Notes of the Strange

Maoshan DaoshiBaidu Novel2019

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2.2M words

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Male-Oriented Fiction Paranormal Mystery Social SpectrumImperial SealAntique AppraisalHidden LandscapesSupernaturalSupernatural ForceEerie Events

Summary

Li Xiao and Fatty run an antique shop. After acquiring a porcelain bowl bearing a folk-kiln counterfeit of an official-kiln mark and a translucent stone, they are drawn into a series of bizarre events. A jade pendant glows strangely, leading to clues about the Imperial Seal and fragments of the He Shi Bi; a tea caddy transaction brings them into contact with Chen Ergou and other figures from every walk of life. As the Seven-Star Suspicious Coffins, the Blue-Eyed Fox Corpse, hidden cave dwellings, and sect rivalries emerge one after another, Li Xiao, amid flashing blades and flying swords, investigates a long-concealed historical secret and gradually realizes that the supernatural forces he faces are far vaster than he had imagined.

Editor's review

Suited to readers who like a mix of antique mystery and supernatural cultivation. It opens with a civilian-kiln bowl and the strange glow of an amulet, builds suspense solidly, and gives lively dialogue to small characters. Its appeal lies in linking treasure appraisal, tomb raiding, and cultivation settings at a fast pace. Weaknesses: the genres are mixed, and the later shift toward cultivation threads such as the Demon Sea and shamanic inheritance clashes with the earlier realistic suspense style; word counts also vary across platforms.

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Reading tips

  1. In the first chapters, note the clues of the bowl, the amulet, and the stone; they run through the main plot
  2. Treat the early realistic suspense and the later cultivation inheritance as two threads rather than expecting one consistent style
  3. When settings jump, use the chapter list to keep track of the order of hidden-realm and sect events

About the publisher

Baidu Novel

Baidu Novel is a publisher focused on online literature; public information about it is limited, and details of its founding background and location are not yet clear. Its catalog contains roughly more than 15,000 titles, mainly in categories such as women's fiction, modern romance, ancient romance, and time-travel or alternate-history stories, alongside selected quality novels and popular web fiction. Representative works include Rebirth in the Eighties: A Newly Rich Style of Romance, Treasures of the World, The Supreme Imperial Wife: The Crown Prince Is So Devious, and The Hard-to-Please Cute Wife: The CEO's Sweet Marriage, most of which revolve around rebirth, time travel, palace intrigue, and sweet romance, with titles styled for online serialized reading. Among its authors, Shuimu'er, Jiunian Chen, Cangyang Jiaoyue, Ming Fengqing, Su Xiaotang, and Tang Qiqi are frequently credited names, and the works are aimed mainly at female readers and web-fiction audiences. The overall publishing character lies in gathering large numbers of genre web novels, using detailed tags and serialized storytelling to meet demand for light romance and historical-style stories.

FAQ

What genre is this book? Mainly supernatural suspense, blending tomb-raiding adventure and xianxia cultivation.
Who is the protagonist? Li Xiao, who runs an antique shop with a fat partner and is drawn into secrets after acquiring a bowl and a strange stone.
Where is it serialized? According to search results, it is serialized on platforms such as Baidu Novels and began in 2019.

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About the author

Maoshan Daoshi Author

Maoshan Daoshi is the author's Chinese pen name, with the English byline Maoshan Daoshi; their nationality and dates of birth and death are unknown, and publicly available information is limited. Three of the author's works are currently included in the library: Wenlu Biji, Guanshan Xunmu, and Songzang Jindi. These are commonly categorized as boys' fiction and suspense/paranormal fiction. Judging from the existing works, the writing centers on suspense and the supernatural, with titles featuring elements such as notes, tomb-seeking, and burial sites, leaning toward a documentary or adventure-driven approach that builds a mysterious atmosphere for readers who enjoy suspense and paranormal stories. Because little background information about the author is available, biographical details cannot yet be added; readers may refer to the works above to understand the author's creative direction.