Now These Are Great Underrated Books 这才是小众好看的书

1 异 Department of Abnormal Pathology 异常病理科 Let Me Add Some Mushrooms for You给您添蘑菇啦Urban524k WordsOngoing “Congratulations, you don’t have brain cancer.” “That’s great!! But… why am I suddenly having unfamiliar memories?” “See this? Seventy percent of your brain has already been replaced by this thing.” “??? What the hell is this? Isn’t that even worse?” “If it weren’t serious, you wouldn’t be here to see me.” “Then what’s there to congratulate me about?!” “Congratulate you? Did I say that? Hmm… I must have been congratulating myself.” “??? Why are you smiling, Doctor?!” “You’re seeing things. I’m a 2.4kVotes49.2kRecs210.4kFans

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"Congratulations, you don't have brain cancer." "Great!! But... Why are these unfamiliar memories popping up?" "See this? This thing has already replaced 70% of your brain." "??? What the hell is this thing! Isn't this even more serious?" "If it weren't serious, I wouldn't be the one to come for a checkup." "So what's there to congratulate about!" "Congratulations? Did I say that? Hmm... I should be congratulating myself." "??? Why are you laughing, doctor?!" "You're mistaken, I'm a professional. Hey you, block the door, don't let him get away." "???" [A serious medical drama, not too Cthulhu-esque]

2 重 Reborn in 2012: Where Are the Magical Items? 重生2012：神奇物品在哪里 Pillow and Cat枕头与猫Urban368k WordsOngoing Jiang Yuan is reborn in 2012, and is extremely fortunate to become a second-grader, facing a school life that feels both familiar and strange. The girl at the next desk whispers his name: "Turn in your homework!" The student on duty at the school gate stops him: "No red scarf, no entry!" The teacher scolds the class: "You are the worst class I've ever taught!" Luckily, starting that very day! Jiang Yuan obtains a magical Item Collection System! A storage bucket that endlessly spits out coins, a 406Votes7.4kRecs39.3kFans

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Jiang Yuan is reborn in 2012 and is very honored to become a second-grade elementary school student, facing a familiar yet unfamiliar school life. The girl at the next table whispers your name: "Hand in your homework!" The student on duty at the school gate stops you: "You can't come in without your red scarf!" The teacher's criticism in class: "You are the worst class I've ever taught!" Fortunately, it all started from this day! Jiang Yuan obtained a magical item collection system! A storage bin that can spew out an endless supply of coins, a watch that emits infrared rays to paralyze enemies, chocolate that enhances physical abilities when eaten, and an eraser that makes oneself invisible... With items possessing all sorts of strange and wonderful effects, Jiang Yuan, who was originally just a marginal figure in society, is given a new life that is completely different from his previous one. Note: The author was once a primary school student, so he won't write nonsense.

3 孤 The Lone Lord 孤主 What Went Wrong错哪儿了Eastern Fantasy504k WordsOngoing The gods have perished, leaving behind only scattered, elusive legends, while strangeness lurks everywhere. Spiritual energy wanes by the day, and immortality is harder than ever to find. The mortal dynasties are manipulated by mysterious forces. Rivalries abound, conflict spreads, and the fires of war burn year after year. Amid this tumultuous age of martial supremacy and warring kingdoms, Xiao Jinnian, who possesses hyperthymesia, transmigrates and becomes the Crown Prince of Qi. Caught betwee 1.3kVotes49.8kRecs174.1kFans

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The gods have vanished, leaving behind only fragmented and ethereal legends, all imbued with an eeriness. As spiritual energy wanes, immortality becomes increasingly difficult to find. The secular dynasty is mysteriously manipulated, with people vying for power, conflicts arising everywhere, and war raging for years. In this chaotic world where martial arts reign supreme and nations vied for supremacy, Xiao Jinnian, suffering from hyperthymesia, transmigrated and became the Crown Prince of the Qi Kingdom. Between radicals, conservatives, and hedonists, he chose to become a performer. Concealing one's shortcomings and tarnishing one's reputation, scheming at every step. From the nation and its people to the world, the original appearance of the world is gradually restored, and the fragmented history slowly comes to the surface...

