Occult Fiction Seems to Be Trending Lately. Any Recommendations? Nothing Too Outlandish 最近玄学的书好像很火诶，推荐几本呗。不要太离谱

1. 151 当 When an Evil Cultivator Becomes a Cannon-Fodder Fake Heiress 当邪修穿成炮灰假千金 Gu Jiuru故久如Mystery500k WordsCompleted [Female-led story, with a male lead. If that's not your thing, don't read. Half supernatural, half cultivation, with little romance.] A genius heretic cultivator failed to overcome her tribulation and transmigrated to the modern world, where spiritual energy was scarce, charlatans ran rampant, and sinister forces were everywhere. Rong Yi: “Isn't this the perfect place for me to practice cultivation?” To absorb baleful energy and restore her cultivation, she casually took care of one supernatural 15.3kReads9.5Score2kShelves
2. 152 五 The Five Immortals Bring Blessings, and My Unlucky Dad's Fortune Soars 五大仙送福宝，霉运老爹旺翻天 Liu Zhiyi柳之易Modern Romance579k WordsOngoing The manhua is now available. [Period Setting] [Farming] [Mysticism] [Adorable Child] [Parenting] [Ensemble Cast] [Can Speak to Animals] A quirky, sharp-tongued little girl VS her frail, honest, unmarried father (Dad gets a love interest; the girl has no romance) In the 1980s countryside of Northeast China, frail bachelor Zhao Tiezhu finds a five-year-old girl named Fubao while gathering firewood in the mountains. On the very first day after bringing her home, his stepmother kicks him out with no 29.9kReads8.5Score2.7kShelves

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   Book 1: A period drama + metaphysics + adorable baby story, a novel theme, and the five-year-old female lead is super cute! This little girl has been exceptionally gifted since childhood, practically blessed by fate, capable of divination, ghost hunting, and fortune telling—super amazing! The bond between the little girl and her father is particularly heartwarming; together they avoid troublesome characters and make their lives better and better! The author has several completed metaphysics novels, so their writing is reliable! Book 2: By the same author, a completed period ghost-hunting novel, very long and satisfying to read. Books 3 and 4 are modern-themed, and book 5 is ancient-themed—all are excellent!

3. 153 龙 The Dragon King's Bride 龙王聘 Wangquan Yuechu王权月初Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted That year, I came down with a strange illness that nothing could cure. Then, on the night the blood moon hung high in the sky, my family decorated the house with lanterns and streamers. From that day on, I had a husband no one could see. Around that time, my mother warned me gravely that I must remain faithful to my husband and keep my distance from other men, or disaster would befall me! When I was nineteen, I broke the taboo, and he... appeared. 39.9kReads9.5Score5.8kShelves

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   These are all top-notch novels; the first, second, fifth, and sixth books are truly exceptional.

4. 154 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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   The female protagonist could see things that ordinary people couldn't even when she was a child. She saw a ghostly figure when her grandfather passed away, frequently dreamed of her ancestors appearing in her dreams, and had things disturbed in the cemetery. The supernatural elements weren't written in a particularly gory or terrifying way; the atmosphere leaned towards a documentary-style narrative.

5. 155 直 Fortune-Telling Livestream: I’m Good at Winning Over Ghosts with Virtue 直播算命，我擅长以德服鬼 Moon Not Yet Bright12138月未明12138Urban1.5M WordsOngoing [One male lead, no romance, comedy, exorcising ghosts with physical force] Other people hunt ghosts with peachwood swords and yellow talismans. He smacks them in the face with flip-flops, carves “virtue” into bricks, sucks out their souls with a plunger, and even fries evil spirits until sparks fly with an electric fly swatter. When he gets serious, he pulls red underwear over his head and stinks ghosts into instant salvation! He livestreams fortune-telling, offering exactly three readings a day 25Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Various unique items have corresponding functions and need to be unlocked gradually by accumulating merit. You won't start with a full set of items; development is a step-by-step process. If you prefer articles on item-based development and its mystical aspects, you might want to check this out.

6. 156 白 Selling Clothes by Day, Sewing Corpses by Night 白天卖衣服，晚上缝尸体 Night Shadow夜幽影Mystery2.7M WordsCompleted [Traditional supernatural horror, folk terror, decisive and ruthless] I rented an apartment where someone had died, hoping to save money, only to be plunged into endless darkness... My terrifying girlfriend has a mouth full of sharp teeth and haunts me day and night; A headless vengeful infant on the highway frantically tries to steal people’s heads; A horrifying internet celebrity livestreams herself peeling off people’s faces, while the comments turn eerie; At a Cat Immortal shrine in a strang 52.1kReads9.2Score6.3kShelves
7. 157 南 Dark Affairs in Nanyang Landuo 南洋兰陀邪事 Dark Little Panda暗黑晓熊猫Two Male Leads264k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + Nanyang ghosts and monsters + curse magic + happy ending] Yin Luo never dreamed that chasing a hungry ghost would end with him getting involved with the most troublesome man imaginable. No. To be precise, two men. They had the same face, yet seemed like completely different people. Nan Shu, with black eyes. Gentle and compassionate, like a god who protects all living beings. Whenever danger struck, he would always step in to protect Yin Luo. Shu Nan, with golden eyes. Dangerous 1.4kReads6.5Score309Shelves

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   You should check this out, it's really good! It's just not enough! It features two strong male leads, and Jia Ye is the protagonist's senior brother who's a bit cheeky but very protective. Jiao Hei Gui is so adorable and innocent!

