An Epic Reading Slump 😐 史诗级书荒😐

1. 1 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 130.3kReads9.0Score9.5kShelves

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   **Highly Recommended Historical Intrigue Masterpiece | *The Qin Dynasty: Fusu's Demotion at the Start, Tricking Him into Rebellion*—How Does a Time Traveler Rewrite the End of the Qin Dynasty with Modern Thinking?** --- ### **A One-Sentence Recommendation** **"Fusu, with 300,000 troops at your command, why don't you rebel? Once Qin Shi Huang dies, Zhao Gao alters the edict, and Huhai ascends the throne, you're doomed!"** —When time traveler Zhao Jinghong uses "spoiler-style trickery" to force Prince Fusu into rebellion, he unexpectedly discovers that Qin Shi Huang, Ying Zheng, is secretly fueling the flames… Can you believe this plot twist? --- ### **Story Highlights at a Glance** 🔥 1️⃣ **A High-Energy Start That Subverts History** The protagonist, Zhao Jinghong, travels to the Qin Dynasty and is imprisoned at the beginning, unexpectedly becoming "prison mates" with the equally down-on-his-luck Prince Fusu. With his precognitive knowledge of history, he frantically unleashed his "rebellion strategy": - **"Once the First Emperor dies, Zhao Gao will surely alter the will, and Hu Hai's first act upon ascending the throne will be to kill you!"** - **"With 300,000 troops at your disposal, we can march back to Xianyang and force the emperor to abdicate. Your father will have no choice but to give you the throne!"** - **"Don't rebel? Just wait to be executed! You can't bear the blame for the Qin Dynasty's demise after only two generations!"** 2️⃣ **Ying Zheng: The Ultimate Mastermind** You might think Ying Zheng was furious? No! He secretly overheard the entire affair, then promptly had Fusu acknowledge Zhao Jinghong as "Ji Fu" (second only to Lü Buwei as "Zhong Fu"), even tacitly approving the rebellion plan. His single question, **"My son, do you want the throne or not?"** Reveals the true nature of an emperor—in this power struggle between father and son, who is the real mastermind? 3️⃣ **The Contrasting Aspects and Dark Sides of Historical Figures** - **Fusu**: From a refined and benevolent ruler to a ruthless rebel, forced into a darker state by modern thinking; - **Zhao Gao**: Outwardly humble as a dog, but inwardly harboring a chilling ambition to "climb to the top step by step"; - **Ying Zheng**: While consuming "poisonous pills" to prolong his life, he coldly observes Zhao Gao's conspiracies, his imperial loneliness palpable. 4️⃣ **A Triple Blow of Political Intrigue, Hilarious Comedy, and Twists** - **Hilarious Scene**: Zhao Jinghong brainwashes Fusu with "It's cold, put on a dragon robe to warm yourself," while Ying Zheng overhears and tries to suppress his laughter until he's internally injured; - **High-Energy Twist**: When Fusu actually leads his army into Xianyang, he discovers that everything was a scheme orchestrated by Ying Zheng; - **Historical Imagination**: Using terracotta figurines instead of living people for burial? Zhao Jinghong's comment, "The First Emperor is giving future archaeological teams a KPI," has readers in stitches. --- ### **Why Must Read?** **✅ **Historical Integrity + Modern Themes:** From the controversy surrounding the burning of books and burying of scholars to the advantages and disadvantages of the prefecture-county system, the author offers insightful commentary through Zhao Jinghong, leading readers to re-decode the rise and fall of the Qin Dynasty. **✅ **Vivid Character Portrayal:** The loneliness and domineering presence of Ying Zheng, the struggles and growth of Fusu, and the sinister ambition of Zhao Gao—all characters are intelligent, and the power struggles are fierce and intriguing. **✅ **Exhilarating Pace:** High-energy from the start, with multiple storylines unfolding simultaneously: rebellion plans, elixir conspiracies, and the remnants of the six states—no dull moments. --- ### **Suitable for Which Type of Readers?** - Seasoned readers who enjoy **historical time travel + political intrigue twists**; - Research enthusiasts interested in **the secret history of the Qin Dynasty** and the **Fusu-Huhai rivalry**; - Comedy lovers who enjoy the combination of a **witty and cunning emperor**; - Those who appreciate plots with a "you think you're on the first level, but I'm actually on the fifth" twist. --- ### **Spoiler Alert:** 🚨 - **Ying Zheng:** "If Heaven hadn't given birth to me, Ying Zheng, China would have been plunged into eternal darkness! But my empire cannot afford to perish after only two generations!" - **Zhao Jinghong:** "History is written by the living, but the living... Can be fooled!" - **Fusu:** "If benevolent governance cannot save Qin, then I will be the sharpened sword!" **🔥 **Advice for Beginners:** Be prepared to stay up all night to read this; it's even more addictive than "The Elixir of Qin Shi Huang."

2. 2 桃 A Garden of Students, Growing Old Together in Love 桃李满天下恩爱共白头 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance42k WordsCompleted Wu Xiaomin was a country girl, born and raised in the countryside, but she had always been a good student and was naturally beautiful. Unfortunately, after she started high school, her surroundings changed dramatically, leaving her confused and lost. In her sophomore year, she met a new homeroom teacher who helped her find her way again. After graduating from college, Wu Xiaomin gave up a job placement back in her hometown and introduced a female college classmate to her former high school teach 1.6kReads—Score—Shelves

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   The first book's male lead is the female lead's high school mentor. After graduating from university, to repay her mentor, the female lead introduces a female classmate from university to him as his girlfriend. She then chooses to stay in the city to work, even though she didn't have a guaranteed job assignment, in order to develop her career.

