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1. 51 修 The Cultivation Investiture of the Gods 修仙封神榜 Light of the Dao道之光Fantastical Romance602k WordsCompleted In the Age of Declining Dharma, immortals and demons wage a great war. The Way of Heaven is the way of humanity. The survival of the Dharma realm rests in the hands of every one of us. This book is tagged as fantasy romance. The love in this story is the Way of Heaven's care for all living beings, and the righteous love that inspires them to work together to uphold its order. Cultivating immortality means cultivating humanity. The righteous path in this world is a rough one. 14.2kReads9.5Score2.7kShelves

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2. 52 算 The Book of Fortune-Telling 算命簿 The Monkeys Are All Over The Mountain, But My Butt Is Red满山猴子俺腚红Urban2.2M WordsOngoing I am a fortune-teller in real life. I was 83 years old when I wrote this book. No one knows what sort of writing an 83-year-old man might produce, and neither do I. I just want to write a book while I still have time, and finally put one matter to rest... Synopsis: A wandering fortune-teller speaks of hidden mysteries, yet has a past unknown to all. This forbidden volume records a century's worth of secrets about practitioners of the occult. In the instant when dark arts clash with fate, the mys 3kReads7.0Score445Shelves

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   Reading this book will enlighten you

3. 53 到 In Another World, I Use Taoist Arts to Empty My Enemy's Warehouse 到了异世，我用道术搬空仇人仓库 Ling Ling Qi Xuan泠泠七炫Modern Romance913k WordsCompleted An alternate history setting. Please do not compare this story with real history! Gou Yunshu, a modern Daoist exorcist, was betrayed by her best friend during an exorcism. She was struck down by heavenly retribution, killed by a bolt of lightning. She transmigrated into the body of a young girl in the Great Xia Kingdom of the Republican era and discovered that her grandfather had been captured by the Japanese army. To rescue him, she took her younger siblings, bought a house, and left Laolongtan 1kReads—Score—Shelves

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   A little exorcist who catches ghosts, fights zombies, and wards off evil spirits – recommended!

4. 54 镇 The Dragon-Suppressing Coffin and the King of Hell's Fate 镇龙棺，阎王命 Feiyi匪夷Mystery4.9M WordsOngoing They severed my tendons and buried me alive in a sealed coffin, but they didn’t know I was born with the fate of the King of Hell! [Folk horror, feng shui and talismans, incense offerings] Feng shui and fortune-telling, painted-skin demons and spirit summoning, walking in the shadows and corpse driving, corpse-raising spells and curses, yin tattoos and talismanic needles, puppets controlled by strings, red doors sealed with wax, Dogs digging graves on Burial Mound Ridge, ghosts feasting in the R 313.2kReads9.4Score28.3kShelves
5. 55 官 The Official Road, Starting at Level Three 官道，从三段开始 Mr. Fishjoy鱼乐先生Urban512k WordsOngoing My name is Bu Qingyun. (I hold a senior government post and have a fortune worth over a hundred million.) Let me tell you a secret. Ever since I was in elementary school, entering politics has been the light of my ideals and the flame of my ambition. It was buried in my heart like a seed, ready to take root and sprout as soon as the soil was right... 18.6kReads7.6Score2.9kShelves

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   These two books are absolutely true novels, of high quality, based on real people and events, and are truly enjoyable.

