Novels like Idle Clouds in the Mountains
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as Idle Clouds in the Mountains, best match first.
- 1 Raising Livestock in the Village 山村养殖 Zhou Heng got a livestock-raising app. In the village, he raises native chickens, wild rabbits, bamboo rats, fish, and even thousand-year-old Chinese pond turtles... In his spare time, he goes fishing, walks the dog, and plays with the kids. Life is easy and carefree. (Rural life, farming, slice of life) 0Votes64.9kRecs74.5kFans
- 2 One Piece: Admiral Silver Fox 海贼之银狐大将 “Let the nuclear warhead fly for a while.” “How did I end up as that despicable, sleazy Foxy the Silver Fox? I should get plastic surgery first!” PS: I'm just a novelist. What the heck do I know about the Pirate King? Completed: The Ballad of a World-Weary Pirate Completed: The Swaggering, High-Profile History of the Pirate Tycoon Ongoing: The Most Daring Pirate Hunter 0Votes167.8kRecs136.4kFans
- 3 My Cultivation Game 我的修炼游戏 Someone shoved a pair of sunglasses into his hands. He never expected them to be the login device for a strange game. What, it’s a cultivation game? You can cultivate and grow stronger inside the game? "Strongman Training Diary" "Wasteland Blade" "Spirit’s Royal Court" "Will of Fire" One game after another appeared. When Lin Ze came to his senses, he had become a superhuman. But that was when the other side of the world finally began to reveal itself to him. 0Votes127.3kRecs186.6kFans
- 4 EN Path of the Immortal: A Journey from Sweet Potatoes 仙道空间 A poor young man whose parents have both died happens upon a mysterious space and embarks on the path of cultivation. From then on, he grows spirit herbs, refines immortal pills, opens shops, trains military formations, and establishes an immortal kingdom... This is a cultivation-and-farming novel with an ordinary-person protagonist. 0Votes142.6kRecs102.7kFans
- 5 I Have a Doomsday City 我有一座末日城 “Is this really a game, or did aliens transmigrate us here?” “This is terrifying. People who die in the game also die in the real world!” “Whoa, the whole city belongs to me, and I can even take things out of the game and bring them into the real world. This is just...” Song Jian wandered aimlessly thr 0Votes121.7kRecs178.5kFans
- 6 Walking Alone Across the Myriad Worlds 独步大千 A butterfly and a great dream brought a young man to the immortal martial world of Yanfu. This world was dazzling and colorful, yet strangely familiar. True Immortals, Arhats, Sword Immortals, martial artists, demons, ghosts, and monsters... As well as Dao Ancestors, Buddhas, and divine beings from the heavens, whose names he had only heard in his previous life... Across the land 0Votes139.7kRecs153.1kFans
- 7 The Ming Dynasty’s Outstanding Young Man 大明优秀青年 A completed 3-million-character novel with an average of 10,000 readers per chapter ("Return to the Ming Dynasty as a Tyrant"). Quality guaranteed. This book is also known as "The Great Ming Slacker" and "The Great Ming's Number One Heckler": In front of a human S686, all are equal! P.S. The audiobook is now available on Ximalaya. Feel free to listen and subscribe! 0Votes171.2kRecs181.2kFans
- 8 EN Marvel's Era of Awakening 美漫之纪元开启 “My name is Michael Passo, and I'm a genius in electronic information technology and mechanical engineering. By a stroke of chance, my soul transmigrated to a strange world: the Marvel Universe. It's a dangerous place, with supervillains springing up like mushrooms after rain, interstellar overlords watching hungrily from beyond, and dark demon gods lurking outside the dimensions… “Knowledge and intelligence are all I can rely on against these threats. But I won't go down without a fight. I 0Votes88.9kRecs117kFans
- 9 The Demon Hunter and His Little Cottage 狩魔猎人和他的小屋 New book: My Bedroom Connects to a Starship. Come check it out! While engrossed in the world of wizards, Roger unexpectedly transmigrated to a world that was similar to, but not quite, his own. Here, the monsters of legend are real. They disguise themselves among ordinary people and have become part of this world. Starting on a deserted island, Roger begins his career as a monster hunter. Although transmigrating came with a golden finger, what frustrates him is that the cheat belongs not to 0Votes199.9kRecs274.7kFans
