Top Picks Across Genres from a 10-Year Veteran Reader: No Annoying Plot Points, No Naive Protagonists 各种类型精选，十年老书虫，无毒点，不小白

1 钢 Steel, Gunpowder, and Spellcasters 钢铁火药和施法者 Yin Zidien尹紫电Western Fantasy3.0M WordsOngoing Is magic really just a wish-granting machine? No. In a universe where magic truly exists, it must be as simple and beautiful as the laws of physics. This is the story of a mass-produced, expendable magic-combat specialist who learns the ultimate nature of magic. But so what? Birds can fly without understanding aerodynamics, and mages can use magic without knowing its true nature. Learning magic's ultimate nature doesn't mean an expendable specialist can suddenly become a great mage, either. But 345Votes676kRecs863kFans

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Is magic really just a wish-granting machine? No, in a universe where magic truly exists, magic would be as simple and beautiful as the laws of physics. This is the story of a mass-produced magic combat tool who learns the ultimate essence of magic. But so what? Just as birds can fly without understanding aerodynamics, magicians don't need to understand the nature of magic to use it. Knowing the ultimate nature of magic does not mean that a tool can suddenly become a great magician. But the thirst for knowledge is a human instinct, and curiosity is the primary driving force of human civilization. Even with magic, which is inherently illogical, humans still hope to understand its underlying workings. The pursuit of the ultimate nature of magic needs no reason! The story takes place in a parallel universe where the social environment is roughly equivalent to that of our universe in the 16th century. However, due to a butterfly effect, the continents and oceans of this planet are not exactly the same as our geographical environment. Here, firearms are on the rise, but armor has not yet fallen out of favor; military theory is evolving rapidly, and innovations in systems and technology are emerging one after another. Moreover, this world has something else that we don't: magic. The world is undergoing tremendous changes, and no one can remain unaffected.

2 光EN Bastion of Light 光明壁垒 The Panda Who Trips会摔跤的熊猫Sci-Fi4.5M WordsCompleted The psychic network known as the Deep Sea connects five continents. Human civilization is advancing at breakneck speed, unaware that an eternal night is about to descend. The extraordinary awaken, and the world teeters on the brink of collapse. Frail flesh and blood: how can one ascend to immortality? The story begins when someone takes up a ruler that bears the truth. Gu Shen, an utterly ordinary young man, uncovers a corner of the truth about this extraordinary world. He also becomes the bigge 10Votes279.7kRecs2MFans

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A spiritual network called "Deep Sea" connects five continents. Human civilization is advancing rapidly, unaware that eternal night is about to descend. A transcendent awakening has brought about the collapse of the edifice. How can one ascend to heaven when flesh and blood are so weak and frail? The story begins with receiving a ruler that carries the truth. Gu Shen, an ordinary and unremarkable boy, uncovered a corner of the truth of this extraordinary world, and became the biggest moth among thousands drawn to the flame. If winter is coming. I will rise against the tide, overturn the thrones of kings, shatter the crown of falsehood, and destroy the scepter of injustice. I will become humanity's last bulwark of light.

3 苟EN Cultivating Immortality in a Chaotic World of Demons and Martial Arts 苟在妖武乱世修仙 The Plagiarist文抄公Xianxia3.5M WordsCompleted Fang Xi transmigrated, and this is his second time! In the cultivation world, he keeps his head down; in another world, he hits back hard! Who would have thought that thousands of years later, he would become a big shot in the cultivation world too? (Cautious cultivation and longevity + infinite worlds. A Wen Chao production: every book is a gem. Readers, feel free to add this to your library and enjoy.) 38Votes1.2MRecs3.6MFans

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Fang Xi transmigrated, and it was her second time! In the world of cultivation, I am meek and submissive; in another world, I strike with full force! Unexpectedly, hundreds of years later, he became a big shot in the cultivation world! (This is a novel titled "The Way to Immortality" + Infinite Flow, written by Wenchao. Every book is a masterpiece, so please feel free to collect and read it.)

