High-IQ Novels About Scheming and Conquering the World, with No Forcefully Idiotic Side Characters #高智商，谋略天下的小说，不要强行智障的配角

1. 201 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 13.4kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves
2. 202 燕 The Yan Ding Chronicles 燕鼎春秋 White-Feathered Strategist白羽谋士Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsOngoing [Tempered in Blood and Fire · Reforge the Realm · Heaven’s Mandate Returns to Yan] The Qin lost its deer, and all under heaven gave chase. The Nine Provinces splintered, and the Six Kingdoms waged war. That day, the phantom of the Ancestral Dragon drifted out of the pavilion. “Take my Tai’e, master my Daoist scripture. Will you claim this realm or not?” The kingdoms were in turmoil, the land of China was sinking, and the people suffered... Then I, Wang Xu, shall shoulder it all! When my sword 5Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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   This is a must-read! It boasts a vast world and is a highly engaging novel, already exceeding a million words. It's incredibly satisfying! [Political intrigue + fantasy + dynastic power struggle] The Qin dynasty lost its mandate, and the world vied for power. Yan, Wei, Jin, Li, Liang, and Zhou—who would claim the Central Plains? Surrounded by wolves, the prince of Great Yan awakened a martial spirit that was nothing more than a fire poker. Unexpectedly, he gained the First Emperor's approval, receiving the sword Tai'a and the invincible Daoist scriptures. Wang Xu held the mountains and rivers in his hands, his sword pointing towards the eight wastelands. That year, Great Yan began to display its magnificent power. "I have finally fulfilled my childhood dream. With this wine, I offer a toast to all under heaven." That year, he secured the throne in one battle, earning the reverence of the people.

3. 203 司 Sima the Old Rogue 司马老贼 Tu Xuan土玄Historical895k WordsCompleted He is the gravedigger of Cao Wei and the founder of Western Jin. He is the “old rogue Sima,” and the last winner of the Three Kingdoms. Centered on Sima Yi, this novel unfolds a sweeping panorama of the late Han and Three Kingdoms era. Witness how he treads carefully under the suspicion of three generations of powerful rulers: Cao Cao, Cao Pi, and Cao Rui; how he and Zhuge Liang wage an ultimate contest of will and national strength at Mount Qi and the Wei River; and how, in his twilight years, 474Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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   It's many times better than "The Advisors Alliance". With its grand scale and delicate touch, this work depicts Sima Yi's life from a young boy in Hanoi to someone who wields immense power in the court.

4. 204 非 I'm Not the One You Love: The Crown Prince's One and Only 非我倾城：独宠太子妃 Strolling Among the Clouds漫步云端Ancient Romance3.4M WordsCompleted In her previous life, she helped him ascend the throne. In return, he stripped her of her title as empress, took her beloved child, tore her family away, and had both her legs cut off. As she lay dying, she gripped the tip of a sword and stabbed herself five times, severing every last thread of love she felt for him. The final wound was delivered by his own hand, straight to her heart. She died with her eyes open. When she awoke, she had returned to the year she was fifteen. Given another chance 12Reads9.0Score552Shelves

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   The male and female protagonists are reborn at the beginning, and their journey of revenge and successful ascension to the throne is very satisfying to watch.

5. 205 大 Legends of Great Chu 大楚风云传 Eagle Ray鹰鳐Historical3.0M WordsOngoing No System, no harem. A twenty-first-century soldier king transmigrates into the body of the third young master of a prince's manor. Drawing on the experience of his previous life, he forms an army of three thousand Netherworld soldiers and helps his grandfather successfully overthrow the corrupt dynasty. He then campaigns in every direction, expands the realm, and ultimately retires after achieving greatness. I hope you'll enjoy the story. Your support is what drives me to write, and I'll do my 9.4kReads8.5Score887Shelves

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   Conquer the world, no system, no wild imagination.

6. 206 回 Back to the Eastern Jin to Battle the Five Barbarians 回到东晋斗五胡 Lord Chen of a Thousand Households千户陈公Historical589k WordsCompleted In 290 AD, Emperor Wu of Jin dies, a simple-minded boy takes the throne, Empress Jia seizes power, the Rebellion of the Eight Princes erupts, and northern tribes seize the chance to invade south, bringing devastation to the people… Chen Lie, a second-year student at a science and engineering university, reads this and is filled with righteous indignation at the history. At the same time, he is utterly captivated by the bearing of the Wei-Jin literati. One day, he dreams himself back into that er 131Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   This is a high-quality historical novel that almost perfectly recreates the Sixteen Kingdoms period and is well worth reading.

7. 207 烽 Apricots Beneath the Flames of War 烽火栓杏 Witty and Clever妙语玲珑Modern Romance330k WordsCompleted The 1930s: a turbulent and unsettled era. The extraordinary story of a remarkable woman, who weaves her own spectacular life. Join the author as we open the door to that tumultuous age through a unique perspective. 43Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A story of war and chaos, entanglements of love and hate, a survival crisis of dancing on the edge of a knife, and everyone with high intelligence!

