A Novel Recording Authentic Taoist Spells and Techniques 一本的真实道家咒法记录的小说。

1. 201 地 The Seventy-Two Earthly Fiends Transformations 地煞七十二变 Wine Priest祭酒Mystery1.5M WordsOngoing The seventy-two transformations of the Earthly Fiends each grant a supernatural ability. A mysterious book with a yellow cover sent Li Chang'an back to the ancient world. Every demon he killed earned him a new ability. Painted-skin ghosts, zombie kings, spider demons... one after another fell beneath his sword. Communing with the netherworld, swordsmanship, demon-slaying... one supernatural ability after another emerged from the book. After he wiped out a hundred ghosts and looked around with hi 37.7kReads9.3Score4.5kShelves

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   [Eating popcorn][Eating popcorn][Eating popcorn] ① A simple Feng Shui book that can change your life. It uses easy-to-understand theories, effective applications, comprehensive advice, and authoritative expert insights to guide you in quickly mastering practical and helpful Feng Shui techniques based on a deep understanding of the essence of Feng Shui. [Learned it][Learned it][Learned it]

2. 202 我 I Am a Taoist 我是一个道士 Deng Sen邓森Mystery409k WordsCompleted I'm a freak who combines the traits of a ghost, a virgin boy, and a star of ill fortune, and I also possess yin-yang eyes. I join a cursed Daoist sect. Watch as I struggle to make my way along the path of cultivation while bearing this curse. 159Reads8.7Score—Shelves
3. 203 虚 The Void Dharma Realm 虚空法界，细雨著 Fine Rain, Warm Yiyi细雨奕暖Urban1.9M WordsOngoing The Void Dharma Realm is a remarkable book, arguably the only one of its kind in the world today. It will completely uncover the mystery of memory between lives and change the frequency of human consciousness. Volume One offers a rough introduction to the unknown reality of the void across seventeen chapters. Even this overview is enough to make your brain work. It is recommended that you first read Xiyu’s The Homecoming of the Amnesiac, which will provide some basic concepts. The book introduce 113Reads—Score—Shelves

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   "The Realm of Emptiness" is a remarkable book, arguably the only one of its kind in the world today. It will completely unveil the mystery of the afterlife and alter the frequency of human consciousness. It introduces twelve dimensions of consciousness: Emptiness Consciousness, Macro-Primordial Consciousness, Narrow-Sense Primordial Consciousness, Superego, Id, Higher Self, Ego, Role Self, and Consciousness Particles. The story is vast, encompassing cultivation stories from various schools of thought, including Buddhism and Taoism, guiding practitioners on their path of growth. This book may provide answers to long-standing questions, perhaps transforming your entire perspective on life. You may discover your own insignificance and greatness, or experience the wondrous balance between gain and loss. As you curiously peruse this book, please feel the energy behind the author's words and deeply experience the love within—a love that does not come from others or deities, but from yourself. I am grateful for seizing this opportunity to read this open yet mysterious material.

