The Underworld, Ghosts, and Cultivation 地府，鬼怪，修仙

1. 151 挽 The Elegy Singer 挽歌郎 Whirlwind Like a Shadow炫风如影Mystery143k WordsOngoing “Heaven above, Earth below, there’s a child in my house who cries through the night.” “Passing gods, hear my plea and recite this charm three times. May I sleep until the light of day.” Once, twice, three times. Midnight. Deep in the Ba Mountains, beside the Shu River. The old ritual master heard the Night Patrol God clearly recite the Night Crying Charm three times. … I borrow two taels of grain from the Netherworld. One tael for the Three-Lives Stone, one tael for the Bewitching Soup. One ta —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   "Heavenly Emperor, Earthly Emperor, my family has a child who cries at night." "Recite this three times, and he'll sleep soundly until dawn." Once, twice, three times. Midnight. Deep in the Bashan Mountains, beside the Shu River, a small bridge spans a flowing stream, and thatched cottages stand. In the divine consciousness of Old Master Su Bing, he clearly heard the Night Wanderer recite the Night Crying Pact three times. ...

2. 152 冷 The Proud Vermilion Bird Became My Guardian Deity 冷傲朱雀成了我的守护神 Yu Xian欲贤Ancient Romance279k WordsOngoing After an upheaval left her orphaned as a child, she was sold to a pleasure boat and made to do odd jobs. Years of going hungry stunted her growth, leaving her pale and gaunt. When she was sixteen, a handsome man came looking for her, carrying a jade pendant identical to the stone she wore around her neck. He paid for her freedom. She thought she had finally found a home, but he suddenly passed away, leaving her alone once more... —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Based on a true story. The tomboy, who was considered ugly and dark-skinned, eventually becomes a beauty coveted by all in the three realms, and is even pampered like a princess by the aloof Vermilion Bird.

3. 153 天 Heaven and Earth Casefiles 天地辦案人 Unknown Author不知名作者Mystery114k WordsOngoing Disclaimer: This book is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental. It draws on Chinese traditional culture and mythology and is written in the first person. Everything depicted in the book is fictional. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A fictional story triggered by two ancient books.

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