Any Novels Where the Protagonist Grows Step by Step? 有没有那种主角一步步成长的小说

1. 151 世 The Strongest Person in the World Is Actually a Little Girl?! 世上最强的人，居然是个萝莉？！ Cherish Courtesy, Preserve the Sheep爱礼存羊Urban6.6M WordsOngoing [Gender Swap] [Eerie Revival] [Wild Imagination] [System] [Not an Invincible Protagonist Novel] (Original title: The Strongest Person in the World Is Actually a Little Girl?!) The biggest unsolved mystery on Blue Star in the 21st century: What exactly is hidden beneath the skirt of Luo Keke, the God-Slaying Princess, that has made all the heroes in the world bow before her? Luo Keke: I’m so weak, how could I possibly hide strange things like daggers, grenades, guns, and holy swords beneath my sk 17.3kReads9.5Score1.7kShelves

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   Books that support growth and whose chapters can be read over a thousand times on Tomato Book are considered good books.

2. 152 巫 Wizard: Starting Out as a Potion-Making Apprentice 巫师：从魔药师学徒开始 One Ton of Cola一吨可乐Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Wizards + satisfying power-up fantasy] Reborn in another world, she was told that hardship was written into her fate. What should she do when the day comes to awaken the talent that will decide her future? Good news: She has an aptitude for wizardry. Bad news: This is a dark fantasy world of wizards, where the strong prey on the weak and survival of the fittest rules. Fall behind even a little, and you die. How many steps does it take to go from a lowly apprentice struggling to survive each day 16.4kReads8.5Score2.4kShelves

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   The protagonist grows step by step, and we can see every step they take.

3. 153 手 With the Notable Ministers System in Hand, I Disguise Myself as a Man in Ancient Times 手拿名臣系统，我在古代女扮男装 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Xu Yue transmigrates into a book. She becomes the delicate, vulnerable cousin of the male lead in an examination-themed novel: her mother died young, she has no brothers and no one to rely on, and her family won't take her in, so she is awkwardly forced to live in the male lead's home. In her previous life, Xu Yue rose from being an orphan to earning a doctorate. She never believed in fate, and even though it was hard for women to get by in ancient times, she never stopped thinking about how to 118.2kReads9.6Score11.4kShelves
4. 154 女 A Woman in a Man's Body: Reborn as the Most Popular Person of the Eighties 女穿男：穿成年代万人迷 One Shark一鲨鱼Modern Romance554k WordsCompleted [(A touch of universal adoration + no romance + stunning looks + formidable strength + many unrequited crushes)] After overworking herself, Cen Yan planned to get some proper rest. But when she woke up, she had become Cen Ye! The original owner’s body was in terrible shape, and he’d died for some reason. Cen Yan had ended up in his body and become a man! As if becoming a man weren’t enough, she was now the only precious son of a poor family in the 1970s. Cen Ye looked at the bare walls and the f 5.3kReads8.9Score441Shelves
5. 155 笼 A Caged Bird, a Knife to the Heart 笼中雀，心上刀 The Little Bunny Doesn't Take Medicine小兔子不吃药Two Male Leads736k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + possessive pursuit + unhinged prince + aloof doctor + intense, angsty romance] Shen Juanzhi, a modern surgeon, opened his eyes to find himself in ancient times, inhabiting the frail body of Su Yu’an, the son of a merchant. He only wanted to make money quietly and live out his days in peace. But Xiao Heng, the ruthless and decisive Prince Chen, set his sights on him. When they first met, Shen Juanzhi took his consultation from behind a screen, his clear voice ringing like jade 464Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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   He defied the limits of growth! At first, he only wanted to escape the palace and go home, but later he wanted to protect his family, and then he wanted to protect all the people of the world. His growth story is so inspiring!

6. 156 修 The Path to Becoming the Cultivation World's Top Healer 修仙界顶级治疗养成之路 The Big Big Big Big Tiger大大大大老虎Two Male Leads2.6M WordsCompleted [Two male leads + System + older master and younger disciple + guiding lover + sweet romance + both virgins + happy ending + ensemble cast] [Slow burn + progression fantasy + coming-of-age] After transmigrating, Lin Chen becomes bound to a [Top-Tier Healing and Growth System]. Other people's Systems: divine skills from the start! An instant legendary weapon! His System, Da Bai: a healer System + a laid-back chat companion (?) + 0 (?) punishment. Its motto is all about keeping a good attitude: “C 57.1kReads9.4Score8.6kShelves
7. 157 父 After My Father and Brother Fell in Battle, I Rebelled 父兄战死后，我造反了 Beacon Fires Illuminate the Jade Zhang烽火照牙璋Ancient Romance357k WordsCompleted A power fantasy with a strong female lead: brave, clever, and never one to take things lying down. She fights back whenever anyone crosses her, and the story stays satisfying from beginning to end. There are no romantic pairings. The story focuses on the plot, not romance, and the romantic elements are negligible. The author stakes their reputation on this: there is absolutely no padding. The heroine transmigrates from the apocalypse to an alternate ancient world, with a golden finger ability. P 54Reads6.1Score—Shelves

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   This is a completed novella. The female general is reborn in ancient times after the apocalypse, embarking on a path of revenge and national rejuvenation. It features a female protagonist who grows stronger without a romantic partner. While the pacing is slightly slow, the plot and storytelling are excellent. The characters are all normal people. Those who enjoy traditional novels should check it out.

