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This is a story about a modern person who travels back to ancient times, to a completely mundane and realistic world, and gradually rises to power with the ability to attribute all data. "My Life of Attribute Cultivation" is a fantasy novel meticulously created by Rolling Kai, providing real-time updates of the latest chapters of "My Life of Attribute Cultivation" and offering ad-free reading.
240.23 Million words | 2023-05-13 08:08Update
I was fortunate enough to travel through time, but I was born into a landlord family. Although I never lacked food and clothing in this life, I didn't want to live off others, so Fu Xiaoguan did some things casually. Unexpectedly, the impact was so huge. The emperor wanted to promote him to a high-ranking official, the princess wanted to marry him as her husband, the daughter of the Shangshufu wouldn't marry anyone else, the savage wanted his head, the barbarian country wanted his life, and the Fan country wanted his money... but all Fu Xiaoguan wanted was to be a big landlord!
302.55 Million words | 2022-03-20 08:30Update
I intended my heart for the bright moon, but alas, the moonlight falls on the ditch. Those who know me call my heart troubled, while those who don't know me wonder what I seek. In the era of Chongzhen, I drifted aimlessly, forced to fight back in chaotic times. Now, let's witness the survival journey of modern man Zheng Xunrui as he travels through the end of the Ming dynasty.
437.28 Million words | 2023-01-11 23:27Update
Awakening from a dream, facing the Caofu weaving house of Jiangning three hundred years ago. As Emperor Kangxi aged, great changes were about to occur; the Nine Dragons opened their eyes, gathering strength for what was to come. Unaware of how many prosperous families had flourished like brocade, how many grand buildings were about to collapse, the Caofu family in Jiangnan reached its pinnacle before declining. For the sake of loved ones, for oneself, Cao Yong, reborn, lived earnestly... * The release of the new book "Celestial Officials," with the link to the work below. Please collect, click, and vote for recommendation. (*^__^*)
571.85 Million words | 2023-05-18 22:13Update
Li Yunya traveled to the late Ming Dynasty with a space courier email and met the seventeen-year-old Prince Zhu Youjian. From then on, they shouldered the heavy responsibility of helping the handsome emperor save the Ming Dynasty. Together, they conquered the northeast, pacified Mongolia, captured Korea, vanquished Japan, regained Taiwan, and occupied Southeast Asia. They vied with the Dutch and the Japanese Empire in the four oceans! [This story is lighthearted and absolutely not abusive] [The focus of the story is on the protagonist's emotions and plot development, and I have tried my best to adhere to the historical context. I ask the historians for their understanding]
165.98 Million words | 2022-06-08 15:18Update
"The demon star appears, chaos reigns in the Great Qing Dynasty. In the spring of 1700, a demon star fell upon our great Qing. Kangxi Emperor's prosperous era is lost..." In a damp basement, a young man with a gaunt figure trembled as he wrote his heartfelt grievances on paper.
590.71 Million words | 2023-03-28 21:52Update
A dual master of the century, time-traveled to ancient times. No ring, no system, no wise old man with a white beard, not even the memories of this world. Damn the heavens, starting with nothing, not even knowing who I am, how am I supposed to play? With a grumbling stomach and a heart full of frustration, Tang Ning couldn't help but raise his middle finger: Damn it! A projectile flew from the sky and hit him right on the forehead. Before fainting, he only wanted to ask one question: Who the hell put a stone in the embroidered ball for a thousand knives to kill?! When he opened his eyes again, there was a maid with a smiling face like flowers saying, "Young Master, the young lady is requesting your presence!" There was a woman with captivating eyes and beautiful features saying, "Beloved, this concubine greets you!"
246.98 Million words | 2023-06-13 20:40Update
Xu Shiyun was reborn forty years ago, on the second day of his marriage. His beautiful and elegant wife had just entered the door, and everything was off to a perfect start. Farming, hunting, and occasionally digging up a ginseng root in the mountains - life in the 1970s was actually quite good. In his previous life, he didn't achieve much, and in this life, he didn't have any grand ambitions either. He just wanted to live a good life with his wife and raise their daughter to be successful. The eldest daughter enjoyed writing, so he hoped she would be accepted into a prestigious university's Chinese department. The second daughter loved singing and dancing, so an arts academy would be great for her. As for that unruly and spendthrift son, since he didn't have a chance to stop his birth in the previous life, this time he wanted him to be a responsible person. But why are some things turning out differently?
