A Grand Gathering of Hidden Gems ~\(≧▽≦)/~仙草大聚集

1 红 The Glory of the Red Mansion, Ruling the Realm 红楼芳华，权倾天下 Car-Loving Z爱车的zHistorical5.2M WordsOngoing [Set against the true history of the late Northern Song. Over 10,000 subscriptions, one Glory Star, 10,000 words a day, quality guaranteed.] [The Dream of the Red Chamber is featured as a harem drama, so you can enjoy this even if you haven’t read it. A fusion of The Dream of the Red Chamber and Water Margin.] After transmigrating as Ximen Qing, the stunning beauty he encounters is not Pan Jinlian, but Qin Keqing from The Dream of the Red Chamber. The Jingkang Disaster is coming for the Song dyn 1.6kVotes353.9kRecs542.9kFans

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[Based on authentic historical background of the late Northern Song Dynasty, 10,000 subscribers, one-star rating, 10,000 subscribers daily, quality guaranteed] [Dream of the Red Chamber is a palace drama; not having read Dream of the Red Chamber won't affect your enjoyment of it. It's a combination of Dream of the Red Chamber and Water Margin.] He transmigrated into the body of Ximen Qing, and the stunning woman he met was not Pan Jinlian, but Qin Keqing from the Dream of the Red Chamber. The humiliation of the Jingkang Incident is imminent for the Song Dynasty, just as the Red Chamber is about to collapse! I, the tyrant of Qinghe County, led a group of ruffians and made a name for myself in front of Emperor Huizong of Song! Pan Jinlian and Li Ping'er met Xue Baochai and Lin Daiyu. These most competitive women in the world gathered in one garden. It's hard to say who would be the most formidable! If you anger me, you'll get another beating from the family's strict discipline! With his godfather Cai Jing backing him up, confiscating the Jia family mansion was just a piece of cake! I climbed and climbed! He climbed up the ladder of power, which brought down Emperor Huizong and Emperor Qinzong of the Song Dynasty. Having climbed to the top, I am now the only one left who holds absolute power! He was adorned in a yellow robe! He single-handedly stopped the billowing smoke of the southern invasion that led to annihilation!

2 终EN The Last Gentleman 终末的绅士 Chubby in Yellow穿黄衣的阿肥Mystery & Supernatural2.7M WordsCompleted Weary reader, I’m honored that you have chosen this book among the shelves of this heavy, gloomy library. Unfortunately, this book is sick. Your fingers should be able to feel the raised growths on the surface of its cover. The words written long ago are like parasites taking root in the pages, hoping someone will watch them writhe, feel them, examine them, touch the diseased substance of this story. If you insist on borrowing this book, please be sure to check your physical condition regularly. 20Votes320.8kRecs888.2kFans

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Weary reader, it is an honor that you have chosen this book in this heavy, dimly lit library. Unfortunately, this book is ill. You should be able to feel the raised, overgrown tissue on the surface of the book cover with your fingers. The words I wrote in the past are like parasites taking root on the pages, hoping someone will observe their wriggling. Go and feel, go and analyze, go and touch the essence of this story of illness. If you insist on borrowing this book, please be sure to check your physical condition regularly.

3 怪EN Monster Hunter: A Hunter's Journal 怪猎：猎人的笔记 It's a Pufferfish是河豚啊Gaming4.0M WordsCompleted (This book is complete. Extra stories and epilogues will be added over time~) A journey that begins with the heroes of Kokoto. Tigrex roars in the village of Pokke beneath the snowy mountains. The sea’s children of Moga gather for a grand fishing feast. In the hot springs of Yukumo, the wind dances beneath the moon. Barubare, the great desert city, has vanished without a trace. A red star of calamity swoops across the Dragonship, over the ancient ridge. The Blue Star raises a baby Deviljho. Blaz 26Votes202.7kRecs369.1kFans

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(This book is now complete. I will continue to update it with extra chapters and future discussions.) The journey begins with the heroes of Koko. The roar of the dragon echoes from Bokai Village at the foot of the snowy mountains. The sons of the sea in Moga feast for the great fishermen. The land of Jieyun and Wentang, Tianjin, with its dancing winds. The vast desert of Barubare has vanished. On the dragon-shaped ship, the crimson ominous star's remains swept across the mountain range. Azure Star raised a baby Deviljho. Radiant light, Fire Sprout Water Bloom, the eternal god! (Welcome to the group, let's chat and play together~)

4 我 I Can Summon Outrageous Companions 我能召唤离谱伙伴 Down-and-Out Antenna扑街天线Light Novel2.1M WordsCompleted Droopy, the Big Bad Wolf, Mickey Mouse, Tom and Jerry, SpongeBob, the Penguins of Madagascar… Come on, why is my System’s prize pool full of stuff like this? 0Votes51.8kRecs368.3kFans

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Drupy, Big Big Wolf, Mickey Mouse, Tom and Jerry, SpongeBob SquarePants, Penguins of Madagascar... Please, why is my system's prize pool full of stuff like this?

5 才 I'm No Monster 才不是妖怪 The Hills Are Full of Pine Nuts山间全是松子Light Novel1.3M WordsCompleted If you hear their whispers too, do not panic; If you accidentally stumble into their banquet, pretend you are one of them; If they discover you, listen carefully to their stories; If you want to find them, forget that they exist; For you must never form a bond with them, lest you form a bond with the Empty Cicada. Yuan Mei once wrote in What the Master Would Not Discuss: You must know that all kinds of beings are different. Some are human yet know nothing of the strange; some are strange yet wis 3Votes58.9kRecs249.5kFans

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—— If you also heard their whispers, please don't panic; If you accidentally stumble upon their party, pretend to be one of them; If you are discovered by them, please listen carefully to their story; If you want to find them, forget that they exist; Because we cannot form a bond, we form a bond with the cicada in the void. Yuan Mei once said in his book "Zi Bu Yu": "You must know that all things are not equal. There are humans who are not strange, and there are strange creatures who are more virtuous than humans. You cannot be fixated on one." Feng Wuli knew from a young age that some of his friends were people he couldn't tell others about. —— [Daily Life] [Youth] [Healing] [Romance] My master had nine shadows, but now they've all run away.

