Recommend Me Some Adventure Horror Novels Set in Places Like Ailao Mountain 来个哀牢山，什么的探险恐怖小说

1. 151 穿 Beast-Taming and Immortality After I Transmigrated 穿越后御兽仙途 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼76k WordsCompleted The Immortal Path of Taming Beasts After Transmigration 12Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 152 天 The Bearing of a Heavenly Emperor, Ruling Supreme Over All 天帝之姿，独尊寰宇 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼35k WordsCompleted The Bearing of a Heavenly Emperor, Supreme Under Heaven 1Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 153 无 Infinite Devouring System: Becoming the Lord of the Devouring Realm 无限吞噬系统，成就噬界之主 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼31k WordsCompleted Infinite Devouring System: Become Lord of the Devouring Realm 1Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 154 中 Chinese Medicine Massage: Healing Hands and a Kind Heart 中医推拿，妙手仁心 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼11k WordsCompleted Traditional Chinese Massage, Healing Hands and a Compassionate Heart —Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 155 穿 I Became a Lazy, Gluttonous, Wicked Stepmother 穿成了好吃懒做的恶毒后妈 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼Modern Romance6k WordsCompleted Reincarnated as a lazy, gluttonous, wicked stepmother —Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 156 孤 Trial by Fire on a Desolate Island 孤岛绝境的洗礼 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼11k WordsCompleted The Ordeal of a Desolate Island —Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 157 雨 The Ancient Rainforest Village 雨林千年古寨 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼6k WordsCompleted A Thousand-Year-Old Village in the Rainforest 1Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 158 新 The New National Standard Is Here, Giving Bikers a New Lease on Life 新新国标来了，铁骑获新生 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼11k WordsCompleted The new national standard is here, and motorcyclists get a new lease on life —Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 159 小 The Little Tyrannosaur's Path to Conquest 小霸王龙的称霸之路 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼13k WordsCompleted The Little Tyrannosaurus's Road to Domination 1Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 160 蔬 A Courtyard Full of Vegetable Fragrance 蔬香满院 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼7k WordsCompleted A Courtyard Full of Vegetable Fragrance —Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 161 掌 The Starlight in My Palm Will Never Fade 掌心的星光，永不熄灭 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼10k WordsCompleted The Starlight in My Palm Will Never Fade 1Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 162 高 A Time Capsule on the High-Speed Train 高铁上的时光胶囊 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼16k WordsCompleted A Time Capsule on the High-Speed Train 1Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 163 绿 An Unexpected Adventure on the Green Train 绿皮火车上的奇遇记 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼Marriage & Romance14k WordsCompleted An Adventure on a Green-Skinned Train 10Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 164 月 Moonlight Cannot Cross the Old Starry River 月光不渡旧星河 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼7k WordsCompleted Moonlight Cannot Cross the Old River of Stars 2Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 165 别 Everyone Risks Their Life Exploring Ailao Mountain, but You Bring Them Food? 别人探险哀牢山送命，你去送饭？ Xi Jiji囍吉吉Urban293k WordsCompleted [Live streaming + Gourmet + Ailao Mountain expedition + No female lead + Classic of Mountains and Seas] Top chef Lin An joins an expedition show in Ailao Mountain and unexpectedly awakens the Zookeeper System. Feed a ferocious beast, and he can tame it and earn a trait that boosts its abilities! [Ding! Congratulations, Host, you've tamed a giant python and received the trait: Twin Venomous Fangs!] [Ding! Congratulations, Host, you've tamed a saltwater crocodile and received the trait: Death Roll 168Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist participates in a wilderness survival challenge and awakens a zookeeper system—he can tame ferocious beasts simply by feeding them! A python offers its venomous fangs, a crocodile bestows its special skills, and a saber-toothed tiger rubs against his leg, saying, "Give me another piece of meat, and I'll protect you from the whole mountain!" A bear brings honey to exchange for food, and a group of ferocious beasts beg for alms.

