Looking for Traditional Supernatural Stories Featuring Taoist Magic, Spirit Summoning, Possession, Talismans, and Cinnabar 求传统灵异文 道法 请神 附身 符箓 朱砂

1. 151 奶 Grandma's Notes on Yin and Yang 奶奶的阴阳笔记 Gu Yue詁月Mystery407k WordsCompleted Supernatural mystery + first person + calls from the underworld On the day my grandmother, Granny Wang, died, I received a call from the underworld, number 444: “Did Granny Wang bring them back to life? If she did, we won’t be coming up.” While sorting through her belongings, I found a reddish-brown notebook beneath the household shrine. It recorded how my grandmother used our great-grandfather’s Maoshan techniques to exorcise evil spirits: “Paper Figures Eavesdrop on the Yin” means cutting out 83Reads9.4Score—Shelves
2. 152 农 A Rural Chronicle: Paranormal Events Happened to Me 农村实录，灵异事件在我身上发生了。 Rice Fruit Circle米果圈6k WordsCompleted A true account of rural life: paranormal events happened to me. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Let's start with a short story to whet our appetites.

3. 153 道 In Taoist Robes: I Counsel Students, Then Spirits 道袍加身：劝完学生劝鬼神 An Zai Xiaozi安仔小子Mystery155k WordsCompleted An art teacher unexpectedly becomes a Taoist exorcist. The colors in the classroom give way to the cinnabar of talismans, and one supernatural incident after another, once dismissed as impossible, begins to unfold. All the ghost stories he had heard were never mere fabrications. Beyond the mist where yin and yang meet lies a truth far more terrifying than anything on canvas. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Traditional supernatural literature

4. 154 地 Earth's Yin-Yang Master Becomes a God in Another World 地球阴阳师异界成神 Xinxin Iron Hammer鑫鑫铁锤Eastern Fantasy202k WordsOngoing (Entirely hand-written, no AI.) An Earthly Yin-Yang Master transmigrates to another world, bringing along a spatial realm and cultivating a classic of talismans. He rises from obscurity, restores his family's glory, and kills without hesitation. He finds opportunities, gains fortunate encounters, creates miracles, and forges a legend. The jade-faced Asura ultimately becomes a god! 19Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 155 关 The Female Medium of Guandong 关东女先生 Sun Xian'er孙仙儿Mystery407k WordsCompleted [Completed Novel Recommendation] Northeast Chinese Folk Customs, Mystery, and the Supernatural! Break the rules of the Northeast, and a hundred ghosts roam the night. The yin energy can no longer be contained. My name is Ren Xue. I'm a director who makes supernatural dramas. Fate brought me back to Changbai Mountain, where I became a Guandong woman who understands yin-yang and feng shui. I thought I was simply carrying on my ancestors' legacy. Who knew I was the key to unlocking the "Dragon-Loc 481Reads—Score104Shelves

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   Here's a 🔥 novel, *The Female Gentleman of Northeast China*, featuring a single female lead and no romantic pairing. It's a Northeast folk-themed suspenseful supernatural story. It incorporates elements of Chinese Cthulhu mythos, feng shui, ancient tomb exploration, intellectual battles, and character development. There's no cultivation of immortality or supernatural interventions; the pacing is steady, and the foreshadowing and plot points are satisfyingly resolved. Suitable for fans of suspense/mystery and folk adventure. I've already watched it all and there's no disappointing ending.

