The Grave Robbers' Chronicles + The Mystic Nine + Tomb Adventurer + Desert Sea 盗墓笔记➕老九门➕听雷➕沙海

1. 51 南 The Grave Robbers' Chronicles: Southern School 南派盗墓笔记 A Leaf style一叶styleMystery1.5M WordsCompleted Xiao Wangchuan, grandson of a master tomb raider from the Southern School, unexpectedly discovers his grandfather's old tomb-raiding journal in the family home: The Grave Robbers' Chronicles. He joins forces with Chu Ya, the granddaughter of his grandfather's sworn brother, to uncover the terrifying curse his grandfather incurred on a tomb expedition long ago. Together, they embark on a perilous journey and endure countless hardships. But the dangers they face are not limited to the traps in anc 1.6kReads6.4Score16314d adds

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   There's the original version, and also some side stories.

2. 52 麻 The Seer in Hemp Robes 麻衣天相 Lao Heini老黑泥Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted Feng shui techniques can kill without spilling blood or save lives without anyone noticing. Fortune-telling and divination can reveal one's fate, but no reading should reveal everything, for the ways of Heaven are unpredictable. My name is Jiang Sheng. I was born with a yang body but an yin fate, destined for a life of hardship. My grandfather named me “Sheng,” hoping I could win half a move against Heaven and live a good life. My grandfather arranged nine marriages for me so I could overcome th 11kReads8.6Score2.4k14d adds
3. 53 南 Southern Archives: Salt Returns to the Shrimp Shore 南部档案：盐归虾岸 Chang'an Returns to the Old Home长安归估故里Two Male Leads323k WordsCompleted Inspired by Southern Archives, set in Republican-era Nanyang: a long, rebirth-themed mystery starring two male leads. Hundred-year-old Zhang Hailou has guarded the archives alone for a century, trapped every day in nightmares of Zhang Haixia being poisoned and paralyzed, developing a split personality, and dying aboard the Nan'an. The instant he touches a fragment of a meteorite from beyond the heavens, he returns to Xiamen in 1916, before any of the tragedies have happened. Only he carries the 303Reads—Score10214d adds

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4. 54 禁 A Short-Lived Forbidden Spell Caster? I Have an Undying Body 禁咒师短命？我拥有不死之身 Eat the Little Almond吃掉小杏仁Urban3.9M WordsOngoing Ye Lin transmigrates to a world overrun by demons and monsters, where he gains an immortal body. Because changing jobs in this world costs a fortune, he exploits a bug and sells his own organs to scrape together enough money to take part in the job-change ceremony. On the day of the ceremony, he becomes an SSS-rank Forbidden Spellcaster, but everyone around him mocks him. That's because SSS-rank Forbidden Spellcasters have to sacrifice their lifespan or their flesh to cast spells, so they're usu 197kReads8.8Score7.4k14d adds
5. 55 大 Great Qin: Fusu Is Demoted from the Start, So I Talk Him into Rebellion 大秦：开局扶苏被贬，忽悠他造反 Yu Lan Jin瑜兰瑾Historical3.3M WordsOngoing “Fusu, you already have an army of 300,000 at your command. Why haven’t you rebelled yet?” “Once Qin Shi Huang dies, Zhao Gao will forge the imperial decree and Hu Hai will take the throne. Don’t wait!” “March into Xianyang and force Qin Shi Huang to abdicate in your favor!” “Fusu, it’s cold. Put on a dragon robe to keep warm!” “What? The First Emperor is dead? Hu Hai has taken the throne? And he’s issued a decree ordering you to kill yourself? This is your chance! Come on, I’ll write you a proc 129.4kReads9.0Score9.3k14d adds
6. 56 老 My Uncle's Bizarre Experiences While Watching the Reservoir 老舅看水库时的离奇经历 A Thousand-Year-Old Lie千古假话Urban269k WordsCompleted They say that if you leave a reservoir deep in the mountains alone for long enough, giant fish will appear in it. And how big are these fish? With one flick of the tail, they can churn rivers and seas. With one thrust of the head, they can shake the earth and mountains. They can smash a small boat more than ten meters long to pieces with a single charge. A distant uncle of mine once visited a reservoir. In those days, food and clothing were scarce, and people were hungry and craving a taste of s 711Reads6.8Score—14d adds

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   Just as good as Ghost Blows Out the Light and Tomb Raider Chronicles.

