Looking for an Ancient-Style Story with a Female Lead Who Hunts Demons and Ghosts, Not a Modern Setting 女主是捉妖鬼的，古风，不要现代的

1. 1 师 Senior Sister, Drop the Act. You're the Tight-Lipped One in the Whole Sect 师姐别装了，整个宗门数你嘴严 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance717k WordsCompleted [Cultivation + ensemble cast + stronger woman/ weaker man + 1v1 + sweet romance] [Max-level reborn Nether Ancestor Soul Master × arrogant, cheeky young master of the Fox Clan] Everyone knows that the eldest direct disciple accepted by the master of Dragon Transformation Peak in the Lingxiao Sect is a peerless genius of this age, with terrifying talent. She is also respectful toward her master and devoted to her fellow disciples. Every disciple in the Lingxiao Sect admires her wholeheartedly and 34.2kReads9.5Score4.3kShelves

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   The first book is about catching demons; the second book is about catching ghosts.

2. 2 小 Little Taoist Priestess, His Highness Has His Eye on You 小道姑，殿下他看上你了 Crayon Immortal蜡笔仙人Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Rumor has it that the Great Yue imperial palace is home to a Third Prince. He is breathtakingly handsome and exceptionally gifted, yet his moods are as unpredictable as the weather. Proud, aloof, and absolutely not interested in women! Except a little Taoist nun has somehow managed to get close to him. Everyone says the Third Prince's love star has finally arrived, and waits to see the capital's most notorious beauty tamed. But... “Your Highness, a report: the little Taoist nun is holding the ha 3.9kReads9.2Score485Shelves

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   Ghost hunting and romance go hand in hand! A variety of ghost-hunting novels in different styles, all incredibly captivating, especially the last one. I've personally tested it and it works—you simply can't put it down! Highly recommended! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

3. 3 大 The Minister of Justice's Personal Taoist Nun 大理寺卿的专属小道姑 Wangwang Milk Beans汪汪奶豆Ancient Romance497k WordsCompleted [No rebirth + no transmigration + ghost-catching and demon-slaying] As a little girl, she was the cherished daughter of the Grand General Who Guards the Nation. But at five, she followed the renowned Daoist Master Xianyun to Xianyun City and began cultivating the Dao, living in the mountains and drinking in the fresh air. Only when her master divined that her father and brothers were about to return to the capital did she hurry back, determined to uncover the truth she had always sought. Yan Sh 2.7kReads8.8Score363Shelves

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   The female lead is a ghost hunter in this ancient Chinese setting. Yan Ranran is the pampered daughter of a general who governs the country, but she was abused by her aunt as a child. At the age of five, she was found by Daoist Heyun and trained at the Xianyun Temple. Thirteen years later, she returns to the capital to see her family. Recommended for collection and enjoyment at your leisure.

4. 4 县 The County Magistrate Can Lift Mountains and Reach the Underworld 县令她力拔山兮通地府 Hedgehog Holly and Cat刺猬冬青和猫Ancient Romance67k WordsOngoing [No romance + a touch of ensemble cast + superhumanly strong heroine + knows people in the underworld + early growth + strong heroine later on + a little catharsis (?) + absolutely female-centered] Zhu Rong died in an instant, but was lucky enough to become the 99,999th client of two underworld officers still in training. "Congratulations! You've won a reincarnation gift pack!" "Is your underworld even legitimate?" So she was born again with an adult's memories, as Zhao Sanya, a girl whose s 89Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Even ghosts can control the mistress 😂

5. 5 帝 The Emperor Has No Heir, Yet Stumbles Upon a Miniature Version of Himself 帝王绝嗣，却意外撞见缩小版自己 A Ten-Year Promise十年之约Ancient Romance671k WordsCompleted On the day of the Xiang household’s full-month celebration, the master of the Jiuli Temple declared that the twin flowers were a calamity for the family. One of the two girls was destined to be an empress, destined to rule the realm as its mother; the other was born under an ill-starred fate and would bring disaster upon her family. Qingli was born with the Heavenly Eye, allowing her to see all things in the world. For that reason, people believed she was ill-starred. When she was just a month o 8kReads8.9Score1.4kShelves

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   Highly recommended! The female lead is exceptionally talented in metaphysics and martial arts, and she also has two adorable twins. Every storyline involving her catching ghosts is excellent and full of genuine emotion.

6. 6 阎 The King of Hell's Junior Sister: One Verbal Takedown at a Time 阎王的师妹，怼死一个是一个 Fairy Xin馨小仙儿Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted “Holy crap, Senior Brother, you actually mean it? All I did was lose your lousy old brush. Did you really have to dump me in the human realm?” “Senior Brother... Sob, I was wrong. Just let me come back.” “I promise I'll listen to you from now on, really~” “I'm your own junior sister, after all~” Your own junior sister? No, no, no. You're my own ancestor! The ghost official stood to the side, trembling as he asked, “My lord, is it really all right to just dump Xun'er in the human realm?” Ya 47.8kReads9.2Score6.1kShelves

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   The female protagonist, Bei Xun, is thrown into the mortal realm by her senior brother, who says it's her destiny. She has a powerful background, and the writing style is relatively light. The second book features Yuan Jiu, whose female protagonist transmigrates from the cultivation world back to the modern era. She's single-mindedly focused on ascending to immortality, but the Heavenly Dao won't allow her to do so until she repays her debts. Therefore, she can only accumulate merit by catching ghosts and repaying kindness. Recommended.

