Set in the 1980s, the novel follows former soldier Hu Bayi and his partner as they raid tombs in search of valuables. The two team up with an American archaeologist after they fall victim to a curse, and to release themselves from it they must seek clues found among ancient mythical sites across China.... more>>

The title is derived from an old Chinese saying, credited by the author to genuine grave robbers: “A human lights the candle and the ghosts blow it out.” According to the author, grave robbers would place a candle in the south-east corner of a tomb after entering, in an attempt to make contact with the dead. If the candle was extinguished it was a sign that the spirits within opposed the intrusion, and the robbers would be obliged to depart, leaving everything intact and undisturbed. <<less

Sakura was mu*dered by her family.... more>>

The place she was born in again was exactly the same place she read about in her favorite novel.

That is, Leycia, a kingdom that coexists with spirits.

The person she was born as was Claudia, a member of the Letsya duke family that commanded the kingdom’s army for generations; and also hated by everyone for the divine protection she received from the dark spirits’ king.

Because of that, Claudia was feared by her surroundings from a very young age and her family had a hard time bringing her up.

In the novel, Claudia was forced to marry into another kingdom in order to bind a peace treaty. But when Leycia opposed to the pact in the last moment, Claudia was taken as a hostage and mu*dered in the enemy kingdom.

Could Sakura who still hold memories of her past life avoid the sorrowful fate of Claudia? <<less

Amakawa Haruto died before he’d the chance to reunite with his childhood friend who disappeared five years ago. Rio, a young boy living in the slums seeks revenge for his mother who was mu*dered in cold blood in front of him when he was only five years of age.... more>>

There exists the earth many know of and there exists an alternate world. Two people, each with their own backgrounds and values. For odd reasons, the memories and personality of Haruto, one who should have died resurrects in Rio’s body. As the two are confused over their memories and personality fusing together, Rio (Haruto) decides to live in this new world.

Along with Haruto’s memories, Rio awakens an unknown but special power. If he’s to use it, it looks as if he can live a better life, but before that, Rio encountered a kidnapping which results in involving the two princesses of the Bertam Kingdom.

After saving the princesses, Rio is given a scholarship to attend the Royal Academy, a school for the rich and powerful. His background being a poor orphan who once lived in the slums, the school full of nobles was rather a detestable place to stay at. <<less

Yuto Domori (Domori Yuto)was born into the Domori family, a family of the strongest spirit swordsman who inherited the unusual abilities.... more>>

Because, he inherited spiritual and magical powers from his father and mother that contradicts each other. If only the magical side was sealed, his spiritual power simply leaked out and he was unable to use either of them, resulting in a peculiar constitution that prevented him from inheriting his powers.

For this reason, he received training in the Sendo from his grandfather (Kazura) Tenzo’s acquaintance Soni.

Yuto showed his natural ability in learning the Sendo. Through the process, he learned that Senki does not repel either spiritual or magical power, and was able to wield the powerful and unparalleled power of simultaneous use of spiritual and magical power…

That power came at a serious price.

When he enters high school, his grandfather Kazura, a super free spirit, spends all his money on living expenses, he is kicked out of his home for a reckless reason because he is having a hard time making ends meet, and he enrolls in Horajin Kibayashi High School, which allows him to pay his tuition as long as he can pay in full.

He starts high school life with his childhood friend Mari, who played with Yuto in the past, and his friends Ichigo and Shizuka, but due to various misfortunes, the family’s finances are in a state of flux.

Unable to find a good part-time job and unable to shake off his financial worries, Yuto decides to take the World Ability Agency’s rank certification test, a taboo in the Domori family, in order to make ends meet. <<less

Master said, the woman I held in my hands, I must protect for the rest of my life... more>>

Master said, it’s hard to cultivate as a Demon, and once you enter the Demon Dao, you should never look back.

Master said, Heaven is a Circle and the Earth is a Square; that Circle represents (is) consummate perfection, and that Square represents (is) the edges and corners of one’s Heart, it’s a rebellion against Fate, a Disobedience to Heaven.

