Historical Danmei (Read Without Hesitation) 古耽（可闭眼入）

1. 1 无EN Peerless 无双 Meng Xishi梦溪石Danmei (BL)697k WordsCompleted In the third year of Kaihuang, the great Sui dynasty, which followed the Northern Dynasties and would pave the way for the glorious Tang, has only just begun. Emperor Yang Jian establishes the Sword-Bearing Office to plan for the future, keep his schemes secret, and unify the realm. On a snowy night, a tribute caravan from the Kingdom of Khotan is ambushed and slaughtered en route, leaving no survivors. Feng Xiao, second chief of the Sword-Bearing Office, is ordered by the emperor to investigate 352.4kFavorites346.8kClicks/ch423.7kGifts

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   I said it looks good, and that's right! [Sprinkling flowers]

2. 2 当 Those Years In Quest Of Honour Mine 当年万里觅封侯 So Very Much, So Very Slowly漫漫何其多Danmei (BL)382k WordsCompleted +++ [Paranoid, sinister, unhinged top × optimistic, delusional bottom]++ Genuine one-sided love, fake getting-back-together-after-a-breakup, and an absurd fictional setting. ++ Yu Ziyou and Zhong Wan serve different masters. They once admired each other, and they have both openly and secretly fought for power. ++ After a failed bid for the throne, Zhong Wan flees to the borderlands with his young master. To survive, he relies on the scraps of friendship he shared with Yu Ziyou in their youth, us 1.1MFavorites1.1MClicks/ch1.1MGifts

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   I haven't watched it yet. Giving it a star rating doesn't mean anything, because I can't give it five stars anymore.

3. 3 黄EN The Golden Terrace 黄金台 Cangwu Bin Bai苍梧宾白Danmei (BL)312k WordsCompleted [The print edition of “Golden Terrace” is now available.] A notorious imperial enforcer and a celebrated general can't stand each other. They're sworn enemies through and through. But fate has other plans: the general is injured on the battlefield, left with crippled legs, and then granted in marriage by the emperor to his sworn enemy. A single imperial decree forces the two men who despise each other to marry and live under the same roof. As time passes, they discover that the other isn't so co 398.4kFavorites400.4kClicks/ch168.1kGifts

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   They weren't sworn enemies, but rather it was love at first sight, though a misunderstanding occurred along the way. The seme has had a crush on the uke for seven years (I think it was seven years), and the seme is also a bit insecure. They were already dating before their marriage, and the truth came out not long after the wedding. The two no longer had any barriers, but anyway, I don't think it's quite right. Wrong

4. 4 妻 The Wife Comes First 妻为上 Green Fields, a Thousand Cranes绿野千鹤Danmei (BL)340k WordsCompleted The whole story is unlocked. An extra 10,000 words were added in May 2018, distributed across unlocked chapters. Follow the reading order listed in the notes... [The first section is in Chapter 31] A wife comes first, the state second, and the husband last. He fought for a lifetime and won countless battles, only to end up discarded once he was no longer useful. He doted on a concubine and neglected his wife, proving himself unworthy of a good man. In the end, the only person who stayed by his 383.5kFavorites653.9kClicks/ch103kGifts

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   Well, to be honest, reading this book always makes me feel awkward for the readers [please]. Actually, it's alright, I don't know how to put it [doge].

5. 5 为 My Husband Is Frail and Sickly 为夫体弱多病 Fish West Ball Ball鱼西球球Danmei (BL)703k WordsCompleted Rong Tang once read a book. The villain in it, Su Huaijing, was a heaven-blessed prodigy, the archetypal beautiful, powerful, and tragic character: a brilliant villain on a revenge-and-leveling-up path. Sadly, his characterization fell apart, and he met a miserable end. Then, after transmigrating, Rong Tang became a sickly cannon-fodde 234.7kFavorites365.5kClicks/ch270.7kGifts

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   I feel like this is the only transmigration novel with a system that I've ever read. I don't know how to rate it, haha.

