A Casual Chat About 20 Years of Web Novels and the Years I Wasted (Not Just Book Recommendations), Part 1

Books: 30
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From age 13 to 32. Still single, and I don't feel like my career has gotten on track either. The economy is bad, and things just keep getting worse. I often lie awake late at night, so I figured I'd just talk about it. If you're only looking for a straight-up book list, this may waste your time, since there are plenty of books I can't find or remember clearly. I'll start by looking back in chronological order. Whenever I see someone recommend a huge pile of books, I never know how many I should read. It feels like I'd never get through dozens of books in my lifetime. I'll try to keep my recommendations to a minimum. Many were removed during review, so please bear with me. There are three main categories: 1) Books that left a deep impression on me and still linger in my mind to this day. 2) Books that may be colored by my personal taste. I may like different genres at different stages of life. Some books might not seem very good by today's standards, but back then, I found them truly amazing. 3) Some popular web novels, with my personal take. Please go easy on me. If your taste is similar to mine, this might help you avoid a few duds. I've always tried to find completed books, because keeping up with updates can be such a pain. But it's rare for me to stay fully engrossed in a book from beginning to end without stopping. I think a lot of readers are like me: every book has its highs and lows, and real life can be disappointing or incredibly busy, so you lose interest or stop reading for one reason or another. Then it's hard to pick the book back up. I hate reading like it's a chore. (Maybe it's my obsessive-compulsive side, or my Virgo nature.) Sometimes a book only holds less than 10% of my interest, but I force myself to finish it anyway, and that feels awful.

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1 My Healing Game I Can Fix Air ConditionersMystery & Supernatural3.3M WordsCompleted 312Votes2.9MRecs6.9MFans
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Comrade police, if I say this is a casual healing game, would you believe it?
2 I Couldn’t Possibly Be the Sword God Pei BuliaoCultivation1.6M WordsCompleted 89Votes731.1kRecs1.7MFans
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[Invincible Style] [Shilipo Sword God] [Wilitou] … Li Chu traveled to Shilipo and became a little Taoist priest. In this world where gods and ghosts are rampant and demons are raging, he is weak and helpless and wants to survive in Shilipo for the rest of his life. Until one day, when he had no choice but to step into the world, he discovered... It turns out that there is nothing in the world that cannot be solved with a sword. If so. Then two swords.
3 You Can't Take Away My Citizenship Poor XixiLight Novel3.3M WordsCompleted 886Votes500.6kRecs2.5MFans
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"She was originally a demon. How could she be led evil after meeting a human like me? Those critics always say some ridiculous things." In 1798, during an interview with a reporter, Cardinal Ranchi was asked about his past with the exiled princess of the last descendant of the demon clan, as well as the recent signs of the demon clan's recovery. He said: "I have made too many efforts to safeguard world peace. I am convinced that under her leadership, the demon clan will never be able to return to the country." … In the winter of 1802, the demons successfully restored their country. [Based on the above materials, please identify who is the main war criminal who led to the return of the demons, and explain why it is Lan Qi. (10 Points)] ——Selected from "Classic Collection of Imperial History Unified Examination Questions"
4 The Great Feng Nightwatchman The Young Master Who Sells NewspapersCultivation3.8M WordsCompleted 819Votes9.6MRecs19.6MFans
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The physical book of "Da Feng's Watcher" (Volume 1) has been sold on Tmall, Dangdang, JD. Com and other platforms, as well as various physical bookstores. In this world, there are Confucians, Taoists, Buddhas, demons, and magicians. Xu Qian, who graduated from the police academy, woke up quietly and found himself in prison. He was exiled to the border three days later... His original purpose was just to protect himself and live a leisurely life as a rich man in this society without human rights. Many years later, Xu Qian looked back at his past. Behind him were long-dead enemies and numerous bones. The rolling water of the Yangtze River flows eastward, the waves wash away the heroes, and the success or failure of right and wrong turns to nothing. The green mountains are still there, and the sunset is red several times.
