Novels That Inspired TV Dramas 电视剧原著小说

1. 501 港 Tales of Hong Kong’s Underworld: Starting in Kowloon Walled City 港岛江湖往事！从九龙城寨开始 CEO AhCEO啊Male-Channel Fanfiction43k WordsOngoing On a stormy night, I row a ramshackle smuggling boat and narrowly escape the jaws of a shark. After I come ashore, a boss from Kowloon Walled City tells me I'm the chosen one from a century-old prophecy, destined to unite Hong Kong's underworld. My name is Zheng Zhiyong. I'm just a mainlander trying to earn enough to eat. They save me, give me a name, and push me onto a road of blood and fire. I think it's gratitude I owe them, until I discover... The armored-car heist was a setup. The wins 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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   "Tales of Hong Kong's Underworld! Starting from Kowloon Walled City"—a Kowloon Walled City version of "Rurouni Kenshin"—it kept me up all night! 🔥Key Highlights: Gu Long-style aesthetic + anime-like action + gangster intrigue + the blood and tears of Chinese laborers—a triple dose of exhilarating excitement! 💡Reading Guide: The author's writing is superb, the imagery is like watching a movie! A must-read for fans of hardcore underworld stories like "The Swordsman" and "Election"! The early chapters focus on realistic survival, while the later fight scenes are incredibly romantic and cool! ❤️Personal Review: The most unique genre I've seen this year. The protagonist is ruthless and tragic, the villains are incredibly charismatic, and the Hong Kong atmosphere is off the charts. The author is under contract, updates are stable, and the quality is guaranteed!

2. 502 综 Film and TV Crossover: My Beautiful Muse, You're So Fragrant 综影视：美人你好香 Bent Green Bean弯豆角Female-Channel Fanfiction863k WordsOngoing A soul from another world is reborn as a nine-petaled lotus with an extraordinarily captivating fragrance, traveling through the various small worlds of TV dramas. Whose fate will she change, and what kinds of stories will she set in motion? (The golden finger varies, and there are plenty of author-created details.) 1. Three Lives, Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms: Xuan Nu (Torturing Li Jing whenever she has nothing better to do) 2. To the Mountain and Sea: Qiu Shui Rou (Giving the boss 15.8kReads9.4Score476Shelves

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   1. Three Lives Three Worlds (Abuse of Li Jing) 2. Going to the Mountains and Seas (Autumn Water Doesn't Cry) 3. Going to the Mountains and Seas (Liu Suifeng's Pampered Sister).

3. 503 星 The Stars and Moon Are Not Yet Full 星月未央 Strings of Agarwood Beads沉香成串Urban208k WordsCompleted This story is inspired by real life. Only the characters' names have been changed. I write with care, just hoping to bring readers a smile! Please be kind and leave feedback if there's room for improvement! And I hope you'll give it lots of likes! 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I'm about to start filming a drama ❤️

4. 504 高 Powerful Families: In the End, We Weren’t Destined to Be Together Those Years 高干：总之，那几年我们没有缘分 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted Power Couple: Anyway, We Weren't Meant to Be in Those Years 112Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Deep sadomasochism!

