Any Novels About a Protagonist Who Plays Everyone Like a Chessboard and Plans Every Step Ahead? 有没有主角算计天下人步步为营的小说

1. 1 烟EN Misty Rain Tower 烟雨楼 A Night of Misty Rain一夕烟雨Eastern Fantasy9.5M WordsOngoing [The print edition is now available nationwide at all major retailers] "Traditional xuanhuan" "No harem" In the land of Jiuzhou stands a tower called the Misty Rain Tower. Its master, Li Qingzhi, is hailed as a peerless prodigy, holding life and death in his hands beneath the cover of night. Yet what the world doesn’t know is that someone else stands behind the Misty Rain Tower, its true founder. Using the guise of a spoiled young master as cover, he manipulates the winds and clouds and plots ac 868.6kReads9.6Score70.4kShelves

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   Push! Strongly push! Super push! Incredibly awesome push! Super invincible push! God-level invincible push! Invincible cosmic super push!

2. 2 黄 A Dream of Huangliang: The Mad Heroine Hates Me to the Bone 黄粱一梦，疯批女主竟恨我入骨 Cowherd Boy of Lonely Mountain孤山放牛娃Eastern Fantasy4.1M WordsCompleted [Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger + Decisive and Ruthless + Cunning and Devious + Invincible Among His Peers] Ye Lingtian transmigrates into a romance-and-intrigue novel as the villainous Third Prince of Great Zhou. From the start, he’s supposed to marry the heroine, Feng Huojun? On their wedding night, the crazy heroine tries to kill me. The reason? She loves me to the point of obsession? As the poison-coated dagger sinks into my heart, I know I’m done for. This villain really doesn’t survive pa 69.6kReads8.8Score7.8kShelves
3. 3 无 Infinite Deaths, Time Rewind: I'm Not the Protagonist 无限死亡，时间回溯：主角不是我 Runaway Patient with a Severe Mental Illness在逃精神病重症患者Mystery593k WordsOngoing [Infinite loops, surviving in the cracks, no self-sacrificing saint, no invincible protagonist, everyone is smart, character growth.] Ning Mu, who has long suspected he’s mentally ill, finally realizes that the world is being reset over and over. When the usual course of events begins to change, he suddenly discovers that ghosts really exist. And those who eat ghosts awaken incredible abilities. Everyone is hunting and devouring ghosts in a frenzy. After countless strange incidents... “Go in pea 1.4kReads8.4Score153Shelves

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   The protagonist is ruthless to the point of scheming against himself; it becomes commonplace for him later on. Moreover, foreshadowing begins from the very first instance, making it incredibly engaging. The protagonist is highly intelligent.

4. 4 诸EN The Gods' Foolish Game 诸神愚戏 Ninety Autumns in January一月九十秋Urban3.7M WordsCompleted I have two principles in life: 1. I never lie. 2. I never believe anything anyone says, including myself. “Sir, I would like to point out that your second statement conflicts with the first.” “How so?” “If you never lie, why don’t you believe what you say?” “Oh, sorry. I forgot to mention that I don’t consider myself human.” “?” Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Cheng Shi, Cheng Shi who never lies. What, you’ve never heard of me? That’s all right. You simply haven’t been deceived by m 519.5kReads9.7Score69kShelves

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   The protagonist of this book uses deception to navigate the game of gods step by step. Everyone in the group is intelligent, and each chapter has an unexpected twist. With its mysterious and quirky atmosphere, it becomes more and more addictive as you read.

5. 5 我EN I'm Not a God of Theater 我不是戏神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.0M WordsCompleted The brand-new masterpiece by San Jiu Yin Yu, author of Slay the Gods | Winner of the Best Science-Fiction Web Novel Award at the Macau International Science Fiction Awards | A Chinese grotesque epic that turns the tide of an era After a scarlet meteor streaked across the sky, human civilization ground to a halt. From that day onward, humanity could no longer build a rocket, a nuclear bomb, an airplane, a car... The pyramid of civilization built upon modern science collapsed with a thunderous roa 1.7MReads9.9Score183.1kShelves
6. 6 伏 Ambush 伏杀 Mo Bai1莫白1Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Original title: Ambush] Beneath the awe-inspiring might of Heaven, all living beings are mere ants. And yet he dares, with the strength of an insect, to turn the world upside down. For family, for friends, for the burning hatred in his heart, for the nightmares that haunt him year after year, for justice, and for fairness. This story is set in an imaginary world and has no connection to actual history. Everything in it is fictional. Any similarities are purely coincidental. 14kReads8.3Score890Shelves

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   This historical intrigue novel avoids melodramatic plot twists, instead featuring thrilling court intrigues where characters' ambitions and strategies coexist, making it increasingly profound and unfathomable with each reading!

