There were novels similar to Liao Zhai: 1: I Can Exchange For Credit Templates, by Heaven and Earth 2: The Cursed Ship, by Jar Pao Kimchi 3."Crossing Ning Caichen". Author: Watermelon with skin is not delicious 4:"The Killing Intent of Man, The Reversal of Heaven and Earth", Author: Zombie Dance 5: The Stars, Author: Love Candy Triangle 6. The Magistrate of Liaozhai. Author: Six Divinatory Trigrams 7: Human Immortal Emperor Wu, Author: Demonic Qianmo 8: Drunken Immortal Gourd, Author: The Prosperous Duke of Zhou 9. Liao Zhai Zhi Lian Shen, Author: Army Saber Xiao Xin 10:"Ten Worlds, Ten Thousand Daos as One", Author: White Big Cat 11:"Immortal Cultivation Passerby", Author: Too Late to Sorrow The Great Scholar of the Early Tang Dynasty. Author: Fifth Uncle is Here The Most Ruthless Man at the End of the Sui Dynasty. Author: Fifth Uncle is Here "I Can Exchange For Comprehension," by the Mountain Chieftain of Yuelu Mountain "Marshal Deng of the Apotheosis," Author: Stinky Fish Who Likes Beauty Mountain Cultivator, Author: Rifle Strikes Mosquitoes The Immortal of Freedom in the World, Author: The Blue Sea and Blue Sky are My Wife The Disciples of the Sect of Humanity, Author: Profession 19:"The King of Fortune and Fortune of the Gods", Author: Stinky Fish Who Likes Beauty Fairy of Liaozhai, Author: Watermelons with rind are not delicious The following is a detailed introduction of these novels: 1."I Can Exchange For Credits Templates': The protagonist transforms into various mythical creatures through the merit template, cultivates, evolves, and obtains the Dao Fruit to perfect himself! 2."The Cursed Ship": Ship Combat Technique-Chaos Ray! Using the bizarre eye to shoot out a stream of chaotic energy that contains the laws of chaos, melting and destroying all existence until the chaotic energy within is exhausted…The mysterious magic circle gives the ship the power to evolve. In a strange world, a young fishing village boy uses a few broken ship planks to open his own path of power…The ship of evolution is also called "The Cursed Ship"… (Description: The protagonist starts off in a parallel world of modern Europe, not a pure medieval fantasy setting.) 3."Crossing Ning Caichen":"Crossing Ning Caichen" was a novel with a unique setting and was fascinating. The author skillfully combined Ning Caichen's character with various fantasy elements to create a world full of imagination. From the Time of the Bright Moon of Qin to the Three Kingdoms Apotheosis, then to Emei and Mistress Annihilation, every setting was eye-catching. The harem in the story was huge and the plot was compact, making it impossible for people to stop reading. At the same time, the author also ingeniously incorporated the elements of conquering the world, making the story even more exciting. The whole story was told in a unique way, making people feel as if they were in a world full of fantasy and adventure. Overall,"Crossing Ning Caichen" was a fascinating novel. Whether it was the setting or the plot, it left a deep impression on people. If you like fantasy and adventure stories, then this book is definitely not to be missed. 4."Human Hair Killing Intent, Heaven and Earth Repeatedly": I read Xianxia type books very slowly, not bad. 5."All Stars Map": A star map connects the heavens, and billions of stars add to my body. "My name is Zhou Chen. The word 'Chen' generally refers to the sun, moon, and stars. I am the star, and the star is me." With Da Ming in power! Destroying Buddha in the Great Tang! …… Everything started from the Hanzhong Dragon Gate Escort Agency. [There is also a new book,"The Spacetime Path Master from the First in the World". Please support it! Candy Bun is extremely grateful!] 6. Magistrate of Liaozhai: Liaozhai 7. Human Immortal Emperor Wu: Human Immortal Emperor Wu is an unforgettable novel. The author created a unique world of Xianxia from a unique perspective. The plot was compact and fascinating. The author's writing was smooth and made people immerse themselves in it. Although the name wasn't very attractive, the content was eye-catching. The author's previous books were somewhat literary and self-satisfied, but in this book, he gave up on the previous content and started a new creation. This book's setting of five grades of immortal points left a deep impression on people. The five levels of Heaven, Earth, Human, God, and Ghost allowed people to have a deeper understanding of the fantasy and mystery of the Xianxia world. The author used a wonderful description to show the life of a supreme person who pursued martial arts. This book was not only a novel, but also a thought-provoking work. It made people think about the meaning of life, the value of emotions, the mysteries of psychology, the changes of society, and the evolution of history. In short, Human Immortal Martial Emperor was a shocking work that was worth reading. Drunken Immortal Gourd: New Book, Not Bad 9:"Liao Zhai Zhi Lian Shen": Liao Zhai Wen, this kind of novel is still relatively niche. This is not bad. Friends who like Liao Zhai should not miss it. If you are fat, you can start slaughtering. 