6. 156 伏 The Exorcist’s Journal 伏魔笔记实录 Bill Xie比尔谢Mystery108k WordsOngoing I was born in a mysterious village in Chaoshan, amid violent storms and the strange disappearance of my family. From childhood, I was different from other people: I could see ghosts that no one else could. This unusual ability left me misunderstood, but it also led me into Grandma's mysterious world. Under her influence, I became fascinated by yin-yang and the Eight Trigrams, feng shui, and the art of destiny. Little by little, I learned that mysterious forces unknown to the world were hidden al 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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7. 157 羽 The Feathered Deep 羽化深渊 Mr. Yezi D叶子先生DSci-Fi & Apocalypse869k WordsOngoing The story takes place in the modern East Asian coastal city of Linyuan. Linyuan is a port city plagued by year-round rain, industrial decline, and a mix of religions. It is home to: * Abandoned Taoist temples * An underground black market * A seaside altar * A sealed-off mountainous region * Folk villages * An old, quarantined psychiatric hospital * A secret religious sect left over from the Republican era Ordinary people believe the world is normal. But in truth, the world has been infiltrated 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The story takes place in Lin Yuan City, a modern coastal city in East Asia. Lin Yuan City is a port city plagued by perpetual rain, industrial decay, and a mix of religions. Here you'll find: *abandoned Taoist temples*, underground black markets*, seaside altars*, secluded mountain villages*, a sealed-off old mental hospital*, and a secret cult remnant from the Republican era. Ordinary people believe the world is normal. But the true world is actually permeated by an ancient will from "beyond the deep sea and starry sky." [Stunned]

8. 158 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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   Three extraordinary books on Taoist philosophy, unlocking the wisdom of spiritual practice. If you yearn for Taoist classics but are troubled by the obscure classical Chinese, these three extraordinary books that explain profound principles through stories will surely enlighten you. *Laojun's Journey to the West: The Transmission of the Lamp* is a key to understanding Taoist classics. Using the legend of Laojun's journey to the west as its main thread, it blends the profundity of the *Tao Te Ching*, the philosophy of the *Taiping Jing*, and the subtlety of the *Baopuzi* into vivid stories, making the dry classics lively and easy to understand, effortlessly opening the door to Taoist wisdom. *Wen Shi's Record of Proving the Tao* takes a different approach, teaching the methods of stargazing through engaging stories. No need for rote memorization of theories; simply follow the plot to master the secrets of stargazing and experience the mysteries of the universe. "The Cultivation Record of Prince Xuan Yuan" is even more captivating. Following the cultivation journey of the True Martial Emperor, it vividly recounts the cultivation methods of the Hidden Immortal Sect. The story is full of twists and turns, and the explanations of the methods are both profound and easy to understand. Reading it will satisfy your "story addiction" while also allowing you to grasp the true meaning of cultivation. These three excellent books, using stories as a vessel, will carry you on a journey through the vast sea of ​​Xuanmen (Taoist) knowledge—definitely worth reading!

9. 159 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 36Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 160 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 125Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 161 红 The Black Coffin of the Dream of the Red Chamber 红楼黑棺 Lu Junjie芦俊杰Urban517k WordsCompleted (Undead monsters, female demons, Western devils, the Qing dynasty, Hong Kong, supernatural horror) Black Coffin in the Red Chamber is a novel filled with suspense, horror, and fantasy. The story begins in 1990, when Dong Bopeng, a young man from Northeast China, heads south to Hong Kong to seek help from his maternal uncle, only to become entangled in the strange events at Hongsheng Village. Xie Si, a heretical sorcerer, uses a black coffin and undead monsters to wreak havoc. After a series of 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You absolutely must check this out! It's an incredibly exciting book. The protagonist comes from a small town in Northeast China and is forced into a battle between righteous and evil sorcerers in Hong Kong. He spends thirty years in this turmoil, encountering everything from black coffins and demonic corpses to Western demon gods and powerful female demons. The story revisits the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, extending to the ending thirty years later. It features the "Four Elders of Hong Sheng Village," lay disciples of Wudang, the evil sorcerer "Xie Si," and the "Old Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain" who travels to Hong Kong. The plot twists and turns, and it's not a traditional story. It's definitely worth reading.