6 在EN Opening a Hospital in Another World Isn't That Hard, Right? 在异界开医院没有那么难吧 Jialan2020加兰2020Western Fantasy5.2M WordsCompleted The story of an emergency room doctor who died from overwork and transmigrated to another world. The sails of the Age of Exploration have been raised. The steam engine has yet to roar to life. The glory of the Lord of Radiance shines across the continent. On the island nation across the sea, the churches of the gods and the mages together uphold royal power. Dwarves walk freely through the kingdom's cities. Werewolves, vampires, elves, dragons... their legends have never faded. And Wu Zhou, an e 3Votes199.4kRecs444.9kFans

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The story of an emergency room doctor who dies from overwork and is transported to another world. The sails of the Age of Exploration have been raised. The steam engine had not yet begun to roar. The glory of the Lord of Light shines upon the continent, while on the island nation across the sea, the Church of the Gods and magicians together uphold the monarchy. Dwarves roam freely in the kingdom's cities, while werewolves, vampires, elves, dragons... Their legends have never faded. Wu Zhou, an emergency room doctor who died suddenly from overwork, transmigrated into the body of Gret, a young city guard, during this very era. Teammate: Oh no! Our captain is seriously injured! His intestines are spilling out! Gret: Help me up, I can still sew! Grete: Close the abdomen. Teammate: ... Huh? Gretel: ... Let's treat the minor injury, yes, press it on the stitches to let it heal... No, press on the stitches first, the muscle layer and so on later... Grete: Remove the stitches. Teammate: ... Huh? Grete: Oh no! The healing spell was too fast, the stitches are inside the wound now!!! What kind of brilliant sparks will fly when modern medicine meets magic and divine arts in this other world? Grete: Learning magic, divine arts, expanding territory, and fighting against the Church of the Lord of Light... Believe it or not, all I really want to do is open a hospital. I already have a completed book with over a million words. My new book guarantees at least two chapters per day, released promptly at 12 PM and 8 PM.

7 光 Beyond the Timescape 光阴之外 Er Gen耳根Xianxia4.7M WordsOngoing Heaven and earth are an inn for all living things, while time is a passing traveler from antiquity to the present. The difference between life and death is like the difference between dreaming and waking. Everything changes chaotically, beyond all investigation. Then, having transcended life and death and broken free from heaven and earth, what awaits us beyond time? This is Er Gen's sixth full-length novel, Beyond the Timescape, following Renegade Immortal, Pursuit of the Truth, I Shall Seal 307Votes5.6MRecs10.2MFans

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Heaven and earth are the lodgings of all things and living beings, and time is the passing guest of the past and present. The difference between life and death is like the difference between dreaming and waking up; it is ever-changing and cannot be fully understood. So, having transcended life and death, and transcended heaven and earth, what awaits us beyond the passage of time? This is Er Gen's sixth full-length novel, *Beyond Time*, following *Xian Ni*, *Qiu Mo*, *Wo Yu Feng Tian*, *Yi Nian Yong Heng*, and *San Cun Ren Jian*.

8 亚 The Demi-Human Girl’s Complete Guide 亚人娘补完手册 Yi Wei Crab伊巍蟹Light Novel3.8M WordsCompleted This is a century illuminated by the brilliance of human civilization. This is a world where steam engines, magic, and demi-humans coexist. This is an indictment of crimes committed in the name of expansion. “The crimson Dragon Queen will rise first, burning everything belonging to humanity to ashes in her fury.” “The mysterious Child of the Sea will unleash towering waves to wash away humanity's sins.” “The God of the Sky will leave the remnants nowhere to hide and nowhere to turn.” “The immort 213Votes271.1kRecs786.5kFans

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This is a century that shines with the brilliance of human civilization, a world where steam engines, magic, and demi-humans coexist, and a case of crimes committed in the name of pioneering. "The crimson dragon queen rose first, burning everything in the human world to ashes with her fury." "The mysterious son of the sea will unleash a giant wave to erase humanity's sins." "The god of the sky will leave the remnants with nowhere to hide and nowhere to turn." "The immortal witch is using magic to write their epitaphs." "And I will write a new chapter in the world." ... ... ... ... Years later, Fisher, who received the prophecy of the end of the world and a magical item called the Demi-human Girl Completion Manual, hopes that his evaluation will be that of a pioneer of demi-human studies, a savior of human civilization, a dove of peace, and a savior. Rather than the one who is chopped to pieces by a woodcutter, or the savior who is divided into several parts.

9 无EN The Metaverse of Infinite Flow 无限流的元宇宙 Swollen浮肿Gaming4.2M WordsOngoing Original title: Fu Qinghai Battles Everything This is mainly the story of a male protagonist from the Warhammer 40K universe who steamrolls all sorts of monsters and villains. Xenomorphs battle Death Eaters, Jedi Knights battle mutants, Deep Ones battle Anna Belle, Titan Beasts battle Jaegers, Ringwraiths battle symbiotes... Until, in the end, it becomes Fu Qinghai Battles Everything. Titles the protagonist has earned or will earn: Qingshan Stark, Belisarius Qingshan, Qingshan Khan, Darth Qingsh 225Votes1.7MRecs505.1kFans

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Original title: Fu Qinghai vs. Everything It mainly tells the story of a male protagonist from the Warhammer 40K universe who defeats all sorts of monsters and demons. Aliens vs. Death Eaters, Jedi Knights vs. Mutants, Deep Ones vs. Annabelle, Titans vs. Jaegers, Ringwraiths vs. Symbiotes... Ultimately, it evolved into Fu Qinghai fighting against everything. Titles the protagonist has already obtained and will soon obtain: Aoyama Stark, Belisarius Aoyama, Aoyama Khan, Darth Aoyama, Aoyama Velaz...

