A Casual Reading List 随性书单

4 山 There's a Taoist Temple in the Mountains 山里有道观 All the Sheep at Dusk诸羊黄昏Urban2.0M WordsCompleted “Congratulations, Host. You have obtained the Three Pure Ones Daoist System. From now on, it will be your responsibility to revitalize the Daoist tradition. If you fail the mission, then...” Smack. “Was there a fly just now?” The System: deceased. New book: The Greatest Daoist Master in History 0Votes203.1kRecs406.7kFans

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"Congratulations, host, you have obtained the Three Pure Ones Daoist System. From now on, you will take it upon yourself to revitalize the Daoist sect. Failure to complete the mission will result in..." Snap— "I think there was a fly just now?" The system is dead. New book: The Most Awesome Taoist Priest in History

5 宇 The World at the Edge of the Universe 宇宙的边缘世界 Yuan Allen原艾伦Sci-Fi2.0M WordsCompleted Gazing up at the brilliant starry sky, you must have dreamed of exploring the vast universe and pondered, more than once, what the scientific civilization of the future might be like. Yan Haochen, a poor student, has an unexpected encounter that turns out to have been “planned.” It gives him the potential to rise to the ranks of the world’s top scientists. Driven by perseverance and unwavering conviction, he embarks on an extraordinary path: unraveling the mystery of life’s origins on Earth, fol 0Votes758.3kRecs265kFans

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Looking up at the brilliant starry sky, you must have dreamed of exploring the vast universe and thought about and dreamed of the future of scientific civilization more than once. Yuan Haochen, a mediocre student, experiences a premeditated adventure that grants him the potential to rise to become a top scientist. With unwavering dedication and steadfast belief, he embarks on an extraordinary path, unraveling the mysteries of life's origins on Earth, following the footsteps of a super-alien civilization, gradually revealing the truth of the universe, and ultimately exploring the secrets of its very origin. The story spans from ancient China two thousand years ago to a future vision thousands of years later. Unique threads connect a series of captivating tales set in different eras. From the past to the future, from Earth to Mars, from the solar system to the Alpha Centauri system, from traversing the Milky Way to exploring the edge of the universe, human civilization, facing difficulties, struggles to survive in the vast sea of stars... Book lovers' group: 529839423

6 神 The Magical Blacksmith's Shop 神奇铁匠铺 Time Seaweed时间海藻Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted In the cultivation world, there is a magical blacksmith shop. Every item it makes sends the whole world scrambling to get their hands on it... Cultivators wait outside for years on end, hoping that when the blacksmith shop takes out the trash next time, something will land on their heads... “Hahaha! After waiting in line for ten years, he finally agreed to forge a magical treasure for me!” A Daoist sect patriarch was so overjoyed he went mad and ran naked all across the cultivation world... “Put 0Votes57.8kRecs166kFans

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In the world of cultivation, there is a magical blacksmith shop whose every creation attracts worldwide attention... The monks waited outside for years, hoping that the blacksmith's next time he threw away trash, it would hit them on the head... "Haha, after waiting in line for ten years, he finally agreed to forge a magic weapon for me!" A certain Taoist patriarch went mad with joy and ran naked throughout the entire cultivation world... "Leave the blacksmith's shop, and instantly become a Buddha!" This is what a powerful Buddhist master said when recruiting followers... [Book club: 685111641] [New book uploaded, "Otherworldly Snack Shop", thank you for your support]

7 绿 Lord of the Oasis 绿洲中的领主 Old Zhao of Jifu济府老赵Gaming2.3M WordsCompleted Sacks of salt, spices, and sugar were piled from the shops all the way into the streets, while merchants with heavily loaded wagons came and went. The air was filled with the fragrance of various spices mingling together. This was a prosperous city beside an oasis, where the pounding of hammers and the clatter of looms rose and fell, and business was booming in the artisans' workshops. The flag of Baron Kant, heir to the Swadian Kingdom, hung above the town gate. The local residents lived happy 0Votes221.5kRecs247.2kFans

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Bags of salt, spices, and sugar were piled up from the shops all the way to the street, and merchants drove their horse-drawn carts back and forth, their loads overflowing. The air was filled with the fragrance of various spices blended together. This was a bustling city beside an oasis, where the sounds of hammering and looming rose and fell, and the artisans' workshops were thriving. The banner of Baron Condé, heir to the Kingdom of Swadia, flew above the town gates. The local inhabitants lived happily, filled with love and admiration for their lord. Crossbowmen stood guard on the city walls, and infantrymen in chainmail patrolled the streets—a scene of peace and tranquility.