My master is named Ning Fan, he’s not a person, he’s merely a Butterfly who has entered Demonhood. He was searching for someone. No one knew who he was searching for. No one knew how long he would search for… <<less

Deep sunken cheeks, dirty skin which lost its original color, twig-like wrists, filthy fingernails and a much smaller body for her age.... more>>

And with neglected hair hanging over half of her face, this small child is actually the forgotten Royal Princess of the Empire.

Unable to stifle her hunger any longer, she crawls out of her hiding within a tiny, old, worn-down castle in search of food...

"I'm hungry..."

The small girl who's wearing nothing but shabby clothes murmured without even realizing.

"Can I eat this...?"

Her small fern-like hand tore a piece of vegetation off of the ground, but she eventually put it down while shaking her head from side to side. The little girl hadn't had a proper meal for three days...

"Estrella..."

The child recited the name, her words one with the wind. It was a precious name that she had earned only after a long time.

"I'm sorry I'm late."

"...It's alright."

The little one who replied then slumped onto Aelias' chest. <<less

Ayase Jirou, is someone who makes a living by net auctioning things he purchased from people who don’t need them anymore, in other words, a... more>> Picker. One day he found a large antique mirror from an old hag’s cellar which was given to him for free. That mirror is actually a portal to another world, allowing him to go back and forth between worlds, much like Kakedashi Programmer. In no time he found an exploit that by selling things from modern world to the other world and vice versa he could get filthy rich in no time at all! <<less

Hitomi Shimotsuki, a new bank clerk, had lived a normal life… but when she woke up one day, she became an elf!... more>>

You can use magic because you are an elf. But what I want is a peaceful life.

My childhood friend is Trillionaire (above the billionaire).

Besides, high school girls and b**bs sisters are aiming for the main character. Whether the yuri harem comes first or the peaceful days come first… Various myths come out.

The subtitles are based on anime.

In the end, except for the bad guys no one would be unhappy. <<less

Since a long time ago, Tenjo Yuuta has always been bullied.... more>>

He goes to high school while living alone at his late grandfather’s house.

Although he was always met with severe bullying, he found solace during the long holiday break.

During this time, while cleaning his grandfather’s house, he also decided to clean the room where his grandfather keeps the items he collected throughout his life. A room where Yuuta has never entered before.

While trying to organize the items collected by his grandfather, he found a mysterious door that was seemingly cut out from the wall.

Out of curiosity, he opened it. And then... <<less

The world is full of mysteries. Strange, seemingly unexplainable events occur more often than we may realize. A young boy may catch an illness no doctor can explain. An office may catch fire for no apparent reason. And perhaps, someone may die a sudden and unexpected death - their bodies blighted beyond recognition.... more>>

Some might believe that these events are merely freak accidents.

However, Ye Shaoyang knows otherwise.

The youngest inner disciple ever in the prestigious Daoist Maoshan Sect. Talented, handsome, and a hillbilly from the mountains who still uses a brick phone in the modern age.

Follow the tale of our quirky, snippy, but honorable hero, after he finally descends the mountains after fifteen years of being out of touch with normal society. Read on as he combats horrifying apparitions, charms ladies, and finds himself in all sorts of trouble along the way!

A story that delves into Daoism, Chinese sorcery, and the supernatural from Asian mythology. <<less

One day, the MC, Hiiro Okamura, was transported to a different world. He was caught in the summoning of the four heroes. Hiiro decided to... more>> enjoy the other world life freely. This is the story of a boy who uses “Word Magic”, which can turn the meaning of the written words into a phenomenon, and who will eventually save the world. <<less

Chen Gou transmigrates to the Blue Wave World, where evil spirits have invaded. ... more>>

All kinds of monsters that humans have previously imagined—Strigoi, aliens, spirits, the undead, zombies, demons, monsters—have appeared in this world. Humans awaken their magic and become Awakeners, who fight with their magic skills.

After awakening, Chen Gou gets an innate skill called True Summoning. It allows him to summon a Battle Guardian to aid him in his battles. Just like Awakeners, his summons can learn skills.

