Promising Reads 潜力之作

1 我 How Did I End Up Simulating the Great Villain? 我怎么模拟成了大反派 Autumn Light Is Cold秋光冷Xianxia1.0M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a xianxia world, He Changsheng activated the Heavenly Dao Simulation System. He thought he had the standard protagonist template, but who could have guessed he was actually a great villain! For crying out loud! After finally getting the chance to transmigrate, enduring countless hardships and dangers, and spending who knows how many sleepless nights cultivating in secret, was he really only destined to become a stepping stone for the protagonist? Fortunately, he had the 0Votes19.5kRecs240.8kFans

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Upon traversing the world of immortals and heroes, He Changsheng activated the Heavenly Dao Simulation System. I thought I was a standard protagonist, but I never expected to be a major villain! Holy crap! After going through countless hardships and dangers, and countless days and nights of secluded cultivation, all of this is just to become a stepping stone for the protagonist? Fortunately, he had the Heavenly Dao Simulator, which not only gave him foresight but also provided him with rewards each time he activated the simulation. But why were his two wicked little maids reborn? This part was not included in his life simulation. This script is wrong! The system misbehaved me! "These two heartless women have been reborn to seek revenge." "They're plotting how to kill me right in front of me!" Is this polite? Then, He Changsheng discovered that the Xiahe Village where he was reborn was also quite strange.

2 消 The Vanished Crescent 消失的月牙 Jiu Zhuo九拙Mystery & Supernatural109k WordsCompleted “They say that once the crescent-shaped marks on your fingernails disappear, you'll start seeing things that shouldn't be there, and might even get haunted by them! Are you scared?” “These things that shouldn't be there, can you eat them?” “They're extremely nourishing.” “Then what are we waiting for? Let's eat them!” 0Votes567Recs7Fans

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"Legend has it that once the lunula (half-moon shape) on a person's fingernail disappears, they will see unclean things, and may even be haunted by them! Are you scared?" "Can we eat these unclean things?" "Highly nourishing." "What are you waiting for? Eat it!"

3 大 The Foolish Emperor of the Great Song 大宋昏君 Little Foodie Alliance吃货小联盟Historical1.1M WordsCompleted I transmigrated into the Song Dynasty as Emperor Qinzong, Zhao Huan. I caned civil officials and gave military officers the paddle. I picked beauties to bring into the palace for my own pleasure, and the Three Bonds and Five Constant Virtues meant nothing to me. Worse, I favored petty men and kept worthy ministers at a distance. Behind my back, people called me the Dog Emperor. But why don’t you consider that I drove the J 0Votes27kRecs45.2kFans

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My new book, "History Must Be Enjoyable," has been released. Please support it! I transmigrated to the Song Dynasty and became Emperor Qinzong, Zhao Huan. I flogged civil officials and whipped military generals. I selected concubines to enter the palace for my pleasure, and the Three Cardinal Guides and Five Constant Virtues were utterly meaningless to me. To make matters worse, I favored sycophants and distanced myself from virtuous ministers. Behind my back, people called me the "dog emperor." But why don't you consider that it was I who drove the Jurchens out of the Central Plains, it was I who restored order to the court, so why do you still call me the dog emperor...? "Youwei, tell me if I'm a dog emperor or not." "Your Majesty, I dare not say." "I won't even mention executing your entire family." "Alright. Your Majesty, you truly are a dog emperor." "I will exterminate your entire family." "..." New group number: 669231341

4 银 Silver Luan 银鸾 Listening to Rain in an Old Dream故梦听雨Fantasy Romance702k WordsCompleted Feuds between great families, as a favored daughter of heaven treads carefully at every turn. The struggle between legitimate and illegitimate heirs, as a delicate beauty perishes in this sorrowful mortal world. A mournful cry echoes through the ages, A grieving soul's fragrance shines beneath her crimson robes. Her lovely face is caught in an empty whirlwind, Her long dark hair gathers frost. P.S. A strong female lead who is neither saintly nor naive, and doesn't depend on anyone. She is calcul 0Votes202.5kRecs124.1kFans

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Amidst the feuds of powerful families, a proud young woman faces constant danger. The struggle between legitimate and illegitimate children led to the tragic end of a beautiful woman and the loss of her fragrance in the mortal world. A mournful cry echoes through the ages. A sorrowful soul reflects on her red makeup. Her delicate face fell in vain. Her dark hair, glistening with frost, was smooth and lustrous. P. S.: This is a female-centric novel. The female lead is not a saint, nor is she naive or dependent. She is ruthless, domineering, and aloof.