7. 7 黑 Quit Pretending, Black-Hearted Senior Brother. All Your Accomplices Have Confessed 黑心师兄别装啦，你的同伙全招了 I Just Love Bewitching Women就喜欢妖女Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Everyday life + lighthearted + supreme survivor + invincible among peers + silly and loaded] Wait, I gave him a Qi Refining cultivation method. How did he cultivate all the way to become a Great Emperor? Hua Liuyun, who grew up without parents, uses his heaven-defying luck to build a life of wealth, step by step. The child of luck is old news. He’s the father of luck. Before absolute strength, even the Lord of a Forbidden Zone has to raise a hand and offer him a cigarette. Before money, even th 16.7kReads8.4Score2.1kShelves

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8. 8 何 What Is an Immortal? What Is a Demon? 何为仙！何为魔！ Beyond the Mortal World逸于凡尘Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsOngoing In the shadowy reaches of the demonic path, he cultivated for thousands of years. At last, hunted by the Immortal Realm, he had no choice but to open a secret realm: the Heavenly River Pavilion. He returns to the past! Schemes against all heroes! Decisive and ruthless! Profit above all else!!! All to find the Dao he seeks. The world may seem ever-shifting, but it is your own heart that lacks resolve. This world changes endlessly and without warning. How can you know whether what lies ahead is 2.2kReads9.3Score200Shelves

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   This is a rebirth novel with excellent writing, a true male-oriented story. The protagonist, after being reborn, is constantly scheming and plotting. Unlike other brainless novels where the protagonist constantly provokes others after rebirth, this one completely avoids such nonsensical plot points. The protagonist's intelligence is exceptional; although he plans his future path based on his past life's memories, his actions are skillful and shrewd, always demonstrating caution and high wisdom. Furthermore, there are no mindless plot points; the logic is rigorous. The protagonist is an extremely self-interested individual—this is not a mindless novel! Not a mindless novel! Not a mindless novel! I'm saying it three times because it's important. If you're looking for a mindless, feel-good novel, look elsewhere! If you don't read carefully, you'll miss many foreshadowing elements. Be mindful while reading; don't skip ahead. Even a single word or sentence might be a key element related to the subsequent plot development. Also, the hooks the author planted will be explained later, perhaps in one, two, or even many chapters. From what I've read so far, there are virtually no major problems. You can read it with confidence. A few more words: If you're not going to read this without thinking, don't bother. Some of the exciting parts are on the surface, and some aren't. If you can't understand them, don't waste your time.

9. 9 第 The Number One Son-in-Law: I Really Don't Want to Rebel! 第一赘婿，我真不想造反啊！ Tangyuan2023丸子2023Historical4.5M WordsCompleted Historical fiction, a touch of ensemble cast, not mindless wish fulfillment, everyday interactions with the heroines, and family life. Also known as: My Wife Is a Grandmaster. Who Wouldn't Lie Flat? No one helps me reach for the clouds, so I tread through snow to the mountaintop alone. If fortune was never meant for me, I'll climb Kunlun by myself! The strategist risks everything by entering the game, all to bring Dongling back into the light! One vow: “I hunger to feast on the flesh of the nort 19.1kReads7.8Score1.8kShelves

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   High-IQ political intrigue and court intrigue, recommended by @2023. 🍁 I'd like to recommend these two books. The only downside is that 🌈the beginning is slow-paced, but there are many foreshadowing elements🌈. After a million words, looking back, you realize that everything the author has planted is a setup, which is surprisingly addictive. 🍁① The protagonist, Ling Bufan, accidentally travels back to the Great Qian Dynasty. 🍓It seems unrelated at first glance, 🌈but it's actually a preordained arrangement. High-IQ, multiple female leads, 🍀business battles and court intrigue, rich in elements, highly recommended!

10. 10 一 I Woke Up to Find Myself a Son-in-Law 一觉醒来变赘婿 Tangyuan2023丸子2023Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Lan Yuheng dies suddenly from overwork at school and is ultimately dragged back to the underworld by Ox-Head and Horse-Face. The Judge discovers that he's a virgin for the ninth lifetime and takes pity on him, sending him to an ancient parallel world. Here, those so-called poets don't exist, and the Tang dynasty is not the prosperous era it once was. In the end, his fate is changed, granting him endless romantic encounters. But because something goes wrong with Granny Meng's soup, his soul trans 8.3kReads8.2Score711Shelves
11. 11 宁 Ning Yan: When Women Rule the Roost 宁兖，牝鸡司晨 Books Bring True Wealth有书真富贵Historical167k WordsOngoing [Ensemble political intrigue + entrusted heir + factional strife + expansion of the realm + redressing an old injustice] [Wronged powerful minister male lead x emperor female lead disguised as a man] Also known as "After I Blundered into the Imperial Family, I Discovered I Was the Imperial Family" On a winter night in the seventh year of Chengxu, Emperor Zhao Ning Fu suddenly went mad. Wearing the robes of his favorite consort, Yan, he climbed the bell tower and rang the funeral bell before fall 173Reads—Score104Shelves

