmigrated to the Zhenguan Era and Became the Unbeatable Commander! 大唐：我，穿越贞观，成不良帅！ Writing and Painting the Jianghu执笔亦画江湖Anime Fanfiction1.4M WordsCompleted [Derivative Work + No System + Fan Creation + Alternate History + Author’s Imagination + Speculation + Wuxia] Li Yunxiao transmigrates to the first year of the Zhenguan era, where he happens upon Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang as they return after arranging for Li Yuanji’s severed head to be laid to rest. Unable to see through Li Yunxiao, the two men become sworn brothers with him. Along the way, Li Yunxiao uses skills from more than a thousand years in the future to earn people’s admiration. Whi 22.5kReads9.5Score1.9kShelves

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    The protagonist travels back to the Tang Dynasty, becomes sworn brothers with Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng, consumes the elixir of immortality, and alters some of the course of history.

36. 436 老 Trust Me, Cao Cao, I'm Really Not Zhuge Wolong! 老曹信我，我真不是诸葛卧龙！ Red Lamb Wolf红羔狼Historical1.4M WordsCompleted "They say that with either Wolong or Fengchu, you can bring peace to the land. I have Mr. Zhuge, so the land can know peace." Cao Cao smiled at the young man before him. "Hey, Old Cao, don't get carried away. Trust me, I'm really not Zhuge Liang." Zhuge Qiu looked at Cao Cao with exasperation. He never expected that after transmigrating by accident, Cao Cao would mistake him for Zhuge Liang. "I understand what you mean, sir. Keep a low profile, keep a low profile." Cao Cao replied with a smile, 1.3kReads8.4Score132Shelves
37. 437 重 Reborn, I Study for the Imperial Exams in Another World 重生后，我在异世界读书科举 Lan Xiaoyi蓝小一Historical2.8M WordsCompleted (Transmigration) + (farming) + (daily life) + (imperial examinations) (no System) + (court politics) Chen Chuyi was reborn into a poor family in Beishui Village, carrying the memories of his past life. At first, he only wanted to earn a little money to improve his family's life. But in this unfamiliar ancient world, he was always afraid someone would take his family's money and eat their food. In the end, he embarked on the path of study and the imperial examinations. He knew that only by changi 6.9kReads8.3Score538Shelves

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    Transmigrating into a poor farming family with no background or special abilities, how does one rise to become a pillar of the Qi Dynasty court? The protagonist, Chen Chuyi, dedicates himself to the imperial examinations, writing a legendary tale of rising from commoner to wise minister.

38. 438 穿 Transmigrated as Zhang Juzheng: My Iron-Blooded Ming Dynasty 穿成张居正：我的铁血大明 Guarding the Land with Coin Souls币魂卫河山Historical221k WordsOngoing Overnight, I transmigrated and became Zhang Baigui, the Ming Dynasty's child prodigy. I thought that with the memories of a future master at my fingertips, I could dominate the imperial examinations and live carefree in officialdom. But at a prince's birthday banquet, a single whim from the powerful led to my grandfather being humiliated and murdered, and my father being framed. In one night, my family was destroyed! Kneeling in the ancestral hall, I swore a blood oath: If the sages' books canno —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [A lifesaver in a reading slump! I've discovered a historical masterpiece of political intrigue and intellectual brilliance!] Title: *Transmigrated as Zhang Juzheng: My Iron-Blooded Ming Dynasty* 🌟 What makes this book so compelling? Let me highlight the key points: A bombshell from the start, brimming with hatred! The protagonist transmigrates into the body of the young Zhang Juzheng, witnessing his grandfather's humiliation and death at the hands of the Prince of Liao's heir, and his father's wrongful execution. He swears an oath of "endurance and power" before the prince's spirit, transforming from an innocent child prodigy into a thoroughly corrupted figure—the immersion is incredible! Intellectual dominance is overwhelming, and the satisfying moments are sophisticated! This book is far from mindless entertainment. The protagonist's revenge isn't about brute force; it's about using a "strategy of destroying the heart," exploiting the emperor's suspicion of the princes, and a secret letter that forces the old Prince of Liao to his death! This kind of political intrigue, where killing is done with brains, is chilling! A world-shaking victory, transforming the Ming Dynasty! The protagonist uses modern knowledge to utterly outsmart the ancients: he creates the "Yin-Yang Accounting Technique" (double-entry bookkeeping) to quickly clear up the messy accounts in Shanxi; he proposes "converting grain into silver," igniting a debate in the court; he even conspires with Shanxi merchants to "connect the world through trade," aiming to control the economic lifeline of the Ming Dynasty! The scale is enormous! The struggle for orthodoxy is explosive! During a lecture at Yuelu Academy, facing accusations of "filial impiety" from a Neo-Confucian master, the protagonist introduces the concept of "filial piety to the nation," turning the tables and establishing a moral compass for the people on the spot! This part got my blood pumping! 💡 Who is this book suitable for? ✅ Tired of mindless wish-fulfillment novels and seeking intellectually stimulating stories ✅ Fans of political intrigue dramas like "Da Ming Dynasty 1566" and "Nirvana in Fire" ✅ Those with a penchant for historical time travel and reform-driven national strengthening themes ✅ Looking for a treasure of a book with excellent writing, plot, and characters. This book is still being serialized, but it's already quite substantial, with a consistently high-energy and engaging plot. The author's writing style is skillful and the historical research is solid, making this a top-tier historical fiction work in recent times!