8. 158 风 A Bizarre Tale of Feng Shui! 风水奇谭！ Chen Jiu辰九Urban555k WordsCompleted Chen Yan, a top student at a 985 university, suffered a devastating blow at just twenty-two: His roommate set him up and framed him, driving him into a dead end; His girlfriend of three years cheated on him; his father was hospitalized with a serious illness, and he couldn't even scrape together the 5,000-yuan deposit. His loan payments were overdue and collectors were after him. He was about to become... Just as he sank into utter despair, a mysterious old Daoist appeared, opened his heavenly e 4.3kReads8.5Score332Shelves

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   A masterpiece of metaphysics

9. 159 江 Dr. Jiang Says We Should Trust Science 江医生说要相信科学 Liu Zhiyi柳之易Modern Romance242k WordsCompleted This story has a couple! They are not an age-gap pairing, with the woman older. A cool and aloof psychiatrist, traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, psychologist, and charlatan, highly intelligent in both emotional and academic matters, versus a mild-mannered but sharp-tongued man, an extreme scientific rationalist and logic obsessive, and leader of the Special Cases Unit. Jiang Xinci is an heir to a family of metaphysical practitioners. She opened her Third Eye as a child, drew talismans a 2.1kReads8.4Score389Shelves
10. 160 阴 The Yin Calamity Brings a Fox 阴祸得狐 Wangquan Yuechu王权月初Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted On the night I was born, strange celestial signs appeared, and I seemed to glimpse a mythical beast. A fortune-teller said I was born with a noble destiny, that good fortune was at my door, and that I was sure to achieve great things. But when I was twelve, an accident left me plagued by misfortune and illness. Desperate to survive, I went to pay respects to my ancestors and pray for their protection, never expecting to visit the wrong grave... That night, a man with nine tails, as beautiful as 14kReads9.2Score2.1kShelves
11. 161 笑 This Is Hilarious! The Good-for-Nothing Little Celestial Master Is Haunted by a Ghost 笑死！废材小天师被鬼缠上了 Clumsy Goop菜鸡糊糊Fantastical Romance371k WordsOngoing (Now available on Tomato and Red Fruit animation platforms) In the ancient age of the Primordial World, Heaven and Earth were divided into yin and yang, and Mount Tai stood over the underworld. Zhang Xiaolin was an heir to the Celestial Masters' Mansion, but he was no good at exorcising ghosts or drawing talismans. He was also ridiculously cowardly. In a fit of pique, he ventured into the back hills and accidentally entered a sealed chamber, releasing the imprisoned Ghost King, Meng Guang. He me 186Reads—Score—Shelves

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12. 162 关 Tales of the Strange Beyond the Pass: The Madam Reads the Fate of All Things 关外诡事录：夫人卦卦算乾坤 Liu Zhiyi柳之易Fantastical Romance227k WordsCompleted [Romance + two powerful leads + divination + ghost hunting + gold prospecting] An Luoling is the only daughter of a renowned fortune-telling family beyond the Pass. She watches over the land around Mocheng, making her living by reading fortunes and catching ghosts. Duan Zongye is the last heir of an eastern Lu gold-prospecting family. He comes beyond the Pass to search for his father, who disappeared fifteen years ago, and to uncover the feud between the An and Duan families that began thirty ye 1.5kReads8.4Score178Shelves
13. 163 狐 The Fox’s Allure 狐色魅人 Little Fu Baby一只福崽崽Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted [A new book from Zaizai: Nine Yin Girl is now live. We hope you'll show it lots of support. Thank you!] To save my parents' lives, I made a deal with a fox immortal. From then on, I opened a shrine and did good deeds. I devoted myself to worshipping the fox immortal and helping him achieve immortality as soon as possible, never expecting that he had other plans for me... 7.8kReads9.3Score713Shelves
14. 164 小 The Little Ancestor Emerges from Her Tomb: The Nation Wins Big by Following Her Gossip 小祖宗出墓：国家跟她吃瓜赢麻了 Laughing at the Snow听雪笑Modern Romance2.8M WordsCompleted [The new novel, She’s the Weakest Gatekeeper: Summoning the Strongest Guardian, is now being serialized. Your support is welcome!] [This book has been adapted into a short drama: The Lucky Star Who Guards the Realm] [Everyone’s darling + power couple + pocket dimension + cultivation + adorable child] Lan Yaoyao grew up in a Taoist temple. Since her master was destined to be short on money, she had to earn a living for the two of them from a very young age. A pocket dimension? Check! Cultivation 9.8kReads8.9Score1.5kShelves

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    "The soldiers defended our country, shedding blood and sacrificing their lives. I am a member of the Dragon Kingdom, this is what I should do!" Lan Tiantian grew up in a Taoist temple. Her master was destined to lack wealth, so she had to earn money to support him at a young age. Portable space? Yes! Cultivation techniques? I understand! Yin and Yang realms? Open! Although she's only three years old, she knows a great deal.