12. 162 茅 The Maoshan Taoist-Buddhist Master 茅山道释 Heaven and Earth Dream of Butterflies天地梦蝶Urban5.7M WordsOngoing [Maoshan] + [Supernatural] + [Urban Cultivation] + [Stunning Beauties] The mighty Heavenly Emperor is reborn, only to be driven to the brink by a predatory loan contract?! In my previous life, I was Shiti Huan Yindiluo, the Heavenly Emperor. My merits complete, I should have ascended beyond the heavens, but I was ambushed by petty villains, and my divine soul fell into the mortal world! Fortunately, the power of the Sumeru Realm protected me, and I was reborn alongside a Maoshan Celestial Maste 775Reads—Score103Shelves
13. 163 弥 Maitreya Heavenly Emperor 弥勒天帝 Heaven and Earth Dream of Butterflies天地梦蝶Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted [Mortal cultivation + creation of the heavens and myriad worlds + fantasy + beauties galore] Citi Tianxing has already reached the peak of the Heavenly Emperor realm, yet he resolutely gives up his position as sovereign over all worlds and ventures toward an even higher, unknown realm. He seeks to question the heavens: What is the meaning of cultivation? What is the purpose of creation? Follow him as he battles across the Myriad Worlds, comprehending the great mysteries of darkness, light, life, 147Reads6.2Score—Shelves
14. 164 天 The Name of Heaven's Wrath: Divine Thunder from the Nine Heavens Scours the Mortal World 天罚之名：九霄神雷劫红尘 When the Waters Flow and Flowers Fall流水落花时节Mystery224k WordsOngoing Falling flowers and flowing water seem heartless; green mountains and evening snow each go their separate ways! The young Daoist from Shenxiao and his childhood friend, his junior uncle, journey through the mortal world together, enjoying life! The extraordinary may be closer than you think. The so-called gods, ghosts, and spirits may all be illusions! Those who cultivate the Dao cultivate the heart. Entering the world is a way to sever one's karmic ties! 259Reads—Score—Shelves

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    May the thunder of the heavens descend upon the demons of the mortal world.

15. 165 鬼 Ghosts and Gods Walk Among Us 鬼神行走人间 Lantern Festival花灯节Mystery155k WordsOngoing A “Calamity Deliverer” who roams between the worlds of yin and yang is neither god nor immortal, but a spirit formed from the righteous energy of heaven and earth. They look human, yet can communicate with ghosts and spirits and discern good from evil. Abilities: They can command yin spirits and communicate with monsters, and use the righteous energy of heaven and earth to impose “invisible punishment.” Evildoers may suffer the consequences of their own misdeeds or be “brought to justice” by ven 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's totally a new book by Ti Li, hahaha

16. 166 三 The Battle of Heaven and Earth in the Three Kingdoms 三国天地斗 Mr. Yu, Miss Cat's Dear猫小姐的俞先森Eastern Fantasy434k WordsOngoing Beloved, familiar heroes take the stage one after another! Unmatched martial prowess, endless supernatural abilities, mysteries beyond imagination, and plot twists you’ll never see coming! This is a Three Kingdoms fantasy novel with an outrageously creative premise! Do you believe in the existence of dragon veins? The dragon veins aren’t dragon veins at all! While searching for them, the ordinary man Liu Bei encounters genuine masters, demonic Taoists, and immortals. He witnesses incredible art 56Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Dragon Vein is not the Dragon Vein! In his quest to find the Dragon Vein, the mortal Liu Bei encounters immortals, demons, and even demons; he acquires magical treasures such as the Dragon Abyss Sword, the Qinggang Sword, and the Treasure Gourd; he witnesses divine skills like the Supreme Reflection Technique, the Leaping Technique, and the Thirty-Six Transformations of the Heavenly Gang; and he even summons the aid of celestial deities, ultimately unraveling the mystery of the Dragon Vein. Little does he know, he has been drawn into a vortex of conspiracy involving the Heavenly Court…

17. 167 金 Moon over the Golden Summit 金顶月 Water Domain Dry City水域干城Mystery35k WordsCompleted Moon on the Golden Summit 7Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 168 地 The Mysteries of Earth Veins 地脉奇门 Water Domain Dry City水域干城Mystery330k WordsCompleted This fantasy novel incorporates feng shui, the arts of Qimen Dunjia, character divination, burial texts, and other elements. The male protagonist is drawn into a geomantic conspiracy within a conspiracy that has lasted a thousand years. In the end, he grows from a postgraduate archaeology student into a ruthless figure capable of defying fate... 119Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 169 西 The Secrets of Journey to the West 西游记的秘密 Plucking Plum Blossoms, Drunk in Luoyang且插梅花醉洛阳Mystery551k WordsCompleted Abyssal Murder Mystery: I Can See the Death Countdown Each scenario is a standalone horror movie, with cruel rules and a barrage of deadly traps. The protagonist gains the one-of-a-kind hidden talent “Performance Notes,” which lets him glimpse death warnings and hidden rules in the scripts. The scenarios draw on real urban legends and folk taboos, steeped in Chinese-style horror. The central mystery deepens layer by layer: Who created the Abyss Theater? Why did the notebook’s previous owner d 49Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A new-style urban fantasy novel that begins with suspense and supernatural elements, the male protagonist is a member of the mysterious 24th Bureau. It's thrilling, funny, and a little bit risqué.