10 我 My Autobiography Can't Possibly Be a Tragedy 我写的自传不可能是悲剧 Kong Changqing空长青Sci-Fi2.2M WordsCompleted After reading his own autobiography for the first time, Meng Lang let out a long sigh. “My life shouldn’t have turned out like this...” After reading it for the Nth time: “My life is only this?” After reading it for the 100*Nth time: “This world... should be like this!” [A literary young man’s lighthearted daily life as he saves the world] My completed, 2.2-million-word novel Super Mothership is also available. Give it a read! 3Votes453.8kRecs729.8kFans

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After reading his own autobiography for the first time, Meng Lang let out a long sigh. "My life shouldn't be like this..." This is the Nth time I've watched it. "Is this all there is to my life?" This is the 100th*Nth time I've watched it. "This world... Should be like this!" [The Easygoing Daily Life of a Literary Young Man Saving the World] —— The 2.2 Million-word masterpiece novel "Super Mothership" is available for your reading pleasure.

11 戴 The Sin of the Crown 戴冠之孽 Antique Doll旧日人偶Light Novel1.6M WordsCompleted [You transmigrate into the body of a rich merchant’s son. There’s blood everywhere, a clear sign that something is terribly wrong. Just as you’re about to clean up the scene, you hear the police knocking at the door…] [You’re thrown in jail and about to be sent to the firing squad as a scapegoat. To save yourself, you have no choice but to figure out how to bribe the guards…] [As you struggle to save yourself, you discover that the bullets at the firing squad aren’t the only threat to your life. 0Votes34kRecs160.7kFans

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You've transmigrated, starting as a wealthy young master, but the bloodstains everywhere remind you that something is wrong. Just as you're about to clean up the scene, the police knock on the door... You're behind bars and about to be used as a scapegoat at a shooting range. To save yourself, you have no choice but to bribe the prison guards... [In your struggle for survival, you discover that the peanuts at the shooting range are not the only threat to your life; something unspeakable lurks in the shadows, its mouth agape, eager for your life...] After being transported to another world and imprisoned, Lynn had to rely on his brains to survive. He worked diligently from the bottom up, building his business and creating new glories, but little did he know that the world was not as he wished. Many years later. "What right do you have to call me an evil god? It's time to settle accounts with you, parasites of history, remnants of the past, decorations on streetlights, reactionaries!" Sexuality, sequence, relics, the extraordinary; this is the struggle of those downstream from history. War, capital, innovation, gods; this is the legend of crowning the evil lord.

12 综 The Omninet's Warlock: From Eating Azeroth to the Classic of Mountains and Seas 综网的巫：从艾泽拉斯吃到山海经 Autumn's Wounds易伤秋者Gaming3.5M WordsCompleted “First, a small bottle of demon essence...” As Yi Xia spoke, he took a small bottle of cola from his stall and poured it into the cauldron in front of him. On the phone mounted beside him, comments scrolled by: “An unprecedented approach,” “That’s beyond ridiculous,” and the like. Yi Xia then added a plant called Grom’s Blood. Of course, some commenters called it by the name more commonly used locally: “toon shoots.” As the plant fell in, the liquid in the cauldron seemed to get a special-effect 0Votes417.3kRecs412.1kFans

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"Give me a small bottle of Demon Essence first..." As Yi Xia spoke, she took a small bottle of cola from her stall and poured it into the crucible in front of her. After the barrage of comments such as "An unimaginable road" and "Outrageous" appeared on the fixed phone screen next to him. Yi Xia added a plant called "Grom's Blood". Of course, some viewers in the comments use the more common name for it in its home country – "" (chunya). As the plant fell in, the liquid in the crucible seemed to have special effects added. The black liquid, which was originally bubbling with unidentified bubbles, gradually turned into a chilling, eerie green... "It's food coloring! He added food coloring to it!" "It looks more appetizing than bitter melon juice?" "So, Gul'dan, what will be the price?" The comments section exploded with activity, but Yi Xia had already backed out. He lay comfortably on his deck chair, watching the various passersby outside. The sun was shining brightly, and a sweet fragrance filled the air. Is it milk tea? Or are they long, white legs? Yi Xia squinted; the sun overhead looked round and tempting like a big pancake. This is not edible... Yi Xia subconsciously licked her lips, where there seemed to be remnants of some star still lingering... This is a story belonging to a shaman... Book club: 166575132

13 夜EN The Naming of the Night 夜的命名术 The Elbow That Can Talk会说话的肘子Urban4.0M WordsCompleted Amid neon lights of blue and purple, beneath a dense canopy of steel, lies the frontier of a flood of data: a world transformed by the technological revolution, and the boundary between reality and illusion. Steel and flesh, the past and the future. Here, the surface world and the hidden world coexist. Everything before your eyes seems as close as the wall of time itself. Darkness slowly closes in. But you have to understand, my friend: we cannot face the darkness with gentleness. We must use fi 180Votes8MRecs14.3MFans

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Amidst the blue and purple neon lights, beneath the dense steel sky, at the forefront of the data deluge lies the world after the technological revolution, and the dividing line between reality and illusion. Steel and body, past and future. Here, the surface world and the inner world coexist, and everything in front of you is like a wall of time right before your eyes. Darkness gradually enveloped the area. But you must understand, my friend, we cannot deal with darkness with gentleness; we must deal with fire.

14 不EN Unscientific Beast Taming 不科学御兽 Ringing Light Spring轻泉流响Eastern Fantasy4.0M WordsCompleted This is another world where beast taming is the norm. Animals, plants, elements, undead, machines... Nine-Tailed Flame Foxes, Ancient Trees of Life, Thundercloud Spirits, Skeleton Lords, mechanical shipgirls, even antique swords and blades that have birthed spirits can all become companion beasts. The humans who contract with, raise, and command them are collectively known as beast tamers! Shi Yu, a scholar of mythology and an 97Votes2.6MRecs6.8MFans

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My new book, "King of Beast Tamers," has been uploaded! This is an alternate world where beast taming is the main activity. Animals, plants, elements, undead, machines... Nine-tailed fire foxes, ancient trees of life, thundercloud spirits, skeleton monarchs, mechanical ship girls, and even antique swords that have given birth to spirits can all be used as pets. The humans who contract, raise, and control them are collectively called beast tamers! Mythologist and archaeologist Shi Yu travels through time and, in order to explore the blank history and lost myths, he chooses to embark on an extremely unscientific path of beast taming…

