A Powerful, Low-Key Protagonist with a High IQ 主角厉害却低调，高智商

1. 151 玉 Yulin Epic: Watching Over the Dawn 玉林史诗：守望黎明 Mo Yu the Big Brain陌玉大聪明Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsOngoing [True Ensemble Cast × No System × Detail-Oriented × Passionate] [Slow Burn] [Growing Up] [Fantasy Wuxia] “Everyone, take your seats and lend me your ears.” In Yulin City, now at peace once more, a silver-clad woman in a golden cape sat among the ordinary spectators, listening as the storyteller struck his block and slowly began recounting a memory she knew well, yet had once remembered only vaguely. The story began with a Spiritborn Tournament she was forced to enter, with a stubborn girl gritti 10Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 152 神 Master of the Game 神操手 Qi Le Ge Lin麒了个麟Eastern Fantasy490k WordsOngoing After nine lives, can he escape his shackles? Can cultivating through code create a miracle? A seasoned spirit hunter starts out with a wronged spirit in tow and faces Hell-level difficulty from the start: Should he lie flat, or break free of his shackles? The One-Line Chasm, Soul-Eater Forest, the Inspection Team... The clues to extending his life point to the Guardian of the Abyss, locked away inside a ward. But when he risks his life to reach the Hall of Ten Thousand Clans, he discovers it is 86Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The protagonist embarks on a cultivation journey using code, confronting various machinations, reuniting with his former allies, and leading humanity back to the top of the world!

3. 153 零 Zero-Degree Showdown: Operation Blue Arrow 零度交锋：蓝捷行动 Windless Rainy Night雨夜无风Mystery2.3M WordsOngoing [Mystery and Suspense] [Espionage] [Crime Investigation] [Modern Urban] [Genius] [Strong Female Lead] [National Security] Twenty-three years ago, a separation tore the lives of twin sisters apart. The younger sister was trained by an overseas spy organization to become an elite agent. Sent back to China, she is ordered to assassinate her own sister, take her place, infiltrate Lanjie Communications, and steal the core secret, “Lanjie 9.” Caught between her mission and her organization's orders on 11.3kReads9.1Score1.4kShelves

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   This is the most top-notch high-tech spy drama I've seen recently! It's high-energy and uncluttered from start to finish, with layers of cross-border secrets and intricate interplay. Every plot twist precisely hits the logical blind spots, and everyone engages in high-IQ battles. There are no idiotic scenes, making it a breathtaking and extremely enjoyable read.

4. 154 我 My Laid-Back Life in the Tang Dynasty 我的悠闲唐朝生活 Mu Yun, Who Loves Fermented Rice Wine爱吃酒酿的穆云Historical301k WordsCompleted Li Runtian gazed at the compost that had been fermenting for three months, brimming with confidence as he prepared to “get down to business.” Just then, villagers gathered around, murmuring among themselves. Second Uncle said, “It stinks to high heaven. Can anything grow in this?” Li Runtian began explaining nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, leaving the villagers staring blankly at one another. Scholar Liu translated: “Young Master Li says the land eats too, and this is its meat and vegetable 165Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Li Runtian, an associate professor at an agricultural university, transmigrated to the Tang Dynasty. Opening his eyes, he found himself in a cowshed, surrounded by cow dung, with a cow staring at him. He decided: in this life, he would never sit if he could lie down, and never move if he could stay still. To drink water while lying down, he invented an automatic dripping device. To avoid carrying water, he created a waterwheel. To avoid answering questions every day, he wrote a book called "Runtian's Agricultural Book" and threw it under a tree—take it or leave it, even if you steal it, I won't look for it, since I'll return it after I've finished reading. As a result, the county magistrate squatted down to listen, the prefect squatted down to listen, and people from all around lined up to squat down to listen. Silver piled up on the kang (heated brick bed), chickens and ducks filled the yard, but he still said the same thing: "It's all fine."

