Novels like The Charlatan
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as The Charlatan, best match first.
- 51 Tales of a Taoist Priest 道士往事 Join me as I uncover the Three Realms, the Heavenly Court, the Thirty-Three Heavens, blessed grotto-heavens, magic arts, golden pills, ancient times, Gu, Zhuyou healing, feng shui, fortune-telling, divination, investigating and reading cases... demons, devils, ghosts, monsters, imps, evil masters and fallen saints... as well as the modern-day Imperial Observatory! The Three Teachings trace their origins to the Dao, which stands above the empty titles of Confucianism and Buddhism. Golden scriptur 43Reads—Score—14d adds
- 52 I Transmigrated, Only for Mount Wuxing to Crush My Dreams of Wealth 刚穿越，就被五行山砸碎富贵梦 [Journey to the West] [Apprenticed to Sun Wukong] [A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality] [Scheming behind the scenes in the later stages] Chen Xuan transmigrates into the era after Wang Mang usurped the Han throne. He plans to use the foresight granted by his nine years of compulsory education to find Liu Xiu and secure a life of wealth and privilege. Then he watches Five Elements Mountain fall from the sky, shattering his dreams. So this isn't history. It's the Journey to the West! Fro 31.8kReads6.9Score2.6k14d adds
- 53 Ghost Bean 鬼豆 History, mysticism, enlightenment, cultivation, qi refinement, and political intrigue. Not for beginners. Gui Dou is neither a ghost nor a bean. He is simply Guiguzi’s son. At sixteen, he left the mountain during the early Warring States period, an age of upheaval that few records describe. This book follows on from Guigu’s Divine Stratagem, telling a historical fantasy of intrigue and turbulent events in the Warring States era, as well as conflicts in the martial world. 44Reads—Score—14d adds
- 54 Learn Astral Projection in 30 Days 30天学会灵魂出体 This book aims to bring the study and practice of out-of-body experiences out of research laboratories and concealed esoteric circles and into the living rooms and bedrooms of people around the world, because that is where they belong. This book offers a simple, effective method anyone can use to learn how to leave their body consciously. It also teaches you how to get the most out of your out-of-body journeys. Out-of-body experiences (OOBEs) are not only intensely stimulating and spiritually en 256Reads—Score—14d adds
- 55 Folk Secret Spells 民间秘咒 [This book presents the classical Chinese text alongside its translation, for the appreciation of all fellow enthusiasts.] …The folk secret incantation, also known as “The Thirteen Ancient Moxibustion Incantations,” is said to have been entrusted by Patriarch Chen Tuan to a guardian in his final moments. After escaping danger, the guardian searched for someone to pass it on to, but found no one. The sole surviving copy was later kept by the Jiang family of Donglai. During the compilation of the 229Reads—Score3414d adds
- 56 She Conquers the Business World with Qimen Dunjia 她靠奇门横扫商界 Shen Jinghong is the business world's most mysterious female CEO. Born with the ill-fated Lone Phoenix fate, she is said to bring disaster to her husband and children. Afraid to fall in love, she nonetheless has a face capable of bringing a kingdom to ruin. A master of the Eight Gates and Qimen Dunjia, she makes her way through the business world using feng shui formations and divination, specializing in getting top tycoons out of business deadlocks. “Three million, and I'll bring your betting a 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 57 The Road Home After Losing My Memories 失忆的归途细雨著 Few people know when they will face death, but everyone knows it is inevitable. We spend vast amounts of time learning things we might need, yet we avoid talking about the life and death we are certain to face. From the day we are born, we can count the days until the college entrance exam and the years until retirement, but we do not know when we will leave this stage and have to reflect on our lives. If there is only one thing in life truly worth investing your energy in, it is the knowledge I 351Reads—Score9214d adds