4. 204 失 The Road Home After Losing My Memories 失忆的归途细雨著 Fine Rain, Warm Yiyi细雨奕暖109k WordsCompleted Few people know when they will face death, but everyone knows it is inevitable. We spend vast amounts of time learning things we might need, yet we avoid talking about the life and death we are certain to face. From the day we are born, we can count the days until the college entrance exam and the years until retirement, but we do not know when we will leave this stage and have to reflect on our lives. If there is only one thing in life truly worth investing your energy in, it is the knowledge I 351Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 205 隐 A Secret Medical Casebook 隐秘的医案，细雨著 Fine Rain, Warm Yiyi细雨奕暖Mystery88k WordsCompleted This story is entirely fictional. A note from Xiyu: The time when these words were written doesn’t really matter. They will emerge for you to see only when you are ready to understand them. It is like the videos, audio, and texts we are creating now. Few people pay attention to them at present, but they have been preserved. When someone reaches the right stage in the future, they will naturally be guided here, receive the teachings they need, and gain the resources that allow them to manifest. W 51Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 206 个 The Nature of Personal Reality 个人实相的本质赛斯书 Fine Rain, Warm Yiyi细雨奕暖Sci-Fi & Apocalypse317k WordsCompleted The Nature of Personal Reality is more than a book about philosophy. It is a powerful guide to action. It makes one thing clear: we do not passively accept reality; we are the ones who create it. The shaping power of belief: Learn how our core beliefs attract corresponding experiences like magnets, shaping our health, relationships, and overall quality of life. The “point of power” is now: Change is possible in every “present moment,” not in some distant past or future. The leading role of consc 38Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 207 3 Learn Astral Projection in 30 Days 30天学会灵魂出体 Fine Rain, Warm Yiyi细雨奕暖62k WordsCompleted This book aims to bring the study and practice of out-of-body experiences out of research laboratories and concealed esoteric circles and into the living rooms and bedrooms of people around the world, because that is where they belong. This book offers a simple, effective method anyone can use to learn how to leave their body consciously. It also teaches you how to get the most out of your out-of-body journeys. Out-of-body experiences (OOBEs) are not only intensely stimulating and spiritually en 256Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 208 个 The Nature of Personal and Mass Events 个人与群体事件的本质赛斯书 Fine Rain, Warm Yiyi细雨奕暖Modern Romance189k WordsCompleted The Nature of Individual and Mass Events offers a powerful, empowering perspective on the profound connection between individual and collective destinies. It shows us that the power to change the world lies deep within the consciousness of each of us. Through our private thoughts, beliefs, and emotions, we all help weave the world that seems to exist outside us: Explore the roots of mass events: Understand the deeper forces of consciousness behind epidemics, natural disasters, wars, economic cri 35Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 209 道 The Way Has Yin and Yang 道有阴阳 Knowing Only a Little只知一二Mystery248k WordsOngoing [Supernatural + Talismans + Formations + Chinese Metaphysics + Comedy] My name is Xu Lin. Born with yin-yang eyes and extraordinary talent, I was chosen by my master. But when I came down from the mountain, I went straight to work for Meituan, only to stumble upon all sorts of strange things... Wicked Gu sorcery... Corpse fiends that devour people... The ghosts haunting an entire apartment building... Which is more terrifying, ghosts or people? A slow-burn story, with no broken power scaling. 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book is quite realistic; the techniques used are all recorded in Taoist texts.

10. 210 灵 The Nature of Spirituality: The Seth Books 灵性的本质赛斯书 Fine Rain, Warm Yiyi细雨奕暖Modern Romance177k WordsCompleted The Nature of Spirituality is more than just a book: it is a key to unlocking the multidimensional self. Where exactly are the boundaries of consciousness? Behind dreams, desire, and creativity, might there be deeper codes of life? Seth guides us in exploring the Psyche, the spiritual essence at the core of our existence. It is an adventure of consciousness that reveals: How the mind truly works: Transcend the limits of space and time and explore the multidimensional realities of consciousness. 13Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 211 赛 Seth's Crash Course Handbook 赛斯速成宝典 Fine Rain, Warm Yiyi细雨奕暖108k WordsCompleted The Seth Material was dictated and recorded by Jane Roberts (1929-1984) beginning in 1963. Over a period of 20 years and 8 months, it amounted to 30 books, totaling about 6.9 million Chinese characters, and was divided into four parts: Early Sessions, Class Sessions, Private Sessions, and Public Sessions. Its content explores the nature of the human mind and covers fields including psychology, parapsychology, medicine, and physics. It is a cornerstone of the New Age movement and is regarded by W 164Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 212 健 The Way to Health 健康之道赛斯书 Fine Rain, Warm Yiyi细雨奕暖Modern Romance239k WordsCompleted The Way Toward Health is the last book Seth dictated. Unlike the view that treats the body as a mere biological machine, it presents a startlingly radical idea: our health is fundamentally shaped by our beliefs, thoughts, and emotions. This book does not ask you to reject medicine. Instead, it invites you to explore inward and discover how the principle “you create your own reality” works in the realm of health. It offers a new map of the interplay between consciousness, beliefs, and the body, h 14Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 213 道 Dori's Documents 道瑞资料 Fine Rain, Warm Yiyi细雨奕暖791k WordsOngoing DATRE material is one form of information transmitted through the energy of the universe. DATRE material is also very interesting. Seth even takes part, and the exchanges are recorded in a question-and-answer format, making them easier to understand than Seth’s material. In 2009, Aona and Jone, who transmitted DATRE’s messages, mysteriously disappeared. Perhaps they felt they had already transmitted enough. They communicated and answered questions online, but never held any teaching workshops. S 63Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 214 限 Bashar: A Restriction Master Alien's Observations of Earth 限制大师外星人对地球的观察巴夏 Fine Rain, Warm Yiyi细雨奕暖32k WordsCompleted First of all, who am I? I am what people on Earth call an alien, or extraterrestrial life. To be clear, I am not a true alien. I share a genetic connection with humanity. However, I am definitely extraterrestrial life. I was born and raised on a planet beyond Earth, which I will explain in detail later. In our ancient language, our civilization's world is called Ashasa, meaning "the place of the light of life." I say "ancient language" because, by the time our species evolved to this stage, we c 18Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 215 满EN A Family of Hopeless Romantics, Except for the Evil Little Junior Brother 满门恋爱脑，唯有小师弟正的发邪 Howling Gale哀嚎的狂风Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsOngoing [No System + Slow-Burn + Cautious Protagonist + Funny and Lighthearted] The senior apprentice brother is love-struck, and the second senior apprentice brother is burdened with a blood feud. The third senior apprentice sister has loved and fought the Demon Lord through three lifetimes, while the fourth senior apprentice sister is a white lotus. The sect leader left the sect for love, and the uncle-master ventured deep into the demonic path for the woman he loved... Neither immortal nor heroic, th 21kReads8.4Score1.7kShelves

