Zhugan’s Reading List 竹竿的书单

1 浊 Venerable of the Turbid World 浊世武尊 Lin Shoujing林守镜Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted In the third year of the Great New Republic, the nation is falling apart. The southern government has just been established, while northern warlords carve up the land and fight among themselves. Western ironclads batter at the gates, and the ghosts of the previous dynasty refuse to fade. This is an era when firearms and physical prowess vie for supremacy, and rebels dance alongside evil spirits. Beneath the undercurrents of revolution, folk cults flourish, alongside martial warriors, demons, str 65Votes113kRecs669.3kFans

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In the third year of the Republic of China, the political situation collapsed. The Southern government was newly established, while the Northern warlords fought each other in a chaotic struggle. Western ironclad warships knocked on the gates, and the ghosts of the previous dynasty lingered. This is an era where firearms clash with physical strength, and rebel factions dance with evil spirits—beneath the undercurrents of revolution, cults flourish, and weapons, demons, strange beasts, and armored iron bodies abound… A torrential rainy night in the Shanghai International Settlement. Fu Juemin stood amidst the ruins of the crumbling mansion, slowly pulling his hands out bit by bit from the chest of the five-meter-tall, white-headed, barefoot ape-like monster in front of him. Blood mixed with rainwater dripped from his fingertips. "A remnant of the mountains and seas, a lingering legacy of the common people." "Having devoured this beastly soul seed containing a trace of Zhu Yan bloodline, it's time to complete the final 'Five Animal Frolics' of my [Mythological Five Animal Frolics]..."

2 叩EN Quest for the Immortal Path 叩问仙道 Rain on Bluestone雨打青石Xianxia8.6M WordsOngoing A young mortal accidentally stumbles onto the path of immortality and struggles onward in his pursuit of the Dao. The road to immortality is harder than climbing to heaven, but no obstacle can diminish his resolve to seek the Dao. Looking back, the green mountains remain, while all his old friends have become bones. Here are two QQ groups. Feel free to join whichever suits you. Muted group: 710441068 (To prevent the chat group from being shut down, notices and announcements may be posted there. 487Votes1.2MRecs979.6kFans

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An ordinary young man accidentally stumbles into the path of immortality and struggles to move forward on his journey to become an immortal. The path to immortality is harder than ascending to heaven, and despite the numerous obstacles, his desire to seek the Dao remains undiminished. Looking back, the green hills remain, but the old friends are all gone, their bones turned to dust. The following two QQ groups are available for you to join if you wish. Muted chat group: 710441068 (To prevent the chat group from being banned, it may post some notices and announcements, but you generally won't be talking in it)

3 大 The Ming Dynasty's Young Student 大明小学生 Following the Gentle Breeze随轻风去Historical2.6M WordsCompleted In Nanjing, beside the Qinhuai River, a lowly young man stands at a crossroads in history. His impoverished life takes a turn when he meets a rich older woman. The common folk of the Ming Dynasty have no right to call themselves students, so they might as well start out as elementary school pupils. 1Votes634.9kRecs637kFans

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In Nanjing, on the banks of the Qinhuai River, a humble young man stands at a historical crossroads, his impoverished life beginning with a meeting with a wealthy woman. The common people of the Ming Dynasty are not qualified to call themselves students, so they must first be elementary school students.

4 大 The Great Sage’s Tale 大圣传 Dreamer说梦者Xianxia4.4M WordsOngoing The supreme beings among demons are known as “Great Sages.” A young boy leaves his mountain village, travels across the land, and steps into legend one step at a time, becoming a myth. VIP Group: 102407797 (full subscription required) 46Votes2.5MRecs1.8MFans

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The supreme being among demons is called "Great Sage". The boy left his mountain village, traveled the world, and step by step stepped into legend, becoming a myth. VIP Group: 102407797 (Full subscription required) General group: 128914315

5 魔 The Scum of the Demonic Sect 魔门败类 Raging Waves惊涛骇浪Xianxia17.9M WordsOngoing Betraying one's master and ancestors and harming one's fellow disciples makes one the scourge of the Daoist sect! Neglecting Buddhist teachings and repeatedly breaking the Five Precepts makes one the scourge of the Buddhist sect! Lin Haoming, a disciple of the Blood Refinement Sect, a demonic sect, obtained a string of mysterious Merit Beads. Do good deeds, earn merit, break seals, and reap rewards: thus was a scourge of the demonic sect born! This is Old Jing's return to the xianxia genre. I ho 47Votes244.6kRecs213.9kFans

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Those who betray their masters and ancestors, and harm their fellow disciples, are considered disgraceful members of the Taoist sect! Those who do not practice Buddhism and repeatedly violate the Five Precepts are considered disgraceful members of the Buddhist community! Lin Haoming, a disciple of the Blood Refining Sect of the Demonic Path, obtained a string of magical merit beads. He did "good deeds," earned merit, broke seals, and gained benefits. Thus, a scoundrel of the Demonic Path was born! This is Lao Jing's return to the Xianxia genre, and I hope everyone will support it! Lao Jing guarantees that this book will be written completely and perfectly, so please feel free to add it to your collection!

6 坐 Sitting in Forgetfulness, Seeking Immortality 坐忘长生 Brother Li Takes Flight飞翔的黎哥Xianxia4.8M WordsOngoing The young Liu Qinghuan emerges from the chaos of war in the mortal world, only to enter the magnificent wars of the cultivators. Should he stand apart from the world, or shoulder its responsibilities? Should he stay true to his original aspirations, or cast off all attachments? He tempers his heart amid the tumult of the mortal world, then sits in oblivion and attains immortality. 55Votes749.8kRecs428.8kFans

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The young boy Liu Qinghuan emerged from the chaos of war in the mortal world and then stepped into the magnificent war among cultivators. Should we remain aloof from the world, or shoulder our responsibilities? Is it about staying true to one's original aspirations, or about transcending emotions? Refine your heart amidst the bustling world, and attain immortality through meditation.