Hardcore Books That Actually Teach You Something 硬核书籍，可以学到知识的那种。

1. 151 无 A Soul with Nowhere to Belong: Is It You? 无处安放的灵魂～有没有你？ Watch My Tathagata Palm看我如来神掌6k WordsCompleted A Soul With Nowhere to Go: Could It Be You? 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Do you know why things aren't going smoothly?

2. 152 戒 Break Free from Lust, Protect Your Life and Find Peace 戒除邪淫，安身保命 Watch My Tathagata Palm看我如来神掌Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted Give Up Lustful Habits to Protect Your Life 87Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 153 婚 The Psychology of Extramarital Affairs 婚外情心理 Watch My Tathagata Palm看我如来神掌6k WordsCompleted The Psychology of Extramarital Affairs 6Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 154 剖 Analyzing Women's Infidelity in Marriage 剖析婚姻中女性出轨问题 Watch My Tathagata Palm看我如来神掌8k WordsCompleted An Analysis of Women's Infidelity in Marriage 6Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 155 正 A Clear-Eyed Look at Sexual Misconduct 正确看待邪淫 Watch My Tathagata Palm看我如来神掌25k WordsCompleted How to View Sexual Misconduct Correctly —Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 156 黄 Weasel Spirit! Do I Look Like a Human or a God to You? 黄皮子！你看我像人还是像神？ China's Famous Double Standard中国驰名双标Mystery2.7M WordsCompleted No specialist knowledge here, just a story. [A little horror + a whole lot of comedy + no female lead, no romance] When I was a kid, I took a nighttime shortcut and saw a weasel worshipping the moon. Remembering a story my grandma had told me, I worried it might ask me to grant it a title, so, on a whim, I shouted at it first: “Weasel! Do I look more like a person or a god to you?” The weasel froze for a moment, then said I looked like a dumbass! But from that day on, I really did become an idio 30.6kReads9.1Score2.6kShelves
7. 157 蜉 A Mayfly's Day 蜉蝣壹日 Li Erbao李贰宝Modern Romance160k WordsCompleted If you had 24 hours to make up for a lifetime of regrets, but were shackled by the strictest rules imaginable... would you dare to take the gamble? The Underworld has launched the “Mayfly’s Day” experiment: ten souls burdened with grave sins are granted a day of rebirth in the mortal world to fulfill the hardest wish they had in life. Those who succeed will overturn the cycle of reincarnation and be reborn as humans. Those who fail will be cast into the Avici Hell forever, where they will endure 3Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 158 都 Urban Livestream: The Campus Belle Stole My Mind-Reading Power from the Start 都市直播：开局校花偷我读心术 Li Erbao李贰宝Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Twenty-two-year-old programmer Lin Fan works himself to death from overtime. After being reborn, he binds himself to a mind-reading livestream System, only for his first broadcast to see the aloof campus belle Su Qing steal his core ability with a mysterious earpiece! Forced to become livestream partners, the two battle it out in internet business wars by day and engage in mind-reading duels on camera by night. The comments decide what happens next, and every twist brings a rush of excitement. F 1Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 159 流 The Wandering Stock God 流浪股神 Mr. Wanderer漂泊先生Urban1.2M WordsOngoing China's financial markets have been developing for more than thirty years, yet they have never had a true “financial epic.” So I wrote The Wandering Stock God. It's neither a wish-fulfillment fantasy nor a textbook. It's a “philosophy of breaking through” written by one generation for the next. Generation One: Lin Qi. Born to a farming family, he started with nothing and made billions in the capital markets, becoming a legendary stock god before ending up behind bars. After his release, he ta 261Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Chapter 3 Mysterious Code: The Stock God's Gift The man in the mirror looked like a completely different person. His white hair was neatly trimmed, layered and sharp-edged, and even his beard was styled in an internationally fashionable way. Gone was the slightly sweaty, wrinkled shirt and the large, loose canvas pants; just looking at his face, he was clearly a seasoned, successful businessman, a handsome man about to enter the entertainment industry. Lin Qi stared blankly at his reflection, momentarily lost in thought, as if transported back to the past. "How about it, Brother Lin? Handsome, right? You look like a stock market god, a star-like stock market god!" Hongyan wasn't sure if she was excited about her own masterpiece or about the man before her. She looked him up and down, scrutinizing him closely, afraid that even a single hair might not be properly trimmed! "I really don't know what to say, thank you, Hongyan!" Lin Qi felt a pang of sadness. It was the first time she had been looked at so sincerely by a man like this. His eyes were like black holes, seemingly containing an unfathomable mystery and allure, inviting exploration. Her face flushed slightly, as if it were about to turn red! It was the kind of fantasies and longings a young girl has for love! "It's nothing, this hairstyle is something I just came up with myself, and I used you as a test subject. Luckily, it worked. You gave me this opportunity!" Hongyan quickly said, trying to cover it up! "There's a saying, 'One should not accept a reward without merit.' If you insist on not taking my money, then I will return the favor. Do you have paper and a pen?" Lin Qi said seriously. "Wait a moment, Brother Lin!" Hongyan turned and walked towards the drawer of the counter. Her back view was truly beautiful, graceful and charming, her black hair cascading like a waterfall, her voice sweet, her speech elegant and reserved. Youth is truly wonderful! For a moment, he suspected that she resembled Shangguan Lier, his ex-wife! The woman who decided to divorce him while he was still in prison. Yes, it wasn't her fault. He shouldn't have been a burden to her while in prison, and to their newborn child. He hadn't even left them any inheritance. But why did people say she married the enemy who framed her?

