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Fantastic Historical Romance and Xianxia 超好看的古言/仙侠

Books: 31
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Grade: Level C
Updated: 3mo ago

GPT-6 Luna

I have a soft spot for smart, resilient female leads. The male lead should be assertive, but respect her, and preferably be a hopeless romantic. I love all kinds: serious dramas, sweet romances, and melodrama!

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1 The Woe of a Thousand Years (Originally Titled Ghost Messenger) 千年之殇（原名鬼差） Seventeen十七Romance155k WordsCompleted I thought I’d transmigrated in the most ordinary way, but it turned out I’d only changed jobs. It was a job that seemed comfortable on the surface, but was actually far too laid-back. A ghost official, traveling between different dynasties and stopping wandering spirits from wreaking havoc among the living. It sounds like a noble calling. But among the countless souls of the dead, the reason I was chosen to be a ghost official boils down to four words: I was “well-behaved” in life. I held 16.7kFavorites119.6kClicks/ch942Gifts
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It's a beautifully written story with a fresh premise. It's completely different from the rambling style of modern novels from over a decade ago. Despite its short length, it tells a fantastical and touching story. By the last few chapters, you realize everyone has a strong sense of destiny. The male lead is devoted to the female lead, proud, cunning, yet deeply affectionate, and the part where he waits for her for two hundred years is incredibly moving.
2 Seduction of the Courtier 诱宦 Wither and Bloom Again再枯荣Romance697k WordsCompleted Blurb: Zhi Qiu is Suzhou's most sought-after courtesan, born with irresistible charm and blessed with both beauty and intelligence. Countless men have enjoyed her company. But that day, among all the distinguished guests, she saw only Lu Zhan. She heard he was a eunuch inspector of the Imperial Textile Workshops, newly dispatched from the capital. His power was immense. Everyone feared him, and behind his back, everyone cur 20.3kFavorites25.1kClicks/ch9.1kGifts
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The three couples—the real eunuch, the real courtesan, and the real emperor—are all very enjoyable to watch. Although the romance is sweet, the whole story is shrouded in a subtle sense of oppression, making many characters feel sorry for the reader. It's the most richly developed cast of characters I've read in the "Ruling and Dying" series so far.
3 Obsessively Stolen Away 偏执夺娇 At the Tavern在酒Romance316k WordsCompleted [Resilient little rabbit x sweet-faced, black-hearted lunatic] Coercive love + star-crossed lovers Fang Qin was born into a prominent family with many relatives. She was born the same year as her grandchildren. When she was fifteen, her nephew's wife brought home a poor but handsome young scholar, saying he was her adopted son. His name was Cao Yu. He had just passed the imperial examinations. A phoenix fledgling with a clear, melodious voice and handsome looks, he could endure what ordinary p 7.8kFavorites9.8kClicks/ch3.2kGifts
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The author's writing is superb, reminiscent of *Dream of the Red Chamber*. I love the male lead's character—low social status, gloomy, and insecure. The female lead is an unattainable goddess to him. Through hard work, he rises to power and wins her over. Although it's a forceful takeover, it's more like a puppy caring for its little princess. Under this sincere offensive, the female lead slowly falls in love with him. The whole story is both angsty and sweet. His endearing qualities include catching someone cheating while holding their child [doge emoji].
4 21+ The Monk in the Moon 月中僧 Wither and Bloom Again再枯荣Romance530k WordsCompleted 39.8kFavorites41.2kClicks/ch16.2kGifts
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Widowed sister-in-law and monk brother-in-law, without the cycle of life and death, how can my fantasies be satisfied! Yuezhen wants it, Yuezhen gets it, Henian is so gentle, yet so assertive in certain aspects, who understands this contrast? I find that the male protagonists in her stories all have a sense of redemption, I love it.
5 A Thousand Gold Furs 千金裘 Bright Moon Pendant明月珰Romance637k WordsCompleted If you get another chance at life, will it really be better than your last one? Should you find a different husband this time? Please click through and follow the author. Completed Theme: 65.8kFavorites331.8kClicks/ch36.7kGifts
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Mingyue Dang, just watch it, you won't be able to stop, you'll be cursing and praising how well she writes.