3. 3 等 The Happiness We Waited For 等来的幸福 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance51k WordsCompleted In this blended family, the male and female leads grow up calling each other brother and sister. After her mother dies, the heroine goes abroad with her biological father. While overseas, she and the male lead begin a relationship. 759Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 4 中 Lu Xueqi, Vocational School Student 中专生陆雪琪 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Marriage & Romance81k WordsCompleted Lu Xueqi, the Vocational School Student 1.8kReads—Score—Shelves
5. 5 龙 Dragon Head Supreme 龙头至尊 Simple Fish简单的鱼Urban8.6M WordsOngoing The campus beauty he'd loved for three years was brutalized and killed! Chen Xuewen, who had done nothing, was framed and sent to prison! His honest, hardworking parents both died horribly while seeking justice for him! After nineteen years of living by the rules and obeying the law, Chen Xuewen finally saw the true face of the world. “Those who kill and burn their way to riches wear golden belts, while those who build bridges and roads leave no bones behind!” “If others can kill and burn, why 197.9kReads9.1Score11.8kShelves

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   The story follows Chen Xuewen, who, after enduring imprisonment, uses his extraordinary wisdom to win over one loyal brother after another, while simultaneously destroying gang after gang. Through his intelligence and ruthless methods, he rises through the ranks of the underworld to become a legendary and thrilling figure.

6. 6 管 Call Me a Fake Heiress If You Want, I'm Born Lucky as a Koi 管你真假千金，我天生锦鲤好命 Grape Milk Tea with Pearls芝芝葡萄加珍珠Modern Romance519k WordsCompleted [Everyone's Favorite + Fake and Real Heiress + Secret Identity + Childhood Friends + Satisfying + Admiring the Strong + No Angst, Extra Sweet] After living for seventeen years as the Tang family's heiress, Meng Wan very sensibly left with a million yuan when the real heiress showed up. Her family was simply too poor? No problem, she happened to have a teeny-tiny bit of social connections~ Her parents were unemployed layabouts? Her younger brother with autism was an artistic genius? Her second br 86.3kReads9.4Score6.1kShelves

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   Real or fake heiresses, many different identities

7. 7 爽 So Satisfying! The Real Heiress Hates Everyone Equally 爽爆！真千金她平等的痛恨所有人 Liu Qingci柳清辞Modern Romance416k WordsCompleted [Going Off the Rails + Entertainment Industry + Feel-Good Revenge + Epic Face-Slapping + No Forgiveness + The Whole Family Gets What They Deserve] Going off the rails is the most powerful weapon for fighting back against the world. During an outdoor livestreaming variety show, the guests lost contact with the production crew. The sweet, gentle girl who was kind in public led the others in isolating and bullying Chu Yiyi, the scandal-ridden star everyone loved to hate. In response to the bullying 28.5kReads9.2Score1.6kShelves
8. 8 我 I Became the Galaxy's Top Healing Guide Through Ancient Music 我靠古音乐成为星际第一治愈向导 Three Thousand Lovestruck Entanglements三千痴缠Modern Romance452k WordsCompleted [Sentinel and Guide] Also known as: I Became the Galaxy’s Number One Healing Guide Through Ancient Music Luo Xiaoxiao, a top student and musical prodigy at the Imperial Capital Conservatory, transmigrates to an interstellar age where musical traditions have vanished and women are scarce. She becomes a rare Guide specializing in mental healing. … A piece of ancient music she plays on a whim can ease the headaches caused by Sentinels’ dangerously high mental instability. The children’s song “Two T 5kReads9.2Score573Shelves

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   Sweet, sweet, especially the third book.

9. 9 京 The Capital's Young Master Is So Arrogant? One Kiss from His Wife and He Turns Bright Red 京圈太子很狂？老婆一亲就红温了 You Yili幼一栗Modern Romance659k WordsCompleted [Super Sweet, Heart-Fluttering Romance + Both Inexperienced in Love + Marriage First, Love Later + Male Lead Takes His Place + Long-Standing Scheme] [Roguish, arrogant young master × Cool-headed, rational medical beauty] Jin Wu had always seen Fu Yuchen as her salvation. She followed him quietly and finally got what she wanted. Until she saw him kissing someone else intimately with her own eyes. Fu Yuchen smiled smugly. “How would Jin Wu dare leave me? Without me, she's just a pitiful illegitima 35.2kReads9.4Score4.2kShelves
10. 10 先 Marriage Before Love: The Young Wolf King’s Daily Devotion to His Wife 先婚后爱：年下小狼王的宠妻日常 Freeze-Dried Lychee荔枝冻干Ancient Romance279k WordsCompleted [Younger man + sweet romance + devoted one-on-one couple + lighthearted] [Younger male lead: passionate, straightforward, and an affectionate puppy; heroine: outspoken, not coy, attracted to his physique, and easily embarrassed] Lang Fei, the dashing King of the Northwest, falls in love at first sight with Shen Qingtang, the most beautiful woman in the Chen Dynasty. The second time he sees her, he falls even harder, and can't wait to marry her. With no other choice and little say in the matter, 204Reads9.0Score—Shelves
11. 11 第 The Ninth Special Zone 第九特区 Wei Jie伪戒Urban6.1M WordsCompleted After the catastrophe, the land was scarred beyond recognition. Food was scarce, resources were in short supply, and the situation was chaotic... A young man who had fought his way out of an undeveloped zone, with endless yellow sand at his back, came alone to District Nine to make a living. Yet he never expected to meet a few good friends by chance, rise to prominence in the chaotic era over a single thought, and embark on a legendary journey... 210.5kReads9.6Score22.9kShelves

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    When the world descends into chaos, law and morality vanish, the Ninth Special Zone becomes humanity's last refuge. However, power struggles, resource conflicts, and human greed make it fraught with danger. The protagonist, Qin Yu, rises from the ruins of a dog-eat-dog world, confronting betrayal and conspiracy. In this apocalyptic world, who will control the future?

