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- 151 The Immortal Way 仙纲 Are there cultivators on Bluewater Star? Of course! Though Bluewater Star has no spiritual energy, there are still extraordinary people among its humans who have carved out a unique path of cultivation. But without spiritual energy, even the most accomplished cultivators on Bluewater Star can scarcely surpass the Soul Origin Realm. Those in the Soul Origin Realm can let their souls roam between heaven and earth for millions of years without perishing. In other words, they can enjoy a form of imm 75Reads—Score—14d adds
- 152 The Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch 六祖法宝坛经 Opening Verse The supreme, profound, wondrous Dharma is rarely encountered, even in a hundred million kalpas. Now that I can see, hear, receive, and uphold it, may I understand the Tathagata's true meaning. The true nature of the universe: those who hear this true Dharma can awaken and be reborn, break free from the illusory cycle of reincarnation, and attain liberation and freedom! 416Reads—Score10214d adds
- 153 China Protects Me Until I Reach the Golden Core, and I Eradicate Heretics for China 神州护我到金丹，我为神州除异端 Every character in this book is intelligent, and the mature, calculating protagonist has multiple love interests. The story moves at a brisk pace. At its heart is the millennia-old feud between the land of Shenzhou and the heretics. Guided by a mysterious power, Lin Qingyun goes from an obscure electrical engineer to a wilderness explorer. After enduring countless hardships, he finds spiritual essence. With no inherited cultivation system to guide him, he develops his own methods from scratch, r 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 154 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
- 155 Growing Up Again: Embracing the Child Within 重新长大：拥抱内心的小孩 Will your childhood heal you for life, or will you spend your life healing your childhood? If you had the chance to go back to your childhood, what would you do? This is a collection of stories about ten adults weighed down by painful pasts. A retired kindergarten principal opens an “Adult Kindergarten” for grown-ups. Among its students are all kinds of people with psychological struggles who can’t adapt to the adult world: a young mother with a three-year-old child, a shut-in in his twenties wh 3.9kReads9.6Score90114d adds
- 156 Me, a Prodigy? 我，妖孽也 There are two kinds of cultivators in this world. One follows a proper, orthodox lineage, whether practicing the righteous arts or demonic cultivation. Either way, they have a master. The other studies from books and practices blindly on their own. These are commonly known as self-taught outsiders, or fox-spirits practicing Zen. An Lin belongs to neither the orthodox sort nor those self-taught outsiders who blindly follow books. By observing the “phenomena” within himself, he grasps the true mea 284Reads—Score—14d adds
- 157 Words to Awaken the World: The Spirit Journey 醒世密言：灵游记 What is the human death rate? The answer is 100%. It's something no one can avoid or escape, and, damn it, it's an absolute fact. It couldn't be more true. Do we retain any awareness after death? Where do we go? What will we encounter? This book isn't about Liaozhai ghost stories or fantasy. Drawing on the travels of extraordinary people, accounts from hypnotists, and scientific research, it will guide you through the legendary world of souls and offer a preview of the place we will all eventual 45Reads—Score—14d adds
- 158 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
- 159 The City's Supreme Wizard Immortal 都市极品巫仙 [Four Pillars of Destiny + Feng Shui + I Ching + Family Witchcraft + Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism] Qian Yi was born with a perfectly Yang Four Pillars chart, with the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches identical in his year, month, day, and hour pillars. A one-in-ten-thousand rarity. He bears the mission of carrying on an ancient tradition of witchcraft, and must find a girl with a perfectly Yin chart whose four pillars are all identical so he can find a partner. Only by joining Yin and Y 467Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 160 The Clear-Headed Arc 清醒篇 Society and life are closely connected, but are you truly awake as you go through life in society? To be awake means to clearly examine and understand your own life. The ancient Greek philosopher Socrates once said: “The unexamined life is not worth living.” 150Reads—Score4214d adds
- 161 The Art of Making Money 搞钱之道 The key to making money lies in the “way”: you need both practical action and clear, insightful thinking. First, focus on creating value. Whether you’re advancing your career, starting a business, or trying a side hustle, the key is to solve problems for others: specialists provide expert solutions, business owners meet market needs, and content creators share useful information. The more scarce the value you offer, the greater the reward. Next, ride the wave. Understanding trends matters more t 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 162 EN The Unconventional Path to Immortality 一本不正经的修仙感悟 [Fantasy] [Xianxia] [Xuanhuan] [Comedy] [Urban] After three lifetimes, I finally attained the Dao, Roaming the mortal world, laughing at its vicissitudes. I ferry souls across the River of the Underworld, following fate, But whoever the hell dares lay a hand on my people, I’ll beat you to death, you little bastard... 1.6kReads9.2Score12014d adds
