Stories Based on Real Events, Like The Grave Robbers' Chronicles and The Gold Chaser 就像北派盗墓笔记和老千这种，有真实根据的小说

1. 101 陕 The Grave Robbers' Chronicles: Northern Shaanxi 陕北盗墓笔记 A Traveler Crossing the Sea过海为客Mystery205k WordsCompleted [Tomb raiding, daily life, hardship, growth] This is a story about tomb raiding, feng shui, and the underworld. These are people who once lived ordinary lives but were forced by hardship to take up tomb raiding. They have no experience, only their miserable lives. Watch how they use those wretched lives to forge a legendary future. In 1999, a shocking incident took place in Suiping City, in northern Shaanxi. The tomb of Meng Tian, located right in the heart of the city, was completely emptied 551Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A story about a local geomancer. It tells of someone who, because of their geomantic skills, was kidnapped by tomb raiders and had their tomb stolen.

2. 102 末 The Last Ghost Hunter 末代捉鬼人 Traveler on the Road途中的旅人Mystery2.0M WordsCompleted The stories in this book are based on the true experiences of my family and me. Our family has passed down the art of exorcism for generations, but to tell the story, I have to begin with my great-great-grandfather. And I may be the last in our family... 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Synopsis: This story, told in the style of a memoir, recounts the legendary tales of ghost-hunting passed down from my great-great-grandfather to his descendants. The plot is captivating, full of twists and turns that will get your adrenaline pumping, comparable to the Northern School of Tomb Raiding in Yunfeng…

3. 103 万 Corpse-Walking Notes 2: The Myriad Forms Celestial Palace 《赶尸笔记2》万象天宫 Dream's Evil梦之邪Mystery112k WordsCompleted Corpses driven along by corpse herders are known in the martial world as "corpses traveling ten thousand miles." It is said that in the Xiangxi region, some people make a living herding corpses. The Corpse Sect is one such group. Qin Shuang runs a funeral business; Brother Jiu has ties to both the underworld and the police; Haozi has just gotten out of prison; Baldy makes his living robbing and relocating tombs; and mute A-Wu is a skilled fighter shrouded in mystery. What kind of extraordinary s 122Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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   The Corpse Driver! An absolutely true account of the corpse driver's journey!

4. 104 苗 The Miaojiang Gu Chronicles 苗疆蛊事 Namo Kasaya Science Buddha南无袈裟理科佛Mystery4.3M WordsCompleted The calamity of witchcraft and poison is spoken of only by people in the countryside. Many people who are unknowingly caught up in it have no idea it exists. Friends, do you really think there are no extraordinary people in this vast land of China? You do? No! No! No! Do you want me to tell you that I’m a poison-raising practitioner from the Miao borderlands? All right, come on in and let’s dish… 13.9kReads9.3Score2kShelves

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   This is a must-read. The beginning is quite realistic, some of it based on events reported on television. I haven't read the later parts; they seem a bit unrealistic. Just read the beginning.

5. 105 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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   Chapter 304 was interrogated twice by a searchlight! I don't understand! What's going on?!

6. 106 泽 The Lost Treasures of Zechuan 泽川遗藏 Summer at Thirty-Three Degrees三十三度夏Mystery408k WordsOngoing History + wild imagination + scheming male lead + suspense + urban Did you know? Scattered across this land, through the turning seasons and its boundless mountains and rivers, lie countless hidden treasures. Their clues can just barely be made out, yet their secrets remain unsolved. From the hymns of Brahma on the snowy plains of the Western Regions to the bronze ritual vessels of dynasties buried in the Central Plains’ yellow earth; from broken walls and ancient steles in the southern land 56Reads—Score—Shelves

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   History + Imaginative Concept + Cunning Male Lead + Suspense Everyone knows the immortals are good, but only fame and fortune are unforgettable. Where are the generals and ministers of ancient and modern times? A mound of weeds covers their desolate graves. Everyone knows the immortals are good, but only gold and silver are unforgettable. They only hate that they don't have enough, but when they have plenty, their eyes are closed in death. Everyone knows the immortals are good, but only their beloved wives are unforgettable. While the ruler is alive, they speak of love and affection every day; when the ruler dies, they go with others. Everyone knows the immortals are good, but only their children and grandchildren are unforgettable. Many parents throughout history have been devoted to their children, but who has ever seen filial children and grandchildren? In the flowing years and boundless mountains and rivers of this land, countless relics are scattered. Their clues are faintly discernible, yet they remain a mystery. From the Brahma chants of the snowy plains of the Western Regions to the dynastic bronzes of the Central Plains; from the broken walls and steles of the southern frontier to the colorful flying apsaras of the northern desert veins. And behind all this, it seems someone is playing a game of chess, spanning the past and present, using the entire history of China as a scoreboard. This is the final chapter of a silent game of chess, where mountains and rivers form the board and dynasties the pieces. It was never written because the story has only just begun. This is the book—absolutely fantastic! The beginning is slow-paced, but the pace quickens later. The places the protagonists travel to are extremely mysterious, seemingly unattainable. The protagonist isn't a saint; their identity is shrouded in mystery. Moreover, the author is very responsible; the more readers there are, the more updates they release.