6 The Favored Consort's Acting Showcase 宠妃的演技大赏 Overactive Tear Ducts发达的泪腺Romance443k WordsCompleted Announcement: The print edition, retitled With You, With Me, went on sale on December 2, 2023. Thank you all for your support. *The full text has been revised twice. Tens of thousands of words have been changed. The only official edition is on Jinjiang. In her past life, everyone said Su Ling was blessed. She was peerlessly beautiful and born into a powerful family: her father was the Great General Who Guards the Nation, and her elder brother was a junior official at the Dali Temple. At sevente 258.8kFavorites468kClicks/ch144.4kGifts
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The devoted male lead quickly recognizes the female lead; the side couples in this sweet romance are also enjoyable.
7 If That's What You Want to Think, There's Nothing I Can Do 你要这么想我也没办法 The Mountain Has Green Trees山有青木Romance519k WordsCompleted *Main story complete Liu Jing is the ruler of the Immortal Realm, but after a traitor harms her, she ends up in the Netherworld. Just as she is at her wit's end, the Netherworld Emperor Fei Ji is struck by a love poison and posts notices throughout the realm seeking a female cultivator to cure him. Everyone knows Fei Ji is her sworn enemy, and long ago he vowed to rip her apart, sinew from bone. With her spiritual sea damaged, going to him would be no different from walking to her death "Any vo 86.2kFavorites159.6kClicks/ch52.1kGifts
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This is the first book by this author that follows this formula for comedic fiction, so I have a good impression of it.
8 Climbing the Willow 攀柳 Three Words, Two Phrases三语两言Romance499k WordsCompleted During a private trip through the south, Crown Prince Liu Zhan is suddenly grabbed around the waist by an unfamiliar young woman in front of a crowd. Noticing that she is not carrying a hidden weapon, Liu Zhan signals his attendants to stay their hands while discreetly reaching for the sword up his sleeve. She looks up at him from his arms, sobbing until her tears soak his lapel. "You've finally come for me, my husband, A-Zhan..." Each word is more outrageous than the last. Liu Zhan is wary a 13.7kFavorites8.6kClicks/ch3kGifts
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The first half of this melodramatic amnesia story is pretty good. I enjoy the dual perspectives and the psychological portrayal of the male lead's unspoken feelings—he's aware of his love but unwilling to admit it, haha.
9 Why Is the Young Master Like That? 公子他为何那样 Star River White Carp星河白鲤Romance152k WordsCompleted Immortal and mortal romance | Immortal falls for looks at first sight x mortal schemes for it all along | Lazy, food-loving snake girl x flirty, scheming fox spirit - As the daughter of an Emperor, A Qing accidentally caused trouble when she descended to the mortal realm. A little Taoist priest punished her by sending her to a wealthy family's home to serve as its guardian spirit. She diligently protected the Yuan family's descendants and ensured their lineage continued. At long last, her sent 6kFavorites6.6kClicks/ch4.3kGifts
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The writing is good, the ending with the celestial heroine and the mortal hero is impressive and raises the rating. I love reading stories that torture the male lead, and I want to read the extra chapters too!
10 The Powerful Minister's Runaway White Moonlight 权臣的在逃白月光 Chacha Li茶茶里Romance332k WordsCompleted [Unhinged, obsessive powerful official x resilient, gentle beauty] [Forced possession and groveling] As a boy, Pei Shuze was quiet and gloomy, and only ever bowed his head to one person. Everyone said he was a jinx who had brought disaster upon his parents. Only Jiang Yu, the young lady staying with her maternal grandparents, secretly brought him hot soup and books, and helped him get into the family school. But he always avoided her, because she had a cousin who was as bright and noble as the m 2.6kFavorites2.1kClicks/ch1.8kGifts
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The entire story of "Hate the Sea, Love the Sky" and "Dog Training Literature" features the male protagonist's self-conquest and masochistic enjoyment.
