An Acquired Taste (Looking for Male-Lead Novels Without Romance? Why Not?) 异食癖书单（在男频找无女主怎么不算呢）

1 赶 Mountain Foraging: From the Start, a Leopard Cat Won't Leave Me Alone 赶山：开局被金钱豹赖上了 Ephemeral Blossoms Fall昙花落Urban1.3M WordsCompleted In person: “Everyone in Changbai Mountain knows this leopard is my underling. Go on, ask them. Which one of them doesn’t know?” On livestream: “Let me make one thing clear: I have absolutely nothing to do with this leopard.” “It came over to me on its own.” “I don’t know it. Really, I don’t.” “You’re slandering me! You’re all slandering me!” Watching the leopard cuddle up to the streamer and act cute, viewers commented: “We’ve got eyewi 0Votes48.2kRecs192.8kFans

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(New book: "A Leisurely Life: I Have a Scenic Spot" has been released) Offline: "Everyone in the entire Changbai Mountain area knows that this leopard is my henchman. Ask them, and you'll find one who doesn't!" Live streaming: "Let me make it clear beforehand that I have absolutely no connection with this leopard." "It came to us on its own initiative." "I'm not familiar with it, really not familiar with it." "You're slandering me! You're slandering me!" Netizens watched the leopard acting cute and cuddly next to the streamer: "With witnesses and evidence presented, are you still trying to deny it?" "Go on, we're listening."

2 我EN I Became an Immortal in Tang Dynasty 我在唐朝当神仙 Aoki Has Faith青木有信Historical2.3M WordsCompleted “Your disciple Li Bai wishes to follow the Immortal and study the Dao. I have no regrets!” “Duan Qiusheng, Master Meng, I’ve found a true immortal!” Jiang She transmigrates to the prosperous Tang dynasty, where he meets famous poets, a nobleman who worships the Buddha, and an ambitious minister. He also sees the Painting Sage, eunuchs, a consort, and the emperor. From atop the clouds, he watches their history unfold. A wandering immortal in the mortal world, a man apart as he ventures among its 98Votes83.1kRecs377.9kFans

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"Disciple Li Bai is willing to follow the immortal to learn the Dao and pursue immortality, without any regrets!" "Danqiu Sheng, Master Meng, I have found the true immortal!" Jiang She travels back in time to the prosperous Tang Dynasty, where he encounters a renowned poet, a Buddhist scion, and an ambitious and powerful minister. He also sees a master painter, a eunuch, a concubine, and the emperor. Standing atop the clouds, observing their history. A wandering immortal in the mortal world, a recluse who has experienced the ways of the world. "The rainbow is my garment, the wind my steed; the cloud lords descend in droves." "An immortal touched my head, and I was granted eternal life." —Excerpt from "Selected Poems of the Complete Tang Dynasty"

3 我 Why Does My Territory Have a Bishojo Game Art Style? 我的领地怎么是二次原画风 A Fish Biscuit一只鱼饼干Light Novel2.3M WordsOngoing [Reality with game-like elements] [Tower-defense-focused buildings] [No farming in the early stages] [Two of the buildings below have been unlocked] [All updates are hand-written, regular, and abundant; never missed an update] The Origin Realm invaded, disaster struck, the world changed, and the rules were rewritten. All kinds of professionals stepped onto the new stage of rebuilding after the apocalypse and fighting the rampaging Origin Beasts. After awakening, Sui An opened his Lord Core, only 194Votes8.7kRecs67.6kFans

