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- 101 The Jiuzhou Pawnshop 九州当铺 [Urban Supernatural Powers + Traditional Paranormal Mysteries + Ghost Hunting and Demon Exorcism + Taoist Arts and Incantations + National Special Organization] The Jiuzhou Pawnshop is a mysterious organization dedicated to handling paranormal incidents. As a forfeited pawn at the shop, Bai Lian had his naturally double pupils sealed by his father not long after he was born, in exchange for three small gold bars. The seal would automatically break once he turned twenty-four. After that, he encou 347Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 102 The Mortal Comes Down from the Mountain 凡人下山 With Jiuyou in his left hand and a Demon-Slaying Sword in his right, Xiao Fan carries the extraordinary book Great Wilderness Boundless Scripture, left behind by the ancient, primordial powerhouse Chi You. Xiao Fan was orphaned and alone from a young age, and was raised to adulthood by his master. He began cultivating the Dao as a child and achieved mastery in just ten years. Then he came down from the mountain. He can catch ghosts, tell fortunes, and, most importantly, charm the ladies... Follo 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 103 Space-Time Distortion 时空扭曲 After an accident forced me into a bizarre world, I found myself facing the slaughter of monsters and the strangeness of that world. I was a test subject for the Three Saints: the Five Ghosts Saint, the Azure Robe Saint, and the Immortal Talisman Saint. They called it Domain Slaughter. Meanwhile, I had to conceal my identity and follow the clues surrounding that man in black. My situation was dire. 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 104 The Omnicompetent Demon Catcher 全能捉妖师 [Urban Fantasy + Superpowers + System] In a world where demon hunters reign supreme, ability is the best proof of one's worth. But he's just a rookie with barely any spiritual power. Then one day, he gets the most powerful spiritual energy absorption System! You cultivate your way, and I'll absorb spiritual energy to cultivate. From that day on, he begins his rise from the bottom. The strongest demon hunter: who can stand against him? 23Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 105 Celestial Master Who Quells Evil: From the Start, I Inherited a Century of Cultivation 镇煞天师：开局继承天师百年修为 Zhang Xuance's soul transmigrates into a modern city where the supernatural has returned. Demons and ghosts run rampant, a ghost marriage binds him, and he's doomed to die in seven days. A modern man's life hangs by a thread. A red-shoed female ghost hunts him, a cat-faced old woman crawls over the walls, and his life flickers like a candle in the wind. At the brink of despair, he unexpectedly gains a golden finger and awakens a century's worth of Daoist cultivation, with the Five Thunder Righte —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 106 Blood Moon, Silver Gleam 腥月鎏银 “Open your eyes and look! You who have grown weary in your will, you million blinded masses, listen to what I have to say!” Across an ice field of steel and crystal glass, beneath a white night with no visible horizon, the devil's requiem echoes. The sulfur in the lake of fire has burned away. The millennium has ended. In that world, the Book of Nod has replaced the Bible, and dark philosophy has usurped the truth. Thus the pale curtain, stained with blood and fangs, was drawn aside. All the s —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 107 The Xuanpin Teahouse 玄牝茶馆 [The author's profession is unusual; this book is best suited to readers in the field] (This is a mid-length novel, with an upper part, a lower part, and a prequel. I'm typing away as fast as I can!) Feng Cai is a hereditary ritual master in a folk religious sect. After receiving a favor from someone, he opens a teahouse in the capital. Though this quiet teahouse sits in a bustling part of the city, it takes on all sorts of baffling commissions... Young woman: “Hello, could you get me into a top 83Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 108 The Maoshan Secret Arts Passed Down in My Family Changed My Life 祖传的茅山秘术改变了我的一生 He grew up with his grandfather. When his grandfather died in the boy's seventh year, a twist of fate led him to discover a book his grandfather had left behind: The Secret Arts of Maoshan. From then on, the course of his life changed... 1kReads—Score10514d adds
