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

1. 651 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: The Zhao Clan's Spells and the Secret Treasure of Anxi 丝路玉鉴：赵氏符咒之安西秘宝 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE31k WordsCompleted Jade Appraisal Along the Silk Road: The Zhao Clan's Talismans and the Secret Treasure of Anxi 7Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 652 完 The Perfect Wife: Revenge Begins with Forgiveness 完美妻子：复仇从原谅开始 Cheng Luxi成鹿晞Modern Romance340k WordsCompleted If one day you want to do something different and need technical support, I... still have a few ideas, and some people. Because you deserve it. Not as Mrs. Lu, not as the founder of Yuxuan, but as Zuo Siyu. 3.4kReads8.7Score360Shelves

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   Underrated works

3. 653 西 Xi Shi Meets a Thousand-Year-Old White Fox 西施遇上千年白狐 Yan Er Xi Xi燕儿夕夕Modern Romance426k WordsCompleted The Fox Spirit of a Thousand Years Meets Xi Shi tells the story of Xi Shi, the beauty of ancient Yue. Fan, a subordinate of the King of Yue, brings her to the palace, where she undergoes rigorous training before being sent to Wu to seduce and subdue its king. With Fan's help, she is to bring down the state of Wu in one fell swoop. But on the way to Wu, Xi Shi's boat capsizes. After she falls into the water, a cargo ship rescues her. When she opens her eyes, she finds herself in a world she doesn 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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   At a young age, Xi Shi went to the Wu King's palace alone to seek revenge, but unexpectedly, she was caught in a mishap halfway through. She transmigrated into the crew of "The Thousand-Year-Old White Fox," used her schemes to oust the male lead, and took on the lead role herself. Reading this book will definitely require a lot of brainpower!

4. 654 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: The Li Family Jade Pendant, Key to Hexi 丝路玉鉴：李氏玉坠之河西密钥 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE31k WordsCompleted Jade Appraisal Along the Silk Road: The Li Clan's Jade Pendant and the Secret Key to Hexi 2Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 655 开 An S-Rank Horror from the Start, but They Give Me a C-Rank Talent? 开局S级怪谈，但给我C级天赋？ Pale Era苍白纪元Mystery3.1M WordsOngoing [No Female Lead + Endless Twists + Wild Ideas and Clever Logic + Mild Horror + Protagonist and Villains Are Both Smart] [This is absolutely not a mindless power fantasy. If you don't like the first instance, go ahead and curse me out.] [This isn't a traditional rule-based horror story. The horrors can think and are intelligent, so readers who prefer traditional rule-based horror should steer clear.] Horrors run rampant, and strange tales are everywhere. Beneath every shadow may lurk an unknown t 141.1kReads8.9Score14.1kShelves

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   Intelligence online, including the bizarre

6. 656 三 Three-Line Cycle: Reversing Course Westward 三线轮回：逆骨西行 Wolf's-Tail Fern狼尾蕨Mystery175k WordsCompleted A mysterious letter drags me into a deadly game spanning centuries! In the modern-day snowfields, I face evil spirits. Amid the flames of war in the Republic of China era, I save our ancestors. In the hidden palace chambers of the Ming dynasty, I uncover the secrets of the Jianwen Emperor... Piao Zhixuan and I battle across time, unlock the bronze mirror’s seal, and fight an evil spirit a thousand years old. Family destiny, duty to our country, and bonds forged through life and death knot togeth 125Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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   This game of chess has lasted for millennia; who can decipher its secrets? Generations have been trapped within it.

7. 657 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: Li Jin's Destiny as an Undercover Agent in Chang'an 丝路玉鉴：李烬宿命之长安卧底 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE35k WordsCompleted Jade Appraisal Along the Silk Road: Li Jin's Fate as an Undercover Agent in Chang'an 4Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 658 降 Dragon-Subduing Divine Constable 降龙神捕 Sharp Edge Hidden in Night Eyes夜眸藏锋Eastern Fantasy6.4M WordsCompleted After several years as a police officer, I found myself in a strange and fantastical world. Mountain spirits roam the hills, while vengeful spirits, evil ghosts, and zombies appear in endless numbers at night. Though weak as ants, we should still aspire to greatness. Though oppressed, we must forge an unyielding heart. That was all nonsense. I’m just a low-level constable, working for the yamen. Greetings, honored sirs. 80.6kReads9.2Score11kShelves