- 163 I'll Spend the Rest of My Life Being Someone You Don't Mess With 余生做个不好惹的人 Every chapter in this book offers a clear and accessible discussion of the causes of people-pleasing, its behavioral patterns, and ways to change. All of the content is based on my own real-life experiences, personal observations, and thoughtful reflections, without borrowing from any related books. The book presents genuine examples from everyday life that are highly useful for readers to learn from and refer to. 1.4kReads8.4Score11414d adds
- 164 The Road Ahead for a Healer 医者前行路 The story begins six months before my final year of university ends. I recommend starting at Chapter 69. So far, it has covered several major themes: the truth about time, attitudes toward money, procrastination and dissection, and defining the boundaries of life. The second volume is a record of practical experience, the third combines thought and practice, and the fourth recounts what happened after I was utterly crushed. Almost everything is written in the first person, as a record of real ev 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 165 A Brief History of Christmas 圣诞简史 In December, the thing people look forward to most, besides snow, is of course the holidays. At this time of year, you can see the whole city come alive with festive cheer. Christmas trees and lights are everywhere, white-bearded old men appear on the streets, Christmas songs play in shopping malls, and all kinds of gift boxes announce that Christmas is on its way! Christmas comes around every year, but how much do you know about the holiday? Christmas, also known as the Feast of the Nativity, i 11Reads9.1Score914d adds
- 166 The Upper Class's Closely Guarded Secret: The Ugly Truth About Rich-People Thinking 上层阶级绝密：难听的富人思维 [Not a Power Fantasy] This book is an unpleasant course in revealing advanced ways of thinking. If that bothers you, don't read it. This book offers a detailed account of the unspeakable secrets of the upper-class wealthy circles. The hidden information gaps and dark truths of the upper class are exposed... A certain cryptocurrency circle? A certain stock? A certain family? A certain industry? Beyond the village? ... A whole series of topics will be discussed in detail later. Do you know why you 975Reads7.4Score19714d adds
- 167 Chronicle of All Laws Returning to the Void 万法归墟录3 This book gathers an extraordinary range of wondrous techniques from across the world. At one end are ancient immortal arts from primordial secret realms, revered as legends, whose every move seems to contain the immense power to create heaven and earth. At the other are unique secret arts passed down through generations by hidden martial sects, each carrying the blood, sweat, and wisdom of countless cultivators. It covers everything in detail: external cultivation methods renowned for their fie 88Reads—Score—14d adds
- 168 Drawing Eyes 画眼睛 Most people are blind in both eyes and heart. They recognize clothes, not people; they see only profit and can’t see cause and effect. The blind are stubborn and foolish. Who will paint eyes for all living beings? 22.6kReads9.5Score3.9k14d adds
- 169 Learn Bazi Astrology from Scratch 零基础学习八字命理 Getting started with Four Pillars destiny analysis isn't difficult. It's like learning math: first, you get to know the numbers and formulas. Begin by memorizing the basic symbols, such as the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches and the generating and overcoming cycles of the Five Elements. They are like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in math. Next, understand how to construct a Four Pillars chart, converting a birth date into the four pillars. This is like carefully reading 4.6kReads8.6Score98714d adds
- 170 The Art of High-EQ Socializing 高情商社交术 My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 937Reads—Score10014d adds
- 171 The Star Gate Divine Disk: The Hidden Laws of Heaven's Order 星门神盘，隐藏的天道运行法则 In the vast universe, might there be an invisible, intricate web governing the laws of Heaven? In the bustling mortal world, might there be an ultimate secret path of cultivation connecting Heaven and Earth with body and mind? The timeless masterpiece The Star Gate Divine Disc: The Hidden Laws Governing Heaven will reveal all these mysteries. This book is the first to put forward the grand central idea that “the universe is a divine disc, and the human body is a star gate.” It explains in depth 98Reads—Score—14d adds
- 172 I'm a Traditional Medicine Streamer, Master of the I Ching, Physiognomy, Feng Shui, and Martial Arts 我中医主播精通周易面相风水国术 The renowned Zhouyi expert and feng shui master Li Changsheng transmigrates to a parallel world. He becomes a pitiful orphan who has relied on his grandfather for as long as he can remember. In this world, traditional Chinese medicine and herbal remedies vanished more than five hundred years ago. But his grandfather has a dream: to revive traditional Chinese medicine. Li Changsheng has read the book The Heavenly Healer’s Secret Realm tens of thousands of times since childhood. His grandfather ho 4.8kReads8.9Score75414d adds