5. 155 在 Help! What Do I Do Now That I’ve Become an Apocalypse-Caliber Calamity? 在线求助，成了末世天灾怎么办？ I Am No Good在下不良Urban311k WordsCompleted [Lighthearted] [Everyday life] [Urban supernatural powers] [Pure romance] [School life] Luo Yi woke up to find that he had transmigrated to a world one hundred years in the future, rebuilt after being destroyed by the arrival of Outer Gods. He himself had become the world’s Fifth Calamity, the enemy of humanity. To better hide among humans and fit into their society, he decided to apply for a teaching job at the greatest academy in the human world, despite being only sixteen… And so, one day, co 1.9kReads8.5Score246Shelves

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   This book is hilarious! The protagonist, Luo Yi, wakes up to find himself a "natural disaster" in the eyes of humans, but he decides to become a teacher to hide his identity. As a result, all sorts of funny and absurd things happen at school, and he's constantly misunderstood by his classmates. This book is the kind of gem that will make you laugh out loud as you read it; it's lighthearted, fun, and perfect for killing time when you're bored. Reading it will definitely brighten your mood!

6. 156 大 The Qin Empire’s Industrial Revolution 大秦工业革命 Nine-Fingered Divine Lid九指神盖Historical2.5M WordsCompleted History · Alternate History | Farming · Industry | Ensemble Cast · Conquest A six-year-old soul transmigrates into a barren village in northern Shaanxi during the Qin dynasty, where he becomes a posthumous child. With no System and no golden finger, the first thing he does is use a pendulum to redefine “one meter.” Over the next ten years, all he manages to do is make sure everyone in the village has enough to eat. Then the real story begins. He builds an “underground railway station” in Zhang V 4.6kReads8.1Score467Shelves

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   Breaking down barriers of time, Qin engineers spearheaded an industrial revolution, propelling Qin into a new era ahead of schedule, from basic industries to advanced equipment.

7. 157 江 Jiang Yan’s Dream: Flowers Bloom from His Brush 江淹一梦笔生花 Gurgling Spring泉之淙淙Historical505k WordsCompleted In the winter of the seventh year of the Daming era (463 AD), Jiang Yan was gathering firewood in the biting wind by the Qingxi River. Suddenly, he spotted a young woman stumbling along the main road, clutching her wounded left arm, with three constables from the Court of Justice in hot pursuit. Jiang Yan pulled her into a reed bed, helping her evade the officials’ deadly grasp. It turned out she was Xie Wei’s daughter. Xie Wei had been implicated in the Fan Ye case because of his poetry and pro 126Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The protagonist is impressive yet unassuming, possessing high intelligence.

8. 158 千 Heading South at the Turn of the Millennium: Rolling Coins 千禧南下：翻滚的钢镚 Seven Sons of the Wind扶摇七子Urban273k WordsCompleted During the rainy season of the millennium, torrential rain poured down on Ruili. Bai Hao and his group sped along National Highway 556 in a four-wheel-drive Toyota Prado, relying on their off-roader’s powerful performance to plow through the terrible road conditions. As they drove past the embankment in Leiyun Village, they came across Burmese border residents moving supplies across the border. They learned that it was legitimate border trade. The group stopped to watch, unaware that danger was 40Reads—Score—Shelves

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   You're probably referring to this book; the transformation of human nature is extremely fascinating!

9. 159 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 22.8kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves

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   No more getting lost in a reading slump! This book is definitely worth following. The plot is engaging, with each story unfolding seamlessly, the characters are well-developed, and there are no plot holes. You won't regret jumping in; I highly recommend this gem of a book that will leave you wanting more! The plot is fast-paced and doesn't drag, with plenty of exciting moments. The writing is smooth and immersive, making it incredibly captivating. Once you start reading, you'll be hooked and won't want to put it down! The characters are likable, the plot is explosive, and there's not a single dull moment. If you like this kind of story, don't miss it! 😄