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    A group portrait of power struggles, with the protagonist scheming for the sake of the world. The story includes elements of entrusting a son to a powerful figure, factional infighting, territorial expansion, seeking justice for old cases, and counter-espionage. There is no time travel or unintelligent supporting characters. Also known as "After Accidentally Entering the Imperial Family, I Discovered I Am the Imperial Family."

12. 12 袁 Yuan Tiangang, the Last Keeper of Secrets in the World 袁天罡，世间最后一个守秘人 Hot-Blooded Assassination Squad热血刺杀团Mystery291k WordsCompleted At Mount Lingtai Fangcun, clouds and mist shroud the peaks. More than a hundred days have passed since the chaos was extinguished. The Three Realms are at peace, and the mortal world is calm. Though Yuan Tiangang has bowed to his master's wishes and promised never to investigate the true form of that Buddha, the doubts in his heart grow heavier with each passing day. Was the chaos that nearly destroyed the world truly just a single thought from a Buddha, cast off as an avatar? Among the countles 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The plum tree's trunk was already cracked and dry; its branches bore no leaves, no fruit, only bare, withered branches pointing to the sky, like the arms of a dying man, exuding endless desolation. The ground of the plum grove was covered with thorns and scattered rocks; fragments of a broken dragon robe hung from the thorns, and beneath the rocks lay a blood-stained imperial tablet. The design was complete, but Yuan Tiangang's brush did not stop. His wrist turned uncontrollably, and on the right side of the design, he wrote the prophecy for the fourth image: "Atop the tree, a scholar has a mouth. An old man in his golden chamber, controlled by others." Sixteen characters, the ink as black as lacquer, conveyed a cold sense of fatalism. Below the prophecy, he wrote the verses for the fourth image: "Refusing to dwell in the dragon palace and phoenix hall, soaring straight into the ninefold clouds. If the Jade Emperor inquires about human affairs, in chaotic times, literature is worthless." Having finished writing, Yuan Tiangang slowly lifted his brush. His body hunched slightly, his face ashen, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth again. A violent, furious, and endlessly resentful dragon aura of the Li Tang imperial family surged back from the Heavenly Secrets Silk, following the ink stains, like a wounded dragon, crashing into his meridians. The dragon aura corroded his bones, burned his heart and marrow. The pain was like ten thousand arrows piercing his heart, like his soul being torn apart. [Request for more updates][Request for more updates][Request for more updates][Request for more updates][Add to bookshelf][Add to bookshelf][Sparrow's masterpiece][Sparrow's masterpiece][Cool][Cool]

13. 13 太 The Supreme Old Lord Whispered to Me: Trust Neither Gods nor Buddhas 太上老君低声对我说：勿信神佛 Hot-Blooded Assassination Squad热血刺杀团Eastern Fantasy295k WordsCompleted “Do not trust what you see.” The Old Lord’s first warning landed like a nail, every word driven home. “Do not trust what you hear.” The second carried a note of warning. “Do not trust what the gods and Buddhas say.” The third overturned everything the Three Realms believed. Zhou Shi trembled all over. “The Heavenly Venerable means that the Heavenly Court…” “Just remember this,” the Old Lord interrupted. The bewilderment in his eyes gave way to a trace of resolve. “When the truth is revealed, the —Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 14 全 The All-Round Martial Saint 全能武圣 Hot-Blooded Assassination Squad热血刺杀团Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted “We can cry, we can laugh, we can feel pain, and we can die, but we will never bow our heads!” As the words rang out, billions of mortals shouted in unison, their voices shattering the clouds: “What happens in the mortal world is for mortals to decide!” “What happens in the mortal world is for mortals to decide!” “What happens in the mortal world is for mortals to decide!” Their voices gathered into a colossal blade that pierced heaven and earth. It was no weapon, but an act of will. Where that 3Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 15 民 Strange Tales from the Min Tiao Bureau: Mian Zhuan 民调局异闻录之勉传 Er Dong Shuishou耳东水寿Mystery8.3M WordsCompleted This is the story of an immortal man spanning two thousand years. In every corner of history, he left his name behind. To some, he was a nightmare. To others, he awakened them from the nightmares that haunted them. At the beginning of the story, his name was Wu Mian. By the end, his name was Invincible. 22.5kReads9.4Score2.2kShelves
16. 16 神 The Gods Devour Earth 神噬地球 The Old Donkey Keeps Braying驴子老叫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse530k WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast] [Anti-Cheat Story] [Political Intrigue] [Slow-Burn, Not a Power Fantasy] [No Stereotypical Characters] [Intellectual Battles] [A Mix of Classical and Modern Chinese Prose, Not for Everyone] (Revised through Chapter 34 of Volume Two. The remaining chapters will be updated gradually.) Thermodynamics applies in this book. You cannot regenerate mana forever. Any method of increasing one's power will gradually be discovered by others over time, causing its benefits to diminish until t 48.8kReads9.5Score9.1kShelves