11 Rebellious Orchid (Reborn) 逆兰（重生） Tea by the Creek溪畔茶Romance376k WordsCompleted Lu Lanyi was reborn, carrying a heart full of hatred back to the day before she died of illness. Without hesitation, she seized the chance to throw a few obstacles in the way of the husband who was destined to become a grand secretary, then calmly waited to die. The next day came, but she was still alive. She had no other hopes, so she continued devoting herself to being a stumbling block on her husband's path to success. Unexpectedly, her revenge hit a snag. One day, she became entangled w 24.7kFavorites41.5kClicks/ch41.1kGifts
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It's been a long time since I've seen such a traditional domineering prince, hahaha! The plot is quite simple; you can guess what will happen next after watching the beginning. But the scenes between the male and female leads are both corny and sweet. In addition, the plot has a lot of indirect descriptions and a fast pace, with hooks to keep you hooked. The ending was a bit rushed, and I didn't get enough.
12 Playing the Game to Win 入局而定 Madness on Top of Madness狂上加狂Romance636k WordsCompleted The young crown prince of the Dafeng Dynasty was widely regarded as mediocre, talentless, timid, and reckless. Everyone at court took it for granted that he would be deposed sooner or later. But when he was finally deposed, even the court historian could not find the words to describe this hopeless disgrace. In the end, he could only record the truth, solemnly writing eight characters: “Virtuous and capable, compassionate toward all under heaven.” The deposed crown prince’s fate was unknown, a 81kFavorites99.5kClicks/ch71.8kGifts
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The main plot is clear, the storyline is exciting and fast-paced, making it easy to keep reading. It features the same witty and bright female lead that the author loves, with all the highlights going to her. Overall, it's a satisfying read. However, there's a slight author bias towards characters who are cunning and arrogant, yet also portray them as pitiful and loyal, which creates a somewhat disjointed feel for the male lead.
13 Nurturing Disaster 娇养祸水 Wither and Bloom Again再枯荣Romance591k WordsCompleted Coming soon: "Is She Pan Jinlian?" [Complete, fully edited. Please read the official version.] (1) Xiao Niang was sold to a gambler as his second wife. The gambler died just a few days later, and her only hope of turning her life around and making a fortune was his stepson, Xi Ling, a man as cold as moonlight and strikingly elegant. Everyone knew Xi Ling was cold-hearted and unfeeling. To win him over, she hung her undergarments outside his window during the day 84kFavorites95.5kClicks/ch29.6kGifts
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Adding a rating: Two flawed individuals find solace in each other. The female lead, Xiao Niang, seems worldly but is actually naive. The male lead, Zhi Ling, is exceptionally well-developed; his character is top-tier and incredibly compelling. The early plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat, both doting and controlling of the female lead. Most importantly, he is complex, and this complexity makes him even more charming, permeating many characters throughout the book, making even the supporting roles stand out. I love He Zhan's *Zai Ku Rong*; it was the first Ming and Qing dynasty illustrated novel she read, and the writing is superb. This is how I became a fan.
14 Everything Is Auspicious, Nothing Is Forbidden 诸事皆宜百无禁忌 Mu Mu Zi木沐梓Romance321k WordsCompleted When Qiu Xinran was young and foolish, she once lived in the capital for three years. During a war in the northwest, with no one at court to take charge, she cast a divination in front of everyone. Her reading sent the bedridden heir of the Xia family to the war-torn frontier. Seven years later, Qiu Xinran returns to Chang'an, just as the sickly heir from back then, now the Marquis of Dingbei, comes home victorious. The capital's gambling houses open betting pools on when the marquis will settle 268.3kFavorites353.4kClicks/ch110.5kGifts
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A young person's redemption and heart-fluttering moments. The author is adept at writing about the ambiguous feelings of young love. Small details and psychological descriptions are enough to make the reader understand why the protagonist is moved, and then you can't help but smile and exclaim, "So sweet!" Every plot point is well-written, and you'll smile knowingly as you read on.
