Realistic Taoist Stories 偏现实的道士文

1. 1 出 After Prison, I Became the King of Feng Shui 出狱后，我成了风水之王 Homesick Sorrows他乡的忧伤Mystery1.5M WordsOngoing [One Female Lead + Plenty of Flirting + Mysterious Master + Empress of Zhao + Beautiful Gymnast + Policewoman + Beautiful Designer + Scheming Ex-Wife + Nine Chrysanthemum Sect + Battle over the Investiture of the Gods + Patriotic Hero] Five years ago, Yang Shaoyang went to prison to take the blame for his brother-in-law, who had been driving drunk. Five years later, Yang Shaoyang was released. But his scheming wife and brother-in-law not only failed to come greet him, they cruelly mocked 2.1kReads7.3Score155Shelves

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   Golden Lock Jade Gate, a passage between Yin and Yang. Brothers who enjoy Feng Shui and Taoist literature, don't miss this.

2. 2 出 A Chronicle of Debut 出道纪事 Flying Mountain, Unbroken Jade飞山不破玉Mystery527k WordsOngoing [No formulaic tropes, no wish fulfillment, no web-novel conventions, traditional supernatural fiction, based on real events. Read with caution if any of this bothers you.] I graduated from high school in 2014 and became a disciple of my master, Li Jingshan. I spent three years studying the Dao and another three learning the arts. Then I spent five years practicing them in the world, occasionally gaining new insights. I enjoy reading novels, but lament that today's books are all baseless fabricat 630Reads8.5Score123Shelves

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   Although not a Taoist priest, this is a self-narration from a folk practitioner. The real commissions are not reality, but reality itself.

3. 3 豫 Strange Tales from Western Henan 豫西诡事 X Half-ImmortalX半仙Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted You may think I’m telling a story, but these are things I’ve experienced firsthand over the past ten-odd years. You don’t have to believe me, but are you sure everyone you’ve met was human? Science can’t explain everything… 28.7kReads8.4Score3.6kShelves

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   The content is authentic, full of useful information, and quite enjoyable.

4. 4 贫 This Taoist Only Wants to Cultivate in Peace 贫道只想安静修仙 Master of the Cloudwatching Tower观云楼主Urban49k WordsOngoing [One True Path] [End-Times Taoist Master + Dao Master] [No Female Lead] A Taoist priest in the Age of Declining Dharma obtains celestial seals from the Heavenly Palace. He becomes the last immortal official capable of performing spells and divine arts. Starting out as the impoverished master of a remote mountain temple, he administers talisman-infused water, saves the people, expounds the Dao, and commands ghosts and spirits. Step by step, he cultivates to immortality, reshapes the divine and im 498Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I recommend a novel called "Immortal Herb Seedling." In the Dharma-ending Age, an impoverished Taoist priest from a dilapidated temple receives immortal seals and becomes the last celestial official, gaining the ability to cast supernatural spells. He uses talismans and water to save villagers and promote Taoism. The author has a deep understanding of Taoism and its teachings. No female lead, no system, no live streaming. Absolutely fantastic! Disagree? Let's debate!

5. 5 道 A Taoist Priest Enters the World 道士入世记 Yan Xinyu严鑫宇Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [Professional Taoist + slow burn + folk customs + the supernatural + mild horror + realism + gradual development + no wish fulfillment] (The central theme of this second novel: people and their relationships.) The Taoist's Journey into the Mortal World is a continuation of The Little Taoist of Qingshan. New readers can enjoy it on its own, while returning readers will find it an even richer experience. Do you want to learn about folk spiritual mediums? Curious about spirit mediums? Want to know 486Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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   This story tells of a Taoist who enters the secular world for spiritual cultivation. While encountering various paranormal events, he discovers that the complexities of human relationships are a hundred times greater than his spiritual practice. The story incorporates elements of feng shui, folk customs, scientific explanations, Qimen Dunjia (a form of divination), and various principles of the I Ching. It also uses metaphysical and scientific methods to explain some seemingly unscientific and bizarre events.

6. 6 青 The Little Taoist of Green Mountain 青山小道士 Yan Xinyu严鑫宇Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted [Taoist priest + supernatural mysteries + technically detailed + magic arts + urban + no power fantasy + slow growth + no heroine] (The central idea of the first book: Heaven and humanity) This novel is told in the first person and explores knowledge and experiences from many perspectives, including Taoist culture, astronomy, feng shui, Qimen Dunjia, physiognomy, palmistry, humanities, society, and science. Everything unknown in the world is like a vast darkness. Science is like a flashlight ill 4.2kReads9.2Score706Shelves

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   This is a first-person account from a Taoist priest from Qingcheng Mountain, recounting his adventures with three fellow disciples to resolve paranormal events involving spirits, demons, and ghosts. There is no female lead or romantic subplot. The story is extremely detailed, with highly professional incantations and techniques. It also touches upon matters such as consecration, physical training for ordinary people, and incantation instruction. The veracity of this story is left to the reader to determine.

