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1 丁 The Story of Ding Wei 丁薇记事 Song of Thorns荆棘之歌Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Synopsis: Ding Wei, a thirty-two-year-old woman who had just gained a younger brother, was reborn one day and discovered that she had returned to her university's military training in 2005. She felt the six yuan and fifty cents in her pocket and quickly decided to escape her impoverished life. Using her foresight, she would write and publish a book, becoming a legend with a single work! But then a question arose: before 0Votes908.9kRecs226kFans

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My new book, "The Story of Song Tan," has been released. Please support it. Synopsis: Ding Wei, a 32-year-old single woman who has just gained a younger brother, is reborn and finds herself back in her university military training in 2005. She touched the six yuan and fifty cents in her pocket and quickly decided to escape poverty. With her forward-thinking vision, she wrote and published a book that made her a legend! So here's the question: before she earned enough money to buy a computer and a mobile phone, how many times could her six yuan and fifty cents be enough to go to an internet cafe?

2 掌 Seizing Joy 掌欢 Willow Leaves in Winter冬天的柳叶Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (Published in simplified and traditional Chinese) Third Miss Luo relies on her father’s immense power at court to bully the weak and has a terrible reputation. Whenever she’s bored, she takes a pack of lackeys into the streets to harass respectable young men. To Qingyang Junzhu, anyone who dared act up in front of her could be made to disappear with a flick of her finger, until she opened her eyes and discovered she was called Luo Sheng. 0Votes1.4MRecs565.9kFans

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(Published in both simplified and traditional Chinese) Relying on her father's immense power, Miss Luo the Third bullied the weak and had a notorious reputation. She would often lead a group of lackeys to harass respectable young men in the streets. To Princess Qingyang, such a person dared to act wildly in front of her, and she could make her disappear with a flick of her finger—until she opened her eyes and discovered that her name was Luo Sheng.

3 穷 A Poor Man's Two Thousand Years 穷鬼的上下两千年 Non-Player Character非玩家角色Historical1.0M WordsCompleted She had experienced the Battle of Changping and witnessed the massacre of hundreds of thousands. She had once led Great Qin's iron cavalry in its struggle for supremacy against the Six States. She had seen the realm divided into three and the mountains and rivers shattered. She had also heard the soft, lingering music of the zither in Longzhong. During the golden age of Zhenguan, she once drank herself drunk on the present day. How radiant was that eternal female emperor in her youth? She had ri 61Votes1.2MRecs1.6MFans

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She experienced the Battle of Changping, witnessing the massacre of hundreds of thousands. She led the Qin cavalry, vying for supremacy with the six other states. She saw the world divided into three, the land shattered. She also heard the lingering melodies of the Longzhong Qin. She reveled in the prosperous Zhenguan era, but how did that legendary empress live her life? She rode in fine clothes and spirited horses, and also wore a feather fan and a silk turban. She was a farmer and a teacher. Yet, no one knows that such a person lived for two thousand years. Well, this is a relatively light and leisurely historical novel. Due to personal reasons, it may not be entirely historically accurate or withstand rigorous scrutiny. But I will try my best to research all the relevant materials. This is my first time writing this kind of story, and I hope it will be interesting, haha. Finally, be warned, this is a single-player story. Book club: 766376092 Second group: 284234970 Support group: 242771856

4 槐 Chronicles of Huai Xia 槐夏记事 Song of Thorns荆棘之歌Modern Romance1.7M WordsCompleted This story has no romance. Blurb: I've turned green, and I've gotten stronger. After transforming into a human, the locust tree spirit has to learn how to be a person, raise little ones, and find herself a partner... Most importantly, why is the flower bed that is her true form being demolished?! My completed works include Qing Gui's Records, Ding Wei's Records, The World of Kong Fang, and Chu He's Records. 3Votes746.8kRecs133.4kFans

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My new book, "The Story of Song Tan," has been released. Thank you for your support! This story has no romantic pairing. Copywriting: I turned green, and I became stronger. The locust tree spirit transformed into a human, and not only did she have to learn how to be human, but she also had to raise her cubs and find herself a partner... Most importantly, why did her original flower bed have to be demolished?! The author has already completed the following works: "The Chronicles of Qinggui", "The Chronicles of Dingwei", "The World of Kongfang", and "The Chronicles of Chuhe".

