Please, a Cool and Cold Female Lead Who Can Command Ten Thousand Ghosts!! 女主可驭万鬼，又飒又冷 ！！拜托了(´◊ω◊｀)

1. 51 大 The Young Lady Is Mean and Wicked, Yet the Wealthy Families Fight to Bring Her to the Table 大小姐缺德又邪门，豪门抢她上桌 Shun Jiu舜九Modern Romance159k WordsOngoing [Mysticism + ghost hunting + satisfying romance + comedy + romance + two strong leads] On the day she broke her vow of chastity, Ji Shiyun sealed her one-night stand in a coffin with her own hands and buried it nine meters underground. After being expelled from her sect, she decided to seek refuge with her mother, who had remarried into a wealthy family. When she first arrived at the mansion, everyone thought she was crazy and foul-mouthed, and kept their distance. Later, the wealthy families of —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A female lead who is very strong, unethical, and somewhat funny.

2. 52 开 I Take Revenge from the Start and Can Command Ten Thousand Ghosts 开局就报仇我能统御万鬼 Unyielding百折不弯Ancient Romance419k WordsCompleted After Yin Changkong’s parents died, she was oppressed by her own relatives for years, living a life worse than death. On the brink of death, she unexpectedly gained the power to command all ghosts. She immediately slaughtered everyone in the household and avenged herself. Wu Langyue, the Prince of Qi, was noble and powerful. But one day, he was suddenly bound to a so-called System, which ordered him to win over a woman named Yin Changkong. The Prince of Qi at first: Hah! The Prince of Qi later: 326Reads8.5Score102Shelves
3. 53 我 I'm the Little Ancestor of the Underworld. What's Wrong with Spoiling Me a Little? 我冥界小祖宗，宠亿点怎么了？ You Luo悠络Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Mysticism + Everyone’s Darling + Light Supernatural Elements + Light Fantasy] Ling Xi was inexplicably murdered in her previous life. Her soul wandered through the underworld for a full 1,300 years without ever entering the cycle of reincarnation, making her the most famous “undocumented soul” in the entire underworld! But she was beautiful and sweet-tongued, delightfully goofy and a notorious show-off, with incredibly powerful spiritual energy. She never held back when beating up ghosts. Even 564Reads9.0Score103Shelves

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   Yan'er came to recommend a book. She was originally the ancestor of the Ghost Clan, sealed for a thousand years, ⚡reborn into this girl's body, commanding all beasts and controlling all things, blasting them all away, ⚡it's been so long since I've smelled human blood, I've returned to the human world, ⚡I wonder how my dear sister and father are, are they still alive? Red spider lilies appeared on her forehead, ⚡her pupils turned blood red, in an instant the sky turned pitch black, ⚡a group of ghosts appeared, "Congratulations on the King's return, all of you may disperse."

4. 54 疯 A Mad Beauty Tears Apart Evil Ghosts and Terrifies Both the Living and the Dead 疯批美人手撕恶鬼，吓哭阴阳两界 Round Dumpling圆团团Modern Romance358k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + pure exhilaration + mysticism + zany comedy + putting jerks in their place + showbiz + ghost-catching and fortune-telling] She’s a first-rate menace to the underworld. When she goes out for a stroll, evil spirits get out of her way and the Netherworld Emperor goes bald! For the safety of the Netherworld, the Emperor pulled out every trick in the book and finally sent this heartless woman to the mortal realm. After her soul transmigrated to the mortal world, she became an ug 968Reads9.2Score122Shelves
5. 55 冥 The Underworld’s Beauty Descends the Mountain, and Ghosts Across the Three Realms Bow Before Her 冥府美人下山后，三界鬼跪地磕头 Lucky Cat Little Lord锦鲤猫小主Modern Romance302k WordsCompleted (Madness + ghost hunting + two powerful leads) When this metaphysics expert comes down from the mountain, the ghost world is shocked and terrified! As a successor to the Qiao family, Qiao Qiqi keeps ghosts as pets, draws talismans, fights vengeful spirits, does business, and occasionally teaches a white lotus or a little green tea a lesson~ At their first meeting, she falls for his looks at a glance and can’t wait to arrange their engagement. She spends her days flirting with him and carefully p 439Reads7.0Score106Shelves
6. 56 惊 Thriller: The Little Ancestor’s Grudge Runs Deep, and a Hundred Ghosts Dote on Her 惊悚：小祖宗怨念大，百鬼手心捧 Rein In at the Cliff’s Edge悬崖勒马Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [Funny + Dark + Redemption + Strong Heroine] The arrival of the Horror World turns humanity from the top predator into meat for monsters. Everyone fears entering the Horror World and meeting a gruesome death. Then one day, a little girl jumps from a building and enters the Horror World. The terrifying, bloody atmosphere takes a turn... The murderous Death Clown personally makes the little girl the braised chicken drumsticks she loves. The chainsaw-wielding soul butcher, a madman who dismembers p 9.3kReads9.4Score1.5kShelves
7. 57 玄 The Occult Grandmaster Has Arrived, and Ten Thousand Evil Spirits Tremble 玄学大佬驾到，万千恶鬼瑟瑟发抖 Pisces Kitty双鱼座的喵Mystery433k WordsCompleted [Metaphysics + fortune-telling + ghost hunting and exorcism + leveling up + no romance] Bai Xiao, a metaphysics master, failed her tribulation and traveled from the world of cultivation back to her original world, once again becoming the good-for-nothing everyone looked down on. Faced with her family's contempt and the ridicule of outsiders, Bai Xiao returned with her powers intact and curled her lips into a smile, embarking on a face-slapping comeback. Before long, Bai Xiao's fame spread far an 212Reads8.1Score—Shelves
8. 58 阴 The Underworld Has Arrived: Even the King of Hell Has to Step Aside 阴司驾到：冥王也得靠边站 Sang Sangjiu桑桑玖Modern Romance531k WordsCompleted [Strong male lead vs. strong female lead, one-on-one romance, feel-good, supernatural, ghost-hunting, taking down scumbags] Gu Shuhan is the underworld’s only female spirit official. She can travel freely between eight thousand worlds, and in her spare time, she catches a few little ghosts. Life is carefree and pleasant enough. But then she meets Du Qin, a woman with absolutely no emotional intelligence... “Wifey, you’ve ruined my good name! You have to marry me to make it right!” “Get lost.” “W 92Reads8.7Score—Shelves
9. 59 暴 The Tyrannical Crown Prince Meows in My Arms 暴戾太子在我怀里喵喵喵 Whale in the Plate盘中鲸Ancient Romance158k WordsCompleted Ming Yao, princess of the underworld, became the crown princess of Yan. Rumor had it that the crown prince was cruel and vicious, and had buried his bride alive on their wedding night! She cursed that damn prince, rolled up her sleeves, and went to beat him. But she didn’t find a single dog hair. Instead, she picked up a big orange cat? She stroked the cat. “Just wait, I’ll skin that damn prince and stew him for you!” The orange cat in her arms stiffened. She gently reassured it, “Don’t be scare 1.4kReads9.2Score249Shelves

