Political Intrigue, Darkness, High Intelligence, and Masterminds 权谋，黑暗，高智商，布局

1. 401 再 The Saga of Hot-Blooded Great Tang Continues: The Endgame 再继热血大唐，棋局终焉 The Blade Returns to the World刀刀重出江湖Eastern Fantasy386k WordsCompleted [No System + Hard-Nosed Political Intrigue + Farming and Infrastructure + Epic Wars + Epic Ensemble Cast] [Three Generations · A Century of History · Reforging China's Backbone] He transmigrates into the heir to the northern borderlands of the Great Xi, and finds himself in hell mode from the start? His father, Li Huiming, is afflicted with demonic poison and may not live to see another day; His aunt, Wu Xinghuang, ascends the throne as emperor and regards the Li family as a thorn in her side; 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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   In the author's writing, all beings have their own destiny.

2. 402 异 City of Beasts 异兽迷城 Peng Pai彭湃Urban3.0M WordsCompleted Gao Yang was an orphan. At the age of six, he transmigrated to a parallel world and began living in a warm family of five. When he turned eighteen, Gao Yang accidentally discovered the truth about the world: this was not a parallel world at all, but a mysterious realm, and all the relatives and friends around him were terrifying Beasts! Gao Yang nearly lost his life 473.6kReads9.7Score67.7kShelves
3. 403 从 The Man Who Walked Out of the Heavenly Prison 从天牢走出来的男人 Rogue Lao Wang流氓老王Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted Chu Ye, heir to the Chu family, is the number one wastrel in the Great Zhou Dynasty, with countless heinous crimes to his name. In just four years, he was thrown into the imperial prison eleven times, yet walked out unscathed every time. The reason was his grandfather, the fearsome Northern Frontier Prince, who commanded a million troops. But this time, Chu Ye crossed the emperor’s bottom line. Imprisoned for the twelfth time, he was exiled to the perilous Abyssal Reach. Countless factions and i 11.1kReads8.9Score883Shelves
4. 404 力 The Pinnacle of Power, Shattering the Void 力之极尽，粉碎真空 Chili Pepper Fruit辣椒果实Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsCompleted [Classic Style + Training and Leveling Up + Decisive and Ruthless + Scheming and Manipulative] After transmigrating, Li Wanji became a poor scholar and discovered he was engaged to an unparalleled female Martial Saint. "Rejecting the engagement would have been one thing, but why are you trying to kill me?" With no choice but to flee in a sorry state, he became a hound of the imperial court! The imperial court and the jianghu, lords and aristocratic clans. Sacred lands and foreign races, Daoist s 4.8kReads7.4Score316Shelves

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   It must have a million words.

5. 405 最 The Ultimate Schemer: I Lower the Bar for Romance-Focused Fiction 最强毒士，我拉低女频世界下限 Gatsby Can't Get Back on His Feet盖兹比不会翻身Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Transmigrate into a Book + Poison-Tongued Strategist + Ruthless + No Romance + Comedy + Maximum Satisfaction] Lin Yi transmigrates into a romance novel and becomes a strategist by the female lead’s side? Having read the original, he knows: The female lead, Su He, may be a princess with power in her hands, but she’s an utterly love-addled saint! Her younger brother the emperor, her princess consort, even her maids and servants can all bully her! Fortunately, Lin Yi has the [Strongest Poison-Tong 4.6kReads8.3Score354Shelves

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   A masterpiece of political intrigue, weaving together high intelligence and dark elements. The male protagonist awakens with the most powerful poison master system, only to find himself embroiled in a predicament from his very first appearance: a pregnant maid and a prince consort threatening to seize power. He calmly responds, offering the princess a ruthless plan: "Dissect Ying'er's belly to see if the fetus resembles the prince consort." Ambitious for great achievements, the protagonist uses his extraordinary wisdom to gradually guide the initially love-struck princess, ultimately leading her to the throne as empress. He stirs up a storm in the vortex of power struggles, writing a legendary chapter in history.