5 灵 The Spirit Beast Pet Shop 灵兽宠物店 Sparrow Hawk雀隼Xianxia Romance1.1M WordsCompleted In the age of spiritual qi revival, Hong Hua, a descendant of the Phoenix Clan, inherited her clan’s spatial legacy and should have been destined to reach the pinnacle of cultivation. Instead, she opened a pet shop. Hong Hua: “What’s life without fluffy little things? It’s no different from being a slacker. With fluffy little things, I’m happy to be a slacker. Fluffy little things are treasures of this world. And what’s better than one fluffy little thing? A whole houseful of them...” A story ab 0Votes92.2kRecs32.3kFans

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In the era of spiritual energy revival, Honghua, a descendant of the Phoenix Clan, possessed the clan's spatial inheritance and should have reached the pinnacle of cultivation— Then she opened a pet shop. Honghua: "What's the difference between a life without furry creatures and a salted fish? With furry creatures, I'm happy to be a salted fish. Furry creatures are treasures of the world, but what's better than one furry creature is a house full of furry creatures..." A story about cultivating immortality and raising (a large group of) pets, no romantic pairing.

6 江 The First Daughter-in-Law of Jiangnan 江南第一媳 Rural Countryside乡村原野Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted In the misty, rainy south, amid March peach blossoms, Lin Xiner, a transmigrator, gets married beneath a red bridal veil. Her husband is the legitimate son of the current dynasty's Minister of Rites! Lin Xiner firmly believes that nothing in life comes for free! Could he be sickly, and marrying her to bring himself good luck? She hears her husband is healthy and full of e 0Votes331kRecs164.8kFans

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(My new book, "The Sun and Moon Shine Together," has been uploaded. I sincerely ask for the support of both new and old friends.) In the misty, rainy Jiangnan region, amidst the peach blossoms of March, Lin Xin'er, a woman who has traveled through time, is getting married, wearing a red veil. My husband is the eldest son of the current Minister of the Imperial Court! Lin Xin'er firmly believes: There's no such thing as a free lunch! Could it be that he's a sickly man, and they married him to bring him good luck? I heard that my husband is in good health and full of energy! That must mean he is extremely ugly? I've heard that my husband has handsome features, white teeth, and red lips! Lin Xin'er was terrified: "Then he must be an idiot?!" I've heard that my husband is exceptionally intelligent, known as a "child prodigy," and could compose poetry at the age of eight... Lin Xin'er fainted with happiness: How could such a good thing fall on her head?! (QQ group number: 459249136)

7 我 My Wife Is Fiercer Than a Tiger 我家娘子猛于虎 Song Yu宋御Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted If you ask which maiden is the strongest, it is Xiao Xiaoniang from the eastern end of Qingxi Lane! Xie Xian used his entire body to refuse: “My lady, please show some self-respect. This official does not have feelings for you.” Yet Xiao Baoxin clearly heard the wind roar and the horses whinny, while his heart thundered: “I want kisses, I want hugs, I want to be lifted up high!” This is the story of a fiercely spirited beauty with incomparable looks who can hear other people’s thoughts, and a ts 0Votes136.9kRecs55.8kFans

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If you ask which wife is the best, look no further than Xiao Xiao Niang from the east side of Qingxi Lane! Xie Xian used his entire body to refuse: My lady, please have some self-respect. I am not interested in you. Xiao Baoxin could clearly hear the wind howling and the horses neighing, and his heart was roaring: I want kisses, I want hugs, I want to be lifted up high! This is a story of a stunningly beautiful, fierce wife who can hear other people's thoughts and a sickly husband who is tsundere but secretly loves her, a story of mutual advance and retreat, and mutual pursuit! Guaranteed double updates daily; an extra chapter for every 10,000 coins or more in donations ^-^ Ladies and gentlemen are welcome to join our group! Group number: 5/6/7/5/5/9/4/6/0