7. 7 绑 Qiusheng, Bound to a Martial Arts System 绑定武道系统的秋生 Pitch-Black Meat Bun黑不溜秋的肉包子Mystery2.2M WordsCompleted Drive out demons with martial might, banish ghosts with the Dao, master both martial arts and the Dao, and become the Martial Sage of the mortal world. One blade to destroy the Eastern Seas, one sword to slay gods and demons, one halberd to shatter Heaven's will. Shatter the void with martial might and stride across the myriad realms, suppress the heavens and rise above the nine skies. Defy Heaven and slay the Dao to become the exalted one, live free and proud, and attain eternal transcendence. 4.4kReads7.6Score279Shelves

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   Absolutely! You can see that after the thirtieth page, the first volume contains over a hundred incantations, detailing the ritual process, burial procedures, and invoking spirits. It shouldn't disappoint you.

8. 8 命 Destiny Opens the Door to Wisdom 命运开启智慧之门 Clear Current of the Ocean海洋清流Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted Miner Lin Haiyang has a chance encounter that introduces him to the divination arts of the Book of Changes. Through persistence and selfless, tireless study, he unravels one age-old mystery after another, opens the door to wisdom, and embarks on a life enlightened by it. 15.4kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves

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   The book covers various Chinese astrology, including Bazi (Four Pillars of Destiny), Liu Yao (Six Lines Divination), Plum Blossom Divination, Feng Shui, Qimen Dunjia, talismans, Taoist magic, and numerous other methods for resolving issues related to Bazi, such as the clash between Hurting Officer and Official Star, the Robbing God of Food, the Yang Blade being clashed, the Monthly Branch clashing with the Yearly Officer and Killing Star, and mixed elements. Those with the right affinity will receive these resources.

9. 9 我 I'm a Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor, and I'm Also an Expert in the Supernatural 我是中医生，玄学也精通 Clear Current of the Ocean海洋清流Urban671k WordsCompleted Physiognomy + the Four Pillars of Destiny + feng shui + Qimen Dunjia + Plum Blossom Numerology + Zi Wei Dou Shu + traditional Chinese medicine + talismans + Zhuyou healing + sorcery... The protagonist is Shen Zhuoran. He was once Shen Shaoxun, a master of metaphysics and renowned practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine during the Jiaqing era of the Qing dynasty. After being reborn through reincarnation, he transmigrated to 1996. In 2016, he enrolled in a university of traditional Chinese me 27.8kReads8.4Score1kShelves
10. 10 假 The Fake Taoist Comes Down from the Mountain 假道士下山 Clear Current of the Ocean海洋清流Urban201k WordsCompleted Jia Bufan is a student at a second-rate university. In today's fiercely competitive job market, he has spent ages without finding suitable work and doesn't want to toil away, so he spends his days wandering around online. But he is naturally bright and deeply interested in traditional Chinese medicine and the occult. By chance, he meets Daoist Longquan, an expert in the occult with profound knowledge of Daoist arts, and becomes his disciple. From then on, his life takes a very different path. Th 41Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 11 观 The Art of Reading People 观人有道 Uncle Mao of Jinmen金门卯叔Urban2.1M WordsCompleted The Daoist Five Arts are Mountain, Medicine, Destiny, Physiognomy, and Divination, representing Heaven, Earth, Humanity, Ghosts, and Immortals respectively. The Immortal Way is Mountain: focusing on cultivation, talismans, martial arts, geography, and feng shui. The Human Way is Medicine: focusing on healing, Daoist medicine, Chinese medicine, acupuncture, pulse diagnosis, and prescriptions. The Divine Way is Destiny: focusing on fortune-telling, the Eight Characters, Zi Wei astrology, and more. 13.6kReads9.0Score1.9kShelves

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    The five arts of Taoism are "Mountain, Medicine, Destiny, Physiognomy, and Divination." Mastering any one of them can grant one unparalleled success. My mother dreamt of a golden carp entering her womb when she was pregnant with me. A fortune teller said she would give birth to an extraordinary child, who would become famous throughout the world, able to read people's hearts and foresee their future. Mountain, Medicine, Destiny, Physiognomy, and Divination are the five ultimate arts of Taoism. Character divination, face reading, palmistry, Bazi (Four Pillars of Destiny), Liu Yao (Six Lines Divination), Feng Shui, and Plum Blossom Divination—you can learn a great deal, and after reading, you can directly apply it in real life. The content is authentic and interesting, with plenty of practical information; learning it will be useful for identifying scoundrels. A thousand people, a thousand faces; a hundred different lives. Starting from humble beginnings, ending in success. All cases in the book are real; what you see is what you get. Those who are destined to use it should use it with caution.

