In a Sense, Reading Is a Way to Nourish the Soul 读书在某种意义上来说是养心

9 奋 Striving in the New Ming Dynasty 奋斗在新明朝 Following the Gentle Breeze随轻风去Historical1.9M WordsCompleted A geeky humanities student transmigrates to a baffling version of the Ming Dynasty. He starts at the very bottom as a crude little yamen runner, with no hope of passing the imperial examinations. Let’s see how our protagonist happily carves out an unconventional path to success from the bustling streets. Along the way, we’ll uncover all sorts of rules governing the Ming bureaucracy! New blurb: This is a serious work grounded in history and fact, with rigorous logic and precise details. Well, mor 0Votes225.8kRecs288.8kFans

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A reclusive liberal arts student is transported to a strange Ming Dynasty. His starting point was very low; as a lowly, uncouth yamen runner, there was no hope for him to pursue a career through the imperial examinations. Watch as the protagonist joyfully and happily forges a unique path to success from humble beginnings in the city. Let me also reveal the various rules and regulations of the Ming Dynasty's officialdom! New synopsis: This book is a serious work that adheres to historical standards, is based on facts, is logically rigorous, and is accurate in detail. Book reader contribution group number: 153018399 My new book, *The Great Ming Official*, has been released (book ID: 2708704). New and returning readers are welcome! Please add it to your favorites, click on it, and vote for it!

11 择 Choosing the Heavens 择天记 Mao Ni猫腻Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted What is destined to be yours will eventually be yours; what is not destined to be yours must be pursued by force. This is the story of a longevity fruit. 20Votes2.7MRecs1.8MFans

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What is destined to be yours will be yours, and what is not, you cannot force. This is the story of the immortal fruit.

13 斗 Douluo Dalu 斗罗大陆 Tang Jia San Shao唐家三少Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsCompleted Tang San, an outer disciple of the Tang Sect, was rejected by the sect for secretly learning its inner-school techniques. When he leapt from a cliff to prove his resolve, he discovered that he had not died. Instead, he had arrived in another world under a different identity, a world of Martial Souls called Douluo Dalu. There is no magic, no battle qi, and no martial arts here, but there are wondrous Martial Souls. When people turn six, they awaken their Martial Souls in Spirit Hall. Martial Soul 55Votes6MRecs5MFans

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Tang San, an outer disciple of the Tang Sect, was expelled for secretly learning inner sect techniques. When he jumped off a cliff to prove his resolve, he discovered he hadn't died. Instead, he arrived in another world—a world of martial spirits—called Douluo Continent. Here, there is no magic, no battle qi, no martial arts, but there are wondrous martial spirits. Every person here awakens their martial spirit at the age of six in the Martial Spirit Hall. Martial spirits can be animals, plants, or objects, and they can assist people in their daily lives. Some exceptionally powerful martial spirits can be used for cultivation and combat; this profession is the most powerful and glorious profession on Douluo Continent—the Soul Master! When Tang Sect's hidden weapons arrive in Douluo Continent, and when Tang San's martial soul awakens, can he rebuild the Tang Sect's glory in this world of martial souls? Can he become the ruler of this world: a god?

14 黄EN Yellow Court Dao Lord 黄庭道主 Demon Monk Hua Wuque妖僧花无缺Gaming2.3M WordsCompleted Lu Qingfeng, a young man from Earth, dies unexpectedly in a car accident and transmigrates to a xianxia world, where he obtains a login ring for Honghuang, a large-scale, fully immersive online game developed by the Earth Federation two thousand years in the future... PS: Regular group: 676084011 (full) 5Votes815.3kRecs654.4kFans

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Lu Qingfeng, a young man from Earth, dies in a car accident and is transported to a world of immortals and heroes, where he obtains a login ring for "Primordial Era," a large-scale realistic online game developed by the Earth Federation two thousand years in the future... PS: Two book club groups were created. VIP Group (3000+ Fan Points): 486411676 Regular group: 676084011 (full) Huangting Daozhu Group ②: 964551655

16 长EN Eternal Life 长生不死 Guan Qi观棋Xianxia5.2M WordsCompleted Mortal Arc: To seek eternal life, I scheme to claim the world! I, Zhong Shan, will establish a supreme Celestial Dynasty, gather the world’s fortune, wash away the karmic burdens on my soul, and then defy Heaven’s might, split open the heavens, and achieve immortality. First comes fate, then fortune, then feng shui, then the accumulation of hidden virtue, and finally achievement! To live forever, those who cultivate achievement establish Celestial Dynasties and gather the world’s fortune! Those 0Votes619.8kRecs409.5kFans