188.08 Million words | 2020-09-14 17:36Update
【Starting Point Fourth Editing Team Contracted Work】 Five Joys of Life: Seeing the beauty of the world, listening to the wonderful sounds of the world, wearing exquisite clothes, and speaking extraordinary words, this is the first joy; Sitting in the front hall, enjoying the music in the back hall, having a full house of guests, with floral shadows on flowing clothes, this is the second joy; Having a library with thousands of books, having more than ten close friends who each compose poems to compete, this is the third joy; Spending a fortune to buy a boat, accompanied by musicians and several courtesans, floating from one house to another, unaware of old age approaching, this is the fourth joy; After more than ten years, losing all family wealth, in a sorry state, unable to plan for the future, relying on singing and entertaining in brothels, accepting meager meals from lonely plates, shamelessly visiting relatives and friends in the hometown, this is the fifth joy.
181.23 Million words | 2020-10-20 00:10Update
At the end of the Qing Dynasty, Yuan Shikai declared himself emperor! After Yuan Shikai's death, warlords fought among themselves, bringing misery to the people; foreign powers oppressed and endangered the nation! Military history enthusiast Wu Haoxuan is reborn as the son of a prominent warlord, Wu Xingquan, in the Beiyang faction. Based in the Northeast, he develops industry and commerce, consolidates the Beiyang faction, unifies the whole country, leads China, defeats foreign enemies, and strives for world dominance! With iron and blood, he forges a brand new China!
287.55 Million words | 2022-12-25 14:39Update
This is the story of a graduate student majoring in Ancient Chinese who has been repeatedly frustrated in his career. He goes back to the middle of the Ming Dynasty and ends up in the body of a young child in a rural village. With a reserved father and a fierce mother, and all kinds of troublesome relatives, the farmhouse is far from peaceful. Fortunately, our protagonist has thousands of years of historical accumulation, with a solid foundation in the Four Books, Five Classics, and the art of essay writing. Moreover, his expertise is well-suited to this era, and he can even perceive fate. Who says it is difficult for a poor family to produce an outstanding child? As the country's strength rises, the government maintains stability; however, there is lax law enforcement and bureaucratic inefficiency. There are a few treacherous officials and occasional pirate attacks, but overall, this is a fertile land where scholars and gentlemen can thrive freely. A legendary rise from a humble background begins here. With this story, I pay tribute to all the classic time-travel novels.
409.01 Million words | 2021-10-19 20:25Update
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510.39 Million words | 2021-10-08 09:09Update
Crossover into a chaotic era was not caused by a lightning strike, but by their own choice. Some wanted to become kings and dominate, some wanted to rescue the people from turmoil, some wanted to use their own strength to prevent the last brutal conquest of civilization and rewrite the history of the Chinese nation. Of course, there were also those who only desired multiple spouses and indulged in an excessively corrupt lifestyle. This group of ordinary people with mixed intentions carried ambitions and dreams, lacking the physique of tigers, the aura of kings, and the props of foolish enlightenment. They squeezed onto an old ship in chaos, armed with modern machinery, technology, and various theories. With ambitions, dreams, and ideals that cannot be achieved in the present world, these time travelers embarked towards the chaotic era of the Ming Dynasty. Destination: Hainan.
866.35 Million words | 2023-03-20 21:24Update
New book "Reviving the Fallen Sky" is now available for upload. Book number: Please support. When barbarism is on the brink of destroying civilization, and ignorance is about to replace wisdom, how can a modern person use their god-given powers to alter the course of history and establish global order on the foundation of Chinese civilization.
