Introductory Books on Taoism 道教入门书籍

1. 51 清 The Records of Qingxu’s Exorcisms 清虚伏魔录 Recluse of the Void虚中散人Urban1.4M WordsCompleted A traditional Taoist novel based on real events. This is not a power fantasy. The first forty-seven chapters lay the groundwork for the grand story to come, so please read them patiently. Nine to five, I’m an office worker tapping away at a keyboard in a high-end office tower, walking through the city’s central business district in a shirt and leather shoes, using office software to bustle between reports and proposals. At dusk, I’m a Qingwei Taoist of the San Tian Gate, carrying ritual implem 7kReads9.5Score1.1kShelves

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   This book uses a novel format to popularize real Taoist common sense. It's very good and highly recommended.

2. 52 运 Turning the Wheels of Fate: My Years as a Fortune-Teller 运转乾坤，我算命的那几年 Grandmaster of the Meng Sect蒙派祖师Urban681k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 564Reads8.8Score101Shelves

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   The most realistic fortune-telling novel

3. 53 仙 The Immortal Realm's Divine Calculator 仙界神算子 Master of the Listening Immortal Pavilion听仙亭主Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted Chu Feng, a nondescript young man, was a street thug in his previous life. He spent his days roaming the streets and died from injuries he sustained in a fight. An immortal realm elixir triggered the Soul-Swapping Transplantation Technique, and he transmigrated into the body of a young Daoist named Xuanzhen in a cultivation world, inheriting his divination skills and knowledge. Xuanzhen and his master died after saving Bai Yu, the second senior brother of the Shu Mountain Immortal Sect. Chu Feng 103Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book contains instructions on how to cultivate oneself.

4. 54 黄 The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon, Explained with Laughs 黄帝内经爆笑讲解版 Eight Hundred Miles of Wind and Clouds风云八百里3.8M WordsOngoing Still missing out on China’s millennia-old treasures of health and wellness because classical texts are so hard to understand? This book breaks free from the dry style of traditional texts and uses laugh-out-loud language to unpack the foundational classics of Chinese medicine! It is divided into three volumes. The first offers clear, accessible explanations of the chapters of the Suwen, breaking down the underlying medical principles of yin and yang, the five elements, the organs, and qi and bl 13kReads8.7Score1.7kShelves

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   A wonderful collision of millennia-old medical wisdom and modern humor! This groundbreaking work simplifies the ancient and profound classic of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the *Huangdi Neijing*, with a lighthearted and humorous style, making learning fun. From Yin and Yang and the Five Elements to the internal organs and meridians, from health preservation to disease prevention, every obscure medical principle is cleverly integrated into vivid and interesting stories and jokes, allowing readers to grasp the essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine while laughing heartily. Whether you are a beginner or an enthusiast of Traditional Chinese Medicine, you can find enjoyment and wisdom in this hilariously explained version, allowing ancient medical wisdom to be reborn in laughter and becoming a helpful guide to healthy living for modern people.

5. 55 炁 Qi Moves, Heaven Follows 炁动天成 The Nuclear-Powered Donkey Who Doesn't Like Biscuits不爱吃饼的核动力驴Urban267k WordsCompleted Liu Tiancheng is an ordinary young man living in the city. After an accident, he awakens the ability to sense qi. He discovers that the world around him is not simply governed by scientific materialism: beneath the surface flows an ancient current of primordial energy. Forced into the world of qi cultivators, whose traditions stretch back a thousand years, he begins by exploring the mysteries of his own life, gradually uncovering a shocking conspiracy to achieve absolute control by plundering th 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It has the shadow of the Qi body source flow.