7. 107 我 I'm Not a Tomb Raider 我不是盗墓者 The Cat Who Loves Fighting Dogs爱和狗打架的小猫Mystery120k WordsOngoing I'll tell you a secret: history is alive. Li Bai's friends and the emperor's fellow players may still be right here among us. The strange beasts from the Classic of Mountains and Seas have never left, either. It all began with an extraordinary encounter I had on the Tianshan Mountains. An old man gave me his memories. Now, the story begins. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   That's unfounded, because I've never been inside.

8. 108 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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   This is an amazing book! It's packed with useful information, you'll learn a lot, it's straightforward, not clichéd, and not just for show—it's all based on true stories! 😖😖😞

9. 109 所 Solomon's Perjury (Complete in Three Volumes) 所罗门的伪证（全三册） Miyuki Miyabe宫部美雪984k WordsCompleted A timeless classic of Japanese mystery fiction! The wounds hidden by lies will never heal. Only the truth can bring healing. A group of ordinary teenagers face a bizarre death at their school during the summer they turn fourteen. Fearlessly, they challenge the rules of the adult world. In that summer, malice twists human nature, but the truth the teenagers unearth together will ultimately heal their hearts. Part One: The Incident A boy's death is a mirror, reflecting good and evil, falsehood and —Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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   Read ten thousand books and travel ten thousand miles 🙃 I recommend three detective novels that I personally love. The first is a masterpiece by the famous Japanese author Miyuki Miyabu, it's incredibly good. The second is a masterpiece by the famous Western mystery novelist Tyson Chandler, with tight logic. The third is a masterpiece by the famous Japanese mystery novelist Otsuichi, highly recommended, not a con artist's work.

10. 110 倒 Tomb Raiding 倒斗 Ping Chuan平川Mystery1.6M WordsOngoing [Tomb raiding is illegal. Do not try it yourself.] [Tomb raiding + treasure appraisal + mystery + underworld adventures] [The comic drama of the same name is now available on various short-drama platforms. Go watch it there.] In the old days, “dou dao,” or “turning over the bucket,” was underworld slang for tomb raiding. More than twenty years ago, a moment's poor judgment led me to join a small outfit at the bottom of the trade. They say that once you enter the jianghu, you plunge into an ocean 9.8kReads9.0Score626Shelves

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    Very good, it has that Northern style feel.

11. 111 南 Field Notes of a Southern School Taoist 南派道士笔录 Chen Miaozhen陈淼贞Mystery221k WordsOngoing My name is Chen Miao. I officially began slaying ghosts at seventeen. I received the full transmission of the teachings in the real world and spent fifteen years cultivating the Way of the Ten Directions. I traveled through Tibet, ventured beyond the passes, caught the Five Courtesans, and fought immortals. And all of it began the day I met that old Daoist. I swear this account is absolutely true, and I have done my best to ensure nothing is owed or withheld. I owe nothing to Heaven and Earth, n 12Reads—Score111Shelves

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    This is based on my own true experience. [Smile]

12. 112 我 I Haven't Gone Tomb Raiding in Years 我不倒斗好多年 Wind-Sleeping Island风眠岛Mystery30k WordsCompleted [Tomb Raiding + Suspense + Fantasy + A Touch of the Supernatural] (This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is coincidental. Do not break the law.) My name is Chen Mo, the last Faqiu Zhonglang general in the world. People in my line of work prefer to call me Chen Qilin. They all think I dig up tombs for money, but they don't know I'm searching for an answer: an answer about my own fate. When I was eight, a mad Daoist told me, “You bear the sign of the Qilin, and —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Push my own

13. 113 全 Global Tomb Raiding: From the Start, I Crack the Tomb of Emperor Nintoku 全球盗墓：开局破解仁德天皇陵 Young Master Changle长乐公子Urban169k WordsOngoing [No System, Not Invincible, No Livestreaming, Tomb Raiding Abroad, Recovering Lost Overseas Relics] From the start, he launches an assault on the tomb of Emperor Nintoku, the greatest of the world's three great tombs. He leaves his homeland and embarks on a tomb-raiding journey spanning tens of thousands of kilometers. What earth-shattering secret lies behind the disappearance of his father when he was a child? His mysterious family origins turn out to be connected to a thousand-year-old secret. —Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    A very realistic new book on tomb raiding, the history, artifacts, and even local customs are all fantastic! [Thumbs up]

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