- 10 Universal Salvation 诸天普渡 [Secret manual discovered: Golden Statue Art (Fake). Would you like to refine it into Golden Statue Art (True)...?] [Golden Statue Art reached MAX level. Advancing to Bronze Man Art...] [Bronze Man Art reached MAX level. Advancing to Arhat Art...] [Arhat Art reached MAX level. Advancing to Twelve-Foot Golden Body...] [Twelve-Foot Golden Body reached MAX level. Advancing to Tathagata Golden Body...] [Tathagata Golden Body perfected. Acquired technique: Tathagata Palm.] The world has fallen in 0Votes147kRecs240.6kFans
- 11 Long Live the Emperor's Brother 皇兄万岁 “Xia Ji, as a prince, you have disgraced the royal family. What punishment do you deserve?” “I am willing to be confined to the Scripture Pavilion for three years.” “Granted.” “Your Majesty, the royal Scripture Pavilion contains quite a few divine arts and secret techniques...” “Move them all out. Leave only Buddhist scriptures for that rebellious son!” And so, the prince spent two years reading Buddhist scriptures. You read the Heart Sutra and extracted the skill orb “Immovable Wisdom King Form 0Votes262.5kRecs922.3kFans
- 12 Cultivation Begins with Making Fire by Rubbing Sticks 修仙从钻木取火开始 My sanctuary lies on Cloud Mountain, with a hall and fields below. When I have time, I sit beneath the ginkgo tree, gazing at the mortal world through drifting clouds. I hoe the fields and listen to the spring, forge swords beside the furnace. What I eat and wear is up to me, and up to heaven. Winter ends, and I lose track of the years; When calamity comes, I must descend the mountain and watch the world's sorrows and joys. I cannot turn a blind eye to injustice, yet I do not care to show off be 0Votes81.8kRecs111.6kFans
- 13 A Modern Guide to Slacker Survival 现代咸鱼生存指南 Survival Guide. Rule One: Master the Asian arts of deception: plastic surgery, makeup, and Photoshop. If necessary, you can also learn a little about gender reassignment! Rule Three: Make good use of public resources. When necessary, a shared bike will get you there faster than running. Rule Six: If you don’t want to know the despair of thinking you’ve escaped, only to turn a corner and find yourself at a police station, don’t trust online maps, and definitely don’t trust their suggested routes. 1Votes146.1kRecs84kFans
- 14 The Han Dynasty's Founding Emperor 汉世祖 Transmigrate into Liu Chengyou, the Hidden Emperor of the Later Han, and assist in founding the dynasty. Thereafter, while still young, inherit the newly established enterprise, preserve the fortune of its great expansion, and guard its unshakable foundation. P.S. If his father and elder brothers had not died so young, he might have become a Li Er reborn. 1Votes323.7kRecs267.2kFans
- 15 My Wife's Number One Hater 老婆的头号黑粉 After transmigrating to a parallel world and gaining a simple, ordinary family, Jiang Bei wants nothing more than to live out his days in harmony and happiness. But he discovers that his wife is actually a minor celebrity. A celebrity? He doesn't want his wife to be one. Several years later. Reporter: Hello, Mr. Jiang. Your wife's career has achieved such tremendous success. Would you say you had a hand in it? Jiang Bei: I suppose so. Reporter: But our investigation found that during the yea 0Votes215.6kRecs327.8kFans
- 16 I Transmigrated as Myself 我穿越了我自己 My new book, Transmigrating Through the Heavens, Starting with the Ancient Tomb Sect, is now out. I hope you'll support it! 0Votes101.3kRecs72.3kFans
- 17 I Lived for Thirty Years in Another World 我在异界活了三十年 My name is Deke Shi. I'm 32 years old, and I transmigrated here. I've been living in another world for thirty years. 0Votes77.6kRecs157.6kFans
- 18 Hidden in the Southern Hills 南山隐 Liu Xiu arrives in another world with nothing to his name. Starting in the wilderness, he builds his dream home one little step at a time. He settles in the southern mountains, grows exotic flowers and herbs, raises a few spirit birds and beasts, and enjoys the simple life. South of the mountains, there’s a heap of grain in the valley. Brew it into wine and drink cup after cup through spring, summer, autumn, and winter. North of the sea, there are tombstones in the cemetery, with piles of demons 0Votes185.4kRecs149.7kFans
