The Magic Brush of Liaozhai
神笔聊斋
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 2.1M Words
- Genre
- Xianxia
- Subgenre
- Classical Xianxia
- Updated
- 4y ago
- English
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An Older Reader's Currently Reading List
Fifteen years of web novels, collected in a personal reading list. Add as many as you like: these are all books I've read or am currently reading and enjoyed.
A Reasonable Reader's Picks: The Logic Should Mostly Hold Up, with a Bit of Everything
I've been an avid reader for almost ten years, so my tastes are pretty varied. I recommend books for readers who want something beyond simplistic fiction: fewer tired tropes, fewer saintly characters, and fewer mindless face-slapping scenes. I also like books with relatable protagonists. More precisely, these characters act in ways that feel human. They can be good or bad, but their choices have to make sense. P.S. Please save and like the list so I can see what you enjoy. The list has reached
Lang Li's Book Bag: Strongly Recommended Reads
All are fresh, original works well worth reading. The writing doesn't feel amateurish, and the plots are solid too. This list is just a hobby, and I'll update it whenever I remember. Saving it will remind me to update! 🥳 I've graduated and started working, so updates may be less frequent.
Farming Fiction and a Nursery for Promising New Reads
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Excellent Books: A Reading Guide from an 18-Year Veteran
These are novels with promise and real merit. If you're picky, come take a look.
A List of Harmless Books I’ve Read, No Beginner-Level Fluff
I've read every book on this list.
Completed Masterpieces
A collection of good books I've read that are already complete
Tongtong’s Book Nook
No genre restrictions. I've personally read all of these, and they're classics worth keeping! (I have a few requirements for books: the author should be between 30 and 50, otherwise they may lack life experience and their writing might not have much depth or substance. A book should teach you something, at least. The story should be compelling, with no major plot or logic holes. The writing should be good, not overly simplistic. Some books are so forgettable that you can't even remember the prot
Currently Following (An Emergency Kit for Reading Slumps)
These are the novels I've been following lately. Everything on this list suits my taste, has something distinctive about it, and is worth recommending in my opinion. They're only books that fit my personal preferences. If you like them too, I'll be delighted, but everyone has different tastes, so it's perfectly normal if you don't. I've been reading for ten years, and as a veteran bookworm, I'm always running out of things to read. Finding a good novel that suits my taste is no easy feat. Ratin
Tiankong Hai’s Menu (*๓´╰╯`๓)♥ Mostly New and Promising Reads!
Every book on this list is one I've read and enjoyed (｡･ω･｡)ﾉ♥. If you like them too, that's my good fortune (≧▽≦) If you don't, I'm truly sorry (^~^) Ratings: A real gem Worth reading+ Worth reading Worth reading- Decent+ Decent Decent- Note: Lord of the Mysteries is my gold standard for a real gem! ٩(๑òωó๑)۶ I'll remove a book if it goes seven days without an update ๑•́₃•̀๑. I'll pin books based on likes (づ ●─● )づ. I usually find books myself and don't often take self-recommendations. I'm real
Great Books Pavilion
Amid all the formulaic stories, I'm looking for something fresh and distinctive to share with everyone! Hoping to find something breathtaking....... I'll stick to quality and recommend with care. Tap the bookmark at the bottom center.
I've Read Every Book Carefully. Only the Best Picks.
Recommending good books I have read.
Fantasy and Magic
Since you’re here, give me a follow!
Eclectic Tastes
My personal reading picks, updated once a day.
My Collection
These are books I personally like and think are good enough to recommend to fellow readers.
Tea and Books
Afternoon sunshine, a chair, a table, a book, and a cup of tea. What a leisurely life.
A Veteran Reader's List: Infinite Worlds, Otaku Fiction, and Anime
I've read every book here, and they're all personal favorites. Every so often, I'll remove books that aren't popular so they don't take up space. I'll remove completed or abandoned books, as well as ones that go off the rails or turn toxic later on, at my discretion.