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   Brilliant strategy, sharp intellect

9. 659 捡 The Boyfriend I Picked Up Is Tomie [Book Transmigration] 捡来的男友是富江【穿书】 Pine Needles Make Good Wine松叶堪为酒Two Male Leads538k WordsCompleted [A seemingly insignificant character in the book, a detached, gloomy transmigrator with emotional deficit disorder × A playful man who seems gentle but is actually a twisted, sadistic menace, and has Tomie-like powers] [Two male leads, happy ending + transmigrate into a book + shou protagonist + both devoted and strong] Looking at the beautiful, fragile-looking boy kneeling in a pool of blood, gazing up at him and softly pleading to be taken home, Chi Mian lets out a weary sigh. This is an absur 20.9kReads9.6Score3kShelves

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   The protagonist has a high IQ

10. 660 十 Eleven Madmen 十一个疯子 Lu Ban Banban鲁班班班Mystery2.5M WordsCompleted (Not mindless, no harem, no System, and not a conventional power fantasy. Please read with that in mind.) From the day you were born until now, have you ever had doubts like these? “Do I really exist?” “Does the world really exist?” “Why do I exist?” “And why does the world exist?” “Is my existence inevitable? If I die, will the world keep existing?” “At the moment m 38.6kReads9.4Score5.6kShelves

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    The first book leans towards science fiction, while the second leans towards cultivation; both are quite good and highly recommended!

11. 661 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: Li Jin's Good Fortune, the Stunning Beauty 丝路玉鉴：李烬幸事之绝色佳人 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE37k WordsCompleted Jade Appraisal Along the Silk Road: Li Jin's Good Fortune and the Peerless Beauty 2Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 662 手 With the Notable Ministers System in Hand, I Disguise Myself as a Man in Ancient Times 手拿名臣系统，我在古代女扮男装 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Xu Yue transmigrates into a book. She becomes the delicate, vulnerable cousin of the male lead in an examination-themed novel: her mother died young, she has no brothers and no one to rely on, and her family won't take her in, so she is awkwardly forced to live in the male lead's home. In her previous life, Xu Yue rose from being an orphan to earning a doctorate. She never believed in fate, and even though it was hard for women to get by in ancient times, she never stopped thinking about how to 115.9kReads9.6Score11.3kShelves
13. 663 大EN The Great Emperors' Forbidden Zone: After My Master Died, I Went Mad 大帝禁区：师傅死后，我疯了 Bashu Red Bean巴蜀红豆Eastern Fantasy2.2M WordsCompleted [At the end of the immortal path, who stands supreme? One glimpse of red hair, and the Dao is lost.] (Not a wish-fulfillment novel. A brain-teasing, increasingly captivating long story.) “My eldest senior brother is reborn. In his previous life, he was an ancient-era Great Emperor.” “My second senior brother transmigrated from another world, one where technology and shady shortcuts coexist.” “Our junior sister is the little princess of the Ji family, peerless in swordsmanship and unrivaled in ta 36.9kReads9.3Score3.3kShelves
14. 664 三 Romance of the Three Jin States 三晋演义 Fanchen繁宸Historical174k WordsOngoing Goujian endured hardship and humiliation until he could destroy Wu and establish his hegemony, bringing an end to the Jin state's century-long dominance and shocking the entire kingdom. As Duke Jizao and chief minister Zhiyao desperately sought a way to restore Jin, Zhao Wuxu proposed reclaiming the lands of the Fan and Zhonghang clans to strengthen the ducal house. This triggered a fierce struggle over land among the four families of Zhi, Zhao, Wei, and Han, plunging the Jin dukes into decline 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Reading historical stories, learning historical knowledge, and broadening personal horizons—this is a good book that is adapted but not fabricated.

