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1 提 The Lost Wanderer of Teyvat 提瓦特的失乡人 The Orange Cat Who Loves Salted Fish爱吃咸鱼的橘猫Light Novel839k WordsCompleted “They say the people of Inazuma can never disguise themselves as natives of Liyue.” “Oh? Why is that?” “Probably because when the Lantern Rite approaches, they’ll ask, ‘Are you going back to your hometown for the festival this year?’” After all, the place you cannot return to is the true meaning of home. This is the story of someone who has lost their homeland and gradually cuts loose across the continent of Teyvat. 0Votes15kRecs101.6kFans

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"It is said that people from Inazuma can never disguise themselves as locals of Liyue." "Oh? Why is that?" "Probably because around the time of the Lantern Festival, they ask, 'Are you going back to your hometown for the festival this year?'" After all, the place you can never go back to is your hometown. This is the story of a person who lost his homeland and gradually finds freedom in the continent of Teyvat.

4 故EN Glitch Utopia 故障乌托邦 Fox-Tail Pen狐尾的笔Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing Metal prosthetics, AI girlfriends, neural networks inside your head, cyberspace. This is a world of ultra-advanced technology, where all kinds of tech can change your life like magic. The terminal cancers that once plagued people are nothing in the face of nanomedical robots. But new levels of technology bring new problems and new troubles, including a new kind of… cyberpsychosis. “What is capitalism, anyway?” Sun Jieke said, hands on his hips, leaning back. 75Votes632kRecs1.6MFans

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Modified metal prosthetics, AI girlfriend, neural networks in the brain, cyberspace—this is a world with cutting-edge technology, where various technologies can magically change your life. While terminal illnesses like cancer may seem insignificant in the face of nanomedical robots, new technological advancements also bring a host of new problems, troubles, and new… cyberpsychosis. "What is capitalism?" Sun Jieke asked, hands on his hips, leaning back.

7 我 I! The Cleaner! 我！清理员！ Fish Prison Cell鱼狱圄Eastern Fantasy3.2M WordsCompleted “Here, this is your pay for the week.” After handing over a small pouch, the woman sitting behind the desk with her legs crossed made a mark in her little notebook, then waved him away without even looking up. “Remember to file your taxes yourself... Next!” “Wait!” After emptying the pouch, Li Ang stared in shock at the eight large and one small, nine filthy coins in his palm. He was so furious he wanted to lunge at her and fight to the death on the spot. “Damn it! I only drove off an evil god t 0Votes286.8kRecs1.2MFans

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"Here you go, this is your salary for this week." After handing over a small bag, the woman behind the table, who had her legs crossed, casually ticked something in her notebook, then waved her away without looking up, saying: "Remember to file your taxes... Next!" "Etc!" After emptying the coins from the small bag, Li Ang stared in shock at the nine dirty coins in his palm—eight large and one small—and felt an urge to pounce on her and fight her to the death. "Damn it! I just repelled an evil god who tried to invade the world this Tuesday! You bastard, you're even going to deduct the savior's salary?"

10 异EN Lord of the Otherworldly Immortals 异仙之主 Genuinely Foolish Old Man真愚老人Xianxia784k WordsCompleted This is a world reminiscent of the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, but with immortals and gods. Spirits are everywhere, and demons run rampant. Ge Xian transmigrates into this world and discovers that he is lying on a bed, surrounded by a bamboo maiden, a mirror spirit, a painting of a beauty, an umbrella woman, and others, all drained dry by him and returned to their original forms. P.S. The author has two old books with over ten thousand subscriptions: “Strange Tales of Longevity” and “The 0Votes35.1kRecs197.8kFans

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This is a world similar to the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, but it's a version of immortals and gods, with spirits and monsters everywhere and demons running rampant. Ge Xian transmigrated and found himself lying on a bed, surrounded by bamboo wives, ancient mirror slaves, ladies' paintings, and women with green umbrellas, all of which had been drained of their energy and revealed their original forms. P. S.: I already have 10,000 subscribers for two older books, "The Legend of Immortality" and "The Lord of the Mysterious Witches," both of which are of decent quality and worth subscribing to.

11 重 Back to the Modern Day: The Empress and I Are Both Out of Work 重回现代，我和女皇陛下都下岗了 Potato and Sweet Potato Pie土豆地瓜派Light Novel574k WordsOngoing After transmigrating to ancient times, Lin Luo spent more than ten years serving as the emperor’s personal eunuch, almost like serving a prison sentence. His sentence finally served, he died and gloriously retired from his post. He closed his eyes, opened them again, and transmigrated back. Back in the modern era, he swore he’d stay bound to Niu Zhi for the rest of his life! Lin Luo was eagerly looking forward to his wonderful modern life, but then he ran into the emperor, who had transmigrated 0Votes19kRecs158.5kFans

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Having transmigrated to ancient times, Lin Luo served as the emperor's personal eunuch for over ten years, a life akin to being imprisoned. After serving his sentence, he was released, died, and retired honorably. But in the blink of an eye, he found himself back in time. Back in modern times, he vows to be bound to his oregano until death! Lin Luo was overjoyed and preparing to embrace a wonderful modern life, but then she encountered the emperor who had traveled to the modern era. In modern times, even the emperor has been laid off, and it seems he has even found new employment? Lin Luo glanced at the fertilizer bag beside the Emperor. "Your Majesty in modern times... Scavenging for scraps?" This book is also known as "My Empress Can't Be That Cute" and "How Could I Be a Garbage Collector?"

