Stories About Taoist Priests or Fortune-Tellers, with Fun Writing, Focused on Getting Things Done, and No Harem 道士或相师。文笔有趣。专心搞事也不要种马。

1. 1 都 The Extraordinary Physiognomist of the City 都市之超品相师 Three Thousand Clear Skies三千晴空Urban2.6M WordsCompleted Shen Ke inherits a mysterious art and learns secret techniques for reading the heavens and the earth. He wanders through the mortal world, caught up in tangled affairs of the heart. He vows to escape the five afflictions and three deficiencies that plague fortune-tellers and set out on a path beyond fate, yet unwittingly forges a legend of his own. 1.4kReads8.2Score160Shelves

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   Many times I feel that this is the only good-looking one.

2. 2 风 The Feng Shui Diviner 风水神相 A Leaf Boat一叶木舟Mystery3.6M WordsCompleted [The short drama and comic adaptation are now available] First comes fate, then luck, then feng shui; fourth, accumulate good karma; fifth, study; sixth, choose a name; seventh, read faces; eighth, honor the gods; ninth, make friends with benefactors; tenth, maintain your health. Eighteen years ago, an old Daoist priest found an abandoned baby in the mountains. Eighteen years later, a young feng shui master left his temple and came down from the mountain. Over the years, Jiang Chen learned all m 11kReads9.0Score1kShelves

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   🌸An old Taoist priest picked up a little Taoist priest, raised him, and he grew up to be able to go down the mountain and work. Off he went! Traveling all over the country, observing, setting up, and breaking feng shui formations.🌸Grandpa went missing. Let's go find him... Wait, why am I being asked to go tomb raiding? Why am I involved in the adventure? I am a descendant of Yuan Tiangang, not Wen Tao! 🌸The last leader of the Maoshan Sect, saving people from danger, breaking countless causes and sowing countless fruits, he saved the world and also suffered greatly for them.

3. 3 五 The Five Elements and the Art of Physiognomy 五行相术 Five Extremes五极Mystery426k WordsCompleted Rumor has it that centuries from now, the Five Elements Art of Physiognomy will reappear in the martial world, sparking a scramble among heroes from every corner. Strange events from the decade of calamity, the Qinling Demon Tower, the ancient city of Fuxian, the Tianshan Blood Tomb, the ghost city of Miaojiang, and the haunted lake of Qinghai: after his grandfather mysteriously vanishes, Yuan Yuan must uncover a series of secrets. 121Reads9.0Score—Shelves
4. 4 我 I’m a Villain, Yet I’ve Become the Daoist Sect’s Junior Granduncle 我一个反派，却成了道门小师叔 Cloud Peak, Dawn Moon云峰晓月Urban627k WordsCompleted Three hundred years ago, an era came to an end. Spiritual qi revived, and countless horrors awakened. The whole world fell into turmoil. Immortals, demons, ghosts, and gods from mythology appeared in the mortal realm, creating a terrifying world where humans and supernatural beings coexisted. Liu Changsheng came hurtling down with a bolt of lightning, and... right there, he smashed the Daoist sect's Grand Celestial Master to death. Reporter: Grand Celestial Master Zhengqing, what is your opinion 3.3kReads7.5Score149Shelves

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   Absolutely amazing! Absolutely amazing!! 🔥🔥So good it's breathtaking! A top-rated masterpiece! The first book 📖Seriously? I was just cosplaying, and you want me to catch ghosts? Are you sure you don't want me to be sent to the capital? The second book 📖The ancestor descends the mountain, and the opening scene requires his 80-year-old descendants to flourish? Ancestor, that's difficult! The third book 📖When the ghosts see me pull out my Great Compassion Gatling gun, they know, sir, times have changed!