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Mortal Chapter: Seeking immortality, he plotted to conquer the world! I, Zhongshan, will establish an unparalleled celestial dynasty, gather the fortune of the world, cleanse my own karmic obstacles, and thus defy the might of heaven, create a new world, and achieve immortality. First is fate, second is luck, third is feng shui, fourth is accumulating good deeds, and fifth is fame and achievement! In pursuit of immortality, those who cultivate fame and fortune establish celestial dynasties to gather the world's fortune! Those who accumulate merit and virtue create holy lands to amass immeasurable virtue! Those who practice feng shui can even communicate between the yin and yang realms, borrowing the power of heaven and earth! Those who cultivate fortune…! Those who cultivate destiny…! ---------------- ... Immortal Chapter: Who in the world can live forever?

19 雪EN Lord of the Snow Eagle 雪鹰领主 I Eat Tomatoes我吃西红柿Eastern Fantasy3.6M WordsCompleted In Anyang Province of the Xia Clan, there is a tiny, unremarkable territory called Snow Eagle Territory! And this is where the story begins! Following Desolate Era, Swallowed Star, The Nine Cauldrons, Panlong, Stellar Transformation, Inch of Radiance, and The Legend of Xing Feng, this is Tomato's eighth novel! 77Votes9.3MRecs3.3MFans

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In the Anyang Province of the Xia tribe, there is a very small and inconspicuous territory called Snow Eagle Territory! The story begins here! ** Following "Desolate Era", "Swallowed Star", "Nine Cauldrons", "Panlong", "Stellar Transformation", "Inch of Light", and "Legend of Star Peak", this is Tomato's eighth novel!

20 材 The Materials Empire 材料帝国 Qi Cheng齐橙Urban2.5M WordsCompleted Materials are the foundation of industry and the cornerstone of an industrial power. Qin Hai, a materials science expert from the twenty-first century, transmigrated to a small agricultural machinery factory in 1985. From then on, every regret would finally be erased, and every glory could be rewritten. Electrical functional materials, optical functional materials, biomedical functional materials, superconducting materials, nanomaterials, chemical thin-film materials, smart materials, sensitiv 0Votes521kRecs590.7kFans

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Materials are the foundation of industry and the cornerstone of a major industrial power. Qin Hai, a materials science expert from the 21st century, travels back in time to a small agricultural machinery factory in 1985. Thus, all regrets are resolved, and all glory is rewritten. Electrical functional materials, optical functional materials, biomedical functional materials, superconducting materials, nanomaterials, chemical thin film materials, smart materials, sensitive materials, hydrogen storage materials... All sorts of amazing materials can be found in "Materials Empire".

21 大 The Imperial Clan of Great Zhou 大周皇族 Huangfu Qi皇甫奇Eastern Fantasy3.9M WordsCompleted The souls of Heaven and Earth are always outside, and only the life soul resides within the body. When the life soul resides in the womb, it gives rise to the seven po souls. Everyone's life begins when the life soul takes residence in the womb, but Fang Yun's life began at the very moment it ended… True royalty does not come from inherited bloodlines, but from nobility at the level of one's destiny and soul! 0Votes1.6MRecs691.7kFans

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The two souls of Heaven and Earth are always outside, while only the soul of life resides in the body. The soul resides in the womb, giving rise to the seven spirits. Every person's life begins when their soul resides in the womb, but Fang Yun's life began from the moment of its end... True royalty does not come from the inheritance of bloodline, but from the nobility of destiny and soul!

23 猛 Beastly Tale 猛兽记 Zhi Qiu知秋Gaming656k WordsCompleted Games are fun. They get your blood pumping, and you can trade gear for cash. But sometimes games are a headache, especially when you have to rely on them to make a living. Life can be frustrating: you have to eat, find a wife, and pay rent. But life can be fun, too: you can have food on the table, marry a wife, and have a place to live together. This is life in a game, and a game in real life. 0Votes268.6kRecs39.3kFans

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Games are fun; they can get your blood pumping and you can even trade in-game items for money. But games can also be a headache, especially when you need to make a living from them. Life is full of hardships: you need to eat, find a wife, and pay rent. But life is also fun: you can have food to eat, a wife to marry, and a place to live with your wife. This is life within a game, and a game within life.

