Any Novels with a Highly Intelligent, Ruthless Protagonist? 有没有主角高智商，手段狠辣的小说

1. 351 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. 27.6kReads9.0Score2.8kShelves

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   If you don't like this, just go ahead and cyberbully me. I have nine accounts across all apps, totaling over 30,000 hours of playtime. I've been watching it since it was just a Tomato app, and believe me, it's incredibly satisfying.

2. 352 重 Reborn: A Daoist Master Helps Her Defy Fate 重生:道门大佬带她逆天改命 Little Lychee in Rice Wine酒酿小荔枝Modern Romance10k WordsCompleted Reborn: A Powerful Daoist Helps Her Defy Fate —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Rebirth with cheat codes and mystical techniques to slap faces, tearing off the mask of hypocrisy is incredibly satisfying!

3. 353 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 18.7kReads7.8Score1.7kShelves

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   High IQ, ruthless, great god @2023 I highly recommend these two books. The only downside is that they are slow to get going in the beginning, with lots of foreshadowing. But after reading a million words, you realize that everything the author has planted is a plot hole, and it's surprisingly addictive. 🍁①The protagonist, Ling Bufan, unexpectedly travels back to the Great Qian Dynasty. 🍓It seems unrelated, 🌈but it is actually a preordained arrangement. High-IQ female protagonists, business battles and court intrigue, rich in elements, highly recommended!

4. 354 天 A Catastrophic Start: I’m Forced to Marry a Lame, Mad King 天崩开局，我被迫嫁给瘸腿癫王 Who Says Immortality Must Be Lonely?谁说长生需寂寞Ancient Romance806k WordsOngoing [One-on-one, both with no past relationships: the woman transmigrates into a book, pretending to be a vixen but really just a laid-back slacker; the man is reborn, pretending to be a madman but secretly a true romantic. They spar and fall in love, flirt to the extreme, enjoy endless sweet indulgence, and clash over court politics.] No bitter drama, just sweet, over-the-top romance. Their clashes are mostly battles of wits. Su Xu accidentally transmigrates into a book and becomes a cannon-fodder 863Reads9.3Score131Shelves

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   This couple's dynamic: They scheme and plot during the day, and bicker and argue until dawn.

5. 355 校 My School Beauty Fiancée Cheated? Fine, I’ll Stop Pretending: I’m the Villain 校花未婚妻外遇？不装了我是反派 Hardworking Xiao Manman努力的小满满Urban1.2M WordsCompleted The book is also known as: [The Rise of Huaxia: How I, With the Fuxi Martial Soul, Conquered the World] [The Villain Destined by Heaven: Seizing Every Opportunity Meant for the Protagonists]... Su Yun, an underworld boss, transmigrated into a novel. Unlike others who became the protagonist destined by heaven, he became the villain. In the original story, the villain’s father was one of Huaxia’s six great deities, while his mother was the eldest daughter of the ancient Qin family, a lineage passe 7.3kReads8.6Score590Shelves

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   Don't be fooled by the name; it has absolutely nothing to do with the content.

6. 356 天EN Heaven's Chosen? Monster? No, It's the Grind Emperor 天骄？妖孽？不好，是肝帝 That Mountain, That Sea那山那海Urban2.3M WordsCompleted [The top workaholic in high-martial arts fiction] [Panel-based cultivation] [Cosmic setting] [Cultivation and progression, not point allocation or speedrunning; the protagonist is a born grinder] In the interstellar age, alien beasts invade and evil gods lurk all around. Li Qingshan awakens a martial arts panel that can record any technique or martial skill. He needs no insight or talent, and faces no bottlenecks. As long as he trains hard, he can improve, and every breakthrough lasts forever! H 219kReads9.3Score25.7kShelves

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   That's all. As for *Heaven Shouldn't Be*, I think it's the best, but maybe because I've read too many novels, I don't find it as amazing or perfect. It's a pity it's still being updated.

7. 357 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 8kReads8.2Score698Shelves
8. 358 暗 Dark Blade 暗刃 Old Zhu老朱Urban2.1M WordsCompleted [A top-rated completed novel + ruthless hero + no filler + no saintly do-gooder + no System + no cultivation + all kinds of modern high-tech weapons + nonstop thrills] Dragon Guard Security! The company handles security for major overseas projects originating in Huaxia. Its captain, Xiao Feng, is a former commander of an elite special forces unit and a world-class soldier, code-named Dark Blade. With a band of battle-hardened brothers, Xiao Feng provides high-quality security services for Huaxia 136Reads9.2Score—Shelves
9. 359 修 Cultivating the Demonic Path, Building My Foundation Through Slaughter 修魔成道，杀生筑基 Jia Chou Mo Hai甲丑末亥Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Demonic Cultivation] [Cold-Blooded and Ruthless] [Decisive and Merciless] [The Dark Side of Human Nature] [The male lead is an ordinary man. There are women, but no female lead.] Consume treasured elixirs to gather qi and improve your cultivation and spells. Xu Sanyan was born among bandits and knows that human life is as worthless as grass: if you don't kill, you'll be killed. To stay alive, he severs the compassion in his heart and unleashes the evil within. To obtain a cultivation manual 21.3kReads8.7Score1.6kShelves

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   Decisive and ruthless, doing whatever one pleases—that's how power should be.

