A Veteran Reader's Strong Recommendations After Years of Reading 老书虫，看了多年的小说力荐

4 深 Midnight Bookstore 深夜书屋 Pure Little Dragon纯洁滴小龙Mystery & Supernatural3.7M WordsCompleted A bookshop that opens for business only late at night, welcomes your visit. [The simplified-Chinese edition of this work has been published by Tianjin People's Publishing House.] Reading group: 523978007 (no verification required) Battle group: 457654443 (no verification required) 66Votes4.3MRecs2.4MFans

Curator note

A bookstore that only opens late at night. Welcome! [The simplified Chinese version of this work has been published by Tianjin People's Publishing House]—— VIP Full Subscription Member Group: 557560752 (Fan value verification required to join) Book club: 523978007 (no verification required) Battle Group: 457654443 (No verification required) My new book, "The Devil's Descent," has been released. A new journey begins!

5 真EN The Real Cthulhu TRPG 真实的克苏鲁跑团游戏 I Want to Stir Things Up我要搞事情Gaming11.1M WordsCompleted TRPG stands for tabletop role-playing game. Its appeal lies in being able to immerse yourself in a character and, within the rules, shape an open-ended story through your actions and reach different endings. Call of Cthulhu is one major TRPG genre. Players take on the roles of investigators who are just ordinary people, yet must explore mysterious events and face unknown mythos creatures and unknown terrors. There is only one piece of advice here: the less you know, the longer you live. Liu Xing 1Votes214.3kRecs350.7kFans

Curator note

TRPG stands for tabletop role-playing game. The game's unique feature is that players can immerse themselves in the role and, within the rules, experience various open-ended story developments based on their actions, leading to different endings. Cthulhu role-playing games are a major category of TRPGs, where players take on the role of ordinary explorers who must investigate mysterious events, face unknown mythical creatures, and encounter unknown fears. There is only one piece of advice here: the less you know, the longer you live. Liu Xing was simply curious and wanted to try out a Cthulhu role-playing game online, but he ended up accidentally entering a real Cthulhu role-playing game.

6 大 The Great Sage’s Tale 大圣传 Dreamer说梦者Xianxia4.4M WordsOngoing The supreme beings among demons are known as “Great Sages.” A young boy leaves his mountain village, travels across the land, and steps into legend one step at a time, becoming a myth. VIP Group: 102407797 (full subscription required) 55Votes2.5MRecs1.8MFans

Curator note

The supreme being among demons is called "Great Sage". The boy left his mountain village, traveled the world, and step by step stepped into legend, becoming a myth. VIP Group: 102407797 (Full subscription required) General group: 128914315

7 惊 Thriller Paradise 惊悚乐园 Three Days, Two Sleeps三天两觉Gaming4.9M WordsCompleted This is a game that transcends dimensions. It is also a race in pursuit of truth. An unknown seal, a wager with ghosts and gods… The struggle of data, the salvation of humanity… In that virtual world connected to reality, consciousness determines us, consciousness chooses us, and consciousness determines our consciousness. Now, cast away your fear. Cast away your selfish distractions, questions, and distrust… Liberate your mind. Welcome to the Thriller Paradise. The physical edition of “Thril 253Votes4.2MRecs3.5MFans

Curator note

This is a game that transcends dimensions. It is also a competition in pursuit of truth. An unknown seal, a gamble between gods and demons... The struggle of data, the redemption of humanity... In that virtual world connected to reality—consciousness determines us, consciousness chooses us, and consciousness determines our consciousness. Now, let go of your fear. Cast aside your selfish thoughts, doubts, and rejections... Liberate your mind. Welcome to Thriller Park. The physical book "Thriller Paradise" is now available! ㄟ(▔,▔)ㄏ

9 直 Live Streaming: Master Craftsman 直播之工匠大师 Nine Chestnuts九个栗子Urban1.9M WordsCompleted Other streamers have long legs, but mine is a rugged guy. Other streamers sing, dance, and play games, while mine spends every day livestreaming himself carving wood. Lu Zi'an got a Craftsman Master System, mastered China's ancient arts, and won the adoration of countless people. To give the world a conscience, and the people a purpose; To carry on the lost teachings of the sages, and bring peace to all generations. Reader group: 0Votes503.7kRecs328.3kFans

Curator note

Other streamers have long legs, but my streamer is a rough guy. While others sing, dance, and play games, my family broadcasts themselves carving wood every day. Lu Zian obtained a master craftsman system, mastered the unique skills of Chinese martial arts, and gained countless admirers. To establish a moral compass for Heaven and Earth, and to establish a destiny for the people. To continue the lost learning of the sages and to usher in an era of peace for all generations. Book club: Chestnut Fragrance Group: 621248473 VIP Book Club: 462681907 (Full subscription required)

10 逆 Riding the Tide of a Pure-Hearted Era 逆流纯真年代 Worldly Arsenal人间武库Urban2.2M WordsCompleted Time is a ship. Some people like to think of those few years in the early 1990s as the final voyage of a once-innocent era. Jiang Che, long since changed by the passing years, returns against the current and starts over in 1992, writing a brilliant youth that can finally be laid to rest properly. [Welcome to the second VIP group for Reversing the Current of Innocent Days: 497283806 (You must provide a screenshot showing you’ve purchased the whole book to join. This time, I’ll try to talk more.)] 41Votes2.9MRecs1.6MFans

Curator note

Time is a ship sailing on a ship, and some people like to regard the early 1990s as the last leg of that innocent era. Jiang Che, who is no longer innocent with the passing years, returns against the current, restarting 1992, and writing a brilliant chapter of youth that can finally be properly settled. Welcome to the VIP Group 2 for the Innocent Years Against the Current: 497283806 (You need to subscribe to the full subscription and provide a screenshot to join. I'll try to talk more this time.)