5. 5 道 Fellow Daoist, Why Is Your Human Emperor Banner Belching Black Smoke? 道友，你这人皇幡怎么冒黑烟啊？ He An Is Simple贺安很简单Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted Even unorthodox paths can lead to Heaven! This poor Daoist has always been a bit timid. If I don’t pull up the roots after cutting the grass, I won’t be able to sleep at night! Heh heh heh... I, He An, am your great calamity! 81.3kReads9.3Score7.3kShelves
6. 6 让 I Asked You to Pose as a Taoist Priest, So Why Are You Wearing a Celestial Master's Robe? 让你假扮道士，你怎么披上天师服 Fish Above the Clouds云上鱼Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Hardcore] [Popular Science] [Urban] After transmigrating to a parallel world, Ye Guan cosplayed a mad Daoist priest at an anime convention. His costume was so convincing that people mistook him for a real Daoist and invited him to their company to perform a ritual. Just then, he awakened the True or Fake Celestial Master System. The company wanted a lucky start to business? He invited the Three Gods of Wealth right through the door. But when a video of the ritual was posted online, netizens lau 31.4kReads8.2Score2.8kShelves
7. 7 天 Celestial Master: Carve Talismans on Guns, Use Vermilion Sand on Bullets 天师：枪上刻符箓，子弹点朱砂 I Have Three Swords吾有三剑Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain] + [The Times Have Changed] + [Five Thunders Technique] + [Decisive and Ruthless]! Zhang Qingxiao transmigrates to a parallel world, inherits the Longhu Sword Seal, and becomes the 99th Purple-Robed Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain. He thought that being a Celestial Master meant he could spend his days drinking tea, staying healthy, and taking it easy up on the mountain. Who knew that on his very first day, zombies would start causing trouble at the foot o 15.5kReads8.5Score1kShelves
8. 8 小 A Beggar's Path to Taoism 小乞丐的修道之路 Waiter, One Bowl of Zhajiang Noodles小二来碗杂酱面Eastern Fantasy168k WordsOngoing A little beggar meets a Taoist priest, who later becomes his master and the person closest to him in this world. His master passes down a book called The Dao Realm to the little beggar. With a determined heart and The Dao Realm, the little beggar comes to understand the true nature of this world. When his master is killed by an enemy seeking revenge, a Taoist priest comes looking for him at an unexpected moment. Only after entering a sect does the little beggar truly realize just how vast this w —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Sorry for taking up everyone's time. This is my own book, a fantasy novel about cultivation. There's no time travel, no reincarnation, and no broken engagement. I also want to create my own cultivation world. If you're interested in reading it, feel free to leave your name, and I'll try my best to assign you a character! 🤭🤭

9. 9 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… 28.1kReads9.0Score3.3kShelves

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   This book, this book...🍅🍅 His name is Li Beidou, because the Big Dipper was unusually bright when he was born. His mother was pregnant out of wedlock. To avoid delaying her finding a new husband, she left him with his third maternal uncle. His third maternal uncle was a feng shui master, and he grew up with him, learning quite a bit from him...

10. 10 巡 The Yin-Walker 巡阴人 Feiyi匪夷Mystery1.7M WordsCompleted Applying makeup to the dead, reading the winds and assessing the land, preparing bodies for burial, and performing rites on the seventh day after death. Scorched corpses: cleaning the body, applying rouge, painting the features! Bodies cut in half at the waist: removing the organs, filling the cavities, and stitching the body back together! I was born into a family that made its living from the dead, so I grew up dealing with corpses. I’ve seen all sorts of bizarre ways to die and countless inex 8.4kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves

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    [Please follow] In this vast world, every grain of sand, every stone, every blade of grass, and every tree has an impact. The first book: Starting with work in the underworld and observing feng shui, it not only opens a mysterious door but also creates a memorable and engaging relationship between Lu Jing and Qing Zi. The overall writing style leans towards suspense, making it incredibly captivating. The second book: The protagonist, Qian Yi, has a special destiny. He ventures into the world to promote witchcraft, fortune-telling, and feng shui, rising to prominence in the city. It's clear the author is a seasoned expert in traditional culture.

11. 11 都 The City's Supreme Wizard Immortal 都市极品巫仙 Brother Bu'er不二大哥Urban438k WordsCompleted [Four Pillars of Destiny + Feng Shui + I Ching + Family Witchcraft + Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism] Qian Yi was born with a perfectly Yang Four Pillars chart, with the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches identical in his year, month, day, and hour pillars. A one-in-ten-thousand rarity. He bears the mission of carrying on an ancient tradition of witchcraft, and must find a girl with a perfectly Yin chart whose four pillars are all identical so he can find a partner. Only by joining Yin and Y 480Reads8.4Score—Shelves
12. 12 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 13.2kReads9.4Score1.4kShelves

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    🔥👉👉A fortune-telling Taoist priest, with uncanny insight and a lighthearted demeanor, discusses life's ups and downs. He predicts the future, interprets life, and helps you navigate the world with ease. 🌸🌸Come and discover his secrets, let the Taoist priest guide you through life's uncertainties! Humorous and witty, full of laughs. 😇😇😇😇