16. 166 渝 The Chongqing School's Tomb-Raiding Notes 渝派盗墓笔录 Chongqing-Style Tomb Raider渝派盗墓Mystery405k WordsCompleted [Tomb raiding + wild mystery twists + horror + the uncanny + treasure appraisal + sci-fi] (Tomb raiding is illegal.) Su Mo, a veteran tomb raider, and his fat cat discover a foreign immortal zombie seeking eternal life in an ancient tomb in Tongliang. A longevity mirror then leads them to the tomb of Ran Yu, sister of the immortal Ran Yi. Thus, the gates to the world beneath the tombs are thrown open: the base of a camel coffin, a coffin formation modeled on the six stars of the Southern Dipper 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The tomb at Dabanying is an ancient tomb on a branch of the Shennongjia mountain range, somewhat reminiscent of the Ailao Mountains.

17. 167 探 Exploring the Mystery of the Curse 探险诅咒之谜 Western Fujian Snacks闽西小吃Mystery218k WordsCompleted Li Wen takes his girlfriend exploring in Black Bamboo Valley, but she accidentally falls into a mysterious place. When he sees her again, he has been cursed. To break the curse, Li Wen sets off on adventures far and wide. From the Black Bamboo Kingdom to Jin Feng Ridge and Ailao Mountain, he eventually uncovers an ancient and earth-shattering secret. How could it possibly be... 59Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Adventure novel: The mystery of the Black Bamboo Heavenly Kingdom's curse

18. 168 超 Super Scary Livestream 超级惊悚直播 Yuwen Chang Gong宇文长弓Mystery2.2M WordsCompleted "Welcome, everyone, to the Supernatural Scary Live Stream. Before we start today's broadcast, I have to tell you that only three kinds of people can watch this stream: those with a heavy aura of yin energy, those who will die within seven days, and the third kind, which I can't discuss in detail. I can only give you one warning: watch your back!" 25.3kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves
19. 169 我 I Have 36,524 Folk Horror Stories 我有36524个民间恐怖故事 Nalan Xi纳兰惜Mystery2.5M WordsCompleted [Standalone stories] [Supernatural suspense] [Folk horror] [Mountain spirits and monsters] [Adapted from real cases] [Rural legends] There is no main storyline. Each chapter is a self-contained story adapted from folk rumors, with eerie, gripping plots. Note: This story discourages superstition and encourages belief in science. It is entirely fictional, so just enjoy it as entertainment. 4.2kReads8.8Score217Shelves

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    Horror folk tales

20. 170 民 Folk Tales: One Chapter, One Horror Story 民间怪谈一章一个恐怖故事 Alone Through the Cold Autumn独过寒秋Mystery845k WordsCompleted [Anthology of stories] [Folklore horror] [Supernatural horror] [Village legends] [Chinese-style horror] [Old-time storytelling] There is no overarching plot. Each chapter is a standalone horror story adapted from folk tales, with eerie, unsettling plots that grow more terrifying the more you think about them. Note: This story discourages superstition and encourages belief in science. It is entirely fictional, so just enjoy it as a bit of fun. 26.8kReads7.5Score1.2kShelves
21. 171 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 1.1kReads—Score101Shelves

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    Enter at your own risk! High-energy, terrifying, and supernatural content | "Tianxuan Supernatural Agency" features a century-old haunted house that devours people, an ancient village where evil rituals prolong life, and vengeful ghosts lurking in the shadows. A series of mysterious cases that have been sealed for a hundred years reveal layers of chilling underworld truths. Taoist magic is used to suppress evil spirits, and swords are used to slay demons. The show tears away the cannibalistic grotesques hidden beneath the guise of folk customs. The episodic series is fast-paced and avoids unnecessary padding. The more you watch, the more chills you'll feel!

