A Reading List for Non-Artsy Types 非文艺青年的书单

1 人 Humanity's Paradise 人道天堂 Jing Ke Shou荆柯守Sci-Fi1.7M WordsCompleted This is a world of the future, the birthplace of dreams. Technological progress has freed humanity from heavy physical labor, bringing people their first liberation from oppression by their fellow humans. The golden age has arrived, yet the karma accumulated over millions of years continues to bind us. Whether to destroy it or break free from it is a choice humanity must make for itself. 0Votes721.2kRecs527.8kFans

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This is a future world, the birthplace of dreams, where technological advancements have freed humanity from arduous manual labor, liberating them for the first time from internal oppression. With the arrival of the golden age, the karmic entanglements of the past millions of years persist. Whether to eliminate or be liberated is entirely up to humanity.

2 完 A Perfect Life 完美人生 Dao Yigeng刀一耕Urban4.6M WordsCompleted Li Qian was reborn. It was 1995, in another world. Here, of course, it was easier for him to succeed than it was for ordinary people. But what did success mean? Money? Fame? Status? Glory? All of those things, but not entirely. With that faint smile when she looked back, the warmth of a moment holding hands, and the subtle fragrance in his arms, life could finally be called perfect. 4Votes1.8MRecs871.6kFans

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Li Qian was reborn. In another timeline, in 1995. Here, he is certainly more likely to succeed than the average person. But what is success? Money? Or fame? Status? Glory? Yes, but not entirely. With that gentle smile as I looked back, that moment of warmth as I held hands, and that faint fragrance as I embraced her. Only then can life be called perfect. [Full Subscription Group]: 74640518 [Regular Group]: 450609038

3 红 The Red Tassel Record 红缨记 Young Master Lin of the Eastern Suburbs东郊林公子Gaming3.4M WordsCompleted The story is set sixteen years after the events of various original works. In principle, this book will touch on the original plots only sparingly, focusing instead on telling the stories that come afterward. For instance, Linghu Chong and Ren Yingying's married life; Yinggu, the Old Urchin, and Master Yideng living together; Dongfang Bubai, who didn't actually die, climbing out of the lake to continue secretly loving Linghu Chong; Li Xunhuan and Sun Xiaohong's life as an older man with a much y 0Votes123.2kRecs59.8kFans

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The story is set sixteen years after the events of the original novels. In principle, this book will delve less into the original plot and focus more on developing the subsequent stories. For example, it will explore the married life of Linghu Chong and Ren Yingying, the cohabitation of Ying Gu, the Old Urchin, and Master Yideng, the fact that Dongfang Bubai didn't actually die and emerged from the lake to continue her unrequited love for Linghu Chong, the life of Li Xunhuan and Sun Xiaohong as an older man with a younger woman, and of course, Qiao Feng's fall off the cliff, and the eccentric Murong Gongzi... I'm writing a sequel to *The Story of the Red Tassel*, purely to commemorate the master Huang Yi. The new title is "The Tale of Red Hare," with no word limit. Enter at your own risk. You could consider it the second part of The Story of Red Tassels. Of the five classic wuxia novels—Jin Yong, Gu Long, Wen Ruian, Liang Yusheng, and Huang Yi—three have been eliminated, perhaps indicating that the era of wuxia has reached its twilight. 5.15

4 鬼 Ghost Stock 鬼股 Young Master Xu Shengzhi徐公子胜治Mystery & Supernatural410k WordsCompleted The emerald sea and azure sky lie beneath a deep night, Why ask if the moon waxes or wanes, if fortunes rise or fall? A clear, sharp mirror of frost holds a pure reflection, A bright, polished ice vessel washes a heart clean. Among the flowers, tears fall, yet I raise my cup; Beneath the moon, an oriole sings, and I set my zither aside. In the shade of the parasol tree, I sigh for the noble one, His graceful bearing leaves me moved beyond words. What sort of person is he? Though he possesses no 0Votes51.2kRecs152.4kFans

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The azure sea and blue sky are shrouded in the night's chill; what do I care about the waxing and waning of the moon, or its rise and fall? A clear mirror reflects a clear image, a bright vessel cleanses a pure heart. Tears fall among the flowers as I drink wine; the warbling of orioles under the moon silences my zither. A gentleman sighs in the shade of the parasol tree, his reflection lingering in the breeze. —— What kind of person is he? He has no earth-shattering supernatural powers, but he can be called a national hero amidst the dust and grime of the world. What kind of people are they? Beneath their humble bodies, they still maintain noble character and pure and beautiful hearts. An elegant figure stands silhouetted against the hustle and bustle of the world. Slightly melancholic, yet exuding a composed and graceful air… —— Thank you for subscribing and voting. I also welcome your support for my other two works, "Shenyou" (book number 65875) and "Renyu" (book number 145374).

