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1 明 The Ming Dynasty's Spoiled Brat 明朝败家子 Going Up the Mountain to Fight the Tigers上山打老虎额Historical5.4M WordsCompleted Important notice: The Ming Dynasty's Spoiled Heir, also known as Ming Song. The eleventh year of Hongzhi. It was a beautiful morning. Zhu Houzhao had just come of age. Wang Shouren and Tang Bohu were sharpening their blades, preparing for the imperial examinations. The Little Ice Age had arrived, and its prolonged cold was ravaging the land. And at the Nanhe Earl's residence, Fang Jifan, the landlord's foolish son and the legitimate heir of the Nanhe Earl... began his shameless life of squanderi 14Votes4.4MRecs2.2MFans

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Important Notice: The Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty, also known as "Ode to the Ming Dynasty". The eleventh year of the Hongzhi reign. It was a beautiful morning. At this time, Zhu Houzhao was just coming of age. At this time, Wang Shouren and Tang Bohu were sharpening their swords, preparing for the imperial examinations. The Little Ice Age had already begun, and a long period of severe cold ravaged the land. Meanwhile, in the Nanhe Earl's mansion, Fang Jifan, the landlord's foolish son and the direct heir of the Nanhe Earl, began his shameless and extravagant life. QQ Group: 491966624 VIP Reader Group (Fan value verification required): 623443904

2 汉 Han Watchtower 汉阙 July New Releases七月新番Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Looking back across a thousand years, the palaces of the Han still stand! It is the third year of Yuanfeng under Emperor Zhao of Han. Powerful ministers dominate the court, while the Xiongnu remain unconquered and the Silk Road hangs by a thread... Wei Qing and Huo Qubing may be gone, but the Han people’s pioneering spirit will never die. New heroes are about to emerge! At a post station ca 21Votes1.5MRecs516.4kFans

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The new book, "The New Book," has been released. It tells the story of a time traveler's battle against the chosen one of the worlds during the Xin Dynasty. Looking back over a thousand years, the palaces of the Han dynasty still stand! It was the third year of Emperor Zhao of Han's Yuanfeng reign. Powerful ministers held sway in the court, the Xiongnu were not yet defeated, and the Silk Road remained a thread that could not be severed... Although Wei Qing and Huo Qubing are gone, the pioneering spirit of the Han people will never cease, and new heroes are about to emerge! In the Gobi Desert near Dunhuang, at a post station called Xuanquanzhi, a lowly clerk named Ren Hong threw down his pen and angrily shouted: "A true man should not be without ambition; he should emulate Zhang Qian and Fu Jiezi, achieving merit in foreign lands to gain titles and honors. How can he spend his life confined to the world of books and inkstones?" Book club group: 1021675508. VIP group (disciple level and above): 496717165.

3 鸣EN The Dragon's Cry 鸣龙 Guan Guan Gongzi关关公子Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsCompleted “Here’s what happened. I was trapped in a desperate situation when I unexpectedly met a dragon. It insisted I was a martial arts prodigy and promised to show me the road to immortality...” “And that’s why you broke into the Demon God’s tomb and became a servant to monsters?!” “I, Xie Jinhuan, would never accept being beneath anyone. It was the dragon who served me. To be precise, I was serviced by a dragon...” … The author has completed “The Heir Is Fierce,” “The Immortal Maiden Is Fierce,” and 198Votes2MRecs1.7MFans

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"Here's what happened: I was in dire straits when I unexpectedly encountered a dragon. It insisted that I was a martial arts prodigy and would show me the path to immortality..." "Is this your reason for digging up the Demon God's tomb and becoming a servant to demons?!" "I, Xie Jinhuan, never submit to anyone. It is the servant; to be precise, I have been served by a dragon..." My completed novels, "The Prince is Fierce," "The Fairy is Fierce," and "Hold On, Heroine," have already reached 10,000 subscriptions. Those interested can read the older books first.

