How Far Is the Martial World from the Imperial Court?

Looking for a Novel With Some Brains

I'm tired. At some point, I got used to reading with my brain switched on, and now I can't find anything to read. Please recommend some novels that actually make sense, or I'll have to read the classics.

A Legendary Martial Arts Novel

Wuxia Stories, But No Leveling Up, Robbery, or Treasure-Filled Secret Realms

I’m not really into those stories where the protagonist shows off, wins through face-slapping, and gets some super-rare treasure. No System stories either.

Pure Martial Arts Novels: No System, No Transmigration

Something like *Sword Snow Stride* or *Sword of Coming*.

Wuxia, the Martial World, and the Imperial Court

There shouldn't be one absolute protagonist. Everyone has their own story. I don't want a story that revolves around one person the whole time. The villains should be strategic, and the plot logic shouldn't fall apart.

Any Novels About Assassins or Mercenaries?

Urban setting transitioning into fantasy.

Looking for a Historical and Wuxia Crossover

A story featuring historical emperors, heroes, and beauties.

Novels Like The Return of the Condor Heroes and The Deer and the Cauldron

I still want to read more of the novel.

Xianxia and Jianghu Like Sword Snow Stride, No Power Fantasy, No System

I don't want stories where everyone except the male lead has no intelligence. I've read too many of those goofy novels, and they're bad for your brain.

Confucian Cultivation: Thrown Straight Onto the Battlefield from the Start

I want the story to start on the battlefield, without a ton of setup beforehand.

It's So Hard to Find a Good Book These Days! Any Recommendations, Experts?