5 高 Lonely at the Top 高手寂寞 Lan Di Meichen兰帝魅晨Gaming1.9M WordsCompleted In truth, experts have lonely hearts, because expertise itself is built upon loneliness. If you want happiness, excitement, and a carefree life, don’t become an expert. Lan Di Meichen has completed eleven novels: A Moment in Heaven from the Lan Di Meichen Series, Eternal Crescent from the Lan Di Meichen Series, Lonely Expert, The Fall of Truth, Drink from the Lan Di Meichen Series, Temporarily Untitled, Mechanical D 5Votes1.4MRecs570.9kFans

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In fact, masters have a lonely heart, because the making of a master is built on loneliness. If you want to be happy, want to have a wonderful life, want to be carefree, then don't try to be an expert. ---------------- ... Lan Di Mei Chen has completed the following eleven novels: "Lan Di Mei Chen Series: Paradise Moment", "Lan Di Mei Chen Series: New Moon Eternity", "Master's Loneliness", "Truth Falls", "Lan Di Mei Chen Series: Drink", "Tentative Title", "Mechanical Apocalypse", "King", "Love and Blood", "Amazing Immortal", and "Mind Reading Master in the City". The novel "The Lonely Master 2" is currently being serialized and is available for reading.

6 随 Drifting with the Tide: A Great Military Strategist 随波逐流之一代军师 Going with the Flow随波逐流Historical1.6M WordsCompleted I have long since hidden away the gold at my waist; such matters are nothing unusual. If the world wishes to know the guest of the humble garden, he is merely a scholar from Jiangnan. Jiang Zhe, courtesy name Suiyun, was born poor. After ten years of arduous study, he finally passed the imperial examinations and entered the Hanlin Academy. But by chance, he was drawn into the struggle over the crown prince of the Great Yong dynasty. Faced with schemes and machinations, he had to match wits and p 2Votes5.8MRecs360.3kFans

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He has retired from public life, his gold belt now hidden away; news of his past is commonplace. If the world wishes to know the recluse of this humble garden, he is merely a scholar from Jiangnan. Jiang Zhe, courtesy name Suiyun, came from a poor family. After ten years of diligent study, he finally passed the imperial examination and entered the Hanlin Academy. However, he unwittingly became embroiled in the struggle for the crown prince position in the Great Yong Dynasty. Faced with conspiracies and intrigues, and the battles of wits and power among various factions, he wanted to escape this vortex that swept through the entire court. But the circumstances forced him to act, leaving him no choice but to go with the flow, throwing himself into the court struggles, using his wisdom to secure a peaceful living space for himself and those around him in this treacherous world.

7 宠 Charming Ghost Pet 宠魅 The Fish's Sky鱼的天空Eastern Fantasy5.5M WordsCompleted The animated adaptation, The Illusionist, is now airing. Cloudbirds soar and spread their wings beneath blue skies over green meadows; Blood Terror Wolves roam wild and untamed across barren wastes. Nightdream Beasts flit through moonlit forests; Ghostvault Monarchs drink the wind and swallow the mist from sheer cliffs. Sea Spirit Behemoths pass in shadow beneath vast oceans, while Thousand-Eyed Tree Demons stand proudly alone atop cloud-wreathed peaks. Swordstingers, Sunset Roc, Ancient Wood De 14Votes602.9kRecs783.2kFans