15. 165 被 After Their Minds Were Read, the Real and Fake Heiresses Joined Forces to Gossip 被读心后，真假千金联手吃瓜 Xiao Xiao Sheng潇潇声Modern Romance815k WordsCompleted [Fake heiress and real heiress + mind-reading and gossip + entertainment industry + satisfying read] A meteorite fell from the sky and struck You Xiaoxia, who had just died, sending her to another world, where she became the cannon-fodder real heiress in a novel. The real heiress was a cowardly loser, utterly inferior to the fake heiress in every way: insecure, sensitive, and suspicious. But You Xiaoxia couldn't care less. After all, she'd been bound to a gossip System, and if she didn't consume 5.3kReads9.1Score659Shelves

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    The first book is a fantasy novel, combining transmigration, ghost hunting, a wealthy family, rebirth, ensemble cast, and a real/fake heiress. The female lead desperately wants a peaceful life, but things don't go as planned. There's no female rivalry, and the family aspects aren't extensively discussed, but it doesn't detract from the reading experience. The main focus is on the female lead and her fifth brother's ghost hunting adventures, from initially working alone to meeting like-minded friends, from shouldering everything alone to working together as a team. The later ensemble cast is quite good, and the growth of the fifth brother and several others is well-developed. The second book combines transmigration, a system, gossip, rebirth, a wealthy family, the entertainment industry, and inner thoughts. The female lead has a gossip-eating system; she's the real heiress of a wealthy family who's been brought back, but unexpectedly, everyone can hear her inner thoughts. She'll die if she doesn't gossip, so to get her share, she becomes the assistant to her fake heiress sister, participates in variety shows together, and embarks on her journey as a gossip-eating goddess, catching bad guys. There's no romantic pairing, and her family and friends are all wonderful. It can be considered an episodic drama, but a main storyline runs throughout.

16. 166 苗 A Miao Village Romance: The Gu Witch Descends the Mountain to Solve a Murder 苗寨情缘：蛊女下山破命案 Big Shot in the Clouds云上大大Modern Romance152k WordsOngoing [Live streaming, Taoist priests, poison sorceresses, spirit mediums, supernatural events and ghosts. Strong female lead, weaker male lead] I’m Fu Qing, a poison sorceress. I learned to raise and practice poisons from my grandmother as a child, and it took a toll on my body. When I was ten, an old man came to our stockade and said we were fated to meet, and that I was born to become a Taoist priest. Was he joking? I practiced poisons. How could I possibly study Taoism? My grandmother was friends 51Reads—Score149Shelves

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    The female protagonist is skilled in esoteric arts, does fortune-telling livestreams, and knows Gu magic.

17. 167 山 The Mountain God Comes Down the Mountain and Goes Viral Exorcising Ghosts on Livestream 山神下山后，直播捉鬼爆红了 Feng Qianying风千影Modern Romance461k WordsOngoing (Mysticism + livestreaming + fortune-telling + sweet romance + wish-fulfillment) A cool, naturally flirtatious mountain deity with an unexpectedly adorable side x a ruthless, scheming, love-struck Ghost King The deity enshrined at Kunwu Temple has awakened. After surviving a calamity like a nightmare, Jiang Ling opened her eyes to find that three hundred years had passed. On her first day down the mountain, Jiang Ling accidentally appeared on camera in a paranormal exploration livestream. She ca 12Reads7.4Score—Shelves

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    The first book was alright, but the second one was absolutely amazing. The female lead is strong and resourceful. She prepares for everything before it happens.

18. 168 满 After Reaching Max Level, the Metaphysics Master Enters the World and Cheats Her Way to Exorcise Ghosts 满级后，玄学大佬入世开挂虐鬼 Baili Huohuo百里火火Modern Romance360k WordsCompleted After mastering her cultivation, Ran Yun Zhao descended the mountain, crushed vengeful ghosts, and told fortunes, answering people's questions and dispelling their troubles. Seeker 1: Help! My husband suddenly became a cross-dressing pervert and wants to castrate himself. Seeker 2: My dead secretary is haunting me. She insists I killed her, but I'm innocent! Seeker 3: I'm eighteen, but I suddenly turned gray-haired and my whole body is covered in wrinkles. A computer that turns itself on in the 4kReads9.3Score584Shelves

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    Basic modern metaphysical fiction, ① Short metaphysical fiction, the female lead is exceptionally powerful, has no toxic characters around her, and has a romantic partner ② No romantic partner, the female lead becomes an internet sensation through live streaming ③ Gossip-filled fiction, has a romantic partner, the female lead is a cultivator who transmigrates to the modern world

19. 169 玄 [Tycoon] The Feng Shui Master Who Spends Money to Stay Alive 【神豪】玄学大佬全靠花钱续命 Einstein赛因斯坦斯Modern Romance710k WordsOngoing ★ Wealthy heroine + leveling-up System + livestream donations + powerful families + occult ghost-hunting + urban legends + ordinary woman (?) adored by everyone ★ The novel has just begun, so its rating will improve later. Also known as: [A Sickly, Beloved Heroine Plays the Dark Hero Online] ◇ Zuo Zhenchao had lived for twenty years, and she was not only dirt-poor but also sickly. On the day a doctor officially gave her a death sentence, a “wealthy System” found her and said that spending money 276Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    This book features a 1vN theme, a super-rich protagonist, metaphysics, and a sickly character—it's incredibly good!