6. 56 过 Adoption into the Family 过继 Dreams of Spring and Autumn梦话春秋Urban1.9M WordsCompleted This is a novel about a man growing up through blood and tears. Along with the cruelty of reality comes the trickery of fate. But if you’re a man, wipe away your tears and face every hardship. Make yourself tough as steel, unbreakable... 29.9kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves
7. 57 恒 The Constant Register of Parables 恒籍寓鉴 Xuanyuan Badao轩辕霸道Modern Romance1.2M WordsOngoing Synopsis of The Book of Constant Records: Tales to Awaken the Mind and Discern the Truth With “drawing wisdom from the classics to illuminate the questions of today” as its guiding principle, this book selects over a hundred classic fables and anecdotes from the various schools of philosophy, historical biographies and notes, and folk tradition. These include “The Frog at the Bottom of the Well” from Zhuangzi, “Making Up the Numbers” from Han Feizi, and “The Man from Qi Who Worried the Sky Would 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The Woodcutter and the Stone House: The Law of Attraction Hidden in Human Nature Deep in the mountains lived a young woodcutter named Amu. Every day, he carried his axe up the mountain to chop firewood, yet he always felt his life was stifling. He watched as merchants at the foot of the mountain flattered each other and made big deals, watched as the hunters in the village gained the trust of everyone with their toughness, and watched as the scholar from the neighboring village, though taciturn, was respected by all. He was filled with confusion: why is it that, in the same life, some people shine with their own light, while others are like moss in a corner, unnoticed by anyone? One day, Amu was carrying firewood down the mountain again when he passed a mountain hollow he had never seen before and discovered a stone house covered in vines. The door was ajar. Curious, he pushed it open and saw an old man with white hair and beard sitting inside, brewing tea in a ceramic pot. "Young man, you look so troubled. What's troubling you?" The old man asked with a smile. Amu put down his bundle of firewood and sighed, "I don't understand why some people are born likable and everything they do goes smoothly?" The old man pointed to the stone bench opposite him, "Sit down, have a cup of tea, and I'll tell you five stories, then you'll understand." The first story: The Carpenter and the Scholar - Unbiased Praise is High Emotional Intelligence. In a neighboring village lived a carpenter with excellent skills, but he always offended people because of his bluntness. Once, he was making a desk for a scholar. The scholar touched the wood and said, "This grain is so beautiful. Look at this pattern, doesn't it look like a landscape painting?" The carpenter bluntly replied, "What landscape painting? It's just ordinary fir wood. I even cut it a little crooked, and it took me a lot of effort to level it." The scholar's smile instantly froze, and he never sought his services again. He even told his neighbors that the carpenter didn't know the proper etiquette, and gradually no one hired him anymore. Later, the carpenter changed his ways. When making furniture for others, if someone praised him, he no longer refuted it, but instead went along with it, saying, "You have a good eye. I spent three days choosing this piece of wood, and this one was the most even. Now that you mention it, I realize that the grain really looks spirited." Gradually, the neighbors all said that the carpenter knew how to talk, and even though his skills hadn't changed, his orders were booked up for six months in advance. The old man picked up his teacup and blew on the steam: "Many people think that high emotional intelligence is flattery, but it's not. When the scholar said the desk resembled a landscape painting, he wasn't ignorant about wood; he was sharing his aesthetic sense. The carpenter's rebuttal, seemingly telling the truth, actually shut out the other person's emotions. Not refuting is accepting the other person's goodwill; while praising is returning that goodwill. Look at the mountain stream; it never clashes with the rocks, yet it flows around them all the way to the sea." Amu nodded, remembering how he always liked to correct others when chatting with them; no wonder people didn't like talking to him. The second story: The Blacksmith and the Bully – Rebellious Spirit and Strength are the Foundation. In a small town lived a blacksmith named Lao Tie, a man of unyielding character who never bowed his head. One day, the town's bully came to the blacksmith's shop, demanding that Lao Tie forge him a