10. 160 冒EN Impostor of the Langya Clan 冒姓琅琊 Eastern Zhou Young Master Nan东周公子南Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho 497.6kReads9.7Score72.9kShelves

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    Literary knowledge.

11. 161 无 The Heartless Immortal Path and the Passionate Immortal 无情仙道多情仙 Not a Woman并非女人Eastern Fantasy389k WordsOngoing One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty, twenty-one, twenty-two, twenty-three, twenty-four, twenty-five, twenty-six, twenty-seven 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Optimists will understand love after watching this, while pessimists will give up on love.

12. 162 妖 Monster Codes: Journey to the West 妖怪密码：西游记 Bai Ze白泽Eastern Fantasy333k WordsCompleted How many demons are there in Journey to the West? The White Bone Spirit, Tiger Vanguard, the Red-Rumped Macaque, Red Boy... Only after enduring the Eighty-One Tribulations can one look upon the world's fortunes with a smile. What are their true forms? What becomes of them? Is there a connection between demons and natural phenomena? Here, I'll reveal the answers to all these questions, one by one. 157Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    Interpreting classic works from another perspective [Note][Note][Note]

13. 163 证 Song of the Dao: A Guide to Enlightenment and Practice 证道歌：悟道指南，实战指南 The Cultivation Journey of a Strange Star Beyond the Heavens天外奇星的修行之旅Urban212k WordsOngoing Whenever we encounter the myriad phenomena of the world, thoughts immediately arise in the mind, along with judgments, views, and opinions about them. Motivated by these views and opinions, we become mired in the sense that we actually possess and control the myriad phenomena, unable to free ourselves. What we fail to realize is that all the myriad phenomena arise and pass away on their own, gathering and dispersing, changing without permanence, like flowing water and waves. They have no endur 39Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A book written while half-awake