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    A new system, a new genre, the anti-cheat system. Atheist materialism battles Cthulhu, and a random passerby beats up a cheat code. When everyone's intelligence is on point, the protagonist's halo disappears, and having a cheat code becomes a death sentence.

17. 17 天 The Rise and Fall of the World Are Mine to Rule 天下兴亡我为王 I'm Just Someone Who Keeps Getting Rejected我是一个一直扑街Historical406k WordsCompleted “Chief, you're awake?”… What do you mean, transmigrating here didn't come with a golden finger? What do you mean the government troops are coming to wipe out our stronghold? What do you mean an age of chaos is about to begin? Then there's only one thing to do: step forward, throw myself into the fray, and fight my way through this chaotic age… 43Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Intrigue and strategy, step by step

18. 18 当 When a High-Tech Civilization Enters the Age of Cultivation 当超科技文明穿进入修仙时代 Bi Ma弼马Eastern Fantasy379k WordsCompleted This is the most advanced civilization in the universe today. There are no flashy phenomena here, only the reasoning and breakthroughs found at the very limits of science. When an advanced technological civilization runs short of energy, a struggle for resources is bound to erupt. Hello, my name is Kexing. Ke as in science, Xing as in excitement. I will be in full charge of carrying out this mission to travel through a black hole. [Beep beep beep] [One person is assigned to this mission. Verifyi 37Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend all of these books.

19. 19 开 Suspended from the Start? I Join the Discipline Inspection Team Instead 开局停职？我转投纪委调查组 Second Master Jiangmen江门二爷Urban7.5M WordsOngoing His superior was under investigation, his girlfriend was cheating on him, and after being targeted by office rivals, he was forced onto leave. Yang Dong hit rock bottom from the start, never imagining that a phone call would change the course of his life. He was seconded to the Discipline Inspection Commission's investigation team to save his superior, only to inadvertently trigger a massive storm. Yang Dong had this to say: "No need to panic. I'll have a cigarette and calm down first!" (No hare 533.5kReads9.3Score28.8kShelves
20. 20 长 Longevity: A Well-Connected Immortal Court Official Slacks Off in the Mortal Realm 长生：仙庭关系户下界摸鱼 Core of Chaos混沌核心Eastern Fantasy3.2M WordsOngoing [Immortal cultivation + no System + not a power fantasy + slow-paced + no female lead + pseudo-ensemble cast. Read with care if this isn’t your thing.] The mighty will of Heaven shines like a mirror, illuminating the causes and effects binding immortals and mortals alike. The countless living beings are like grains of sand, ground into the ashes of tribulation beneath mountains and rivers. A mysterious mirror hangs among the highest heavens, reflecting the lives of all beings in the Three Realm 216.4kReads9.0Score15.4kShelves
21. 21 开EN From the Start, Immortal for Eternity, Laying Low Until the End of Time 开局长生万古，苟到天荒地老 Purple Spirit Wind and Snow紫灵风雪Eastern Fantasy6.1M WordsCompleted [Published in print] [Not a wish-fulfillment story + tranquil daily life + lighthearted humor + no female lead + no tragedy + survival expert] Enter with caution. A longevity story told from the perspective of an immortal, spanning several great eras of cultivation. It begins in an ordinary mountain village, moves into a small domain, and then enters the vast world of cultivation, passing through the eras of flourishing development, golden prosperity, the collapse of the rules, the great dark up 563kReads9.7Score72.5kShelves
22. 22 系EN System Sign-In: Starting with the Cultivation of a Heavenly Emperor 系统签到开局天帝修为 Jasmine in Winter冬日里的茉莉Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted Ye Xingchen, an orphan from the twenty-first century, unexpectedly transmigrated to another world, only to land among the demon race. By a twist of fate, he became the husband of the demon empress and awakened a sign-in System. From then on, he could have soared to greatness, but instead Ye Xingchen played the pig to eat the tiger, swept aside the geniuses of every race, married the empress, and trampled demonic prodigies beneath his feet. See how Ye Xingchen leads the demon race down a differen 37.3kReads8.2Score3kShelves