precious sword for free, threatening to smash the shop if he refused. The apprentices in the shop hid in fear, but Lao Tie, holding a red-hot branding iron, stared at the bully and said, "I forge swords for soldiers who protect the country, not for people like you who oppress the common people. If you dare smash it, I dare to burn your hand with this branding iron." Seeing the ferocity in Lao Tie's eyes, and glancing at the countless farm tools and weapons piled behind him, the bully knew he was a tough nut to crack and slunk away. Later, the villagers all said that Lao Tie had backbone. Whenever someone was bullied by the bully, they would seek Lao Tie's help, and the blacksmith's business flourished. "But having a rebellious spirit without strength is just reckless courage," the old man continued. "If Lao Tie were just shouting slogans without even a decent hammer, the bullies would have smashed his shop long ago. Rebelliousness is your bottom line, but strength is your armor. Look at the pine trees on the cliff; they bend in the wind, but their roots are deeper than anyone else's. No matter how strong your back is, you need the foundation to support it." Amu touched his wood-chopping knife, remembering how he always slacked off when chopping wood, refusing to sharpen it even when it was dull. No wonder he couldn't chop a load of firewood in half a day. The third story: The scholar and the passerby, the bottom line of speaking little is Lin Mo, a scholar at the foot of Zhangli Mountain. He doesn't talk much, but everyone respects him. Once, two families in the village were arguing fiercely over land boundaries. The village chief invited many people to mediate, but to no avail. Finally, they invited Lin Mo. When Lin Mo arrived at the scene and listened to the argument between the two families, he only said one sentence: "Land boundaries are inanimate, but people are flexible. What's the point of ruining your relationship over a few inches of land if you'll always run into each other again?" He then sat down to drink tea and didn't say anything more. But his words were like a stone thrown into water; the argument gradually subsided, and eventually, both families compromised and made peace. Some people asked Lin Mo why he didn't say more to persuade them. Lin Mo said, "When they're arguing, they won't listen to any reasoning. Saying too much will only make them seem biased. I'll just say one thing that hits the nail on the head, and let them figure the rest out themselves." The old man looked at Amu: "Being quiet isn't coldness, it's not talking nonsense; having principles isn't stubbornness, it's upholding them. Many people speak without thinking, saying this today and that tomorrow, and they love to give random advice, which makes them seem unreliable. But Lin Mo is different. He doesn't talk much, but when he does, it's always to the point. And he never meddles in other people's private affairs, which makes him seem reliable and trustworthy. It's like an ancient well in the deep mountains, quiet and still, but everyone knows that a clear spring lies within." Amu thought about how he always liked to talk nonsense and pry into other people's affairs; no wonder no one wanted to befriend him. The fourth story: The Medicine Woman and the Patient – Respect Within Indifference. Grandma Li, the village's medicine woman, was usually quiet and didn't like to get involved in other people's affairs. However, when someone in the village fell ill, she was the first person they sought out. Once, a widow named Aunt Wang fell ill. Her husband had died young, and her children were still small; her home was in chaos. Some people gossiped about Aunt Wang behind her back, saying she wasn't virtuous. Grandma Li heard this but didn't join in. She simply quietly prepared medicine for Aunt Wang and even gave her some dried vegetables, never asking about her family's affairs. After Aunt Wang recovered, she told everyone that Grandma Li was a good person, saying that she didn't pry into other people's private matters and gossip. "Indifference isn't about being heartless; it's about not overstepping boundaries. Mind your own business isn't indifference; it's about respecting others' privacy," the old man said. "Many people think the closer they get to others, the better, but once they cross that line, it can actually make people resentful. It's like your crops; if you constantly dig up the soil to check how the roots are growing, the crops won't grow well. Relationships between people are like hedgehogs in winter; getting too close will prick each other, and staying too far away will feel cold. Only by