14. 164 一 The Three Kingdoms: History So Addictive, You Can’t Put It Down 一读就上瘾的三国史 SpikeHistorical191k WordsCompleted The Three Kingdoms era was marked by endless warfare and rival warlords, and is now familiar to everyone thanks to Romance of the Three Kingdoms. But the novel isn't history, and some of the famous stories we all know never actually happened! Did Zhuge Liang really borrow arrows with straw boats? Why is Zhang He known as “the Three Kingdoms strength tester”? How did Fei Yi live a life worthy of the title “master of pacing”? Did Cao Zhi really love his sister-in-law? Why is Cao Cao's life said to 1.1kReads9.5Score100Shelves
15. 165 资 Comprehensive Mirror in Aid of Governance: Zhou Chronicle, Modern Chinese Edition 资治通鉴·周纪（白话版） Sima Guang司马光Historical66k WordsCompleted Comprehensive Mirror to Aid in Government is a monumental chronological history of ancient China, compiled by Sima Guang during the Northern Song dynasty. It covers 1,362 years of history, from the Warring States period to the Five Dynasties. This book presents the “Zhou Annals” as a standalone work, translated in full into clear, modern language for contemporary readers. This edition covers all five volumes of the “Zhou Annals,” from the twenty-third year of King Weilie of Zhou (403 BCE) to the 17Reads8.6Score—Shelves
16. 166 趣 The Song Dynasty, Told with a Twist 趣说大宋王朝 Historical and Military Archives历史军事档案室Historical696k WordsCompleted The emperor's art of statecraft in a single cup of wine, the fateful legend of the “fragrant boy's birth,” a prophetic monk who foretold that “the inspector would become emperor,” and the schemes and ambitions behind a yellow imperial robe... The founding of the Song dynasty was far more fascinating than the history books suggest! Discover Zhao Kuangyin's rise from street urchin to founding emperor: his “forced” ascension at Chenqiao Station, the mysterious prophecy at Xiangyang Temple, the lig 5.1kReads9.5Score229Shelves
17. 167 奸 Tales of Treacherous Ministers: The Five Fiends and Six Bandits of the Northern Song 奸臣传之北宋五鬼六贼 Trajectory轨迹Historical49k WordsCompleted [A roll call of treacherous ministers, with a touch of spicy humor and theatrical satire!] The Biography of Treacherous Ministers: The Five Ghosts and Six Bandits of the Northern Song is like a blacklist of history's ultimate “villain club”! No need to transmigrate to the Song dynasty. You can “watch remotely” as these self-serving, scheming power brokers stir up trouble. Wang Qinruo, Ding Wei, Chen Pengnian, Liu Chenggui, and Lin Te, along with Cai Jing, Tong Guan, Wang Fu, Liang Shicheng, Zhu 5Reads8.4Score—Shelves
18. 168 这 This Tang Dynasty Is a Little Chilly 这个唐朝有点冷 Chen Taiyao陈太瑶Historical107k WordsCompleted [Lesser-known Figures + History for Fun] Don't imagine the Tang dynasty as just officials and scholars leaning on railings along Chang'an's avenues to compose poetry, a noble consort gently waving a fan, and Emperor Taizong solemnly surveying the realm. This book opens the “refrigerator door” of history to show how the celebrated figures presented so seriously in official records may actually have been jokesters, master wisecrackers, and purveyors of astonishing twists. Come along, and you'll di 22Reads9.2Score—Shelves
19. 169 您 Hello, System 您好，系统 Young Uncle年轻的叔叔Urban239k WordsCompleted The Human Devolution Report: Don't be fooled by this civilized getup. We're all lining up to take part in a grand pantomime of devolution. We meekly surrender our right to get lost, hand over our memory cards, and even turn our joys and sorrows into ready-made meals you can eat straight from the packet. Five poor souls twisted into knots by the times: an old sailor bets his life in a storm as the satellites fail; a gourmet can no longer taste the warmth of his father's last bowl of hand-pulled n —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Hardcore, absolutely hardcore, you can learn something from it.