10. 360 先 Married First, Love Later: The Passionate Soldier Devotes Himself to Her Alone 先婚后爱，烈爱兵锋独宠她一人 Old Zhu老朱Urban1.8M WordsCompleted [Top-Tier Wealthy Family + Both Leads Are Inexperienced + Marriage First, Love Later + Intense Push and Pull + Ruthless and Decisive] What Qin Huanhuan regrets most is giving herself to Xiao Zhan when she was left with no other choice. They spent one night together, each getting what they wanted. She thought they would never have anything to do with each other again, but fate brought them together once more. One wants money, the other craves beauty, and so the two become entangled again. Their r 12.1kReads8.1Score1.5kShelves
11. 361 天 Heaven Does Not Answer 天不应 The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,夜来风雨声丶Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsOngoing Three myriad mounds of yellow earth and white bones, a sword's light like a shadow, the moon like wine. The spring breeze cuts through all the world's troubles. Tell me, peach blossoms, will you turn white-haired too? In the year 547 of the Yong'an era, a pitch-dark snowstorm fell over Kuhai County, a border county in southern Qi. In a dilapidated temple outside the county, Wen Chaoshen found a crippled woman, gravely injured and on the verge of death. He thought she was merely a refugee in dist 84.8kReads9.1Score6.1kShelves
12. 362 重 Reborn: Back in 1991 to Become a Tycoon 重生：回到1991当首富 Half Gratitude, Half Grudge恩怨各一半Urban2.2M WordsCompleted Li Minyang, a high-ranking government official, unexpectedly returns to 1991, an era just beginning its transition from a planned economy to a market economy. A wave of entrepreneurship is sweeping the country, and countless future tycoons are just beginning to make their mark. Facing a treacherous wife and family members struggling to make ends meet, watch as he turns the tides, conquers the business world, and reshapes the future! 30.9kReads8.8Score3.2kShelves

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    ① The novel is set during a crucial period of transition from a planned economy to a market economy, when going into business became a trend, providing readers with a backdrop full of opportunities and challenges. 🌲 ② The protagonist, Li Minyang, matures step by step in the face of betrayal and family difficulties, navigating from within the system to the business world, showcasing his personal struggle and wisdom. 🔥 ③ The protagonist's rise to power fully utilizes every key moment, proceeding cautiously and strategically, from nothing to becoming the world's richest man. ⭐ ④ The novel incorporates rich historical elements, allowing readers to feel the atmosphere even if they didn't experience that era. 🐟 ⑤ The novel is written in a smooth style, with a tight plot and lighthearted, humorous language, especially the line, "If you say that, I know what to do." 🚗 P. S. It has a single female lead. ❤️

13. 363 官 A Meteoric Rise in Officialdom: I Use Medicine to Reach the Pinnacle of Power 官途狂飙：我靠医术问鼎权利巅峰 Old Zhu老朱Urban2.4M WordsCompleted [No transmigration, no rebirth, no System, political scheming, ruthless, single-mindedly focused on treating the sick and saving lives, and even more determined to help ordinary people live better lives] Three years ago, Li Qiushui, born into poverty, graduated with a degree in traditional Chinese medicine from Capital Medical University! To care for and treat his seriously ill father, Li Qiushui resolutely gave up the opportunity to work at a major hospital. He returned to Taohuawu Village to b 9.7kReads8.8Score1.3kShelves
14. 364 龙 Dragon Soars Through the Three Realms: I’ll Kill, Kill, Kill 龙腾三界，我杀杀杀 Old Zhu老朱Urban130k WordsOngoing [Invincible protagonist + decisive and ruthless + no transmigration + no System + not a saint + multiple heroines] Long Zhan was the head of a mysterious organization, yet he spent three years in prison. After getting out, he assumed the name Zhu Ershun and came to Jiangbei City. By day, he delivers food; by night, he works as a bar bouncer, and every now and then he even plays the young master. Then one day, he encounters a beautiful CEO, and the thrilling story begins... —Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 365 冒EN Impostor of the Langya Clan 冒姓琅琊 Eastern Zhou Young Master Nan东周公子南Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho 493.7kReads9.7Score71.7kShelves
16. 366 官 The Official’s Ladder: The Secrets of Power! 官梯，权力的奥秘！ Brothers of the Heavenly Emperor天帝兄弟Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Ten Rungs on the Official Ladder. Liu Feng’s career hits a wall, plunging him into the lowest point of his life. At the place where he’s been demoted, he unexpectedly runs into an old acquaintance. From then on, his path through life is smooth sailing. 625Reads—Score108Shelves