13. 13 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 18.2kReads8.9Score2.1kShelves
14. 14 道 Reverend, Stop Pretending. I Know You Can Use Immortal Arts 道长别装了，我知道你会仙术 Too Sleepy to Sleep困的睡不着Mystery11.7M WordsOngoing At Zhongnan Mountain, people knew only that it was home to the Quanzhen Sect. Few knew that at its foot stood a dilapidated Taoist temple. That day, the people of Gujing Temple burst onto the scene. From then on, their name would resound throughout the land! 186.2kReads9.2Score13.7kShelves
15. 15 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… 3.9kReads9.1Score483Shelves
16. 16 青 The Little Taoist of Green Mountain 青山小道士 Yan Xinyu严鑫宇Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted [Taoist priest + supernatural mysteries + technically detailed + magic arts + urban + no power fantasy + slow growth + no heroine] (The central idea of the first book: Heaven and humanity) This novel is told in the first person and explores knowledge and experiences from many perspectives, including Taoist culture, astronomy, feng shui, Qimen Dunjia, physiognomy, palmistry, humanities, society, and science. Everything unknown in the world is like a vast darkness. Science is like a flashlight ill 4.2kReads9.2Score706Shelves

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    This is a first-person account from a Taoist priest from Qingcheng Mountain, recounting his adventures with three fellow disciples to resolve paranormal events involving spirits, demons, and ghosts. There is no female lead or romantic subplot. The story is extremely detailed, with highly professional incantations and techniques. It also touches upon matters such as consecration, physical training for ordinary people, and incantation instruction. The veracity of this story is left to the reader to determine.

17. 17 我 My Years as a Feng Shui Consultant in the Entertainment Industry 我在娱乐圈当风水顾问的那些年 Bitter Melon with Flower Crab苦瓜炒花蟹Mystery2.3M WordsCompleted Corpse-oil lipstick, raising little ghosts, summoning fox spirits, tattooed talismans: some celebrities will stop at nothing to get famous and go viral. My name is Chen Tian. I'm a feng shui consultant who moves in entertainment circles, specializing in handling the aftermath for celebrities who rose to fame through supernatural means. 140.4kReads9.0Score27kShelves

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    These books are truly amazing! Even I, an atheist, have started to take them seriously after reading them 🤭🤭 I take tons of notes every time I read them; they're packed with valuable information.

18. 18 我 My Years in the Funeral Business 我干白事儿这些年 Jin Shiliu金十六Urban5.4M WordsCompleted After his master died, Lin Ran inherited his craft, took over the funeral business, and promised his master he would not leave this small town for three years. Keeping his promise, Lin Ran had to face the world without his master's protection. He saw all the strange sides of human nature that he had never witnessed before! Lin Ran remembered his master's words: “People look down on those of us in this line of work. Compared with ordinary people, we're also missing something. They call it being ‘ 71.7kReads9.2Score7.8kShelves
19. 19 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 229.5kReads9.6Score66.4kShelves
20. 20 最 The Best Broker Around 最佳中介小哥 Clouds and Feathers云和羽Urban1.2M WordsCompleted I can take care of yang dwellings, yin dwellings, caves, and ritual grounds... I can also bring good fortune, wealth, exorcisms, and red cords with a flick of my hand... A few simple moments of everyday life, small acts of kindness and beauty, the daily necessities of life, and the joys and sorrows of the human world... 8.6kReads8.7Score595Shelves
21. 21 我 I'm Just a Real Estate Agent, Not a Feng Shui Master 我只是房产经纪，真不是风水大师 Blazing Fire Dragon炎炎火龙Mystery470k WordsOngoing That year, a mysterious coffin was unearthed by the Yellow River. From that moment on, my life took an unexpected turn… Sweet dew cannot nourish grass without roots, and wondrous teachings can only guide those destined to receive them! Never meddle lightly in another person’s karma! This is a fast-paced urban feng shui novel, the kind that gets more satisfying the further you read. Urban business rivalries, feng shui formations, warding off evil with feng shui, feuds among the wealthy, and the f 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    That year, a mysterious coffin was unearthed by the Yellow River at the entrance of our village. From then on, my life took a different turn... Feng Shui remedies, feng shui dispels evil influences, professional!!!