15 A Battlefield of Romance Across the Land 江山遍地修罗场 Mauve Mallow锦葵紫Romance414k WordsCompleted In the third year of Zhao Jinfan's reign as emperor, after disguising herself as a man to ascend the throne, she falls from her horse and slips into a coma. When she wakes, she has lost her memory, and her recollections stop at the year she first became emperor. That's not the worst part. The worst part is that the imperial physician tells her she's already more than a month pregnant. Zhao Jinfan: “...” Her trusted palace maid describes the possible father of the child like this: “That night, 68.3kFavorites68.5kClicks/ch20.9kGifts
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The male lead is quite charming, smitten, powerful, and can even cook—it has a bit of that old-fashioned romance feel to it.
16 Chasing Jade 逐玉 Rice Ball Invasion团子来袭Romance869k WordsCompleted [Originally titled The Marquis's Wife and the Pig-Killing Knife] After her parents pass away, her childhood sweetheart breaks off their engagement, and her relatives plot to devour her inheritance. For the sake of her five-year-old sister, Fan Changyu decides to take in a live-in husband. She sets her sights on the man she rescued. He is covered in wounds and owns nothing, but at least he has a handsome face. The two quickly strike a deal: she will take him in while he recuperates, and he will 599.8kFavorites573.5kClicks/ch408.5kGifts
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The female lead is well-developed, and the romantic storyline is very delicate, featuring two normal people with long mouths falling in love!
17 My Ruthless Junior Brother Is Pursuing Me 被无情道小师弟倒追了 Sing of the Wind and Go风歌且行Romance1.1M WordsCompleted - Song Xiaohe, abandoned by her family as a child, was the most insignificant and untalented disciple in the Immortal Alliance. Her talent was average, and even keeping up with the monthly sect exams was a struggle. But she secretly loved her junior apprentice brother, a peerless talent who had been admired by everyone since childhood and was hailed as the Immortal Alliance's greatest prodigy. She had loved him for ten years. Later, Shen Xishan went on a mission and died in a sea of flames. Son 302.5kFavorites263kClicks/ch315.9kGifts
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I love the youthful male lead! This is my favorite Xianxia novel from the first half of the year. The main characters team up to fight dungeons, and the middle part is so heart-wrenching that I cried a few times. The extra chapters are really good!
18 Sword Looking for Thousands of Mountains 剑寻千山 Mo Shubai墨书白Romance582k WordsCompleted When Hua Xiangwan traveled east to Yunlai, her master told her, “Since your cultivation method is compatible with theirs, you must bring a Dao Lord from the Heavenly Sword Sect back to the Western Realm to help you advance quickly. But remember, you may only take the Passionate Sword, never the Heart-Seeking Sword. “Dao Lords who cultivate the Heart-Seeking Sword are powerful but foolish. They don't understand love or hate.” But the very first person she saw upon arriving in Yunlai was Xie Chan 272.4kFavorites384.4kClicks/ch122.5kGifts
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The aloof, unattainable beauty bows down to love, her love-struck, humble male lead is heartbreaking (I've limited the ratings for this book, so all four stars on this list represent five stars).
19 Hidden in His Embrace 娇藏 Madness on Top of Madness狂上加狂Romance712k WordsCompleted After a serious illness, Mian Tang lost her memory of everything that happened after she married. Fortunately, her husband Cui Jiu was as handsome as an immortal and gentle by nature. He stayed by her side through her illness and spent his entire fortune on her treatment... Every day, Mian Tang wakes up in the arms of her handsome husband and wonders: What did she ever do to deserve such a good man? When her memories return, Mian Tang looks at the mandarin-duck handkerchief she has embroidered 246kFavorites510.6kClicks/ch203.1kGifts
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The writing style is hilarious, it made me laugh out loud, and it's a super popular story that you can read with your eyes closed.