12. 12 半 Half Farmer, Half Taoist 半农半道 Liu Huaihuai刘坏坏Mystery484k WordsCompleted A record of life’s fleeting moments, a modern-day Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio! In the Age of Declining Dharma, beneath the White Lotus, the greatest hermits hide in plain sight. The truly gifted master Suan Potian and his young apprentice Liu Yi, with help from Captain Liu of the J Team, travel through all kinds of strange tales. They fish drowned souls from the water, battle spirit mediums, drive out evil, escort ghosts and capture monsters; they read the veins of yin energy, set the ea 350Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traditional Taoist texts, promoting traditional culture

13. 13 惊 Snowfall: A Record of Strange Tales from China 惊雪：中华异事录 Gu Family Lane顾家巷Mystery1.4M WordsOngoing This isn't a traditional ghost-hunting horror novel. It blends Taoist arts, high martial arts, mysteries, and more. I'm writing it for myself, OvO [Ghost Hunting, Taoist Arts, Mysteries, Martial Arts, Ensemble Cast] * The eldest disciple of the head of the Shangqing sect of the Zhengyi school, exceptional in martial arts and profound in Taoist arts... * A master of the Swallow Sect, known in the martial world as Li San the Swallow... * A Nationalist spy, clever and calculating, cold as ice... Du 244Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    I'll only recommend it once. It's a treasure trove of Taoist novels, combining Taoist arts and martial arts, anti-Japanese war and supernatural elements, the Republic of China era and modern times, family, country, and the world, exorcising demons and monsters, and a legendary story spanning two time periods and two generations!

14. 14 僧 Monks Don't Give Their Names, Daoists Don't Speak of Their Lifespans, but I Can Exorcise Ghosts 僧不言名道不言寿但我会驱鬼 Practice What You Preach坐言起行Rural Life1.4M WordsCompleted He was nearly buried alive at birth. The venerable Taoist Zhang Jiuye defied fate and changed his destiny, but in doing so planted a curse: he was fated to face three tribulations. At sixteen, he was summoned to call back a soul, then fought the Five Plague Gods by night, only to have his spirit dragged into a temple in the underworld! At nineteen, his life-and-death trial arrived, and beneath the Laojun Temple, a mysterious stone slab sealed away for a thousand years was unearthed... Other peop 1.5kReads8.6Score140Shelves

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    Extremely realistic

15. 15 京 Feng Shui Records of Beijing and Hong Kong 京港风水实录 Idle Man of Guanzhong关中闲汉Mystery585k WordsCompleted Do you think you’ve found a bargain and bought a cheap home, or have you purchased a haunted house that will cost you your life? A foreclosed property in Beijing’s Second Ring Road discounted by a million, a detached villa in Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels with no down payment: every home that seems too good to be true is, in fact, a cursed place stained with human lives. I’m Han Yang, a feng shui master who specializes in haunted houses. With genuine expertise in feng shui and the flow of energy, I unt 977Reads—Score202Shelves
16. 16 玄 The Mystical Yellow Emperor's Yinfu Scripture 玄学黄帝阴符经 Sometimes Silly呆呆偶尔呆124k WordsCompleted The Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan: Leader of the ancient Huaxia tribal alliance and the common ancestor of the Huaxia people in China's remote antiquity. First among the Five Emperors, he is revered as the “cultural progenitor of China.” An emperor embodies virtue, the Way, and Heaven; he holds the highest position. “From ancient times to the present, only our Huaxia endures.” When in doubt, study Daoism at once. Those who observe the past and understand the Way find joy in both the great and the smal 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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17. 17 望 The Art of Reading Qi 望气术 Sometimes Silly呆呆偶尔呆180k WordsCompleted Introduction to The Art of Qi Reading This book delves into the mysterious art of qi reading. Qi reading involves interpreting people's fortunes and predicting good or bad luck by observing the colors, shapes, and changes of clouds and qi fields. It can be used to assess the auspiciousness of a home or burial site. Golden yellow signifies great fortune, prosperity, and success; purple is also auspicious, signaling academic honors and an official career. Practicing qi reading requires a foundati 1.7kReads—Score605Shelves
18. 18 太 The True Awakening of the Supreme Old Lord's Daoist Heart 太上老君道心启真 Sometimes Silly呆呆偶尔呆Eastern Fantasy223k WordsCompleted Take the void and the natural way as its guiding principle; take clarity, purity, inaction, and non-interference as its substance. Act without intention or attachment; unite with the One, and all things are accomplished. The Supreme Lord Lao, the foremost teacher of the Dao, embodies profound virtue that flows far and wide. His every word and deed contains the ultimate principles of the Great Dao. The Lord Lao often presents himself with a calm and peaceful bearing, every gesture displaying comp 1.8kReads6.8Score355Shelves