6. 56 我 I Use Chinese Taoist Scriptures to Suppress Everything 我靠华夏道藏镇压一切 Loves Flatbread爱吃面饼Mystery613k WordsOngoing Zhang Fan transmigrates into a parallel world where spiritual energy has only just begun to revive. Here, strange phenomena run rampant and haunted tombs emerge, but unfortunately... orthodox Chinese Daoist culture has suffered a severe break in its transmission! The elite agents of the National Bureau Nine use a damaged Han-dynasty “Celestial General’s Ruler” as a blunt weapon, swinging it around at random. They practice broken breathing techniques until they suffer cultivation deviation. Faced 2.9kReads—Score244Shelves

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   It includes Taoist scriptures and feng shui lectures, and most importantly, it features engaging stories.

7. 57 尸 Born of a Corpse, Carried in a Ghost's Coffin 尸生子，鬼抬棺 Jie Yu界玉Mystery3.3M WordsCompleted In ancient, remote places, all kinds of strange and terrifying things are bound to happen. And these things happen around Hua Jiunan. In fact, Hua Jiunan is part of them. For instance, he was born from a corpse! 212.8kReads9.6Score25.1kShelves

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   I found the book's content very interesting; it contains some historical elements, unlike typical light novels. The characters are well-developed, making it a worthwhile read and a rare gem among novels.

8. 58 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
9. 59 道 The Tao Te Ching, Hilariously Explained 道德经爆笑详解版 Eight Hundred Miles of Wind and Clouds风云八百里Historical173k WordsCompleted The Hilarious, In-Depth Guide to the Dao De Jing: A fresh take on a classic that turns tradition on its head and finds the Dao in laughter! Laozi's wisdom meets modern humor, making ancient philosophy instantly relatable. Blending jokes and anecdotes with playful prose, this book unpacks the profound ideas of the Dao De Jing. Whether it's “The highest good is like water” or “governing through non-action,” you'll find yourself laughing out loud and seeing things clearly. This is more than a journ 27Reads6.9Score—Shelves
10. 60 乌 A Tujia Daoist by the Wu River 乌江边的土家道士 Old Ghost of the Tujia土家老鬼Eastern Fantasy963k WordsCompleted A graduate of a top university, unable to pass the civil service exam after years of trying and considering his family circumstances, accepts his family’s legacy and becomes a home-based Taoist priest. This Tao is not that Tao: it’s nothing like the Taoist priests we normally imagine. There are no strict rules and taboos, nor any grand mission to save all humanity. Yet this Tao is also that Tao: he wears the same robes, communicates with the realms of yin and yang, and does what he can to help. 873Reads6.5Score100Shelves

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    Folk Taoist priests, family tradition, ethnic minority, unique features of the Wujiang River area.

11. 61 豫 Strange Tales from Western Henan 豫西诡事 X Half-ImmortalX半仙Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted You may think I’m telling a story, but these are things I’ve experienced firsthand over the past ten-odd years. You don’t have to believe me, but are you sure everyone you’ve met was human? Science can’t explain everything… 28.7kReads8.4Score3.6kShelves

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    Good-looking content and real information

12. 62 练 Qi Cultivation Art 练气决 loveYunbianlove雲邊178k WordsCompleted The Qi Cultivation Method is a cultivation manual that guides beginners into the mysterious world of qi refinement. Starting with the most basic search for a sense of qi, it gradually delves deeper, explaining in detail the many secrets and techniques involved in qi cultivation. In this book, readers follow carefully designed steps to shut out the noise of the outside world and calm both body and mind. Through specific postures, breathing techniques, and concentration exercises, they learn to s 620Reads7.0Score129Shelves

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    I offer you the city of joy, where warmth will grace the rest of your life.