8. 208 我 I Transmigrated and Saw the Han Dynasty Fighting the Tang Dynasty 我一穿越就看见汉朝在打唐朝 Lü Bu Battles Li Yuanba吕布大战李元霸Historical221k WordsCompleted “A great general is born bold and brave, an autumn-water saber at his waist. I was a famous general of the Tang dynasty, so why am I fighting for the Han?” When Zhang Chuanyue first transmigrated, he thought he had arrived at the end of the Eastern Han dynasty. But the more he saw, the more he realized something was wrong. Why were there so many people from the Tang dynasty here too? Before long, he was watching Guan Yu fight Qin Qiong, Luo Cheng duel Zhao Yun, Lu Bu battle Li Yuanba, and Zhuge 148Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 209 龙 The Dragon Robe and Him 龙袍与他 Xizi Racing to Meet a Deadline西子赶dueAncient Romance273k WordsCompleted Everyone in the capital knows Princess Yongyang is in love with her brother-in-law, murdered her own sister, and keeps a harem of handsome men. Everyone in the capital also knows that the young master of the Yun family, a distinguished and dazzling talent, died in the prime of his life. Years later, she finds him in a wretched state, covered in blood, and brings him home. All she can think about is how to use him to claw her way back to the top. On their wedding night, he rescues her while she i 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Princess x Male Concubine: A historical romance with political intrigue and a strong female lead. The world condemns her for her absurdity—infatuation with her brother-in-law, murder of her own sister, and keeping a male concubine; yet, the world also laments his untimely death—a brilliant and talented woman from a prestigious family. Until she rescues him from a pool of blood, until demons and monsters appear—so many want her dead? Let's see if you dare! A clear-headed and intelligent female lead, a gentle yet cunning male lead. (The male lead is the man behind the successful woman.) Initially, they use and seduce each other, but gradually fall in love. The protagonist has some advantages, but not many; the story aims for logical consistency. Criticism is welcome.

10. 210 重 Reborn: The Legitimate Daughter's Plot for the Throne 重生之嫡女谋妃 Also Known as Light Boat又名轻舟Ancient Romance514k WordsCompleted [Reborn Daughter + Two Strong Leads + Political Intrigue + Family and Nation] Qin Xi, courtesy name Zhaozhao, is the legitimate daughter of Lord Qin, the sitting Minister of War in Shengjing. Everyone has heard of Qin Zhaozhao of the Qin family: a beauty of incomparable grace, dazzlingly brilliant. When the Northern Rong army marched on Shengjing, Qin Xi went to battle alongside her grandfather and turned the tide. After the war, the emperor bestowed on her the title of County Lady Yongjia, and 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No melodramatic Mary Sue tropes, no female rivalry, the female lead is strong, focused on her career, and has a strong sense of national responsibility.

11. 211 诀 The Dao-Cutting Art 诀天道 Yue Xin Hengtian月信恒天Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing (No mindless protagonist, no clichéd plot, a cunning lead, fully realized characters, no System, twin swords) The twin swords ring out, cleaving the heavens. Let souls be severed and bones torn out as you will. The world shall know no more bloody storms. I am both demon and god! With everything shattered, can it be made whole again? Faced with the shackles of fate, he will cut them apart with his twin swords! The gods and demons wage war for a hundred years. The Heavenly Dao is merciless, treati 3.2kReads—Score261Shelves

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    Fellow Daoists, please take a good look at this work! Xiu Tian wields two swords, cutting through all shackles! The entire book bears the imprint of other masterpieces, yet possesses its own unique flavor. The scene where one person battles seven geniuses is particularly exhilarating. I especially love it and highly recommend it to all fellow Daoists who enjoy fantasy. It's not mindless; it's filled with causal intrigue and calculation throughout. Every chapter and every section has its own distinct flavor. I hope you fellow Daoists will linger here!

12. 212 天 Heaven Does Not Answer 天不应 The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,夜来风雨声丶Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsOngoing Three myriad mounds of yellow earth and white bones, a sword's light like a shadow, the moon like wine. The spring breeze cuts through all the world's troubles. Tell me, peach blossoms, will you turn white-haired too? In the year 547 of the Yong'an era, a pitch-dark snowstorm fell over Kuhai County, a border county in southern Qi. In a dilapidated temple outside the county, Wen Chaoshen found a crippled woman, gravely injured and on the verge of death. He thought she was merely a refugee in dist 84.8kReads9.1Score6.1kShelves

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    #HighIQStrategy# This post-apocalyptic novel redefines your understanding! After being reborn, the protagonist discovers the world's script has been completely rewritten. His intelligence remains consistently high throughout, and the portrayal of human nature is realistic and profound. There's no system or cheat code; the writing is solid, suspenseful, and increasingly breathtaking as it progresses. You'll be in a reading slump after finishing it!

13. 213 想 I Want to Lie Flat, but My Strength Won't Let Me 想躺平，怎奈实力不允许啊 Big Boss Norma诺玛大大Ancient Romance637k WordsCompleted If you like stories that jump straight into fighting and killing, with life-or-death stakes, this one may not be for you. The heroine isn't naturally inclined to seek power or kill. For a long time at the beginning, she enjoys peaceful days filled with family life and everyday trivialities. They are the easiest, most carefree years of her life, and a crucial period for gathering supplies and building the reputation she will need when she later rises up. When natural disasters and human calamitie 730Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is clear-headed and sensible; the early part is peaceful and idyllic, while the later part involves turbulent battles for power. She has strong moral values and a grand vision. The male protagonist is both gentle and fierce, and handsome. They build a modern society in an ancient world.