4 我 Saving the World in a Doomsday Text Adventure 我在末日文字游戏里救世 Swordsmith Senior Brother铸剑师兄Sci-Fi2.4M WordsCompleted [Text Adventure] [Soulslike Dungeons] [Lovecraftian Apocalypse] Beneath the blood sun and bright moon, I gaze up at the heavens and witness the giant’s dream of endless reincarnation. In the boundless mist, I glean knowledge and understand the gods’ despairing whispers. On a land of utmost evil, I cleanse the corruption and revive the most terrifying beings in the world. Flesh, souls, holy relics, authority... I do not seek to save the world. I only want the countless evil gods wandering through 9Votes91.1kRecs538.5kFans

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[Text Adventure] [Souls-like Dungeon] [Kingdom Apocalypse] I gazed up at the sky under the blood-red sun and bright moon, and saw the giant's dream of reincarnation. I draw knowledge from the endless fog and discern the desperate murmurs of the gods. I purify the filth on this extremely wicked land and revive the most terrifying existence in the world. Body, soul, sacred object, authority... I am not trying to save the world, I just want all the countless evil gods wandering in the vast void to submit to my feet!

5 这EN When Did This World Start Displaying Health Bars? 这个世界什么时候有血条显示了 Fleeting Splendor刹那辉煌Light Novel2.4M WordsCompleted A nameless little restaurant tucked away on an ordinary street? A cursed object sealed away in a steel metropolis? A mysterious history of time and space, twisted and turned upside down?... Ever since he started seeing "IDs" and "health bars," Gu Mo figured he must be seeing things wrong. He resolved to return to the world of normal people, refusing to let his delusions and hallucinations drag him down. Yet the everyday world kept falling apart more with each passing day, and its unraveling grew 0Votes207kRecs340.5kFans

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A nameless restaurant nestled in an ordinary street? A cursed artifact sealed within a steel metropolis? A mysterious, distorted history of time? ... From the moment he could see the "ID" and "health bar," Gu Mo believed that he was doing something wrong. He was determined to return to the world of normal people and not be dragged down by his own delusions and hallucinations. However, the art style of the everyday world continued to deteriorate day by day, and the deterioration of daily life became more and more spectacular. He realized that something was slightly wrong.

6 消 The Vanishing Magic Ring 消逝的魔环 Gold Seeker金寻者Sci-Fi2.0M WordsCompleted As a renowned game developer, Chu Qiancheng has an endless thirst for inspiration. But he never imagined that the creative inspiration he took such pride in came from the dark adventures he would personally experience five hundred years in the future. The game series he poured his heart and soul into creating depicts the fate people will face five hundred years from now. When the Demon Ring disappears and dreams meet reality, how will he create a miracle? This novel has a simple leveling system, 0Votes58.6kRecs120.3kFans

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As a renowned game producer, Chu Qiancheng has an insatiable thirst for inspiration. But he never imagined that his proud creative inspiration would come from a dark adventure he personally experienced five hundred years later. And the series of games he painstakingly created was precisely the fate that people would face five hundred years from now. When the magic ring disappears and dreams meet reality, how will he create a miracle? This work has a simple upgrade system, but focuses on imaginative plot development and story progression. It has already been serialized for 600,000 words and will continue to be updated steadily. The author's previous works include "The Great Tang Escort", "Blood Cup Flower", "The Great Tang Wind Riding Record", "The Great Tang Wind Riding Chronicle", "Expedition to the Heavenly River Valley", "The Forgotten Master", "The Day the Stars Fell", "Star Era", "Wrath of the Emblem", "Doomsday Show", "The Sword of the Commander", and "The Players of the Great Tang". He currently has four completed works on Qidian. Interested readers, please join the "The Vanishing Magic Ring" reader group: 805118205