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   🌟From a lazy bum to a book-starving famine💫No more panicking about reading 🤪 These are all completed, satisfying novels [heart emoji] ③The Queen of the Underworld descends to the mortal realm and becomes the current dynasty's eldest princess; all the ghosts are saying, "Our ancestor is finally gone!" [Crying emoji]

10. 60 通 The Spirit Medium Princess: The Prince Can Read Minds 通灵王妃：王爷他有读心术 Chang'an Is Not for Me不可长安Ancient Romance298k WordsCompleted She had barely transmigrated when she was forced to marry in someone else’s place, then whipped by the prince’s residence’s old white lotus! She snatched the whip and paid her back twice over, showing the old white lotus exactly why flowers are red. The prince showed up and tried to punish her? One kick sent him straight into the pool! The tyrannical prince was fished out, only to discover he could read minds! Yan Shu was the Netherworld Lord’s only daughter. Her father punished her by turning h 238Reads8.9Score—Shelves
11. 61 我 I Conquer Both Worlds of Yin and Yang by Sheer Stubbornness 我靠命硬横行阴阳两界 Vast White Dew茫茫白露Mystery156k WordsCompleted Everyone has always said I was cursed, an ill-fated star whose hard luck would bring death to my family. I refuse to believe it! After landing a job at a mysterious company, I use my iron constitution and superhuman stamina to earn a fortune! The Ghost Emperor wants to marry me? No way! Nobody’s getting in the way of me making money! 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is brave and intelligent! The story is also very engaging.

12. 62 你 Why Pick on Her? She's Got Powerful Backing 你惹她干啥！她下面有人 Yueyue Loves to Take a Look悦悦爱瞅瞅Modern Romance670k WordsCompleted *Original title: “CEO, Your Wife Is Pawning Knives Again” A knife is a pledge, and a word is a promise. When a prophecy comes true, it’s time to collect the reward. That’s what a knife pawnbroker does in the world of mysticism. Tu Shanjiu is the 283rd-generation knife pawnbroker. Her talent for the mystic arts surpasses everyone else in her family. Her divinations are uncannily accurate, and she can communicate with ghosts and gods. Unfortunately, because of a curse placed on the Tu Shan family 35.7kReads9.2Score4.9kShelves

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    The knife seller's debts were not something anyone dared to extend on credit to.

13. 63 我 I, Lady Pingxin, Rule Over Ten Thousand Ghosts 我，平心娘娘，统御万鬼 7 Warm Southern Branches7南枝向暖Ancient Romance113k WordsOngoing Lu Zheng died. Lu Zheng transmigrated. Lu Zheng died again. Reborn, Lu Zheng enters the netherworld and becomes a newly appointed underworld constable, awakening the strongest Soul-Reaping Banner System! Capturing souls earns evolution points, solving cases increases his cultivation, and humiliating provocateurs is an easy way to gain experience! Others muddle through life in a daze, eking out an existence by capturing one soul a day; She goes all out against the odds, capturing ten souls a day, 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Strong female protagonist novel

14. 64 长 The Ghost-Hunting Chronicles of Chang'an 长安御鬼行 She and the Jiao她与鲛Ancient Romance441k WordsOngoing (A bold, dashing female Yin-Yang Master from Chang'an + The sharp-tongued, arrogant King of Ten Thousand Ghosts) Ye Yaoniang is a renowned Yin-Yang Master in Chang'an. Born with Yin Eyes and extraordinary abilities, she walks between the worlds of yin and yang. Clad in red and armed with a golden blade, she roams the land, vanquishing demons and slaying ghosts without batting an eye. Even the ghost officials of the underworld show her respect. One day, she accidentally takes a sharp-tongued Ghos 7Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    In this book, the female lead is an Onmyoji, a professional exorcist who can command the Demon King. She's cool, arrogant, and believes her fate is in her own hands. The male lead is the King of All Demons. The two engage in a fierce battle of wits. It's definitely worth reading!

