Philosophical Classics That Are Mind-Bending Enough to Make You Forget to Eat, Any School of Thought 哲学，够烧脑，能茶饭不思的那种名著(不分教派)

1. 101 汽 Soda, Cats, and a Ten-Million-Euro White Whale 2 汽水，猫与一千万欧元的白鲸2 Jichao Mao机超猫Mystery524k WordsCompleted If you haven't read the earlier story, or have forgotten what happened, you can catch up by reading the first installment. Volume Three, Chapter Three; Volume Six, Chapter Two; “The Leverage Game” (continued); Volume Ten, Chapter Three, “Ensemble Mutation.” This is Lily's standalone universe, combining a prequel and a sequel. The timeline stretches from her sixteenth birthday at school to fifty-two minutes after her death. The narration no longer depends on A's perspective. Instead, Lily become 2Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 102 女 The Female Bank President's Last Resort 女行长的穷途末路 Xu Ci珝慈Modern Romance102k WordsCompleted A teller's act of withholding checks toppled the first domino in the bank run at Yunhai City Commercial Bank. Though bank president Ma Yuquan fought desperately to contain the crisis, she ultimately could not counter the enormous fallout from the sudden disappearance of the bank's major shareholder and the head of its controlling rural bank. Ma Yuquan sensed the situation was full of hidden twists and turns, yet never revealed the secret of who she had been with during her brief disappearance, w 928Reads9.3Score123Shelves

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   I recommend the novel "The Bank Manager's Dead End," a workplace romance with sophisticated political intrigue. It tells the story of Ma Yuquan, a bank manager who, initially ambitious and determined to serve her country through finance, is gradually swayed and loses herself in the face of power and unscrupulous capital, ultimately leading to her downfall. The novel is fast-paced, well-written, and richly plotted, featuring elements such as best friend stealing her boyfriend, the protagonist secretly giving birth at an advanced age while single, and scheming a legal adoption.

3. 103 红 Secret Records Behind the Red Walls: A Complete History of China's Unofficial Past, Unabridged 红墙秘录：中国野史大全（无删节完整版） Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical2.7M WordsCompleted This complete collection is like a secret key unlocking the hidden chambers of China's imperial past, guiding readers into shadowy corners that official histories leave shrouded in secrecy. From the ancient legends of Unofficial History of the Xia and Shang to the imperial passions and court intrigues of The History of the Imperial Harem in the Song Dynasty, The History of the Imperial Harem in the Ming Dynasty, and Unofficial History of the Yuan Dynasty; from the extravagant excesses of The Ero 1.6kReads9.3Score239Shelves

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   It's so good you can watch it all in one go.

4. 104 雍 The Illustrated Tale of the Swordsman Yongzheng, Volumes 1 and 2 雍正剑侠图（上下册） Chang Jiemiao常杰淼Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Tong Lin takes up his midnight-and-noon chicken-claw mandarin-duck axes and roams the martial world, rising from a farmer's son to become Yongzheng's personal bodyguard. The Blood-Dropper secret service is recruiting online, while a band of sword heroes prepares for a final showdown on Penglai Island. 680Reads9.5Score101Shelves
5. 105 隋 The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties: Complete, Edited Edition 隋唐演义-精编完整版 Chu Renhuo褚人获Historical617k WordsCompleted An epic tale of heroes rising amid chaos. Qin Qiong sells his horse, revealing a hero at the end of his rope; Cheng Yaojin robs the imperial tribute convoy, showing off his street smarts; and Li Shimin's Xuanwu Gate Incident reshapes the course of history. Blending the official historical record with folk storytelling, it weaves a legendary tale steeped in history and the spirit of the jianghu. 838Reads9.6Score—Shelves
6. 106 站 At the Crossroads of Fate 站在命运的十字路口 Zhang Guofu张国富Urban243k WordsCompleted This book explores Standing at the Crossroads of Fate through five major sections. 1. Fleeing for Their Lives: This section recounts how the protagonist Sun Shigui’s grandparents left their landlord’s household to make a life of their own amid the hardships of the old society, and how, after enduring countless trials during the War of Resistance Against Japan, they fled all the way from Nanjing to Shiqi Village and finally settled there. 2. A Life of Hardship: This section follows the many hards 61Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Philosophical books 📖📖📖 Not light novels… [Currently working on a draft][Currently working on a draft][Currently working on a draft]. The following recommendations are books about the dilemmas of our times, the choices of fate, the complexities of human nature, and the self-awareness and enlightenment of one's true self 📖📖📖 They reveal social realities and question the capriciousness of fate. Interested readers can take a look 💐💐💐

