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- 101 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
- 102 At Fifty, I Understood Fate: Reflections of an Ordinary Person 五十知天命：一普通人的心悟实录 Chen Yuan is an ordinary college graduate. Using himself as a test subject, he continually reflects and seeks proof in the course of his everyday life, exploring the journey toward uncovering the ultimate formulas of the universe and human existence. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 103 Pingfan Hongliu’s New Novel: The Prequel to Zifan 平凡洪流的新书紫凡前传 Zifan: The Three-Part Feng Shui and Earth Veins Saga In the twenty-eighth year of the Zhiyuan era, a purple aura descended upon Lanxi, Wuzhou, and the orphan Zifan was born with a heavenly destiny. As a child, he helped overcome a locust plague and learned to read the earth's veins. As a young man, he traveled far to study, glimpsing the mysteries of the Great Way in the Book of Changes and the Tao Te Ching, while also uncovering secrets about his long-lost elder sister in the imperial palace. 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 104 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
- 105 Chronicle of the Nine Netherworlds' Investiture of the Gods 九幽封神记 [Living Human Yin-Difference] [Dream Cultivation] [Primordial Spirit Awakening] [Mortal Body Ascends to Sainthood] [Mystery and Political Intrigue] [Adorable Spirit Beasts] [Karma and Retribution] [Godhood in the Underworld] Huang Xiaomi, an ordinary young woman from the mortal world, was little more than a drudge, until a blood-red nightmare sent her down the path of cultivation in the netherworld. She braved secret realms where death awaited at every turn, passed selection after selection by b 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 106 The Art of Dream Control 控梦之道 If a person never becomes lucid in their dreams, not even once in their entire life, then they have truly wasted their time in this world. This book is based on true stories, and most of it comes from the author's personal experiences. Reliable methods for controlling your dreams run throughout the book. Those eight hours you spend asleep each night are not a dark void. They are your spiritual home, where your second life awaits. The art of lucid dreaming is being revealed online for the first t 2.5kReads8.9Score45714d adds
- 107 Questions and Answers from the Spirit Realm 灵界问答录 I have nearly ten thousand years of memories from my past lives, so my understanding of the Spirit Realm is fairly comprehensive. In my spare time, I write about the things I’ve encountered in those past lives: mythology, aliens, reincarnation, the heavenly eye, cultivation, liberation, destiny, changing one’s fate, the laws of the universe, the discriminating mind, karma, the Heavenly Dao, and more. Ask me anything, and I’ll answer whatever I can. 327Reads9.3Score—14d adds
- 108 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 43Reads—Score—14d adds
- 109 Shurangama Altar 楞严坛 This book is adapted from the Shurangama Sutra and covers all of its important teachings. The first volume is exactly 500,000 words and serves as a prequel to the novel. The main story begins in Volume Two. If you only want to read the story, start with Volume Two. If anything is unclear, go back to Volume One to learn how it all began. 246Reads—Score—14d adds
- 110 The Many Sides of Human Nature 人性的那些事儿 There is no black-and-white good or evil here, only ordinary people wavering between desire and conscience. Peeling back the light and shadows within human nature, this book reveals the extraordinary glimmers of humanity within every ordinary person. 11.8kReads7.2Score31714d adds
- 111 Buddhist Cultivation 修佛 Du Zhong is an orphan with a cold, withdrawn personality. He died in his original world, only to come back to life in another. After waking up, he slowly adapts to modern society, experiences family affection, and learns how to get along with others. Little by little, he becomes more outgoing. Just as he thinks he will spend this Age of Declining Dharma cultivating alone in search of the Dao, he suddenly encounters people from his past life, along with the master he has missed so dearly! From th 33Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 112 Decoding the Secrets of Heaven 天机解码 At a mountain temple in the fading light, an old monk smiles at a spiderweb. The threads may seem fragile, yet in the morning dew they become a dazzling chain of pearls. Is life any different? Every “beginning” is merely a punctuation mark; the true ending lies hidden in countless combinations of zeros and ones. When you learn to see the shadows of zero in times of prosperity and distill the essence of one in times of hardship, you will understand: what people call the secrets of heaven are neve 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 113 A Divination Handbook for the I Ching 周易占卜手册 The Handbook of Zhouyi Divination focuses primarily on the principles of the Changes. It brings together the original text of the Zhouyi, the Tuan commentary, and the Xiang commentary, translating them into plain, accessible language. Whether you practice divination or want to explore the principles of the Changes, this book can serve as an introduction. Diviners can consult its contents to solve their questions. 114Reads—Score—14d adds