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    (A true story, a real Taoist priest) (A must-read for aspiring Taoist priests) (I don't write fantasy, those who are too deeply addicted should not read) Many people use the name of truth to write fantasy, which is not reliable at all. Let's take a look.

16. 216 超 The Superhuman 超体人 Lifting Stars to Light a Lamp提星点灯Sci-Fi & Apocalypse222k WordsCompleted This is the first story I wrote just to practice. There's not much to it. A powerful stream of air poured straight into my mouth, and I kept swallowing it. The airflow was so strong I couldn't catch my breath, and I passed out... 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Debunking the underlying logic of feudal superstition. Analyzing and deciphering the principles of Taoist incantations. Proving the existence of gods and souls, giving you a completely new understanding of the real world. Taking you to see how humanity came to be, how the pyramids were built, how the moon came to be, and how the universe rotated to the left.

17. 217 地 The Message from the People of the Earth's Core 地心人的传话 Ji Wufan姬无烦Sci-Fi & Apocalypse160k WordsCompleted This is a science fiction novel, inspired by an unusual dream I had and written after I collected some information. Please read it as science fiction. It is purely fictional, so don’t take it seriously. Another reason I wrote it is that I hope human civilization can truly unite, live in harmony, and advance science and technology together until we reach an early-stage civilization and enter the golden age we dream of. Finally, I want to tell everyone that I have never encountered the so-called s 4.2kReads9.4Score493Shelves

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    These three books are really good and based on real events. If you want to improve your spiritual practice, you can take a look. Reading them will be of great help to you.

18. 218 这 This Guy Is a Bit of a Rascal 这个家伙有点坏 E Fo Ge鄂佛歌Urban1.3M WordsCompleted [No formulaic plot][Not a wish-fulfillment story][No cheat abilities][Traditional][Realistic][Period][Countryside][Hardship] A boy who is both bad and good, a family made up of people with no blood ties, a difficult yet sweet golden age, and a story full of humor and warmth... Beginning in the 1980s, this novel spans forty years and strives to recreate the changes of the times, telling the story of one person's growth. Above all, this is a realistic story, with both sweetness and heartbreak. Rea 67.9kReads9.3Score6.9kShelves
19. 219 捉 My Monster-Hunting Was Exposed, So I Had to Livestream Explanations of Monsters and Ghosts 捉妖被曝光，只好直播科普妖与鬼 Pure and Cute Girl清纯萌妹Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Livestreaming explanations of monsters from authentic ancient Chinese texts + One female lead + Two incredibly powerful protagonists + The Classic of Mountains and Seas + What the Master Does Not Speak Of + All kinds of folk customs, researched in meticulous detail] As the saying goes: I offer the gods fine incense, and they say it isn't good enough. When a hundred thousand heavenly soldiers came down from the sky wearing sunglasses and smoking Huazi cigarettes, the viewers fell silent. Lin Qin 28.3kReads9.1Score2.7kShelves

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    I highly recommend the first two books; the author must be a Taoist practitioner, otherwise, they wouldn't be so detailed and full of practical information. The fourth book is a basic introduction to concepts, suitable as an introductory tutorial.

