A Cold, Aloof, and Proud Heroine Who Is Highly Skilled in Martial Arts 女主性情冷漠，武功高强，清冷孤傲

1. 1 妄 Daring to Break Off a Charming Branch 妄折一枝妩 Ashes Mixed with Toilet Paper烟灰拌卷筒纸Ancient Romance513k WordsCompleted [Strong heroine] [No making the hero even stronger than the heroine] [Heroine serves as the hero's bodyguard] [Historical setting] [Female physician] [A top-tier powerhouse from her very first appearance] [The heroine has unmatched combat skills] [Both leads are faithful in body and heart; the author knows exactly what that means, so keep reading.] [Older woman-younger man romance] She was imprisoned in the Earth Store Palace for ten years. It was hell. To survive, she killed without mercy. At t 15.8kReads9.2Score1.9k14d adds

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   The female lead is incredibly skilled in martial arts but clueless about love; all the characters in the book are quite adorable, making it a very funny book.

2. 2 异 Empress of Another World: The Crown Prince’s Beloved Wife 异世帝凰：太子的绝宠妻 Watching Lantern Flowers on Horseback走马看灯花Ancient Romance642k WordsCompleted [Complete. The heroine is at the pinnacle of both status and power, domineering and assertive. No angst, one-on-one romance, both leads devoted only to each other.] This book is also known as The Heavenly Dao and Her White Lotus Demon, or After I Returned to the Nine Provinces. In short, the heroine starts out beautiful, strong, and tragic, then becomes ruthless and calculating midway through, crushing all who stand in her way. A little amusement “He was mean to me!” The dignified crown prince’s 814Reads9.1Score10514d adds

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   The female lead is a goddess, highly skilled in martial arts, aloof and arrogant, and dotes solely on the male lead.

3. 3 一 One Sword Opens the Immortal Gate 一剑，开仙门 Hot Pot Lover就爱吃火锅Eastern Fantasy5.5M WordsOngoing Classical xianxia romance + swordsmanship + immortal cultivation + love + the heavens and myriad worlds + one heroine + no harem + no stupidity + no mindless decisions + comedy + wild imagination Thirty thousand years ago, a great war to destroy the immortals erupted in the metaverse. The Immortal Court collapsed, the Heavenly Dao was damaged, and spiritual energy dissipated. The entire metaverse split apart into various domains, including the Myriad Heavens, the Sacred, the Demonic, and the Spi 10.9kReads9.0Score1.1k14d adds

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   This one fits the description: the female lead is aloof and invincible, and she takes the male lead as her disciple.

4. 4 爱 An Unruly Love Slave: Only the One Who Tied the Knot Can Untie It 爱奴难驯，解铃还须系怜人 Jiaojiao Cat蕉蕉猫Fantastical Romance264k WordsOngoing [Mad Master and Servant] [Mutual Domestication] [Ensemble Cast] [A Fateful Game] When her older sister disappeared, Ming Yin claimed her sister's slave for herself. She liked him, but she didn't know what kind of affection it was, so she tormented him again and again, then saved him again and again, tying an inescapable bell around his ankle. And Shen Bailian loved being possessed by her. He willingly offered her his ribs as a weapon, all just to make her smile. Until the Three Realms fell into 463Reads—Score2714d adds

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   Haha, this is it! It's a fantasy romance where the male lead is the female lead's slave, but there's a main storyline. The female lead is very strong and wicked, but they mutually tame each other. I really like all the characters; it's a bit like an ensemble piece, with everyone except the lovestruck male lead having their own lives.

5. 5 明 I Could Easily Rely on My Martial Skills, but My Wife Insists on Using Her Brain 明明可以靠武力，娘子非要靠脑子 Kimchi Jar泡菜坛子Ancient Romance634k WordsCompleted [Modern woman in ancient times + transmigration with her body + love after marriage + sweet and satisfying] [A male lead who never stops rescuing his wife + a mindless heroine who kills at the slightest provocation] Jiu Yue, the greatest assassin of the twenty-second century, is blown off a cliff while carrying out a mission. With a splat, she lands in the backward Great Qi Dynasty. The wicked step-grandmother finds Ji Yiqing a wild girl she picked up and makes her his bride, hoping the marriage 35.9kReads9.4Score4.5k14d adds

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   The female protagonist has the highest level of combat prowess; she is invincible throughout the entire book.