39. 439 北 Northern Wei: From Frontier Refugee to Emperor 北魏：从边镇流民到大帝 Lei Huhu雷乎乎Historical318k WordsCompleted 1.9kReads8.4Score105Shelves

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    Highly recommended! A brand new and incredibly captivating historical novel set in the Northern Wei and Southern and Northern Dynasties: ① At the end of the Northern Wei Dynasty, the Six Garrisons Uprising took place, with various heroes such as Erzhu Rong, Gao Huan, and Yuwen Tai rising to power. Chen Yin, a time traveler from the future, suddenly joins this grand drama, leading the Zhenbei Army to a great victory over the Northern Wei court's army. He devises a route north to Youzhou, equalizes land taxes, launches a surprise attack on Juyong Pass, occupies Yanzhou, establishes his foundation, and proclaims himself King of Yan.

40. 440 大 Great Ming: My Father’s Plotting Rebellion? I’ll Print 500 Flyers 大明：家父谋反？我印五百宣传单 Little Green Bean Beneath the Pines松间小绿豆Historical252k WordsCompleted Zhu Gaoxu is hiding in a secret chamber, plotting a rebellion with his trusted aides. The protagonist kicks the door open, holding a stack of flyers. “Dad, you're planning a rebellion, right? I printed five hundred copies of our Rebellion Plan and just handed them out to all the civil and military officials at Wumen Gate. I charged each of them one tael of silver for printing costs. We've got our military funding!” Zhu Gaoxu is utterly stunned on the spot. Zhu Di's reaction: He looks at the copy 88Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    The Prince of Han's mansion was sharpening its knives in preparation for rebellion, but I, the heir apparent, directly changed the action plan. My charge on a pig became a famous scene in the Ming Dynasty, and the distribution of official seals made it known to everyone! I turned Zhu Gaochi's path of rebellion into a hilarious one. The first 49 chapters will make you laugh until your stomach hurts, and after chapter 50, the political intrigue will be at its peak. It's super exciting!

41. 441 山 The Mountain Combined Arms Battalion: Great Ming Reborn 山地合成营之大明重生 Drifter from Yudu渝都流民Historical597k WordsOngoing A mountain combat battalion is transported back to the Ming dynasty for a second time. They capture Zuo Liangyu, take Zhang Xianzhong alive, save the Chongzhen Emperor, capture the Prince of Chuang, execute traitors, and capture Dorgon. They pacify the Northeast, take the peninsula and the North, promote industry and commerce on a grand scale, and bring order to the Central Plains. They provide relief through labor, build waterways and roads, carry out land reform in Jiangnan, drive Li’s forces 67Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    A story set in the late Ming Dynasty, without a system, only hands-on research, exploration, and combat. Emperor Chongzhen, by sheer luck, encounters a mountain combined arms battalion before his suicide and turns it into the Ming Dynasty's free labor force. The Ming Dynasty is reborn, embarking on a journey to dominate Eurasia. Read it, and it will unfold a magnificent historical panorama for you!

42. 442 红 Neon Dreams in the Mortal World: China Across the Land 红尘霓梦：华夏纵横 Bird Flies 0591鸟飞0591Historical644k WordsOngoing Also known as: Blazing Heart: Great Yi Shang; Reborn in the Body of King Zhou: A King’s World [No System + Passionate + Reconstructing the Truth of History Based on Real Historical Sources (Artifacts) and Mythology (Not Investiture of the Gods) + Bronze-Toned Love and Death] Guys, can you believe this? I transmigrated to the Shang Dynasty, crushed the Rong and Di, expanded the realm, revitalized commerce, respected women (beautiful women), and protected little animals (divine beasts)... only to 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No system in the story! The protagonist's soul transmigrates to the Shang Dynasty as a boy! He's immediately hunted by men in black, rescued by a beautiful young girl, only to fall into a savage tribe's clutches. He's imprisoned in a pigsty, abused, and framed for murder, forced to rely on his modern mindset to survive. The novel, system-free setting, combined with historical records to depict ancient life, features a clear and suspenseful plot that unveils the mysteries of the Shang Dynasty, making it incredibly addictive!

