Power Struggles ♛ Masterminds Behind the Board ♞ Schemes to Rule the World ♝ 权谋流♛ 执棋流♞ 谋算天下流♝

1. 351 诡 The Eerie Spirit Medium: My Doll Can Really Manifest Spirits 诡异降神师：我的娃娃真能显灵 Clouds Can Smile云会笑Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted [Ghosts in the Book!] [Dark Tone!] [Villain Protagonist!] [Urban Supernatural!] [Horror Aesthetic!] [Invincible from the Start!] A sinister doll saws someone to pieces, a red-clad vengeful ghost claims lives at the airport, a hundred ghosts hunt people down along a ten-mile street, the dead rise again in a crematorium, and corpses dance wildly in an abandoned hospital... None of these things happened to me. They are all stories I wrote. My name is Yang Ning. I am an heir to the Ling Men, a profe 131.1kReads9.5Score11.5kShelves
2. 352 炎 Chronicles of Yanhuang 炎黄记 Mister Three Sorrows三苦先生Eastern Fantasy206k WordsCompleted Synopsis: [Fortune Dynasties + Humanity + Emperors + The Hundred Schools of Thought] The path of the Great Dao has been severed, and the river of time has vanished. The sages of humanity cut off the river of time and passed down supreme teachings. The ancient clans wage war once more, and the horns of a new era pierce through the barriers of eternity. Humanity returns. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   These books are all about political intrigue and dynastic changes!

3. 353 双 A Game of Power and Intrigue 双面权谋博弈 Han Xianzong of Buckingham Palace白金汉宫的汉显宗Historical379k WordsOngoing Former criminal investigator Gu Xun transmigrates and wakes to find that he has become the real killer in a murder case in the middle of a bustling city. He is sentenced to death. In prison, his calm mind and meticulous logic catch the attention of Princess Rong Yue, who has disguised herself as a jailer to investigate the case in secret. Gu Xun wins himself a chance to live with one precise deduction, only to be forced into becoming a constable at everyone's beck and call. Rong Yue quickly noti —Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 354 皇 The Emperor’s Game: I Can Simulate Everything on SSS Difficulty 皇帝游戏：sss难度我推演一切 Cute Ice Ice萌妹冰冰Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Li Ye was originally a transmigrator from Earth, accidentally drawn into a nationwide Emperor Simulator game. Suffering from a terminal illness, he chose the most terrifying death difficulty. Within the palace, Empress Dowager Cixi ruled the Eastern Palace, while Empress Dowager Lü Zhi held power in the Western Palace! Sima Yi, Cao Cao, He Shen, Qin Hui, and Qian Qianyi were the five regents! Prince Zhu Di, border-guarding general Wu Sangui, Governor of Xiliang Dong Zhuo, Grand Marshal Zhao Kuan 13.9kReads8.7Score1.6kShelves
5. 355 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.

6. 356 燕 Yan Yun Chronicles: The General's Campaign 燕云志【又名：将军攻略】 Three Parts Orchid Pavilion, Seven Parts Reading三分兰台七分阅Two Male Leads742k WordsOngoing [Historical danmei | Political intrigue | Ensemble cast | BE] Younger, spoiled prince X older, loyal general This is the story of a useless young emperor carried to success by a whole group of powerful ministers. During the coup at the Northern Yan palace, the cold-faced general Qin Zhi rescues the useless prince Yan Yunsheng from the rebels. Who could have known that by saving him, he would step straight into a game laid out by the late emperor twenty years ago? On the road into exile, the boy 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A story about a legitimate son. A court intrigue ensemble piece! Multiple pairings! It tells the tale of a seemingly useless young emperor who is carried to success by a group of powerful ministers. The young emperor is always the one taking the initiative; investing in this story is definitely worthwhile!

7. 357 父 If Father Doesn't Die, How Can His Daughter Ascend the Throne? 父皇不死女儿怎么登基 Xuxu Jiaqi栩栩佳期Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Court Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + Villainous Heroine + Dark Younger Brother, a Powerful Team] A scorpion and a venomous snake carve out a path through the treacherous imperial harem. When Li Ruyue was seven, she watched helplessly as the people from the Court of Judicial Review fabricated evidence to frame her mother. Her mother was sent to the Cold Palace, the Qin clan was charged with treason, and all 142 people in Zhaoyang Hall were slaughtered before her eyes. She sat in the blood, watching 3.6kReads9.1Score2.3kShelves

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   It's really good, but it's not finished yet.