15. 65 妄 The Bell of Reckless Longing 妄生铃 Yu Li余俚Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Ghosts + occult arts + not reborn + one-on-one romance + revenge + one-sided salvation + not a power fantasy + personal growth] The Western Qi Dynasty is home to the mysterious Wanzhi clan of Huaizhou, who can command ghosts and soothe spirits. The Wanzhi family has two sisters, both renowned for their beauty throughout Huaizhou. The elder sister is charming, lively, and energetic, while the younger is intelligent and accomplished in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. But for some unknown 3.5kReads8.6Score514Shelves

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    With a heartless soul, she commands countless ghosts, returning treading on blood; defying yin and yang, shattering reincarnation, all for the sake of seeking revenge against one person.

16. 66 九 Nine Turns Back to the Underworld 九转归幽 Jiang Yi蒋依Mystery934k WordsCompleted The Yuan family has a daughter skilled in controlling paper. Strange mysteries abound as she searches for her father and mother. Exceptionally gifted in spiritual arts and violent by nature... The nine factions of the Mystic Sect each have their own agenda, and the Yuan family is caught in the middle, triggering a string of bizarre events. In the course of it all, Yuan Ling discovers that someone is secretly protecting her. As she follows the clues to her parents’ disappearance, she also searche 151Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is calm and collected, but her methods are ruthless and brutal; she will never waste words if she can take action.

17. 67 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 995.7kReads9.9Score158.5kShelves

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    This is absolutely amazing!! The rating is incredibly high, and the novel's plot is intricately woven; I can never guess what the author will write next!!! [Masterpiece of Sparrow Food][Masterpiece of Sparrow Food][Masterpiece of Sparrow Food][Masterpiece of Sparrow Food][Masterpiece of Sparrow Food][Masterpiece of Sparrow Food]

18. 68 别 Don't Mess with the Daoist Girl, She Has Thousands of Ghosts at Her Back 别惹道童，她身后跟着万鬼 Ink Dots Blossom into Flowers墨点花成Mystery819k WordsOngoing Just rated, rating may rise [Female Lead] [Ghosts and Monsters] [No Romance] [Containment] [Power Fantasy] [Decisive and Ruthless] In a world where ghost games have merged with reality, evil spirits crawl from cracks in the walls, zombies rise from their graves, and monsters leap out of forests and lakes. Humanity’s only chance of survival is to awaken a sequence at the age of eighteen. Ye Lin awakened hers. A dull gray glow, an unknown “Daoist Acolyte” sequence, and the whole class burst in 1.8kReads8.1Score228Shelves

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    Others cultivate by harnessing spiritual energy; she cultivates by containing ghosts. At the start, she's laughed at as a useless novice, and the entire school urges her to marry. On her awakening day, she single-handedly slaughters her way through a desolate village filled with evil spirits. She advances by devouring ghosts, containing countless spirits, and relentlessly fights her way through, crushing all mockery. You think she's useless? She strikes back with lightning that shatters the entire ghost city—a group of S-level geniuses aren't enough for her to kill. Think that's all? The real battlefield has only just begun.

19. 69 鬼 Ghost Blossom 鬼花 Wild Hibiscus野芙蓉Ancient Romance257k WordsCompleted [Reborn Empress of the Six Realms vs. Cold-Faced Demon Lord with the Power of Gods and Demons + Cunning, Sharp-Tongued Wolf King of Ten Thousand Demons + Silly, Devoted Nine-Tailed White Fox, One Woman and Three Men, Reborn and Doted On by All, Angsty Romance] Everyone in the Six Realms knew that Demon Lord Xi Ye was going to marry a mortal woman. On the eve of their wedding, the ghost bones in Ghost Valley Village awakened. Chun Zao, the Demon Lord's bride, was swept into the Tower of Hell an 48Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is the daughter of the Ghost Emperor, whose true body and mind were sealed in her previous life.

20. 70 重 Reborn: The Icy Big Shot Wants to Give Me His Life 重生后，冷冰冰的大佬要把命给我 Peaches Will Surely Blaze桃桃必火Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [A heroine who sets off heavenly lightning like fireworks and kicks the Ghost King’s head around like a ball vs. an obsessive, possessive, lovesick hero] Everyone says Third Master Lu is cursed, bringing death to his wives. He’s the living King of Hell, someone the entire capital’s elite circle avoids. Women who get close to him are either struck by bad luck or lose their lives. That is, until a soft, sweet little girl appears at his side, constantly asking for cuddles and following him around l 17kReads9.5Score2.3kShelves

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    One contemporary romance novel and two fantasy novels, rated 9.4-9.5. The cold-faced but warm-hearted Ghost King in green robes is a force to be reckoned with, defying heaven and earth, from the celestial court to the underworld, leaving no one unscathed and inspiring fear in all. He is determined to seduce the Northern Yin Emperor, but unfortunately, the Regent is the same person as him, leading to jealousy even between them. The violent little girl, Xi Xi, is reborn with eyes that can see through all demons and monsters. She's constantly held in the arms of the Third Master, and everyone, including the ghosts, thinks she's easy to bully, only to be thoroughly humiliated.