20. 170 修 A Guide to Cultivation Civilization 修真文明指南 Crispy Pork Belly香脆五花肉Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsOngoing The laws of physics in the world of cultivation, the periodic table of chemical elements along the path of cultivation, the theory of biological evolution among fantasy races... See how the protagonist uses his golden finger, a kaleidoscope of lives, to keep acquiring other people's cultivation realms and venture ever farther into an unknown world of cultivation. The book features a huge cast of supporting characters, including Lord Niu (Newton), Xiao Ai (Einstein), Lord La (Lavoisier), and Lord 9kReads—Score819Shelves

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    This cultivation novel bears some resemblance to "A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality," especially in its depiction of finding cultivation organizations. The hardships of this search are vividly and exquisitely portrayed throughout the text.

21. 171 王 The Princess Consort Is a Master of Mysticism 王妃她是玄学大佬 Early January一月初Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Rumor has it that the bloodthirsty, demonic Lord of Zunye has taken yet another wife. As the wedding sedan passed, everyone covered their faces and sighed. This is the third one already. They say the Lord of Zunye’s consorts never live past three days. How pitiful! But some people may seem like innocent, adorable young princess consorts, while secretly being masters of the occult. She not only survives the rumor that the Lord of Zunye’s consorts always die within three days, she often sneaks out 647Reads9.1Score103Shelves

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    These are all metaphysical novels I've read, and I recommend them to everyone.

22. 172 吃 Spilling the Tea! The Metaphysics Master Takes the Entertainment World by Storm 吃大瓜！玄学大佬在娱乐圈爆红 A Ruan Isn't Soft阿阮不软Modern Romance335k WordsCompleted [Entertainment Industry + Gossip + Lighthearted, Satisfying Story + He Secretly Loves Her + One-on-One Romance] Ming Lan, a prodigy of her sect, transmigrates into modern society and becomes a pitiful girl kicked out of her home. To make ends meet, she becomes a streamer specializing in metaphysics. A viewer calls in to ask whether their idol will become famous. Ming Lan nods. “He will. He’s about to get arrested, and the whole internet will be talking about him.” Fans hear this and rush in to a 9kReads9.1Score1.4kShelves
23. 173 修 A Guide to Cultivation Civilization: Prologue 1, The Prelude to the Mystic Thunder 修真文明指南——序章1，玄雷前传 Crispy Pork Belly香脆五花肉11k WordsCompleted A Guide to Cultivation Civilization: Prologue 1, The Prelude to Xuan Lei 2.2kReads—Score130Shelves
24. 174 太 The Way of Taihang 太行道 Bu Ruo不若Martial Arts480k WordsCompleted This novel is set in a fictional ancient world. After an accident leaves the heroine, Zhen Bai, with partial amnesia, she meets the hero, Li Huaixin, and discovers that they share the same ideals. Together, they fight the strong to protect the weak and uphold justice in the world. The heroine is free-spirited and exceptionally skilled in combat, while the hero is a young prince who has lived a life of luxury and privilege. Their personalities, backgrounds, and ways of handling things could not b 684Reads9.3Score118Shelves

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    The first book features a female protagonist who grows through experience. Her destiny is stolen, forcing her to embrace metaphysics. She has incredibly strong moral values, possessing both great love and personal compassion. The male lead is the best I've ever seen, remaining by her side through thick and thin, her strongest support. The second book, *Taihang Dao*, tells the story of a female protagonist with a chaotic body, solving cases and protecting the world with the male lead. The male lead also grows through experience, gaining the female protagonist's eyes, and his best friend possesses a dog, becoming like Erlang Shen (a deity in Chinese mythology). The third book is one I've read countless times, a story of a strong female protagonist saving her sect from its romantic folly. The female lead is meticulous, the logic is clear throughout, and the plot is sometimes heavy, sometimes hilarious. I would call it the number one female protagonist. The fourth book, of course, is our nonsensical comedy gem, Qiaoqiao! The number one troublemaker in the cultivation world, a lighthearted and funny female protagonist who levels up by fighting monsters and saving her sect from its romantic folly. A must-read!

25. 175 全 Everyone in the Sect Is Love-Brained, Except Me, a True Lunatic 全宗门都是恋爱脑，唯我是真疯批 Paper Tiger纸老虎Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The complete print edition of A Double Crossing is now available on all platforms. Relationship blogger Lin Du died of a broken heart after being driven crazy by hopeless romantics. After death, she transmigrated into a tragic romance cultivation novel, becoming the beautiful, powerful, yet doomed junior uncle who paved the way for the protagonists' great love with her own ashes. After reading the script, she slowly typed a question mark. “Have they dug up every wild vegetable on this sect's mou 235.3kReads9.7Score27.5kShelves
26. 176 冷 The Stone-Faced General Dotes on Her Relentlessly, While the Mystic Expert Does as She Pleases 冷面将军拼命宠，玄学大佬横着走 Xu Xu Tang Qing许许唐倾Ancient Romance368k WordsOngoing [Borrowed body + family intrigue + political scheming + satisfying revenge + ghost hunting + equally matched couple] After borrowing a body, she became a good-for-nothing legitimate daughter everyone could bully! She laughed. “If I don't stand up for myself, you'll all forget who's the legitimate eldest daughter of this household!” Her sweet-faced stepmother trembled. “Could she have learned the truth?” Her wicked younger sister questioned her. “She dared to fight back? Is she crazy, or possesse 39Reads—Score104Shelves

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    A must-read for those experiencing a reading slump! The original owner's legitimate daughter was betrayed and killed by her stepmother and stepsister, but a powerful, metaphysical master with a strong background has returned in her body. The infighting within the household will keep you on the edge of your seat, while the political intrigues in the court are rife with hidden currents. Every character has a significant role to play, and the writing even has its own humor. The youngest duke and general in history, cold and aloof to outsiders, holds the female lead dearly in his heart and protects her with all his might!

