A Treasure Trove of Hidden Gems 小众宝藏结晶书单

1 杀 The Killer Girl’s Severe Dependency 杀手小姐重度依赖 How Far Is Far Away?多远才算远方Light Novel1.2M WordsCompleted He Ye, a member of a spy organization, decided one day that he wanted to retire. The war had been over for years, and it was now a time of peace. Even unemployment was at an all-time high. But retiring wasn't that simple. He still had to deal with the relationships he'd built within the organization, such as his wife, a nationally renowned assassin. “Let's get divorced.” Their marriage had been arranged for a mission, and there was no longer any reason to keep it going. He Ye needed a new life, 0Votes21.8kRecs87.2kFans

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One day, He Ye, a member of a certain spy organization, decided to retire. Because the war ended many years ago, we are now in a time of peace, and the unemployment rate is even extremely high. But retiring isn't that simple; he also needs to manage interpersonal relationships within the organization—such as his wife, a national-level assassin. "Let's get a divorce." The marriage, formed out of a mission, no longer needs to be maintained. He Ye needs a new life, and the first step is to divorce the national-level assassin. (This work is also known as "After the Divorce, the Assassin Girl Becomes Severely Dependent")

2 中 The Middle Eastern Tyrant 中东暴君 Penguin with a Pen握笔的企鹅Urban1.2M WordsCompleted Lu Lin transmigrates to the Middle East and discovers that he has been caught up in the Third Arab-Israeli War. He could have just lain flat, but enemy tanks were already at his doorstep, so he had no choice but to lead his troops in a counterattack. With the help of his cheat, he can easily see the enemy’s deployment and the commanders’ positions. So “On my command! Bearing 2-6-5-0, range 6,500 meters. Aim at that hill!” “Adjust elevation by 2-0! High-explosive shells! Instant fuses! Fire!” “.. 0Votes38.1kRecs146.5kFans

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Lu Lin transmigrates to the Middle East and finds himself caught up in the Third Arab-Israeli War. He could have simply lay down, but enemy tanks had already hit him in the face, so he had no choice but to lead his troops in a counterattack. With the help of the cheat, he could easily see the enemy's deployment and the location of the commander, and so— "On my command! Bearing 2-6-5-0, distance 6500 meters, aim at that hilltop!" "Angle correction 2-0! Grenades! Instant fuse! Fire!" "..." Then he accidentally won. "Wow... It's that simple?!" Years later, when he looked back, he had gone from a carefree prince to the Minister of Defense. Just as he was lamenting the impermanence of life, his guards had already brought him a throne to rest on and a yellow robe to keep warm. He couldn't help but sigh, "You... You've really brought me great suffering!"

3 为 For Reform, I Face Death Without Fear 为变法，我视死如归 Little Fish Slowly Swimming小鱼儿慢慢游Historical1.5M WordsCompleted His name is Wang Xiaoxian, and he is an official in the Northern Song. If he can die for his country, he’ll become an immortal deity and take his place among the ranks of the immortals. But in the Northern Song, it’s incredibly hard for a civil official to find a way to die for his country! Determined to die for the nation, Wang Xiaoxian decides to wield the sword of reform and charge ahead without hesitation. “Wang Anshi, you’re afraid to do this and afraid to do that. How can you call yourself 0Votes9.9kRecs114.1kFans

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His name was Wang Xiaoxian, an official of the Northern Song Dynasty. As long as he could die for his country, he could be deified and become an immortal. In the Northern Song Dynasty, it was incredibly difficult for a civil official to secure a stable position in the country! In order to gain control of the country, Wang Xiaoxian decided to wield the sword of reform and charge forward relentlessly. Wang Anshi, you dare not do this or that, yet you have the nerve to call yourself a reformer? What does it mean to be a tough nut to crack? If you don't kill me, I'll definitely kill you! "Master Wang, something terrible has happened! Wang Xiaoxian really dares to collect taxes from anyone, and she'll do anything to collect taxes!" "Good! This is clearly upright and incorruptible. He truly deserves to be the talent I value most. Who did he go to collect taxes from this time?" "He just went to the palace to collect taxes from the emperor, and said that if the emperor doesn't pay the taxes, he will rebel and replace the emperor." Wang Anshi: "…"

4 冬 Winter Returns 冬日重现 Pear Stewed with Tea雪梨炖茶Light Novel2.1M WordsCompleted Zhang Shutong once had two female classmates: One was a proud heiress from a wealthy family. The other was a cool, aloof girl who served as a temple keeper in the mountains. One was murdered eight years ago. The other died eight years later. Zhang Shutong also had a secret he could tell no one: He could return to the past. But after going to all that trouble to save them, why are they fighting each other? Deep mountains, a great lake, an ancient temple, shadows beneath the water, a strin 3.1kVotes509.6kRecs1.4MFans