21. 71 我 I Turned the Horror World Into a Raising Game! 我把惊悚世界玩成养成游戏！ Yu Zuo予作Mystery2.3M WordsCompleted A mysterious force descended upon Earth, giving rise to another world of terror. Everyone was forcibly sent into the world of horror games on their eighteenth birthday. While everyone else was immersed in fear, struggling to survive in the cracks between life and death, Qin Nuo discovered that he could earn System rewards by influencing the ghosts’ emotions. And every time he completed a dungeon, he could establish his own business in the world of horror. So he became a food runner at the Yin Sp 112.4kReads9.5Score12.2kShelves

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    If you don't like it, come and hit me.

22. 72 阮 Miss Ruan Can Catch Ghosts Now 阮姑娘会抓鬼啦 A Little Bit of a Free Spirit散人一点Ancient Romance586k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she was the eldest senior sister of her sect. One day, she awoke as Ruan Yingfeng, the third young lady of the Earl's residence, hated by everyone and branded wicked and shameless. Someone had set her up and ruined her reputation. The household stewardess sent her to a country estate outside the capital to fend for herself. There, she died young. Fortunately, another soul from a different world awoke within her. Her stepmother plotted against her, ruining her reputation and 142Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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    This is really good, the content is very original, you must watch until the end, there are so many plot twists, everyone is the same as the first impression, and the girl is strong, decisive and not a saint. Highly recommended.

23. 73 女 The Female Rakshasa Returns from the Underworld: Love Is Dead, Let the Killing Begin 女罗刹地府归来，断情绝爱嘎嘎杀 Fearless Thoughts思无惧Mystery180k WordsCompleted [Rebirth, metaphysics, paranormal, mystery] Reborn at the Burial Mounds, she is worshipped by every ghost and saves the people of the world, only for the truth to slap her hard across the face! “What? I’m the evil ghost?” “Heavens! Give me back my body!” “Little brother, don’t fall for me. I only love myself.” “You schemed against me! Don’t blame me for fighting back!” 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book! It's super good! You won't regret reading it! It's a female-centric novel with no romantic partner, featuring a cool girl! She wears a disguise; on the surface, she's a delicate and innocent girl, but behind the scenes, she's fiercely ruthless and cunning.

24. 74 捏 Summon Ghosts! Draw Talismans! The General’s Eldest Daughter Came from the Underworld 捏鬼！画符！将军嫡长女地府来的 Rice Noodles汤粉Ancient Romance4.0M WordsOngoing Meng Po, the goddess of the underworld, transmigrates into the body of the foolish eldest daughter of the Meng family, bringing with her the ability to see ghosts. [Household intrigue + occultism + zany comedy + funny female ghost + episodic ghost-catching stories + doted-on heroine + sweet romance + cultivation fantasy] A cheating stepmother? Time for you to leave! A willful, brainless younger sister? Time for you to leave! The Third Prince who broke off his engagement with her wants to marr 30.1kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves

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    ① The female lead is a natural-born psychic, wielding the Retrograde Umbrella. She is intelligent and aloof. The male lead appears early in the story. It's a sweet romance with mutual redemption and a strong sisterhood, featuring sisters from another world who have traveled through time.

25. 75 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! 212.8kReads9.6Score25.1kShelves
26. 76 直 Livestream Fortune-Telling: From the Start, I Sponsored Grandpa's Underworld Startup 直播算命：开局赞助爷爷地府创业 Osmanthus of August, Gui'an八月桂安Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [No Romance + Livestreaming + Fortune-Telling + Metaphysics + Showbiz] A metaphysical master fails her tribulation and wakes up in the body of a universally hated, C-list villainess. To pay off her breach-of-contract fees, Ji He starts livestreaming fortune-telling. A viewer with dark circles under his eyes calls in: “Streamer, why do I dream every night that my grandpa is telling me to burn joss paper?” Ji He: “Your grandpa's starting a business down below. He's short on cash.” Viewer: “...” On 44.2kReads9.3Score7.9kShelves

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    Attention all metaphysical enthusiasts! Still struggling to find engaging metaphysical novels? This book, "Live-Stream Fortune Telling Too Accurate, Attracting the Attention of the Entire Internet Police," is definitely for you! A metaphysical guru unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of a universally hated, 18th-tier villainous female supporting character, embarking on a live-stream fortune-telling journey to pay breach of contract fees. In the live stream, a viewer with dark circles under their eyes asks about their dreams, and her reply, "Your grandfather is starting a business down there, and he needs money," is both hilarious and chilling; when a top-tier celebrity appears looking for someone, she calmly responds, "She's always been by your side," remaining mysterious and unpredictable. While other young ladies sing, dance, and rap on variety shows, she quietly pulls out a suona (a traditional Chinese wind instrument), silencing the haters waiting to find fault. Even more amazing is that this universally boycotted female star's live stream is actually being watched by numerous official personnel, and her words have even been compiled into a textbook by the Taoist Association, with everyone having a copy! No romantic pairing, focusing solely on metaphysics and live streaming, the plot is lighthearted, humorous, and full of fantasy, taking you into a unique metaphysical world of the entertainment industry. Whether you crave thrilling supernatural plots or want to experience the charm of metaphysics in a relaxed atmosphere, this book has you covered! Come and embark on this wonderful reading journey!