12. 12 恶 Wicked Girl Gossips! Another Day of Being Spoiled by the Officials 恶女吃瓜！又是被百官宠疯的一天 Yue Muli月木里Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Court officials read minds + gossip + hilarious antics + everyone’s favorite + wicked woman + putting scumbags in their place] [What? The emperor’s favorite consort is fooling around with the eunuch by her side? Does he even have the necessary equipment?] System: [Of course he’s a fake eunuch. The emperor has been cuckolded and is even raising another man’s child!] [Wait, did he get stuck raising the fake eunuch’s child?] The emperor erupts in fury and storms back into the harem. The court offi 2.8kReads8.2Score267Shelves

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    I've only watched half of it, but I can't wait to share the story of the female lead who travels back to ancient times, and has been disguised as a boy since childhood. The male lead is the crown prince, who always thinks she's gay and secretly in love with her. Everyone who doesn't mean her any harm can hear her inner thoughts. The female lead is thriving in the officialdom by gossiping and getting by. So far, apart from her mother being love-struck, everything else is going quite well.

13. 13 这 This Villain Has Given Up 这个反派他摆烂了 Bu Yu Cheng Shang不予程上Two Male Leads415k WordsCompleted [Two male leads, lighthearted and humorous] Bai Qi blinked: well, would you look at that, he’d transmigrated into a book! Fine, since he was here, he might as well show off his skills and avenge the original owner. Bai Qi, one week later, upon meeting the male lead: “Wow! That’s one massive thigh. It feels so good to cling to it~~” Jiang Yichen: “... And what happened to showing off your skills?” *Overbearing, doting CEO top x humorous, funny bottom *A pure, humorous, funny, sweet little s 6.9kReads9.3Score805Shelves

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    It's different! It's really different!!!

14. 14 总 There Are Always Scoundrels Trying to Steal My Sweet, Gentle Wife 总有刁民想抢我的乖软老婆 Moon Pear White月梨白Two Male Leads391k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + devoted to each other + variety show livestream + sweet romance + doting husband + clingy sweetheart] [Wife-doting, fatherly seme & clingy, hard-of-hearing uke] Warning: not a power couple Word has it that the Lin and Yu families arranged a business marriage, and Lin Yibo and Yu He got married. The news set the internet abuzz. People accused Yu He of bullying his classmates and called him vicious, saying he wasn't good enough for Lin Yibo. A few days later, the variety show Tog 4.1kReads9.0Score470Shelves
15. 15 穿 The Laid-Back Days of a Carefree Beauty After Transmigrating into a Book 穿书后咸鱼美人的摆烂日常 Phoenix and You凰与予Two Male Leads192k WordsCompleted Ruan Baixing was unlucky enough to transmigrate into a book, the novel she'd been reading before her surgery. To her dismay, she discovered that the character she'd transmigrated into was also sickly. She'd suffered from one illness after another since childhood. They became less frequent after she turned eighteen, but her body remained frail. Unfortunately, she'd only read the first few chapters of the novel, so she had no idea what happened next. But having lived with heart disease since child 3.8kReads9.0Score439Shelves
16. 16 大 The Tycoon’s Puppy Is Throwing Another Divorce Fit 大佬的小奶狗又在闹离婚 Gradually Lost in a Haze渐迷离Two Male Leads951k WordsCompleted A powerful, possessive, doting top with no limits vs. a socially anxious but mischievous puppy-like bottom Everyone else is afraid of having their secret identity exposed after transmigrating into a book. Lin Wu, however, gleefully spoils the plot for the sick, twisted villain: “You're the villain. In the end, you'll lose everything and your whole family will die. Go ahead and cry.” Gu Siyan ponders for two seconds. “There's still one person missing from my spouse list.” Forced to become a me 2.6kReads8.9Score315Shelves
17. 17 漂 Pretty Darling, You’re Too Good at Flirting! Are You Trying to Get Yourself Killed? 漂亮宝贝这么会钓，不要命啦！ Cai Cai Wants to Get Rich菜菜要发财Two Male Leads546k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + satisfying face-slapping + intense push and pull + both devoted only to each other] [An alluring, hot-tempered flirt of a bottom X a celibate powerhouse top with an overwhelming possessive streak] In his past life, Lin Que was framed maliciously and eventually died a miserable death from severe bipolar disorder. Only after his death did he learn that he was the true young master of a wealthy family, his identity maliciously switched at birth. The one who framed him was the fake 26.9kReads9.5Score3.7kShelves
18. 18 手 I Can’t Help It, I’ve Got the Useless Teammate System!! 手握猪队友系统我也不想啊！！ The Unconventional Buke Jilang别开生面的不可次郎Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [System + Male Protagonist + Young Natural Enemy + No Romance + One-Sided Crushes + Brotherhood + Another World] The title mentions angels, but the content may upset readers who love beautiful things, so proceed with caution! Seriously, be careful! (Includes, but is not limited to: turning into a young natural enemy of humanity...) Natural enemy means exactly what it says: humanity's natural enemy!!! Natural enemy! Natural enemy! Natural enemy! Young one! Young one! Young one! [Ding! Congratula 7.5kReads8.3Score604Shelves

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    Don't let the title fool you, this is a great book! The plot is original 🥰, and the main character is an angel 😇. Highly recommended! 👍👍👍

19. 19 天 Heaven Does Not Answer 天不应 The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,夜来风雨声丶Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsOngoing Three myriad mounds of yellow earth and white bones, a sword's light like a shadow, the moon like wine. The spring breeze cuts through all the world's troubles. Tell me, peach blossoms, will you turn white-haired too? In the year 547 of the Yong'an era, a pitch-dark snowstorm fell over Kuhai County, a border county in southern Qi. In a dilapidated temple outside the county, Wen Chaoshen found a crippled woman, gravely injured and on the verge of death. He thought she was merely a refugee in dist 84.8kReads9.1Score6.1kShelves

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    The author of this book is the same author who previously wrote "The Haunted House." 1. The writing is delicate and perfectly executed, creating a strong sense of immersion. 2. Although this book is a genre the author hasn't tried before, it doesn't detract from its phenomenal writing quality. 3. The various foreshadowing elements in the early stages are perfectly placed, and the humorous and witty writing style makes it very enjoyable. 4. Although the author started out writing "infinite flow" novels, this book is completely different from his previous work. 5. In conclusion, this book is one of Tomato's few truly excellent works.

