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- 101 Tales of Strange Beings from the Mountains and Seas 山海异闻录 With a brushstroke and a sheet of paper, she writes of the meetings and partings of the Three Realms; across a lifetime, she witnesses all the joys and sorrows of the living. Jun Chishu is a book-writing demon who dreams of writing a remarkable Record of Interviews with Ancient Demon Gods. So she bids farewell to her friend Jiaolong and leaves her homeland. Along the way, she meets legendary demon gods with distinctive personalities, including the Nine-Headed Serpent, Taotie, Xingtian, Minshan, 326Reads9.3Score10314d adds
- 102 The Carefree Teahouse (Complete in Two Volumes) 无忧茶馆（全二册） A richly atmospheric, fantastical and romantic tale where the fates of humans and demons converge amid the bustle of everyday life. Rumors of demons often emerge from the Wuyou Teahouse by the Qutan River in Wuyou City, Zhaoguo. People say that after nightfall, mournful sobs and whispered conversations drift out of the teahouse. As a result, business is poor and it barely stays afloat. Five hundred years ago, Gao He unwittingly made a wager with the demon-hunting sorcerer Qiu Guan. Ever since, 983Reads9.0Score20514d adds
- 103 Feng Shui Master, Hear My Words 风水师报君知 [Fantasy + episodic stories + magic arts + romance + punishing evil and promoting good] In the old town, Flowerbranch Street always stays at 25 degrees. Hidden along it is Courtyard No. 128. Its resident is Bao Junzhi, a feng shui master of breathtaking beauty. His magic is wondrous, and he despises evil. From the shadows, he protects the safety of the kindhearted. Flowerbranch Street No. 128 is a sanctuary that can appear anywhere. Anyone facing sorrow or fear can step into Bao Junzhi's courtya 122Reads9.1Score—14d adds
- 104 The Demon-Seeking Bell 寻妖铃 [Ancient-Style Xianxia + Wild Fantasy + Mystery + Romance] Strange beings exist in this world, known as yaojing. Born with spiritual awareness, they commune with heaven and earth and understand yin and yang. Yet they are neither human nor god. Some take the form of beautiful women, others of handsome men. Because they are born extraordinary, the world will not accept them. Some are driven into remote mountains and secluded valleys; others are imprisoned with magic arrays and talismans, left with 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 105 I Transmigrated into the Emperor’s Favorite Consort, and the Three Thousand Beauties in His Harem Became Mine 穿越成皇帝宠妃，后宫佳丽三千便宜了我 I Transmigrated into the Emperor’s Favorite Consort, and the Three Thousand Beauties of the Harem Are Mine for the Taking 165Reads—Score314d adds
- 106 The Bone Painter 白骨画师 He is a painter, and she is the work he is most proud of. He is also a collector, using artifacts as his medium and white bones as his guide. Shanghai, in an old alley. An ancient woman, and a qipao shop called Ling Gu Zhai. Every antique in the shop holds the record of a story from the past. So, did you know that the things of legend really do exist... (A collection of strange tales and supernatural mysteries, beginning in the Republican era.) 154Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 107 Nine-Branch Lantern 九枝灯 [Short stories in episodic format] In a palace among the clouds, the red candles atop a nine-branched lamp burn low. The keeper of the lamps accidentally knocks over a lamp and is sent throughout the Nine Provinces to recover its countless wicks. [Mulan Hua Man] [Female Fate Deity vs. Top Scholar] She is an immortal from the celestial realm with a limited lifespan. One day, she descends to the mortal world to undergo a trial, only to lose her family. The top scholar of the dynasty protects her w 1.8kReads8.8Score26314d adds
- 108 Master, One Glance at You Has Lasted a Thousand Years, and Will Last Forever 师父，徒儿对你一眼万年便是永生 Zun Jiuyuan is the supreme Creator God. She cultivates the Emotionless Dao and cannot fall for any man, but… She takes in a young disciple, never imagining that the little rascal has come prepared. He acts like an innocent, well-behaved disciple while secretly seducing his master, breaking her Dao heart and scheming to make her fall in love. His scheme works… But what if he accidentally schemes his master to death? All right! He’ll keep scheming… How about three lifetimes together? 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 109 Shh! I Love Your Skin 嘘！我喜欢你的皮囊 [Horror] * [Suspense] * [Not for the faint of heart] Shen Xi's pale, slender hand rested on the private room's doorknob, but she didn't push the door open. The teasing voices inside were incessant, but every word they said was cutting. “Zhang Ke, are you still not tired of playing with that country girl Shen Xi? It's been five months, right? She's the first woman to stay by your side this long.” The man called Zhang Ke lowered his eyes and toyed with the lighter in his hand. After a click, his v 136Reads—Score—14d adds