10."Ten Worlds, Ten Thousand Daos as One": Roam the Ten Worlds, collect the Cultivation Dao Fruit, and become one. Ancient Chinese martial arts, modern martial arts, ancient Liao Zhai, the Confucian world, the recuperation of spirit qi, the immortal world, the sorcerer world, the inner world, the world of Shenxiu Master, the gray fog world... This was the story of Su Daozhi crossing through the chaotic world of martial arts, using the Door of Wonders to cross the heavens and jump out of Universe Ocean. 11:"Immortal Cultivation Passerby": Reborn in a world of immortal cultivation filled with demons and monsters, seeing the genius Eldest Senior Brother fall from the clouds to the mortal world because he was too outstanding, Jun Buqi silently made a decision-From now on, he will be an ordinary passerby on the path of immortal cultivation! 12."The Great Scholar of the Early Tang Dynasty": The new book "The Invincible Legend Traversing the World" welcomes all friends to give pointers on testing poison. "The Most Vicious Man at the End of the Sui Dynasty": The new book "The Invincible Legend Traversing the World" welcomes all friends to give pointers on testing poison. I Can Exchange For Comprehension is an impressive novel. The author ingeniously incorporated the intelligence of the protagonist and the villain into the novel, making it feel real and fascinating. Although there were some minor flaws in the novel, it did not affect the overall reading experience. This book was not only fascinating, but it also inspired people to think about real-life problems from the book. In addition, the author also ingeniously integrated the shadows of other classics into it, allowing the readers to feel a familiar atmosphere while reading. Overall, this book was worth reading. It was an excellent work. Although some parts were a little toxic, this book could be used as a choice for readers who were in a book shortage. In addition, the author's writing style was very comfortable, making people happy to read. Overall, I recommend this book to four stars. "The Apotheosized Marshal Deng": Modern Yang Lei has transmigrated to the Apotheosized World, what should he choose? Relying on the great calamity of becoming a god, he took the opportunity to strengthen himself. 16:"Mountain Cultivator": After a thousand sails, I'm still a teenager when I return! Hu Xuanzong, who had been reborn and cleansed of all traces of glory, was determined to change his way of life in the world of great conflict that was about to begin! He would guard his own mountain ridge and temple, sit and watch the wind and clouds outside the mountain, and be a cultivator who lived in seclusion in the mountains! [The World's Freedom Immortal] 18:"Disciples of the School of Humanity in the Heavens": New book has been released,"I Can See Status Notifications", please support When he woke up, not only did Shen Changwen's soul travel to another world, but he also sadly discovered that a huge tiger was chasing after him. Finally, he managed to escape from the tiger's mouth, and then the system went online. [Shen Changwen: System, what skills do you have?] [System: I don't know anything except transmigration.] Shen Changwen: Can I reject you? [System: Forced transmigration. No refund for seven days even if you have a reason.] PS: Do not enter the party [PS: Laoshan Taoist (Main World, Demon Version), Ancient Sword Tale, Immortal Slaying, A Chinese Ghost Story, Calabash Brothers, Under One Person, Wall Painting, Big Fish Begonia, Hua Qiangu-Journey to the West to Subdue Demons…] 19:"The Fortune King of the Gods": Sun Wei was reborn in the World of Gods and became the general of the Lishui Pass. Facing the fate of a tragic death in the future, he could only fight hard and fight against the Clan of Enlightenment with the Fortune Space... 20."Sword Fairy of Liaozhai": In the twenty-ninth year of Yong 'an, in the land of Divine Prefecture, the Great Qian Dynasty had been established for more than five hundred years. The emperor was old and cherished his life. He summoned scholars from all over the world to the capital to set up a residence of strange scholars to refine medicine and seek immortality. The emperor became more and more obsessed with it and alienated himself from the government. There were also the princes of the Eastern and Western Palaces fighting each other for the throne, resulting in the instability of the government, the gradual chaos of the world, and the breeding of demons... This year, Chen Chuan came to this seemingly strange mythical world of Liaozhai… You can read these novels on Qidian Chinese Network.