7. 107 镜 Awakening from a Mirror Dream 镜梦觉 Zhang Guofu张国富Urban119k WordsCompleted What is a dream? Is it an illusion, an extension of reality from the tangible to the intangible, another “distorted” reflection of life, or perhaps all of these? And what is a mirror dream? I think it is a process of introspection: by observing, examining, and reflecting on dreams, one comes to an understanding and is then able to see what kind of person “I” ought to be. This book explores the theme “See as it is, think as it is, act as it is” through three main sections: Mirror Dream, Looking 24Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 108 一EN The Unconventional Path to Immortality 一本不正经的修仙感悟 A Wisp of Clamor一缕喧嚣1.9M WordsOngoing [Fantasy] [Xianxia] [Xuanhuan] [Comedy] [Urban] After three lifetimes, I finally attained the Dao, Roaming the mortal world, laughing at its vicissitudes. I ferry souls across the River of the Underworld, following fate, But whoever the hell dares lay a hand on my people, I’ll beat you to death, you little bastard... 1.7kReads9.2Score120Shelves

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   These two books are so addictive, I highly recommend them!

9. 109 冮 Gangcheng Storm 冮城风暴 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Mystery414k WordsCompleted [Officialdom + Power Plays + Big Shots + Suspense + Business + Deduction] A woman jumps to her death, and the clues point to the senior management of Jiangzhou Group. Canada’s Shen Group moves in, along with America’s Grid and Japan’s Cai Si… Who is the player, and who is the pawn? Power struggles in high places draw government officials into the fray… Powerful officials make their moves, foreign forces intervene, and a contest unfolds over the nation’s major Jiangzhou No. 1 Project… The male an 358Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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   I recommend this book to everyone.