14. 214 野 The Untamed Power Broker 野生权臣 Mr. Meow Meow Cat米斯特里喵喵猫Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted [New book, the score is just starting out and will go up!! Don't leave!!] [Two powerful leads + sweet romance + queen trains her dog + ambitious cast + historical court intrigue] [One-on-one + characters who speak their minds + alternate world + mutual flirting between two powerful leads + intense push and pull] [Rational, scheming female minister × rebellious, unrestrained hound] A modern office worker with brain cancer transmigrates into a frail orphan in Nanli. Her father is dead, s 13Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    There isn't a single naive or innocent character in the entire book, and the author has been updating it consistently without interruption.

15. 215 六 The Six Gates: A Battle Against the Demons 六扇门：与魔争锋 Niu Dun牛墩Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted [Full-cast audio adaptation now available] [Court and martial world, political intrigue and mystery, decisive and ruthless] Who is caught in the scheme, and who stands outside it? Who is a pawn, and who has been cast aside? The only thing that makes their enemies tremble isn't the pair of blades in their hands... With a group of like-minded friends by their side, they can find the strength to keep going, no matter how dark the road ahead! 1.2kReads8.8Score104Shelves

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    Witness how the head constable of the Six Doors (a government agency) conquers the world… A classic Chinese suspense story, full of mystery, crime-solving, and mind-bending political intrigue. This book has everyone's intelligence on point… Whose scheme is superior? Whose heart is more ruthless? Whose blade is sharper? Who can rise from pawn to player, from breaking the deadlock to orchestrating the next move? :) 840,000 Words already, it's quite a read…

16. 216 风 A Storm Rises, and the Beauty Takes a Stand 风起云涌红颜怒 Ten Miles of Spring Breeze, Pleasing Myself春风十里取悦自己Ancient Romance447k WordsCompleted The male lead is not chaste. Please avoid this if that bothers you. Since I've transmigrated, why not make the country strong and conquer the world? Even if I'm forced into a relationship, I'll still make money and build my career. After transmigrating into the body of a stunningly beautiful female doctor, she remains devoted to the man she loves. She and her fiancé are in love with each other and have sworn to stay together for life, growing old side by side. Yet the iron-blooded “God of Slaug 1.7kReads—Score137Shelves

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    Superbly good, with a lasting impact, you won't regret watching it, it's incredibly addictive, with strong logic, a strong and beautiful female lead who, after transmigrating, uses her modern knowledge and skills to focus on research and development, solely to make a fortune to continue her research while simultaneously building her own power. Ambitious, patient, and clear-headed. The male lead is powerful, highly skilled in martial arts, warlike and bloodthirsty! He expands his territory, conquers all sides, and sweeps across the world! His initial attraction to her beauty eventually blossoms into deep love. No spatial abilities or systems, no palace intrigue or domestic drama, but a strong sense of national responsibility and a balance of sweet and heart-wrenching moments! They grow together, a powerful alliance.

17. 217 庶 Yuwen Shiji, the Concubine-Born Son: From Sui Prince Consort to Tang Chancellor 庶子宇文士及，从隋驸马到唐丞相 Madam Xiao of Qingcheng Mountain清城山的潇夫人Historical155k WordsOngoing Yuwen Shiji, the third son of Yuwen Shu, was famous in the capital as a “good-for-nothing.” He was no scholar and no warrior. In front of his two formidable elder brothers, he always kept his head down and wore a smile, never daring to drink even one cup too many. But no one knew that beneath this timid exterior lay a heart that saw all under heaven as a chessboard. When Emperor Yang of Sui sought a husband for his cherished daughter, Princess Nanyang, the young noblemen fought tooth and nail fo 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Yuwen Shiji's life was a "refined transformation" of a noble scion of the Guanzhong Plain during the dynastic transition: from a prince consort of the Sui Dynasty to the brother of a regicide, and then to a prime minister of the Tang Dynasty. He lacked his elder brother's arrogance and ambition, but instead walked a tightrope with caution and adaptability, ultimately becoming one of the very few former nobles who managed to escape unscathed at the end of the Sui and the beginning of the Tang Dynasties, reaching the highest ranks of officialdom. His break with Princess Nanyang, his inability to protect his son, the Zen master, and his "perfect" remarriage to a Tang Dynasty princess in his later years constitute the complex and dramatic backdrop of this historical figure's fate.

18. 218 摄 The Regent's Uncle's Little One Is Begging for Affection Again 摄政王皇叔家的崽崽又撒娇了 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Complete] In her previous life, Murujin devoted herself to the crown prince, only to have her position as empress taken away, her military seal confiscated, and a cup of poisoned wine sent to kill her in the Cold Palace. Three years later, Murujin is reborn. She swears to overthrow the emperor and plunge the kingdom into chaos! Word has it that the usually aloof Prince Regent Qi Junxian now has a willful little girl by his side, one who sweetly calls him "Uncle Emperor." "Your Highness! The you 17.7kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves

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    This book doesn't have any secondary couples besides the main couple. Every male supporting character is a tragic character. If you like this kind of story, you absolutely must read this one—it's truly heartbreaking!