15 我 Playing Cards in Duel City 我在决斗都市玩卡牌 Name Already Taken名称被占用Light Novel3.8M WordsCompleted Su Yu creates an alternate account in the fully immersive trading card game Yu-Gi-Oh!: Link World, then inexplicably transmigrates into the game world, complete with an NPC template. Time rewinds to before the game’s launch. The players won’t arrive for another month. The nameless Pharaoh still sleeps within high school student Yugi Muto, and the era-defining tournament, Battle City, has yet to begin. When the game officially launches 27Votes569.2kRecs620.3kFans

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(My new book, "I Became Superman After I Died," has been released!) Su Yu, who created a new account in the fully immersive trading card game "Yu-Gi-Oh! Link World", inexplicably traveled to the game world and even came with an NPC template. The story goes back to before the game's launch, with players still a month away from their arrival. The nameless Pharaoh is still slumbering within high school student Yugi Muto, and the groundbreaking Duel City tournament has yet to begin. When the game officially launched and players logged in, they discovered a brand new NPC that was not present in the original game. Su Yu: Hey players over there, wanna try your luck with the card packs? Fifty-one packs, five hundred ten-pulls, fair price, no cheating! The players stared intently at the Pot of Greed marked as UR in the item list, their eyes burning with desire, and the same thought simultaneously popped into their minds— —Just draw that card!

16 我EN I Just Don't Play by the Rules! 我就是不按套路出牌 Seven Percent百分之七Light Novel2.6M WordsCompleted After a great battle, your beautiful senior sister shyly lifts her face toward you and slowly closes her eyes. At this moment, you... [Option One: Gently kiss her on the lips. Completion reward: Thousand-Leaf Wonder Manual (Earth Grade, Top Tier)] [Option Two: Kiss her on the forehead. Completion reward: Yin-Yang Twin Blades (Earth Grade, Low Tier)] [Option Three: Give her a hug. Completion reward: Netherworld Treasure Scale (Mystic Grade, Top Tier)] [Option Four: Say as quickly as possible: Sen 5Votes648kRecs2.9MFans

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After a fierce battle, your beautiful senior sister shyly raises her face in front of you and slowly closes her eyes. At this moment, you... Option 1: Gently kiss her lips. Completion Reward: Thousand Leaf Wonder (Superior Earth-grade) Option 2: Kiss her on the forehead. Completion Reward: Yin Yang Twin Swords (Low-grade Earth-level) Option 3: Give her a hug. Completion reward: Netherworld Treasure Scale (Superior Profound Rank) [Option 4: Speak as fast as you can: Senior sister, what are you doing? Are you trying to seduce me? Just because we fought side-by-side once doesn't mean you can be my girlfriend. That's too presumptuous! Ah, did I go too far? Actually, I've always considered you my older sister. I'm sorry. Reward: Random base attribute points +1] Hmm? This time the options are too easy, of course it's option four. Full subscription member group: 949571192 (requires screenshot verification of fan value)

17 不EN I Can't Die, So I Pretend to Be a Vampire 不死的我只好假扮血族 Pigeon Slayer屠鸽者Mystery & Supernatural2.1M WordsCompleted Fang Cheng had his head chopped off. His heart was pierced. His mouth was stuffed full of garlic. He was dragged into the sunlight and left to burn. His furious enemies hacked him to pieces. Fang Cheng came back to life and spread his hands toward his enemies. “I'll level with you. I'm not actually a vampire!” The crowd roared, “Like we'd believe a word you say!” 5Votes184.9kRecs946.4kFans

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Fang Cheng's head was chopped off. His heart was pierced. My mouth was stuffed full of garlic. They were dragged out into the scorching sun. He was torn to pieces by his enraged enemy. Fang Cheng has been resurrected and spreads his hands to his enemies: "I'm coming clean with you, I'm not a vampire!" The crowd roared, "I don't believe you for a second!" My new book, "My Roommate Is Strange," has been released. Feel free to check it out!

18 都 The City's Shapeshifting Druid 都市的变形德鲁伊 Autumn's Wounds易伤秋者Gaming1.3M WordsCompleted Beneath the bright afternoon sun, interlaced tree shadows traced sharp patterns on the ground, where an orange cat lay sprawled in lazy repose. A few female students walked by. One bent down, holding her breath, ready to give the roadside orange cat a pet, but it darted nimbly away... Listening to the girls’ laughter fade into the distance, the orange cat shifted position and lay down on the wall... Please don’t disturb an orange cat resting during the day, because it might have saved a world th 0Votes258.8kRecs171.6kFans

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Under the bright afternoon sun, the intertwined shadows of the trees traced distinct patterns on the ground, where an orange cat lay lazily. Several female students passed by, and some of them bent down, holding their breath, ready to pet the orange cat by the roadside. But it nimbly darted away... Listening to the female students' laughter gradually fading into the distance, The orange cat changed its position and lay down on the wall... Please do not disturb an orange cat that is resting during the day. Because perhaps it saved a world last night... —— This is the story of a shapeshifting druid...

19 大EN The Night Watchman of Dafeng 大奉打更人 The Young Master Who Sells Newspapers卖报小郎君Xianxia3.8M WordsCompleted The physical edition of The Gongsman of Great Feng, Volume One, is now available across all major platforms, including Tmall, Dangdang, and JD.com, as well as in bookstores nationwide. In this world, there are Confucians, Daoists, Buddhists, demons, and sorcerers. Xu Qi'an, a graduate of the police academy, awakens to find himself in prison, with exile to the frontier awaiting him in three days… At first, all he wants is to protect himself and, in this society without human rights, become 313Votes9.7MRecs19.8MFans

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The physical copy of "The Great Feng Night Watchman" (Volume 1) is now available on all major online platforms including Tmall, Dangdang, and JD. Com, as well as in various physical bookstores. This world contains Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, demons, and sorcerers. Xu Qi'an, a recent police academy graduate, wakes up to find himself in prison, destined for exile in three days... His initial goal was simply to protect himself and, incidentally, live a leisurely life as a wealthy man in this society where human rights are nonexistent. Years later, Xu Qi'an looked back on his past, with his long-dead enemies and piles of white bones behind him. The mighty Yangtze River flows eastward, its waves washing away heroes of the past; right and wrong, success and failure, all vanish in the blink of an eye. The green hills remain, and the setting sun has reddened them many times.