4 深EN Ashes of the Deep Sea 深海余烬 Yuantong远瞳Sci-Fi2.6M WordsCompleted On that day, dense fog sealed everything away. On that day, he became the captain of a ghost ship. On that day, he crossed the dense fog and confronted a world that had been utterly overturned and shattered. The order of old had vanished without a trace, bizarre phenomena ruled the endless seas beyond civilized society, and isolated island city-states and fleets challenging the ocean had become the last lights remaining in the civilized world, while the shadows of ancient days still stirred rest 307Votes5.9MRecs16.4MFans

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On that day, thick fog enveloped everything. On that day, he became the captain of a ghost ship. On that day, he crossed the thick fog and faced a world that had been completely overturned and shattered—the former order had vanished, strange phenomena dominated the endless seas beyond civilized society, isolated island cities and fleets challenging the seas had become the only remaining lights of the civilized world, while the shadows of the past still lurked in the deep sea, waiting to continue to devour this dying world. But for the new captain of the Lost Home, there was only one question he needed to consider first— Does anyone know how to sail a boat?!

5 我 I Am the Cat King 我是猫大王 Corner-Turning Kiss Pig转角吻猪Urban1.3M WordsCompleted “Ding! Main quest: Train your master to become a cat servant.” Xika lazily listened to the System’s ninety-ninth prompt in its mind, paying it no attention. “I’ve already turned into a cat. What more do you want from me? Should I act like a kitten and go meow, meow, meow? Cute enough? I’d rather die than…” Just then, a tingling sensation suddenly spread across the back of its neck, and it was lifted up and stuffed into a pet carrier Becoming a Big White Cat is a food novel dressed up as a spiri 0Votes347kRecs334.3kFans

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"Ding! Main quest: Train your master to be a cat slave." Sika listened lazily to the ninety-ninth system notification in her mind, ignoring it completely. "I've already turned into a cat, what more do you want from me? Am I supposed to meow like a kitten? Isn't that cute? I'd rather die than..." Just then, I felt a tingling sensation on the back of my neck, and then I was pulled up and put into a flight case— "Transformed into a Big White Cat" is a food novel disguised as a spiritual revival story, and a heartwarming and leisurely slice-of-life novel.

6 大EN The Tribulation Stage is When the System Arrives 大乘期才有逆袭系统 The Whitest Crow最白的乌鸦Xianxia1.6M WordsCompleted After Jiang Li transmigrated here, he discovered that he had no golden finger and could only cultivate the old-fashioned way. Five hundred years later, he became the strongest person in Jiuzhou. Then a System suddenly appeared, claiming it could help its Host rise from the Qi Refining stage to become the number one person in Jiuzhou. Jiang Li looked at the first task and fell into deep thought. “Please defeat your co 107Votes325.7kRecs3.1MFans

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(My new book, "Please Don't Try to Overcome the Tribulations During the College Entrance Examination," has been released.) Jiang Li transmigrated to this world and found that he had no cheat codes, so he could only cultivate honestly. Five hundred years later, he became the strongest person in the Nine Provinces. Suddenly, a system appeared, saying that it could help the host reverse the situation from the Qi Refining stage to become the number one person in the Nine Provinces. Jiang Li looked at the first task and fell into deep thought. "Please defeat your cousin (Qi Refining Level 6)." "Your system has a serious latency issue." [This book is lighthearted and humorous]

7 从EN Starting from the Red Moon 从红月开始 Black Mountain Old Ghost黑山老鬼Sci-Fi3.0M WordsCompleted From the moment the red moon appeared in the sky, everyone in the world became a madman. Except me! The From the Red Moon animated series airs every Monday at 7:00 on Tencent Video! Mental contamination is incoming, and everyone is on Level One alert! Come join Lu Xin in uncovering the truth behind the red moon! You can also read the comic of the same name on Tencent Animation~ Volume One of the physical edition of From the Red Moon has now been published and is available for purchase on Taob 40Votes1.2MRecs7MFans

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From the moment the red moon appeared in the sky, people all over the world went mad. Except me! The animated series "Red Moon" airs every Monday at 7:00 AM on Tencent Video! A wave of mental pollution is brewing—everyone's on high alert! Join Lu Xin to uncover the truth behind the Red Moon! You can also read the eponymous comic on Tencent Comics! The first physical book of "Starting from the Red Moon" is now available for purchase on Taobao, Tmall, Dangdang, JD. Com and other online platforms!