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[Semi-gamified realism] [Tower defense-oriented buildings] [No farming in the early game] [Two of the buildings below are already unlocked] [Hand-typed, stable, and frequently updated with no breaks] The Origin Realm invades, disaster strikes, the world changes drastically, the rules are rewritten, and various professionals step onto a new stage of post-apocalyptic reconstruction and fighting against the rampaging Origin Beasts. After awakening, Sui An opened his Lord Core and discovered a unique building blueprint module that could unlock many blueprints with peculiar art styles. [The Dawn of Freedom Breaks Through the Wind] Gathering the power of a thousand winds, using storm arrows to disperse the wind and snow and pierce through the starry sky; The ancient Dragon Pact Totem carries the pact between all living beings, transforming them into subjects to jointly defend the territory; [Eternal Thunderous Hundred-Eyed Wish Wheel] Absorbs the power of all wishes to transform into the form of dreams, wields the might of purple lightning, and its blade light cleaves through mountains and abysses. Looking at the world passage before him, the dense tide of source beasts surged like a tsunami. Sui An raised the Heart of Territory high, suspending the entire territory in the sky and transforming it into a sky island, which then blasted into the source realm with the force of ascension. This book is also known as "What Tower Defense Game Can You Play When You're broke?" And "The mobile game craze has finally reached another world."

4 我 Raising Big Cats in Siberia 我在西伯利亚撸大猫 Cold Tofu Pudding Salad凉拌豆腐脑Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Private Zoo + Field Guide + Forest Farm + Farmstead] Lin Jianlu inherited his great-granduncle's estate in the Far East: a forest farm on the southern slopes of the Sikhote-Alin Mountains. Unable to contain his excitement at the thought of seeing golden-shaded cats up close, he headed for the snowy forests of the Far East. Along with becoming a farm owner, he took a job at a local research institute, where he was r 0Votes16kRecs18.6kFans

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My new book, "Back to 1992: Starting by Selling Bo Bo Chicken at a Street Stall," has been released. [Private Zoo + Illustrated Guide + Forest Farm + Estate] Lin Jianlu inherited his great-uncle's legacy in the Far East: a forest farm located on the southern slopes of the Sikhote-Alin Mountains. The thought of getting up close to the golden shaggy catfish filled him with excitement, and he rushed to the snowy forests of the Far East. While becoming a farmer, he also took a job at the local research institute, where he was responsible for observing Siberian tigers and leopards near his farm. In the video, the majestic Siberian tigers would show their warm bellies to Lin Jianlu, asking him for a cuddle. When tigers and leopards fight, one is bound to be injured, but the injured one is the dry food bowl filled with homemade cat food. Brother Xiong lay on the lakeside, crossed his legs, took a bite of a big fish, glanced at the tigers and leopards fighting, and gave a mocking smile. Until-- Meow~~ Anyone who starts fighting is getting the cat out of this house! The adorable Siberian Forest Cat, the king of the icy plains, has arrived, its small body radiating a powerful aura. With the tiger and leopard behaving themselves and the bear behaving properly, the family is now harmonious. After closing the "Animal Illustrated Guide," Lin Jianlu also turned off the camera from the slow-motion live stream. On the other end of the internet, netizens who were virtually masturbating Far Eastern beasts were wailing. In October, tell your pet owner to turn on a 24/7 live stream and make sure there's plenty of cat food!

5 天 Genius Agent 天才特工 Luo Feiyu罗飞羽Military916k WordsCompleted After returning from his studies abroad, Su Yuncheng often has strange dreams. He sees things he never imagined and learns about the future. Using his unique powers of perception, Su Yuncheng moves among Japanese agents, Kuomintang agents, and the Green Gang, contributing what little he can to his country. 0Votes14.6kRecs14kFans

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Su Yuncheng, who has returned from studying abroad, often has strange dreams. He saw many things he had never imagined and gained insight into the future. With his unique perceptive abilities, Su Yuncheng moved among Japanese agents, Kuomintang agents, and the Green Gang, contributing his meager strength to his motherland.

6 无 Endless Paradise 无尽乐园 Dragon Fruit Tycoon火龙果大亨Sci-Fi1.5M WordsOngoing After surviving the apocalypse for ten years, Bai Mu was chosen by the “Endless Paradise” in the final moments of his life and became a player. Survival on a deserted island, a zombie crisis, the Containment Foundation, the Backrooms, a village hiding werewolves... Every player in the Endless Paradise must face one dangerous scenario after another to earn more time to live. While everyone else treads carefully, fearing every step, Bai Mu seems as at home as if he’s returned to his own house. “Wa 229Votes44.1kRecs184.9kFans

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Bai Mu, who had survived the apocalypse for ten years, was chosen by "Endless Paradise" to become a player in the final moments of his life. Desert island survival, zombie crisis, Containment Foundation, back room, village hiding werewolves... In Endless Paradise, every player must go through dangerous scenarios in order to earn time to survive. While everyone else was proceeding cautiously and with trepidation, Bai Mu acted as naturally as if he were back home. "No, you really consider the amusement park your home?"