7. 57 异 Record of Strange Phenomena: Bizarre Adventures Through the Years 异象录之流年往事奇异冒险 A Thousand-Year-Old Lie千古假话Mystery553k WordsOngoing A two-headed serpent, a giant clam in an ancient well, a humanoid goat, a venomous dragon from the Nine Hells, a giant toad the size of a hill... All these strange adventures, seemingly unrelated, point to one ultimate answer. 368Reads—Score—14d adds
8. 58 雪 Life-and-Death Gambit in the Snowlands 雪域生死局 Trusted Washlet心腹大浣Mystery1.4M WordsOngoing [Chinese Folk Horror + Gods and Ghosts + Folk Legends + Secret-Realm Exploration + Mystery and Deduction + Strong Allies] At an antique fair in Lhasa, I stumbled upon an ancient Tibetan stone tablet. Curious about its contents, I accepted an invitation to join a merchant named Lao Gun and the team he had assembled to search for goods. Together, we ventured deep into the barren mountains of northern Tibet to investigate an ancient temple. I never expected the old temple to conceal such mysteries. 8.2kReads8.6Score1.2k14d adds

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   This is a truly well-written, authentic adventure novel. No exaggeration, it really brings back memories of those late-night tomb-raiding novels from back in the day! The imagery is incredibly vivid! And the absence of any system or cheat codes is so rare! Highly recommended! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

9. 59 土 The World Beneath the Soil: A True Record of Tomb Raiding 土里乾坤之盗墓记实录 Tufuzi Adu土夫子阿渡Mystery356k WordsCompleted My name is Chen Laosan. In 1985, my grandfather died under mysterious circumstances, leaving behind only a notebook on feng shui. I was a timid country boy from rural Hebei, forced into the world of tomb raiding. Over fifteen years, I used feng shui to track dragon veins and the Six Lines to divine fortune and misfortune, sharing life-and-death adventures with three brothers. We explored an underwater tomb in the Yellow River, a tomb guarded by wolves in the Qinling Mountains, hanging coffins in —Reads—Score—14d adds

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10. 60 民 Folk Feng Shui: I Made My Name by Moving a Grave 民间堪舆：从迁坟开始扬名 Tufuzi Adu土夫子阿渡Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted On a midnight road, a ghost encounters a coffin being carried. A blood-seeping black coffin holds calamity at bay. Chen Mo, a boy from a remote mountain village, only wanted to live in peace with half a box of tattered books and a cracked compass left behind by his grandfather. Then the old village chief died mysteriously, and the supposed auspicious burial site turned out to be a place steeped in a century of resentment. The instant the coffin was opened, bloody words appeared alongside claw ma 3Reads—Score—14d adds
11. 61 凶 The Haunted House Cleanup Crew: The Mystery of My Origins 凶宅清理师之我的身世之谜 Tufuzi Adu土夫子阿渡16k WordsCompleted The Haunted House Cleaner: The Mystery of My Origins 35Reads—Score—14d adds
12. 62 黄 The Yin Tombs of the Yellow River: A Feng Shui Master of the Qing Nang 黄河阴坟：青囊风水师 Tufuzi Adu土夫子阿渡9k WordsCompleted The Yellow River Yin Tomb: A Qing Nang Feng Shui Master 81Reads—Score—14d adds
13. 63 盗 The Grave Robbers' Chronicles: Awakening in the Ancient City of Niles 盗墓笔记：从尼莱斯古城醒来 0 Sugar, Too Much 00糖太多0Modern Romance636k WordsCompleted [Carried in big brother Zhang Qiling’s arms + original settings + CP: Black Glasses + Bottle-Evil stays together] I’m clearly a little kid, yet I worry about Zhang Qiling like an overprotective mother! 105Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It runs throughout the entire storyline!

