Real Political Intrigue Fiction: Nothing Shallow or Brain-Burning, That’s My Taste 真正的权谋小说（不尽兴，不烧脑，我吃食）

1. 801 草 A Commoner Holds the Imperial Seal, So Let Me Be Rude 草民执玺，庶我无礼 Bread Fu Lu Wa面包福禄娃Historical1.1M WordsOngoing [Alternate history + political intrigue + factional strife + succession struggle + war] No System, no invincibility, no treasures, no special bloodline, no golden finger… nothing at all! From the start, all He Yan can say is “Ah!” He’s the unlucky soul who transmigrates into a book as a lowly slave on the frontier. Mired in the dirt, he’s caught in a time of chaos, with a life as cheap as an ant’s. When even a bowl of porridge and a meal of rice are no longer guaranteed, should he accept his fat 115Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I dare say that no book on historical political intrigue is better written than this! It can be called a textbook on historical political intrigue!

2. 802 侯 The Marquess's Wife Wants to Die of Old Age in Peace 侯府主母要寿终正寝 Winter Melon Eats Pears冬瓜吃梨Ancient Romance553k WordsCompleted A history major pulls an all-nighter and dies suddenly, only to become Chen Yuhu, the matriarch of an ancient household, with no golden finger whatsoever. But you have to learn to be content. As a modern, clear-eyed college student, Chen Yuhu wants to tell the original matriarch: don't be such a lovesick fool. Treasure your life of immense wealth and status. She certainly does. She sends her biased mother-in-law away to cultivate in seclusion, keeps the obedient and pretty concubine around to pl 33.8kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves

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   Everything was for the prosperity of the family; they were willing to risk their lives to pave the way! The final chapter was so moving, I cried every single one. It's truly excellent; I highly recommend it! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

3. 803 七 The Seven-Star Path to Immortality 七星仙途 The Great Dao Heads North大道北行Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsOngoing The Revised Soul Refining the Seven Stars is a monumental fantasy novel newly conceived and written on the basis of the original Soul Refining the Seven Stars. It depicts a world where soul cultivators, spell cultivators, and body cultivators coexist, while ghosts and monsters roam unchecked. It explores profound truths about divination, reincarnation, and the transformations of the universe, and portrays the conflicts and helplessness that come with pursuing love, hatred, passion, and revenge w 3.8kReads8.9Score350Shelves

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   A stunningly good book, a traditional cultivation novel! Featuring a highly intelligent protagonist. The human realm, the immortal realm, the divine realm... Cultivators include those specializing in magic, body, soul, demon, monster, and ghost!

4. 804 镇 The Heir of the Prince of Zhenbei: From the Start, I Lay Low and Become a Peerless Warlord 镇北王世子，开局苟成绝世枭雄 King White White White White白白白白大王Eastern Fantasy566k WordsOngoing [Transmigrating as the Northern Border King’s only son, and starting out as a notorious playboy?] Zhang Yu woke up one day to discover he had transmigrated into his mother’s womb! He became the precious only son of the Prince of Zhennan’s household. He could have coasted through life, but soon sensed danger closing in on all sides: the imperial court feared him, the great clans coveted his position, and foreign tribes waited at the border. Being the heir was like sitting on a barbecue grill! His —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The male lead is the heir of the Prince of Zhenbei. He has cultivated his own power since childhood, is intelligent, and the plot is excellent.

5. 805 绥 Suiyang 绥阳 Mo Yuheng墨煜衡Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Ensemble Cast + Political Intrigue + Multiple Viewpoints + Long-form] An alternate-history ensemble inspired by the histories of the Tang and Song dynasties. The title means “to pacify and settle” and “vitality and prosperity.” Twelve years ago, Wang Zhizhou, the Grand Pillar State, died in Chang'an. The Fourth Prince was crippled overnight and sent to the frontier. This sudden turn of events shocked the court and triggered a series of earth-shattering upheavals that left officials throughout t 269Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Anyone want to give it a try?