20. 20 凡EN The Mortal's Cultivation Journey: Ancestor of Talismans 凡人修仙之符祖 Tomatoes Dipped in Soybean Paste番茄蘸大酱Eastern Fantasy3.8M WordsOngoing [Mortal's journey, no System.] Xu Changshou, a young cowherd, is brought into the world of cultivation after saving an errand disciple of the Green Immortal Sect. He later awakens a bloodline jade talisman and obtains a legacy in the Dao of Talismans. Starting with the art of drawing talismans, he steps onto the path of cultivation, ascends to immortality, slays demons, attains eternal life, questions the heavens, creates the Great Dao of Talismans, and achieves the rank of Talisman Ancestor. 221.6kReads8.8Score16.5kShelves

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    A book you can read all night long once you start reading, highly recommended!

21. 21 仙 The Immortal Path? The Path of Death! 仙道？死道！ Jue Love ScarJue恋殇Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsCompleted [Horror Cultivation] + [Survival at All Costs] You are what you eat, so eating bitterness won't make you a better person. Only eating people will. An immortal once said, “If you're not at the table, you're on the menu.” Humans are the spirit of all things, born with immortal bodies and prized as heavenly medicine. In the cultivation world, the only way to cultivate is to absorb the power and fortune of others! That's why ordinary people are kept as living cauldrons. If you don't consume others, —Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 22 我 My Senior Brother Is Too Strong 我的师兄太强了 Ke Ning可宁Eastern Fantasy6.4M WordsCompleted Original title: My Senior Brother Is Too Strong The eldest senior brother is diligent and tireless, while the second senior brother likes to sneak off and take it easy. The eldest senior brother is hailed as a genius, while the second is the disgrace of the sect. Until one day, the junior sister discovers that the second senior brother is pretty amazing too... This blurb does it no justice. Read the story for yourself... 62.2kReads8.2Score4.2kShelves
23. 23 这 This Host Is Something Else: Told to Die for the Villain, He Actually Did 这宿主绝了，让他替反派死他真死 Cheng Nezha城哪吒Two Male Leads1.5M WordsCompleted (Complete) Villain + Corruption + Master and Disciple + Mutual Devotion + One-on-One (the villains are all souls of the Main God) To come back to life, movie star Yu Tang binds himself to a quick transmigration System. His mission is to show the villains care and warmth, then die for them, driving them completely over the edge. But when he has finally earned enough points and wants to be revived, the System tells him: The worlds he visited have all collapsed. Yu Tang: ??? System: So you need to 27.2kReads9.6Score3.1kShelves

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    I really love these two books; I can't stop thinking about them after reading them.

24. 24 我 There’s No Way My Husband Is a Sickly Villain 我的夫君不可能是病娇大反派 Nan Xiaoxiao南小小Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-One Romance + Both Leads Are Strong + They Dote on Each Other!] When Lu Xingyue started her senior year of high school, a fantasy game set in an ancient world mysteriously appeared on her phone. She started playing because she thought the characters looked lovely. Later, she found an exceptionally handsome young man in the game. She fell in love with a pixel character and married him in a wedding ceremony. Later, as the pressure of the college entrance exams mounted, she chose to give up 8.6kReads9.3Score924Shelves
25. 25 重 Reborn in the 1980s: My Wife Is a Little Spicy 重生八零：媳妇有点辣 Dressed in Splendor宝妆成Modern Romance5.0M WordsCompleted Her parents died young, her family was poor, and she was plain-looking. Xia Xiaolan had been dealt a terrible hand, but after nearly twenty years of hard work, she became an executive at a multinational corporation and finally put her life back on track... Then she wakes up to find herself reborn in the 1980s, as another Xia Xiaolan, this time with a face capable of bringing a kingdom to ruin. The original Xia Xiaolan had been dealt a winning hand, but chose to take her own life under the pressu 45kReads9.5Score5kShelves

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    A full five-star review! ✨✨✨✨✨ Once you're hooked, you won't be able to put it down! A must-read for avid readers!! The writing is clear and well-organized, the characters are vividly portrayed, and the plot is tightly woven and realistic, making you feel like it actually happened in that era. There are no cheat codes or special abilities like in time-travel novels; the female protagonist achieves everything step by step through hard work and perseverance. It's very inspiring, realistic, and full of positive energy. Love it! ❤️

26. 26 宗 Our Sect Is Dirt Poor, but the Disciples Are Rolling in Money 宗门一贫如洗，弟子富得流油 Qingbixi清碧溪Eastern Fantasy5.8M WordsOngoing [Transmigration + no System + no harem + lighthearted + martial world] “Want to become an inner sect disciple? With free room and board?” Unable to resist the temptation, Jin Xiaochuan charged straight into the Nine-Story Tower, only to discover that it was a demonic sect officially registered with the authorities. 62.3kReads8.7Score4.4kShelves

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    This is a story about transmigrating to a cultivation world, starting from the bottom and gradually developing alongside the protagonist; it's not a wish-fulfillment novel. The plot is reasonable and full of twists and turns.