6. 6 刺 The Assassin Big Sister Is Back, and the Capital Is in for a Shake-Up 刺客姐姐回来了，京城要变天 Lotus Seeds and Longan莲子桂圆Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + satisfying revenge + political intrigue + wuxia style + humor + very little romance + memorable male supporting characters] From the moment she was born, Lü Shangen, the second branch’s young lady in the Hanlin Academy residence, was regarded by her grandmother as an ill omen. When she was just over a year old, she was sent far away. The servants responsible for raising her were greedy to the core. They pocketed the money meant for her upkeep, let their own daughter take Lü 7.2kReads8.9Score82614d adds

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   Give this book a try. It's not highly rated, but it's a small, unremarkable read. It's a niche assassin story with a smart and capable female lead. It's a fast-paced, action-packed read, half court and half martial arts world. There's no time travel, no rebirth, no cheat codes, and no simplistic plot points. The story is tight and engaging, everyone is intelligent, and it's humorous and witty. It gets better with each chapter; you won't want to skip any chapters and will want to read until the very end.

7. 7 鬼 High Alert in the Ghost Realm! The Little Mystic Prodigy Is Coming Down the Mountain 鬼界高能！前方玄学小祖宗下山了 Grinning Rabbit龇牙笑的兔子Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The eldest son of the richest family in the capital, who suffered from gynophobia, had somehow acquired a fiancée. Supposedly, she was a country bumpkin who claimed she could exorcise ghosts and tell fortunes, deciding life and death with a single word. She had offended quite a few big shots. Everyone waited for those big shots to drive the country girl out of the capital. But they waited and waited, only to hear that the eldest son of the Ning family was engaged to her. At the wedding, everyone 6.9kReads9.4Score1k14d adds

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   Sure, hehe

8. 8 离 Unbelievable! The Soul Reaper Calls Her Granny?! 离谱！勾魂使者见了她叫祖宗？！ Lantern in the Snowy Night雪夜提灯Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (Also known as “Ridiculous! The Soul-Guide Calls Her Ancestor?!” and “A Plain White Lantern in Hand, Guiding the Ten Thousand Ghosts of the World”) [The heroine is no helpless flower + the hero isn't really a playboy] Twelve years ago, at the words of the Great Qing nation's Imperial Preceptor, the imperial army marched south and wiped out the “remnants of the foreign enemy” hiding deep in the mountains. Twelve years later, a woman carrying a plain white lantern strolled out of the forest and m 5kReads9.1Score74214d adds

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   The female lead is not a naive and innocent girl; she is aloof and beautiful.

9. 9 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 13.2kReads9.2Score1.6k14d adds

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   ① With only 10% of her internal energy, she's invincible, even when the male lead chokes her. ② A top-tier swordsman, whoever provokes her, she kills; no hiding her true power level. ③ She usually shows mercy because she doesn't want to kill you, but if she wanted to, you definitely wouldn't survive; cold and aloof, she's at the pinnacle of martial arts. ④ She transmigrates into the body of a lonely Xi Clan saintess, leading her people to escape famine; stunningly beautiful, intelligent, and with high martial arts skills; the male lead is a reserved and brooding general. ⑤ Transmigrating, no one can beat her; a woman enters officialdom, rising four ranks in three days; on the battlefield, even the regent looks at her with new respect.

10. 10 得 When He Learned I’d Run Away, the Mad Prince Regent Turned Dark 得知我逃跑后，疯批摄政王黑化了 Fallen Begonia Reflected on Snow落棠映雪Ancient Romance420k WordsCompleted [Cool and aloof sect leader Nan Ruoxi vs. scheming, dark regent Qi Ze] [One-on-one romance + two strong leads + light fantasy + mild coercion + happy ending + no misunderstandings] At their first meeting, they clashed and each wanted the other dead. At their second meeting, she kept disguising herself to conceal her identity, while he gradually became attracted to her as he noticed the clues. Day after day, Nan Ruoxi found herself sinking deeper into their relationship, but she had responsibilit 380Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is very strong, a master of both medicine and martial arts, and the head of a powerful sect in the martial arts world. She's elegantly dressed in white, and has a very warm family atmosphere. She takes the lead in the relationship, while the male lead is slightly forceful. You might want to check it out.

11. 11 团 The Beloved Favorite: The Divine Doctor Princess Shakes the Capital Again 团宠：神医王妃又轰动京城了 Jiujiu Qi久久萋Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Miss Jiang, who had spent more than a decade living in the mountains, was finally brought back to the capital by the Marquis of Anding's household. Everyone thought she was just a country bumpkin, but who could have guessed that Miss Jiang was no ordinary girl? The entire household dotes on her. Her five older brothers and one little darling follow her around every day, and even the most influential figures in the capital adore her. On her first day back in the capital, someone accused her of we 1.1kReads9.2Score20414d adds

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    Why is such a good book going unread? It's a great read, featuring a strong, independent female lead who exudes confidence and charisma. There's no angst or misunderstandings, and the male lead is virtuous and dotes on his wife. It's a truly satisfying read!