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    Recommended, completed, good-looking, suspenseful, behind-the-scenes story. Click only if you dislike this genre. [Cool][Cool][Cool][Cool][Cool][Cool][Cool][Cool]

23. 23 系 System Sign-In: Transmigrate to Ancient Times and Become a Princess's Husband 系统签到，穿越古代当驸马 The Orange That Can Swim会游泳的橙子Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Li Zhenbang, an instructor at a police academy, accidentally transmigrates to ancient times. Through a series of mishaps, he becomes the princess's consort. He had planned to spend his days cockfighting, bird-walking, flirting with fairies, beating up spoiled brats, and kicking the arrogant prodigies around. Who could have guessed he'd awaken a sign-in System? As he looks at his stunning princess wife, he sees the disdain in her eyes. “My husband is a peerless gentleman, both a scholar and a war 13.8kReads8.7Score887Shelves
24. 24 千 The Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion: Plotting Against the Realm 千机阁：逆谋天下 The Silly Pig's Happiness傻猪的幸福Historical200k WordsCompleted History + power struggles + the Mohist School + strategy + palace intrigue... “To secure the throne for the second generation, one must first learn the private dealings of the officials.” In a secret meeting late at night, Zhao Gao taps the table, the bronze lamp casting light over his sinister face. Thus, an intelligence network known as the “Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion” is quietly woven through the teahouses, post stations, and hidden spaces between official buildings in Xianyang. Its headqua 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The plan is set; let them fall into the trap!

25. 25 步 Step by Step 步步为营 Xingman星漫11k WordsCompleted I was nineteen when my mother remarried. The year after my father left, she married a nouveau riche man. My stepsister made life difficult for me at every turn, while my mother turned a blind eye. After a humiliating false accusation, I stumbled upon my stepsister’s secret. After countless nights and days of suffering, I finally found the answer overnight. I thought my self-righteous revenge would be satisfying, but it turned out to be just one move in my ex-boyfriend’s carefully laid scheme. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Spring comes in all seasons, and dawn comes in spring; the dawn is only truly precious because of you.

26. 26 步 Step by Step 步步为营 Swift and Decisive雷厉风行Urban1.5M WordsCompleted The workplace is a battlefield, full of crises and obstacles. Yet with his intelligence and the help of the women who adore him, he advances one careful step at a time, rising higher with every move. 9Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 27 沦 Falling Hard! A Kiss Out of Control 沦陷！失控诱吻 Branch and Sunflower枝与葵Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + the second male lead wins her heart + the ex chases her after the breakup, but she never looks back + both leads are inexperienced] Jiang Li found a revealing swimsuit photo on her boyfriend’s phone. A graceful figure, full of allure. It belonged to his female “best bud.” At the campground, Jiang Li watched coldly as they draped their arms around each other, acting like a couple. She gave a faint smile and turned to leave. “Jiang Mochen, you’re not my boyfriend any 26kReads9.3Score2.4kShelves
28. 28 天 The Heavenly Ladder: Step by Step, I Play It Safe 天梯之步步为营 Pale Ink, Light Lotus淡墨轻荷Urban615k WordsOngoing A new novel is here! Come read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 1Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 29 步 Step by Step 步步为营 A Shallow-Winged Shrimp浅翅一虾12k WordsCompleted On my boyfriend’s birthday, I received a WeChat message from Zhou Jiewen: Su Li, the love you schemed your way into is over. —Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 30 步 Step by Step 步步为营 Copper Egg铜鸡蛋Urban237k WordsCompleted Reborn, Xiao Qiulin stands at the starting point of 1996, with the years gone by vivid in his mind and countless shattered lives in their wake. A new journey lies ahead, fraught with danger: life-or-death struggles, trials of character, and the vast opportunities and challenges brought by a changing era... 2Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 31 看 Understand the Weekly Chart and Never Run Out of Money 看懂周线不缺钱 Water Mirror Studio水镜工作室15k WordsCompleted Understand the Weekly Chart and Never Run Short of Money 217Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 32 三 Three Kingdoms: General, Who’s More Beautiful, Your Concubine or the Empress? 三国：将军，妾身与皇后，谁更美 Jing Yunlong景云龙Historical2.0M WordsOngoing By a twist of fate, he transmigrates as Cao Ang, Cao Cao's eldest son, who was supposed to die in the Battle of Wancheng. At death's door, he activates the “Life-Prolonging Talent System.” Only by winning over the peerless beauties of history can he extend his lifespan and unlock talents. Along the way, Cao Ang uses the System to win over beauties and prolong his life, while secretly building up his strength: curbing Liu Bei's rise, blockading the waterways of Jiangdong, and breaking up enemy al 29.3kReads8.8Score3.3kShelves