8 从EN From Slaying Demons to Eternal Life 从斩妖除魔开始长生不死 Lu Yue Nineteen陆月十九Eastern Fantasy2.8M WordsCompleted You can spend your lifespan to infuse martial arts techniques, allowing you to develop them endlessly. Shen Yi is a mortal, with a life expectancy of less than a hundred years. Fortunately, he can gain the remaining years of the demons he slays. In a chaotic age overrun with evil spirits, he draws his long blade and sends these beings, who have lived for centuries or millennia, into a panic! From Eagle Claw Kung Fu to Eight Desolations Sky-Splitting Hands, from Demon-Subduing Fist to Golden Body 593Votes999.5kRecs3.9MFans

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Consuming lifespan to infuse martial arts techniques allows for unlimited deductions. Shen Yi is a mortal whose lifespan is only a hundred years. Fortunately, he can obtain the remaining lifespan of demons by slaying them. In a chaotic world teeming with evil spirits, he drew his long sword, terrifying these beings who had lived for thousands of years! From Eagle Claw Kung Fu to Eight Desolations Sky-Splitting Hand, from Demon-Subduing Fist to Golden Body Prison-Suppressing Dharma Image! Shen Yi would occasionally ponder, "How come my lifespan seems to increase the more I use it?" He sheathed his sword, raised his eyes to look at the sky, and heard that there was a Heavenly Jade Palace above the clouds, filled with thousands of saints, each of whom had experienced countless years. I have come to this heaven only to borrow a million years from the immortals, to prove my path to immortality. This book is also known as "You're spending your life practicing martial arts, but you're spending someone else's?" And "Fellow Daoist, please wait, your lifespan is destined to be with me."

9 邻 The Girl Next Door Is Adorable Today, Too 邻家今天也很可爱 Corner-Turning Kiss Pig转角吻猪Urban791k WordsCompleted After his parents divorce, Lin Lu starts living on his own. His days are peaceful and uneventful. That is, until one day, an older girl moves in next door. Though they were strangers at first, the two begin sharing a curious connection. The girl next door is so kind. She helps him with his studies and cooks for him. She’s elegant and poised, gentle and thoughtful, and even her occasional absentmindedness is utterly adorable! But somehow, things don’t seem to be going quite as they should... “The 0Votes127.2kRecs324.8kFans

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After her parents divorced, Lin Lu began living alone. The days were peaceful and uneventful. Until one day, a woman moved into the neighborhood, and the two strangers began to have a strange conversation. The girl next door is so kind. She tutors him, cooks for him, and is elegant, dignified, gentle, and considerate. Even her occasional absent-mindedness is adorable! But things seem to be going a little wrong... "The weather is getting cooler, and the autumn wind is getting stronger." "It's okay, I'll hug you even tighter." —— Keywords: Single female lead, romance, sweet moments, slice-of-life, older woman/younger man relationship

10 学 Senior, Please Keep It Down! 学姐快住口！ Honey-Flavored Ji蜜汁姬Light Novel1.3M WordsCompleted “Update, update! Why isn’t today’s chapter up yet?” “...Senior, it’s only six in the morning.” “And what about yesterday? You only posted one chapter!” “...Everyday romance stories depend on the little details. I need inspiration when I write.” “Where do you get your inspiration, then? You’re single.” “...I use my imagination.” “Wouldn’t it be better to date someone? You could get material 0Votes139.8kRecs523.8kFans

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My new book, "Are You My Future Girlfriend Too?", Has been released! It's still a slice-of-life campus romance novel. "Wait for an update! Why hasn't there been an update yet?" "... Senior, it's only six in the morning." "What about yesterday? It was only the first chapter!" "... Romantic slice-of-life stories rely heavily on details, and inspiration is needed when writing them." "Then where do you get your inspiration? You're clearly single." "... Relying on imagination." "Then it's better to date someone; you can even gather material on the side." "... I need to write, I don't have time." "How about I help you?" "... Help me type?" "Of course, it's about dating!" "... Senior, stop joking." A slice-of-life romance novel set in college between a struggling online novelist and a talented illustrator, featuring mutual teasing and angst. It has a single female lead and is free of melodrama and angst. (My girlfriend is a content creator, and I already have 20,000 high-volume subscriptions. It's a completed novel, also a slice-of-life romance, so feel free to read it!) [Note: The content of this book is entirely fictional and has no relation to the author's personal experiences.]