27. 177 我 I Saved the Entire Sect by Giving Up 我靠摆烂拯救了全宗门 The Princess Isn't Going Home公主不回家Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted (The second physical volume is out) Ye Qiao woke up one day to find she had become the second senior sister, a tool character in a novel about a girl adored by everyone. In the novel, whenever the junior sister was in trouble, the second senior sister stepped in. If the junior sister wanted a divine artifact, the second senior sister fetched it. If the junior sister lacked a spiritual root, hers had to be dug out. Ye Qiao was at her breaking point. She fled the mountain in the middle of the nigh 217.1kReads9.6Score24.4kShelves
28. 178 我 I Tell Fortunes, You Watch the Drama! My Good Karma Depends on Everyone 我算命，你吃瓜！我的功德靠大家 Coconut Milk Taro Balls椰汁芋圆Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Reborn + livestreaming + fortune-telling + ghost hunting + episodic stories + punishing scumbags and face-slapping + feel-good wealthy-family drama After waking up from a nap, Huo Ning, a master of the mystic arts, finds herself in the body of the Huo family’s miserable eldest daughter, kicked out of the house and saddled with massive debts. To pay them off, she starts livestreaming fortune-telling. “Streamer, I think I’ve got a supernatural admirer. A female ghost cleans my room every day and w 4.8kReads8.8Score638Shelves

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    It seems to be a story without a romantic pairing, and if you're just looking at the metaphysical elements, it suits my taste quite well. However, it's not finished yet; the author accidentally clicked "finished," but they're updating it every day. Interested readers can give it a try.

29. 179 地 The Stubborn Ghost of the Underworld 地府钉子户 Lost but Not Lost迷途不迷途Mystery547k WordsCompleted [A sidekick, adorable pets, and a bit of fun. No romance.] Wu Lingling is a little ghost whose origins are a mystery to everyone! She doesn't know how she died or how many years she's been drifting around! In fact, apart from her name, she knows nothing at all! Her one big goal as a ghost is to be reincarnated... But that goal seems a long, long way off! To escape her status as a permanent resident of the underworld, Wu Lingling does a whole series of things that no self-respecting ghost would b 557Reads9.2Score106Shelves

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    Wu Lingling, a stubborn resident of the underworld, is also a beloved figure there. Her identity is mysterious, and she has a powerful divine beast by her side. Aside from her name, she remembers nothing else. Her main concern as a ghost is figuring out how to reincarnate. [Sparrow's Divine Work][Sparrow's Divine Work]

30. 180 飞 After Failing to Ascend, I Livestream Fortune-Telling and Leave My Clients Depressed 飞升失败后，直播算命客户抑郁了 Little Witch小巫Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [No male lead] + [Mysticism] + [Absurd comedy] + [Cultivation] She was one step away from ascending when she was struck dead by heavenly lightning. Was it the mercilessness of the Heavenly Dao, or was she just a terrible person? After taking stock of what happened, Xia Qingzhu decides to accumulate merit properly. Day one of fortune-telling: She gets a streamer who steals electric scooters sentenced to death. Day two: A seller of rock candy gets sentenced to eleven months. Day three: Someone ste 20.6kReads9.4Score2.8kShelves

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    I love metaphysics, and the plot doesn't drag. It doesn't focus too much on the lives of the wealthy; it's mostly about catching ghosts, completing tasks, and experiencing the warmth and coldness of human relationships. I absolutely love it. I can't find the older episodes anymore, but I highly recommend it.

31. 181 众 All Ghosts on High Alert: The Little Mystical Prodigy Comes Down the Mountain to Find Her Husband 众鬼警戒，玄学小祖宗下山寻夫啦 Grinning Rabbit龇牙笑的兔子Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [A rebellious, handsome, slightly narcissistic young master vs. a sweet, soft, fragrant little sect matriarch, as adorable as a snow mochi] Just after her eighteenth birthday, Lu Qing is kicked down the mountain by her master to find her fiancé. When word gets out that the eldest son of the wealthy Gu family has a fiancée, the whole capital is thrown into an uproar. They say his fiancée is plain, tacky, and a fraud who loves to dabble in the supernatural. Everyone waits for a good laugh. But on 7.5kReads9.2Score935Shelves

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    Hehe, a delicate and sweet little goddess, like a snow-covered mochi, versus a rebellious, roguish, and slightly narcissistic young master. The female lead seems gentle and soft, but she's actually very strong. It's an episodic story! Hehe, I just discovered it recently, and it made me smile so much! It's really good!

