Novels like The Charlatan
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as The Charlatan, best match first.
- 101 The Heavenly Book of Changing Fate 改运天书 The character is based on the fifth great figure of the Northeast Renaissance, Old Xu, the "knowledge mixer". Special thanks to: Wang Shengdong of Northeast Sushantang Zhang Xiaotian of Northeast Xuande Hall Zhang Wumeng, the fourth great master of the Northeast Renaissance Ouchi's secret talk A book review is the best introduction. Book lover [Chuxin Yijiu Ha]: This masterpiece is a must-recommend! The author has a wealth of knowledge, humorous language, and is proficient in everything from fen 1.1kReads8.5Score27514d adds
- 102 A Complete Guide to the Six Yao and Eight Trigrams 六爻八卦一点通 A Quick Guide to the Six Lines and Eight Trigrams Are you fascinated by the mysterious Eight Trigrams and Six Lines, but find ancient texts obscure and technical terms hard to understand? This book is designed especially for complete beginners. With the goal of making the material easy to learn and understand at a glance, it uses everyday language, abundant examples, and original learning methods to guide you into Six Lines divination with ease. Its 300,000 words of systematic instruction will h 2.3kReads7.2Score57914d adds
- 103 The Righteousness of Haoran 浩然正气法 The Righteous Qi Method 145Reads—Score4214d adds
- 104 The Fortune-Teller's Stall on Old Street: One Look Reveals Your Fortune and Misfortune 老街摆摊相师，一眼断祸福 Protagonist: Chen Qingxuan, a fortune-teller who lives in seclusion and sets up a stall on the old street of a small town. Calm and steady, he has an uncanny eye for people and understands feng shui, physiognomy, and karmic cause and effect. He is kindhearted and never charges the poor. 385Reads—Score10514d adds
- 105 Fortune-Telling and Feng Shui by Day, Ghost-Hunting as a Part-Time Reaper by Night 看相算命测风水，兼职阴差要捉鬼 [Fortune-telling, face-reading, and feng shui | Ghost hunting, exorcism, and mastery of the yin and yang] The story is one thing, the principles behind it another. Young readers may not understand, so please go easy on me. Thank you. Han Dongzhi was born with the fate of the Five Defects and Three Shortcomings, and anyone who came into contact with him was doomed to bad luck. His parents died after he was born, and he grew up relying on the villagers' sporadic handouts. After finally working har 132Reads—Score—14d adds
- 106 The Five Elements and the Art of Physiognomy 五行相术 Rumor has it that centuries from now, the Five Elements Art of Physiognomy will reappear in the martial world, sparking a scramble among heroes from every corner. Strange events from the decade of calamity, the Qinling Demon Tower, the ancient city of Fuxian, the Tianshan Blood Tomb, the ghost city of Miaojiang, and the haunted lake of Qinghai: after his grandfather mysteriously vanishes, Yuan Yuan must uncover a series of secrets. 121Reads9.0Score—14d adds
- 107 The Little Fortune-Teller 小半仙 A young half-immortal from Mount Qingcheng descends the mountain to gain experience. He tells fortunes, reads feng shui, explores ancient tombs, and battles venomous insects. He helps people avert disasters, eliminate evil, and uphold justice, all to broaden his horizons, improve his cultivation, and enjoy this wonderful world to the fullest. But as his fame grows, so do the troubles he faces... 70Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 108 Maoshan Taoist Arts: The Way of Heaven 茅山道法之天道 In The Maoshan Daoist Arts: The Heavenly Way, Li Yunfei becomes a Maoshan disciple by a stroke of luck and embarks on a journey to vanquish demons and exorcise evil. Demons, devils, and ghosts across the Three Realms all tremble at the sound of his name... 133Reads—Score—14d adds
- 109 A True Guide to Cultivating the Spirit Through Ancient Methods 古法养神真解 The True Explanation of the Ancient Method of Nourishing the Spirit 37Reads—Score—14d adds