20. 170 大 Li Shizi of the Tang Dynasty: My Six Tycoon Darlings! 大唐兕子：我的六个神豪小囊君！ Lush Pine and Bamboo松筠葱葱Ancient Romance2.1M WordsOngoing A woman who transmigrates into another world finds her way to a higher-dimensional acceptance of her own strength and weakness, maturity and immaturity, dignity and disarray amid the height of the Tang dynasty. In the first five volumes, she is intensely drawn to strength and despises foolishness, ashamed of her own imperfections. When her energy is high, she is the model of a refined, high-born lady: restrained, sensible, and keenly observant. When her energy is low, she becomes anxious, avoida 55Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    "Let's talk about something practical today—why did the Tang Dynasty call the Umayyad Caliphate 'White-Clothed Caliphate'? This wasn't just a random nickname; it was the result of market research and brand analysis! From the national flag to official robes, and even the daily lives of ordinary people, everything in their country was white! It's the same principle as a company's visual identity system—wherever you go, you know it's the 'authentic Umayyad'!" The Umayyad family favored white even during their Mecca period; it was their ancestral color, their family logo. After Mu'awiyah established his state, he directly upgraded this "ancestral color" to the "national standard color." This is like a long-established brand opening a branch, using the same design for the storefront and packaging to strengthen brand recognition. In Syria, they flew white flags; in the West...

21. 171 宋 The Splendor of Bianjing in the Song Dynasty: Provoke Her, and the Storm Will Pass! 宋韵京华：惹她，山雨歇！ Lush Pine and Bamboo松筠葱葱Historical184k WordsCompleted 1. (Transmigration to Song history) (Ancient-style romance, infinite worlds) (Literary foundations and imaginative ideas) (One female lead, occasionally a full cast of men) (Funny and never long-winded). Best savored slowly, one little bite at a time. 2. The two male leads are really just a pair of grown-up brats whose delayed adolescence is still dragging on. Once their rebellious phases end and they stop making everything about themselves, their worldviews will emerge. 3. Each incident is ordi 18Reads8.2Score—Shelves
22. 172 二 The Husky and His White Cat Shizun 二哈和他的白猫师尊 Meat Bun Won't Eat Meat肉包不吃肉Two Male Leads1.4M WordsCompleted [The audiobook adaptation of the same name, starring Gu Jiangshan and Sanshi, is complete. Tune in and give it a listen!] Mo Ran thought becoming Chu Wanning's disciple had been a mistake. His master was far too much like a cat, while he was like a silly dog wagging its tail and fawning over him. Dogs and cats can't reproduce together, and the silly dog hadn't wanted to reach out his fluffy paws toward that cat in the first place. He'd always thought dogs should be with dogs, like his senior bro 100.9kReads9.7Score19.5kShelves
23. 173 向 Throwing Bombs into the History Section 向历史区投掷炸弹 Bring Me a Bowl of Casserole Noodles来一碗砂锅面165k WordsOngoing [Pure Angst] [The Inherent Evil of Human Nature] [Discussions of History and Society] [Mobilization-Based View of History] [Historical Speculation] Study the relationship between Heaven and humanity, understand the changes from ancient times to the present, and create a school of thought of one’s own. This book is neither a hero-centered history nor a people-centered history. I believe both approaches view the rise and fall of dynasties from an external perspective. They do not look at things fr —Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 174 我 I'm Xiao Cui, but Cui Isn't My Surname 我是小崔，但不姓崔 Young Uncle年轻的叔叔Urban229k WordsCompleted Just look at the debt-collection business these days. It’s become a whole new breed. Splashing paint and scrawling slogans on walls is old news. Now it’s all about technology and ruthless tactics: AI robots make eight hundred calls a day, checking up on you more than your own mother. They open with “the legal department” and “credit blacklist,” making themselves sound like government agencies. In reality, the guy on the other end of the desk might just be sitting there in slippers, chomping on a 45Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 175 接 Pick Up the Phone! No, Mom 接电话啊！不了，妈妈 Young Uncle年轻的叔叔Mystery190k WordsCompleted This is not an isolated tragedy, but the “acceptable” waste produced by a finely tuned social machine. Reporter Lin Yue goes through the files of four children: a prodigy in Beijing, a dreamer in Hangzhou, a top student in Nanjing, and the pride of a small town. She discovers that what pushed them to the brink was not failure, but precisely the “one right path” to success laid out for them by their families, schools, and society. The report ultimately reveals how we conspired as a society to tur 1Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 176 1 Reborn with 1.87 Million in Debt 187W负债重生 Young Uncle年轻的叔叔Urban291k WordsCompleted Chen Mo is a Beijing guy who used to have it good. Then the pandemic hit, his business went under, and he wound up buried in debt, including online loans. The collection calls came more reliably than his alarm clock. He thought his life was pretty much over. But guess what? Someone was willing to pay for his “experience of failure.” Turns out, taking that fall landed him a whole new line of work. Where were these people when he needed them before? This is a story about digging yourself out from 8Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 177 嬴 The Ying Clan’s Startup Story: Three Hundred Years to Build Great Qin 嬴家创业记：三百年拼出一个大秦 A Worker at the Foot of Zhongnan Mountain终南山下打工人Historical501k WordsCompleted This book follows a core approach of “popular humor + historical facts + character deconstruction + dramatic pacing.” Building on the tradition of the storyteller, it offers a lighthearted take from the perspective of a historical observer, toning down the elevated, formal feel of traditional storytelling and looking back on the rise and fall of the Qin dynasty with down-to-earth humor. We see the Qin people’s courage and tenacity: from a tribe raising horses on the western frontier to an empire 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A very good history book; it's not quite a novel, more of an educational book. The plot is rich with interesting moments, and I like this style.