5. 505 陷 Trapped in the Abyss of Depression, My Husband Saved My Life 陷在抑郁深渊，老公救我一命 Chen Mengla陈梦拉10k WordsCompleted Trapped in the depths of depression, my husband saved my life 740Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 506 那 Those Years! Losing My Mind! Chasing Her Through Hell! A Childhood That Went Wrong 那些年！精神失常！追妻火葬场！小时候过不好的经历 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted Those Years! Mental Breakdown! The Wife-Chasing Road to Ruin! A Troubled Childhood 244Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 507 追 Chasing Her Through Hell: A Marriage That Spoiled Its Sweetheart 追夫火葬场:养成系婚姻“宠坏了” Chen Mengla陈梦拉Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted The Wife-Chasing Road to Ruin: A “Spoiled” Grooming-Style Marriage 199Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 508 恶 Diary of a Villainess in the Making: Obsessive! Niche! Powerful Family! Childhood Sweethearts! 恶女养成日记:病娇！小众！高干！青梅竹马！ Chen Mengla陈梦拉Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted Diary of a Villainess in the Making: Obsessive Love! Niche! Powerful Family! Childhood Friends! 144Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 509 第 The He Family, Book One 《何家》第一部 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted The He Family, Part One 74Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 510 小 Married Life of a Little Lamb and a Big Bad Wolf 小绵羊与大灰狼的婚后生活 Chen Mengla陈梦拉Modern Romance58k WordsCompleted A sheepish woman with only a middle school education, and a big bad wolf with a high school education. They have a three-year-old son and two elderly parents at home. A story of everyday life, told in a simple, warm style, about married life. 28Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 511 追 Chasing Her Through Hell: A Portrait of a Married Woman's Growth 追妻火葬场:已婚女性的成长图鉴 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted The Wife-Chasing Road to Ruin: A Portrait of a Married Woman’s Growth 22Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 512 关 A Collection of Stories About A Nuo 关于阿诺的故事合集 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted A Collection of Stories About A Nuo 21Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 513 高 Powerful Family: A Letter to My First-Love Senior 高干:写给初恋学长的信 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted Powerful Family: A Letter to My First Love, Senior 35Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 514 从 From School Uniforms to Wedding Gowns: Mr. Gu, Stop Fighting 从校服到婚纱:顾总，别打了。 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted From School Uniforms to Wedding Dress: President Gu, Stop Hitting Me. 34Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 515 出 Rental-Apartment Romance: Sweet! Devoted! After Making It Big, I Spoil My Wife 出租屋文学:甜宠!双洁!创业成功之后我特别疼老婆 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted Rental Apartment Romance: Sweet and Fluffy! Both Pure! After Building a Successful Business, I Spoil My Wife Rotten 32Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 516 追 Chasing Her Through Hell: The Campus Heartthrob Pursues His Wife Through Tears 追妻火葬场，校草边哭唧唧边追老婆 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted The Ex-Wife Chase from Hell: The Campus Heartthrob Chases His Wife While Sobbing 20Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 517 顾 After Gu Xingyao's Miscarriage and Suicide, Mr. He Regretted Everything 顾星遥流产自杀后，何总后悔了。 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted After Gu Xingyao miscarried and took her own life, President He regretted everything. 44Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 518 宁 A Dream of Splendor: Seduced and Surrendered at Every Turn 宁安如梦：步步诱撩沦陷 Sweet Rice Porridge糖粥Ancient Romance140k WordsOngoing In her previous life, Jiang Xuening was not a good person. She schemed and manipulated her way forward, trampled countless sincere hearts, and finally reached the throne as empress. Only when the enemy army stood at the gates did she realize that everything she had gained was no more than a dazzling, fleeting dream. Yan Lin died for love, Zhang Zhe took his own life, and Xie Wei died of illness. Watching everyone she loved, and everyone who loved her, die before her eyes, Jiang Xuening's world c —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's all based on the TV series and fan fiction~ Zun Du loves it! Watching TV series is a visual experience, but reading novels gives readers more room for imagination. You can create your own image of the characters and immerse yourself in the story. I've heard that reading can relax your eyes, but listening to it will give you a completely different experience.

19. 519 破 Mending a Broken Relationship: After Cheating and Lying to His Wife, Young Mr. Jiang Wept and Begged on His Knees 破镜重圆:出轨欺骗老婆后，小江总哭着下跪 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted Rekindled Love: After Cheating on and Deceiving His Wife, Young President Jiang Wept and Fell to His Knees 32Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 520 宁 Ning An Ru Meng: A Lin, Will You Marry Me? 宁安如梦：阿临，娶我可好？ A Mu Ya阿木吖Female-Channel Fanfiction153k WordsOngoing [A Dream of Splendor + Yan Lin and Jiang Xuening pairing] In her previous life, Jiang Xuening did everything in her power to become empress. She thought that once she attained the position every woman in the world dreamed of, she would have everything. But in truth, gaining the throne meant losing it all. Since childhood, she had been ignored and unloved by both her father and mother, so becoming the most powerful woman in the land was her goal. She wanted everyone to bow to her. Once she became 7Reads6.8Score—Shelves
21. 521 左 Zuo Wen’s Seventh Book 左闻的第7本书 Zuo Wen左闻Female-Channel Fanfiction289k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 356Reads6.9Score—Shelves
22. 522 宁 Ning'an Like a Dream: Devoted to Zhang Zhe 宁安如梦之钟情张遮 Nikaido Takumi of Moshan漠山的二阶堂匠生Ancient Romance230k WordsOngoing A Jiang Xuening and Zhang Zhe pairing. Sweet, with no angst. A rewrite based on the original novel Kun Ning and the TV series A Dream of Splendor. In her previous life, Jiang Xuening was driven to desperation and took her own life in Kunning Palace. As her consciousness faded, she had only one thought: If there is another life, she would never drag that clear and noble man into the mire. Zhang Zhe, in my next life, I’ll appear before you with a clean slate! —Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 523 楚 The Legend of Chu Qiao: Season Two 楚乔传第二季 Qi Ze Who Likes Ma Shui Ju喜欢马水桔的齐择Female-Channel Fanfiction26k WordsCompleted Chu Qiao will not only face the revelation of her origins, but may also have to contend with Yan Xun's descent into darkness and the possibility that they will become enemies. At the end of the first season, Yan Xun framed Yuwen Yue, fundamentally changing his relationship with Chu Qiao [^7^]. In addition, the romance between Chu Qiao and Yuwen Yue is expected to develop further. With Chu Qiao's help, Yuwen Yue may make a full recovery and could become the King of Qinghai [^7^]. The situation in 43Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There's bound to be a book you've watched the TV series about but haven't read the original novel yet, right? 🧐🧐 See if there's anything you're looking for! [Attention][Attention]

