High Intelligence, Brilliant Scheming, Calculating, and Cunning 高智商 高略谋 高算计 高阴险

1. 551 陛 Your Majesty, Run! The Third Prince Has Arrived in the Capital 陛下快跑吧，三皇子进京了 Si Wei思伟Historical584k WordsCompleted [Invincible protagonist + System + decisive and ruthless + uniting the world] From the start, his achievements are so great that the emperor fears he will outshine him and casts him aside once his use is over? The crown prince flees in the middle of battle, sending the entire army into rout. With the enemy closing in and no defensible positions left, they order me to stay behind and die, covering the useless crown prince's retreat? With the realm on the brink of life and death, Wu Chun awakens t 9.2kReads8.2Score705Shelves
2. 552 安 An Lingrong Reborn: I Refuse to Become Sisters with Zhen Huan 安陵容重生：绝不和甄嬛做姐妹 Sesame Sauce Cold Noodles麻酱凉面Female-Channel Fanfiction810k WordsCompleted [Content warnings ⚠️] 1. This is not a wish-fulfillment story. 2. The heroine is a villainess. 3. She won't be killing people left and right, so if you're expecting a bloodbath, don't read this. 4. First person!!! A subjective perspective is not the same as objective reality. 5. Everyone is a villain!!! Don't read this if you want goodness, kindness, and romance. Traits retained: sensitive, suspicious, selfish, patient, and calculating. Traits toned down: cowardly, jealous, ruthless, gloomy, and 445Reads9.5Score—Shelves

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   Fans of palace intrigue will definitely love this. It's my favorite Zhen Huan fanfiction that I followed for a month and it finally finished. An Lingrong is cunning and ruthless, but also has a clear head. You can tell the author has high emotional and intellectual intelligence. The plot twists and schemes designed based on the original novel are all very brilliant.

3. 553 重 Reborn: The Tale of Li Yu 重生：李玉传 Galloping Potato奔腾的土豆Historical220k WordsCompleted [Fantasy Wuxia, High Intelligence, Life-and-Death Gambits, Breaking Deadlocks, Strategic Planning, Schemes and Intrigue] There are five kingdoms and one empire. Li Yu, an ordinary college student, is transported to one of these nations. To restore his manhood, he has no choice but to complete System missions. With no martial arts skills, how can he assassinate a county magistrate protected by guards? Faced with three attackers far stronger than he is, what will he do? Saving someone could very w 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Let me recommend one of my own books! It's not exactly about high intelligence, high strategy, high calculation, or high cunning, but the story is built upon a web of intrigues and schemes, large and small, involving various intertwined forces across multiple kingdoms and empires. Personally, I think true wisdom lies not in elaborate schemes, but in balancing and managing the relationships between all things to achieve the desired outcome. Of course, this is my second book. My first one flopped because I tried to delve too much into profound theories, so this one leans more towards a web novel-like narrative. Thanks for your support!

4. 554 不 If You Won't Write the Memorial, Why Are You Going on the Northern Campaign? 不写出师表，你北什么伐呀！ Autumn Wind Over Luoshui洛水秋风Historical2.8M WordsCompleted “This place is so delightful, I could forget all about Shu!” Liu Shan, who left behind this timeless saying, thought he had died. But when he opened his eyes again, he had become Zhao Gou, the emperor of the Great Song. With none of Zhao Gou's memories, he gazed at the officials filling the court and fell into deep thought. They have a chancellor here too? The name Qin Hui might not sound like much, but surely he's as capable in both letters and arms as my foster father! Hmm? Wait, why is there 43.1kReads8.9Score4.6kShelves
5. 555 全 Global Manhunt: You’re Crazy! You Call This an Escape? 全球通缉：疯了！你管这个叫逃亡 Snow at Dusk in the Clouds云中暮雪Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Ten major conglomerates are investing, a hundred billion dollars in prize money is up for grabs, and elites from every field are taking part! Urban parkour, high-altitude skydiving, wingsuit flying. Everything... is for the sake of escape! A global manhunt! This is a show that drives people wild! Its goal is to uncover vulnerabilities in security systems and public safety in today's information age. Su Yu is sent to prison from the start, but no one could have expected what came next. Su Yu brea 42.1kReads9.3Score4.5kShelves