The characters included the male lead, Wang Lin, the master of the altar. He was gentle and casual, but he had his own principles. An immortal cultivator who had crossed the world of Liaozhai with the knowledge of mystic techniques from his previous life in pursuit of freedom and longevity. The female protagonist, Zhang Hanyu, only smiles for the king. Her background is extraordinary, and she is wise and lovely. The male partner, Xue Fei, is the god of Jiaxu. The earth god is wise and bloody. The male supporting role was Lu Han, the Jiazi God, the Water God, the God of War who had grown up. The female supporting role was Nie Xiaoxuan, and the Dinghai God, the Water God, was as gentle as water. Female partner-He Lvdi, Ding Mao God-God of plants and trees, natural and fresh. Female supporting role-Nie Xiaoqian, Ding Si God-Fire God, unruly and treacherous, female supporting role-Guan Lihua, Ding Wei God-Earth God is not good at talking, female supporting role-Yue Liusu, Ding You God-Gold God, female general, wise and farsighted, female supporting role-Gan Ruoyun, Ding Chou-Earth God is obedient and tenacious. "Liao Zhai's Cultivation of the Spirit" by Saber Xiaoxin. It is a Xianxia/Mythological Cultivation novel with transmigration, mythological, and Liao Zhai elements. It is completed and can be enjoyed without worry. User recommendation: Liao Zhai. This type of novel is still relatively niche. This book is not bad. Friends who like Liao Zhai should not miss it. Once you're fat, you can start slaughtering. I hope you will like this book.
Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio is a collection of Chinese fantasy novels, which includes many myths and folklore. Among them, the original story of "Little Xie" was as follows: Xiao Xie Chen Xuan met a young Xie by the stream. He happened to see a man with beautiful eyes and a voice like an oriole. He claimed to be the grandson of Xie Gong. His surname was Xie Xuan. After his father died, he lived in his hometown with relatives. Xuan is intelligent and likes to read, especially good at writing poems. One day, he was taking a walk by the stream when he suddenly heard a beautiful song. He followed the sound and found a woman singing by the pond. The beauty of the woman's appearance was amazing, and her singing was as clear as flowing water. Xuan was attracted by the woman's beauty and went closer to listen to her singing. There was a faint sadness in the woman's brows, as if she was unwilling to meet Xuan. Xuan greeted the woman, and the woman smiled gently before turning around and leaving. Xuan felt a little disappointed, but she still remembered that beautiful song. A few days later, Genji heard the woman's singing at a relative's house in his hometown. He was so amazed that he decided to go find her. He walked along the pond until he saw a familiar building. It was a woman's house. Xuan walked into the woman's house and found that the woman was the one he had met by the stream. The woman was a little surprised to see Xuan's arrival, but she soon smiled and invited Xuan to come in and listen to her singing. Xuan accepted the woman's invitation and the two of them went to the woman's bedroom together. The woman began to sing, and Xuan listened quietly until her voice disappeared. Xuan asked the woman,"Why did you leave?" The woman said softly,"I left my hometown to find my true love." Xuan felt a warmth in his heart when he heard this. He said goodbye to the woman and left.
Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio was a great literary work written by Pu Songling, a famous writer. The book was divided into 12 volumes and included 491 short novels in classical Chinese. With meaningful strokes and universal love, this work made brilliant achievements on the basis of inheriting the tradition of the Wei and Jin Dynasties and the Tang and Song Dynasties. In addition, there was also a Liao Zhai series online drama called " Love Trapped in Liao Zhai: A Chinese Ghost Story " that was broadcasted on Youku on April 28th, 2021. However, there was no relevant information in the search results provided so far regarding the specific situation of Liaozhai in 2021.