15. 665 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: Li Jin’s Secrets and the Triangle Star Pattern 丝路玉鉴：李烬秘事之三角星纹 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE34k WordsCompleted Silk Road Jade Chronicles: Li Jin's Secrets, the Triangular Star Pattern 2Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 666 怪 Urban Legends Invade: She Goes on a Rampage by Exploiting Hidden Rules 怪谈入侵：她靠隐藏规则杀疯了 Gorgeous Girl绚丽儿Mystery1.1M WordsOngoing [Dad is Dad. He’s holding a knife. Mom is Mom. She takes the knife from Dad. Grandma has just reached the doorway, her eyes filled with confusion and worry. The younger sister has only her older sister by her side, the older sister she loves most… And then? What happened? You’ve forgotten…] [Chosen One of the Dragon Kingdom: Welcome to the first rules-based horror scenario.] [Stage cleared! The Chosen One receives a supernatural value reward, while their bound nation receives national fortune an 18.6kReads9.1Score2kShelves
17. 667 极 Park of Doom: Physical Exorcism Is the Deadliest 极厄乐园：物理超度最为致命 A Single Page一片页子Mystery798k WordsOngoing By day, he is a mild-mannered young office worker. At night, he might be crouching in the blind spot outside your peephole, waiting for you to appear. The pretty, sweet girl next door might watch you sleep through a corner of your window at night. He’s under the bed, beneath the chair, behind the window. You’re in the fridge, the sink, underground. Ghost Mother: If you don’t go to sleep, Wang Yun might grab you and eat you! Ghost Child: I’m going to sleep. Wang Yun: We’re here to bring warmth to 23Reads8.1Score—Shelves
18. 668 重 Reborn: Settling Scores with My Cheating Wife and Betraying Best Friend 重生：清算出轨妻子与背叛挚友 A Breeze Rising Again再起的微风Urban344k WordsCompleted Nothing in life is more painful than betrayal, especially betrayal by the person who shares your bed. Liang Kun suffered even worse: he wasn't just betrayed by his partner, but double-crossed and schemed against after they cheated on him with his closest friend. After discovering the truth, Liang Kun was driven into a corner. He lived up to his fearsome nickname, Handsome Kun, and decisively took up arms to settle every score with his own hands. He was reborn, given another chance by fate, and t 1.5kReads—Score123Shelves

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    A modern male-oriented novel that showcases true men who show no mercy in the face of betrayal!

19. 669 慕 Murong Fu Rules the World 慕容复君临天下 Fanchen繁宸5k WordsCompleted Murong Fu Rules the World 2Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 670 蚀 A Love That Cuts to the Bone 蚀骨危情 Qi Lao You淇老游Modern Romance753k WordsCompleted Xia Weiming died, and Shen Xiujin personally sent Jian Tong to a women’s prison. During her three years behind bars, Shen Xiujin’s order to “take good care of her” changed Jian Tong beyond recognition. She was even “persuaded to donate a kidney” while in prison. Before she went in, Jian Tong said, “I didn’t kill her.” Shen Xiujin remained unmoved. After her release, Jian Tong said, “I killed Xia Weiming. I’m guilty.” Shen Xiujin’s face turned livid. “Shut up! Don’t let me hear you say that again 70.1kReads9.2Score5.2kShelves
21. 671 规 Rule-Based Horror? I Choose to Rebel 规则怪谈？我选择叛逆 Alas, Deep Love奈何情深Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted [A short drama adaptation of the same name is now available. You can watch it on the platform. Thank you for your support.] [Subverting expectations + no heroine + hilarious + sly schemer + rebellious + eerie + national fate] Rule-based horror descends upon Earth. The uncanny invades reality. Those chosen are sent into horror worlds, where they represent their respective nations and face the horrors within. Su Xiao is chosen by the horror world and entrusted with the task of representing the Dra 48.9kReads9.6Score6.1kShelves
22. 672 重 Reborn in Hong Kong, With a Huge Family Business 重生港岛，家大业大 The Hero of This Place此间人雄Urban2.8M WordsOngoing [Blood-Soaked Conglomerate | Global Hunt | Six Industrial Empires] In 1980, Shao Weiding opened his eyes and found himself the most rebellious of the six young masters of the Shao Group. Everyone laughed at him for turning his back on a fortune worth tens of billions and risking his life in Southeast Asia instead Then, three years later, they watched him smash open a Swiss bank vault with his bloodstained Rolex and propel the Swatch Group to the very top! When Watsons swept across Asia's retail 31kReads9.3Score1.6kShelves

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    This is a high-quality business war novel, especially exciting. The story starts with the protagonist crushing wealthy tycoons in Southeast Asia. Starting with watches, the second-generation chaebol revitalizes the manufacturing industry in Hong Kong, expands into Southeast Asia, and establishes a presence across Asia. With a grand vision and a broad perspective, he builds his business empire in all aspects.