6. 6 恣 The Willful Minister 恣睢之臣 Tang Jiuqing唐酒卿Danmei (BL)248k WordsCompleted [Currently editing and formatting, and catching typos along the way.] Everyone is wary of Bai Jiu’s mercurial moods. Only Xin Yi can keep him in line. A story about a down-and-out young heir who is doted on by a cruel, vicious, and ruthless older man. A truly ruthless and scheming powerful official gong x a genuinely kind and gentle young heir shou 1v1, sweet and doting, HE. Theme: Give it some thought. 198.7kFavorites227.9kClicks/ch17.1kGifts

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   I haven't finished watching it yet, so giving it a star rating doesn't mean anything, because I can't give it five stars anymore.

7. 7 揽 Gathering Snow on the Mountain 揽山雪 Wu Jiudian吾九殿Danmei (BL)345k WordsCompleted Something big happened in the martial world: The young master of the greatest family in Dongzhou has gone missing! They say he’d suddenly decided to find out what wine made with heavenly snow tasted like. Then a once-in-a-millennium blizzard struck, sweeping him into the Savage Expanse. No sign of him alive or dead. The news caused an uproar. The young master of the Chou family was famous for his beauty, delicate constitution, and terrible temper. The Savage Expanse was locked in endless wint 182.5kFavorites209.7kClicks/ch143kGifts

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   The "what if" scenario is actually the "what if" scenario of "The Beauty Examining Her Sword by Lamplight"!

8. 8 麟 The Unicorn's Hoofprints 麟趾 Meng Xishi梦溪石No CP728k WordsCompleted Everyone says He Rong is wonderful in every way, with just one small imperfection. Ever since the day he fell from his horse and was left disabled, his life seems to have been fated to be as arduous as it is remarkable. Though I have seen the vastness of the world, I still cherish the green of grass and trees. No CP, no CP, no CP. Thanks to Yunu Tongxue for the cover~ Theme: 55.6kFavorites86.3kClicks/ch67.7kGifts

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   I haven't watched it yet. Giving it a star rating doesn't mean anything, because I can't give it five stars anymore.

9. 9 养 Raising Wolves Invites Trouble 养狼为患 Qing Duan青端Danmei (BL)714k WordsCompleted [Retitled Raising a Wolf for publication, now available on all major platforms~] Lu Qingze, a people's teacher, transmigrated into a book one day and became an unlucky Imperial Preceptor. Surrounded by wolves, he had two choices: defect to the all-powerful Chancellor, or raise the young emperor into a wise ruler for the ages. Out of professional habit, Lu Qingze chose the latter. No one failed to revere Lu Qingze, the Imperial Preceptor who had raised the young emperor from childhood. He had co 314.5kFavorites355.6kClicks/ch166.5kGifts

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   "Raising a Child" type, seven-year age gap Before transmigrating into the book, Lu Qingze was a teacher, and then he became the Grand Tutor (Imperial Tutor). Ning Juan was initially wary of him, but our Teacher Lu gradually won him over, haha. However, I always feel that his looks have the biggest advantage [dog head with rose in hand]. (It's been a long time since I wrote a review of this book, I've even forgotten the plot, haha). Later, Ning Juan started to rely on Lu Qingze, but although there were some "strange" thoughts in his mind (those who know, know, he's lusting after Lu Qingze), he would still tell himself: "This is my teacher, I can't offend him." (Something like that). Moreover, he was extremely possessive [dog head with rose in hand].