5 No. 13 Mingke Street Pure Little DragonUrban5.5M WordsCompleted 280Votes3.4MRecs5MFans
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I like to sit on the empty streets at night, listening to "their" whispers and enjoying "their" noise.
6 The Shadow of Espionage Seeking Green WisteriaMilitary3.7M WordsCompleted 158Votes7.9MRecs2.1MFans
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An ordinary civil servant returned to 1936 by chance, looking for underground organizations, tracking down Japanese spies, and contributing to the motherland and the liberation and rejuvenation of the nation in the magnificent era, and began his legendary espionage career. The Bourne Book Friends Group 1 is 833528943, The Bourne Book Club Group 2 is 879936725 The Bourne Book Friends Group 940510849
7 Spare Me, Great Lord! The Elbow That Can TalkUrban2.8M WordsCompleted 199Votes11.6MRecs5.3MFans
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Lu Shu, a high school student, had his life changed in a car accident. When the era of spiritual energy recovery comes, he will be the leader of this era. Natural selection, the winner is king. …
8 The Carefree Young Scholar Rong XiaorongHistorical2.9M WordsCompleted 16Votes1.2MRecs1MFans
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A male engineering major in the 21st century traveled through ancient times and became a poor scholar. There is actually a library inside your brain, filled with all kinds of knowledge! In this life, if you don't talk about becoming a prince or becoming a prime minister, why should you be a high official for fun? Facing the rising sun, Li Yi made great aspirations and bravely took the first step in this world. "Stop!" Atop the tall horse, a stunning woman in a fancy dress looked carefully and waved with bare hands: "Tied!" The ferocious bandits behind him surged up... On the night of flowers and candles in the bridal chamber, looking at the stunning woman who came in through the door... Li Yi's ambitions changed slightly. What does it mean to have a first-class official residence? It's boring to be granted the title of Marquis and Prime Minister! I am the man who wants to become the Bandit King------! Book club group: 686508501, everyone is welcome to join the group! (A solemn reminder: This book is easy to use, do not take it too seriously!)
9 Zichuan Old PigEastern Fantasy2.3M WordsCompleted 14Votes1.7MRecs1.1MFans
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Two hundred years ago on the Blue River battlefield, the last legion of the Bright Empire collapsed amidst the noise of the demons, and the last emperor of the empire died in battle. In the chaotic Xichuan continent, there is no common monarch. The heroes are fighting together. Force is the only way to survive. Dominating the world is the dream of generations of strong men. In the southeast of the mainland, there is a powerful force that has been in existence for more than two hundred years - the Zichuan family. He attacked the Liufeng family in the west, blocked the demon clan in the east, and suppressed the Lin family in the south. For the sake of a powerful dream and for the family lineage to be passed down from generation to generation, countless Zichuan heroes have succeeded one after another, composing an epic and magnificent history. This article "Purple River" tells the story of such a family's century-old tragic legend.
10 The Matrilocal Husband The Angry BananaHistorical6.4M WordsOngoing 1.5kVotes13.5MRecs5.1MFans
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At the end of the Wu Dynasty, the years were turbulent, the world was in chaos, Jin and Liao were fighting each other, the situation was turbulent, and a century of humiliation finally saw the first light of the end. Emperor Tianzuo, Wanyan Aguda, Wu Qimai, Genghis Khan Temujin, Jamuka, Chi Laowen, Muhuali, Borhu, Borshu, Qin Hui, Yue Fei, Li Gang, Zhong Shidao, Tang Ke, Wu Min, Geng Nanzhong, Zhang Bangchang, the contest between loyal ministers and treacherous ministers, the game between heroes and tyrants, the barbarians marching south, millions of cavalry knocking on Yanmen, the fall of the country, the loss of life, the centuries of humiliation and struggle of a country and nation, the cries, shouts and sorrow of the forerunners... A little before that, there was an undercurrent surging in the city of Jiangning. An inconspicuous son-in-law from a merchant family was living a leisurely life with no sense of responsibility, just eating and watching performances... … Guo Qilin and Song Yi star in the original work of the popular film and television series of the same name.