7. 7 玄 The Little Ancestor of the Mystical Sect Has Returned from Cultivation 玄门小祖宗修仙回来了 Rampaging Moon暴走月亮Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication]+ [Metaphysical fantasy, urban supernatural, mystery and crime-solving, ensemble cast, sweet romance, 1v1 (there is a male lead, but he’s basically just set dressing!)] After returning from the cultivation world, Yuan Jiu becomes the junior grandmaster of Guiyuan Temple. There are only two people in the whole temple, and it’s three hundred million in debt. After looking over the bills, Yuan Jiu just wants to give up on the spot. But if she doesn’t repay her debt 21.3kReads9.3Score3.1kShelves
8. 8 修 Cultivating Immortality by Raising a Horde of Monsters: What Are You All Panicking About? 修仙，我就养群妖怪，你们慌什么 Last Night's Tea昨夜的茶Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Transmigration! Reborn! Lighthearted + lively + satisfying + funny + leveling up and fighting monsters!] Lin Chuyi failed her tribulation and was reborn in a tiny mountain village where they ate just two meals a day. With her soul damaged, she spent years in a daze. Then she suddenly rose to prominence, leaving everyone dumbfounded! She raises spirit beasts, takes in monsters, and leads her family in leveling up as they fight monsters! When her adoptive father returned from the army, he stared 54.3kReads9.5Score7.8kShelves

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   If you enjoy stories where "monsters are more dramatic than humans," this book is a guaranteed source of joy. The monsters raised by the female protagonist, Lin Chuyi, are all lovable characters: the stone spirit "Hanzi" is both calm and adorably goofy, while the black wolf, Da Bai, eats nothing but cabbage and radishes despite being a wolf. This group of silly monsters throws their daily cultivation journey into chaos. It's incredibly hilarious and non-stop laughing. Despite the large cast, the story is well-organized, and each monster has a memorable personality. If you're looking for a purely stress-relieving, laugh-out-loud ensemble piece, this is a must-read.

9. 9 要 Help! The Regent's Foolish Princess Can See Ghosts 要命了！摄政王的傻子王妃会捉鬼 Punch Punch Superman拳拳超人Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted They say there is a regent in Donglin. He is ruthless and bloodthirsty, with flowing silver hair and a cool, ethereal air. He always wears a terrifying ghost-face mask. Some say he is hideously ugly; others claim he is as beautiful as an immortal. No one knows the truth. They call him the devil of hell walking among the living. But, for reasons unknown, an accident left the regent paralyzed from the waist down and stripped of his martial prowess. From then on, he was a cripple. Shen Wanguan, eld 1.7kReads9.2Score223Shelves

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   1. Shen Wanwan, the senior disciple of the sect and the next head of Fengqing Temple, transmigrates into the body of a thirteen-year-old simpleton. However, she is loved by her parents, adored by her brother, and has a chubby best friend and a handsome young nobleman as companions. She is skilled in fortune telling, feng shui, talisman drawing, exorcising evil spirits, and ghost catching. She is also acquainted with the Black and White Impermanence. 2. Shang Feiyuan, originally a ghost, inexplicably becomes a princess in the mortal realm. The Black and White Impermanence deliver the Book of Life and Death to her, asking her to catch ghosts and prolong her life. 3. Nan Li, a master of metaphysics, transmigrates into the body of the lost sixth young lady of a noble family. She initially thinks it's a masochistic story, but her entire family dotes on her, believing she's a weak and delicate little sister who deserves to be pampered and protected. In reality, she's incredibly capable, skilled in ghost catching, fortune telling, fortune telling, feng shui, and healing. 4. Tang Shijin, a fortune teller, often predicts the separation of wives and children, and even the death of families. She encounters the male lead while fortune telling, and even manages to predict her own demise—a short-lived ghost turns out to be her destined soulmate.