43. 443 我 I Am a Tyrant in the Spring and Autumn Period 我在春秋当暴君 September Zero Five九月零五Historical2.3M WordsCompleted Xu Ling transmigrates to the Spring and Autumn and Warring States period and becomes the ruler of a small state. While the other states are still using bronze, Xu Ling smelts iron. While scholars and officials still need five carts to carry their bamboo slips when they travel, Xu Ling develops the first sheet of paper of the Spring and Autumn era. While the Son of Heaven of Zhou eats ant paste every day, Xu Ling has already started eating spicy hot pot. And so, Xu Ling establishes a powerful Spr 814Reads7.6Score101Shelves

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    I've read all the completed historical fiction novels, they're alright 😁

44. 444 此 In This Life, I'll Only Be a Carefree Prince 此生只做逍遥王 Autumn Corn Harvest秋收玉米Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Gu Xing transmigrated, and at first thought he was the chosen one. He gave everything and schemed through his entire life, only to end up alone with nothing but a cup of poisoned wine. When time rewound and he got a second chance, Gu Xing straightened out his priorities and decided to lie flat. Whoever wanted that throne could have it. He certainly wasn't taking it. Starting over, Gu Xing had just one thought: he'd spent his previous life fighting wars. Wasn't it time to enjoy himself in this o 2.9kReads8.4Score160Shelves

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    Transmigrated into an ancient prince

45. 445 丹 Art Never Ages: Painting Beauties in Ancient Times 丹青不老，我在古代画美人 A Certain Nobleman某家大官人Rural Life522k WordsOngoing [No System, No golden finger, No Powerful Backing | Multiple Female Leads | Business-Building | Northern Song, Xuanhe Era] Shen Mo transmigrated to the Northern Song dynasty during the Xuanhe era and took over the body of a down-and-out scholar. With no special abilities or fortuitous encounters, he started from scratch, relying on ordinary livelihood skills and his talent for painting. He slowly built up a business and formed sincere, openhearted bonds with the women around him. He moved betwee 8.5kReads7.2Score895Shelves

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    No system, no cheat codes, no backing, just slowly develop.

46. 446 北 The Rise of Northern Wei in a Chaotic Era 北魏之乱世崛起 Snow Falls in the North北方下雪Historical372k WordsOngoing In the final years of the Northern Wei dynasty, corrupt politics and social upheaval left the people destitute. The Rouran repeatedly invaded from the north, and border warfare was constant. While traveling, Li Yunfei gets lost in the mountains. After crossing them, he stumbles into a battlefield and is captured by the Northern Wei army, forced to serve as a foot soldier. Newly arrived in ancient times, he finds everything strange and bewildering, but thanks to the adaptability and quick wit of 99Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 447 明 The Crown Prince at the End of the Ming Dynasty 明末皇太子 Liquor Commander酒司令Historical1.5M WordsCompleted Make the Ming Dynasty a world leader and ensure the realm endures for generations! As a prince of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Cijiong has "just arrived" and sets himself a modest little goal... But looking at the situation before him, innovation and progress seem like they might be a little difficult. Still, young people raised in the modern age have to get fired up! 837Reads8.5Score101Shelves
48. 448 西 The Legend of Xi Shi 西施风云 Han Yu寒禹Historical108k WordsCompleted In the chaotic Spring and Autumn period, Xishi is an ordinary silk-washing girl from Jiangnan, until a strange fortune-telling dream foretells her extraordinary destiny. After Yue is defeated, the kingdom comes under crushing tribute demands from King Fuchai of Wu. Fan Li and Wen Zhong devise a beauty trap, and Xishi is chosen for her stunning beauty and intelligence. Forced to leave Zhuluo Village and enter the heart of political intrigue, she navigates the court of Wu, using her beauty and ta 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a fictional story about Xi Shi based on a historical framework. It has no system, no time travel, and no rebirth. With its unique and dramatic plot, it is sure to captivate you if you are looking for something to read.

49. 449 这 For a Hundred Years, This Realm Has Been Mine to Rule! 这百年的天下，朕说了算！ Mi Yun, Who Likes the Gujiang Tree喜欢谷浆树的芈云Historical651k WordsOngoing Zhao Hong transmigrates into an ancient prince, endures thirty years of hardship, and finally ascends the throne. He introduces new policies, lifts the ban on maritime trade, supports commerce and industry, and establishes new schools. But his reforms enrage the entire old vested-interest class, and he is poisoned and assassinated deep within the palace. When he opens his eyes again, he has been reborn at the end of the dynasty as a street beggar with the same name. The world before him is a l —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Gou Sheng shared his precious soybean dregs, which he couldn't bear to eat, with the newcomer. This small detail shows that he was influenced by the protagonist.

50. 450 大 Great Qin: From the Start, I Use the Seven-Star Lamp to Grant the First Emperor Eternal Life! 大秦：开局以七星灯为始皇长生！ West Lake Water Carrier西湖打水人Male-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted A down-and-out Daoist cultivator from a later age transmigrates to the Qin Dynasty. From the start, he is mistaken for a wandering charlatan and tasked with helping the First Emperor attain immortality. He assumes he is destined to be one of the hundreds of alchemists buried alive. Who could have known that the Daoist arts of later generations would flourish in this world? All the arts he had once learned but never been able to use now shine in his hands with their former brilliance! He uses the 8.1kReads7.9Score5kShelves

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    Both are great. The first one made me laugh so hard I almost vomited blood. Don't come here to hit me!

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