27. 77 如 Would You Love Me If I Were a Gu Master? 如果我是蛊师你会爱我吗 Yu Beibei鱼北北Urban530k WordsCompleted Supernatural + Urban + Campus Beauty A Gu master leaves the valley and comes to campus. By a twist of fate, he turns the campus beauty into a Gu... Join me in warding off evil spirits, battling zombies, exploring secret realms, and protecting the campus beauty and humanity! 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is a Gu (poisonous insect), with white hair and bare feet, absolutely beautiful.

28. 78 真 The Real Heiress Is a Mystical Master, and She’s Impossible to Kill! 真千金是玄门大佬，超难杀！ Sangyu Poetry and Wine桑榆诗酒Modern Romance1.2M WordsOngoing [Metaphysics Expert + Satisfying Power Fantasy + Strong Female Lead + Ghost Hunting + Powerful Families + The Ex Who Begs for Forgiveness] Jiang Wanyi, a prodigy of the mystic arts, accidentally transmigrated into a small world during a secret-realm trial and became the biological daughter abandoned by a wealthy family. Branded a “cursed loner” by a fortune-teller, she was sent to a Taoist temple and left there for twenty years! On her first day back with her birth family, the driver kicked the 16.6kReads8.9Score1.7kShelves

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    Sister, this is gorgeous! [Heart emoji] [heart emoji]

29. 79 阎 The King of Hell's Own Daughter Streams Herself Exorcising Ghosts, Leaving Him Stunned 阎王亲闺女直播虐鬼后他不淡定了 The Sheep That Ran Away from Home离家出走的羊Modern Romance358k WordsCompleted [Mystical Ghost Hunting] [True and Fake Heiresses] [Strong Female Lead] [Beloved by Everyone] [Secret Identities] [Live Streaming] [Scheming, Funny] [Two Powerful Leads] The little ancestor of the ghost realm is sent by her King of Hell father to train in the human world. The moment she arrives, she nearly kicks someone's crown jewels clean off. From then on, she does whatever she likes, either taking down scumbags or scaring ghosts... The scumbags: Someone, please deal with her! The vengeful gh 233Reads9.2Score100Shelves

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    ✨ [Mystical Ghost Hunting + Strong Female Lead + Live Streaming + Cunning + Two Strong Characters]✨ 🍒To train the female lead, the King of Hell sends her to the human world. 🍒The female lead, Ye Sang, was originally brought back by the Ye family as a tool to shield their biological daughter from disaster. After saving Ye Tongtong from a near-death experience, they sold her off. From then on, the female lead punishes the scum and hunts ghosts! 👍👍

30. 80 玄 The Metaphysics Taoist Nun Has Sealed Off Her Heart, Leaving Her Brothers in Tears 玄学道姑水泥封心，哥哥们哭惨了 Rong Zhenzhen容真真Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Metaphysics + sweet romance + exes groveling for her] The animated adaptation, “The Little Taoist Sister Comes Down the Mountain: The Real and Fake Heiresses,” is available on the Hongguo app. The little Taoist Lingya had lived deep in a temple for eighteen years. One day, after rescuing someone, she went viral online. The whole internet mistakenly became convinced she lived in a doghouse, which even brought her a billionaire father! Her billionaire father was heartbroken: “The Su family has we 25.2kReads9.2Score3.1kShelves

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    As soon as Lingya moved, the thundercloud immediately gave chase. Bai Jing floated in mid-air, unperturbed. The thundercloud was bound by an invisible net; though it roared and chased Lingya, it couldn't break free and couldn't descend. The thundercloud, perhaps never having experienced such frustration, kept roaring. Lingya looked up, holding her umbrella, and saw a thundercloud following behind her. Lingya: "..." What's wrong with Heaven? Why is it playing mind games? It's been buzzing incessantly. Lingya could only urge Wangcai to go faster. Wangcai unleashed its thunderous power, striving to prove itself the most powerful mount in the household. Wangcai: "Woof woof woof woof~~~" Wangcai: Lingya, Lingya, am I fast? Am I much faster than that damn electric dog? Lingya rubbed Wangcai's head: "You're the strongest, you're the best, you're the best dog in the world!" Wangcai was extremely excited, howled again, and began to slither like a snake, dodging the thunderclouds. The thunderclouds were even more aggrieved: diligently striking down heavenly lightning. Why is it so difficult? Bai Jing, the behind-the-scenes mastermind protecting his future girlfriend: Heaven has policies, but he has countermeasures. In short, he can send down lightning tribulations, but he can't strike my future little wife.

31. 81 废 Good-for-Nothing's Comeback: The Ghost-Taming Princess Is Fierce 废柴逆袭：驭鬼狂妃飒爆了 Bao Zhu2宝珠2Ancient Romance457k WordsCompleted An accident left Qin Yueshuang disfigured and utterly useless, dealt the worst hand imaginable. The people of the entire capital were waiting to laugh at her, unaware that the soul inside her body had quietly changed. She wielded a long-lost art of ghost control, commanding every vengeful spirit at her beck and call. In her red dress, she could turn the tide of any situation, flaunting her power to the extreme. She even thumped her chest and declared something astonishing: “My lord, I’ll protect 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    🌸1️⃣ Heir to the Xuanling family, possessing Xuanling magic, capable of controlling countless ghosts, reviving the dead, and healing the wounded.🍒 🌸2️⃣ Dressed in a red gown, she manipulates events with ease, wielding ghost-controlling techniques, making all vengeful spirits her servants.❤️ 🌸4️⃣ Resurrected from a tragic death, not only possessing superb medical skills but also the ability to control ghosts, she uses every means to destroy his empire, unaware that he possesses the ability to read minds.❤️