24. 524 尸 Born of a Corpse, Carried in a Ghost's Coffin 尸生子，鬼抬棺 Jie Yu界玉Mystery3.3M WordsCompleted In ancient, remote places, all kinds of strange and terrifying things are bound to happen. And these things happen around Hua Jiunan. In fact, Hua Jiunan is part of them. For instance, he was born from a corpse! 212.8kReads9.6Score25.1kShelves

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    Have you ever read a workplace novel set in the underworld? This one is about ghost messengers solving cases and the laws of the underworld. The logic is very hardcore, there are many battles of wits, the foreshadowing is well done, and the world-building is solid.

25. 525 聊 Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio: I Asked You to Repay Your Debt, Not Paint Skins and Ghosts 聊斋：让你还债，没让你画皮画鬼 On Jiufeng Mountain九峰山上Eastern Fantasy125k WordsOngoing [Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio + Bizarre Cultivation + No System + Subverting Expectations + Folk Supernatural Tales + Becoming a God Through Painting + Dark Tone + Lovecraftian Horror + Clever Protagonist + Decisive and Ruthless + Not Mindless Wish Fulfillment] Transmigrating into Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, I find myself trapped in the deadly predicament of The Painted Skin from the start, and saddled with an unpayable debt to the dead? Don't panic. I have a White Bone Brush tha 817Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 526 请EN Call Me the Ghost Messenger 请叫我鬼差大人 The Cat from the Xu Family徐二家的猫Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted After the Eternal Night, terror returned. Ten miles of desolate graves, eerie singing. An old man searching for his arms, a headless baby... They kept piecing their bodies back together, unleashing an even more terrifying aura. In the wasteland, even a severed hand could destroy heaven and earth. In this world of darkness and despair, a post office appeared and vanished from view... A mysterious young man, a postal carriage traveling through the void... One blood-red letter after another became 102.6kReads9.5Score9.7kShelves
27. 527 北 Peiping Is at Peace: Complete in Three Volumes 北平无战事：全3册 Liu Heping刘和平Historical746k WordsCompleted In 1948, as the Kuomintang and the Communist Party prepare for their decisive clash, undercurrents swirl beneath the seemingly calm surface of Beiping. The Kuomintang’s young reformist faction, led by Chiang Ching-kuo, suddenly entrusts Fang Meng’ao, an ace Kuomintang Air Force pilot suspected of sympathizing with the Communists, with a major assignment. His flight squadron is reorganized as the Ministry of National Defense’s Economic Inspection Brigade and sent to Beiping to investigate corrupt 1kReads9.5Score249Shelves

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    The first book tells the story of the Battle of Changsha, a film and television adaptation of the same name. The entire Hu family were loyal and brave, sacrificing themselves for their country and nation. The second book tells the story of underground Communist Party members in Beiping during the Liberation War, who, fearless of sacrifice, chose the secret front to save Beiping's economy.