6. 406 临 The Lin'an Coup: The Shaoxing System and the Southern Song Revival (Latitude and Longitude Series) (Understanding the Southern Song's Fate Reveals How National Character Was Formed.) 临安之变：绍兴体制与南宋中兴（经纬度丛书）（了解南宋的命运，就能了解民族性格的形成原因。） Guo Ruixiang郭瑞祥Historical169k WordsCompleted Why did the Southern Song choose to retreat and hold a corner of its territory? Why did China turn inward? What seemed like an age of revival was actually the beginning of the nation's decline. The reckoning with the Northern Song's fall, the bitter hardships of founding the Southern Song, the many faces of scholars fleeing south, the helpless sorrow of military commanders, the formation of the national character... Historian Guo Ruixiang takes you through how the Southern Song came to be! The S 91Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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   A Record of Mr. Yun Guo //

7. 407 浴 Bloodbath in Jiangshan: The Nine Dragons’ Heir 浴血江山九龙嫡 White-Haired Foolish Old Man白头愚翁Historical3.7M WordsCompleted Your transmigration isn't quite like mine. In this small world, life is vast. Up, up to court we go. An old era, new ideas, uncovering the mysteries of the writing desk. Eating, drinking, wenching, gambling, chess, music, calligraphy, and painting: we're good at them all. Scheming in the shadows or in the open, you and I are not the same. Inside and outside the palace, one careless moment could cost you your life. Arriving at the palace, the emperor and empress both look displeased. When things 966Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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   If you're looking for fast-paced, action-packed stories, this is the best historical political intrigue and succession novel I've ever read. It's incredibly complex and intellectually demanding, so very few people read it.

8. 408 七 The Seventy-Two Paths 七十二道 Writing with a Brush Like Wielding a Sword执笔如仗剑Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted In the third year of Gengzi, sweltering heat blankets the Nanling Dynasty. At court, the powerful chancellor Qin Qingquan is surrounded by allies and wields absolute power, wantonly gnawing away at the dynasty’s foundations. The imperial authority is ruthlessly suppressed, teetering on the brink of collapse. Gloom hangs over the entire realm, the people suffer unbearably, and the prosperous age stands on the verge of ruin. Amid this treacherous turmoil, the martial arts prodigy Nangong Shaoqing 364Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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   A million-word epic tale of court intrigue and martial arts, featuring intelligent protagonists and antagonists, and intricate strategic battles.

9. 409 暗 Shadows All Around 暗影重重 Revelry Before Dawn黎明前的狂欢Mystery777k WordsCompleted [Criminal Investigation] [Mystery and Deduction] [Murder-Mystery Game] [Romantic Suspense] [Strong Leads Clash] [Social Realism] [A Cross-Section of Humanity] Some lose the love of their life. Some commit murder in a fit of passion to protect the person they love. Some hurt everyone around them in the name of love. Some are willing to give up everything in pursuit of a little light and warmth! This is a tribute to Keigo Higashino. The writing is delicate, the emotions profound! The plot is tight 701Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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   Suspense, mystery, and crime-solving—a murder mystery novel! The novel depicts contemporary social realities, without time travel, systems, or cheat codes. All those murdered deserve to die. The mastermind behind it all is driven by revenge; he is highly intelligent, possesses extraordinary connections, and commits countless murders, yet he never leaves any concrete evidence of his involvement at the crime scenes. Will he ultimately escape unscathed? For this book, the criminal investigations are merely clues to uncovering the truth! Some lose the love of their lives; some commit crimes of passion to protect their loved ones; some harm everyone around them in the name of love; some are willing to give up everything to pursue a glimmer of light and warmth! This is a tribute to Keigo Higashino. The writing is delicate and deeply moving! Beneath the rigorous logical reasoning and investigation, the struggles of humanity and the different fates of the characters brought about by varying values ​​are the highlights of the novel!

10. 410 夜 Tales of the Night, Shrouded in Darkness 夜话无明 Uncle Nine Writes码字九叔Urban415k WordsCompleted [5,000 Words Daily] [Collusion Between Officials and Gangsters] [Profit Above All] [Human Nature Is Evil] [Ruthless and Decisive] [No Formulaic Plot] [Not a Power Fantasy] Walk the night roads and knock on the black door. Beyond it lies a dazzling world, but one wrong step could send you into an abyss with no way back. This path has set countless hearts ablaze, and drawn countless others to follow, one after another, eager to risk everything. What sparks will fly when old-school guardians of hon 254Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    So what if I was born into humble circumstances? So what if I'm a country bumpkin from out of town? I'm going to take on the local forces.

11. 411 快 Quick, Let Duke Zhou Eat Some Meat 快让周公吃肉 Back to Yunnan归云南Historical1.3M WordsOngoing I transmigrated one day and became the famous Duke of Zhou, Ji Dan. Everyone praises me, saying, “The Duke of Zhou spits out his food to welcome worthy men, and all under Heaven turn to him.” But who knew I wasn’t practicing humility, I really just can’t stomach meat! The shadows of the blood sacrifices at Zhaoge haunt me. Just one bite of meat and I’m back in that slaughterhouse in my dreams. Within, scheming ministers watch like tigers; without, the rebellion of the Three Guards bears down. Th 68Reads—Score—Shelves

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    How about this?