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   1. Su Yu, a college graduate looking for a job, was selected for a global manhunt program. Overjoyed, he was transported to another world by the protagonist. Faced with the program's incredibly difficult challenges, the protagonist, with his superior intelligence and a cheat system, embarks on a live-streamed escape show in this other world. 2. This is a high-IQ crime novel with a gripping plot and meticulous logic. When the law is corrupted by power and no longer upholds justice, witness the flames of revenge of the people, sparking with wisdom. 3. Su Chen, a transmigrator, leads his pursuers through simulated unsolved cases, exploring ancient and modern mysteries. Logical, with a tight plot, he possesses a mental image of rooms and mysterious case files; everything must be unraveled by Su Chen.

6. 556 别 Don't Say I Didn't Warn You 别说我没告诉你 Extra Chapter News番番外闻Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted I won’t waste words. Let’s get straight to the cases, solved in the freshest, most unconventional ways. The Twelve Detectives will open your eyes. “The Butterfly Case” “The Powdered Face and Vermilion Lips Case” “The Slow-Steamed Case” “The Cicada’s Shedding Case” “The Haunted Old Mansion Case” For anyone who likes detective stories and wants a few laughs... 165Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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   "Fanfan's Hilarious Detective Stories" is alright, give it a try!

7. 557 我 I Only Wanted to Die, So How Did I Become Famous and Successful? 我一心求死，怎么功成名就了？ The Heavenly Court's Little Nobody天庭小卡拉米Historical1.9M WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast + Political Scheming + Menace + Humor + No System + Not Invincible] [This book has a martial arts power system, but the protagonist has no combat skills. If you only like effortless power fantasies, please look elsewhere.] After nine lifetimes of reincarnation, Mu Qingbai has just one more to go before he can return to his homeland with everything accumulated over all ten lives. Falsely accused and thrown in prison from the start, he is about to be executed after autumn. He’s read 18.3kReads8.7Score997Shelves

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   The title is quite ordinary, but the content is fantastic. The protagonist transmigrates to another world, his only thought is to go home. He has little martial arts skill, but he uses his intellect to scare the world. When he gets ruthless, he treats people like dirt. He's usually cheeky, but when he's scheming, he goes a little crazy. The supporting characters aren't stupid either. One chapter a day isn't enough!

8. 558 尸 Born of a Corpse, Carried in a Ghost's Coffin 尸生子，鬼抬棺 Jie Yu界玉Mystery3.3M WordsCompleted In ancient, remote places, all kinds of strange and terrifying things are bound to happen. And these things happen around Hua Jiunan. In fact, Hua Jiunan is part of them. For instance, he was born from a corpse! 211.7kReads9.6Score24.5kShelves

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   After years of studying, I have become an immortal!

9. 559 龖 The Thunderous Roar of the Dragon 龖之赫霆之砉 Golden Lord金公Ancient Romance674k WordsCompleted The dragon's fierce clash: Twin dragons coil and fight, their claws tearing and scales flying, blood splattering everywhere. Their battle makes thunder roar across the nine heavens, bringing down punishment. [Defiant, Rebellious Heroine + Men Take a Back Seat + Crushing Scumbags + Strategy + Cultivating the Mind and Forging a Path] Lin Wan'er, the legitimate second daughter of the Minister of War's household, is neither strikingly beautiful nor warm in temperament. She was born with few 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Book 1 (additional fan recruitment)

10. 560 民 The Folk Feng Shui Master 民间风水之王 Miao Qimiao苗棋淼Mystery3.0M WordsCompleted The Nine Cauldrons Dragon Palace, the Secret Files of the Yellow Springs, the Snow Mountain Corpse Demon, the Yin-Yang Inn... Ever since I borrowed a life from the underworld, I have known no peace. Every time I borrow a life, it becomes a deadly game. After each desperate struggle and narrow escape, I wait for the next secret order from the underworld so I can keep living. Just when I thought I'd escaped the clutches of fate, I discovered that Heaven had prepared a coffin for me too! 51.6kReads9.4Score6kShelves
11. 561 赚 The Ghostly Art of Making Money 赚钱诡术 The Condensed Sea凝结的海Urban1.2M WordsCompleted There are countless ways to make a living, But not all of them fill your jars with gold and silver. There are countless ways to make money, But not all of them lead to a long and healthy life. Everything has two sides, each with its own reasons. Only by staying fair-minded can we see all of heaven, earth, and the human world. Respect the course of other people's lives, And join hands to build a better world as we move forward together. The complex world is forever changing, And everyone chooses 64Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I held back so many words, but I couldn't stop thinking of you...