12. 12 师 Senior Sister, Drop the Act. You're the Tight-Lipped One in the Whole Sect 师姐别装了，整个宗门数你嘴严 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance717k WordsCompleted [Cultivation + ensemble cast + stronger woman/ weaker man + 1v1 + sweet romance] [Max-level reborn Nether Ancestor Soul Master × arrogant, cheeky young master of the Fox Clan] Everyone knows that the eldest direct disciple accepted by the master of Dragon Transformation Peak in the Lingxiao Sect is a peerless genius of this age, with terrifying talent. She is also respectful toward her master and devoted to her fellow disciples. Every disciple in the Lingxiao Sect admires her wholeheartedly and 33.6kReads9.5Score4.3k14d adds
13. 13 我 I'm a Master? How Come I Didn't Know? 我是高手我怎么不知道 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Ancient Romance705k WordsCompleted "Feel-good power fantasy"[Words Become Law]+ [Overactive Imaginations]+ [Ensemble Cast] Original title: I’m a Master, So Why Don’t I Know It? Xiao Ranshu suspects this world has gone mad! The dog she picked up is the fearsome Wolf King, renowned for his incredible combat prowess? The servant she hired while out shopping is a great sea monster from the merfolk? That silly rabbit is a Taotie that feeds on dragons... Xiao Ranshu slams the table in fury. “Bullshit! My pets are sweet, cute, and obedi 45.5kReads9.4Score4.8k14d adds
14. 14 权 The Powerful Prince’s Spoiled Princess: Proud, Wild, and Unruly 权王溺宠：狂傲王妃野又撩 Green Plums and Bamboo Wine青梅竹酒Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Court intrigue + feel-good power fantasy + ruthless decisiveness + an incredibly badass heroine + face-slapping + a heroine with her wits about her] Bai Xuan, commander-in-chief of the Huaxia Special Forces Training Camp, transmigrates to the Great Zhou. She is a peerless beauty with exceptional martial skills. As a woman, she carves her own path through force of arms, establishes herself at court, and wields enormous influence. With a deft hand, she turns the tide of both schemes and open stra 16.5kReads9.4Score2.3k14d adds
15. 15 摄 Regent, I've Got Your Back 摄政王，我罩你啊 Durian Octopus Balls榴莲章鱼丸子Ancient Romance607k WordsCompleted The current emperor of the Yue Kingdom’s fourth younger brother, Regent King Yue Xiyuan, wields a long sword, battles formidable foes, and protects the realm’s borders. The people respect him, but he is also known for his brutal methods, cold heart, and ruthless cruelty, so they fear him. Yan An, the Junzhu of Yue’an from the General’s Residence, is a disciple of the Venerable Bai Qing. Reincarnated as a phoenix, she excels in both medicine and poison and has superb lightness skills. She and the 985Reads8.7Score12614d adds
16. 16 王 The Princess Consort’s Beauty Captivates All, and the Ascetic Regent Falls Hard 王妃倾国倾城，禁欲摄政王沦陷了 Envying Fish by the Water临水羡鱼Ancient Romance625k WordsCompleted Feng Jinyue, the strongest cultivator of the 25th century, failed to survive the final tribulation of her ninefold heavenly ordeal. Just as divine lightning was about to destroy her soul, she was unexpectedly swept into a rift in time and space and fell into another world. When she opened her eyes again, she had become the legitimate daughter of the Grand General's residence in the Kingdom of Tianquan. Everyone knew that she had been frail and sickly since childhood because she had been born wea 3.1kReads9.0Score38714d adds
17. 17 鹿 Deer Soul Jade: Seven Kills, Shaking Light, Bound for Eternal Tribulation 鹿魂玉：七杀摇光赴永劫 Thick Skin厚实表皮Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [Scheming Demon King] [Cold and Aloof Immortal Maiden] [Traditional Xianxia] [Plot-Focused] [Pure Romance] [Love and Kill] Jiang Yanling, king of all demons and monsters, has slaughtered countless lives. Du Yaoguang, a cold and aloof prodigy of the righteous path, lost her master at Jiang Yanling's hands. · A thousand years ago, after Chiyou's defeat, he nursed his hatred and made his descendants into sacrifices, preparing a heavenly calamity that would sweep across the world and purge all life. 3kReads9.2Score31014d adds

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    The female lead is a cold and aloof fairy, the male lead is a cunning and ruthless demon king; both are strong, and their relationship is one of love and hate. [Warning]

18. 18 我 I'm the Real Heiress. So What If I Can Catch a Few Million Ghosts? 我是真千金我能捉亿点鬼又怎么了 Gentle Mountain Breeze山风徐徐Modern Romance516k WordsCompleted [Both leads are faithful to each other, romance, short connected stories, sweet pampering, doted on by everyone, a foodie heroine who is sassy, beautiful, and strong] The Lu family's long-lost biological daughter was back. They say she grew up in the mountains and loves eating and drinking, so everyone was waiting for a good laugh. Some people even felt sorry for her. She came back at the worst possible time. The Lu family was on the verge of bankruptcy. Who would have guessed that the Lu family 4.4kReads9.2Score64014d adds

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    It's great, I enjoyed watching it, and I recommend you check it out too.