19. 219 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 18.7kReads7.8Score1.7kShelves

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    Everyone's intelligence is online, 🌠officially recognized🌠🗣Live audio reading🗣High IQ + political intrigue readers can stop here now ①The protagonist starts out weak and can be bullied, but as he grows stronger, 🧸the more you feel the writing is profound, 🦄the harem isn't just about pretty faces, there's literature, martial arts, and strategy. 👍

20. 220 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 8kReads8.2Score698Shelves
21. 221 烽 The Beacon Knight's Way 烽侠道 The Grim Reaper Isn't Afraid to Die死神不怕死Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsOngoing Strategic power struggles, high-IQ schemes, martial cultivation, logic overwhelming all, and the remaking of civilization. This is a game of absolute reason, played on a board of logic with cognition as the wager. Yang Tianshi, the “Bladesman” in the celestial chess game, uses ultimate intelligence to strike from a higher dimension. With high-dimensional cognition, he dismantles the rules and overturns common sense, sweeping through a chaotic world of martial supremacy. He uses the old world as 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ultimate intelligence! Top-tier strategy! The entire text is seamless! Please tell me which chapter can be deleted!

22. 222 小 The Tiny Boss Is Everyone's Favorite, and She Coddles Her Scumbag Dad Like He's Her Placenta 小小老子当团宠，把渣爹当胎盘哄 Hu Yu蝴俞Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The print edition of A Boat in a Single Thought is now available on all platforms. [Comedy + raising kids + everyone’s favorite + 1v1 romance + devoted couple + the adult heroine’s love interest is Lu Jinghuai] [A funny, sunny heroine who actually has eight hundred tricks up her sleeve x a saintly beauty who is really a sinister, venomous schemer] Ji Nian transmigrates into a novel where the heroine is adored by everyone, becoming the universally disliked biological daughter of the heroine’s pow 89.7kReads9.6Score11.6kShelves

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    No grand schemes or strategies, but in one word: great. In two words: fun. In three words: hilarious. The plot is clear from the synopsis: the female protagonist transmigrates into a beloved, pampered novel, changing the tragic ending of previous stories. Under her influence, her scumbag father learns to love, her ex-boyfriend becomes heartless, and the villain becomes a mistress. But it's really fun, incredibly funny, perfect for reading while drinking water, because you'll choke! Don't ask me how I know. 🥹 Suitable for relaxing and de-stressing. A little whirlwind makes life happier. I feel like the author has realized everything I dare not do or say in real life in this book.

23. 223 风 The Blade's Shadow in Love and War: A Choice Between Power and Loyalty 风月刀影：权谋与情义的抉择 Pine Sounds Beneath the Inkstone砚底松声Historical500k WordsCompleted When a great fire devours the red gates of the Jun family estate, the young man who emerges through the smoke is no longer the dashing, carefree playboy who once spent his days cockfighting and chasing dogs. His eyes hold fire and blood, and in his hand he clutches half of a broken jade pendant, the last keepsake his father gave him before the family fell. Fate sweeps him like a tide into one abyss after another. From a life of luxury to utter poverty, from the son of the powerful to an outcast 79Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Everyone is highly intelligent, and all sides are scheming and plotting, proceeding step by step.

24. 224 穿 Transmigrated into a Heroic Warlord 穿越枭雄 Buddha's Seal佛之封印Historical2.1M WordsCompleted A young special forces soldier is struck by lightning and transmigrates into the foolish son of a blacksmith in the Great Xia dynasty. On the very day he arrives, his father dies in battle, his mother dies of grief, and the authorities force a marriage on him. Their already impoverished life is made even harder. Luckily, armed with modern knowledge, the protagonist first makes eel traps and promotes fishing. After the authorities embezzle the reward money for a tiger-slaying hero, he begins a co 1.4kReads8.5Score120Shelves

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    A special forces soldier, struck by lightning, transmigrates into the body of a blacksmith's mentally challenged son in the Great Xia Dynasty. His father dies in battle that same day, his mother dies of grief, and the government forces him into a forced marriage. His already impoverished life is further shattered. Fortunately, aided by modern knowledge, the protagonist first learns how to catch eels and promotes fishing. A tiger suddenly appears in the yard, but the protagonist easily kills it using a technique from the elementary school story "Tang the Tiger Hunter." The tiger-hunting hero deserves a reward of 1000 taels of silver, but the corrupt government embezzles 995 taels. Thus begins a power struggle with the corrupt official. The official, greedy for money, wants the protagonist to participate in bandit suppression, ideally dying in the process. Unexpectedly, the protagonist possesses incredible abilities, beheading the bandits in their stronghold. He easily defuses every trap they set. Just as the Great Qi, with an initial force of 200,000, invades, the protagonist leads a hundred-man team composed of village guards, government troops, and bandits, achieving numerous victories. He repels the powerful northern nomadic tribes and even orchestrates a battle between the two powers. The two powerful nations resolved their conflict through diplomacy, uniting to pressure the Great Xia in an attempt to extort a large sum of money. However, the protagonist cleverly sowed discord between them with a broken piece of glass. The nomadic tribes descended into civil war, and the Great Xia royal family was embroiled in internal strife, resulting in the emperor's murder. The princes were manipulated by their maternal relatives in a power struggle, plunging the Great Xia into chaos. ...