10. 160 废 On the Day the Empress Was Deposed, Eighty Thousand Secret Guards Knelt and Begged Her to Return 废后当天，八万暗卫跪请归位 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + household scheming + deposed empress + satisfying revenge + corruption + madman + power plays + intense push and pull] In her previous life, Li Qingcheng gave up everything for love. She disbanded the world's greatest intelligence network, the Tianji Pavilion, which she had built herself and which was powerful enough to topple the imperial throne. Then, as the Chancellor's legitimate daughter, she married Xiao Yexuan, an overlooked prince. For ten years, she schemed on his beh 2.1kReads6.6Score460Shelves
11. 161 救 Help! The Horror NPCs Are Lining Up for Me to Do Their Makeup 救命！惊悚NPC都排队找我化妆 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Mystery519k WordsCompleted [Horror game + NPCs + horror survival + no System] Su Qing, a workaholic makeup artist, was just working overtime. When she opened her eyes again, she had been sucked into a horror game with a 99% death rate! As she watched her teammates panic and wet themselves, the bottom-performing Slit-Mouthed Woman approached her with a pair of scissors. Su Qing despaired. But wait... This woman’s makeup is way too crude! Her professional instincts kicked in, and she blurted out, “Your makeup isn’t working. 871Reads—Score183Shelves
12. 162 神 My Divine Bones Were Stolen? I Emptied the Imperial Treasury for My Dowry 神骨被夺？我搬空国库当嫁妆 Ke Xin柯新Ancient Romance875k WordsCompleted [Legitimate Daughter + Household and Palace Intrigue + Two Strong Leads + Devoted Love + Political Scheming + Divine Physician + Taking Down Villains + Satisfying Revenge] To save the Crown Prince, the genius physician Shen Jingwan is sacrificed by her family, who cut out her once-in-a-century “Exquisite Bone.” Her family is ennobled in return, while she is abandoned in the countryside to fend for herself. Three years later, she returns with unparalleled medical skills, only to discover that her 303Reads7.4Score—Shelves
13. 163 入 The Undertaker Lies Low for Three Thousand Years, Then Reaches the Top of the Martial World 入殓师苟活三千年，躺平登顶武道 Little Ink-Pen Dumpling 1毛笔小团子1Urban253k WordsOngoing Lin Mo, the Burial Dao Ancestor, has lived for 3,200 years. After the spiritual qi revival, he went into hiding and became a mortician at Jiangcheng Funeral Home to keep himself alive. With his Dao foundation shattered, he can't afford to draw attention to himself. Luckily, he has three unique Burial Dao arts: touching a corpse lets him read its memories, preparing a body lets him absorb its martial essence, and borrowing a body lets him use the deceased's cultivation. None of these produces the 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    While others toil to become martial arts prodigies, the protagonist secretly ascends to the top by collecting corpses in a funeral home. Three thousand years ago, he personally sealed the Silent Alliance; now, his Dao foundation lies dormant, and he cultivates by absorbing the burial energy from corpses. The Yin Bone Sect commits evil deeds, and powerful families covet the secret realm, all running into this seemingly weak but actually powerful longevity mortician who unleashes the ultimate technique—the Eternal Burial Method.

14. 164 雪 Life-and-Death Gambit in the Snowlands 雪域生死局 Trusted Washlet心腹大浣Mystery1.4M WordsOngoing [Chinese Folk Horror + Gods and Ghosts + Folk Legends + Secret-Realm Exploration + Mystery and Deduction + Strong Allies] At an antique fair in Lhasa, I stumbled upon an ancient Tibetan stone tablet. Curious about its contents, I accepted an invitation to join a merchant named Lao Gun and the team he had assembled to search for goods. Together, we ventured deep into the barren mountains of northern Tibet to investigate an ancient temple. I never expected the old temple to conceal such mysteries. 8kReads8.6Score1.2kShelves

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    🔥A male-oriented adventure novel with no female lead, no romantic pairing, no harem, and no ambiguous relationships. A pure, mind-bending adventure story where everyone is intelligent, engaging in battles of wits and decisive action, with a strong sense of immersion!❗️

15. 165 疯 The Mad Eldest Princess Reborn, Making a Stunning Comeback at Court 疯批长公主，重生后飒爆朝堂 A Candy in Life生活里的一颗糖Ancient Romance593k WordsCompleted Historical rebirth##Unhinged Eldest Princess#Cold, Powerful Minister Pursues His Wife#Court Intrigue: In her previous life, Eldest Princess Jiang Jingshu was madly in love and forced Xiao Tingyan to marry her. He avoided her at every turn and despised her from the bottom of his heart for her erratic ways, arrogance, domineering nature, and brutal methods. He thought she was a madwoman. The court was rife with undercurrents. Noble Consort Rou and the Second Prince’s faction seized control of the 508Reads—Score107Shelves