20 道 The Tao and the Carbon-Based Monkey's Guide to Care 道与碳基猴子饲养守则 Flying Pigeon Chocolate飞鸽牌巧克力Sci-Fi4.8M WordsOngoing Luo Binhan, an ordinary human, is abducted by an alien spaceship. The other members aboard include a young master of the cultivation world, a succubus, an artificial intelligence, Ultraman, and a wishing machine. Luo Binhan is certain there is something wrong with this universe. Reader group for those who need to answer difficult questions: 569466054 This book is open to all fan works and transformative creations. Thank you for your support. 510Votes448.5kRecs404.4kFans

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Luo Binhan, an ordinary human, is abducted by an alien spaceship. Besides him, the crew includes a young master cultivator, a succubus, an artificial intelligence, Ultraman, and a wish-granting machine. Luo Binhan is convinced that there's something wrong with this universe. Reader group number: 1055986189 The group number for readers who need answers to more difficult questions is: 569466054 This book grants all rights to fan fiction and derivative works. Thank you for your support.

21 归 Return to the Fold 归向 Nuclear-Powered Battleship核动力战列舰Sci-Fi3.1M WordsCompleted This is an age after the dusk of an ancient civilization and the rise of beings known as divine star lifeforms. Humanity strives to rebuild a second-generation civilization, casting aside the ideas of the past. No, not exactly casting them aside, but replacing them. The Steam Age: steel roars, heavy artillery thunders, and riveted warships rule the oceans. The Age of Electricity: lights flicker, airships take to the skies, and drones swarm overhead. Then comes the glorious dawn of the nuclear ag 2Votes1.2MRecs408.1kFans

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This is a pre-existing civilization and a generation after twilight, with beings called gods and stars. Humanity is striving to rebuild a second-generation civilization, discarding, or rather, replacing, outdated ideas. The Steam Age: Steel roared, cannons roared, and riveted warships traversed the oceans. The electrical age: electric lights flashing, airships and drones taking off in droves. And the glorious dawn of nuclear power. The Enlightened Generation: Finance is at work, and society is oscillating between cyber and socialization, with new ideas, new weapons, and new tactics. The Planetary Travel Generation: Battleship pilots, nuclear-powered fighter pilots traversing interplanetary space, and starboard commanders. What about the majority of ordinary people? The Great Time Calendar: In the natural state, human lifespan is no more than 200 years. What will humanity, with a lifespan of thousands or tens of thousands of years, do when facing the vast universe? However, technological progress is underpinned by humanities, and every advancement in humanities comes at a price. Civilizations that cannot bear these costs will stagnate. May the world be more tolerant of 'new shoots'

22 穹 Above the Dome 穹顶之上 Worldly Arsenal人间武库Urban2.7M WordsCompleted [Beneath the Dome, the Mark of My Fate] In a world divided by light and darkness, you see the backs of a vast crowd, each carrying a battle blade as they calmly walk out of the light and into the dark. Then, stars begin to shine in the darkness. In this world, those stars are forever... 18Votes3.8MRecs1.5MFans

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[Above the dome, my destiny is sealed] In a world where light and darkness are intertwined, you see the backs of a vast crowd, carrying swords, calmly walking from the light and shadow into the darkness. Then, stars began to twinkle in the darkness. This world, those stars, will always be there...

23 玩 Players Are Super Just 玩家超正义 Buqi Shixian不祈十弦Light Novel3.1M WordsCompleted The long night has come, and the blood moon hangs overhead. Hoarse whispers drift through street corners, while brass steam engines spew clouds of blood mist. Your brain is singing, your eyes are chanting. Your skin cracks, and lumps of flesh swell beneath it. In the gray mist, a wall of flesh that has devoured thousands of corpses howls day and night... “Don't cry. Our players don't bite. They just want to play with you.” The lonely, underhanded game planner; the top player; savior of the Mist 7Votes676.9kRecs1.2MFans

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The long night has arrived, and the blood moon hangs high in the sky. A hoarse whisper drifted across the street corner, and a brass steam engine spewed out a mist of blood. Your brain is singing, your eyes are chanting. The skin is cracked and granulation tissue is raised. Within the gray fog, the wall of flesh and blood, which devoured thousands of corpses, howled day and night— "Don't cry, our players don't bite. They just want to play with you." The Lonely Planner, Top Player, Savior of the Misty Continent, Head of the Thirteen Saints, Friend of the Twelve True Gods, King of the Pioneers, "The Righteous One," Gatekeeper of the Fourth Calamity, Uncrowned God, and the Great Annan's Kind Advice. I have several completed works exceeding one million words, my reputation is guaranteed. Player Group 1: Frozen Water Harbor (641732671)

24 明 Tomorrow Never Came 明日未临 Ren Qiuming任秋溟Sci-Fi1.7M WordsCompleted In 2130, the sun suddenly went out, plunging Earth into a frozen world. Lu Yuan, the last survivor of the Frozen Era, returned to 2125. He had five years to change everything, aided by the AI computer that had traveled back in time with him. In the end, Lu Yuan decided to save the world through a game. The apocalypse game set after the sun goes dark, before tomorrow ever comes: nuclear fusion technology, artificial intelligence robots, a lunar base, cities on Mars. Everything that has yet to be 0Votes137.9kRecs143.6kFans

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In 2130, the sun suddenly went out, plunging Earth into an ice age. Lu Yuan, the last survivor of the Frozen Age, returned to 2125. He had five years to change everything, thanks to the auxiliary light brain that accompanied him back to the past. Ultimately, Lu Yuan decided to use the game to save the world. A post-apocalyptic game set before tomorrow, after the sun has gone out, where nuclear fusion technology, artificial intelligence robots, lunar bases, Martian cities—everything that hasn't been completed in reality—will first undergo technological rehearsals in the game. Scientists, students, technicians, singers, and all those who have hope for the future have chosen to enter this game one after another, just like navigators heading to the sea, never regretting it until their dying breath. Lu Yuan: I've put all of humanity's future into this game. (Book club: 232940815)

25 从EN From This Moment On, Let the World Feel Pain 从此刻开始让世界感受痛苦 White Horizon天际白Light Novel729k WordsCompleted “From this moment on, let the world feel pain.” Above Konoha, Naruto Uzumaki speaks indifferently, hurling the pitch-black Great Spiraling Ring from his hand. Boundless light and heat erupt, leveling everything in sight. A Naruto who was never influenced by Asura Chakra, who grew up on good terms with Kurama, who received a modern compulsory education from childhood, and who watched all of Naruto. The story of a different Naruto. 0Votes265.8kRecs654kFans

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"From this moment on, let the world feel pain." Above Konoha, Naruto Uzumaki spoke indifferently, throwing out the jet-black Rasengan in his hand. Endless light and heat burst forth, leveling everything in sight. One was not affected by Ashura's chakra, one got along well with Kurama since childhood, one received modern compulsory education from childhood, and one watched the entire "Naruto" series. A different Naruto story.