6. 806 女 The Empress and the Emperor Tread Across the Six Realms with Two Sacred Beasts 女帝和帝尊，靠着双圣兽踏平六界 Privately Collected Elegance私藏素雅Ancient Romance117k WordsOngoing “Lord Jing, you give this rough-and-ready woman far too much credit,” Chu Xiangxi said with a beaming smile. “If I had that kind of talent, I’d have made a fortune with it long ago.” “If I could use occult arts to calculate everything down to the last detail, I’d already be cuddling a handsome man with one arm and savoring fine food with the other. Why would I bother setting up schemes or plotting to take down Lord Li?” As Chu Xiangxi spoke, Jing Yun picked up the teacup beside him and took a ca —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The first time the male and female leads met was hilarious; the male lead was dressed as a beggar, and the female lead was in prison clothes. Later, the two joined forces to avenge their great enemy.

7. 807 恐 Terrifying Nightmare: Extreme Survival in a Bizarre World 恐怖噩梦：我在诡异世界极限逃生 Young Bear年轻熊Mystery1.2M WordsOngoing [Infinite-flow, mildly scary, no romance] Wang Yan wearily opened his front door. Inside, he saw the woman next door holding and soothing a baby, staring at him in terror. “Sorry, I’ve got the wrong apartment.” He quickly apologized and backed out, then slammed the door shut. Standing in the pitch-black hallway, he found himself unable to decide what was more terrifying: seeing his female neighbor in his home, or seeing the baby who had died long ago… 409.4kReads9.4Score77.7kShelves

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   This is a rebirth-themed post-apocalyptic novel, but it's completely unconventional. The protagonist's intelligence is consistently high throughout, and the plot twists are so numerous that the ending is unpredictable. The writing is solid, the character portrayals are realistic, and the scope expands as the story progresses. It's a thoroughly enjoyable read.

8. 808 穿 I Transmigrated as Hu Hai, and You Call This a Thousand-Mile Horse? 穿越成胡亥，你说这是千里马？ A Chaotic Burst of Yue Jinzhao一阵杂乱的越今朝Historical395k WordsCompleted The moment I opened my eyes, I was in Xianyang Palace, where the courtiers stood as silent as cicadas in winter. The eunuch Zhao Gao led in a deer and asked with a beaming smile, “Your Majesty, this is a thousand-mile steed. Isn't that right?” I was Hu Hai, the ruler who lost his kingdom, a puppet emperor in the history books. At that very moment, the soul of Li Yue, a graduate student in history, entered this body! A horse? To hell with that! As everyone watched in horror, I drew the Son of Hea 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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   [High IQ + Hardcore Time Travel + Political Intrigue] The historical details are not fabricated. The famous scene of "calling a deer a horse" is adapted in a way that is both faithful to the original and innovative. The author has put in a lot of effort. The supporting characters are also very well-developed. There are no two-dimensional characters or brainless characters. The author also pays attention to the checks and balances in the court!

9. 809 妻 My Wife’s Crimes Are Heinous, and She Shows No Remorse 妻主罪恶滔天，死不悔改 Lucky Blue-and-White Porcelain幸运的青花瓷Ancient Romance597k WordsCompleted [Female-dominant world / strong heroine / a rotten woman reborn and remorseful / heroine stays wicked from beginning to end / devoted to her husband / not a brainless power fantasy / System / one-on-one romance / after the heroine is reborn, she has no other men; decide for yourselves whether the leads are virgins, I’m done labeling it / the male and female leads’ bodies are not swapped] Jiang Tang admits she has never been a good person. She’ll do anything to get what she wants, and beneath her 8.2kReads9.0Score658Shelves

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   A masterpiece of political intrigue! In her past life, the heroine was betrayed by her confidant for not being ruthless enough, and her husband turned against her. In that desperate moment, she was ragged and utterly humiliated, while he knelt beside her, who was incontinent, and whispered a promise to take her home. Reborn, she is filled with remorse and determined never to repeat her mistakes.