10. 10 天 Royal Descendants 天潢贵胄 So Very Much, So Very Slowly漫漫何其多Danmei (BL)406k WordsCompleted Prince Qi Xiao was born to nobility, but the emperor is not his biological father and schemes against him at every turn. Bai Ren, heir to a fief in Lingnan, is forced to go to the capital as a hostage for the sake of his people. Having gone through similar hardships himself, the crown prince takes one look at the hostage prince, who is pretending to be strong, and sets his sights on him. He uses every means at his disposal, whether coercion or sweet persuasion, and leaves no part of him untouche 313.6kFavorites351.6kClicks/ch58.9kGifts

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    Bai Ren is an adorable baby who knows how to be affectionate with Qi Xiao, but she also has her alpha moments. The plot is about falling in love at first sight and then using every means to get her, trying to force love (forced pampering, hahaha), but there was no real force (actually, it felt like half-forced). Only outsiders thought it was forced, but little did they know that they were mutually in love, hahaha, successfully fooling everyone, hahaha. (I especially enjoyed this kind of story from June to July 2025, and it's considered an older story, so readers who are experiencing a reading slump can give it a try [doge head with rose in hand])

11. 11 天EN The Faraway Wanderer 天涯客 priestDanmei (BL)298k WordsCompleted Years pass swiftly once you enter the martial world; young men grow old in its midst. This is the story of a chief imperial secret agent who leaves the court and enters the martial world. Wherever there are people in this vast world, there is a martial world. Theme: 591.6kFavorites672.2kClicks/ch350.5kGifts

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    The attacker has a shameless, persistent quality; in short, he's "slutty." If you're looking for a martial arts/martial arts novel, you can check out this one. The one below, "The Most Beautiful, Strong, and Tragic Man in the World Who Coughs Blood Every Day," is also about martial arts, but these kinds of novels usually include elements of court intrigue and power struggles.

12. 12 不EN Three Hundred Years of Longing: Bu Jian Shang Xian San Bai Nian 不见上仙三百年 Mu Su Li木苏里Danmei (BL)533k WordsCompleted There are countless evil spirits in the world, and half of them live in Zhaoye City. The other half all met their end in the northern Canglang region of Tiansu, under the command of the immortal Xiao Fuxuan. Only one demon lord was imprisoned for twenty-five years and still survived. That was Wu Xingxue, the Lord of Zhaoye City. Theme: The preciousness of life 997.4kFavorites866.3kClicks/ch1.4MGifts

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    My deskmate likes [dog head with rose in hand] My deskmate said she has some difficulty reading, firstly because she rarely reads historical romance novels, and secondly because she has a bad memory and can't distinguish between the main storyline and the present world [doge head with rose in hand]. Garlic Bird Garlic Bird~ I think it's great, probably because Rabbit can recognize Bird's eyes no matter how much time has passed (Rabbit is Xiao Fuxuan, Bird is Wu Xingxue~).

13. 13 杀EN Sha Po Lang 杀破狼 priestDanmei (BL)655k WordsCompleted HE, trust me =w= Gentle, devoted, sickly-yandere younger top VS good-for-nothing, deaf-and-blind bottom, trust me =w= Unconventional steampunk =w= Important things must be said three times: The top appears first! The top appears first! The top appears first! …But overall, this isn’t a top-focused story =w= Many thanks to “Riding a Donkey to See Ba Ji” for the cover! Author page link VIP s 1.3MFavorites1.1MClicks/ch1.3MGifts

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    The general is simply born with a seductive nature!! I love this kind of younger man/older woman dynamic, hahaha. Chang Gung was exceptionally virtuous Gu Yun: Why do you think he made himself so virtuous? Chang Geng: A good wife, a great general! (I saw this elsewhere; it's an extension of the original text, haha, not the original content. The original text seems to be about Chang Geng saving up her dowry to marry a great general, but I can't remember exactly.) Then, regarding Chang Geng, I particularly admire his character. He suffered immense torment from a young age. Hu Ge'er treated him terribly, trying to kill him several times, but ultimately failing. She tormented him like an enemy, even poisoning him. Yet, Chang Geng didn't become insane as she wished; instead, he grew into a very calm and shrewd (well, a good thing) person. However, without Gu Yun, he truly would have gone mad, which is one of the points I particularly like ("If it weren't for you, what would the world matter to me?"). Chang Geng was also very cautious, afraid that Gu Yun would abandon him, given their blood relation, and Gu Yun initially genuinely treated him like a son. Gu Yun is a thug (not in the true sense), but… (ahhh, I don't know how to describe it; readers who haven't read it should go and experience it for themselves), anyway, he's captivated me [please].

