Novels like The Legend of Zhuangzi
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as The Legend of Zhuangzi, best match first.
- 101 Even Without Money, I Can Still Cultivate Successfully 没钱的我也一样修行有成 True cultivation doesn't require money. In fact, the more you cultivate, the wealthier you become. This is a feng shui novel based on my own experience. After suffering for over a decade from an illness no major hospital could cure and sinking hundreds of thousands into debt, I finally woke up. I used what I had learned to turn my life around. Now I have enough wealth to live comfortably, own three small businesses, and enjoy a happy, fulfilling life. The story explores the Four Pillars of Desti —Reads—Score10814d adds
- 102 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. 2.3kReads6.6Score61914d adds
- 103 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 235Reads—Score18914d adds
- 104 The Light You Strive to Become Will One Day Illuminate the Road Ahead 努力成就自己的光终会照亮前行路 The light you work hard to create will one day illuminate the road ahead. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 105 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 557Reads—Score10214d adds
- 106 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. 308Reads6.7Score10014d adds
- 107 I Awoke in the Tenth Year After the Mutation 我清醒于异变后的第10年 [Apocalyptic superpowers + Daoist cultivation + System, three cheats at once, gods clashing in chaos] [If you don’t compete, why cultivate immortality at all!] [What? It costs me a million spirit stones to advance, and you’re telling me you cultivate without using spirit stones?] [What! I’m a great demon emperor, yet I can’t beat you, a Nine-Turn Golden Core who hasn’t even become an immortal?! Who are you? State your name!] [On Xuantian Continent, disciples have always been chosen based on spir 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 108 Tales of the Qing Dynasty 清朝那些事儿 One book to reveal the many faces of life in the Qing dynasty. The Qing dynasty ruled China for nearly three hundred years, leaving us with much to marvel at and much to mourn. In recent years, television dramas set in the Qing era have become hugely popular, showing that this relatively recent period of ancient history still captures people's interest. Most people associate the Qing dynasty with corruption and humiliation. But that image reflects only its final years: the decline of every dynas 699Reads8.3Score12814d adds
- 109 Me, an Ant, After Being Struck by Lightning 我，蚂蚁，被雷劈之后 A bolt of lightning split open the life of a worker ant. It didn't die. When it woke up, there was something strange in its mind. It was like a panel, or maybe an instinct. It would prompt, "Intelligence +1," but never told it how to use it. It didn't know it was called an "ant." It only knew the sun was called "sky" and its kind were called "ants." It couldn't speak human language, but it could negotiate with its companions through pheromones: "The sugar cube is too big. Two ants can carry it, 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 110 A Wheatfield Reversal: From the Countryside to Chief Health Officer 麦田逆袭，从乡村到首席健康官 Three days before the college entrance exam, she was still harvesting wheat in the fields. Everyone in the village said, “What use is all that schooling for a girl?” When her admission letter arrived, her younger brother left a note and headed south: “Sis, you have to keep studying for me.” Years later, she became the youngest community health management expert in the country. When a company offered her an annual salary of 500,000 yuan to poach her, she said, “My profits lie in keeping the el 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 111 The Girl Deceived by a Jerk Gets a New Lease on Life 被渣男欺骗的女孩重获新生 A girl deceived by a scumbag gets a fresh start. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 112 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 121Reads—Score42314d adds
- 113 I’m the True God of the Stage 我才是戏神 Life is a dream, and a play... [Eerie]+ [Mystery]+ [Dreams]+ [Transmigration]+ [Urban Supernatural Powers]+ [The Path to Godhood]+ [Show Business] (A quick clarification: this book is not entirely a fanfic of “I Am Not the God of Theater.” Chen Lin may transmigrate to that world later, but that is only one part of the story. No spoilers here.) Chen Ling: “I’m not the God of Theater. My younger brother is!” Chen Yan: “I’m not the God of Theater. My older brother is!” Chen Lin: “Neither of you i 5Reads—Score114d adds
- 114 Dreams Can Be This Beautiful After All 梦，原来可以这样美好 A thousand years pass in a dream, as I witness the rise and fall of different civilizations in another world and the meteoric rise of Shenzhou. “My name is Zhu Feng. I’m not Mount Everest, blocking your way forward. I’m Zhu Feng, here to help you climb higher, one step at a time.” At an international exchange conference, Liu Mingyu said, “Please speak to me in Chinese. It’s a matter of respect for my mother tongue.” “Report! Plaster Island has sunk!” “The fortunes of Shenzhou have taken phys 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 115 Daisies for Algernon 献给阿尔吉侬的雏菊 Daisies for Algernon 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 116 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. 810Reads8.0Score19714d adds