32. 82 呆 Adorable Ghost Spirit: My Frail Apprentice Is Actually a Ghost-Taming Master 呆萌鬼灵：病弱徒儿竟是驭鬼大佬 Nanyue南岳Ancient Romance133k WordsCompleted [Strong male and female leads + devoted to each other + revenge + reborn + ghosts and monsters + scheming + master and disciple + seemingly delicate male lead + lighthearted] In her previous life, her eyes were gouged out and her entire family slaughtered. At the very last moment, the family she had believed hated her most desperately tried to keep her alive. Given another chance at life, she swore to protect her family. She would spare none of those who had hurt her. She also discovered that he 1Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 83 神 The Abandoned Divine Doctor Consort 神医弃妃 Green Hat, Never to Return青笠不归Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted She rose from the dead! After fifteen years in the grave, she crawled out of Hell! Gu Qinghan’s medical skills are unmatched, and powerful ministers and wealthy nobles flock to her. She commands spirits and ghosts with her occult arts, making even the fiercest wraiths do her bidding! Trying to scheme against her? She’ll summon the vengeful ghost of a woman who died horribly to strike back! Call her useless? She knows military strategy, statecraft, poetry, books, rites, and music. The one thing s 50Reads8.6Score—Shelves
34. 84 玄 The Mystic Girl Is Busy Catching and Redeeming Ghosts Every Day 玄学少女天天忙着捉鬼渡鬼 May Fireflies五月萤火Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Metaphysics + No Romance + Fortune-Telling + Ghost-Hunting + Case Investigation] Yuan Ruoling, apprentice to the Great Emperor of Fengdu, was reincarnated into the human world. Abandoned as a child, she was lucky enough to be taken in by Granny Yuan, a spirit medium, who saved her life. After Granny Yuan died of illness, Yuan Ruoling somehow ended up raising a whole bunch of ghosts and fell into poverty. With no choice, she inherited her grandmother’s Soul Ferry Hall and opened for business, ca 286Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    Yuan Ruoling, slumped over the table, calmly lifted her eyelids and glanced at the group of ghosts frantically inhaling the incense smoke from the paper money and candles. Weakly, she said, "Stop it, turn on the lights. If you keep this up, don't expect me to grant your wishes; you'll be wandering ghosts for life." With that, she lowered her eyes and opened her food delivery app to order takeout. She hadn't eaten all day and was starving, lacking the energy and spirit to deal with these ghosts. The ghosts suddenly looked up. Not being able to grant their wishes was a serious matter, a matter of life and death for ghosts! Which little ghost couldn't even be a proper ghost and was ruining their life's purpose? So, the ghosts started questioning each other, pushing and shoving, and fighting, making Yuan Ruoling's head throb with pain. "Stop it, all of you! Whoever's behind this, turn on the lights right now!" Yuan Ruoling roared at them, unable to bear it any longer. Seeing that she was angry, the ghosts stopped instantly, hung in the air in a line, shut their mouths, and looked pitifully at Yuan Ruoling.

35. 85 王 Prince Daddy, Mother Has Another Cheat Up Her Sleeve 王爷爹爹，娘亲又开挂了 Three Two Five三二五Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, A Bu gets an incredible golden finger: the Book of Life and Death! She heals the sick, saves lives, tells fortunes, and leaves everyone in awe! Her adorable son dies tragically? No problem. She makes a stroke with her vermilion brush, and he comes back to life! Her son's father is at the end of his life? No fear. She takes years from evil people and defies heaven to change his fate! Someone is lurking in the shadows, plotting against her? The Book of Life and Death knows ev 3.7kReads9.1Score472Shelves

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    My name is An Ning. I was born on the Ghost Festival and possess a demonic eye, making me an unlucky omen. From a young age, an unseen, mysterious man saved my life time and again. He said, "If you want me to protect you forever, you must agree to a marriage contract at twenty." Then, on my twentieth birthday, my demonic eye went out of control, I developed a high fever, and my life was in danger. He came to me to fulfill the marriage contract. From then on, my right eye could see ghosts, and I became his wife, whom he clung to day and night. Me: "You're deceiving me into marriage!" Cang Lingyuan gripped my waist, his dark eyes narrowing, and said with a smile, "Baby, this isn't deceiving you into marriage, it's a predestined fate."

36. 86 逆 Heaven-Defying Divine Doctor: Ghost King, Stop Clinging to Me! 逆天神医妃：鬼王，缠上瘾！ Feng Zi凤梓Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted “Prince, this is bad! The princess consort stole every treasure in the imperial palace.” “Oh! That won’t be enough. Put some more in the imperial treasury for Jiu’er to steal!” “Prince, the princess consort picked every single spirit herb in the First Medicine Sect clean.” “If she needs spirit herbs, then hurry up and send her the ones from the Medicine Sage Sect too!” “Prince, um, the princess consort stole a portrait of a handsome man!” “What does she want with a portrait? I’ll paint ninety-ni 1.4kReads9.0Score182Shelves
37. 87 他 None of Them Know I’m a Ghost God 他们都不知道我是鬼神 Fish with the Hiccups打酒嗝的鱼Modern Romance889k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + infinite instances + face-slapping + wish fulfillment] Luo Luo is unexpectedly transmigrated while fighting her longtime rival atop the Forbidden City, landing in a future world where people must enter endless instances to obtain supplies and survive. At first, everyone thinks Luo Luo is just a pretty boy who's been added to make up the numbers, a weakling doomed to die as cannon fodder. But when they see ghosts and monsters fall effortlessly before her, and even become her 195Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    Not cool and aloof