11 当 When Teenage Fantasies Become Reality 当青春幻想具现后 Corner-Turning Kiss Pig转角吻猪Urban757k WordsCompleted What would you do if time stopped for an hour and you were the only one who could move freely? Thanks for asking, but don't ask me! Ask her instead Yes! The girl who came to me while time was stopped and reached out her hand! Time stopping, growing young again, a phone that calls across time and space, a cat repaying a kindness... When one absurd yet wondrous event after another starts happening in our youth, our story begins. (Keywords: fantasies made real, everyday life, romance) 20Votes151.8kRecs497kFans

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If time stopped for an hour and you were the only one who could move freely, what would you do? Thanks for the invitation, but don't ask me this question! Ask her— Yes! It's this girl who came to my side when time stopped and reached out her hand to me! Time stops, rejuvenation, time-travel phone calls, the Cat Returns... Our story begins when one absurd yet magical event after another occurs during our youth. (Keywords: fantasy realization, daily life, romance)

12 恋 Falling for My Childhood Friend 恋上青梅这件事 Corner-Turning Kiss Pig转角吻猪Urban841k WordsCompleted My deskmate is a girl. She’s pretty cute, but she’s just so annoying! She steps on my feet every day, hides my water bottle, pinches me, and tells my mom I sleep in class. And the worst part is, she sticks to me like glue and I can’t shake her off. We’re even in the same class at university?? Great Zhihu users, help me out here. What can I do to teach her a lesson? … “How about trying to confess to her?” Keywords: childhood friends, romance, everyday life, writing, adorable pets 26Votes193.4kRecs517.9kFans

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My deskmate is a girl, and she's pretty, but she's so annoying! She steps on my feet every day, hides my water bottle, pinches me, and tells my mom I sleep in class. The worst part is, she's like a piece of chewing gum that I can't shake off. And she's even in the same class as me in college?! Dear friends, please give me some advice on how to treat her! "Why don't you try confessing your feelings to her?" —— Keywords: childhood sweethearts, romance, daily life, writing, cute pets

13 牧 Tales of Herding Gods 牧神记 House Pig宅猪Eastern Fantasy5.9M WordsCompleted The ancestral rule of the Great Ruins says: When night falls, do not go outside. The old, weak, sick, and disabled residents of the Great Ruins’ Remnant Village find a baby by the river and name him Qin Mu. They raise him with painstaking care. One day, night falls and darkness engulfs the Great Ruins. Qin Mu steps out of his home… Be a villain who revels in the spring breeze! That’s what the blind man tells him. Qin Mu’s rise as a villain is just beginning! 128Votes15.5MRecs7.6MFans

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The ancestral precept of Daxu says, "Don't go out after dark." The elderly, weak, sick, and disabled villagers of Daxu Village found an infant by the river, named him Qin Mu, and raised him with great care. One night, as darkness enveloped Daxu, Qin Mu stepped out of his home… Be a villain who sways in the spring breeze! The blind man said to him. Qin Mu's path to villainy is on the rise! Book club groups: 600290060, 624672265; VIP group: 663057414 (verification required); Regular group: 424940671

14 重 Reborn into the Primordial Dao 重生混元道 Fish Tears Fill the River鱼泪满江Xianxia1.7M WordsCompleted Zhou Cheng remained lost in a dream and never woke. After nearly drowning, he was lucky enough to return to the time before the world was created. Heaven and earth had yet to form, the Great Dao had yet to be established, and life had yet to appear. Countless celestial treasures lay scattered throughout the primordial chaos. Precious treasures were everywhere for the taking, and he gathered them all. After Pangu created the world, Zhou Cheng slew immortals and gods, cut down demons, and subdued 0Votes539.3kRecs466.8kFans

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Unable to awaken from his deep slumber, Zhou Cheng, after drowning, was fortunate enough to return to the time before the creation of the world. Before heaven and earth were separated, before the Great Dao was established, before all living beings emerged, countless rare and precious treasures were scattered throughout the chaotic realms. All sorts of treasures were readily available, and he collected them all. After Pangu separated heaven and earth, Zhou Cheng slaughtered immortals and gods, and vanquished demons and monsters. He fought a great battle against Yuanshi Tianzun, defied the heavens to prove his Dao, and finally became the strongest supreme being in the world. Fish forget each other in the rivers and lakes, people forget each other in the ways of the Tao, but if heaven and earth forget each other, then that is the Great Tao of Primordial Chaos.