22. 22 我 I Have a Pure Yang Taoist Temple 我有一座纯阳道观 Where Are My Grapes?我的葡萄呢Urban184k WordsCompleted [Fake Invincibility + Genius + Tide of Technology + Tragedy + Heroism] A visitor from an unknown world transmigrates to Blue Star, and an eerie world arrives with him. Is it humanity's lucky star or its harbinger of doom? Heaven gives him a harmonious, loving family, but is that a blessing or a curse? Unaware of the reasons behind it all, can he withstand the invasion from another world? Can he lead the people of Blue Star in resisting and fighting back against them? No one knows. A hidden hand 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Synopsis: What sparks will fly when Earth collides with the Ghost Realm? Character Traits: A genius who prioritizes the most important task at hand, without procrastination. He's not easily swayed by women; in fact, there are very few female supporting characters in this book. Main Character Relationships: Aside from an initial introduction of family ties, these relationships are rarely mentioned later. He enters a Taoist temple at the beginning, where the old Taoist priest eventually passes on his position. But with the Ghost Realm about to descend, what will become of him?

23. 23 直 Livestream Fortune-Telling: Miss, You're About to Suffer a Bloody Disaster 直播算命：姑娘你有血光之灾 Shang Jiu上九Urban2.0M WordsOngoing Ye Chen took over his master's Daoist temple. He should have been content to live as an ordinary young Daoist, but instead he started livestreaming fortune-telling. “Daoist priest, do you think I can land this 50-million-yuan project?” Ye Chen scolded him: “You've committed countless evils and used up all your ancestors' accumulated virtue. You already have the look of a dying man!” “Daoist priest, why am I so unlucky?” Ye Chen replied coolly, “Your fate is cursed with loneliness and calamity. Y 6.2kReads9.2Score542Shelves

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    These two books are quite good.

24. 24 都 Urban Astrologer 都市星相师 Ancestor Haha哈哈老祖Urban659k WordsOngoing [Physiognomy + Fortune-Telling + Feng Shui + Celestial Master + No Livestreams + No System + Cultivation + Immortality] My name is Ling Xiao, and I'm an astrologer making my way in the city! You might not know much about astrologers, but I'll name a few of my fellow disciples and you'll get the idea! Zhuge Liang, Yuan Tiangang, Li Chunfeng, Liu Bowen... They're all senior members of my school! Astrologers are skilled at observing the stars, allowing them to discern the past and future, as well a 4kReads9.3Score288Shelves
25. 25 风 Little Fortune Teller of Fengqing Hall 风清堂小相师 Xiangzi Talks History祥子侃历史Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted Ever since witnessing an execution by firing squad, ten-year-old Zuo Buyan had been possessed by the ghost of the condemned criminal. To save Zuo Buyan, he was sent to study under his grandmaster, Ge Fengqing. As it turned out, Ge Fengqing was Zuo Buyan's maternal grandfather. Ge Fengqing's junior apprentice had an affair with his daughter, Ge Xiuer, then betrayed the sect. Their son, Zuo Wenbo, fell in love in an ancient tomb with Dongfang Yan, the eldest legitimate daughter of the Taoist Dongf 49Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A captivating modern fantasy novel. It blends ancient myths and legends with modern life, depicting a series of mysterious and fantastical scenes. The author combines mystical elements from traditional culture with modern social scenarios, creating a unique modern fantasy world. Exploring multiple levels of humanity, society, and culture, this novel possesses profound contemporary relevance. In terms of character development, the protagonists each have unique personalities and experiences, and their choices and decisions drive the story forward. The supporting characters are also distinctive, adding considerable depth to the narrative. The novel's inspiration comes from various phenomena and events in real life. Through in-depth exploration and reinterpretation of these phenomena and events, the author presents us with a modern fantasy world that is both mysterious and realistic.

26. 26 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. 13.6kReads9.0Score1.9kShelves

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    The five arts of Taoism – Mountain, Medicine, Destiny, Physiognomy, and Divination – represent Heaven, Earth, Humanity, Ghosts, and Immortals, respectively. The Immortal path is represented by the Mountain, the Human path by Medicine, the Divine path by Destiny, Physiognomy by Earth, and Divination by Heaven. Mastering any one of these five arts grants unparalleled power. It covers character divination, face and palm reading, Bazi (Four Pillars of Destiny), Liu Yao (Six Lines Divination), Yin-Yang Feng Shui, Plum Blossom Divination, Qimen Dunjia, Guolu Yin Yang, Jin Suo Yu Guan, Da Xuan Kong, and San Yuan Feng Shui. It also includes Taoist etiquette and rules, Taoist talismans, and Taoist rituals for both Yang and Yin affairs. It touches upon the Ma family of Northeast China, local deities of the North and South, and practices like table-balancing. You can learn a great deal, and the knowledge can be directly applied in real life. The content is authentic and interesting, packed with practical information; learning it will be useful for identifying scoundrels.