8 嫡 The Rebirth of Han Yuxi 嫡女重生记 June Haoxue六月浩雪Ancient Romance7.7M WordsCompleted At home, she was invisible; after marriage, she was merely a decoration; in the end, she died in a sea of flames, leaving not even a trace of her remains. This was the story of Han Yuxi's previous life. Reborn into a new life, Han Yuxi worked hard to improve herself, wishing only never again to be a foil or a pretty vase. Then she would find an ideal husband and live a life of peace and prosperity. Unfortunately, things did not go as planned. She married a man burdened by a blood feud, and Han Y 0Votes135.2kRecs72.3kFans

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At home, she was invisible; after marriage, she was merely a decoration; and in the end, she perished in a fire, her remains never found. This was a true reflection of Han Yuxi's past life. Having been given a second chance at life, Han Yuxi strives for success, hoping to no longer be a mere supporting character or decorative vase, and to find her ideal husband so she can live a peaceful and prosperous life. Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. She married a man burdened with a blood feud, and Han Yuxi's life began to change dramatically. However, her new life was full of twists and turns, but after hardship came happiness. The novels completed in June are: "Rebirth of Wen Wan" and "Noble Family".

9 娇 The Medical Classic of a Delicate Lady 娇娘医经 Xixing希行Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted Cheng Jiaoniang’s simpleminded son has recovered. But she can’t help feeling that she is and isn’t Cheng Jiaoniang. Strange memories have appeared in her mind. As the daughter abandoned by the Cheng family, she still has to return to them. But she’s there to recover her memories, not to be scorned and bullied. [Romance] 1Votes930.3kRecs455.5kFans

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Cheng Jiaoniang's mental illness has been cured. But she always felt that she was neither Cheng Jiaoniang nor... Strange memories have appeared in her mind. As the daughter abandoned by the Cheng family She still wanted to go back to the Cheng family. However, she came to regain her memories. I didn't come here to be looked down upon and bullied. [Romance Novel]

10 诛 Slay the Sand 诛砂 Xixing希行Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted When it comes to wishes, perhaps no one would believe her. But Xie Rouhui's greatest wish was simply to be able to say no. Starting one summer when she was twelve years old, if she had said no back then, her sister would not have been swept away by the water, she would not have been rejected by her family, she would not have abandoned her own child, she would not have been married off by her father to Prince Zhenbei as his second wife, she would not have been humiliated by her stepson, and she w 0Votes648.3kRecs281.7kFans

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If I were to talk about my wishes, probably no one would believe me. But Xie Rouhui's biggest wish is to be able to say no. Starting from the summer when she was twelve years old If only I had said no back then My sister won't be washed away by the water. She will not be rejected by her family. I will not abandon my child She will not be married off by her father to the Prince of Zhenbei as his second wife. He will not be humiliated by his step-grandson. He wouldn't be hanging himself with a white silk ribbon today, dying with his eyes wide open in death. [Not a wish-fulfillment story, not a political intrigue story, but a coming-of-age tale]

11 凡 The Mortal Girl's Immortal Gourd 凡女仙葫 Willow Leaves in Winter冬天的柳叶Xianxia Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Mortal girl Mo Qingchen has a low aptitude and a fake four-element spirit root, making every step of her cultivation journey a struggle. Fortunately, the wine gourd she carries can accelerate the growth of spirit herbs, and… open a path to the heavens for her. See how this ordinary girl takes her immortal gourd, turns the cultivation world on its head, and embarks on a journey to ask the heavens! 2Votes273.2kRecs189.8kFans

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Mo Qingchen, an ordinary girl, possesses a low-quality pseudo-spiritual root of four elements, and her journey of cultivation is fraught with difficulties. Fortunately, her personal wine gourd could accelerate the ripening of spiritual herbs, and thus... Opened a gateway to heaven for her. Watch as an ordinary girl, carrying a magic gourd, explores the cultivation world and embarks on a journey to seek the heavens!

12 魏 Wei Zi’s Journey to Immortality 魏紫修仙传 I Look Back for You我为你回眸Xianxia Romance1.9M WordsCompleted This is the story of a genius native girl who rises from the Small World of Southern Zhan all the way to the summit of the Greater Thousand Worlds. 0Votes141kRecs84.6kFans

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This is the story of a genius local girl who rises from the Southern Zhan Small World to stand at the pinnacle of the Great Thousand Worlds. My new book, "Flawless Immortal Jade," has been released. Welcome to the pit, my lovely readers!