Chen Gou embarks on a journey to different abysses to gather information about them and eliminate evil spirits. What skills would his summons be able to learn along the journey? <<less

Being a loser in an era which everyone wanted to slay dragons, Li Muyang, who was struck by a thunderbolt and abandoned at birth had been living under great pressure. ... more>>

But when a classmate bullied him as usual, a translucent scale started to grow out of his fist. Then again, after Killer Crown assaulted him by accident, this loser actually dreamed of turning into an invincible dragon that could control water and spout dragon breath!

Later on, a series of strange but exciting things occurred. The idiot, along with the dragonlord in his dream, entered a college, acknowledged a master, and reached a lot of achievements…

Soon, however, one blow after another, he lost everything he had. What was worse, he was hit with harsh punishments for also being a dragonlord. This time, would miracles come to his aid and make him a life winner again? <<less

The female protagonist crossed over to become the Venerable Woman Kingdom’s Crown Princess. That’s right, that’s right, holding power and authority and handsome men!... more>>

What? She’s has the body constitution of tr*sh and is unable to practice martial arts?

Having finally set her eyes on a good looking man, he turned out to be a snow wolf. Isn’t that just so sad and depressing….. Having captured a good looking man, a certain woman laughed sinisterly. “Remember this. You are already mine, so you have to remain chaste for me. If you do not obey, I will then reject the goods.”

The handsome looking man was stunned with his mouth agape. “You….. You’ve gotten it completely backwards!” <<less

Left with memories of a past life, Ewey was born into the Artisan noble family of Nylle. However, after it was determined she did not... more>> possess the ability to make "Divine Protection Embroidery", she was exploited and spent her days in a living hell. By chance, she was picked up as a seamstress by the kind-hearted nobleman, Kalosthylla Roden. Grateful to Roden, she used the "Divine Protection Embroidery" she'd never shown her family, and made him sachet as a present. Adding in the power of the "Spirits" she'd always interacted with, the sachet she finished became an item on the level of a national treasure, and Ewey's life takes yet another welcome turn. <<less

The story of a normal female college student getting involved in her underclassman’s other world trip as a side character. The baby faced『zashiki warashi』girl gets... more>> doted on by the『onii-chan mode』henta……ikemen knight more than needed. <<less

Reina was born from a high noble lineage and became the wife of Duke Heathville. ... more>>

However, she faces a miserable death in which she is despised by her loved one, and even her child is taken away from her.

But when Reina finally gave up on everything…she was given a second chance.

«This time, I won't turn a blind eye to whatever I see!»

Reina summoned her courage and began to live her second life.

« Edhart. I know everything now, and I hate you.»

Reina realizes now how ignorant she was in the past.

"I'm going to divorce you."

Even the husband that she once loved.

"Alright."

Her husband, who she thought had despised her, was crying. <<less

After her role as the villainess noble daughter, Rhonya started up a new cafe at the town on the edge of the country. As she wished for a laid back and relaxing life, the business from serving customers says otherwise…... more>>

One day, the renowned strongest half beasts (demi) mercenary group stumbled in the cafe.

A slow-life/layback life with the demis! <<less

Sophie, a low-ranking spiritist, set up a drugstore using money she stole. While enjoying the tranquility and peace in her drugstore, she treats a patient severely bleeding in the middle of the night. He was the lieutenant of the Duke of Arthur, who was also suffering from insomnia. Sophie serves the Duke tea with medicinal herbs to her regret. A few days later, Arthur returns to the drugstore.... more>>

“How on earth did you do it?”

It was insomnia that could not be cured with any medicine, and that day, he drank Sophie’s tea and slept in the carriage.

“Did you put me to sleep with magic?”

“… I just served you tea.”

After that, Arthur accompanied the knights to visit the drugstore every day to bother Sophie, and to make matters worse, Prince Valentis, cursed by the dragon, also visited the drugstore.

“Please go to the Imperial Palace with me!”

Will Sophie be able to maintain a quiet drugstore life? <<less

As a flower demon with three hundred years of cultivation, Shao Zi’s biggest wish is to beat up that egghead Scholar (shu sheng) that always comes to water plants at noon.... more>>

But when she got close and rubs her hands in preparation for action, she realizes that she’s clearly playing along to someone’s rhythm ah! <<less

A baby whose parents abandoned as an “abomination” in a forest where demons are rampant.... more>>

He was picked up by the spirits that have lived in the forest since ancient times and were raised and loved like family and friends.