19. 19 嫡 The Principal Daughter Becomes Queen 嫡女为凰 Chasing the Night逐夜Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Tags: Rebirth, revenge, strong female and male leads The powerful Princess Changle of Wuyang died the day before she was to give up her authority and head to her fiefdom for a carefree life. Her trusted consort, her teacher, and her closest friend conspired to kill her. Even as she died, she never heard a confession from the one she loved. Reborn, she decides to live for herself. She stirs up trouble in both the inner court and the royal court, seeking revenge on those who harmed her in her prev 252Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist, in her past life, was a cunning and ruthless princess, skilled in strategy and cold indifference. Poisoned and reborn, she assumes the identity of a cunning and ruthless legitimate daughter, stirring up trouble in the inner court and the imperial court, all for revenge. The female protagonist is aloof and career-driven, with intricately interwoven career storylines and a powerful, collaborative romance.

20. 20 清 The Aloof Male Lead Says One Thing and Means Another, While She Alone Is Ruthless and Dazzling 清冷男主口是心非，独她狠辣绝艳 Ling Xiu铃岫Ancient Romance415k WordsCompleted (A ruthless, wild, and crazy enchantress × a cold, taciturn, obsessive ice-cold swordsman) [Strong female lead, stubborn pursuer gets a taste of her own medicine, 1v1, both pure, happy ending] Qin Ru came to the lower realm and became an enchantress. She imprisoned the greatest swordsman in the immortal realm to drain his cultivation. The swordsman had a handsome face and an unyielding spirit. They said his master had found him years ago in the Demon Abyss and raised him from a brooding boy into 1.3kReads8.9Score15714d adds

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    The female lead is aloof and proud, with high emotional and intellectual intelligence, and she gives all her gentleness to the male lead!

21. 21 与 Playing Chess with You: The Phoenix's Power 与君奕：凰权 Jiang Tanluoyue江潭落月Ancient Romance369k WordsCompleted (The rating has only just opened and will rise later) “Political intrigue + evenly matched leads + marriage before love + traditional war for supremacy in a chaotic age + ensemble cast + powerful female lead + nation and family” In these chaotic times, even a monarch can hardly hope for a lifetime of peace. Crowned heir to the throne at six, named crown prince at eight, and enthroned at twelve, Yan Xi was the “future savior of the Yan Kingdom” foretold by an astrologer, blessed with the Purple 227Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    A pure historical romance novel featuring two strong characters vying for power and intrigue. All characters are intelligent, with the female lead being clear-headed, strong, highly skilled in martial arts, and decisive in her actions, all amidst a chaotic world vying for supremacy.

22. 22 去 Keep the Child, Get Rid of the Father: The Blind Matriarch Grows More Ruthless by the Day 去父留子，瞎眼主母越来越凶残 A 1cm, 1kg Skinny Person1cm1kg的瘦子Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted After being blind for fourteen years, Duanmu Jingshu, the matriarch of the Xuanping Marquis household, saves a fox spirit at a temple and makes a wish. When she opens her eyes, she realizes that the maid who stayed by her side doesn’t act the way she speaks. After their carriage enters through the north gate, it arrives at a residence in the south of the city, even though the Xuanping Marquis household is in the north... The man who greets her has a voice just like her husband, Wei Jin’an, the M 5kReads8.9Score40314d adds

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    Cold-hearted, not a saint, not resentful, with extremely high combat power, he crushes his enemies all the way, leaving no one alive. A satisfying read, already completed. [Shocked]

23. 23 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 17.5kReads9.4Score2.2k14d adds
24. 24 九 Ninth Highness, Your Princess Consort Is Bold and Fierce 九殿下，王妃又飒又狠 Jie Mo芥沫Ancient Romance2.7M WordsCompleted She was the eldest daughter of a general’s household, yet everyone mocked her as a country bumpkin. Qin Wanyan couldn’t be bothered with them, but her underlings weren’t having it! Martial Arts Alliance Leader: “Nonsense! She’s the junior sister I cherish most.” Chamber of Commerce Elder: “How dare you! She’s our tycoon, rich enough to rival a nation!” Eleventh Imperial Uncle: “Ridiculous! She’s Mu Yunye, the divine physician I admire.” Neighboring Emperor: “Insolence! She’s the all-powerful cha 1.2kReads8.9Score16614d adds

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    [Add one to your bookshelf] This book features a cold-hearted female protagonist who transmigrates into the world knowing martial arts and is also a rare vine doctor. She seeks to uncover the secrets within herself and has many aliases.