5 血 Bloodstained Hero's Garb 血染侠衣 Love-Struck Dancing Hero恋恋舞侠情Martial Arts2.2M WordsOngoing The road through the jianghu is fraught with danger, and the heroes’ robes are stained with blood for the people. ---The male lead is restrained, so the story is rather angsty. One-on-one romance, happy ending. Regular updates, never abandoned. 0Votes754.4kRecs40.8kFans

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A life of constant uncertainty on the martial world, where blood stains the clothes of heroes for the sake of the common people. ---The male lead is reserved and patient, hence the somewhat angsty plot. It's a 1v1 story with a happy ending. Regular updates, I will definitely continue this project. QQ Group: 16596957

6 镇 Tomb Guardian Beast 镇墓兽 Cai Jun蔡骏Mystery & Supernatural1.2M WordsCompleted Tomb guardians are mythical beasts from ancient China, the natural enemies of tomb raiders. They guard the underground palaces of emperors and generals, protecting humanity’s ultimate secrets. In 1900, the Eight-Nation Alliance invaded Beijing, and Empress Dowager Cixi fled to Xi’an. The heir to the craft of the last imperial tomb artisan was unexpectedly born atop a coffin in an ancient Tang dynasty tomb. In an age of upheaval, from the late Qing dynasty to the Republic and then the world wars, 0Votes287.3kRecs127.4kFans

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Tomb guardian beasts, mythical creatures of ancient China, are the natural enemies of tomb raiders. They guarded the underground palaces of emperors and generals and protected the ultimate secrets of humankind. In 1900, the Eight-Nation Alliance invaded Beijing, and Empress Dowager Cixi fled to Xi'an. The last descendant of the royal tomb craftsmen was unexpectedly born on the coffin in the underground palace of a Tang Dynasty tomb. In an era of upheaval, from the late Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China and then to the World Wars... The frenzied foreign powers, the mysterious craftsmanship, people unearthed underground treasures, and awakened the ever-changing tomb guardian beasts. Qin Beiyang, the son of a tomb craftsman, carries a deep-seated hatred and grows up in the underground palace, mastering the skills of the tomb guardian beasts. Rising up against adversity, he unravels the mysteries of fate. Will he become the guardian of the people of China in a chaotic world? Or the arbiter of heroes vying for supremacy? As heroes emerge and the winds of change rise, the millennia-old secret of the tomb guardian beasts is about to be revealed.

7 有 The Demon Inn 有妖气客栈 Cheng Yanqiu程砚秋Eastern Fantasy3.3M WordsCompleted A System with a supernatural air, a shopkeeper with a supernatural air, and an inn with a supernatural air. Raise the seven-star stove, boil the waters of three rivers in a copper pot. Set out the Eight Immortals’ table and welcome guests from every direction. Gladly welcome visitors from the four seas, with two supernatural mouths ready to serve. Share a smile upon meeting, and trade white robes for red. When the guest leaves, the cup is still warm, and a donkey lies drunk beside the table. 0Votes375.3kRecs330.6kFans

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A system with demonic energy. A shopkeeper with an eerie aura, An inn with an eerie atmosphere. We built a seven-star stove, and boiled water from the three rivers in a copper kettle. We set out an eight-immortal table to entertain guests from all directions. Welcoming guests from all corners of the world with a smile, though a demon has two mouths. Meeting someone brings a smile, and white robes are exchanged for red. As soon as the person left, the cup remained warm, and a drunken donkey collapsed beside the table. A cup of wine for travelers from all directions, idle chatter about farming – this is a lighthearted, everyday, and humorous story from an inn. Book club: 610072278 My new book, "Youyaoqi Bookstore," is now available online. Feel free to add it to your collection and follow me.