20. 170 平 Legend of the Demon-Slaying War 平魔传 Dugu Zilong独孤紫龙Urban1.6M WordsOngoing This is a work I wrote many years ago, now revised and presented to you! Its original title was The Demon-Slaying War. If you've read it before, feel free to keep reading! No System, no evolution, no being reborn. It's been restored to the fantasy world of old! 284Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book has everything you need: Taoist priests, monks, even priests exorcising evil spirits, killing zombies and vampires; talismans, swordsmanship, summoning spirits, all sorts of supernatural powers and spells; no system, no spatial dimension.

21. 171 猎 The Ghost Hunter's Troubles 猎鬼师的烦恼 Liang Benbuyi亮本布衣Urban285k WordsCompleted The Zhengying Sect started with just two Taoist priests and eventually grew to only six. It is a sect known for having very few Taoists. Its ghost hunters are successors to Uncle Nine, tasked with cultivating the Dao and hunting ghosts. Lu Yiming comes from a martial arts sect, and his martial uncle is the president of the National Taoist Association. His wife is a disciple of the Shenxiao Sect, skilled in thunder magic. Both Lu Yiming and his master, Master Ma, are from Northeast China. The sto 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Taoist priest who cultivates immortality and hunts ghosts grows increasingly powerful in his Taoist arts.

22. 172 寻 Tales of the Spirit-Seeking Journey 寻灵行传 Peace, Joy, and Good Fortune平安喜乐果Ancient Romance315k WordsCompleted At the beginning, God created Adam and breathed a spirit into him. From then on, humanity had life and spirit! The author has carefully crafted this fantasy world and uses Yesi’s adventures to explore the meaning of life. He searches for the truth and God’s armor, is filled with the Holy Spirit, and fights against darkness as the story twists and turns. Now, a mysterious disappearance has taken place in the town, setting new clues in motion. The story will follow Yesi as he uncovers the secrets, —Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 173 阴 The Yinshan School: From Ghost-Hunting Jobs to Founding a Daoist Sect 阴山法脉：从接单捉鬼到称宗道祖 Become a God Through the Left Path左道成神Urban264k WordsCompleted (Thriller) + (Supernatural) + (Mystery) + (Horror) + (Ghost Hunting) + (Exorcism) + (Feng Shui) + (Showing Off in Public) The sole heir of the Yinshan Sect's 37th generation! He inherits a dilapidated Taoist temple. Armed with half a ghost seal and three pages of a fragmentary manual, his cultivation is mediocre at best, yet he relies on the Yinshan Sect's secret arts to hunt ghosts and exorcise evil! Is orthodox Taoism hostile to him? Are Southeast Asian sorcerers causing trouble? Do vengeful s 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Shout out your love!" "Come out! Come out!"