10. 10 王 The Princess Consort Comes from the Underworld 王妃她从地府来 Mian Xixi面兮兮Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + ghost hunting + powerhouse + past and present lives + lighthearted comedy + absurd] Shang Feiyuan was a ghost in the underworld until she was inexplicably dragged into the world of the living and became Yin Buhuo’s princess consort. The Black and White Impermanence bring her the Book of Life and Death and tell her she must capture ghosts to extend her lifespan. So she sets herself a goal: live a little longer and eat a little better. Who would have thought Yin Buhuo, who hadn’t 4kReads9.1Score459Shelves
11. 11 玄 The Mystic Princess's Divinations Are Spot-On, and the Ascetic Disabled Prince Spoils Her 玄学王妃算卦灵，禁欲残王宠上瘾 Dai Mo黛墨Ancient Romance2.9M WordsCompleted The mystical arts prodigy Nan Li opened her eyes in the apocalypse and found herself the long-lost Sixth Young Lady of the Anyang Marquis household. She expected a life of abuse, but all five of her brothers doted on her! Nan Li shouted, “Stop spoiling me!” The truth was, their little sister could handle anything: she exorcised ghosts, read fortunes and faces, practiced feng shui, healed the sick, and saved lives. She even led her family to wealth and success! The Ninth Prince, whom she had save 8.8kReads9.3Score1.6kShelves
12. 12 玄 The Metaphysics-Studying Imperial Consort Is Fierce, and the Ascetic Prince Can’t Resist Her 玄学皇妃太凶猛，禁欲王爷不经撩 Sweet Peach Pastry甜桃酥酥Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted Also known as: The Princess Consort Is Here, and the Prince Washes the Sheets Every Night On her first day back at the estate, she offends her birth father and the impostor heiress. On her second day, she offends her grandmother and takes her birth mother along to divorce her husband. On her third day, she offends the entire capital! Everyone calls her a jinx. One sentence from her can tear families apart and leave people destitute and dead. No wonder they sent her away to be raised in a Tao 17.5kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves
13. 13 回 Back in the Capital, the Brilliant Miss Is Famous Across the Land 回京后，神算大小姐名满天下 Bright Blue灿蓝Ancient Romance741k WordsCompleted [No romance + metaphysics + fortune-telling + satisfying read + secret identity + ghost-catching + lighthearted, no angst~] Yun Zhuo of the Xiao family was abandoned as a child. When her relatives come looking for her, she decisively returns to the capital to become a thorn in their side. Her birth mother says she’s uncouth and illiterate? But in the blink of an eye, she’s welcomed into the capital’s circle of master scholars, discussing poetry and prose and interpreting the fate of the world. T 156.7kReads9.6Score20.6kShelves

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    The first two are female-centric novels with no romantic pairing; the third one is a classic that gets more exciting the more you read it.

14. 14 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 43.5kReads9.4Score6kShelves
15. 15 谢 The Xie Family's Short-Lived Son Has Lived to a Hundred 谢家的短命鬼长命百岁了 Yi Ran怡然Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] The lid of a dead person's coffin won't lie flat because they had an unresolved longing in life. Given time, that longing turns into a demonic obsession, and unless it is resolved, their descendants will suffer. Yan Sanhe's job is to release the dead from their obsessions. One day, she gets hounded by Third Master Xie, who claims to have one. Yan Sanhe says she doesn't deal with the living. Third Master Xie replies, “Everyone says I won't live long. Just think of 127.1kReads9.6Score17.2kShelves
16. 16 金 The Golden Butterfly's Call 金蝶引 Nian Yunqi廿云起Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Complete] [Historical Romance] [Metaphysics] [Ghost Hunting] [Lighthearted Comedy] [Overlapping Timelines] [One-on-One Romance] Lin Qiao is the junior-most disciple of Changqing Temple. Born with golden eyes, she can see ghosts and glimpse the past and future. Using golden butterflies as a guide, she seeks out the obsessions of the dead and helps them pass on. When the death calamity awaiting her sixteenth birthday draws near, her master, Xie Canglan, suddenly disappears in Shengjing. Her fir 4.7kReads8.9Score790Shelves

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    Our Qiaoqiao is so beautiful that she didn't even notice someone tripping and falling next to her. The author's writing is also excellent.

17. 17 佛 Prayer Beads Suppress a Hundred Ghosts, and the Cursed Star Finds Peace in His Remaining Years 佛珠镇百鬼，煞星渡余生 The Short-Tempered Houhou脾气暴躁的吼吼Ancient Romance654k WordsCompleted Everyone in Changling City knew that the eldest daughter of the Minister of Rites was born under an ill-fated star. She was sent to Nanchan Temple at birth and raised there for eighteen years. At the temple, they didn't pray to Buddha. They taught her how to catch ghosts and draw talismans. At first, her family still came to visit. Later, even her mother forgot to tell her about the birth of her youngest daughter. The young nobleman betrothed to her since childhood also turned around and asked 45.5kReads9.1Score6.3kShelves

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    "Jiang Dusheng, you save all beings, resolve their obsessions; all the injustices and sorrows of this world seem to be at your fingertips. Only… you do not save me, Xie Jinchen." "If in this life I cannot hold a place in your heart… I am willing… to be a ghost for eternity, refusing reincarnation, sealed by you!"

18. 18 离 Unbelievable! The Soul Reaper Calls Her Granny?! 离谱！勾魂使者见了她叫祖宗？！ Lantern in the Snowy Night雪夜提灯Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (Also known as “Ridiculous! The Soul-Guide Calls Her Ancestor?!” and “A Plain White Lantern in Hand, Guiding the Ten Thousand Ghosts of the World”) [The heroine is no helpless flower + the hero isn't really a playboy] Twelve years ago, at the words of the Great Qing nation's Imperial Preceptor, the imperial army marched south and wiped out the “remnants of the foreign enemy” hiding deep in the mountains. Twelve years later, a woman carrying a plain white lantern strolled out of the forest and m 5.1kReads9.1Score724Shelves

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    A captivating ancient-style ghost-hunting novel with a wildly imaginative plot! ① After being cheated on by a high god, the powerful Taoist priest Jiang Miao descends to the mortal realm, possessing the body of a fake noblewoman in a marquis's mansion. When the mansion falls on hard times, she secretly alters its fate to help it rise again. In the capital, she hilariously banter with witty remarks while slapping down villains, catching ghosts, and exorcising evil spirits, embarking on an unbeatable and exhilarating daily life. Her carefree attitude is incredibly endearing! ② The female lead is born with the ability to see ghosts and travels the world carrying a green lamp. Using kindness as her blade and wisdom as her armor, she helps wronged souls resolve their obsessions and allows evil spirits to find peace. The plot unfolds episodicly, with each story offering plenty of highlights!