20. 220 娱 Showbiz: You Asked Me to Take a Side Job, So Why Am I Fortune-Telling at a Stall? 娱乐：让你做副业你摆摊算命？ Grand Preceptor of Immortal Qin仙秦太师Urban1.0M WordsCompleted In his previous life, he was a true immortal of the Daoist sect. In this life, he transmigrates to Blue Star's entertainment industry as a nobody. Yang Lin unexpectedly joins a livestream show called Work Hard, Everyone! To build their image as ordinary working people, the celebrities either perform on the street or set up stalls selling snacks. Yang Lin, however, simply pulls a Daoist robe from his bag, puts it on, and starts telling fortunes. He lifts a curse for a female CEO and earns a ten-t 17.8kReads8.7Score1.5kShelves
21. 221 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. [Smirk]

22. 222 周 Duke Zhou's Dream Interpretation 周公解梦 Sick of the Pen, River厌笔川Mystery353k WordsCompleted Everyone dreams, but few people know what their dreams truly mean. Even fewer understand that dreams are actually omens, warning us whether the things about to happen in our lives will bring good fortune or disaster! Just as cats and dogs behave strangely before an earthquake, and ants tirelessly move house in the days before a flood, our dreams guide us whenever a major change is about to take place in our lives… 20.5kReads9.0Score2.1kShelves

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    Potato has brought his treasured knowledge! [Eating melon emoji] The first book is a classic of Chinese studies, explaining the Eight Trigrams and divination in detail. The fourth book is an illustrated guide to the I Ching, making it easier to understand. The fifth book teaches how to read palms and faces, starting from scratch how to judge people. [Eating melon emoji]

23. 223 修 After Returning from Cultivation: The Ordinary Girl Goes Viral Online! 修仙回来后：素人她全网爆红啦！ Sang Yu Fei Waning桑榆非晚ingModern Romance501k WordsCompleted [Farming + Livestreaming] Xu Qingqing was lucky enough to take a month-long trip to the cultivation world, and she brought back a golden finger! Now that she’s back, why bother going to work? She’s going home to farm! This book just has a touch of cultivation. There won’t be any actual cultivation~ (The cultivation world is only where she gets her golden finger, so please don’t complain.) 1.5kReads8.9Score104Shelves
24. 224 刚 I Just Became a Tang Dynasty Celestial Master, Then Discovered This Was Journey to the West 刚成大唐天师，发现是西游 Running Nut奔跑的坚果Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted He transmigrates into Journey to the West and becomes Li Chunfeng, a strategist under the Tang emperor. A child prodigy and Taoist, he knows that when the two empresses rule together, Wu Zetian will suppress Taoism and promote Buddhism. Determined to honor his master's wishes, Li Chunfeng offers counsel to Li Shimin. Using his knowledge of the future, he gradually becomes the greatest founding contributor to the Tang dynasty and takes the foremost place in the Lingyan Pavilion. In the thirteenth 5.3kReads8.8Score311Shelves
25. 225 修 The Cultivation Handbook 修行宝典 Lotus Seed Heart莲子心Urban496k WordsCompleted Cultivation is, at its heart, a profound spiritual journey that elevates one’s consciousness. It belongs to the realm of enlightenment through the Way and is clearly distinct from simple physical training. Yet in reality, many people confuse cultivation with exercises for strengthening the body, such as the body-tempering techniques of martial arts. Others mistakenly believe that cultivation is merely about cultivating the mind and character, and that being a good person is enough. In truth, non 114Reads7.2Score—Shelves
26. 226 拜 I Became Shi Jian's Disciple: While Others Cultivate the Dao, I Cultivate Immortality 拜师石坚，别人修道我修仙 Don't Call Me Daoist Li别叫我李道长Eastern Fantasy363k WordsCompleted (Taoist cultivation + reborn transmigration + System + fantasy monsters and ghosts + no female lead + not a goody-goody) Li Shengyi is reborn and transmigrates to the Republican era. He becomes the direct disciple of Shi Jian, the Maoshan Sect’s senior disciple and the Lightning Dharma King. With magic in his left hand and the System at his fingertips, he cultivates immortality while others practice Taoism. He travels across famous mountains and rivers, upholds the justice he believes in, and fi 1.8kReads8.0Score104Shelves
27. 227 女 Miss, This Little Taoist Doesn’t Want to Join Showbiz 女施主，小道我不想入娱乐圈 The Wind Blows, but the Rain Won't Wait风吹不等雨Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Everyday life + easygoing + king of punchlines + no cookie-cutter tropes = a completed two-million-word novel by an established author] Mo Yu was just a little Taoist priest on Feiyun Mountain. But fame has a mind of its own: he sat quietly on the mountain, and celebrities came streaming in from all over. A top-rated variety show was abruptly turned into a personal daily-life showcase for a little Taoist priest on a mountain. Mo Yu had hoped to live quietly on the mountain, becoming a master ph 2.2kReads8.0Score157Shelves
28. 228 扎 The Paper Effigy Shop: Everyone Around Me Is a Big Shot 扎纸铺，我身边都是大佬 Jie Yu界玉Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted In our ancient land of China, many professions have their own rules and taboos. The older and more mysterious the craft, the more this is true. For example, when “asking the rice,” you must never ask how someone died; a coffin maker must never make their own coffin; a paper effigy maker must never draw eyes on a paper figure; and a spirit medium must never conduct a ceremony without all the members of their altar present... If any of these rules and taboos are broken, something terrifying will h 22.1kReads9.3Score2kShelves
29. 229 玄 The Book of Feng Shui and the Mystical Arts 玄学风水录 Reverend Tiantong天同道长Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted Adventures in Modern Feng Shui is adapted from the true experiences of Li Chengxuan, a modern feng shui master. It offers the most up-to-date and down-to-earth account of feng shui in the city, reflecting people's contemporary fascination with the subject. Through varied settings and feng shui incidents, it answers people's questions about the practice. It also records practical methods and techniques, letting readers learn more about feng shui through gripping stories. This is truly an account 175Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If this book doesn't count as containing genuine Feng Shui secrets, then everything else is just fluff!