- 117 The Apocalypse Arrives 末日来临 The apocalypse arrives 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 118 Twenty Years of Walking Between Yin and Yang: A Memoir 二十年走阴串阳回忆录 [The Great Six Ren, Qimen Dunjia, Four Pillars of Destiny, Xuan Kong Flying Stars, Jin Suo Yu Guan, folk witchcraft, Southeast Asian black magic...] And much more: an abundance of divination arts and folk culture, all knowledge you can learn at a glance and put into practice right away. A wealth of practical information! Zhao Jun graduated straight into unemployment. Then, reeling from the double blow of losing his job and his girlfriend, he encountered something that even he, a staunch material 56Reads—Score—14d adds
- 119 High Society: Secrets of the Upper Echelon 上层社会，顶层之秘 It's all fake. Don't take it seriously. It's all fantasy, all from the fictional fantasy school. It's all a literary writing technique, all fake. Fictional fantasy. If you like analyzing all kinds of different problems in life, don't come in. Don't come in. Don't come in. 13.8kReads8.7Score2.3k14d adds
- 120 A Brief History of Humankind 人类简史 A Brief History of Humankind is a sweeping history of human civilization, told in an accessible style. The book combines a grand, fluid narrative of the “big picture” with subtle, fascinating details about the course of human civilization. Van Loon begins with the origins of humanity, then recounts the rise of the civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia and the glories of the Greek and Roman eras. Tracing the rise of religion, he explores the development and transformation of medieval society, th 2.1kReads9.1Score72114d adds
- 121 So This Is How You Can Play at Cultivating Immortality 修仙原来可以这么玩 “Cultivate immortality through science; elevate civilization.” Don’t get the wrong idea. This isn’t about our protagonist using technology to cultivate immortality. It’s about upgrading the science and technology of human civilization as a whole through cultivation, thereby guiding humanity’s civilization to ascend. A comprehensive examination, from institutions to understanding, reflecting on the past and analyzing the future. As our civilization reaches the present day, standing at the crossro 737Reads7.4Score25714d adds
- 122 Ninefold Exquisite Sacred Physique 九转玲珑圣体 [Invincible], but not brainless. [No System], yet better than having one. [Reasonable], yet [Decisive and Ruthless]. It may look like [Xianxia Fantasy], but it's also [Science Fiction]. In short: This is a novel combining xuanhuan cultivation and science fiction. The author connects psychology → life sciences → physics → information science → value philosophy, and science ←→ traditional Chinese culture, seamlessly bridging them to propose many cutting-edge academic hypotheses. An overpowered po 4Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 123 The Young Daoist Master's Gambit 玄门小师叔之破局 Chen Xiaoshan, an occult practitioner who keeps a low profile among ordinary people, hides in the Qing Nang Pavilion under the guise of a watch repairman. Well versed in the principles of the I Ching and skilled in astrology, he uses his solid knowledge to solve local ghost stories, from babies crying through the night to strange happenings in people’s homes, taking apart occult mysteries with scientific reasoning. He intends to use what he has learned to help the world, but his repeated investi 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 124 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! 527Reads8.8Score10114d adds
- 125 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
- 126 The Diviner of the Mortal Realm: I Use Liu Ren to Determine the Nation's Fate 凡人卜王，我以六壬定国运 [Metaphysics + Divination + Fortune-Telling + Reading Heaven’s Secrets + National Destiny + Technical] [A hard-edged epic metaphysical novel: the only contemporary work built on the true Liu Ren system, fueled by power struggles among mortals, and animated by questions of fate] [No transmigration, no golden finger. Just a left hand, a divination board, and a blood-soaked path to uncovering heaven’s secrets as a mortal] At eighteen, Yan Jidao searched for lost cats on the street and helped people 156Reads—Score—14d adds
- 127 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
- 128 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. 389Reads—Score11414d adds
- 129 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
- 130 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
- 131 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
- 132 Nine Reincarnations Later, I Am the Immortal of the Mortal World 九世轮回，我是红尘仙 Everyone has been deceived! The road to immortality is broken, and the Heavenly Gate is a sham. The true Immortal Realm is actually at the very bottom of Hell. Chen Yuan has lived through eight cycles of reincarnation. Eight times, he cultivated to the final step before becoming an immortal, the Return to Dust Realm, only to bury himself and start over again. Eight times, he made no progress. His ninth life is his last chance. But in this life, he is a dazed delivery driver. Then, while saving h 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 133 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