22. 172 罗 Stranded in Lop Nur 2 罗布泊绝境余生2 Listening to the Wind Beyond the Dust尘外听风Urban231k WordsCompleted Synopsis Drawn by the lure of Gobi jade and meteorites, Qin Feng, Lin Yue, and ten others drive into the “Sea of Death,” Lop Nor. But the merciless no-man’s-land traps them, and the struggle to survive begins. Sandstorms wreck their vehicles and supplies run out. As they face the desperate prospect of having neither food nor water, former companions become one another’s “competitors”: some betray their teammates by hiding water, some seize food just to stay alive, and others choose to sacrifice 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Synopsis of *Survival 2: Lop Nur*: Driven by the allure of Gobi jade and meteorites, Qin Feng, Lin Yue, and 12 others venture into the "Sea of ​​Death," Lop Nur, only to find themselves trapped in the relentless wilderness, a battle for survival raging. Sandstorms destroy their vehicles, supplies dwindle, and in this desperate situation of thirst and food shortages, former companions become rivals: some betray their teammates by hoarding water, others steal food to survive, and still others choose to sacrifice themselves for others. Qin Feng and Lin Yue struggle between the light and darkness of humanity, battling the extreme environment while preserving the last vestiges of goodwill. Every choice is a matter of life and death, every sacrifice heart-wrenching. As hope fades and despair consumes reason, only two manage to break free from the shackles of death and return to the world of the living; ten lives are forever frozen in the desolate Gobi.

23. 173 火 The Martian Era: Humanity's Interstellar Long March 火星纪元：人类的星际长征 Listening to the Wind Beyond the Dust尘外听风Sci-Fi & Apocalypse155k WordsCompleted Synopsis: As humanity’s dream of exploring Mars becomes reality, Qin Feng steps forward as a fearless pioneer. He builds a production system run entirely by robots, using cutting-edge technology to blast through ice and release oxygen and water, bringing Mars its first source of life. Following ecological principles, he introduces species in stages, from microorganisms to plants and animals, gradually building a complete ecosystem. After years of hard work, the red desert becomes a green landsca 3Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 174 昆 The Kunlun Ice Vein 昆仑冰脉 Listening to the Wind Beyond the Dust尘外听风Urban215k WordsCompleted Disclaimer This book is a work of fictional literature. All characters, plots, settings, institutions, and other elements are the author’s artistic creations and have no direct connection to real people, events, or organizations. Any similarities or coincidental overlaps in the plot are purely accidental. Do not assume they refer to anyone in particular or read too much into them. The views expressed in this book represent only the author’s personal opinions and do not reflect the position of an 2Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 175 绝 Stranded 3: The Abyss of Black Rock 绝境余生3黑岩深渊 Listening to the Wind Beyond the Dust尘外听风Urban619k WordsCompleted Synopsis: A strange recording and a fragmentary map reveal the terrifying secrets of the Black Rock Rift. In search of her missing mentor, Lin Yue ventures into an abyss millions of years old and persuades the trauma-ridden Qin Feng to lead the expedition. Sandstorms in the no-man’s-land and strange lights in the rift are only the beginning. Deep underground, the ruins of a prehistoric civilization emerge, marked with blood-red patterns. Mutated creatures hunt them one after another, while geolo —Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 176 我 My 365 Days in the Age of Dinosaurs 我在恐龙时代的365天 Listening to the Wind Beyond the Dust尘外听风769k WordsCompleted Synopsis: A strange flash of light, and Qin Feng and Lin Yue suddenly transmigrate to the age of the dinosaurs, tens of millions of years ago. A Tyrannosaurus’s roar echoes through the valleys as pterosaurs circle overhead. The prehistoric jungle is full of danger, and the tools and knowledge of the modern world are almost useless. They build a makeshift shelter from branches, start fires by friction to ward off the nighttime cold, identify prehistoric plants for food, evade carnivorous dinosaur 1Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 177 孤 Survival on a Lonely Island: Together Against All Odds 孤屿求生：绝境同行 Listening to the Wind Beyond the Dust尘外听风Urban568k WordsCompleted Synopsis After a passenger plane crashes, Qin Feng and Lin Yue are stranded on a remote, uninhabited island, trapped in a desperate fight for survival. With no supplies, no rescue, and no way out, they build shelter with their bare hands, hunt for food and find water, and battle natural disasters and ferocious beasts as they struggle on the brink of death. From wary distance to relying on each other for their lives, from despair to holding on to hope, the two stand side by side and break free of 1Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 178 凤 The Phoenix Commands the Dragon's Chart 凤御龙图 Listening to the Wind Beyond the Dust尘外听风Ancient Romance851k WordsOngoing Disclaimer This book is a work of fiction. All characters, plots, settings, institutions, and other elements are artistic creations of the author and are not directly connected to any people, events, or organizations in the real world. Any coincidental similarities in plot or content are purely accidental. Please do not assume they refer to real people or read too much into them. The views expressed in this book are solely the author’s personal opinions and do not represent the stance of any org —Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 179 破 The Bankrupt Exorcist's Haunted House Livestream 破产天师的凶宅直播间 Fengyuan砜元Mystery356k WordsCompleted “Congratulations. You've inherited a mansion worth a fortune, as well as... 200,000 yuan in deadly yin debt.” The lawyer's voice was like a scalpel, cutting through all my beautiful dreams. I'm Wu Suowei, a con artist who edits photos to pass myself off as a master of the occult. I was planning to pack up and run. But when I opened the doors of Jingxin Studio and saw the strange assortment of “family members” inside... I knew there was no escape. This wasn't a haunted house. It was an ancient se 143Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book has a storyline involving an adventure in Pinglaoling.