7 从 Becoming a Fox Immortal, Beginning in The Outcast 从一人之下开始当狐仙 Knuckles Turning White指节发白Light Novel858k WordsCompleted Out there, you can call me a fox spirit and I won't take offense. But here in the Changbai Mountains, what should you call me? An immortal! This is the story of a black fox who begins traveling and cultivating in The Outcast, makes good connections along the way, and ultimately attains immortality. 0Votes11.4kRecs106.2kFans

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You can call me a vixen outside, and I won't argue with you, but what should you call me here in Changbai Mountain? Immortals! This is the story of a black fox who begins his journey of cultivation in the world of "Under One Person," making good connections and ultimately attaining immortality.

8 修EN I Who Cultivate Immortality Have Arrived in the Wizard World 修仙的我却来到了巫师世界 Grass-Eating Caiman食草凯门鳄Western Fantasy2.9M WordsOngoing Jieming discovered that he had transmigrated. His golden finger was the Immortal Cultivation Encyclopedia, the Great Dao Library, but why had he transmigrated into a world of wizards?! The Star Ring Federation, the Deep Crimson Court, the Void Architecture Institute, the Entropy Reversal Alliance... In this age of expansion, wizard civilization waged war on every plane it discovered, ravenous as wolves and tigers. These were the best of times, and the worst of times. Faced with the prospect of b 527Votes134.5kRecs799.6kFans

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Jemin discovers he's been transported to another world. His cheat ability is the Great Dao Book Pavilion, an encyclopedia of cultivation, but why has he been transported to a wizarding world?! The Star Ring Federation, the Crimson Court, the Void Architecture Institute, the Anti-Entropy Alliance... Wizard civilizations, in the midst of their great development, wage war against every discovered plane like wolves and tigers. This is the best of times, this is the worst of times. Faced with the possibility of becoming an experimental subject at any moment and cannon fodder in the interdimensional war, Jemin chose to live a life of hardship, focusing on technology, accumulating resources, and quietly developing himself in the perilous depths of the Star Abyss by utilizing knowledge from both worlds. "Don't be afraid. I'm just a logistics guy. I don't have the power of a combat wizard. I'm just here to get some raw materials." After saying that, Jieming looked at the plane in front of him, grabbed it, and instantly refined it!

9 全EN Hunter x Hunter: Starting with Sun Breathing 全职猎人：从日之呼吸开始 The Flying Flowery Pig会飞的花花猪Light Novel1.1M WordsCompleted Roy had always loved getting things done steadily, one step at a time. That was until he was reborn into the Zoldyck Family and had to deal with a cold-hearted dad, a perverted mom, twisted brothers, a grandpa who killed someone every day, and an immortal great-grandfather who pretended to watch cartoons while secretly spying on everyone with [En]... 33Votes30.2kRecs110.3kFans

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10 一 The Outcast: Turning a Hundred Curses Into the Dao 一人之下：百诅成道 23-Year-Old Office Worker23岁上班族Light Novel2.1M WordsCompleted [The Outcast Fanfiction] A Book of a Hundred Curses, with baleful spirits hidden within, drags a dying man whose fate is marked by the Five Afflictions and Three Deficiencies into the world of the "Outcasts." Zhao Jiuque transmigrates into The Outcast, where he cultivates curses and curse-aversion arts, crafts warding objects, and travels the world with the "Fiv 0Votes9.9kRecs72.5kFans