- 58 The Void Dharma Realm 虚空法界，细雨著 The Void Dharma Realm is a remarkable book, arguably the only one of its kind in the world today. It will completely uncover the mystery of memory between lives and change the frequency of human consciousness. Volume One offers a rough introduction to the unknown reality of the void across seventeen chapters. Even this overview is enough to make your brain work. It is recommended that you first read Xiyu’s The Homecoming of the Amnesiac, which will provide some basic concepts. The book introduce 109Reads—Score—14d adds
- 59 The Book of Feng Shui and the Mystical Arts 玄学风水录 Adventures in Modern Feng Shui is adapted from the true experiences of Li Chengxuan, a modern feng shui master. It offers the most up-to-date and down-to-earth account of feng shui in the city, reflecting people's contemporary fascination with the subject. Through varied settings and feng shui incidents, it answers people's questions about the practice. It also records practical methods and techniques, letting readers learn more about feng shui through gripping stories. This is truly an account 172Reads—Score—14d adds
- 60 Four Pillars Astrology 四柱命理学 Four Pillars of Destiny is a classic work on the study of fate, carefully compiled by Mr. Liu Zhihang. With a distinctive philosophical perspective and deep cultural knowledge, he skillfully combines the essence of Four Pillars of Destiny with the wisdom of life, presenting readers with a world of destiny that is both mysterious and rich in philosophy. Mr. Liu Zhihang is a versatile talent with outstanding achievements in music, literature, philosophy, and other fields. He has also conducted in 548Reads—Score10214d adds
- 61 The Complete Guide to Taoism 道教内容大全 This book covers Daoist cultivation methods, philosophy, rituals, scriptures and incantations, destiny analysis, feng shui, divination, talismans, culture, the pantheon of immortals, religious sects and their lineages, and more. —Reads—Score76514d adds
- 62 The Last Mortal 最后一位凡人 Genshin Impact, spirit familiars, the spirit realm, a battle between gods and demons, some mysteries of history, the secrets behind changes in the mortal world, shifts in the balance of the Three Realms, and the mysteries of our own world: perhaps this book holds the answers you seek. Note: This novel is adapted from real case stories. My name is Zhang Xuan. I was born in 1999, and I’ve been fascinated by all kinds of occult subjects for as long as I can remember. I was born with Yin-Yang Eyes 500Reads8.2Score10414d adds
- 63 The Secret Arts of Chinese Feng Shui and Divination 华夏绝学堪舆术数 The ancient arts of Huaxia: the I Ching and Bagua, yin-yang arts and divination. Every article is based on practical experience, with the aim of reviving Huaxia culture. Along the way, I'll share many details and secrets. Don't use them to commit evil, or Heaven will punish you. Good done without ulterior motives will be rewarded; evil done with intent will be punished. 57Reads—Score1814d adds
- 64 Real-Life Tales of Feng Shui and the Metaphysical Arts 风水玄学之实录杂谈 After eight years, I’m starting a new book. No System, no cultivating immortality. Just a straightforward account of an ordinary person’s everyday experiences with the occult. Impatient readers can start from Chapter Two. Suitable for occult enthusiasts to learn from as they read. Of course, if anything seems familiar, it’s purely a coincidence. These are just casual notes, written on a whim. 16Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 65 The Cultivation Handbook 修行宝典 Cultivation is, at its heart, a profound spiritual journey that elevates one’s consciousness. It belongs to the realm of enlightenment through the Way and is clearly distinct from simple physical training. Yet in reality, many people confuse cultivation with exercises for strengthening the body, such as the body-tempering techniques of martial arts. Others mistakenly believe that cultivation is merely about cultivating the mind and character, and that being a good person is enough. In truth, non 110Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 66 The Legend of Zhuangzi 庄子传奇 Zhuangzi was a sage who forgot himself and roamed freely through the infinite; a divine being who cared nothing for achievements and attained complete freedom; a saint who regarded fame as a shackle and wished only to accompany the Dao. After Laozi, Zhuangzi was another enlightened master who had grasped the ultimate truth. He inherited Laozi’s ideas perfectly, merged his heart completely with the Dao, and attained true peace and freedom. Though Zhuangzi lived in poverty throughout his life, his 8.8kReads8.4Score78114d adds