13. 63 零 Learn Bazi Astrology from Scratch 零基础学习八字命理 Forest Lumberjack森林伐木工1.7M WordsCompleted Getting started with Four Pillars destiny analysis isn't difficult. It's like learning math: first, you get to know the numbers and formulas. Begin by memorizing the basic symbols, such as the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches and the generating and overcoming cycles of the Five Elements. They are like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in math. Next, understand how to construct a Four Pillars chart, converting a birth date into the four pillars. This is like carefully reading 4.5kReads8.6Score984Shelves
14. 64 八 A Complete Guide to the Four Pillars of Destiny 八字大全讲解 Daoist Master Mu Xuandao木玄道师440k WordsCompleted Do you believe in fate? In just eight words, this book captures its true meaning. It's especially suitable for beginners, and can also be used as a reference. I hope you study hard and never stop learning. 331Reads7.5Score102Shelves
15. 65 药EN Cauldron of the Medicine God 药神鼎 Chubby Radish胖胖的萝卜Eastern Fantasy4.5M WordsCompleted (Mortal cultivation + no System + lighthearted + not a saint + multiple female leads + fast-paced) At the Foundation Establishment stage, he wins over a Nascent Soul uncle-master and a Core Formation senior sister; at the Deity Transformation stage, a Mahayana saintess. See how Ye Fei, an ordinary mortal, encounters one lucky opportunity after another and joyfully cultivates toward immortality. It starts slowly, but gets better and better as it goes. If something doesn't make sense at first, try 78.1kReads9.0Score8.5kShelves

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    Well written!

16. 66 官 Officialdom: The Abyss of Power 官场：权利深渊 I Love Peanuts我爱吃花生Urban3.5M WordsOngoing Xiao Zhengyang had a brilliant future ahead of him, but a conspiracy cost him his life at the office. His girlfriend left him, and petty people pushed him around. Unwilling to let others control his fate, he sank into despair. In the end, he made that phone call, and from then on, stepped into the abyss. This is a gripping workplace drama. One careless step, and there's no coming back. 40.7kReads9.1Score2.1kShelves
17. 67 三 The Romance of the Three Kingdoms: A New Complete Translation 三国志全译新读 Where the Stream Flows, Rivers Arise涓涓不止江河生Historical852k WordsCompleted Records of the Three Kingdoms is a classic history written by Chen Shou of the Western Jin dynasty. It records the history of the three kingdoms of Wei, Shu, and Wu during the Three Kingdoms period. This book translates the classical Chinese of Records of the Three Kingdoms into clear, accessible modern Chinese. 21Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 68 官 Rising Through the Official Ranks, Starting as a Secretary 官场从秘书开始 Old Ice Pop老冰棍Urban6.4M WordsOngoing When hardship reaches its limit, good fortune follows. With a pure and earnest heart, Zhang Jun gets his lucky break and begins his career on the bench at an institute of traditional Chinese medicine. Skillfully navigating political maneuvering, officialdom, and human relationships, he wins allies at every turn and steadily rises through the ranks. 343.3kReads9.2Score16.9kShelves
19. 69 东 The King of the Northeast: Zhang Zuolin 东北王，张作霖 Pecan山核桃Urban723k WordsOngoing Zhang Zuolin, a warlord who rose to power amid the turmoil of the late Qing and early Republican eras, lived a legendary life shaped by the shifting fortunes of Northeast China. His merits and failings are left for posterity to judge... —Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 70 道EN Notes from a Taoist Medicine Clinic 道医馆笔记 Ling An苓安Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [All plotlines in this book are fictional and included solely for the purposes of the story. They do not represent real-life views. Please keep that in mind and don't confuse fiction with reality.] After graduating with a master's degree from an ordinary university of traditional Chinese medicine, the protagonist didn't go to work at a hospital. Instead, they joined a Daoist medical clinic and began recording their encounters with strange and baffling illnesses. 242.1kReads9.5Score90.7kShelves

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    I offer these introductory books on Taoism to my fellow Taoists. I hope you will achieve great things!