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33. 33 深 A Master Plan 深度布局 Mist-Shrouded Mystery雾锁谜局Mystery215k WordsCompleted A High-IQ Revenge With a single move, the “Soul-Severing Meridian Needle,” he can kill without a trace. On a crowded bus, he makes his target die silently, without anyone noticing. Police captain Zhao Gang sees everything clearly on the surveillance footage, yet is powerless to act. This is the third unsolved case, and every clue points to his own older brother, missing for twenty years... When the person closest to him becomes the prime suspect, how will he choose between the law and blood ties 895Reads6.4Score100Shelves

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    This is true high-IQ revenge, with not a single idiotic move! The protagonist, seeking revenge for his father's murder, patiently plots for two years, orchestrating a massive scheme. From taking down the bank president and cutting off Jin Sheng's financial chain, to using a kidnapping case to lure out the culprits, and then leveraging the police to expose a long-standing medical scandal—every step is meticulously planned and executed. His enemy, believing he has everything under control, is unaware that he has fallen into his trap from the very beginning, ultimately having his entire group acquired at a bargain price and imprisoned. It's an extremely satisfying read!

34. 34 寒 Demon Slayer of the Frozen Abyss 寒渊诛魔 Awareness觉性Historical3.8M WordsCompleted I'm pleased to recommend my new book, Dustblade Suppresses the Palace Gate. Old friends and new, come join us in a world of wuxia, where the imperial court stands tall and the rivers and lakes stretch far and wide. Ordinary people lead extraordinary lives. They pursue vengeance and justice with abandon, and fight for their homeland and family. Each person pushes forward with all their might for the wishes they hold dear. 15.4kReads8.7Score1.3kShelves

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    A very good book, highly recommended.

35. 35 诛 Soul-Slaying Mad Blade 诛魂狂刀 The End Before the Finish未完已终Eastern Fantasy772k WordsOngoing "Brother Feng, let's go. My Ye family can afford to keep you!" Ye Shuang looked at Li Feng standing in the pouring rain, her eyes red with tears. "Heh. The sect I built up with my own hands has actually cast me aside like this? If they don't give me an explanation, then just as I built it up, I can tear it down!" Li Feng stared at the tightly shut gates before him. Even the torrential rain couldn't extinguish the rage in his heart! Several years later… "The Ye family? Heh. You're even more despi 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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36. 36 火 A Hotpot Through the Ages 火锅春秋 Peas Found a Circle豌豆遇了圆Historical477k WordsOngoing The state is founded on its people, and the people put food first. Transmigrating into the turbulent Spring and Autumn period, a master chef stirs up the world. Follow the protagonist across the river of time as, armed with culinary skills and the Zuo Zhuan, he rewrites the course of Chinese civilization and creates an epic “Spring and Autumn of Fine Food”! 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend two books: one is a new book, a historical food novel; the other is a completed fantasy/xianxia (martial arts) novel. Please provide your own review after reading.

37. 37 鬼 Dawn Over Guigu 鬼谷破晓传 Peas Found a Circle豌豆遇了圆Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsCompleted [Traditional wuxia fantasy, no System, no transmigration, no fanfiction, no wild flights of fancy, rich historical knowledge, tightly plotted story, a tribute to traditional martial arts, a work of conscience] One thought separates ascension from demonic corruption. Defy the heavens, and live forever, undying. If you ask where the path to immortality lies, look to the ninefold Kunlun, ninefold abyss. A young swordsman bearing the weight of his family's vengeance ventures through the martial worl 3kReads8.7Score339Shelves
38. 38 三 A Silver Tongue Conquers the World 三寸不烂打天下 Caribbean Mantis加勒比海刀螂Historical218k WordsCompleted [Hilarious + Political Intrigue + Carefully Crafted Details + Transmigration + Strong Moral Compass + High Intelligence + Ensemble Cast + No Golden Fingers + Masterful Detail + Brisk Pacing] A low-level delivery rider transmigrates into the body of a fool and marries two women from the start. What kind of chemistry will modern pickup lines, an ordinary person’s perspective, and iconic pop songs create in ancient times? What’s it like to give the emperor a bath? How do you use a handsome man to p 99Reads9.3Score179Shelves

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    The main character is highly intelligent, and the supporting characters are no pushovers either! Especially the first book, it was a super surprise.