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    Traditional Cultural Wisdom: A Guide to Self-Cultivation and Moral Improvement In the long and rich history of our culture, Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, Wang Yangming's philosophy, the works of Zhang Defen, and the concept of seeking immortality all contain boundless wisdom, pointing us in the direction of self-cultivation, moral improvement, and conduct. 1. Confucianism: Advocating "benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trustworthiness." "Of all virtues, filial piety is paramount," meaning respect and care for parents and elders; brotherly love and mutual assistance among siblings constitute fraternal duty; loyalty to the ruler and country, and dedication to one's work embody loyalty; "A person without trustworthiness cannot stand," trustworthiness is the principle of conduct; propriety regulates our behavior, respecting teachers and valuing the Way; righteousness allows us to uphold justice and maintain integrity; integrity requires us to be spotless and upright; shame enables us to distinguish right from wrong and uphold the bottom line of being a decent human being. Everything starts with oneself, guided by Confucian thought, constantly improving oneself. 2. Taoism: Advocating following nature, adhering to the fundamental law of the universe, "Tao," governing by non-action and non-interference. Upholding a simple and pure nature, possessing noble character, and benefiting others without contention—this is virtue. A pure heart, undisturbed by worldly complexities and desires, is clarity; maintaining tranquility and peace, observing all things and cultivating mind and body in stillness, is stillness; emptying oneself, not bound by prejudice and preconceived notions, embracing the world with an open and inclusive heart, is emptiness; comprehending the realm of "nothingness," letting go of attachment to tangible things and fame and fortune, returning to one's true nature is nothingness; dealing with the world with gentleness and humility, like water, seemingly weak yet containing great power, is gentleness; pursuing harmony, coexisting harmoniously with nature and others, and not creating conflict and strife, is harmony. 3. Buddhism: Compassion is having a heart full of love and empathy for the suffering of all beings, offering care and help; pity for the suffering of all beings and vowing to help them escape the sea of suffering is compassion; joy for the happiness and joy of all beings, without giving rise to jealousy, anger, or hatred is joy; abandoning greed, anger, ignorance, pride, and doubt, letting go of the pursuit of worldly desires and attachments is equanimity; observing precepts, regulating one's own behavior, and refraining from harming beings or violating morality is discipline; cultivating meditation, focusing the mind, and not being disturbed by external factors, thereby gaining wisdom and concentration is concentration; opening wisdom, discerning the essence of things, and getting rid of afflictions and confusion is wisdom; understanding the true meaning of "emptiness," realizing that all things in the world are illusory, and not clinging to appearances is emptiness. One should not be attached to form externally, nor to emptiness internally; one should dwell nowhere, yet give rise to the mind. The past mind is unattainable, the present mind is unattainable, and the future mind is unattainable. 4. Wang Yangming's philosophy of mind: Emphasizing "mind is principle," the mind is the essence of all things in the universe, and all moral norms and truths originate from within. Conscience is our innate moral judgment and intuitive ability, enabling us to distinguish right from wrong and good from evil; it is the fundamental principle of being human. Through continuous self-reflection and practice, we remove the veil of selfish desires and extend our inner conscience to all things—this is the attainment of true conscience. Knowledge and action are inseparable; having correct understanding requires action, deepening understanding through action, and avoiding empty talk—this is the unity of knowledge and action. Sincerity is about making one's intentions genuine, not deceiving oneself, and maintaining a pure and untainted heart; caring for the people, actively participating in society, and benefiting the people through practical actions is about being close to the people; investigating the principles of nature in concrete things, and perfecting oneself through understanding and practice is about investigating things; setting lofty goals, clarifying life objectives, and striving tirelessly to achieve ideals is about setting aspirations. 5. Zhang Defen's work: In "Meeting the Unknown Self," she advocates inner peace and tranquility, rejecting restlessness and distractions; frequent self-reflection to understand one's inner thoughts; comprehending the true meaning of life and understanding its wisdom; letting go of unnecessary burdens and freeing the mind from shackles; embracing compassion and love to warm all things in the world; harmonizing body and mind to accept the complete self; and awakening inner awareness to perceive the truth of life—all things are explored from within. "Meeting the Self That Makes Dreams Come True" encourages us to cherish beautiful dreams to illuminate our path forward; to set firm goals and anchor our aspirations; to work diligently and accumulate the capital for success; to be courageous in innovation and break through the limitations of our thinking; to persevere and not fear difficulties; to be good at seizing opportunities and keenly perceptive of timing; and to rationally plan our actions and orderly advance our dreams—starting from the present moment to realize our dreams. "Living a Brand New Life" inspires us to bravely challenge ourselves and break through comfort zones; to actively embrace change and welcome new possibilities; to continuously learn and grow, improving our own qualities; to decisively let go of the past and say goodbye to outdated patterns; to maintain an optimistic attitude and face life's ups and downs with a smile; to focus on physical and mental health and solidify the foundation of life; and to uphold our true selves and showcase our unique style. Everything begins with change. 6. Seeking the Dao on the Immortal Path: Emphasize tranquility for self-cultivation, staying away from the hustle and bustle of the world to purify the heart; be kind-hearted, compassionate, and benevolent, cultivating good relationships; understand the principles of heaven, perceive the myriad phenomena of the world, and realize one's true nature; be humble, neither arrogant nor impatient, and open-minded; live in harmony with all things, becoming one with nature; be patient and restrained, tolerating what is intolerable, cultivating a broad mind; be willing to let go, abandoning fame and fortune, and freeing oneself from shackles; diligently cultivate oneself, refining one's own skills, and tirelessly practicing the path of seeking the Dao from this moment on. These precious cultural treasures guide us on our life's journey, helping us to continuously improve ourselves, cultivate our character, and face life's challenges with a positive and healthy mindset and behavior. This allows us to realize our life's value and find inner peace and happiness. May everyone draw strength from them, allowing the wisdom of traditional culture to shine brightly in our lives. We also welcome sharing this wisdom with more people in need. 👍 ❤️