- 114 The Daily Guide to Defying Fate and Changing Your Destiny 每日必知逆天改命宝典 While most people passively accept the fate laid out for them, this book has already prepared a “fate editor” for you. It’s not empty motivational fluff, but practical tools for changing your life; not obscure theories, but proven formulas for turning your fortunes around, tested by successful people throughout history. Learn one life-changing principle a day, reshape your thinking in three months, rise into a higher social class in six months, and completely rewrite your destiny in a year. Fate 38Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 115 The Thirty-Six Stratagems of Seduction 泡妞撩妹之三十六计 My new work is here! Everyone is welcome to 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! 127Reads—Score—14d adds
- 116 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
- 117 You Can Cultivate Immortality While You Lie Flat 躺平也可以修仙 These are my personal insights and experiences in cultivating the Dao and refining qi, woven into a novel that creates a strange and eerie supernatural world through both dreams and reality. If you enjoy supernatural mysteries and immortal cultivation, give it a read. It’s unlike anything else, and the opportunity is rare. When this old man achieves a perfected Golden Core, you’ll all be disciples of my Qingfeng Sect. 651Reads6.6Score10014d adds
- 118 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. 6.9kReads8.5Score94614d adds
- 119 The Great Path of Cultivation 修行大道 Hello, all those who are destined to cross paths with me! I am Mr. Qian Kun. I write The Way of Cultivation to promote the ancient cultivation culture of China. Those who feel a connection are welcome to follow along and cultivate together. 999Reads6.7Score13014d adds
- 120 Clear-Eyed in the World: Wisdom from Zizhi Tongjian 人间清醒：资治通鉴智慧 Synopsis of "Clear-Eyed in a Confusing World: The Wisdom of Zizhi Tongjian" In the long river of history, the "Zizhi Tongjian" stands like a brilliant lighthouse, illuminating a thousand years of civilization. Based on this monumental work, "Clear-Eyed in a Confusing World: The Wisdom of Zizhi Tongjian" breaks through the barriers of obscure and difficult history, turning 1,362 years of upheaval into gripping stories that reveal the mysteries of political intrigue and the wisdom of life. The boo 15.5kReads8.3Score23614d adds
- 121 Warring States Strategies: Guiguzi's Game (15 Volumes) 战国纵横：鬼谷子的局（全15册） The Chinese version of Game of Thrones, The Stratagems of Guiguzi is a sweeping historical novel. It tells the magnificent tale of Guiguzi, the revered founding master of strategists, military tacticians, political persuaders, yin-yang scholars, and Daoists, as he plots the course of the world! During the middle of the Warring States period, an old man lived in seclusion in a secluded valley on Yunmeng Mountain. He was revered as Guiguzi. For more than two thousand years after his time, strategi 1.3kReads9.5Score33314d adds
- 122 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
- 123 Master Ni's I Ching Studies 倪师易学 Join Teacher Ni Haixia in studying the Tianji series every day. With this divine gift of the Way of Change, all the world's affairs can be made simple, bringing good fortune, avoiding misfortune, and turning danger into safety. The key to learning is perseverance. I hope everyone makes progress and gains something every day. 5kReads8.8Score93914d adds
- 124 The Dao De Jing for Cultivators 修仙版道德经 The protagonist happens upon a copy of the Dao De Jing rewritten for cultivators. From then on, he embarks on the path of cultivation. It does not depend on how diligently you practice, nor on how much you read, but on insight and spiritual understanding, and even more on whether you have the destined connection with the immortals. Though it is called attaining the Dao, in truth nothing is gained. To transform all living beings is called attaining the Dao. Those who understand it may pass on the 37Reads—Score614d adds
- 125 Daoist Lord of a Dream 黄粱道君 A dream as fleeting as a bowl of yellow millet, turning the false into the real. In this vast realm, great demon gods roam the world, colossal demon overlords wreak havoc, and countless immortals rule over all directions. Feng Heng wakes from a dream to find himself a humble Daoist boy in the Mystic Realm. He longs for the immortal Dao and adores divine maidens. Starting as a Daoist boy, he advances through the ranks of Daoist cultivator, mage, high priest, perfected one, earth master, and heave 804Reads7.1Score10214d adds
- 126 The Message from the People of the Earth's Core 地心人的传话 This is a science fiction novel, inspired by an unusual dream I had and written after I collected some information. Please read it as science fiction. It is purely fictional, so don’t take it seriously. Another reason I wrote it is that I hope human civilization can truly unite, live in harmony, and advance science and technology together until we reach an early-stage civilization and enter the golden age we dream of. Finally, I want to tell everyone that I have never encountered the so-called s 4.1kReads9.4Score47414d adds
- 127 The Soul’s Answer 灵魂的答案 In a world of chaos and division, we often ask: Why are some people exceptionally gifted while others lead ordinary lives? Why are some born into wealth while others seem destined for poverty? If reincarnation is real, who writes the script for this life? Did we truly choose all of this? This book is a soul-to-soul conversation that confronts the truth of the universe. It does not shy away from painful questions or gloss over the cost of love. From the choices souls make and the true meaning of 146Reads7.6Score1314d adds