10. 110 官 A Trap Within a Trap in the Halls of Power 官场局中局 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Urban537k WordsCompleted [Political intrigue + power struggles + influential figures + suspense + workplace drama + deduction] Cao Zili, head of the Phoenix Mountain project, falls to his death. Rumors claim a suicide note was found at the scene, but its intended recipient is a mystery, and the case is full of unanswered questions... Was it suicide or murder? And what was the motive? The body cannot be found, making the case difficult to solve... The provincial task force arrives, sending the political scene in Huzhou i 1.3kReads8.7Score128Shelves
11. 111 潜 Lying Low on a Lonely Island 潜伏孤岛 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Urban126k WordsCompleted Shanghai in 1941 is a battlefield without gunfire. Lin Mo, the youngest chief of the secretariat in the Wang Jingwei regime, conceals a Browning pistol beneath his immaculate suit and deadly sharpness behind his gold-rimmed glasses. When he finds a classified message encrypted with the “Plum Blossom Cipher” in a safe, cold sweat soaks through his shirt. There is a traitor within the organization, and this person knows that he is the Chinese Communist Party’s ace agent, code-named “Winter Plum.” 519Reads—Score104Shelves
12. 112 恒 The Constant Register of Parables 恒籍寓鉴 Xuanyuan Badao轩辕霸道Modern Romance1.2M WordsOngoing Synopsis of The Book of Constant Records: Tales to Awaken the Mind and Discern the Truth With “drawing wisdom from the classics to illuminate the questions of today” as its guiding principle, this book selects over a hundred classic fables and anecdotes from the various schools of philosophy, historical biographies and notes, and folk tradition. These include “The Frog at the Bottom of the Well” from Zhuangzi, “Making Up the Numbers” from Han Feizi, and “The Man from Qi Who Worried the Sky Would 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In the early Western Han Dynasty, there were two young scholars in Liangzhou City, one named Liu Wenyuan and the other Su Zhongqian. They were the same age and both wanted to marry Yu Niang, the daughter of Wang Zhengjun, a renowned local scholar. Yu Niang was not only beautiful but also well-versed in poetry and literature, and wise and sensible; she was admired by all the men in the city. However, their approaches to courtship were worlds apart. Liu Wenyuan was the son of a silk merchant, wealthy and always wore brocade robes and a jade pendant at his waist. Wherever he went, he would boast, "I've drunk with the son of the prefect," and "I can write essays that would make the scholars applaud." Whenever there was a lively market, he would squeeze to the front, either rushing to pay for tea or deliberately talking loudly about poetry and literature, hoping others would praise him for being "talented and generous." Once, at a poetry and literature gathering in Liangzhou, Liu Wenyuan, wanting to stand out, had his page copy a poem by a famous writer from a previous dynasty, changed a few words, and presented it as his own work. When it was his turn to recite, he swayed his head and spoke in a loud voice, and sure enough, some people cheered. But halfway through, Su Zhongqian, sitting in the back row, suddenly said softly, "In this poem, the line 'The Han River winds around Liangzhou' was originally written as 'The Han River embraces Liangzhou' by the late Lord Zhang. While 'winds' makes sense, it lacks the warmth of water and city intertwined. I wonder why Brother Liu changed it?" Liu Wenyuan's face turned red instantly, and he stammered, unable to speak. In the end, he could only lie and say, "I just mixed it up for a moment," and slunk down. But he was unconvinced and felt that Su Zhongqian had deliberately embarrassed him. He privately told others, "Su Zhongqian is just jealous of me. He's so poor he doesn't even have a new robe. What real talent does he know?" Su Zhongqian was indeed from a poor family. He usually wore only a coarse cloth robe and made a living by teaching children in a private school. But he never argued with anyone, nor did he boast. One summer, a heavy rainstorm hit Liangzhou, washing away the stone bridge outside the city. Villagers had to take a long detour of several miles to get into the city, causing great hardship for the elderly and children. The government said that funds for bridge repair would not be available until after the autumn harvest. Upon seeing this, Su Zhongqian went to the riverbank every day after class to help the stonemasons move stones and take measurements. He even took out his own teaching money to buy nails and timber. Some people laughed at him, saying, "This bridge doesn't belong to you, why are you going to all this trouble? The government doesn't care, and no one will remember your kindness." Su Zhongqian just smiled and said, "Making it easier for the elderly and preventing children from getting their shoes wet is more important than anything else." Unexpectedly, after half a month, seeing him come to help every day, the villagers also joined in, and the bridge was repaired in no time. On the day of completion, the villagers wanted to carve his name on the bridge, but he waved his hand, saying, "It was built by everyone together; it should be inscribed 'Liangzhou People's Bridge.'" This reached Wang Zhengjun's ears, and Wang Zhengjun nodded, "This scholar has refinement." Later, when Wang Zhengjun wanted to choose a husband for Yu Niang, he set two tests: one was to help a neighboring village solve a locust plague, and the other was to have a conversation with Yu Niang about "the way of life." Upon hearing this, Liu Wenyuan immediately sent two bolts of silk to the village head of the neighboring village, instructing him to lie and say, "It was Young Master Liu who came up with the idea to solve the locust plague." The village head accepted the gift and said as he was told. When he chatted with Yu Niang, she asked him, "Young Master Liu said you helped the neighboring village control locusts, what method did you use?" Liu Wenyuan had no idea and could only make up a story: "It's just... Having the villagers burn a lot of mugwort, which scared the locusts." Yu Niang asked again, "But burning too much mugwort will damage the crops. Haven't you considered replanting?" Liu Wenyuan couldn't answer and could only say, "Those are minor matters; the servants can handle them." Yu Niang didn't say anything more, only slightly frowned. When it was Su Zhongqian's turn, he didn't bring anything and went directly to the neighboring village. He discovered that locusts were afraid of wood ash and ducks, so he taught the villagers to scatter wood ash in the fields. He also brought a dozen or so ducks he raised from home and encouraged the villagers to raise ducks to control the locusts. Once the locusts were fewer, he helped the villagers buy wheat seeds from the town and taught them how to plant late wheat. In the end, the neighboring village not only didn't suffer a reduction in yield but also harvested a considerable amount of grain. While chatting with Yu Niang, she asked him, "Young Master Su, you helped the neighboring village but didn't ask for anything in return. Aren't you afraid people will think you're foolish?" Su Zhongqian picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and said, "I do things not for praise, nor for reward. Like teaching, I want the children to learn to read; helping repair the bridge, I want to make it easier for travelers. Doing these things makes me feel at peace, and that's enough." Yu Niang then asked, "Then how do you think 'face' should be earned?" Su Zhongqian smiled, "Face isn't something you can boast about, nor is it something you can fight for. If you help someone solve their difficulties and they genuinely respect you, that's true face; if you are upright in your words and deeds and sincere in your treatment of others, they are willing to associate with you, that's also true face." Hearing this, Yu Niang's eyes lit up—she had long heard about Su Zhongqian's bridge repairs and his teaching of children, and now, seeing his gentle demeanor and sincere heart, she already had a plan. Later, Wang Zhengjun chose Su Zhongqian as her son-in-law. Upon hearing this, Liu Wenyuan was so angry that he smashed his teacup at home, saying, "My family is rich, and I'm much better at talking than him. Why should I choose him?" But the people of Liangzhou all praised Wang Zhengjun for her good choice: "Young Master Su is an honest man. Yu Niang will definitely have a good life if she marries him." After the marriage, Su Zhongqian remained the same. Every day after teaching, he would go home to help Yu Niang with housework, and he would always lend a helping hand to neighbors in need. Yu Niang never looked down on his poor family background; on the contrary, she often read and chatted with him, and sometimes even helped him teach the children to read. The couple treated each other with respect, and their lives were simple yet fulfilling. Once, Liu Wenyuan passed by Su Zhongqian's house and saw Su Zhongqian and Yu Niang leading a group of children in reading in the courtyard. The children were laughing happily, Yu Niang's eyes were full of tenderness, and Su Zhongqian held a book in his hand, gently explaining the verses. Standing outside the door, Liu Wenyuan suddenly remembered how he used to boast and try to save face. In the end, not only did he fail to marry Yu Niang, but he also earned a reputation for being "unreliable." He touched the jade pendant on his waist and suddenly realized that no matter how bright the pendant was, it couldn't compare to the down-to-earth smile on Su Zhongqian's face. He realized that true face was earned through one's words and actions; a true virtuous wife was attracted by one's cultivation and character, not by flattery or deception. Later, Liu Wenyuan changed his ways. He stopped boasting and trying to save face and instead learned from Su Zhongqian, helping to manage the family's silk shop. When poor people came to buy cloth, he would sell it to them at a lower price. Over time, the people of Liangzhou gradually changed their opinion of him, saying, "Liu Wenyuan is now a decent man." And the story of Su Zhongqian and Yu Niang became a beautiful tale in Liangzhou. Many years later, the elderly still tell their children: "Learn from Su Zhongqian in life, be down-to-earth in your work and sincere in your dealings with others; learn from Yu Niang in finding a wife, look at her character, not her wealth. Face is earned, but sincerity is earned in return. This principle will never be outdated."