27. 27 清 New Return of the Pearl Princess: Yes, Your Highness 清穿新还珠之【公主，臣遵旨】 Fragrant Flowers Bring Warmth花香送暖Female-Channel Fanfiction691k WordsCompleted [⭐Series One⭐] Damn it, she’s transmigrated into the biological younger sister of the Fifth Prince! Heaven really wants her dead! She knows how tragic the Fifth Prince’s mother’s life was. The Fifth Prince himself might not know, but how could a modern woman like her not know? Damn it! Xing Rong (that woman definitely has something seriously wrong with her) doesn’t know how crazy the Fifth Prince is about romance, and neither do Xing Rong and the Fifth Prince’s children. But how could she not kn 1.7kReads9.1Score125Shelves

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    I think this type is pretty good.

28. 28 主 The Streamer Is So Sweet, His Online Boyfriend Is Bringing Him Home 主播好乖，网恋大佬抱回家 Jade Bones, West Wind玉骨西风Two Male Leads221k WordsCompleted (Main story complete) [Two Male Leads + Both Virgins + Game Livestreaming + PK Battles + Online Romance + Secret Identities + Healing Each Other] [Well-behaved, resilient, down-and-out fake young master × Disabled tycoon who dotes on his husband like a father figure] “Falling for my husband online under a secret identity, then secretly teasing him after he finds out” Overnight, Lin Chuji went from a pampered young master to a jinx thrown out of his home. Everyone wanted to kick him while he was 3kReads9.2Score552Shelves

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    Esports novel! Super good! I love it!

29. 29 电 Esports: A Streamer with Social Anxiety 电竞：主播社恐 My Child, Teacup吾儿茶杯Two Male Leads248k WordsCompleted [Completed; two male leads, livestreaming esports, secret identities exposed, sweet romance. The low rating is only because it just finished] Former pro player and socially anxious, black-sesame-tangyuan streamer bottom vs. elite, secret-identity-hiding, fatherly guiding-type top A case of two people talking past each other. Yue Yao: He actually doesn't want to be friends with me. Angry.jpg Yan Zhou: He actually only wants to be friends with me. Sad.jpg [Yue Yao has high-functioning autism, whic 235Reads8.4Score—Shelves
30. 30 星 The Stars Hide Secrets [Esports] 星星藏秘密【电竞】 A Deer in Early Winter初冬予鹿Modern Romance208k WordsCompleted [Top-tier star and queen of the game × scheming male lead × white moonlight × she pursues him] Gorgeous actress × icy esports pro Wen Xi and Pei Wen first met in a tough match. She got beaten until she was flat on the ground. Wen Xi: “Lanling King, you sneaky jerk.” Pei Wen: “Don’t blame the road for being rough when you’re the one who can’t play.” _ They officially met on an esports variety show. As they spent time together, she realized he was actually a pretty decent guy. When the show ended 1.4kReads9.0Score167Shelves
31. 31 丑 Ugly Duckling! Extra! The Big Shots Take Her Home 丑小鸭！路人甲！大佬们抱她回家 Green Falcon青鹫Modern Romance654k WordsCompleted [Face-slapping satisfaction] [Everyone’s darling, universally adored] [Clever heroine; CP with Sheng Yuxiao after she comes of age] Li Xiaoya was born in a poor mountain village. Her mother died when she was three, and her father ran off with his lover. When she was seven, the crew of the show Life Swap came to the village and picked Li Xiaoya at first sight. But when filming began, they suddenly replaced her with the village chief’s granddaughter. The village chief’s granddaughter later went to 140.5kReads9.6Score21.6kShelves

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    Seriously, bookmark this now!!! It's incredibly good!!! "A Poor Girl's Life Stolen, But a Top-Tier Rich Family's Pampering" is a modern romance novel full of twists and turns and heartwarming moments. The story follows Li Xiaoya, a girl born in a poor mountain village. Originally selected to participate in the "Life Exchange" program, she misses her chance because the village chief's granddaughter takes her place. However, a twist of fate leads her to meet a wealthy young master, and the two gradually develop a deep affection for each other amidst their difficult circumstances. The young master not only helps her escape her predicament but also assists her in returning to her top-tier family and facing family conflicts. The novel's plot is full of ups and downs, with satisfying moments of revenge and sweet moments of pampering. Li Xiaoya's resilience and intelligence are touching, while the young master's doting and protective nature is heartwarming. This is a must-read, heartwarming masterpiece!

32. 32 北 The Grave Robbers' Chronicles: Northern School 北派盗墓笔记 Yun Feng云峰Mystery4.5M WordsOngoing [Published in print and available online] [The Beipai Notes horizontal-screen drama is now streaming] [Tomb Raiding + Mystery + Antiques] I'm a poor kid from a mountain village in Northeast China. In the early twenty-first century, hoping to make something of myself, I joined a northern tomb-raiding crew. From south to north, I've seen every side of the underworld and crossed paths with people from all walks of life. Over the years, I went from a young man to a middle-aged one. My drinking got b 957.1kReads9.6Score121.4kShelves

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    The plot is full of twists and turns, high-energy from the very beginning, immediately piquing curiosity with a mysterious ancient book fragment. The protagonists venture deep into desolate mountains and hidden islands, encountering countless hidden arrows, quicksand traps, and deadly poisons along the way. From the moment they step into the tomb passage, every step is a matter of life and death, with the plot constantly shifting. One moment they're solving a puzzle, the next they're facing a tomb-guarding monster, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat, completely unpredictable. The characters are vivid and three-dimensional, full of charm. The main team members have distinct personalities yet work together seamlessly. The experienced leader always calmly analyzes situations in dire circumstances; the combat expert possesses incredible strength, turning the tide at crucial moments; and there's a member skilled in mechanical arts, who is indispensable for solving the mysteries of the ancient tomb. The interactions between the characters range from mutual support during tense moments to playful banter, making them feel real and relatable. The cultural integration is ingenious, demonstrating a deep understanding of history. The author skillfully blends feng shui, historical allusions, and folk legends. For example, the description of the ancient tomb's layout strictly adheres to ancient feng shui principles; the historical figures and events mentioned add a sense of realism to the story. The monsters and mysterious rituals from ancient legends further create an enigmatic atmosphere, allowing readers to learn about traditional culture while enjoying the adventure.