- 109 The Paranormal Master of Xuan Zong Feng Shui 玄宗风水术师之灵异先生 City life, celestial masters, the supernatural, feng shui, talismans, witchcraft, dark arts, ghost hunting, exorcisms, monster slaying, evil-spirit banishment, demon subjugation, battling zombies, living with a policewoman. No cultivation. 734Reads6.1Score10714d adds
- 110 Tales of Strange and Unusual Events: Supernatural Happenings in Everyday Life 奇闻异事录之生活中的灵异事件 This place has it all: remarkable people living ordinary lives, paranormal oddities happening right beside us, deadly places explored by thrill-seekers desperate to make a living, startling customs and secret tales from every corner of the land, mythical beasts and evil creatures found only in legend, and eerie coincidences so uncanny they make your scalp crawl. It's no exaggeration to say I've experienced every kind of paranormal event you can imagine, and plenty you can't. I used to be an adve 893Reads—Score—14d adds
- 111 My Final Ten Years as a Taoist 我为道士的最后十年 Wherever there is desire in this world, there are ghosts. I, Jiang Ping, was accidentally caught up in a supernatural incident, leaving me with only ten years to live. Since my fate is sealed, I’ll cultivate the Dao and extend my life. Capture ghosts, slay demons. A sharp mind and a well-laid plan. No cheap melodrama or harem antics, though the plot takes a while to unfold. Also, this is a long novel. What? You don’t like that? Take your time and give it a proper read, or don’t blame me when I 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 112 Walking Between Yin and Yang, I Took Two Vengeful Ghosts as Aunts 行走阴阳，我认了两个厉鬼作姑姑 [Supernatural + Horror + Ghost Stories + Urban + Ghost Hunting + Taoist Magic] He was punching ghost dolls and kicking fox spirits at the age of three, and you tell me that's reasonable? He's a yin-yang master who took two vengeful ghosts as his aunts, and you tell me that's perfectly normal? You can already fly on a sword, and now you're telling me to believe in science and reject superstition? Beating up evil spirits at the funeral home, making a water ghost copy out the Tao Te Ching, and sicc 82Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 113 My Brother Is a Ghost 我的弟弟是个鬼 Does catching ghosts have to be scary? Shen Yufei is a slick-talking, greedy, womanizing young Daoist who cons people with the help of his twin brother, now a little ghost. He takes a trip to the Northeast and gets on the wrong side of all five great immortal clans... He goes to college, catches ghosts as a side job, and becomes a little rich... His career is flourishing, but his love life is not. With his little ghost brother’s help, he subdues demons and exorcises evil spirits... and takes on 74Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 114 The Delivery Guy's Guide to Changing His Fate 外卖小哥改命指南 By day, he’s a lowly delivery rider. By night, he reads fortunes. Amid the everyday hustle and bustle of the city, he helps gods, monsters, and ordinary citizens defy fate and rewrite their destinies, all while turning himself into a legend. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 115 Horror Night School 恐怖夜校 My promotion was just around the corner, but my lack of a degree was holding me back. Short on money, I went for a cheap night school that nobody had ever heard of. I thought the only problem was that it was in a remote location and had rundown facilities. But I never imagined that from then on, my life would be plagued by one paranormal incident after another... Damn it, someone help me! Can I just quit school already? 13Reads5.3Score—14d adds
- 116 Master of Exorcism 镇邪先生 These days, there aren't many people with real skills left. I've been in this line of work for more than ten years, dealing with the dead every day. Carrying corpses, painting faces, stitching skin, keeping watch, probing the water, digging graves, performing rites, guiding spirits, and sealing coffins. My grandfather told me I could retire at thirty. But I cast a fortune for myself, and learned that I only have thirty years to live. With what little time I have left, I'll tell you all about my 20Reads7.4Score—14d adds