26 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.

27 我 My Hextech Heart 我的海克斯心脏 Maybe There Are Cat Cakes可能有猫饼Gaming2.4M WordsCompleted [League of Legends fanfiction] Main character: Jienuo. Champion bio: Zaun, during a catastrophic gas leak with far-reaching consequences. You save Orianna, and from then on, Runeterra no longer has the Clockwork Girl. But your heart fails, and you're on the brink of death. Luckily, you cling to Camille's coattails (not really) and get a Hextech heart. Zed the Third comes charging in to wreak havoc on Piltover, so you flee to Bilgewater. O 0Votes67.9kRecs94.1kFans

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My new book, "The Right Way to Raise a Poro," has been released. [League of Legends fan art] Protagonist Jeno, Hero Introduction: Zuan, in a major toxic gas leak accident with far-reaching impact. You saved Orianna, and from then on, there will be no more Clockwork Demons on Runeterra, but your heart is failing and you are about to die. Fortunately, you clung to Camille's coattails (just kidding) and got Hextech Heart. Ze Sanpao came over to wreak havoc on Piltover. You escaped to Bilgewater, or your heart energy would have been drained. You summoned reinforcements and, together with the Tsar, defeated Zephyr. Then he decided to marry your great-great-great-great-granddaughter to you, to continue his bloodline and restore Shurima, threatening to ascend you to kobold status if you didn't accept. /Doge You sit on the ship bound for the Shadow Isles, trying to figure out where things went wrong. Discussion group: 797552710

28 魔 Demons Descend 魔临 Pure Little Dragon纯洁滴小龙Mystery & Supernatural5.3M WordsCompleted A legend has been passed down in this world for as long as anyone can remember: One day, the Demon King will descend upon this world. Under his command will be seven terrifying demon lords, and they will bring the darkness of despair to this world. The Demon King's Advent leadership group: 893, 107, 381 (verification required) The Demon King's Advent Fan Li group: 113, 552, 0983 (no verification required) The physical editions of The Demon King's Advent are on sale across Tmall, Dangdang, and JD 96Votes3.8MRecs2.2MFans

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A legend has been passed down through the world: One day, the Demon King will descend upon this world. Under his command are seven terrifying demon lords who will bring despair and darkness to this world. "Demon's Descent" Leader Group: 893, 107, 381 (Verification Required) Fan Liqun, author of "The Demon's Descent": 113,552,0983 (no verification required) The physical book "The Devil's Descent" is available for purchase on Tmall, Dangdang, and JD. Com, and is also currently on sale at Zhonghua Commercial Press and Jinse Wenxiang Bookstore. Thank you for your continued support!

29 一 One Sword to Shatter the Nine Heavens 一剑斩破九重天 Wandering Toad流浪的蛤蟆Xianxia2.1M WordsCompleted He drank like a whale, yet had not swallowed the sea; his sword qi already swept through autumn. Though aged, the hero remained strong; beneath the moon, a young sword immortal. This is a “serious” xianxia novel. 0Votes2MRecs425.7kFans

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Before the whale has even swallowed the sea, the sword's aura has already swept across the autumn sky. Even in old age, heroes remain vigorous; a young swordsman under the moon. This is a "serious" fantasy novel. Reader QQ group: 703480517

30 玩 Players, Behave Yourselves 玩家请自重 Yu Yunfei余云飞Western Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted Players, the legendary Fourth Calamity. No one could have predicted what a transmigrator forced to bear the fate of a Demon King and a bunch of brainless players would get up to in the strange world of Blood Arena. When Wang Hao coolly points a finger at his enemies... “Charge for the glory!” “For Demacia!” “For the Alliance!” “For the Horde!” “Wait! Take out the Charge for the glory guys first, then beat up the For Demacia guys, and after that we brothers can settle things between ourselves!” “ 0Votes164.7kRecs170.5kFans

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The player—the legendary fourth calamity. No one can predict what a transmigrator, forced to bear the destiny of a demon king, will do in the special world of "Bloody Arena" with a group of silly players. When Wang Hao coolly pointed a finger at the enemy... "Long live the Emperor, charge!" "Demacia!" "For the Alliance!" "For the Horde!" "Wait! Let's take down the ones charging in first, then beat up the ones shouting 'Demacia,' and then we brothers can settle things once and for all!" "Good!" Wang Hao: I'm so frustrated, this is so hard! Having finally returned from that hellish world, you're going to start a game company to cover up that world? Wait, my shell company has become the pride of domestic games? What the heck is that? A veteran author with 17 years of experience, featuring several completed and high-quality novels including "Storm Mage." Feel free to add them to your collection and subscribe. Fan QQ group number: 551430919

31 变EN What It's Like to Become a Vampire 变成血族是什么体验 Divine Traveler Hamburger神行汉堡Urban2.5M WordsCompleted “What’s it like to turn into a vampire?” Xiang Kun never expected that he’d be able to answer this question from personal experience. Not long ago, he’d read a response to it on Zhihu and thought it was just a story. 11Votes757.8kRecs1.1MFans

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What's it like to become a vampire? Xiang Kun never expected that this question, which he had recently treated as a story on Zhihu, could now be answered with his own experience.