Yunjian's Second Reading List
I recommend novels that have their own internal logic, make you feel something as you read, and leave you thinking they're worth a look. 🔥 I think the following count as xianxia too 🔥 Ordinary People Are Truly Immortal by Guang An Zhi Xin Infinite Shan Hai Mirror Flower Fate by Yuan Zifu I Might Be a Fake Immortal by Mingyue Dishangshuang Great Adventures in the Animated World by Qiong Si The Buddhist Wanderer by Shanhe Wang Immortals Just Want to Get Off Work is pretty good too. It deals with
Xiaohuihui's Reading List
Books I have read!
Immortal Spirit Qi
Stories fill these books, more than anyone could count.
All Genres: Lighthearted, Laid-Back, and No Mindless Torture of the Protagonist
I mainly recommend lighthearted stories, because life is hard enough already. There's a bit of every genre, but I lean toward new authors and new releases. My imagination tends to run wild when I read, so you can leave the personal notes and likes behind and just take the books. Going with the flow :)
All Kinds of Power-Fantasy Stories
Everyone in the world has a dream. Some hope for wealth, some for happiness, and others for a home. My wish is very small: I only want a quiet corner where I can peacefully lose myself in a world of books.
Not Mainstream, Yet Love at First Sight.
I add books to this list whenever I feel like it. My main account can't create a list, so I'm using my alt. These are books I love, plus a few lesser-known ones that I personally enjoy. I'm a seasoned reader, a real Shennong tasting every herb. Here are a few I've picked out. If you like them, leave a like or send a flower!
Handpicked Book Nook
There are lots of promising new books, and even more older ones over 300,000 words. Some books are worth reading even after they've been completed. It's satisfying to watch a new book grow, while older books have plenty of content and a proven level of quality, so they're unlikely to be abandoned. This is my main list. The categories are pretty flexible: I add books if I like them, though I think most of them have pretty good ideas. Come take a look and see if they're your cup of tea. I also ha
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I feel like a lot of comments about removing a show with multiple female leads or removing it with only one female lead are all wrong... In ancient times, it wasn't monogamous, so people could do whatever they wanted without breaking the law...
What a wonderful book! Don't you guys even read the title if you don't like it? Don't you know what *Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio* is like? If you don't, go read it! So what if someone has two wives? Did they eat your rice? Did they drink your beverage? It has supernatural tales, stories of good deeds, infatuated scholars, tender women, immortals, Yama, the underworld, and heaven.
Reading the chapter reviews, I noticed that the author, at the request of readers, reduced the number of female characters. Could I suggest the author add more? For example, Yan Mingyue?
Meeting the City God
In the region of Henan, there lived a scholar named Lou, a native of Qingyun County. He once made a bet with someone that he would sleep among the graves in the mountains to prove that there were no ghosts in the world. Everyone found this strange, but Lou laughed and said, "You do not speak of strange phenomena, physical prowess, disorder, or spirits.
Damn it, they didn't even notify me about the new book release. I wouldn't have known if I hadn't checked the page on a whim.
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During the reign of Emperor Yongzheng in the Qing Dynasty, there was a farmer named Liao in Dongxiang County who was a kind-hearted man. One day, he initiated a fundraising campaign to build a public cemetery for the unclaimed remains found along the road. He went door-to-door in the village to persuade most of the villagers to participate. Before long, the cemetery was built.
It feels like the author is pleasing neither side. Those who support harems feel that you lack female leads, while those who don't support harems only want a single female lead. You've already written more than one, so there's no going back. You're being bombarded with criticism and people are stirring up trouble.
I've always loved Xiaomeng's books; they're very creative and her writing is top-notch, but the later parts tend to fall apart! I hope this time it won't have a bad ending.
Chinese New Year is almost here, has the author saved up enough chapters for a prosperous holiday? I don't ask for much, just three updates a day during the Spring Festival would be great.