25. 225 商 Commerce and Zen 商禅 Red Wine and Peanuts红酒与花生Urban188k WordsOngoing When Li Zhengyuan stood by the floor-to-ceiling windows of JPMorgan Chase in New York and signed his resignation letter, he never imagined that the biggest gamble of his life would unfold in his father’s debt-ridden Chinese medicine factory. The genius who once used mathematical models to reap profits from global capital now faced stacks of yellowed prescriptions and a group of veteran workers waiting for their wages. “It costs 38 yuan to make one box of herbal paste. I’ll offer you five millio —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is not a TCM manual teaching you how to see a doctor, nor is it a heartwarming fairy tale about a nurse. It's the raw truth revealed by a practitioner who spent twelve years in the field and ultimately embarked on a career in commercial medicine. Recommended for: Everyone who cannot let go of TCM; Everyone whose soul struggles between ideals and reality; Everyone who still believes that this nation can protect health in its own way.

26. 226 镇 The Nation-Protecting Prince Consort 镇国驸马爷 Xuan Zhi轩轾Historical3.1M WordsCompleted [System + political intrigue + mind games! The story only gets better as it goes] Ji Ping’an, a die-hard Three Kingdoms Kill player, passes out while gaming. When he wakes up, he’s transmigrated to the Dayu Dynasty and, by some fluke, become its biggest doormat of a son-in-law: the princess’s husband. He also activates a Three Kingdoms Heroic Spirit System. With enough gold, he can summon any general, strategist, warlord, or beauty from the Three Kingdoms. From then on, Ji Ping’an sets out to ge 67kReads8.9Score5.1kShelves

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    High IQ is absolutely essential.

27. 227 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 Romance607k 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 294Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    A historical romance novel featuring political intrigue and a strong female undercover agent. The female protagonist is highly skilled in martial arts, calm and resourceful. She makes a bold entrance at the beginning, winning first place in a martial arts tournament, capturing the heart of a princess with a single move, and infiltrating the royal palace as an undercover agent. She takes the male protagonist as her disciple, using him as a pawn, and outwits a group of true men, gradually scheming to seize power and eventually becoming the top female prime minister of the dynasty.

28. 228 剑 The Sword Rises in Troubled Times 剑起乱世 Travel the World on a Snail骑蜗牛游世界Eastern Fantasy307k WordsOngoing A great age has arrived. On the Hongwu Continent, dormant for a thousand years, genius after genius takes the stage, while reclusive Taoist sects enter the world. They vie for the throne and look down upon all living beings. At this time, a young man from a small kingdom steps into this great age with a three-foot sword in hand, stirring its winds and clouds. 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The sword's rise stirs up wind and rain, its fall moves even ghosts and gods to tears. Roaming freely between heaven and earth, this life is one of unbridled freedom. The protagonist ascends to the pinnacle of this world, standing atop the highest peak, where all other mountains appear small. Read this book; the later chapters will focus on strategizing to conquer the world.

29. 229 锦 Schemes at the Brocade Banquet 锦筵谋 Sweet Dream Feather甜梦羽Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted From the pinnacle of Michelin cuisine to the hell of household intrigue, all it took was one explosion. Lin Wanyi, an internationally renowned top chef, opens her eyes to find she's become the most wicked third young madam of the Su family in the Qing Dynasty. From the start, she's in a hopeless situation: Her husband despises her, her mother-in-law wants to divorce her, and the servants look down on her. On top of that, her sister-in-law is a “born heroine,” doted on by the entire household, s 327Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist of *The Brocade Banquet Scheme* travels from the modern era to the ancient one, possessing a modern-day clarity of mind. She begins with intrigue within a secluded household, gradually stirring up the political landscape and orchestrating a grand scheme spanning the court and the country. Every step she takes is forward-looking, a strategy aimed at strategizing for the future. *Lord Bao, Is Your Crescent Moon Sticker?* Is set in the Northern Song Dynasty, where cases intertwine with court intrigue. The protagonist uses meticulous thinking to unravel the mysteries. Both are high-quality political intrigue novels featuring high intelligence and strategic mastery.

30. 230 探 So What If He's the Top Scholar? She Turns Around and Marries the Number One Scholar 探花了不起？她转身高嫁状元郎 The Flying Old Cabbage会飞的老帮菜Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-One Romance + Reborn in the Womb + Face-Slapping + Everyone's Favorite + Female General + Light Political Intrigue] She paid for her husband to sit the imperial exams, cared for his gravely ill mother, and supported his entire family. After two years of hard work, she was rewarded with his triumphant return as the third-place palace graduate, along with his new wife: supposedly the most talented woman and the highest-ranking female official in the dynasty, with a slight swell to her bell 1.3kReads9.2Score132Shelves

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    This is definitely a story of high intelligence and great strategy, with the male and female leads supporting each other as they navigate the complexities of court politics.