30. 230 诡EN The House of Dread 诡舍 The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,夜来风雨声丶Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted [Infinite-flow + Mild Horror + Survival + One Female Lead] A driverless bus carried a group of cursed people to a strange black lodge… Inside the lodge stood a door stained red with blood. At regular intervals, the cursed were forcibly dragged through the blood-red door and into terrifying worlds, where they had to complete horrifying events… After Ning Qiushui survived one bizarre and terrifying story after another inside the lodge, narrowly escaping death each time, he discovered that none of 707.4kReads9.6Score103.9kShelves

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    This book is about folk Taoist arts. The protagonist uses real skills to exorcise evil spirits. The plot is solid with many twists and turns, and it has a kind of eerie flavor reminiscent of old Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio.

31. 231 聊 Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio: I Asked You to Repay Your Debt, Not Paint Skins and Ghosts 聊斋：让你还债，没让你画皮画鬼 On Jiufeng Mountain九峰山上Eastern Fantasy125k WordsOngoing [Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio + Bizarre Cultivation + No System + Subverting Expectations + Folk Supernatural Tales + Becoming a God Through Painting + Dark Tone + Lovecraftian Horror + Clever Protagonist + Decisive and Ruthless + Not Mindless Wish Fulfillment] Transmigrating into Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, I find myself trapped in the deadly predicament of The Painted Skin from the start, and saddled with an unpayable debt to the dead? Don't panic. I have a White Bone Brush tha 817Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 232 北 Notes of a Northern School Feng Shui Master 北派风水师笔记 You Have to Dance你要跳舞Urban343k WordsOngoing I'm a poor kid from a mountain village in Northeast China. To get enough to eat, I teamed up with Third Uncle to help people bury their dead and find burial sites as a yin-yang master. Some people call us feng shui masters. From south to north, I've met all kinds of people: scheming, treacherous, and ready to risk everything for money! I've also been dragged into one predicament after another... Looking back on everything I've been through over the years, one question has begun to haunt me day a 4.1kReads6.8Score333Shelves

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    Telling Feng Shui stories