- 110 Underworld Girl Meng Yu 地府少女梦屿 [Underworld + short arcs + long arcs + wild imagination + based on true events + no CP for now] Meng Yu had just graduated from college and was ready to make her mark in the world. But her plans were over before they even began. Before she could collect herself, she had already become an employee of the Land Administration Bureau. While everyone else was still working hard to earn money, she could retire at thirty. It's not that Meng Yu is bragging. The Land Administration Bureau simply pays w 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 111 What?! The Metaphysics Master Came Down the Mountain and Is a Little Too Pushy 惊！玄学大佬下山强亿点不过分吧 (Episodic Stories + Absurd Comedy + Invincible Protagonist + No Romance + Exorcism) Her name was Lin Qiu. She had been frail from birth, but fortunately, her master took her in and brought her to the mountains to cultivate. He once told her that she was a goddess from the Celestial Realm, sent down to undergo a trial, and that she could ascend and return to her rightful place only when the time was right. In the end, her master ascended first, and she could no longer coast along. Before leaving, —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 112 The Flower Goddess Record 花神录 There is a clinic called Plain Sight, where the demons treat ghosts, not the living. There is also a coffin shop with no name or signboard. It serves the living and takes business from the dead... 63Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 113 The Peach Blossom Haven of Lord Shan 山君家的桃源乡 (Spiritual Qi Revival + Lighthearted) There is a male lead! There is a male lead! (Romance plays a relatively small part.) After many years, the gates of Qishen Mountain finally opened again. Looking at the few pathetic little crops growing in the fields at the foot of the mountain, someone fell into deep thought. Then she looked at the handful of frail old folks, their faces full of misery, like dead leaves in the wind. Um, maybe she should just go back and keep sleeping. With laziness as her g 185Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 114 The Main God Picked Up by a Big Shot Loves Collecting Junk 大佬捡回来的主神喜欢捡破烂 Strong heroine | Overpowered | Alternate world (A real mortal and a true god) (A down-to-earth tycoon and a kind, money-loving Lord God) Tycoon Fu Wenjing kindly rescued a young girl. She was so simple that he was convinced she was a little fool. She looked like a foolish minor, so Fu Wenjing took on the responsibility of being her guardian. Little did he know, the “little fool” in his eyes was over a thousand years old and the Lord God of countless worlds. One day, during a video call, he happe 382Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 115 Little White Cat: The Secret of the Deep-Sea Coins 小白猫：深海金币的秘密 This time, a girl and a cat will expose the lies of the gods and save the world. How can soulmates truly redeem one another? A high-octane, healing, Lovecraftian fantasy epic. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 116 The Ruyi Rouge Shop 如意胭脂铺 Based on traditional Chinese beauty remedies and recipes, these are a series of strange little tales. But they are only stories, not history, so readers should not worry too much about whether the things mentioned in the text existed during the Tang Dynasty. During the Tianshou era of the Great Tang, in an unremarkable corner of the divine capital, Luoyang, stood an exquisitely decorated cosmetics shop. Its proprietress, Xing Ruyi, had the power to transform ghosts and spirits. In the company of 201Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 117 Demon Things (Complete in Two Volumes) 妖物（全两册） Yue Tong, a cat demon, and William, a dog demon: one is aloof, proud, and awkward, while the other is loyal, gentle, and lovesick. A twist of fate brings them together in business, collecting human souls and years of life in exchange for granting wishes. One person would rather give up a young, beautiful body than miss the chance to become a rich man's wife; another is willing to sacrifice their soul just to ensure their childhood sweetheart lives to a hundred; someone else will give up twenty y 79Reads9.4Score11014d adds
- 118 Misty: The Corpse Tomb Volume 缥缈·尸穸卷 In the prosperous Tang Dynasty, Chang'an was haunted by a hundred ghosts and thronged with myriad demons. In a district of the Western Market, at the boundary between yin and yang, stood the mysterious, ethereal Pavilion of Mist and Mirage. It traded in rare treasures and the seven emotions and six desires. Humans, demons, ghosts, and gods all came and went within. Where is the Pavilion of Mist and Mirage? Those without fate pass by without seeing it; Those with fate will seek it out from a thou 593Reads9.5Score9914d adds