The author of Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, Lotus Fragrance, was from the Qing Dynasty. (1715 1770) was a novelist of the Qing Dynasty and the author of Dream of the Red Chamber. His works were mainly featured by describing social reality and characters, which had high literary value. In addition to Dream of the Red Chamber, he also created many other famous novels such as Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio. Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio was a novel that described ghosts and immortals. It was a classic in ancient Chinese literature. Lianxiang was one of the more famous stories. It was about a woman who became a monster because of an unfortunate encounter and then tried her best to turn back into a human. The characters in this story were deeply described, and the plot was full of ups and downs.
The third volume of Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, including Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, told the story of Geng Niang. In the story, Geng Niang was a fox demon who transformed into a woman, fell in love with a human, and gave birth to a child. However, due to her identity as a fox demon, she could not be with humans. In the end, she was betrayed and killed by her husband. The tragic ending of the story expressed people's thoughts on the relationship between demons and humans.
There were novels similar to "Liao Zhai": 1. Traveler from the Heavens. Author: Lu Shiping 2. What to Do if You Look Too Fierce. Author: Tianming Youyicun 3: Becoming God With Spirits, by Left Hand Above the Mist, Author: Fickle Scholar Lawyer in the Film and Television World, Author: Jiu Jiu Jiu 6:" The Killing Intent of Man, The Reversal of Heaven and Earth ", Author: Zombie Dance 7: Unique in the World, Author: Lu Shiping 8. The Great Sage of White Bones, Author: Biting Fire 9:" American TV Series World Adventure ", Author: Principal Crow 10:" Starting from the Black Mountain Ancestor ", Author: Not Immortal, Both Dao The Magistrate of Liaozhai, Author: Six Divinatory Trigrams Human Immortal Emperor Wu, Author: Demonic Qianmo Gokudo Demon Ghost, Author: Crab Crawling Slowly Dajin Taizai, Author: Qingshan Tushan Heng Xing Zhu Tian, Author: Hui Pengpeng Summon Me, Author: Yue Ran I Am an Immortal, Author: Bai Lixi " Traveling the Heavens with an Umbrella ", Author: Sanjiu Scorpion My Uncle-Master Is Lim Ching-Ying, Author: White Robe Flying I Walk in the Heavens and Worlds, Author: Guo Jia The following is a detailed introduction of these novels: 1." Traveler of the Heavens ": Walking in every world, just so that after I leave, all the worlds will recite the legends about me. In the legend of Lu Xiaofeng, he stabbed out a sword that surpassed perfection at the top of the Forbidden City, defeated all the heroes, and left behind a sword legend. In the Romance of the Dragon and Snake, he explored the path ahead with Wang Chao at the Martial Arts Conference. In the shattered void, the legend of ascension was left behind. In the snow fierce knife line, let the day. There was only one Zhou Yi in history! In the three days of the Thunderclap Divine Prefecture, he said," Qi Tiandi, not bad! ” Sun God, Divine Gourd, Perfection, Heaven Covering, Star Transformation, Coiling Dragon, Eternal Life, Wilderness... 2." What To Do If You Look Too Fierce ":" What To Do If You Look Too Fierce " is a highly recommended book. The story was based on the protagonist's rebirth in the Japanese two-dimensional world. It depicted him being forced by the system to embark on the path of a delinquent youth, and it was related to the plot of a hot-blooded high school. While the author described the content of daily life, the text description was very vivid, making people look forward to it. Although the main character, Aoki Seiji, faced all kinds of challenges, he always maintained his identity as an ordinary high school student, which made people resonate with him deeply. Whether it was the shaping of the protagonist or the development of the entire story, it was very exciting. In short, What To Do If You Look Too Fierce was a very interesting book that was worth reading. 3." Becoming God With Spirits ": A new book by the Almighty. If someone sees a ghost, they can scream. We can go up and fight them. Zhou Kai is different. He has to let the ghost fight him first. After all, the improvement of his abilities depends on the evil attacks of ghosts. 4." Above the Mist ":" Above the Mist " was a fascinating supernatural novel. The author's rendering of the atmosphere and description of the human heart was outstanding, making people feel as if they were there. The story was full of suspense and reasoning elements, making it very enjoyable to read. The image of the male lead was also very distinct. His neurotic and emotionless side was impressive, but he unexpectedly showed a kind side. The plot was so compact that it was impossible to stop reading. Overall, this was a surprising supernatural work, and it made people look forward to the author's future works. 