25. 25 巅 The Pinnacle of Imperial Power 巅峰皇权 Yin Yang Jing Hong阴阳惊鸿Ancient Romance694k WordsOngoing [Historical GB + both devoted to each other + Villain heroine + heroine disguises herself as a man early on + court and martial world + vying for the throne] Early: A double-personality, unhinged eunuch × a reborn, sweet-on-the-outside, dark-on-the-inside wicked man Later: An all-powerful ruler of the world × a spoiled, lovesick male consort Sima Ying, the crown prince of the previous dynasty. Her mother was killed at her birth, and her father treated her like a puppet. By ten, she had mastered 624Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    Ancient Chinese setting, two pure and two strong characters, a woman disguised as a man with dual personalities, one cold, noble, and aloof / the other a mad, ruthless, and arrogant one, both possessing unparalleled martial arts skills and multiple identities.

26. 26 他 He Said, Fear Not the Dark, for There Is Light Within 他说无畏黑暗心中有光 A Ray of Light一线光Modern Romance336k WordsCompleted (An undercover narcotics-cop couple dates on the drug dealers’ turf, and each date can last no more than three hours!) Xiao Yan patted her belly and snarled, “Jiang Shangliu, what’s wrong with a few kisses? Your son has already taken root and started growing in my belly. If you don’t come back in one piece, I’ll name him Jiang Xialiuliu!” The man leaning against the headboard raised an eyebrow and flashed a wicked smile. Pointing at the ferocious scar on her arm, he said, “Rock, no wonder they c 1.5kReads9.1Score16214d adds

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    The female protagonists in these books are all highly skilled and have a cold and aloof personality.

27. 27 破 Stars Shine Before Dawn 破晓之前繁星闪 A Ray of Light一线光Modern Romance310k WordsCompleted [Deadly pursuit + human trafficking + secret identities + suspense + undercover work + mutual redemption + two equally powerful leads + emotional push and pull + strong female lead] Shao Yiming: You’re a reporter covering human trafficking, and you actually got kidnapped by traffickers? How can you still call yourself a journalist? Ming Jun: You’re a police officer, yet you’re always dreaming about being kidnapped. How are you supposed to catch them? He: Bullets and blades don’t care who they 123Reads8.4Score—14d adds
28. 28 北 Starlight over North City 北城有星光 Beauty Faded红了容颜Modern Romance519k WordsCompleted The first time they met, she was a doctor and he was a wounded fugitive. He held her scalpel against her fair throat, his voice cold and sharp. “It’s dangerous for a woman to carry a knife!” The next time they met, she cornered him and tugged at his clothes. He smiled seductively, his voice low. “In such a hurry, Miss Mo? Can’t even wait until we get to the room?” She glared at him. “I’m a doctor. I need to examine your wound!” Still as cocky as ever, he said, “And what will Dr. Mo use to examin 5.1kReads9.3Score58114d adds
29. 29 浪 The Reborn, Reckless Crown Princess Goes on a Killing Spree 浪荡太女重生后，杀疯了 Yan Xiaoguai颜小乖Ancient Romance783k WordsCompleted (The low rating is due to poor exposure, not poor writing.) Female-led society + reborn + court intrigue + satisfying revenge + 1VN A genuinely ruthless beauty × a group of handsome men who fall for her on their own The heroine is a scheming, black-lotus type who grows from pretending to be a wastrel into a true ruler. All the men are completely devoted in body and heart. - Her elder sister murdered the emperor and seized the throne, then had her beheaded in public. Yet the entire court called i 3.5kReads8.6Score42214d adds

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    The story is matriarchal, with the female lead possessing exceptional martial arts skills. It's a 1vN scenario where the female lead is strong, ruthless, and decisive, scheming and ruthless in her pursuit of goals, never showing any mercy. She's also adept at charming and coaxing her husbands, appearing deeply in love, but in reality, she's using them all.

30. 30 惹 Why Mess with Her? She’s the Greatest Swordswoman of the Qian Dynasty 惹她干嘛？她可是乾朝第一剑客 Moonlight in My Sleeves月色入袖Ancient Romance290k WordsCompleted Pei Lingying left home at seven and spent ten years practicing martial arts deep in the mountains. When she finally returned, her home was gone. Her elder sister had vanished, and her elder brother had been exiled thousands of miles away. Her father had been murdered, and her mother had jumped into a river and died. With a single sword in hand, Pei Lingying sets out to uncover the truth and find her family. The Qian Dynasty is powerful and prosperous. Crown Prince Lin Mingsu is peerlessly hands 1.6kReads8.7Score17014d adds

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    [Top Post] Qin Ru, the reborn demoness from the Demon Abyss, is practically channeling the spirit of the "Niohuru Clan"—both fierce and sassy. She imprisons Fang Shuchen, the number one swordsman of the Immortal Realm, and begins a tragic love story between immortals and demons. A love-hate relationship spanning two realms! A "raising" storyline! So exciting! [Attention]