13. 113 破 After Daybreak 破晓过后 Happy Land Land Land Land Land乐土土土土土Eastern Fantasy406k WordsOngoing I walk across the land. Passing through this world, where roads stretch far and horses hurry by. I hold all things in the world lightly. After hello comes goodbye, and after goodbye comes silence. Life is vast as the sea, with mountains rising one after another. 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I wrote this myself, and I'd appreciate any suggestions. Thank you! 🥹

14. 114 律 Seeking the Way in the Legal World 律界问道 Half a Scholar半个书生Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Comeback and growth + charming lawyer + mysteries surrounding cold cases + officialdom and workplace + wits and will] He turns his life around, with Death brushing past him several times. A string of cold cases remain shrouded in mystery... 940Reads—Score159Shelves

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    The opening is packed with action, and it gets increasingly intense! Explosions, rapes, murders, unsolved mysteries, thrilling and exciting!

15. 115 思 Nest of Thoughts 思窝 Wen Huanzhang温焕章Sci-Fi & Apocalypse175k WordsOngoing As fake data on the internet spiraled out of control, a phenomenon in which bad money drove out good spread like cancer across major online platforms, spilling from the virtual world into the real one. When things reach an extreme, they must turn around. As the pendulum of history changed direction, the GeoNet, blending the virtual and the real, came into being and opened a new chapter in the age… This book portrays the vision of the creators of Siwo for the future. 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Science fiction novels that lean towards philosophy and human nature...