- 128 The Black Blade Ghost Slayer 黑刀斩鬼人 No System, no clichés, not a naive protagonist, and no livestreaming. Mysticism, the Hetu and Luoshu, yin-yang, the five elements, the eight trigrams, and the nine palaces. Fantasy and supernatural events include a ghostly flood dragon in Changbai Mountain’s Heavenly Lake, a water spirit in the Peach Blossom Spring, a black dragon in Heilongjiang, a serpent transformed in the bamboo forests of southern Sichuan, an ancient tomb in the Qinling Mountains, a wormhole in Ailao Mountain, an underwater 156Reads—Score—14d adds
- 129 The Peerless Beauty Everyone Loves 绝色万人迷 [Universally Beloved Tendencies + Corruption + Beauty + Unhinged Characters] Yan Luo is a novice mission-taker who specializes in playing the annoying characters in story worlds. This includes, but isn't limited to, the money-hungry ex-girlfriend, the fiancée who looks down on the poor, the wicked young lady, the drama queen supporting character... and a whole host of other characters everyone hates. Yan Luo works diligently, playing every role even more exactly than the original. When it's time 242Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 130 Fortune-Telling Master Prequel: The Way to Immortality 测字大师前传：有道长生 Immortality is the ultimate pursuit of every human being. In ancient times, our Chinese ancestors observed heaven and earth, sensed the transformations of nature, performed shamanic rites, and communed with ancestral gods in their quest for immortality; In the medieval era, the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors cultivated virtue and established customs, created writing, sought harmony with heaven and humanity, gathered herbs and refined elixirs, and cultivated their meridians, acupoints, and in 17Reads—Score514d adds
- 131 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
- 132 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
- 133 High-Level Principles of Thought 高层法则思维 Welcome to the Great Love Alliance of One Family Under Heaven. The thinking at the top is grounded in reality, and we’ll help you see straight through to the heart of things. [I may still be young, but I’ve lived a remarkable life. I’ve slept by a grave in the dead of night and been through moments between life and death. I’ve got plenty of experience. Don’t believe me? Come and see for yourself.] I nearly got adopted as a son by a big shot with five daughters, an absolute legend. Unfortunately, 19Reads8.5Score314d adds
- 134 The Book of Enlightenment: A Guide to Beating the Game of Life 开悟神书，人生游戏通关指南 A divine book, a divine book, one that can enhance your wisdom, unleash your imagination, fill you with energy, awaken you to life, and make you invincible with a cheat! Coming in hot! The Path to Awakening and Growth A seven-year-old Dragon Girl became a Buddha in an instant, realizing her true nature upon hearing the true Dharma. She immediately gave up her thousand-year dragon pearl, and her greed and attachment vanished in an instant. Her mind opened and grew clear, serene at last, and she g 476Reads8.7Score5214d adds
- 135 The Song of Enlightenment: A Timeless Masterpiece by Master Yongjia 永嘉大师千古神书之证道歌 A divine book, a divine book! One that can sharpen your wisdom, open your mind to new possibilities, fill you with energy, awaken you to life, and make you unstoppable!!! A sensational new release, now available!!! The Path to Awakening and Growth The seven-year-old Dragon Girl became a Buddha in an instant, realizing her true mind upon hearing the true Dharma. She cast aside the thousand-year-old dragon pearl at once, and her greed and attachments vanished in an instant. With her mind opened an 915Reads7.0Score20314d adds
- 136 The True Awakening of the Supreme Old Lord's Daoist Heart 太上老君道心启真 Take the void and the natural way as its guiding principle; take clarity, purity, inaction, and non-interference as its substance. Act without intention or attachment; unite with the One, and all things are accomplished. The Supreme Lord Lao, the foremost teacher of the Dao, embodies profound virtue that flows far and wide. His every word and deed contains the ultimate principles of the Great Dao. The Lord Lao often presents himself with a calm and peaceful bearing, every gesture displaying comp 1.8kReads6.8Score35014d adds
- 137 The Art of the Perfect Reply: Win People Over with Every Word 高情商回话术开口就让人喜欢 High-EQ responses are an art of communication centered on wisdom and empathy. They are not simply a pile of clever lines, but a way of reading someone’s emotions and needs, then conveying sincerity with tactful words to ease awkwardness and foster understanding. Respond to praise with humility to bring people closer; face criticism with self-reflection to show perspective; handle disagreements with empathetic words to find common ground. High-EQ responses respect others’ feelings while expressin 63Reads6.5Score2414d adds