- 173 The Constant Register of Parables 恒籍寓鉴 Synopsis of The Book of Constant Records: Tales to Awaken the Mind and Discern the Truth With “drawing wisdom from the classics to illuminate the questions of today” as its guiding principle, this book selects over a hundred classic fables and anecdotes from the various schools of philosophy, historical biographies and notes, and folk tradition. These include “The Frog at the Bottom of the Well” from Zhuangzi, “Making Up the Numbers” from Han Feizi, and “The Man from Qi Who Worried the Sky Would 10Reads—Score614d adds
- 174 Seeing One’s Nature in the Green Mountains: A Spiritual Journey Through Three Realms 青山见性：三重境界中的生命修行 The Green Mountains Reveal One’s True Nature: A Spiritual Journey Through Three Realms 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 175 The Way of Not Knowing 不知，道 [Alternate history + martial arts world + political intrigue + extraordinary people and arts + mystery] The pursuit of the Dao is not about seeking immortality. The bustling mortal world is full of the Dao; the only question is, what is the Dao? There are countless great paths in this world, yet most people are trapped by fame and status, enslaved by external things. They act only when circumstances permit, and in the end never attain freedom. The Dao is not found in temples or scriptures, but i 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 176 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
- 177 The Mortal Immortal Who Defies Fate 逆命凡仙1 Heaven has forsaken me, so I shall defy fate! Even an ordinary mortal can shake the path to immortality! In this vast world, where immortals and gods stand tall and countless races vie for supremacy, fate is determined by Heaven, and one’s spiritual roots dictate one’s destiny. Chen Xiao was born with the “Root of Annihilation.” Spiritual energy shuns him, and the Great Dao rejects him. He is a cultivation failure, worth less than an ant. His family looks down on him, the world scorns him, and 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 178 A Complete Guide to Bazi 八字通晓 Eight Characters Made Clear is really just two names put together. Whose names are they? Tan Bazi, a man, and Jiang Tongxiao, a woman. At Tangfeng Cave, Guan Jixu and Fang Zhinan received the true teachings of Immortal Masters Xu and Guan, among others. They founded the Taihua East Peak School of Destiny Studies, enthroning as its patriarch and as deputy patriarch. From then on, Tangfeng Cave and Taihua East Peak became two important forums for destiny studies. The st 999Reads8.1Score22014d adds
- 179 The Survival Code of Ancient China: Decoding the Nine Classes of Society 古代生存密码：解密三教九流 Confucianism: The state religion through the ages, assisting the Son of Heaven in educating the people... Confucianism takes Confucian thought as its supreme belief and honors Confucius as its founding teacher. To distinguish it from Taoism, which venerates the thought of Laozi, Zhuangzi, and other Daoists, later generations began calling it Confucianism during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. Thus, Confucius is also revered as the holy founder of Confucianism. The Dao: The way of heaven and 88Reads9.3Score—14d adds
- 180 Seeking Light in the Mortal World: Spiritual Redemption Through the Cundi Mantra 尘世寻光：准提咒下的心灵救赎 Seeking Light in the Mortal World: Spiritual Redemption Through the Zhunti Mantra 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 181 Lin Yu's Chivalrous Journey Through the Martial World 林羽的江湖侠义路 Lin Yu's Chivalrous Journey Through the Martial World —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 182 An Introduction to Ancient Chinese Culture 中国古代文化常识 This book is a systematic and comprehensive encyclopedia of essential knowledge about Chinese literature, intended to provide readers with thorough, well-organized cultural knowledge. Covering literature, art, religious beliefs, politics, economics, culture, entertainment, philosophy, science, and many other fields, it uses detailed discussions and a rigorous scholarly approach to help readers gain a deeper understanding of the breadth and depth of Chinese culture. The section on literature prov 154Reads8.6Score7214d adds
- 183 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. 45Reads—Score—14d adds
- 184 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
- 185 Lin Daiyu at Max Level: Reforming the Immortal Dao's Elite Families 满级黛玉：整顿仙道豪门 Lin Shu, a modern prodigy well versed in both the arts and sciences, with knowledge spanning ancient and modern times, died in the prime of her life because of a conspiracy. When she opened her eyes again, she had become the crying infant Lin Daiyu. In this world, the Story of the Stone still existed, but things were far from ordinary! The Jia, Shi, Wang, and Xue families were four immortal cultivation clans that dominated China and monopolized its spiritual ley lines. The Grand View Garden was —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 186 Ancient Cultivation Records: The Qi Refining Ways of China's Ancestors 上古修真录：华夏先民的炼气之道 Over the long course of Chinese civilization, the ancient Qi-cultivators of the pre-Qin era had already developed a complete path to self-cultivation and well-being. They observed the movements of heaven and earth, imitated the forms of birds and beasts, regulated their breathing in harmony with yin and yang, and guided the flow of qi and blood in pursuit of unity between body and spirit and a long life. These ancient practices not only laid the foundations for later Daoist health cultivation, m 68Reads—Score1714d adds