23. 673 重 Reborn for Revenge: Sending My Betraying Wife into the Abyss 重生复仇录：将背叛娇妻打入深渊 A Breeze Rising Again再起的微风Urban787k WordsCompleted In his previous life, his beloved wife and her lover conspired against him, while his in-laws kicked him when he was down. In the end, his family was destroyed, and he died violently in the street. Heaven had shown him mercy: he had returned to a time before any of it happened. In this life, he was no longer the fool blinded by love. Once his tenderness faded, he became a cold-blooded avenger. The lover’s closest family and his greedy in-laws would all become pawns in his revenge. As for the adu 7kReads6.9Score23.5kShelves
24. 674 让 They Told You to Be a Wallfacer, So Why Did You Join the Trisolarans? 让你当面壁者：你反手投靠三体？ Fang Mobo方莫泊Anime Fanfiction1.3M WordsOngoing [You can enjoy this even if you’re unfamiliar with the world of The Three-Body Problem] [Lighthearted + a little System + not brainless] Lin Xuan transmigrates into the world of The Three-Body Problem and unexpectedly becomes the fifth Wallfacer after Luo Ji. The problem is, he gets saddled with an absurdly terrible System that requires him to collect shock points from other people in exchange for all kinds of items. Lin Xuan quickly thinks of the fastest way to gather shock points. He decides t 28.4kReads9.4Score2.9kShelves

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    The only downside is the slow updates.

25. 675 山 Chronicles of Mountains and Rivers 山河志 A Dao阿刀Urban1.9M WordsCompleted His beautiful mother was nearly assaulted by a village lout, but she tearfully begged the man who rescued her not to call the police. Young Gao Yuan couldn’t understand why at the time. Only when he reached his thirties and looked back on the past, with those scenes flashing through his mind, did he realize that the lives of countless rural people together form a chronicle of the mountains and rivers of China! 84.2kReads9.6Score9.2kShelves

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    I highly recommend this novel to everyone. It's a high-quality novel about a highly intelligent and strategic high school senior in a dangerous situation. The content is excellent and full of positive energy. Don't let the title put you off!

26. 676 第 The Wish of the Eighth Day 第八天的愿望 Begonias in March三月海棠Mystery3.2M WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast | Supernatural Powers | Instances | Game | Infinite Flow | One Female Lead] (No intricate battles of wits! Not a ruthless, action-packed power fantasy! Readers with “sensitive skin” should proceed with caution!) The ones most in need of salvation have never been those suffering in the real world, but the kind thoughts we nearly drowned in despair... At first, A shooting star fell into their eyes, and despairing souls were dragged onto a strange island. “They” said that any wis 35.3kReads9.2Score4.2kShelves

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    Look, it's beautiful.

27. 677 全 After My Entire Dorm Transmigrated, I Became a Eunuch 全寝一起穿越后我成了太监 Black Tea Pork Chop红茶小排Historical709k WordsCompleted [Early chapters focus on everyday life and romance, court politics, and schemes; later chapters center on nation-building and getting things done. Ensemble cast, fictional dynasty] Room 404 in the men's dorm at Lutai University was shared by four students from different majors. With graduation just around the corner, the four agreed to get together for one last drink. After several rounds, they passed out. When they woke up, they had found themselves in a fictional era. The eldest, Shi Yan, had 201Reads8.3Score—Shelves
28. 678 交 The Deal (Parts 1–6) 交易（1-6部） Yi Ke亦客Urban2.7M WordsCompleted In today's society, driven by self-interest and tempted by money, people engage in all kinds of transactions with one another. Zhang Wei is a young, handsome man who has just left college and entered the workforce. With a hardworking, entrepreneurial spirit, he struggles to make his way in the big city. Along the way, he meets three chairwomen and navigates relationships with all of them, developing an exceptionally harmonious rapport. By drawing on their connections and financial advantages, he 19.1kReads9.3Score2.5kShelves

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    Millions of people have seen it and say it's great 😍, have you seen it?