In growing up, he comes to have unique thoughts and abilities that are far removed from the common sense of humans.

Some say that he should use his abilities for good deeds.

Those who try to use it for themselves.

Those who fear the ability and try to eliminate it.

What will he think, and what will he do in the outside world where various thoughts intersect?

This is the story of a summoner called the Abominable Child… <<less

Xia Yan, a run-of-the-mill university student. His life had become exciting ever since he received the inheritance of a lich from another world.... more>>

Unrivalled in the city along with his horde of treasured skeletons, he’s acclaimed as both a death god and a superhero. A campus queen, a pop diva, and a dom chairwoman… all of them live cosily under the illumination of Xia Yan’s soul fire.

Vampires? Werewolves? Angels? Demons? Crush ‘em all!

A bone dragon battles a helicarrier, an undead scourge creates a biohazard. All who mess with the lich get their comeuppance. <<less

[First Lost] — the first land the demon invasion took hold of from humanity, a heartbreaking incident of a small village that was erased from maps. Beloved families and neighbors killed by the demon army, and only a single boy was left. Ten years pass, and the young man that survived that incident, Nine, sets foot into the demons territory. And thus he kneels to the king of the demons who should be the enemy of his family, his homeland, and says this.... more>>

“Your Majesty the Demon King. May I have the privilege of serving you”

Thus Nine stains his hands. As the Demon King’s servant, as humanity’s enemy, with a warped smile damp with blood, as if forgetting the grudges of the past.

This is the story of the revenge of a single, weak human. Using his love and bottomless insanity while putting his life at risk in order to encroach, gnaw at, and to drag those that stole everything from him to destruction.

Aa, for the Demon King who could boast of being the strongest, Crystella, to drag him in was the single worst— <<less

Sakimori Kagami plays a VRMMORPG called Arch Earth Online. He is a veteran player with the name and appearance similar to an elderly bearded wizard from a certain book about a ring.... more>>

One day he purchases an appearance change item as a last resort to spend expiring currency and gets the idea of choosing what he would want to look like if his character was ever a girl.

Falling asleep should have suspended the game, but Kagami wakes up still online and feels the game has has gotten a bit more realistic. Did Arch Earth Online finally get a long-awaited update? <<less

My old man really had no common sense when he chose my name. He was just watching a movie on television, Li Xiaolong’s Way of the Dragon movie. It was then that dad suddenly experienced a heavenly revelation and pounded the table: “It’s Li Xiaolong!”. And thus, due to such a heavenly coincidence, my father named me Xiaolong after Bruce Lee’s name. Since the beginning when I was born, bad luck always followed me and ONLY happened to me, I even almost died electrocuted when I was peeing under the electric pole.... more>>

It wasn’t until one day:

“Since you were born, no matter how dangerous the things that happened around you, you didn’t die right? That was because of the Red Arrow mark. Great misfortune will always follow you until you’re dead. Only by practicing Taoism will you be rid of this predicament.”

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Though timid, Xiaolong himself was a bit superstitious but that did not outweigh his disbelief, reluctantly he believed the dying old man, even if it felt like the old swindler was just making another joke out of him. It wasn’t until when he was shown what a ghost would look like did he start to accept “the reality”.

The dying old man eventually died, and his spirit proved to him that he was seeing “the real thing”. He left him a legacy of 50 thousand RMB in cash, and 1.5 million debt in papers. But his most important legacy were the Dao teachings compiled in a thick book and his follower, the ancient female high-leveled spirit, Murong Daiyu who became Xiaolong`s half-master afterward.

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The female spirit said gently: “You are now the succeeding disciple of 54th Bull Celestial Daoist Master, as well as the sole candidate for 55th generation head.

“Wait a minute”, I interrupted: “I only heard about Celestial Master Zhang Daoling who found The Way of Celestial Masters, I’ve never heard about this Bull Celestial Master…” <<less