Looking for Novels About Taoist Priests, Without Constant Fighting. Just Peaceful Cultivation 求道士文，不是那种动不动打打杀杀的，平淡修行

1. 1 道 Daoist Master, You Can Ascend in Broad Daylight! 道爷，白日飞升啊！ All Thanks to the Thumb全靠大拇指Urban1.1M WordsOngoing [Traveling the world + leisurely daily life + heartwarming] (The rating just came out. Take it or leave it.) After his master passes away, Jiang Huai, who has grown up in a Taoist temple, assumes he’ll inherit it and live out his life in quiet poverty. But then... “Sorry, you need a degree to inherit the temple.” “???” Jiang Huai has no idea which way the school gates even face. He’s completely dumbfounded. Is he really homeless now? Fine, fine! If there’s no room for me here, there’s somew 47.7kReads8.7Score5.2k14d adds

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   This kind of writing is light and warm, it's really good.

2. 2 山 The Mountain and Sea Chronicles: Demon Suppression 山海伏妖记 Golden Grains of Rice金色米粒Eastern Fantasy3.2M WordsCompleted In the Shanhai Realm, sects stood everywhere and demons ran rampant. A human emperor fought to win his people a place to live in peace, founded an unmatched divine dynasty, kept demons at bay on every front, and subdued the sects throughout the realm. But after ten thousand years of rule, the Great Feng Dynasty had no heir to carry on its legacy! Outside Heluo Village, in Qingyang Town on Qingyang Mountain in Qingyang Commandery, a scruffy old Taoist found an infant born under a dreadful streak 6.7kReads8.7Score56914d adds

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   This book should meet your requirements.

3. 3 选 I Chose Twenty Years of Humiliation, and Gained an Immortal Spirit Root 选择二十年河东，获得仙灵根 Three Inches of Light三寸光Eastern Fantasy5.2M WordsOngoing [Lighthearted + no angst + (fake) live-in son-in-law] Xu Nian transmigrates to a fantasy world and becomes the illegitimate son turned away by a powerful family in Great Yan. He lives with his mother in a remote mountain village. On his twentieth birthday, his wealthy biological father sends people to find him, disrupting Xu Nian and his mother’s peaceful village life. The family even wants Xu Nian to honor an old agreement on their behalf and become a live-in son-in-law! Under the laws of Great 56.2kReads7.2Score4.7k14d adds
4. 4 有 Presenting the Abbess of Five Treasures Convent 有请五宝庵庵主 Deng You Er邓又尔Modern Romance652k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + secret identities + no romance + heroine always clear-headed + neither foolish nor conniving + cool and badass] After her biological parents brought her home from a nunnery, Song Qing Yu took on the world and everyone in it! She never hid her abilities and struck whenever the moment called for it, always with a devastating trump card! She never went easy on scumbags, and was always impressive when her secret identities were exposed! She could be fierce or funny, aloof and s 290Reads8.9Score—14d adds
5. 5 木 Raft Survival: I Use Cheats, and We All Reap the Benefits 木筏求生：我开挂，受益你我他 A Thousand Snowy Mountains in Ink for the Guest客上落雪千山墨Sports373k WordsCompleted No romance, an overpowered protagonist. Though it’s a sea-survival story, it’s really a gentle farming tale. The female lead has a little vine-plant companion. Wu Lvwu was playing on her phone in her room when she suddenly found herself on a raft, with her phone gone too. Everyone around the world except the elderly, children, and people with disabilities has entered a sea-survival raft game. Mold, scorching heat, extreme cold, whirlpools… One super-disaster after another leaves people scrambli 53Reads6.0Score—14d adds

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   This isn't a Taoist story, but it explores the idea that life is a form of cultivation, offering insights into life. There's no romantic pairing, and no invincible characters. Although it's about survival at sea, it's actually a gentle, farming-themed story. Warnings: The protagonist won't kill, the protective shield is too strong for the protagonist to be harmed, and the protagonist is a vegetarian (consuming eggs and dairy). Elements: multiple identities + live streaming + scientific research + cultivation + slight social anxiety. It's about being a loner + plant companions + several robot companions + super-convenient life-enhancing technology + it's actually more of a relaxing game + cooperation and win-win situations than competition. Those who enjoy a peaceful, solitary life are welcome; it's relatively friendly to those with social anxiety. The female lead has a vine-like plant companion. Wu Lüwu was playing on her phone in her room when she suddenly found herself on a raft, and her phone was gone. Everyone in the world except the elderly, children, and disabled people has entered a sea raft survival game.