- 67 The Unscientific Feng Shui Master 不科学风水师 Ji Yan, a top physics student, gains the ability to read the land's feng shui after an unexpected accident in the laboratory. He can find dragon veins and auspicious burial sites, dispel ill fortune and attract prosperity, bring wealth and status, and defy fate itself. With his mastery of feng shui, Ji Yan wins over business tycoons, helps ordinary people, punishes corrupt villains, and becomes a legendary feng shui master. 219Reads9.0Score—14d adds
- 68 The Hilarious, In-Depth Guide to Face Reading in a Hemp Robe 麻衣相术爆笑详解版 The Hilarious, In-Depth Guide to Face Reading is a book that explains the ancient art of physiognomy, The Art of Ma Yi, in a witty and humorous way. With a lighthearted style, it makes the once-mysterious principles of face reading vivid and entertaining, letting readers discover its secrets through laughter. The book not only offers detailed explanations of traditional techniques such as face and palm reading, but also incorporates practical tips for reading people in modern life and the workpl 50Reads—Score—14d adds
- 69 Forty-Eight Taoist Spells and Techniques 道家咒术四十八法 In Taoism, spellcasting is a form of ritual magic that invokes deities through incantations or curses ghosts and demons. It is believed to establish communication with the Celestial Emperor and command spirits, driving away evil, averting calamities, and turning misfortune into good fortune. 2.3kReads6.6Score61414d adds
- 70 Tempest over an Ancient Land: A Record of Daoist Enlightenment Through the Interplay of Forces in the Bermuda Triangle 古域惊涛：百慕大的顺逆相生悟道录 Tempest in an Ancient Land: A Record of Seeking the Dao Through the Interplay of Opposites in the Bermuda Triangle 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 71 The Record of Laozi’s Westward Journey and the Passing of the Lamp 老君西行传灯录 In ancient China, at the end of the Zhou dynasty, royal authority was waning, the lords were at war with one another, and the realm had fallen into chaos. At this time, a wise man quietly appeared: the founder of Daoism, the Supreme Lord Lao. Seeing the turmoil in the world, Lao decided to travel west and spread the Dao, hoping to ease humanity’s suffering and strife. Along the way, Lao rode a green ox, crossing towering mountains and enduring countless hardships and dangers. At Hangu Pass, he 63Reads—Score1614d adds
- 72 The Strange Arts of a Feng Shui Master 奇门相师 When the Nine Stars align, a supreme fiend descends from Heaven. A beggar raises an orphan; humanity nurtures Heaven’s fate. Also known as The Nine Stars Ascend to Dragonhood. The Mysterious Maiden of the Nine Heavens gave birth to the Green Satchel, while Fu Xi, the Great Bright One, created the Eight Trigrams. One is feng shui, the other the Book of Changes; together, they form the art of physiognomy. Shennong, the Flame Emperor, tasted a hundred herbs, and the Yellow Emperor, Xuanyuan, compil 54Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 73 Eight Characters, Simplified 八字精简 A concise, easy-to-understand guide to the Four Pillars of Destiny, explaining how to quickly get started with the system. As the Ninth Fortune Cycle begins, traditional Chinese studies are set to flourish. More and more people believe in the Four Pillars, and science ends where the metaphysical begins 320Reads6.6Score11114d adds
- 74 The Art of Xiao Liu Ren Divination 小六壬预测学 The book Little Six Ren Divination is a comprehensive study and interpretation of the traditional Chinese divination art of Little Six Ren, carefully written by Liu Zhihang, a scholar with deep expertise in the Book of Changes. Drawing on his solid grounding in the field, his distinctive understanding of Little Six Ren, and years of practical exploration, Professor Liu has created a remarkable work that combines theory, practice, and mystery. The book introduces the origins and development of L 116Reads—Score3114d adds
