Dreams and Reality 梦想与现实乡

2 黜 Banishing the Dragon 黜龙 Grenades Fear Water榴弹怕水Historical4.0M WordsCompleted There are dragons in this world. Dragons take countless forms: some roam rivers and seas, some soar over mountains, some hide in the deepest abysses, and some race among the clouds. When roused, they can swallow the wind and summon snow, divert rivers and carve waterways, summon lightning and breathe fire, split mountains and part seas. There are dragons among mankind, too. The greatest among men have lofty ambitions and brilliant plans. They hold the secrets of the universe within them and aspi 111Votes1.9MRecs1.6MFans

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This land is inhabited by dragons. Dragons come in all shapes and sizes, some roaming the rivers and seas, some soaring over high mountains, some hiding in the netherworld, and some leaping among the clouds. Once it rises up, it can swallow the wind and bring down snow, divert rivers and streams, unleash thunder and spew fire, and divide mountains and avoid the sea. Dragons also exist in this human world. A dragon among men, possessing lofty ambitions, brilliant strategies, the capacity to encompass the universe, and the will to swallow the heavens and earth. When the opportunity arises, one can turn the tide, determine the course of events, establish one's dominance, and prove oneself to be a dragon among men. As a lost time traveler, Zhang Xing initially wanted to become a dragon, but later he found that the industry was too corrupt, so he decided to change careers and become a dragon among dragons. The saying goes, "Travel the world's roads to make the world accessible everywhere, and dismiss all dragons so that everyone in the world can become a dragon." This is a cliché time-travel story.

3 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.

5 公 A Thousand Autumns for the Young Master 公子千秋 Fu Tian府天Historical2.8M WordsOngoing After a devastating fire, Yue Qianqiu was taken home by Old Master Yue, a man of humble origins with a house full of descendants. In this world, there were powerful clans and scholars who fancied themselves noble and righteous. There were also martial circles and sects unwilling to live at the mercy of the imperial court. Scholars used their words to undermine the law, while heroes used their martial arts to defy its prohibitions. Conflict and excitement went hand in hand, as did opportunity and 0Votes717.5kRecs176kFans

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After a fire, Yue Qianqiu was taken home by Old Master Yue, who came from humble beginnings and had many descendants. In this world, there are noble families, and there are also self-righteous scholars. This world has its own martial arts world, and also its own sects that refuse to submit to the whims of the imperial court. Confucian scholars use their literary skills to disrupt the law, while chivalrous individuals use their martial arts to break the law. Conflict and excitement coexist, as do opportunities and risks. But before eagles can soar through the sky and fish can leap across the sea, Yue Qianqiu must resolve his own status issue. As an adopted son, should he be cautious and bide his time, or should he live a carefree and unrestrained life, doing whatever he wants?

6 奸 The Treacherous Minister 奸臣 Fu Tian府天Historical2.4M WordsCompleted After a ridiculous misstep, Xu Xun, who had finally avenged his old grudge, found himself in the golden age of the Ming dynasty, five hundred years in the past. The realm was at peace. Jinling was enchanting, the capital imposing. The songs of Qinhuai and the dances of Huaiyang went on without end. Beneath the harmony of this prosperous age, loyal officials were everywhere, while ordinary people were treated worse than dogs. An orphan like him could barely take a single step, let alone find a wa 0Votes257.5kRecs148.6kFans

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A ridiculous misstep led Xu Xun, who had finally avenged his past grievances, to find himself transported to the prosperous Ming Dynasty five hundred years ago. In this peaceful and prosperous era, Nanjing is charming and the capital is magnificent. The songs of Qinhuai are endless and the dances of Huaiyang are inexhaustible. Under the peace and prosperity of the times, loyal and good people are everywhere and ordinary people are worse off than dogs. He, an orphan, has a hard time moving around and cannot even survive. Since that's the case, then he might as well just go with the flow and become a glorious treacherous minister! Loyal officials of the Ming Dynasty who spout benevolence and righteousness, your end is near!

7 朱 The Red-Gated Manor 朱门风流 Fu Tian府天Historical3.4M WordsCompleted The rich feast on meat and wine, while frozen corpses lie by the roadside. Reborn into a prestigious Ming family, Zhang Yue is still just a boy no one pays much attention to. The upheaval of the Jingnan Campaign has passed, Zheng He's fleet is sailing the seas, and high-ranking nobles abound in his family... Is all he can do really eat, drink, and wait to die? Amid the splendor of the age, he seeks a life of refinement; even in wealth, one must proceed with care. With the affairs of family and r 0Votes660.2kRecs236.5kFans

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Behind the red gates, meat and wine go to waste; on the roads, the bones of those frozen to death lie. Reborn into a prestigious family in the Ming Dynasty, Zhang Yue is merely an unimportant teenager. The turmoil of the Jingnan Rebellion has passed, Zheng He's fleet is already sailing at sea, and there are already high-ranking officials and nobles in his family... Is all he can do is to live a life of idleness and wait for death? Even in prosperous times, the wealthy seek elegance within their gates; though riches and honors require stability. Having settled affairs for family, country, and the world, he would then drift away in a small boat with his wife and children.