20 Reborn as the Widow of the Villainous Chancellor's Older Brother 我是奸相他哥遗孀（重生） Dull Scholar钝书生Romance467k WordsCompleted My new novel, Why Did You Marry My Uncle?, is now live. This novel: [Fake aloof beauty, actually a naturally wicked chancellor × weak, kindhearted, pregnant widow sister-in-law who runs away] 1. Feng Yuzhen was unloved by her parents, and her husband died young. She spent her life timidly accepting whatever came her way. Even when her cold and distant younger brother-in-law asked if she would like to live with him, she refused out of cowardice. She lived under the Cui family’s roof, working ti 227.3kFavorites317.5kClicks/ch120.4kGifts
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The author's writing is superb; it gets better and better as you read on. This is the only "wife-chasing-after-the-crisis" novel that can convince me why the female lead can forgive the male lead. And this is the author's first novel—amazing!
21 Unawakened 不醒 Yi Dujunhua一度君华Romance544k WordsCompleted [You are both the armor that makes me invulnerable and the heart that falls apart at a single touch.] A xianxia infinite-flow story. The heroine returns to the past four times, changing the fates of herself and everyone around her. A scheming heroine x a sharp-tongued, pure-hearted master artisan. Updated daily at 9:00 a.m. Xianxia, happy ending. The heroine has an ex-husband. The story will be published on December 5. Theme: Admit when you’ve failed, turn back in time, and make peace with your 223.6kFavorites286.8kClicks/ch309.7kGifts
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The plot is both heart-wrenching and sweet, with a fresh storyline. The male lead is gentle, devoted, and somewhat handsome, strong, and tragic. The quality of the original novel, "One Night in Junhua," is also guaranteed.
22 Who’s Talking Trash About Me? 谁在说小爷的坏话？ Sing of the Wind and Go风歌且行Romance722k WordsCompleted [This novel has been published in simplified Chinese.] Orphaned young, Lu Shujin is raised in her aunt's home. When she turns sixteen, her aunt finds her a husband and bargains for a good price. The night before her wedding, Lu Shujin packs her things and runs away. After arriving in the bustling city of Yuncheng, she hears that Haizhou Academy is offering free admission, with meals and lodging included. To avoid her aunt's search, Lu Shujin disguises herself as a boy, takes the entrance exam, 189.1kFavorites214.6kClicks/ch99.7kGifts
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A very joyful group portrait of students on campus. Young people are so wonderful!
23 The God of Wealth and Chunhua 财神春花 Ge Yang戈鞅Romance532k WordsCompleted The story of two emotionless old immortals falling in love in the mortal world. Immortals have endless days ahead of them. If they don't stir up trouble, they get restless. Beichen Yuanjun and Chunhua, the God of Wealth, sneak off for a tryst by the Cold Pool, only to be caught red-handed by a group of little fairies. The Changsheng Heavenly Emperor issues an edict, banishing them both to the mortal realm to undergo tribulations and reflect on their mistakes. The Great Yun Dynasty rules the land 188.6kFavorites200.6kClicks/ch122.8kGifts
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It's a very traditional fantasy novel; it felt like reading novels ten years ago. I bought the physical book to reread it.
24 Distant Jade Steps 玉阶遥 Three Liang of White Sugar白糖三两Romance409k WordsCompleted (Originally titled The Swallow in the Cage) Before a coup left him in dire straits, Xu Mohuai was an arrogant Crown Prince, a nobleman untouched by the dust of the world. But after his pride was broken and he fell into the mire, the person who saved him was a countrywoman he had once disdained too much to even glance at. Xu Mohuai listened as Su Yan earnestly planned to cultivate a vegetable garden in the hills behind their home. He watched her count on her fingers how many coins she had spent 169kFavorites297.9kClicks/ch77.2kGifts
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If you enjoy stories about wives chasing after their lovers, it's hard to miss this one. Actually, I think it explains the psychology of the male and female protagonists quite clearly, but it gets boring towards the end.