- 134 I Was a True Immortal, Yet I Never Knew 我本真仙不自知 The Five Aggregates and Four Kinds of Form Revealed in the Pure Nature The form of self, the form of others, the form of sentient beings and those who live through their allotted years, My own experience, others' experience, the experience of sentient beings across time and space, My thoughts, others' thoughts, the countless thoughts of sentient beings, My attachments, others' attachments, the myriad attachments of sentient beings, My transformations, others' transformations, the transformations 331Reads—Score11714d adds
- 135 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
- 136 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
- 137 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. 256Reads7.4Score11414d adds
- 138 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 36Reads—Score—14d adds
- 139 Learn to Speak Well, Keep Your Emotional Intelligence on Point 学会说话，情商在线 My new work is out! Come 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! 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 140 Chen the Blind Man's Notes on Blind-School Divination 陈瞎子的盲派笔记 As a boy, Zeng Xiaoxian met Chen the Blind, a blind fortune-teller, and witnessed the uncanny art of "living your life like a divination." He didn't calculate birth charts. Just from the wear on a sleeve or the mud on a shoe sole, he could tell a person's fortune. After becoming Chen the Blind's successor, Zeng Xiaoxian watched his master mysteriously disappear in a heavy snowstorm, leaving behind only three bamboo divination slips. Years later, at a bizarre logistics company, Zeng Xiaoxian dis 404Reads8.0Score10414d adds
- 141 A Middle-Aged Man's Redemption: The Phoenix Turns Toward the Sun 中年男人的自我救赎：凤自向阳 A man born in the 1980s, now middle-aged, who spent more than twenty years working as a clothing pattern maker. For the first half of his life, he lived trapped in self-doubt and inner turmoil, held back by all kinds of hang-ups about his name, appearance, education, marriage, and children. At middle age, he finally learned to make peace with his past self, slowly tear down the high walls around his heart, and let himself off the hook. This book records the pitfalls I've fallen into, the grie 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 142 Villainess? No, I'm the Aristocratic Circle's Therapist 恶女？不，是贵族圈的心理咨询师 Clear-headed female lead + the internet's voice of reason No female rivalry or melodrama Random switches between two worlds: half modern workplace, half Western fantasy society No fixed pairing + readers can pick their favorite One morning, Ou Li, a psychological counselor, wakes up inside a short drama and finds herself in the role of Olivia, the "villainous heiress" of a top-tier magic family. Rumor has it that this marquess's daughter is cold, ruthless, arrogant, and sharp-tongued, a social p 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 143 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! 232Reads—Score—14d adds
- 144 Fortune-Telling 算卦 Fortune-Telling 65Reads—Score614d adds
- 145 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, 50Reads—Score—14d adds
- 146 Master Ni's Complete Treatise on Cold Damage 倪师人纪之伤寒论全集 Treatise on Cold Damage is a classic Chinese medicine text written by Zhang Zhongjing of the Eastern Han dynasty. In 12 volumes, it examines the principles of treating externally contracted febrile diseases. Ten volumes, comprising 22 chapters, survive today. 3.5kReads8.2Score50814d adds
- 147 The Second Half of Chen Xiufang’s Life 陈秀芳的人生下半场 Chen Xiufang discovers that Wang Jianjun has cheated on her for the second time. Damn it, he has no shame at all! Fine, I’ve had enough. What does it matter if I put off retirement and earn a little more with my senior professional title? Even if I have to work as a nanny, I’m kicking you out. You can leave with nothing. The farther away you go, the better. I, Chen Xiufang, am going to find my son. From now on, I’ll be someone you can only dream of reaching. 21.3kReads8.8Score1.1k14d adds
- 148 Strange Commerce Series: The Mystic Merchant 奇门商道系列小说：玄商 Shang Xuanji is a business prodigy who has perfectly blended the art of divination and strategy with modern commerce. Armed with the nine business secrets from The True Guide to the Way of Commerce, he turns the tide in a treacherous world of business. Starting with Tingyuxuan, an antique shop on the verge of bankruptcy, he breaks the deadlock with the Eight-Gate Golden Lock Formation and builds a buzz with the Qimen art of incense. Step by step, he creates a business empire. But as financial pr 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 149 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—Score—14d adds
- 150 The Nature of Personal and Mass Events 个人与群体事件的本质赛斯书 The Nature of Individual and Mass Events offers a powerful, empowering perspective on the profound connection between individual and collective destinies. It shows us that the power to change the world lies deep within the consciousness of each of us. Through our private thoughts, beliefs, and emotions, we all help weave the world that seems to exist outside us: Explore the roots of mass events: Understand the deeper forces of consciousness behind epidemics, natural disasters, wars, economic cri 29Reads—Score—14d adds