8. 358 通EN The Netherworld Scholar Immortal 通幽小儒仙 You Zi Yin油子吟Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted “Where is this?” “Perhaps... the River of Forgetfulness...” “Who are you?” “Wuchang...” “I've never heard of anyone called Wuchang in this world.” “From now on... that's who I'll be!” The soul crosses the River of Forgetfulness, while its thoughts remain on the other shore. What is gained from all beings must be returned to all beings. When Su Mo woke up, he was no longer in his former life. He went to the capital to sit the imperial examinations, but accidentally stumbled into an immortal schem 63.7kReads9.4Score6.7kShelves

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   A masterpiece, featuring the protagonist playing chess in the middle.

9. 359 刚 I Was Barely Born When the Empress Dowager Used Me to Fight for the Throne! 刚出生，母后就拿我争皇位！ Riding a Wild Boar骑着野猪Historical2.3M WordsCompleted Alternate history, no System, strategy and warfare He was once a prince, but fate left him stranded beyond the frontier. Now the land is shattered and warlords vie for supremacy. How could he, a prince by birth, stay out of it? 1.4kReads7.1Score104Shelves

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   Political intrigue + rigorous + clear logic

10. 360 大 Great Ming: The Court Is Full of Treacherous Officials, and You Want Me to Take the Throne? 大明：满朝奸臣，你让我登基称帝？ Splish Splash稀哩哗啦Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Transmigrating as the last Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Cilang feels the pressure. In a Ming Dynasty that can only be saved with cheats, fortunately, a divine-choice System arrives. [Publicly rebuke the Grand Secretariat's chief minister and receive two thousand Qi Family troops and the strength of Xiang Yu!] [Execute a corrupt third-rank prefect and receive the manufacturing process for Peruvian arquebuses.] [Execute the Duke of Zhao for fleeing in battle and receive a Divine Engine Ca 42Reads8.4Score103Shelves
11. 361 腹 The Scheming Princess: Peach Blossoms Burn Across a Thousand Miles of Mountains 腹黑帝姬：桃花灼灼万里山 Bamboo Sees Mountain Rain竹见山雨Ancient Romance117k WordsOngoing A cunning, wicked woman is reborn and enters the world in peace, only to be born straight into the arms of an iron-fisted emperor! She nearly gets abandoned at birth, but unexpectedly unlocks the strongest golden finger! As a child, she is adorable and uninhibited, turning the harem upside down. She takes on the consorts, berates noble ladies, and fears neither the Empress Dowager nor anyone else. No one dares provoke her. The emperor watches coolly from the sidelines, then smiles faintly. “M 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Then I'll recommend this book.

12. 362 低 Lowbrow Tastes 低级趣味 Your Rabbit你们的兔子Urban133k WordsCompleted When we look at other people, are we reading their thoughts? Is this mind reading? Or plunder... Whenever our minds are at work, are our thoughts bound to time? Or are they matters of the mind... Whenever we make a decision, how can you know that it was your decision? Or was it the result of outside influence? Beneath the neon lights, the truth is forever hidden behind a veil of darkness. This is a psychological novel. Mind reading, the number before “pub,” pup, subculture, and all sorts of othe 1Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 363 我 I Can Grant Superpowers 我能赋予超能力 Poor Jerry可怜的杰瑞Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [A new novel in the same genre, “You Asked Me to Grant Wishes, So Why Are They All Dark?” is now out. Interested readers are welcome to check it out] [Behind the Scenes + Ensemble Cast + Global Setting + Supernatural Abilities + Saving the World + Readers Are the Handsomest and Most Beautiful] [Also known as The Wheel of Fate] [The main storyline is complete. Extras are being updated, so read without worry] The protagonist is a supporting character and barely appears early on. If that bothers yo 6.8kReads8.1Score395Shelves
14. 364 朕 I Am Hongli, Building a Golden Age for the Qing Dynasty 朕是弘历打造大清盛世 Third Aunt from the Farm农家三姑Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue + Harem Rivalries + Factional Strife + Romance + Emperor] Hongli ascended the throne at twenty-five and ruled for sixty years, making him the longest-reigning and longest-lived emperor in history. He governed with diligence, excelling in both civil and military affairs, and led the Qing to the height of its golden age. Yet factional strife raged through the court, conflicts in the deep palace never ceased, and danger lurked behind the splendor. In the end, the golden age ga 15.7kReads8.3Score432Shelves

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    This historical novel is super good!