19. 19 我 I Solve Cases at the Special Investigations Bureau by Day and Serve in the Underworld by Night 我白天特案局办案，晚上地府当差 Mr. Youyong幼庸先生Mystery3.6M WordsCompleted I was born with a pure Yang constitution and the fate of Zhong Kui. I can drive out demons, subdue ghosts, and repel evil spirits. The moment I was born, all kinds of factions fought to take me as their disciple. A bunch of monks and Taoist priests said I was destined to become a Celestial Master or a great monk. They even got into a brawl over me, and that’s not all: in the end, both the state and the underworld got involved! When I was one, the state even assigned me a corpse-born child who ha 21.3kReads8.7Score2.1kShelves

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    Go check it out now, you definitely won't regret it. The author is a true spiritual practitioner.

20. 20 7 Bureau 747: Special Affairs Division Nine 747局之特殊事物处理九科 Brother Elbow肘子师兄Urban770k WordsCompleted Do you really know the colleagues around you? What about your classmates and family? The person you've lived with for years, the one you know best, might not even be human! In this world, humans and demons coexist. Demons can live among you in all sorts of ways. “They” might be the man selling jianbing on the street, or they might be your boss! If a top special forces soldier hadn't awakened his family's bloodline in a panic while carrying out a highly classified special mission, and then joined 702Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    Do you really understand your family and friends? Perhaps they aren't human at all, maybe they're demons! If it weren't for a special forces soldier participating in a highly classified mission, none of this would have been known to the world…

21. 21 跟 Learning Feng Shui from Third Grandpa 跟着三爷爷学风水 Ding Xingxing521丁星星521Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted Born into a family of Feng Shui practitioners, I became someone who defies fate the moment I entered the world of Yin-Yang Feng Shui. As one strange event after another unfolded, I learned to recognize fortune and misfortune, ward off disaster, and handle everything with ease. To all the brothers, sisters, uncles, and aunties passing by, please leave a book review here! Remember to comment, too! Thank you! If you like learning, remember to bring your brain along. There’s plenty of useful informa 34.8kReads8.8Score3.1kShelves