8. 158 逆 Defying Heaven's Cute Beast: The Peerless Demoness Rules the World 逆天萌兽：绝世妖女倾天下 First Day, Seeing the Moon初一见月Ancient Romance6.2M WordsCompleted [Print Edition of One Thought, Ashes Return to the Mountain: Preorders Open September 27 at 7 p.m.] Her own sister ripped out her phoenix bone, stole her talent, and tossed her into the Demon Rift like a dog! But against all odds, she survived and became the little demon girl cherished in the palms of the monsters living in the Demon Rift! The monsters of the Demon Rift: “Anyone who lays a hand on Niannian declares war on our entire demon clan!” She returns to the Five Continents, cuts down her 147.3kReads9.6Score19.1kShelves

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   Ignore the synopsis and the title; you'll only appreciate its merits if you persevere and read on! Help! Does anyone understand this book?!

9. 159 话 Hua Quanquan’s Journey to Growth 话圈圈成长记心路历程 Talking Circle话圈圈Modern Romance826k WordsOngoing Everyone has a story of their own... And I've chosen to write mine down... The things I've lived through, from childhood to adulthood, have been as turbulent as an EKG... Memories. Reflections. Lessons learned. Hard truths. Growth... Sometimes heartwarming, sometimes painful; sometimes sharp, sometimes gentle. The process of becoming a better person is never comfortable... May you endure the world's harshness and see humanity, even its darkest side... May you weather despair and your lowest mome —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The protagonist's experiences from childhood to adulthood, tasting all the joys and sorrows.

10. 160 绝 The Unparalleled Little Scapegoat 绝世小冤种 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Also known as: I Pay, You Risk Your Life, and We Both Go Crazy; The Ultimate Scapegoat; Power Over All, Sword to the Heavens Someone has set a trap to make everyone turn against me. "It's fine. I have a System..." Luo Yinyou comforted herself. "Even if the System is a total troll!" The world order had changed drastically, and the flow of destiny had been redistributed. Countless geniuses emerged, but the most dazzling of them all was the young lord Ye Ci of Dragon Island, hailed as the greatest 32kReads9.6Score4.4kShelves

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    This book is seriously amazing. The story begins with the three-year-old female lead, a framed deity, who happens to fall into the small world where the male lead is undergoing tribulation. The male lead is a demon; although he looks to be in his twenties when he transforms into human form, he's actually still a baby demon. Then comes the process of the male and female leads growing up together. The male lead dotes on the female lead immensely, like raising a child, and the age difference is so obvious I don't quite get it [laughs]. Please see the video: All the great demons of Buzhou Mountain have left, but Ye Ci (the male lead) is still here. Because she (the female lead) hasn't finished her competition. He sits on the referee's seat, giving Luo Yinyou (the female lead) the greatest confidence. However, this isn't a reason for Luo Yinyou to accept him. Back when the Eastern Region branch ceremony ended, Qiu Pian and Li Shishuang's mutual pursuit was so romantic! How come with her, one minute she's fighting fiercely in the venue, blood splattering everywhere, and the next she's eating with Ye Ci, hugging him, and confessing her love? They fought tooth and nail, blood splattering everywhere, and then she's out eating with Ye Ci, hugging his leg, and confessing her love? What if they have kids in the future, and the little one asks when their parents got together? What will she say? Oh, your mom was fighting like a madman, knocking someone's brains out, and your dad was so infatuated that he confessed and kissed her on the spot? Luo Yinyou almost suffocated just thinking about it! What kind of couple dates like that? She doesn't want to!

11. 161 女 After Disguising Myself as a Man, I Saved the Mad Crown Prince 女扮男装后，我救赎了疯批太子 Yu Qian语浅Ancient Romance543k WordsCompleted Original title: After Disguising Myself as a Man, I Saved the Tormented Crown Prince A seemingly sweet but secretly calculating crown prince vs. the forceful second son of a general’s household, a woman disguised as a man who protects her husband Shang Zhengyu is the general’s daughter. She has been raised as a boy since childhood, and one day she’s suddenly told that she has transmigrated into a book and been bound to a System that requires her to save the obsessive villain. By then, she has ju 19.8kReads9.1Score2.5kShelves

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    Please, has anyone read these books? I'm having a reading slump.