5:" The Lawyer of the Movie World ": A lawyer drama. The protagonist dressed up as Zhang Wei in iPartment, got a lawyer's license, and began the path of the ancient beauty gate. It was mixed with dark people, psychological crimes, and other plots. Overall, the rhythm was well grasped. 6." Human Hair Killing Intent, Heaven and Earth Repeatedly ":" Human Hair Killing Intent, Heaven and Earth Repeatedly " was a novel that left one with endless aftertaste. The author used a unique stroke to integrate the story into a world full of chivalry and adventure. The story was set in a chaotic world, making people feel as if they were in that era, feeling the dangers and opportunities. The author's writing was smooth and vivid, allowing the readers to experience the development of the story as if they were there. Although there were some heartbreaking plots in the story, it also increased the realism and appeal of the story. Overall, this book was a work that people looked forward to. They hoped that the author could continue to maintain this high-quality writing level and bring more surprises and emotions to the readers. 7." The Unique in the World ":" The Unique in the World " is an unforgettable novel. There were many different elements in the story, and the plot was well constructed. Even though some of the plot was a little forced, overall, the book left a deep impression. The author's new novel, The Home of the Wild Deer, made people look forward to it. The story took place in a mysterious immortal martial world. The world was beautiful and colorful, but it was also familiar. The protagonist, Lu Qingping, experienced hardships in the martial world and finally walked out of a legend that was unique in history. Not only was the plot fascinating, but the author's writing was also excellent. I recommend it to all readers who like the theme of Xianxia Jianghu. 8." The White Bone Sage ": The main character is in a haunted ancient world. The golden finger can cultivate Yin virtue, deal with all kinds of ghosts, and avenge the ghosts who died of resentment. The author was an old author in the strange genre. His writing style and story structure were not bad. All kinds of reasoning, deciphering, and reversing were not bad. All kinds of short stories were not bad. It was worth chasing after. The only flaw was that the author wanted to create a protagonist who was romantic but not obscene, and he would flirt around with many girls. However, he didn't grasp this level very well. It looked more LSP, even a little wretched, and a little off Biggie. However, Strange Decryption was not bad. 9:" World Adventure ": Soul Penetration It was a rather traditional beginning, but because the predecessor had committed a crime, he was sent to a small border town to inherit his aunt's title and fief. Due to the distorted personality of his predecessor, he had been misled, which led to some problems. He realized that he had just killed someone, and then someone outside wanted to check the water meter. At the critical moment, he awakened his golden finger and transmigrated to the World of Thrones. Currently, he was experiencing two American dramas, Quan You and Evil Power. It's just that after returning to the main world, he would always find some unreasonable reasons to push the plot forward. It was a little unbearable. It felt as if his intelligence had been forcefully reduced. It was very uncomfortable. 10." From the Black Mountain Ancestor ":" From the Black Mountain Ancestor " was a novel that was a little cool among Xianxia novels. Although there were some shortcomings in the grass level, overall, it was a refreshing reading experience. The author skillfully controlled the pace of the story and did not pursue the density of events, giving the readers a relatively relaxed and pleasant reading experience. The logic of the story was basically complete, and the main character also had the style of a big demon, making people feel that it was in line with the story. Moreover, the author did a good job in controlling the logic of the story. There were not too many sudden bugs, allowing the readers to immerse themselves in the characters of the novel and enjoy the logic and rationality of the story. In short, this book was a refreshing one that could immerse people in it. It was very worth reading. 11. Liao Zhai County Magistrate: Liao Zhai Human Immortal Martial Emperor: It Can Be Seen " Gokudo Demon Ghost ":" Gokudo Demon Ghost " is a dark novel that brings a new reading experience. The protagonist had a distinct personality and was selfish, but because of the cruelty of the environment, he seemed a little saintly. His indifference and inner struggle left a deep impression. Compared to other imitators, this book had a unique setting that gave people a fresh feeling. The author's words were smooth and powerful, and the plot was compact. It was very enjoyable to read. Overall, this book was an unforgettable novel, and it was worth recommending to readers who liked the Dark Stream. 