32 小 The Young Grand Secretary 小阁老 Master Three Precepts三戒大师Historical5.0M WordsCompleted Standing before you is: The guardian of the Ming dynasty, the Wanli Emperor's close ally, the beloved son of the Grand Secretary, and the richest man in the world during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The hidden power behind thirty years of control over the Ministry of Personnel, the gravedigger of the vassal-state system, the second Yan Shifan in the eyes of the Donglin faction, and a man whom Zhang Juzheng hailed as invincible. Hai Rui's confidant, Xu Wei's patron, Matteo Ricci's spo 26Votes2.5MRecs1.7MFans

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Standing in front of you is: The guardian of the Ming Dynasty, a close comrade-in-arms of the Wanli Emperor, the good son of the Grand Secretary, and the richest man in the world in the 16th and 17th centuries. The mastermind who controlled the Ministry of Personnel for thirty years, the gravedigger of the imperial clan system, the second Yan Shifan in the mouths of the Donglin Party, whom Zhang Juzheng proclaimed invincible. Hai Rui's confidant, Xu Wei's employer, Matteo Ricci's tonsure master, and the mentor of six top scholars including Xu Guangqi. He was a fig leaf for the Ming Dynasty's poetry scene, the author of over 700 books across various disciplines, the inventor of over 2,700 patents, and a founder of modern universities and science. The protector of overseas Chinese, the pioneer of new sea routes, the maintainer of the ocean order, and the contractor of large-scale global projects. The culprit who wreaked havoc on Europe, the adoptive father of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the savior of Sebastian, and the young cabinet minister who wholeheartedly served the people. Xiaoge Lao's Book Club: 56471661

33 我EN My Cellular Prison 我的细胞监狱 Chubby in Yellow穿黄衣的阿肥Mystery & Supernatural4.8M WordsCompleted Reborn as a cell, carrying the power of the Yudian, I arrive in a parallel world where the Ancients have awakened. Steam civilization, a realm of terror, eternal night's old kings, demons beyond the city. The Gate of Destiny has opened. The Crusaders, the Library, Control, Machinery, and Mysticism will become brand-new growth systems for humanity's development. Humanity's anthem is an anthem of courage! The fearless order of knights gallops across a world ruled by ancient kings, reclaiming the f 38Votes969.8kRecs1.2MFans

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Reborn as a cell, wielding the power of the Prison Codex, I arrive in a parallel world where the ancients have awakened. Steam Civilization, Terrifying Space, Eternal Night King, Extraterrestrial Demons Outside the City. The gates of destiny have been opened - Crusades, libraries, control, machinery, and mysticism will serve as a new system for human development. The anthem of humanity is an anthem of courage! The indomitable knights gallop across the world ruled by ancient kings, reclaiming the freedom that belongs to humankind. P. S.: A small group (437125775) Group 2 (Regular): 1020207022 (Full) Regular group 3: 755073118 (many slots available) Please join the regular group first, then follow the group announcement and password to join the VIP group.

34 死EN Dying to Replace the Living 死而替生 Listen to the Sun听日Mystery & Supernatural1.8M WordsCompleted At the end of his rope, on the brink of death and despair, Le Yu shouted: “If you’ve got the guts, kill me.” His enemy sneered: “I’ve never heard such a strange request.” Le Yu died. Then Le Yu came back to life, inside his enemy’s body. This is the story of a man who possesses whoever kills him. “Why are all the people who kill me cunning, notorious warlords and geniuses, with complicated backgrounds, a million quest lines, and lives that could end at any moment?” “Can’t some honest, down-to-ea 4Votes430.2kRecs409.4kFans

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At his wit's end, on the verge of death in despair, Yueyu shouted: "If you have the guts, then kill me." The enemy grinned maliciously: "I have never heard of such a strange request." Yueyu is dead. Then Yueyu came back to life, living inside the enemy's body. This is a story about someone who is killed and then possesses the body of the killer. "Why are all the people who kill me mysterious, cunning, and ruthless geniuses with countless quest lines, who could die at any moment?" "Aren't there any honest, wealthy, and beautiful men who are the ultimate winners in life who will come and kill me?!"

35 精 Pokemon: The Dark Bug Master 精灵之黑暗虫师 The Kite's Child风筝的孩子Light Novel3.5M WordsCompleted Transmigrate to the Pokemon world and become a bug catcher in Viridian City His only Pokemon companion is a Weedle with cheats enabled A transmigration on hell difficulty, and it does not even come with a System! The Child of Viridian, the Commoner's Elite Four Champion, the League's Rising Star, the Bug-Type Master... Later, Wutong would earn many honors, but no one knew that what he loved most was still being a bug catcher. A little 0Votes20.3kRecs49.9kFans

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He transmigrated to the Pokémon world and became a bug-catching boy in Viridian City. His only Pokémon companion is a cheat-powered unicorn bug. A hellish level of transmigration, and it doesn't even come with a system! Son of Viridian, King of the Commoners, Rising Star of the League, Bug Master... Later, Wutong had many honors, but no one knew that his favorite thing was still being a bug-catching boy. Quick fact: The TV series corresponds to Pokémon, the manga to Pokémon (Taiwanese translation), the games to Pocket Monsters, and in recent years the official translation has been Pokémon.

36 特EN The Trafford Trading Club 特拉福买家俱乐部 Xi Shan Baishi夕山白石Urban19.1M WordsOngoing Luo Qiu unwittingly becomes the owner of a “club.” But there is something strange about this club. It has a puppet maid who has worked there for three hundred years, and it also sells all kinds of bizarre things. Luo Qiu gradually discovers that the society he lives in is full of people driven by desire. They all come before him and trade everything they have, their lifespans, treasures, even their souls, to buy the things they covet. Every successful transaction grants Luo Qiu more time to live 201Votes2.5MRecs1.2MFans

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Luo Qiu unintentionally became the owner of a 'club'. But this club was strange. Not only did it have a doll maid who had worked there for three hundred years, but it also sold all sorts of bizarre things. Luo Qiu gradually discovered that the society he lived in was filled with countless people driven by desire, and these people would come to him, using everything they had—their lifespan, treasures, even their souls—to trade for what they desired. Each successful transaction granted Luo Qiu more years of life. "Sacrifice successful. This time, you gained ninety-nine years of lifespan."... And so, Luo Qiu began his seemingly endless career as the owner of a 'club'. PS: This is a group. Yes, this is the group: 1054845345

37 小EN The Infinite Fun of Little Worlds 小世界其乐无穷 Listen to the Sun听日Infinite Myriad Worlds3.4M WordsCompleted The extraordinary shattered the world’s silence, and the course of technological progress took a turn. As humanity searched for a path to evolution in the darkness, I became its pioneer. This is the story of a player messing with the world. Small worlds are endlessly entertaining. 12Votes1.3MRecs1.2MFans

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The extraordinary individuals shattered the world's silence, and the technological path took a turn from that point on. When humanity was searching for the path of evolution in the darkness, I became their pioneer. This is a game journey in which a player manipulates the world. The small world is full of endless fun.