15. 365 我 I, the Villain Chosen by Fate, Join the Chat Group 我，天命反派，加入聊天群 Like Water, Boundless似水无涯Eastern Fantasy282k WordsCompleted Reincarnated in another world as the exceptionally talented legitimate son of a powerful faction, he thinks he's reached the peak from the start! Then his younger sister suddenly says, “Brother, I went to break off my engagement with that good-for-nothing from the Xiao family!” Mu Changge: ? A clansman: “Good news! The guy who's always fought you for the position of Holy Son suddenly came down with a memory-loss condition. He can't remember a thing!” Mu Changge: ?? A subordinate: “Young Master, 64Reads8.8Score101Shelves

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    If you're looking for a story about intrigue and power struggles, I recommend the first two books. If you prefer a male-oriented genre, I recommend the last one. The third book is also about political intrigue, and the level of skill involved is very high, but unfortunately, the author didn't want to continue writing it, so the ending was a bit rushed. However, it's still readable and very enjoyable.

16. 366 冬 The Prince of Winter X The Camellia Beauty X Romantic Love Poems 冬之王子X山茶花美人X浪漫情诗 Five Mirrors五条镜Mystery250k WordsCompleted Also known as: The Butterfly on the Hanging Lock This is a light-novel-style story set in a fictional world. In the city of Zhenye, the forces at play are tangled together, with undercurrents churning... The military, the underworld, the church! Poise, elegance, beauty! A meticulously plotted romantic mystery! A villainous, scheming heroine x a cold yet gentle hero. They dwell in darkness, loving and fighting each other, with no need for redemption! Told through a POV narrative style, similar to 5Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    This book is truly amazing! The plot and romance are both incredibly well-written. The female lead is in control, and both the male and female leads are exceptionally intelligent! The chemistry between them is absolutely captivating. The low rating is definitely due to the numerous perspectives and the high reading difficulty! Please, everyone, keep reading! Don't let such a wonderful book go unnoticed!

17. 367 盛 The Splendor of High Tang 盛唐华章 Bronze Swordsman青铜剑客Historical4.0M WordsCompleted He accidentally transmigrated to the prosperous Tang dynasty and became the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace, only to discover that the peerlessly beautiful Yang Guifei lived right next door. He struck up friendships with literary luminaries and gentlemen such as Li Bai, Du Fu, and Wang Wei, and experienced the dazzling literary brilliance of the flourishing Tang dynasty. He won over famed generals from history, including Guo Ziyi, Li Guangbi, and Gao Xianzhi, reclaimed the realm, and marched 461Reads7.9Score100Shelves
18. 368 雀 Sparrow Bracket 雀替 Ice Crystal Gourd冰凌葫芦Martial Arts109k WordsOngoing [Wuxia, mystery, crime-solving, ensemble cast, not a wish-fulfillment story, no brainless characters, slow-paced, no romance. Read with caution if these aren't your thing.] The imperial court had never concerned itself with the affairs of the jianghu. That changed when sect feuds left large numbers of civilians displaced, and martial artists injured powerful nobles in the imperial capital. The court then established the Que Tilang, an office in charge of the jianghu. On one side stands the imp 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This requires some brainpower to read; it's an intellectually stimulating ensemble piece with incredibly fresh content that has completely overturned my understanding of wuxia novels. The writing is superb, absolutely brilliant!

19. 369 诸 The Heavens-Invasion Plan 诸天入侵计划 Yuan Yu渊禹Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted In his previous life, Mo Xuan was reborn in the Canglan Realm and became the Lord of the Nine Abysses, only to be killed by Mo Yu, the Chosen One of the Plane. He thought his life was over, but unexpectedly, he was reborn again. “Under heaven, all is the king’s land. The Nine Abysses should have united the Canglan Realm long ago!” This time, he would not lose to the Chosen One of the Plane. The Canglan Realm would once again tremble beneath his demonic might. When Mo Xuan began to show his claws 810Reads8.4Score100Shelves
20. 370 满 After the Max-Level Dragon King Is Reborn as a General’s Orphan 满级龙王穿成将门遗孤后 Leisurely Guest in the Deep Mountains深山悠客Martial Arts444k WordsCompleted Xiao Hao, the commander of Huaxia's strongest special forces unit, the “Dragon Flame,” was known as the “Dragon King.” He transmigrated into the orphaned infant son of a disgraced, exiled general of the Dayun Dynasty, after the child's family had been slaughtered by a martial arts sect. The one who saved him was Sister Ran, the daughter of a prime minister and once his beloved. She had been renowned in the capital for both her talent and beauty, but now she was trapped in the entertainment quart 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead is highly skilled in martial arts and has a very high IQ. The female lead is the most beautiful and talented woman. It's very sweet!