24. 174 武 Mad for the Martial Way: Eat People to Get Stronger, That’s Too Xuanhuan 武道疯魔：吃人就变强，太玄幻了 Become a God Through the Left Path左道成神Eastern Fantasy238k WordsCompleted (Fantasy) + (Martial Arts Training) + (Wild Imagination) + (Cthulhu) + (Cannibalism) + (Martial Dao) + (Decisive and Ruthless) Martial arts are inferior to cultivation? Body tempering and opening meridians are impossibly difficult? Thanks for asking. I just finished eating an Old God. Now bring me a cultivator for dessert. A secret realm is crawling with tentacled horrors? Take one bite in a desperate moment and refine it directly into the source of martial power! Devour the bizarre and level up 2Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 175 港 Hong Kong Crossover: I Started Cultivating from the Start, and Every Female Ghost Wants to Marry Me 港综：开局修仙，女鬼都想嫁给我 Become a God Through the Left Path左道成神Mystery286k WordsCompleted Sadako crawls out of The Ring and hands him a love letter. “Sir, I would be honored to cook for you.” A red-clad female ghost from a funeral home clings to him, her eyes sparkling. “Master, why not take me on as your little sidekick?” Even the wrongfully killed heiress of a wealthy family and a fox spirit who has cultivated for a thousand years come knocking, all hoping to marry him! Faced with a parade of stunning female ghosts desperately pursuing him, Lin Chen rubs his forehead helplessly. “ 186Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 176 我 Even Ghost Messengers Say the Hotpot at My Restaurant Is Delicious 我开的火锅店，鬼差吃了都说好 Lone Lord孤爷Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted Low-key version She dropped out of school at thirteen and worked as a chef until she was nineteen. With the savings Lin Ye had scraped together over those six years, he opened a hot pot restaurant. Who could have guessed his venture would get off to such a poor start, with business so slow the place was about to close? Just as he was wondering what to do next, two customers showed up on the restaurant's final night and changed his life... Grim Reaper: “Boss Lin, your hot pot is so spicy. It 31.8kReads9.1Score2.8kShelves
27. 177 什 What, You Used Ghost Money to Restart the Mythic Age? 什么，你用冥币重启了神话 A Mere Mortal's Worries凡人滴烦Urban315k WordsCompleted [Slow-burn start, fiery later on] [Golden finger] [Invincible protagonist] [Supernatural Revival] [One heroine] Everyone says money makes the world go round. Zhang Xuanling believed that wholeheartedly when he was delivering takeout. Then one day, ghosts and gods suddenly appeared before him, and he could no longer believe it. But when he learned the truth about how he had restarted mythology with ghost money, he believed again: money can make ghosts work for you, and it can even reach the gods! 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Supernatural Revival and Mysterious Taoist Methods

28. 178 如 The Ruyi Teahouse 如意茶馆 Snow Without Chill雪不寒Mystery359k WordsOngoing In a lively old town stands a century-old teahouse where residents and passing travelers come to rest. Who could have guessed the true meaning of the words “as you wish”? As you wish, as he wishes, or... as it wishes! 7Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 179 出 The First Half of a Female Spirit Medium’s Life! 出马女弟子的前半生！ Brother Zhang弟马张Mystery325k WordsCompleted I’m an ordinary country girl from Northeast China. When I was 18, I learned that I was born with a connection to the immortals. I was often unwell in all sorts of ways, and I sought out many spirit mediums, hoping they could help me escape my predicament. I was cheated, but I also met kind people. This is the story of how I eventually found my way out. I decided to write this book to keep more people from being scammed. I can’t guarantee that everything I say is right, but I can guarantee that I 9kReads9.4Score729Shelves

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    In the winter of rural Northeast China, ice forms on the walls of thatched houses, and the smell of firewood mingles with the aroma of incense. The legends of the Great Immortal chanting incantations and the Two Gods beating the King Wen Drum, along with the tales of the Yellow Immortal and the Guardian Immortal, are hidden in the casual conversations of neighbors. This authentic folk culture feels like listening to a villager chatting about everyday life.

30. 180 异 Otherworld: The Daoist Eight Great Spells Conquer the World of Evil Spirits 异世：道家八大神咒纵横邪灵世界 The Dizzy Little Cat迷糊的小猫Eastern Fantasy298k WordsCompleted My new work is here! You're welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 9Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 181 阵 High Battle Clouds: Heroes Languish in Solitude 阵云高：英雄寂寞 Ya Yu 16雅鱼16Eastern Fantasy2.9M WordsOngoing Genius protagonist, no System, ruthless and decisive. Li Chengfeng, a genius formation master, uses formations to cultivate all kinds of mutated spirit insects. At last, he achieves a first-grade Golden Core. Just as everything seems to be going his way, he encounters a genius of the Ghost Clan. After a fierce battle, the Ghost Clan Golden Core cultivator dies, while Li Chengfeng, gravely wounded, is swept into a spatial black hole. A new legend is about to begin. 1kReads—Score132Shelves

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    A genius of formations, using formations to cultivate mutated spirit insects—a unique path to immortality!