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    [The Mad Princess: Reborn for Revenge - A Scheming Princess Ruins the Court and Harem] In her past life, the eldest princess died tragically on the path of the second prince's struggle for the throne. Reborn, she severs ties with her lovers and plots every step of the way. She makes amends to her four male lovers and family from her previous life, gains the support of the court, helps the crown prince ascend the throne, fulfills her husband's wishes, and uses his military power to purge the rebels. She navigates the complexities of the harem and the court. Single-handedly, she stirs up the political landscape. A cold and aloof minister, impressed by her foresight and strategic vision, abandons his power and waits outside the princess's residence every day, wanting only to start anew with her. Both ancient and modern romance versions are available! #HighIQPoliticalSchemingFemaleLeader#

16. 166 前 I Was a Psycho in My Past Life. Reborn, I Take the Financial World by Storm 前世我是疯批，重生后飒爆财阀圈 A Candy in Life生活里的一颗糖Modern Romance208k WordsCompleted Mad beauty heroine / Reborn revenge power fantasy / Possessive CEO pursues his wife In her previous life, she was the top-tier star of the wealthy elite, a crazy heiress who was arrogant and unrestrained. Using her money to abduct handsome men and force Fu Heting to marry her, she was so domineering that no one dared cross her. In the end, her own family betrayed her, leaving her destitute and dead with bitter resentment. Reborn, she put her madness aside and focused on her career and revenge. A 135Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 167 北 Winter Melody of Beicheng 北城冬曲 Xiao Lindong笑临东Modern Romance322k WordsCompleted [Alternate Republican-era setting + love of country and family + ensemble cast in troubled times + mystery and espionage + two devoted first loves + happy ending] [Gentle, proud opera beauty x quiet, guileless student who speaks her mind] A single “reform order” put an end to Su Yige’s long road of study. But just as she faced this predicament, everything changed the moment she opened the file folder. The folder her professor gave her pointed to the hidden sparks inside the theater, and to the 135Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I don't understand the farewell to "Winter Song of the North City." The Republican era setting combined with a strong sense of national sentiment truly stirred my blood. [Heart emoji]

18. 168 穿 Transmigrating into a Chaotic Age, the Mad Princess Builds a Nation Through Robbery 穿乱世，疯癫公主她靠抢劫建国了 Turning Ink into Ink点墨成墨Ancient Romance2.7M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate + Struggle for Supremacy + Chaotic Era + Powerful Female Lead + Fleeing Famine + Infrastructure Building + No Romantic Pairing + Portable Space] Original title: Transmigrating Through Chaotic Times, the Mad Princess Builds a Nation by Robbing Others When Jiang Jin awoke, she discovered that she had become a princess of a fallen kingdom and was being sent to Liang City to become a plaything for the barbarian Jiao Liang. She thought about it and decided it would be better for others 148.2kReads9.5Score18.4kShelves
19. 169 西 The Secrets of Journey to the West 西游记的秘密 Plucking Plum Blossoms, Drunk in Luoyang且插梅花醉洛阳Mystery551k WordsCompleted Abyssal Murder Mystery: I Can See the Death Countdown Each scenario is a standalone horror movie, with cruel rules and a barrage of deadly traps. The protagonist gains the one-of-a-kind hidden talent “Performance Notes,” which lets him glimpse death warnings and hidden rules in the scripts. The scenarios draw on real urban legends and folk taboos, steeped in Chinese-style horror. The central mystery deepens layer by layer: Who created the Abyss Theater? Why did the notebook’s previous owner d 57Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A true masterpiece has arrived! Thrilling, hilarious, and wildly imaginative, it features an aircraft carrier fleet battling a dragon, and a detective being summoned by the heavens to solve a case.

20. 170 神 Beyond the Gods, Beyond All Words 神上无释 A Bowl of Rice一顿米饭Urban221k WordsOngoing After his treacherous boss sets him up, the glamorous boss’s wife only draws closer. Wu Shi turns around and returns to the military, escorted all the way by an ultra-luxurious private jet. He takes on dangerous overseas missions, crushing every enemy who dares to do evil along the way… Who could possibly scare Wu Shi? Wu Shi plucks down lightning and lets it coil around him, turning it into blazing battle spirit; he gathers thunder to guard his heart, then swings his sword through the air, nimb 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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    We're all just ordinary people, so we can only keep a low profile.