12. 162 开 I Took a Martial Artist as My Master from the Start, Now It's My Turn to Be a Slacker 开局拜武者为师，我要咸鱼翻身 Listening to the Wind at Night夜里听风Urban110k WordsOngoing Yu Wuzai lived in the countryside with his grandmother. By chance, he encountered a white-haired old man who claimed to be an immortal cultivator and said he could teach him the arts of immortality. And so Yu Wuzai stepped into a whole new world. The world of cultivation was no ordinary place. Because of his poor aptitude, the young Yu Wuzai was bullied and ostracized by everyone in his sect. Later, his family’s lack of understanding and their insults gradually twisted his personality. Just how —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist grows into a villain

13. 163 女 The Queen Starts Out as a Top-Tier Star 女王从顶流做起 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Print edition preorders open September 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.] From the start, she transmigrates and nearly kills her younger brother. If she doesn't complete the System's missions, she'll be punished with electric shocks. Following the System's instructions, Nan Xiangwan joins a survival show for aspiring idols. While the other young women sing and dance... Nan Xiangwan: “I'll perform a brick-breaking trick with my bare hands!” 31kReads9.5Score3.3kShelves
14. 164 毕 No More Wage Slavery After Graduation: I'm Becoming a Bounty Hunter 毕业后不做牛马，去当赏金猎人 What Kind of Trash Did I Write?写的什么垃圾Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted [Comedy + Alternate setting + A touch of mystery + Adventure + Urban + No female lead] Investigating a murder from more than a decade ago, he pits his wits against a deranged serial killer. He transmigrates into a primeval jungle no one dares enter, searching for the bodies of people lost in a sinkhole. He enters a mysterious village deep in the Hundred Thousand Mountains to find a little girl... What drove a recent college graduate to embark on this one-way journey? It all began with a haunted 77.8kReads9.3Score7.9kShelves

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    The protagonist grows step by step, and the story is rich with depth, ideals, warmth, and regret. The book is truly well-written; the protagonist's carefree spirit and the diverse personalities and backstories of the "employers" make it a very engaging novel.

15. 165 成 After Becoming a Saintess, I Killed My Best Friend, but She Didn't Die 成为圣女后我杀了挚友，但她没死 Deng Baichuan邓百川Fantastical Romance99k WordsOngoing [Alternate medieval setting + no romance + Gothic dark fantasy + coming-of-age + mutual salvation] An idealistic vampire savior vs. a sharp-tongued but soft-hearted saintess of the Church As the heir to the Toulouse family, Adalia was born into privilege. Proud and aloof, she thought no one could ever reach her heart, until she met Ians. Ians was sensitive and insecure, a young lady from a fallen noble family. At banquets, people constantly made things difficult for her, yet only when facing A 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm recommending my own story. Everyone is welcome to read and appreciate it. It's a medieval dark fantasy with no romantic pairing, religious themes, and vampire elements. The female protagonist grows from a down-on-her-luck noblewoman into a vampire savior. The tone is somewhat tragic, and the female protagonist is a tragic idealist.

16. 166 我 My Youth Was Like a Pile of Mud 我的青春，好似一摊烂泥 Jiu Shihan酒诗寒Urban2.4M WordsOngoing (Youth, School Life, Growing Up, Everyday Life, Redemption) Told in the first person, this is a coming-of-age story about a bad boy who matches wits with students and teachers at his school. They save one another and gradually grow up. My name is Fang Yuan. Ever since I was a child, I've been different from other people's kids. Girls say I'm as thick as a log, and my friends say I'm selfish. But I never thought there was anything wrong with that. Because I'm not a good person to begin with. W 155.4kReads9.5Score11.3kShelves

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    This is amazing!! Highly recommended!!

17. 167 系 After the System Betrayed Me, the Empire’s Marshals Regretted Everything 系统背刺后，帝国元帅们都后悔了 The Ring of a Donut甜甜圈的圈Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Transmigration + interstellar + secret identities + strong heroine + men competing for her Lu Xingyao is bound to the Villain System and transmigrates to an interstellar era rocked by political turmoil. She must play the villain and rack up enough malice points from the famous founders of the empire in this era to go home. While playing the villain, she must not alter interstellar history or let any of the era’s founding figures die. And so Lu Xingyao nervously plays the vicious antagonist in pu 6.9kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves

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    This one also has no romantic pairing.

18. 168 万 The Ten Thousand Races Target Humanity? I'll Spend My Way to Victory Across the Multiverse! 万族针对人族？我氪金杀穿万界！ Frying Meatballs Every Day天天炸丸子Urban1.2M WordsCompleted The War of Civilization Ascension began without warning, and the world was transformed... All of humanity awakened data Systems and fought mutated beasts and alien species, leveling up and acquiring skills and equipment in a bid to survive and evolve. Yet after 300 years of struggle, humanity was still wiped out, and human civilization vanished. Fang Xuan, a peak expert, returned to 300 years earlier and even awakened the Monster-Slaying Tycoon System. From then on, he took the road of using mon 1.7kReads8.6Score104Shelves

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    Pay-to-win progression is the same [smile].