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Zhang Shutong had two female classmates: One is a proud young lady from a wealthy family; One is a cool and aloof young woman who works as a temple keeper in the mountains. One of them was killed eight years ago, and the other died eight years later. Zhang Shutong also has a secret he can't tell anyone: He can go back in time. But after all that rescue, why are they fighting amongst themselves? Deep mountains, a large lake, a temple, underwater shadows, a serial murder case from eight years ago, and a girl's gradually cooling body; This is a heartwarming, thrilling, and romantic coming-of-age story set on a small island in winter, among a group of young men and women. (Romance + Time Travel + Campus + Suspense)

5 诡 The Mysterious Inland Sea 诡秘地海 Fox-Tail Pen狐尾的笔Western Fantasy2.4M WordsCompleted Beneath a pitch-black, uncanny underground sea lie mysterious islands and horrifying, deformed monsters. Humanity is not the protagonist in this godforsaken place. Madness and death are. Praying humbly to the things beneath the sea will only let the poor wretches linger in the dark, slowly becoming more twisted. If they want to reclaim humanity’s former glory, their only choice is to steer a steamship int 89Votes172.6kRecs1.3MFans

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My new book, "The Mysterious Immortal of the Dao," has been signed. If you're interested, you can check it out. A dark and eerie underground swamp, mysterious islands and terrifying, deformed monsters—humans are not the protagonists of this hellish place; madness and death are. Humbly pleading with those creatures at the bottom of the sea will only cause the poor creatures to eke out a living in darkness and gradually become deformed. If they want to regain the glory of mankind, the only way is to sail a steamship into the sea with a death wish! Group number: 879505701

6 万 Wanli Emperor 万历明君 Crane's Invitation鹤招Historical1.9M WordsOngoing In the year 1572, seventy-two years remained before the fall of the Ming dynasty and the loss of its lands. At this time, Japanese pirates ran rampant in the southeast, the Tatars battered the northwest passes, local land annexation was growing worse by the day, the military and government were exhausted, the people were suffering, and the Longqing Emperor had just died. Yet at this moment, Shi Yue transmigrated into Zhu Yijun, the Wanli Emperor who would later go thirty years without attending 6kVotes735.4kRecs1.6MFans

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In 1572 AD, there were still 72 years before the Ming Dynasty fell and the country was lost. At this time, Japanese pirates were rampant in the southeast, and Tatars were knocking on the gates in the northwest. Local annexation was becoming increasingly serious, the military and government were exhausted, and the people were suffering. Emperor Longqing had just passed away. At this moment, Shi Yue transmigrated into the body of Zhu Yijun, the Wanli Emperor, who had not attended court for thirty years. The good news is that Zhu Yijun had not yet ascended the throne at this time. He didn't have time to wreak havoc on the government. The bad news was that Zhu Yijun had not yet ascended the throne at this time. Feng Bao, the Grand Eunuch of the Directorate of Ceremonial, wanted to become the spokesperson for imperial power. Grand Secretary Gao Gong wanted to sideline the emperor and strengthen the cabinet. Second Grand Secretary Zhang Juzheng was wholeheartedly in charge of implementing the new laws. His only hope came from his birth mother, Li, who would often force him to kneel and write a self-reproach edict. The crumbling edifice lies before us, a central hub rife with intrigue and power struggles. The nation is shrouded in misfortune, hence the title "King of the World." Now that I have ascended the throne, if I do not come to save the world, who will?

7 龙EN Dragon Zang 龙藏 Misty Rain Jiangnan烟雨江南Eastern Fantasy4.4M WordsOngoing Wei Yuan had never harbored great ambitions, but the tide of the times forced him onto the path of conquest and expansion, until he had crossed every mountain pass without ever turning gray. A less serious blurb: Even immortals fear industrialization! This is the story of an Industrial Revolution in a fantasy world. 2.7kVotes2.3MRecs1.5MFans

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Wei Yuan had no great ambitions, but in the torrent of the times, he had no choice but to embark on the path of conquering all directions and expanding territory, until he had traversed all the mountains and passes, and never grew old. Unconventional Synopsis 1: Even Immortals Fear Industrialization! This is a story about the Industrial Revolution that takes place in a fantasy world.