12. 562 我 I Heard Senior Brother Riding a Green Crane 我闻师兄驾青鹤 Golden Lord金公Ancient Romance373k WordsOngoing [A dual-female-lead coming-of-age adventure, a journey north through the cultivation world] The unluckiest transmigrator in history: Lin Chunya! No money, no power, no looks, no connections, and not even a golden finger! That makes her the most short-tempered and petty transmigrator in history, too. Though she has a fiery temper and is always bouncing around, at least she cherishes her life and doesn't charge blindly into danger. Though she doesn't charge blindly into danger, she still can't sta 15Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 563 无 Infinite Armament 无尽武装 Yuanfen0缘分0Urban5.8M WordsCompleted This is heaven, because it contains everything found on Earth. Everything you long for but cannot have is within reach here. This is hell, because everyone must struggle to survive, then lose themselves in a world where truth and illusion are impossible to distinguish. This is the world of endless slaughter... 827Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    One is for careful reading, the other for casual reading. Those without the book can check it out; those who like to criticize should go for the one with a 9-point rating. It gets a bit bad towards the end. You should also check out *Endless Armament*; it's a very unique book.

14. 564 养 My Adoptive Father Is Scum? My Undercover Identity Is Exposed! 养父是人渣？我卧底身份被曝光！ Don't Take My Kidney别嘎腰子Urban1.9M WordsCompleted Also known as: “Memory Trial: My Name Cleared,” “I'm Not a Great Villain,” and “Who Is the Undercover Agent?” An undercover police officer is brought to trial and sentenced to death. A live broadcast of his memories reveals a major case spanning thirty years. Brothers who could betray him at any moment, colleagues with multiple identities, friends secretly plotting behind the scenes. In this dark forest of distrust, no one dares reveal who they really are. As the truth is pieced together bit by 3.8kReads9.0Score403Shelves

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    This book... It made my IQ feel like it was constantly being rubbed to the ground. The title is a bit odd, which probably deterred a lot of people... But it's super good!

15. 565 战 War God Rampage 战神狂飙 One Thought, Vast Ocean一念汪洋Eastern Fantasy22.7M WordsOngoing Ye Wuqian was born with peerless talent, a dazzling genius. But to uncover the mystery of his origins, he willingly vanished from the world, pretending to be a good-for-nothing as he refined the source of the Sacred Battle Art for a full ten years! Now his ten years are up, and the true dragon has returned! An invincible path begins, one where he crushes countless prodigies and geniuses, smashes every royal and divine physique, and tears apart the legends of the heavens, making the myriad worlds 39.8kReads9.1Score1kShelves
16. 566 大 The Great Zhou Dynasty’s Number One Immortal Merchant 大周第一仙商 Wang Xin王信Eastern Fantasy250k WordsOngoing Chen Lu transmigrates to a xianxia world, born with blocked meridians and unable to cultivate. After lying low for more than twenty years, he schemes across the realm, holding power in one hand and wealth in the other. Without the talent to cultivate, he proves the Dao through business, step by step becoming the Great Zhou Dynasty's foremost immortal merchant! A humble birth is no disgrace. The ability to bend and rise again is what makes a true man! “Lay down your butcher's knife and become 786Reads8.9Score102Shelves
17. 567 我 The Secret I Can't Tell You About Me and His Brother 我和他兄弟不得不说的秘密 Golden Lord金公Modern Romance184k WordsOngoing When she wakes up, her whole body aches and her memories are a blur. She has no idea what happened, but realizes that the deep, all-consuming feelings she once had for Zhou Shiyu have completely vanished. Before she can piece together what caused it, one of Zhou Shiyu's butterfly-like friends flutters over to her, fixing her with a pair of captivating fox eyes. "Meng Qian, have you really lost your memory? You're not faking it, are you?" "Ha! You'd better not fall for me. I'm scared." Meng Qian 9Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 568 棺 Transmigrated in a Coffin: From the Start, I'm a Fake 棺越：开局便是冒牌货 The Milky Way of the Nine Heavens Enters My Dreams九天星河入梦来Historical881k WordsOngoing After transmigrating and being reborn, Qin Wushang says: “You numbskulls from the Six Kingdoms, what’s the point of fighting each other? What a bunch of idiots! I’m carrying the First Emperor’s coffin on my back and bringing guns and cannons to take charge. You lot of misfits are long overdue for a beating. I’ve already got cannons pointed at your doors, so get down on your knees and surrender. I don’t want to bully people from the past...” Hey, you there, reading this book! Stop right there. Ar 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story I've been following: A modern special forces soldier smears the bronze coffin of the Qin Emperor with his blood, and nine dragons on the coffin come to life, taking the protagonist to the Zhao Kingdom. He accepts the consciousness of Qin Wushang, a hostage prince of Western Qin, and fights his way back to Western Qin. But what he finds is a complex web of undercurrents between states, a life-or-death struggle between imperial princes, and a complicated past… Modern firearms can't defeat ancient cold weapons? No! No! No! Watch as Qin Wushang conquers Western Qin and vies for supremacy!

