A Niche Reading List of Gems 小众的精品书单

3 执 The Law Enforcer’s Handbook 执法者手册 Tao Gu桃咕Light Novel2.7M WordsCompleted In 2166, the Seventeenth District where I live was named the worst region in the Federation. Unemployment rates kept soaring. The number of missing persons climbed steadily. Bounty criminals worth astronomical sums kept appearing. People say law enforcement is the most dangerous job on this planet. And I had the misfortune of becoming an enforcer. (Cyberpunk + wasteland + overpowered protagonist. The author has completed four novels of over a million words each, so enjoy with confidence!) 34Votes122.2kRecs609.8kFans

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In 2166, my district, District 17, was rated the worst district in the Union. The unemployment rate remains high. The number of missing persons is steadily increasing. The number of criminals with exorbitant bounties is constantly increasing. People say that law enforcement is the most dangerous profession on the planet. And I, unfortunately, became a law enforcer. (Cyberpunk + post-apocalyptic + invincible novel, with four completed works exceeding one million words each, so you can enjoy it with confidence~)

8 大EN The Night Watchman of Dafeng 大奉打更人 The Young Master Who Sells Newspapers卖报小郎君Xianxia3.8M WordsCompleted The physical edition of The Gongsman of Great Feng, Volume One, is now available across all major platforms, including Tmall, Dangdang, and JD.com, as well as in bookstores nationwide. In this world, there are Confucians, Daoists, Buddhists, demons, and sorcerers. Xu Qi'an, a graduate of the police academy, awakens to find himself in prison, with exile to the frontier awaiting him in three days… At first, all he wants is to protect himself and, in this society without human rights, become 313Votes9.7MRecs19.8MFans

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The physical copy of "The Great Feng Night Watchman" (Volume 1) is now available on all major online platforms including Tmall, Dangdang, and JD.com, as well as in various physical bookstores. This world contains Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, demons, and sorcerers. Xu Qi'an, a recent police academy graduate, wakes up to find himself in prison, destined for exile in three days... His initial goal was simply to protect himself and, incidentally, live a leisurely life as a wealthy man in this society where human rights are nonexistent. Years later, Xu Qi'an looked back on his past, with his long-dead enemies and piles of white bones behind him. The mighty Yangtze River flows eastward, its waves washing away heroes of the past; right and wrong, success and failure, all vanish in the blink of an eye. The green hills remain, and the setting sun has reddened them many times.

9 我 Cthulhu in Tokyo 我在东京克苏鲁 One-Click Triple Tap一键三连Mystery & Supernatural459k WordsOngoing [In Tokyo, My SAN Is Plummeting] [You Cannot See the Horror That I See] Su Qi, a social genius. Killed in a car accident, he was reborn in Tokyo. This is a world of the deep sea and anchors. The occult, Cthulhu madness, objective idealism, groupthink, mass psychology. Strange events published in magazines appear on city streets. Bizarre videos online play out in real life. Rumors on social media come true. The widespread circulation of public opinion and trending topics creates monsters. Trendin 1Votes100.8kRecs196.2kFans

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[I'm in Tokyo, and my SAN value is plummeting] You must not see the fear I see. Su Qi, a social master. He died in a car accident and was reborn in Tokyo. This is a world of deep sea and anchoring. Mysticism, Cthulhu Madness, Objective Idealism, Groupthink, Popular Psychology. Strange stories published in magazines appear on city streets; bizarre videos on the internet are reenacted in reality; rumors on social media become reality; and the widespread dissemination of public opinion and trending topics creates monsters. Hot topics become obsessive, and public opinion creates idols. The mastermind behind the fabrication of Kofun funerals in the Kofun period; Prince Shotoku who established the Twelve Crowns in the Asuka period; Aoandon who spread the Hyakki Yagyō (Night Parade of One Hundred Demons) in the Heian period; Yaobikuni who created the samurai class in the Kamakura period; and the industrial angel who guided the Edo period… The mastermind behind the scenes, transcending the old era to the present, is navigating the mysteries of the new era. Su Qi established a mysterious presence in Tokyo and became the Tokyo God. They fabricate mysteries of the new era to compete with the mysteries of the old. They compete for trending topics, for public opinion, and for a shared narrative. The War of the Gods is a war of fabricated mysticism.