- 117 The Young Zombie Hunter 捉僵少年 On one side is a passionate young man just starting out, dreaming of becoming the greatest zombie-hunting celestial master. On the other is a thousand-year-old zombie, the strongest in history, who has slumbered for a century. An unforeseen turn of events sets the rookie young man on the path of hunting zombies. Strength and weakness, good and evil, who will emerge as the ultimate victor? 17Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 118 Ghost Hunter 捉鬼人 My name is Zhao Jinyin. By chance, I learned the skills of a ghost hunter, and from then on made my living at it, roaming freely between the worlds of yin and yang. Ahem, this book is a bit frightening, so readers with high blood pressure should stay away. It’s also a little humorous, so anyone with a weak heart should stay away too. 273Reads7.4Score—14d adds
- 119 The Great Medium 通灵大法师 A mysterious young man gets dragged into one conspiracy after another when he takes on a ritual job. To stay alive and avoid becoming a pawn, he launches an epic battle to defy fate and change his destiny. 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 120 Wayfarer Between Yin and Yang 阴阳行者 The ultimate truths of heaven and earth are two: death and parting, and the way between yin and yang. I protect the living in the world of light, driving out evil and subduing demons until every specter is vanquished. I guide the dead across the Yellow Springs, and set foot upon the Bridge of Helplessness without hesitation. A traveler between the realms of yin and yang, I bear the balance of life and death on my shoulders. Have you ever seen an old sheep knock at your door, or a paper figure sp 268Reads5.6Score—14d adds
- 121 Heaven and Earth Turned Upside Down: I Become a God in a Mad World 阴阳倒悬，我在疯癫世界封神 [Eerie] + [Paths] + [Idealism] + [Partial power fantasy] + [Infinite Flow] + [Gods] (The story takes a while to get going, but the worldbuilding is truly vast.) In the old world, fate chose me as its sole heir. The price was that I lost my younger brother forever. As compensation, I touched his soul within my mind. The sleeping dragon veins of Huaxia, the awakened remnants of Rome, the whispered oracles of the Norse... When the heavens fell and the mortal world shattered, [Reality] and [the Void 1Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 122 Huh? Me? I Became the Ghost King? 啊？我？成鬼王了？ Wang Gui always thought she would sooner or later drop dead at her desk. Overtime, takeout, endless messages saying “Received,” and a salary that barely qualified as compensation for emotional distress: that was her entire life. Then, late one night at work, her heart stopped and everything went black. When she opened her eyes again, an iron chain thicker than her wrist was dragging her forward. Ahead of her was a towering, muscular figure with horns on its head, muttering: “Ran a lot of them in —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 123 Supernatural: My Girlfriend Isn’t Human 灵异：我的女友不是人 In an abandoned red house, a little girl’s cries ring out every night after dark… A haunted house no one dares approach, where the tale goes that a father killed his son… A grinning corpse with a strange smile on its face. When you hear a cat meow, close your eyes immediately… Ancient embroidered shoes, and flowers from the other shore blooming in a sea of blood… Lin Fei only wanted to survive his ghostly girlfriend, but a battered old book called Records of Yin and Yang slowly opened his ey —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 124 Quick Transmigration: Host, Your Charm Is Shooting in Every Direction! 快穿：宿主魅力上下左右射！ [No Female Lead + Slight Harem Appeal + Two Systems + Comedy + No Fixed Couple] The System has bound itself to a big-shot Host who seems pure, immaculate, and untouched by the world, but is actually a black-hearted tangyuan with a sesame filling! Don't be fooled by his appearance. Once you fall into his tender embrace, there's no getting out! The male leads and supporting characters in each world, even the world's very consciousness, can't help but favor him! But they have no idea it's all an ac —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 125 The Two Detectives of the World’s End (Complete in Eight Volumes) 天涯双探（全八册） A spectacular historical mystery and detective story! A screen adaptation is in the works! Unpublished folk mysteries from the 300-year history of unsolved cases in the Great Song! A ten-thousand-mile manhunt, 23 reversals, 64 unsolved cases, and 78 ingenious schemes! The Song dynasty saw its share of baffling cases. Historical mysteries such as “The Civet Cat Replaces the Crown Prince,” “The Axe Sound and Candle Shadows,” and “Dezhao’s Suicide” have remained unsolved for a thousand years. This 186Reads9.4Score—14d adds