12. 412 紫 Fragrant Blossoms on Purple Roads 紫陌芳菲 Lonely Moon Shadow孤独月影Ancient Romance433k WordsCompleted Mu Qianxue unexpectedly transmigrates into ancient times as Zimo, the master of Lingxiao Palace, an immortal sect. As soon as she wakes, she must enter the martial world to avenge herself. By chance, she gets caught up in the political turmoil surrounding the three princes of the Da’an Kingdom vying for the throne! Zimo Fangfei employs beauty schemes and sowing discord at every turn... At last, she gets her revenge, but the map of Lingxiao Palace has already been destroyed. Then she unexpectedly —Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    Political intrigue, (jianghu, the martial arts world), imperial court, honey traps, sowing discord, the mantis stalking the cicada, shifting blame eastward, returning the pearl to its rightful owner, offering apologies with thorns on one's back, luring the enemy into a trap, catching a turtle in a jar, etc.! Each link is intricately connected to the next.

13. 413 东 Dongheng: The Road to Power 东恒青云 Old Man Green Bamboo青竹翁Urban1.7M WordsCompleted A meteoric rise to the top! Chu Dongheng, a master's graduate who knows nothing about his birth family and jokes that “my mom and I are our own family,” is the abandoned grandson of a military family. After passing the civil service exam in Jiangdong, he finds that someone else has taken the position he applied for. By chance, he becomes a leader's secretary, beginning his career in politics. With the people's interests as his mission, he advances one steady step at a time toward the pinnacle of 30.7kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves

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    Perfect! It matches the theme perfectly! Live streamer!

14. 414 龙 Dragon Head 龙头 Xun Fei寻飞Urban3.1M WordsCompleted For the sake of the goddess, I crossed the big shot in the county. To stay alive, I fought my way up, one step at a time, until I became the boss... One day, the hidden dragon will find the rain it needs. With a single roar, it will shift the mountains and rivers and move the Big Dipper. Stories of the underdog rising to the top will always set the blood racing. 27.9kReads9.0Score2.8kShelves

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    Xunfei is a veteran at writing books on this subject; they're really good!

15. 415 大 The Second Son of the Zhao Royal Family 大赵嫡次子 The Wind Is Fair, the Bamboo Sways风正竹轻Historical4.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating as the second legitimate son of the Great Zhao Empire, he planned to live freely, drinking and making merry! But the powerful clans ran rampant, treacherous ministers held sway, rival nations eyed them hungrily, and his elder brother was frail. So! Zhao Yu could only destroy the powerful clans, eliminate the treacherous ministers, unite the nations, and pave the way for his big brother! Prince Jin's motto: What's mine is mine! It's all mine! Ahem, no, wait. What's my brother 17.2kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves

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    They're all pretty.

16. 416 贞 The Leisurely Prince of Zhenguan 贞观小闲王 Enlightenment on the Way悟途Historical7.7M WordsOngoing [No System]+ [Lighthearted]+ [Farming] Have you ever wondered what you’d do if you transmigrated to ancient times with no System and no golden finger? You’re not a physicist, chemist, or historian, just an ordinary person from the future. Everything you know comes from movies, TV, short-video platforms, and the media. How would you survive? Follow an ordinary person who transmigrates into Li Shen, Li Shimin’s tenth son at the beginning of the Tang dynasty. With nothing but his limited knowledge 117.9kReads9.2Score6.8kShelves
17. 417 别 Don’t Be Afraid, I’m a Good Person 别怕本座是好人 Burning Rock燃烧石头Eastern Fantasy2.3M WordsCompleted Following suggestions from several readers, the martial arts elements are being removed, leaving only cultivation. The story is being revised accordingly. Reborn in the body of a demonic sect disciple, he possesses a Fortune Altar. By offering up fortune, he can obtain techniques, supernatural abilities, and treasures from the myriad heavens... In this world, the powerful roam freely, kings vie for supremacy, and immortals seek the Dao... The imperial court stands tall, and the martial world str 211Reads6.5Score101Shelves
18. 418 穿 I Transmigrated into a Book as Cannon Fodder and Married the Villainess from the Start 穿书成炮灰，开局迎娶女反派 Dora B-Meng哆啦B萌Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [One heroine + farming + invincible heroine + vying for supremacy in troubled times] A quick note upfront: the male lead returns with his spirit and soul, he does not transmigrate into someone else’s body!!! The heroine has also been reborn!!! Qin Feng opened his eyes to find himself lying in an antique room, with a woman’s sobs reaching his ears. Looking over, he saw a stunning young woman clutching her last remaining clothes and wiping away her tears... Seeing this, he seemed to realize what h 4.6kReads8.6Score325Shelves

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    The male protagonist, who arrives in a feudal dynasty, discovers that this is a female-oriented novel he once read. Using his familiarity with the plot, he begins to plan his future, his immediate priority being how to prevent this powerful figure from killing him.