4 巅 The Top Scholar 巅峰学霸 A Bucket of Pudding一桶布丁Urban1.8M WordsCompleted You may not believe this, but even top students aren't all the same! (No System, high intelligence, a slice-of-life story focused on characterization) This book is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental! 0Votes155.2kRecs509.5kFans

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You might not believe it, but there are different kinds of top students! (A slice-of-life story with no system, high intelligence, and a strong emphasis on character development) This book is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

5 这 This Sect Leader Is Too Invincible 这个掌门过于无敌 Black Gun No. 3黑枪叁号Light Novel1.4M WordsCompleted Bai Yujing transmigrates to a transcendent city where demons and monsters coexist. After ten years of secluded cultivation, he masters forbidden spells, becomes an expert in sacred scriptures, comprehends Bankai, and reaches the pinnacle of martial arts. He is invincible in the mortal world. Yet even he has his troubles. How is he supposed to subdue a demon realm as vast as the universe? “Forget it. I'll make Qingyun Sect the greatest sect in the world first.” The first disciple he takes is a de 0Votes16kRecs115.9kFans

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Bai Yujing transmigrated to a supernatural city where demons and monsters coexisted. He secluded himself to cultivate for ten years, mastering forbidden spells, becoming proficient in scriptures, comprehending Bankai, and achieving unparalleled martial arts prowess, making him invincible in the human world. However, even someone as powerful as him has his troubles: how to pacify the vast demon realm? "Forget it, let's make Qingyun Sect the number one sect in the world first." His first disciple was a wicked female demon... "I, Liu Shuangling, am a diligent and pragmatic person who aspires to dominate the world. I have just taken the first step in my life plan when I encountered a monster. I couldn't defeat it no matter how hard I tried, and I was forced to humble myself and become its disciple." But don't get me wrong, I will never give up my dream of dominating the world! "I'm not going to say anything more. My second and youngest junior sisters, who also have ambitions, are waiting for me to help them challenge the sect leader."

6 重EN Rebirth: Daily Cultivation 重生日常修仙 Sunny Courtyard庭院阳光好Urban3.9M WordsOngoing A Nascent Soul True Monarch fails his tribulation and returns to his student days. It's 2013, mobile internet is just taking off, and amid the surging tide of the times, a cultivator goes about his everyday life. [Everyday life] [Student] [Romance] [Internet] [Modern cultivation] [Making money] [Smart protagonist] 36Votes762.2kRecs1.1MFans

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The Nascent Soul True Monarch failed to transcend the tribulation and returned to his student days. In 2013, the mobile internet was just emerging. Amidst the surging tide of the times, this is the daily life of a cultivator. [Daily Life][Student][Romance][Internet][Modern Cultivation][Making Money][High IQ]

7 我EN I Have a Body Full of Passive Skills 我有一身被动技 Staying Up Late to Eat Apples熬夜吃苹果Eastern Fantasy9.1M WordsCompleted “Is the strongest skill in the world one that has to be actively used?” “Wrong! It’s a passive skill!” “What is a passive skill?” “A passive skill is an instant active skill, a lethal move no one would ever guard against, the ultimate trump card known only to the dead!” “Could you put it in simpler terms?” “Breathing Technique, Fortitude, Perception…” “Heh, that’s it?” Xu Xiaoshou tore the galaxy apart with a single sword strike, leaving the world stunned. “…” “You call that a passive skill?” “M 22Votes506.7kRecs1MFans

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"Is the most powerful skill in the world one that needs to be actively used?" "Wrong! It's a passive skill!" What are passive skills? "Passive skills are instantaneous active skills, deadly moves that no one will guard against, and ultimate trump cards that only the dead can know!" Could you explain it in simpler terms? "Breathing techniques, strength, perception..." "Heh, that's it?" Xu Xiaoshou ripped through the galaxy with a single sword strike, astonishing the world. "..." "This is supposed to be a passive skill?" "Yes, proficient in swordsmanship."

8 小 Junior Uncle, You May Not Change My Traits at Will 小师叔，你不许乱改我的词条 Released Today今日出狱Xianxia1.1M WordsCompleted (Disciples of Xuanyu Mountain may be dead, but they’d better not be useless.) Xuanyu Mountain is one of the nine orthodox sects, divided into the Sword Sect and the Qi Sect. The two sects are bitter enemies. Zhou Zining, an inner disciple, defected from the Qi Sect and joined the Sword Sect. She possesses a Pure Yin Body. Soon after she joined the Sword Sect, news arrived that she was to marry one of its true disciples. The Qi Sect disciples were invited to the wedding. The Qi Sect disciples wer 0Votes4.2kRecs55.8kFans