- 110 Ye Fashan: Defending the Tang Dynasty with Daoism and Crushing Western Heresies 叶法善：以道镇唐，力挫西域异教 [Transmigration + No System + Tang Dynasty + Immortal Cultivation + Ancient History + Fantasy + Xianxia + Xuanhuan] A modern history graduate student unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of Ye Fashan, a Taoist priest in the early Tang Dynasty. Carrying the memories of two lifetimes, he must inherit the talismanic arts and divine abilities of this legendary figure from Taoist history, while viewing an era of coexisting Buddhist and Taoist traditions and the undercurrents of foreign religions 8Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 111 Peerless Heavenly Secrets: Revelation of the Spirit Path 绝世天机：灵途启示 This is not an ordinary cultivation novel. It doesn't deal with sect rivalries or leveling up by fighting monsters. What it takes you through is not just time and space, but a leap in the dimensions of perception. It won't tell you who is righteous and who is evil, because the truth is often hidden beyond “perspective.” It asks you to think: Is the reality you believe in really real? Are your memories really your own? Is the identity you have now truly “you”? What exists in the universe, and 172Reads6.7Score5914d adds
- 112 Defying Fate: Conquering the Universe 逆天改命之称霸宇宙 After failing to overcome his tribulation, the cultivator Lin Jiufang is unexpectedly reborn on Blue Star in 1998. Yet beneath this seemingly ordinary era lurks an alien shadow bent on devouring human civilization! Armed with memories of his past life and a mysterious dual-cultivation technique, Lin Jiufang is determined to defy fate. This time, his goal is more than personal transcendence. Using the power of cultivation to fight interstellar technology, he will lead the weakened Eastern nation 1Reads—Score114d adds
- 113 The Tao Te Ching, Hilariously Explained 道德经爆笑详解版 The Hilarious, In-Depth Guide to the Dao De Jing: A fresh take on a classic that turns tradition on its head and finds the Dao in laughter! Laozi's wisdom meets modern humor, making ancient philosophy instantly relatable. Blending jokes and anecdotes with playful prose, this book unpacks the profound ideas of the Dao De Jing. Whether it's “The highest good is like water” or “governing through non-action,” you'll find yourself laughing out loud and seeing things clearly. This is more than a journ 29Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 114 Qimen Feng Shui for Homes 奇门阳宅风水 Knowledge of yang-dwelling feng shui, feng shui arrangements for the home, yin-dwelling feng shui, ways to solve feng shui problems, and folk feng shui case studies. Much of this feng shui knowledge is practical and based on real life. Here to serve everyone. Thank you for watching and listening. 138Reads7.1Score3814d adds
- 115 The Tale of Uncle Gu of the Daoist Sect 道门谷叔传 This is not a light, fast-paced read designed to cater to readers looking for quick entertainment. If you prefer shallow, padded stories, you may be disappointed. But trust me: if you can patiently read the first twenty chapters and still find them dull, feel free to speak your mind and offer criticism in the reviews. Let this book be our promise. I’ll await your verdict. The story takes you to a corner of the outskirts of the capital, where you’ll follow Uncle Gu’s footsteps and push open the 68Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 116 Is the Taoist Temple Open for Business Today? 道观今天开张了吗？ There is a Taoist temple in the back hills of Qingcheng, built during the Ming Dynasty and fallen into ruin over the centuries. Celestial Master Zhang Qingyuan is the most gifted practitioner in six hundred years. He has mastered thunder arts and talismanic magic, and can see the threads of cause and effect. With seven students and more than thirty mouths to feed, he lives a simple life in this drafty, leaky temple. The second senior brother, Qingxu, runs the Douyin account “Qingxu of Mount Qing 105Reads6.7Score814d adds
- 117 Soul Q&A 灵魂问答录 I have memories of a past life, and I'll share everything I know: how to escape the cycle of reincarnation, how to find liberation, how to elevate your soul to a higher dimension, how to be reborn while retaining your memories... It's all here. Readers can also ask questions in the comments, and I'll answer most of them. If you're wondering whether any of this is real, of course, I'll only say that this is a work of fiction. (Minors should read this book with a guardian, to avoid mistaking it fo 106Reads9.3Score1214d adds