19. 419 苟 The Cunning Plot That Came After Playing It Safe 苟后奇谋 Daoist Sanxiang三象道人Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted Those skilled in attack move above the ninth heaven; those skilled in defense hide beneath the ninth earth. In an unknown world, you can never know how many life-saving trump cards your opponent has. Unless the stakes are truly grave, there is no need to fight over who is better in the moment. Hold on until the clouds part, and the moon will shine. Choosing to lie low does not mean doing nothing. Plan carefully before you act, then strike once for the kill. 120Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book perfectly meets your requirements: high intelligence, meticulously structured, and not mindless.

20. 420 诡 The Fog of a Bizarre Case 诡案迷雾 Bystander Joe旁观路人甲Historical682k WordsOngoing A historical mystery and political intrigue novel set in the fictionalized Wu Zhou period of the Tang dynasty, around the fifteenth year of Wu Zhou. It follows the protagonist and his companions as they enter government service and become entangled in a series of criminal cases, as well as the gripping struggle over the succession to the throne at the Luoyang court. This is my second novel. I hope you enjoy it, and I’ll do my best to tell a good story! 78Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Learned it][Added to bookshelf][Currently working on a manuscript][Sparrow Eater's masterpiece][Thumbs up][Already added to my wishlist]

21. 421 佛 Buddha's Son of Heaven 佛子天 The Gods Want to Go Wild神想出去浪Urban1.9M WordsCompleted [No System, no golden finger, an underdog's comeback, a grim early story and a thrilling later one! Anti-drug operations + counterespionage + a brutal start + underworld conflicts + love of country and family] With a mysterious background, a strange family, and a vast shadow lurking behind him, a student with a tragic past is driven to become a madman feared by both the underworld and the legitimate world! A madman who wants to turn the entire world upside down! He crushes the demons and monster 14.4kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves

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    When it comes to power struggles, mystery, intrigue, and ingenious schemes, these books are undoubtedly the top choice. Reading them will upgrade your brain. Especially the tightly woven plots, which can leave you feeling like your CPU can't keep up. But it must be said, they are truly brilliant!

22. 422 第 The First Secretary 第一秘书 Snow Wolf雪狼Urban7.0M WordsCompleted Also known as The Perplexing Road to Office. Take one step while looking two ahead, and plan three moves in advance. How can one cut a path through the perilous world of officialdom, with beautiful women by his side? Watch as an unassuming young man from the grassroots slowly builds a brilliant future of his own. 11kReads8.9Score1.2kShelves
23. 423 千 A Thousand Paths 千人有道 Wu Qi武棋Urban3.3M WordsCompleted [Modern underworld] [Stories of crooked gambling] [Gambling scams] [Anti-gambling] When I was six, my grandaunt said I was doomed to a life of loneliness. She sold me. She sold me to an old man who had lost one hand. An old man who made his living as a swindler. From then on, I learned how to cheat at gambling from him. The old man became my master, but he told me to call him Fourth Master. I became a professional swindler, too. But on the day I graduated from my apprenticeship, Fourth Master di 13.2kReads8.8Score1.2kShelves

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    My aunt said I was cursed with bad luck, that I had caused the deaths of my parents and broken my uncle's leg. So, she sold me. Sold me to an old man with a missing arm. I was only six years old that year. From then on, I became a con artist. A professional con artist. I studied con artistry for eleven years under the tutelage of the man who bought me, Master Si. But on the day I graduated, Master Si died. Died from cheating. I became an orphan again, and began to wander the world alone. In this world, I saw many people being cheated, many cheating, and many being cheated by me. Many... Lost their families because of gambling. I saw others build tall buildings. I saw others host lavish banquets. I saw others' buildings collapse. I myself experienced life from nothing to something, and then losing everything. After all that, I decided to leave this bloody world.