- 75 The Record of Wen Shi’s Attainment of the Dao 文始证道录 The Record of Attaining the Dao through the Way of Wen Shi uses the shifting stars as its guide to tell the story of Yin Xi. After natural and human-made disasters strike Hangu Pass, he follows the stars’ guidance and leads the people in rebuilding their homes. From the Ji star bringing warmth and erasing the scars of an earthquake, to the Shen star shining brightly as the new city walls are built; from the Dipper’s handle pointing west to herald a bountiful harvest, to the Zhen star gleaming a 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 76 What, You Used Ghost Money to Restart the Mythic Age? 什么，你用冥币重启了神话 [Slow-burn start, fiery later on] [Golden finger] [Invincible protagonist] [Supernatural Revival] [One heroine] Everyone says money makes the world go round. Zhang Xuanling believed that wholeheartedly when he was delivering takeout. Then one day, ghosts and gods suddenly appeared before him, and he could no longer believe it. But when he learned the truth about how he had restarted mythology with ghost money, he believed again: money can make ghosts work for you, and it can even reach the gods! 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 77 The Secret Teachings of Quanzhen 全真密传 The Complete Perfection Dao brings together the Three Teachings, recognizes the mind and sees one’s true nature, and preserves the whole truth. This ancient tradition, passed down for thousands of years, nearly withered away during a period of turmoil… In 1977, the mainland’s college entrance examination, suspended for ten years amid the chaos of the Cultural Revolution, was reinstated. Eighteen-year-old Liu Yong left the mountain at his master’s request to take this momentous exam, hoping to fi 126Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 Every Word Reveals Prajna 字字见般若 He had studied Buddhism for twenty years, recited countless sutras, paid his respects to many masters, and completed all kinds of religious practices. His mind was calmer than before, but the suffering remained. When a friend came to pour out her troubles, he sat across from her, thought for a long time, and couldn't find anything to say. She had been a university lecturer and run a business. She had made money and lost it. Eventually, she realized that the hardest thing wasn't making or losing 360Reads9.2Score22414d adds
- 79 The Feng Shui Master 风水相师 Look up to observe the celestial signs, look down to study the lay of the land, and read the fortunes of heaven, earth, and beautiful women! My name is Tang Dabao. I studied feng shui and occult arts in the tradition of the “Celestial Aspect” school from childhood. After my grandfather suddenly passed away, one scheme after another was set against me. I take on the feuds between powerful families and the blood vendettas of the occult world all by myself. Dancing with a coffin on my back, strolli 2.1kReads8.4Score19214d adds
- 80 The Daoist Record of Crown Prince Xuanyuan 玄元太子修道录 The Crown Prince Xuanyuan is the Great Emperor Zhenwu. He was once a prince of a kingdom, but his devotion to the Dao led him onto the path of cultivation. Born to the royal house, his heart yearned for the Dao; he left his splendid estate for the mountains and springs. By lamplight, he studied the scrolls and sought the true covenant; amid purple mists, he tended the altar and refined cinnabar and lead. He cast off the trappings of the world and turned toward Wudang, dwelling among the cliffs a 135Reads—Score—14d adds
- 81 The Great Scripture of the Mystic Truth 玄真大道经 Li Xuanxin was abandoned at birth on Mount Zhongnan, but fortunately, the reclusive Daoist master Qingxu took him in. He thought he could devote himself to cultivation in peace, far from worldly affairs. But then the funeral bells of Yongjia rang. The Five Barbarians’ cavalry trampled across the Central Plains, Luoyang fell, and bones lay exposed in the wilderness. Before ascending, his master left him a prophecy: “Heaven and Earth are sealed, and the laws are incomplete. To seek the Great Way, 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 82 Qi Refining: From Beginner to Golden Core 练气：入门到结丹 In the beginning, the universe was a formless, chaotic void, without clarity or murkiness, yin or yang. Only the “Primordial Breath” existed. Silent and still, it responded when stirred. It had no visible form or discernible shape, yet it was the source of heaven, earth, and all things. Thus the opening of Liezi: The Book of Tianrui says: “That which has form is born from that which has no form. From what, then, could heaven and earth have arisen? It is said that there was the Great Change, the 145Reads—Score2514d adds