33. 33 我EN I'm Not a God of Theater 我不是戏神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.0M WordsCompleted The brand-new masterpiece by San Jiu Yin Yu, author of Slay the Gods | Winner of the Best Science-Fiction Web Novel Award at the Macau International Science Fiction Awards | A Chinese grotesque epic that turns the tide of an era After a scarlet meteor streaked across the sky, human civilization ground to a halt. From that day onward, humanity could no longer build a rocket, a nuclear bomb, an airplane, a car... The pyramid of civilization built upon modern science collapsed with a thunderous roa 1.7MReads9.9Score181.2kShelves

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    🔥 [Shocking! A certain actor caused mass unemployment for all of humanity?!]💥 Crimson Meteor: Thanks for the invitation, I just turned science into a "limited-edition figurine"🌠 Teslas into scrap metal? Airplanes into kites? This generation of humans is having a tough time! A drama queen who debuted in the ruins, a flick of his red cape and he immediately started an immersive apocalyptic script murder mystery💃🌍 "Dear viewers—" he smiled wickedly, "Today's lunchbox is nuclear-flavored."☢️ (Friendly reminder: This drama contains a crazy beauty, please fasten your seatbelt before watching) #I'mNotADramaGod

34. 34 十EN Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score207.7kShelves

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    "Ten Days to the End" - As the apocalypse bell tolls, a mad beauty, a yandere tycoon, and an antisocial genius embark on a hellish survival game 💀 All villains, cunning and manipulative, stab each other in the back, a web of bloody lies and high-energy plot twists, and mind-blowing moments abound! "Kill me to restart the world!" "A kiss for a chance at life" - BE aesthetics deliver devastating blows every time 😭 Hardcore survival rules: Digital watches are death traps/Resurrecting NPCs is a warning of total annihilation/Promises are death warrants ⚠️ Click to experience a heart-pounding thrill; no one will sleep tonight! #DarkBrainstorming #TwistStabTextbookQuickClick⬇️Build your crazy team, pack your tissues! A guaranteed win!

35. 35 开EN I Threaten the Female Lead from the Start, and I'm Set on Being the Villain 开局威胁女主，这个反派我当定了 A Hundred Years of Nurturing Benevolence百年树仁Urban2.2M WordsCompleted [Scheming, shameless, hilarious. Pure-love fans, beware] Jiang Che transmigrated into the role of a rich second-generation villain in a modern wish-fulfillment novel, and was bound to a God-Tier Choice System. From the start, he happened to catch the heroine trying to sneak a peek at the exam papers. A villain’s choice was triggered! [Choice One: Pretend you saw nothing] [Choice Two: Shout at her, drawing a crowd] [Choice Three: ...] And so, a perverted supervillain was born. To avoid being 79.6kReads8.9Score6.6kShelves

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    A very good novel. The protagonist is powerful but not a saint, and the plot is rich and interesting. [Already added to my wishlist][Already added to my wishlist]

36. 36 只EN As Long as I Outlive You All, I Can Be Invincible 只要把你们都熬死，我就能无敌 Sour Candy酸宝Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted Cultivation is a path toward immortality, but one’s lifespan eventually runs out. That is why cultivators must keep advancing, becoming saints and emperors to extend their lives. Chen Xia, however, was the complete opposite. Ever since he transmigrated, he had been immortal, and he had also gained a stat-allocation System. For every year he lived, he earned one attribute point. And so, a legend arose throughout the Myriad Worlds about an ultimate schemer. “A gentleman’s revenge is never too late 69.3kReads9.3Score6.6kShelves

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    The storyline is excellent; it's one of the best novels I've read so far. Highly recommended for those experiencing a reading slump! It's incredibly good! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

37. 37 栖 The God Who Dwells in the Wild 栖野神明 The Dramatic Genius Girl天才少女抓马Modern Romance500k WordsCompleted [Sweet on the Outside, Dark on the Inside True Heiress × Charming Male Siren, Happy Puppy] [Campus Ensemble Cast | Healing Each Other | About More Than Romance] [Two Endings | Check the Content Warnings | The Extra Chapters and Main Story Complement Each Other] - Zhou Qiye first saw Chen Suiyi when they brushed past each other at the elevator. At first glance, he thought she was beautiful. At second glance, she looked like a little nun. Everyone noticed the string of prayer beads on her left han 5.4kReads9.3Score682Shelves

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    It's so good, you absolutely have to watch it!!!

38. 38 藏 Hidden in Midsummer 藏于盛夏 Autumn Chill秋日凉Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted A heads-up before you start ❗️: One of the side couples is a gay couple, so please skip this if that bothers you. [The print edition under the same title is now available] [Healing × Love that grows over time × Angsty school romance] Sweet, gentle, well-behaved student × rebellious, handsome bad boy That midsummer seemed hotter than any before. The girl in the graduation photo smiled sweetly, with a boy in a white shirt grinning boldly behind her. They met in midsummer, and parted in midsummer t 84.2kReads9.6Score14.8kShelves

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    A Summer of Farewell and Reunion: Jiang Qiao's Youthful Tale – "He Stops Coaxing Her" In the summer of 2015, Jiang Qiao, diagnosed with late-stage stomach cancer, transferred to A City No. 6 Middle School. Doctors had given her only three years to live, but she chose to face each day with a smile. Her mother Tian Ling's worries, her father's indifference, and her best friend Jiang Zhixu's gentleness formed the final chapter of her youth. Jiang Qiao was like a thorny rose, outwardly quiet and obedient, but inwardly rebellious and resilient. She met Xu Si on campus in the summer, the boy who would forever cherish her smile in his memory. Their story began in the summer and ended in the summer. "He Stops Coaxing Her" is a heartwarming and poignant coming-of-age novel, delicately depicting Jiang Qiao's growth and transformation in the final days of her life. Her strength, her smile, her love and pain will deeply touch your heart. If you enjoy warm yet slightly melancholic stories, this book will take you into a summer of life, love, and farewell.