- 19 The Last Ruthless Man of the Great Ming 大明最后一个狠人 His soul transmigrated into Zhu Cilang, the last crown prince of the Ming dynasty, and he lived his entire life by one word: ruthless. Destroy the bandits, execute corrupt officials, lift the maritime ban, spread the nation's might, pacify the four seas, and dominate the world! This crown prince is brutal. He wages war more terrifyingly than the Jurchens, suppresses bandits more relentlessly than the bandits themselves, and amasses silver more thoroughly than corrupt officials. With Me here, thi 0Votes634.5kRecs1MFans
- 20 EN Earthlings are Too Ferocious! 地球人实在太凶猛了 It’s not easy for a young seedling to grow, so it needs the care of all you brothers and sisters. This fresh-faced newcomer, Little Ox, humbly asks for your support. I’ll bring the fearless spirit of a newborn calf and work hard, giving it everything I’ve got! Fifty years ago, Longcheng transmigrated to another world. A lone, battle-hardened army raised the banner of Earth’s civilizat 4Votes655.9kRecs813.4kFans
- 21 Adventures in the World of American TV 美剧世界大冒险 This is a slow-paced, semi-fanfiction work with two storylines: the main world and the dungeon worlds. Final arcs: A Song of Ice and Fire, Supernatural + American Horror Story 3, The Gifted, Legion, X-Men, Pirates of the Caribbean, Constantine (film), and The Silmarillion. This book is divided into two parts: the arcs before The Silmarillion and The Silmarillion arc. They are not closely connected, so reading them separately will not affect your experience. This book is complete. 0Votes112kRecs130kFans
- 22 The Su Chef 苏厨 Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish. This, then, is the story of a food lover governing a country, beginning in the fourth year of the Huangyou era of the Northern Song dynasty... 0Votes710.4kRecs190.8kFans
- 23 EN I Am Louis XIV 我乃路易十四 What could be worse than realizing, while you’re still in swaddling clothes, that you’re none other than Louis XIV? Well, there’s this: it’s a fantasy version, too. 1Votes287kRecs126.4kFans
- 24 EN Mysteries Make Me Stronger 神秘让我强大 Mysteries make me powerful. I will keep exploring the unknown, searching for the truth of the Void World. 0Votes216.5kRecs342.4kFans
- 25 The Mightiest Tribe of All Time 万古最强部落 After transmigrating to a primeval wilderness, I had a System to help me out. Transmigration plus a System: basically the standard setup. But I accidentally slapped the System to death and turned myself into a downgraded protagonist. Luckily, I still had a totem spirit that could help me control the tribe. And so Xia Tuo became the tribe's chief. Starting with a small, insignificant tribe, he united the clans under the Xia banner, offered sacrifices to Heaven and forged the Nine Tripods, steadil 0Votes306.6kRecs260.4kFans
- 26 The Sword Sect’s Unorthodox Branch 剑宗旁门 A young sword sect acolyte who has unexpectedly recovered memories of his past life on Earth is ready to hit the road and go wild! Unfortunately, this world is too cruel. Though he lives in a sword sect, he has no talent for swordsmanship, and in the end can only take up an unorthodox path of cultivation. The Tianlie Sword Sect is famed for its swordsmanship, so naturally, those on unorthodox paths are denied its true teachings. Yet later generations would say: that was the year the Sword Sect w 0Votes199.8kRecs253.5kFans
- 27 Striving in the Last Years of Hongwu 奋斗在洪武末年 The Northern Yuan were driven out, the realm was pacified, and the Hongwu Emperor was destined to die. With scholars at the helm and vassal princes watching like tigers, the campaign to abolish their fiefs and quell the Jingnan Rebellion forged a fearsome new Ming dynasty through fire, blood, and steel. An unemployed Embroidered Uniform Guard, a lowly nobody, holds a sword in his left hand and a hoe in his right: one sword to pacify the realm, one hoe to feed the people. This is the winding tale 0Votes501kRecs260.9kFans
- 28 The Magic Brush of Liaozhai 神笔聊斋 One transmigration, one magic brush. Ghosts and monsters, immortals and gods: the gates of Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio swing open. 0Votes317.4kRecs293kFans
- 29 My Girlfriend Is a Voice Actress 我的女友是声优 His soul transmigrates to an island nation. Though he has a System panel, he gets caught up in the minutiae of everyday life. “It’s getting cold.” A tender smile unlike any she had ever shown blossomed on the girl’s face. “No, it’s already spring, Murakami-kun.” 18Votes467.6kRecs366.5kFans