31. 231 包 Lord Bao, Is That Crescent Moon Painted On? 包大人，你的月牙是贴的吗？ Sweet Dream Feather甜梦羽Historical284k WordsCompleted I'm a modern high school student who fancies himself Bao Qingtian, and I've transmigrated into the Northern Song as the celebrated official Bao Zheng. From the start, I'm faced with three questions: I can't write, I can't judge cases, and my face isn't even dark! To keep my identity from being exposed, I smear ink on my face and draw a crescent moon with lime. I planned to lie low and muddle through, but I end up becoming a master detective. As my reputation keeps growing, Gongsun Ce can't stop 37Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 232 疯 The Madman's Hide-and-Seek 疯者迷藏 Qun Luo逡罗Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted After doing everything he could to escape the madhouse, he finally discovered that it was where he truly belonged. 33Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    The first book sees the world from the perspective of a wise person. The second book sees the world from the perspective of a fool. Read the first book carefully first, then the second. Trust me, you will gain something from it!

33. 233 锋 The Winds of Change in Fengge 锋戈之风起云涌 Cai Yuanwai蔡员外Historical801k WordsCompleted After a century of prosperity, the Great Yu Dynasty is in decline, beset by troubles at home and abroad. The court is in turmoil, and Xu Yunshan, the Great Yu's foremost commander, who had already retired to the mountains, is forced back into a web of intrigue and power struggles... 100Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 234 西 Xi Shi Meets a Thousand-Year-Old White Fox 西施遇上千年白狐 Yan Er Xi Xi燕儿夕夕Modern Romance426k WordsCompleted The Fox Spirit of a Thousand Years Meets Xi Shi tells the story of Xi Shi, the beauty of ancient Yue. Fan, a subordinate of the King of Yue, brings her to the palace, where she undergoes rigorous training before being sent to Wu to seduce and subdue its king. With Fan's help, she is to bring down the state of Wu in one fell swoop. But on the way to Wu, Xi Shi's boat capsizes. After she falls into the water, a cargo ship rescues her. When she opens her eyes, she finds herself in a world she doesn 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story of Xi Shi is known to all, but this book, "Xi Shi Meets the Thousand-Year-Old White Fox," takes a different approach, showing her on a different path of revenge for her country. Can she single-handedly wipe away the shame of the Yue Kingdom? The second book is closer to real life, highlighting that the strength of a nation lies in its youth.

35. 235 要 Stand Out or Get Left Behind 要么出众，要么出局 A Village Man Who Loves Reading乡村野夫爱读书Urban188k WordsCompleted This is a war for survival and dignity, and a journey to reaffirm one's own worth. Between the games of capital, the struggles for power, and the trials of human nature, can she stay true to her original aspirations and rise above the clouds? 1kReads6.3Score—Shelves
36. 236 富 You’re Rich Enough to Rival a Nation, Yet You Call My Sister a Brother-Enabler? 富可敌国，你叫我姐扶弟魔？ I Love Guava我爱番石榴Historical1.3M WordsOngoing [Historical farming] + [scumbag reborn] + [one heroine] + [family life] + [business and prosperity] + [imperial examinations] Yuansheng, the most successful entrepreneur of the 21st century and a top-tier eligible bachelor, had no wife, children, or girlfriend. Before he died, he donated all his wealth to charity. The whole world was stunned! No one could understand what he had been living for. It was because he carried memories of his past life and knew he didn't deserve to enjoy anything! In h 540Reads9.0Score102Shelves

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    💥 Highly recommend the first book! Highly recommend the first book! Highly recommend the first book! I'm saying it three times because it's important.

37. 237 荒 A Dream of Flowers on the Wasteland 荒原百花梦 Flower Child Redheart花童红心Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted The space-time universe, the Ark of Heaven, the Interstellar Alliance, the illusory realm: what kind of existence is the world we live in? From the ancient age of gods and demons, through the classical age of wandering heroes, to the modern age of technology, and finally the future age of artificial intelligence, the history of intelligent civilization seems to be a cycle... Will artificial life ever develop independent consciousness, gain a soul and intelligence, and ultimately replace intellig 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A high-IQ ensemble drama novel. Brilliant strategies, open and covert battles, the world at large, all orchestrated by masterminds.