39. 39 末 Apocalypse Cockroach 末日蟑螂 Mighty Cockroach伟岸蟑螂Sci-Fi & Apocalypse6.3M WordsCompleted Zhang Xiaoqiang is an insignificant nobody, a lazy loser who had been content to lounge around and wait to die. Staying at home lets him avoid the first outbreak of the zombie virus. When he sees his neighbors in the same apartment complex turn into zombies, he is overcome with boundless terror. He struggles to survive alone in an Apocalypse where people prey on each other. At last, worn down by loneliness, he picks up his gear and heads out into a world shrouded in smoke and fire. He takes the 27.3kReads8.9Score2.4kShelves

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    This post-apocalyptic sci-fi novel is unlike any other! The protagonist is reborn only to find the world's script completely altered, leading to a high-stakes game of wits and constant plot twists. There's no system or cheat code; the hardcore survival and human nature portrayals are realistic and compelling. The scope expands as you read on, making the ending completely unpredictable.

40. 40 第 The Ninth Special Zone 第九特区 Wei Jie伪戒Urban6.1M WordsCompleted After the catastrophe, the land was scarred beyond recognition. Food was scarce, resources were in short supply, and the situation was chaotic... A young man who had fought his way out of an undeveloped zone, with endless yellow sand at his back, came alone to District Nine to make a living. Yet he never expected to meet a few good friends by chance, rise to prominence in the chaotic era over a single thought, and embark on a legendary journey... 210.6kReads9.6Score22.9kShelves
41. 41 末 Apocalypse: The Whole Company Denies the Existence of the 18th Floor 末世：全公司否认18楼存在 On Jiufeng Mountain九峰山上Sci-Fi & Apocalypse783k WordsCompleted [Apocalypse + No System + Reborn + Mystery + One Female Lead + Zombies + Hard Sci-Fi + No Mindless Decisions + Revenge] Reborn six hours before the apocalypse, Chu Yan has not only retained his memories of the future, but also mastered the ultimate secret of genetic evolution! He can become the most powerful god in the apocalypse! He frantically stockpiles supplies, builds weapons, modifies vehicles, and saves his parents, racing against time! He will kill his enemies with his own hands and turn 3.4kReads8.7Score284Shelves
42. 42 西EN Western Fantasy: Your Majesty the Empress, I Am a Loyal Servant of the Empire 西幻：女皇陛下，朕是帝国忠臣啊 Writing Nonsense Like Crazy嘎嘎乱写Eastern Fantasy4.2M WordsOngoing [Farming]+ [Slow Burn]+ [Western Fantasy]+ [Multiple Races]+ [No System]+ [Conquest] After transmigrating to the Middle Ages, he became a nobleman named Field. He learned that women in this world could awaken as “Chosen Ones,” each with unique abilities and extraordinary beauty. Field hadn't even had time to celebrate before his useless father and beautiful stepmother sent him off to develop a blighted land full of poverty and monsters! Worse still, the entire empire, no, the entire world, was r 312.2kReads9.4Score19.5kShelves
43. 43 被 After My Engagement Was Broken Off, I Started Raising an Empress 被退婚后，我开始养成女帝 Lucky Fish幸运鱼Eastern Fantasy2.3M WordsCompleted [Just got a rating, it will rise later] [Bestselling hit] [Multiple Heroines] [Ultimate Power Fantasy] [A Powerful Background] [The More You Read, the More You'll Love It] Above the path of immortality lies a realm that must be broken through to truly live forever. But this realm is perilous. Even immortals can perish within it, so it is known as the Tribulation Immortal Realm. Legend has it that there is an object in the world called the Immortal-Burying Pearl. Whoever obtains it can control th 2kReads6.1Score223Shelves

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    Both of these are excellent, absolute gems! One is fantasy, the other urban. Highly recommended. [I also strongly recommend them!]