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(Disciples of Xuanyu Mountain may die, but they cannot be without life.) Xuanyu Mountain is one of the nine major righteous sects, which is divided into the Sword Sect and the Qi Sect. The two sects were sworn enemies. Zhou Zining, an inner disciple, betrayed the Qi Sect and joined the Sword Sect. She possesses a body of pure Yin. After she joined the Sword Sect, news of her marriage to a true disciple of the Sword Sect spread, and disciples of the Qi Sect were invited to attend the ceremony. The disciples of the Zhongqi Sect were filled with righteous indignation. The only one who accepted the invitation was Junior Uncle Yan Kai, who had been kind to Zhou Zining. Yan Kai was very generous and gave Zhou Zining a big gift on their wedding night, which changed her constitution. [Male with Feminine Appearance: You are essentially male, but your appearance and physical characteristics are feminine.] After the groom stormed out, Yan Kai thought about it and realized that it would indeed have a bad impact if word got out. So he added another entry for the Sword Sect's true teachings: "Female with male appearance". Yin and Yang in harmony! Perfect! Yan Kai transmigrates to a cultivation world, possessing the cheat ability to modify other people's attributes. What you will see next: An elderly woman who is six months pregnant! A young prodigy suffering from Alzheimer's disease! The Nascent Soul stage monster with "True Qi Allergy"! A master swordsman suffering from Parkinson's disease!

9 捞EN The Corpse Retriever 捞尸人 Pure Little Dragon纯洁滴小龙Urban6.5M WordsCompleted People know that ghosts are terrifying, but ghosts know how cruel the human heart can be. This is a traditional supernatural novel. 6.3kVotes7MRecs21.2MFans

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Humans know how terrifying ghosts are, but ghosts know how wicked people are. This is a traditional supernatural novel.

10 摄 Regent of the Ming Dynasty 摄政大明 Vermin虫豸Historical6.0M WordsOngoing He transmigrated and became a notorious, corrupt official. The people's curses, the Crown Prince's hostility, the upright officials' slander, the powerful ministers' exclusion... and an emperor intent on killing the hound once the hunt is over. The situation is dire, and the future looks bleak. This is where the story begins. 9Votes779.8kRecs275.5kFans

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He transmigrated and became a notorious corrupt official. The people cursed him, the crown prince was hostile, the upright officials slandered him, the powerful ministers ostracized him... And the emperor was eager to discard him after he had served his purpose. The environment is harsh and the prospects are bleak. The story of this book begins here.

11 旁 Unorthodox Cultivation: Immortality Through Rich Women 旁门左道，修仙靠富婆 Bao Gong Fish包公鱼Urban1.5M WordsOngoing [Harem + One-Man Supernatural System + Adorable Children + No System + Modern Cultivation + Scientific Immortal Cultivation] Shen Qingzhou is a prodigy of the unorthodox arts. He practices the wildest techniques, avoids the Five Afflictions, escapes the Two Deficiencies, yet can do nothing about his lack of money. Money flows in like water but rushes out like a breached dam. As a grandmaster of the unorthodox arts, he is so poor that he has to rely on online loans. He possesses enough ability to 139Votes39.5kRecs184.1kFans

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[Harem + Unparalleled Law + Adorable Children + No System + Modern Cultivation + Scientific Immortal Cultivation] Shen Qingzhou, a prodigy of unorthodox methods, cultivates the wildest techniques, able to evade the five deficiencies and avoid the two lacks, but he has no solution for the lack of wealth. Money came in like water and went out like a flood. As a bigwig in the unorthodox world, he was so poor that he had to rely on online loans. Despite possessing extraordinary abilities, he was ultimately defeated by the lack of money. One day, he had a sudden realization: a life lacking wealth can be solved by a rich woman. Unorthodox magic protects a rich woman, and the rich woman takes care of me...

12 我 My IQ Increases Every Year 我的智商逐年递增 Jie Anyi介安艺Urban2.3M WordsOngoing [No System + No Romance + Everyday Life + Ensemble Cast + Smart Characters + Scientific Research + A Rising Nation] Chen Zhuo was reborn as an infant. But he had no System, no pocket dimension, and no chime of mission prompts. All he had was a developing brain whose processing power continued to evolve as he grew older. “Who is Chen Zhuo?” “He’s a ghost in the world of mathematics, a tyrant in the world of physics, and the one and only god of science.” No harem, no hackneyed tropes. 350Votes72kRecs648.9kFans

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[No system + no female lead + slice-of-life + ensemble cast + intelligent characters + scientific research + rise of a great power] Chen Zhuo was reborn back to infancy. But he had no system, no personal space, and no clattering task notifications. All he possesses is a growing brain whose computing power evolves with age. Who is Chen Zhuo? "He is the specter of mathematics, the tyrant of physics, and the only God in the scientific world." No harem, no clichés