32. 182 让 You Asked Me to Bless You, but I Cursed You: The Alluring Goddess Has Arrived 让你赐福你赐祸，美艳神明她来了 Joy at Every Step步步见喜Modern Romance653k WordsCompleted Man Yue, the God of Joy (and Misfortune), was kicked out of the Divine Realm by her grandfather, the Supreme God. The moment she opened her eyes, she had become an unlucky woman with the exact same name. She went from being a contestant to a judge on the show. Netizens: Who does she think she is? She’s not some big-shot sponsor. Man Yue: Those who believe in me will prosper. Those who curse me will have bad luck! * Short on cash? Buy a lottery ticket, and quietly chant, “Man Yue, you’re my god!” 6.5kReads9.5Score915Shelves

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    I've read all of these myself. I personally really liked the third one; most of the plot was quite good, especially the metaphysical parts. The romance between the male and female leads was a little weak, but overall it was alright and worth reading. There's also a fourth one, which also has a cool and exciting metaphysical section—very enjoyable. The female lead isn't a saint or an idiot. The first book is about the Classic of Mountains and Seas; those who like it can check it out. It's also good for learning some basic knowledge and recognizing some of the characteristics and appearances of the characters in the Classic of Mountains and Seas.

33. 183 穿 Wear a Cheongsam! Hold Prayer Beads! The Metaphysics Expert Plays by Her Own Rules 穿旗袍！盘佛珠！玄学大佬路子野 Fine Night良宵Modern Romance625k WordsCompleted [Supernatural + Hilarious + Showbiz + Livestream + Everyone’s Favorite] A haunted-house exploration variety show is about to premiere, and rumors say they’ve invited a mysterious feng shui master from Weibo. When Su Jinluo appears in a qipao with prayer beads in hand, the entire internet goes wild. Netizens: “You’re telling me this is a master?” A terrifying paper effigy attacks. Su Jinluo calmly burns a paper talisman. “Just burn it up.” A woman in red reveals herself as a ghost. Su Jinluo driv 1.2kReads8.9Score194Shelves

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    These are all so beautiful!!!

34. 184 乡 The Great-Aunt Brought Back from the Countryside Is a Metaphysics Master 乡下接回来的姑奶奶竟是玄学大佬 Hua Mu Rong花木容Modern Romance632k WordsCompleted [Metaphysics + Transmigrate Into a Book + Ghost Hunting + Fortune-Telling + Wealthy CEO + Romance + Comedy + Feel-Good Power Fantasy] After failing her tribulation, Chi Zao's soul transmigrates into a cultivation novel she once picked up. In the cultivation world, she worked herself harder than everyone else, and just when she was about to ascend, one thought of her nemesis's face made her fail her tribulation again and get struck back into her original body. Back in her own world, Chi Zao is fo 2.9kReads9.3Score372Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book. It has romance, love, friendship, and family ties. The whole book is humorous and witty—it's absolutely fantastic!

35. 185 玄 The Metaphysics-Studying Imperial Consort Is Fierce, and the Ascetic Prince Can’t Resist Her 玄学皇妃太凶猛，禁欲王爷不经撩 Sweet Peach Pastry甜桃酥酥Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted Also known as: The Princess Consort Is Here, and the Prince Washes the Sheets Every Night On her first day back at the estate, she offends her birth father and the impostor heiress. On her second day, she offends her grandmother and takes her birth mother along to divorce her husband. On her third day, she offends the entire capital! Everyone calls her a jinx. One sentence from her can tear families apart and leave people destitute and dead. No wonder they sent her away to be raised in a Tao 17.5kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves

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    A junior sister of the Zhengyang Sect, sealed for a thousand years, wakes up to find herself reborn into the body of a neglected and unloved girl. The girl wants to go to school, but she has to earn her own tuition. So, Wei Mian is forced to learn from her senior brothers and take up the old trade of fortune-telling. Three divinations a day, one thousand per divination. "Master, I want my daughter's marriage fortune told." Wei Mian: "Your daughter is currently keeping a gigolo, nine years younger than her. Break up with him immediately, she'll be swindled out of her money." "Master, what do you think of my new boyfriend? Is he my destined partner?" Wei Mian: "Your boyfriend has AIDS, the whole family knows, he's just waiting to trick you into marriage..."

36. 186 七 The Seventies: Reborn, I’m Doted on in Every Way by the Strongest Officer 七零，重生后我被最强军官花样宠 Chu Ningqi楚凝七Modern Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Period setting + military marriage + love after marriage + devoted husband + Space System] Her cousin schemed to land a handsome, wealthy officer with an incredibly powerful family background, hoping to sleep with him and use her body to keep him under her thumb. Gu Xiaoxi was reborn once more. She decisively stopped the handsome, drugged man who had barged into her bathroom... She seized the chance to marry the army’s most promising officer, “General Lu the Devil,” and packed her bags to join 66.4kReads9.2Score9kShelves

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    I recommend this book; it covers both metaphysics and science, and it's a very popular book! 🔥🔥🔥