10. 810 郎 My Lord Husband Is Quite a Catch 郎君甚相宜 Su Su Is Not Crispy苏苏不酥Mystery778k WordsCompleted [Two-faced ray of sunshine x gloomy, world-weary Demon King] [Detective work + food + court intrigue + redemption] In Jiang Chunhe's world, everything could be classified as either edible or inedible. Then she met Shen Zhi, and suddenly her definition of food was turned upside down. Everyone thinks Shen Zhi is cruel and vicious, and avoids him like the plague. Only Chef Jiang says, “Don't throw out that battered Demon King you found. Take care of him, and he might turn into a tasty little cabbag 1.2kReads8.8Score177Shelves

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    [I'm full!] You absolutely have to try this completed historical romance novel combining political intrigue and crime-solving! 🎉🎉 The plot is truly amazing, from the writing style to the foreshadowing; it's a very enjoyable read and definitely a perfect bedtime story.

11. 811 重 Back to the Day I Got into the Wrong Bridal Sedan, I Remarried on the Spot 重回上错花轿当天，我当场改嫁了 Nan Qiao Susu南乔苏苏Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted After being sent to the wrong bridal sedan, Su Jianjia went from being the matriarch of a marquis’s household to the wife of its adopted son. Everyone thought she had carefully planned the bride-swapping scheme. They hated and despised her, tormenting her in every way as she struggled to survive in the marquis’s household. Then, by chance, she discovered that her husband was having an affair with her adoptive mother. In public, they played the loving mother and son; in private, they were partner 37.8kReads9.1Score3.2kShelves

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    These are all very good books, and they all feature a step-by-step strategy.

12. 812 从 From the Bottom to the Pinnacle of Power 从底层来到权力巅峰去 Maple on a Sunny Day晴天的枫Urban1.5M WordsOngoing A true man born between Heaven and Earth should aspire to greatness, achieve extraordinary deeds, and build a legacy that will never fade. Yet all he does must be grounded in benevolence and justice, and guided by a sense of shame. He must not trade his integrity for vast wealth, nor abandon his principles when facing danger or temptation. In this way, virtue and achievement go hand in hand, and he can ultimately reach the summit and have his name recorded for posterity. This is what it means to 19.5kReads7.0Score1.1kShelves

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    Look, look! These two books are really good.

13. 813 跪 After Begging Me to Switch Marriages, My Cousin Cried Herself to Death in the Slums 跪求我换亲后，堂妹哭死在贫民窟 Chai Bao柴宝Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted My new work is here! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 941Reads9.2Score268Shelves
14. 814 重 Reborn with an AI Brain, I Master the Power Game 重生AI大脑玩转权力 Maple on a Sunny Day晴天的枫Urban1.8M WordsCompleted An overworked programmer dies from working overtime and is reborn with an AI brain. In this life, he becomes a child prodigy, builds a business empire before turning 20, then enters politics and uses his resources to climb to the pinnacle of power! 8.2kReads7.1Score451Shelves
15. 815 让 They Wanted Me to Be a Sacrificial Stepmother, but I Chose to Make My Own Way 让我当炮灰主母，我偏另谋高枝 Ji Yun霁妘Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical Romance / Household Intrigue / Sweet Romance / The Male Lead Is Head Over Heels] In Ruyi's Beloved Concubine, the heir apparent Xie Yunzhix is a brave and formidable warrior, always dashing across the battlefield in fine clothes, with no one able to stand against him. Sadly, he is only a supporting character. The story opens with him in a vegetative state, leaving behind three adopted sons. Xu Qingyi discovers that she has become the foil to the beloved heroine of a sweet romance. On 136.5kReads9.4Score20.4kShelves
16. 816 我 At the End of the Jin Dynasty, I Raised an Army in Yanzhou 我在晋末，从兖州起兵 Lord Chen of a Thousand Households千户陈公Historical1.7M WordsCompleted A coming-of-age story with a strong historical bent!!! Readers who can immerse themselves in history, especially those who love the history of the Wei, Jin, and Sixteen Kingdoms periods, are welcome! This book unfolds gradually, faithfully recreating historical figures and events. Through the eyes of an ordinary modern-day third-year university student who transmigrates to the mid-Eastern Jin dynasty, it follows his journey from initial wonder, confusion, and culture shock to taking over his fat 2.4kReads7.3Score161Shelves

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    This is a historical novel about an average college junior who transmigrates to the Eastern Jin Dynasty, becoming a famous figure from the Sixteen Kingdoms period. He experiences numerous historical events, grows step by step, rises through his own efforts, and ultimately conquers the world. There are no cheat codes; the story strictly follows the historical progression. History buffs, please enjoy.