8 重 Back to a Carefree Life on the Island 重回海岛悠然人生 Corner-Turning Kiss Pig转角吻猪Urban1.5M WordsCompleted Reborn in the countryside of an island during the new millennium, in the place where eastern China first sees the sun's rays rise There were no phones, no computers, no milk tea shops, and no large malls… only abundant primitive natural scenery and simple, honest rural customs Along with the pure dreams and plainspoken humanity of boys and girls Going to school together, combing the shore for seafood together, fishing together, catching crabs together, playing with cats together, venturing 0Votes144.9kRecs214.5kFans

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Reborn in the island countryside of the millennium, this is the place in eastern China where the first rays of sunlight rise. No cell phones, no computers, no bubble tea shops, no large shopping malls... Only abundant pristine natural scenery and simple rural charm. And the innocent dreams and simple human relationships of the young boys and girls. Going to school together, going beachcombing together, fishing together, catching crabs together, playing with cats together, going on adventures in the mountains together, having picnics together, taking shelter from the rain together, walking together on country roads, building secret bases together, making promises about tomorrow and the future together... Having lived a life of toil and confusion in his previous life, Fang Wei, reborn, rides the waves of the times, yet finds himself immersed in the mundane yet pleasant daily life of a rural island. Do you know what the most remote place in the world is? What is it? "A beautiful world, a vibrant youth." "Isn't that within reach?" "Yes." The dreams and realities, loneliness and friendships, bonds and entanglements of young boys and girls—a new and radiant chapter unfolds in a picturesque island village surrounded by azure waters. This is a spiritual journey about returning to one's true self, finding oneself, growing together, and realizing dreams. Keywords: Rebirth, Youth, Daily Life, Countryside, Youth, Dreams, Friendship, Leisure, Reading

9 我 My Girlfriend Is from the Future! 我的女友来自未来！ Sao Cha骚茶Light Novel3.0M WordsOngoing One day in September, a beautiful girl fell from the sky and appeared in He Tianran's life. She said she was reborn, and that she wanted to change the boy's future. A butterfly flaps its wings, and a breeze stirs in the heart. And so, a series of stories began to unfold, their encounters seeming at once like first meetings and reunions. Also known as: “So I'm the One Living the Dream?” and “This Isn't the Romance I Wanted” 381Votes460.3kRecs766kFans

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One day in September, a beautiful girl appeared in He Tianran's life as if she had fallen from the sky. She said she was reborn and she wanted to change the boy's future. A butterfly flaps its wings, and a breeze stirs in the heart. And so, a series of stories, whether encounters or reunions, began to unfold. Also known as "I'm Actually a Perfect Person" and "This Isn't the Romance I Wanted".

10 血 Blood Tax 血税 Big Melon Bear大瓜熊Western Fantasy2.3M WordsCompleted Part Two, Light Cone, is now out. The war on the eastern front has ended, and the young armored cavalryman has escaped the brink of death and madness. The world capital opens up its distant neon lights before him, while the whispers and scent of conspiracies ten or twenty layers deep linger in his ears. All tenderness and beauty seem like a false dream. What lies before him is an irresistible temptation, and... a transparent barrier he cannot cross. If the story unfolding here resembles one you 1Votes867.4kRecs523.2kFans

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The second installment, "Light Cone," has been released. The war on the Eastern Front had ended, and the young armored cavalryman had escaped from the brink of death and madness. The distant neon lights of the world's capital stretched out before him, the whispers and atmosphere of intrigue layered upon layered around him, all tenderness and beauty seeming like a false dream. Before him lay an irresistible temptation, and... An insurmountable, transparent barrier. If the stories that unfold here are similar to those you are familiar with... If the people who appear here are similar to those you know, then this is both a historical coincidence and an inevitability.

11 后 The Last Light of the Later Ming 后明余晖 Ping Hai of the Hanlin Academy of Shenzhou神州翰林院的平海Historical2.5M WordsCompleted Thanks to an elder whose origins are unknown, the decaying dynasty is reborn in another form, surviving for more than two hundred years thereafter. Then, across the vast Pacific, steel, explosives, and oil will compose the most magnificent tableau in human history. So, for the ancient Ming Empire, is this truly a final resurgence before its death? ˉˉˉˉˉˉˉˉˉˉ "How can this Z Fleet have five battleships?" "Can the Shermans still run rampant on the islands?" "Can the Mustangs and Corsairs still dom 2Votes109.3kRecs258.9kFans

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Thanks to an unknown predecessor, the corrupt dynasty was reborn in another form and went on for more than two hundred years. Afterwards, on the vast Pacific Ocean, steel, explosives, and oil will form the most magnificent picture in human history. So, for the ancient Ming Empire, was this merely a last gasp before its demise? ˉˉˉˉˉˉˉˉˉˉ How come this Z Fleet has five battleships? Can Sherman still reign supreme on the island? Can wild horses and pirates still roam the skies with impunity? ˉˉˉˉˉˉˉˉˉˉ [This is a fictional story; please do not relate it to reality.] [No harem, a single female lead in a sense.] [No system, not a beginner's story.]