30. 180 恐 Horror Tavern: I Only Raise the Most Ferocious Creatures 恐怖酒馆：我只养大凶之物 Lord Salted Fish咸鱼君Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted Tucked away in a quiet alley is a strange tavern that can grant your wishes, as long as you’re willing to set up a terrifying idol in your home... 6kReads9.4Score804Shelves

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    How about trying this one? It's absolutely divine! The more you read, the more exciting it gets! Every beginning and character introduction is intricately connected by a powerful causal system. I highly recommend this isekai novel to everyone—it's incredibly good, with a thrilling plot, logically sound plot twists, and exquisite aesthetics. It's definitely the most worthwhile novel to read this year.

31. 181 7 The Biggest Scoundrel in Bureau 749 749局第一流氓 Piggy the Painter画画的小猪Urban710k WordsCompleted Liu Mang, a street punk, unexpectedly awakens ghost eyes and gets dragged into the 749 Paranormal Investigation Bureau. There, he discovers that he carries the bloodline of an ancient shamanic clan and is a key target of the Chrysanthemum School of Japan’s “Human Pillar Project.” From a corpse-reanimation case at a funeral home to an international conspiracy involving corpse-refining, he uses the Taixu Spirit-Taming Art to refine evil spirits and break through sinister schemes involving ghost so 1kReads6.7Score192Shelves

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    The most troublesome containment item in our department isn't a ghost king, but a vending machine that's become sentient. It only accepts ghost money and keeps spitting out energy drinks flavored like "Meng Po's Soup" (a legendary soup for forgetting one's past life). Everyone who's drunk it says they "forgot they were idiots" and spends the whole day hugging their office plant and calling it "wife."

32. 182 天 The Celestial Master Is Here: Qimen Feng Shui Shakes the World 天师在此，奇门风水震天下 Big Eggplant大茄子Mystery6.3M WordsCompleted [Several short dramas have been adapted from this novel: Feng Shui Heavenly Master, The Grand Master of Qimen Feng Shui, The Heavenly Master Is Here, Qimen Feng Shui Shakes the World, Notes of a Folk Feng Shui Master, and others] Everything in this book is fictional. Just enjoy the story, don’t take it seriously, and don’t get too caught up in it... 246.2kReads9.1Score57.9kShelves

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33. 183 考 Records of an Archaeological Bureau Temp 考古司编外人员记事录 One Who Plays at the Mysterious玄着的一Mystery483k WordsCompleted My name is Wang Xuanyi. That's what my father, whom I never met in my whole life, named me. Of course, that's not important. When I was twenty, I was on the Huhketu Grassland in Inner Mongolia, helping a friend buy sheep from local herders to sell in the inland provinces and Hebei. How should I put it? I guess my life really began in Huhketu. On the grasslands, I encountered wolves. We stumbled into a tomb with no way out. On the snowy mountains, we saw the last glow of the Bon god. In the Qinl 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book matches your preferences; it's quite good.