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    This book can

22. 22 妖 Demon Revival: The Celestial Master Descends the Mountain, Inheriting His Legacy from the Start! 妖魔复苏：天师下山，开局传承天师度！ Horse at the Gate门中马Mystery3.7M WordsCompleted Seven peerless skills reign supreme, while the night-time martial world is shrouded in mystery. The affairs of every school and faction unfold amid chaos, and in this world of flowers, I roam without restraint! I'm an heir to Maoshan. I'm invincible! 1.3kReads—Score104Shelves
23. 23 太 The Supreme Dao Lord 太上大道君 Long Zijian龙子健Urban1.9M WordsOngoing A meteorite fell onto the snowy plains of the northern lands. No one knew it had brought not a child, but a fragment of the Heavenly Court's great calamity. At sixteen, the orphan Li Yuchen entered Shangqing Zhengyi Palace on Mount Longhu. Three trials, one talisman, nine orphans, and a single promise to stand as fellow disciples made them a family. Snake demons, plague gods, demon kings... One disaster after another struck. When the Jiangxia Nuclear Power Plant was on the verge of meltdown, he 2.1kReads6.7Score226Shelves
24. 24 十 Ten Socializing Techniques 十神社交术 Philosopher Cat哲学猫Urban130k WordsCompleted This is an unconventional guide to the art of social interaction, inspired by the author’s insights into “Daoist Eight Characters fortune-telling” and “Western pickup artistry.” It is completely different from the books on relationships you see in everyday life: not only is it easy to understand, it is also highly practical. Let’s look at the true nature of human beings in social interactions from a different perspective… 41Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Taoist culture is the highest philosophy!

25. 25 三 The Principles of Ternary Consciousness and Memory Mapping 三元意识与记忆映射原理 Philosopher Cat哲学猫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse102k WordsCompleted This book deciphers the secrets of human longevity through philosophical reasoning. Tomato's number one original philosophical masterpiece, The Threefold Consciousness and Memory Mapping Principle, explores ideology, human nature, the secrets of human longevity, the truth behind ancient history, the origin of the moon, the mystery of the Great Flood, reasoning about past-life memories, an analysis of homosexuality, depression, multidimensional worlds, the differences in how men and women are att 1.5kReads9.2Score460Shelves
26. 26 道 Taiyi of the Daoist Sect: I Should Never Have Descended to the Mortal Realm 道门太乙：本座就不该下凡 Master Incompetent无能大师Eastern Fantasy267k WordsCompleted Absolutely no AI content, conceived entirely by a human mind. No System, no naive protagonist, pure Taoist tradition. A serious heads-up: This is a traditional, carefully written story with a somewhat slow start. It picks up after eight chapters. Pingdan, a beggar of unknown origins, unexpectedly encounters a member of the Three Purities sect. To repay his master’s kindness, he travels thousands of miles, keeps his promise, and honors the dead. Who could have known his complicated past would co 748Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This should satisfy you.

27. 27 道 Is the Taoist Temple Open for Business Today? 道观今天开张了吗？ Fei Fei Fei Yue丶绯绯绯月Urban852k WordsCompleted There is a Taoist temple in the back hills of Qingcheng, built during the Ming Dynasty and fallen into ruin over the centuries. Celestial Master Zhang Qingyuan is the most gifted practitioner in six hundred years. He has mastered thunder arts and talismanic magic, and can see the threads of cause and effect. With seven students and more than thirty mouths to feed, he lives a simple life in this drafty, leaky temple. The second senior brother, Qingxu, runs the Douyin account “Qingxu of Mount Qing 111Reads6.7Score117Shelves

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    The best Taoist temple group portrait text to date

28. 28 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 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    When I wrote this book, I used a writing technique that combined fantasy and reality, building upon real people, events, and culture to create fiction.