19. 19 解 The Spirit Medium Who Eases Worries 解忧通灵师 Gu Xiaoshi顾小施Ancient Romance511k WordsCompleted [Metaphysics · reborn · sweet romance · mutual salvation] When people die, they leave behind thoughts and resentment. If fate grants them the chance, they can become ghosts and monsters. Ghosts and monsters cannot enter the underworld or be reincarnated. Gu Yousheng inherited a bloodline legacy and was born a spirit medium. Before she turned six, she cried and tried every way she could to get rid of her gift. After she turned six, she worked diligently to resolve grievances and troubles, becomin 25.6kReads9.5Score5.9kShelves

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    It's really good, I recommend watching it.

20. 20 坑 Luring Ghosts and Catching Criminals: A Low-Ranking County Magistrate 坑鬼捉凶，一品小县令 Pipi Loves Tangerines爱吃橘子的皮皮Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted When Chu Ling opened her eyes, she had become the novel's number-one female side character, a troublemaker who ultimately got herself killed when the heroine shot an arrow through her heart. Knowing how the plot would unfold, Chu Ling spat in disdain, broke free of the story's control, and threw herself into building a career. But being a county magistrate is no easy job. One day, a ghostly maid comes to air her grievances; the next, a ghostly tutor shows up to reprimand her. Even stepping outsi 5.8kReads9.5Score969Shelves

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    The first book was a gem of a novel; I read it several times. The second book was a comedy.

21. 21 笑 This Is Hilarious! The Good-for-Nothing Little Celestial Master Is Haunted by a Ghost 笑死！废材小天师被鬼缠上了 Clumsy Goop菜鸡糊糊Fantastical Romance371k WordsOngoing (Now available on Tomato and Red Fruit animation platforms) In the ancient age of the Primordial World, Heaven and Earth were divided into yin and yang, and Mount Tai stood over the underworld. Zhang Xiaolin was an heir to the Celestial Masters' Mansion, but he was no good at exorcising ghosts or drawing talismans. He was also ridiculously cowardly. In a fit of pique, he ventured into the back hills and accidentally entered a sealed chamber, releasing the imprisoned Ghost King, Meng Guang. He me 186Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Here's some bad news: it seems this pair of children is only targeting you."

22. 22 别 Don't Mess With Her! The Fortune-Telling Heiress Is a Fearsome Ghost Hunter! 别惹她！神算大小姐捉鬼超凶哒！ September Eve九月夕Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Legitimate daughter + occult arts + feng shui + fortune-telling + satisfying read + ancient setting + a little family drama + strong heroine] Jiang Jiaoyue returned to the capital to reunite with her family and set up a fortune-telling stall to earn merit. “Master, someone chased me in my dream and demanded I give his head back. What’s going on?” “That wine bowl of yours is made from a dead person’s skull. Just give it back to him.” “Master, I dreamed my grandfather pushed open his coffin lid a 4.7kReads8.9Score594Shelves

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    I'm having a reading slump. Lately I've been into ghost-hunting novels, and these few seem pretty good; you might want to check them out.

23. 23 捏 Summon Ghosts! Draw Talismans! The General’s Eldest Daughter Came from the Underworld 捏鬼！画符！将军嫡长女地府来的 Rice Noodles汤粉Ancient Romance4.0M WordsOngoing Meng Po, the goddess of the underworld, transmigrates into the body of the foolish eldest daughter of the Meng family, bringing with her the ability to see ghosts. [Household intrigue + occultism + zany comedy + funny female ghost + episodic ghost-catching stories + doted-on heroine + sweet romance + cultivation fantasy] A cheating stepmother? Time for you to leave! A willful, brainless younger sister? Time for you to leave! The Third Prince who broke off his engagement with her wants to marr 30.1kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves

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    Demons and monsters roam freely, wreaking havoc on the world. The female protagonist is a silver-robed inspector of the Demon Suppression Division, ordered to patrol the world, slay demons and monsters. She has crossed realms many times to kill powerful demons of higher cultivation levels than herself, shocking the world.

24. 24 我 I Livestream Fortune-Telling in Ancient Times and Make a Killing 我在古代直播算命，挣钱嘎嘎猛 Xijiang Ning西江宁Ancient Romance169k WordsCompleted Metaphysics + Livestreaming + Demon Hunting + Princess + Cherished by Her Entire Family + Case Solving + Palace Intrigue Yuezhiwan, the Eighteenth Princess of the Huayue Kingdom, had been born under a hard fate. So she was sent to a Taoist temple to cultivate. Though she was a super-lucky little koi, ill-intentioned people falsely accused her of being a bringer of misfortune. Her consort mother hurt her, her father the emperor was bewitched, and even a lowly fox demon dared to scheme right in fr 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Attention] Princess Yue Zhiwan of Huayue Kingdom, born with a strong destiny, was sent to a Taoist temple to cultivate. Despite being an incredibly lucky little koi fish, she was falsely accused of being a jinx by those with malicious intentions. Her mother was harmed, her father was bewitched, and even a little fox demon dared to scheme against her. However, Yue Zhiwan was not one to be trifled with. Wielding talismans and a sharp sword, she communicated with both gods and ghosts. Divination, feng shui, and disaster relief were all within her grasp. Watching the money flow into her pockets, Yue Zhiwan was overjoyed. But, who could tell her?! Why was her whole family so unlucky? And with so many members, each problem was more difficult than the last. What's worse, they always complained about being poor in front of her. No, no, talking about feelings is too expensive.