38. 238 南 Farming Amid the Chaos of the Northern and Southern Dynasties 南北乱世我种田 The Gods Want to Go Wild神想出去浪Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Transmigration, power struggles, war, farming The chaotic Northern and Southern Dynasties era is impossible to survive in! Then let's fight! A mysterious, stunningly beautiful shaman? I'll make her my wife. The Baiyue tribes in the Ten Thousand Demon Mountains? They're one of us, so don't panic! A refugee-army general with a mysterious background? A good brother, let's make our way together! The lofty aristocratic clans? I can't kill you all… The Two Jin dynasties and the Northern and Southern D 2kReads8.9Score199Shelves
39. 239 宁 Ning Jinge 宁烬歌 Calm as Ever冷静如斯Ancient Romance697k WordsOngoing [Female commander × top-tier spy and assassin | Two equally matched leads | Court intrigue and the martial world | Standing together in troubled times | Devoted 1v1 romance] The sweeping scale of a male-oriented story, with the emotional depth of a female-oriented one. Fast-paced and tightly plotted, with no filler or dragging. The political intrigue is logical, and long-laid clues are brought back into play. A serious world with lighthearted, hilarious everyday moments, and an incredibly sweet 374Reads8.5Score103Shelves

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    This book features a female military commander and a male multi-talented spy. They engage in a battle of wits and courage against the mastermind behind the scenes to achieve peace in the world. I've already read 130 chapters; it's incredibly mind-bending, but also very enjoyable! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

40. 240 山 A Journey Through Mountains and Rivers 山水行记 Moli Baji莫里吧唧Historical1.4M WordsCompleted "Not a wish-fulfillment novel, not stupid, and not something to eat with your rice. It’s best enjoyed with a drink. This book is for readers with a long-term mindset. Take your time and savor it, and you’ll find that this novel is as tender as water, like the girl you love, intoxicating you." What seems like an ordinary opening is actually a grand scheme plotted long ago… Guangxi, a rainy night, a dilapidated Taoist temple, and a mystery upon mystery. A helpless young woman encounters a handsome 1.4kReads8.2Score187Shelves

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    Every book tells a different story, but the reader should not be underestimated.

41. 241 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 15.7kReads8.3Score435Shelves

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    This is a super good historical novel, it's fantastic, so exciting!

42. 242 混 The Chaos Devouring Heaven Art 混沌吞天诀 Little Soldier, Great General小兵大将Eastern Fantasy10.0M WordsOngoing [Passionate Fantasy + Over-the-Top Action] Lu Chenxuan, a God of War in the Immortal Realm, is punished for his outstanding service and framed, stripped of his immortal meridians, and banished to the mortal world. By a twist of fate, he obtains the Chaos Heaven-Devouring Art! Nothing in this world is beyond its power to devour. I, Lu Chenxuan, shall soar above the nine heavens 31.4kReads8.9Score2.6kShelves

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    "Nine Star Hegemon Body Technique" primarily tells the story of Long Chen, who, through trials and tribulations, rises to become a legend on the Tianwu Continent of the Nine Star Ancient Continent. Long Chen was originally the heir of the Zhenyuan Marquis, but after his spiritual root, blood, and bones were stolen by a mysterious force, he became a cripple and suffered endless humiliation. In an accident, he awakens his memories as a former Pill Emperor and inherits the ancient cultivation technique, "Nine Star Hegemon Body Technique." Starting from the bottom, Long Chen rises through the ranks, constantly breaking through the shackles of traditional martial arts with his divine alchemy skills and the Nine Star Hegemon Body Technique, gradually demonstrating his formidable strength. He befriends many confidantes and brothers, such as Leng Yueyan, Ming Cangyue, and Yu Qingxuan, and also encounters various powerful enemies and challenges, such as the powerful villains like Feng Wuji, the Poison Scorpion Ancestor, and the Green-Robed Man. As the story unfolds, Long Chen gradually uncovers the mystery of his origins through cultivation and adventure, discovering that he has intricate connections with the Dragon Realm, and that his father may not be human. He also discovered the exquisite tower where his mother was imprisoned and the dragon scales on his body, all hinting at the immense power hidden within him. Simultaneously, he unraveled a complex mystery, revealing a shocking situation involving conflict and cooperation between different planes, including the Dragon Realm and the Underworld. Through cultivating the Nine Star Hegemon Body Technique, Long Chen continuously unlocked new star positions, enhancing his strength and progressing from the struggles of mortal dynasties to the power struggles of celestial deities. He encountered numerous romantic encounters along the way, developing emotional entanglements with several women, yet always steadfastly upholding his original intentions and principles. After countless battles and adventures, Long Chen ultimately resolved the conflicts and crises between the Dragon Realm, the Underworld, and other planes through his wisdom and strength, saving all living beings and becoming a legendary figure revered by countless beings.

43. 243 家 My Father Is Emperor Wu of Han! 家父汉武帝！ The Wise Man's Mutt智者的土狗儿Historical1.9M WordsCompleted [Winner of the National Library writing contest] [Top-tier historical storytelling + no System + rebellion + political intrigue + a love-hate relationship between father and son] Reborn in the womb as Liu Ju, the eldest legitimate son of Emperor Wu of Han. His father is Liu Che, the most powerful carbon-based life form on Earth in the second century BCE! And his maternal family’s lineup is even more outrageous! His mother is Wei Zifu, his uncle is Wei Qing, his cousin is Huo Qubing, and his youn 86.4kReads9.2Score8.1kShelves