10 希EN The Empire of Shilin 希灵帝国 Yuantong远瞳Sci-Fi8.1M WordsCompleted This isn't about imperial conquest, adventures in another world, or leveling up and cultivating. In fact, this is a very serious, proper, and earnest hard science-fiction story about saving the world. Just take it seriously. All right, actually, it's just the hilarious, shameless daily life of a bunch of screwball leaders and a deadbeat head of state saving the world. A slacker shut-in suddenly becomes the head of an empire, while a middle-aged man with a super-dad aura adopts countless little g 32Votes1.1MRecs988.4kFans

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It's not about imperial conquest, otherworldly conflicts, or leveling up and cultivating skills. In fact, this is a very serious and earnest hard science fiction novel about saving the world—just take it as a serious read. Okay, actually, this is just a group of unreliable leaders and a terrible head of state having a hilarious and unrestrained daily life of saving the world. A lazy, good-for-nothing otaku suddenly becomes the head of an empire, and a middle-aged man with a "dad" aura adopts countless little girls. This is the hilarious story of what happens to a certain otaku after he gains a free-meal army that falls from the sky. A serious reminder: this is a very serious and earnest science fiction book…

11 雪EN Lord of the Snow Eagle 雪鹰领主 I Eat Tomatoes我吃西红柿Eastern Fantasy3.6M WordsCompleted In Anyang Province of the Xia Clan, there is a tiny, unremarkable territory called Snow Eagle Territory! And this is where the story begins! Following Desolate Era, Swallowed Star, The Nine Cauldrons, Panlong, Stellar Transformation, Inch of Radiance, and The Legend of Xing Feng, this is Tomato's eighth novel! 68Votes9.3MRecs3.3MFans

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In the Anyang Province of the Xia tribe, there is a very small and inconspicuous territory called Snow Eagle Territory! The story begins here! ** Following "Desolate Era", "Swallowed Star", "Nine Cauldrons", "Panlong", "Stellar Transformation", "Inch of Light", and "Legend of Star Peak", this is Tomato's eighth novel!

12 史 The Greatest Patriarch in History 史上第一祖师爷 August Flying Eagle八月飞鹰Eastern Fantasy4.6M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Lin Feng gets a System, but the pressure is crushing. Main quest: Lin Feng must found a sect, build the greatest sect in history, and become its First Patriarch. So, to become the greatest patriarch in history, Lin Feng gets to work. “Your name is Shi Tianhao? Born with supreme gifts, but your clan brother stole them from you, and now your birth father has left you in the care of a tiny village? Come with me, disciple. Let’s show those people that justice denied must be 4Votes406.1kRecs572.4kFans

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Having transmigrated and acquired a system, Lin Feng is under immense pressure. The main quest of the system: Lin Feng establishes the first sect in history, and Lin Feng himself becomes the first patriarch. So, in order to become the first patriarch in history, Lin Feng began his struggle. "Your name is Shi Tianhao? Born a supreme being, yet your life was usurped by your cousin, and now you're being raised by your biological father in a small mountain village? Come, come with me, let's make those people know that the justice they owe must be paid!" "Your name is Xiao Yan? A former genius, now a good-for-nothing, and your fiancée even came to your door to break off the engagement? Come, come with me, let's show that girl what it means to not underestimate a young man's potential!" "Your name is Zhu Yi? A son of a concubine in the Marquis's mansion, suppressed by his father, and your mother, a former saintess, was murdered? Come, come with me, let's show your father what it means to be powerful... No, I mean, to be right!" My new book, "The Strongest Senior Brother in History," has been released. Feel free to check it out!

14 斩 Slaying Immortals 斩仙 Ren Yuan任怨Xianxia5.5M WordsOngoing In his previous life, Yang Chen treated people kindly, yet was bullied all his life. Reborn, Yang Chen chose to become an executioner. He settled old scores beneath the ghost-bladed sword and slaughtered all living beings on the Immortal Execution Platform. In the human world, he slays humans! In the demon world, he slays demons! In the devil world, he slays devils! In the immortal world, he slays immortals! 0Votes588.4kRecs550.1kFans

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In his past life, Yang Chen was kind to others, but was bullied his whole life. Reborn, Yang Chen chooses to become an executioner, severing grudges with his executioner's blade and slaughtering all living beings on the execution platform. Slaying people in the human realm! Slay demons in the demon realm! Slay demons in the demon realm! Immortal Slaying in the Celestial Realm!