21. 371 第 The Number One Son-in-Law: I Really Don't Want to Rebel! 第一赘婿，我真不想造反啊！ Tangyuan2023丸子2023Historical4.5M WordsCompleted Historical fiction, a touch of ensemble cast, not mindless wish fulfillment, everyday interactions with the heroines, and family life. Also known as: My Wife Is a Grandmaster. Who Wouldn't Lie Flat? No one helps me reach for the clouds, so I tread through snow to the mountaintop alone. If fortune was never meant for me, I'll climb Kunlun by myself! The strategist risks everything by entering the game, all to bring Dongling back into the light! One vow: “I hunger to feast on the flesh of the nort 19.1kReads7.8Score1.8kShelves

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    Political intrigue and high-IQ plots are featured in these two highly recommended books by author @2023. The only downsides are that the beginning is slow-paced, but the foreshadowing is dense. After a million words, looking back, you realize all the plot holes the author has planted are actually quite clever, making it increasingly addictive. ① The protagonist, Ling Bufan, unexpectedly travels back to the Great Qian Dynasty. While it seems unrelated at first glance, it's actually a preordained arrangement. High-IQ, multiple female leads, business battles, and political intrigue – a rich combination of elements. Highly recommended!

22. 372 暗 Dark City 暗黑城市 Tongtong Boils the Sea彤彤煮海Mystery533k WordsCompleted Detective fiction + suspense + mystery + officialdom + crime Inspired by true events. A massacre that wiped out an entire family. A vast criminal organization. A wrongfully accused detective who goes on the run to prove his innocence. An ordinary man caught between the underworld and the law, fighting a life-or-death struggle just to survive. A reflection of cold reality, an exposé of the good and evil in human nature, a deep analysis of society, a meditation on the value of life, and a call to 286Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    Detective + Suspense + Mystery + Political Scene + Crime: Based on true events. A family massacre. A massive criminal organization. A wrongly accused detective on the run to prove his innocence. An insignificant individual caught in a life-or-death struggle between the police and the underworld for survival. Reflecting cold reality, exposing the good and evil of human nature, deeply analyzing society, reflecting on the value of life, and promoting righteousness. (No cheat codes) (No system) (No superpowers) Thrilling, suspenseful, you'll never guess who the killer is until the very end!

23. 373 快 Quick, Let Duke Zhou Eat Some Meat 快让周公吃肉 Back to Yunnan归云南Historical1.3M WordsOngoing I transmigrated one day and became the famous Duke of Zhou, Ji Dan. Everyone praises me, saying, “The Duke of Zhou spits out his food to welcome worthy men, and all under Heaven turn to him.” But who knew I wasn’t practicing humility, I really just can’t stomach meat! The shadows of the blood sacrifices at Zhaoge haunt me. Just one bite of meat and I’m back in that slaughterhouse in my dreams. Within, scheming ministers watch like tigers; without, the rebellion of the Three Guards bears down. Th 68Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Check this out and give it a try!

24. 374 一 I Woke Up to Find Myself a Son-in-Law 一觉醒来变赘婿 Tangyuan2023丸子2023Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Lan Yuheng dies suddenly from overwork at school and is ultimately dragged back to the underworld by Ox-Head and Horse-Face. The Judge discovers that he's a virgin for the ninth lifetime and takes pity on him, sending him to an ancient parallel world. Here, those so-called poets don't exist, and the Tang dynasty is not the prosperous era it once was. In the end, his fate is changed, granting him endless romantic encounters. But because something goes wrong with Granny Meng's soup, his soul trans 8.3kReads8.2Score711Shelves
25. 375 大 The Road to the Rise of the Tang Dynasty 大唐腾飞之路 Qingdao Cola青岛可乐Historical6.6M WordsOngoing The Tang dynasty was an unprecedentedly powerful empire, with a splendid culture and the grand spectacle of foreign nations paying tribute. It was an age of love and longing, filled with heroes. When we dream of returning to the Tang dynasty, does the night sky over Chang'an still captivate us? Follow an ordinary young man from the modern world as he returns to this great age of laughter and tears. What magnificent chapter will he write in the golden age of the Tang dynasty? How will he use his 632Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    Who knows if, years later, Xiao Han, upon learning of this, will beat his chest in regret and give that unscrupulous fellow a good beating. Ren Qing was very familiar with the roads in the Qinling Mountains. After all, he had previously traveled to Hanzhong and even Linyi, and during his time guarding the firearms workshop, Ren Qing had spent a lot of time wandering around this area. So, with him leading the way, there was no fear of getting lost. However, traveling is always tedious. Even the most beautiful scenery along the way becomes tiresome after several days. After traveling along the Ziwu Road for several days, Xiao Han encountered a few scattered pedestrians and caravans, but most of these caravans came from Shu, which was still quite far from Lingnan. — In Hanzhong City, when a torrential rain poured down, the soldiers guarding the gate immediately and quickly packed up their tables and chairs, then rushed into the city gate. "Uncle, it's so late, no one should be coming into the city anymore. Let's close the gate!" In the somewhat dark city gate tunnel, a thin figure, about eighteen or nineteen years old...