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    High IQ, high IQ

44. 244 九EN Nine Star Hegemon Body Art 九星霸体诀 Ordinary Magician平凡魔术师Eastern Fantasy18.7M WordsOngoing Was he an Alchemy Emperor reborn, or had he fused with another soul? Long Chen was a talentless youth whose spiritual root, spiritual blood, and spiritual bone had been stolen. Relying on the divine alchemy techniques in his memories, he cultivates the mysterious Nine-Star Hegemon Body Art, pierces through layer upon layer of mystery, and uncovers a world-shaking plot. He commands the universe in his palm, treads upon the sun and moon, and suppresses evil spirits and wicked gods. Rumor has it in 209.6kReads9.3Score10.9kShelves
45. 245 匹 A Common Man Takes the Stage 匹夫驾到 Qian Xiao千笑Urban2.4M WordsCompleted (Signed for print publication) (One heroine, no System, not a power fantasy, Chinese-style supernatural abilities) Among the infinite parallel worlds, there is a special world called Nanke, and a special group of people known as Calamity Exorcists. They soar through the skies and burrow underground, know the past and present, and travel between parallel worlds in different eras to carry out missions. A young man who calls himself a commoner is chosen by fate to enter Nanke’s mysterious academy, 75.8kReads9.4Score7.6kShelves
46. 246 废 The Good-for-Nothing Strikes Back: I Claim the Heavens with the Power of the Elements 废柴反攻，我以元素之力问鼎苍天 Li the Big Hammer李大锤子Eastern Fantasy3.7M WordsCompleted The so-called “good-for-nothing” of the Zhan family, Zhan Tian, awakens nine types of martial spirits in a single day, launching himself into an incredibly powerful path of cultivation. He even creates a miraculous dantian and unexpectedly obtains a source of spiritual energy. Growing a heavenly-grade spirit herb in his dantian or forging a top-grade spirit weapon is just a matter of course! He ascends to the Immortal Realm in his twenties and earns the title of Death-Defying Immortal! After att 3.7kReads8.7Score504Shelves
47. 247 我 I Help Ying Zheng from the Start and Become the Six Kingdoms' Public Enemy 我，开局辅佐嬴政，成为六国公敌 A Leaf in Guazhou一叶瓜州Anime Fanfiction1.4M WordsCompleted Zhang He transmigrates to the Great Qin dynasty and gains the strongest support System. As long as he helps Ying Zheng, he gets a ten-draw summon. So Zhang He sets out on diplomatic missions to the six kingdoms. He roars through their courts, berates the King of Han, points his sword at the King of Zhao, sweet-talks the King of Chu, sows discord with the King of Qi, schemes against the King of Yan, and outmaneuvers the King of Wei. With Zhang He's help, Great Qin's iron cavalry crushes the six k 10.6kReads9.2Score775Shelves

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    "Your Majesty, what I want is both the empire and the beauty!" Ying Zheng's lips twitched. "Does my beloved minister want me to work overtime to conquer the six kingdoms before I can even think about romance?"

48. 248 诡EN The House of Dread 诡舍 The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,夜来风雨声丶Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted [Infinite-flow + Mild Horror + Survival + One Female Lead] A driverless bus carried a group of cursed people to a strange black lodge… Inside the lodge stood a door stained red with blood. At regular intervals, the cursed were forcibly dragged through the blood-red door and into terrifying worlds, where they had to complete horrifying events… After Ning Qiushui survived one bizarre and terrifying story after another inside the lodge, narrowly escaping death each time, he discovered that none of 707.4kReads9.6Score103.9kShelves

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    [Mind-Bending Gameplay] [Infinite Flow + Mild Horror + Survival + Single Female Lead] A driverless bus carries a group of cursed people to a dark, eerie dwelling… Inside the dwelling is a door stained with blood. Every so often, the cursed people are forcibly pulled into the terrifying world beyond the blood-stained door to complete horrific tasks… As Ning Qiushui experiences one terrifying and bizarre story after another within the dwelling, barely surviving, he discovers that everything is very different from what he imagined… The dwelling isn't a curse after all, but rather… "It's late, friend. Come sit in the dwelling. There's a brazier, and I'll tell you some stories about this place…"

49. 249 凡 The Mortal's Immortal Gourd 凡人仙葫 Ximen Woxue西门卧雪Eastern Fantasy4.4M WordsOngoing Er Gouzi is an honest, hardworking farmer. His greatest dream is to save up enough to buy a few acres, become a small landowner, and marry a buxom, strong-legged wife. Then his life would be perfect. But after an accident leaves him with a gourd and an old swindler talks him into it, he blunders into the path of immortality and gets dragged into conflict. Even so, he never forgets his original goal: he just wants to farm... 232.7kReads9.0Score16.1kShelves
50. 250 神 Above the Divine Dynasty 神朝之上 Boundary畛域Eastern Fantasy732k WordsCompleted The Boundless Continent stretches on without end, vast and boundless, home to countless races where the strong rule. In the Moonsea region, the Li family was one of only two imperial clans among humankind. Once incomparably glorious, it founded the ancient Tang Empire, which flourished for a time before collapsing in a single day. The clan’s fortunes dwindled, and it later hid away in the shattered starfield of the Boundless Sea for three entire eras. Three eras later, a prodigy was born into th 1.3kReads8.1Score—Shelves

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    [Learned it][Learned it]

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