10 兰 Immortal Destiny at Lanruo Temple 兰若仙缘 Sweet-and-Sour Yu糖醋于Xianxia2.0M WordsCompleted New book, Subduing the Dragon. You’re welcome to give it a read! A thousand-year-old tree sways in the wind; a ten-thousand-year-old black mountain lies silent. Withered bones build the Buddhist temple; blood stains the imperial city. Practice Buddhist arts, train with Shushan swords, and command the underworld. At the ancient Lanruo Temple, my dharma name is Wusheng. I don’t beg for alms; I only deliver souls! 0Votes241.3kRecs203.8kFans

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My new book, "Dragon Subduing," is available for your reading! Ancient trees sway in the wind, while the Black Mountain remains silent for millennia. Buddhist temples were built from bones, and the imperial city was stained with blood. He cultivates Buddhist practices, masters the Shu Mountain sword, and commands the Yin Commander. The ancient temple, named Wusheng, does not solicit alms; it only performs rituals for the deceased! Book club: 971622783

11 妖EN Where Will You Run, Demons? 妖魔哪里走 Full Metal Casing全金属弹壳Mystery & Supernatural3.6M WordsCompleted New book: "Daoist Priest, Times Have Changed". Please check it out. The human way declines, while the uncanny way runs rampant. A hundred ghosts roam the night, and the people suffer terribly. I, Wang Qilin, am willing to wield a ghost-slaying blade and carve a path to peace for humanity through the demons and monsters lying in wait! 5Votes755kRecs577.3kFans

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Please keep an eye on my new book, "Taoist Master, Times Have Changed". Humanity is waning, while treachery is rampant. A hundred ghosts roam the night, and the common people suffer greatly. I, Wang Qilin, am willing to use a demon-slaying blade to carve out a bright path for my human race amidst the surrounding demons! QQ group number: 853332369. Anyone who likes chatting and posting in the group, come join us!

13 虫 Bug House 虫屋 Golden Cabinet Corner金柜角Mystery & Supernatural1.2M WordsCompleted A slightly plump man carrying a broom walks into the courtyard. He sweeps up the fallen leaves, then turns to look at the plaque over the gate: Insect House. “If you don't show yourselves, I'll turn you into flower fertilizer.” 4Votes184.5kRecs185.8kFans

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The slightly overweight man walked into the yard with a broom. He swept up the fallen leaves, turned his head, and looked at the plaque above the door—Insect House. "If you don't show yourselves soon, I'll turn you into fertilizer."

15 诡EN Lord of Mysteries 诡秘之主 The Squid Who Loves Diving爱潜水的乌贼Eastern Fantasy4.5M WordsCompleted Amid the tide of steam and machinery, who can reach the extraordinary? In the fog of history and darkness, who is whispering? I awoke from the mysteries and opened my eyes to see this world: Guns, cannons, battleships, airships, difference engines; potions, divination, curses, the Hanged Man, Sealed Artifacts... Light still shines, and the mysterious has never left. This is the legend of th 11kVotes37.4MRecs37.6MFans

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The Lord of Mysteries animated special is now available on Tencent Video. Everyone is welcome to watch it! In the tide of steam and machinery, who can reach the extraordinary? In the mists of history and darkness, who whispers? I awaken from the mystery, opening my eyes to see this world: Firearms, cannons, giant ships, airships, difference engines; potions, divination, curses, the Hanged Man, sealed artifacts... The light still shines, and mystery has never left. This is a legend of the Fool.

16 伊EN Pillars of Aethel 伊塔之柱 Crimson Flame绯炎Gaming8.6M WordsOngoing Welcome to Aitalia, the kingdom above the drifting clouds. Let us open the door, take up our staffs, and adventure. It all begins here: Across the hills between cloud and sea, where grass ripples like waves and shallow rivers gleam; Across fields flowing with gold and honey, laden with laughter, while beneath Rodale's low houses, gentle songs drift through the air. Through Aegon's ancient forests, where vines twist through the darkness and whispers linger; Over lofty ridges and towering mountain 372Votes1.7MRecs498.1kFans

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Welcome to Aetaria, the kingdom above the clouds. Let's push open the door, pick up our canes, and the adventure begins here— Passing through hills where clouds meet the sea, like floating waves on the grass, the shallow river glistens; The fields, flowing with gold and honey, are filled with laughter; beneath the low houses of Rodale, soft songs drift. Passing through the ancient, dense forest of Egon, where vines grow wildly in the shadows and whispers linger; Beyond towering mountains and lofty peaks, shadowy figures lurk in the underworld, fraught with danger, and the sword reflects light. The story of a boy chasing his dreams, where a dragon soars through the sky and above the clouds, its wings outstretched. Even after time has passed, the fire in the hearth still burns brightly.