31. 31 真 The Real and Fake Heiresses: The All-Round Big Shot Takes the World by Storm 真假千金：全能大佬A爆全球 Fu Xi Xi伏曦兮Modern Romance271k WordsCompleted [Cool, aloof, and decisive heroine with a mysterious identity. The hero is a little unhinged and turns into a scheming boy later on.] The Gu family's real daughter has been found? So the girl the Gu family raised for eighteen years was a fake? But I heard she came from some poor, remote backwater. The Gu family's fake heiress may not have been a good student, but they still spoiled her. Who could have guessed that not long afterward, the Gu family would kick her out and reveal that she was the Y 1.4kReads8.5Score15814d adds
32. 32 青 My Childhood Friend Is More Than an Assassin, and My Sweetheart Isn't a Prince 青梅不只是刺客，竹马他不是皇子 Red Poria红茯Ancient Romance356k WordsCompleted Shen Wenxi was used as a pawn by her enemies throughout her previous life. She was both the assassin White Owl and the Valley Lord of Cloudmist Valley, who commanded a private army. Reborn, she kept her Valley Lord secret identity carefully hidden as she set out to find her fiancé and take her revenge. Yang Ce disguised himself as the ailing, short-lived Ninth Prince to stay alive, while also serving as the mysterious and highly favored War God, Lord Yannan. As he lay dying, he learned that his 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is an assassin with her own power base. While others are plotting against her, she directly provokes them, stabbing them with swift and decisive blows. When others try to harm her, she fakes her death; when others rebel, she...

33. 33 女 The Disguised Dragon's Scheme: My Rogue Disciple Courts Me in His Dreams 女扮男装潜龙计，逆徒梦里泡为师 Mu Yanfeifei沐妍菲菲Ancient Romance608k WordsOngoing [Historical Intrigue + Female Spy in Disguise + Ensemble Mind Games + Martial Arts Mystery] [Female Martial Arts Master Disguised as a Man × Rebellious Disciple Who Defies His Teacher] The world is the board, and all living things are its pieces. Thirty years ago, a copy of A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains turned the tide during a palace coup. From then on, victory made kings and defeat made corpses, and the throne changed hands. Thirty years later, talents emerge across the nine regions, a 318Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is a powerful figure in the martial arts world, highly skilled in martial arts, aloof and intelligent, beautiful and sassy. Disguised as a man, she infiltrates a wealthy family, takes the male lead as her disciple, teaches him martial arts by day, and steals military tokens by night, carefully plotting her way to power.

34. 34 全 Everyone in the Sect Is Love-Brained, Except Me, a True Lunatic 全宗门都是恋爱脑，唯我是真疯批 Paper Tiger纸老虎Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The complete print edition of A Double Crossing is now available on all platforms. Relationship blogger Lin Du died of a broken heart after being driven crazy by hopeless romantics. After death, she transmigrated into a tragic romance cultivation novel, becoming the beautiful, powerful, yet doomed junior uncle who paved the way for the protagonists' great love with her own ashes. After reading the script, she slowly typed a question mark. “Have they dug up every wild vegetable on this sect's mou 234.9kReads9.7Score27.6k14d adds

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    It's the kind of good-looking show that makes you want to swear 🧡ྀི💛ྀི❤️ྀི, absolutely amazing! The female lead's personality is so well-developed 👏👏👏, she's excellent! She embodies the carefree spirit of a young swordsman, with a touch of worldly wisdom without being cynical. Super good-looking 🉑🉑💗💗

35. 35 穿 Transmigrated into a Book: The Reckless Legitimate Daughter 穿书之嫡女狂妃 Miss Wang, the Little Demon王氏小妖Ancient Romance316k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a Book + Devoted Couple + Pocket Dimension + Satisfying Read + Medical Skills + Political Intrigue] Top agent Lin Nianqing transmigrates into a book! In the story, the original owner’s younger brother is murdered, and her father is implicated by the emperor, stripped of his post, and dies in despair. When the original owner moves to the capital, she becomes a canary in a wealthy household. The lovestruck heroine is deceived by a scoundrel and falls in love with him, only to di 1.1kReads9.0Score10014d adds
36. 36 豪 The Heiress Who Went Missing: Three Mothers Fight for Her Affection 豪门：丢失千金三个妈争宠 Miss Wang, the Little Demon王氏小妖Modern Romance157k WordsCompleted She grew up with only her mother to rely on. With no father, Lin Xiao and her mother struggled to make ends meet. But she refused to accept her lot in life. Almost without trying, she got into a prestigious university and landed a job at a foreign company. Little did she know the corporate world was full of tricks. Her company assigned her an absurd task: use her looks to convince Chairman Wan's son to accept his mother's transfer of shares. Lin Xiao gritted her teeth. For the high salary, and t 14Reads—Score—14d adds
37. 37 致 Fatal Favor: The Madam Has a Secret Identity 致命偏宠：夫人是个马甲大佬 Chu Ruge楚如歌Modern Romance2.6M WordsOngoing [One man, one woman, wish fulfillment] He's cold and inscrutable, obsessive by nature, and looks down on everything, yet he alone dotes on her and cherishes her above all else. The world mocks, ridicules, and looks down on her? When the big shot's many identities come to light, everyone eats their words: They're a match made in heaven, a perfect couple! The devoted younger brother: “Bro, if your sister-in-law isn't happy, you must not be doing enough.” A certain scheming crime boss: “She deserve 14.3kReads9.3Score1.1k14d adds