13 孔 The World of Kong Fang 孔方世界 Song of Thorns荆棘之歌Suspense Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted Synopsis: A slow journey through small worlds, taking a portable dimension to the apocalypse, the interstellar age, and the cultivation world… Then she comes back to help her dad run a noodle shop. Zhou Shuangshuang always thought this was what her life would be like. She never expected the apocalypse to strike her own world one day. As usual, no romance, no awful characters, and no catfights. Warning: Open ending. 0Votes377.7kRecs167.7kFans

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Please support my new book! Synopsis: A slow-paced journey through small worlds, taking you to the apocalypse, to interstellar space, to cultivate immortality... Finally, I came back to help my dad open the noodle shop. Zhou Shuangshuang originally thought this was her life, but she never expected that one day the apocalypse would come to her world. As usual, no pairings, no toxic characters, and no drama. Warning: Open ending.

14 女 The Empress’s Livestream Strategy Guide 女帝直播攻略 Oil-Blasted Shiitake油爆香菇Fantasy Romance4.0M WordsCompleted [The new novel, Step Aside, Let Me Take the Throne, is being serialized] [A different story, just as exciting] Jiang Pengji acquired something called a palace-intrigue livestream System. Jiang Pengji: “All right, System. No problem, System!” Many years later, Jiang Pengji finally achieved her goal: she became the emperor’s woman, the female emperor. Jiang Pengji: “Praise me!” System: “(╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻ I told you to fight for favor in the palace! Who told you to conquer the world?” #The future’s top g 11Votes3.7MRecs1.5MFans

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[My new book, "Step Aside, Let Me Do It," is currently being serialized.] Different stories, equally wonderful. Jiang Pengji obtained something called a palace intrigue live-streaming system. Jiang Pengji: "Okay, system, no problem, system!" Years later, Jiang Pengji finally achieved her goal and became the emperor's woman (the empress). Jiang Pengji: "Please praise me!" System: "(╯‵□′)╯┻━┻ I told you to go into palace intrigue, not to conquer the world!" #The Future General's Path to Hegemony Among Ancient Feudal Lords# #The male lead was speechless after reading it, while the system wept# PS: For those interested in watching the "Conquest and Farming" series, I recommend starting with chapter 369: "Eastern Qing Earthquake (Part 1)".

15 我EN My Dead Friend Transmigrated 我死党穿越了 White-Bearded Xu Timo白胡子徐提莫Urban2.0M WordsCompleted My name is Li Yao, and right now I’m freaking out. I got a message from my deceased best friend. Sure, she was a girl I was really close with, and she was gorgeous, but that doesn’t mean I shouldn’t be freaking out. Later, my best friend told me she had transmigrated and even become a mage... I know, I might be in for a windfall. Li Yao: “Where’s the eye-catching familiar you promised me? Why is it still some pitch-black demon monster?! I want a refund, I’m telling you!” Lin Xiaowei: “Get lo 0Votes254.3kRecs365.5kFans

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My name is Li Yao, and I'm in a complete panic right now. I received a message from my deceased best friend. Although she was a girl I got along very well with and was also very pretty, I still felt a bit panicked. Later, her best friend said she had time-traveled and become a mage... I know, I might be about to make a fortune. Li Yao: "Where's the pleasing familiar I was promised? It's just a dark, monstrous monster! I demand a refund, I'm telling you!" Lin Xiaowei: "Get out!" Li Yao: "Okay!" Book club: Best friends chat group: 390247839 (Group 1 is full) Casual chat group with close friends: 205276702 (Group 2 is full) Best friends' update request group: 726620619 (You can join all three groups)

16 兔 The Rabbit Must Die 兔子必须死 A Dream of Millet一梦黄粱Xianxia1.8M WordsCompleted Ever since a cheeky rabbit showed up in the Celestial Court, the homes of the great immortals have all put up banners: “Guard against fire, thieves, and rabbits.” At the same time, the God of Cookery’s Complete Guide to Cooking Rabbits started selling like hotcakes. You can often see a crowd of immortals waving all kinds of magical treasures as they chase a rabbit over hill and dale, shouting, “A group beating is fine, and we don’t care about losing face, but that rabbit has to die!” Bystander A 0Votes402.1kRecs429.1kFans