- 118 The I Ching in Everyday Life: My Journey to Enlightenment 生活中的易经：我的悟道实录 Which path should I take in life? Why am I still unhappy despite all my hard work? Will that person come back? Will next year be any better? We have all paused at a crossroads in life, wondering what fate has in store for us. While I was writing this series, someone asked me, “Do people actually read what you write? These days, everyone likes feel-good stories.” I smiled and said nothing. Feel-good stories can make you happy for a while, but once you finish them, you're still left feeling lost. 32Reads6.8Score1014d adds
- 119 The Complete Guide to Cultivation Techniques and Martial Skills 功法武技大全 All kinds of cultivation techniques and martial arts skills await... (Please note: These techniques are imaginary and fictional, with no actual supernatural effects. They are for entertainment and reference only. In real life, we should uphold a scientific attitude and think rationally.) 245Reads—Score2914d adds
- 120 My Fantastic Conversations with AI 我与AI的奇幻对话 Hello! May I ask if you’re a proper AI? AI: Hello! Proper people generally don’t ask questions like that...!!! (An AI suddenly flew in from nowhere and hit me so hard I was left dizzy, seeing stars, and cursing up a storm...) —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 121 A Tranquil Heart 此心湛然 At seven, he heard the words “The mind itself is principle” and was deeply moved. At forty, he met Wang Yangming and became his sworn friend at first sight. He resigned from the post of Minister three times in his life, was still lecturing at ninety-five, and founded dozens of academies. Together with Wang Yangming, he was known as one half of the pair “Wang and Zhan.” This novella tells the story of Zhan Ruoshui, a great Confucian scholar from Lingnan, and his lifelong journey of learning and c 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 122 The Mad Daoist Xiaofan’s Journey to Enlightenment in the Mortal World 癫道小凡的人尘悟道之行 Author He Gui Gu Shan Xi poured their heart and soul into this work, blending historical sources and imagination. They build bridges between fact and fiction, and paint in the space between what is and what is not. They strive to restore historical figures to their true character while drawing on personal experience to reimagine fictional characters in depth. The novel embraces the earnest pursuit of knowledge and the Dao, the benevolence of healing through medicine, the wisdom of feng shui, the 1Reads7.5Score—14d adds
- 123 The Code to Breaking the Deadlock: Feng Shui Taboos You Should Never Violate 破局密码：那些被触犯的风水禁忌 The seventh day of the seventh month, at the Wuyu Pavilion teahouse. “Master Yunwu, every night we hear a baby crying in our home, but there isn't a single baby in the entire building.” When Zhao Mingcheng and his wife said this, Yunwu laid out their birth charts on rice paper and asked just one question: “Does your front door face the balcony?” Behind every strange occurrence lies a feng shui taboo that has been violated. Yunwu, owner of the Wuyu Pavilion, was born into a family of metaphysics 23Reads—Score—14d adds
- 124 The Age of Declining Dharma: I Fought My Way from the White Mountains and Black Waters to Ascension 末法时代：我从白山黑水杀到飞升 In an age when spiritual energy has run dry and the era of cultivation is ending, I became the last cultivator in the world. My parents were stained with blood in Songhe Town, and my sister’s fate was unknown. At thirteen, I fled into the deepest part of Baishan, carrying a damaged Daoist scripture passed down through my family. 65Reads—Score—14d adds
- 125 Refining the Void and Uniting with the Dao 炼虚合道 (No cultivation for anyone under 16. Self-study is not recommended for anyone with an IQ below 120. Remember this.) Jiang Haitian was once an alchemist’s disciple who refined pills for the Ancestral Dragon. Not long after he began his studies, disaster struck. Fortunately, his yin spirit survived, and after more than two thousand years, he was reincarnated to resume his cultivation. In the modern city, he pursues the ultimate realm of refining the void and merging with the Dao, welcoming the fut 2.1kReads8.7Score38414d adds
