A Catch-Up Reading List: Books I Think Are Pretty Good, Many of Them Older 补课向书单，个人觉得还不错的书，不少是老书

3 异EN The Record of Unusual Creatures 异常生物见闻录 Yuantong远瞳Sci-Fi5.2M WordsCompleted Hao Ren is a good man, just as his name suggests. His ideal life is to get by in peace, renting out a modest home and making enough to live on without ever getting rich. At least, that was the plan before a bunch of lunatic creatures moved into his house. A remote, dilapidated mansion, a bunch of abnormal nonhuman creatures, and an employment contract from “the gods.” Put those three things together, and Hao Ren becomes the busiest landlord and most capable babysitter in the world. And so begins 116Votes6.1MRecs2.6MFans

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Hao Ren, true to his name, is a good person whose ideal is to live a peaceful life as a landlord who is neither poor nor rich—at least that's how it was before a bunch of crazy creatures moved into his house. A secluded, dilapidated house, a bunch of somewhat abnormal non-human creatures, and a labor contract from a "god"—these three elements combined make Hao Ren the busiest landlord and most capable nanny in the world. Thus begins the most chaotic, strangest, and most abnormal landlord-tenant story. "From the day I put my fingerprint on the employment contract, I knew I was on a sinking ship..."

4 我 I Want to Be Emperor 我要做皇帝 Yao Li Stabs Jing Ke要离刺荆轲Historical5.3M WordsCompleted By the Mandate of Heaven, may the dynasty endure forever. I have drawn on the hard-won achievements of three generations and invoked the great cause of all under Heaven. With a three-foot sword in hand, I shall become ruler of all the world. The head of the Wiman king of Joseon now hangs above the northern gate of the Han capital. The Zhao rulers of Nanyue have surrendered their lands and submitted to the empire. The Central Empire, the Celestial Empire above all nations, is about to take shape. 0Votes1.4MRecs739.6kFans

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By the mandate of Heaven, may your life be long and prosperous. I, having built upon the accumulated merits of three generations and upheld the great principles of the realm, have taken up my three-foot sword to become the king of the world. The head of King Wiman of Korea has been hung at the northern gate of the Han capital. The Zhao family of Nanyue surrendered their territory and became part of the Chinese empire. The Central Empire, the Celestial Empire, is about to take shape. But that's not enough! In my eyes now, there are only the Xiongnu! He led his army to conquer the country, captured the Xiongnu chieftain in the north, and brought him before me to be punished!

5 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.

6 间 A Spy's War 间谍的战争 Like Water如水意Military3.2M WordsCompleted If an ordinary person wants to declare war on spies, the best way is to become a spy too. If a spy wants to take on a powerful espionage organization, they should join one just as powerful. If they can't join any powerful espionage organization, then they should build one themselves and fight until they are destroyed or win. This is a spy's war, a story about how a group of ordinary people accomplish extraordinary things. 1Votes2.2MRecs467.2kFans

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The best way for an ordinary person to declare war on spies is to become a spy themselves. As a spy, if you want to wage war against a powerful spy organization, then join an equally powerful one. If you can't join any powerful spy organization, then build your own, and fight to the death or to victory. This is the war of spies, telling the story of how a group of ordinary people achieve extraordinary things.

7 佣 The Mercenary’s War 佣兵的战争 Like Water如水意Urban7.2M WordsCompleted Gao Yang is a military enthusiast, a very ordinary one. He loves knives, guns, and adventure. After an accident sends him to Africa, he is unlucky enough to be caught in a plane crash. He survives by sheer luck, but from then on he can only earn a living at gunpoint, because he has become a mercenary. How far can a military enthusiast rise in the international mercenary world? Wait and see. 28Votes2.3MRecs3.1MFans

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Gao Yang is a military enthusiast, a very ordinary one. He loves knives, guns, and adventure. In an accident, Gao Yang went to Africa, but unfortunately encountered a plane crash. He survived by sheer luck, but from then on, he could only make a living under the gun, because he became a mercenary. What level of success can a military enthusiast achieve in the international mercenary world? Let's wait and see.

9 太 The Sun King's Seal 太阳王之证 Son of Heaven of the Han Dynasty汉朝天子Western Fantasy6.3M WordsCompleted A dark age, an age of blood and fire. The gods' game continues, though they do not know that they, too, are about to enter the game board. Across the wasteland, a green tide of evil sweeps in every direction. In the darkness, the undead leave their graves and wage war on the living. The new emperor of the human empire must prove he can repel foreign threats. In the void, Chaos corrupts all things, and only the strongest can survive. At last, a terrible storm ushers in the destruction of the worl 2Votes550.7kRecs527.5kFans

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A dark age, an age of blood and fire. The gods' game continues, unaware that they themselves are about to enter the game. In the desolate land, a green, evil tide sweeps across the land. In the darkness, the undead leave their graves and wage war against the living. The new emperor of the human empire must prove his ability to defend against external enemies. In the void, chaos corrupts everything, and only the strongest can escape its ravages. Finally, a terrible storm heralded the beginning of the world's destruction. But there was still a glimmer of hope: a soul arrived here with an opportunity for change. He was ready. Book club: Group 725051233 (full) Group 2 (727648493) (Available to join)

10 曹 Cao Thief 曹贼 Geng Xin庚新Historical3.2M WordsCompleted Set in 2011, a story about a little Cao thief, brought to you with all the author Geng Xin’s effort. 0Votes806.7kRecs337.2kFans

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My new book, *Song Shixing*, has been uploaded. Feel free to add it to your collection. In 2011, Gengxin devoted himself to creating a story about a minor traitor.