24. 424 升 Climbing the Ranks and Proving the Way 升官证道 Bao Erri鲍尔日Urban2.1M WordsCompleted Synopsis: Lu Haoming's son-in-law said, “At government offices in the city, reaching director-general level is already the ceiling for people from farming families like us.” Lu Haoming refuses to believe it. The road to office is beset by countless obstacles. He's too handsome, attracting one beauty after another, and his outspoken nature brings him repeated setbacks. Watch how he breaks through and rises straight to the top. 89.6kReads9.5Score10.1kShelves

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    Money, power, influence, mindset, and strategy—all seamlessly integrated.

25. 425 金 A Journey Through the Martial World in Golden Winds and Jade Dew 金风玉露江湖行 Ink on the Right Hand右手点墨Male-Channel Fanfiction743k WordsOngoing Chen Hao comes from a world utterly different from this one. There, cultivators soar through the skies and burrow through the earth, spells can destroy heaven and earth, and sects have endured for millennia. As the son of the Hehuan Sect’s leader, he was meant to inherit the sect and roam the world in freedom. Until that blood-red night. His sect was destroyed, his father blew himself up, and every fellow disciple was killed. He fought desperately to protect his senior sister, only to end up wit 7.5kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves

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    Excellent writing style, impeccable values, and doesn't lower your intelligence.

26. 426 暗 Dark City 暗黑城市 Tongtong Boils the Sea彤彤煮海Mystery533k WordsCompleted Detective fiction + suspense + mystery + officialdom + crime Inspired by true events. A massacre that wiped out an entire family. A vast criminal organization. A wrongfully accused detective who goes on the run to prove his innocence. An ordinary man caught between the underworld and the law, fighting a life-or-death struggle just to survive. A reflection of cold reality, an exposé of the good and evil in human nature, a deep analysis of society, a meditation on the value of life, and a call to 286Reads8.6Score—Shelves
27. 427 请 Draw Your Blade! 请，拔刀！ Su Liankong苏恋空Historical36k WordsOngoing He is the useless Crown Prince of the Great Xia Empire. His royal brothers want him dead, foreign enemies want him dead, and even the beauties of the realm want him dead. To stay alive, he gives up the throne, builds an invincible army, and creates a paradise beyond the mortal world. The people call him the Great Emperor of Cangzhou! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    🍒High IQ, strategic planning, and a princely power struggle! 🔥Part 1: The male protagonist transmigrates into the body of the Crown Prince of the Great Xia Dynasty, only to be deposed at the start. To survive, he trains an invincible army, builds a secluded paradise, and is known as the Great Emperor of Cangzhou! 🔥Part 2: The male protagonist transmigrates into the body of the Ninth Prince of the Great Han Dynasty, embarking on a legendary quest for supremacy!

28. 428 无 Endlessly Reborn to Kill the Male Lead 无限重生只为杀男主 Mosquito Who Loves Tearjerker Dramas爱看虐剧的蚊砸Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Duan Wuer is trapped in an endless cycle of rebirth. Her greatest goal in life this time around: kill Qi Yi and clock out for good! Who could have guessed her assassination attempts would be so absurd, each one turning into a spectacular fiasco? She once became a buzzing mosquito, only for him to slap her dead. She once became a stray black dog, and he took her to be neutered. The most ridiculous time, she choked to death on a steamed bun while watching a play! Every assassination attempt fail 537Reads9.4Score102Shelves
29. 429 回 Back to Ancient Times as a Prince 回到古代当皇子 Horse-Monkey Shochu马猴烧酒Historical1.9M WordsCompleted The greatest weapons expert in the special forces accidentally transmigrates into the body of the Great Han Empire’s ninth prince. Thus begins a legendary rise to power: strong liquor and a spirited steed on the battlefield, while he claims the world’s power, beauty, and pleasures for himself. 100Reads9.0Score—Shelves
30. 430 第 The Number One Son-in-Law: I Really Don't Want to Rebel! 第一赘婿，我真不想造反啊！ Tangyuan2023丸子2023Historical4.5M WordsCompleted Historical fiction, a touch of ensemble cast, not mindless wish fulfillment, everyday interactions with the heroines, and family life. Also known as: My Wife Is a Grandmaster. Who Wouldn't Lie Flat? No one helps me reach for the clouds, so I tread through snow to the mountaintop alone. If fortune was never meant for me, I'll climb Kunlun by myself! The strategist risks everything by entering the game, all to bring Dongling back into the light! One vow: “I hunger to feast on the flesh of the nort 19.1kReads7.8Score1.8kShelves