19. 169 暖 Ripples on Warm Waters 暖水微澜 The Yellow Bird in the South南有黄鸟Modern Romance397k WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted to each other + mutual pursuit + everyday life + partly set in the entertainment industry + one-on-one romance] A slow burn at first, then a satisfying romance. There’s sweetness and angst, with angst first and sweetness later. A story about perfect pitch and a heart that feels everything too deeply. The hero loves her but can’t have her, and has a long road ahead as he tries to win her back. The heroine doesn’t realize she’s in love and must overcome one psychological hu 5Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    How could we forget traditional contemporary romance! The male and female leads are attracted to each other, redeem each other, and constantly transform and grow together through various experiences, ultimately overcoming difficulties and coming together. [Kissing emojis]

20. 170 圣EN The Holy White Crown 圣白冠冕 Feng Xiao Ya枫潇呀Eastern Fantasy3.5M WordsOngoing [Fast-Paced] [Explosive Action] [Emperor] [From Eaglefolk Tribe to Angel Empire] [Ascend to Godhood from the Throne] [Gods' War for Supremacy] [Early Transmigration] [Minor System] [Single Female Lead] [The Animated Adaptation Is Out, Come Watch] Demon God: When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes back at you! Jiang You: Wrong. Abyss, when you gaze at Heaven, Heaven gazes back at you! The First Chapter: The Primordial Age of Chaos. Humanity did not yet exist. The ancestors of the elves were 117kReads9.0Score10.7kShelves

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    This is a Western fantasy novel (with game players, but only around chapter 400). The setting is the continent of Feland, home to countless races including Titans, dragons, dwarves, elves, humans, and gods. The protagonist follows the Sky Lord system, starting as an eagle-man who gradually purifies his race's bloodline, transforming into an angel. He then subdues the gods, establishes the Heavenly Mountain pantheon, and becomes the Lord of Judgment, sung by all races. Later, he conquers the astral planes, attacks the abyss, and expands his power. (PS: The protagonist has silver hair and purple eyes. Around volume 4, there's a game setting where modern Earth players enter the story, along with the protagonist's sister and parents, but they're far away and don't affect the reading experience.) I personally consider it a masterpiece of Western fantasy. [Thumbs up]

21. 171 绣 Stitching the World: One Needle, One World 绣动天下：一针一世界 Ban Ban Ran斑斑然Ancient Romance250k WordsCompleted Ye Yin was born into a rural family deeply rooted in the belief that boys matter more than girls. As the eldest daughter, she shouldered the family's burdens from a young age and did everything she could to support her younger brother, Ye Wensheng, in his studies. But when her mother tried to solve the family's difficulties by arranging a marriage for her, Ye Yin's rebellious spirit finally ignited. Just then, she learned that a weaving workshop in town was hiring. Despite her parents' fierce ob —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An inspirational story that doesn't diminish intelligence; a novel about self-improvement.

22. 172 快 Quick Transmigration: The Max-Level Sweetheart Is the Big Shot's Most Beloved 快穿：满级娇软美人，大佬心尖宠 Yowling at Midnight午夜嗷嗷叫Modern Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration + sweet romance + sweet, gentle heroine + quirky, clever, and lovely heroine + a different male lead in every world] . Gu Zhen has been frail and sickly since childhood. She barely made it to eighteen before passing away amid her loved ones' grief. After death, she binds herself to a transmigration System. As long as she enters the worlds of books, lives on in place of resentful supporting heroines, and fulfills their wishes, she can return to the real world and have a heal 2.6kReads8.7Score133Shelves

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    🌟The female lead doesn't have any overpowered actions or earth-shattering achievements; she grows slowly and gradually becomes more determined.

23. 173 你 You Want a Virtual Streamer to Contain Anomalies? 你让一个虚拟主播收容异常？ KaylakittyUrban671k WordsOngoing [Big Ideas + Ensemble Cast + Slow Burn + Foundation-like + New Moon: The Journey + Lobotomy Corporation-like + Virtual Streamer Livestreaming + Partial Transformation] The Abnormality Management Bureau and the Abnormality Hunters Association suffer a containment breach after encountering a Self-class abnormality, and the world enters an age of uncanny resurgence. Unlucky Li Xiangnan was injured by an abnormality while livestreaming an exploration at a containment site. Since she knew too much, s 18Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    The 54 chapters of the beginner's village indicate that if it can be completed smoothly, it will definitely be very long, but extremely slow-paced. All characters, even minor characters, are growing, but it's not apparent yet because less than 10% of the story has been covered. Unfortunately, not many people are willing to finish reading, resulting in a worrying rating. The protagonist isn't strong either, currently only at a mid-to-high level in terms of strength. It's a new author's work, but there's no system or many overpowered abilities. Perhaps this is because it's not a wish-fulfillment story. As for those seeking to pursue reality in a virtual world, it's best to skip this.

24. 174 龛 Buddha in the Shrine 龛佛 Zi Yi oye恣懿oyeAncient Romance439k WordsCompleted Also titled: The Blind Taoist Nun Enters a Convent and Takes Up the Path of Ruthlessness [Leveling-up progression + serious tone + transmigrate into a book + supporting characters awaken + strong female lead + a touch of ensemble cast] Content warnings in the author’s note of Chapter One [Main story and extras complete] One day, her name resounds beyond the immortal realm; one thought, and she cleaves through the heavens. “May all people, nations, and living things live freely and at ease, wit 1kReads8.8Score147Shelves

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    Come check this out! [Kiss][Kiss]