maintaining a suitable distance can you be truly comfortable." Amu recalled the last time he saw his neighbors arguing and went over to ask questions, only to be rebuffed with "What's it to you?" Now he understood that he had crossed the line. The fifth story: The Shepherd Boy and the Old Ox—Selfless Ambition is True Success. At the foot of Guangshan Mountain lived a shepherd boy named Aniu. His family was poor, and he had to herd cattle and chop firewood every day, but he never complained. Once, a child from a neighboring village fell into the water. Without hesitation, A-Niu jumped in to save him. The child's parents offered him money, but he waved his hand and said, "It was nothing, no need for money." Later, A-Niu continued to herd cattle and chop firewood every day, but he always liked to learn to read from passing scholars, to trade from passing carpenters, and to hunt from passing hunters. Some people laughed at him, saying he wouldn't get anything out of helping others and was just learning these useless things. But a few years later, with the skills he had learned, A-Niu opened a small shop in town. Those he had helped all came to support him, and his life got better and better. "Giving without expecting anything in return isn't foolishness; it's your kindness without ulterior motives. Being proactive and ambitious isn't about self-interest; it's about your own inner strength," the old man said. "Many people help others and then expect something in return. If they don't, they become resentful. Such kindness becomes a burden. But Ah Niu is different. He saves people from the bottom of his heart, and he strives for self-improvement. His kindness is like sunshine; he doesn't ask for anything in return, yet it naturally warms others and illuminates himself." Ah Mu looked at his hands and thought about how he always hoped others would help him in the same way after helping them with small things. If they didn't, he felt uncomfortable. No wonder no one wanted to be his true friend. After listening to the five stories, Amu suddenly understood and bowed deeply to the old man: "I understand now. So-called attraction isn't innate; it's the principle of being a good person." The old man smiled and nodded: "The five great attractions of human nature are never some profound magic; they are simply the basics of being a good person: don't refute others' goodwill, and respond to their emotions with praise; have a rebellious spirit, but also real strength, and safeguard your own confidence; have a bottom line, speak little, and every word is to the point; have boundaries, don't interfere in others' private affairs, and give each other enough space; have kindness, don't expect anything in return, and at the same time, don't give up on your own growth." Amu walked out of the stone house, sunlight shining on him. He carried a wood-chopping knife on his back, but his steps were much lighter than before. Later, he stopped gossiping. When others praised his woodcutting speed, he no longer argued, but instead smiled and said, "You think highly of me." He started sharpening his axe every day, honing his woodcutting skills. When others argued, he no longer joined in to watch, but simply walked away silently. He never pried into other people's private affairs. If someone encountered difficulties, he would help if he could, never asking for anything in return. Every day, he also learned to read and do math from passersby. Gradually, the villagers said that Amu had changed; he was no longer the complaining, argumentative young man he used to be. Everyone was willing to talk to him, ask for his help, and even businessmen sought him out for business partnerships. Amu's life became increasingly prosperous. Many people always think that attraction is about good looks, eloquence, money, and power, but as the old man in the stone house said, true attraction lies in the details of human nature. High emotional intelligence isn't about being slick; it's about understanding and responding to others' emotions. Charm isn't about being flamboyant; it's about having inner strength and confidence. Sexual tension isn't about being aloof; it's about principled composure. A sense of boundaries isn't about indifference; it's about respect without overstepping limits. Emotional value isn't about pandering; it's about selfless kindness and the power to grow. Like that stone house deep in the mountains, it doesn't hold gold or jewels, but rather the simplest truths about being human: you attract what you are. If you blossom, the breeze will come; if you radiate light, you will naturally illuminate yourself and warm others.