25 Fragrance in Her Cloudlike Hair 云鬓添香 Madness on Top of Madness狂上加狂Romance715k WordsCompleted Han Linfeng, heir to the Northern Garrison, married a blind merchant's daughter amid a storm of ridicule. Pointing at Han Linfeng, who was drinking and making merry at the banquet, the emperor said, "In ancient times, Duke Anle was so content that he forgot his homeland. Today, this boy is rotten wood that cannot be carved!" The young women in the capital who adored the heir condemned the match with sympathy: What a shame! Their dashing, elegant young lord had been tricked by a blind woman int 131.5kFavorites202.2kClicks/ch121.2kGifts
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Antique and elegant, close your eyes and enter
26 The Third Time the Young Master Cast Me Aside 三弃公子 Painter丹青手Romance497k WordsCompleted Yanzhi is a yin creature born from the resentment of the dead. By a twist of fate, she gets the chance to be reborn as a human. It’s just her luck to run into a villain. But fate is fickle: sometimes things take a turn for the better after hitting rock bottom, while sometimes one bad turn follows another. She is clearly the latter, and the ending of every one of her lives is... not pretty. The villain already had a difficult temperament, and it only grows more mercurial, cruel, and sinister... 110.3kFavorites207.6kClicks/ch32.5kGifts
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If you like dark and gloomy male protagonists, check out Danqingshou's plot and writing style; they really resonate with me. However, each book falls apart towards the end, yet I'm still reading every single one.
27 Intoxicating Jade Branch 醉琼枝 Madness on Top of Madness狂上加狂Romance696k WordsCompleted Chu Linlang never imagined that she would divorce her husband. After all, in many people’s eyes, she was born to a lowly family and had little worldly experience. She was a sparrow that had climbed to a high branch, unworthy of a dashing, rising star of a court official. Having managed to reach such heights after so much hardship, she was naturally expected to cling tightly to that branch. Now, after eight years in the Zhou household, she had supported her husband through years of study, makin 102.6kFavorites183.5kClicks/ch110kGifts
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I like stories where the female lead has a strong personality and the male lead is ambitious and has a long-term plan. Besides "The Spoiled One," this is my favorite.
28 The Bright Moon Enters Your Embrace 明月入君怀 Yi Dujunhua一度君华Romance464k WordsCompleted There is nothing improper between the academy head and the puppet master! A power couple, the hero has a secret crush on the heroine, xianxia, one-on-one romance, happy ending. Theme: 58.4kFavorites123.8kClicks/ch43.2kGifts
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Actually, I don't really like simp-like male leads, but I was really drawn to Yi Du Jun Hua's writing style, so I finished the book because of it. I also recommended it because the ending was so memorable.
29 Young Master, Please Don't Seek Death 公子，求你莫寻死 Painter丹青手Romance356k WordsCompleted Si Yu is a stone lion guarding the entrance to the temple in Qianmen Town. The temple is always bustling with worshippers, and her luck has always been pretty good. Unfortunately, a young master whose family has fallen on hard times comes along and takes his own life right in front of her. From then on, Si Yu's luck takes a nosedive. She doesn't hold it against him, though, since the mortal really is quite handsome. It's understandable that someone down on his luck might lose hope in one life, b 57.8kFavorites145.2kClicks/ch17.2kGifts
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The first half is very good, but don't read the second half.
30 Cruel East Wind 东风恶 Yi Dujunhua一度君华Romance334k WordsCompleted I can't think of a blurb. Sigh, let's just read the story. Who needs a bicycle anyway... VIP Notice: East Wind Turns Fierce will become a paid novel on April 21, 2022. Theme: No matter how badly life treats you, don't give up. Make the most of every day. 43.2kFavorites233.9kClicks/ch2.1kGifts
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I love the grassy heroine so much, no substitutes needed!
31 The Sword Immortal Is My Ex-Boyfriend 剑仙是我前男友 Mo Shubai墨书白Romance570k WordsCompleted center> After the wrongly accused talisman cultivator Su Qingyi is reborn, she gets a quest: "Help the Sword Immortal Jing Yan become a god." As she helps him, she suddenly realizes Could this Sword Immortal, a heartthrob in the cultivation world, be her ex-boyfriend from the twenty-first century? And the very same ex she beat up, cheated on, and dragged people to his workplace to plaster with big-character posters and banners? Reader's Guide Update notice: While the novel is featured on the 27.2kFavorites100.6kClicks/ch17.1kGifts
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The premise is pretty good. Mo Shubai loves writing male protagonists who lack security in relationships, and I really like that kind of story.

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