25. 175 诸 The Blade Masters of the Myriad Heavens Empower Me 诸天刀客加持我身 Slender Bamboo Pole竿竹瘦Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsCompleted The age’s turmoil belongs to my generation; once I enter the martial world, the years rush by. Empires and ambitions are the stuff of idle talk; nothing compares to getting drunk beneath the human sky. Chen Sheng accidentally transmigrates to another world and becomes a blind boy. He thinks he’ll spend his life playing the erhu and singing for alms to scrape together enough to eat, wasting away ten years. But then he unexpectedly figures out how to use his golden finger. All he has to do is defe 20.6kReads8.6Score1.9kShelves
26. 176 神 The Divine Artifact Mystery: A Battle Between Rulers and Ants 神器迷局：主宰与蝼蚁的较量 Grandmaster of Souls灵魂大宗师Modern Romance271k WordsOngoing Reader's Note: This book is for readers who like Zhen Zai. If you don't like Zhen Zai and only like Azrael, please look elsewhere. (Antihero + character growth + slow-paced + dark fantasy + awakening of humanity + divine power struggles + soul judgment + bonds forged by contract + philosophical allegory + cosmic laws) The ruler is not the true ruler, and the ants are not truly ants. In the age of AI, a girl named Zhen Zai is drawn into a mysterious realm by a cryptic notification, where she r 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A female protagonist who grows and matures [Bookmark this]

27. 177 没 That's Right, I'm a Bandit, and I Love Robbing Robbers 没错我是山贼而且喜欢黑吃黑 The Skiff Has Already Crossed the Gates of Hell轻舟已过鬼门关Eastern Fantasy232k WordsOngoing [Growing male lead + decisive and ruthless + no harem + a touch of ensemble cast + wuxia + bandit stronghold management] Wuxia is a romance etched into the bones of the Chinese people. Li Huanyan has always believed that. But born in a jungle of steel and concrete, could he ever become a hero of the jianghu? Heaven gave him that chance. Li Huanyan transmigrates to a fantasy wuxia world. The Great Sui dynasty has split into the three kingdoms of Qi, Yan, and Zhao. Heroes rise across the land, and —Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    [A high score isn't important, as long as it's watchable]. The protagonist is a character who grows and discovers his own path; he's passionate, tender, and delivers both satisfying and tear-jerking moments.

28. 178 重 Reborn to Win! The Red Sleeve's Scheme 重生中奖！红袖之谋 Little Deer Ya鹿丫儿Modern Romance660k WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead + Strong Male Lead + CEO + Workplace Romance and Marriage + Business Rivalry + Urban Suspense] In her previous life, she won 800 million in the lottery, only to be betrayed by everyone and subjected to endless humiliation. Reborn, she vows that the people who hurt her won't get a single cent of that 800 million. She buys luxury homes and cars, letting those people look but never touch, until they’re sick with envy. She enjoys tea in the office and serves as a director. It’ 313Reads5.4Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist grows and matures; it's not a story of constant suffering or sudden, overwhelming power. It's a rebirth story with a tragic backstory; the female protagonist wins 800 million in the lottery and becomes a target, seeking protection. It's relatively realistic and unfolds gradually. It's a workplace and business warfare novel.

29. 179 化 Taking Human Form to Survive, I Live by Healing Magic 化成人形苟且偷生，靠治疗法活着 Xingzhichu'an行枝初安Ancient Romance113k WordsOngoing An Qinglan is a little bamboo spirit who has only just taken human form, and she knows nothing about the world. Through her own efforts, she even manages to sell herself. “Senior said I should find someone rich, so I won’t have to worry about food and drink in my next life. I’ll start with the Moonview Pavilion deep inside. It’s a real treasure of a location.” “No, I don’t trust this one. They look so fierce.” “This one won’t do either. They look so poor. Didn’t they say everyone here was rich?” —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In fantasy, the protagonist progresses step by step, from being pushed along to realizing that she too can pave a beautiful path for others.

30. 180 长 The Eldest Sister-in-Law Takes Charge, While the Powerful Minister Fights for Her in Secret 长嫂当家，权臣他明争暗抢 Houqing Dao of the Waterfront District滨水区的后卿道Ancient Romance432k WordsOngoing After transmigrating into the novel as the doomed widowed sister-in-law, Song Jin only wants to cling to her younger brother-in-law, the future powerful minister, to stay alive. Farming? Raising children? Outsmarting awful relatives? Modern woman Song Jin rolls up her sleeves: Leave it to me! She gathers herbs and wild vegetables, develops new dishes, opens a shop to make money, and leads the whole family to prosperity. But... The brooding, powerful minister who was supposed to be the male lead 176Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this book. It's a slice-of-life story. The female protagonist doesn't have a system or any special abilities; she doesn't achieve instant success but grows gradually. The female characters also have their own distinct personalities and are quite numerous. The protagonist herself isn't even aware that she's helping these people, but every girl ends up with a better life. It's a truly heartwarming book.

31. 181 我 My Years of Scraping by in Another World 我在异世界苟且偷生的那些年 Tio Awakening ParadiseTio苏醒乐园Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsOngoing [Nightmare-difficulty start] [Villains with sky-high IQs] [A harsh beating from another world] [Wits and strategy] [Specialist in fighting from behind] [No cheat abilities] [Steampunk] Have you ever been to another world? Do you understand what another world is really like? Systems? Cheat abilities? Harem? Overpowered heroes? Showing off and face-slapping? Let me, someone who transmigrated to another world, tell you: online novels are all lies. A real other world is never that simple! You’re not 113Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    It's definitely a coming-of-age story, (important) and not a satisfying read, so it might feel a bit frustrating. It gets better in the fourth volume (definitely don't expect the wolf girl to join the main characters [facepalm]).