34. 184 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 709Reads6.8Score—Shelves
35. 185 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Mystery551k 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. 381Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 186 阴 Yin-Yang Eye Realtor: Selling Haunted Houses in Chongqing 阴阳眼中介：我在重庆卖凶宅 Listening to the Wind in the Wilds山野聆风Mystery632k WordsCompleted A novel inspired by local Chongqing legends and historical anecdotes. This story is entirely fictional. As a child, the protagonist gained the ability to see yin and yang from a Qing dynasty skeleton. His family’s ancestral ledger is filled with secrets of old Chongqing. The folklore is meticulously researched, with traceable details ranging from place names and historical anecdotes to traditional remedies and feng shui formations. Each haunted house seems like a self-contained case, but in trut 200Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    Is it worth exploring in Chongqing?

37. 187 我 My Adventure Journal 我的探险日记 Beichen Liu北辰流Mystery245k WordsCompleted This book has no ghosts or monsters, yet it is more frightening than any of them. Every page pushes at the reader's nerves, and each chapter features a gripping horror story. Join a team of four explorers as they venture into moments of sheer terror. 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's awake? Why is the sound of running water coming from a bathhouse abandoned for ten years in the dead of night? It's not man-made, not supernatural. Follow a team of seven into a strange, self-contained space for a chilling, immersive horror adventure based on the environment itself. Who is the extra figure in the bathroom mirror?

38. 188 豫 Tomb Raiding Tales from Western Henan 豫西倒斗往事 Gold Digger金把头Mystery1.8M 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 6.3kReads8.6Score425Shelves

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    Choose to turn your head once.

39. 189 1 Route 14 Night Bus 14路夜班公交车 Bell Orange铃铛桔子Mystery203k WordsCompleted My name is Li Long. For triple pay, I took the night shift on Bus Route 14, the one everyone else avoids. It starts at the old depot in the west of the city and ends at the back gate of the crematorium. Departure time: exactly eleven at night. The passengers have no body heat, no breath, and no faces. They are the souls of those who drowned in the river three years ago. A chilling aura hangs over the route, ghosts follow in its wake, and every stop hides a curse that claims lives. Three rules ar 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Enter with the lights off! This is an extremely terrifying film that will send chills down your spine and is too gruesome to watch alone.

40. 190 阴 Notes from Tomb Raids on Yin Mountain 阴山盗墓手记 Bell Orange铃铛桔子Mystery301k WordsCompleted A new work is here! Come 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! 26Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 191 民 Folk Customs Record: Chen the Paper Effigy Maker 民俗录：纸扎陈 Perfected Lord Xuan Zhen, Manifest Sage玄真显圣真君Mystery262k WordsCompleted There's an old saying in western Hunan: “Better to walk through a mass grave at night than cross the Paper Effigy Chen family.” When Chen Ming woke up, he found himself lying in a thin-walled coffin. Paper figures all around the room were smiling at him. He was the last living member of the Paper Effigy Chen family. For three generations, his ancestors had made paper effigies for a living, but the Chen family didn't just make paper people and horses... They shaped souls. They shaped rules. They 45Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Niche horror folklore stories seeking readers.