14. 64 豫 Tomb Raiding Tales from Western Henan 豫西倒斗往事 Gold Digger金把头Mystery1.9M WordsOngoing [Tomb Raiding] [Appraisal] [Period Piece] [Supernatural Mystery] [Feng Shui Secrets] My name is Jin Hai. My grandfather was one of the most skilled tomb raiders of the Republic of China era. While he was alive, he repeatedly warned me never to get involved in tomb raiding. But after he died, I had no choice and ended up taking that path anyway. In the early 1990s, I went against his dying wish and followed in his footsteps, bringing along my childhood friend Wang Ping. Our Luoyang spade plunged 6.6kReads8.6Score44114d adds

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    Give the leader some motivation!

15. 65 到 In Another World, I Use Taoist Arts to Empty My Enemy's Warehouse 到了异世，我用道术搬空仇人仓库 Ling Ling Qi Xuan泠泠七炫Modern Romance913k WordsCompleted An alternate history setting. Please do not compare this story with real history! Gou Yunshu, a modern Daoist exorcist, was betrayed by her best friend during an exorcism. She was struck down by heavenly retribution, killed by a bolt of lightning. She transmigrated into the body of a young girl in the Great Xia Kingdom of the Republican era and discovered that her grandfather had been captured by the Japanese army. To rescue him, she took her younger siblings, bought a house, and left Laolongtan 1.3kReads—Score10714d adds

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    A hilarious fantasy novel where a young Taoist priest wreaks havoc on promising young people in the city.

16. 66 叩 Knocking at the Tomb Gate 叩陵门 Lucky Little Ji招财小吉Mystery489k WordsOngoing [Tomb Raiding + The Supernatural + Horror + Mystery] When the last generation of highly skilled “underground workers” meets the first group of academically trained archaeologists, carrying fresh ideals, they are not colleagues. Yet, at the will of the state, they are forced to form an unprecedented special team. Their mission is not to hunt for treasure, but to rescue it. Their adversaries are not only the bizarre mechanisms in thousand-year-old tombs, but also foreign forces stirring in the sha 52Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Tomb raiding series

17. 67 续 The Grave Robbers' Chronicles: Rhino Island 续盗墓笔记之犀牛岛 When the Wind Rises, Slay the Night风起斩夜Mystery351k WordsCompleted The original cast returns, with strange arts, ingenious mechanisms and traps, and first-person exploration. A breathtaking secret lies hidden on an island off the southeastern coast, shaped like a rhinoceros! Come explore all kinds of unknown places! 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    These two original novels possess unique settings and a complete creative system unparalleled in the market. All content is entirely 3D modeled in my mind and conceived independently, without following trends, repeating existing works, or applying any existing formulas, making them uniquely distinctive. The first book, *The Sequel to Tomb Raider Chronicles*, although titled a sequel, completely breaks free from all established frameworks, creating a completely independent tomb raiding world of my own. The entire book begins with a dream sequence and ends with the dream ending, forming a unique closed-loop structure. The core settings such as the tomb structure, mechanism layout, air conduction mechanism, and sound wave conduction system are all original designs. The latter half, the subterranean space, is a completely new secret realm built from scratch, without any references or borrowing. From plot development to the logic of the underground space, it forms a self-contained system from beginning to end, completely different from any other tomb raiding works on the market. Part Two: *The Ten Heroes of Tianlong* (Martial Arts Edition) The first half of this book focuses solely on character development and establishing their personalities. Whether protagonist or supporting character, each has their own independent story, layered through different experiences, ultimately condensing into the spirit and core of true heroes. The fight scenes are highly distinctive, abandoning purely special effects-driven or internal energy-enhancing combat styles. Instead, they are grounded in internal energy and centered on practical combat logic. The power generation of moves, the breakdown of offense and defense, and body movement all adhere to realistic combat logic. Combined with martial arts moves and scenes independently modeled in my mind, the fights are realistic and rigorous. The entire book's scenes, martial arts, and narrative structure are entirely original, a unique Tianlong world from the depths of my consciousness, unlike any other martial arts works. Both works—one exploring a closed-loop underground secret realm, the other shaping the spirit of heroes in the martial arts world—are unique worlds I created with my own mental models and built with words, telling only my own stories.