19. 569 攫 Seizing the Red Cherry 攫取红樱 Golden Lord金公Modern Romance468k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she thought he was her father's illegitimate son. She humiliated, oppressed, and fought him at every turn, and in the end her family was destroyed. In this life, even the biggest fool wouldn't make the same mistake twice. Though deep down, she is still afraid of him. She has nevertheless resolved to treat him like her own younger brother from now on, making amends for the sins of her past life. In his previous life, that woman used every means at 12Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 570 我 I Am the King 我为王 Model Huiyin模特徽因Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Betrayed by everyone, I was wounded by those closest to me! I cut off a finger to survive, then lay low for six years before emerging again. Through the grudges and warmth of the martial world, I’ve seen it all. I am the king! 1.7kReads8.4Score122Shelves
21. 571 山 The Ridgeline 山脊线 Snow on Jade Steps, Golden Armor Returned玉阶雪金甲还Urban510k WordsCompleted [How cruel is society? Look at how battered I am! How strong am I? Watch me rise smoothly through the ranks!] The grassroots front line is a crucible that refines the strong, a gilded stage for the average, and a sinkhole that eats away at the weak. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist starts at a state-owned enterprise, is transferred to an overseas company and sidelined, returns to China, escapes from the disciplinary commission, and is immediately transferred to the position of secretary to the provincial governor. His life is full of ups and downs, scars and setbacks, yet he rises steadily through the ranks...

22. 572 硅 Silicon-Based Frenzy 硅基狂潮 Shi He Isn't Suitable矢禾不是适合Sci-Fi & Apocalypse467k WordsCompleted In 2044, an unknown organism began parasitizing human bodies. Some people's faces gradually twisted out of shape, and their speech and movements began to turn abnormal. It was a silicon-based life-form. It lurked all around us. 806Reads8.9Score106Shelves
23. 573 终 At Last, Together Day and Night 终与卿暮暮朝朝 Golden Lord金公8k WordsCompleted At Last, Morning and Evening with You 7Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 574 想 Want to Make Money? Change the Way You Think First 想搞钱先改变思维 Jian Mo Huai An简墨淮安187k WordsCompleted [No wish-fulfillment, just practical advice] This book has no wish-fulfillment, only practical advice. If that's what you're looking for, feel free to drop it without a second thought. I've been caught in the rain myself, so I want to hold an umbrella for others. If you've just graduated from college and keep hitting roadblocks at work, I recommend giving this book a read. It can change the way you look at things, help you adapt to your job, and get promoted and earn a raise sooner. If you've sp 48Reads7.0Score—Shelves
25. 575 一 Confessions of a Mentally Ill Person 一个精神病人的自述 Multiply by Two乘二Mystery169k WordsCompleted Sometimes I wonder what I am, what the world is, and what my existence means to it. Am I an NPC? Or just a virus that doesn't matter? A virus, yes. I feel like I've caught some kind of virus, or maybe I've always been one. My name is Zhang Shun. I'm an ordinary person, and on an ordinary day, I suddenly saw things no one else could see... 1.5kReads9.3Score376Shelves
26. 576 桃 Ride Out to Battle, Peach Blossoms in My Wake 桃花马上请长缨 June六月Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of June's novel, Power and Favor 3: Power and Favor in the Capital, is now available on Hongguo App. She cared for her in-laws and used her dowry to support the General's household, only for him to use his hard-won military achievements to ask for the female general's hand as his equal wife. Zhan Beiwang mocked her. “Song Xixie, do you know that your fine clothes, rich food, and glittering jewels all come from General Yi Fang and me fighting bloody battles to hold back 15.4kReads9.5Score5.4kShelves

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    I highly recommend these three books; they feature high-IQ, strategic writing from diverse backgrounds.