32. 182 禁 The Price of Forbidden Arts 禁术代价 Lu Feng陆逢Eastern Fantasy132k WordsOngoing [Beastfolk ears] + [Fanservice] + [Growth] + [Adventure] + [Political intrigue] + [War] No System! No stats! A light touch of sequences! The pace is a little slow at first! The story follows a fallen noble and a commoner prodigy as they embark on adventures together in a fantastical world, meeting all kinds of companions and facing all kinds of enemies. They go from fighting alone to gradually understanding and taking part in the power struggles between various factions. As their abilities and w —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Who knows? This book is seriously amazing! I started reading it on a whim, but I couldn't stop! [Sending hearts] Especially the chapter with the three questions—it's so detailed, revealing the secrets of the main characters and giving them a real boost! Everyone should read it!!!

33. 183 穿 I Entered Investiture of the Gods to Save Daji, but Daji Turned Out to Be Me 穿进封神救妲己，妲己竟是我自己 Xuan Lili玄鲤鲤Two Male Leads965k WordsOngoing After accidentally entering the Investiture of the Gods world, Su Zhe discovers that it's full of bizarre bugs. The System gives him the mission: “Save Daji.” But everyone he meets looks at him strangely. The cold-faced crown prince Yin Jiao stares at the owl on his shoulder and slowly says, “Take him.” The sunny prince Yin Hong smiles at him. “That's an interesting bird.” Even the Nine-Tailed Fox King, who is rumored to “love only Daji,” carries him off into the sky. And the usually mild-mann 1.8kReads8.4Score214Shelves

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    A fanfiction based on the classic novel *Investiture of the Gods*, featuring two male protagonists. It blends mythology and history, with the protagonist transmigrating into the story and acquiring a system (though the system is essentially useless; the protagonist survives entirely through his cleverness). The pacing is relatively slow, but the main storyline will follow the original *Investiture of the Gods*, though the characters' personalities and settings will be completely different! The story revolves around characters with various motives drawn to the protagonist, ultimately changing their destinies for a common goal.

34. 184 开 The Beginning: Pan Feng Is in a Panic from the Start 开端：开局潘凤很慌张 I Am Tian Shao吾乃天少Historical8.0M WordsCompleted I am Pan Feng, and I’m freaking out. I’ve been reincarnated five times already. Hua Xiong is coming to chop off my head, and Lü Bu wants to kill me too. How am I supposed to survive? The Yellow Heaven is dead, the Great Wind shall rise. 9.5kReads8.9Score760Shelves

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    The package meets the requirements.

35. 185 拜 Come On, This Isn’t Rebirth, Is It?! 拜托，这不是重生吧！ Orange and South橘与南Ancient Romance217k WordsOngoing Ruan Mozi, an ordinary mushroom fairy, successfully begins her "100 Stages" training, transmigrating through different dimensions. As she progresses through the "Stages," she gradually uncovers what happened "before." With the help of various little worlds, she unexpectedly discovers the secret behind her identity. After she dies, everything finally becomes clear: she's actually the mightiest Heavenly God. That can't be right... —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Start with children

36. 186 系 The System Wants Me to Turn Evil? I Refuse! 系统让我黑化？我拒绝！ Flirtatious Bard骚客聊骚Urban352k WordsOngoing I got hit by the campus belle, and then a System suddenly appeared, telling me to turn evil! How could I, a newly minted model college guy, possibly do that? So I promptly refused, but to my surprise, the System crashed... —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The new book features a protagonist who is slow to warm up and has a system to assist him, but he won't become mindlessly powerful, and there won't be any illogical plot developments.

37. 187 领 Transformers: The Artificial Leader 领袖之证：人造领袖 Zz2ZzZ2Anime Fanfiction342k WordsOngoing Many years after the end of the civil war, Redfire would always think back to that distant afternoon when his creator took him to the orbital satellite to see the dark gray rocks, as he gazed at the metal moon over the ravaged Cybertron. This work contains many original interpretations. Feel free to point out any logical inconsistencies. Getting the marriage certificate makes up the main storyline, but the author won't write only about that. I drew the cover myself. Sorry if it looks ugly. This 170Reads8.8Score—Shelves
38. 188 金 The Golden Crow Tavern 金乌小酒馆 Cat Who Eats Skewers吃串串的猫Modern Romance456k WordsCompleted [No male lead] [No CP] [A big stew of genres] [Cosmic sci-fi] This world is like countless bubbles crowded together in a single universe. The Golden Crow Tavern is the passage linking them all. Watch as the heroine walks through the tavern’s door and travels to world after world. Flowers fall, the sand grows pale. The tavern door opens, and the womb of chaos comes into view. With sword in hand, she returns to the phoenix hairpin; through life and death together, their hair never grays. Home lies 6Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    I've read this book several times; it's really good. Each world in the infinite flow genre is unique, with all sorts of strange creatures and amazing experiences. It's a must-read for me when I'm stuck in a creative block.