39. 39 上 At College, I Accidentally Saved a Nightclub Girl 上大学我无意间救下一个夜店少女 New Snow Year After Year初雪岁岁年年Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Daily Flirting] [Older Gentlewoman] [Cozy Daily Life] [Nurturing Girlfriend] [One Female Lead] What does it feel like to go to college and suddenly have a gentle, mature older woman by your side? “She’s someone I rescued. You could say I found her, too.” “I like you.” “I like you too.” “...Come home with me for the New Year this year. I’ll introduce you to my parents.” “Come on, get up and study... I’ll keep you company.” “What do you want for dinner tonight? I’ll make it for you...” .. 36.9kReads9.5Score4.3kShelves

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    I don't want to say more, just look.

40. 40 嗜 Yearning for Tang 嗜棠 Lucky Star Little Ha财星小哈Modern Romance380k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + sweet and doting + childhood sweethearts + age gap + made for each other + happy ending] After the Shen family of the capital had three sons, they finally welcomed a little girl. As the only daughter in the family, she was pampered like a princess from the day she was born. Before she turned ten, wherever the little girl went, the young master of the Shi family was sure to be trailing behind her. Sometimes, he even scooped her up in his arms. After she turned ten, whenev 55.3kReads9.0Score8.1kShelves

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    "Who Doesn't Want a Shi Chengyu?" #SweetRomance# Destined Redemption. Everyone says the heir of the Shi family is cold-hearted, but little do they know he's been devoted to a little girl for twenty years. His fingertips are calloused from patting her head, his suit pockets always have her favorite preserved plums, and he even keeps his phone's location tracking on during company morning meetings—after all, this scatterbrain always gets lost at the subway station. Watch as Mr. Shi's favoritism is etched into his very bones, spoiling Miss Shen into the only springtime in his heart. #HeWillAlwaysCatchYou# Top-Tier Secure Boyfriend. This book is very sweet, and it has a happy ending.

41. 41 让 I Asked You to Awaken a Divine Skill, Not Turn Everything into Causality Manipulation! 让你觉醒神技，全部因果律了？ Feilan, Writing Ten Thousand Words a Day日万的废蓝Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Comedy + outrageously cheeky + cause and effect + decisive and ruthless] Living things across the globe mutate. At this moment of crisis, humanity awakens special talents to protect the last remnants of civilization. Zhuge Lan activates a divine-skill System, and every skill is an absurd law of cause and effect! [Evil-Exorcising Swordplay!]: Forces the target to undergo castration! [What is wrong with you?!]: Inflicts negative buffs on the target. For example, an invisible target will get diarr 21kReads9.0Score2.4kShelves

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    This comic is great in every way, except there are a lot of words [Note][Note][Note] It's really amazing, with tons of satisfying moments, but not many people read it, so the rating is a bit low 🥺🥺🥺. Highly recommended!!!

42. 42 护 The Flower-Guarding Expert in the City 护花高手在都市 Heart on the Road心在流浪Urban8.5M WordsCompleted Why is this young man who came down from the mountains so astonishingly skilled in martial arts? Why is his medical expertise so incredible? And who is his goddess-like elder sister? 10.1kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves
43. 43 我 Me, a Cultivation Big Shot: How Much Stronger Can I Get? 我，修仙大佬强亿点怎么了 Cabbage白菜Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted "Soul Ferryman + No Romance + Story Arc Adventures + Spiritual Qi Revival + Cultivation + Invincible" Yun Miao, a cultivation powerhouse who has lived for thousands of years, sets out to uncover her origins. She volunteers to become a ferryman, guiding vengeful ghosts to the afterlife. The ghosts are full of resentment, hatred, and longing. She works diligently, her heart as firm as stone, yet can never uncover the mystery of her origins. Until one day... The Taoist priests of the Xuanmen 27.4kReads9.2Score5.6kShelves

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    A cultivation novel, featuring a strong female lead, currently without a romantic pairing.

44. 44 虞 Yu Zhao Reborn: Cutting Ties and Settling Scores 虞昭重生断恩仇 Glass Salted Fish玻璃咸鱼Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing Original novel of the short drama "After Switching to the Heartless Path, My Senior Brothers Wept and Begged for Forgiveness" In her previous life, Yu Zhao spent her whole life fighting Ye Congxin to win back the affection of her master and five senior brothers. In the end, she became a traitor despised by everyone and was killed by the very master she loved. Reborn, she gave up trying to mend her relationship with her master and senior brothers, and took the initiative to cultivate the Heartles 16.3kReads9.3Score2.2kShelves
45. 45 宗 At the Sect Tournament, I Dig Up My Bones and Cut Ties for Fun 宗门大会，我挖骨断亲助助兴 Soft and Subtle浅浅淡淡Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Only after Jiang Shiyou died did she learn that she was the most tragic cannon-fodder character in a cultivation novel. And the female lead, a notorious heartbreaker, was her half-sister. Reborn into a second life, she returned to the moment her sister framed her and her parents and senior brothers joined forces to betray her, stabbing her in the back and pushing her out to take the blame. This time, in front of the entire sect, she dug out her own bones to repay her parents’ kindness and severe 15.3kReads9.0Score2.3kShelves
46. 46 人EN In the Cultivation World, I Can Go 50-50 with Anyone 人在修仙世界，和谁都能五五开 May Spring Bring You Happiness春风要开心Eastern Fantasy2.3M WordsCompleted In Li Zhoujun's fortieth year after transmigrating to become the mountain lord of an immortal sect, he finally obtained a System that let him match anyone fifty-fifty. Are you a ten-thousand-year-old monster who has spent ages hidden from the world? I'm your equal. Are you an unparalleled Immortal Emperor of peerless elegance? I'm your equal. Are you a demonic fiend whose very name strikes terror into people's hearts? I'm your equal. 65.4kReads9.1Score5.5kShelves