26. 376 从 From Commoner to Emperor 从布衣到皇帝 Undersea Cannon Shot海底杠上炮Historical333k WordsCompleted (Carefully written, with smart characters and no System, just solid logic!) Zuo Huan transmigrates to the Jing Kingdom with his wife. To find her after they become separated, he joins the Jing army, helping repel barbarian invasions, put down rebellions in the territories, settle disputes with neighboring states, and navigate the fierce power struggles among several princes... As time passes, Zuo Huan discovers that this world isn't as simple as it seems... 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Check out this one! It's a political intrigue novel, a male-oriented, fast-paced action story with an incredibly intelligent male lead set in an alternate historical period. The male and female leads are transported to this fictional ancient world. The male lead, in his quest to find his lost lover, finds himself caught in a whirlpool of events. His journey from commoner to emperor is long and arduous, but the story is well-developed and the plot is clear!

27. 377 她 After She Ascends the Throne, She Takes a New Husband, Leaving Her Ex to Weep 她登基后换了夫，新夫不见旧夫哭 Rabbit Purple Moonrise兔紫月上Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (Power! It's a woman's second face! She loves it!) (1V2 + advancing the nation through technology + two men competing for her, only to end up regretting it) Lu Jichen: He is an ill-omened man. On the day his elder brother got married, they smeared dog blood all over his face and locked him in a cellar. Later, she brought him out, washed his hands, let him sit at the table, fed him, and paid for his education. Wei Chiyuan: He is the young lord of an aristocratic clan; she is a young widow. One sc 17.2kReads9.3Score2.1kShelves

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    The female protagonist is the kind of person who time-traveled as a child and later wants to develop the Red Revolution.

28. 378 天 Even the Heavenly Dao Fears This Delinquent Senior Brother! Why Pick a Fight with Him? 天道都怕纨绔师兄！你们惹他干嘛 Mo Tingting莫婷婷Ancient Romance214k WordsCompleted [Fantasy with a wild premise, goofy humor, feel-good satisfaction, an invincible hero, mutual devotion, and hiding one’s strength] In the Myriad Worlds stands a hall called the Boundless Hall. Its master is like a ghost, wielding the power of the netherworld and commanding the Heavenly Dao. With one finger, he can decide life and death. The male lead, Chang Xun, is known as the Sword Saint, a man so powerful that the heavens and worlds fear him. He commands life and death and turns hopeless situ 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Using himself as the game board and all living beings as pieces, the male protagonist feigns weakness to avenge his family, unaware that the entire world is part of his game. The female protagonist appears harmless but is actually cold and cruel.

29. 379 帝 The Emperor: A Young Man's Journey Through the Land 帝：山河少年行 A Light Garment一袭轻衣Eastern Fantasy4.8M WordsCompleted By a twist of fate, Qin Ziyu obtained the Mo Bing Token and forged a bond with the Ancestral Dragon. Every step forward brought him into contact with secrets of an even higher order. Trapped in layer upon layer of intricate schemes, he presses on through an endless climb and game of wits, driving himself ever forward. 5Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 380 我 Where I Am Is Where the Jianghu Is 我所在之地，便是江湖 Wang Xin王信Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted “Cultivators are people too, and people die.” Chen Dao sits at the table, staring at the calligraphy and painting before him. After a moment of silence, he says softly, “Pass down the order. Tell our Dao Gang brothers to get ready for tonight’s operation. The target is the Tianxian Restaurant.” “Keep it quiet. I don’t want my father finding out that there’s a band of bandits outside the city who belong to his precious son.” In a secret chamber somewhere in the Chen residence. Chen Dao’s 1.8kReads8.9Score673Shelves

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    [Shy][Shy][Shy][Shy][Shy][Shy]