8. 58 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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   These stories are more than just words; they are torches illuminating the path of confusion. Cultivation is elevated through empathy, and good fortune becomes a byproduct of the soul. 🔥

9. 59 我 I Cultivate Immortality by Boosting My County's Economy and Population 我靠提升县城经济和人口来修仙 Hardworking Orange勤劳的桔子Urban282k WordsOngoing The twin Sacred Emperors of Medicine and Alchemy fall on Blue Star, and the Heavenly Dao Merit System binds itself to its host. The only path to cultivating immortality in the modern city turns out to be making everyone happy and getting people to have children! The former Immortal Venerable is forced to become the ultimate welfare capitalist, building factories like crazy and treating workers like royalty. With peerless medicine formulas, he sweeps across the globe, until even a county's GDP su 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's great! The author demonstrates meticulous thinking and strong logic. Come and check it out!

10. 60 股 The Stock Market Bible 股经 Star-Dream Divine Void星梦神虚Urban348k WordsCompleted Grounded in the principles of the Book of Changes and guided by numerical patterns, this book presents an original trading code based on "seven sets of four-group moving averages." Seven is paired with fourteen, twenty-eight, ninety-one, and one hundred eighty-two; a golden cross signals a buy, while a death cross signals a sell. The Four Symbols form the pattern, and life or death is decided at a glance. Short-, medium-, and long-term strategies, along with the shifts of half a year, are all en 45Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Three-in-one, from beginner to expert

11. 61 股 The Stock Market Classic 2: One Line Decides the Outcome 股经2：一线定乾坤 Star-Dream Divine Void星梦神虚Urban182k WordsCompleted This is a work of fiction for entertainment only, and does not constitute investment advice. The stock market is risky, so exercise caution before investing. [Ultimate face-slapping · high-octane wish fulfillment] I used to be the poor nobody in Su Qingxue's eyes, with no money or connections, who did nothing but draw lines on old books. The night we broke up, she linked arms with a rich heir and used my "Stock Market Notes" to light her cigarette. “Your sincerity is just like these outdated lin 14Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 62 期 Futures Trading: Ruling the World 期货交易之君临天下 Star-Dream Divine Void星梦神虚Urban165k WordsCompleted Everything in this book is purely fictional. If you try any of it in real life and make a profit, the author accepts no responsibility. If you have questions about where the System in this book came from, check out the author’s other stock-market novel, Stock Market Sutra. The System’s origins are well-supported by evidence. 381Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 63 高 The Art of High-EQ Socializing 高情商社交术 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人Urban330k WordsCompleted My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 1.1kReads—Score100Shelves

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    Every book is a good book, and every book offers learning opportunities.

14. 64 读 Reading and Conduct: The Twofold Discipline of Life 读书与做人，人生的双重修炼 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人168k WordsCompleted My new work is here! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 18Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 65 做 Don't Be Too Honest 做人不要太老实 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人214k WordsCompleted In real life, don't be too honest and accommodating. Honesty is a virtue, but taken too far, it can leave you in a difficult position. People who are too accommodating often don't know how to say no. When faced with unreasonable demands, they force themselves to agree, leaving themselves exhausted and risking that others will take them for granted. At work, they quietly take on a heavy workload but don't know how to showcase their achievements, so promotion opportunities often go to people who k 98Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 66 会 People Who Know How to Speak Win from the Moment They Open Their Mouths 会说话的人，一开口就赢了 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人295k WordsCompleted This book explores the importance of emotional intelligence and good communication skills in everyday life, and the positive impact they can have. It explains that emotional intelligence helps us sense other people's feelings, understand their perspectives, and manage our own emotions effectively, creating harmonious relationships. Good communication skills help us express our thoughts clearly, accurately, and vividly, making conversations smoother at work, in social settings, and with family. T 109Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 67 回 Master the Art of Conversation and Become a Great Speaker 回话有招练就好口才 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人728k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 2.4kReads6.4Score168Shelves
18. 68 人 Life Lessons That Cut to the Bone 人生感悟，句句入骨 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人189k WordsCompleted To get along in life, you need to know how to handle people and be emotionally intelligent. When you speak, you need to know what to say and how to say it well. Life is full of pitfalls, so be tactful. Words can trip you up at every turn, so say what people want to hear if you want a chance. 914Reads—Score130Shelves
19. 69 孙 The Thirty-Six Stratagems in The Art of War 孙子兵法中的三十六计 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人180k WordsCompleted The Art of War and The Thirty-Six Stratagems are outstanding examples of ancient Chinese military strategy and wisdom, and have had a profound influence on later generations. The Art of War, written by Sun Wu, is one of the world's earliest military works. It covers every aspect of warfare, including strategy, tactics, military management, and intelligence gathering. Sun Tzu stresses that "know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated," emphasizing the importance of accuratel 14Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 70 三 Success Is 30% Doing and 70% Speaking: The Art of Communication 三分靠做七分靠说，说话的艺术 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人184k WordsCompleted The idea that "success is 30 percent doing and 70 percent talking" is profoundly reflected in many areas of life. It does not belittle the importance of taking action. Rather, it emphasizes the crucial role that expression and communication play on the road to success. In the business world, an excellent product or service is certainly important. But if its value and advantages are not communicated effectively to consumers, it may well be overlooked by the market. In that case, "talking" become 245Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 71 一 A Female Feng Shui Master's Work Diary 一个女风水师的工作日志 Tai Zirui泰子瑞1.0M WordsCompleted The author met a feng shui master and exchanged contact information with her. After seeing her work journal, the author found some of its contents worth reading. They also carry on traditional culture, so the author is sharing them here with her permission. 426Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    True stories, real-life examples, and practical knowledge—definitely worth reading! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