16. 116 弈 The Eternal Wisdom of Weiqi 弈旨千秋 Luo Dingxun洛丁巡Sports175k WordsCompleted Core theme: Using the four realms of Go as its framework, the story explores Go's philosophical depth as a microcosm of Chinese culture through a journey of Go practice across time and space. It echoes Ban Gu's Treatise on Go: “Go above contains images of heaven and earth; next, the rule of emperors; in the middle, the power of the Five Hegemons; and below, the affairs of the Warring States.” In the first 17 chapters, the protagonist transmigrates through time and space to grasp the philosophica 44Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The chess pieces on the board are a key formed by the ancients by integrating the four realms of chess principles, the principles of the I Ching, the nine ranks of cultivation, and time and space.

17. 117 本 At Home in Another Land 本国他乡 Liu Liu Jiang六六江Urban364k WordsCompleted Success doesn't depend entirely on ability. Sometimes, luck plays a much bigger role. If today's successful people had to start their businesses all over again, most of them probably wouldn't dare. This book tells the story of a man with thoroughly mediocre intelligence who defeats one cunning schemer after another. It can't help but make you wonder: between the clever and the foolish, who really has the upper hand? 62Reads—Score—Shelves

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18. 118 百 Good for Nothing 百无二用 Liu Liu Jiang六六江Urban138k WordsCompleted This book is entirely made up. It does not refer to any person or event. If it happens to offend anyone, that is purely coincidental! If a scholar is useless in every way, what would it mean to be useless in every other way? Is there any truth to the saying that kindness cannot command an army and righteousness cannot manage wealth? Is the scariest thing in the world a thug who knows martial arts? There’s another possibility: a top student in a leadership position. Chen Xu, a core R&D team membe 31Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 119 我 I Don't Have Superpowers 我没有超能力 Liu Liu Jiang六六江Urban226k WordsCompleted This book is entirely fictional. There is no such thing as changing feng shui with traditional Chinese painting. Please don’t take it seriously; just enjoy it for fun! Mr. Liujiang was an ordinary, penniless painter until he met his master, Zhou Mingqi, who taught him a method for adjusting people’s feng shui and improving their fortunes. After five years of poverty, and with his master’s permission, Mr. Liujiang was finally able to use this supernatural ability to get rich. How did Mr. Liujiang 49Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 120 老 The Record of Laozi’s Westward Journey and the Passing of the Lamp 老君西行传灯录 Daoist Friend Xuan Tong玄同道友Historical682k WordsCompleted In ancient China, at the end of the Zhou dynasty, royal authority was waning, the lords were at war with one another, and the realm had fallen into chaos. At this time, a wise man quietly appeared: the founder of Daoism, the Supreme Lord Lao. Seeing the turmoil in the world, Lao decided to travel west and spread the Dao, hoping to ease humanity’s suffering and strife. Along the way, Lao rode a green ox, crossing towering mountains and enduring countless hardships and dangers. At Hangu Pass, he 80Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The *Laojun's Journey to the West: The Transmission of the Lamp* primarily uses stories to explain esoteric classics such as the *Tao Te Ching*, the *Taiping Jing*, and the *Baopuzi*. The *Wenshi's Record of Attaining the Dao* teaches methods of stargazing through stories. The *Record of Prince Xuanyuan's Cultivation of the Dao* uses the story of the True Martial Emperor's cultivation to illustrate the cultivation methods of the Hidden Immortals School.