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    Beneath their aloof and cold masks lie bloodied and mangled pasts. They are helpless, but when they return, they hide their wounds under their full wings, yet they still ache faintly in the dead of night.

38. 38 夫 The Madam Is Actually an All-Round Powerhouse 夫人她竟是全能大佬 May You Have Plenty Left for Every Year of Life年年有余生Modern Romance831k WordsCompleted The notorious young heir of the capital, Fu Shiyi, brought home a country girl who had nothing going for her except her looks, stirring up a storm of gossip. They said she came from a lowly background? That she was ignorant and uneducated? A leading authority in biology: “She’s my junior sister!” The hacking world: “Who dares disrespect our boss?” The World Medical Organization: “When is the master coming back to teach another class?” The racing world: “She’s our goddess!” One big shot after ano 7.6kReads9.1Score92314d adds
39. 39 满 The Max-Level Master of the Mystical Arts Is a Money Lover 满级玄学大佬是个财迷 Old Friend's Farewell旧人辞Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted As the 199th-generation heir of the Shangguan family, she has dealt with ghosts since childhood. Exorcising ghosts and subduing demons is her calling. She owns a cemetery, and when she has nothing to do, she sets up a fortune-telling stall on the street to while away her short life. Until one day, he barges into her life. Li Qingchen holds his great-grandfather’s keepsake. “Here, this is a love letter for your great-grandmother.” Shangguan Nian: “All right. I’ll burn it for her later.” Li Qingch 5.2kReads8.5Score63514d adds
40. 40 强 I Tamed the Capital's Crown Prince: How Can a Max-Level Big Shot Be This Ridiculously Rich? 强驭京圈太子爷，满级大佬狂亿点怎么了 A Book of Nonsense一本不正经Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted [Immortality + Strong Female Lead + Metaphysical Master + Invincible + Bickering Couple] If gods, demons, and ghosts are guilty, they are punished by Su Jianxue, the Warden. But after she sleeps for 120 years, some guilty gods, demons, and ghosts inevitably escape. So when she wakes, she heads down the mountain. On her first day, she runs over the young master of the capital’s elite circle. “Be my servant, and I’ll extend your life?” * Lu Yu is the icy, unhinged young master of the capital’s eli 175Reads5.4Score—14d adds
41. 41 栀 Zhiye Zhaozhao 栀野昭昭 It's Feifei是绯绯啊Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Feel-good power fantasy + secret identities + strong female lead + lighthearted comedy + both leads are each other's first and only] Wen Qingzhi, a renowned general, died on the battlefield. When she woke up, she discovered she had transmigrated into the body of a notorious fake heiress. A money-grubbing father, a mean-spirited mother, a womanizing fiancé, and a girl no one liked. Meanwhile, the real heiress basked in everyone's affection, then put on a show of tearfully asking, “Does Xiao Zhi 843Reads8.1Score11014d adds
42. 42 绝 Incredible! The Ability-Wielding Powerhouse Stuns Everyone! 绝了！异能大佬她惊艳全场！ Sun Wukong Loves Cake爱吃蛋糕的孙悟空Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted (Secret identities + supernatural abilities + both inexperienced + sweet romance + equally powerful leads + face-slapping + satisfying read) (An all-around powerhouse who dominates the international scene VS the cunning, ruthless, hopelessly love-struck heir of Beijing's elite) The first time they meet, she uses a clever trick at the black market to steal his medicinal herbs, and he takes notice of this extraordinary girl. From then on, their fates become intertwined. The Xia family considers he 469Reads6.9Score10114d adds
43. 43 A A-Level! The True Heiress Rules Both the Underworld and the Law, and Her Secret Is Out Again A爆！黑白两道真千金又掉马了 Peach and Grain Pastry桃禾酥Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + secret identities + high-octane plot + romance, with the heroine stronger than the hero + ensemble cast + deeply moving family bonds!] Jiang Li was kidnapped as a child and taken to the Golden Triangle. Later, Lan Lie, head of the underworld Lan Clan, adopted her, and she became the clan’s Ninth Miss, known as Ninth Master. She had eight older brothers who weren’t related to her by blood. Raised amid bloodshed, she was not only a major underworld figure, but also Lin Miaola 92.9kReads8.8Score16.9k14d adds