- 138 The Legend of Jigong 济公传奇 Gods and monsters meet history in this tale, as the Arhat Who Tames Dragons descends into the mortal world. From the Xia, Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han, to the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Sui, and Tang. The Five Dynasties, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing bring the eras to a close; China's history is full of twists and turns. The Eight Immortals, Ji Gong, and countless other legends, all told in this book. Ten lifetimes of cultivation to save all beings, with Ji Gong's prequel and sequel. T 225Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 139 Yanshu: A Feng Shui Master of the Three Mirrors 衍枢：三镜风水师 Wu Yanshu is the youngest feng shui master on Tide City’s Divination Lane. Her grandfather, Chu Shouyuan, is a leading authority in the field. What she inherited from him was more than just his sleeve-bound tools: she also inherited his original “Three-Mirror Cross-Check” method. The spatial mirror examines feng shui formations, the temporal mirror examines birth charts and destiny, and the divination mirror examines the Six Lines. Cross-checking all three brings the misdiagnosis rate down from —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 140 The I Ching's Blind Images 易经瞎象传 The Book of Changes: A Fool’s Commentary | This is just something I came up with by “blindly mulling over” the hexagrams myself. I never asked anyone to treat it as a “serious interpretation of the classics.” From hexagrams to line statements, I’m unpacking the yin and yang as I see them; from words to principles, I’m writing down the answers in my heart. There’s no polite “please forgive me if this isn’t well written,” just the honest “I interpret it, I enjoy it.” Read it if you like; if not, w —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 141 A Professional Organizer’s Case Files 整理师实录 The story of a professional home organizer. As she tidies up, she witnesses the joys and sorrows, happiness and heartache of the people whose lives she touches. Through her work, she also comes to understand herself anew, transforms, and sets off on a fresh start. 216Reads8.1Score10014d adds
- 142 The Charlatan 神棍 A fortune-teller, one of the oldest professions. An ancient name for a fortune-teller or feng shui master. Knowing the stars above and the earth below; the five elements of yin and yang, the eight trigrams and nine palaces. Physiognomy and feng shui, defying fate and changing one’s destiny: nothing is beyond their power! Huang Zheng, a modern-day fortune-teller. Born under the influence of yin and yang, with the canopy star at his back. With extraordinary skills in reading fortunes and feng shui 1kReads8.7Score12214d adds
- 143 The Eternal Wisdom of Weiqi 弈旨千秋 Core theme: Using the four realms of Go as its framework, the story explores Go's philosophical depth as a microcosm of Chinese culture through a journey of Go practice across time and space. It echoes Ban Gu's Treatise on Go: “Go above contains images of heaven and earth; next, the rule of emperors; in the middle, the power of the Five Hegemons; and below, the affairs of the Warring States.” In the first 17 chapters, the protagonist transmigrates through time and space to grasp the philosophica 35Reads—Score—14d adds
- 144 The Complete Guide to Making Money 挣钱一本通 A Complete Guide to Making Money focuses on building wealth and becoming stronger. It continually shares practical money-making mindsets and actionable methods, along with hard-won insights on personal growth, helping you avoid detours on your path to wealth and steadily improve your abilities. 72Reads7.5Score1314d adds
- 145 People Who Know How to Speak Win from the Moment They Open Their Mouths 会说话的人，一开口就赢了 This book explores the importance of emotional intelligence and good communication skills in everyday life, and the positive impact they can have. It explains that emotional intelligence helps us sense other people's feelings, understand their perspectives, and manage our own emotions effectively, creating harmonious relationships. Good communication skills help us express our thoughts clearly, accurately, and vividly, making conversations smoother at work, in social settings, and with family. T 117Reads—Score—14d adds
- 146 The Six Lines: Principles of Hexagram Divination 六爻卦理篇 This book focuses on a detailed discussion of the principles behind Six Yao divination. In simple, accessible language, it uses a wealth of practical hexagram examples to analyze how these principles are applied in actual Six Yao divination. It offers everyone who enjoys or wants to learn Six Yao divination a faster and easier way to master this art. 395Reads—Score11814d adds
- 147 A Poor Man's Guide to Turning His Life Around 穷人翻身指南 A practical guide to ways of thinking I’ll teach you how the rich think And how the poor can turn their lives around Why am I teaching you these ways of thinking? Why write this book? Let me make one thing clear first: The main reason I’m writing this book is for myself. I’m always trying to improve, learning from experience and gaining new insights every day. And the fastest way to absorb, understand, and apply this knowledge is the Feynman Technique. If you don’t know what that is, look it up. 249Reads7.3Score2814d adds
- 148 Seeking the Dao in the Sea of Qi 气海问道 Qi Sea: The Way is a systematic treatise on Qi cultivation that transcends any single school or tradition. It does not rely on any particular religious or metaphysical system. Instead, drawing on the intersection of human life sciences, traditional energy philosophy, and modern mind-body practices, it builds a complete system of Qi cultivation that is logically rigorous, clearly structured, and amenable to practical verification. The book presents Qi as the common origin of the universe and all 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 149 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
- 150 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