11 Cultivation Chat Group (The Daily Life of a Chat Group) Legend of the PaladinUrban8.5M WordsCompleted 255Votes17.6MRecs15.7MFans
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One day, Song Shuhang accidentally joined a communication group for senior Xianxia chuunibyou patients. The group members in the group all referred to each other as 'fellow Taoists', and the group's business cards were various palace masters, cave masters, real people, and heavenly masters. Even the lost pet dog of the group owner is called a big demon dog and ran away from home. All day long we talked about refining alchemy, entering secret realms, practicing exercises, etc. Suddenly one day, after diving for a long time, he suddenly discovered that... Every member of the group was actually a cultivator, the kind who could move mountains and seas and live for thousands of years! Ahhhhh, the worldview was completely shattered overnight! Book Club Group: Jiuzhou No. 1 Group: 207572656 Jiuzhou Group No. 2: 168114177 Jiuzhou Group No. 3: 165210665 (New) Jiuzhou Group No. 1 (VIP book club group, verification required) 63769632
12 Global High Martial Arts Old Eagle Eats ChicksUrban8.4M WordsCompleted 277Votes10.7MRecs4.8MFans
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Catacomb invasion, martial arts rise. Small people also have big feelings, fighting for survival and protection. Let's take a look at the story of the little man Fang Ping, who rises step by step and saves (fools) the whole world! (The first group number is 555700424, the second group number is 931250725, and the full order verification group number is 625012087)
13 A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality Wang YuCultivation7.7M WordsCompleted 2.4kVotes16.2MRecs8.4MFans
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An ordinary mountain village boy accidentally entered the local martial arts sect and became a registered disciple. With such an identity, how could he gain a foothold in the sect, how could he enter the ranks of immortal cultivators with mediocre qualifications, and become proud of the Three Realms! Dear Taoist friends, the new version of the physical book is now available. If you are interested, you can purchase it yourself. Thank you for your support!
14 Ghost Blows Out the Light: The Tomb Raider's Tale The Real World-Dominating SingerMystery & Supernatural950k WordsCompleted 22Votes811.1kRecs1.6MFans
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The film and television drama "Yunnan Worm Valley" will be broadcast on 8.30. The official original work is from Chapter 101 to Chapter 176~ Ancient civilization, lost treasures, and mysterious ancient tombs. Using a fragment of a secretary's book passed down from the protagonist's family as a guide, three contemporary gold-finding captains uncover layers of ancient mysteries in the bizarre underground world. What is the nine-story demon tower under the great glacier of Kunlun Mountain? It contains the tombs of the disappeared kings of the ancient demon kingdom, the strange burial ditch, the mysterious mica, the nine-story "gold" tower underground, and the piles of dried bones in strange ancient costumes. Are there any unknown creatures here? Fire ladybugs are attacking from the sky, and huge mysterious crawling monsters are coming. A group of people are desperately trying to survive!
15 Infinite Terror zhtttyInfinite Myriad Worlds2.7M WordsCompleted 100Votes4.3MRecs1.4MFans
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A new book has been written and everyone is welcome to try it. Final outcome: The end of man is death, so what is the end of death? New book is released, urgently needed to collect, click, comment and reward. New world view, new characters, this is a brand new story I prepared for you!