21. 71 六 A Complete Guide to the Six Yao and Eight Trigrams 六爻八卦一点通 Yixuan Cottage奕萱草堂Marriage & Romance487k WordsCompleted A Quick Guide to the Six Lines and Eight Trigrams Are you fascinated by the mysterious Eight Trigrams and Six Lines, but find ancient texts obscure and technical terms hard to understand? This book is designed especially for complete beginners. With the goal of making the material easy to learn and understand at a glance, it uses everyday language, abundant examples, and original learning methods to guide you into Six Lines divination with ease. Its 300,000 words of systematic instruction will h 2.4kReads7.2Score600Shelves

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    A very good novel

22. 72 大 The School of Mind in the Ming Dynasty 大明心学 Qingyuan Xiyu清渊汐语Historical251k WordsCompleted This is a sweeping historical novel starring Wang Yangming. The story begins with Wang Yangming’s birth in 1471, the seventh year of the Chenghua era, and ends with his death aboard a boat in Nanan, Jiangxi, in 1529, the seventh year of the Jiajing era. Spanning fifty-eight years, the novel paints a vivid, panoramic portrait of the extraordinary life of one of the Ming dynasty’s greatest figures: the omens surrounding his birth, his youthful ambitions, his enlightenment at Longchang, his campai 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Rereading Yangming's "Enlightenment"

23. 73 修 Cultivation Made Me Stupid 修仙修傻了 Pu Guang111普广111Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can 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! 244Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An analysis of the *Tao Te Ching*: This book, starting from word 120,000 onwards, interprets each chapter of the *Tao Te Ching* from a novelistic perspective, offering the author's understanding of the classic. It's worth considering! Learning from others can be beneficial.

24. 74 通 Tongtian: Devour the Myriad Dao and Fight Back into the Primordial World 通天：吞噬万道，杀回洪荒 Feng Lingzijun枫凌子俊Eastern Fantasy551k WordsOngoing In the battle at Zixiao Palace, four Saints joined forces against him, and the Lord of the Tongtian Church detonated himself in bitter defiance. With his dying breath, he refused to accept it. Why should the Slaughter Dao be destroyed? Why was it wrong for him to fight back when four of them ganged up on him? The Diagram of the Immortal-Slaying Formation wrapped around the last wisp of his soul, tore through the void, and plunged into another world called the Cangxuan Realm. This world was home 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Tongtian said, "Let's meet at the summit."

25. 75 功 A Commentary on the Daily Sutra 功课经注解 Zhang Xuanguo张渲国98k WordsCompleted This book provides a detailed, line-by-line explanation of the Taoist classics, including the Morning Scripture, the Noon Scripture (Scripture of the Three Officials), the Evening Scripture, and the Scripture of the Northern Dipper. It fully explains the meaning and function of these scriptures, making it a rare and valuable textbook. 143Reads—Score150Shelves

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    The Three Scriptures for Entering the Tao, the Four Grades of Scriptures, and 108 Questions on Taoist Knowledge

26. 76 术 The Mysteries of Numerology: Li Chunfeng 术数之妙李淳风 I'm Rich and Good-Looking我有钱我有颜Historical292k WordsCompleted Li Chunfeng was exceptionally bright from childhood and read widely. As a young man, he devoted himself to astronomy, calendars, and arithmetic, displaying extraordinary talent. He entered government service as a young adult and dared to point out flaws in the old calendar, earning Emperor Taizong of Tang’s appreciation and a position at the Imperial Astronomical Bureau, where he devoted himself to scholarship. In middle age, he redesigned the armillary sphere, compiled the Lin De Calendar, anno 1.4kReads7.1Score100Shelves

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    These books are worth reading. I feel I've gained a lot. They offer methods for maintaining health and helping with minor ailments in myself and my family. Those interested in Taoist numerology should also take a look; you'll learn a great deal. I hope all readers find something of value. Don't hesitate, go check them out!