28. 178 晋 600 Years of Jin: The Deconstruction and Reconstruction of Zhou Ritual Order 晋国600年1：周礼秩序的解构与重构 Han Pengjie韩鹏杰Historical182k WordsCompleted Focusing on the historical period from the founding of the Jin State to the time when Duke Wen of Jin first established its position as a hegemon, this book tells how the notable rulers, ministers, and generals of Jin, from Tang Shuyu to Duke Wen, weathered centuries of upheaval and strengthened their state. Through laws and regulations, they established a relatively standardized system for the administration of government. 32Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    Within the framework of Zhou rites.

29. 179 一 The History of the Xia, Shang, and Zhou Dynasties: So Addictive You’ll Keep Reading 一读就上瘾的夏商周史 Xiao Shui潇水Historical101k WordsCompleted The book is divided into two parts. The first deconstructs legends such as the Yellow Emperor’s battle against Chiyou and the abdication from Yao to Shun. The second examines the succession of the Xia, Shang, and Zhou regimes, along with major events such as the Battle of Zhuolu and the Battle of Muye. Using witty prose to connect historical episodes, it compares differences among texts such as Records of the Grand Historian and the Bamboo Annals to explore how the image of King Zhou of Shang ev 252Reads8.9Score104Shelves
30. 180 战 The Warring States: 200 Years of Warfare 战国：兵戈200年 Ren Chao任超Historical244k WordsCompleted This is an age of upheaval and innovation. The crumbling feudal system must be replaced by a new order, and the needs of the times keep giving rise to new ideas. In this era of fierce rivalry, it is kill or be killed! Every reform, scheme, and campaign is about survival. With the Seven Warring States as its central thread, this book offers a measured account of the tangled relations among the various states from 475 BC to 221 BC. It examines the causes and consequences of complex events, present 136Reads9.4Score—Shelves
31. 181 末 Apocalypse: The Whole Company Denies the Existence of the 18th Floor 末世：全公司否认18楼存在 On Jiufeng Mountain九峰山上Sci-Fi & Apocalypse783k WordsCompleted [Apocalypse + No System + Reborn + Mystery + One Female Lead + Zombies + Hard Sci-Fi + No Mindless Decisions + Revenge] Reborn six hours before the apocalypse, Chu Yan has not only retained his memories of the future, but also mastered the ultimate secret of genetic evolution! He can become the most powerful god in the apocalypse! He frantically stockpiles supplies, builds weapons, modifies vehicles, and saves his parents, racing against time! He will kill his enemies with his own hands and turn 3.4kReads8.7Score290Shelves

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    A hardcore post-apocalyptic novel where the protagonist's intelligence remains consistently high throughout, and suspense builds with each twist and turn. There's no system or cheat code; the portrayal of human nature is realistic and insightful, making it increasingly addictive.