18. 68 天 Chronicles of Tianlong's Rivers and Mountains 天龙山河录 When the Wind Rises, Slay the Night风起斩夜Xianxia363k WordsCompleted In the final years of the Northern Song dynasty, flames of war spread across Yanmen Pass. Qiao Xiaoshi, Duan Yunlan, Murong Wanqing, Yelü Yuan, Master Kongchen, the wanderer Yan Qing... The Ten Heroes of Tianlong assemble in a blaze of passion. They do not head south to escape the chaos. They go north to defend the nation’s gates! There is chivalry, tenderness, love of country, and faith. A Jin Yong-inspired spirit, classic wuxia, and a thrilling ensemble cast. Come join the fight! 9Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 69 我 I Am the Great Tang's Greatest Poet Immortal 我是大唐第一诗仙 Third Master After Getting Drunk醉后三爷Historical176k WordsCompleted I transmigrated, and became the greatest poet of all time. I was a modern-day young man of letters, but my soul unexpectedly fused with all of Li Bai's memories and talent. He wasn't replaced: he became me. I still think like someone from the modern world, but now I also possess Li Bai's poetic genius and unrestrained spirit. 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Does anyone know about Li Bai's life?

20. 70 泽 The Lost Treasures of Zechuan 泽川遗藏 Summer at Thirty-Three Degrees三十三度夏Mystery408k WordsOngoing History + wild imagination + scheming male lead + suspense + urban Did you know? Scattered across this land, through the turning seasons and its boundless mountains and rivers, lie countless hidden treasures. Their clues can just barely be made out, yet their secrets remain unsolved. From the hymns of Brahma on the snowy plains of the Western Regions to the bronze ritual vessels of dynasties buried in the Central Plains’ yellow earth; from broken walls and ancient steles in the southern land 70Reads—Score—14d adds

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

21. 71 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: The Tale of Li Chongan, Jade Keeper 丝路玉鉴：守玉丞李崇安传 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE38k WordsCompleted Jade Appraisal Along the Silk Road: The Story of Li Chong'an, Keeper of the Jade 31Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Fans of uplifting stories and adventure, especially those who enjoy Tomb Raider Chronicles and Ghost Blows Out the Light, are in for a treat! The captivating new novel, *Notes from Black Wind Pass*, and its accompanying short story series, *The Jade Mirror of the Silk Road*, are here! These high-quality male-oriented novels are a must-read for Chinese readers. Explore the truth of the folk world with suspense, the supernatural, and thrilling mystery. You won't be able to put it down from beginning to end, and the imagery is incredibly vivid!