- 126 Corpse Town 千尸镇 Today, we're not talking about anything else. We're just telling a story. They say that somewhere in Hebei, there's a very strange paper effigy shop called the Yin-Yang Shop... 505Reads7.3Score6714d adds
- 127 The Feng Shui King of the Underworld 江湖风水之王 On the day I was born, ten thousand demons emerged from the mountains, a hundred ghosts clawed their way out of their graves, and an immortal corpse guarded the way. My master, Daoist Jingxian, took me from a tomb and raised me for twenty years, only to fall under a curse and die a horrible death, skinned alive. Knowing he was going to die, my master left me a letter. First, he warned me not to seek out the killer. Then he urged me to stay away from the world. But I chose a third path, resolute 125Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 128 Four-House Village 四户村 I live in Sihu Village, a place sheltered on all four sides. Just as its name suggests, Sihu Village has exactly four households, no more and no less. There is no life or death here, only reincarnation, once every twelve years. The rules of Sihu Village are simple: the master must not leave the village, and guests must not stay overnight. Then one day, I really did leave the village, breaking the rules... 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 129 Borrowing a Path Through the Yin Coffin 阴棺借道 In our area, strange tales of “the white coffin that carries people off” and “the rolling corpse bridge” have been passed down for generations. The elders say that a water ghost claims its victims at the rolling corpse bridge, while the white coffin that carries people off is even more eerie and sinister… 23Reads—Score—14d adds
- 130 The Lightbearer 递光者 Why is the backdrop of the starry sky black? What lies at the edge of the universe? One stormy night, a man claiming to carry on the light of the universe got into Zhou Yu's ride-hailing car. The next second, a Ferris wheel collapsed, the sky tore open, and indescribable monsters poured down. Only then did Zhou Yu realize he had been drawn into a war of corruption beyond reality. One conspiracy after another swept him along, forcing him ever onward. Until the day he gained the power to flip the 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 131 Arrival in Genshin Impact: I Have a Whole Arsenal of Blue Star Anime Powers 降临原神：我有一身蓝星动漫技 [The author isn’t big on details, and the story includes some alterations and original material. Read with caution if that bothers you.] One day, Yi Pu, who had always thought he was a native of Teyvat, awakened memories of life on Blue Star. Armed with the powers of the companions he once had, he sets out to weave his fate anew. Many years later, the man who had only ever wanted to be an adventurer looks at the seven Gnoses in his hands... [No angst in this story, so read without worry. Include 20Reads—Score314d adds
- 132 The Soul-Returning Soup 还魂汤 I was born in a remote village. The day my mother gave birth to me, she died a horrible death! I was born disabled, missing an arm, and with a red birthmark shaped like a coiled snake on my foot. My master said I had been cursed by an evil spirit, and that the curse could only be lifted if I found the one who cast it. Otherwise, I wouldn’t live to see twenty... 96Reads—Score—14d adds
- 133 After Eighteen Years of Foolishness, I Became a Yin-Walker 痴傻十八年后我成为了走阴人 Every ancient village has a mysterious legend passed down through the generations: the Village Guardian. They bear a secret duty, using their broken bodies to ward off disasters and misfortune for the village, shouldering every calamity alone. People say they have come to the mortal world to endure hardship, and that their suffering in this life will bring blessings in the next. Yet fate treats them cruelly. Most die young, grow old alone, and endure endless mockery and cold stares. And I am one 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 134 The Yin-Yang Inn 阴阳旅店 From the day I was born, underworld soldiers came to drag my soul away. At eight, I arrived at the Yin-Yang Inn and began working as a guide for the dead. From then on, I guided both the dead and the living. Every ghost or living person who came to the inn had a secret they couldn't tell. The Yin-Yang Inn has strange rules. Ghosts must sign a contract, while the living must stay