32. 182 原 History Can Be This Fun After All (Complete in Three Volumes) 原来历史可以这样好玩（全三册） Little Gang and A Can小缸和阿灿Historical64k WordsCompleted The first comics history book by million-follower creators Xiaogang and A Can, this work teaches readers history through hilarious stories, much like the history series by Sai Lei Comics. Xiaogang and A Can likewise use humor and wit to explain fascinating historical topics. The first volume of “So History Can Be This Fun” focuses on the food and daily lives of people in ancient China. From prehistoric times and the pre-Qin period through the Qin and Han dynasties, the Wei, Jin, and Northern and 588Reads9.4Score104Shelves

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    First, subtract from material things, then add to spiritual things.

33. 183 民 The Land God of Republican-Era China 民国土地爷 Land God of the Republic民国土地爷Ancient Romance690k WordsCompleted Above is the Emperor of Heaven, below is the Queen of Earth, and between them flows the tide of humanity. The mortal world rolls on, sweeping up the human heart. In a thousand years, the land has had eight hundred masters. Who can truly own it? The road climbs, then descends; those who came before push those who come after. Born of the yellow earth, we return to the soil. Countless living beings turn to ash. Who can escape old age? 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Landlords of the Republic of China: A Long Scroll of Life in a Landlord's Manor —

34. 184 法 The Complete Guide to Law 法律大全 Colors of the Stars星辰之彩426k WordsCompleted An encyclopedia of social life, covering all aspects of life, including property rights, contracts, personal rights, and marriage and family. In clear, accessible language and with real-life cases, it explains the legal issues you may encounter in everyday life. 571Reads—Score100Shelves

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    Very hardcore, very useful! [Thumbs up]

35. 185 西 Random Notes from the Western Capital 西京杂记 Liu Xin刘歆Historical17k WordsCompleted The Miscellaneous Records of the Western Capital is an ancient collection of anecdotes about Chang'an, the capital of the Western Han dynasty. It was traditionally attributed to Liu Xin of the Western Han, though later accounts generally credited Ge Hong of the Jin dynasty with compiling it. In six volumes, it gathers court lore, stories about famous figures, local customs and traditions, ingenious crafts, and folk legends from the Han dynasty. Its contents are wide-ranging, and its prose is sim 42Reads7.9Score—Shelves
36. 186 从 From Nothing to a Business Empire 从一无所有到商业帝国 Naturally Formed Chaos混沌天成Urban498k WordsCompleted “The company went bankrupt, I’m a million in debt, and even my girlfriend of seven years is riding around in my rival’s luxury car.” When Lin Shen woke up in a damp basement, faced with debt-collection texts and a life in ruins, he thought he had hit rock bottom. Then his father fell seriously ill, making matters even worse. Starting from nothing, with stone as his foundation In Qingshi Town, he started from scratch, building a team one step at a time. Chaotic computing power, rewriting the rule 73Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    Could you recommend some business-related programs? Thanks!

37. 187 易 Plum Blossoms Bloom Beyond the Great Wall 易路梅花塞北开 Secondhand Scientist Yuanyi貮手科学家元一Eastern Fantasy393k WordsCompleted The book is now complete. Thank you all for your support. This is my first novel. Philosophical topics are niche by nature. I’m not looking for traffic; I only hope to offer something to readers who are passionate about the profound and extensive culture of the I Ching. The book consists of three volumes, progressing logically from specific details to the bigger picture. My abilities are limited, my knowledge shallow, and I published in haste, so there are bound to be many shortcomings and error 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    What do you think of this book? Although it is the work of a first-time author, it can be regarded as an introductory guide to the study of the I Ching! The divination examples are reliable and credible, and the principles of the I Ching are explained in a simple and easy-to-understand way, which will surely help you grasp the essence of the I Ching.