19 长 Embers Ad Infinitum 长夜余火 The Squid Who Loves Diving爱潜水的乌贼Eastern Fantasy2.8M WordsCompleted Everyone on the Gray Soil believes that somewhere deep within a ruin buried beneath danger and famine lies a road to a new world. All they need is a unique key to open the door and enter that world. There, the land is fertile, flowing with milk and honey, and the sunlight is brilliant, as if it could wash away the cold and gloom. People no longer have to face wastelands, monsters, infection, mutations, or all manner of dangers. There, children are joyful, adults are happy, and everything is wond 71Votes7.9MRecs3.6MFans

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Everyone on the gray earth believed that deep within some ruin buried in danger and famine, there was a path to a new world, and that as long as a unique key could be found to open that door, one could enter the new world. There, the land is bountiful, flowing with milk and honey; the sunshine is brilliant, seemingly washing away the cold and gloom. People no longer have to face desolation, monsters, infections, mutations, and all sorts of dangers. There, children are happy, adults are blissful, and everything is wonderful. Every antiquarian, relic hunter, and history researcher on the gray earth knows that this is the new world.

21 阴 The Underworld: I’m the Only Living Person 阴曹地府：活人只有我自己 Loli in My Left Hand左手洛莉Mystery & Supernatural1.2M WordsCompleted My older sister sat before her vanity, combing her hair. The hair cried out as it fell to the floor, spreading throughout the room. My little sister held a needle and thread, sewing a rag doll. The doll let out a delightful, ear-piercing shriek, its loose threads darting about. The old dog by the door hunched over, stood up, and gave me a cackling grin. Li Wei transmigrated into a world resembling the Republican era, except the whole world was full of the eerie and uncanny. What could he do? Luc 0Votes93.9kRecs197.6kFans

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My older sister was sitting in front of the dressing table combing her hair. Her hair made a whistling sound as it fell to the ground, covering the entire room. The little girl took a needle and thread and sewed a rag doll. The rag doll happily let out a melodious scream, and the threads tumbled around. The old dog at the door, its body hunched over, stood up and gave itself a chuckle. Li Weineng has been transported to a world similar to the Republican era, but the whole world is full of strange occurrences. What can he do? Fortunately, there are various rewards for working in the Town Guardian Bureau during interrogations: the Judge's Pen, the Pale Hand, the Midnight Mirror, the Thousand-Year-Old Bone, the Bloodstained Umbrella, and the Midnight Alarm Clock... Humans are deceitful and the world is in chaos; speaking out inevitably leads to madness. In this world of martial arts, how can one avoid getting hurt? As the only living person in the world, it's tough! PS: Regular Group 1: (1034917631) (almost full with 1950 members) Regular Group 2: (1081931821) (open to all) VIP Group: (851858220) (for full subscription or 2000 fan points) The little girl is posting cute pictures in the group every day, come and see!

27 洪EN The Radiant Sage Path of the Primordial Era 洪荒之圣道煌煌 Brilliance of the Stars星之煌Xianxia3.5M WordsOngoing Fuxi: Heaven bestowed the Hetu and Luoshu upon me. I created the Eight Trigrams and became the guiding light for humanity's wisdom, showing the way forward for future generations. Shennong: My merits are boundless, and my blessings reach all living beings. I oversee agriculture and medicine. How could my opinions not be heard? Huangdi: I command the armies and conquer in every direction. I unified the land and am humanity's supreme military commander! Zhuanxu: I severed the connection between He 1Votes204.2kRecs102.8kFans

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Fuxi: I was bestowed by Heaven with the Yellow River and Luo River, and created the Eight Trigrams. I am responsible for the wisdom of the human race and will be a guiding light for the future. Shennong: My merits are immeasurable, and I have benefited all living beings. How can agriculture and medicine not listen to my opinions? The Yellow Emperor: I wield the weapons, conquer all directions, unify the land, and am the supreme military commander of the human race! Zhuanxu: I have severed the connection between heaven and earth, separated the realms of gods and men, and taken charge of all religious affairs. This is a declaration on behalf of Heaven! Emperor Ku: I cultivated my character and practiced self-discipline, was selfless and impartial, advocated integrity, and clearly discerned good from evil, which earned me the admiration of the world. I governed the country with benevolence and virtue, and all those who followed in my footsteps did not fail to emulate me. Emperor Yao: I established the calendar... The ancient sages of humanity, displaying the sacred way, shine as brightly as the heavens, illuminating eternity! This is a primordial world, a sanctuary of humanity! Nuwa: "Meow meow meow? What about me? What am I in charge of in the human race?" "This?" Someone pondered. "Nuwa, the Holy Queen, look—hasn't everyone elevated you to a divine status?" "You've been promoting your unparalleled merit of creating humans and mending the heavens... With that, what need is there for actual power?" "How about... Becoming a matchmaker and managing marriages, and just making do?" QQ Group: 947660838 My new book has been released—"The Taoist Ancestor's Literary and Martial Virtues"—please support it!