- 83 The Dream of the True Page Tao: A World Made Real from Illusions 真页道之梦化虚界 The supernatural returns, alongside alchemical arts, thunder magic, talismans, the 749 Bureau, and battles between Chinese and foreign practitioners. This is a secret chronicle of cultivation, ghost slaying, demon-smiting, and god-killing. Mysteries are gradually awakening. Where do ghosts, monsters, spirits, and demons come from? Immortals have attained the Dao, but the gods are hard to summon. The world is mired in desire. How can anyone cross over to safety? With the power of the Dream Realm, 229Reads8.0Score10014d adds
- 84 Stop Telling Fortunes! The Blind-School Eight Characters Can Read the Divine 别算命了！盲派八字可通神 [Blind-School Divination + Fate Reading + Eight Characters + Practical Techniques + Changing Your Luck + Shaping Your Destiny] I've tried to explain everything in plain language. Once you've finished reading, you won't need to ask anyone else for a fortune reading. You'll be ready to make your way in the world. You can even hang out your shingle and start taking clients. If you need to go back for repairs, though, whatever you do, don't say you've read this book. 266Reads—Score10014d adds
- 85 Face Reading Is This Simple 相法就是这么简单 This is a new book, and a good one that was let down by its rating. The heavens reveal signs of fortune and misfortune, and everything can be read through its outward appearance. This book describes the art of reading the appearances of all things. There’s no need to cast a divination: observe an object, discern its signs, and judge its fortune or misfortune at once. The Creator is a painter, and every joy and sorrow in her heart takes shape as an image. So once you understand how to read appear 200Reads7.5Score—14d adds
- 86 The Road Home: Finding Your Way Back Through the Mortal World 归途：在红尘中寻找回家的路 If you: · Lie awake at night, wondering what you are living for · Feel drained by work, as if you are spending your life away · Feel exhausted by relationships and don't know how to get along with people · Feel empty inside, trying to fill the void with entertainment only to feel emptier · Feel confused about faith and don't know what is real · Get warning signs from your body but don't know what it is telling you · Feel lonely and unsupported, as if the world has nothing to do with you This boo 192Reads—Score—14d adds
- 87 A Guide to Preparing for Cultivation 论修炼前置准备 A Guide to Preparations Before Cultivation 42Reads—Score—14d adds
- 88 The Fake Taoist Comes Down from the Mountain 假道士下山 Jia Bufan is a student at a second-rate university. In today's fiercely competitive job market, he has spent ages without finding suitable work and doesn't want to toil away, so he spends his days wandering around online. But he is naturally bright and deeply interested in traditional Chinese medicine and the occult. By chance, he meets Daoist Longquan, an expert in the occult with profound knowledge of Daoist arts, and becomes his disciple. From then on, his life takes a very different path. Th 43Reads—Score—14d adds
- 89 Taoist Master of Arts: Calculating All Under Heaven 道门术师：算尽天下 A Taoist priest descends from the mountain, and every method he teaches can be put into practice. Physiognomy, houses, feng shui: the twenty-four authentic calculations of the Qingcheng Daoist tradition. Heaven's will has its decrees, but fortune can be shifted. The young celestial master Feng Xiao can tell fortune and misfortune with a single glance. People have their own way, and blessings bring their own rewards. If Heaven is unjust, then I'll calculate everything under the sky and turn the w 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 90 A Critical Look at Bazi Astrology 八字命理评点 If you're interested in Bazi, this book is for you. It takes you from the basics to more advanced material, helping you understand a person's marriage, career, wealth, and children's fortunes step by step. It's also an entry point for students of Chinese metaphysics who want to learn Bazi, and a guide to improving your Bazi skills. 310Reads6.7Score10014d adds