31. 381 犯 The Usurper 犯上者 Li Ma李马Urban2.7M WordsCompleted [The print edition has been signed, so read with confidence] (No System, no invincibility, plot-focused, explores human nature, not a formulaic power fantasy) (The protagonist grows and changes as the story unfolds) (An ensemble cast: supporting characters aren't one-dimensional, and respond with genuine emotions to the changes around them) No one knows when this world began to split in two. 214.7kReads9.4Score34.4kShelves
32. 382 废 The Good-for-Nothing Prince Loves Beauty, Farms, Trains Soldiers, and Conquers the World 废柴皇子爱美人，种田养兵扫天下 Pumpkin Seeds南瓜种子Historical4.0M WordsCompleted The comic adaptation of the same name is now available. Give it a watch! [Comedy] [Power Struggles] [War] [Political Intrigue] [Farming] [No System] A medical PhD dies suddenly and unexpectedly transmigrates to Nanfeng, where he becomes a prince. Starting out on the frontier, he pacifies Beiliang, subdues Tianlang, seizes Nanfeng, and outwits Dayuan... until he finally claims the supreme throne that should have been his all along! (This is my first time writing a book, and I made it all by hand. 7kReads8.5Score639Shelves

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    A useless prince was appointed as a prince in a poor border county, only to be scared to death by bandits at the start. The protagonist, a powerful being, transmigrates, crushes the bandits' lustful desires with a single groin strike, and with a single sentence of "confiscate everything," lays the foundation for his rise to wealth. Thus begins his carefree life of farming, raising troops, conquering the world, and casually pursuing beautiful women. There's no system involved; the protagonist possesses some medical skills and enjoys reading illustrated manuals. The story is fast-paced, lighthearted, and humorous. Reading it is like a gentle spring breeze, a soothing balm, subtly relieving the day's fatigue!

33. 383 疯 The Mad Prince: Did the Crown Princess Try to Kill the Emperor Again Today? 疯批太子：皇嫂她今天又弑君了？ South City as Before南城如初Ancient Romance305k WordsOngoing —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Come and see! It's amazing! A female-centric intrigue novel where everyone's intelligence is terrifyingly high. You think he's the player, but he's actually a pawn in the game; you think he's a pawn, but he's actually manipulating others. The female lead is outwardly gentle but inwardly ruthless and insane. The male lead appears sickly and sinister, but is incredibly powerful in private. In the female lead's eyes, he's just a super-pretentious charlatan, acting so convincingly that everyone believes he won't live more than two years, until finally, after avenging his family, he decides to stop acting...

34. 384 全 Universal Lords: I Can Evolve My Troops Without Limit 全民领主，我能让兵种无限进化 Flash of Light光闪Eastern Fantasy3.2M WordsOngoing “Ahem, let me say this again: I, Xia Yuan, haven’t used any cheats. My talent today is all thanks to my own hard work.” That was Xia Yuan’s answer when people asked him about it. “What? Your starting unit is a militiaman? Let’s see how far my power of evolution can take you!” Whoosh! The militiaman evolved into a spearman. “As the saying goes, spear users across the land have eight dou of talent, while Zhao Zilong alone has a whole shi. So I’ll call you Zhao... Never mind, you’re not as handsome 28.1kReads7.8Score3.2kShelves
35. 385 恰 When Snow Fell on Shengjing 恰逢盛京落雪时 Chunri Qing春日卿Ancient Romance288k WordsOngoing [Political intrigue + chaotic times + two strong leads + struggle for supremacy] A political-intrigue novel with a strong female lead, centered on power struggles, with romance as a secondary storyline. No golden finger, no System, and not a feel-good power fantasy. I’m a new author. Thank you for being patient with me. ---------------- Divider --------------------- The Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun are lost, the Yuma Pass is defeated, and the aristocratic clans’ regimes are thrown into turmo 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Want to see intrigue and scheming under the shadow of power? Want to witness the treacherous power struggles in the imperial court? Want to see a vengeful and intelligent female lead? Then look no further than her!!!

36. 386 第 The Ninth Special Zone 第九特区 Wei Jie伪戒Urban6.1M WordsCompleted After the catastrophe, the land was scarred beyond recognition. Food was scarce, resources were in short supply, and the situation was chaotic... A young man who had fought his way out of an undeveloped zone, with endless yellow sand at his back, came alone to District Nine to make a living. Yet he never expected to meet a few good friends by chance, rise to prominence in the chaotic era over a single thought, and embark on a legendary journey... 210.6kReads9.6Score22.9kShelves
37. 387 刀 The Silent Blade 刀不语 LazyEastern Fantasy1.9M WordsCompleted Someone once asked me, “What is the jianghu?” I thought for a moment. I thought of a jug of rough wine on the table, a distant figure walking away beneath the setting sun, a grave beneath the moon, and the cigarette burning down to ash in my hand right now. That person asked again, “Where is the jianghu?” I smiled and looked out the window. There were countless jianghus out there. One person is a story. Two people make a jianghu. 28.1kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves

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    I've glanced at everyone's recommendations, and some of them really aren't exactly strategic planning or mind-bending stories. They're just ordinary sweet romance novels with a touch of scheming (just kidding). You can read these four books without worry. If you don't understand them at first and find them a bit ordinary, they'll amaze you in the later stages and make you fall in love with them! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

38. 388 我 All My Female Disciples Have SSS-Rank Talents! 我的女徒弟全是SSS级天赋！ Red-Hot Beta红温的贝塔Urban3.0M WordsOngoing Xu Che transmigrates to a world of superpowers overrun by ferocious beasts, becoming a bottom-ranked teacher at a superpower high school who is about to be dismissed. With everything stacked against him from the start, he is fortunate enough to obtain the Master Teacher System. [See Through]: The Host can detect flaws in superpowers, techniques, and even all things. [Evolve]: When the Host improves someone’s strength and evolves their superpower, he receives a corresponding reward. And so... “Ol 60.2kReads8.2Score5.9kShelves
39. 389 布 Ten Years of Planning, and the National Destiny Contestants Have Arrived 布局十年，国运选手降临了 Rain Falls on the Western Mountain雨落西山Urban710k WordsCompleted I transmigrated ten years ago and spent ten years laying my plans! I, Su Chen, have only one goal: to rule the world. Suddenly, just as Su Chen begins his path to conquest, a mysterious livestream appears on Blue Star! The National Destiny game begins. Two thousand contestants arrive in the Divine Grace World. Everything they obtain in the Divine Grace World can be manifested a hundred or even a thousand times over in the countries bound to the other contestants! When the contestants encounter S 860Reads8.5Score123Shelves

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    No female lead, he manipulates the world with ease, and wields immense power.

40. 390 人 In the Womb: Exploiting a Bug to Mass-Produce Immortal Emperors 人在娘胎：卡bug批量生产仙帝 Ao Shu骜叔Eastern Fantasy572k WordsCompleted Stuck in his mother's womb with a bug, leveling up effortlessly, millions of descendants, and a top-tier power! The System abducts Yang Han and, with a flick of its little hand, sends him back more than a hundred years ahead of schedule. To make it up to Yang Han, the System gives him a reincarnation simulator that lets him reincarnate endlessly in the cultivation world. Unexpectedly, Yang Han exploits a bug to level up with ease, rising straight to the rank of Great Dao Saint. On the day he's b 3.6kReads9.1Score419Shelves
41. 391 欺EN Deceiving the Gods: A Performance! 欺神演出！ Violent Purple-Skinned Person暴力紫皮人Mystery5.4M WordsOngoing [Satisfying revenge + Mind-bending twists + Slow burn + Strategic battles + Loads of plot twists] “When I thought death was the end, I opened my eyes and discovered that death was only a new beginning.” Lin Yu was killed by a junior schoolmate he thought had come to confess her love, only to discover that he hadn’t truly died. Instead, he had entered a deadly game! Only the winner would earn the chance to “live again.” Fortunately, Lin Yu awakened the “Unique Class: Deceiver.” [Any lie you 531.2kReads9.3Score86.4kShelves

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    Come on, come on.

42. 392 我EN My Arrival in the Matrix Universe 我降临在矩阵宇宙 Wang Zilü王自律Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.4M WordsCompleted A young man arrives in this Matrix Universe, carrying a lantern. Inside it are his twelve manifested personalities. They weep, and they shine. He sets the lantern on the ground, lighting a small space around him. Before him, the continent falls, flames soar into the sky, and sixty million people plunge into the abyss. I am both the destroyer of this universe and its savior. 23.9kReads9.6Score2.7kShelves

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    I love this one; it's so interesting!