- 126 Destiny Opens the Door to Wisdom 命运开启智慧之门 Miner Lin Haiyang has a chance encounter that introduces him to the divination arts of the Book of Changes. Through persistence and selfless, tireless study, he unravels one age-old mystery after another, opens the door to wisdom, and embarks on a life enlightened by it. 15.5kReads9.0Score1.4k14d adds
- 127 Prison Memoirs 监狱回忆录 This is a true account of what happened to me a few years ago. I was a junior college student who went to prison after getting into a fight. In the span of a single thought, I went from student to convict. This is the story of how I grew step by step in prison. Since I was expelled from school after being imprisoned, I never graduated from junior college. I only have a high school education, so please bear with me if my writing is rough. 6.8kReads8.5Score93014d adds
- 128 Plum Blossoms Bloom Beyond the Great Wall 易路梅花塞北开 The book is now complete. Thank you all for your support. This is my first novel. Philosophical topics are niche by nature. I’m not looking for traffic; I only hope to offer something to readers who are passionate about the profound and extensive culture of the I Ching. The book consists of three volumes, progressing logically from specific details to the bigger picture. My abilities are limited, my knowledge shallow, and I published in haste, so there are bound to be many shortcomings and error 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 129 Qi Cultivation Art 练气决 The Qi Cultivation Method is a cultivation manual that guides beginners into the mysterious world of qi refinement. Starting with the most basic search for a sense of qi, it gradually delves deeper, explaining in detail the many secrets and techniques involved in qi cultivation. In this book, readers follow carefully designed steps to shut out the noise of the outside world and calm both body and mind. Through specific postures, breathing techniques, and concentration exercises, they learn to s 639Reads7.0Score7314d adds
- 130 Reincarnation Simulator: Ascending to Immortality on the Wheel of Rebirth 轮回模拟器之转轮上成仙 [In-depth Daoist knowledge + a Daoist cultivates immortality + reincarnation simulations + saving the world] I, Cheng Xuan, was an ordinary mortal who had dreamed of becoming an immortal since childhood. By a strange twist of fate, I met an unremarkable old Daoist in the mountains and began my path to immortality. After three years of arduous cultivation, I finally earned my master’s approval. As the thirty-fifth-generation disciple, I was formally accepted into the Lingbao Sect. On the very da 42Reads—Score—14d adds
- 131 Decoding Life's Dilemmas: A Guide to Feng Shui and Destiny 破译众生困局：风水命理指南 This is an “alternative guide to life,” forged from 20 years of hands-on experience. It explores the ancient system of the Book of Changes and destiny, and how it can be applied in the modern city. In a quiet corner of a bustling metropolis stands an inconspicuous teahouse called Wuyu Pavilion. Its owner, Yun Wu, brews excellent tea and has inherited a family tradition: reading fate from the Eight Characters, divining subtle signs with the Six Lines, and using feng shui to adjust the balance of 261Reads—Score12614d adds
- 132 I’m Not a Monkey: A Prisoner’s Confession 我不是猴子变的：一个囚徒的自白 They say humans evolved from monkeys. Then answer me this: monkeys have fur, so why are humans hairless and forced to wear clothes to keep warm? Monkeys are great at climbing trees, so why are human hands so smooth that one fall can break a bone? Monkeys walk on all fours, so why do humans stand upright and walk, putting constant strain on their spines? It wasn’t evolution. It was deliberate. I was never human to begin with. I was a ball of light from the spirit world. After I asked, “Who am I?” 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 133 The Hilarious Illustrated Guide to the Tao Te Ching 道德经爆笑讲解版 The Dao De Jing, Explained in Hilarious Fashion 77Reads—Score1114d adds