25 知 Journey North 知北游 Luo Shui洛水Xianxia1.7M WordsCompleted Sixteen years. You have only sixteen years left to live. These were the words the prophetic master Jiaye of Luoyang spoke to Lin Fei the first time he saw him. That year, Lin Fei was sixteen. A whole new, wondrous world opens up before Lin Fei. This is an Eastern fantasy novel about a young man's growth. If I had to describe its contents, it would be clearer to write about what the book seeks to express: the struggle against fate and the defiance of destiny. Know the North and Journey Beyond. Al 4Votes431.9kRecs286.2kFans

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Sixteen years, your lifespan is only sixteen years. These were the words that the prophetic master Jiaye from Luoyang gave to Lin Fei when they first met. Lin Fei was sixteen years old that year. A brand new and mysterious world opened up to Lin Fei. This is an Eastern fantasy novel that describes a young boy's coming-of-age experience. If I had to write a synopsis, it would be clearer to focus on the central theme of the book: the struggle and resistance against fate. Knowing the North, all things in the universe originate from Qi, and the Dao is omnipresent. North means mystery, referring to the unknowable place.

28 霍 A Guide to Rising Through the Ranks at Hogwarts 霍格沃兹上位指南 No Carbon, No Sword Forging生碳铸剑不可Light Novel1.4M WordsCompleted Hela Nicholas Lestrange considered himself a truly outstanding wizard, at least before Dumbledore rejected him twice. In the summer of 1991, after Dumbledore once again rejected his application for a position, Hela sat in the Hog's Head pub, deep in thought. Could it be that he still was not good enough? No! How was that possible?! But when he saw the latest report in the Daily Prophet, Hela fell silent. “Shocking! Hogwarts outstanding graduate Quirinus Quirrell has actually been hired as the pr 0Votes11.7kRecs49.6kFans

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Hera Nicholas Lestrange considered herself a very good wizard, at least before being rejected by Dumbledore twice. In the summer of 1991, Hera was once again rejected by Dumbledore for her job application. Sitting in the Hog's Head, she pondered whether she was still not good enough. No! How could this be!? But when he saw the latest report in the Daily Prophet, Hera fell silent. "Shocking! Quirinus Quirrell, a bright graduate of Hogwarts, has been hired as the professor of the cursed Defense Against the Dark Arts..." He downed the butterbeer in his glass in one gulp and slumped back in his chair. "I never expected that Quirinas, that little stutterer, could become a professor!" "What is it about me that I can't compare to him?! Fxxk!!!"

30 魔 Demon King, Take Your Place 魔王请就位 Cute and Spirited萌萌的神气Xianxia197k WordsCompleted [The end times of Journey to the West] [A clever protagonist] You were born a Demon King! Even if countless flying immortals pierce your body, and the gods and Buddhas of every heaven shatter your bones; Even if your fangs are broken, your scales torn away, your eyes blinded, and your claws severed, and you are cast into the abyss; A Demon King remains a Demon King. May I live to see your return, help you reclaim your throne, and stand with you as you rule the world once more! Cheng Yu, a villag 0Votes30.6kRecs32Fans

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[Journey to the West: Apocalypse] [Intelligence Above Average] You were born a demon king! Even if thousands of flying immortals pierce your body, and all the gods and Buddhas destroy your bones. Its palms and teeth were broken, its scales were torn off, it went blind and lost its claws, and it fell into the abyss. The Demon King is still the Demon King. May I live to see you return, assist you in taking your place, and reign supreme over the world once more! Cheng Yu, the village chief, is reborn as a demon king. He unravels layers of mystery, regains his high position, conquers the world, and incidentally conquers women in a lighthearted story.

32 高 Lonely at the Top 高手寂寞 Lan Di Meichen兰帝魅晨Gaming1.9M WordsCompleted In truth, experts have lonely hearts, because expertise itself is built upon loneliness. If you want happiness, excitement, and a carefree life, don’t become an expert. Lan Di Meichen has completed eleven novels: A Moment in Heaven from the Lan Di Meichen Series, Eternal Crescent from the Lan Di Meichen Series, Lonely Expert, The Fall of Truth, Drink from the Lan Di Meichen Series, Temporarily Untitled, Mechanical D 5Votes1.4MRecs570.9kFans

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In fact, masters have a lonely heart, because the making of a master is built on loneliness. If you want to be happy, want to have a wonderful life, want to be carefree, then don't try to be an expert. ---------------- ... Lan Di Mei Chen has completed the following eleven novels: "Lan Di Mei Chen Series: Paradise Moment", "Lan Di Mei Chen Series: New Moon Eternity", "Master's Loneliness", "Truth Falls", "Lan Di Mei Chen Series: Drink", "Tentative Title", "Mechanical Apocalypse", "King", "Love and Blood", "Amazing Immortal", and "Mind Reading Master in the City". The novel "The Lonely Master 2" is currently being serialized and is available for reading.