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    🔥🔥I like high-IQ stories. Those interested in political intrigue can skip this! 1️⃣🌠😄The protagonist starts out weak and easily bullied, but as he grows stronger, 🧸the story becomes increasingly profound. 🦄The harem isn't just about pretty faces; there are intellectuals, martial artists, and strategists. 👍

31. 431 我 My Years as a Dirty Glove 我做脏手套那些年 Meat-Crazed Yan Xiang言香肉迷Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Villain protagonist, rags-to-riches, first person, rare and niche subject matter] My name is Li Fengtian. One sentence saved my life. That same sentence also brought me into the Ge Clan, sent me down the hidden path, and turned me into a dirty glove. The jianghu is full of unseen blades and hidden rivalries, the treachery of human nature, and women of every kind. 127Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    New book, Eight Gates of the Martial World

32. 432 大 Great Song Lotus Guard: A Transmigration That Begins with an Assassin 大宋芙蓉卫：穿越从刺客开始 Xiao Wu's Coffee小伍的咖啡Ancient Romance1.6M WordsOngoing [Detective Mystery] [Historical Romance] [Transmigration] [Strong Female Lead] [Wuxia] [Medicine] In 2046, Jiang Man, an elite agent from the GA Bureau, leaps into the flames of war in the second year of Jianyan under the Southern Song, hoping to find her lost love. This is her second transmigration. Unexpectedly, an accident occurs on her very first day. She possesses Zilian, an assassin of the Furong Guards, who is gravely wounded and unconscious, and the fusion of their consciousness is viole 580Reads9.3Score108Shelves
33. 433 我 My Grandmaster Is Zhuge Liang 我的祖师爷是诸葛亮 Zhijin Di脂金地Urban1.1M WordsOngoing [Fantasy premise] [Urban supernatural powers] [Two Worlds] [Wits and strategy] [Three Kingdoms mysteries] Life is a play, and everything depends on your acting. Surrounded by enemies, fish in troubled waters. Make enemies believe they’re your friends, and make yourself seem like their enemy. Zeng Ming is plagued by a hidden ailment and has little time left to live. By sheer luck, he meets a benefactor and learns a life-saving spell passed down from Zhuge Liang. The trouble is, this spell comes w 2.2kReads9.5Score269Shelves
34. 434 一 I Woke Up to Find Myself a Son-in-Law 一觉醒来变赘婿 Tangyuan2023丸子2023Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Lan Yuheng dies suddenly from overwork at school and is ultimately dragged back to the underworld by Ox-Head and Horse-Face. The Judge discovers that he's a virgin for the ninth lifetime and takes pity on him, sending him to an ancient parallel world. Here, those so-called poets don't exist, and the Tang dynasty is not the prosperous era it once was. In the end, his fate is changed, granting him endless romantic encounters. But because something goes wrong with Granny Meng's soup, his soul trans 8.3kReads8.2Score711Shelves

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    A politically astute and intellectually stimulating court intrigue story, highly recommended by author @2023. 🌈 A well-developed historical epic with a diverse cast of characters. Looking back, the early plot is initially captivating, but the protagonist plays a crucial role later on, adding many unexpected twists and surprises. After one million words, you'll be completely immersed in the historical intricacies the author has created. 🌈 ① The protagonist starts weak and is bullied, but grows stronger with each challenge. 🌠 The later chapters reveal a deeper meaning. 🍀 The harem is not just for show; it features characters with both literary and martial talents, as well as strategic acumen.

35. 435 第 The Greatest Diviner 第一相卜师 Little Black of the Attic阁楼小黑Historical686k WordsOngoing A Tang-inspired Alternate World + Mystery Solving and Political Schemes + A Satisfying Face-Slapping Story + A Rise to Power in the Officialdom Those who follow Heaven prosper; those who defy it perish. Yet some insist on going against the natural order, turning an entire nation into a furnace and treating its people like animals. They refine the power of all living things, all for the sake of eternal life and ascension to immortality. And I, Lu Xiu, courtesy name Ziye, will use the Book of Karm 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A good book about power struggles that sacrifices an entire nation.