32. 182 茅 Maoshan Edict for Slaying Evil 茅山斩邪令 This Taoist Priest Doesn't Panic道爷不慌Mystery644k WordsCompleted Chen Xuan, the nineteenth-generation successor of Maoshan, descends from the mountain at eighteen to enter the mortal world. With a single talisman, he subdues a hundred ghosts; with a wooden sword, he cuts down every evil spirit! In a mountain village, a hanging ghost comes to claim lives. In an ancient town, a water ghost drags people under. A deserted village hides the secrets of a lantern made from human skin... Other people go weak in the knees when they see a ghost. Chen Xuan draws his s 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is one I wrote myself. Brothers, feel free to take a look and support it. If you have any questions or requests, feel free to ask. I'm a new author, so I'm mainly one who listens to advice. Hehehe

33. 183 神 The Heavenly Palace of Myth 神话天阙 PinestEastern Fantasy152k WordsOngoing Myths, one of the forms of literary art, are like radiant gems treasured by people of every country and nation. This book retells a selection of familiar myths for everyone to enjoy. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book contains descriptions of the supernatural, and it's the best-written story I've found on Tomato so far. I follow it every day.

34. 184 阴 The Yin-Yang Fate Borrower 阴阳借命师 Kindergarten Grandpa幼儿园大爷Mystery231k WordsOngoing [Traditional Supernatural Horror]+ [Feng Shui and Mysticism]+ [Suspense and Deduction] On my seventeenth birthday, I watched my best classmate die horribly right in front of me. That was when I learned someone had stolen my fate! A mysterious old man told me I was one of the Seven Wise and offered to take me as his disciple. If I refused, I wouldn’t live past thirty. When I was twenty-five, my master ventured alone into the underworld to negotiate with the King of Hell and extend my life. He ult —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This traditional supernatural tale is absolutely amazing! A highly recommended book for a modern Taoist practitioner, combining traditional supernatural elements, feng shui, and suspense. On my seventeenth birthday, I witnessed my best friend's gruesome death before my eyes, only to discover that someone had stolen my life! A mysterious old man claimed I possessed the Seven Wisdoms and insisted I become his disciple, or I wouldn't live past thirty. At twenty-five, to extend my life, my master ventured alone into the underworld to negotiate with Yama, ultimately perishing while forcibly raising his cultivation level. To survive, I became a life-borrower, bridging the gap between the living and the dead. I borrow life for the dying, helping them fulfill their dying wishes. I borrow life for wandering ghosts, seeking justice for them. Finally, before turning thirty, I accumulated enough merit to defy fate and cleanse my sect of strife... An absolutely captivating, highly-rated masterpiece, well worth reading all night!

35. 185 雪 Tales of Strange Happenings in Snow City 雪城志异 Guo Xiaotang郭筱棠Mystery864k WordsOngoing A collection of short tales of the strange and supernatural, including ghost stories and even stories about aliens! Each story is only a few hundred words, so you can finish one in no time. Strange happenings and supernatural tales, demons and ghosts, tree spirits and fox fairies! Let your imagination run wild! Everyone is welcome to read! 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A collection of short supernatural tales and ghost stories! It also includes alien stories! Lots of Taoist zombies! And stories of drought demons and other ghosts!

36. 186 诡 Uncovering Strange Mysteries and Finding a Way Out 诡事探秘逢生 Beichen Liu北辰流Mystery187k WordsOngoing In Lichong City, four childhood friends who grew up together were enlightened by a Taoist priest when they were young, and each possesses a supernatural ability. After Yang Zhuang got into an online argument, the four were drawn into a supernatural incident at an abandoned hospital in the neighboring city of Huidong. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Mysterious Investigation and Survival" is set in an abandoned hospital, where four childhood friends with supernatural abilities team up to investigate. Hua Chenlu maintains control, Jiang Xiaomei, a foodie possessed by a demon, battles with ghosts, Yang Zhuang sweeps through with his double sticks, and Wang Xinyi deploys five ghosts in a coordinated attack. The teamwork is thrilling and hilarious. Layers of hospital secrets are peeled back, intertwined with the resentment of two villains, offering both supernatural horror and the passionate bonds of youth. The harrowing experience in the abandoned hospital becomes a test of growth, and the journey ahead is even more anticipated...