33 主EN Rise of the Main God 主神崛起 The Plagiarist文抄公Gaming2.6M WordsCompleted I woke up transmigrated into the role of a villain? This isn’t how the story’s supposed to go! I even stole someone else’s girl? And now there’s a domineering older sister too? This story’s getting even more wrong! There’s a main god’s space and the Myriad Worlds, too? I must be dreaming! Wu Ming kept a calm, blank expression and continued on his journey. 2Votes1.4MRecs627.3kFans

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Waking up to find myself transmigrated into the body of a villain? This script is wrong! She even stole someone else's girl? And now she has a domineering older sister? The script is getting even more out of control! There's even a God's Space, and countless worlds? I must be dreaming! Wu Ming calmly continued his journey with a blank expression.

34 紫EN The Legacy of Zichuan 紫川 Old Pig老猪Eastern Fantasy2.3M WordsCompleted Two hundred years ago, on the Lanhe battlefield, the Light Empire’s last legion collapsed amid the demons’ roar, and the empire’s final emperor fell in battle. With no common ruler left on the chaotic Xichuan Continent, warlords rose up and fought for supremacy. Martial strength was the only means of survival, and ruling the world was the dream of generations of powerful warriors. In the southeast of the continent stood a powerful force that had endured for more than two hundred years: the Zichu 8Votes1.7MRecs1.1MFans

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Two hundred years ago, on the battlefield of the Blue River, the last legion of the Bright Empire collapsed amidst the clamor of the demons, and the empire's last emperor perished in battle. The chaotic Western Continent, without a common ruler, saw numerous heroes rise and fight amongst themselves. Military might became the only means of survival, and dominating the world was the dream of generations of powerful warriors. In the southeast of the continent, there exists a powerful force that has existed for over two centuries—the Zi Chuan family. They fought against the Liu Feng family to the west, resisted the demons to the east, and suppressed the Lin family to the south. For their dream of power, and for the continuation of their family bloodline, countless outstanding figures of Zi Chuan have followed one after another, composing an epic and magnificent history. This story, "Zi Chuan," tells the tragic legend of this family over a century.

35 人 Humanity's Paradise 人道天堂 Jing Ke Shou荆柯守Sci-Fi1.7M WordsCompleted This is a world of the future, the birthplace of dreams. Technological progress has freed humanity from heavy physical labor, bringing people their first liberation from oppression by their fellow humans. The golden age has arrived, yet the karma accumulated over millions of years continues to bind us. Whether to destroy it or break free from it is a choice humanity must make for itself. 0Votes721.2kRecs527.8kFans

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This is a future world, the birthplace of dreams, where technological advancements have freed humanity from arduous manual labor, liberating them for the first time from internal oppression. With the arrival of the golden age, the karmic entanglements of the past millions of years persist. Whether to eliminate or be liberated is entirely up to humanity.

36 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)

37 琥EN The Amber Sword 琥珀之剑 Crimson Flame绯炎Gaming5.7M WordsCompleted Before my eyes, fate split into two unrelated, straight paths. One led to palaces and cities burning fiercely in flames, to a fallen kingdom and a suffering land, where all living things endured the torment of fire, doomed to eternal darkness. The other led to the summit where the ancient kings stood. The gods crowned me with their own hands among the clouds. I donned the laurel wreath and basked in the cheers of the crowd. My gaze pierced the mists of history. My knights expanded my realm, and 21Votes1.7MRecs592.6kFans

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Fate split before me into two unrelated, straight lines: one leading to palaces and cities burning fiercely in flames, kingdoms collapsing, the earth bearing suffering, and living beings enduring torment in the fire, forever shrouded in darkness. Another path leads to the pinnacle of ancient kings, where the gods themselves crowned me from the clouds. I donned the laurel wreath and was bathed in the cheers of the mountains. My gaze pierced through the mists of history, my knights conquered new territories for me, my sword cut through thorns, leading my people to victory. I took this scepter, grasped the power that belonged to the world in my hands, looked down upon all living beings, and changed the course of history. I am Brando, King of Vorn, and this is my legend. ... Separator line... Simplified Synopsis: This is the story of a reborn warrior with the memories of his past life, who travels to the world he once fought in, reversing the course of history and becoming a legendary figure.