38 大 Great Doctor Ling Ran 大医凌然 Zhi Niaocun志鸟村Urban3.5M WordsCompleted Ling Ran, a medical student, had a modest goal: to become the greatest doctor in the world. Then, by accident, he achieved it. 53Votes8.5MRecs2.1MFans

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Ling Ran, a medical student, had a small goal: to become the world's greatest doctor. She accidentally achieved it.

39 D The Knight of the DC Universe DC家的骑士 Heroic Knight英雄骑士Light Novel4.9M WordsCompleted When Ke Wen realized he had transmigrated into the DC Universe, he was utterly devastated. This world was even more dangerous than Marvel! Fortunately, his golden finger System was powerful enough to make him feel he could survive in a DC Universe where gods battled one another. Superman can shatter stars with his bare hands? No problem. Kamen Rider E says he can do that too. The Flash can run faster than light? Uh, that one might be a tough opponent. No worries, come forth, Ghost Eyecon! Fla 1Votes284.6kRecs276.6kFans

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When Koven realized he had traveled to the DC universe, he was devastated. It was a world far more dangerous than Marvel! Fortunately, his cheat system was powerful, making Koven feel that he could survive in the DC universe where gods were fighting. Superman can shatter a star with his bare hands? No problem, Kamen Rider Evolt says he can do it too. The Flash runs at supersonic speed... Um, I think I can't beat that. No worries, come out, Ghost Eyecon, The Flash, lend me your hero power. Obtain the Flash Eye Soul, [The fastest runner, the power to twist time and space]. Nightwing: I understand the logic, but why is there a sound effect every time you transform? Koven: Don't worry about such details. Batman: I understand the logic, but can you explain why you can beat up Kryptonians with your bare hands without transforming? Koven: That's a secret~ Group number: 868887953 The first twenty chapters included some other elements, but those disappeared afterward, and the focus returned to Kamen Rider.

40 神 Divine Pet Evolution 神宠进化 Drunk on Wine酒池醉Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsCompleted P.S. This book is also known as Pet Evolution. A new era dawned, and heaven and earth underwent a cataclysmic change. The native plants and animals of Earth mutated and reverted to their ancestral forms, while species from other worlds were stranded on Earth. In the end, humanity of the new era gave rise to an entirely new profession: Beast Tamer. Capturing monsters, raising monsters, training monsters: that was the life of a Beast Tamer. A dream-filled young man was dragged, dazed and confused, 0Votes736.3kRecs644.7kFans

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PS: This book is also known as "Pet Evolution." A new era has arrived, and the world has changed. Earth's native plants and animals have mutated and reverted to their ancestral forms, while alien species have fallen to Earth. Ultimately, a new profession has emerged for humanity in this new era: the Beastmaster. Taming monsters, raising monsters, training monsters—that's what the Beastmaster is all about. A young man with dreams is unwittingly thrust into this golden age. Gao Peng: Even a mudfish, I can evolve into a true dragon soaring through the heavens. ------------------------------------------- A tribute to "Pet Charm," "Pokémon," and "Digimon," a tribute to the dream of divine pets that we all once had. This is a pure pet novel. Currently, this book is only available through a QQ reader group: 724478458. Interested readers are welcome to join.

41 赘 The Matrilocal Husband 赘婿 The Angry Banana愤怒的香蕉Historical6.4M WordsOngoing In the final years of the Wu Dynasty, the age was turbulent and the realm was in chaos. Jin and Liao faced off against each other, the situation was unstable, and after a century of humiliation, the first faint glimmer of dawn signaling its end had finally appeared. Emperor Tianzuo, Wanyan Aguda, Wuqimai, Genghis Khan Temujin, Jamuka, Chilawen, Mukhuali, Bo'erhu, Bo'ersu, Qin Hui, Yue Fei, Li Gang, Zhong Shidao, Tang Ke, Wu Min, Geng Nanzhong, and Zhang Bangchang: loyal ministers and treacherous 337Votes13.5MRecs5.1MFans

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At the end of the Wu Dynasty, a time of great upheaval and chaos, the Jin and Liao dynasties clashed, and the situation was turbulent. After a century of humiliation, the first glimmer of hope finally appeared. Emperor Tianzuo, Wanyan Aguda, Wugumai, Genghis Khan Temujin, Jamukha, Chilaun, Muqali, Borchu, Bo'orchu, Qin Hui, Yue Fei, Li Gang, Zhong Shidao, Tang Ke, Wu Min, Geng Nanzhong, Zhang Bangchang—the struggle between loyal ministers and treacherous officials, the battle between heroes and villains, the southward invasion of the barbarians, a million iron cavalry knocking on Yanmen Pass, the fall of the country, and the devastation of the people—a century of humiliation and resistance for a nation and its people, the cries, shouts, and sorrows of the pioneers… A little before that, in Jiangning City, undercurrents were swirling. An insignificant son-in-law of a merchant family was living a carefree life, completely irresponsible, focused solely on eating and watching performances... The novel of the same name as the popular TV series starring Guo Qilin and Song Yi.

42 轮EN Reincarnation Paradise 轮回乐园 That One Mosquito那一只蚊子Light Novel14.5M WordsOngoing Su Xiao signs a reincarnation contract and enters various worlds to carry out missions. He has witnessed a world collapse into dust, and fought with blade in hand against a forgotten king. Dark ravens whisper, while colossal beasts roar beneath the Black Abyss. Welcome to the Reincarnation Paradise… 1.4kVotes15MRecs7.7MFans

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Su Xiao signed a reincarnation contract and entered various worlds to carry out missions. He has witnessed a world crumble into dust, and he has fought with blades against forgotten kings. Ravens whisper, and beasts roar from the abyss. Welcome to the Paradise of Reincarnation...