37. 187 我 I'm the Fake Heiress. Is It Really So Much to Ask to Be a Mystic Arts Master? 我假千金，当个玄学大佬不过分吧 A Thought, Wind and Grain一念风禾Modern Romance502k WordsCompleted [Mysticism + No Romance + Plot-Driven Power Fantasy + Everyone Is Career-Minded + Beloved by All] The Shen family’s cherished daughter, raised for years as their own, turns out to be a fake heiress. Everyone waits to see Shen Ning and the real heiress tear into each other. But no one expects the fake heiress to pack up and leave without a fuss. Later, they learn that Shen Ning has gone to a remote mountain wilderness to study Taoism under a master. Everyone scoffs: “Study Taoism? Why doesn’t she 992Reads9.2Score123Shelves

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    First book: Chi Yu and Chi Le, no romance. The story of Chi Yu, the female lead, and her fifth brother, Chi Le, catching ghosts. The female lead is powerful yet lazy; it's very good. Second book: I forgot the female lead's name, no romance, and I've forgotten the details, but I vaguely remember that after leaving her family, she lost contact with them. Like the first book, she ascended to immortality in the end. Third book: A family-loved + cute child + metaphysics story, no romance. This isn't a mindless family-loved story; it's one of my favorite cute child/family-loved novels. In this one, the whole family cultivates immortality and seems to ascend to immortality as well. Fourth book: A family-loved + cute child + metaphysics story, with romance. I forgot the details, but since it's still on my bookshelf, it must be good. Fifth book: Metaphysics, with romance. This was the first metaphysics novel I read. The female lead is powerful and doesn't rely on men, but the updates were slow at the time, so I didn't finish it. The content was still good. The sixth book: a novel combining metaphysics and live streaming. I initially picked it up because it was supposed to be a no-romance story, but I stopped reading it due to the slow updates. Now, judging from the comments, it seems there's a male lead involved. Choose whichever you prefer. All of these female leads are strong, independent women who don't rely on anyone, have very positive values, and aren't blindly favored by their groups. You might want to check them out.

38. 188 大 The Three-Year-Old Little Aunt of Her Grown Nephews Is Determined to Be a Villain 大侄子们的三岁小姑立志做反派 Cute Guy萌汉子Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Sweet, Adorable, and Dotingly Romantic! If it's not doting, I'll eat a keyboard on livestream!] Little Rou Rou was reborn as an adorable three-and-a-half-year-old girl, and overnight she gained sixteen grown nephews. Her eldest nephew, a criminal police officer: “My little grandaunt is so adorable again.” A hapless ghost who'd been on the run for three years before finally getting caught sobbed: “Who says she's cute? She doesn't even spare ghosts, you little menace!” Her third nephew, a God 8.2kReads9.4Score1.1kShelves
39. 189 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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    Dear reader, this book is not suitable for those seeking mindless, fast-paced entertainment. It's intended for readers who enjoy suspenseful mystery, folk adventure, intellectual battles, and character development. [Chinese Cthulhu | Northeastern Folklore | Suspense & Supernatural | Feng Shui & Metaphysics | Ancient Tomb Exploration | Single Female Lead | No Romance | No Body-Slaying | No Cultivation]

40. 190 玄 The Mystic Grandmaster Drops a Bombshell, Leaving the CEO's Whole Family in a Panic 玄学老祖爆大瓜，霸总全家心发慌 Luo Ying Like Water洛潆如水Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The whole family can hear her thoughts + metaphysics + gossip + ghost-catching + wealthy family + one-on-one romance] Wen Shuang, an ancient ancestor of the mystical arts, transmigrates into the body of a rich wife who’s been causing trouble, is hated by her husband, and is about to get divorced. [Divorce? You’d better hurry. This man has the face of someone with a short life. He’ll get into a car accident tonight. He’ll survive, but both his legs will be amputated. He’ll never recover, his com 23.1kReads9.0Score3.1kShelves

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    [Family Mind Reading + Metaphysics + Gossip + Ghost Hunting + Wealthy Family + 1v1] Wen Shuang x Fu Siheng, a patriarch of the Xuanmen sect. Wen Shuang transmigrated into the body of a spoiled, demanding woman from a wealthy family, hated by her husband and on the verge of divorce. The entire Fu family was destined to be cannon fodder. Wen Shuang only wanted to accumulate enough merit to return to her original world, but little did she know that the entire Fu family could hear her thoughts, not only changing her cannon fodder fate but also happily following her in fortune telling and gossip. In the end, she even became the darling of the entire Fu family?

41. 191 满 A Max-Level Celestial Master Works as a Cleaner and Catches a Ghost on the Side 满级天师当保洁，顺手抓个鬼 A River of Clear Splendor一川霁华Modern Romance509k WordsCompleted My name is Su Xiaoman, and I’m a top-tier exorcist from the Mystic Order. My master said I was too mischievous. After I dismantled the sect’s protective formation, he sealed 99% of my spiritual power and kicked me down the mountain. Want to come back? First earn 100,000 merit points. With no money and no job, I had no choice but to work as a cleaner in the rich folks’ district. I’m incredibly strong, and I can mop floors fast and spotless. What else could I do? On my first day at work, I fo —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The eldest disciple of the Xuanmen sect has descended the mountain! Read it now!

42. 192 我 How Did a Suona Player Like Me Become a Specialist in Resolving Obsessions? 我一个吹唢呐的，怎么成了执念化解师 A Slow Traveler on the Road逆旅徐行客15k WordsCompleted How did a suona player like me become a specialist in resolving lingering obsessions? —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a bit mystical, but not much.