27. 577 栖 Princess Qixia 栖霞公主 Golden Lord金公Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted Princess Qixia 2Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 578 2 18 Ways to Make Money in 2025 2025赚到钱的18种方式 The Jade Rabbit Who Eats the Moon吃月的玉兔儿Completed 18 Ways to Make Money in 2025 —Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 579 规 Rule Horror: My Family Isn't Normal 规则怪谈：我的家人不正常 White Beard白胡子Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted [Horror + mystery + livestream + national fate + System] The supernatural returns, and rule-based horror games invade countries around the world. As one chosen by fate, Zhou Bai represents the Great Xia Kingdom in a horror game. The first scenario is a family of four. [You live with your wife and your parents. But remember, there are only three people in your home.] [You can trust your wife, unless she takes off her red hair clip.] [You and your wife have never had a child. If you hear a baby cr 46.2kReads9.4Score5.7kShelves

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    These are all highly-rated and excellent books; I've read them myself. [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

30. 580 青 Childhood Sweethearts Part Ways 青梅竹马两相尽 Golden Lord金公Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted Childhood Sweethearts, Now Worlds Apart 4Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 581 夜 Lord of the Night 夜幕之主 Morning Farewell to Old Friends朝辞故旧Eastern Fantasy2.6M WordsCompleted What’s so great about inheriting the throne? A kingdom you conquer yourself is the one you can rule with confidence. He commands Nightfall, one of the three great assassin organizations, and a single word from him decides who lives and dies. He also controls the Four Seas Merchant Alliance, one of the ten great trade guilds, and is richer than an entire nation. Once that useless prince leaves the capital, he soars like a dragon released into the sea. He raises the Banner of a Hundred Battles in 22kReads8.6Score2kShelves

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    Everyone is highly intelligent; it's all about strategy and tactics.

32. 582 癫EN What the Heck! Everyone Around Me Is Completely Nuts! 癫！孤身边全是神经病！ Wen Yuan Party文元党Ancient Romance764k WordsCompleted Born a crown prince, Qi Yuanzuo was convinced that he was the only normal person in the imperial family. Little did he know what the Crown Prince looked like to outsiders: At seven, he shot a tiger and won nine hundred kilometers of territory in the Qilian Mountains. At thirteen, he cut through the great clans of Jiangnan and personally orchestrated the Case of the Ninety-Seven Mourning Robes, stepping over piles of corpses to claim the throne. At fifteen, he gambled on the Qilian Mountains once 54.9kReads9.5Score7.1kShelves

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    These books... I felt like my brain couldn't keep up! They left me completely bewildered. The first one was from the male lead's perspective, and the first two didn't have a romantic pairing. I'm not sure about the third one. I saw one where the male lead had a one-sided crush on the female lead; I wonder if that applies to the male lead.

33. 583 末 Apocalypse Snail: A Little Conscience, but Not Much 末世蜗牛：有点良心，但不多 Uncultured, zz有辱斯文zzSci-Fi & Apocalypse1.1M WordsCompleted [No System or Superpowers] [Comedy] [Wild Ideas] [Plot Twists] [Light Novel] [Protagonist Fans, Read at Your Own Risk] [Bizarre and Explosive] [Not for the Straight-Laced] One day, snails poured from the sky in place of rain. Anyone bitten turned into a monster, and resources became scarce… You'll see a protagonist group that is selfish and self-serving, lacking in empathy, hypocritical, vindictive, fake do-gooders, arrogant, two-faced, all pretenses, and downright crazy... Every las 9.1kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves

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    I personally think it's very good. The main characters are all villains, the protagonist is highly intelligent, has low combat power in the early stages but becomes stronger later, there's no system or time travel, no female lead... There's no romantic pairing if you don't read the side stories (there is a male romantic pairing in the side stories). {Some plot points are bizarre} The protagonist has black hair in the early stages and white hair later.