16 The Ancient Wizard of Hogwarts Marquis ShuimenLight Novel461k WordsOngoing 0Votes2.9kRecs29.9kFans
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Ash Black traveled back in time Good news: The place of travel is Hogwarts Bad news: There is still a hundred years before the true story of Harry Potter Traveling to the end of the 19th century when "Hogwarts Legacy" took place, relying on his complete knowledge of the plot and a little help from the game system, Ash Black defeated the final boss Lanlock in advance, and used Lanlock as a sample to conduct "safe and harmless" ancient magic research. However, an out-of-control experiment led to the biggest disaster in Hogwarts history, and Ash Black came to the world a hundred years later... Good news: slept until 1991 Bad news: Harley is a girl Good news: Ash is a male Veela Good news: male Veela can enter the female dormitory! Good news: Male Veela are not responsible! Good news: It's all good news!
17 A Reborn Journey Through the Misty World Tan LangUrban990k WordsOngoing 0Votes298.8kRecs21.5kFans
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★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ What comes back is not just fighting, but also enjoying the happiness of different emotions What comes back is not only wealth, but also the satisfaction of being recognized by heaven and earth; the ethereal journey of rebirth, it turns out that everything can be so wonderful! ! ! ! Recommended: Dugu Tianhan's new work "The Romance of Desire", ISBN [38480]: Desire is the most primitive thought in the heart, and romance is everyone's nature. For my personal preference, I recommend "The Legend of the Golden Pink Master" by Garou. ※※※※※※※※ Xiaojuezi's "Material Desire" ISBN [50123]: Only the soul is real... Dancing's new book "The Supreme Scoundrel" ISBN [53489]: Indifferent's new book this time goes to the Tang Dynasty. ＾＾＾＾＾＾＾ Stupid Cockroach's "The New Biography of Xue Pan Reincarnated in the Red Mansion" ISBN [52167]: The happy life of a fake Xue Pan. Free style [back to prehistory]! ! ! ! ISBN44678
18 The Biggest Mess in History Zhang XiaohuaUrban1.8M WordsCompleted 22Votes1MRecs1.6MFans
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I'm so unlucky, really When people travel through time, I can only be transported through time When people pick up girls, I can only be attracted by girls... In my "several" pawnshops, I received a series of customers named Jing Ke, Li Bai, Guan Yu, Qin Shi, etc., And a series of hilarious stories happened This book has a strong spoof atmosphere, and cultivation, time travel, city, and love are all indispensable. That's why it's called "the greatest chaos in history."
19 Battle Through the Heavens Tiancan TudouEastern Fantasy5.3M WordsCompleted 380Votes7.1MRecs21.3MFans
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This is a world of fighting spirit. There is no fancy magic, but only fighting spirit that has multiplied to its peak! New book hierarchy: Fighter, Fighter, Great Fighter, Fighter Spirit, Fighter King, Fighter Emperor, Fighter Sect, Fighter Zun, Fighter Saint, Fighter Emperor. … The annual animation of Fighting Breaking the Sphere is broadcast on Tencent Video at 10:00 every Sunday. VIPs can watch 2 episodes in advance; Nirvana in the abyss and the heartache of death! Doupo's first official blind box set is on the market! There are even more surprise hidden items waiting for you!
20 Tomb of the Gods Chen DongEastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted 48Votes5.8MRecs2.2MFans
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The second season of the animation "Tomb of the Gods" will be broadcast exclusively on Youku at 10:00 every Saturday from August 10th An ordinary young man who has been dead for thousands of years is resurrected from the ancient tomb of the gods...
21 Stellar Transformation I Eat TomatoesCultivation2.8M WordsCompleted 81Votes6.8MRecs3.3MFans
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A child is born unable to practice internal skills. In order to get his father's attention and attention, he resolutely chose to practice painful and difficult external skills. Spring passed and autumn came, time flew by, and the child grew up... And became a young man. What really changed his destiny was a mysterious crystal stone turned into a meteor - Meteor Tears. This meteor tear merged into the young man's body without him realizing it. The young man also transformed as if he had emerged from his cocoon and turned into a butterfly... And following that, everything changed. And his father finally knew the amazing strength of his son, whom he had never really devoted his heart to...