27. 77 算 The Algorithm Buddha 算法佛陀 The Great Way Is Nothing but Yin and Yang大道不过阴阳Eastern Fantasy304k WordsCompleted Chen Mo, an AI product manager and heir to the teachings of the Book of Changes, calculated the secrets of heaven so precisely that he died suddenly and was reborn in the Western Paradise. He became Buddhism’s one and only auditor of wine and meat, using algorithms to set things in order. Though he did not overturn the entire system, he made the world around him better. —Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 78 算 The Book of Fortune-Telling 算命簿 The Monkeys Are All Over The Mountain, But My Butt Is Red满山猴子俺腚红Urban2.2M WordsOngoing I am a fortune-teller in real life. I was 83 years old when I wrote this book. No one knows what sort of writing an 83-year-old man might produce, and neither do I. I just want to write a book while I still have time, and finally put one matter to rest... Synopsis: A wandering fortune-teller speaks of hidden mysteries, yet has a past unknown to all. This forbidden volume records a century's worth of secrets about practitioners of the occult. In the instant when dark arts clash with fate, the mys 3.3kReads7.0Score492Shelves

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    This is undoubtedly the most monumental work in Taoism. [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

29. 79 道 The Complete Guide to Taoism 道教内容大全 Three-in-One 12三合12466k WordsOngoing This book covers Daoist cultivation methods, philosophy, rituals, scriptures and incantations, destiny analysis, feng shui, divination, talismans, culture, the pantheon of immortals, religious sects and their lineages, and more. —Reads—Score765Shelves

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    It was explained very well; I highly recommend it.

30. 80 道 The Complete Guide to Taoism 道教知识大全 Three-in-One 12三合1238k WordsCompleted Taoism is a traditional religion that originated in China. With a long history, it is profound and far-reaching. Its central belief is the Dao, which it regards as the source and essence of all things in the universe: a mysterious force that existed before heaven and earth, is eternal, and operates independently. Taoism has a rich body of canonical works. The Tao Te Ching, written by Laozi, is its foundational text. Though only five thousand words long, it contains profound philosophical ideas. 17Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 81 奇 A Complete Guide to Qimen Dunjia 奇门遁甲全解 Three-in-One 12三合1220k WordsCompleted Qimen Dunjia is an ancient Chinese system of divination, hailed as the "learning of emperors." It brings together knowledge of the I Ching, astronomy, calendrical systems, and geography. Using a distinctive system of symbols, it constructs models for prediction. Its core elements are the Three Wonders and Six Instruments, the Eight Gates, the Nine Stars, and the Eight Spirits. The Three Wonders are Yi, Bing, and Ding, representing special energies. The Six Instruments are Wu, Ji, Geng, Xin, Ren, 25Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 82 紫 A Complete Guide to Zi Wei Dou Shu 紫薇斗数全解 Three-in-One 12三合1237k WordsCompleted Zi Wei Dou Shu is a distinctive form of traditional Chinese fortune-telling, hailed as "the greatest divination system under heaven." Its history stretches back to ancient times. Using a person's year, month, day, and hour of birth, it can determine a Zi Wei chart unique to them. The chart consists of twelve palaces, each corresponding to a different aspect of life. The Life Palace reveals one's basic personality, the Spouse Palace sheds light on marriage, and the Wealth Palace concerns fluctua 161Reads—Score108Shelves
33. 83 中 A Complete Guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine 中医全解 Three-in-One 12三合1228k WordsCompleted Traditional Chinese medicine, a treasure of the Chinese people, has a long history and profound depth. It carries thousands of years of wisdom and combines philosophy, natural science, and the science of human life into a unique medical system. Traditional Chinese medicine is based on the theories of yin-yang and the five elements. It views the human body as an interconnected whole, in which the organs, meridians, qi, and blood are interrelated and closely connected with the natural environment 13Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 84 风 A Complete Guide to Feng Shui 风水全解 Three-in-One 12三合1222k WordsCompleted Feng shui is a traditional Chinese philosophy of the environment with a long history and far-reaching influence. Based on observations of nature and the universe, it incorporates concepts such as yin and yang, the Five Elements, and the Eight Trigrams. Its central aim is to achieve harmony between people and their natural surroundings, bringing good fortune and avoiding misfortune. Feng shui is mainly divided into the Form School and the Compass School. The Form School focuses on observing the 41Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 85 梅 A Complete Guide to Plum Blossom Numerology 梅花易术全解 Three-in-One 12三合1237k WordsCompleted Plum Blossom Numerology is one of the traditional Chinese divination arts. It is said to have been created by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Book of Changes. Based on the I Ching, it combines the theories of the Eight Trigrams, the Five Elements, and yin and yang. Its methods for casting a hexagram are remarkably flexible: one can use the time, direction, sounds, numbers, or even chance events in the surrounding environment. Once a hexagram has been cast, the relationship between the 43Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 86 带 Entering the Dao with Immortal Guidance 带着仙家入道 The Number One Horse Who Writes Books写书的第马121k WordsOngoing I started out as a disciple of a top incense master, then met a wise teacher and became a young Taoist disciple. This book consists entirely of popular science and real-life experiences, and it also contains plenty of tips on how to avoid scams! Nothing is made up, and this is not a power fantasy about cultivating immortality. Your support is greatly appreciated! 24Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The true story of a disciple becoming a Daoist apprentice, without any cultivation tropes, filled with anti-fraud tips, authentic and hardcore, a must-read for those looking for something to read!