27. 27 民 Strange Tales from the Civil Affairs Bureau (Complete in 8 Volumes) 民调局异闻录（全8册） Er Dong Shuishou耳东水寿Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted The Strange Tales of the Bureau of Investigation series creates an entirely new world of suspense: a mysterious organization dedicated to uncovering the truth behind bizarre, uncanny, and supernatural events, and the world it faces. The stories are wildly strange and utterly captivating, with a witty, playful style and one suspenseful twist after another. Once you start reading, you won't be able to put them down. Throughout history, strange cases and evil monsters have always been dealt with by 37.4kReads9.6Score5.8kShelves

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    I was fortunate enough to finish reading the physical book and wanted to recommend it to everyone. They're all by the same author and part of the same series—so addictive, haha! 😁 💥💥💥The Bureau of Folklore Investigation, full name: Bureau of Folklore Investigation, focuses on the incredible cases encountered by the sixth investigation team. Whether Yang Xiao, Wu Rendi (later called Wu Mian), Monk Xiao, and the director in the story actually existed, I can't know. However, Xu Fu, who pursued immortality, was a real alchemist in history, and the story continues in this mysterious and eerie atmosphere…💥💥💥

28. 28 民 Strange Tales from the Min Tiao Bureau: Mian Zhuan 民调局异闻录之勉传 Er Dong Shuishou耳东水寿Mystery8.3M WordsCompleted This is the story of an immortal man spanning two thousand years. In every corner of history, he left his name behind. To some, he was a nightmare. To others, he awakened them from the nightmares that haunted them. At the beginning of the story, his name was Wu Mian. By the end, his name was Invincible. 22.5kReads9.4Score2.2kShelves
29. 29 民 Tales from the Civil Affairs Bureau: The Sequel 民调局异闻录后传 Er Dong Shuishou耳东水寿Mystery1.9M WordsCompleted Twenty-six years ago, when I was born, someone told my fortune and said my fate was tainted by ill luck. So my grandfather gave me a name meant to ward it off: Shen La. Twenty years ago, when I was six, I innocently saw a friend from that other world. Four years ago, when I was still a special forces soldier, I took part in a bizarre incident. Fate led me to an organization called the Bureau of Folk Affairs Investigation and Research, where I became an investigator. From that day on, my nightmar 1kReads9.4Score—Shelves
30. 30 中 After Passing the Imperial Exam, I Became a Taoist 中举后，我成了一名道士 Guyue Zhou古月洲Ancient Romance45k WordsOngoing He Yun transmigrates and ends up burying his father. After splitting up the family and escaping his awful relatives, he takes up farming and studies for the imperial exams, hoping to live a comfortable life. But in the end, he becomes a Taoist priest who can’t be bothered with anything practical! On his way to the life he dreams of, he takes down his awful relatives along the way and lives a life that inspires envy and jealousy, even if it is a little unconventional! He Yun ┐( ‾᷅㉨‾᷅ )┌ What, you 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist transmigrates, buries his father, is adopted out of the family, farms, takes the imperial examinations, and ends up as a lazy, good-for-nothing Taoist priest! On his journey to his ideal life, he casually torments the most awful characters and achieves a life that others envy—a life that's both unconventional and enviable! He Yun ┐( ‾᷅㉨‾᷅ )┌ Is it my fault?

31. 31 苍 Cangshan Ashes: The Dao-Demon Chronicle 苍山烬，道魔启世录 Broken Sword Bear残剑熊Eastern Fantasy529k WordsOngoing [Steady updates, and it will never be abandoned!] “Master, weren't we here to catch ghosts?” “Today is inauspicious. We shouldn't make a move!” “Master, you just can't beat them, can you?” “Don't talk nonsense. Demons and ghosts have their place in life.” “Disciple, don't go around exorcising demons and slaying monsters at the drop of a hat.” “Cultivating the Dao means cultivating the heart. We should be kind.” “Remember, all things under heaven have life, and life comes first. If we run into so 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A classic Taoist story, pure cultivation, with historical fantasy elements, set against the backdrop of the Song Dynasty. It features political intrigue, national wars, imperial succession, rampant demons and ghosts, greed, anger, ignorance, and hatred, ancient love, and a style reminiscent of *Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio*. Yet, it's a tale of ancient conspiracies where demons possess feelings, humans lack righteousness, and all worldly affairs originate from the heart. 🤭🤭🤭

32. 32 我 I Became a Taoist in Africa 我在非洲当道士 Swift-Wind Scribe疾风笔客Mystery152k WordsOngoing Water ghosts, zombies, birth demons, evil spirits... These things have actually appeared on the vast and mysterious continent of Africa. And me? I’m just a small supermarket owner who stumbles into the business of subduing one evil spirit after another, living through one thrilling adventure after another. And somehow, hidden behind it all is a massive conspiracy! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It was hilarious and thrilling to watch!