43. 393 我EN I'm Not a God of Theater 我不是戏神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.0M WordsCompleted The brand-new masterpiece by San Jiu Yin Yu, author of Slay the Gods | Winner of the Best Science-Fiction Web Novel Award at the Macau International Science Fiction Awards | A Chinese grotesque epic that turns the tide of an era After a scarlet meteor streaked across the sky, human civilization ground to a halt. From that day onward, humanity could no longer build a rocket, a nuclear bomb, an airplane, a car... The pyramid of civilization built upon modern science collapsed with a thunderous roa 1.7MReads9.9Score183.1kShelves
44. 394 不 Wait, How Did My AI Girlfriend Cultivate into a Sword Immortal? 不是，我电子女友咋修成剑仙了 Universe's Invincible Tyrannosaurus Roast Goose宇宙无敌暴龙烧鹅Eastern Fantasy2.6M WordsCompleted [Signed for publication, read with confidence] [One heroine] [Fresh premise] [Virtual girlfriend raising + pay-to-power-up] My name is Chen Huai'an. I have cancer, and I'm about to die. Lately, I've gotten hooked on a game where you raise a virtual girlfriend. I spend money to buy her cultivation techniques and magical treasures. Even though my wallet is empty, I couldn't be happier. I always thought it was just a game, until one day my virtual girlfriend gave me a pill. The next second, the pil 185.1kReads9.3Score243.7kShelves
45. 395 三 Three Kingdoms: The Emperor's Road Begins as a Spendthrift Bandit 三国：败家山贼开始的皇帝路 Wuka Wuka乌卡乌卡Historical1.5M WordsCompleted When Bai Jia unifies the Three Kingdoms and ascends the throne as emperor, he looks helplessly at the court full of famous ministers and mighty generals. He raises his celebratory cup and says bitterly: I started out as the third-in-command of a bandit stronghold, and all I wanted was to bring the place down; Later, I got my own army, and all I wanted was to mess it up; After that, I established my own power, became a marquis and then a king, and fought for supremacy against the warlords... But 505Reads8.5Score100Shelves

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    A pseudo-political intrigue story where the protagonist is seen by the world as incredibly intelligent and unconventional in his actions.

46. 396 候 Hou Weidong's Notes on Being an Official 候卫东做官笔记 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban790k WordsCompleted As a graduate of a prestigious university, Hou Weidong encounters one thorny problem after another upon entering government service, yet manages to turn danger into safety every time. Taking different approaches: that is Hou Weidong’s political philosophy. That is how Hou Weidong conducts himself. That is Hou Weidong’s great wisdom. 3.4kReads6.7Score482Shelves

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    It's so beautiful, an absolute classic. Many people recommend it.

47. 397 以 Using Divination as a Chessboard, All Living Beings Are Pawns 以卦为棋，众生皆子 Jade-Faced Official玉面官Eastern Fantasy287k WordsOngoing “Master, let's avoid the west when we cultivate tonight.” Chu Jiuyin bowed respectfully. A faint glimmer of a Soul Formation cultivator lay hidden in his eyes, while the aloof sword immortal before him merely thought her disciple was timid but considerate. He was an inept Golden Core cultivator in the sect, and also a sinister diviner who killed without a trace. He feared heavenly tribulations and feared being exposed, yet only when facing his master did he feel a flicker of guilt he couldn't ex —Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 398 我EN I Only Wanted to Destroy My Sect, So How Did I Defy Heaven and Become a God? 我只想毁灭宗门，咋逆天成神了 Moonlit Night明月夜色Eastern Fantasy7.6M WordsOngoing Reborn into the number one sect under heaven: it should have been a perfect start. But Chu Xinghe discovered that his cultivation path was a little unusual. Could he become invincible under heaven just by destroying his own sect? Building the number one sect under heaven wasn’t easy, but surely destroying it wouldn’t be hard? Chu Xinghe soon discovered that it really wasn’t easy. He racked his brains trying to bring down his own sect, but why did every attempt only make it stronger? Countless ye 79.7kReads9.3Score5.6kShelves
49. 399 最 The Perfect Daughter-in-Law 最佳儿媳妇 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Historical138k WordsCompleted [Feel-good story + business warfare + feng shui + mind games + romance + live-in son-in-law + tycoon] During the filming of a short drama, Xiangxi City is swept up in the custom of “taking in adopted children.” Danna is a stunningly beautiful woman, but she catches the eye of both the landlords and the sons of warlords... A bloody battle is about to begin. 335Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 400 织 Weaving Dust in the Phoenix Palace: Lady Pan of Eastern Wu 织尘凤阙：东吴潘后 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷Female-Channel Fanfiction46k WordsCompleted Weaving Dust into the Phoenix Palace: Pan, Empress of Eastern Wu 31Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Upon hearing this, Sun Quan's admiration deepened. She possessed beauty yet remained humble, grace yet did not strive for power, and despite her lowly status, her character was upright. Compared to those palace women who were merely beautiful but narrow-minded, she was truly rare. He turned his gaze back to Pan Shu, kneeling on the ground, looking at her pale, delicate profile, at the exquisite beauty that even her grey prison clothes could not conceal, and his heart stirred. Since Bu Lianshi's passing, he had not felt true love for many years, yet today, in this dilapidated weaving room, he found himself feeling something for a slave.

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