Great Books You Can Finish in One Sitting 能一口气读完的好书

1 鬼 Ghost Stock 鬼股 Young Master Xu Shengzhi徐公子胜治Mystery & Supernatural410k WordsCompleted The emerald sea and azure sky lie beneath a deep night, Why ask if the moon waxes or wanes, if fortunes rise or fall? A clear, sharp mirror of frost holds a pure reflection, A bright, polished ice vessel washes a heart clean. Among the flowers, tears fall, yet I raise my cup; Beneath the moon, an oriole sings, and I set my zither aside. In the shade of the parasol tree, I sigh for the noble one, His graceful bearing leaves me moved beyond words. What sort of person is he? Though he possesses no 0Votes51.2kRecs152.4kFans

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The azure sea and blue sky are shrouded in the night's chill; what do I care about the waxing and waning of the moon, or its rise and fall? A clear mirror reflects a clear image, a bright vessel cleanses a pure heart. Tears fall among the flowers as I drink wine; the warbling of orioles under the moon silences my zither. A gentleman sighs in the shade of the parasol tree, his reflection lingering in the breeze. —— What kind of person is he? He has no earth-shattering supernatural powers, but he can be called a national hero amidst the dust and grime of the world. What kind of people are they? Beneath their humble bodies, they still maintain noble character and pure and beautiful hearts. An elegant figure stands silhouetted against the hustle and bustle of the world. Slightly melancholic, yet exuding a composed and graceful air… —— Thank you for subscribing and voting. I also welcome your support for my other two works, "Shenyou" (book number 65875) and "Renyu" (book number 145374).

2 上EN A Top-Rank Scholar of Humble Birth 上品寒士 Thieving Daoist, Third Fool贼道三痴Historical1.6M WordsCompleted A seasoned modern-day backpacker transmigrates to the Eastern Jin dynasty, inhabiting the body of Chen Caozhi, a poor young man. His family’s farmland is about to be seized, and his virtuous widowed sister-in-law is being forced to remarry. How can Chen Caozhi overcome prejudice against his low-born status and change his fate, while protecting the interests of himself and his clan? Watch as this young man rises step by step through the rigid hierarchy of the Nine-Rank Official System, befriends 26Votes785.5kRecs822.6kFans

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A modern-day seasoned traveler travels back in time to the Eastern Jin Dynasty, his soul inhabiting the body of Chen Caozhi, a poor young man. Faced with the difficult situation of his clan's land being seized and his virtuous widowed sister-in-law being forced to remarry, how will Chen Caozhi overcome the prejudice of social class, change his own destiny, and thus protect the interests of himself and his clan? Witness how a poor boy rises step by step through the strict hierarchy of the Nine-Rank System of Officials, befriends Gu Kaizhi, marries Xie Daoyun, fights on the battlefield, achieves great merit in the Northern Expedition, and becomes the first time-traveling novel set in the Eastern Jin Dynasty.

3 战 A Tale of the Warring States Against the Wind 战国逆风记 Jing Ke Shou荆柯守Historical577k WordsCompleted When the common folk rebel, slaughter them like weeds. When the great clans rebel, wipe them out and burn their cities. When the temples rebel, bring their gods crashing down. With sword raised to brow, who can stand before my steps? A word spoken in jest resounds for a thousand miles like thunder. I recall the splendor of King Qin, when all under Heaven knelt. And there are those who walk alone, one sword, one person. Who cannot be killed? What can live forever? My heart rises like autumn. I wa 0Votes145.4kRecs23.4kFans

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If the people rebel, they will be slaughtered like grass. If a great name is used against one's conscience, the entire clan will be exterminated and the city burned. If temples are turned upside down, the gods will collapse. I raise my sword and raise my eyebrows; who can stand before me on these steps? A single laugh echoed for miles, like thunder. I long for the splendor of the King of Qin, when the whole world knelt in submission. There are also lone wolves, one sword and one man. Who is not to be killed, and what is to be immortal? My heart rises like autumn, and I see cherry blossoms falling, each petal a vibrant red.

4 大 Contending for the Great Dao 大道争锋 The Misguided One误道者Xianxia7.5M WordsCompleted … … Let not the heart fall into the cycle of rebirth, but enter the boundless world, Let the heart pass down the Way among humankind. May I raise my sword and slay ten thousand calamities, And trade ruthlessness for a heaven of compassion! … … Regular reader groups: Great Dao Contention (217929481) (old group) Ming Cang Sect (124680866) (old group) … … 183Votes4.3MRecs1.8MFans

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My new book, "The Profound Dao Chapter," has been released! Without falling into the cycle of reincarnation, one enters the vast universe. The Way of the Heart is passed down among humankind. I wish to raise a sword and slay countless calamities. A heartless world transformed into a compassionate one! Ordinary book lovers group: The Great Dao Contest (217929481) (Old Group) Mingcang Sect (124680866) (Old Group)

5 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.