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Ever since a mischievous rabbit arrived in Heaven, banners have been hung up in the residences of all the gods: "Beware of fire, theft, and rabbits." Meanwhile, the God of Cookery's Complete Rabbit Cooking Guide also became a bestseller. You can often see a group of immortals wielding various magical weapons, chasing a rabbit all over the mountains, shouting: "A gang fight is fine, we can throw away our shame, the rabbit must die!" Passerby A: Why is that rabbit so awesome? Almost every deity knows about it. Is it because it's cute? Passerby B: No! Because it's cheap! No, it's really cheap! Following "The Old Monk Wants to Return to Secular Life" and "The Tycoon of the Myriad Realms Live Stream", Yi Meng Huang Liang has released another new work that will bring joy to everyone! Regular group: 47097449 VIP group [requires 3000 fan points]: 387645012

17 快 Quick Transmigration: The Top Player 快穿头号玩家 BB BangbangBB邦邦Space Sci-Fi1.9M WordsCompleted (Absurd comedy + no romance + punishing scumbags + comeback) Bai Chen died while playing a game, only to be dragged by a game space into playing more games. Some big shot: I like her determination, her wildness, her ugliness. I'll take this ugly ghost. Bai Chen: Sorry, I'm not interested in you. Please move aside. Some big shot: ...Hey, you! Drag this ugly ghost away and kill her. Bai Chen: ...No! Let's talk this out! Some big shot: That's more like it. I'll give you one chance to become strong, 0Votes1.9MRecs45.6kFans

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(Silly + No Couple + Abusing Scumbags + Comeback) Bai Chen died playing the game and was taken to another game space to continue playing. A big shot: I like her persistence, her wildness, her ugliness. I'll take this ugly thing. Bai Chen: Sorry, I'm not interested in you. Please move aside. A big shot: ... Hey you, drag this ugly thing away and kill it. Bai Chen: ... Wait! Let's talk this out! A big shot: That's more like it. I'm giving you a chance to become a strong person, so you'd better make the most of it! Put the same kind of reckless enthusiasm you have for playing games into this, and do a good job. Your ultimate goal is to win the title of Ready Player One, so don't let me down! From then on, Bai Chen embarked on an unconventional gaming journey. The female protagonist is self-reliant and persevering, reaching the pinnacle and looking down upon all living beings! Cannon fodder's counterattack The author has completed a book called "Quick Transmigration: A Desperate Counterattack".

18 快 Quick Transmigration: The Scumbag's Redemption 快穿之渣男洗白实录 Dong Xiaobai董小白Fantasy Romance1.5M WordsCompleted The male lead is exceptionally intelligent and born emotionally detached. After being framed and left in a coma by a car accident, he is chosen by the “Scumbag Redemption System” to redeem despised scumbags in three thousand small worlds and help the female leads find happiness. 0Votes45.8kRecs43kFans

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My new book, "I Saved the Darkened Male Lead with Tea Art," is a story about a scumbag woman. I hope everyone will support it! The male protagonist is exceptionally intelligent but naturally indifferent to emotions. He is framed, gets into a car accident, and becomes a vegetable. He is chosen by the "Scumbag Whitewashing System" to go to three thousand small worlds to whitewash those scumbags who are despised by others, so that the female protagonist can find happiness. Official reading group: 311324566. Welcome, cuties, to join us!

19 大 After the Big Shot Retired 大佬退休之后 Oil-Blasted Shiitake油爆香菇Fantasy Romance3.1M WordsCompleted [New novel, "Step Aside, Let This Empress Handle It", now updating. Fantasy setting, literary hearts and martial courage, power struggles and nation-building] When other people retire, they raise their grandkids and dance in the square. When Pei Ye retires, she spends money raising paper-doll characters. Before spending money: What a trash game. They can't even be bothered to fleece players properly. After spending money: This game is amazing! I can spend money, and I can grind, too! Raising pap 1Votes2.9MRecs1.3MFans