42. 192 天 The Heavenly Kingdom: The Rise of an Imperial Dynasty 天国王朝：帝朝崛起 Perfected Lord Xuan Zhen, Manifest Sage玄真显圣真君Historical1.6M WordsCompleted This is the legendary life of God's agent, entrusted with shepherding His flock! From a modern transmigrator to a medieval infant, he relied on the Mount & Blade System and his own strategic brilliance to break free from constraints, defend the Holy City, establish an empire, and change the course of history for both the Crusaders and the Islamic world. (Early game: using Mount & Blade to break through; mid-game: political scheming; late game: cyberpunk space opera) 79Reads—Score106Shelves
43. 193 归 The Soul of Tang Returns to the Righteous Cause 归义唐魂 Perfected Lord Xuan Zhen, Manifest Sage玄真显圣真君Historical1.0M WordsCompleted To the west, he allied with his uncle’s Yutian Kingdom; to the east, he reclaimed eleven prefectures of Helong. He drove the Uyghurs north and secured the Tianshan Mountains; looking south toward Chang’an, he reclaimed the old frontiers. Gunpowder shattered the Tibetan ranks; iron cavalry trampled the Khitan camps. The Three Stars Banner swept across Youzhou and Yunzhou, and the Han realm’s sky was opened anew beneath the sun and moon. 1.6kReads—Score144Shelves
44. 194 半 Peninsula: My Girl Group Exorcism Diary 半岛：我的女团驱魔日记 Perfected Lord Xuan Zhen, Manifest Sage玄真显圣真君Urban412k WordsCompleted In a modern world where spiritual energy has run dry, Chen Ming, who has cultivated to the peak, goes on a trip to the peninsula, only to stumble into a story about a peninsula teeming with ghosts and monsters! Obsessions and starlight intertwine as he gently protects those around him! (This is a story about helping girl idols drive out evil spirits while falling in love with them! Multiple heroines! A harem novel!) 1.1kReads—Score131Shelves
45. 195 岐 The Phoenix of Qishan 岐山凤 Happy Big Rice Bucket快乐的大饭桶Mystery403k WordsOngoing [Mystery × Lovecraftian Horror × The Uncanny] When an archaeologist’s trowel uncovers more than yellow earth, it awakens the primordial whispers sealed away by blood sacrifice Zhang Ji, an archaeology student at Huanbei University, encounters a bizarre sacrificial pit during his graduation fieldwork in Mop an Village. Pottery basins, ox bones, red earth, stone slabs, and shells are buried according to a pattern no one can understand. Disturb them, and they awaken an indescribable “presence” dee 23Reads7.5Score—Shelves

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    The author is incredibly skilled at planting clues. Tang Jiawei's perception brought from Panlong Palace, the connection between Gong Huacheng and the landfill, and the phrase "like ripples on the water's surface"—all these are foreshadowing elements. You only realize they're plot holes after you've finished reading.

46. 196 湘 Tales of the Supernatural in Xiangnan 湘南鬼事录 Xiaoxiang Lady Traveler潇湘女客Mystery289k WordsCompleted My family is truly from southern Hunan, with ancestral expertise in feng shui and geomancy, spirit-summoning and calming, demon-subduing and exorcism, funeral music, and rites to guide the dead onward. Let me begin with my great-grandfather’s generation. My great-grandfather and his brother were born in the early Guangxu era of the Qing Dynasty. By the late Guangxu and Xuantong eras, they had raised five cousins in all, including my grandfather. They all knew our family’s inherited arts. My gran 142Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a Hunanese version of *Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio*, a *Night Parade of One Hundred Demons* set in a water town, and above all, a heartwarming tale of "protection." There's no mystification, only genuine fear and warmth.

47. 197 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 56Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "I asked. I heard my own voice, a little dry. I need some guidance, even if it's just a vague metaphor from an ancient ritual." Gyatso nodded slightly. "Silently ponder what you're wondering, and let your hand follow your heart." I closed my eyes, clearing my mind of distractions, and the most crucial question surfaced. I opened my eyes and reached out. My fingers touched the divination stick container; the wood had a strange, warm feel, not from being heated by fire, but from a restrained warmth, as if it had accumulated the touch of countless people. I shook it, and the wooden sticks clinked together with a crisp sound, neither dull nor frivolous. Then, I pulled one out. The wooden stick felt slightly heavy in my hand, its color darker than the container, almost black. There were no words on it. This has to be the book; this is a part of it. It's slow-paced at the beginning, but the later stages are well-paced, incredibly exciting, with a vast world-building, a huge imagination, and excellent writing. The protagonist's identity is mysterious, and the place they go to can be described as the Heavenly Tomb, a place where death is almost certain. Moreover, this novel breaks away from the traditional trio dynamic, maximizing the story and suspense. It's safe to say this book has the potential to become a masterpiece.

48. 198 寻 Seeking Corpses, Questioning Coffins 寻尸问棺 Chrysanthemum Fragrance凝菊香Mystery204k WordsCompleted The Yangtze takes a sharp bend through the Wushan section, where the current suddenly turns treacherous. Locals call this stretch “Ghost’s Grief.” Boatmen and fishermen all steer clear, yet some make their living here: the corpse retrievers, who search the waters for bodies and coffins... 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Searching for a corpse and examining a coffin – how thrilling!

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