36. 436 无 No Spiritual Roots? I’ll Hunt Down the Heavenly Dao with My Mortal Body 无灵根？我以凡躯猎杀天道 Qi Qiao Linglong柒巧玲珑Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing On the day of the tournament, my cousin sighs that I have no spirit root. My fiancée demands to break off our engagement. My whole clan sees me as a burden, and the Heavenly Dao declares me a cripple. But no one knows that the [Myriad Daos Return to the Void System] I awakened tells me: Spirit roots are shackles imposed by the Heavenly Dao. Having no spirit root is what makes a person whole! From then on, I forge an original Great Dao that requires no spirit root. My cousin is a genius? I'll gra 8.4kReads9.3Score775Shelves
37. 437 亲 I Kissed the Demon Dog’s Toes and Became a Cultivation World Troublemaker 亲吻魔犬脚趾，我成了修仙乐子人 A Squirrel Eating Pinecones一只松鼠吃松果Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted [System shenanigans + absurd comedy + light power fantasy + no farming] Other cultivators slay demons and vanquish monsters, reaching for the heavens, but my very first cultivation quest is to kiss a demonic hound’s toe?! After awakening the Taiji Fun-Seeker System, the more ridiculous the quest, the more outrageous the reward! Fairy dresses, lace gloves, bizarre abilities... As long as I keep the antics coming, my cultivation skyrockets! No protagonist torture, no frustration, no melodrama, jus 1.2kReads9.4Score110Shelves
38. 438 马 Ma Feifei’s Career Ascension 马菲菲职场飞升记 Glass Cliff玻璃悬崖Modern Romance338k WordsCompleted Ma Feifei, the department belle of Bingcheng University of Technology, can’t stand living in a cramped Dongguan urban village with her first love, Xu Hui. After seeing the duplex mansion of Jiang Qingshan, a section chief at a Taiwanese-funded factory, the thought of “saving herself twenty years of hard work” takes root in her mind and grows wild. In the name of love, she gets Xu Hui “transferred” to Foshan, then launches a precise “late-night campaign” to win over Jiang: late-night requests for 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Marriage, career, future prospects... For her, everything is something she can plan. Step into Ma Feifei's path to advancement, and you're sure to find something helpful!

39. 439 重 Back to the Beginner’s Village? No! I’m Here to Retire! 重回新手村？不！我是来养老的！ Tattered Immortal破烂仙人Ancient Romance3.2M WordsOngoing After completing 9,999 repair missions in minor worlds, Hua Yi decisively retires and chooses a world to spend her remaining years in. She seems like a fresh-faced newcomer who has just entered the world of cultivation, but behind the scenes, she’s a powerhouse who dares to go head-to-head with the Heavenly Dao! Along the way, she plays the pig to eat the tiger, picks up strays, and enjoys the gossip and drama. There’s the Child of Misfortune, sealed away by a powerful cultivator. There’s also t 9.8kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves
40. 440 长 Longevity: Laying Low in the Demon-Suppressing Tower, Invincible the Moment I Emerge 长生：苟在镇魔塔，出世就无敌 Phoenix Grace in Flight凤姿鸣舞Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to another world in the midst of humanity’s apocalypse, becoming an honored corpse-handling coroner at the Demon-Suppressing Tower. No System, no hope, only an endless lifespan. Tang Xuan has just one goal: to stay alive. Keep your head down, no matter what. You don’t know if you’ll die. I know I won’t. A ninety percent chance is still too low! Only a hundred percent is safe! 431Reads7.1Score100Shelves

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41. 441 韭 The Road to Becoming a Master Investor 韭菜进阶之路 Old Chive 75老韭菜75Urban637k WordsOngoing The author is writing from personal experience. I entered the market and opened an account in 1997, and over the years I've weathered countless ups and downs. I've endured all manner of struggles and hard lessons, and seen every sort of character the stock market has to offer. I'm now a professional investor, and occasionally write a little for fun. 168Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 442 忽 I Trick the Princess into Working for Free, and the Human Emperor Sets His Sights on Me 忽悠公主打黑工，人皇盯上我了 A Little少许Eastern Fantasy187k WordsOngoing On the Jiuhuan Continent, countless races stand side by side. Under the protection of the Great Emperor, humanity has secured a place in this vast world. This is the story of a big shot from the human race who is forced to retire, only to be forced back to work. 2Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 443 最 The Strongest Tyrant Summons Zhang Sanfeng from the Start 最强暴君开局召唤张三丰 Don't Want to Drink不想喝酒Eastern Fantasy735k WordsCompleted 16.6kReads7.4Score1kShelves
44. 444 荆 The Wind Rises in Jingdu, Awaiting the Coming Rain 荆都风来待雨临 Rain Falls on Jingdu雨落荆都Historical1.9M WordsOngoing Overnight, a young blacksmith from a shop in Shengang becomes the last surviving grandson of a powerful family of scholars, whose influence once reached the highest halls of government. A pigeon’s whistle marks the way home, and old books conceal a conspiracy. With a nameless sword in hand, carrying his grandfather’s hopes and his adoptive father’s instructions, he steps into the turbulent world of Jingdu. The Shanfu Academy, deep within the Imperial College, is no ordinary place of learning. It 105Reads8.7Score125Shelves

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    A grand drama of power struggles unfolds: the Wanmin Palace ablaze, the Wen family massacre, the return of a young man… the imperial court and the martial world are in constant flux.