29. 679 我 I'm Almost a Max-Level Evil God, and You Want Me to Switch to Summoning? 我快邪神满级，你劝我转职召唤？ The Sky Isn't Dark Around the Corner转角天不黑Urban2.3M WordsOngoing (Story-focused, somewhat dark, with a touch of warmth, no heroine, not invincible, not a System-powered wish-fulfillment novel, a slight ensemble cast; read with caution if that’s not your thing.) On the wasteland, greedy gods carve up their territories. To survive the beast tide, people have no choice but to offer their humble faith, hoping to win divine mercy and become extraordinary. Huang Ye was born among the ruins of the lawless, studies in a city of righteous gods, yet walks the mortal wo 32.6kReads8.8Score3.2kShelves

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    I highly recommend you take a look.

30. 680 神 Divine Academy 神祇学院 The Slow Sound of Misty Rain烟雨声声慢Mystery801k WordsOngoing (No harem, no invincibility, no formulaic plot, no brainless decisions, no System. Enter at your own discretion.) [Mind games + ensemble cast + fast-paced mid-story + multifaceted characters] A cataclysm wrought by the gods sweeps across the human world, while a mysterious school rises above the world. Who created this new world, and who is pulling the strings in this blood-soaked battle? The supernatural and the uncanny emerge, the future overlaps with the past; books and famous paintings inter 21Reads8.1Score—Shelves
31. 681 东 The Eastern Beauty Goes on a Rampage in Great Britain! 东方美人她在大不列颠杀疯了！ Rou Gu Cha肉古茶Ancient Romance427k WordsOngoing [No CP + palace intrigue and power struggles + character growth] The protagonist, Fu An, is a character who grows over time. The story is set in an alternate history, so if that bothers you, this may not be for you~ Have you heard? A porcelain doll has come from the East! “You must understand, Prince Frederick, I traveled thousands of miles to this magnificent palace, not to become a canary in a gilded cage.” “My dear Miss Augusta, look. Nobody believes I was the one who attacked you. I’m not th 332Reads8.2Score104Shelves
32. 682 范 Fan Jin's Promotion Diary 范进升职记 Millennium Poplar千年胡杨Historical202k WordsCompleted Fan Jin and Zhou Jin meet at an examination for academicians. Both fail, and they become sworn brothers. The following year, with the backing of several merchants, Zhou Jin is selected as a licentiate. From there, his career takes off, and he eventually becomes a circuit intendant. Five years later, he returns to the examination hall where he first met Fan Jin. This time, Zhou Jin is the examiner, while Fan Jin is still a candidate. But Zhou Jin has never forgotten Fan Jin’s kindness, especially 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend my essay for the Tomato writing contest, "Fan Jin's Promotion Story." This year's contest required "The Scholars," but "The Scholars" is almost entirely a collection of essay-style character descriptions, with almost no single character appearing throughout. The story of Fan Jin passing the imperial examination is similar. Therefore, after repeatedly reading the relevant chapters about Fan Jin, I redefined him, presenting him through "Fan Jin's Promotion Story" as a highly intelligent, strategic, and somewhat cunning Fan Jin. It's plausible that such a character could thrive in the officialdom.

33. 683 天 Fish of the World 天下游鱼 Happy Acorn开心橡果Eastern Fantasy7.5M WordsCompleted By the Canglan River, a young man wears a straw raincoat and bamboo hat, holding wine in one hand and a fishing rod in the other. His heart has no place in the world, yet he finds himself in the jianghu... I come from a place beyond knowing. I want to see this world, just as unknown to me... 90.5kReads9.0Score8.8kShelves
34. 684 痞 A Rogue Poison Strategist, the Empress Dowager Says I'm So Bad 痞子毒士，太后直呼你好坏 Mingyuan铭远Historical2.2M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + no System + lighthearted entertainment + multiple women] “King Fengmei, you already have a harem of wives and concubines. You still want to be my father?” “The court is in turmoil. To put an end to the consort clan’s meddling in government, I am willing to marry the Empress Dowager!” With the Empress Dowager’s peerless beauty, how could Tu Yile let her go? Tu Yile transmigrates into the Great Feng dynasty as a beggar?! To save his life, he answers the imperial proclamation. 16.2kReads9.0Score1.7kShelves

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    Time travel, protagonist's IQ is online