21. 171 凌 Lingyun's Journey: Rising from Humble Beginnings 凌云行之起于微末 Gan Que甘鹊Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted Beyond the Three Realms lie hidden worlds; within the Six Paths dwell countless peoples. There is no absolute opposition, only a world of myriad wonders. An ordinary mortal sets out on the journey! She breaks through desperate situations, changes her fate, seizes opportunities, and sees through people's hearts. With sheer grit and resilience, she shatters the heavens and defies immortality! After transmigrating, she finds herself in the body of a poor little girl about to be sold. After finally 3.4kReads9.1Score454Shelves

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    While others rely on their innate talent to be arrogant and domineering, he relies on reason to proceed step by step, concealing his strength invisibly, breaking through the situation with clarity, avoiding risks with caution, plundering silently, and secretly accumulating strength in desperate situations. He does not let go of any opportunity, seizes resources, avoids confrontation, accumulates strength, breaks through numerous obstacles, and rises step by step!

22. 172 我 I Just Want to Keep a Low Profile, But the System Won't Let Me! 我只想低调，但系统不让啊！ Xiao Xiaoxiong萧小熊11k WordsCompleted I just want to keep a low profile, but the System won’t let me! 25Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Low-key, high-IQ, impressive

23. 173 谁 In Whose Name 谁的名义 Qian Baohao乾宝浩Urban1.1M WordsCompleted With no one to help me reach for the skies, I’ll trudge through snow and climb to the summit alone. For whom, and in whose name? Perhaps it is the voice of a dream, an eternal strength, by my side for a lifetime… Words cannot say it all. May the spring breeze brush your face, and may fallen blossoms nourish the flowers. Drive out evil; generation after generation, heroes of China emerge. The righteous path of this world is forged through hardship… 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Save time to make your life more fulfilling

24. 174 根 Foundation 根基 Qian Baohao乾宝浩Urban626k WordsCompleted All the wandering, struggling, and searching in a person’s life ultimately point to the same answer: roots. They may be the homeland in one’s blood, family values etched into one’s very bones, an unwavering faith that holds firm in hardship, or the confidence that lets a person make a life for themselves in this world. Through the lives of ordinary people, this novel explores the confusion of growing up, the pain of difficult choices, and the clarity that comes with time. Some lose themselves 3Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 175 古 A Love Story from the Antique World 古玩江湖情 Qian Baohao乾宝浩Urban2.3M WordsCompleted Recognize your innate wisdom and complete your character. The martial world isn’t just about fighting. It’s about human relationships and the ways of the world. A buried history, a story, a reflection, a voice, a responsibility... Books cannot express everything, and words cannot convey every thought. This book will bring you a different kind of “fireworks,” along with the hopes and private musings of the heart. Life is a dream. I’ll pour a cup to the moon over the river... 410Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 176 全 The Whole School's Vital Energy Fuels My Rise 全校气血供我升级 Nineteen Years拾玖岁月Urban802k WordsCompleted Chen Ran is a humanities student admitted to Xinghai No. 1 High School without taking the entrance exam. Yet, two days before the college entrance exam, he publicly turns down a special recruitment offer from the Beichen Research Institute. His teacher panics, his classmates laugh, and everyone thinks he has lost his mind. Why would a top student with the lowest vital energy scores suddenly switch to the martial arts exam? Only Chen Ran knows that he has awakened a group-training feedback System 289Reads—Score—Shelves

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    😜Full of fun and memes, doubling the joy of reading! "Fun with Memes," "Humorous and Witty," and "Light and Upbeat"—this novel features numerous hilarious scenes born from a unique system. The lively and relatable writing style makes for a light and enjoyable read. #FunOnlineNovel #DailyHumor

27. 177 穆 The Riverside Scene of Muling 穆棱上河图 Batu拔都Modern Romance180k WordsCompleted The Muling River is an important river in eastern Heilongjiang and the largest tributary on the left bank of the Ussuri River. It runs for 834 kilometers and drains an area of 18,427 square kilometers, passing through Muling City, Jixi City, Jidong County, Mishan City, and Hulin City. Locals call it the “Mother River.” I was fortunate enough to live there until I came of age. I left as an adult and have never been back. Some memories of people and things from those days are still vivid, and ther 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is acceptable. It perfectly matches.

