Broken Jade Stained with Rouge

Short Stories Set in the Martial Arts World

Any recommendations for short wuxia novels?

Female Lead Is a Martial Arts Master from the Jianghu

Lots of fight scenes, but don't make it mindless hero worship. No transmigration. There should be internal energy and lightness skills. The male lead is optional.

Looking for Purely Classical Martial Arts Stories, No Fantasy or Cultivation

I want a genuine wuxia novel, with no cultivation immortals or overpowered martial arts. A System or a golden finger is fine, either way. I’m looking for the kind where being able to lift a thousand jin makes you incredibly powerful. Nothing too ridiculous. A little over-the-top martial arts is okay, just not so extreme that people can dodge bullets.

Female Lead Who Fights Instead of Argues X No Romance X Not Childish X Realistic X Smart

No brainless stories! Get out! Get out! Get out! No melancholy, autumn-sighing stories! Get out! Get out! Get out!

A Clever, Calm Female Lead Who Plans Every Move

Are there any female leads with exceptionally high intelligence who plan everything meticulously and always stay clear-headed? She should only do what she needs to do, never show off her talents for attention, and be morally ambiguous. She absolutely must not turn into a self-sacrificing savior later on.

Please Recommend Ancient Romance Novels Where the Second Male Lead Wins!

Ancient-era romance, with the second male lead rising to become the male lead. The second male lead should be gentle.

The Female Lead Is Ruthless to the Core, Saving Herself Before Sinking into Darkness

I want to descend into darkness, stay detached, and be utterly ruthless to myself and others.

Is There a Female Protagonist Who Is Not Only Strong in Martial Arts but Also Beautiful and Cold?

Any Stories with a Female Lead Who Always Gets Revenge and Handles Things Decisively?

Please don't recommend stories where both leads let everyone walk all over them, then just stand there in silence like they're mute. What is wrong with them?

Please, a Historical Romance with a Powerful Female Lead!

No transmigrate and no reborn, thank you!!!

Any Good Female-Strong Novels? Preferably Ancient Romance, and Please Make Sure There Is a Couple

I'm looking for books like Prosperous Dawn. Whenever I see a novel with a couple, there are always people who prefer no-couple stories insisting there shouldn't be a male lead. You're not even in the same circle, so why insist on making your presence felt? Whether the heroine gets dumbed down is up to the author, and has nothing to do with the male lead, really.

A Tragic Female Lead, a Merciless Killer, Sweet on the Outside and Dark Within, No Romance or Very Little Romance

Looking for Books with an Exceptionally Smart Protagonist

Looking for books like "The End of Ten Days". I’m out of things to read, please help!!!