18 打 Open Your Quest Log 打开你的任务日志 Thorns of the Dark Night幽夜荆棘Western Fantasy1.5M WordsOngoing Night fell, and the tavern gradually grew lively. Adventurers bragged to one another about their latest exploits. Waitresses flitted between the tables like dancing butterflies, while a bard in the corner plucked his lute and sang suggestive little tunes. Just then, the tavern door swung open, and a burly adventurer strode in from the darkness. “Hey, isn't that Barrett the ‘Feeder’?” someone recognized him. “He hasn't been the ‘Feeder’ for ages. He's Barrett the ‘Undead Nemesis,’ ‘Devil Slayer,’ 2Votes275.8kRecs190.5kFans

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As night fell, the tavern gradually became lively. The adventurers boasted to each other about their recent hauls, waitresses fluttered between the tables like butterflies, and bards played their lutes in the corners, singing suggestive tunes. Just then, the tavern door was pushed open, and a burly adventurer walked in from the darkness. "Hey, isn't that 'Feeder' Barrett?" Someone recognized the newcomer. "He's no longer the 'Feeder,' but the 'Undead Nemesis,' 'Demon Slayer,' 'Mage Ally,' 'Crystal Wall Guardian,' and 'Legendary Adventurer' Barrett!" Someone retorted loudly. "Barrett, tell us your story." The man named Barrett took a big gulp of rye beer and, under the expectant gazes of the crowd, began to recount his story, "It was a bright afternoon, and I was riding my horse, heading towards..."

20 猛 Beastly Tale 猛兽记 Zhi Qiu知秋Gaming656k WordsCompleted Games are fun. They get your blood pumping, and you can trade gear for cash. But sometimes games are a headache, especially when you have to rely on them to make a living. Life can be frustrating: you have to eat, find a wife, and pay rent. But life can be fun, too: you can have food on the table, marry a wife, and have a place to live together. This is life in a game, and a game in real life. 0Votes268.6kRecs39.3kFans

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Games are fun; they can get your blood pumping and you can even trade in-game items for money. But games can also be a headache, especially when you need to make a living from them. Life is full of hardships: you need to eat, find a wife, and pay rent. But life is also fun: you can have food to eat, a wife to marry, and a place to live with your wife. This is life within a game, and a game within life.

22 异 The Way of the Divine Land Beyond the Border 异域神州道 Zhi Qiu知秋Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsOngoing I seek the Dao and press onward, For there is a human Dao. How many rivers and mountains have I crossed? I cannot count. May Heaven never grow old, and may my homeland always remain blessed. All I see are green mountains, Green mountains where rain falls hard and winds rage on every side. The road home stretches on, endless and long. The Dao of man, the Dao of gods, I seek the human Dao. Demons and fiends alike claim they are good. Winds rise, thunder roars, and ghosts cry out across the heavens 1Votes733.4kRecs63.2kFans

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Seek your own path and move forward. There is a way of life. How many waters and mountains have been traveled? May Heaven protect my hometown and keep it forever. All I could see were green mountains Everywhere in the green hills, the rain is fierce and the wind is strong The road to my hometown seems to stretch on forever. Taoist, Taoist, Divine Seeking the Way of Humanity Both demons and monsters claim to be good. The wind rises, thunder roars, heaven and earth weep and gods howl Why have the once-thriving borders turned into a sea of blood? How can Guyuan Road be a road of no return? Why have the once-thriving borders turned into a sea of blood? How can Guyuan Road be a road of no return? Where can one find the true path in the human world?

23 十 Tales of the Ten Provinces 十州风云志 Zhi Qiu知秋Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsOngoing Seek the Way, press on and search. The human way is there for those who find it. How many rivers and mountains have we crossed? There is no counting. May Heaven never grow old, and may it keep our homeland forever beautiful. Mountains stretch as far as the eye can see, yet everywhere they are beset by arrows of rain and blades of wind. The road home, why does it go on and on without end? The Way of man, the Way of gods: seek the human way for yourself. Demons and monsters all claim they are in t 1Votes174.8kRecs70.7kFans

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Seek your own path, look forward, and you will find the way of humanity. No matter how many rivers and mountains you have traveled, you will not find them. May the heavens never grow old, and may my hometown forever remain good. All I see are green mountains, and everywhere I look, the mountains are pierced by rain and wind. The road to my hometown seems endless. The Taoist's Way, the God's Way, all seek the Way in the human world. Demons and monsters all claim to be good. The wind howls and thunder roars, heaven and earth waile and ghosts cry. Why has the former land turned into a sea of blood? The road to my hometown, how can it be a road of no return? Where in the human world can one find the true path? (Although it's been used before, I'll still use this one because it feels appropriate for the occasion.)