39. 189 偷 The Senior Sister Who Stole My Underpants Is Going to Cultivate Immortality and Change Her Fate! 偷裤衩的师姐，竟要修仙改命了！ Yan Lantian燕蓝天Ancient Romance1.6M WordsOngoing The cultivation novel she'd been following went on hiatus right at the steamiest part. While cursing the author for being a terrible person, Qi Yunxiang somehow transmigrated! She'd barely arrived before she was ambushed, her meridians shattered and herself paralyzed! She cursed at the heavens in fury: I don't have to be the heroine or a great hero, but why did I transmigrate into a crazy cannon-fodder supporting female character obsessed with her junior brother?! She would tear up the romance-a 15.2kReads8.0Score2.3kShelves

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    This is really good! [Already hooked!] The coming-of-age story is great! [Kiss!] Don't be fooled by the title: I just wanted to complain about a cultivation novel that was interrupted during the "Turning Clouds and Flying Rain" arc, but I ended up transmigrating into the body of a twisted female supporting character who dragged her entire family to their deaths! She roared to the heavens, vowing to change the fate of her entire sect! The ensemble cast is vividly portrayed, the cultivation is serious, the humor is serious, and there are multiple couples! [Note] The entire story flows smoothly. If you like cultivation novels, don't miss it. I recommend giving it a try.

40. 190 莫 Somehow, I Became the Top-Tier Star in the Center Position 莫名其妙翻身成了C位顶流 Three Feet of Frost寒霜三尺Two Male Leads560k WordsCompleted [Boy band + no female lead + group favorite + no CP] Xiang Yue wakes up to find he has transmigrated into the worst member of the hottest boy band, the dead-last loser. The only things people online have to say about him are: leech, nuisance, nepotism hire, and useless pretty face. And the person he's become is himself from a parallel world. Normally, when you transmigrate, the first thing to do is preserve the original character's persona, then slowly change the public's opinion of them. That's 14.4kReads9.4Score1.9kShelves

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41. 191 荒 Record of Absurd Anomalies 荒诞异闻录 Silver Candles Like Daylight银烛似昼Urban236k WordsCompleted To uncover the truth behind his parents’ deaths, Li Ye travels thousands of miles to work at a mental hospital. Strange rules, patients insisting there are monsters in the hospital, the director sitting beside his bed late at night, the colleague next door spying on him every day, and the dangerous knocking that echoes through the corridors all tell him this mental hospital is no ordinary place. It turns out… When midnight strikes, everything here becomes frighteningly “real.” —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Absurd and Strange Tales of Tomato

42. 192 雾 Echoes in the Mist 雾中回响 An Li Sishen安李似人Sci-Fi & Apocalypse127k WordsOngoing (Readers who truly love a slow burn don't love “slowness” itself. They love “sensing the rumble of an iceberg shifting beneath a calm surface.”) Li Rui'an adjusted his cufflinks at an unhurried pace. “Chess has rules, but this time our opponent is the rules themselves.” Zhou Yi looked out the window with his one remaining eye. “What are our chances?” Shen Qinghe leaned against the desk and slid a glass of water toward Zhou Yi. The surface remained perfectly still. “By the time you ask that quest 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You'll know once you read the author's words in the first chapter—they put so much effort into it!! The world-building is incredibly vast, the writing is delicate, the pacing is comfortable, and the narrative is top-notch! It doesn't feel like something a novice would write. Highly recommended!!! "Either you ride the abyss, or you are swallowed by it; there is no third way."

43. 193 体 Weight Exchange System: The Fat Man's Comeback Plan 体重兑换系统：胖子逆袭计划 Li Duping李渡平Modern Romance2.7M WordsOngoing [An entertainment-industry story about the protagonist's struggle to make it in show business.] [No slacking off, no meltdowns, no dating shows, no livestreaming. She acts earnestly, works hard on set, and becomes a top-tier star through her skill and body of work.] In her previous life, Shang Ye was an out-and-out comic foil. She stumbled into the entertainment industry, but a congenital illness left her overweight, so all she could do was play chubby nobodies in low-budget comedies. After 15.9kReads8.7Score1.4kShelves
44. 194 小 Xiaohua Stops Running 小花不再逃 Little Zhizhi Rouxi小只只柔汐Modern Romance166k WordsCompleted Synopsis: When she was four, her older sister and mother died one after the other. When she was nine, her father caught sight of a streak of red on her pants and eagerly sold her to Old Man Qiao. That was only the beginning of her tragic fate. Because of fourteen men, Hu Xiaohua was forced to flee, get caught, and flee again, until she met a group of kind, lovable people. She stopped running, thinking her life might finally take a turn for the better, but it remained as difficult as ever. Stubbo 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is the story of a young girl who was bullied by men and ran away wherever she went, growing into a single, clear-headed, and dedicated policewoman who protects the people of her community. It's a heart-wrenching and realistic story; those who enjoy this kind of romance should definitely read it. [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

45. 195 攻 Win His Heart First: The Daily Life of a Sweet, Innocent Girl in Ancient Times 攻心为上：古代小白花日常 Tiaotiao窕窕呀Ancient Romance854k WordsCompleted (A satisfying power fantasy, with a universally adored heroine, a workaholic, a little white flower, a master of disguises, and a mind full of schemes. She appears at age three and grows up gradually. The male lead appears late, but he's faithful.) Qingyue struck a deal with the King of Hell and transmigrated to a new world. The King of Hell gave her a perfect body, but also a poverty-stricken background. After transmigrating, she looked at her destitute family and couldn't help wondering: Was s 2.4kReads8.8Score206Shelves

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    The story follows the female protagonist as she transmigrates into the body of a three-year-old child in a rural village, and her gradual growth from there is incredibly detailed, showing the protagonist's development step by step. It's a fantastic read!