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My new book, "Under One Person: The Revival of Spiritual Energy Starting from the Cultivation Furnace," has been released. Please support it! [Under One Person Fanfiction] A book of a hundred curses, teeming with malevolent spirits, pulls a man destined for death, plagued by five deficiencies and three lacks, into the world of 'otherworldly beings'. Zhao Jiuque transmigrated into the world of "Under One Person," where he cultivated curse and curse techniques, refined talismans, and traveled the world with the debuff of "five deficiencies and three lacks," happily making "good" connections. "Fellow Daoist, please wait a moment. Why do you have so many debuffs on you?" "Fellow Daoist, wait a moment. I have a wonderful technique that can help you go to see Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva." As they continued repairing, they somehow managed to reach the threshold of enlightenment. There has never been a superhuman who has reached the heavens through the art of suppressing curses. Perhaps I can fill this gap. My life has been like walking on thin ice. You say, Can I get to the other side? PS: This book is also known as "Under One Person: Achieving the Dao Through a Hundred Curses," "Your Curse is Quite Good, Now I've Learned It," "Child, the Golden Light Curse is Also a Curse," and "How Can Your Frail Life Bear the Fate of Five Deficiencies and Three Shortcomings?" Etc.

11 全EN Hunter x Hunter: From The World to Over Heaven 全职猎人：从获得世界到超越天堂 Electronic Big Dog Munch Munch Munch电子大狗嚼嚼嚼Light Novel1.5M WordsCompleted [Ripple user] Dia accidentally transmigrated to the world of Hunter x Hunter. When he came to, he discovered that he had obtained DIO's powerful Stand, The World, which could stop time. Surely he'd use these powers to explore the unknown and adventurous world of Hunters and make up for the regrets between people... right? Use stopped time to sneak a bite of Kito's chocolate cake? Dia replied, “Everyone knows dogs can't eat chocolate. Why are you hitting me?” Use [Time Stop] around a stairwell co 0Votes13.8kRecs47.5kFans

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[Ripple Messenger] Dia unexpectedly travels to the world of Hunter x Hunter. Upon waking, he discovered that he had obtained DIO's powerful Stand, "The World," which could stop time. Will he use these powers to explore the hunter world full of unknowns and adventures, and make up for the regrets between people...? Using time stop to steal Kido's chocolate cake? Diya said, "It's common knowledge that dogs can't eat chocolate, so why did you hit me?" Using Time Stop at the stairwell corner to move Chrollo, imitating Dio's famous scene? Kuroro: "Interesting. Are you saying I'm afraid of you?" Playing cards with Poxen, using a stand-in to peek at her hand and swindling her out of all her savings? Poxon: "You've stolen my life savings... My dreams. Aren't you going to say anything?" Diya grinned. "They all want to hunt me down?" Find me first! "Come forth, my Nen Beast!" "Create a massive fog over the highway 30 kilometers ahead!"

12 从 A Gold Rush Beginning in 1984 从1984开始的淘金生涯 Finger Spirit指尖灵Urban2.0M WordsCompleted In the 1980s, as the ban on gold prospecting gradually eased, countless people with dreams of getting rich overnight poured into the Altai Mountains, famed since ancient times as a mountain of gold. Deep in the mountains lie gold and jade; beneath them are bones consumed by greed. It was a perilous underworld where you lived by the blade. Zhou Jingming returns to 1984 to forge a new gold-rush legend. 10Votes71.1kRecs126.4kFans

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In the 1980s, as the gold rush ban was gradually lifted, countless people flocked to the Altai Mountains, which had been known as a gold mine since ancient times, with dreams of getting rich overnight. Hidden deep in the mountains are gold and jade, but gold and jade can also bury greedy bones; it's a life of bloodshed and danger. Zhou Jingming returns to 1984 and recreates his gold rush legend.