14. 14 天EN Heaven Official’s Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu 天官赐福 Mo Xiang Tong Xiu墨香铜臭Danmei (BL)1.1M WordsCompleted Subscription notice: Chapters 1–220 are the complete text of Heaven Official's Blessing, including the extras. You only need to purchase this section to read the novel, not the full text! Chapters 221–247 are excerpts of content deleted from the serialized version, provided for reference to some readers of the old edition. Not purchasing this section will not affect your reading, so please consider carefully whether to buy it. There is a great deal of newly added plot that cannot be marked 3.4MFavorites3.4MClicks/ch9.3MGifts

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    The Crown Prince is incredibly sensitive and gentle, and Lord Hua's words reveal his true loyalty and devotion. A pure romance novel recommendation.

15. 15 魔EN Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation 魔道祖师 Mo Xiang Tong Xiu墨香铜臭Danmei (BL)693k WordsCompleted In his previous life, Wei Wuxian was cursed by everyone and had a terrible reputation. His junior brother, whom he had loved like family, led people to storm his den. After dominating the world for a lifetime, he died without even a whole corpse. The Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation, who once unleashed a storm of blood and violence, was reborn as a... complete idiot. And not just any idiot: a gay idiot everyone wanted to beat to death! I see that everyone else is sick, and I expect that they 2.2MFavorites2.1MClicks/ch4.6MGifts

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    An openly flirtatious bottom and a secretly flirtatious top, WangXian 99

16. 16 人 The Scum Villain’s Self-Saving System 人渣反派自救系统 Mo Xiang Tong Xiu墨香铜臭Danmei (BL)444k WordsCompleted “Can I ever read a stallion novel in peace?!” Shen Yuan transmigrated into a book, becoming Shen Qingqiu, the scum villain master who tormented the young male protagonist to the brink of death. Everyone knew that in the original story, Shen Qingqiu was eventually hacked into a human stick by Luo Binghe! Shen Qingqiu: “It is not that I do not want to cling to the male protagonist's leg, but this male protagonist is a dark-type character who repays every grudge a thousandfold!” Why are all the 1.3MFavorites1MClicks/ch2.1MGifts

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    "Pitiful in every way, and indulgent in every way." Readers' summary of Shen Laosi (Shen Qingqiu) ↑ This is absolutely unbeatable online! [Please!] Summary: If you like younger men/older women relationships, read *The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System*; if you like redemption, read *The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System*; if you like male ghosts/tops, read *The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System*; if you like master-disciple relationships, read *The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System*; if you like time travel/reincarnation/life escape, read *The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System*; if you like two strong, high-IQ characters, read *The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System*; if you like silly, funny bottoms, read *The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System*; if you like angst/angst, read *The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System*; if you like straight men turning gay men, read *The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System*; if you like tops pursuing bottoms, read *The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System*; if you like nurturing/raising a character, read *The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System*; if you like unrequited love, read *The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System*; if you like semi-forced relationships, read *The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System*. If you like pure love stories, read *The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System*. If you like scheming tops, read *The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System*. If you like cultivation stories, read *The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System*. If you like handsome and cute puppy tops, read *The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System*. If you like innocent and cute bottoms, read *The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System*. If you like yandere and crazy characters, read *The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System*. If you like sacred and noble bottoms, read *The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System*. If you like bottoms spoiling tops, read *The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System*. If you like sweet romance, read *The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System*. If you like deeply affectionate and devoted characters, read *The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System*. If you like handsome bottoms, read *The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System*. If you like high-IQ characters, read *The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System*.