35. 685 求 Survival Game: I’m Really Just a Noob 求生游戏：我真的是个菜鸡啊 Heng Guan恒观Mystery326k WordsOngoing [Misunderstandings + Livestreaming + Adventure + Puzzles] Bai Qiusheng, who died unexpectedly, is recruited into a survival game and becomes a player. As long as he keeps winning games and accumulates enough points, he can be resurrected. But Bai Qiusheng knows full well that he’s a cowardly rookie. To keep his teammates from finding out, he has to act calm and collected. He never expected everyone else to mistake him for an expert. They overanalyze every move he makes, and before he knows it, e 542Reads8.8Score117Shelves

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    Is the protagonist treacherous? The official survival game system thinks he is. [Smirk]

36. 686 我 I Have a Joker Card 我有一张小丑牌 Azure Company蔚蓝公司Urban2.2M WordsCompleted They say that on the day some people turn eighteen, the gods grant them a playing card with a supernatural ability. There are 52 playing cards and 52 different abilities. Those who receive a supernatural playing card are allowed to attend the best ability-user school. The campus belle: “I have the Queen of Spades. I can conjure all kinds of weapons!” The rich kid: “My dad has the Jack of Diamonds. He can get unlimited money!” Meanwhile, somewhere, a boy took his own playing card and used all 52 157.1kReads8.9Score24.4kShelves
37. 687 日 Drunk on the Road Home at Dusk 日暮醉归途 Mu Qiqi暮萋萋Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted The cool, intelligent beauty Shui Qiaoyou, a general of the former dynasty, and the pure-hearted, reserved prince Chu Moli, a prince of the current dynasty Historical romance, no transmigration, no palace intrigue, no household drama, one-on-one romance, strong female lead. Shui Qiaoyou felt as though she’d merely fallen asleep. When she opened her eyes again, a hundred years had passed. Her homeland, family, and friends were like smoke, long since vanished into the river of time. Fate had left 13.8kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves

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    I highly recommend "Drunk on the Way Home at Dusk," a unique ancient-style novel by Tomato. It avoids the clichéd plots of many other works. A good story needs no further introduction; just read it for yourself…

38. 688 明 Moonlight on Ice and Snow 明月照冰雪 Mu Qiqi暮萋萋Ancient Romance2.5M WordsCompleted A crazy, formidable woman. General Shen Guizhou VS a prince who only wants romance. Prince Chen Muyi Shen Guizhou was once the young general of the Shen Army, which commanded 300,000 troops in the northern frontier. As her reputation grew, her family feared the emperor would discover that she was a woman disguised as a man and bring disaster upon her. After weighing their options, they sacrificed her. For the sake of peace in the north and the hundreds of thousands of soldiers in the Shen Army, 5kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves
39. 689 我 My Husband Plays the Game of Chess, Yet Can Slay All the Gods and Buddhas 我夫君执棋，可斩漫天神佛 Promotion Instruction Manual提拔说明书Eastern Fantasy966k WordsOngoing I became a hostage prince in an enemy kingdom, fishing in the Cold Palace, when I came across a peerlessly beautiful empress who had been gravely wounded. Everyone thought I was a sickly “good-for-nothing,” easy prey for anyone who wanted to bully me. They had no idea I bore the Heavenly Dao Sand Table and commanded the world’s fortune! Dynasties rose and fell, and all things flourished or withered, at the slightest thought from me. After losing her memory, she shed her bloodthirsty ways and bec 25Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 690 后 The Chronicles of Later Zhao, Volume One: The Biography of Shi Le 后赵演义第一卷石勒传 Chrysanthemum on the Stone Palace Bank石宫岸菊Historical396k WordsCompleted Shi Le (274–333) was the only person in Chinese history to rise from slavery to the throne. Born into the lower ranks of the Jie people, he was once sold into slavery. He later rose to prominence with a band of “eighteen horsemen,” unified much of northern China, and founded the Later Zhao regime. During his rule, he introduced a number of reforms: he established the Imperial Academy, reduced taxes and corvée labor, and appointed the Han official Zhang Bin to high office. He also created a “thre 377Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Golden seal! Royal title! Imperial axe! The power of life and death! This trust and authority weighed heavier than Mount Tai! Inside and outside the pavilion, utter silence reigned! All eyes were fixed on the "Dragon Sparrow" sword, a symbol of royal power, and the two seals gleaming in the snowy light! Liu Cong's nails dug almost into his palms, his eyes brimming with jealousy and resentment! Shi Le took a deep breath, his chest heaving violently. Even with his iron will, he felt a surge of heat rushing to his head! He stretched out his hands, trembling slightly with excitement, yet with unwavering determination, first taking the heavy "Dragon Sparrow" sword! The cold scabbard seemed to whisper the roar of a dragon in his hand! Then he took the two gleaming gold and silver seals! The weight of the seals in his hands seemed to bear the weight of the entire northern China and the fate of countless lives! He abruptly raised the "Dragon Sparrow" sword high above his head! The scabbard reflected a blinding, cold light in the sunlight! "Shi Le—I obey! With this sword, I will expand the territory of the Han Dynasty! I will punish the traitors for the King! Wherever the sword points, the Jin Dynasty will fall! The hearts of the Han and the Hu will be won!" The roar, like thunder, echoed across the snow-covered plains! Behind him, two thousand followers, led by the Eighteen Flying Dragon Riders, erupted in a thunderous roar:

41. 691 无 Silent 1937 无声1937 Dreaming of the Corner梦知隅Urban741k WordsOngoing In his previous life, he met with an accident while carrying out a mission. When he opened his eyes, he had become Chen Shusheng, captain of a Juntong action squad, locked in an interrogation room and framed as a scapegoat. The Japanese spy wants him dead. His own men have set him up. His superior is happy to go along with it. On this path, one wrong word means death, and trusting the wrong person means ruin beyond redemption. He comes from the future and knows how much more suffering this natio 101.1kReads8.8Score9.1kShelves

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    Everyone in the cast is intelligent, and the protagonist is even more skilled.

42. 692 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 along the ink stains, like a wounded dragon, crashing into his meridians. The dragon aura corroded his bones, burning his heart and marrow. [Sparrow's Divine Work][Sparrow's Divine Work][Request for Extra Updates][Request for Extra Updates][Request for Extra Updates][Add to Bookshelf][Add to Bookshelf][Add to Bookshelf] @Qingshuang Fujian @Mengmeng's White Cat @Username 96567566 @Bingliang Fans @Huangfucheng Who Likes Milk Thistle @Shendingqixian's Xuelin @Kongwushangru @Liren Zhonggui @Luoluoxiyou @Niulanshan's Foreign Dream @Naisi Tumiyou @Excited Hamburger @Bolton's Qiaojin @Right Hand Pointing Ink

43. 693 怪 Strange Tales Livestream! 怪谈直播间！ Stone Giant Monster石头巨怪Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted Welcome to the Rules of the Strange. This is a battle of blood and fire, a test of wit and courage. The power of words cannot be resisted, and the eerie rules must not be broken. In a seemingly hopeless situation, find the one correct answer, break free of your constraints, and search for a way to survive. 173.7kReads9.7Score17.9kShelves

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    The first book features everyone with high IQ! It's funny and angsty! The logic is meticulous, and the writing is superb in its emotional depth and psychological descriptions. The second book just started; I initially thought it was about a character with low IQ, but after reading 20-odd chapters, I realized the clown was actually myself! Other books don't require brains, but this one requires brains that you won't know how to use. The ending is unpredictable; the truth is revealed with an unexpected twist that feels perfectly natural. The writing is impeccable. The third book is completely different from other super-rich transmigration system novels! It's a breath of fresh air. The protagonist understands how to use their parents' power, showing me the true nature of wealthy families. It's a harem novel, which I don't usually like, but in this one, it's about me having sex with other women—take it or leave it, I'll never force you! It's really enjoyable! Not overly sentimental. I highly recommend this one!

44. 694 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
45. 695 指 The Commander’s Plan to Win His Beloved 指挥使的掌心谋妻 A Ju, Who Loves Goji Berry Sprouts喜欢枸杞芽的阿菊Ancient Romance433k WordsCompleted [Transmigrated Special Policewoman × Cold-Faced Embroidered Uniform Guard Commander × Love After Marriage × A Battle of Wits Between Two Powerhouses] Version One: Xie Lanyin, an elite modern-day special police officer, opens her eyes to find herself transmigrated into the body of a delicate young lady from an official family who has been kidnapped by bandits. She turns the tables and disables her kidnapper with a hairpin, only to run into Zhan Shuo, the Embroidered Uniform Guard commander who ha 23.3kReads8.9Score3.3kShelves

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    Let's take this one.