- 134 Forbidden Folk Feng Shui Secrets 民间风水禁忌秘术 First comes fate, then fortune, then feng shui; fourth, build up good karma, and fifth, study. Sixth, choose a good name; seventh, know your physiognomy; eighth, honor the gods; ninth, seek the help of benefactors; and tenth, nurture your health. The author, Liu Zhihe, is a twenty-first-generation disciple of the Longmen school of Quanzhen Taoism, and explains the secrets of feng shui through stories. The Yin-Wood House-Locking Layout, the Twin Trees at the Gate Curse, the Corpse in the Central 45Reads—Score—14d adds
- 135 The Mysteries of Earth Veins 地脉奇门 This fantasy novel incorporates feng shui, the arts of Qimen Dunjia, character divination, burial texts, and other elements. The male protagonist is drawn into a geomantic conspiracy within a conspiracy that has lasted a thousand years. In the end, he grows from a postgraduate archaeology student into a ruthless figure capable of defying fate... 131Reads—Score—14d adds
- 136 The Secrets of Qimen Fengshui 奇门风水秘术 Li Dingfeng learns his family's ancestral art of feng shui, mastering both landform and qi analysis. At a glance, he can read the terrain and water; with a gesture, he can tell fortune from misfortune. He only wants to live in peace, but one strange incident after another finds him, from the harmful influence of a shop's sharp corner to a sinister formation haunting an old family home. As one mysterious feng shui case after another comes to light, grudges buried for years resurface. He journeys 7.8kReads8.7Score65014d adds
- 137 The Great Dreamworld 大梦幻界 This book is also known as The Boastful Version of the Dao De Jing. One flower, one world; one tree, one bodhi. Everything follows the Way, like a dream or a bubble. How can you know that the world you live in, or even you yourself, isn't an illusion? (My experiences will show you a different future.) 2.6kReads8.7Score59014d adds
- 138 Maoshan Taoist Arts 茅山术 “Master, why does everyone say that after the founding of the country, animals aren’t allowed to become spirits?” “Because it’s the law. Whatever is spoken becomes law. After the country was founded, no animals, plants, or anything else was allowed to become a spirit!!!” “Then why have we still run into so many demons and monsters?” “Because those were all from before the country was founded. Afterward, there are only ghosts. So you have to live your whole life carefully and keep a low profile. 3.4kReads7.4Score45414d adds
- 139 The Art of Reading Qi 望气术 Introduction to The Art of Qi Reading This book delves into the mysterious art of qi reading. Qi reading involves interpreting people's fortunes and predicting good or bad luck by observing the colors, shapes, and changes of clouds and qi fields. It can be used to assess the auspiciousness of a home or burial site. Golden yellow signifies great fortune, prosperity, and success; purple is also auspicious, signaling academic honors and an official career. Practicing qi reading requires a foundati 1.7kReads—Score57514d adds
- 140 A Guide to Zi Wei Dou Shu 紫微斗数说明书 This book was created to explain Zi Wei Dou Shu in plain language and help us understand it better. Zi Wei Dou Shu is not actually that mysterious. By studying a wealth of real-world case studies, we can better understand and apply it, helping us learn more about our birth dates and plan our lives. The book will also share some methods for improving one’s fortune for your consideration. It also covers practical learning experiences in Chinese medicine’s image-number therapy, Yangzhai feng shui, 49Reads—Score1214d adds
- 141 After Prison, I Became the King of Feng Shui 出狱后，我成了风水之王 [One Female Lead + Plenty of Flirting + Mysterious Master + Empress of Zhao + Beautiful Gymnast + Policewoman + Beautiful Designer + Scheming Ex-Wife + Nine Chrysanthemum Sect + Battle over the Investiture of the Gods + Patriotic Hero] Five years ago, Yang Shaoyang went to prison to take the blame for his brother-in-law, who had been driving drunk. Five years later, Yang Shaoyang was released. But his scheming wife and brother-in-law not only failed to come greet him, they cruelly mocked 2kReads7.3Score14914d adds