33. 33 僧 Monks Don't Give Their Names, Daoists Don't Speak of Their Lifespans, but I Can Exorcise Ghosts 僧不言名道不言寿但我会驱鬼 Practice What You Preach坐言起行Rural Life1.4M WordsCompleted He was nearly buried alive at birth. The venerable Taoist Zhang Jiuye defied fate and changed his destiny, but in doing so planted a curse: he was fated to face three tribulations. At sixteen, he was summoned to call back a soul, then fought the Five Plague Gods by night, only to have his spirit dragged into a temple in the underworld! At nineteen, his life-and-death trial arrived, and beneath the Laojun Temple, a mysterious stone slab sealed away for a thousand years was unearthed... Other peop 1.5kReads8.6Score140Shelves

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    Fellow Daoist, please wait.

34. 34 离 After My Divorce, I Embarked on the Path to Immortality 离婚后我开启了仙途 No Wood or Stone无木石Urban608k WordsCompleted A real man can't go a single day without power, and a true man can't go a single day without money. When you have neither power nor money, people will nitpick you no matter how good you are, and look down on you no matter how well you treat them... 2.7kReads8.2Score169Shelves

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    Cao Xuerong stabbed fiercely, and due to her lack of skill, my wrists and ankles were slashed raw, blood splattering onto her snow-white dress. I knew what the consequences of having my tendons severed were—even if I didn't die, I'd be crippled. But I had promised my grandfather I would live. I gritted my teeth, remaining silent, and struggled to crawl out. Suddenly, a group of people rushed in. "What's going on? Rong'er, what are you doing?" Cao's father exclaimed in shock. "He slashed my face! I'm going to kill him!" Cao Xuerong screamed venomously. "His grandfather is dead, but this kid is still useful," Cao's father frowned. My chest felt like it had been struck by a giant hammer, my ears ringing. Although I had a bad feeling, hearing the Cao family members say it themselves almost made me faint. "I don't care! I want him dead! I want him dead!" Cao Xuerong screamed. Helpless, Cao's father waved his hand and ordered, "Drag him away and kill him. Be clean." "No, that's too easy on him!" Cao Xuerong protested. "He likes sleeping in coffins..."

35. 35 镇 The Dragon-Suppressing Coffin and the King of Hell's Fate 镇龙棺，阎王命 Feiyi匪夷Mystery4.9M WordsOngoing They severed my tendons and buried me alive in a sealed coffin, but they didn’t know I was born with the fate of the King of Hell! [Folk horror, feng shui and talismans, incense offerings] Feng shui and fortune-telling, painted-skin demons and spirit summoning, walking in the shadows and corpse driving, corpse-raising spells and curses, yin tattoos and talismanic needles, puppets controlled by strings, red doors sealed with wax, Dogs digging graves on Burial Mound Ridge, ghosts feasting in the R 310.8kReads9.4Score27.9kShelves
36. 36 天 The Celestial Master Is Here: Qimen Feng Shui Shakes the World 天师在此，奇门风水震天下 Big Eggplant大茄子Mystery6.3M WordsCompleted [Several short dramas have been adapted from this novel: Feng Shui Heavenly Master, The Grand Master of Qimen Feng Shui, The Heavenly Master Is Here, Qimen Feng Shui Shakes the World, Notes of a Folk Feng Shui Master, and others] Everything in this book is fictional. Just enjoy the story, don’t take it seriously, and don’t get too caught up in it... 248.3kReads9.1Score59.8kShelves

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    After watching this, everything else pales in comparison!

37. 37 三 Three Souls as the Betrothal Gift, Seven Spirits as the Wedding Present 三魂为聘，七魄为礼 All Out肆意满Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Everyone has three hun and seven po souls. Yin Wenjiu has only one hun and one po: an unidentified resentful soul and an unidentified life soul. Both exist to keep her body alive. But she only cares about enjoying the moment. She tells fortunes with perfect accuracy and charges the highest price! She won’t go out of her way to stay alive, nor will she actively seek death. She waited at Yunmeng Marsh for five years. If someone came to save her, she would go with them; if no one did, she would dig 24.4kReads9.3Score3.5kShelves

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    When a top-tier gamer makes a story, it's bound to be a masterpiece. This one's mind-bending, truly brain-taxing; I'm losing so much hair! 🤔