13 霍 Hogwarts: The Potions Master Just Wants to Cook 霍格沃茨：魔药大师只想做饭 Hot Crucible热坩Light Novel403k WordsOngoing [Tastebud Bloom Potion] [A potion made primarily from moonflower petals, Billywig sting venom, and Ashwinder Egg shells. It can bring existing flavors to their absolute peak, but excessive consumption causes full-body spasms and convulsions lasting up to an hour.] Luke Deville is quite satisfied with this batch of potion. Today's Acromantula dragon-breath risotto will definitely sell quickly. … This is the legendary story of someone who starts by gaining the ability to see brief descriptions of 0Votes2.9kRecs15.3kFans

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[Taste Bud Activating Agent] [A potion made primarily from moonflower petals, Billywig bug sting sap, and fire serpent eggshells can bring existing flavors to their maximum; excessive consumption will cause spasms and convulsions lasting up to an hour.] Luke Deville was quite pleased with the potion; he was sure the Eight-Eyed Giant Spider Dragon Breath Stew would sell out quickly today. This is the legendary story of someone who started by being able to see the basics of everything and eventually became a potions master. However, the problem now is... Professor Sprout was curious as to why I could grow herbs with a 100% survival rate. Professor Snape wondered why I was able to create a near-perfect potion. Professor Trelawney doesn't understand why my predictions all come true. Every professor wanted to talk to me after class, but all I wanted was to go to the Requirement shop and make myself a Thunderbird Storm Special. This book is also known as "I'm Doomed, I'm Surrounded by Hogwarts Professors" and "Luke, What Did You Add To It?" References to the original works: 1. The original novel 2. The movie 3. Pottermore 4. The Legacy of Hogwarts and other derivative works.

14 重 Reborn as an Antiques Appraiser: I Never Wanted to Be an Expert 重生鉴宝：我真没想当专家 Mingzhi眀智Urban3.0M WordsOngoing The good news: Lin Sicheng is reborn. The bad news: Before his rebirth, he was the youngest archaeologist in the country, a leading expert in artifact identification, conservation, and restoration. He had won numerous national research awards and served as an advisor to several state-level archaeological research institutions. After his rebirth: he’s a terrible student. The good news: This is the year the Nanhai No. 1 shipwreck has yet to be salvaged, with nearly a hundred thousand exquisite Son 302Votes151.3kRecs406.4kFans

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Good news: Lin Sicheng has been reborn. The bad news: Before his rebirth, he was the youngest archaeologist in China, a leading figure in the fields of cultural relic identification, conservation, and restoration. He had won numerous national-level scientific research awards and served as a consultant for several national-level archaeological research institutions. After being reborn: A terrible student. Good news: This year, the Nanhai No. 1 Shipwreck has not yet been salvaged, and nearly 100,000 exquisite Song Dynasty porcelain pieces are still sunk on the seabed of the South China Sea. That year, the Jiangkou sunken treasure site had not yet been excavated, and Zhang Xianzhong's gold seal, gold book, and more than 100,000 precious cultural relics from the Ming Dynasty were still buried in the silt. In the same year, the technology for the protection and restoration of iron artifacts was still in its infancy and was included in the "Eleventh Five-Year Plan Social Science Fund Key Research Project". In the same year, Zheng He's residence on Bala Island had not yet been discovered, and it was still far from being "since ancient times". Lin Sicheng was full of ambition: Money can be earned slowly, but fame must be achieved early, and stealing opportunities must be done even earlier. Of course, life should also be enjoyed. What, an expert? Whoever wants to be one can be one!

15 谍 Shadows Over the Skies 谍影凌云 Luo Feiyu罗飞羽Military6.9M WordsCompleted A makeup artist from a later era transmigrates into the past and absorbs the memories of two people. While tracking down Japanese spies, dismantling countless spy organizations, and capturing spy after spy, Chu Lingyun also disguises himself as a Japanese man, infiltrates enemy ranks to gather intelligence, and maneuvers among Japan’s elite. In that turbulent era, Chu Lingyun uses his wit and intelligence to contribute to his country’s struggle and earn achievements that will never be forgotten. 4Votes21.7MRecs685.1kFans

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A makeup artist from the future travels back in time and absorbs the memories of two people. Chu Lingyun, who tracks down Japanese spies, dismantles countless Japanese spy organizations, and captures one Japanese spy after another, also disguises himself as a Japanese to infiltrate enemy ranks, extract intelligence, and navigate the inner workings of the Japanese high command. In that turbulent era, Chu Lingyun used his wit and wisdom to contribute to the cause of fighting the epidemic for his motherland, and made indelible contributions.