28. 178 待 Awaiting the Official Who Paints Plum Blossoms in Winter Snow 待得冬雪画梅官 Le Getu勒革兔Modern Romance247k WordsCompleted The most romantic meeting is “love at first sight.” First verse: a strand of hair, a flower in her hairpin, and the beauty lifts her veil. Second verse: a piece of embroidery, a cup of wine, and the young gentleman's hand trembles. Zhang Meiguan is a balding young man with an advanced degree. His love life and career have both hit rock bottom. Hoping to turn things around by getting a secure public-sector job, he fails time and again. After finding a toupee, everything starts going his way, unti 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A realistic story that challenges conventional values, it tells the tale of a balding, middle-aged man living a life adorned with a wig, remaining unmoved by personal joys or sorrows, and ultimately finding redemption in both love and career.

29. 179 画 The World Inside the Painting 画中世界 Leng Yue Beast, Who Loves Stir-Fried Bok Choy爱吃炒小青菜的冷月兽Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsOngoing A fantastical, kaleidoscopic world that feels like ancient times, yet isn't. Immortals, demons, and Buddhists all coexist here. We have a wonderful story to tell, full of human warmth and the flavor of the jianghu. 11Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 180 永 Eternal Demon 永魔 Adding Ink to Continue the Story点墨续作Eastern Fantasy761k WordsOngoing Traditional cultivation. The protagonist is ruthless and merciless, no holier-than-thou hero, no heroine, dark fiction! No System!! If you want to become an immortal in the heavens, you must climb the road to immortality over the bones of others. This isn't AI-generated. I wrote it by hand!!! 3.2kReads5.4Score316Shelves
31. 181 岁 The Legend of Sui Xian 岁仙传 Unpressed不压Eastern Fantasy3.8M WordsCompleted Ten thousand years ago, Zhongtu swept across the Xiaonan Realm, destroyed the Tower to Heaven, wiped out its legacy, and created a vast sea within a bottle, stretching ten thousand li. Ten thousand years later, Duan Qing, born in the Woliu Inn of the Xiaonan Realm, unexpectedly embarked on the path of cultivation. Braving countless dangers and matching wits with his foes, he made his way back to Zhongtu. What waves will he stir up this time? 5.6kReads8.6Score596Shelves
32. 182 穿 Even Without a System, a Transmigrator Can Be Invincible in the World 穿越没有系统，亦可无敌世间 First Sight of Brilliant Stars初见星辰璀璨Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsCompleted [Myriad Worlds + no System + immortality + not brainless + multiple heroines] A harem novel with plenty of scenes featuring the female characters. The main plot and daily life get equal attention. The protagonist is exactly as his name suggests: no good person. Don't read if that bothers you. After attending a class reunion, Su Xie is driving home when something unexpected happens and he accidentally transmigrates to a strange world. After spending three years there, he goes out fishing one 681Reads5.8Score106Shelves
33. 183 营 Yingtai Sword 营台剑 The Lame Old Toad瘸腿老蟾Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted “Master, I don't dare hope for skills that make me invincible. I only ask that I won't have to depend on others when I roam the martial world. Please pass them on to your disciple!” Li Zheng lay prostrate on the ground, his voice breaking as he sobbed. “Heh, you silly boy. Come closer...” 87Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 184 白 Commoner 白丁 Ordinary Man on the Coast海岸线凡夫Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsOngoing When immortals fight, mortals suffer. Bai Family Village was caught in the crossfire. Of its more than 160 residents, almost everyone died, and only a handful survived. Bai Ding was one of them. Determined to get justice, Bai Ding resolved to enter the immortal sects, cultivate the Dao, and seek out his enemies. But cultivating immortality was no easy feat... A mortal cultivates immortality: no System, no transmigration, no harem. 448Reads8.3Score104Shelves
35. 185 被 Tricked into Cultivating Immortality 被骗去修仙 Wind-Crazed Smile风痴笑Eastern Fantasy2.2M WordsOngoing [Decisive and ruthless + smart protagonist + mortal’s Cultivation] Cultivation? I was tricked into it... Wang Hao was an unremarkable young man in the 21st century. After an accident in which he saved someone, a strange old man tricked him into cultivating. Faced with schemes, plots, and deadly dangers at every turn, how will he use his wits to survive in this Cultivation world where the strong prey on the weak...? 772Reads8.8Score—Shelves
36. 186 你 You Call This the Greatest Sect Under Heaven? 你说这是天下第一宗？ Mu Linziteng木林子腾Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsOngoing [A sect that raises its disciples + an unconventional take on cultivation + ensemble cast] The Chiyang Sect has three treasures: a master who runs fast, strange senior brothers and sisters, and a sect that’s been poor forever. New disciple Xiao Yaoyin had hoped to latch onto a powerful immortal sect, but instead became the most troublesome “work-in-progress” for eldest senior brother Li Tengqian. He has to teach her how to draw qi into her body, deal with the sect’s budget deficit, and stop his 493Reads—Score100Shelves
37. 187 徒 All My Disciples Want to Claim Me 徒儿们都想占有我 I Love 1982 Cola爱喝82年可乐Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted [Yandere + Multiple heroines + Love triangle drama + No System] After transmigrating as an ancient Demon Lord, all I wanted was to lie flat and enjoy my retirement. But my four troublesome disciples had already become the nightmare of the cultivation world. One was the leader of the righteous path, one the ruler of the demonic path, one a grandmaster of alchemy, and one the demon race's empress. They fought whenever they met, but were united like never before on one point: find me, lock me up, a 18.2kReads7.5Score2.5kShelves
38. 188 解 Dissociator: Financial Bullets 解离者：金融子弹 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery167k WordsCompleted Rick takes on a covert chain of missions spanning three continents: assassinate the key figures in charge of five ports. At the same time, he uses the hedge fund behind his client to make a killing, sending his personal wealth skyrocketing. Danger follows close behind. Britain’s MI5 and Interpol trace the clues back to Rick, reopening last year’s unsolved assassination cases and quietly closing their international dragnet around him. The unlikely alliance between assassination and capital stirs 259Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An American-style crime novel. The protagonist is a professional assassin.