6. 6 青 The Little Taoist of Green Mountain 青山小道士 Yan Xinyu严鑫宇Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted [Taoist priest + supernatural mysteries + technically detailed + magic arts + urban + no power fantasy + slow growth + no heroine] (The central idea of the first book: Heaven and humanity) This novel is told in the first person and explores knowledge and experiences from many perspectives, including Taoist culture, astronomy, feng shui, Qimen Dunjia, physiognomy, palmistry, humanities, society, and science. Everything unknown in the world is like a vast darkness. Science is like a flashlight ill 4.3kReads9.2Score72614d adds

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   This is a first-person account from a Taoist priest from Qingcheng Mountain, recounting how he and his three senior brothers solved supernatural events, including 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 involves matters such as consecration, physical training for ordinary people, and incantation instruction. You can judge the authenticity of the story yourself.

7. 7 修 Cultivation: Recording the Good Life 修仙：记录美好生活 Six Livers from Head to Toe浑身上下六个肝Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted After obtaining the Record System, all Lu Yao has to do is capture interesting moments to earn all kinds of rewards. And so begins his recording journey in the world of cultivation. “This year’s list of prodigies has to have Saint Son Lingyun at the top, right?” “The top swordsman of Beiyuan would be a reasonable choice too.” “The Nine-Tailed Heavenly Demon? It’s a bit of a stretch, but I guess that works too.” “...” “What do you mean some nobody defeated every prodigy single-handedly, and there 101.8kReads9.0Score9.8k14d adds

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   This fits the bill perfectly: a farming novel where the protagonist is exceptionally cunning and steady.

8. 8 修 Cultivation: Starting with the Imperial Examination 修道：从考科举开始 Howling Sky Spirit Wolf啸天灵狼Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted Li Qingquan transmigrates to another world resembling ancient China and becomes a poor farmer’s son. Seeing more than a dozen family members crammed into one small courtyard, he decides something has to change. When he learns that this world has exalted cultivators, he is even more determined to make his move. Follow his journey as he leads his family to earn money and prosper, uses a simple golden finger to help his brothers pass the scholar examinations and take the Daoist exams, and eventuall 2.5kReads8.5Score19914d adds

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   This book is pretty good!

9. 9 凡 A Mortal’s Tale of Cultivating Immortality with Money 凡人氪金修仙传 Wang Zhong of Aodao澳岛的王重Eastern Fantasy395k WordsCompleted [The new book's rating has just come out. It'll go up later] [Cultivation + System + pay-to-win + power fantasy + founding a sect] Transmigrated without a spiritual root? No problem, I've got a pay-to-win System! While others cultivate painstakingly for a hundred years, I get spirit stones and my cultivation comes right away. While others risk their lives to break through, I just buy my way through. No talent needed. All it takes is money. But Zhou Tao knows the cultivation world is deep w 399Reads5.7Score10514d adds

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   The protagonist in this book is exceptionally cautious, and there are no mindless or ridiculous face-slapping scenes. The protagonist has reached the peak of Foundation Establishment, and it's incredibly good—a top-tier read among cultivation and farming novels! 😘

10. 10 只 Just Cultivating the Dao 只是在修道 Return to Truth in the Here and Now当下如是归真Eastern Fantasy540k WordsOngoing Like so many others, he was born ordinary and had to accept a far from ideal start in life. At last, when he gets the chance to live differently, how will he, as a modern man, view the world of cultivation before him...? "A tip for readers: If you aren't interested in what caused the protagonist to transmigrate, you can start at Chapter 18, where the story after his transmigration begins. If you'd like to learn more about the protagonist's backstory later on, you can always go back to Chapter 1. 15Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    Although this isn't a Taoist text, you'll definitely remember it after reading it.