- 187 Don't Be Too Honest 做人不要太老实 In real life, don't be too honest and accommodating. Honesty is a virtue, but taken too far, it can leave you in a difficult position. People who are too accommodating often don't know how to say no. When faced with unreasonable demands, they force themselves to agree, leaving themselves exhausted and risking that others will take them for granted. At work, they quietly take on a heavy workload but don't know how to showcase their achievements, so promotion opportunities often go to people who k 127Reads—Score—14d adds
- 188 The Martial World at Sunset 落日江湖 (The work should be tagged “Historical” and “Wuxia.”) One reason I chose the late Ming and early Qing as the setting for this book was that I quit my job in 2020 and went to the Northeast to focus on writing. I wanted the setting to reflect my surroundings, so I settled on that period. As it happened, a wave of interest in the Ming and Qing dynasties swept across the internet recently. I had planned to ride that wave, but found that many videos distorted historical facts and misled viewers. That 12Reads—Score114d adds
- 189 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
- 190 The Mysteries of Chess: A Six-Dimensional Guide to Chess Strategy 弈道玄天：象棋心法六维通解 [The cosmos as the board, six dimensions as the game] The chessboard is a miniature cosmos, and the boundary between Chu and Han echoes the divisions of the celestial equator. This book innovatively combines six dimensions: military strategy, psychological manipulation, astronomical laws, philosophical inquiry, Qimen Dunjia, and feng shui energy, elevating Chinese chess into a model of cosmic contest. By analyzing the arrangement of the Twenty-Eight Mansions in Hu Ronghua’s endgame Seven Stars G 100Reads—Score—14d adds
- 191 Mastering the Book of Changes, Rising to the Heavens in One Leap 易学纵横一步登天 Cultivation, Qi Refining, esoteric arts, feng shui, and sacrifice: everything you’ve heard of and everything you haven’t is in this book. Each technique is clearly explained and effective in practice. By the first few chapters, readers in the know have already realized that people outside would charge hundreds of thousands for this information, if they were willing to share it at all. Some readers even exclaimed that after searching for years, they’d finally found a shortcut to cultivation, only 8.8kReads8.8Score1.9k14d adds
- 192 A Little Demon Monk Came Down from Foshan 从佛山上下来个小妖僧 “She gave her life for this little monk, and this little monk gave her up for the world.” I, Wang Ziyong, an abandoned prince, became the darling of the whole of Foshan, but I was cursed with a damned destiny: to become the Buddhist Son Hong Shan. I only wanted to muddle through, tease my grandfathers, and escape my fate. Then the day of the selection of the Buddhist Son arrived, and everything changed... Everything in this world is predetermined. Every cause bears its fruit. Every feeling holds 152Reads—Score814d adds
- 193 The Archaeology of Thought: A Handbook of Conceptual Dissection 思维的考古学：概念解剖工具书 This is an unconventional “dictionary,” as well as a precision tool for the mind. It offers no standard answers, only a scalpel called the “Three-Layer Archaeological Method,” used to dissect core concepts that shape our understanding and emotions, even though we use them every day without thinking about them, such as “I,” “love,” “perspective,” and “value.” Starting with outrage over the plot of an anime, readers will follow the author’s deeply thought-provoking and practical guidance to treat 162Reads—Score6314d adds
- 194 A True Adept in the Age of Declining Dharma 末法真人 From ancient times to the present, across all directions! How hard it is to go from mortal to immortal and attain the Dao! The road ahead is long and far. I shall seek high and low! Across the universe lie the ways of cultivation and the deep bonds of human life. The path of cultivation is so long! Do not dwell on the past or think of the future. Live only in the present! The result of cultivation matters greatly, but the scenery along the way is even more beautiful! 31Reads—Score714d adds
- 195 The Supreme Profound Heaven-Burning Art 太玄焚天诀 The Supreme Profound Sky-Burning Art In a world newly formed from primordial chaos lies a fantasy continent where cultivating inner qi reigns supreme: the Sky-Burning Continent. The land is filled with powerful figures, and mysterious cultivation techniques emerge one after another. The most mysterious and powerful of them all is the legendary Supreme Profound Sky-Burning Art. Protagonist: Ling Tian was an ordinary young man from a small town on the outskirts of the Sky-Burning Continent. By a 164Reads—Score—14d adds
- 196 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
- 197 Hualing 花绫 A legendary tale of a sheltered young lady who falls into the world of a pleasure house. The heroine is the establishment's top courtesan, peerlessly beautiful and accomplished in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and song. Who will use jade fingers to scratch the azure sky, leaving a mark? Her shadow falls upon the martial world, where even dragons dare not devour her... 42Reads—Score314d adds
- 198 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
- 199 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
- 200 Good Fortune Must Be Guarded With Wisdom; A Righteous Heart Brings Lasting Blessings 福厚需智守，心正福绵长 Great Fortune Must Be Guarded with Wisdom; A Righteous Heart Brings Lasting Blessings 5Reads—Score—14d adds