38. 188 汉 Tales of the Han Dynasty: From Liu Bang to Liu Shan 汉朝那些事：从刘邦到刘禅 Reverend Dingfangshui定方水居士Historical394k WordsOngoing When talking about the Han Dynasty, it's impossible not to mention what an interesting and fascinating era it was. We people of later generations call ourselves “Han people,” and our ethnic group is known as the “Han Chinese.” These names are inseparable from the Han Dynasty. It can be said that the Han Dynasty not only established China's unified political order, but also shaped the cultural and ethnic identity of the Chinese people. This sense of identity took deep root in the hearts of the pe 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A new historical book! You should check it out!

39. 189 魂 Awakening of the Soul: The Song of the Rift War 魂觉醒之裂合战歌 Treading on Flowers踏花郞Historical163k WordsCompleted On the eighth day of the ninth month, in the autumn of the late Tang, chrysanthemums bloom and all other flowers wither. The setting sun drips blood, smoke from the beacon fires blots out the sky, and horses trample the cracked earth amid utter chaos. Everywhere, blades flash and refugees roam... A down-and-out young man with nowhere else to turn seeks refuge with a fellow townsman, hoping to make something of himself. Instead, he stumbles straight into his enemies' den and nearly loses his life 212Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    🤔 In the chaotic late Tang and Five Dynasties period, besides the bloody conflicts depicted in "The Years of Peace," there were even more fierce heroic legends! 📖 Nine years in the making, "Soul Awakening: The Song of Rift and Union," tells the story of Fu Cun, who uses martial arts to stop war and wisdom to break the deadlock. 🎯 He wasn't born invincible, but amidst the turmoil of the world, he achieved the most passionate act of rupture followed by reunion. 👇 For those experiencing a reading slump, this battle song is for you!

40. 190 锦 Schemes at the Brocade Banquet 锦筵谋 Sweet Dream Feather甜梦羽Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted From the pinnacle of Michelin cuisine to the hell of household intrigue, all it took was one explosion. Lin Wanyi, an internationally renowned top chef, opens her eyes to find she's become the most wicked third young madam of the Su family in the Qing Dynasty. From the start, she's in a hopeless situation: Her husband despises her, her mother-in-law wants to divorce her, and the servants look down on her. On top of that, her sister-in-law is a “born heroine,” doted on by the entire household, s 327Reads—Score—Shelves

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    *The Scheme of the Brocade Banquet*: An ancient survival textbook on the intrigues of the inner court! It's packed with practical information on the power structure of the inner court, resource allocation within the household, and the social rules for women in the Ming and Qing dynasties. After reading, you'll have a firm grasp of ancient survival logic. *Lord Bao, Is Your Crescent Moon Sticked On?*: Learn Song Dynasty history with a laugh! It covers Song Dynasty judicial procedures, the bureaucratic system of Kaifeng Prefecture, and details of daily life in the city—all hardcore knowledge points, combining imaginative thinking with meticulous research.

41. 191 包 Lord Bao, Is That Crescent Moon Painted On? 包大人，你的月牙是贴的吗？ Sweet Dream Feather甜梦羽Historical284k WordsCompleted I'm a modern high school student who fancies himself Bao Qingtian, and I've transmigrated into the Northern Song as the celebrated official Bao Zheng. From the start, I'm faced with three questions: I can't write, I can't judge cases, and my face isn't even dark! To keep my identity from being exposed, I smear ink on my face and draw a crescent moon with lime. I planned to lie low and muddle through, but I end up becoming a master detective. As my reputation keeps growing, Gongsun Ce can't stop 37Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 192 盼 The Story in Pan Dudu’s Belly 盼杜肚里的故事 The Kingfisher Vanishes into the Distance翠鸟杳杳Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The blood-soaked earth of Forget-Husband Slope bears six sets of footprints, each pressed to a different depth. Strange energy clings to the red soil, leaving a sinister shadow that winds around the bones of anyone who steps on it. Sang Pandu clutches the wooden slip Kun Yu left behind. The divination marks have grown hot against her palm, and the light on the slip flickers, as if unseen hands are repeatedly rubbing it in the dark and throwing its divinatory energy into disarray. Thunder rolls o 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend checking this out; it's estimated to be 1 million words.