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[My new book, "Step Aside, Let Me Do It," is currently being serialized. It features a fantasy setting, literary talent, martial prowess, and a battle for infrastructure supremacy.] While others retire, they spend their time raising grandchildren, taking care of their kids, and doing square dancing. Pei Ye retires and spends money to raise virtual children. Before spending money: This game is trash; they don't even care about tricking you into spending money. After spending money: It's so good! I can not only spend money, I can also grind! Raising paper dolls can be a way to cultivate one's character and enrich a dull retirement life... [Slow Time Travel]

20 末 Doomsday Wonderland 末日乐园 Complete from Head to Tail须尾俱全Space Sci-Fi7.2M WordsCompleted [The author’s 2024 new novel, False Image Report, is being serialized.] [The author’s 2023 new novel, Wild Deer Convenience Store, a horror novella, is complete and ready to read.] “I think... my boyfriend might be trying to kill me.” Lin Sanjiu murmured. Thinking of her wealthy, handsome, and gentle boyfriend, she couldn’t help shivering all over. The apocalypse, a living hell ushered in by the people around her, was hurtling toward her. This is not a wish-fulfillment novel. 80Votes9.4MRecs3.2MFans

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[My new book, "The Report on Artifacts," will be serialized in 2024.] [New book released in 2023, "Wild Deer Convenience Store," a short horror story, is now complete and available for reading.] "I think... My boyfriend might want to kill me." Lin Sanjiu murmured. Thinking of her wealthy, handsome, and gentle boyfriend, she couldn't help but shudder. The apocalyptic hell was unveiled by those closest to him. It was hurtling towards her. **This is not a wish-fulfillment story.**

21 回 Back to the Past as a Cat 回到过去变成猫 Chen Ci Lan Diao陈词懒调Urban1.4M WordsCompleted At the gate of the East Family Housing Compound at Chu Hua University, the gatekeeper uncle answered a phone call, then threw open the window and roared toward the nearby grove in a booming voice: “Black Charcoal, your mom’s calling you home for dinner!” Whoosh! A black cat shot out of the dense grass at the edge of the grove and raced toward one of the buildings, disappearing into the entrance in the blink of an eye. After it, one cat head after another poked up from the grass. It was mealtime: 25Votes1.2MRecs1.1MFans

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At the gate of the courtyard of the East Family Area of Chuhua University, the guard uncle answered the phone, opened the window and shouted angrily toward the grove not far away: "Hei Tan, your mother told you to go home for dinner!" Whoosh - a black cat burst out of the dense grass on the other side of the grove, ran towards a certain building, and disappeared at the entrance of the corridor in the blink of an eye. After it, cat heads emerged from the grass one after another. When dinner is served, everyone goes back to their respective homes to find their respective mothers. ... Some people say that cats are the only animals in the world whose entire race is insane. Yuanfang, what do you think? -----------------If you don't have any practice, you can click "X" if you want to see it. —The new book "Future King" has been released.

22 魔 A Survival Guide for Demonic Cultivators 魔修求生指南 Sang Xin桑莘Fantasy Romance2.5M WordsCompleted (Completed) A classic demonic cultivation novel, with a passionate level-up storyline and a decisive, clearheaded protagonist! * A cultivator of the demonic path does not question cause and effect, but follows the heart. With a single thought, one becomes a bodhisattva who saves the world. With that thought gone, one becomes an asura who destroys it. 1Votes146kRecs112.3kFans

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(Completed) Authentic demon cultivation, main storyline is thrilling and leveling up, decisive and ruthless, not brainless! * Those who are demonic do not question cause and effect, but only look at their own hearts. The moment a thought arises, one becomes a Bodhisattva who saves the world. A single thought can extinguish a world-destroying Asura.

23 快 Quick Transmigration: The Way of Freedom 快穿之逍遥道 Xie Qing谢青Space Sci-Fi2.2M WordsCompleted Chang Li is a tribulation-taker who has left behind all lowbrow pursuits. How could she limit her vision to the little patch of land right in front of her? A look at all the protagonists and supporting characters overlooked along the way... The world is vast. I walk my own path! 1Votes351.1kRecs108.8kFans

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Changli is a trial-taker who has transcended base desires; how could he limit his vision to the small patch of land in front of him? On the main and supporting characters who have been overlooked along the way... The world is vast, I walk my own path alone!