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The animated adaptation of "Fantasy Pet Master" is currently airing. Cloud birds soar and spread their wings amidst blue skies and green grass; Bloodthirsty wolves roam the desolate Gobi Desert. Night Dream Beasts dart and weave through moonlit forests; Ghostly Kings drink the wind and mist from cliffs. Sea Spirit Beasts flash past beneath the vast ocean; Thousand-Eyed Tree Demons stand proudly alone atop cloud-covered mountains. Sword Stinger, Sunset Roc, Ancient Wood Demon, Chaos Thunder Crown Elf, Ice-Cursed Demon Fox… Plants, monsters, elements, the undead—this is a bizarre and wondrous world of Soul Pets! Our protagonist, a young Soul Pet Master, initially possesses a young, mutated Soul Pet—the Moonlight Fox. Through constant battles, he mutates it into the more powerful Evil Flame Six-Tailed Demon Fox and the even higher-level Crown Flame Nine-Tailed Flame Fox! Accompanied by this mutated Soul Pet, he embarks on the true path of the strong, taming more coveted and precious Soul Pets, relentlessly striving towards the pinnacle of power!

9 网 Online Gaming: The Azure City Sword Immortal 网游之青城剑仙 Taihu Overlord太湖霸王Gaming2.5M WordsCompleted “An immortal lays a hand upon my crown; with our hair tied together, we receive eternal life.” This is a cultivation game that is at once real and illusory, telling the story of a Qingcheng disciple who ventures forth with sword in hand through a world beyond the mortal realm. There is no rebirth, only the clash of courage and wisdom; There is no foreknowledge, only the interplay of skill and strategy. 2Votes162.6kRecs105kFans

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An immortal touched my head, and I was granted eternal life. This is a fantasy-themed Xianxia game, telling the story of a Qingcheng disciple wielding his sword in a world beyond. There was no rebirth, but rather a clash of courage and wisdom; There are no prophets, but there is an intersection of technology and strategy.

10 飞 After Ascension 飞升之后 Huangfu Qi皇甫奇Eastern Fantasy3.5M WordsCompleted The Demon Realm, the Blood Clan, the Angel Clan, and humanity stand as four great powers in a vast universe. After the first War of Gods and Demons, humanity is defeated and forced to sign the humiliating Ancient Pact. Humanity begins its degrading policy of mere survival, quietly recovering its strength... Countless eons later, an unremarkable human master ascends to this realm. Gazing at the desolate lands of antiquity and the ruined mountains and rivers, he lets out a furious roar. The mighty 1Votes1.5MRecs836.2kFans

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In the vast universe where the Demon Realm, Vampires, Angels, and Humans coexist, humanity was defeated in the First War of Gods and Demons, signing the humiliating "Primordial Agreement" in the ancient past. Humanity began a policy of humiliation and subjugation, silently recuperating… Countless billions of years later, an unknown human master ascended to the heavens. Gazing upon the desolate ancient land, at the ravaged landscape, he roared in fury. The grand Second War of Gods and Demons slowly unfolded with this human's roar. Humanity was destined to win; this was destined to be a brutal war…

12 我 My Girlfriend Is an Immortal 我的女友是仙子 Fly Ahead, Watch the Blade先飞看刀Urban2.7M WordsCompleted This is a warm and joyous modern version of The Fairy Couple. A girl who claims to be a celestial fairy seeks out the male protagonist and brings him into the three thousand worlds of which he knows nothing. Is Journey to the West really just a book? After three hundred years of silence, whom has Fairy Chang'e been waiting for? Do immortals play games too? Here, there are endless stars. Here, the world is a carnival. 0Votes184.5kRecs74.2kFans

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This is a heartwarming and joyful modern version of "The Fairy Couple". A girl claiming to be a celestial fairy approaches the male protagonist and takes him into a world he knows nothing about. Is Journey to the West really just a book? After three hundred years of silence, who is Chang'e waiting for? Do immortals play games too? Here are endless stars, here is a world of revelry.