43. 193 灵 The Ghost Gate of the Spiritual Pivot 灵枢鬼门 Nan Feng Jiang Xun南风江寻Ancient Romance162k WordsCompleted Xie Qingci was once the most brilliant physician at the Imperial Academy of Medicine in the Great Jing dynasty. With his family's secret Thirteen Ghost Gate Needles, he could soothe the soul, calm fear and evil, and even bring the dead back to life. Faithful to the way of medicine, he followed the Ling Shu and Su Wen, aspiring only to heal the world. But after saving a gravely ill prince with a single needle, he stumbled upon the hidden currents of court politics. Framed for using witchcraft to —Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 194 针 Acupuncture to Settle the Three Realms: A Mortal’s Path to Divine Medicine 针定三界：凡胎医神 Nan Feng Jiang Xun南风江寻Fantastical Romance364k WordsOngoing Heaven and Earth are above and below all things; yin and yang are the male and female aspects of qi and blood. In ancient times, Qibo wrote the eighteen volumes of the Inner Canon, divided into the Su Wen and Ling Shu. He established the laws governing the flow of qi between Heaven and Earth and defined the balance of yin and yang within the human body. The Celestial Court established the Office of Yin and Yang to oversee the flow of the Five Elements throughout the Three Realms, while mortals f —Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 195 镇 The Dragon-Subduing Coffin 镇龍棺 Nan Feng Jiang Xun南风江寻14k WordsCompleted The Dragon-Suppressing Coffin 2Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 196 神 Shen Xianyang's 34th Book 神仙洋第34本书 Divine Immortal Yang神仙洋Urban756k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 51Reads7.0Score—Shelves
47. 197 股 Stock Market Enlightenment: A Decade of Investing 股市悟道：十年投资路 Divine Immortal Yang神仙洋Urban1.2M WordsCompleted Han Feng, a young professional unwilling to settle for an ordinary life, plunges into the stock market. In his first year, he studies hard, mastering candlestick chart principles by lamplight. In his second, he sharpens his skills, and huge losses in a simulated account teach him the weaknesses of human nature. In his third year, he puts real money on the line, only to lose everything to fear and greed. After enduring the pain of repeated setbacks, he finally grasps the right mindset in his fift 114Reads6.8Score—Shelves
48. 198 生 The I Ching in Everyday Life: My Journey to Enlightenment 生活中的易经：我的悟道实录 He Wuming Yi鹤无名一544k WordsCompleted Which path should I take in life? Why am I still unhappy despite all my hard work? Will that person come back? Will next year be any better? We have all paused at a crossroads in life, wondering what fate has in store for us. While I was writing this series, someone asked me, “Do people actually read what you write? These days, everyone likes feel-good stories.” I smiled and said nothing. Feel-good stories can make you happy for a while, but once you finish them, you're still left feeling lost. 36Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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49. 199 镇 The Town Clerk Knows Cursed Talismans 镇里文书会咒符 Lu Guofu鲁国夫Urban210k WordsCompleted Like one mother giving birth to nine children, each one different. After failing to achieve his goals in the college entrance exam, Guofu works hard, meets a benefactor by chance, and starts out as a substitute teacher before becoming a clerk at the town government and eventually securing a permanent position. Along the way, Guofu has one romantic encounter after another and is adored by beautiful women. The story delves into folk customs, feng shui and traditional culture, folk taboos, and Daoi 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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50. 200 数 Digital Remnants 数字遗民 Mu Chenxi Jiu沐辰曦玖Urban217k WordsCompleted At the age of twenty-three, Chen Du canceled his twenty-three years of digital life with a single click. His social media accounts, purchase history, navigation trails, every question he had typed into a search engine late at night: all wiped clean. He thought it was over. Then his phone received a text message: “Your digital persona is 93.7% complete and has been designated a priority conversion candidate. Please choose within 72 hours: permanent deletion, archival storage, or continued existen —Reads—Score—Shelves

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