45. 445 开 From the Start, I Assassinated My Rival and Made a Fortune in Spirit Stones 开局暗杀竞争对手，狂赚百万灵石 Xue Shaoqing雪少卿Eastern Fantasy331k WordsCompleted He is a debt collector who crawled out of a grave. The day he emerged from his murky tomb, the whole world was unlike anything Su Ye had imagined. The Judgement Offices scattered across the continent seemed rather unusual. Burdened with heavy responsibilities, he joined the Judgement Office and secretly founded the Pavilion of Heaven's Mandate. That day… Su Ye: “Lord Director, you wouldn't want your subordinates to see you lose your composure, would you?” The furious head of the Judgement Office 23Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 446 功 Executed for Being Too Powerful, I Go on a Rampage, So Why Are You Crying? 功高震主被赐死，我杀疯了你哭啥 I Am a Man Like a God朕是神一般的男人Urban217k WordsOngoing [Decisive and ruthless, pure wish fulfillment, the protagonist steamrolls everyone and remains invincible] Five years ago, Jun Moxie was the nation’s guardian war god, who single-handedly suppressed the Demon Abyss and stood on equal footing with the Demon King. Five years later, the Empress of the Great Xuan Empire seized power, discarded him after he had served his purpose, and personally sent Jun Moxie to trial, falsely accusing him of colluding with demons and betraying his country. In an in 218Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 447 我 I Find the Top Scholar So Charming 我见探花多娇媚 Yi Ran怡然Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Jing Bao has three wishes: First, protect the family estate of the main branch; second, enter the Imperial College, place third in the palace examinations, and bring honor to the family; third, keep living as a man in disguise until the end. Lord Gu has three wishes too: First, help someone protect their family estate; second, help that someone place third in the palace examinations; third, bring the disguised top scorer home and make her the mistress of the household. 4.1kReads9.4Score756Shelves

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    ✨✨Political intrigue, darkness, high intelligence, meticulous planning… He can manipulate events at will. His intelligence network extends throughout the imperial court and the martial world… Looking forward to it! [Admiration]

48. 448 明 The Rise of the Late Ming: A Reborn Man’s Celebration 明末崛起：重生者的狂欢 The Eighth Sea第八海Historical3.8M WordsCompleted What should you do after arriving in the late Ming dynasty? The last unified feudal dynasty founded by the Han people was already nearing its end. Productivity was low, there was no industry, most people couldn't even read, and there was a severe imbalance between men and women. The only solution was to give the people land so they could eat their fill, then build schools where children could learn to read and do arithmetic. Next, establish a system that could be continuously improved, rebuild p 808Reads8.0Score101Shelves

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    Novels about establishing a new world at the end of the Ming Dynasty made China a world leader.

49. 449 生 No Hope of Survival 生还无期 Young Master Changle长乐公子Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted [No CP, No Female Lead] + [Infinite Deaths and Resurrections] + [Superpower Awakening] + [Mind Games and Strategy] + [Ensemble Cast] + [Life in Review] The keywords of this book are “human nature,” “death games,” and “setting traps.” The thirteen characters who appear from the start all play important roles! Each has a distinct personality, and every one of them will have a major part to play later in the story. This book also features endless deaths, so if that’s not your thing, please read wit 8kReads9.3Score813Shelves

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    Zuo Tang is truly the sixth one! He orchestrated this scheme, deceiving and scheming against everyone!!! 🔥🔥🔥

50. 450 预 Prophecy Is No Crime 预言无罪 Autumn Mountain at Sunset夕落秋山Mystery413k WordsCompleted [Criminal investigations] + [No System, no brainless characters] Ten years ago, a psychopathic killer called Blackface escaped capture. Ten years later, Blackface is back. If I tell you who the killer is, can you figure out how the crimes were committed? Who deserves to die, and who doesn’t? The White Witch’s daughter awakens from the darkness. Faced with the trials of human nature and the law, what will she choose? A series of major cases, each intricately connected. Just how powerful can Black 2.7kReads8.8Score296Shelves

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