8 堆 Moon-Piling Flute 堆月箫 By the Hand of God以神之手Martial Arts1.3M WordsOngoing The unreasonable Young Master Liuguang, the naturally gifted culinary prodigy, the mysterious mastermind behind the scenes, the white horseman in golden robes known as the East Sea God of Slaughter, the immortal eccentric who has lived for millennia... This is a story where the supporting characters shine with peerless brilliance. Everyone has a secret, and in the end, all the secrets become one. The dangers you can see aren't the real dangers. Good and evil are hard to distinguish, and the will 0Votes325.6kRecs101.3kFans

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An unreasonable young master, a naturally gifted culinary prodigy, a mysterious mastermind, a white-horse-riding, golden-clad god of war from the East Sea, an immortal genius... This is a story of unparalleled supporting characters, each with their own secrets, and in the end, all secrets merge into one. The danger that can be seen is not the real danger. Good and evil are hard to distinguish, and the way of Heaven is unclear. Perhaps Buddha is the incarnation of demon, while demon is the god who saves the world. The Buddha said that the Tathagata knows all the various kinds of minds of all sentient beings. The Buddha said that all dharma in the world is the Buddha's teaching; The Buddha said that the three thousand great chiliocosms were shattered into dust. He asked: "Do you also see the world in your eyes?"

9 清 The Cultured Guest 清客 Thieving Daoist, Third Fool贼道三痴Historical681k WordsOngoing Fine calligraphy, but no more than ordinary; second-rate talent, kept under wraps; three jin of liquor, yet never drunk; clothes for all four seasons, but never quite right; five stones at Go, without regret; six performances of Kunqu, never turned down; a crooked seven-character poem, written without delay; eight rounds of the card game ma diao, with nothing left unchecked; a rank of ninth grade, never sought; and a full ten parts of geniality, without a trace of vulgarity Travel five hundred y 9Votes99.7kRecs282.1kFans

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A good handwriting is not bad, second-rate talent is not revealed, a three-jin liquor capacity does not make one drunk, clothes are not appropriate for all seasons, five-in-a-row Go is not regretted, six performances of Kunqu Opera are not refused, seven-character crooked poems are not delayed, eight-card Mahjong is not checked, a ninth-rank title is not chosen, and a very amiable and unconventional person is — Tracing back five hundred years, experience the long-lost joys of life in "The Guest of the Qing Dynasty," a masterpiece by Thief Dao Sanchi.

10 夜 The Night Emperor 夜天子 Yue Guan月关Historical3.4M WordsCompleted He inherits his position generation after generation, but is no prince. He comes from an illustrious family, but not one of the great clans. As a jailer in the Six Doors, all he wants is to pass down the iron rice bowl his ancestors left him, one generation to the next. But then a charlatan talks him into leaving his little corner of the world, and from that day on, a scourge is born. Yang Ling is known as Yang the Headsman, while Yang Fan is called the Plague Doctor. But he has many more nickna 10Votes2.8MRecs838.9kFans

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He held a hereditary position, yet he was neither a king nor a nobleman; he came from a distinguished family, yet he was not from a high-ranking family. As a jailer in the Six Doors, he originally intended to honestly pass on the iron rice bowl passed down from his ancestors from generation to generation, but unexpectedly he was fooled by a charlatan and left that small world. Once he left, a great tyrant suddenly appeared out of nowhere. Yang Ling was known as Yang the Headcutter, and Yang Fan was known as the Plague Doctor, but he had many more nicknames: Mad Clerk, Donkey Magistrate, Night Emperor... Each nickname represents a legend of his.