17. 817 我 I Only Wanted to Die, So How Did I Become Famous and Successful? 我一心求死，怎么功成名就了？ The Heavenly Court's Little Nobody天庭小卡拉米Historical1.9M WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast + Political Scheming + Menace + Humor + No System + Not Invincible] [This book has a martial arts power system, but the protagonist has no combat skills. If you only like effortless power fantasies, please look elsewhere.] After nine lifetimes of reincarnation, Mu Qingbai has just one more to go before he can return to his homeland with everything accumulated over all ten lives. Falsely accused and thrown in prison from the start, he is about to be executed after autumn. He’s read 18.3kReads8.7Score997Shelves

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18. 818 傻 The Foolish Girl Returns 傻女归来 The Coldest Days Are Coming小寒将至Ancient Romance800k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead]+ [No CP]+ [Revenge]+ [Political intrigue]+ [Decisive and ruthless]+ [Multiple secret identities]+ [Strong allies] Suffering can wear down a person’s resolve and break their backbone, but it can also awaken their potential and forge a new beginning. When Lian Hui was five, a sudden illness took both her parents. A high fever left her intellectually disabled, and her own relatives drove her out of the family home. Alone with a dog, she struggled to survive in the wilderness ne 12.8kReads9.2Score1.7kShelves

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    I'd like to recommend a book that I personally think deserves a 9.6 Or higher rating. It shouldn't even be compared to other female-oriented novels; that would lower its quality. The plot is well-structured, the logic is clear, and it's not as mindless as 98% of female-oriented novels. There's no romantic pairing yet because it's not finished, and I don't know if there will be later. It's a pure political intrigue and revenge story, unlike those novels that jump on the romance before even starting the revenge plot—those are just a headache to read.

19. 819 女 The Female Leader's Favorite 女领导的头牌红人 Although虽然Urban3.4M WordsCompleted Wang Yu sat in the meeting room with a copy of Sakura Communications in his hands, waiting to learn where he would be assigned for work. He had returned to a crossroads of fate once again. This time, he did not choose to move far from his hometown and parents. Instead, he dutifully chose a state-owned enterprise. No coasting toward retirement, no lying flat. He climbed the ranks all the way, proving through his actions that seniority does not always have to rule here, either. With the right kind 2.5kReads9.6Score249Shelves
20. 820 杏 Spring Fills the Apricot Grove 杏林春满 Around Frost's Descent This Year今年霜降時分Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Tang Qingluan, a graduate student in internal medicine at a university of traditional Chinese medicine, transmigrated as the daughter of the Imperial Medical Academy’s director. She could still continue researching medicine and treating patients, living a quiet life and doing what she loved. But after accidentally diagnosing a pregnancy, she was dragged into the fierce struggle for the imperial succession. She finally managed to escape by latching onto a powerful patron. But, my lord... where ar 1.3kReads8.8Score132Shelves

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    The female protagonist climbs the ranks step by step, displaying exceptional clarity, intelligence, and political acumen. This is a high-quality political intrigue novel!

21. 821 老 I Am a Toad 老子是癞蛤蟆 The Warlord Who Played with Princes烽火戏诸侯Urban1.5M WordsCompleted A scholar of the nation. Unrivaled among the nation’s finest, leaving everyone else in the dust. A red-capped official. That year, wind and snow swept across the capital, and I made a stunning debut. 420Reads9.5Score—Shelves
22. 822 国 The Duke's Bastard Daughter 国公府的庶女 Ten Deer十鹿Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted A concubine-born daughter of a powerful family, she lived cautiously under the thumb of her ruthless stepmother, concealing both her talents and her stunning beauty. After her birth mother was murdered and her younger sister turned against her, she resolved to take revenge and make her stepmother experience the pain of losing a loved one. The aging general's low-born son, born to a concubine, was framed by his stepmother and plunged into an abyss of misery. He forged himself into a man of steel, 560Reads8.2Score102Shelves
23. 823 宣 The Empress Xu’s Rise to Power 宣后升职记 Shu Yunyao舒云窈Female-Channel Fanfiction229k WordsOngoing [The Starry Sky + Empress Xuan reborn + strong female lead + career-driven] In her previous life, she asked to be deposed and died in sorrow. In this life, Xuan Shengan is reborn with just one goal: to secure her position as empress and protect her children. As for her “husband,” Emperor Wen? She can't even be bothered to give him a glance, but he starts learning how to win her back. She is Xuan Shengan, Empress Xuan, and Empress Dowager. 183Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A Fanfiction of Starry Night: Xuan Shen'an Reborn and Seriously Focused on His Career

