Carefully Curated Reads (Time Is Precious, So Don't Settle for Just Any Novel) 精挑细选书单（时间宝贵，读小说也不能将就啊）

3 我EN My Senior Brother is Too Steady 我师兄实在太稳健了 Back to the Point言归正传Xianxia3.6M WordsCompleted *The annual Youku season of the animated adaptation, My Senior Brother Is Too Steady, is about to conclude.* Reborn in ancient times, before the Investiture of the Gods War, Li Changshou became a minor Qi Refiner. He had no great fortune bestowed upon him, nor was he a chosen one destined to face a catastrophic tribulation. All he had was a cultivation dream: to live forever. To make a living in 120Votes11.5MRecs9.8MFans

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*The adapted drama series "My Senior Brother is Too Steady" will premiere on Youku and iQiyi on August 19th.* *The anime adaptation of "Senior Brother, Senior Brother" on Youku is nearing its end.* Reborn in the ancient era before the Investiture of the Gods, Li Changshou became a minor Qi cultivator. He had no special luck or was not a chosen one destined for great calamity. He only had one dream: to cultivate immortality and achieve eternal life. In order to survive in the cruel prehistoric world, he tried his best to avoid karma, always scattering the ashes of those he killed, planning everything before acting, and never easily stepping into danger. He conceals his trump cards, cultivates stealth techniques, refines elixirs and poisons, wields supernatural powers, remains as still as an old dog when still, but when he moves, he is earth-shattering, and after moving, he quietly disappears. Originally, Li Changshou planned to hide in the mountains and cultivate peacefully until he became an immortal. However, one year, his master, feeling restless, brought him back a junior sister... [PS: No new groups will be opened for the time being. Group 5 (1098711961), Group 1 (474095492), Group 2 (836797636), Group 3 (398929196), and Group 4 (1071059242) will continue to operate smoothly. Enjoy easy cultivation!]

6 苏 Soviet Union 1941 苏联1941 Expeditionary Soldier远征士兵Military1.8M WordsCompleted For those who have fought in a war, the war never truly ends. But Xiao Yuan’s war has only just begun... a war that has already ended. Goodrian? Rommel? Manstein? The Soviet Union needs only one ordinary soldier... Shuerka. 0Votes812.1kRecs151.6kFans

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For those who have fought in war, war will never end. But Xiao Yuan's war has only just begun... A war that has already ended. Guderian? Rommel? Manstein? The Soviet Union only needed one soldier... Shurka Group number: 644879645

8 从 Starting with the Gu Huo Bird 从姑获鸟开始 It Can't Be Helped活儿该Infinite Myriad Worlds1.9M WordsOngoing The body is as light as a goose feather, life as fragile as wild grass. I have witnessed the darkest night, so the blazing, brilliant flame in my heart has never wavered. The physical edition of From the Gu Huo Bird's Beginning (Volume One) is now available. Search for the title on Dangdang, JD.com, Taobao, Douyin, and other platforms, or purchase it from a physical bookstore. Thank you all for your support. 82Votes2.5MRecs2.4MFans

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Our bodies are as light as a feather, our lives as fragile as wild grass. Having witnessed the darkest night, the burning, bright flame in my heart never wavers. The physical copy of "Starting from the Guhuoniao" (Volume 1) is now available. You can search for the book title on platforms such as Dangdang, JD. Com, Taobao, and Douyin to purchase it, or buy it at physical bookstores. Thank you for your support.

11 带 Taking the Stars to the Fantasy Universe 带着星际闯美幻 Plane Bandit位面劫匪Infinite Myriad Worlds1.8M WordsCompleted Captain America is brave? A few minutes with a space marine will teach you how things really work. Iron Man's armor is impressive? The many models of powered space armor will show you what interstellar warfare means. S.H.I.E.L.D. has eyes everywhere? Let the Ghosts teach you what real spies can do. The Hulk is unbeatable? I'll have a cruiser blast him from orbit. Whoa, Transformers? Send in the Thor mech squad. Thor is powerful? Let Zeratul trade a few blows with him. Asgard has declared war on 0Votes216.9kRecs186.8kFans