22. 72 我 I Solve Cases at the Special Investigations Bureau by Day and Serve in the Underworld by Night 我白天特案局办案，晚上地府当差 Mr. Youyong幼庸先生Mystery3.6M WordsCompleted I was born with a pure Yang constitution and the fate of Zhong Kui. I can drive out demons, subdue ghosts, and repel evil spirits. The moment I was born, all kinds of factions fought to take me as their disciple. A bunch of monks and Taoist priests said I was destined to become a Celestial Master or a great monk. They even got into a brawl over me, and that’s not all: in the end, both the state and the underworld got involved! When I was one, the state even assigned me a corpse-born child who ha 21.5kReads8.7Score2.1kShelves

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    It's worth a look!

23. 73 官 The Officialdom Game 官奕 Dreams of Spring and Autumn梦话春秋Urban628k WordsOngoing My name is Wei Zilong, and I’ve spent my career in government. Through my story, I want to show everyone what the political arena is really like... When you’re in public service, you can’t always control your own fate. If you never weather a storm, how can you ever mature? 13.1kReads7.6Score1.1kShelves

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    I must recommend this good book.

24. 74 针 The Acupuncturist's Strange Tales 针灸师的异闻录 Wen Wusu文无素问Urban195k WordsCompleted The Clinical Adventures of an Acupuncturist and His Friends in the Mystical Arts: When acupuncture meets the mystical arts, and medical principles shed light on strange phenomena. A book that will make you see Chinese medicine anew, from the transmission of pathogenic qi to spirit-light divination and fire offerings, unveiling the invisible battlefield of life behind Chinese medicine. Perhaps one day, in the hands of a Chinese medicine practitioner, it can become a reference book for finding the 3.9kReads8.9Score787Shelves

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    You can learn a lot of useful information from this book.

25. 75 起 Getting to the Bottom of Mind-Reading 起底观心术 Bao Erri鲍尔日Urban1.5M WordsCompleted When I was five, a fortune-teller said I’d be able to read people’s minds when I grew up. My parents thought I was a genius and spent the whole family’s savings to send me to school. But I failed the college entrance exam and became a fried-noodle vendor. That vendor later became a “Walking Encyclopedia,” all thanks to the saying, “In books, there are houses of gold.” You are not just who you are. You can become a different kind of dazzling light. Read a comment on the first page, and you’ll get 225.7kReads9.6Score64.5kShelves

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    Books on I Ching, Feng Shui, and fortune telling, packed with practical information, are easy to understand and applicable.

26. 76 破 Decoding Life's Dilemmas: A Guide to Feng Shui and Destiny 破译众生困局：风水命理指南 Yun Zewu云泽梧Urban202k WordsCompleted This is an “alternative guide to life,” forged from 20 years of hands-on experience. It explores the ancient system of the Book of Changes and destiny, and how it can be applied in the modern city. In a quiet corner of a bustling metropolis stands an inconspicuous teahouse called Wuyu Pavilion. Its owner, Yun Wu, brews excellent tea and has inherited a family tradition: reading fate from the Eight Characters, divining subtle signs with the Six Lines, and using feng shui to adjust the balance of 207Reads—Score101Shelves
27. 77 易 The Book of Changes, the Key to Life 易启人生 Xu Yunwu徐云梧Urban168k WordsCompleted After failing his 38th job interview, Li Mo received an old book, the Book of Changes, from an old Taoist beneath a great locust tree in the park. He thought it was junk, until one day he discovered: It wasn't a book about fortune-telling or divination, nor was it a novel, but a system of: 37Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 78 破 The Code to Breaking the Deadlock: Feng Shui Taboos You Should Never Violate 破局密码：那些被触犯的风水禁忌 Yun Zewu云泽梧Urban246k WordsCompleted The seventh day of the seventh month, at the Wuyu Pavilion teahouse. “Master Yunwu, every night we hear a baby crying in our home, but there isn't a single baby in the entire building.” When Zhao Mingcheng and his wife said this, Yunwu laid out their birth charts on rice paper and asked just one question: “Does your front door face the balcony?” Behind every strange occurrence lies a feng shui taboo that has been violated. Yunwu, owner of the Wuyu Pavilion, was born into a family of metaphysics 19Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 79 临 A Final Wish 临终之愿 Lei-jie's Hopeless Simp蕾姐的老舔狗Mystery322k WordsOngoing [Not for everyone: a niche novel with no harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincible hero, and no wish fulfillment. The storytelling is detailed, but the pacing is a little slow.] [Why I write: I'm not after money. I don't have much, but I have enough. What I hope for is understanding, and I sincerely look forward to thoughtful readers.] [Keywords: hard science fiction, rigorous logic, wit and humor, critical thinking, and knowledge from seventeen academic disciplines to broaden your perspective] 182Reads—Score102Shelves