38. 88 惊 What?! The Metaphysics Master Came Down the Mountain and Is a Little Too Pushy 惊！玄学大佬下山强亿点不过分吧 Wujia五加Fantastical Romance132k WordsOngoing (Episodic Stories + Absurd Comedy + Invincible Protagonist + No Romance + Exorcism) Her name was Lin Qiu. She had been frail from birth, but fortunately, her master took her in and brought her to the mountains to cultivate. He once told her that she was a goddess from the Celestial Realm, sent down to undergo a trial, and that she could ascend and return to her rightful place only when the time was right. In the end, her master ascended first, and she could no longer coast along. Before leaving, —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead has a powerful backstory, and the individual stories are touching and very enjoyable! [Heart]

39. 89 替 The Substitute Bride: The Mad Demon Emperor Is Provoked 替嫁狂妃：误惹病娇魔帝 Cinderella Wants to Become an Immortal灰姑娘要成仙Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [The short drama adaptation, Farewell to the Immortal Bone, is now streaming] She was poisoned by villains, left mentally impaired, and had her dantian shattered and her contract beast stolen. Then she was forced to take another woman's place in marriage to an old demon. When her memories return, she transforms into a little grandmaster who can conquer the heavens and earth in a flash. The Spirit Palaces of the Heavenly Realm revere her, the rulers of the Underworld fear her as a demon, and the 5.5kReads9.4Score784Shelves

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    👻The female lead was dug out by the male lead while still in her human form (accidentally during filming [smirk]). She can summon heavenly lightning, catch ghosts👻, and freely enter and exit the underworld—super powerful👻. She's a minor ghost king in the underworld, able to command all ghosts👻, tear apart evil spirits👻, and even deliver evil spirits from suffering. One day, she came to the human world, conveniently saved the male lead, and incidentally had a sweet romance [smirk]

40. 90 直 My Fortune-Telling Livestream Is So Accurate, the State Wants Me to Come Forward 直播算命太准，国家请我出山 Nine Congee九粥Modern Romance3.4M WordsOngoing [No Romance + Livestreaming + Fortune-Telling + Feng Shui + Ghost Hunting + Satisfying Read] After being ambushed, the metaphysics expert Jiang Yi is reborn and unexpectedly bound to a merit system. System: “If you want to stay alive, you must ward off calamities and drive out ghosts to earn merit points. Otherwise, you'll drop dead immediately.” Jiang Yi: “???” Isn't “drop dead” a little too harsh? To keep herself alive, Jiang Yi decides to become a metaphysics streamer and earn merit by tellin 27.9kReads9.2Score2.5kShelves

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    Ghost hunting, fortune telling, live streaming

41. 91 我 I Found a Soul 我捡到一个魂魄 Jiujiu Cheng久久橙Ancient Romance240k WordsCompleted [Slow-Burn Plot + Foreshadowing + No Romance + Strong Female Lead] When an infant was left on her doorstep, Nan Ruo sensed traces of heavenly punishment in the baby’s soul. To uncover the truth behind her master’s heavenly punishment, she formed a blood pact with a remnant soul and set off with it as her companion, only to be drawn into entanglements from a century ago. Standing in the great hall, he demanded, “Junior Brother, what have you done?” The person across from him had endured a century —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is a Soul Master who can manipulate souls and read memories; the story is plot-driven.

42. 92 地 The Big Shot from the Underworld Is Hilariously Wacky 地府来的大佬她巨沙雕 The Eye in the Heart心中目Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Jun Qi was a troublemaking spirit who couldn’t enter the cycle of reincarnation. One day, the Hell King, who had finally had enough of her, kicked her out to complete missions helping pitiful little victims get revenge. Jun Qi said this was right up her alley. Worried she’d go too far, the Hell King even sent a “pen” to supervise her. But she kept going off track, turning the main missions into side quests and, along the way, attracting a huge admirer she couldn’t shake off. The “pen” was utterl 24.9kReads9.4Score2.5kShelves

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    🍅1 A refreshing and hilarious ancient Chinese romance novel. The female lead is incredibly insightful and has an amazing tongue; she can talk her way out of anything. [Thinking] 🍅2 A modern romance novel. The female lead is a master of metaphysics, doing fortune-telling live. No romantic pairing. It's really, really good! [Shy][shy] 🍅3 The female lead is an expert in fortune-telling. She accidentally transmigrates into the body of a female celebrity who is being universally criticized online. While others are performing opening acts, she's performing fortune-telling. [Laughing][laughing]