25. 25 和 After the Divorce, the Villainous Stepmother Brings Blessings to the World! 和离后，反派后娘福载天下！ Mo Yi Mo Jia莫乙莫甲Ancient Romance758k WordsCompleted Su Xin peered into the secrets of fate and discovered that her terrible luck in this life was because someone had stolen her fortune and the merit she'd accumulated over a hundred lifetimes in her previous one! As she was pondering how to fix it, a bolt of lightning sent her back to her previous life. From the start, her stepfather had already packed her off to become someone else's stepmother. A wild System suddenly bound itself to her, too. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven troublesome k 36.3kReads9.6Score5.7kShelves

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    Don't be misled by the title; it's a story about metaphysics. The female lead was a metaphysical master in her past life, plagued by misfortune. She calculated that her bad luck stemmed from having her destiny stolen in her previous life. On the verge of death, she was transported back to her past life by a bolt of lightning, and then began a series of events that proved her predictions wrong. It's really good!

26. 26 太 A Time of Peace and Joy 太平欢 Xiao Se小色Ancient Romance668k WordsCompleted Jiang Zhiyu was drugged by her mother and sent to prison. After being used as a substitute for her twin sister, she died in a collision. When she lived again, she unexpectedly inherited the legacy of a great shaman. From then on, she was no longer confined to the inner quarters, nor did she yearn for the family affection that had once seemed so unattainable. She used witchcraft to treat the chancellor's daughter, summon the souls of the mentally disabled, and pray for the nation's great generals 5.1kReads9.3Score700Shelves

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    These four books are a must-read! The stories are absolutely brilliant, the mysteries are intricate and gripping. There's nothing the author can't write; their imaginations are so vast they could encompass the entire universe! 🤣

27. 27 死 My Archrival, the Regent, Became My Imperial Husband 死对头摄政王成了我皇夫 Noble Title for a Meal封侯拜饭Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Ancient-Style Writing Contest] [Can't Tell Beauty from Ugliness: Bloodthirsty, Heaven-Defying Female Tyrant x Flirtatious, Dramatic, Ultimate Beauty of a Demon Lord] A max-level demon-world powerhouse made one careless mistake, was killed in a rebellion, and transmigrated into a pitiful human girl. Her father didn't care for her, her mother didn't love her, and the emperor died just as she entered the palace, leaving behind a three-year-old toddler prince! Yanyan declared, "Don't panic. When it 806Reads9.4Score144Shelves

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    The romance between the male and female leads is sweet and not angsty. The author's writing is also excellent, combining humor with touching moments.

28. 28 我 I Find the Top Scholar So Charming 我见探花多娇媚 Yi Ran怡然Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Jing Bao has three wishes: First, protect the family estate of the main branch; second, enter the Imperial College, place third in the palace examinations, and bring honor to the family; third, keep living as a man in disguise until the end. Lord Gu has three wishes too: First, help someone protect their family estate; second, help that someone place third in the palace examinations; third, bring the disguised top scorer home and make her the mistress of the household. 4.1kReads9.4Score756Shelves
29. 29 青 Snow in Qingzhou 青州雪 The Little Student Who Loves Meat爱吃肉的小同学Ancient Romance747k WordsCompleted Historical Romance | Alternate History [Family and country first | No golden fingers, no transmigration, no rebirth | One-on-one romance | Happy ending] This story involves ghosts and spirits. The heroine grows over the course of the story, so please keep that in mind before reading. A lone spirit wanders the mortal world, its clothes stained by golden-lamp dew, its feet treading on the fragrance of time. Yet it cannot enter the cycle of reincarnation or journey to the next life. The Lord of the 9.6kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves

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    "You should be a free eagle," a story of love, family, and national duty. The female protagonist has no special abilities; she is gentle yet resolute. The male protagonist deeply respects her, and there are also his mentor and countless generals behind them. Reading this book is truly moving, touching the hearts of the characters, and deserves praise for the author.

30. 30 娘 Wife, Are You Human or Ghost? 娘子你到底是人是鬼？ Chai Qiqi柴柒七Ancient Romance639k WordsCompleted [Neither ghost nor god, neither human nor demon + no romance + a girl squad + no love stories, just monster-hunting] A delicate young lady and a little maid travel through mountains and rivers. The half-human, half-ghost lady loves to eat ghosts. Her golden, one-eyed gaze sees through spirits and monsters, while her maid is a skilled ghost cook who takes meticulous care of her. The lady wanders the mortal world in search of the missing half-inch of her heart. Without it, she cannot be human. Wh 4.7kReads9.4Score792Shelves

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    In this book, the female protagonist and a young maid travel amidst mountains and rivers. This maid has heterochromatic eyes—one golden and one black—who exactly is she? If you're interested, you can check it out; the author's writing is quite good.