- 119 Langhuan Art Gallery 嫏嬛画馆 A fantastical historical romance from popular Jinjiang author Qiu Ruoye! This is not only a collection of fantasy historical romance episodes, but also the taming diary of a rich, beautiful boss and her husband. In Luoyang, down an inconspicuous alley, there is a gallery called Langhuan. Hidden away from the world, it waits for those destined to find it. Its owner is a young woman named Langhuan. Rumor has it that her brushwork is so masterful it seems divine, and that she can paint the desires 21Reads9.3Score—14d adds
- 120 The Gluttonous Lady (3-Volume Set) 饕餮娘子（全三册） In the late Ming dynasty, on Liuqing Street in the ancient city of Jiangcheng, the alluring proprietress Tao Sanniang is a Taotie in human form. Her mysterious restaurant, Huanxiang Hall, can cook every delicacy people could ever desire. The girl Tao Yue'er works as a kitchen hand at Huanxiang Hall. By chance, she stumbles upon the secrets behind its delicacies: Immortal Vinegar is brewed from the obsession of two ill-fated lovers, one living and one dead; Rose Cakes are the deliberate revenge o 1.4kReads9.4Score27214d adds
- 121 My Billionaire Husband, I'm the All-Powerful Dragon King 首富老公，我是无所不能的龙王呀 [Wild imagination / CEO / fantasy / sweet romance / two equally powerful leads] Ao Ling is the Dragon King of the Four Seas, powerful enough to summon clouds with one hand and rain with the other. To free her father from the heavenly prison, she must perform countless good deeds in the human world. To earn merit, she takes on all kinds of tasks for humans, big and small: From bringing rain to drought-stricken regions, to treating every critically ill patient in the hospital. From acting as a sin 201Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 122 Your Majesty, the Empress Can't Keep Her Secret Identity Hidden 皇上，娘娘的马甲捂不住啦 [Airheaded + sweet + ridiculously powerful heroine]× [Scheming + devoted + overwhelmingly protective hero] [1v1, both are each other’s one and only] Beyond Nanming, merfolk sit upon the shore, shedding pearls beneath the moon. “Y-you, you’re actually...” Mu Jindong felt his mouth slipping out of his control, and his fingers trembled uncontrollably with shock. “Weren’t you the one who pursued me in the first place? What’s the matter, regretting it now? Too late!” Lan Xi smiled at Mu Jindong. “I d 30Reads—Score—14d adds
- 123 The General Is the Real Beauty 将军才是真绝色 The General Is the Real Beauty 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 124 The Childhood Sweetheart Has Ripened, While Her Playmate Circles the Tree 青梅熟了，竹马绕树走 The Plum Blossoms Ripen, and the Bamboo Horse Circles the Tree 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 125 The River God Never Falls in Love 河神永不恋爱 The River God Never Falls in Love —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 126 The Day He Married, She Withered Away by the Sea 他成亲那天，她枯死在海边 On the day he married, she withered away by the sea —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 127 Reborn in My Enemy’s Womb, I Turned the World Upside Down 重生仇人腹中，我闹个天翻地覆 Reborn in My Enemy’s Womb, I Turned Their World Upside Down 68Reads—Score—14d adds
- 128 Walking with Zhao 与昭行 [One short story per chapter] This is the Tavern of Rebirth. One cup of Forget-Me-Not Wine, one tale from a past life. There is a Moon God who blooms for a hundred years, yet withers alone. And a Mountain God who has lived for a thousand years, only to fall in a single day. Perhaps there is also the silver-spear youth, dashing and proud, who never returns from the battlefield. Or perhaps the love between a human and a fox is simply too much for one heart to bear. Amid all the turmoil lie the cou 1.3kReads9.3Score21314d adds
- 129 Misty: The Lantern-Bearer Volume 缥缈·提灯卷 In the prosperous Tang Dynasty, Chang’an is haunted by ghosts and swarming with demons. In the Western Market, where yin and yang meet, stands a mysterious and ethereal Pavilion of Mists. It trades in rare treasures and the seven emotions and six desires. Humans, demons, ghosts, and gods all come and go. Where is the Pavilion of Mists? Those without fate with it pass by without seeing it; Those who are destined to find it will seek it out from a thousand miles away. Why must the Pavilion of Mist 3.4kReads9.5Score52714d adds