46. 696 都 Urban: Reborn as a Top Billionaire! 都市：重生的我成了顶级富二代！ Rain Falls on the Azure Clouds雨落青云Urban1.7M WordsCompleted The unremarkable Zhou Xing was reborn in 2016 with the Life Optimization System. Born into an ordinary family, he somehow became a top-tier rich second-generation heir. His father, who had made a living selling fish, became a leading figure in heavy industry, with a net worth of 300 billion. His mother became a renowned elite lawyer at home and abroad. The System even gave him 500 million dollars as a reward from the start! Reborn at the peak! Only then did Zhou Xing discover that life could be 133.3kReads8.9Score9.6kShelves
47. 697 枕 Poison Between the Sheets, Hidden Tides Rising 枕间鸩，暗潮生 Zero Six One零六壹Ancient Romance143k WordsOngoing The courtesan Wan Niang of Qunyu Terrace doesn't sell nights of passion. She sells lives. The most powerful men in the capital kneel beneath Xie Wan's skirts, while she holds the darkest secrets of the entire imperial court in her hands. The world envies the passion she shares at her bedside, and men vie to become her favored guests. Only Prince Duan, Pei Chengyuan, comes to her door seeking the life of the crown prince. "Your Highness drove the former crown prince mad, exiled the fourth prince, 143Reads—Score127Shelves

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    An all-villain cast, highly intelligent villains. The wicked courtesan is the head of the capital's underground network, conspiring with the villainous prince to kill the crown prince. Every word is calculated! [Thumbs up]

48. 698 跟 Learning Feng Shui from Third Grandpa 跟着三爷爷学风水 Ding Xingxing521丁星星521Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted Born into a family of Feng Shui practitioners, I became someone who defies fate the moment I entered the world of Yin-Yang Feng Shui. As one strange event after another unfolded, I learned to recognize fortune and misfortune, ward off disaster, and handle everything with ease. To all the brothers, sisters, uncles, and aunties passing by, please leave a book review here! Remember to comment, too! Thank you! If you like learning, remember to bring your brain along. There’s plenty of useful informa 36.2kReads8.8Score3.2kShelves

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    This is a completed book.

49. 699 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
50. 700 惊 Horror Livestream: The Ouroboros Game 惊悚直播：衔尾蛇游戏 Pan Clan Globular Cluster盘族球状星团Mystery367k WordsOngoing This world is rife with chaos: time, space, nature, and logic. To escape each instance, you have to find the logical loop hidden within it. [Welcome, Order Keeper, to the Ouroboros Game] [Instance loaded successfully] In the first instance, he looked at the father standing before him. “Dad, where’s Mom?” “She went back to her parents’ home.” When the instance ended, he counted on his fingers. Wait, did I just see 108 fathers in that instance? Note: No-couple, feel-good story! No-couple, feel-goo —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Some of these are light novels; please don't read if you dislike that genre. The first one is a recently popular thriller/game-themed book. Its main highlights are the absence of a female lead, a high-IQ male protagonist, and extremely brain-teasing strategic battles. The second book, "Ninth Special Zone," is by the already well-known author, "Pseudo-Ring," famous for his [censored] articles. The team-based strategic battles, planning, and fight scenes in this book are truly the best I've ever read [censored] novels; highly recommended. The third book, lured in by its catchy title, turned out to be full of angst (just kidding). Following the protagonist's growth, we encounter all sorts of people and events. The author's writing is truly a breath of fresh air in the online novel world (but the angst always comes unexpectedly). The fourth book, also a thriller game-themed novel, features a seemingly easygoing protagonist who makes choices casually, but in reality, it's a carefully planned divine scheme. The protagonist's on-the-spot judgment, intelligence, decision-making ability, and leadership are truly exceptional (although physical strength is a real weakness, his intelligence is enough to crush everything). The fifth book, *Mythological Administration*, teaches us to look at mythology and things from a different perspective. The novel's most enjoyable moments and high intelligence are revealed in the later stages (the numerous book reviews show how extraordinary the later parts are). A lot of groundwork is laid in the early stages for a single, explosive release later (interspersed with insightful analysis from the author). The author is a master at filling in plot holes (hence the pen name "Kill Bug"?). This is definitely the most enjoyable novel to read in terms of plot completion.

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