31. 31 僧 The Monk's Strange Tales: Humans and Ghosts Walk the Same Road 僧行异事录之人鬼同途 Xia Bing t夏冰tFantastical Romance137k WordsCompleted The mortal world is overrun by demons, monsters, and all manner of evil spirits. Mingxin, a young monk with no strength to defend himself, descends the mountain to travel the world. He meets Li Lie, a chivalrous and righteous man who's also a bit careless, and Zhinu'er, a sharp-tongued but softhearted little girl who looks like a child. The three work together to subdue one supernatural creature after another. Gradually, they discover that every incident hides the influence of the same fortune-t 1.3kReads—Score210Shelves

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    Team up to catch demons and ghosts

32. 32 全 Everyone in the Sect Is Love-Brained, Except Me, a True Lunatic 全宗门都是恋爱脑，唯我是真疯批 Paper Tiger纸老虎Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The complete print edition of A Double Crossing is now available on all platforms. Relationship blogger Lin Du died of a broken heart after being driven crazy by hopeless romantics. After death, she transmigrated into a tragic romance cultivation novel, becoming the beautiful, powerful, yet doomed junior uncle who paved the way for the protagonists' great love with her own ashes. After reading the script, she slowly typed a question mark. “Have they dug up every wild vegetable on this sect's mou 235.3kReads9.7Score27.5kShelves

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    Grandpa Meow's book list~~ [Laughing][Laughing][Please follow][Please follow][Please follow] The first book [Please follow][Please follow] is a super good novel with a novel setting. It's the story of Yan Sanhe and Xie Sanye working together to solve cases and help the dead overcome their inner demons. The third book [Laughing][Laughing] is not about the female lead, but it's super good. It's about Meow Meow and Wangwang's daily life of making money.

33. 33 表 The Cousin Miss Only Wants to Survive 表小姐只想活下去 Dark Willow乌柳Mystery407k WordsCompleted [Childhood Friends, Past and Present Lives, Mutual Secret Crushes, Imaginative Fantasy, Both Chaste, Happy Ending] Yan Xuan, a young lady who grew up in the Duke of Song's household, was afflicted by an evil spirit. Frail and sickly, she had little time left to live. Her eldest cousin, whom she hadn't seen in years, returned from the battlefield with glorious military achievements. His return brought honor to the family, and his powerful masculine aura made evil spirits flee wherever he went. To 8kReads9.2Score736Shelves

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    📚 *Miss Cousin Just Wants to Live* – A sickly young lady x a valiant general, a story of mutual unrequited love + supernatural sweetness, a life-or-death love game! 🔥 Yan Xuan, a sickly beauty living under someone else's roof, has been haunted by evil spirits since childhood, her life hanging by a thread, until her illustrious cousin, Song Qingyang, returns – his fierce masculinity can even ward off ghosts! To survive, Yan Xuan has to rack her brains to get closer to this "human talisman," tiptoeing and acting coquettishly, asking for help in the dead of night, even feigning weakness and falling into his arms… Little does she know, her supposed "schemes" have already been seen through by her cousin. When he captures her and whispers in her ear, "Do you know how long I've waited for this moment?", This mutual unrequited love truly begins!

34. 34 玄 The Metaphysics Master Remarries with Her Mother; Her Stepbrothers Won’t Stop Spoiling Her 玄学少女随母改嫁，被继兄追着宠 September Eve九月夕Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Mysticism + putting scumbags in their place + sweet romance + everyday life] In her previous life, Gu Wanxi gave her all, exhausting herself to help her father and brothers rise to prominence and reach the highest offices. She thought she would finally enjoy a good life, but they cherished her younger sister more. They even peeled off Gu Wanxi’s face and put it on her sister, then made her take her place in marriage. Her father and brothers said, “Wanxi, you were supposed to go with your mother 12.1kReads8.5Score1.6kShelves

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    Ancient Chinese metaphysics, the female protagonist remarries with her mother, a refreshing story with no angst, episodic plots, not scary!

35. 35 地 The Cat Director of the Underworld's Earthly Affairs Office 地府驻人间办事处的猫局长 Canghu Fang藏狐方Two Male Leads655k WordsCompleted Entirely handwritten, absolutely no AI Two male leads The hard road to making money for a cat, a Tibetan mastiff, and a wolfdog. Legend says that atop Mount Huo lives a divine beast called Feifei. Its body is pure white, with a ring of golden mane around its neck. It looks like a cross between a civet and a rabbit, and has a long white tail. Gentle by nature yet mischievous, it is said to possess a kind of divine power that can instantly dispel all your worries and bring you happiness. Pet it on 4.1kReads9.3Score665Shelves
36. 36 替 The Replacement Bride Is Wild and Wanton, and the Disabled Heir Makes a Fortune 替嫁女又疯又色，残废世子赚翻了 Situ Lanluo司徒蓝落Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other's only partners + adored by all + occult arts + medicine + goofy comedy] Su Qingwan was a female doctor in the Heavenly Court. After getting into a bit of trouble, she was punished by being sent down to the mortal world to undergo a hundred lifetimes of tribulation. Every time she was reincarnated, the old King of Hell interfered. After she could take it no longer and made a scene in the underworld, she finally got herself a good life: as a prince's wife. She thought s 4.4kReads9.1Score505Shelves