22. 72 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: The Lin Clan's Joinery Art and the Soul-Hanging Staircase 丝路玉鉴：林氏榫卯诀之悬魂梯 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE16k WordsCompleted Jade Appraisal Along the Silk Road: The Lin Clan's Mortise-and-Tenon Technique and the Soul-Hanging Ladder 7Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 73 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: The He Clan's Hydrology and the Shule River Valley 丝路玉鉴：河氏水文之疏勒河谷 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE15k WordsCompleted Jade Appraisal Along the Silk Road: The He Clan's Hydrology and the Shule River Valley 4Reads—Score—14d adds
24. 74 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: The Su Clan's Astrology and the Buddhist Caves of Longyou 丝路玉鉴：苏氏星象之陇右佛窟 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE22k WordsCompleted Jade Appraisal Along the Silk Road: The Su Clan's Astrology and the Buddhist Caves of Longyou 10Reads—Score—14d adds
25. 75 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: The Zhao Clan's Spells and the Secret Treasure of Anxi 丝路玉鉴：赵氏符咒之安西秘宝 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE31k WordsCompleted Jade Appraisal Along the Silk Road: The Zhao Clan's Talismans and the Secret Treasure of Anxi 7Reads—Score—14d adds
26. 76 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: The Li Family Jade Pendant, Key to Hexi 丝路玉鉴：李氏玉坠之河西密钥 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE31k WordsCompleted Jade Appraisal Along the Silk Road: The Li Clan's Jade Pendant and the Secret Key to Hexi 3Reads—Score—14d adds
27. 77 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: Li Jin's Destiny as an Undercover Agent in Chang'an 丝路玉鉴：李烬宿命之长安卧底 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE35k WordsCompleted Jade Appraisal Along the Silk Road: Li Jin's Fate as an Undercover Agent in Chang'an 3Reads—Score—14d adds
28. 78 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: Li Jin's Good Fortune, the Stunning Beauty 丝路玉鉴：李烬幸事之绝色佳人 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE37k WordsCompleted Jade Appraisal Along the Silk Road: Li Jin's Good Fortune and the Peerless Beauty 2Reads—Score—14d adds
29. 79 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: Li Jin’s Secrets and the Triangle Star Pattern 丝路玉鉴：李烬秘事之三角星纹 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE34k WordsCompleted Silk Road Jade Chronicles: Li Jin's Secrets, the Triangular Star Pattern 6Reads—Score—14d adds
30. 80 淘 The Sand-Sifting Chronicles: Memoirs of a Lingnan Tomb Raider 淘沙鉴：一个岭南盗墓者的自述 Arctic Roasted Sweet Potato北极烤地瓜Mystery344k WordsOngoing [Tomb Raiding + Suspense + Antique Appraisal + Feng Shui] My name is He Shouyi. I’m a tomb raider sentenced to fifteen years in prison, and the fourth-generation appraiser of the Jiao Si lineage. I’ve lost count of how many tombs I’ve entered in this lifetime. Our lineage has five signature skills: reading thunder to locate tombs, identifying soil by its vegetation, dating it by its smell, pinpointing locations from traces, and spotting fakes to identify treasures. On a rainy day, stick a copper 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Here it is, this is the book. [Tomb Raiding + Suspense + Treasure Appraisal] My name is He Shouyi, a tomb raider sentenced to fifteen years, and the fourth-generation appraiser of the Jiao Si lineage. I've lost count of how many tombs I've entered in my life. Our lineage has five signature skills: listening to thunder to identify burial sites, observing grass to identify soil, smelling mud to determine age, examining traces to locate locations, and distinguishing fakes from treasures. On a thunderstorm, insert a copper pipe into the ground; thirty meters down, the echo will be completely different whether it's a hollow or a water cave. Observe the color of the grass from a hundred meters away; the thick soil of Han tombs makes the grass dark green, while the thin soil of Ming tombs makes the grass yellowish. Smell a handful of soil closely; a burnt smell indicates the Han dynasty, a sour smell indicates the Tang dynasty, and the fragrance of camphor wood indicates the Song dynasty. This set of skills was passed down from Master Jiao Si from the Qing dynasty, and my grandfather taught me for eight years. Accompanying me into tombs are three brothers who have risked their lives for me. Ah Shui, the fourth-generation Tanka water ghost. The Pearl River's bottom held its breath for four and a half minutes; you could date porcelain shards by touching them—Song dynasty porcelain had thick glazes like eggshells, while Ming dynasty porcelain had thin glazes that revealed the body. Old Lin, the 21st generation of Yangjiang sea salvage workers. His family had a sharkskin nautical chart passed down from the Southern Song dynasty; the seashells were from shipwrecks, and below the whirlpool were only four words: "Do Not Enter." Take care. Ah Kun, the 5th generation of Hakka feng shui practitioners. Before entering a tomb, he burned talismans and chanted incantations, saying it was to borrow a path from the things underground. The four of us excavated from the Nanyue King's Tomb in Baiyun Mountain to the Southern Han Dynasty's two mausoleums on Xiaoguwei Island, and from the Hakka tombs in Meizhou to the shipwreck off the coast of Yangjiang. This book contains the genuine artifacts from the Jiao Si Fragment, the skills and rules gained at the cost of several lives. There are also some things I never understood until my death. For example, the four symbols on that jade seal—my grandfather studied them for thirty-four years without deciphering them. For example, the whirlpool area on Old Lin's nautical chart—I went down there, saw it, but couldn't explain it. All of these are written in this notebook.

31. 81 盗 The Grave Robbers' Chronicles: TV Drama Novel 盗墓笔记剧版小说 Zhai Nan翟楠Mystery817k WordsOngoing My new work is out! You're welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 192Reads—Score3114d adds

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