21. 121 玄 The Daoist Record of Crown Prince Xuanyuan 玄元太子修道录 Daoist Friend Xuan Tong玄同道友Eastern Fantasy648k WordsOngoing The Crown Prince Xuanyuan is the Great Emperor Zhenwu. He was once a prince of a kingdom, but his devotion to the Dao led him onto the path of cultivation. Born to the royal house, his heart yearned for the Dao; he left his splendid estate for the mountains and springs. By lamplight, he studied the scrolls and sought the true covenant; amid purple mists, he tended the altar and refined cinnabar and lead. He cast off the trappings of the world and turned toward Wudang, dwelling among the cliffs a 135Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 122 文 The Record of Wen Shi’s Attainment of the Dao 文始证道录 Daoist Friend Xuan Tong玄同道友Historical528k WordsCompleted The Record of Attaining the Dao through the Way of Wen Shi uses the shifting stars as its guide to tell the story of Yin Xi. After natural and human-made disasters strike Hangu Pass, he follows the stars’ guidance and leads the people in rebuilding their homes. From the Ji star bringing warmth and erasing the scars of an earthquake, to the Shen star shining brightly as the new city walls are built; from the Dipper’s handle pointing west to herald a bountiful harvest, to the Zhen star gleaming a 34Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 123 共 The Symbiotic Realm 共生之域 Xiong Wen夐文Urban1.4M WordsCompleted The realist fantasy novel "The Domain of Symbiosis" explores the awkwardness and wonder of humanity caught between Daoist artifacts and tools, matter and spirit, and silicon-based and carbon-based life. The protagonist, Lei Mo, is a forty-year-old single male freelance artist with a wild, unruly temperament and a disdain for money. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The works of a philosopher and artist are truly remarkable; you won't know how good they are until you read them!

24. 124 林 Lord Lin Chong 林冲君 Xiong Wen夐文Historical1.0M WordsCompleted There have been heroes who were not sages, but never sages who were not heroes! One who can rouse himself may be called a hero. To rouse oneself is for one’s nature to arise from one’s vital energy. Dragging one’s feet and simply going along with the world, accepting what is and rejecting what is not, working all day yet never rising above a life of rank, land, house, and family, counting every grain of rice and every bundle of firewood until one’s spirit is worn down day by day, looking up at t 4Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 125 直 Livestream: Teaching Kids to Write Essays and Be Good People 直播：教孩子写作文，学做人 Ouyang Miguo欧阳米果235k WordsCompleted Writing compositions is easy! This book shows parents how to guide their children in writing and in learning how to be good people. Drawing on traditional Chinese thought, it explores methods and techniques for parent-child education. 59Reads—Score101Shelves

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    Teacher Ouyang Miguo, author of "Ling Tian Ji"

26. 126 我 I'm a Coder, I'm the Universe 我是码农，我是宇宙 Writer 5TTPWu作家5TTPWuUrban2.5M WordsOngoing This is a high-concept novel that combines realism, business, science fiction, and the intellectual thrill of a power fantasy. It’s a new kind of web fiction, unlike traditional stories that rely on emotional wish fulfillment! Zhang Wei uses SAP as his System to cultivate immortality and attain the Dao! Yes, you read that right! The same SAP as the German ERP system! Zhang Wei’s System! This sly guy actually built a cultivation path around SAP, from Foundation Establishment to Core Formation, Na 117Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    Are there any other amazing books like 5036? This one is truly fascinating. Although I'm also in finance, I've never read anything like it before. It's an eye-opener! I can't even define this book! I can only strongly recommend it!

27. 127 癫 The Mad Daoist Xiaofan’s Journey to Enlightenment in the Mortal World 癫道小凡的人尘悟道之行 The Crane Returns to Its Lonely Mountain鹤归孤山兮Historical336k WordsCompleted Author He Gui Gu Shan Xi poured their heart and soul into this work, blending historical sources and imagination. They build bridges between fact and fiction, and paint in the space between what is and what is not. They strive to restore historical figures to their true character while drawing on personal experience to reimagine fictional characters in depth. The novel embraces the earnest pursuit of knowledge and the Dao, the benevolence of healing through medicine, the wisdom of feng shui, the 1Reads7.5Score—Shelves

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    Taoist philosophy, traditional Chinese medicine, and serious literature.

28. 128 长 Immortality Begins with Burning Through Your Lifespan 长生从燃烧寿元开始 Little Zen小小禅Eastern Fantasy344k WordsOngoing [Dark cultivation + aesthetics of pain + not a wish-fulfillment story] Also known as The Frosted String. That winter solstice, beads of blood hardened like sugar, so sweet they turned bitter. Seven-year-old Lu Guichen curled up in a rice jar, watching his mother's severed finger caught in the crack. Blood dripped onto malt sugar, becoming the only sweetness he dared to taste in six thousand years. ▌“My dantian holds no spiritual energy, only, ” His mother's needle and thread weave through the a —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Hardcore brain-burning

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