33. 233 诡EN Supernatural Awakening: I Can Become a Demon King 诡异复苏：我能化身大妖 Fallen Leaves Return to the Earth叶落归泥Mystery1.8M WordsCompleted [Ghost Stories + Journey to the West + Hilarious Comedy + Sunny Boy + Mental Illness + Positive-Energy Sayings] As the supernatural revived and the uncanny world fell into chaos, Jiang Chen awakened the Demon Transformation System. By provoking emotional fluctuations in ghosts and monsters, he could absorb ghost energy and use it to draw Demon Transformation Cards, taking on the forms of great demons from Journey to the West. Faced with all kinds of violent, savage, strange, and sinister ghost 173kReads9.5Score17.7kShelves
34. 234 让 You Hired Me to Collect Bodies, So I Dissected My Ex-Girlfriend 让你当收尸人，你直接解刨了前女友 Ye Wusheng夜无声Mystery4.6M WordsOngoing In anatomy class, the corpse turns out to be my ex-girlfriend... After that, I went through all sorts of unbelievable things. A bus that only goes up, never down, and runs straight to a reservoir. An old scholar tree in the hospital, lush with branches and leaves, that swallows people whole. A giant catfish by the Qingshui River, begging people for help every night. And a deadly brothel hung with human skin, open for business without end. It went on and on, as if it would never come to an end... 62.6kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves
35. 235 古 Ancient Astronomy and Calendrics 古代天文历法 Li Munan李慕南Historical6 WordsCompleted This book covers topics including the decline of ancient Chinese astronomy; the astronomy, calendrical systems, and related treatises in the Twenty-Four Histories; Ling Xian; Yi Si Zhan; Kaiyuan Zhanjing; Guanxiang Wanzhan; Gan Shi Xingjing; Bu Tian Ge; Lingtai Mi Yuan; Jing Qianxiang Xinshu; Huntian Yitu Zhu; and Xin Yixiang Fayao. 4Reads8.2Score—Shelves
36. 236 邪 Evil God Moran! 邪神墨然！ Three Winds 11三风11Mystery3.1M WordsCompleted Why does the headless ghost in the hospital keep praying at midnight? Why does the skin-stealing ghost in the desolate mountain village wail without stopping? And why does the long-haired female ghost in the studio apartment shriek in the middle of the night? None of this is a distortion of human nature, much less a collapse of morality. It’s just that… someone’s having an episode! In an age when horror has returned and vengeful ghosts run rampant, Bai Yuan, dressed in a hospital gown, smiled ca 155.2kReads9.3Score16.3kShelves
37. 237 苏 Su Ran's Memoirs 苏然回忆录 Writing on Clouds云间落纸Mystery363k WordsOngoing On the Ghost Festival, when the gates of hell swing wide, a bronze gate slowly opens in the Fengdu Ghost Realm, one of the largest gates between the worlds of the living and the dead. Ghost soldiers appear, followed by countless ghosts slowly emerging from within the imposing bronze gate. A hazy, ethereal figure sits slumped atop it. Su Ran watches the departing ghosts, his thoughts drifting as hazy images from the distant past slowly return. Each volume of this book tells a different story. —Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 238 都 The Yin-Yang Master of the City 都市阴阳天师 The Big Cabbage in the Snow雪地里的大白菜Mystery3.4M WordsOngoing Traditional supernatural horror. The protagonist starts out as a Celestial Master, turns into a purple-eyed zombie midway through, and transforms whenever he can’t win. If that bothers you, please give this a pass. Zhou Yuanqing studied under a purple-robed Celestial Master and chose to join Bureau 749, handling supernatural cases across the country: evil spirits, zombies, mountain demons, Japan’s Kiku School, Nanyang curse practitioners… In places ordinary people cannot see, battles of magic ha 30.9kReads8.1Score2.4kShelves

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    This is alright, a traditional urban supernatural story, with 749 added. The protagonist is in charge of supernatural cases in a city.

39. 239 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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    This is what you call real.

40. 240 出 The Life of a Spirit Medium’s Disciple 出马弟子的人生 The Number One Horse Who Writes Books写书的第马Mystery229k WordsCompleted A novel about real experiences and nothing but facts, centered on the real practice of spirit-mediumship! I hope you enjoy it! No fantasy power trips or immortal cultivation: every bit of it is based on real experiences! 271Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    I recommend a Northern School of Horsemanship novel. The author himself is a horseman, and drawing on his years of solid horsemanship experience, he recounts some of his past experiences. It contains many exposés and popular science elements, and I highly recommend it.

41. 241 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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    You absolutely must see this, you won't regret it.

42. 242 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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    What a great book! What a great book!