44. 44 出 The Day I Got Out of Prison, I Picked Up a Stunning Beauty as My Wife 出狱当天，捡了个绝色美女当老婆 Lucky Fish幸运鱼Urban2.1M WordsCompleted After a passionate night, he was framed and thrown into prison. What he never expected was that she would give birth to his daughter. Six years later, he emerged from prison as a peerless national hero, his power unmatched. The God of War of the Northern Frontier came to welcome him in person and even offered him his breathtakingly beautiful granddaughter. He could only reply helplessly, “I already have a daughter. Isn't that a little inappropriate?” The blurb can't do it justice. Read the story 3.4kReads9.1Score396Shelves
45. 45 残 Seeking Life Amid Lingering Regrets 残念觅生 Yu Cangjue御苍爵Mystery318k WordsOngoing [Infinite-flow, rules-based horror, extreme escape, eerie games, no harem, no formula, no invincible protagonist, no System, no mindless plot, not a feel-good power fantasy] I’m a ballet doll, grinning as I watch them kill themselves. I throw people into “my” mindscape and lay out an inescapable path to their doom. But that lunatic Li Yu finds a loophole in every stage. I crank up the difficulty of surviving, but he uses game theory to beat me. I forbid him from speaking, but he has the whole t 223Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Infinite Twists | Horror & Thriller | Group Battle | Mind-Bending Battle] -- Ten-Day Same Style -- Werewolf is so weak! Mind-bending battles are a crazy party! The fat guy smashes the wall and gives away first blood, the man in the suit starts with "You're all dead..." The protagonist is not an overpowered protagonist, there are no mindless wish-fulfillment novel tropes, only a battle of wits! ▶▶▶▶Preview Before Reading◀◀◀◀◀◀◀◀◀◀◀◀◀ ❶ Mind-Bound Prison + Time-Limited Annihilation, Death Prohibitions are Deadly— ❷ Public Investment Hides Traps, Lending Rules Bury Deadly Motives, Every Step is a Gamble with Life! ❸ Rabbit Gnawing on Skull Doll Seeking Death, Church Jaw-Cracking Mechanism, Horror and Thriller at their Peak! ❹ Chain Shaking to Break the Game, Sherlin's Game Hides Mysteries, Mind-Bending Battles that Will Make Your Scalp Twist! ▼▼▼ [Click the Cover Below]▼▼▼Start Unlocking! 44855566

46. 46 逆 Against the Meridians: Liar, Stop! 逆经：骗子住手 Ren Fanwuyin任梵无音Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [Original novel for the animated series This Taoist Is Not Quite Right] Life is unpredictable. The fit thrive under Heaven's law, Those skilled in force become generals, those skilled in strategy become kings. Born into the lowest of professions, he refuses to live like a nobody, He waves the yin-yang banner and sees through the Six Lines of Divination. Watch him play at being a spirit medium, watch him swindle and deceive, Watch him make ruthless decisions, watch him rise like a hidden dragon f 44kReads9.4Score4.7kShelves

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    A gambling saga begins with a battle for supremacy, a super-engaging political intrigue masterpiece. It blends martial arts, crime-solving, the martial world, and the imperial court, with hilarious humor and excellent writing. Highly recommended! 😎😎

47. 47 冒EN Impostor of the Langya Clan 冒姓琅琊 Eastern Zhou Young Master Nan东周公子南Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho 494kReads9.7Score70.5kShelves
48. 48 大 The Embroidered Guard of Great Xia 大夏锦衣人 Third Young Master Bai白三公子Ancient Romance315k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + System + yandere + love triangle + rivalry for the heroine + power-ups + Embroidered Uniform Guard] You’ll never guess who the real male lead is! “If I, Xu Zhixi, had never been born, the martial world would have been mired in endless darkness, ” When you open your eyes, you’re a wealthy young lady in another world, with a cheat ability and a destiny-defying plot at your fingertips! This world conceals ten secret paths: Martial arts that shatter the firmament, Confucianism that 29Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    🌸🌸 [Read this excellent political intrigue novel with confidence! It won't make you stupid at all!] [Sending a heart] The opening plot is really fresh and original, which really impressed me. The writing is smooth and delicate, and most importantly, there are no bad parts! Highly recommended!

49. 49 奸 Scheming for Immortality 奸计长生 Junke Fox俊克狐Eastern Fantasy119k WordsOngoing [Not a Saint] [Ruthless and Sharp-Tongued] [Fantasy Martial Arts] [Partly Feel-Good] Being a martial arts master is like rowing upstream. No matter how hard you work day and night, someone may still overtake you. The peerless senior disciple is nevertheless driven to depression by his leader's psychological manipulation, while the young prodigy faces a quarter-life crisis... Yet some people can simply drop in and win everyone's affection. Really...? Why do I feel... That even if I squeeze my way 1Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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    Everyone who's seen it says it's great!

50. 50 皇 The Emperor’s Favorite Minister? No, I’m Rebellious to the Bone! 皇帝宠臣？不，我一身反骨！ Lun Dong伦东Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Power Struggles] + [Political Scheming] + [High-Stakes Play] + [Not Mindless] The great clans grew powerful and took control of the imperial court. The emperor wanted to use me as a weapon to reclaim imperial authority, but he devised countless ways for me to die. Once he realized how useful I was, he even wanted to castrate me and turn me into a eunuch, so I could continue serving as his blade. The Left Chancellor, head of the great clans and a man of unfathomable depths, pointed to the fish 7.5kReads9.0Score695Shelves

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    🌈1️⃣The emperor wanted to use me as a weapon to regain imperial power, but he designed countless ways for me to die. The powerful families used me as a pawn. Why? You use your cunning to control the lives of others, then I will use my cunning to seize the world. If I win, I will be the king of the world; if I lose, I will be a true ghost hero.

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