22 Douluo Dalu Tang Jia San ShaoEastern Fantasy3.0M WordsCompleted 36Votes6MRecs4.9MFans
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Tang San, an outer disciple of the Tang Sect, was not tolerated by the Tang Sect for stealing the inner sect's secret knowledge. When he jumped off a cliff to express his ambition, he found that he did not die. Instead, he came to another world with another identity, a world belonging to martial arts, called Douluo Continent. There is no magic, no fighting spirit, and no martial arts here, but there is a magical martial spirit. Everyone here, when they are six years old, will awaken their spirits in the Spirit Hall. Martial spirits include animals, plants, and utensils. Martial spirits can assist people in their daily lives. Some of the particularly outstanding spirits can be used to practice and fight. This profession is the most powerful and glorious profession on the Douluo Continent - the soul master! When the Tang Sect's hidden weapons come to the Douluo Continent, and when Tang San's martial spirit awakens, can he recreate the glory of the Tang Sect in this world of martial spirits? Can he become the master of this world: a god?
23 Supreme Rogue DancingEastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted 0Votes1.7MRecs518.1kFans
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One of Xiaolei's quotes: "When you go to strike up a conversation, if the other person rejects you, it's definitely not because you're not handsome enough!" Xiaolei's Quotation No. 2: "Even a pile of cow dung has value~!" Finally, Xiao Lei's basic belief in life: "If you don't take advantage of it, you are a bastard~!"
24 Zhu Xian Xiao DingCultivation1.1M WordsCompleted 138Votes2.6MRecs2.6MFans
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The latest revised physical book of "Zhu Xian" has been released. Thank you for your support. There are no gods in this world, but since ancient times, human beings have witnessed all kinds of strange things in the world around them...
25 Mercenaries of the World Master Can't SayYouth Literature2.4M WordsCompleted 0Votes121.1kRecs69kFans
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In a continent of magic and knights that we are not familiar with, a group of ordinary young mercenaries were involved in the three major forces by the rolling tide of history. The epic story kicked off with the most magnificent prelude in the year 192 of the Red Moon Calendar. In this world full of magic, the little mercenaries wanted to struggle and contend with fate. They even wanted to escape from the world and live an ordinary life. However, no matter when or where they are, they never give up their responsibilities and their bounden duty as mercenaries. It was such a group of small mercenaries who, under tremendous pressure, triggered the war of the gods in the magical world; under their stellar kingly glory, countless marshals, warriors, famous generals, and wise men came into being like stars in the silver band, giving birth to countless songs that were sung by the bards. At the moment when the reason why the founding god was killed was about to be revealed, everyone discovered that there is no real winner in this world...
26 Reflections on The Heroes of Sui and Tang Mo De TianhaiShort Story27k WordsCompleted 0Votes13Recs0Fans
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To this day, official historical records, novels, dramas, historical fragments, and heroic stories are still popular and talked about...
27 Trail of the Immortal Through the Sea of Clouds Fox in the TreeCultivation1.2M WordsOngoing 1Votes12.7kRecs23.5kFans
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In the early years of the Southern Song Dynasty, the world was in turmoil, with Taoism and Buddhism vying for the upper hand, and the demons showing off their evil deeds. Xu Xian, the son of a Hangzhou medicine merchant, was involuntarily involved in the rivers and lakes, and was forced to embark on a wonderful and colorful journey of immortals and demons. With deep blood feud and entangled love and resentment, he is destined to make an enemy of the world on his own. The neoclassical chivalrous novel, "The Legend of White Snake" version of the Wild Fox Under the Tree, takes you into the magnificent world of immortals and demons of the Song Dynasty. [Readers QQ new group: 953128570] In December 2013, it was the most popular and ranked second in the monthly vote list. It was updated again in 2021. Within 49 days, it won the first place in the QQ monthly reading list in December with a crushing advantage, and ranked first in the heart comparison list for 30 consecutive days. The miracles in the sea of clouds are all because of you! The divine gate is mighty!

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