7 夜 Nighttime Hacker 夜行骇客 Robot Wall-E机器人瓦力Sci-Fi1.4M WordsCompleted A shattered postwar world, with neon-lit cities full of danger. Supernatural beings roamed beneath the night rain, mutants prowled the wrecked streets, and the wilderness beyond the city ran wild. Oligarchic corporations, supernatural programs, cybernetic modifications, psychic networks, and street scum. Gu He transmigrated into this world and only wanted to laze around, but being a couch potato isn't as easy as it sounds. 0Votes109.3kRecs253.9kFans

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A shattered post-war world, a city shimmering with neon lights and fraught with danger. Extraordinary beings roam in the night rain, alien species roam the ruined streets, and the wilderness outside the city runs wild. Oligopolistic corporations, extraordinary programs, cybernetic modifications, mind networks, street thugs. Gu He transmigrated here, only wanting to be a lazy bum. However, being a lazy bum isn't something you can just do as you please.

8 熟 After Falling Asleep 熟睡之后 I Am the Righteous Path吾即正道Mystery & Supernatural2.0M WordsOngoing Wandering spirits roam, worms scatter. Unseen things gather around him. Where do the whispers by his ear come from? Abominations wait in the abyss. The air is dead still, unable to stir a hem or a strand of hair. Mu Su gazed into the abyss, and the abyss gazed back at him. Only when Mu Su took off his clothes did the abyss have to awkwardly look away. 172Votes356.1kRecs851.9kFans

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The wandering souls flitted about, and the worms scattered. Unseen things surround me, and whispers come from my ears. The abominable awaits in the abyss. It was deathly still, without a breeze, so still that not even the hem of a garment or the tip of a hair could be stirred. Mu Su gazed into the abyss, and the abyss gazed back at him. It wasn't until Mu Su took off his clothes that Shen Yuan had no choice but to awkwardly look away.

9 长 Tales of Immortality 长生志异 Genuinely Foolish Old Man真愚老人Xianxia2.7M WordsCompleted Changsheng Dynasty, Year Nine of the Mandate. The land of China is in chaos, and the people are destitute. The imperial court’s rule is crumbling, while barbarians from the West arrive with their pantheon of gods. New-style warlords rise up and carve out territories of their own. Taiping rebels run rampant, leaving the land devastated. Floods, severe droughts, earthquakes, sandstorms, tornadoes, acid rain, blood moons, falling meteorites, and other disasters descend one after another. Countless 7Votes405.1kRecs859.3kFans

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The Eternal Heavenly Dynasty, with a reign of nine years. The land was in chaos, and the people were suffering terribly. With the collapse of the royal rule, Western barbarians, accompanied by their various religious orders, launched an attack. New warlords rose up everywhere, carving out their own territories, while Taiping rebels ran rampant, causing immense suffering and death. Natural disasters such as floods and droughts, earthquakes, sandstorms and tornadoes, acid rain, red moons, and meteorite falls have occurred one after another. Furthermore, there are countless demons and monsters running rampant, strange creatures roaming freely, gods and ghosts living together, indescribable eerie things, or mysterious phenomena that cannot be understood. In this dark and chaotic world, Tao Qian opened his eyes and found himself a prisoner about to be beheaded at the execution ground...! P. S.: I already have a well-written and completed novel called "Lord of the Mysterious Witches," set in a modern-day mystery world. You might want to give it a try if you're interested.

10 我EN I Just Want to Quietly Lie Low as a Cultivator 我只想安静的做个苟道中人 Explosive Little Latte爆炸小拿铁Xianxia4.8M WordsCompleted My new book, "After Taking Over the Underworld, I Became the Boss of the Supernatural", is now out. Please take good care of this little sprout! A short drama with the same title is now available on Hongguo. Come and watch! “Ding-dong!” “Welcome to the fully intelligent Cultivation System!” “You have chosen to cultivate [Bone Tempering Art]. The System will begin cultivating for you. The System has detected that the Bone Tempering Pills required for cultivation are missing. Please wait…” “The Sy 35Votes840.8kRecs2.3MFans