- 91 The Underworld Longevity Bureau 黄泉长生局 [Mystery + Tomb Raiding + Adventure + Ghost Hunting] They say the Yellow Springs are crawling with ghosts and demons. Once I raise my yellow talisman and form a hand seal, I'll wipe them all out. From three-eyed ghost lice and the Fish Kingdom tomb to the Ten-Thousand-Pearl Snake Woman... Li Que, a little nobody of the Daoist sect, and Fatty get caught up in a vast scheme for immortality. As the saying goes: “In paper shoes, I tread into the Yellow Springs; through the gloom of life and death, I 230Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 92 A Record of Civil Law Inheritance 民法传承录 The wise sayings of old teach you earnestly. Gather rhymes and expand your knowledge; see and hear more. To understand the present, look to the past: without the past, there can be no present. Pass these teachings down and use them to enlighten the world. Take whatever you wish from all I have learned in my lifetime. 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 93 Turning the Wheels of Fate: My Years as a Fortune-Teller 运转乾坤，我算命的那几年 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 496Reads8.8Score10114d adds
- 94 The Feng Shui Mystery Bureau 风水解密局 The Feng Shui master Zhou Qian Kun’s ancestral grave was tampered with, causing his family to fall into decline until he was the only survivor. By a stroke of luck, Zhou Qian Kun acquired the Twelve Divine Beast Fortune Beads. It is said that anyone who obtains the Twelve Divine Beast Fortune Beads can read fate and change their fortune. To avenge her mother’s murder, An Yixi used a palace beauty pageant as cover, assuming the name Jian Cao and sneaking into the imperial palace. With the power o 20Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 95 The True Autobiography of a Taoist Priest 真正的道士自传 (Because this is a true story, it won’t be very long.) (A true story about a real Taoist priest.) (A must-read for anyone who wants to become a Taoist priest.) (I don’t write fantasy, so anyone who’s too deep into it, don’t read this.) A lot of people use “true story” as a pretext to write fantasy, and none of it is believable. Let’s take a look together. This is the story of how a real Taoist priest in the modern world grew up. 265Reads7.4Score11414d adds
- 96 The Legend of Young Master Cheng’s Ten Closest Friends 程公子的十个挚友传奇 This book is a prequel to "Immortal Traces at the Edge of the World". When he was a child, Young Master Cheng was abducted by the Evil Emperor of Black Cliff, but was fortunately rescued by the Immortal Emperor of Purple Cliff. Young Master Cheng placed second in the palace examination and later served as magistrate of Lin'an Prefecture, grand councilor, and in other posts. Young Master Cheng befriended ten close companions: Jiang Yueliang, the Green Snake Liu Juan, Ma Hu Gou, Hou Zilong, Kou Ji 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 97 The True Principles of Traditional Body Cultivation 古法养身真解 The True Secrets of Traditional Health Cultivation 28Reads—Score—14d adds
- 98 The Soul Cultivator's Guide to Immortality 元神修仙录 “A soul-cultivation novel you can practice along with.” Trained in a hidden lineage, I focus on cultivating the soul, practice both Buddhism and Daoism, and receive a divine office. My name is Chen Rang. I’m a medium, commonly known as a spiritual cultivator. Not long after my master left the dam and parted ways with my grandmaster, the pull of his soul led him to me. Seeing that I was naturally gifted, he obeyed his master’s instructions and took me in as his first disciple. He said bluntly, “Y 3.2kReads7.1Score73914d adds
- 99 Folk Secret Arts: The Yuan Guang Technique 民间秘术之圆光术 Have you ever wondered what secret arts of ancient times could pierce the mysteries of heaven and earth and reveal the truth? Open this book and discover the legend of the Light-Circle Art, a tradition passed down for millennia. Born from suspicions surrounding a treasure theft in the immortal realm, it was an “ancient surveillance system” created by immortals. With talismans, it conjured a luminous screen to expose the schemes of petty thieves in the demon realm. As it spread among mortals, it 28Reads—Score1314d adds
- 100 A Complete Guide to the Four Pillars of Destiny 八字大全讲解 Do you believe in fate? In just eight words, this book captures its true meaning. It's especially suitable for beginners, and can also be used as a reference. I hope you study hard and never stop learning. 325Reads7.5Score7614d adds