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Captain America is brave? Space Marines will teach you a lesson in no time. Iron Man suits are impressive? Various models of interstellar powered armor will teach you what space warfare is all about. S. H. I. E. L. D. Is everywhere? Let Ghost teach you what a real agent is all about. The Hulk is invincible? Let the cruisers slowly bombard him in space. Wow, Transformers? Thor's mech team, move in! Thor is powerful? Zeratul, come and spar with him. Asgard has declared war on me? You call yourselves gods, huh? Well, I happen to have a god here too. Let's see which one is stronger. Aliens? Perfect, the Overmind needs laborers, you're the ones for us. Aliens are here to join the fun? Close the door, release the swarm of insects. Uh, Thanos is here? This is a bit difficult. Sister Kerrigan, here's the Infinity Stone, help me take him down. I am Chris Osborn, and I speak for the planet. Note: This book covers many film, television, and game works; those unfamiliar with them may find it difficult to read. Please refrain from negative comments. QQ Group: 211,938,967

12 道 The Floating Diagram of Dao Origins 道缘浮图 Misty Rain Jiangnan烟雨江南Eastern Fantasy806k WordsCompleted Who were we in our youth, raising a toast and sharing a laugh? A slender waist that fit in one hand, companions sharing a drunken voyage. Yan Kaiting had been enjoying his carefree life as a young wastrel, riding through the pleasure quarters, turning the Wei River upside down, and practicing cultivation whenever he felt like it. Little did he know that he would be swept into a storm among the immortals... 0Votes3MRecs168.1kFans

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Whose youth is this, brewing wine and joking? A slender waist in his grasp, inviting each other to a drunken revelry in the same boat. Yan Kaiting was living a comfortable life of debauchery, indulging in pleasures and occasionally practicing Taoism, but unexpectedly he was drawn into a turmoil involving immortals...

13 野 Wildness Reigns 野性为王 Too Wide过宽Urban2.5M WordsOngoing Wilderness: birds and beasts, flowers and insects, fish and bugs. Taking two chubby pandas to the Spring Festival Gala to wish everyone a happy New Year made the people of China remember the name Ji An. A photo of him bare-chested in an animal-hide wrap, walking alongside lions on the Serengeti, made him famous worldwide. Wrestling orangutans, going undercover in wolf and lion packs, and livestreaming among wild beasts, he’s one of a kind. Starting with livestreams of walking dogs, then fishing, 0Votes490.9kRecs235.5kFans

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Wildness: birds and beasts, flowers, birds, fish and insects. Leading two chubby pandas onto the Spring Festival Gala to wish everyone a Happy New Year made the name "Ji An" unforgettable for the Chinese people. A photo of him shirtless, wearing an animal skin, walking alongside lions on the Serengeti plains made him a global sensation. Wrestling with gorillas, infiltrating wolf packs and lion prides, and livestreaming while mingling with wild animals are all unique experiences for him. Starting with live streaming of walking dogs, then fishing, wildlife parks, safari jungles, and oceans, the boy gradually grew into the king of urban beasts.

14 明 Ruler of Tomorrow 明日支配者 Yang Ping'an杨平安Mystery & Supernatural889k WordsOngoing Fang Ziyu gets a magical notebook from the future... a computer. With this computer, Fang Ziyu can not only see glimpses of the future, but also buy items that exist in the future. From then on, Fang Ziyu is one step closer to reaching the future. VIP group: 587128644 (Join if you have purchased all of The Night Is Coming or have reached Steward rank or higher in Tomorrow's Ruler). 0Votes206.4kRecs139.1kFans

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Fang Ziyu acquired a magical futuristic notebook... A computer. Through this computer, Fang Ziyu can not only see fragments of the future, but also purchase items that exist in the future. From then on, Fang Ziyu took another step closer to the future. Book club: 485368686 VIP Group: 587128644 (Those who have subscribed to the entire "Night Is Coming" series or have a fan value of "Tomorrow's Ruler" or above can join)

16 法 The God of Magic’s Livestream 法神直播间 He Weiman何未满Western Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted 1.5 billion Earthlings are watching this world of swords and magic through Norman's eyes. And besides spamming "666" and cursing at the streamer, they don't mind sharing a few magic spells either, such as the draconic forbidden spell "Undead Cataclysm": "Who says we have no clothes? I'll share my robe with you. The king is raising his army, so let me mend my spear and lance..." 0Votes125.8kRecs116.8kFans

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1.5 Billion Earth trolls are watching this world of swords and magic through Norman's eyes. Besides shouting "666" and cursing the streamer, these trolls also didn't mind revealing some magical spells, such as the forbidden dragon language spell "Undead Scourge": "How can you say we have no clothes? We share the same robes. The king is raising an army; let us prepare our spears and shields..."