24. 824 明 The Ming Dynasty’s Special Reconnaissance Troops: The Night Watchmen 明朝特种侦察兵夜不收 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical456k WordsCompleted A battle of wits between elite scouts, a shadow war of espionage full of twists, and a poignant romance between two people caught in forces beyond their control: all this awaits in the legendary tale of the Ming Dynasty’s Night-Rejecting scouts! During the Jiajing era, unrest flares along the frontier as the Mongols and Jurchens watch hungrily from the shadows. An elite reconnaissance unit known as the Night-Rejectors becomes the sharpest hidden blade guarding the Ming border. Shen Yan, the son 441Reads6.4Score100Shelves

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    Night Watchman [thumbs up]... A passionate Ming Dynasty...

25. 825 豪 A Rich Family's Dad Is Doomed from the Start? His Little Girl Hits Back with a Royal Flush! 豪门奶爸开局要挂？奶包她反手一个王炸！ Lord Duomi朵米大人Modern Romance3.7M WordsCompleted Original title: The Underworld King’s Little Darling Is Three and a Half The head of the Huo family, the most powerful family in Huaguo, adopts a little darling. She’s eccentric and adorable, sleeps soundly all day, and is wide awake all night! Everyone wonders if she’s been reincarnated as a night owl. Little Ming: “I’m just adjusting to the time difference. The residents of the underworld are all nocturnal!” Her human dad: “My little girl can sleep whenever she wants!” Heir to a psychic family 6.2kReads9.4Score965Shelves

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    This book is really, really funny; you can read it without thinking.

26. 826 我 I'm a Janitor, So Isn't It Only Right That I Clean Up Calamities? 我清洁工清理灾厄很合理吧？ The Echo Remains the Same回声依旧Urban151k WordsOngoing Kid, the only job around here that pays big is being a host. Are you sure you want to be one?” The agent looked at the exceptionally handsome young man in front of her and licked her lips, her eyes gleaming with an inscrutable light. [I love luring innocent young men into the business. When I go see him at work, won’t he give me a twenty percent discount?] The mature agent grew more and more excited. Her crossed leg, resting on the desk, squeezed tight and rubbed against the other a few times. “ —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Book recommendation! [Eating melon seeds][Eating melon seeds][Eating melon seeds][Eating melon seeds]

27. 827 再 Love Rekindled: The General's Wife Taken Captive in Enemy Territory 再尝情：将军夫人在敌国做俘虏 A Cat, A Dog, and a Glass of Wine一猫一狗一杯酒Ancient Romance737k WordsCompleted “No rebirth or transmigration” “Both leads are virgins” “Happy ending” “Family and country” “Love amid chaos” Full-cast audio narration is now available [A note before you read: This is not a wish-fulfillment story. It takes place in a fictional feudal society modeled on the Southern Song dynasty, where the Three Bonds and Five Constant Virtues and the belief that a wife should regard her husband as heaven were the accepted moral standards. In powerful families, everyone prospered together and e 4.1kReads9.1Score509Shelves

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    This is also a good political intrigue novel.