17. 17 余 The Remaining Filth 余污 Meat Bun Won't Eat Meat肉包不吃肉Danmei (BL)927k WordsCompleted One-line summary: The wildest captive hooks the finest commander. Spiky-tempered top x shaggy bottom Setting: Low-magic cultivation, an alternate dynasty Long-winded blurb: The traitorous general Gu Mang has returned to his homeland. Everyone wants him dead, and they say the person who hates him most is his once-best friend, the aloof and ascetic Young Master Mo. Rumor has it that Young Master Mo has prepared 365 different methods of torture to try out on Gu Mang, with enough variety to kee 337.9kFavorites121.1kClicks/ch188.9kGifts

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    This is an extremely angsty novel; if you're looking for a tragic story, I recommend this one. I feel the most heartbreaking part is the fall of a genius (I guess you could say that? I don't know how to put it, but it's like watching all your hard work and effort over the years go up in smoke, it's like all your efforts have been for nothing [please]). Gu Mang fought his way up, building his own army and gaining Mo Xi's support. He was Commander Gu, winning battle after battle, full of victories and high spirits. But later, his best friend lost his head, his army was wiped out and scattered, he was forced to betray his country, and he and his lover were separated and broken apart. Everyone, including Mo Xi, believed he had betrayed his country and fled, bearing the infamy. Alone, he went to Liao Kingdom, where his spirit core was destroyed, his soul damaged, and he was forcibly fused with the soul of a wolf demon. He lost his memory, became mentally impaired, and even lost the ability to protect himself. His eyes were no longer black, but turned the blue of a wolf demon's. He could no longer use his divine weapons, only demonic artifacts [crying]. The worst part is that he also had to bear the infamy of treason... The young couple suffered too! Everything was bitter and agonizing [please]. But don't worry, everyone, although the whole story is a tragic ending, the ending is happy, a "bitter before sweet" kind of ending. I can only describe it with these four words, and I think it's very fitting [please].

18. 18 天 The World's Most Beautiful, Strong, and Tragic Man Coughs Up Blood Every Day 天下第一美强惨他天天吐血 Chun Xiaoye春小野Danmei (BL)413k WordsCompleted Also known as: Bamboo Shadows Draw Back the Spring Breeze [Political Intrigue + Jianghu + Redemption + Growth + Ensemble Cast] [The shou is the best martial artist under heaven, sharp-tongued, kind-faced, and dark-hearted, with a habit of coughing up blood at any moment.] [The gong is cold on the outside and warm on the inside. His fighting strength depends on how much blood the shou coughs up: the more badly the shou is hurt, the harder the gong fights. He grows stronger in stages, reaching the 2.8kFavorites2.4kClicks/ch550Gifts

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    I really liked the premise, and the plot was good too, but I felt the author's writing style was a bit immature. [Eating melon emoji] A beautiful, strong, and tragic character will always be my fantasy!! And the two main characters even have a crush on each other [winking emoji]

19. 19 将 Let the Wine Flow 将进酒 Tang Jiuqing唐酒卿Danmei (BL)1.0M WordsCompleted A rakish, dissolute playboy seme x a beautiful uke who never lets a grudge go unanswered. A vicious dog against a mad hound. The six provinces of Zhongbo were handed over to the enemy, and Shen Zechuan was taken prisoner and brought to the capital, becoming a defeated dog anyone could kick. Xiao Chiye caught his scent and wouldn't let anyone else touch him. He kicked Shen Zechuan himself, leaving him bedridden. But who could have guessed that the sickly man would turn around and bite him, draw 1.4MFavorites1.2MClicks/ch1.1MGifts

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    We have male-male couples, female-female couples, and male-female couples! This is my number one ancient BL (Boys' Love) novel with political intrigue. It has a grand scope, and the whole book is completely interconnected. I've read many people say they don't understand it, some because they can't remember the details or make sense of it. I don't have any special advice, I can only say that you should spend more time reading the comments section (because I've been reading ancient BL for many years, and I've read quite a few political intrigue novels, so I only read it once and can't share my experience). There are experts who can analyze the passages in the comments. The author of this book does not waste any of the characters (you could say that each character is amazing on their own). The themes of national righteousness, grudges and feuds, ambitions, and human relationships are all depicted perfectly from every angle. Shen Lanzhou and Xiao Ce'an are not protagonists confined to petty romances. From beginning to end, there is no suspicion between them (I'm talking about after they confirm their relationship). They trust each other and climb the ladder of success based on their own abilities. Those who enjoy stories featuring height or body size differences might enjoy this one; it seems Lan Zhou is also a beautiful, strong, and tragic type, haha. Also, the author's writing style is truly, truly superb (in my opinion). [Doge] I feel like this could be read as an ensemble piece.