43. 243 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
44. 244 紫 A Guide to Zi Wei Dou Shu 紫微斗数说明书 Jie Xuan界玄384k WordsCompleted This book was created to explain Zi Wei Dou Shu in plain language and help us understand it better. Zi Wei Dou Shu is not actually that mysterious. By studying a wealth of real-world case studies, we can better understand and apply it, helping us learn more about our birth dates and plan our lives. The book will also share some methods for improving one’s fortune for your consideration. It also covers practical learning experiences in Chinese medicine’s image-number therapy, Yangzhai feng shui, 50Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 245 重 Reborn as the CEO's Fortune-Telling Wife 重生之总裁的算卦妻 He Du禾度Modern Romance409k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Metaphysics + Fortune-Telling + Actress + CEO + Influencer] After her fellow disciple ambushes her, the heroine is reborn as a disgraced influencer. After beating up a sleazy director, she tells him, “You’re going to prison.” When her unscrupulous agent demands an outrageous contract termination fee, she says, “Be careful when you go out. You’re in for a bloody disaster.” At a banquet to clear up a rumor, she exposes a scheming actress’s past crimes: raising a ghost to harm people and —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Cursed to have their fate and destiny altered...

46. 246 什 What, You Used Ghost Money to Restart the Mythic Age? 什么，你用冥币重启了神话 A Mere Mortal's Worries凡人滴烦Urban315k WordsCompleted [Slow-burn start, fiery later on] [Golden finger] [Invincible protagonist] [Supernatural Revival] [One heroine] Everyone says money makes the world go round. Zhang Xuanling believed that wholeheartedly when he was delivering takeout. Then one day, ghosts and gods suddenly appeared before him, and he could no longer believe it. But when he learned the truth about how he had restarted mythology with ghost money, he believed again: money can make ghosts work for you, and it can even reach the gods! 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Contains various talismans, Taoist magic and supernatural powers

47. 247 玄 The Daoist Record of Crown Prince Xuanyuan 玄元太子修道录 Daoist Friend Xuan Tong玄同道友Eastern Fantasy648k WordsOngoing The Crown Prince Xuanyuan is the Great Emperor Zhenwu. He was once a prince of a kingdom, but his devotion to the Dao led him onto the path of cultivation. Born to the royal house, his heart yearned for the Dao; he left his splendid estate for the mountains and springs. By lamplight, he studied the scrolls and sought the true covenant; amid purple mists, he tended the altar and refined cinnabar and lead. He cast off the trappings of the world and turned toward Wudang, dwelling among the cliffs a 125Reads—Score—Shelves

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

48. 248 老 The Record of Laozi’s Westward Journey and the Passing of the Lamp 老君西行传灯录 Daoist Friend Xuan Tong玄同道友Historical682k WordsCompleted In ancient China, at the end of the Zhou dynasty, royal authority was waning, the lords were at war with one another, and the realm had fallen into chaos. At this time, a wise man quietly appeared: the founder of Daoism, the Supreme Lord Lao. Seeing the turmoil in the world, Lao decided to travel west and spread the Dao, hoping to ease humanity’s suffering and strife. Along the way, Lao rode a green ox, crossing towering mountains and enduring countless hardships and dangers. At Hangu Pass, he 80Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 249 文 The Record of Wen Shi’s Attainment of the Dao 文始证道录 Daoist Friend Xuan Tong玄同道友Historical528k WordsCompleted The Record of Attaining the Dao through the Way of Wen Shi uses the shifting stars as its guide to tell the story of Yin Xi. After natural and human-made disasters strike Hangu Pass, he follows the stars’ guidance and leads the people in rebuilding their homes. From the Ji star bringing warmth and erasing the scars of an earthquake, to the Shen star shining brightly as the new city walls are built; from the Dipper’s handle pointing west to herald a bountiful harvest, to the Zhen star gleaming a 36Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 250 道 Records of the Daoist Gate's Strange Cases 道门诡事录 Shu Yi书易Mystery128k WordsCompleted [Ghost Raising, Supernatural Suspense, Curses, Dark Arts, Witchcraft, Uncle Jiu, Folk Mysticism, Zhuyou Healing, One Female Lead] I make ghosts my slaves and evil spirits my servants, walking through the shadows shunned by the Daoist sects. I refine corpses and raise ghosts, use blood sacrifices to command spirits, summon ghosts to ask for directions, borrow life with talismans, seal ghost pacts in tattoos, and refine corpse parasites into puppets... At midnight, ghosts clap their hands. In the 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I've followed this story from tens of thousands of words to 110,000 words, and the plot is getting more and more exciting. The "raising ghosts" storyline is getting deeper and deeper, and I'm really looking forward to the next installment.

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