the night. Whether or not their request is fulfilled, their payment is never refunded. Even so, guests keep coming one 257Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 135 A Chinese Taoist Priest Hunts Ghosts in Japan 华夏道士在东瀛捉鬼 “Roar!” The evil spirit let out an utterly bloodcurdling howl. Its attack on Yuna abruptly changed course. It became a pitch-black storm, abandoning all strategy and focusing solely on tearing that accursed man, who was munching on sunflower seeds, to pieces! “Hey, why are you all coming after me?” Looking at the black storm roaring toward him, Li Xuan wore a smug grin. He casually brushed the sunflower seed shells off his hands and rose to his feet at an unhurried pace. “Since you’re all s 24Reads—Score—14d adds
- 136 The Northeast Paranormal Investigator 东北灵异先生 Fangshi, spirit mediums, exorcists: these professions are famous, but their abilities are limited. There is one calling that stands above them all: its practitioners are known as paranormal masters. My name is Huo Jie. When I was nine, I encountered a vengeful spirit and nearly died of fright. To survive, I became a paranormal master! From then on, I roamed between the worlds of yin and yang, wielded the art of feng shui, and guided ghosts and gods through their trials! 235Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 137 The Orthodox Unity Taoist Acolyte 正一小道爷 My master vanished without a trace. As the sect’s last heir, I have the sect’s treasured spirit sword and a purple-gold spirit talisman brush. One man, one sword, one brush: I descend the mountain to subdue demons and ghosts. Note: Some events in this book are based on real experiences the author has had, and some of the methods are quite authentic. Do not attempt to imitate them! 592Reads6.1Score10014d adds
- 138 Strange Tales from the Northeast Paranormal Investigation Bureau 东北民调局异闻录 This is an organization dedicated to investigating and handling all kinds of bizarre supernatural events. To avoid causing public panic, it was established under the name Bureau of Folklore Investigations. The novel reimagines and develops various supernatural legends from Northeast China. Its strange events and compelling stories are presented with a distinctive Northeastern sense of humor. All manner of mysterious incidents, mountain spirits, and ghosts are told here! 403Reads—Score—14d adds
- 139 The Immortal Healer's Disciple 仙道医徒 A strange experience gave Gao Haoshen not only the immortal roots of the Bai family’s healing arts, but also the medical formulas left behind by Hua Tuo and the legacy of the Yuanhua Sect. From then on, he embarked on the path of an immortal healer, with luxury cars and beautiful women within easy reach. The world’s richest man sent a private jet to bring him in for treatment, the Saudi royal family wanted him as their imperial physician, and an American medical university wanted him to become i 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 140 Maoshan Ghost-Suppressing Records 茅山镇鬼录 The gates of the underworld shatter, and ten thousand ghosts emerge! Enchanting ghosts steal souls, birth ghosts claim lives, zombies devour people, painted-skin demons steal faces, and water ghosts drag people under... The mortal world has become a living hell. Everyone fears ghosts and monsters. Only the Maoshan priests take up talismans and tread the Big Dipper steps! Talismans subdue the dead, swords cut down vengeful ghosts, incantations slay a hundred evils, and dark spirits are sealed awa 5.6kReads8.4Score48614d adds
- 141 Maoshan's Greatest Celestial Master 茅山最强天师 [Supernatural + Urban Fantasy + Maoshan Taoist Arts + One Heroine] “Maoshan disciple Ye Qing travels the world alone, sweeping across the mortal realm with his mastery of Maoshan Taoist arts.” He slays wraiths, battles evil gods, destroys ghosts and monsters, and vanquishes corpse kings. Witness a generation’s Celestial Master of Maoshan wield secret Taoist arts with one hand, shaking the four corners of the world and reigning supreme beneath heaven. 1.4kReads—Score—14d adds
- 142 Top Secret: Paranormal Investigation Bureau 绝密：灵异事件调查局 To investigate and handle supernatural incidents, the nation established a special task force. All files, mission reports, and research are classified as the highest level of national secrecy. As a field operative, I was fortunate enough to take part in handling all kinds of cases: the madness of thousand-year-old corpses, the wonders of supernatural abilities, and incidents involving hybrids of spirits, demons, and monsters... 154Reads—Score—14d adds