12 剑 Sword Spirit Co-Living Diary 剑灵同居日记 His Majesty the King国王陛下Xianxia1.7M WordsCompleted “Spirit of the Heavenly Sword from Beyond the Stars, awakened by your call. Tell me, are you my mount?” 0Votes728kRecs221.8kFans

Curator note

"The spirit of the celestial sword has awakened in response to your call. I ask you, are you my mount?" Public fan group: 633948707

13 青EN Aoba Paranormal Agency 青叶灵异事务所 Ku Qiqi库奇奇Mystery & Supernatural4.9M WordsCompleted My name is Lin Qi, and I work at the demolition office. At the beginning of this year, I was put in charge of demolishing an old residential complex. One resident had a strange sign hanging by the door: “Green Leaf Paranormal Affairs Agency.” The house had been turned into an office, but it had long since been abandoned and was covered in dust. Inside the filing cabinets, countless documents and records were neatly arranged. Curious, I sorted through them and discovered a bizarre, terrifying wor 8Votes759.4kRecs640.9kFans

Curator note

My name is Lin Qi, and I work in the demolition office. At the beginning of this year, I was in charge of the demolition of an old residential area. In the residential complex, there was a resident with a strange sign hanging at the door that read "Qingye Paranormal Investigation Agency." The house had been converted into an office and had been abandoned for a long time, covered in dust. Inside the office's filing cabinets, a large number of documents and materials were neatly arranged. Out of curiosity, I organized the information and discovered a bizarre and terrifying world hidden beneath the surface of reality. The events recorded in the archives gradually began to appear in my life... ☆☆☆☆☆Reader Group: 157446947☆☆☆☆☆

14 五 Five Elements 五行天 Fang Xiang方想Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsCompleted As all worlds fused together and spiritual energy vanished, the cultivation world that had endured for a million years collapsed. The savage wilderness launched a massive invasion, and the Five Elements Heaven became the cultivators' final line of defense. A thousand years later, a lowly youth from the Old Lands spent three years laboring deep in the savage wilderness, then won the exceptional chance to further his studies at the Five Elements Heaven. Driven by a desire to control his own fate a 4Votes9.2MRecs1.1MFans

Curator note

With the merging of all realms and the dissipation of spiritual energy, the cultivation world, which had existed for millions of years, collapsed with a deafening roar. The barbarians launched a massive invasion, and the Five Elements Heaven became the last line of defense for cultivators. A thousand years later, a humble boy from the old land, working as a laborer, ventured into the wilderness for three years and was exceptionally granted the opportunity to study in the Five Elements Heaven. A young man, yearning to control his destiny and striving to become stronger, unleashes a magnificent storm with his beast-like fighting instincts. The new book's QQ group number is 237931286. Welcome to join!

15 明 Ruler of Tomorrow 明日支配者 Yang Ping'an杨平安Mystery & Supernatural889k WordsOngoing Fang Ziyu gets a magical notebook from the future... a computer. With this computer, Fang Ziyu can not only see glimpses of the future, but also buy items that exist in the future. From then on, Fang Ziyu is one step closer to reaching the future. VIP group: 587128644 (Join if you have purchased all of The Night Is Coming or have reached Steward rank or higher in Tomorrow's Ruler). 0Votes206.4kRecs139.1kFans

Curator note

Fang Ziyu acquired a magical futuristic notebook... A computer. Through this computer, Fang Ziyu can not only see fragments of the future, but also purchase items that exist in the future. From then on, Fang Ziyu took another step closer to the future. Book club: 485368686 VIP Group: 587128644 (Those who have subscribed to the entire "Night Is Coming" series or have a fan value of "Tomorrow's Ruler" or above can join)

19 顾 Gu Dao's Immortal Life 顾道长生 Sleep Turns You White睡觉会变白Urban2.3M WordsCompleted I thought this was going to be a realistic urban-life story, but then the setting changed without warning! Spiritual qi revival, the return of Taoist arts: this is probably a story about modern civilization transforming into a cultivation civilization. This book still takes its time. Reader group: 666-464-52. VIP group: 465-455-757 14Votes2.5MRecs1MFans

Curator note

I thought it was a realistic depiction of urban life, but the setting was changed without warning! The revival of spiritual energy and the reappearance of Taoist practices—this is probably the story of a modern civilization transforming into a civilization of cultivation. This book is still quite long-winded. Book club group: 666-464-52. VIP group: 465-455-757