39. 189 复 The Revenge Concerto 复仇协奏曲 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery272k WordsCompleted No formulaic power fantasies! A worldbuilding-driven, realistic mystery where evidence is just the final nail in the procedural coffin. The first book in the Dissociator series. This is a story about a killer! A killer and a detective, willing to do the dirty work. Dissociation is a symptom of detachment following trauma. It is commonly associated with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) or dissociative disorders. The mind dissociates from pain; the body breaks free from the dust. The Ame 414Reads—Score101Shelves
40. 190 解 Dissolver: Incoming Missile 解离者：导弹袭来 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Urban156k WordsCompleted Rick, the hard-bitten killer from the series, returns once more. His close friend is brutally murdered, and the trail leads to a major missile trafficking case deliberately kept under wraps. To avenge his brother, Rick ventures alone into the heart of the conspiracy. As he presses forward through a perilous investigation, he finally slays his enemy with decisive force and successfully averts a missile crisis threatening the United States. 146Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 191 解 The Disintegrator: A World of Black and Gray 解离者：黑灰世界 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Urban138k WordsCompleted Rick accidentally plunges into the dark abyss of an international drug cartel's deals, confronting the tangled connections between drug crimes and gang forces and witnessing countless bloody battles. Through one man's eyes, the story depicts a gripping, dark struggle for power, steeped in money and murder. 57Reads—Score—Shelves

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    American crime fiction series.