- 142 I'm a Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor, and I'm Also an Expert in the Supernatural 我是中医生，玄学也精通 Physiognomy + the Four Pillars of Destiny + feng shui + Qimen Dunjia + Plum Blossom Numerology + Zi Wei Dou Shu + traditional Chinese medicine + talismans + Zhuyou healing + sorcery... The protagonist is Shen Zhuoran. He was once Shen Shaoxun, a master of metaphysics and renowned practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine during the Jiaqing era of the Qing dynasty. After being reborn through reincarnation, he transmigrated to 1996. In 2016, he enrolled in a university of traditional Chinese me 27.9kReads8.4Score1k14d adds
- 143 Beneath the Mystic Eyes: The Fake Heiress's Livestream Revenge 玄瞳之下：假千金的直播复仇录 [Fortune-Telling Livestream + Strange Folk Tales + Occult Arts Run Amok + The Dark Side of Human Nature + Traditional Feng Shui and Physiognomy Showdowns] “Everyone thought Chen Mo was just a lawyer. Then he brought home a battered fake heiress who'd been thrown out by her family, a girl with a mystical pupil in one eye, and his life was thrust into an entirely different supernatural world, teeming with danger and strange phenomena. A real estate developer asks her to inspect a plot of land. She 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 144 Cultivation Made Me Stupid 修仙修傻了 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 225Reads—Score—14d adds
- 145 Master Ni's Heavenly Principles 天纪倪师 I'm studying Master Ni's book Tian Ji, and I'll post updates here as my understanding of it develops. I'll keep learning and updating, covering the harmony of Heaven, Earth, and humanity, along with imagery and numerology. I'll explain it in plain language, using recent cases and feedback to deepen understanding, speed up learning, and build experience. 799Reads8.0Score20714d adds
- 146 I Don’t Hunt Ghosts, I Save People 我不捉鬼，我只渡人 [Mostly Slice of Life] [No System] [Feng Shui and Face Reading] [Saving People and Ghosts] [Episodic] [Character Growth] [Not a Mindless Power Fantasy] Ghosts aren’t scary. The human heart is. This is a world with ghosts, but the coldest place isn’t the underworld. It’s the hearts of people in the living world. The male lead walks between the realms of the living and the dead, making his living through feng shui and face reading, guided by his conscience: killing the ghosts that deserve to die, 1kReads8.0Score14014d adds
- 147 The Legend of Laozi: The Great Dao Is Simple 老子传：大道至简 Since ancient times, the mysteries of life and the secrets of the universe have captivated people, yet only a handful have ever been able to understand them. In the Spring and Autumn period, ritual and music fell into disarray, and war raged across the land. To strengthen their power, the various states recruited worthy and talented people, hoping that their aid would help them dominate the Central Plains. Thus, the Hundred Schools of Thought sprang up like sparks and spread across the land like 21.4kReads9.2Score1.8k14d adds
- 148 The Enlightened Seeker of Time 时光悟道者 [A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality] [Growth] [Awakening] [Salvation] There's not much to say about it, really. This is just a short memoir of a life gone by. Those who read it can take it as a bit of fun. 229Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 149 The Maoshan Sect Leader 茅山掌教 The Dao is the foundation of the Way; arts are how it is put to use. Hidden soul-binding talismans, a life of poverty and an early death for initiates, the three Maos’ upper, middle, and lower teachings, and secret arts that leave ghosts and gods in awe! The most mysterious final patriarch of Maoshan leads his disciple Zhang Shouyi across the land, exorcising demons, exploring dangerous places in search of treasures, resolving ancient grudges, and roaming both the realms of yin and yang as he li 1.1kReads6.7Score11114d adds
- 150 Tower of Ten Thousand Ways to Refine the Spirit 万法炼神塔 In the Yue Kingdom, the young master of a tea estate, Mo You, saves an immortal in the mountains and receives a cultivation technique from him. On his path to immortality, Mo You obtains a heaven-defying treasure, and from then on, his era begins. As he cultivates, countless prodigies are trampled beneath his feet, and he fights his way to eternal life. As he cultivates, he meets countless kindred spirits, friends, and companions, leading them all to defy heaven together. The world of cultivatio 2.2kReads8.2Score19814d adds