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My new book, "After Taking Over the Underworld, I Became the Head of the Weirdos," has been released. This fledgling book needs your love and support! The short drama adaptation of the book is now available on Hongguo.com. Feel free to watch! "Ding-dong!" "Welcome to the fully intelligent cultivation system!" "You have chosen to cultivate the [Bone Forging Technique]. The system will begin the cultivation process for you. The system has detected a lack of Bone Tempering Pills, please wait..." "The system has successfully stolen ten Bone Tempering Pills for you. Continue your cultivation..." "Important notice: During system cultivation, you will lose control of your body..." After obtaining the intelligent cultivation system, Pei Ling silently and rapidly grew stronger, intending to remain inactive until he became an immortal, until one day... "Ding-dong!" "You have chosen to cultivate the [Nameless Technique]. The system has detected that you lack a cultivation partner. The system is currently searching for a cultivation partner for you..." And so, Pei Ling watched helplessly as he ran towards the Holy Maiden of the Demonic Sect's cultivation room...

11 这 This Northern Song Dynasty Is a Little Strange 这个北宋有点怪 Xiang Yan翔炎Sci-Fi1.5M WordsCompleted The protagonist arrives in Northern Song China, only to discover that this era differs from the history he learned. Here stands the Yang Residence of Tianbo, with few able-bodied men and its reputation upheld by widows and orphans. There is also the Residence of Prince Chai, whose owners use an iron certificate of imperial pardon to run rampant among the people. The Eighth Prince and Grand Preceptor Pang trade barbs in court every day. They have split the entire civil officialdom into two factio 0Votes235.2kRecs274.9kFans

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The protagonist arrives in the Northern Song Dynasty and discovers that the era differs from the history he has studied. Here stands the Tianbo Yang Mansion, a place with few male members, where only orphans and widows maintain the family's reputation. There was the Chai Prince's Mansion, which wielded immense power among the people by virtue of its imperial edicts. The Eighth Prince and Grand Tutor Pang argued every day in the court. The entire civil service group split into two factions, who then began hurling insults at each other. Emperor Zhao Zhen would sit on his throne every day, eating melon seeds and watching plays. Within the city of Tokyo, chivalrous figures each displayed their prowess, causing minor disturbances every three days and major ones every seven. They were either trying to steal secret medicines from the palace to strengthen their bodies, or they were constantly plotting to break into the execution ground and make a name for themselves throughout the world. At this time, Bao Zheng had just become the Prefect of Kaifeng, and his face was pale... Wait, why wasn't Bao Longtu's face black, and why didn't he have a crescent moon on his forehead? The protagonist says that something is wrong, and he decides to turn Bao Longtu into the Bao black charcoal he remembers.

12 术EN The Sorcerer's Manual 术师手册 Listen to the Sun听日Light Novel4.4M WordsCompleted In 1668, the city I lived in was named the safest place in the country. I made an indelible contribution to that achievement. Because I got caught. 100Votes1.1MRecs2.9MFans

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In 1668, my city was rated as the safest place in the country. I made an indelible contribution to this. Because I was caught.

13 我 My Girlfriend is Evil Woman 我的女友是恶女 Seafloor Wanderer海底漫步者Urban1.7M WordsCompleted After an unfortunate accident took his life, the soul of Bei Xiu transmigrated into the body of a Japanese high school student and was forced to begin his studies in Japan. After careful consideration, he decided to aim high in this new life. Have fun? No, study! Fall in love? No, study! His goal was to get into a top university, and nobody was going to stop him! 15Votes1.2MRecs638.6kFans

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The soul of Bei Xiu, who tragically died in an accident, transmigrated into the body of a Japanese high school student and was forced to begin his study abroad journey in Japan. After careful consideration, he decided to strive for a high starting point in this life. Play? No, I'm studying! Dating? No dating, studying! My goal is to get into a top university, and nobody can stop me! Group number: [173515690], welcome to join the discussion.