- 130 Twelve Moments 十二瞬 [Fantasy + healing + strange tales in an ancient setting] The companion volume to popular author Qing Chen's Tales of the Rhinoceros Horn, this is a delightfully cute and funny collection of healing folk tales set in ancient times! Behind every medicinal ingredient lies the greatest sorrow or joy of the human world. The Sea Market, the Ruins of Return, the Peach Blossom Spring, the Yellow Springs... A succession of wondrous sights and eerie realms, filled with all kinds of spirits and human stor 611Reads9.5Score13414d adds
- 131 Chang’an Moon, Frost-Colored 长安月如霜 [Fox Demon ♥ Rabbit Demon]|Love and hate|Everyone's favorite|Late Tang supernatural mysteries|Suspense and horror|Battles between good and evil Foxfire lights the long night; frost falls upon Chang'an. In the waning years of the Tang dynasty, the world is in turmoil and demons run rampant. Monsters lurk in the alleys, harming people. A solitary lamp flickers in the dead of night; ghostly shadows drift through deserted lanes, and eerie cries ring out. Beneath the bustle of human life lie count 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 132 Report to the CEO: Your Fox Fairy Wife Is a Little Clueless 报告总裁：你的狐仙娇妻有点呆 [I'm hopeless at writing blurbs, but the story is super sweet, super swoon-worthy, and super flirtatious! Come on in and show my new story some love, my darlings!] Bai Yao: A soft and adorable little fox immortal who pays no attention to worldly affairs, devoting herself entirely to ascending to godhood. Just as she was about to break through, she learned that reaching the divine rank required faith and good karma to protect her. Without a second thought, she headed to the mortal realm to gather 89Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 133 Strange Tales of the World 世奇怪谈 [One Thousand and One Nights of Terror] A deranged pregnant woman, abnormal growth, a horrifying circus, money paid to buy a life, a bizarre matchmaking gathering, an endless staircase, a rule-based horror story at a nursing school, a haunted snow mountain, a human-faced badger, strange happenings in a rented apartment, dog-headed men... Bizarre tales you’ve never heard before, wildly imaginative premises, plot twists layered upon plot twists, and endings you’ll never guess. A cup of tea, a cig 2.4kReads8.5Score36114d adds
- 134 A Guide to Cooking Monsters from the Classic of Mountains and Seas 山海经妖怪食用攻略 Since ancient times, we've only heard of monsters eating people. Who has ever heard of people eating monsters? At the end of the Eastern Wilderness, strange beasts run rampant, and every kind of demon and monster makes its appearance. Taotie squints and rubs his belly, muttering, “These are all natural, pollution-free, premium ingredients, top of the line.” Bai Li tosses a wok with one hand and holds a pot with the other. To her master, who is burping from eating too much, she says, “The old man 29Reads7.7Score—14d adds
- 135 Maple Leaf Collection: Short Stories 枫叶集短篇故事 Island of Murder: Years later, at a class reunion, everyone is stranded on a deserted island. But someone is secretly sharpening a knife behind their backs… A Place Called Lost Paradise: After a night of heavy drinking, a down-and-out office worker from the city finds himself in a place that has never appeared on any map. But an accident sends him away again. From that day on, he searches for the place with all his heart, because everyone has a Lost Paradise in their own heart… The Great Hero Di 154Reads—Score—14d adds
- 136 After I Was Dumped at a Mass Grave, All My Clients Were Ghosts 被丢乱坟坡后，我的客户全是鬼 [Historical Romance + Watching the Drama Unfold + All Kinds of Ghosts + A Heroine Who Puts No One First + From the Start, the Story Jumps Straight Ten Years Ahead Instead of Starting with Childhood] The lax cultivator Zhuyu failed her tribulation. When she opened her eyes, she found herself in the body of a dying three-year-old child in ancient times. In the middle of winter, her family had tossed her onto a mass grave. She was just about to freeze to death. The good news: She'd been struck dead 62.6kReads8.9Score9.2k14d adds
- 137 Zhi Ruyin 枝如吟 Fictional setting | Please note: The heroine's martial prowess is unknown, and she grows stronger to match her opponents. She fights ferocious beasts one-on-one, cuts down enemy spies, steps on the mastermind behind her family's tragedy, and slays an enemy prince with her own hands... Song Ruzhi found the badly wounded General Jiang Qinian in the mud and brought him home. As they spent day after day together, feelings blossomed between them. But fate had other plans. One night, a blaze lit up th 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 138 The General Tong Guang 将军同光 He walked toward me slowly, step by step, until I could clearly see his eyes and the reflection of myself in them. “Xiangwan?” I suddenly remembered the night the matchmaker came to propose on someone's behalf. Bai Qi had climbed onto the corner of my courtyard wall and overheard me say he might be attracted to men. He had been furious. 3Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 139 Heavenly Fragrance 天香引 The land of Chuzhou is rife with witchcraft, and people get carried off at the drop of a hat. Wen Yin was born with a fragrant soul, able to reach ghosts and gods through scent. When she was eight, she rescued a young convict from the clutches of a cat ghost, never realizing she'd saved the person destined to be her nemesis. Lu Jing was born into a family of Imperial Preceptors, but unfortunately, he was a bringer of bad luck. Exiled at ten, he brought death to his entire patrol and became a 22Reads—Score—14d adds
- 140 Don’t Be So Haggard 别确七憔 The book is divided into seven short stories: Volume One: The Qiaomu Story -- Xuanyuan Chang vs. Lin Qi, the sect leader's first disciple and the sect leader Volume Two: The Fierce Bird Story -- Wanyan Leqin vs. Zhao, a princess in a political marriage and a rebel prince Volume Three: The Wind and Sand Story -- Jiang Xin vs. Shi Shouyi, a high-ranking official and a famous performer Volumes Four through Seven: Coming soon She was a wisp of divine energy from before the world was born, and once 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 141 Splendid Evening 锦晏 Jin Yan —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 142 For You, This Life 予你此生 I Give You This Life —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 143 Being Soft Is Harder Than Being Strong, but More Worthwhile 柔软比坚强更难，但更值得 Being gentle is harder than being strong, but more worthwhile —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 144 On Our Engagement Night, My Fiancé Stole the Bone Marrow That Would Save My Life for His White Moonlight 订婚夜，未婚夫帮白月光偷了我的救命骨髓 On Our Engagement Night, My Fiance Stole the Bone Marrow That Could Save My Life for His White Moonlight —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 145 The Gourmet, Complete in Three Volumes 饕餮记（全三册） Yin Yu, a popular author of historical fantasy, has a solid command of her craft, a seasoned style, and a distinctly individual voice. Drawing on a rich imagination, she builds a fantastical period tale centered on food, with a fresh and original premise. The novel brings together a wealth of elements and incorporates extensive historical detail, painting a vivid portrait of life and customs in the Great Song. At Tianxiang Tower, a divine beast, Taotie, takes the form of a young girl and prepare 2.4kReads9.5Score57914d adds
- 146 The Perfume Mask 香水假面 Independent, driven female lead vs. cool, calculating heir to a corporate empire (IP-focused) Three men and one woman, a beautiful-but-tragic couple, women supporting women, no rivalry between women A family-arranged blind date between two equally formidable people. An intense push and pull disguised as a deal, as they see through each other’s masks and uncover the secrets beneath... “Between you and me... is this really just a deal, or...” “Be my woman, and I can take you out like this every da —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 147 Escape from the Devil's Village 逃离恶魔村 Escape from Demon Village —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 148 A Midnight Jinx Runs Into a Body Dumper! 午夜倒霉鬼撞上抛尸人！ A midnight unlucky guy runs into someone dumping a body! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 149 Irresistible Addiction! She’s Lived for a Thousand Years, and the Capital’s Earl Has Lost His Mind 诱瘾！她活千年，京圈爵爷红了眼 [One True Pairing + Sweet Romance + Secret Identity + A Thousand-Year-Old, All-Rounder Queen + Man Transmigrated from Ancient Times to the Present, Devoted Lover] Jiang Wan has lived for a thousand years. She has been an emperor, served as a chancellor, practiced medicine in times of peace, and defeated enemies in times of chaos. With every skill mastered, she's an unbeatable queen. Now that the twenty-first century has arrived, this antique decides to live an ordinary life: go to college, make 247Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 150 Exiled After the Family Home Is Seized? She Empties the Imperial Relatives' Treasuries and Flees 抄家流放？疯批搬空皇亲库房去逃 While everyone else transmigrated into books to scheme for favor in the inner residence, Shen Qinghe opened her eyes to find her entire family condemned and exiled! Her scumbag father, desperate to save himself, planned to hand her over to a perverted old eunuch. He even wanted to sell her two adorable children for cash. No worries! She forced a bowl of aphrodisiac down her scumbag father's throat and physically castrated him, then stepped on her awful relatives' faces and signed a declaration s 3.7kReads—Score44014d adds