44. 44 娇 Be Good, Sweetheart! Day and Night in the Hands of a Brutal Man 娇娇乖！被暴徒盯上的日日夜夜 Rose in the Mist薄雾玫瑰Modern Romance546k WordsCompleted [🖤 Unhinged mixed-race brute x 💖 sweet, innocent doll] [Striking size difference and sexual tension + wild, rugged tough guy + school and city life + intense, coercive love + mutual salvation] The boy Sang Moli once saved lived in a world of darkness and filth. When he fought, every punch drew blood. He was violent and impossible to tame. The little princess was born in a tower. Compared to a beast like him, they were worlds apart. Moli was innocent and naive, and thought Mufasa was the best. As 5.5kReads9.0Score55314d adds
45. 45 咬 Take a Bite of Soft Moonlight 咬一口软月光 Luo Tingxu洛汀序Modern Romance524k WordsCompleted (Mutual seduction | Top-tier push and pull | Wild and sultry | Age gap | Possessive male lead | Explosive sexual tension | Second male lead begs her back and completely loses it) [Pure, alluring, flirtatious little white flower × Abstinent, unhinged Buddha] The night the capital's young master humiliated her in public, she got drunk and forcefully kissed the powerful family head he feared most. Everyone thought Yan Tingnan, the Buddha of the capital's elite circle, was an aloof, untouchable flow 52kReads9.3Score7.9k14d adds
46. 46 她 She's a Max-Level Powerhouse with a Billion Secret Identities. So What?! 她一满级大佬有亿层马甲怎么了！ Northern Rain, Ink-Stained北雨墨染Modern Romance844k WordsCompleted (Torturing Scumbags + Face-Slapping + A Heroine Who Can Be Funny or Cool and Aloof, Super Badass + Secret Identities + Strong Female Lead + Sickly, Submissive, and Obsessive Male Lead + Doted on Exclusively, Sweet Romance) In the twenty-sixth century, there was a secretive profession almost no one knew about. Its members were called Night Messengers. She was a healer feared throughout the profession, a ruler of the underworld who walked between the worlds of light and darkness. Despite all the 363Reads7.4Score10214d adds
47. 47 绝 The Peerless Jingzhou 绝京洲 A Wish Like a Song锦愿如歌Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted 20kReads8.8Score1.9k14d adds
48. 48 重 Reborn on the Eve of Our Marriage Registration, the Hong Kong Tycoon's Heir Kneels to Win Me Back 重生领证前夕，港圈太子跪着追妻 Meat Bun Auntie肉包小姨Modern Romance511k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication; short-form drama episodes are being released] [Both leads are faithful to each other + face-slapping + pregnancy before love + reborn, sweet and satisfying, with no angst] [She pursues her husband during the marriage, driving the arrogant, cold-hearted crown prince to the brink] A gentle woman who handles things ruthlessly, a delicate beauty in poor health VS a sharp-tongued but henpecked ice prince - Shu Hui got pregnant after a one-night stand with the heir to a powerf 42kReads9.2Score4.2k14d adds
49. 49 全 The All-Powerful Queen Goes Back to the 1970s and Spoils Her Cold, Handsome Soldier 全能女王到七零，娇宠高冷兵王 Jun Yu珺妤Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Historical Era + Following the Army + Extra Sweet + Feel-Good + Devoted Husband + Powerful Heroine + No Storage Space] The main story is complete. The ongoing chapters are extras. Jiang Yunmeng, an all-around queen, was gravely injured and died after falling into the sea. She arrived in the resource-scarce 1960s and 1970s as a delicate young lady who was on the verge of death. After being rescued again and again, someone asked for her hand in marriage. He was a handsome army officer, standing a 10kReads8.0Score1.5k14d adds
50. 50 团 The Beloved, Sickly-Sweet Little Ancestor of the Mu Family Is Fierce and Alluring 团宠病娇，慕少的小祖宗又凶又撩 Treading the Stars, Flying by the Moon踏星飞月Modern Romance812k WordsCompleted [Secret identities, two equally powerful leads, 1v1, punishing scumbags, dark female lead, obsessive male lead] The moment Shi Ling opens her eyes, she finds herself as the real Huo heiress, who was lost for eighteen years. The fake heiress schemes against her at every turn, while her parents and five older brothers look down on her. She gives a faint smile and casually reveals a few of her secret identities, stunning the entire world! The heads of all the great century-old families kneel and cr 1.9kReads9.1Score30914d adds

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