11 混 The Chaos Divine Spirit Art 混沌神灵诀 Listening to Rain in an Old Dream故梦听雨Xianxia1.0M WordsCompleted The path to immortality is elusive. Ask not when I’ll return. I seek not eternal life, only the chance to live. 0Votes46kRecs65.8kFans

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The path to immortality is uncertain; let us not ask when we will return. I don't seek immortality, I just want to live.

12 美 The Gourmet’s Supplier 美食供应商 The Cat Who Can Cook会做菜的猫Urban6.0M WordsCompleted “In the distant East, there is a strange little restaurant that has turned down Michelin three-star ratings several times. It’s expensive: a bowl of egg fried rice with soup costs RMB 288. Oh, I forgot, it also comes with a plate of pickles. Even so, plenty of people line up for a table. The restaurant doesn’t take reservations. You have to queue in person, and countless people fly in on private jets just to get in line. Of course, there’s no place to park your plane or your car. The service is 8Votes8.3MRecs3.3MFans

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"In the far East, there exists a strange little shop that has repeatedly refused Michelin three-star ratings. The prices are exorbitant; a bowl of fried rice with soup costs 288 RMB, oh, and it includes a side of kimchi, yet even so, long queues form. They don't accept reservations, only walk-ins, and countless people arrive by private jet specifically to queue, though of course, no parking or landing spots are provided. The service is appalling; customers are expected to serve themselves, clear their own dishes, and even wipe the tables! Good heavens, this owner must be insane." —Michelin Guide Foodie group, everyone is welcome to join and chat: 526149614 Dragon Tiger Fight Main Group: Subscribe to all accounts to join! 577415455 Cai Mao appears unpredictably~

13 一 A Will Eternal 一念永恒 Er Gen耳根Xianxia3.7M WordsCompleted With a single thought, the sea becomes vast; with a single thought, the fields turn to mulberry groves. With a single thought, ten thousand demons are slain; with a single thought, ten thousand immortals are destroyed. Only my thought… is eternal. This is Er Gen’s fourth full-length novel, A Will Eternal, following Renegade Immortal, Pursuit of the Truth, and I Shall Seal the Heavens. 22Votes17.3MRecs9.2MFans

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A single thought can create an ocean, or a single thought can turn a field into a mulberry field. A single thought can slay a thousand demons, or a single thought can annihilate ten thousand immortals. Only my thoughts... Eternity This is Er Gen's fourth full-length novel, *A Thought Through Eternity*, following *Against the Gods*, *Seeking the Demon*, and *I Shall Seal the Heavens*.

14 带 Bringing a Warehouse to the Great Ming 带着仓库到大明 Sir Dybala迪巴拉爵士Historical6.0M WordsCompleted Fang Xing transmigrated, bringing two warehouses with him! Other people transmigrate with an aura of supreme dominance, but all Fang Xing wants is to farm! “I just want to live a leisurely life in this era!” He owns a grand mansion and teaches a few disciples on the side, doing his best to help them climb the ranks so they can become his backing! But who could have guessed his disciples would be so unreliable? They actually turned out to 6Votes3.6MRecs1.4MFans

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The new book, "The Great Man of the Northern Song Dynasty," has been released. Fang Xing transmigrated, bringing two warehouses with him! While others transmigrate with an aura of dominance, Fang Xing only wants to farm! "I just want to live a leisurely life in this era!" He owns a large villa and casually teaches a few disciples, striving to help them climb the ranks so they can become his protectors! But who would have thought that the disciple was so unreliable, actually...

15 大 The Great Physician 大国医 Delicious Borscht美味罗宋汤Historical1.0M WordsOngoing No deep-seated vendettas, no struggle to rule the world, no plots and schemes, no machinations: this is the romantic story of a Jiangnan youth who, quite by accident, grows into a renowned physician whose work bridges the past and the future. 0Votes243.5kRecs520.5kFans

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There are no deep-seated grudges, no struggles for supremacy, no conspiracies, no scheming; this is the romantic story of a young man from Jiangnan who accidentally grows into a national medical master who carries on the legacy of his predecessors.