14 无 Unrestricted Myth 无限制神话 Wastepaper Bridge废纸桥Xianxia3.0M WordsCompleted Chu He: Some call me a seasoned player, others the king of schemes. Some think I’m clueless and a sly old bastard. Only I know the truth: I’m simply an indefatigable seeker of the Dao. The only thing up for debate might be that I’ve used a few too many tricks along the way. Really, though, none of them are underhanded. Reader Group One: 289578897 (full). Reader Group Two: 206228384 (now open). 0Votes492.1kRecs371.4kFans

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Chu He: Some people call me an old driver, some call me the king of tricks, and some think I'm clueless and a cunning old man. Only I know in my heart that I am just a tireless seeker of the truth. The only controversial thing is that I have used a few more methods in the process of striving, but it is really not dirty. Book club group 1: 289578897 (Full) Book club group 2: 206228384 (Open for registration) VIP book club: 219828232 (Seeking talented readers) (New book: Mythical Primal Species, please support!)

15 大 King Huai of Chu 大楚怀王 Plum of the Twelfth Month腊月青梅子Historical3.1M WordsCompleted Just after transmigrating and becoming King Huai of Chu, Xiong Huai is visited by Zhang Yi of Qin, who comes bearing a gift: six hundred li of Shangyu land. Xiong Huai says he will rewrite history. He won't be the foolish King Huai of Chu, and he certainly won't break with Qi and ally with Qin. But the next day, after discussing the matter with all his ministers and exchanging arguments through several rounds, the state of Chu reaches a unanimous decision. Full of confidence, Xiong Huai tells Zh 0Votes109.2kRecs88.6kFans

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Xiong Huai had just transmigrated into the body of King Huai of Chu when Zhang Yi of Qin came to deliver a gift: six hundred li of land in Shangyu. Xiong Huai stated that he would rewrite history, no longer be a foolish King Huai of Chu, and would never sever ties with Qi in alliance with Qin. The next day, after discussing with the court officials and engaging in several rounds of heated debate, the entire state of Chu reached a consensus. Xiong Huai, full of confidence, said to Zhang Yi, "I have decided to sever ties with the State of Qi." Book club 519084531

16 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.

17 惊 Thriller Paradise 惊悚乐园 Three Days, Two Sleeps三天两觉Gaming4.9M WordsCompleted This is a game that transcends dimensions. It is also a race in pursuit of truth. An unknown seal, a wager with ghosts and gods… The struggle of data, the salvation of humanity… In that virtual world connected to reality, consciousness determines us, consciousness chooses us, and consciousness determines our consciousness. Now, cast away your fear. Cast away your selfish distractions, questions, and distrust… Liberate your mind. Welcome to the Thriller Paradise. The physical edition of “Thril 253Votes4.2MRecs3.5MFans

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This is a game that transcends dimensions. It is also a competition in pursuit of truth. An unknown seal, a gamble between gods and demons... The struggle of data, the redemption of humanity... In that virtual world connected to reality—consciousness determines us, consciousness chooses us, and consciousness determines our consciousness. Now, let go of your fear. Cast aside your selfish thoughts, doubts, and rejections... Liberate your mind. Welcome to Thriller Park. The physical book "Thriller Paradise" is now available! ㄟ(▔,▔)ㄏ

18 名EN A Wizard in the World of Famous Detectives 名侦探世界里的巫师 Dream Chaser Love Ping追梦人Love平Light Novel7.5M WordsOngoing A ghost wizard from the Age of Declining Dharma was killed in a car accident. His soul transmigrated to Japan and possessed the body of a Japanese man. He was just thinking about making a name for himself in Japan when he casually picked up a newspaper and glanced at it Shinichi Kudo, the Sherlock Holmes of Japan's Heisei era, savior of the police? What the hell? How did I transmigrate into a world of anime and manga? Anyway, this is the story of a wizard playing the role of an ordinary passerby 104Votes1.9MRecs596kFans