17 顾 Gu Dao's Immortal Life 顾道长生 Sleep Turns You White睡觉会变白Urban2.3M WordsCompleted I thought this was going to be a realistic urban-life story, but then the setting changed without warning! Spiritual qi revival, the return of Taoist arts: this is probably a story about modern civilization transforming into a cultivation civilization. This book still takes its time. Reader group: 666-464-52. VIP group: 465-455-757 14Votes2.5MRecs1MFans

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I thought it was a realistic depiction of urban life, but the setting was changed without warning! The revival of spiritual energy and the reappearance of Taoist practices—this is probably the story of a modern civilization transforming into a civilization of cultivation. This book is still quite long-winded. Book club group: 666-464-52. VIP group: 465-455-757

18 逆 Riding the Tide of a Pure-Hearted Era 逆流纯真年代 Worldly Arsenal人间武库Urban2.2M WordsCompleted Time is a ship. Some people like to think of those few years in the early 1990s as the final voyage of a once-innocent era. Jiang Che, long since changed by the passing years, returns against the current and starts over in 1992, writing a brilliant youth that can finally be laid to rest properly. [Welcome to the second VIP group for Reversing the Current of Innocent Days: 497283806 (You must provide a screenshot showing you’ve purchased the whole book to join. This time, I’ll try to talk more.)] 41Votes2.9MRecs1.6MFans

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Time is a ship sailing on a ship, and some people like to regard the early 1990s as the last leg of that innocent era. Jiang Che, who is no longer innocent with the passing years, returns against the current, restarting 1992, and writing a brilliant chapter of youth that can finally be properly settled. Welcome to the VIP Group 2 for the Innocent Years Against the Current: 497283806 (You need to subscribe to the full subscription and provide a screenshot to join. I'll try to talk more this time.)

20 异EN The Record of Unusual Creatures 异常生物见闻录 Yuantong远瞳Sci-Fi5.2M WordsCompleted Hao Ren is a good man, just as his name suggests. His ideal life is to get by in peace, renting out a modest home and making enough to live on without ever getting rich. At least, that was the plan before a bunch of lunatic creatures moved into his house. A remote, dilapidated mansion, a bunch of abnormal nonhuman creatures, and an employment contract from “the gods.” Put those three things together, and Hao Ren becomes the busiest landlord and most capable babysitter in the world. And so begins 101Votes6.1MRecs2.6MFans

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Hao Ren, true to his name, is a good person whose ideal is to live a peaceful life as a landlord who is neither poor nor rich—at least that's how it was before a bunch of crazy creatures moved into his house. A secluded, dilapidated house, a bunch of somewhat abnormal non-human creatures, and a labor contract from a "god"—these three elements combined make Hao Ren the busiest landlord and most capable nanny in the world. Thus begins the most chaotic, strangest, and most abnormal landlord-tenant story. "From the day I put my fingerprint on the employment contract, I knew I was on a sinking ship..."

21 跑 Running Into My Life 跑出我人生 Zombie Dance丧尸舞Sports1.3M WordsCompleted Back in his teenage years, Su Zu gets a System and sets out on the path of competitive sports he once dreamed of pursuing. New reader group: 666-502-656 2Votes487.2kRecs340kFans

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Su Zu, who returned to his childhood, obtained a system and embarked on the path of sports competition that he had once dreamed of pursuing. New book club: 666-502-656

22 间 A Spy's War 间谍的战争 Like Water如水意Military3.2M WordsCompleted If an ordinary person wants to declare war on spies, the best way is to become a spy too. If a spy wants to take on a powerful espionage organization, they should join one just as powerful. If they can't join any powerful espionage organization, then they should build one themselves and fight until they are destroyed or win. This is a spy's war, a story about how a group of ordinary people accomplish extraordinary things. 1Votes2.2MRecs467.2kFans

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The best way for an ordinary person to declare war on spies is to become a spy themselves. As a spy, if you want to wage war against a powerful spy organization, then join an equally powerful one. If you can't join any powerful spy organization, then build your own, and fight to the death or to victory. This is the war of spies, telling the story of how a group of ordinary people achieve extraordinary things.