28. 528 1 Special Agent Princess: Chu Qiao 11处特工皇妃【楚乔传】 Xiaoxiang Dong'er潇湘冬儿Ancient Romance895k WordsOngoing A top agent transmigrates into the body of a female slave, tears her enemies apart, and rises to power over all! Armed with her modern skills, Chu Qiao fights her way through a brutal age where people devour one another. From lowly slave to the fearsome Princess Xiuli, she tramples over mountains of corpses and seas of blood, braving both romantic entanglements and political schemes. A woman who dares to claim the realm, she navigates a world torn apart by love, hate, and power struggles. Watch 1.3kReads8.7Score240Shelves

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    Too many to put down

29. 529 美 Schemes of the Beauty 美人心计 Jia Nan贾楠Historical122k WordsCompleted These women were all empresses of great historical importance. Some brought down an entire dynasty, yet used their own means to ascend to the throne and leave their names in history for later generations to trace. Others used their wisdom to assist an emperor, became the revered mother of the realm, and earned a lasting reputation. Their lives hold countless stories and secrets that people today still cannot unravel. They were beautiful, intelligent, and calculating 1.9kReads9.3Score241Shelves
30. 530 关 The Four Fierce Ones of the Northeast 关东四猛 Big Sister Takes Charge二姐当家Urban301k WordsCompleted This novel is based on records in the family genealogy and true stories about our ancestors. During the Guangxu era at the end of the Qing dynasty, four brothers from the Wan family of Ma Village in Ninghe County, Shuntian Prefecture, Wan Long, Wan Hu, Wan Bao, and Wan Xiong, set out to seek a better life. They resolutely left their home in Tianjin and embarked on the arduous journey to Manchuria. They braved storms and hardship along the way, eventually putting down roots in Manchuria, where th 3.1kReads7.1Score178Shelves

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    A friend passed by and saw Zan Zan

31. 531 戏 Two Storylines, Onstage and Off 戏里戏外双线 Big Sister Takes Charge二姐当家Urban108k WordsCompleted With the ancient city fallen, the drums and gongs at Fenghua House never cease. Renowned opera star Su Yanqiu takes the stage in the role of an old male character, singing tales of loyal martyrs for the Japanese invaders. The world condemns her for bowing to the enemy, unaware that the opera house is a covert resistance hub, where every lilting note and measured step carries a secret signal. Together with Lu Shiheng, a wealthy businessman working undercover, she uses the opera world as a shield, —Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 532 无 The Unrivaled Treasure-Appraising Son-in-Law 无双鉴宝婿 Mu Huihong慕蕙鸿Urban256k WordsCompleted # Tycoon + Invincible + Treasure Appraisal + Live-In Son-in-Law + Heiress + play the pig to eat the tiger + Ex-Wife Regrets the Divorce + Passionate Action # When his mother-in-law publicly humiliated him and forced him to divorce, Jiang Fan unexpectedly awakened a gift for appraising antiques on Antique Street. A coin he picked up for twenty yuan sold for a staggering three hundred thousand; a shabby painting no one wanted turned out to be a forgotten national treasure. Antique masters who ha 4Reads6.1Score—Shelves

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    9.9 [Farming + Wealthy Family + System] The King of Soldiers farms and digs for treasure chests, unlocking the Wealthy Family System and starting his extraordinary life.

33. 533 偏 After Being Reborn, the Obsessive Big Shot Spoils Me Rotten 偏执大佬重生后把我宠上天 Mu Huihong慕蕙鸿Modern Romance104k WordsCompleted [Equally matched leads + rebirth + revenge on scumbags + obsessive, devoted love + wish fulfillment + wealthy CEO + marriage first, love later + System + secret identities + strong heroine] Shen Wei was reborn on the day the fake heiress had her killed. She turned away with a cold laugh and latched onto Li Sihan, the future richest man in the country. She used her memories from her previous life to help him avoid danger and build his fortune, while he gave her unlimited power to crush her enemie 288Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 534 闪 After a Whirlwind Wedding, My Tycoon Husband Hides His Secret Identity 闪婚后，豪门老公马甲藏不住 Flowers Along the Way一路开花Modern Romance2.8M WordsCompleted Meng Ning was forced to go on a blind date and, through a twist of fate, ended up in a whirlwind marriage with the powerful head of the Fu family in the capital. She always thought her husband was an ordinary man with no house of his own, and figured they would simply live a quiet life together. Then one day, she discovered her husband's secret. Then her memories returned, and she found out she had once had a daughter. He pointed to the girl who looked like him and asked her, “How do you explain 25.1kReads9.1Score2.1kShelves

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    The first four are the original novels for period dramas. "Blossoms in Full Bloom" just ended, and "Like a Flowing River III" has started airing. The fifth and sixth are "Lotus Pavilion" and "Longing for Each Other." The seventh is the original novel for a Douyin short drama, featuring the female lead Meng Ning and the male lead Fu Tingxiu. The eighth is a novel I hope will be adapted into a TV series; every character in the book is a protagonist.