37. 87 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 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves

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    Sparks fly as the little exorcist catches ghosts, fights zombies, and wards off evil.

38. 88 镇 The Dragon-Suppressing Coffin and the King of Hell's Fate 镇龙棺，阎王命 Feiyi匪夷Mystery4.9M WordsOngoing They severed my tendons and buried me alive in a sealed coffin, but they didn’t know I was born with the fate of the King of Hell! [Folk horror, feng shui and talismans, incense offerings] Feng shui and fortune-telling, painted-skin demons and spirit summoning, walking in the shadows and corpse driving, corpse-raising spells and curses, yin tattoos and talismanic needles, puppets controlled by strings, red doors sealed with wax, Dogs digging graves on Burial Mound Ridge, ghosts feasting in the R 310.8kReads9.4Score27.9kShelves
39. 89 道 The Daoist Six-Character Mantra 道家六字真言 Corpses Everywhere遍地浮尸105k WordsCompleted I'm quite interested in Taoist teachings, so I wanted to write down my understanding of the Taoist Six True Words. Please forgive me if I've done a poor job or if my views are biased. 312Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This world is secretly helping you write your unique fascination.

40. 90 道 Fundamentals of Taoism, Volume 1 道教基础上册 Liu Zhihang, Musician and Writer刘智航音乐家文学家188k WordsCompleted My new work is here! 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! 39Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 91 我 My Fantastic Conversations with AI 我与AI的奇幻对话 The Silent Source of the Mortal World人间默源Urban436k WordsCompleted Hello! May I ask if you’re a proper AI? AI: Hello! Proper people generally don’t ask questions like that...!!! (An AI suddenly flew in from nowhere and hit me so hard I was left dizzy, seeing stars, and cursing up a storm...) —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Let's see how AI interprets spiritual practice...?

42. 92 万 Chronicle of All Laws Returning to the Void 万法归墟录3 A Little Warm Light暖光一小字Eastern Fantasy604k WordsCompleted This book gathers an extraordinary range of wondrous techniques from across the world. At one end are ancient immortal arts from primordial secret realms, revered as legends, whose every move seems to contain the immense power to create heaven and earth. At the other are unique secret arts passed down through generations by hidden martial sects, each carrying the blood, sweat, and wisdom of countless cultivators. It covers everything in detail: external cultivation methods renowned for their fie 92Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There are some traditional Chinese characters.