14:" Great Jin Dynasty's Great Zai ": I, Sima Ji, invite everyone to take the Five Stones Powder and experience the romance of the Wei and Jin Dynasties. Ah, I need to pee, please don't be polite. " Eternal Travels to the Heavens ":" Eternal Travels to the Heavens " was an impressive novel. The author's experienced writing left a deep impression on people, making them want to continue reading. Each world in the story was a fusion of three similar movies. This innovative setting was eye-catching. The plot of the entire book was compact and fascinating, making people unable to extricate themselves. Whether it was the content of the book or the life outside the book, emotions, psychology, society, history, etc., this book gave people inspiration and thought. All in all,'Eternal Traversing the Heavens' is a very outstanding novel. I strongly recommend it to everyone. " Summon Me ": The author's previous book was about my god's clone. The content was that the main character obtained an opportunity from the world of DNA and began to conquer the real universe and the universe of DNA. In the process, he established the main god's space and then created the world to accumulate troops. The private settings were full. This book was about the real universe and the immortal universe. Similarly, it was full of private goods that liked to explore the two universes. " I Am an Immortal ":" I Am an Immortal " was a fine novel with an immortal and chivalrous theme. Although the early plot was a little broken, the later plot was very exciting. The author displayed a rich imagination and unique creative talent in the novel. The story was compact and fascinating, and the readers were deeply immersed in it. This book was not only a Xianxia novel, but also a thought-provoking work. Through the story in the book, the readers could be inspired by the book and connect the plot with real life, emotions, psychology, society, history, and other aspects. All in all, I Am an Immortal was an excellent book worthy of recommendation. << Swimming the Heavens with an Umbrella >> Decisive on the sofa, I feel like I've gone too far!> Her writing style was not bad, her intelligence was online, and there was no female lead at this stage! 19:" My Uncle Master is Im Ching Ying ": Zhang Jing has transmigrated. Time traveled to the end of the Qing Dynasty more than a hundred years ago, the era of warlords. In this chaotic world, Zhang Jing, who was an ambitious young man, felt that he should throw away his identity as a Taoist priest and stop being a swindler. He should make a name for himself and do something big! [I Walk in the Heavens]: An Infinite Horror Story. The author's writing style was sufficient, the plot was rich, and there was very little description of the real world. I'm not strong enough to recommend you. You can read it if you like supernatural and horror books. You can read these novels on Qidian Chinese Network.
Strange Tales from a Lonely Studio was the name of a collection of ancient Chinese novels, which included the stories written by Pu Songling. Liaozhai was a cultural phenomenon in ancient China. It referred to those literary works that used ghosts, fox fairies, immortals, etc. as the theme to narrate and express emotions. Strange Tales from a Lonely Studio included many stories of ghosts and gods, the most famous of which was the Strange Tales from a Lonely Studio series. It included Strange Tales from a Lonely Studio, Strange Tales from a Lonely Studio, Strange Tales from a Lonely Studio Sequel, and Strange Tales from a Lonely Studio Selection. It was one of Pu Songling's representative works.
Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio was one of the famous works of ancient Chinese literature. Strange Tales from a Lonely Studio was a notebook novel that recorded all kinds of ghosts, immortals, fox fairies, and other fantasy stories. It was also known as the "Strange Tales from a Lonely Studio". The term "Liaozhai" comes from a folk tale and means "to comfort the soul". This novel collected many magical legends and ghosts, including foxes, spirits, immortals, monsters, and sharpshooters. The content involved love, friendship, loyalty, and justice. It was regarded as one of the treasures of ancient Chinese literature. "Zhi" was one of the styles of "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio", referring to the draft of this novel. According to records, when he was writing Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, he had revised and polished it many times before finally completing this masterpiece. It contained the plot, characters, story, and other elements of the novel. It was also one of the important historical materials of the novel.
Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio was a collection of fantasy novels from ancient China. The author was from the Qing Dynasty. This collection of novels contained many myths, legends, ghosts, monsters, and other fantasy elements. It was regarded as a classic of ancient Chinese novels. One of the most famous stories was "The Peony Pavilion" in "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio", which told the story of a woman who dreamed that she had turned into a peony and finally realized her dream in reality. This story was widely spread and became a classic in Chinese culture.