16 从 Becoming a Farmer in an Ordinary World 从平凡的世界开始当农民 Mountain Farmer山区农夫Urban1.1M WordsCompleted After waking up, he finds himself as Wang Manyin, the notorious wastrel from The Ordinary World, with his wedding to Lanhua coming up soon. Since he is here, he might as well settle in. He resolves to live a different kind of life in this thriving era… 0Votes41.3kRecs140kFans

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Upon waking up, he finds himself as Man Yin, the wandering ghost king in "Ordinary World," and is about to marry Lan Hua. Since we're here, let's make the best of it. He made up his mind to live a different life in this vibrant era...

17 草 The Prairie Shepherd and Doctor 草原牧医 Ling Weiyu凌未雨Urban2.6M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Xie Changqing arrives on the grasslands, where an urgent task lies before him: everything needs to be rebuilt. With his medical kit on his back, he travels from ranch to ranch, waging a desperate battle against disease. Starting with the difficult scourge of lamb dysentery, he shows through his actions what it means to be a veterinarian on these vast grasslands. He gradually grows and earns the herders’ trust. In the end, Xie Changqing reaches the pinnacle of his profession 0Votes18.2kRecs37.2kFans

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Upon crossing the grasslands, one is immediately struck by the urgent need for reconstruction. Xie Changqing carried his medical kit and traversed the pasture, waging a life-or-death battle against the epidemic. Starting with the thorny problem of lamb dysentery, he demonstrated the responsibility of a doctor through his actions on this vast grassland. They gradually grew and won the trust of the herders. Ultimately, Xie Changqing reached the pinnacle of the industry and became the country's chief veterinarian. Nourished by the grassland, they bloom freely and grow wildly!

18 旅 Travel Begins with Painting 旅行从画家开始 Tea-Picking Chronicle采茶纪Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Set out! If you do not live freely and brilliantly, how can you do justice to a life you get only once?] [Go be the wind that blows free.] A Travel System arrives when you are twenty-seven, the age when you are supposed to get married and have children? Luo Bingwen thought about it for an entire night. So what if I'm twenty-seven? Who decided that twenty-seven makes someone an older young person? I feel like I'm in the prime of my life, so of course I should go out and see the world. Do what yo 0Votes15.7kRecs63.6kFans

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Let's go! How can we live our lives to the fullest if we don't live them to the fullest? Go be the free wind. At 27, the age when one should be getting married and having children, a travel system has appeared? Luo Bingwen thought about it all night. What's wrong with being 27? Who says 27 is an old youth? I think I'm in my prime and should travel around. Be bold in doing what you love; you won't be any younger than you are today. There are three high-quality works on the same subject, each over a million words long, so you can read with confidence.

19 谍 Espionage: Investigated by the Party's Disciplinary Commission from the Start 谍战：开局被党调科搜查 Many Roads North and South南北多岐路Military578k WordsOngoing An ordinary modern second-generation rich kid transmigrates into a top heir of the Republic of China era. From the start, he is investigated by the Party's Investigation Section, only to be invited to join the Blue Shirts Society instead. He soars like a roc along the edge of his superiors' fury, dances back and forth on the psychological bottom line of the Transport Commander, occasionally teases the Central Unification Bureau, specializes in beating up the Japanese, and flirts and acts lovey-d 2Votes24.5kRecs84.5kFans

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An ordinary rich kid from modern times transmigrates and becomes a top-tier second-generation rich kid in the Republic of China era. At the start, he was searched by the Party Investigation Department, but instead, he was invited to join the Blue Shirts Society. He soars on the edge of his superiors' anger, treads the line between right and wrong by stepping on the psychological bottom line of the transport captain, occasionally teases the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (CBIS), professionally beats up ordinary people, and flirts intimately with the Communist Party members... A legendary era begins!