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    Save your book famine

37. 37 假 The Fake Heiress Tells Me to Be Generous, So I Throw a Ghost at Her 假千金劝大度，我反手朝她丢只鬼 Nai Naiyi奈奈一Modern Romance502k WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead] [Unhinged] [爽文] [No CP] [The animated series is out! If you're interested, go check it out!] After transmigrating, Shi Qing thinks she's landed in a story about a real and fake heiress, and that she's the real heiress everyone despises. But as soon as she steps outside, she locks eyes with a ghost... Does this world really go that hard? ☸ Transported to a world overrun by ghosts, Shi Qing gets her hands on a space-time shop. With all the treasures she trades for there, s 11.1kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves
38. 38 玄 The Mystic Grandmaster Drops a Bombshell, Leaving the CEO's Whole Family in a Panic 玄学老祖爆大瓜，霸总全家心发慌 Luo Ying Like Water洛潆如水Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The whole family can hear her thoughts + metaphysics + gossip + ghost-catching + wealthy family + one-on-one romance] Wen Shuang, an ancient ancestor of the mystical arts, transmigrates into the body of a rich wife who’s been causing trouble, is hated by her husband, and is about to get divorced. [Divorce? You’d better hurry. This man has the face of someone with a short life. He’ll get into a car accident tonight. He’ll survive, but both his legs will be amputated. He’ll never recover, his com 23.1kReads9.0Score3.1kShelves
39. 39 当 When an Evil Cultivator Becomes a Cannon-Fodder Fake Heiress 当邪修穿成炮灰假千金 Gu Jiuru故久如Mystery500k WordsCompleted [Female-led story, with a male lead. If that's not your thing, don't read. Half supernatural, half cultivation, with little romance.] A genius heretic cultivator failed to overcome her tribulation and transmigrated to the modern world, where spiritual energy was scarce, charlatans ran rampant, and sinister forces were everywhere. Rong Yi: “Isn't this the perfect place for me to practice cultivation?” To absorb baleful energy and restore her cultivation, she casually took care of one supernatural 15.3kReads9.5Score2kShelves

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    Highly recommended. A book I can reread countless times; it will never be removed from my bookshelf! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up] I'm currently following "The Long Night's Lament"!

40. 40 幸 Lucky to Have Met Your Peach-Blossom Face 幸得识卿桃花面 Qian Ran Jun Xiao千苒君笑Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Wei Qing transmigrated. Her principle was simple: if you can settle it with your fists, don't waste your breath. 6.7kReads9.2Score779Shelves
41. 41 天 Tianxuan Paranormal Affairs Office 天玄灵异事务所 Lantern-Bearing Wuchang提灯无常Mystery541k WordsCompleted - [Infinite Flow + Urban Supernatural + Chinese-Style Horror + Folk Legends and Hauntings + Celestial Master Exorcists + Heirs to the Daoist Tradition + Heterochromatic-Eyed Heroine + Haunted House Tales + Episodic Stories + Folk Taboos] - Hidden deep in the bustling streets is an inconspicuous supernatural affairs office called Tianxuan. - No one dares touch the folk taboos of this world. Haunted houses are plagued by unsolved horrors, abandoned villages and ancient mansions seethe with resentm 1.1kReads—Score101Shelves

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    The girl with vertical pupils saw through the ghost's true form, the boy with black flames burned away the source of evil, and the old Taoist used his thunderous treasure to suppress the evil spirit. When the three of them teamed up, even the most troublesome old evil spirits could be completely eradicated!

42. 42 长 A Letter Sent Through the Long Night 长夜寄 He Buzui贺不醉Fantastical Romance2.2M WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast + No Male Lead] She is a solitary jiangshi who crawled out of a mass grave. With no memories and no emotions, she follows her whims and wanders wherever she pleases. Everything she hears is remembered; everything she sees remains forever. She gets a name and learns that she is a jiangshi. She encounters many, many living beings, not just humans. She wanders on, stopping here and there, as people gather around her and drift away… 25.4kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves
43. 43 少 The Young Marshal Spoils Her Rotten: His Adorable, Sassy Fortune-Teller Wife 少帅宠上天：神棍夫人萌又飒 Osmanthus Fragrance for Ten Miles桂香十里Modern Romance519k WordsCompleted [Republican-era setting + metaphysics + episodic ghost hunting + sweet romance] [A sweet, adorable little medium who loves to sass people VS her husky-like Young Marshal] She transmigrated into the Republican era with her memories intact and opened her own feng shui shop, Wuyou Hall. To break the curse that she wouldn’t live past twenty-five, she must send evil spirits to rest and light up thirty-six Nether Pearls. She’s a master diviner with an uncanny knack for catching ghosts and warding off 919Reads9.2Score105Shelves

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    The first book is about exorcism, the second is about exorcising ghosts, the third is also about exorcism, and the fourth is about exorcism. "The Xie Family and the Three Souls" and "She's Destined to Lack Ghosts" are ancient Chinese romance novels, the second one is set in the Republican era, which I thought was pretty good; the female leads are all very powerful.