38. 38 三 Three Terrible Fortune Sticks? This Daoist Will Defy Heaven and Change Your Fate! 三次下下签？贫道替你逆天改命！ Water Is Blue水是蓝色的Urban1.4M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted comedy + Meme references + Satisfying power fantasy] Fang Yang transmigrates to a parallel world and becomes a Taoist priest, invited to take part in a livestreamed variety show. Visitor: “Reverend, I can’t get over her. What should I do?” Fang Yang: “She’s bad luck for you!” Visitor: “Reverend, I found a huge tomb. Want to come with me?” Fang Yang: “No. I can’t handle those mechanisms.” Visitor: “What mechanisms?” Fang Yang: “The public security authorities!” Visitor: “Reverend, a 43.9kReads8.9Score3.6kShelves
39. 39 玄 The Book of Feng Shui and the Mystical Arts 玄学风水录 Reverend Tiantong天同道长Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted Adventures in Modern Feng Shui is adapted from the true experiences of Li Chengxuan, a modern feng shui master. It offers the most up-to-date and down-to-earth account of feng shui in the city, reflecting people's contemporary fascination with the subject. Through varied settings and feng shui incidents, it answers people's questions about the practice. It also records practical methods and techniques, letting readers learn more about feng shui through gripping stories. This is truly an account 175Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The writing is delicate, and the content is a true record…

40. 40 玄 The Metaphysics Expert Is Back at Her Street Stall 玄学大佬她又去摆地摊了 Tomato洋柿子Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Original titles: The Fortune-Telling Street Vendor Is Actually a Mystical Arts Ancestor?! and The Mystical Arts Big Shot Is Back at Her Street Stall [Fortune-telling + ghost-catching + feng shui + powerful protagonist + no romance, thriving solo + gossip + episodic stories] The junior sister of the Zhengyang Sect, sealed away for a thousand years, wakes up reborn in the body of a girl whose parents don't care for her. The girl wants to go to school, so she'll have to earn her own tuition. So We 43kReads9.4Score5.9kShelves

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    ★ High rating approaching 10.0 for Feng Shui Fortune-telling books and novels can teach people many ways to avoid misfortune and seek good fortune, as well as esoteric and astrological knowledge not found in ordinary novels. They can also teach people many taboos that should absolutely not be spoken or done, reminding them that there are gods watching over them, and that belief is key. If you don't believe it, then it doesn't exist...! [], Instead of "Lin Bing Dou Zhe Jie Zhen Lie Zai Qian" (meaning "Lin, Bing, Dou, Zhe Jie Furthermore, it lets everyone know that when encountering bad things, shouting or silently reciting "Lin Bing Dou Zhe Jie Zhen Lie Qian Xing" is very useful. If you can combine it with techniques... Then the energy that brings good fortune and avoids misfortune becomes even more powerful! ★

41. 41 直 Livestream Fortune-Telling: From the Start, I Sponsored Grandpa's Underworld Startup 直播算命：开局赞助爷爷地府创业 Osmanthus of August, Gui'an八月桂安Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [No Romance + Livestreaming + Fortune-Telling + Metaphysics + Showbiz] A metaphysical master fails her tribulation and wakes up in the body of a universally hated, C-list villainess. To pay off her breach-of-contract fees, Ji He starts livestreaming fortune-telling. A viewer with dark circles under his eyes calls in: “Streamer, why do I dream every night that my grandpa is telling me to burn joss paper?” Ji He: “Your grandpa's starting a business down below. He's short on cash.” Viewer: “...” On 44.2kReads9.3Score7.9kShelves
42. 42 留 Fortune-Telling Abroad, Leaving Foreigners in Tears 留学算命，吓哭外国人 I'm Very Demure我很文静Modern Romance407k WordsCompleted [A satisfying supernatural fantasy + a cool, tragic, beautiful, and formidable female lead + fortune-telling for foreigners + slaying demons and vanquishing evil + no romance at first, with a Chinese male lead] Chen Anran goes abroad to study, only to be suddenly told that she is to inherit a Western family. She also gains a blond fiancé and three brothers with completely different personalities. The rebellious fiancé: I won't be conquered by a Chinese international student. The cold military of 5.2kReads9.3Score1kShelves
43. 43 我 I'm a Fortune-Teller (The Original Novel of I'm No Master, Starring Li Xian and Li Yitong) 我是个算命先生（李现、李一桐主演《我不是大师》原著） Yi Zhi易之Mystery547k WordsCompleted The original novel behind the TV adaptation starring Li Xian and Li Yitong, I'm No Master The highest level of fortune-telling isn't predicting the heavens. It's reading people. During the Republican era, a secretive group called the Jiangxiang Sect operated in the underworld. They called themselves fortune-tellers, but made their living through fraud. From secret agents of the Military Statistics Bureau and bandit chiefs to scholarly households, sheltered women, and children, no one could escap 13.8kReads9.6Score1.9kShelves
44. 44 我EN With a Fox Immortal, I Subdue a Hundred Ghosts 我以狐仙镇百鬼 Purple Dream Wandering Dragon紫梦游龙Mystery10.3M WordsOngoing The day I was born, nineteen bolts of thunder struck around our family’s courtyard. A fortune-teller said I was born a demon child, fated to suffer eighteen calamities in my life. Either someone else would die, or I would. As it turned out, the fortune-teller met his own calamity on the very day I was born. He carried me out of the village, and suddenly dropped dead! 748.4kReads9.4Score43kShelves
45. 45 直 Livestream Fortune-Telling: Your Boyfriend Has a Boyfriend Too 直播算命：你男朋友还有个男朋友 Li Ju Loves Potatoes An李巨爱吃土豆安Urban351k WordsCompleted [No Female Lead] + [Twists] + [Comedy] + [Metaphysics] Li Junyao is a psychologist with the ability to tell fortunes using the Ma Yi divination method. After he starts livestreaming consultations online, he goes viral. During one call, he speaks with a viewer who claims to be very much in love with her boyfriend. "My patient, you're depressed. Don't believe me? I'll say one thing and you'll be miserable: your boyfriend has another boyfriend." Not long afterward, the viewer confirms it. "Waaah, I 79Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    No female lead, just a series of fortune tellers, tons of plot twists.