11. 11 沧 Guarding the Canglan Sea 沧澜护海 Wind and Yue Ah风与越啊Urban224k WordsOngoing For a thousand years, Canglan has stood by its vow, steadfast and true; with bones of iron, it has never feared the dust of war. Blood soaks the shattered halberd, yet the spirit endures; beneath the bright moon, a lone shadow keeps the cold company. The Old Lord bears his sword to save all living beings; his healing medicine can cure the people of the world. The lamp shall not go out, the road shall not end. Together, the two will journey toward the future. (Uses the world of The Outcast. The s 30Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Traveling is a form of spiritual practice.

12. 12 天 Tianxuan Paranormal Affairs Office 天玄灵异事务所 Lantern-Bearing Wuchang提灯无常Mystery541k WordsCompleted - [Infinite Flow + Urban Supernatural + Chinese-Style Horror + Folk Legends and Hauntings + Celestial Master Exorcists + Heirs to the Daoist Tradition + Heterochromatic-Eyed Heroine + Haunted House Tales + Episodic Stories + Folk Taboos] - Hidden deep in the bustling streets is an inconspicuous supernatural affairs office called Tianxuan. - No one dares touch the folk taboos of this world. Haunted houses are plagued by unsolved horrors, abandoned villages and ancient mansions seethe with resentm 1.2kReads—Score10414d adds

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    Don't wander through old alleys late at night, and don't rent cheap haunted houses. The eeriness of Chinese culture in the city is far more terrifying than that in the deep mountains. A young Taoist master and disciple descend from the mountain into the world, slaying ghosts and suppressing evil spirits—the entire journey is clean, efficient, and incredibly satisfying!

13. 13 龙 The Moon at Dragon Perch Temple 龙栖道观月 Taoists Are People Too道士也是人Eastern Fantasy373k WordsOngoing People say that anyone seeking the Dao must sever the seven emotions and cast off the six desires. Yet the wooden-hearted Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain has a soft spot for one little dragon. For her, he breaks the rules, weakens his resolve, and abandons his lonely, austere life; she keeps him company beneath the bright moon, through the passing years, and warms the rest of his days. What if humans and dragons are destined to walk different paths? What if fate is merciless? The finest kind 14Reads—Score114d adds

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    There are no intense battles, only everyday companionship. The boy is slow-witted but reliable, and the little dragon is cute and considerate. It's a very relaxing read.

14. 14 太 The Tale of the Peaceful Daoist 太平道人传 Zimo Qinghuan子陌清欢Eastern Fantasy140k WordsOngoing … So is the dorm real or fake, fake? My precious baby, hurry up and build it for me, for me. The data cable, right, right, right, wait... —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The allegations of fighting and killing are completely unfounded.

15. 15 传 The Legendary Taoist Priest 传奇道士 Rivers and Lakes Poet江湖诗人Urban44k WordsOngoing In a remote mountain temple during the Republican era, the Taoist Lin Feng had been meditating in seclusion, seeking a higher realm of Taoist cultivation. He devoted himself to his practice, cut off from the outside world and focused solely on inner cultivation and insight. Yet during one unusual period of seclusion, he unexpectedly glimpsed the calamities of the world. That day, Lin Feng sat in his secluded chamber with his mind free of distractions and his whole being focused. Suddenly, his co —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I wrote this myself. Please take a look and leave comments. Thank you very much.

16. 16 民 Record of Folk Traditions 民俗传承录 Heaven and Earth Are Like an Inn天地同逆旅Mystery343k WordsOngoing My knowledge is limited! I’ve organized the memories of my working life into a memoir and written down some of them. If you’re interested in feng shui, geomancy, or the arts of fate and divination, take a look. It’s all practical information. If you’d rather hear stories, you can read the memoir. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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