44. 44 天 The Sky Is Falling! I've Been Captured by a Demon Catcher! 天塌了！被捉妖师抓走了！ Bei Wuyou悲无忧Ancient Romance218k WordsCompleted Sharp-tongued, says one thing and means another monster hunter VS grudge-holding, hot-tempered lotus spirit Yun Ying was sunbathing and napping by the river when someone suddenly grabbed her by the neck and startled her awake. “Don't pull my head off!” A clear, pleasant voice sounded by her ear. “Oh, so you're a lotus spirit.” Yun Ying angrily took human form, planning to scare off the rude intruder. “I'm a lotus demon, not a lotus spirit! Apologize right now or I'll eat you!” After Yun Ying ac 4.3kReads8.4Score516Shelves

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    1. The male protagonist is a demon hunter who captures a lotus flower demon. This lotus flower demon calls him "poisonous-mouthed" 👄, and describes herself as gluttonous, greedy, and illiterate. They travel towards the capital and arrive at the training grounds of the Imperial Preceptor (the protagonist's master). The lotus flower demon trembles with fear upon first meeting the Imperial Preceptor 🥶, but later becomes unrestrained. 2. The Imperial Preceptor has a beloved woman, a fox demon. One day, the Imperial Preceptor removes his disguise, revealing his stunningly beautiful face while bathing. The fox demon arrives stealthily, and after a night of passion, tells him the lotus flower demon is her sister. The next day, the Imperial Preceptor gives the lotus flower demon many gifts. The protagonist mistakenly believes his master is in love with the lotus flower demon and launches a tirade. The Imperial Preceptor, looking at his disciple, thinks to himself: "We, master and disciple, are completely under the control of these two sisters. That brat doesn't even know he's been fooled."

45. 45 秘 Secret Art: I Transmigrate and Fight to Survive in a Bizarre World 秘法穿越:我在诡异世界极限逃生 Lantern-Bearing Wuchang提灯无常14k WordsCompleted Secret Art Transmigration: My Extreme Escape in a World of the Uncanny 95Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 46 穿 After Reincarnating as a Wretched Old Woman, I Just Want to Live a Laid-Back Life 穿成极品老妇之后只想当咸鱼 Every Inch Is Gold寸寸金Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted The old woman was a real piece of work. She drove her eldest daughter-in-law to her death, then doted on her second son, who passed the highest imperial exam and married the daughter of the prime minister. She even encouraged him to favor his concubine and neglect his wife. In the end, the prime minister had the whole family killed. The old woman suddenly came back reborn, only to be scared to death by what she had experienced in her previous life. Manxing, a promising 25-year-old woman, transmi 31.1kReads9.4Score4.2kShelves

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    People tend to magnify their own suffering, believing that everything they do is justifiable. They disregard the suffering of others, seeing themselves as the protagonist in their own world, indulging in self-pity while simultaneously hoping for pity from others. Little do they realize that finding ways to cope is far more effective than self-pity and seeking pity. There's a saying that goes, "Life is about each person's own feelings, not anyone else's opinions." The first book, in particular, is truly excellent, offering many valuable lessons. It also provides numerous methods for raising children, and the author's values ​​are very positive; I appreciate that.

47. 47 大 The Demon-Slaying Chronicles of Dajing 大靖捉妖记 Huanran y焕燃yAncient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (Food, revenge, court intrigue, mystery-solving, demon hunting, two strong leads) A small eatery has opened directly across from the notorious Censorate. Most of the dishes served there are unheard of and never before seen. They’re delicious, generously portioned, and reasonably priced. No wonder Changlin Street, usually avoided by passersby, is packed with diners come mealtime. The charming and bewitching Boss Sang The all-knowing ancient demon, Old Vine The demon monk Misha, a master chef The 3.6kReads9.1Score485Shelves
48. 48 凶 The Haunted Cabinet Opens by Itself Every Night, Long Hair Drags People Inside 凶柜夜夜自开，青丝缠人拖入柜 Lantern-Bearing Wuchang提灯无常18k WordsCompleted The sinister cabinet opens by itself every night, and strands of black hair coil around people and drag them inside. 40Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 49 玄 The Unruly Mystic Princess and Her Wolfish, Lovesick Prince 玄门王妃一身反骨，病娇王爷如狼似虎 Northern Night北夜Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Metaphysics + a theatrical couple + lighthearted comedy + feel-good revenge] The moment Gu Jingli opened her eyes, she had become the legitimate daughter of the Vice Minister of Revenue. Branded as someone who would bring her mother misfortune, she had been sent to a Taoist temple as a child. What a coincidence: she was an expert in the Eight Trigrams, esoteric arts, and Taoist magic. This was the perfect line of work for her! Then a marriage contract from the sickly heir of Prince Changping’s 1.9kReads8.7Score368Shelves

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    The first book on metaphysics + the male and female protagonists are together from the beginning. It is a lighthearted and funny story, worth reading. The second book is highly recommended, who knows? I love reading the text + the tears will really make the pearls drop [crying]

50. 50 柜 The Woman in the Closet 柜子里的女人 Lantern-Bearing Wuchang提灯无常Mystery6k WordsCompleted The Woman in the Cabinet 55Reads—Score—Shelves

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