35. 535 捡 After Taking in Five Brothers, No One in the Capital Dares Cross Me 捡了五个哥哥后，京城无人敢惹 Mo Yuzhi陌于之Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted After fifteen years on the streets, Jiang Sheng had found herself five older brothers. For their sake, little Jiang Sheng braved every danger and worked herself to the bone to earn money. Her brothers never let her down, either, giving everything for their little sister. Then the General’s Mansion discovered that its legitimate daughter had been switched at birth and hurried to find her. But they didn’t treat her well, either. Some mocked her as uncouth, some laughed at her ignorance, and others 43kReads9.5Score3.9kShelves
36. 536 天 The Heart of Heaven and Earth’s Sword 天地剑心 Original story by Xiao Xin, adapted by Lu Lili小新原作 鹿礼礼改编Male-Channel Fanfiction398k WordsCompleted A novel adaptation of the TV series starring Cheng Yi and Li Yitong. New chapters will be released alongside the show starting October 25. Wangquan Fugui was raised from childhood as the ultimate weapon of the Yiqi Alliance, destined to slay demons. Then he met Qing Tong, a spider demon who had infiltrated the Wangquan Manor as a spy. Her arrival further changed Fugui's view of demons. Through the world Qing Tong showed him, he experienced a freedom he had never known, and his dream of a world w 248Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend it.

37. 537 大EN The Tang Dynasty's Pearl-Dispelling Record (Original Novel of the TV Adaptation Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong) 大唐辟珠记（田曦薇、宋威龙主演同名影视原著） Meal Card饭卡Martial Arts810k WordsCompleted [All-New Bonus Edition] [A Screen Adaptation with the Same Title Has Been Officially Announced, Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong] [Beloved Princess Reborn: Looks Like a Delicate Crybaby, Actually a Well-Rounded Warrior] ✖ [Defiant, Doomed, Devoted, Pure-Hearted Top Jianghu Big Shot] [Their Romance Is So Sweet It Makes You Cry] Princess Wanshou, blessed with the Tang emperor's favor and love, died of an illness at just seventeen. A thief secretly opened the eerie underground palace, only to d 203.8kReads9.7Score25.2kShelves
38. 538 她 After She Ascends the Throne, She Takes a New Husband, Leaving Her Ex to Weep 她登基后换了夫，新夫不见旧夫哭 Rabbit Purple Moonrise兔紫月上Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (Power! It's a woman's second face! She loves it!) (1V2 + advancing the nation through technology + two men competing for her, only to end up regretting it) Lu Jichen: He is an ill-omened man. On the day his elder brother got married, they smeared dog blood all over his face and locked him in a cellar. Later, she brought him out, washed his hands, let him sit at the table, fed him, and paid for his education. Wei Chiyuan: He is the young lord of an aristocratic clan; she is a young widow. One sc 17.2kReads9.3Score2.1kShelves

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    This has already been made into a short drama, and it's quite good, but the pacing is too fast 🥰

39. 539 来 It's Too Late to Say I Love You (The Original Novel Starring Wallace Chung and Li Xiaoran) 来不及说我爱你（钟汉良、李小冉主演同名小说） Fei Wo Si Cun匪我思存Modern Romance171k WordsCompleted She was engaged when she happened to save a handsome young nobleman with immense power. She thought it was just a fleeting encounter, but who could have guessed he would risk everything to snatch her away at her wedding? And what awaited them was no fairy tale of a prince and Cinderella entering a castle... How many moments in a lifetime can make you fall in love with someone? The greatest tragedy of love is when the person you love disappears into the crowd before you can say, “I love you.” Thi 1.3kReads9.3Score205Shelves

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    There are many different kinds of TV series adapted from novels, and those who enjoy watching TV series will certainly appreciate the original text as well...

40. 540 桃 Peach Blossoms Topple the River and Mountains 桃花折江山 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance712k WordsCompleted The TV drama Peach Blossoms Reflecting on the Mountains and Rivers, starring Liu Xueyi and Meng Ziyi. Zhao has a beauty named Taohua. Her fate is full of hardship, and she is married off to Wei far away. All she wants is to stay alive and climb her way up. Wei has a handsome chancellor who is ruthless and sharp-tongued, sweet on the surface but treacherous within. He cares nothing for anyone's life, so long as he gets what he wants. Taohua thinks everyone loves beautiful things. Surely he can't 395Reads9.0Score114Shelves

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    These have all been adapted into TV series, some of which have not yet been released, while others have already finished airing.