23 在 Those Years I Was a Superhero in Marvel 在漫威当超级英雄的那些年 A Ton of Big Apples一吨大苹果Urban4.4M WordsCompleted Through a stroke of bad luck, he transmigrated, and transmigrated to the United States. Well, there was nothing wrong with transmigrating to America. But who is that guy flying all over the sky with a hammer! Hey, you over there, who's controlling the thunderstorms! Don't you know this weather is bad for business? And that big green fellow over there, yes, I'm talking to you! Don't touch my food truck! This is the story of a man in the world of Marvel superheroes who only wanted to protect him 0Votes551kRecs524.9kFans

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I accidentally time-traveled, and ended up in America. Okay, time-traveling to America isn't so bad. But who are those guys flying around with hammers?! Hey~ Who's controlling the thunderstorm there! Don't they know this weather's affecting their business?! And that big green thing over there, yes, I'm talking to you! Don't touch my food truck! This is the story of a guy who, in the Marvel superhero world, only wanted to protect himself and his family, but became a superhero. PS: Please refer to this book for hero abilities and timelines. Book club: 539763655

26 希EN The Empire of Shilin 希灵帝国 Yuantong远瞳Sci-Fi8.1M WordsCompleted This isn't about imperial conquest, adventures in another world, or leveling up and cultivating. In fact, this is a very serious, proper, and earnest hard science-fiction story about saving the world. Just take it seriously. All right, actually, it's just the hilarious, shameless daily life of a bunch of screwball leaders and a deadbeat head of state saving the world. A slacker shut-in suddenly becomes the head of an empire, while a middle-aged man with a super-dad aura adopts countless little g 40Votes1.1MRecs988.7kFans

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It's not about imperial conquest, otherworldly conflicts, or leveling up and cultivating skills. In fact, this is a very serious and earnest hard science fiction novel about saving the world—just take it as a serious read. Okay, actually, this is just a group of unreliable leaders and a terrible head of state having a hilarious and unrestrained daily life of saving the world. A lazy, good-for-nothing otaku suddenly becomes the head of an empire, and a middle-aged man with a "dad" aura adopts countless little girls. This is the hilarious story of what happens to a certain otaku after he gains a free-meal army that falls from the sky. A serious reminder: this is a very serious and earnest science fiction book…

28 掌 Interstellar in the Palm of Your Hand 掌中星际 Diamond Sculpture钻石雕塑Sci-Fi2.3M WordsCompleted A fiercely curious man transmigrates five hundred years into the future. Here, cities sail through space, aliens possess technology far beyond Earth’s, and cultivators draw on spiritual power. When he wakes in a frozen city, he discovers that he has suddenly awakened spiritual powers, and that he carries a world from StarCraft with him! 0Votes165.3kRecs75kFans

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A person with a strong thirst for knowledge travels to the future, five hundred years in the future. Here, there are cities that travel in space, aliens with technology far surpassing that of Earth, and cultivators whose power is based on spiritual strength. After waking up in a frozen city, he discovered that he had suddenly awakened his spiritual power and also had a StarCraft world with him!

32 师 Legend of the Mecha Master 师士传说 Fang Xiang方想Sci-Fi2.2M WordsCompleted Ye Chong, who grew up on a garbage planet, unexpectedly discovers a battered light armor while scavenging through a junkyard. With the help of this damaged, intelligent light armor, Ye Chong escapes the planet and enters human society. What is the true identity of Mu Shang, the intelligent light armor? What is the truth behind Ye Chong’s origins? How does Ye Chong, whose way of interacting with beasts and beauties is far from ordinary and whose only concern is survival, experience love? How does 2Votes4.5MRecs468.4kFans

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Ye Zhong, who grew up on a garbage planet, unexpectedly discovered a tattered mech during a "treasure hunt" in a garbage mountain. With the help of this intelligent, albeit damaged, mech, Ye Zhong escaped the garbage planet and entered human society. What is the true identity of the intelligent mech Mu Shang? What is Ye Zhong's background? How does Ye Zhong, who only cares about survival, experience love, given the unconventional communication between a beast and a beauty? How does he gradually become familiar with the unknown society and what role does he play? How does the jungle law, so different from human society, bring about a turning point in his destiny? Possessing a mind as calm as a supercomputer, this young man, a believer in the brutal law of the jungle, learns everything with the frenzy of a sponge, excelling in everything from mastery to combat and training. Every time he appears before others, he is like a shooting star, dazzlingly talented! Passive and active, death and survival, ruthlessness and bewilderment, Ye Zhong's growth experience interprets the journey of a young man's indomitable struggle, and also creates a mysterious legend of a master. In the vast interstellar space, when spaceships and mechs appeared, humanity was once again plunged into that inescapable abyss.