14 冒 The Fake Great Hero 冒牌大英雄 Seventy-Two Edits七十二编Sci-Fi4.1M WordsCompleted What can a mechanical repair soldier do? Research, modifications, and ingenious inventions? What can a mecha warrior do? Fight in a mecha, execute precise maneuvers, and use bizarre, unconventional techniques? What can a special reconnaissance soldier do? Infiltrate enemy territory, fight unarmed, take down enemies with a single move, disguise himself, sneak around, and snipe? What can a military strategist do? Analyze the course of a battle, plan operations, and win through the unexpected? A ge 39Votes3.8MRecs1.2MFans

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What can a mechanic do? Research, modify, and come up with ingenious ideas? What can a mecha warrior do? Mecha combat, precise operation, and unconventional techniques? What can a special reconnaissance soldier do? Infiltrate enemy lines, engage in hand-to-hand combat, defeat the enemy with a single blow, camouflage, stealth, and sniping? What can a military staff officer do? Conduct battle simulations, plan operations, and achieve surprise victories? A genius who can combine three professions into one, and is even proficient in psychology, deception, and assassin disguise, yet he is a cowardly, sleazy, and despicable fat man. What will this strange guy do when he's forced into a war? Will he become a hero or a coward?

16 紫EN The Legacy of Zichuan 紫川 Old Pig老猪Eastern Fantasy2.3M WordsCompleted Two hundred years ago, on the Lanhe battlefield, the Light Empire’s last legion collapsed amid the demons’ roar, and the empire’s final emperor fell in battle. With no common ruler left on the chaotic Xichuan Continent, warlords rose up and fought for supremacy. Martial strength was the only means of survival, and ruling the world was the dream of generations of powerful warriors. In the southeast of the continent stood a powerful force that had endured for more than two hundred years: the Zichu 8Votes1.7MRecs1.1MFans

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Two hundred years ago, on the battlefield of the Blue River, the last legion of the Bright Empire collapsed amidst the clamor of the demons, and the empire's last emperor perished in battle. The chaotic Western Continent, without a common ruler, saw numerous heroes rise and fight amongst themselves. Military might became the only means of survival, and dominating the world was the dream of generations of powerful warriors. In the southeast of the continent, there exists a powerful force that has existed for over two centuries—the Zi Chuan family. They fought against the Liu Feng family to the west, resisted the demons to the east, and suppressed the Lin family to the south. For their dream of power, and for the continuation of their family bloodline, countless outstanding figures of Zi Chuan have followed one after another, composing an epic and magnificent history. This story, "Zi Chuan," tells the tragic legend of this family over a century.

17 秦 The Legend of Qin: Supreme Villain System 秦时明月之大反派系统 Seven-Star Fat Bear七星肥熊Light Novel1.3M WordsCompleted He transmigrated into the world of The Legend of Qin, with a downright infuriating System in tow. Ying Ziyi wiped the sweat from his brow. The Qin dynasty was doomed to fall in just over twenty years. So what if it fell? He was bound to the dynasty himself, after all. What could he do when his surname was Ying? In the end, Ying Ziyi declared, “I'll walk my own path and leave Lady Xuanji with nowhere to go.” 1Votes256kRecs332.3kFans

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Having transmigrated into the world of Qin's Moon, Ying Ziyi was also accompanied by a ridiculous system. He couldn't help but wipe a bead of sweat; in just over twenty years, the Qin Dynasty would be finished. Well, so be it. He was bound to the Qin Dynasty anyway—what could he do when his surname was Ying? In the end, Ying Ziyi declared that he would walk his own path and leave Xuanji Niangniang with nowhere to go.

18 全 Versatile Mage 全职法师 The Fish's Sky鱼的天空Eastern Fantasy7.9M WordsOngoing He woke up to find the world transformed. The totemic Black Tortoise hidden beneath West Lake towered like a skyscraper when it rose upright. The undead army roaming beyond the walls of the ancient capital listened only to the whispers from beneath the imperial mausoleum. The Underworld King in Egypt’s pyramids and his followers had always coveted the lands of the East! London was home to a great family of dragon tamers. On Greece’s sacred Mount Parthenon, a goddess prayed for blessings. Venice 135Votes4.7MRecs3.1MFans

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I woke up to find the world had changed drastically. The totem snake hidden beneath West Lake stands like a skyscraper. The army of the dead wanders outside the ancient city walls, listening only to the whispers emanating from beneath the imperial tombs. The god of the underworld in the Egyptian pyramids, along with his followers, has always coveted the land to the east! London is home to a great family of dragon trainers. On Mount Parthenon in Greece, goddesses offer blessings. Venice is known as the city of water magic. The Nasca Lines have awakened from their slumber. The rock patterns eroded by wind and rain in the Helan Mountains form an eye, with the mountain ridge as the socket, gazing at the heavens for tens of thousands of years.