21 光 The Bald Monk in the City 光头武僧在都市 Autumn's Wounds易伤秋者Gaming2.4M WordsCompleted A forum thread: “If you could have the abilities of any D&D class, which would you choose?” Yi Qiu replied, “Obviously a monk! Great physique, fast runner. Immune to poison and disease, can take on thugs barehanded. In a place like China, where weapons are tightly regulated and even the food comes with a chemical-element chart, it couldn’t be more perfect. Plus, a bald head is a big shot’s trademark, so it comes with a +3 intimidation buff...” And then Yi Qiu really did become a monk... This is 1Votes550.6kRecs339.2kFans

Curator note

A forum topic: "If you could have the abilities of a D&D character, what would you choose?" Yi Qiu replied, "Of course, it's the monk! They're strong, fast, and immune to poison and disease. They can take down thugs bare-handed. In a country like China with its strict weapon control and food containing chemical elements, they're simply amazing. Plus, being bald is a symbol of a powerful figure, giving them a +3 deterrent buff..." And so Yi Qiu really did become a martial monk... This is the story of an ordinary young man from Earth who gains the abilities of a martial monk and spends his free time running dungeons. Book club: 166575132

22 从 Starting with the Gu Huo Bird 从姑获鸟开始 It Can't Be Helped活儿该Infinite Myriad Worlds1.9M WordsOngoing The body is as light as a goose feather, life as fragile as wild grass. I have witnessed the darkest night, so the blazing, brilliant flame in my heart has never wavered. The physical edition of From the Gu Huo Bird's Beginning (Volume One) is now available. Search for the title on Dangdang, JD.com, Taobao, Douyin, and other platforms, or purchase it from a physical bookstore. Thank you all for your support. 82Votes2.5MRecs2.4MFans

Curator note

Our bodies are as light as a feather, our lives as fragile as wild grass. Having witnessed the darkest night, the burning, bright flame in my heart never wavers. The physical copy of "Starting from the Guhuoniao" (Volume 1) is now available. You can search for the book title on platforms such as Dangdang, JD.com, Taobao, and Douyin to purchase it, or buy it at physical bookstores. Thank you for your support.

23 修EN Cultivation Chat Group (The Daily Life of a Chat Group) 修真聊天群（聊天群的日常生活） Legend of the Paladin圣骑士的传说Urban8.5M WordsCompleted One day, Song Shuhang accidentally joined a chat group for veteran sufferers of immortal-cultivation chuunibyou. Everyone in the group addressed one another as fellow Daoists, and their profile names were all things like Palace Master, Cave Master, Perfected One, and Celestial Master. Even the group owner's lost pet dog was described as a great demon hound that had run away from home. All day long, they chatted about alchemy, exploring secret realms, cultivation experiences, and such. Then one 114Votes17.6MRecs15.7MFans

Curator note

One day, Song Shuhang accidentally joined a chat group for hardcore fans of fantasy novels and chuunibyou (a Japanese term for someone with delusions of grandeur). The group members all addressed each other as "fellow Daoists," and their nicknames were filled with various titles like "Lord of a Palace," "Master of a Cave," "True Person," and "Celestial Master." Even the group owner's lost pet dog was referred to as a "Great Demon Dog Who Ran Away from Home." They spent all their time discussing alchemy, exploring secret realms, and cultivation techniques. One day, after lurking for a long time, he suddenly discovered that... Every single member of the group was actually a cultivator, the kind who could move mountains and overturn seas and live for thousands of years! Ugh, my worldview has completely shattered overnight! Book club: Kyushu No. 1 group: 207572656 Jiuzhou Group 2: 168114177 Jiuzhou Group 3: 165210665 (New) Nine Provinces No. 1 Group (VIP book club, verification required) 63769632

24 大 Spare Me, Great Lord! 大王饶命 The Elbow That Can Talk会说话的肘子Urban2.8M WordsCompleted A car accident changes high school student Lu Shu’s life. When the age of spiritual qi revival arrives, he’s determined to lead the way. Survival of the fittest. The victor rules. … 152Votes11.6MRecs5.4MFans

Curator note

High school student Lü Shu's life is changed by a car accident. When the era of spiritual energy revival arrives, he wants to be a leader of this era. Survival of the fittest, the winner takes all.

27 最 The Best Director 最佳导演 Robot Wall-E机器人瓦力Urban2.9M WordsCompleted Wang Yang dreamed of becoming a director and making movies that would drive the whole world wild. But his life had just taken a major blow: he'd been framed and expelled from USC. Yet as God closed one window on Wang Yang, he opened another. After Wang Yang was hit by a car on the street, he found he could see future movies! And so 1998 became an extraordinary year. While Titanic worked its miracle, the greatest director of the 21st century quietly began his rise. 0Votes515.6kRecs279.3kFans

Curator note

To be a director and create movies that drive the world wild. This is Wang Yang's dream, but his life has just suffered a major blow when he was expelled from USC after being falsely accused. However, while God closes one door, He opens another. After being hit by a toy car on the street, Wang Yang can see movies from the future! Thus, 1998 was an extraordinary year. In addition to the miracle of Titanic, one of the greatest legendary directors of the 21st century quietly rose to prominence.