41. 541 全 Master of All Skills 全技大师 Crocodile Wontons鳄鱼馄饨Sports2.2M WordsCompleted What? A Supreme Immortal Aperture Physique? I only get one chance, and they made me this useless body? Damn it! No! I'm different from them. I have a hidden quest built in! 471Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 542 大 Tang Dynasty Detective 大唐刑警 Lao Wu Liu柳老五Historical472k WordsOngoing Shen Yan, head of the major crimes unit in a modern criminal investigation squad, accidentally transmigrates during an explosion while arresting cultural relic smugglers. His soul takes over the body of a newly appointed constable at the Wannian County Office in Chang'an during the Zhenguan era. Using modern forensic medicine, trace evidence analysis, criminal psychology, and logical deduction, he solves one strange case after another in a Tang Dynasty where laws are rudimentary and investigatio 62Reads—Score—Shelves

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43. 543 重 Reborn as a Secret Service Agent 重生之军统特务 Lao Wu Liu柳老五Urban126k WordsCompleted Lin Mo, a modern history graduate student, accidentally transmigrates to Shanghai in the Republic of China era in 1938, where he becomes a young agent for the Military Statistics Bureau. To survive the chaos and protect his homeland, he uses his knowledge of history to lay an astonishing web of espionage. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 544 长 The Long Road Home, Tens of Thousands of Miles Away 长风归途几万里 Pu Du蒲渡Eastern Fantasy548k WordsCompleted In the ninth year of Tianbao, the sands of the Western Regions buried more than ancient roads. They buried the faint glimmer of humanity. Zhang Huaian, a streetwise rogue from Chang'an, only meant to steal a sheepskin map that could give him a place to call home. Instead, he stumbled upon a vast shadow shrouding the Silk Road: Zhuyin. This mysterious organization fuses fanatical faith with bizarre “steam behemoth” technology. It treats human life as worthless and turns living people into weapon 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's great, a really good novel.

45. 545 霜 Frost Sword Sweeps Away the Breeze 霜剑扫清风 0An Ordinary Person00一个平凡的人0Eastern Fantasy283k WordsCompleted The whole village was drenched in blood and reduced to ruins in a single day. Young Zhang He escaped a mountain of corpses and a sea of flames, clutching an unparalleled manual to his chest. From then on, he was a fugitive with nowhere to go. To conceal his lethal skills, he went into hiding at Wudang, content to serve as a young kitchen acolyte. Smoke and fire could not dim his soaring ambition. With a woodcutter's knife in hand, he secretly trained in peerless inner arts. One day, the disc 1.7kReads8.3Score138Shelves

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    I'll make a martial arts drama sometime 😄, it'll be really good!

46. 546 琥 Amber: The Demise and Echoes of the Sunlight Soul 琥珀：日光之魂的湮灭与回响 Pu Du蒲渡17k WordsCompleted Amber: The Vanishing of the Sun’s Soul and Its Echoes 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I love it!

47. 547 守 The Two Heroes of the Yang Family Defend the Yellow River 守黄河杨家双雄 Old Rat from Neiqiu内丘的老老鼠Historical693k WordsCompleted The Yellow River roars as Khitan cavalry smash through Yanmen Pass, leaving half of the Northern Song’s realm on the brink of disaster! The Yang family of Linzhou has spent three generations building an unyielding Great Wall along the Yellow River with their own flesh and blood. Yang Wudi, Yang Ye, leads his troops in holding the Yellow River crossing, covering hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians as they cross. He fights until he is captured, then refuses food for three days to sho 484Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    Five books that can be adapted into TV series, including "The Yang Family Generals Guarding the Frontier," "The Yang Family Father and Sons of Volcano River," "The Legend of Niangniang Beach," and "The Robot Protecting the Earth," will take you into a series of magical worlds.

48. 548 A From a 38-Yuan AI Writing Gig to Web-Novel Greatness AI码字成神从38元到网文大神 Old Rat from Neiqiu内丘的老老鼠Urban456k WordsCompleted Chen Mo, a 34-year-old interior designer, spent three years writing web novels, but both were flops. He earned less than 3,000 yuan in royalties, while his seriously ill mother urgently needed 500,000 yuan for surgery. With nowhere else to turn, he accidentally unlocked the ultimate secrets of AI writing and turned writing into an industrial assembly line. From earning 38 yuan on his debut to becoming a web-novel master, from a low-level wage earner to a legend in the online fiction world, he se 6Reads—Score—Shelves
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