- 30 Tomorrow's World 明天下 The history of the late Ming was chaotic and turbulent, a history written by people with powerful personalities. Whether they were rebels like Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong, rulers like the Chongzhen Emperor and Yuan Chonghuan, or turncoats like Wu Sangui and Geng Jingzhong, every one of them had a wealth of stories to tell. It was these remarkable stories that made the late Ming such a grand and tumultuous era, full of twists and turns. To tell this part of history well, we must bring each fig 18Votes5.5MRecs1.8MFans
- 31 Traveler of the River of Time and Space 时空长河的旅者 I am an observer existing beyond life and death, time and space. But I would much rather you call me: the Traveler. 0Votes480kRecs271.6kFans
- 32 EN Tales of Mounted Warfare 骑砍风云录 This summer, Li Cha leaves his homeland to become a frontier noble. At the time, he is surrounded by hostile natives on one side, while scheming nobles lie in wait behind him. He has very little to rely on, but one of those things is called... the Mount & Blade System. P.S. You can enjoy this story even if you’ve never played the game. 1Votes292.3kRecs268.3kFans
- 33 The Crowned Emperor of Tang 冠冕唐皇 In the fourth year of Chuigong in the Tang dynasty, Li Tong arrived in this world. A noble young master, handsome as jade, yet unfortunate enough to be born into the imperial family. A woman rules from the throne, and the Zhou revolution is underway. Either you are the meat on the chopping block, or you hold the knife. I will not let others claim the throne. I will shape a golden age with my own hands. A tale of remarkable figures and unrestrained verse, recounting sixty years of tumult from the 1Votes608.9kRecs298.1kFans
- 34 I Add a Point to Everything 我给万物加个点 [A premium novel with over 30,000 top-tier subscriptions, jointly recommended by Qidian editors] Add points to objects, and they gain strange, special abilities. Add points to plants and animals, and you can change their forms or enlighten them into demons. Add points to yourself, and you can gain all sorts of skills, talents, and superpowers. This is a fun, lighthearted novel about everyday life. So far, points have been added to Earth, the System, the protagonist himself, a phone, a swimming p 0Votes315.5kRecs989kFans
- 35 I Am the Cat King 我是猫大王 “Ding! Main quest: Train your master to become a cat servant.” Xika lazily listened to the System’s ninety-ninth prompt in its mind, paying it no attention. “I’ve already turned into a cat. What more do you want from me? Should I act like a kitten and go meow, meow, meow? Cute enough? I’d rather die than…” Just then, a tingling sensation suddenly spread across the back of its neck, and it was lifted up and stuffed into a pet carrier Becoming a Big White Cat is a food novel dressed up as a spiri 0Votes347kRecs334.3kFans
- 36 Taotie: The Adventure King 饕餮之冒险王 Livestreamed adventures in the wilderness and ancient ruins. A top-tier chef. A law-abiding, upstanding citizen. With a black cooking pot on his back, he travels the world, discovers new species, explores the past, pushes his limits, and tastes bitterness. He’s been barred from entering multiple countries around the globe. A law-abiding adventurer who picks fights with everyone. A living legend. 0Votes35kRecs52.6kFans
- 37 This Japanese Tale Isn't So Cold 这个日式物语不太冷 There was a full-length mirror in front of Bai Fan. The Bai Fan in the mirror was grinning broadly at him. It was very strange: because he was not smiling at all. Under Bai Fan's gaze, his reflection's mouth stretched all the way to the base of his neck. Even the usually composed Bai Fan showed a hint of astonishment. As he watched the other version of himself open a gaping, blood-filled maw toward his head, Bai Fan slowly raised the phone in his hand: Click. He held up a V-sign and took a pictu 0Votes447.1kRecs410.6kFans
- 38 Mages Will Always Be Your Daddy 法爷永远是你大爷 0Votes776.5kRecs617.5kFans
- 39 Fearsome Farmer 农夫凶猛 Transmigrate into the body of a farmer? No problem. Heroes come from all walks of life, after all. Besides, I can see my stat panel, and having a golden finger from the start feels amazing. But wait, something seems a little off. What’s that the lord just brought out? A flash of white light, and another farmer appears, standing there dumbfounded with a hoe over his shoulder… 5Votes604.3kRecs388.4kFans
