Ancient or Cultivation BL reads that will make you feel you didn't waste your time. This list is apart of a series classified by genre; other lists of this series include Thriller/Action, Fluff, and Modern/Transmigration novels. I tried to include both known and unknown novels to give more diversity to the reading list. Honest note--not a big fan of ancient settings. I've judged quality by reviews and seeming plot. ... more>>

So what is my subjective version of a quality BL of this list?

-No/little plot holes & well developed plot

Capable MC and ML  (not aggravatingly s*upid and knows when to respect each other but also put their foot down at the right moments). 

 -Lasting impression. I made this list by memory so if it's not on here...Chances are it's not worth remembering for the list.

-Makes me think--especially applies to this genre since I usually read this genre for the court schemes and palace intrigues. 

-Make me cry, laugh, yell or gasp. Perhaps all at the same  time. 

*****I have also included BL novels that have high expectations from me. The higher the expectations, the higher the stars. Hence, "***, **, *."

PS. Novels I've read are the only ones rated according to number. The rest (unread) are just listed randomly.

 PSS. There are always exceptions on this list that don't fit the requirements. But it's not bad to explore out of your comfort zone.  <<less

Danmei with the main couple as master and disciple pair. We really need more on this list.... more>>

You can recommend more novels in the comments below.

[disciple x master cultivation novels] <<less

Master x Disciple / Elder disciple(shixiong) x Younger disciple(shidi)... more>>

I have a preference for MCs raising a bun thinking it's a white rabbit when it's actually a h**ny wolf-pup gong who just wanna push them down and "cultivate" feelings~ 

But this contain 4or5 older gongs/seme MCs too (mostly cause my lazyass can't bother to sort it all out and make another list)~

Very very incomplete list cause I've only added novels that I've read/am reading... Will update as i find new ones.

⚠️ be warned. Most of the MLs need therapy, of varying degrees, but unfortunately that's a non-existent concept in cultivation worlds.. So we've got a lotta Yanderes in here and all their associated red flags!⚠️ <<less

When a novel does this right, it's worth binging even if you have to stay up all night. When a novel does it wrong, in the garbage bag is where that goddamn novel belong.... more>>

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And here's some untranslated/raw Shizun-Disciple novels I've found:

救赎那个美强惨

魔尊徒弟不对劲

徒弟把我叼回窝后 (Gong Shizun) 

我，渣攻，绝不爱慕师尊 (Gong Shizun, Simp Disciple who thinks his Shizun is weak and delicate) 

徒弟每天都在撩我

今天美人师尊哭了吗 (I'm reading this rn and the first chapter is wild lmao, everyone in the comments was complaining about intense eye-pain after laying their gaze upon such words)  <<less

A hundred Chinese BL novels involving xianxia, historical, wuxia, martial arts and, xuanhuan dedicated to you and me.... more>>

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The novels in this recommendation list are with various kinds of protagonists and male leads, the protagonist can either be a gong or a shou, rags to riches kind of protagonist/ml, or strong to stronger kind of protagonist/ml but, there will be NO WORLD-HOPPING novels in this list. It's not that I dislike it, just, simply not my cup of tea.... yet.

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THIS IS NOT ARRANGED BY RANK

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As a sucker for cultivation novels, I felt creating this list as a must. This list include all the bl tag as Xianxia, Xuanhuan and Wuxia that I found here and picked my interest. Cultivation and martial arts, both present. ... more>>

I did not include those I've already read or I'm reading, though. So I listed some of them bellow for you in comments section 

There's a part 2! <<less

Most promising novels that I'm excited to read this year! 《《o(≧◇≦)o》》

I am loosing sight of all the stuff I read and liked or want to read still ? so ... Mostly cultivation stuff or historical. I have no standards and tend to read almost everything to have an excuse to procrastinate :,) So check the NU tags please.... more>>

It is mostly (!) sorted by how much I enjoyed it(I I finished it). To be read are at the very bottom, on hold (for various reasons ) in the middle.

Comments, Suggestions and additional warnings are welcome! (Like saying "Hippo What.The.f*ck. 'Series x not angst?! Are your feelings dead?!'" to which the answer is "Yes, they are" So I rely on others to tell me if I didn't pick up on the angst)

Removed cause I yeeted them like a hot potato(or "a list can only hold 100 but other ppl might enjoy and i wanna remember i dropped em"): 

-I've led the villain astray how do i fix it

-The protagonist is in the right position to get along with the villain <<less

Do you~?

I just want to collect Shizun (x disciple) on my own. Although Shizun is not necessarily called Shizun (can be Shifu/Master).... more>>

*This rec list can also be called (Gay) Disciple Collection, but I'm not commenting the disciples

*QT are not counted for now, because the shizun percentage are too small

*new recommendations on top for easier view

*From No. 21 are Shizuns that I'm not familiar with

*Occasionally adding/editting comments <<less

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A list of best xianxia, wuxia, xuanhuan and historical novels in my opinion. ... more>>

Power couples, angst, lots of pining and slow-burn. <<less

I liked this plot (idk why) – Romantic relationship!! ... more>>

• Master x Disciple | Master x Servant/Subordinate

• Shixiong x Shidi

• Shijie x Shimei (If I find!)

GL/BL (unfortunately most are BL)

* English is not my first language.  <<less

How to tutor the ML or be tutored by him or kind of. But the simple relationship between teacher-student and fellow students is also included.

Ayo I’m making this so I could find novels to read when I got nothing to do. ^0^)

This is my favorite trope so this list is mainly for myself to keep track of the ones I've read with this trope or the... more>> ones I'm planning to read. This list will also include teacher/student or just those where the MC is some sort of guardian of the ML. There are some I've come across that I'm not really interested in so I'll omit those~ <<less

Continuation of the first one. Will try to update until it reaches 100 again. Feel free to leave any suggestions in the comments and I'll... more>> add them. <<less

A Shizun Shou and A Disciple Gong Trope... more>>

The original saying in Chinese-"A day as a teacher, a father as a lifetime ". But, everybody knows the students here assume their teachers as wifes

¯\_( ͡❛ ͜ʖ ͡❛)_/¯ <<less

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I'm fairly new to danmei and have specific tastes so the books might seem similar to each other. I MTL-ed some of them. Here's a list of danmei I've read/still reading in no particular order. ... more>>

this is a personal list made so i can keep track of novels i actually like and can find them easily in case i feel like rereading them.

will be updating as i go~

edit: if you have any recommendation, feel free to comment!! (´ . .̫ . `) <<less

Other novel:... more>>

* Transmigrated Into the Violent Boss’ Little Mermaid <<less

Top most bl, danmei , yaoi list that you will love.

What the title says! And they are all historical!!... more>>

Please suggest if you know more novels like these!! Also I have not read them all so if there is a novel which does not fit here please do tell! <<less

↷ ·˚ ༘ s e t t i n g : historical and modern times .°୭ ˎˊ˗↷

patiently waiting online for the complete english translations~