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    This book is the kind that's entertaining, funny, and educational—the kind of book you can confidently recommend to anyone who asks, without any shame, just pure taste. If you're tired of conventional tropes, wish-fulfillment stories, and feng shui mystical tales, and are starting to have higher intellectual and aesthetic standards, this hard science fiction, logically sound, humorous, and knowledge-rich "Ten Days to End" is a high-quality solution for expanding your knowledge and improving your thinking skills while enjoying entertainment.

30. 80 十 Ten Years of Compounding, a Billion in the Bank, and You're Still Playing It Safe? 十年复利，都十亿了，你还苟着吗 Study Entanglement, Realize the Way学缠悟道Urban145k WordsCompleted Orphan Wang Xu was adopted by his grandmother and grew up supporting himself by collecting scrap. With no one to rely on, no family backing, and no connections, he loved to read. By chance, he came across a stock-market novel called The Ordinary Man's Dream of Becoming a Millionaire Stock God. He studied hard and persevered for ten years, recording market trends every day, researching industries and sectors, and analyzing stock charts. Over those ten years, through the power of compounding, lone 219Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Making money is also a talent.

31. 81 世 Everyone Avoids the Troublemaking Girls, but I Take Them All In 世人皆避精神小妹我尽数收留 Mo Mi莫羋Urban400k WordsOngoing Spiritual little sisters, yoga pants: which one can make you stop in your tracks? ...Stop looking, this is the one! To give everyone a good show, I spent 6,000 yuan to live with a spiritual little sister for a month, together around the clock. What? You say that's still not enough? Then how about adding a System, too!? Gu Xingchen transmigrates back ten years and uses his System to turn his life around. Every spiritual little sister in the county follows him... Their world is on guard against th 44.1kReads6.1Score2.8kShelves

    Reader note

    A system-based novel with multiple female leads, recommended every other day, and great voice acting...