46. 46 我 My Final Ten Years as a Taoist 我为道士的最后十年 Crazy Mutton Chops疯狂络腮胡Mystery714k WordsOngoing Wherever there is desire in this world, there are ghosts. I, Jiang Ping, was accidentally caught up in a supernatural incident, leaving me with only ten years to live. Since my fate is sealed, I’ll cultivate the Dao and extend my life. Capture ghosts, slay demons. A sharp mind and a well-laid plan. No cheap melodrama or harem antics, though the plot takes a while to unfold. Also, this is a long novel. What? You don’t like that? Take your time and give it a proper read, or don’t blame me when I 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You should check this out, you'll definitely like it.

47. 47 道 The Supreme Taoist: Subduing Ten Thousand Ghosts 道门太上：万鬼伏藏 Peeing Into the Wind, Soaking a Shoe迎风尿一鞋Mystery482k WordsCompleted Offer blood to Heaven and slaughter every evil. The Daoist arts are the strongest of all. The protagonist, Li Changsheng, masters the supreme arts of the Daoist sect and makes a solemn vow: he will not ascend until he has eliminated every demon and evil spirit under Heaven. He willingly seals his cultivation between Heaven and Earth, remaining in the mortal realm for thousands of years! 22.2kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves

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48. 48 道 Tales of a Taoist Priest 道士往事 Li Huashang李化伤Mystery172k WordsOngoing Join me as I uncover the Three Realms, the Heavenly Court, the Thirty-Three Heavens, blessed grotto-heavens, magic arts, golden pills, ancient times, Gu, Zhuyou healing, feng shui, fortune-telling, divination, investigating and reading cases... demons, devils, ghosts, monsters, imps, evil masters and fallen saints... as well as the modern-day Imperial Observatory! The Three Teachings trace their origins to the Dao, which stands above the empty titles of Confucianism and Buddhism. Golden scriptur 45Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 49 在 I Am a Female Sorcerer 在下女术师 The Girl Who Swallows Ghosts吞鬼的女孩Mystery2.5M WordsCompleted The night Bai Zhou returned home to inherit the funeral-clothing shop, someone tried to murder her... From the moment she came back from the dead, she was swept up in one eerie, chilling case after another. A dead old woman wandering through a funeral hall; vengeful spirits who died violent deaths scrambling to find substitutes; a sinister temple in the mountains where people are killed; evil spirits crying out for justice during a performance of Judge Bao... Watch Bai Zhou learn the Taoist Five 17.9kReads9.2Score2.6kShelves
50. 50 观 Reading Faces 观相 Moonlight on Rong月华洒蓉Mystery565k WordsCompleted My grandfather is deaf, my grandmother is mute, my father is blind, and my mother is a fool! I was born with four white eyes, with tiny pupils that make me look like a ghost! I didn’t know why misfortune kept haunting our family, until one day, I met him... 439Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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