15 我EN My Senior Brother is Too Steady 我师兄实在太稳健了 Back to the Point言归正传Xianxia3.6M WordsCompleted *The annual Youku season of the animated adaptation, My Senior Brother Is Too Steady, is about to conclude.* Reborn in ancient times, before the Investiture of the Gods War, Li Changshou became a minor Qi Refiner. He had no great fortune bestowed upon him, nor was he a chosen one destined to face a catastrophic tribulation. All he had was a cultivation dream: to live forever. To make a living in 120Votes11.5MRecs9.8MFans

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*The adapted drama series "My Senior Brother is Too Steady" will premiere on Youku and iQiyi on August 19th.* *The anime adaptation of "Senior Brother, Senior Brother" on Youku is nearing its end.* Reborn in the ancient era before the Investiture of the Gods, Li Changshou became a minor Qi cultivator. He had no special luck or was not a chosen one destined for great calamity. He only had one dream: to cultivate immortality and achieve eternal life. In order to survive in the cruel prehistoric world, he tried his best to avoid karma, always scattering the ashes of those he killed, planning everything before acting, and never easily stepping into danger. He conceals his trump cards, cultivates stealth techniques, refines elixirs and poisons, wields supernatural powers, remains as still as an old dog when still, but when he moves, he is earth-shattering, and after moving, he quietly disappears. Originally, Li Changshou planned to hide in the mountains and cultivate peacefully until he became an immortal. However, one year, his master, feeling restless, brought him back a junior sister... [PS: No new groups will be opened for the time being. Group 5 (1098711961), Group 1 (474095492), Group 2 (836797636), Group 3 (398929196), and Group 4 (1071059242) will continue to operate smoothly. Enjoy easy cultivation!]

16 贫EN This Taoist Is Going to College! 贫道要考大学 Corner-Turning Kiss Pig转角吻猪Urban2.0M WordsCompleted Also known as: The Young Daoist Chen Wants to Go to College Chen Shi'an has lived on the mountain for eighteen years. The text he knows best by heart is the Dao De Jing, and the ritual he performs most skillfully is the rite for sending off the dead. It was not until the day his master breathed his last that he learned the truth: in this day and age, funeral rites must be registered, and inheriting a Daoist temple requires a diploma! What is a dropout who slipped through nine years of compulsory 76Votes381.2kRecs904.1kFans

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Also known as: "Master Chen Wants to Take the College Entrance Exam" Chen Shi'an lived on the mountain for eighteen years. He was most familiar with copying the Tao Te Ching and was most skilled at performing rituals for the deceased. It wasn't until the day his master breathed his last that he realized—in this world, performing rituals requires registration, and inheriting a Taoist temple requires a diploma! What to do about those who slipped through the net of nine-year compulsory education...? What else can we do? Pack your bags, head down the mountain for a trip, and maybe even take the college entrance exam while you're at it! —— Keywords: travel, daily life, reading, leisure, youth

17 秦 The Qin Empire's Bailiff 秦吏 July New Releases七月新番Historical3.4M WordsCompleted At the end of the Warring States period, China faced an upheaval unlike any in a thousand years. Some were born into hereditary nobility. Some were princes of noble rank. But he was reborn as Heifu, a lowly Qin soldier and an obscure figure in the Qin bamboo slips from Yunmeng. To avoid dying in a ditch and take control of his own fate, he fought his way up. Fortunately 131Votes3.7MRecs1.8MFans

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(My new book, "The New Book," has been released. It tells the story of a time traveler's battle against the chosen one of the worlds during the Xin Dynasty.) At the end of the Warring States period, China experienced a great upheaval unprecedented in a thousand years. Some people are born into noble families. Some of them are noblemen. He was reborn as Hei Fu, a lowly soldier in the Qin state, a minor figure in the Qin bamboo slips of Yunmeng. To avoid dying in the ravine and to take control of his own destiny, he struggled to climb upwards. Fortunately, he was born in a great era. The six kingdoms were defeated, and the world was unified! A thousand years of bloodline could not withstand the power of military merit bestowed upon one. The nobles and powerful of the six kingdoms were all trampled underfoot by Qin officials. Hei Fu could only laugh and ask: Are kings and generals born with a special destiny? He conquered the Baiyue in the south, repelled the Xiongnu in the north, forced the Di and Qiang tribes to flee west, and sent warships eastward. Within the six directions, all was the Emperor's land. How did history change under his influence? Qin Shi Huang was destined to die, and the empire would soon be divided. As a Qin official, what choice should one make: to fuel the flames or to try and save the day?