- 143 Eerie Revival: I Just Transmigrated, and Now I Have to Be the Groom? 诡异复苏：刚穿越就要当新郎？ After an accident, Zhang Hao transmigrates into a world plagued by supernatural horrors. He becomes the Daoist sect's sole heir and awakens a sign-in System. He obtains the Tongtian Record, one of the Eight Mystical Arts, and from then on sets out to slay the supernatural. 288Reads—Score—14d adds
- 144 Paper Effigy Celestial Master: I Use Paper Dolls to Guard the Nine Hells 纸扎天师：我以纸人镇九幽 “Other people burn paper offerings for the dead. The paper figures I make... all came to life!” Yun Sheng, a poor young man working on Funeral Street, one day discovers that the paper figures he folds can move on their own. ✔ Delivering takeout to the underworld? Paper-figure delivery, guaranteed arrival! ✔ Helping vengeful ghosts pass on? Merit earned, unlocking super-evolution for paper figures! ✔ Taking the underworld civil service exam? The King of Hell personally sends you an offer! But whe 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 145 The Doctor Consort Faked Her Death, Then Married Her White-Moonlight General 医妃死遁后，改嫁了白月光将军 ◤Transmigrate + Physician Consort + Winning Her Back + Two Powerful Leads + Remarriage◢ The renowned Chinese medicine expert Gu Luomian transmigrates into the body of a vicious supporting character from the start, only to find herself awaiting execution? After finally being rescued from prison by the handsome prince she just happened to pick up as a husband, he leaves her stranded in some out-of-the-way place and ignores her? When her husband finally ascends the throne, he wants to make her a fa 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 146 Ghost Hunting: My Baton Is Made of Thunderstruck Wood! 捉鬼：我的警棍可是雷击木做的！ The protagonist, Chen Mo, starts out as an ordinary criminal police officer. After stumbling upon a supernatural incident, he is recruited by the Special Security Department to join its Seventh Squad, which specializes in handling paranormal cases. The Seventh Squad is a unit stationed in the field that deals with supernatural criminal cases. Hidden within the police station, its members work with beings the public knows nothing about. 226Reads—Score—14d adds
- 147 Half Farmer, Half Taoist 半农半道 A record of life’s fleeting moments, a modern-day Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio! In the Age of Declining Dharma, beneath the White Lotus, the greatest hermits hide in plain sight. The truly gifted master Suan Potian and his young apprentice Liu Yi, with help from Captain Liu of the J Team, travel through all kinds of strange tales. They fish drowned souls from the water, battle spirit mediums, drive out evil, escort ghosts and capture monsters; they read the veins of yin energy, set the ea 335Reads—Score—14d adds
- 148 The Daoheart’s Journey 道心征途 (This novel focuses primarily on horror, the supernatural, and suspense. It isn't mindless, it isn't about cultivating immortality, and the story is tightly connected. The early chapters lay the groundwork, and there are many genuinely frightening scenes. If you don't like it, feel free to say so in the comments!) My master said there are only two principles to being a Taoist priest. First: Never put off revenge until tomorrow. Let it fester in your heart, and it will throw your Daoist mind into 7Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 149 Possessed by the Demon-Suppressing Tower, I Rise to Godhood with the Demons' Help 镇妖塔附身，众妖魔助我成神 The Six Realms are locked in chaos, heaven and earth are crumbling. Gods and demons wage war, while monsters and ghosts run rampant. Immortals and Buddhas descend to earth as divine beasts roar. At the summit of the Celestial Realm, Sun Zheng swings his sword and cleaves heaven and earth. In the shadowy underworld, Sun Zheng holds up his pagoda to subdue the demons! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 150 Raising a Fox Brings Disaster 养狐为祸 He went hunting in the mountains and found a white fox, which he brought home. That night, he met a breathtakingly beautiful woman… She was gorgeous and gentle, and said she wanted to marry him and bear his children. He thought it was a stroke of luck, but then came corpse poison, grinning dolls, and women in red, one after another!! 119Reads6.6Score—14d adds