37. 187 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... 1.7kReads9.2Score138Shelves

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    I highly recommend this masterpiece of true cultivation! It's incredibly awesome. Read a dozen or so chapters first; it's absolutely enriching. If you don't like it, come back and criticize me. It's truly amazing, helping you rediscover yourself and bravely live the life you want. After reading this, I felt like I was on a roll. I believe you'll gain something from it too. I gained courage to face life and myself directly, and my spirit instantly lifted. I'm less conflicted and much more carefree, haha! It will shatter all your previous perceptions. Things you thought were good or right before will be completely overturned after reading this. I'm not just self-promoting; this book truly contains something, so real that it feels suppressed. The author was forced to weave the truth within the fiction to ensure readers have an awakening, so you can see and understand what true cultivation is, and then live life with a cultivation mindset—a carefree life indeed! ❛˓◞˂̵✧

38. 188 阴 The Yin-Yang Ghost Master 阴阳鬼师 Little Lord Ka小卡殿Mystery382k WordsOngoing The young Maoshan Celestial Master Zhao Ziyang ventures into the city. Half a bowl of clear water reveals the workings of heaven and earth; one spirit talisman commands ghosts and gods. He walks the Eight Trigrams steps of Maoshan and wields a divine sword to slay evil spirits. From the underworld’s ghostly canals and the six-eyed evil child to the great demon of Black Mountain and the thousand-year-old Blood Corpse King, he takes them all on along the way. There is a female lead. Pure supernatu 24.2kReads6.3Score2kShelves

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    This novel is not about cultivation, has no harem, features a single female lead, and the author updates 6 chapters daily. The content is professional, and the writing style is also good.

39. 189 铃 The Bell Shakes the Mountains and Rivers 铃动山河 Master of the Study of Antiquity稽古斋主Mystery475k WordsCompleted Hardcore worldbuilding: the Maoshan Taoist ghost-hunting tradition, the secret Shaolin art of guiding ghosts to the afterlife, Seven Star fate-reading, the Wu people’s shamanic medicine, and their logical integration with modern technology. Urban setting, supernatural mysteries, ghost hunting, schemes, corpse retrievers, corpse-carrying teams, corpse drivers, zombies, curses, and Southeast Asian horror stories. *Modern military life × ancient metaphysics*: Secret lineages and supernatural crises 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Shamanic practitioners, Maoshan Taoist priests, Wudang Mountain, Shaolin Temple, and other witchcraft clans engage in hardcore ghost fighting, ghost raising, zombies, female ghosts, ghost soldiers borrowing a path, the Five Witches' army, black magic, corpse retrievers, corpse-carrying teams, and corpse-driving craftsmen.

40. 190 阴 The Underworld Calls Me Little Sir 阴司叫我小先生 Jiang Xue'er姜雪儿Mystery137k WordsOngoing From the day he was born, he was unlike ordinary people. He could pass freely between the worlds of the living and the dead. Whenever Hei Bai Wuchang encountered him, they would bow and step aside, respectfully addressing him as Young Master. Others said he was born with the ability to communicate with the underworld and blessed with an extraordinary fate. Only the gods of the underworld knew that behind their respect lay an unmistakable wariness. As the years passed, the events sealed away for 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Have you ever read a unique suspense/supernatural novel? This is a truly special work I recently came across. It retains the classic charm of traditional suspense/supernatural stories while bringing unexpected novelty in its narrative and setting—familiar yet refreshingly new. It's truly captivating, and I sincerely invite everyone to share their thoughts!