- 40 EN What It's Like to Become a Vampire 变成血族是什么体验 “What’s it like to turn into a vampire?” Xiang Kun never expected that he’d be able to answer this question from personal experience. Not long ago, he’d read a response to it on Zhihu and thought it was just a story. 11Votes757.8kRecs1.1MFans
- 41 I'm a Monk in Tokyo 我在东京当和尚 Reborn in Tokyo, Japan, he becomes a trainee monk at a temple. Bai Shixiu only wants to study, chant sutras, learn, improve himself, and spread positive energy. But his peaceful daily life is constantly disrupted by monsters and spirits. With no other choice, Bai Shixiu rolls up his sleeves and picks up his monk's staff... “Benefactor, it's time to move on!” Book club: 659287099 0Votes375.1kRecs412.7kFans
- 42 It All Starts with Kneading Dough 美食从和面开始 “Congratulations, Host. You have acquired the skill: Dough Kneading Expertise.” The smile on Xu Zhuo’s handsome face slowly froze. “I learned to knead dough when I was five. You think I need you to teach me?” Ten minutes later... “Hey, this dough seems pretty special!” 1Votes459.7kRecs358.5kFans
- 43 EN Dying to Replace the Living 死而替生 At the end of his rope, on the brink of death and despair, Le Yu shouted: “If you’ve got the guts, kill me.” His enemy sneered: “I’ve never heard such a strange request.” Le Yu died. Then Le Yu came back to life, inside his enemy’s body. This is the story of a man who possesses whoever kills him. “Why are all the people who kill me cunning, notorious warlords and geniuses, with complicated backgrounds, a million quest lines, and lives that could end at any moment?” “Can’t some honest, down-to-ea 4Votes430.2kRecs409.4kFans
- 44 EN The Heavens Tilt in My Favor 御道倾天 Who will judge right and wrong? Who will pass judgment on merit and blame? In this life, I want no rules. I only seek to do as I please. With the secrets of heaven in my hands, watch me run wild. I am Zuo Xiaoduo, and I don't take the usual path. 3Votes2.2MRecs1.3MFans
- 45 The Way of the Investiture of the Gods 封神问道行 This is the story of becoming Shen Gongbao's disciple in the Investiture of the Gods world. 0Votes450.8kRecs308.4kFans
- 46 Bug House 虫屋 A slightly plump man carrying a broom walks into the courtyard. He sweeps up the fallen leaves, then turns to look at the plaque over the gate: Insect House. “If you don't show yourselves, I'll turn you into flower fertilizer.” 4Votes184.5kRecs185.8kFans
- 47 A Superstar in His Later Years 高龄巨星 A dying old man jolts awake, and at sixty, becomes a superstar. From bit player to internet celebrity, from internet celebrity to veteran actor, from veteran actor to fresh-faced young star… The most unfortunate protagonist in history, Li Shixin, declares: Sure, I scam people and trade on my age, but I know I’m a good old man! This is more or less the story of a man proving that your old man will always be your old man. 0Votes1MRecs528.7kFans
- 48 EN The Game of Fate 烂柯棋缘 Fallen leaves beside the ancient Go board, an old tree where no one plays. A move at the center of the board, made on a whim; look back, and mountains and seas stretch into the distance. … When Ji Yuan woke up, he had become a half-blind beggar in a dilapidated mountain god temple. A sword in the hands of a true immortal, a glib tongue in the hands of a charlatan: these are Ji Yuan’s means of making a place for himself in this terrifying world. VIP verification group: 72Votes4.1MRecs3.5MFans
- 49 The Golden Age of Tokusatsu 最佳特摄时代 At first, Meng Lang wanted to become a great director. To save his family's business, he made the TV series King of Yo-Yos, basically a “buy a yo-yo and get a TV show free” deal! He had planned to sell some yo-yos to fund a major production, but his father suddenly told him, “Son! Our toy factory is going public!” That's when he realized that making tokusatsu shows in a world without piracy could be this profitable! So he went on to make Balala the Fairies, Armor Hero, Bakugan Kids, Legend of Ti 2Votes378.4kRecs505.3kFans
- 50 The Peerless Duo 盖世双谐 Wandering the martial world, stopping and starting, I turn back through memories of my wandering youth. Now I've traveled across this world, with so much still to leave behind. The peak stirs up the past. 742Votes3MRecs1MFans