42. 192 解 The Dissociator: The Canary Heist 解离者：金丝雀大劫案 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery119k WordsCompleted This series focuses on a heist of the century. What seemed like an ordinary day at Collingwood Global Investment Bank is shattered when a gang of armed robbers breaks in. They force the bank employees to follow their orders. In the aftermath, a chief inspector caught in a dilemma races against time, vowing to discover who stole the £3.9 billion and why. 75Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 193 解 The Dissociator: The Extravagant Prisoner and the Underground Howl 解离者：奢囚与地下啸 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery160k WordsCompleted New York is split between day and night, two worlds at odds. Hired by a wealthy family to rescue their kidnapped heir, hitman Rick uncovers a sprawling conspiracy. Meanwhile, Roy, a subway veteran worn down by corporate exploitation, launches a fierce rebellion in the underground tunnels. There are no crime investigations or justice here, only struggles for profit and settling scores under a code of gray rules. The victors are free to rewrite the truth. Desire and the cruelty of class are laid b 87Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 194 解 Dissolver: Assassination 解离者：刺杀 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Urban159k WordsCompleted With the election approaching, the political landscape is shrouded in uncertainty. Acting on a secret assignment, Rick navigates official cover-ups, power struggles, and layers of deception. Following the faintest clues, he carefully pieces together the truth and hunts down the mysterious mastermind lurking behind it all. He quietly snuffs out a deadly crisis capable of changing the balance of power before it can take root. 121Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 195 解 The Dissociator: A Black Comedy of Errors 解离者：黑色幽默大事件 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery165k WordsCompleted No formulaic power fantasies! Worldbuilding-driven, realist mystery, where evidence is just the final nail needed to make things official. The second installment in the Dissociator series. This is a story about a killer! A killer and a detective, willing to get their hands dirty. Dissociation is a symptom of detachment following trauma. It is commonly associated with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) or dissociative disorders. The mind breaks free from pain, the body escapes the dust of 100Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 196 碑 The Stele Seals Ten Thousand Crafts: I Cultivate the Miscellaneous Dao and Defy Fate 碑锁万匠：我修杂家破天命 Er Yue Er贰悦贰Sci-Fi & Apocalypse219k WordsOngoing [No transmigration] + [No cheat powers] + [No brainless plot] How could an ordinary blacksmith comprehend the Dao by sleeping in a coffin, or glimpse hidden truths by staring at a pepper grinder? For three hundred years, the Heavenly Craftsman Stele has ruled the world's order. It assigns trades, determines status, and decides each person's craft and future through the act of “bestowing a calling.” Yet this ancient stele, which no one dares question, judged Wang Cheng to be a jack-of-all-trades —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist begins as a genuine, traditional carpenter, blacksmith, and coroner, learning his craft. From the first 50,000 words onwards, this is a mentally charged, reasoning-driven political intrigue novel! No cheat codes, no rebirth, no time travel! No brute force; this lowly craftsman navigates the complexities of various powerful families, leveraging their influence to manipulate others and stir up the city's political landscape step by step. Every breakthrough is a struggle for survival, every negotiation a weighing of pros and cons. The villains are all highly intelligent, making the entire game a tense and suspenseful affair.

47. 197 黑 Notes from Blackwind Pass 黑风口札记 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEEMystery705k WordsCompleted An aged, yellowed scroll of sheepskin and half of a broken meteorite jade entwine the fates of Lin Yan, a university history student, and Su Qing, a restorer of ancient jade. The mystery of their ancestors dying together at Heifeng Pass sends the pair into the deserts of the Western Regions, unaware that they are caught in a cycle of fate spanning three generations. Does the bronze compass point to the treacherous mechanisms of a prehistoric ruin, or to a secret their ancestors gave their lives 23Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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    Calling all fans of positive energy and adventure stories, especially those who enjoy Tomb Raider Chronicles and Ghost Blows Out the Light! The captivating new novel, *Notes from Black Wind Pass*, and the related short story series, *Silk Road Jade Mirror*, are here! These are high-quality male-oriented novels that Chinese readers should enjoy. Come explore the truth of the folk world—the suspense, the supernatural, and the mystery are incredibly thrilling. You won't be able to put it down from beginning to end, and the imagery is vivid. Feel free to debate! If you have any complaints about the plot, please leave a comment—we're waiting for your feedback!

48. 198 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: The Tale of Li Chongan, Jade Keeper 丝路玉鉴：守玉丞李崇安传 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE38k WordsCompleted Jade Appraisal Along the Silk Road: The Story of Li Chong'an, Keeper of the Jade 31Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 199 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: The Lin Clan's Joinery Art and the Soul-Hanging Staircase 丝路玉鉴：林氏榫卯诀之悬魂梯 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE16k WordsCompleted Jade Appraisal Along the Silk Road: The Lin Clan's Mortise-and-Tenon Technique and the Soul-Hanging Ladder 7Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 200 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: The He Clan's Hydrology and the Shule River Valley 丝路玉鉴：河氏水文之疏勒河谷 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE15k WordsCompleted Jade Appraisal Along the Silk Road: The He Clan's Hydrology and the Shule River Valley 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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