15 史 The Biggest Mess in History 史上第一混乱 Zhang Xiaohua张小花Urban1.8M WordsCompleted I'm truly unlucky, really. Other people transmigrate, while I can only be transmigrated into. Other people pick up girls, while I can only be picked up by girls... At my umpteenth pawnshop, I received a series of clients named Jing Ke, Li Bai, Guan Yu, Qin Hui, and so on, leading to one hilarious story after another. This book is packed with comedy, and cultivation, transmigration, urban life, and romance are all indispensable. That is why it is titled The First Great Chaos in History. 12Votes1MRecs1.6MFans

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I'm so unlucky, really. Others time-travel, but I can only be the one time-traveled. While others are chasing girls, I'm just a girl being chased... In my numerous pawnshops, I've served a series of clients named Jing Ke, Li Bai, Guan Yu, Qin Hui, and many more, leading to a series of hilarious stories. This book is full of parody, and it includes elements of cultivation, time travel, urban life, and romance. Hence the title "The Most Chaotic in History".

17 黄 Golden Ranch 黄金牧场 Invincibly Adorable Little Treasure卖萌无敌小小宝Urban2.5M WordsCompleted Horse racing, sheep herding, vineyards and farms: city boy Wang Hao becomes a big landowner in Australia! In vast Australia, in the fertile Murray-Darling Basin, he enjoys a wonderful country life. He keeps koalas for company, races kangaroos, raises a few adorable alpacas, and occasionally bullies the emus. A little cat with a bun-shaped face and a mighty sheepdog: my home really isn't a zoo! Growing wheat, shearing sheep, harvesting grapes, playing tennis, feeding livestock... Life on the ranc 0Votes178.6kRecs156.1kFans

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Horse racing, sheep herding, wineries, farms – urban youth Wang Hao transforms into an Australian landowner! Enjoy a wonderful pastoral life in the vast Australia, the fertile Murray-Darling Basin. Keep company with koalas, race with kangaroos, raise a few adorable alpacas, and tease emus when you have nothing to do. A chubby-cheeked, goofy cat and a majestic, imposing sheepdog—my home is definitely not a zoo! Plant wheat, shear sheep, harvest grapes, play tennis, feed livestock. Ranch life is so wonderful! Ranch Group: 151553210 My new book, "Literary and Artistic Superstar," has started updating. If you're interested, you can check it out.

18 命 The Wheel of Fate 命运天盘 Surface Level水平面Xianxia3.2M WordsCompleted Yang Tianwen unexpectedly obtains a sealed compass. Every time he breaks one of its seals, he gets a wish. This strange compass gives Yang Tianwen a unique advantage and takes him from an ordinary world to a higher plane of existence! In a fantastical world of cultivation, a legend is born. The Compass of Destiny: Its owner can command fate and control the future at will! 3Votes483.9kRecs228kFans

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Yang Tianwen unexpectedly obtained a sealed compass. Each time he unlocked a seal on the compass, he could grant a wish. This strange compass gave Yang Tianwen a special advantage, elevating him from the ordinary world to a higher level of existence! A fantastical world of cultivation unfolds, narrating the birth of a legend. The Compass of Destiny allows its owner to freely control their destiny and future!

19 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

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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

20 异EN The Record of Unusual Creatures 异常生物见闻录 Yuantong远瞳Sci-Fi5.2M WordsCompleted Hao Ren is a good man, just as his name suggests. His ideal life is to get by in peace, renting out a modest home and making enough to live on without ever getting rich. At least, that was the plan before a bunch of lunatic creatures moved into his house. A remote, dilapidated mansion, a bunch of abnormal nonhuman creatures, and an employment contract from “the gods.” Put those three things together, and Hao Ren becomes the busiest landlord and most capable babysitter in the world. And so begins 101Votes6.1MRecs2.6MFans

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Hao Ren, true to his name, is a good person whose ideal is to live a peaceful life as a landlord who is neither poor nor rich—at least that's how it was before a bunch of crazy creatures moved into his house. A secluded, dilapidated house, a bunch of somewhat abnormal non-human creatures, and a labor contract from a "god"—these three elements combined make Hao Ren the busiest landlord and most capable nanny in the world. Thus begins the most chaotic, strangest, and most abnormal landlord-tenant story. "From the day I put my fingerprint on the employment contract, I knew I was on a sinking ship..."