29. 29 医 The Medical and Martial World 医武江湖 Yong Zhi用之Mystery2.3M WordsOngoing What is Chinese medicine? Is it a technique or a Way? What is the world of the jianghu? Is it black or white? This story tells of the first half of a life spent entering the Way through medicine, taking you into the real jianghu and revealing the most mysterious parts of traditional culture, as well as the good and evil buried deep in human nature. 1.2kReads8.9Score161Shelves
30. 30 六 The Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch 六祖法宝坛经 The Cultivation Journey of a Strange Star Beyond the Heavens天外奇星的修行之旅296k WordsCompleted Opening Verse The supreme, profound, wondrous Dharma is rarely encountered, even in a hundred million kalpas. Now that I can see, hear, receive, and uphold it, may I understand the Tathagata's true meaning. The true nature of the universe: those who hear this true Dharma can awaken and be reborn, break free from the illusory cycle of reincarnation, and attain liberation and freedom! 387Reads—Score102Shelves
31. 31 永 The Song of Enlightenment: A Timeless Masterpiece by Master Yongjia 永嘉大师千古神书之证道歌 The Cultivation Journey of a Strange Star Beyond the Heavens天外奇星的修行之旅253k WordsCompleted A divine book, a divine book! One that can sharpen your wisdom, open your mind to new possibilities, fill you with energy, awaken you to life, and make you unstoppable!!! A sensational new release, now available!!! The Path to Awakening and Growth The seven-year-old Dragon Girl became a Buddha in an instant, realizing her true mind upon hearing the true Dharma. She cast aside the thousand-year-old dragon pearl at once, and her greed and attachments vanished in an instant. With her mind opened an 947Reads7.0Score212Shelves
32. 32 绝 Peerless Secret Words: The Spirit Heavens Chronicle 绝世密言：灵天记 Ouyang Miguo欧阳米果Eastern Fantasy997k WordsCompleted Through fantastical stories, this book explores the mysteries of the universe and explains the principles of life, helping readers understand why people live. In doing so, it can help them put their worries aside and embrace life's experiences with greater optimism and energy! 913Reads9.4Score127Shelves
33. 33 修 The Great Path of Cultivation 修行大道 Mr. Qiankun乾坤先生122k WordsCompleted Hello, all those who are destined to cross paths with me! I am Mr. Qian Kun. I write The Way of Cultivation to promote the ancient cultivation culture of China. Those who feel a connection are welcome to follow along and cultivate together. 996Reads6.7Score130Shelves
34. 34 开 The Book of Enlightenment: A Guide to Beating the Game of Life 开悟神书，人生游戏通关指南 The Cultivation Journey of a Strange Star Beyond the Heavens天外奇星的修行之旅292k WordsCompleted A divine book, a divine book, one that can enhance your wisdom, unleash your imagination, fill you with energy, awaken you to life, and make you invincible with a cheat! Coming in hot! The Path to Awakening and Growth A seven-year-old Dragon Girl became a Buddha in an instant, realizing her true nature upon hearing the true Dharma. She immediately gave up her thousand-year dragon pearl, and her greed and attachment vanished in an instant. Her mind opened and grew clear, serene at last, and she g 503Reads8.7Score100Shelves
35. 35 婴 Baby Lantern 婴儿灯 Old He Baba老河灞灞Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted When I was five, I fell into the water and my soul left my body. With my own eyes, I saw the legendary baby lantern said to lure away souls. I initially thought it had come to harm me, but that wasn’t the case. As I continued to investigate, a sinister layout targeting me slowly came to light... 197Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Boundless Blessings Heavenly Venerable

36. 36 天 The Celestial Master Police Chief 天师警长 Bamboo Shadows in Pairs竹影成双Mystery369k WordsCompleted (Daoist priest + urban suspense + unconventional + no invincibility + no dumb decisions + not a wish-fulfillment story) Ever since Celestial Master Zhang Daoling ascended to heaven in broad daylight, the Zhang family of Mount Longhu has passed down its lineage for 2,000 years, with cultivating the heart amid the mortal world as its main path of practice. A top law student and collateral descendant of the Zhang family of the Celestial Master’s Mansion, Zhang Shouyi memorized scriptures at three 414Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    [Taoist Priest][Urban Suspense][No System] Since the founding of the Zhengyi Daoist sect by Celestial Master Zhang Daoling, who ascended to heaven in broad daylight, the Zhang family bloodline has been passed down for 2000 years. Zhang Shouyi, a law student and a collateral descendant of the Zhang family of the Celestial Master's Mansion, memorized scriptures at the age of 3 and drew talismans and chanted incantations at the age of 5. He originally wanted to be a lawyer and part-time Taoist priest, but ended up working at a remote rural police station. Little did he know that he had stepped into a vortex full of secrets! When modern policing meets ancient Taoist arts, let's see how Zhang Shouyi becomes a "Taoist priest" in the police station.

37. 37 痴 After Eighteen Years of Foolishness, I Became a Yin-Walker 痴傻十八年后我成为了走阴人 The Little Cowherd Who Tends Cattle放牛的小牛郎Mystery262k WordsOngoing Every ancient village has a mysterious legend passed down through the generations: the Village Guardian. They bear a secret duty, using their broken bodies to ward off disasters and misfortune for the village, shouldering every calamity alone. People say they have come to the mortal world to endure hardship, and that their suffering in this life will bring blessings in the next. Yet fate treats them cruelly. Most die young, grow old alone, and endure endless mockery and cold stares. And I am one 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Try this book; the spells in it are very realistic.

38. 38 茅 The Maoshan Daoist: Quest for the Tripod Across the Nine Provinces 茅山道士，九州寻鼎记 Jinling White Porcelain金陵白瓷Mystery168k WordsOngoing It is only natural for Maoshan to have Daoist priests, and it is easy enough to accept that ghosts and monsters exist in the world. But a Dragon Palace in Weishan Lake? Does that surprise you? Chen Gangdan, whose ancestors belonged to the imperial family, was blessed in misfortune as a child when he was taught Maoshan magic. But he unexpectedly discovered that his bloodline was deeply afflicted by a curse. The same curse had also befallen two other people. What secret do they share? How can the 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Rise of a Taoist Priest from Maoshan.