32. 82 奇 Strange Treasures Conquer the World: The Secret Schemes of Lü Buwei 奇货驭天：吕不韦异谋传 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今27k WordsCompleted Mastering Heaven with Rare Goods: The Strange Schemes of Lü Buwei 2Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 83 墨 Ink Seal of the Nine Heavens 墨印九天 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今25k WordsCompleted Ink Seal Across the Nine Heavens 5Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 84 子 Zigong Enters Government: Chronicles of Five Kingdoms in Turmoil 子贡出仕、五国风云录 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今10k WordsCompleted Zigong Enters Officialdom: Chronicles of the Five Kingdoms 4Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 85 大 The Might of the Great Tang: The Long Winds of the Celestial Strategies 大唐天威之天策长风 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今Historical328k WordsCompleted In the chaotic final years of the Sui dynasty, the realm lies in ruins, smoke rises from battlefields, and the people are plunged into misery. A gifted child is born at the Wugong Guesthouse, marked by the auspicious signs of a dragon and phoenix. He is named Shimin, with the great ambition to bring peace to the people. Young Li Shimin is no idle boy. He studies military texts and masters riding and archery. At sixteen, he deploys a feint at Yanmen and drives back hundreds of thousands of Turk 9Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 86 皇 The Book of the Supreme Principle Governing the World 皇极经世书 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今18k WordsCompleted The Book of the Supreme Ultimate's Worldly Order 23Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 87 文 The Star of Literature Falls to the Mortal Realm: Wang Bo's Legend in the Mystic Tang Dynasty 文星坠凡：王勃玄唐传 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今10k WordsCompleted The Star of Literature Falls to Earth: Wang Bo's Mysterious Tang Dynasty 9Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 88 玄 The Mystic Star Quells a Chaotic Age 玄星镇乱世 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今Eastern Fantasy44k WordsCompleted During the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, heaven and earth were in upheaval. Years of unending warfare threw the spiritual veins of the Nine Provinces into disarray and shifted the stars from their courses. A catastrophe was about to descend upon the mortal world. The Star Pivot Order governed celestial divination and the protection of spiritual veins. For generations, its members had taken it upon themselves to determine Heaven's will and safeguard the people, but the demonic Netherdar 4Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 89 玄 The Mystic Pivot: Zhang Heng’s Record of Heavenly Secrets 玄枢：张衡天机录 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今29k WordsCompleted The Mystic Pivot: Zhang Heng's Record of Celestial Secrets 6Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 90 金 Ashes of War: Fifty-Nine Years of the Liu Song Dynasty 金戈烬：刘宋五十九年兴亡录 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今19k WordsCompleted Ashes of the Golden Spear: A Chronicle of the Rise and Fall of Liu Song Across Fifty-Nine Years 3Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 91 我 Me, an Outer Sect Disciple, Became the Immortal World's Ancestor by Keeping a Low Profile 我，外门弟子，苟成仙界老祖 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今28k WordsCompleted I, an Outer Sect Disciple, Cautiously Became the Immortal Realm's Ancestor 3Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 92 东 Mystic Arts of Dongshan: The Qin Dynasty’s Downfall 东山玄相：肥水折秦 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今21k WordsCompleted Eastern Mountain's Mystic Physiognomy: The Qin Dynasty's Fertile Lands 5Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 93 玄 Li Mi, the Mystic Chancellor: Divining the Cosmos and Aiding Four Dynasties as an Immortal 玄相李泌：易数定乾坤，仙踪辅四朝 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今20k WordsCompleted Li Mi, the Mystic Chancellor: Divination Sets the World in Order, an Immortal Aids Four Reigns 3Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 94 苍 Nine Transformations of the Azure and Yellow: Li Si’s Cauldron 苍黄九变：李斯鼎 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今19k WordsCompleted Nine Transformations of Heaven and Earth: Li Si Ding 5Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 95 阴 The Hidden Talisman Records of Yan 阴符照燕录 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今Historical19k WordsCompleted The Record of the Yan Kingdom, Illuminated by the Yin Talisman 1Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 96 神 Divine Numerology: The Secret Scroll of the Supreme Principle 神数衍天：皇极秘卷 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今23k WordsCompleted Divine Numerology Reveals Heaven: The Secret Scroll of the Emperor's Pole 4Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 97 藏 The Evening Breeze Hidden in My Heart 藏在心底的晚风 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今27k WordsCompleted The Evening Breeze Hidden in My Heart 2Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 98 抱 The Immortal Path of Baopu: The Legend of Ge Hong 抱朴仙途之葛洪传奇 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今15k WordsCompleted The Immortal Path of Baopu: The Legend of Ge Hong 4Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 99 陶 Tao Zhu’s Mystic Strategy: Mastermind of Heaven’s Secrets 陶朱玄略：天机谋主 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今22k WordsCompleted The Tao Zhu Strategy: Mastermind of Heaven's Secrets 5Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 100 长 Song of Changgan: A Promise of Lotus Hearts 长干行·莲心许 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今Ancient Romance13k WordsCompleted Song of Changgan: A Lotus-Heart Promise 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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