43. 93 甜 Sweet Romance: I Became a Hit for Telling Fortunes on a Dating Show 甜宠：我在恋综算命居然爆火了 Mo Youqian莫柚芊Modern Romance503k WordsCompleted Synopsis: [One-on-one sweet romance + entertainment industry + top-tier star + goofy comedy + everyone’s favorite + offering talents to the country] Su Ye is the 250th head of the Shenji Sect, skilled in fortune-telling. By accident, she transmigrates into the body of a female celebrity with a reputation as a scheming, two-faced green tea who’s hated by the entire internet. What? The dating show pays only 2,000 yuan per episode? I’m in! On the dating show, all the guests have to perform an openi 6.5kReads9.4Score975Shelves
44. 94 玄 Fortune-Telling with the Occult: The Special Administration Keeps Borrowing the Big Shot 玄学算命，大佬又被特管局借走了 Jiang Qingci江轻辞Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [No romance + livestream fortune-telling + hands-on ghost hunting + metaphysical expert] Su Ning fails to ascend, and her soul transmigrates into the body of a wealthy family's fake heiress. To return to the cultivation world, she decides to tell fortunes through livestreams. A fortune-telling streamer goes viral. Netizens who've never watched her stream show up to debunk her, while those who've seen it beg her to tell their fortunes. “Master, will my girlfriend and I stay together for the re 3.4kReads7.9Score362Shelves

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    She failed her tribulation and ended up in another world [thinking][thinking]. She transmigrated into the body of a fake rich girl. The original owner's older brother was giving her money, telling her to leave and live a good life, and return to the Taoist temple. The King of Hell arrived, and the female lead wanted to go back. The King of Hell also needed someone to catch a ghost, so she could kill two birds with one stone [cool][cool].

45. 95 地 The Underworld Bigwig Goes Viral in Both Worlds with Metaphysics 地府大佬靠玄学走红阴阳两界 You're Blocking My Shine你挡着我发光了Modern Romance199k WordsOngoing [Metaphysics + power fantasy + ghost hunting + goofy humor + fortune-telling + punishing evil and promoting good] Yan An, the next King of Hell, must go to the mortal world and earn one hundred thousand merit points before she can inherit the throne. From the start, a vengeful ghost comes after her. Yan An saves the producer of a metaphysics show and is invited to join it as a guest mentor. A max-level expert returns to the beginner village, hunting ghosts and telling fortunes until she become 49Reads7.4Score—Shelves
46. 96 开 From the Start, Catching Ghosts at a Hotel: Who Dares Enter This Livestream? 开局酒店抓鬼：这直播间谁敢进 Bai Mianhuan白眠欢Modern Romance361k WordsOngoing [Metaphysics, no romance, livestreaming, ghost hunting, fortune-telling, feel-good power fantasy, episodic stories] Metaphysics master Bai Zhi unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of a pitiful young woman in the 21st century. The dazzling city lights entrance Bai Zhi. Seeing ghosts all over the streets, she can't help drooling. And so she launches a fantastical livestream. Ghosts in the big city are worth a fortune! She hunts them like a whirlwind and makes money until her hands ache! Livest 8Reads8.2Score—Shelves
47. 97 玄 The Metaphysics Master Became Famous After Joining a Variety Show 玄门大佬参加综艺后走红了 Cherry Honey樱桃蜜Modern Romance556k WordsCompleted [Metaphysics + Variety show + Livestream + Power fantasy + Sweet romance + Comedy + Rekindled love] At a friend’s invitation, Tang Ran, a practitioner of the mystic arts, joins a travel variety show. But her friend’s unusual fate gradually turns what was supposed to be a travel show into something eerie. A sinister Buddha idol worshipped by countless devotees, tens of thousands of ghosts who died unjustly in the city… Just when the viewers think the production is doomed, Tang Ran calmly deals wi 2.4kReads9.2Score304Shelves

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    These are all about ghost hunting and fortune telling; the female lead is incredibly skilled.

48. 98 鬼 Warning from the Ghost Realm! The Gu Family's Little Ancestor Is Going Out 鬼界预警！顾爷家的小祖宗出门啦 Yan Xi Takes Flight放飞的颜晞Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Metaphysics + Sweet romance + Wish fulfillment] The Gu family’s heir, who was born with a fate that brings death to his wives, suddenly gets married. Rumor has it that his wife, Jiang Yu, is a bankrupt heiress, useless in every way and doomed to bring her husband bad luck! Everyone mocked them: “One brings death to his wife, the other brings death to her husband. Let’s see who kills the other first!” But to everyone’s surprise, they both lived long, happy lives and showed off their love every d 2.1kReads9.3Score291Shelves
49. 99 直 Livestream Fortune-Telling: Is It Normal to Let You See Ghosts from the Start? 直播算命：开局让你见鬼很正常吧 Yuan Lege Yuan元了个圆Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Fortune-telling livestream + No CP + Strong heroine + Judgment] Jiang Tang, a mighty expert from the mystic arts sect, transmigrates to the modern world and becomes an online sensation through her fortune-telling livestreams! She doesn’t tell fortunes. She reveals truths that send chills down your spine. “Master, is the person sitting across from me on the subway a corpse?” Jiang Tang: “They escaped from a funeral home. Their makeup is pretty good.” A drug lord calls in asking for help findin 17.6kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves
50. 100 当 When an Evil Cultivator Becomes a Cannon-Fodder Fake Heiress 当邪修穿成炮灰假千金 Gu Jiuru故久如Mystery500k WordsCompleted [Female-led story, with a male lead. If that's not your thing, don't read. Half supernatural, half cultivation, with little romance.] A genius heretic cultivator failed to overcome her tribulation and transmigrated to the modern world, where spiritual energy was scarce, charlatans ran rampant, and sinister forces were everywhere. Rong Yi: “Isn't this the perfect place for me to practice cultivation?” To absorb baleful energy and restore her cultivation, she casually took care of one supernatural 15.2kReads9.5Score1.9kShelves

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