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    A book that gets better the more you read it; the protagonist levels up by completing missions and constantly shows off.

47. 47 槐 Locust Tree Breeze 槐风 Sweet Candy暖糖Modern Romance384k WordsCompleted (Print edition published) [Both leads are each other's first love + happy ending + roguishly handsome boy vs. unruly girl + blunt and direct, with both leads speaking their minds] He first met Tang Yi in Tongcheng. That summer, he had won first place in the physics Olympiad. He was strolling through the streets, idly exploring the unfamiliar city, the medal still warm in his pocket and everything around him feeling fresh and new. His gaze came to rest on a young girl not far ahead. In a pale yel 36.9kReads9.4Score6.1kShelves

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    A Summer Encounter at a Convenience Store: Tang Yi's Life in Northern Beijing – *The Locust Wind* In August, the heatwave raged in northern Beijing. Tang Yi, who had come from Tongcheng to this unfamiliar city, thought she could escape the humid heat, but the dry heat proved just as unbearable. She slept from 3 PM to 8 PM, and upon waking, wandered aimlessly through the streets, eventually entering a convenience store to fill her stomach with instant noodles and snacks. Just as she tiptoed to reach for the udon noodles on the shelf, a hurried man bumped into her, causing the noodles to fall to the ground. The man quickly apologized and left. Tang Yi frowned, picked up the noodles, and headed to the checkout counter. *The Locust Wind* is a novel brimming with life, delicately depicting Tang Yi's daily life and inner turmoil in northern Beijing. From a chance encounter at the convenience store to the minutiae of life, Tang Yi's story is full of authenticity and warmth. If you enjoy delicate emotional descriptions and relatable stories, this book will take you into an ordinary yet warm world.

48. 48 异EN City of Beasts 异兽迷城 Peng Pai彭湃Urban3.0M WordsCompleted Gao Yang was an orphan. At the age of six, he transmigrated to a parallel world and began living in a warm family of five. When he turned eighteen, Gao Yang accidentally discovered the truth about the world: this was not a parallel world at all, but a mysterious realm, and all the relatives and friends around him were terrifying Beasts! Gao Yang nearly lost his life 475.8kReads9.7Score67.4kShelves

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    🔥Exclusive to Tomato: *The Mysterious City of Beasts*🔥 #DarkFantasy#SurvivalGame [When the elevator mirror reflects a colleague's second face—] "The moment the deliveryman knocked on the door late at night, the shadow on the wall distorted into three-meter-long bone wings, and a molten gold alarm ignited deep within my pupils." 📖A phenomenal urban survival game masterpiece is now online! In a steel cage interwoven with neon lights and rust, a torrent of data surges beneath every human skin. Convenience store night shift worker Gao Yang awakens the "Eye of True Sight," only to glimpse that the entire city is a precisely operating hunting ground—vending machines devour human desires, subway turnstiles scan soul wavelengths, and even morning greetings are entangled in chains of code. ✍️A 300-Chapter Rollercoaster Experience: • A colossal, 3D-like worldview that overturns urban perception • A mysterious Möbius strip weaves deadly traps • Cthulhu-esque flesh-and-punk aesthetics assault your visual senses ⚠️Tomato's Censorship Warning: Reading may cause cognitive dissonance! When you begin to analyze the creeping data shadows under the streetlights, when your phone camera suddenly captures alien patterns in your iris— Welcome to this survival sandbox where everyone is a pseudo-human. 👉Click the book cover to join this summer's most dangerous intracranial carnival #TomatoNovelExclusive #DataPrison #PersonalityGame

49. 49 K KPL's Bad Boy of Esports KPL之竞圈渣男 Li Zhian李执安Sports3.7M WordsCompleted Xia Le is eighteen, with a puppy-dog face and a bad-boy voice. He's a prodigy jungler, and when Jiu Zhe took an interest in him and said he wanted to buy him as a substitute for Wuji, Xia Le was excited for ages. But when the transfer window came around, Hero bought Xia Ling instead. He was left until the very end, when his old pal from Xi'an WE finally took a chance on him for the rock-bottom price of 20,000 yuan. But he was only a substitute jungler, and not even on the main roster. WE perform 24.6kReads9.2Score1.7kShelves

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    For those who watch Honor of Kings, this is pretty good.

50. 50 开EN From the Start, Immortal for Eternity, Laying Low Until the End of Time 开局长生万古，苟到天荒地老 Purple Spirit Wind and Snow紫灵风雪Eastern Fantasy6.1M WordsCompleted [Published in print] [Not a wish-fulfillment story + tranquil daily life + lighthearted humor + no female lead + no tragedy + survival expert] Enter with caution. A longevity story told from the perspective of an immortal, spanning several great eras of cultivation. It begins in an ordinary mountain village, moves into a small domain, and then enters the vast world of cultivation, passing through the eras of flourishing development, golden prosperity, the collapse of the rules, the great dark up 538.9kReads9.7Score71.1kShelves

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    Fellow Daoist, you have already chosen the path to your death.

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