20. 20 君 My Lord, Are You Ill? 君有疾否 As Though I Heard如似我闻Danmei (BL)332k WordsCompleted “Shiyu, my feelings are true.” Chu Mingyun slipped a hand into his sleeve and pinched himself, putting all the sincerity he could muster into his words. Su Shiyu’s smile suddenly deepened. He narrowed his eyes and asked in a gentle voice, “Are you sick?” “ lovesickness.” Chu Mingyun answered without hesitation. “Pardon me.” Su Shiyu nodded, then turned and walked away. A story about one man pretending to be gay and ending up gay for real, and another who wanted nothing to do with gay men but en 713.2kFavorites771.3kClicks/ch290.4kGifts

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    Recommended. It leans more towards romance, with a touch of political intrigue. I especially liked Chu Chu's line: "What I want is to expand our territory to ten thousand miles and summon the submission of all directions." (Chu Su 99)

21. 21 我 I Rely on My Beauty Filter to Stabilize the Realm 我靠美颜稳住天下 Gazing at Three Mountains望三山Danmei (BL)689k WordsCompleted [Complete edition now available. The print title is Eight Thousand Miles of Road, Gathering Distant Mountains] [The audio drama is out now. Listen on Maoer FM or Ximalaya] 1. Gu Yuanbai transmigrates into a frail, sickly emperor with barely any presence in a danmei novel. The emperor is just background scenery; the whole story is about the Regent and the capital’s number-one beauty seizing power and falling in love. Gu Yuanbai, ambitious to the core: I’m laughing. Now that he’s emperor, how cou 627.8kFavorites919.5kClicks/ch587.4kGifts

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    I love it! Gu Yuanbai is really capable, and she's a stunning beauty with a captivating charm. Yuanbai 99 But my deskmate complained that there were too many cleavage lines (maybe because she was reading the physical book, but the original text is pretty much the same... [Chin resting on hand])

22. 22 千EN Thousand Autumns: Qian Qiu 千秋 Meng Xishi梦溪石Danmei (BL)637k WordsCompleted Yan Wushi had made his way through mountains of corpses and seas of blood. He believed neither that human nature was good nor that anyone in this world could be truly benevolent or selfless, thinking of others without expecting anything in return. One day, Shen Qiao, leader of Xuandu Mountain, known as the greatest Taoist sect in the world, accepts a challenge but falls off a cliff due to unforeseen circumstances. Yan Wushi happens to be passing below. Seeing Shen Qiao gravely wounded and close 458.7kFavorites472.6kClicks/ch329kGifts

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    This is truly an exceptionally good martial arts novel, with a style leaning towards male-oriented themes. Shen Qiao is exceptionally well-developed and almost perfect. Yan Wushi's ruthlessness towards Shen Qiao in the early stages stems from genuinely appreciating him as a rival. The progression from equal footing to mutual admiration and finally to love feels natural and seamless. Those who like Xie Lian will absolutely love Shen Qiao; one embodies compassion through emotion, the other through reason. A-Qiao steadfastly adheres to his Daoist principles throughout. The author previously compared him to Tang Sanzang, who performed good deeds but lacked the power to achieve them, while A-Qiao possesses both. The romance unfolds with a slow and steady, flowing quality. In short, it's incredibly good. After reading it, you'll realize that novels like Meng Xishi's are truly exceptionally well-written and irreplaceable.

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