11 漫 The New Magneto of the Marvel Universe 漫威世界新万磁王 The One Seated Above座上人Infinite Myriad Worlds1.1M WordsCompleted This is the story of a reincarnator who successfully escaped the control of the Main God and came to live in the Marvel Universe. The following are excerpts from interviews with public figures: Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. Nick Fury... is on leave due to a headache and unavailable to comment on the new Magneto. Iron Man Tony Stark said expressionlessly, “What could be worse than having a Magneto in the world? Finding out there are actually two Magnetos.” Storm Ororo and Phoenix Jean: “If you don't l 0Votes33.5kRecs44.5kFans

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This is the story of a reincarnated person who successfully escaped the control of the main god and came to live in the Marvel world. The following is a record of interviews conducted by reporters with members of the public on this matter: Nick Fury, director of S. H. I. E. L. D., Is on sick leave due to a headache and is unable to answer reporters' questions about the new Magneto. Iron Man Tony Stark said expressionlessly, "There's nothing more annoying than having a Magneto in the world, and that is discovering that there are actually two Magnetos." Ouroboros and Jean Grey: "If you don't have love, don't mess with us." Alice and her companions from the bio-world: "My hero is the master of steel, the king of magnetism." The real Magneto: "... Can I remain silent?" "He is the savior," people on the streets of New York said in unison. "He's a thief, a scumbag, a liar!" From the depths of the void, an invisible force roared with all its might. Regardless of what others think, on this day, the new Magneto, Erik Lee, began his legendary career. (This book's synopsis may seem vulgar, but the content is anything but. Don't miss it!)

14 篡 Usurping the Qing 篡清 Angel Oscar天使奥斯卡Historical1.7M WordsCompleted This is a pretty satisfying alternate-history novel... Well, it should be, anyway. 0Votes836.7kRecs938.3kFans

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This is a pretty enjoyable alternate history novel... Yeah, I think so.

17 仙 The Immortal Mercenary Corps 仙之雇佣军 Writing Tablet写字板Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsCompleted A group of the dead, chosen by the gods, become their mercenaries in exchange for a chance to be resurrected. Fighting for their individual faiths, they compete fiercely to grow stronger. The protagonist commands a shadowless flying sword and a million Golden Silkworm Gu, leads an entourage of beauties, and pilots a spaceship belonging to the Atlanteans. For the sake of the Chinese pantheon, he resolutely embarks on a campaign to sweep across the galaxy. He truly kills gods when he meets them an 0Votes577.9kRecs90.9kFans

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A group of the dead, chosen by the gods, become mercenaries in search of resurrection, engaging in fierce competition to become stronger for their respective beliefs. The protagonist, wielding a shadowless flying sword, commanding millions of golden silkworm worms, leading a group of beautiful women, and piloting an Atlantean spaceship, embarks on a conquest to sweep across the galaxy for the sake of the Chinese immortal lineage. Truly, he slays gods and demons alike, invincible!

18 回 Return to the Ming Dynasty as a Prince 回到明朝当王爷 Yue Guan月关Historical3.7M WordsCompleted [The animated adaptation, The Beacon Fire of March, is now airing] Through a series of mishaps, Zheng Shaopeng, a well-meaning fool for nine lifetimes, finds himself back in the Zhengde era of the Ming dynasty. It is a colorful age, filled with the wickedness of the Eight Tigers of the capital, the romantic flair of the Four Great Talents of Jiangnan, the teachings of the great Confucian Wang Yangming, and the absurd antics of the Zhengde Emperor, Zhu Houzhao. Having stumbled into this world in 12Votes5.2MRecs2.3MFans

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The animated adaptation of "The Flames of War in March" is currently airing. By a twist of fate, Zheng Shaopeng, a philanthropist who has lived nine lifetimes, returns to the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty. It was a vibrant and diverse era, teeming with the wickedness of the Eight Tigers of the Capital, the romanticism of the Four Great Talents of Jiangnan, the philosophical philosophy of the great Confucian scholar Wang Yangming, and the eccentric and unpredictable Emperor Zhengde, Zhu Houzhao. The protagonist, stumbling into this world in a daze, is forced to navigate the complexities of these diverse characters to determine his own destiny. The power struggles between the Eastern Depot, Western Depot, Inner Depot, and Outer Court; the story of imperial envoys eliminating corrupt officials; the suppression of Japanese pirates, the expulsion of the Tatars, the annihilation of the Duzhang barbarians, and the great battle against the Portuguese; the lifting of the maritime ban and the migration to Siberia… a series of exciting stories unfold… The fate of a nation and an individual is like a ship in the long river of history. Because of his unexpected appearance, will this giant ship, which was originally destined to decline, deviate from its course?