34. 584 安 The Peaceful Inn 安心客栈 Ma Xiaoyun麻小云Eastern Fantasy400k WordsCompleted The jianghu has its own tales to tell. Why see everything under heaven? Young man, don't ask how rough the road ahead will be. The young man asked, “What is the jianghu?” The old man replied, “Ride your horse, cross the river, and plunge into the mortal world.” 2.9kReads8.9Score182Shelves
35. 585 官 Officialdom: Starting by Slapping My Boss Twice 官锋：从打领导两巴掌开始 Little Lotus Breeze小荷风Urban1.4M WordsOngoing Made the scapegoat from the start? Pushed to the margins, with my future and my life ruined? Fine, I’ll remember this. There’s plenty of time to settle the score. My girlfriend breaks up with me, and my love life falls apart. What was I even here for? Fine, I’ll set you free. Don’t regret it. I turn around with power in my hands and return. Li Rui laughs aloud. Those who hurt and slandered me will all pay the price. 31.2kReads8.3Score2.6kShelves

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    I highly recommend reading these two novels, which realistically depict the lives of officials. They are incredibly immersive, especially the first one, where the author's narration is fantastic.

36. 586 纨 The Pampered Life of a Spoiled Commandery Princess 纨绔郡主得宠日常 Zhao Pian赵骗Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Signed for publication. The print edition is expected to be available by the end of the year. No! This! Is! Not! A! Romance! No CP! No rebirth, no transmigration, a thoroughly evil heroine, a power-struggle story A truly wicked heroine, vying for power over the realm, genuinely unhinged, ruthless, and rotten to the core Questions that come up while reading can only be answered by reading on. The willful, overbearing young princess of the Prince of Zhenbei’s household takes a fancy to Pei Jinnian 51.1kReads9.4Score6.4kShelves
37. 587 官 The Road to Power: A Clash of Ambition and Desire 官途从权欲交锋开始 Little Lotus Breeze小荷风Urban1.7M WordsOngoing [Political Revenge] + [Career Advancement] + [Alliances of Mutual Interest] + [Romantic Entanglements] + [Political Scheming and Wits] + [Multiple Heroines] + [Ensemble Cast] [The male lead keeps a low profile without being creepy early on, reveals his sharp edge with a roguish charm in the middle, and takes revenge on all his enemies later.] Wang Maoyuan is a "golden phoenix" who flew out of the countryside. The year he graduated from college, he passed the civil service exam and joined the la 17.1kReads7.7Score1.1kShelves
38. 588 梦 Nightmare Game: This Hunter Is Way Too Terrifying 梦魇游戏：这个狩猎者也太吓人了 Armed Swimming Across the River of Forgetfulness忘川河里武装泅渡Mystery1.6M WordsOngoing [1v4 Mode + Horror Worlds + Fusion with Dangerous Personalities + No Female Lead (Though if there has to be one, it's the Evil God Cthulhu)] The mysterious online game Midnight Nightmare was released. Players could enter horror worlds and tackle dungeons, or choose between the Hunter and Runner factions for an asymmetric 1v4 showdown. Ling Yichuan awakened the Character Template Fusion System. From then on, he fused with one terrifying boss after another, becoming the nightmare of every player! 1.6kReads9.4Score189Shelves
39. 589 谈 Explosives Under the Negotiation Table: The Young Lady Storms the Imperial Court 谈判桌下埋火药，大小姐入朝杀疯 Yu Fu余弗Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The heroine’s creed: Power and money are what let a woman live freely and boldly!] [Strong heroine + satisfying story + vying for the finest men in the realm] Jiang Yu thought she’d be content with a modestly comfortable life. But when she turned eighteen, one ridiculous twist after another came her way. First, the husband she had supported with her own money for years passed the imperial exams at the top of his class, then demanded a divorce so he could marry a noblewoman. Then the Duke’s mans 37.9kReads9.2Score5.5kShelves
40. 590 我EN Learning to Slay Gods in the Psychiatric Hospital 我在精神病院学斩神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.3M WordsCompleted A must-read hit on Tomato Novel | Original novel of the hit anime Slay the Gods | IP influence on the China Online Literature Influence List | 2023 China Good Novel Have you ever wondered whether monsters from ancient myths lurk beneath the neon-lit city? Have you ever wondered whether gods stand watch over humanity atop the moon hanging high above us? Have you ever wondered whether extraordinary people walk among us in our bustling modern cities, acting in the gods’ stead? In the society ruled 1MReads9.9Score162.2kShelves
41. 591 千 A Thousand Paths 千人有道 Wu Qi武棋Urban3.3M WordsCompleted [Modern underworld] [Stories of crooked gambling] [Gambling scams] [Anti-gambling] When I was six, my grandaunt said I was doomed to a life of loneliness. She sold me. She sold me to an old man who had lost one hand. An old man who made his living as a swindler. From then on, I learned how to cheat at gambling from him. The old man became my master, but he told me to call him Fourth Master. I became a professional swindler, too. But on the day I graduated from my apprenticeship, Fourth Master di 13.2kReads8.8Score1.2kShelves