46. 196 书 On the Street Outside the Academy, Ask Around and Find Out Who's Boss 书院门前一条街，打听打听谁是爹 Peacock Great Bright King孔雀大明王Ancient Romance936k WordsCompleted [Powerful woman + aloof beauty + goofy side characters] [Disguised as a man + strong heroine and weak hero + goofy teammates + character-growth plot + a little bit of a stupid golden finger] [A good-for-nothing rises step by step to become the leading lady] Qin Zhen, once a mercenary tycoon rich enough to rival a nation and a weapons fanatic, transmigrates by accident into the body of a penniless heir. She is crazy and foolish, and depends on her widowed mother for survival while enduring consta 797Reads8.9Score106Shelves

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    [Cross-dressing + Fictional Female Lead] A powerful female boss + aloof and unattainable + silly supporting characters + a growth-oriented plot + a slightly dim-witted protagonist with a cheat-like advantage. The female lead is a mercenary boss who transmigrates into the body of a useless young prince. With an early-deceased father and an orphaned mother, she suffers bullying and hardship from the start, leading a miserable life. She gradually rises to power, beating up trashy relatives and kicking silly classmates. The male lead is initially aloof and unattainable, but later uses money and all sorts of tricks to seduce her. Today is another day he wants to offer himself to Ah Zhen. The female lead is incredibly cool, the supporting characters are silly, the male lead is cunning, and everyone is morally bankrupt. This is not a traditional ancient romance ensemble piece; it's a growth-oriented story. The beginning won't be overly exciting, there won't be an instant rise to power, and there won't be overnight riches. It's not a very satisfying read. The female lead talks a lot of nonsense, and the author talks a lot of rant.

47. 197 出 After Leaving the Mountain: The Young Mystic Has No Respect for the Rules 出山后：小玄师不讲武德 Ice Descends on the North Qin Sea冰临北琴海Modern Romance213k WordsCompleted This is the original old version. Treat it as a dumping ground or draft for keeping track of the series. If I run out of inspiration or forget a character's personality, I can come here and look it up. It has some overlap with the main work, but not much. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story begins with the female protagonist's childhood, and she has a good upbringing! There will be romance later on, but not yet. She also has great friends, a harmonious family, and is set in a modern martial arts world with a martial arts sect.

48. 198 神 The Amazing Little Flower Farmer 神奇小花农 Small-Town Earl小镇伯爵Urban1.9M WordsOngoing An ordinary high school student happens to buy a secondhand book on the Way, and from then on, his life takes a different path. A top-student protagonist, but this isn't a wish-fulfillment novel, an invincible-protagonist novel, or a rebirth novel. It portrays an authentic high school life, with intelligent characters and believable events. There are no advanced martial arts, powerful officials, or influential clans. These are things that could happen to you or me. Blending cultivation element 75.4kReads8.3Score6.5kShelves

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    A small-town boy, through the study of ancient texts, cultivated true qi and received the inheritance of Taoist techniques. He embarked on the path of cultivation, attending school by day and cultivating immortality by night. He was unassuming and unassuming, quietly astonishing everyone as he cultivated, growing step by step. Later, his unique talent was developed to its fullest potential, and he lived a low-key life in the world.

49. 199 陨 The Fall of the Gods 陨神记 Half-Drunk Wanderer半醉游子Sci-Fi & Apocalypse2.8M WordsCompleted This is a world reborn from the ashes. This is a strange and illusory world. This is a world where unwavering faith has crumbled. A seemingly ordinary youth carries a world-shaking secret. He rises from humble beginnings, hovers on the brink between life and death, and struggles to choose between right and wrong as he searches for the truth behind the destruction of Earth's civilization. After a series of incredible adventures and a difficult journey of growth, he finally uncovers the secret 499Reads7.4Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist transforms from a wild boy full of hope for the divine realm into a tyrannical demon king who overthrows it.

50. 200 随 Follow You to Chase the Stars and Explore the Moon 随你逐星探月 Le Yanqi乐颜齐Modern Romance509k WordsCompleted [Strangers to marriage before love + powerful man lowers his head + nine-year age gap + sweet romance + only ever each other] A straight-laced man from a certain ministry and institute vs. a pretty workplace newbie Wu Mianmian is a bright young woman just starting her career. She goes with the flow and has no big ambitions. The Matchmaker can’t stand to see young people waste their best years. He forces a match, ties a red thread around her, and brings her together with Yan Yujian, a technica 93Reads7.6Score—Shelves

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