34 殖 Armorization 殖装 Pencil Knife铅笔刀Sci-Fi3.1M WordsCompleted When mecha became obsolete and new individual weapons emerged, warfare took on a new form. Traditional legions became pale and powerless before overwhelming individual strength. A new law of survival emerged. Planet X35, Year 275 of the Apocalypse Calendar. A young man took his first step out of the ruins. At this point, he did not yet know that his life was destined to be accompanied by darkness, bringing terror and destruction to others. Because he carried the greatest secret in this world. 0Votes197.6kRecs241.2kFans

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When mechs became obsolete and new individual weapons emerged, warfare took on a new form. Traditional legions became pale and powerless in the face of absolute individual strength. A new law of survival was born. Planet X35, year 275 of the Apocalypse. A young boy takes his first steps amidst the ruins. Little does he know that his life is destined to be intertwined with darkness, bringing terror and destruction to others. Because he possesses the world's greatest secret.

35 佣 The Mercenary’s War 佣兵的战争 Like Water如水意Urban7.2M WordsCompleted Gao Yang is a military enthusiast, a very ordinary one. He loves knives, guns, and adventure. After an accident sends him to Africa, he is unlucky enough to be caught in a plane crash. He survives by sheer luck, but from then on he can only earn a living at gunpoint, because he has become a mercenary. How far can a military enthusiast rise in the international mercenary world? Wait and see. 25Votes2.3MRecs3.1MFans

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Gao Yang is a military enthusiast, a very ordinary one. He loves knives, guns, and adventure. In an unexpected turn of events, Gao Yang went to Africa, where he unfortunately survived a plane crash. However, he was forced to live a life of hardship, working as a mercenary. What level of success can a military enthusiast achieve in the international mercenary world? Let's wait and see.

36 抗 The Chinese Expeditionary Force in the War of Resistance 抗战之中国远征军 Expeditionary Soldier远征士兵Military2.6M WordsCompleted History has no what-ifs. But if history did have what-ifs... what would have happened if China's first expedition had not failed? Burma, Midway, Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima, Okinawa... Stilwell said, "Boys, I'll lead you all the way to Tokyo!" 0Votes494.4kRecs284.3kFans

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History has no "what ifs". But what if history had a "what if"... What if China's first expedition hadn't failed? Myanmar, Midway, Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima, Okinawa... Stilwell said, "Guys, I'm going to lead you all the way to Tokyo!"

38 一EN The Sage Who Transcended Samsara 一世之尊 The Squid Who Loves Diving爱潜水的乌贼Eastern Fantasy4.4M WordsCompleted In this life, I ask nothing of the past and seek nothing in the next. I’ll live boldly, settle every score, defeat the greatest heroes of every race, and laugh proudly at the gods and demons of the Six Paths! Ten thousand years later, a great calamity begins anew. The Tathagata’s Golden Body or the Primordial Dao Body: which is stronger? The Tathagata Divine Palm or the Seven Forms of Severing Heaven: which will reign supreme? Amid the cycle of reincarnation, Meng Qi begins his journey at Shaoli 310Votes3.3MRecs3.4MFans

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In this life, I neither inquire about the past nor seek the future; I only live a life of glory, seeking vengeance and defeating all heroes of all races, laughing arrogantly at the gods and demons of the six realms! Ten thousand years later, the great calamity begins again. Which is stronger, the Tathagata's golden body or the Primordial Dao Body? Which will reign supreme, the Tathagata's Divine Palm or the Seven Forms of Heaven-Slaying? In the cycle of reincarnation, Meng Qi began his journey of "dominating his entire life, who can stand against him" from Shaolin Temple.

39 奥 The Seat of Arcane Arts 奥术神座 The Squid Who Loves Diving爱潜水的乌贼Eastern Fantasy3.2M WordsCompleted “Knowledge is power.” “Gods are nothing more than especially powerful arcanists.” Xia Feng has transmigrated, bringing a mountain of knowledge with him. 94Votes1.9MRecs1.7MFans

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"Knowledge is power." "So-called gods are nothing more than more powerful arcane sorcerers." Summer breeze, carrying a wealth of knowledge, has arrived from another time.