28. 828 官 Aspirations in the Political Arena 官场之青云志 Rivers and Mountains of Cosmic Light宙光山河Urban3.7M WordsCompleted Reborn in 2002, he was hit by a car while saving a little girl and regrettably missed his civil service interview. His materialistic girlfriend wanted to break up with him, but Liang Jiangtao unexpectedly discovered that the girl’s grandfather seemed to be no ordinary man... Watch how he uses a perspective and experience twenty years ahead of his time, along with a heart devoted to serving the people, to build a remarkable career! Look forward to more in Officialdom: Ambition for the Clouds. 61.6kReads9.2Score6.6kShelves
29. 829 暴 The Tyrant's Little Temptress Is Wild and Irresistible 暴君的小妖精又撩又野 Qiao Yiqian乔亦浅Ancient Romance403k WordsCompleted [Search the leads' names to find the short drama] [Both leads are chaste + equally powerful, one-to-one romance. Enjoy] The slave she had once humiliated and tormented has ascended the throne. He pins her against a chaise longue, gently tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. The delicate chain around her ankle jingles softly, its chill seeping into the dark of night. “Your Highness, do you know that from the very first moment I saw you, I… No, this slave wanted to see you in such a helpless, w 7.4kReads9.2Score894Shelves
30. 830 官 Rising Through the Official Ranks 官路扶摇 Listening to Flowers Along the Snowy Road雪路听花Urban8.6M WordsOngoing In his previous life, after his wife, the deputy town head, divorced him, Cui Xiangdong flew into a rage and made a terrible mistake that haunted him for the rest of his life! Decades later, he inexplicably returns to this crucial moment! Now he must face his wife, the deputy town head, as she asks for a divorce once more. What will he do this time? 75.4kReads9.1Score4.1kShelves
31. 831 官 A Career in Politics, Starting at the Township Committee 官途纵横，从镇委大院开始 Little Clerk of the Mortal World红尘小吏Urban6.5M WordsOngoing Qin Dongxu had only just begun his career in government when he found himself mired in trouble... Should he lie low for now and bide his time, or rise to the challenge immediately and fight for every advantage? Qin Dongxu chose the latter! 98.9kReads9.3Score4.9kShelves
32. 832 1 1996: From Secretary to Power Player in Officialdom 1996：从秘书开始纵横官场 Li Piaopiao李飘飘Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Everyday life + Decisive protagonist + No angst + Veteran author of tens of millions of words who never leaves a story unfinished] In mid-October 1996, an exceptionally brutal robbery took place in Donghai City, shocking the entire country… Liu Zhigao gets a second life. Armed with foreknowledge of the future, he saves a leader’s father in the aftermath of the robbery, and from then on, the course of his fate begins to change! 13.5kReads8.0Score1.3kShelves
33. 833 天 The Hidden Secrets of the World 天下藏局 Little Nine Disciple小九徒Urban2.8M WordsCompleted [Wuxia World + Antiques Appraisal + Tomb Raiding] I never went to school as a child. Instead, I spent ten years learning the trade from a beautiful woman. Over those ten years, she forged me a pair of “Ghost Eyes” that could identify every rare treasure in the world. She trained my hands into “Buddha’s Hands,” teaching me to break traps and set schemes with impunity. And she taught me a repertoire of “divine skills” that let me navigate the shifting world of the martial underworld with ease. Dra 100kReads9.4Score18.2kShelves

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    💦💦💦This is the real deal when it comes to satisfying reading! It's incredibly satisfying, super satisfying, the kind of satisfying to the extreme!🔥 It's truly amazing! Every chapter is super exciting!💥 If you like satisfying reading, go for it! 🎉🎉🎉

34. 834 简 This Is Insane: The Nation's Top Anti-Corruption Fighter 简直疯了：反贪第一人 Heavenly Gourd天葫Urban2.3M WordsCompleted No matter how many tricks you have up your sleeve, Lin Dongfan hits back hard and quickly rises to become the top anti-corruption investigator! 19kReads8.4Score2kShelves
35. 835 孽 The Rebel Son and the Lonely Minister 孽子孤臣 Wild Horse in the Mountains山林野马Historical1.8M WordsCompleted After transmigrating and being reborn in an ancient marquis’s household, he was poisoned as a child. His father abandoned him, his grandmother watched coldly, and the culprit went free. Jiang Jingchen: “If Heaven hates me, I can forgive it. But anyone who harms me deserves to die... Every last one of you can forget about getting a happy ending.” His half-brother stole his position as heir? He’ll destroy his ability to have children and turn him into a cripple. His stepmother has overreached? He’ 8.4kReads8.3Score705Shelves

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    The male lead ended up killing his way into the imperial city 😎

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