43. 93 司 The Legend of Situ Shankong 司徒山空传 Li Yifan李诣凡Mystery996k WordsCompleted The rags-to-riches journey from teahouse server to grandmaster. The extraordinary life of an old Taoist from eastern Sichuan, spanning seventy years! 3.2kReads8.9Score960Shelves
44. 94 青 The Little Taoist of Green Mountain 青山小道士 Yan Xinyu严鑫宇Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted [Taoist priest + supernatural mysteries + technically detailed + magic arts + urban + no power fantasy + slow growth + no heroine] (The central idea of the first book: Heaven and humanity) This novel is told in the first person and explores knowledge and experiences from many perspectives, including Taoist culture, astronomy, feng shui, Qimen Dunjia, physiognomy, palmistry, humanities, society, and science. Everything unknown in the world is like a vast darkness. Science is like a flashlight ill 4.2kReads9.2Score706Shelves

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

45. 95 倪 Master Ni's I Ching Studies 倪师易学 Chaos Takes Shape混沌初成470k WordsCompleted Join Teacher Ni Haixia in studying the Tianji series every day. With this divine gift of the Way of Change, all the world's affairs can be made simple, bringing good fortune, avoiding misfortune, and turning danger into safety. The key to learning is perseverance. I hope everyone makes progress and gains something every day. 5.2kReads8.8Score912Shelves

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    The first book is packed with practical tips, teaching you real-life skills that will keep you relevant to everyday life. The language is simple and unpretentious, making it worth reading. The other books, judging from their titles, sound authoritative.

46. 96 祝 The Zhuyou Healing Art 祝由术 Yin Yunjing尹云晶Sci-Fi & Apocalypse21k WordsCompleted - Cursed Phenomenon: A strange disease suddenly breaks out in Nanjing. Medical student Lin Yuan encounters a bizarre incident while dissecting a corpse and discovers its chest cavity covered in unknown writing, which matches records of the lost Thirteen Branches of Zhu You in the "Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon". This book is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual events is purely coincidental. 91Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 97 小 The Small Heavenly Cycle Cultivation Method: Secret Formula, Personal Experience, and Detailed Instructions 小周天修炼法（秘传口诀＋亲身体会＋详细法程） This Sadako Is Really Something这个贞子真大Completed The Small Circulation Cultivation Method (Secret Oral Instructions + Personal Experience + Detailed Practice Guide) —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Only you can truly heal yourself. When one light goes out, another just happens to be on.

48. 98 朱 The Vermilion Bird Calls 朱雀鸣 Pickled Millet Chilies泡小米椒Eastern Fantasy3.2M WordsCompleted This is an irreverent fantasy cultivation novel. Readers used to traditional cultivation stories may find it a little jarring. But if you're just as irreverent, then you're in the right place. This book is all about having fun. 20.4kReads8.9Score2.3kShelves

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    Taoist books are rather fantastical 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

49. 99 凡 A Mortal's Quest for Immortality: The Science of Cultivation 凡人寻长生：科学修仙录 Nuo Miaoqing Tours the Blue Star诺妙卿游蓝星Urban1.8M WordsOngoing Tomatoes, mortals, everyone can become a dragon. A slow-paced blend of sci-fi, fantasy, and urban life that only gets better the more you read. An accidental display of martial arts shattered the peace and set me on the path of cultivation. Later, I discovered that no matter how many paths to cultivation there are, nothing beats making yourself strong. From then on, I began opening up a path of scientific cultivation, step by step. 135Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Scientific cultivation leads to overtaking on detours.

50. 100 全 My Clan Raised Me to Greatness, So I Gifted Them Purple Robes 全族扶我青云志，我赠族人朱紫袍 Uncle Jianghe江河大爷Historical2.2M WordsOngoing After dying suddenly from overwork, workaholic Chen Yan is reborn as the only son of a newly born provincial graduate in the Great Liang Dynasty. His father is successful, so Chen Yan promptly decides to lie flat and enjoy the good life, with food brought to him and clothes laid out for him. But when he learns at the age of six that he was switched at birth with a farmer's child, his life takes a turn. The day the fake young master returns to the Chen family, he goes out to work in the fields an 214.1kReads9.3Score21.3kShelves

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