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    High intelligence and strategic thinking, layer upon layer. The first few chapters are just appetizers to help you digest the story. The further you read, the faster your cup spins, with various strategies, schemes, plans, and plots all tightly linked together.

42. 592 我 Those Years I Spent Running with the Wrong Crowd 我混社会那一些年 Summer Loves Meat夏天爱吃肉Urban2.9M WordsCompleted As you wander the martial world, what kind of cunning, scheming, and vision do you need? As a child, I feared ghosts because they were hideous and terrifying. As an adult, I fear people because they look so respectable. This story is a reminder to everyone: Nine out of ten gambling games are rigged. The only way to win is not to gamble! 17.7kReads8.9Score1.4kShelves
43. 593 必 The Game That Must Be Broken (Complete Edition) 必须犯规的游戏（全集） Ning Hangyi宁航一Mystery876k WordsCompleted The murder-mystery game based on the novel of the same name is now available for preorder! In a locked-room battle for survival, endless twists turn every detail into a contest for victory. This time, you get to decide your own fate! Fourteen novelists, fourteen days, fourteen terrifying stories: a deadly game has begun. Fourteen mystery writers are "invited" to a mysterious location. Each must improvise a mystery story to tell the others. When the story ends, everyone votes, and the highest-sco 12.5kReads9.5Score1.8kShelves
44. 594 直 Livestream: The Ice-Cold CEO Pei Has Grown Adorable Little Horns! 直播：高冷裴总长出了可爱犄角！ A Brilliant Pen That Doesn't Make Flowers Bloom妙笔不生花Modern Romance398k WordsCompleted [Gorgeous actress vs. cold, abstinent CEO (a clingy, teary-eyed puppy); both are devoted to each other, and the male lead has ears and a fluffy tail. He’s an utterly adorable little thing who even gets jealous of his own son!] [Transmigration into a book + entertainment industry + wealthy CEO + adorable kid + everyone’s darling, and more] Shen Yinsi transmigrates into a book. To survive, she clings tightly to the leg of the powerful CEO Pei Yuan. She was hoping he’d take her in. Little did she k 1.5kReads8.8Score116Shelves

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    Seeing Shen Yinsi staring at him blankly without saying a word, Pei Xiaoyuan felt even more aggrieved and burst into louder sobs: "Waaah! Wife! I don't want our son! Ayuan doesn't want him! Wife! I don't like him! Can we put him back in?"

45. 595 全 Watched by the Whole Internet: The Frail Junior Student Outwits a Top Criminal Investigator 全网围观，病弱学妹戏耍刑侦王牌 Still Feeling Cold依然觉得寒冷Mystery589k WordsCompleted Award-winning work in the Fifth Tomato Web Literature Competition Finals, Selected Mystery Case Award “I only ever kill people who deserve to die!” [High-Octane Dark Fantasy | Elite Mind Games | A Life-or-Death Battle Between Good and Evil | A Strong Heroine and an Even Stronger Heroine] [Shocking Twists | No Romance | Two Powerful, Unhinged Rivals Face Off] From the day Ling Zhi became a criminal police officer, he believed in only two things: evidence and procedural justice. Criminals were cri 78.9kReads9.5Score14.9kShelves

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    This is the book I'm talking about. It's about high intelligence, strategic brilliance, and meticulous planning. "A God's sniper rifle can conquer ten miles of no man's land." The female lead is truly arrogant, constantly provoking the police (she has her reasons and her own difficulties; she's set up a huge scheme, see details).