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A sorcerer from the degenerate age was killed in a car accident, and his soul traveled to Japan, where he found himself possessing the body of a Japanese person. Just as I was thinking about making a name for myself in Japan, I casually picked up a newspaper and glanced at it— Shinichi Kudo, the Sherlock Holmes of Japan's Heisei era, the savior of the police? Holy crap, how did I end up in the world of anime? Well, in short, this is a story about a wizard playing a minor role in the world of Detective Conan... P. S.: The author also has other completed works: "Refining Ghosts and Cultivating Immortality" (6.53 million words), "Evil Path Ghost Lord" (3.65 million words), and "My Mechanical Octopus" (2.18 million words). Those who are bored can check them out. Okay, there's also "The Last Cultivator," but it's banned in China, so let's ignore it... Group 1: 512240405 is full. Group 2: 670934518

19 诡 The Strange Three Kingdoms 诡三国 Year of the Horse and Month of the Monkey马月猴年Historical17.0M WordsCompleted An ordinary man’s journey through the Three Kingdoms. A thousand years of Chinese wisdom is the weapon that cuts through every obstacle. A gleaming blade flashes between white teeth. Bright red blood flows through the night. Cowards lurk in the shadows of heroes; pain hides behind bold smiles. Without a System, is it impossible to move forward? Without quests, is it impossible to think? Raise your head and press on. Wherever the heart leads becomes the frontier of the Han Empire! 37Votes1.5MRecs534.9kFans

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An ordinary person's journey through the Three Kingdoms. The wisdom of China accumulated over thousands of years is the weapon to overcome all obstacles. The gleaming knife flashed between the white teeth. Bright red blood flowed in the darkness. The bear hidden in the shadow of the hero, the pain behind the smug smile. Without a system, is it impossible to move forward? Without tasks, is it impossible to think? Raise your head, move forward, and wherever your heart leads, that is the frontier of the Han Dynasty!

20 超EN The Legendary Mechanic 超神机械师 Qi Peijia齐佩甲Gaming5.2M WordsCompleted Han Xiao, a veteran power-leveling player in Stellar Sea, was thrown into the transmigration crowd by a mysterious force from the East, or rather, from a certain otaku. With a player interface in tow, he became an NPC and returned to the days before Stellar Sea's open beta. He resolutely chose the highest-difficulty class: Mechanic. Warships sail in formation across the stars, star-powered mechs twist through the heavens like dragons, psychic cannons lay waste to worlds, and an endless mechanica 434Votes9.2MRecs5.5MFans

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Han Xiao, a veteran power leveler in Starsea, was thrown into the transmigration army by a mysterious force from the East. He was transformed into an NPC with a player panel and returned to the time before the open beta of Starsea. He resolutely chose the most difficult mechanical class. Warships lined up across the starry sea, star mechs soared like dragons, psionic cannons ravaged the heavens and earth, and an endless mechanical army quietly waited in their personal storage. One person is an entire legion! If it weren't for the players, this book would be a serious and proper isekai (another world) story... As NPCs, normal NPCs offer a full range of functions to players... Issuing quests? Adjusting affinity? Teaching skills? Wait a minute, I recognize all these players. Well, the real world has also returned to what it was ten years ago. Group 2: 157302881 Group 3: 884339155 VIP Group: 547599250 (Requires 10,000 follower points for administrator approval)

21 从 Starting with the Gu Huo Bird 从姑获鸟开始 It Can't Be Helped活儿该Infinite Myriad Worlds1.9M WordsOngoing The body is as light as a goose feather, life as fragile as wild grass. I have witnessed the darkest night, so the blazing, brilliant flame in my heart has never wavered. The physical edition of From the Gu Huo Bird's Beginning (Volume One) is now available. Search for the title on Dangdang, JD.com, Taobao, Douyin, and other platforms, or purchase it from a physical bookstore. Thank you all for your support. 82Votes2.5MRecs2.4MFans

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Our bodies are as light as a feather, our lives as fragile as wild grass. Having witnessed the darkest night, the burning, bright flame in my heart never wavers. The physical copy of "Starting from the Guhuoniao" (Volume 1) is now available. You can search for the book title on platforms such as Dangdang, JD.com, Taobao, and Douyin to purchase it, or buy it at physical bookstores. Thank you for your support.