169.26 Million words | 2021-06-23 18:43Update
This world consists of hundreds of countries, large and small. When it comes to land martial arts, the country of Ning is almost invincible. With its four borders and four military libraries, the ferocious wolves dominate the world. Wherever the land extends, the soldiers of Ning can plant their battle flag. However, beyond the seas where the wolves do not reach, there are always some people who refuse to accept. And thus, there emerges a young warrior wielding a sword and a spear, crossing the river with a single reed.
532.38 Million words | 2021-10-16 14:18Update
New book "The Tiger Son of the Zhao Family" seeks collection and recommendation. Aiming to be the prosperous prince of the Great Wei, I yearn to be a leisurely king in a prosperous era. My ambition lies in enjoying the extravagant lifestyle with beauties, wealth, and power, while also caring for the welfare of my family, country, people, and the safety of the state. If my brothers are virtuous, if my younger brother is wise, I will leisurely be a king among men. If you cannot strengthen the country, I will ascend the throne as the emperor! - Hongrun "If You Can't Do It, I Will"
674.58 Million words | 2022-07-12 00:06Update
Greedy and lascivious, but also skilled in calligraphy and painting, Liang Xin, a low-ranking employee of a pawnshop, traverses into the deep palace of the Northern Song Dynasty, becoming an eunuch without a clean past. On one hand, Liang Xin stirs up chaos in the palace, while on the other hand, he gains the trust of Emperor Zhao Ji and becomes the top eunuch in the palace. My new book, "Peerless Bodyguard," has been uploaded. Please support it...
559.00 Million words | 2022-06-30 07:22Update
Emperor Xiaozong revived the Great Ming dynasty, while the wayward and reckless Xuande disregarded conventions. Scholars fervently discussed the state of the nation, while the palace guards were as fierce as tigers and wolves. In an era where opportunity and crisis coexisted, amidst the bustling prosperity of the Great Ming dynasty, there was a young man named Qin Kan who disrupted the calm waters. As he elegantly and charmingly engaged in his mischievous acts, the conventional definitions of a "gentleman" were completely overturned in the minds of the Ming dynasty's civil officials, military generals, and eunuchs.
222.07 Million words | 2020-08-13 05:32Update
Shào, First is succession, second is guidance. In the year of the century, the Northern Song dynasty fell. Soon after, Emperor Zhao Guo of the ninth generation ascended the throne in Shangqiu, inheriting the rule of the Song dynasty and adopting the era name Jiànyán. However, within three months, Li Gang was dismissed as prime minister, Chen Dong was killed, Yue Fei was expelled from the army, Zong Ze was abandoned in the capital, and the anti-Jin military plans in Hebei were completely dismantled... After much effort, the officials and military of the entire court finally unified their thoughts and established the brilliant anti-Jin route of supporting Emperor Zhao's southern migration from Huaidian to Yangzhou. But as soon as they set out, after paying homage to the ancestral temple in Mingdao Palace in Bozhou, Emperor Zhao himself fell into the world-famous Nine Dragon Well. When he got up, he no longer recognized who his trusted confidants were! I want to resist the Jin dynasty! But where are my trusted confidants?! This is a sincere cry from a soul nine hundred years later. After reluctantly inheriting the name of the Great Song dynasty, he is determined to lead this court and the world onto a new path. Thus it is called Shào Sòng.
274.10 Million words | 2022-04-02 12:10Update
In the eyes of ordinary people, he is an average, incompetent, greedy, and sometimes even foolish police officer. Because of him, operations often fail, and important information has been unintentionally leaked multiple times. However, he has a wide range of connections and is good at flattery and brown-nosing, making him an influential figure in the police force. In the eyes of the Military Statistics Bureau, he has coincidentally carried out a few tasks for them, making him useful, but not someone they can rely on heavily. However, when certain matters arise, he is always the one who can handle them. He is skilled in managing finances, and when the Military Statistics Bureau faced tight budgets, they would borrow money from him under the pretext of practical affairs. As the debts piled up, they had no choice but to appoint him as the head of affairs. His superiors, who understand him well, consider him a steadfast revolutionary soldier and an outstanding underground intelligence agent. He has achieved remarkable feats in our party's intelligence warfare and has made immortal contributions to the successful liberation of Ancient Xingcheng!
476.70 Million words | 2020-11-06 20:01Update