46. 596 假 Fake Eunuch: From Helping the Empress Dowager Ascend the Throne to Ruling Through Intrigue 假太监：从扶太后登基到权谋天下 Harmony Before Birth和而未生Historical353k WordsCompleted A power fantasy of court intrigue set in an alternate history, starring Mo Wujin, a fake eunuch who transmigrates into the imperial palace! The moment he opens his eyes, he is swept into the turmoil of an emperor and empress at odds and a court in chaos. He appears humble and obedient, but in truth he is cunning and ruthless, with unparalleled strategic brilliance. He can manipulate the peerlessly beautiful empress dowager, whose power holds sway over the entire court. He can also keep the patie 258Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In terms of high intelligence, strategy, calculation, and cunning, no book can compare to this one. It's full of intricate plots, schemes, and twists and turns, with every character displaying exceptional intelligence.

47. 597 机 My Robot Boyfriend 机器人男友 Li Ronghua李荣华Modern Romance112k WordsOngoing The general manager of a listed company is dead! Was he killed by a lover consumed by resentment, or is there something more to it? What kind of conspiracy lies hidden behind it all? Three layers of truth! How many can you guess correctly? Robots have appeared in the world. Will they bring humanity salvation or disaster? Can a war between humans and machines be stopped? 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book tells the story of various deceptions and conspiracies orchestrated by robots in their quest for rebirth. The protagonist, born of a human and a robot, strives to prevent a war between humans and robots. After returning to a peaceful life, she starts her own business, using her business acumen and strategy to eventually climb onto the rich list and achieve financial freedom.

48. 598 通 A Wanted Criminal Sneaks into My House, Then Gets So Scared He Calls the Police 通缉犯潜入我家，却被吓到报警 George Talks a Big Game乔治侃大山Urban534k WordsCompleted [High-IQ plots: staged accidental killings and locked-room murders] [A satisfying high-IQ story with logical twists] Ye Chen transmigrated to Blue Star and obtained a Screenwriter System. And so, one screenplay after another became reality: “Headless Yaksha Serial Murders,” “The Butterfly Effect: Staging Accidental Killings,” “The Fourteenth Perfect Locked-Room Murder,” “Using Natural Phenomena to Design the Perfect Accidental Killing”… Every one of these was a high-IQ perfect crime, imposs 2kReads8.5Score256Shelves
49. 599 三 The Three-Part Tea Game 三分茶局 Dreaming of Tea's Fragrance茶韵梦栖Ancient Romance792k WordsOngoing A pot of clear tea, a few remnants of scripture. She only wanted to survive in a turbulent age, but amid the crashing waves of political intrigue, she took tea as her boat, ferrying herself and others across. In Jiankang's elite circles, who hasn't heard of “Master Hua”? That cup of clear tea earned her the respect of the literati, and made her the most dazzling “outsider.” With a few words and a laugh, she could make even stubborn stones nod, or turn the tides of the realm. But Jiankang was f 109Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Attention, high-IQ strategists! These two time-travel masterpieces set in the Wei and Jin dynasties are here! One features a female protagonist navigating the complexities of power, the other a male protagonist vying for supremacy. Both are mind-bending political games, intellectually stimulating, and high-energy from start to finish…

50. 600 绝 The Peerless Princesses: Past and Present 绝代双妃之前世今生 Jiuyou Xiandi九瑶仙蒂Ancient Romance579k WordsOngoing [Two transmigrated souls + two strong heroines + satisfying revenge + ensemble cast + face-slapping + sweet romance] After transmigrating into another body, Situ Yue becomes the ugly, foolish legitimate daughter of a general's household. There she meets Murong Xin, another transmigrator, and the two become sworn sisters. The sickly Second Prince, the rakish and carefree Third Prince, and the Supreme Martial Emperor Yan... All kinds of characters make their entrances, while the threads of fate qu 49Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    A historical romance novel featuring palace intrigue, two female leads, time travel, multiple couples, and sweet romance. It's a system-free story with a delicate writing style and high-quality prose. Many details are meticulously depicted. As a ten-year veteran reader, I highly recommend this novel!

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