39. 39 别 Other Taoists Draw Talismans to Exorcise Ghosts. He Slaps a Router on Them to Cure Internet Addiction, Leaving the Whole Internet Stunned 别的道士画符驱鬼，他贴路由器治网瘾，全网看傻了 Waiting for the Peak to Come等峰来7k WordsCompleted Other Taoist priests draw talismans to drive out ghosts. He sticks a router on people to cure their internet addiction, leaving the whole internet dumbfounded 24Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's realistic and funny, with some scary moments that your child won't notice. Enjoy it!

40. 40 倭 A Japanese Delegation Visits China to Save Face, So I Cross the Sea Alone to Crush Japan's National Fortune Array 倭国组团访华装体面，我孤身跨海踏平东瀛国运大阵 Waiting for the Peak to Come等峰来8k WordsCompleted A delegation from Japan comes to China to put on airs, while I cross the sea alone to crush the national fortune formation of the Eastern Isles 2Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 41 倭 Ghosts Haunt Japan's Yasukuni Shrine, So I Go Live and Torture Them All in Public 倭国神厕闹鬼，我反手开直播当众折磨万鬼 Waiting for the Peak to Come等峰来10k WordsCompleted Ghosts Haunt the Japanese Yasukuni Shrine, So I Start a Livestream and Torture Them in Front of Everyone 7Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 42 赛 Cyber Daoist Venerable: Descendant of Longhu Mountain Purges the Myanmar North Killing Fields 赛博道尊：龙虎山遗脉肃清缅北修罗场 Waiting for the Peak to Come等峰来10k WordsCompleted Cyber Daoist Venerable: The Descendants of Mount Longhu Clean Up the Burmese Underworld’s Hellscape 1Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 43 桃 A Peachwood Sword Becomes a Selfie Stick: A Daoist Comes Down the Mountain to Take Orders 桃木剑改自拍杆，道士下山忙接单 Waiting for the Peak to Come等峰来14k WordsCompleted A Peachwood Sword Becomes a Selfie Stick: A Taoist Priest Comes Down the Mountain to Take Bookings 3Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 44 全 Viral Across the Internet! Daoist Expo Priest Vs. Chanting Monk: Ghost Hunting Is All About Putting on a Show 《全网爆红！道博道士VS喊麦和尚，捉鬼全靠整活》 Waiting for the Peak to Come等峰来11k WordsCompleted The Whole Internet Is Going Wild! Daoist Broadcaster vs. Chanting Monk: Ghostbusting Through Shenanigans 2Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 45 玄 The Cyber Daoist's Hidden Canon: A Taoist Recovers Stolen Treasures from the Misty Capital by Remote Control 玄网归藏：赛博道士隔空索回雾都万国赃珍 Waiting for the Peak to Come等峰来9k WordsCompleted The Mysteries of the Profound Web: A Cyber Daoist Reclaims the Stolen Treasures of Wudu’s International Settlements from Afar 4Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 46 小 The Little Taoist Comes Down the Mountain: My Love in the Mortal World 小道士下山之我的红尘情缘 Ashura Who Loves Peacock Plants喜欢孔雀木的阿修罗Urban343k WordsCompleted [Fortune-telling + urban life + multiple heroines + martial arts] The day Zhang Qingfeng was born, his maternal grandfather took him away and abandoned him. His master later brought him back to a Taoist temple, where he learned martial arts and a little fortune-telling and character analysis. At seventeen, his master sent him down the mountain to resolve his own entanglements in the mortal world. 1.3kReads8.6Score105Shelves

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    Absolutely realistic. Every divination word has a reasonable explanation, and every prescription has its source; all are absolutely genuine and effective. The Taoist priest is kind, but not a saint. Multiple female leads, but not promiscuous. High-level martial arts, but not bloody.

47. 47 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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    The peach and plum trees are silent, and they create a trail of their own.

48. 48 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. “ 185Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 49 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
50. 50 龙 Tales of the Dragon and Tiger Mystic Heroes 龙虎玄侠传 Wind-Filled Tower風滿樓Mystery281k WordsOngoing In the Age of Declining Dharma, spiritual qi revives. Evil spirits wreak havoc, and dragons and tigers descend from the heavens. With the Nine Heavens Divine Pill reappearing in the world, orthodox and unorthodox factions alike prepare for battle. The arts of the occult, talismans, soul-binding, poison and witchcraft clash in a contest of skill. Ye Chen and Xiao Jun, two disciples of the Zhengyi Heavenly Masters, are summoned by Heaven's will to exterminate demons and defend the Dao. Bound by th 96Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Very real, very realistic, very exciting

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