43. 193 夫 After His Wife Livestreamed a Fortune-Telling Session, the CEO Climbed to Number One on the Rankings Overnight 夫人直播算卦后，总裁连夜爬到榜一 Jin Yu金妤Mystery574k WordsCompleted A powerful figure from the Immortal Realm fails to overcome her tribulation and is reborn as Jiang Lusheng, the true daughter of the Jiang family, who was killed by their adopted daughter. Her parents and brothers treat her like dirt, then casually marry her off to the “sickly” eldest son of the wealthy Xu family. Jiang Lusheng does a quick reading and realizes her God of Wealth has just arrived! Jiang Lusheng and Xu Chengyun are destined to complement each other's fortune: one has a long life b 97Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 194 玄 Metaphysics: Master Told Her to Go Down the Mountain and Find Her Fate 玄学：师父叫她下山找缘份 Two or Three Hairs秀发两三根Modern Romance357k WordsCompleted [Modern mysticism + master of mysticism + ghost-fearing Lord + lighthearted comedy] Ye Xi was born with an aura of misfortune, and bad luck clung to her, causing her family to fall into decline. She met a master of mysticism, who told her, “If you want to control your baleful aura, you must become my disciple. Then your family’s bad luck will be lifted.” Ye Xi became his apprentice and studied under him, spending her days struggling to get by despite having hundreds of millions in savings. O 186Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    This is a hilarious fantasy novel where the female lead is incredibly powerful but unaware of her own abilities, assuming everyone is about the same level. However, she manages to scare everyone with her next move.

45. 195 树EN The Tree Spirit Aunt Raises Kids, and She's Killing It 树精小姨养娃，她杀疯了 The Wind Goes Whoosh大风呼呼的Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted No romance + lighthearted comedy + ridiculous everyday antics + villain education at its finest! Village → county town → prefectural city → capital. This series of mini-arcs keeps leveling up, delivering both laughs and satisfying moments. Jin Shanyao had cultivated for a thousand years and finally ascended, only to be stopped outside the Southern Heavenly Gate because she still owed someone a favor and couldn’t be granted divine status. What’s the difference between a deity without a divine tit 42.5kReads9.3Score7.1kShelves

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    This one has excellent writing, no romantic pairing, and the protagonist is very powerful, but the logic is consistent and there are no plot holes, so it's not outrageous. It's enjoyable but not mindlessly so. The author's perspective is very unique, and the author has an interesting soul. I laughed out loud listening to the audiobook late at night, yet it's also heartwarming. This is basically the most satisfying female protagonist novel in the Tomato metaphysics genre that I read; I usually give up on most others after reading half of them.

46. 196 玄 The Occult Grandmaster Enters the World, and His Secret Identities Keep Getting Exposed 玄学大佬入世后，马甲爆不停 Luo Zhi洛枝Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted 99.9kReads9.0Score11.9kShelves

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    It's so good, I have to keep watching it! 😋 Just support Ji Wangshu! 😍

47. 197 画 Drawing Eyes 画眼睛 Light of the Dao道之光Modern Romance306k WordsOngoing Most people are blind in both eyes and heart. They recognize clothes, not people; they see only profit and can’t see cause and effect. The blind are stubborn and foolish. Who will paint eyes for all living beings? 22.3kReads9.4Score3.8kShelves
48. 198 修 The Cultivation Investiture of the Gods 修仙封神榜 Light of the Dao道之光Fantastical Romance602k WordsCompleted In the Age of Declining Dharma, immortals and demons wage a great war. The Way of Heaven is the way of humanity. The survival of the Dharma realm rests in the hands of every one of us. This book is tagged as fantasy romance. The love in this story is the Way of Heaven's care for all living beings, and the righteous love that inspires them to work together to uphold its order. Cultivating immortality means cultivating humanity. The righteous path in this world is a rough one. 14.2kReads9.5Score2.7kShelves
49. 199 我 I, Bai Ze, Know Everything. Isn't That Only Natural? 我，白泽，全知全能很正常吧？ A Jackal in the Melon Patch瓜田一只猹Modern Romance621k WordsCompleted Near Qingyuan University is a shopping street called Qingyuan Street, where you can find all sorts of shops. Deep in Qingyuan Street stands a beautiful old residence. A weathered plaque hangs above its entrance, bearing the two characters “Bai Residence.” The five shops in front of the Bai Residence sell everything from milk tea and restaurant meals to antiques and paper offerings. They seem to have nothing in common, but rumor has it that they were all opened on a whim by the young master of th 105Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    This book is worth checking out—it's quite fun!

50. 200 先 The Ancient Prophecy: The Return of Saling 先古之谕萨灵归来 Mr. Sazhilingxing萨之灵星先生Modern Romance89k WordsCompleted In ancient times, shaman mages used their mysterious powers to protect the balance of the land. They lived in harmony with nature, using spiritual energy to preserve the peace of the mountains and rivers and the well-being of their tribes. But their peaceful days were shattered overnight when a rift suddenly appeared in the sky, and monsters and demons from distant star systems surged toward their tranquil homeland like a tidal wave. The shaman mages rallied at once, knowing that the fate of the 165Reads7.9Score100Shelves

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