41. 191 道 The Tale of Uncle Gu of the Daoist Sect 道门谷叔传 Mr. Yigu一谷先生Urban1.5M WordsOngoing This is not a light, fast-paced read designed to cater to readers looking for quick entertainment. If you prefer shallow, padded stories, you may be disappointed. But trust me: if you can patiently read the first twenty chapters and still find them dull, feel free to speak your mind and offer criticism in the reviews. Let this book be our promise. I’ll await your verdict. The story takes you to a corner of the outskirts of the capital, where you’ll follow Uncle Gu’s footsteps and push open the 72Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    You should check out this book. It's very realistic, full of stories from everyday life. [Cool][Cool][Smirk][Cool]

42. 192 我 My Years Running a Spirit Hall in Liaoning 我在辽宁领堂口的那些年 Pavilion Master Yingyuan应元阁主Mystery316k WordsCompleted When I was three, a Huang spirit knocked my soul loose, and by chance I became sworn brothers with another Huang spirit. A Ghost King let something slip by accident, and following the clues, I learned that this Huang spirit was actually a golden-armored deity. It was only when the Living Buddha of Haitang Mountain appeared that I discovered I had two souls in one body. The arrival of my wife from a past life gradually awakened my sealed memories. Atop Mount Tai, the majestic and magnificent scen 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It seems this is the book you've been looking for.

43. 193 百 Nothing Is Forbidden! 百无禁忌！ Wake Up, Wake Up, Wake Up, Wake Up, Wake Up梦醒醒醒醒醒Mystery113k WordsOngoing The Civilian Affairs Bureau, or General Administration for the Investigation of Civilian Supernatural Cases, is a special civilian organization dedicated to investigating, recruiting, documenting, and eliminating supernatural phenomena. The story begins after the Bureau discovers the “Underworld Register,” setting off a series of tales about the descendants of heavenly officials and the tomb-raiding sects. 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is alright. The story takes place after the 749 Bureau was disbanded by the state, and a secret investigation bureau was established. It connects the investigation bureau with the descendants of the four major tomb raiding schools, telling the sequel stories of the descendants of the four major schools: the Heavenly Official of Tomb Raiders, the Strongman of Unloading Ridge, the Taoist of Moving Mountain, and the Captain of Tomb Raiders.

44. 194 道 The Daoist Venerable Subdues Demons: A Record of Burning My Soul to Protect the Dao 道尊伏魔：燃魂护道录 DavibEastern Fantasy104k WordsOngoing Demons and monsters run rampant across the land, plunging the people into misery. The young Chen Yang is taken in by Master Xuanfeng, head of Shangqing Mountain, and spends ten years studying in the mountains, mastering extraordinary Daoist arts. With a grand ambition to subdue demons and defend the Dao, he resolutely enters the mortal world. In the first town he reaches, bandits are colluding with demons and running amok, so Chen Yang uses his formidable abilities to punish them severely. Later —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book uses Taoist metaphysics and cultivation as its theme, constructing a grand and profound world of cultivation. The narrative logic is rigorous, and the scene descriptions are meticulous, leading readers to an immersive experience of the ups and downs of the immortal cultivation journey. Highly readable and recommended.

45. 195 金 The Golden Snake Appears, and the Path to Immortality Is Proven 金蛇现，证道路 Flying Mystic Jade Seal飞玄玉章Urban462k WordsOngoing [Supernatural][Cultivation][Plot][Single Female Lead][Vast Worldbuilding] Bullied and humiliated throughout his early years, he was fortunate enough to encounter a sliver of opportunity and join the Shenxiao Sect. But the sect has fallen into decline, its halls in ruins. His old grudge remains unsettled, and revenge still lies far off, as distant as a thousand cloud-wreathed mountains. The road ahead is long, and demons and monsters lurk and run rampant along the way. What awaits him is a strang 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book perfectly matches your requirements.

46. 196 怪 Tales of the Supernatural: Ghost-Hunting Venerable 怪谈之捉鬼天尊 Blue Forest Night Wind蓝林夜风Mystery176k WordsOngoing Eight severed-head mountains form a Nine Palaces Eight Trigrams Formation, imprisoning Song An’s first eight incarnations. To ensure that Song An can grow up safely in his ninth life, a mysterious eminent monk comes to the mortal world. Unfortunately, this time Song An is born on the night of the Ghost Festival, and is also a child of extreme yin, with all eight characters of his birth chart belonging to yin. Even stranger, nine days and nine nights of blood rain fall before Song An’s birth. For —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This traditional supernatural text contains all the elements of Taoist magic, summoning spirits, possession, and talismans.

47. 197 灵 Lord of Spirit Script 灵文主宰 Pipi's Autumn Wind皮皮的秋风Eastern Fantasy185k WordsCompleted My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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