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17. 367 一 A Lifetime of Martial Arts 一生武功 The Road of Donghang东航的路Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsOngoing This is the story of Wang Han, who failed the Bayes' theorem exam administered by the God of Physics and Technology and was banished to the mortal realm. There, he became cultivation partners with Huang Zhumiao, one of the Seven Fairy Maidens from Heaven, and underwent trials to advance his cultivation. Wang Han studied the Seven Injuries Fist. Every morning, he did push-ups, sit-ups, and pull-ups, then sat cross-legged and ate Shizhen Yifang ginseng paste for his health before soaking in medici 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Chapter 133: A high-IQ scheme involving borrowing power to kill, resurrection, and a triple-layered, interconnected plan. Chapter 134: Removing the ladder after climbing up, retreating is the best strategy. Entering a world similar to "A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality" for steady cultivation. Decisive killing of a successor, destroying a sect, and seeking revenge for every wrong done. I write novels using the interest of fiction to build learning mathematics into a joyful experience, because the first teacher in learning is interest; don't just enjoy it without the motivation to learn. Pure novels are best with only one goal, while science novels achieve two goals at once, providing both enjoyment and learning. Martial arts, magic power, and spiritual power are all illusions of the path to happiness. Understanding the true scientific calculation formulas of Euler and Gauss, the Riemann Hypothesis, and relativity is what Wang Han ultimately abandoned his lifelong martial arts cultivation for, choosing the joyful path of scientific knowledge to defy the heavens and become a god. Through the eighteen tests of the gods of physics and mathematics, he inherited dual godhood, mastered the final move of the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms, solved problems anonymously, let go of the desire to win, and pursued the divine hand of the true knowledge of the Riemann Hypothesis. Later, the God of the Heavenly Realm fabricated a story, and the gods, hearing only one side of the story, revoked Wang Han's dual divine positions. One deity said, "He's too frightening; the Jade Emperor should kick this god out of the divine realm." Another deity said, "Without faith, there is no justification." As a result, Wang Han tried to explain but was kicked out of the divine realm. Wang Han also gave up his dual divine positions and, along with Jia Wang, sailed through the universe in an aircraft carrier, traversing time and space to find the reincarnation of Huang Zhumiao. From chapters 133 to 137, relying on strategic planning and leveraging external forces, as well as learning mathematics and business acumen, Wang Han did 100,000 push-ups, pull-ups, and sit-ups in the gravity tower, steadily building his foundation for 290 years.

18. 368 天 A Book by Tiandi Xiongdi 天帝兄弟的一本书 Brothers of the Heavenly Emperor天帝兄弟Urban1.5M WordsCompleted Zhao Dagang is a top graduate of a prestigious university, but discovers that his wife is cheating on him and is framed by a coworker. Heartbroken and desperate, he chooses to give in to his female boss, setting himself on the path to a stunning comeback! 145Reads7.2Score—Shelves
19. 369 重 Reborn as a Super Spoiled Brat 重生之超级纨绔 Fang Yebai方夜白Urban2.1M WordsCompleted [Reborn + Helping his father rise to power in politics + Battling for supremacy in the business world] “Mr. Chen Yang, may I ask how much wealth you have now?” “Every place you can see, every place you know about, every place you can imagine... it all belongs to me.” In his previous life, Chen Yang was left with nothing after his family was destroyed. He lived only for revenge, and in the end met a gruesome death. In this life, aside from making his enemies suffer worse than death, Chen Yang onl 25.7kReads8.8Score2.2kShelves

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20. 370 世 The Heretic of the World 世界的异端 castle Kasuocastle卡索Urban239k WordsCompleted [Dual protagonists + no System + no female lead + no making characters stupid + no formulaic plot + somewhat dark] After that incident, Zhong Qi became a child pitied by the media and the public. He could have become an excellent doctor, but ultimately turned into an infamous serial criminal. Lü Fangxu was a boy-band idol. Because his father was mentally ill, he suffered countless instances of bullying as a child. He gritted his teeth and left the countryside, hoping to make something of himself 129Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    A serial killer and an idol swap souls, and the two dominate their way through the game, especially the assassin protagonist, who is a master manipulator. The other supporting characters are also ruthless, and no one is stupid. There is no female lead or system, it's short and concise, fast-paced, and the plot twists rely entirely on clever thinking.

21. 371 蝼 The Underdog Strikes Back: With 30 Seconds Until Death, There's Nowhere to Run 蝼蚁反杀：死亡倒数30秒你无处可逃 Read a Little Editorial Team读点编辑部Mystery534k WordsCompleted [Mystery + Tests of Human Nature + Revenge + Twists + No Romance + Dark Transformation and Counterattack + Ordinary People] My wife secretly went to Myanmar to pay a ransom for her gambling-addict younger brother. She failed to get him back and ended up trapped there herself. I went alone to rescue her, but she used me, and I was knocked unconscious. When I woke up, she was gone. I was locked in a water dungeon like an animal. I thought, even if I have to die, I can’t die here! … I sent my boyf 340Reads8.6Score—Shelves
22. 372 阴 The King Beneath the Shadows 阴影下的王者 The Heart I Love我爱的心Urban247k WordsCompleted Being poor isn't a sin! Patience won't earn you respect! Take the initiative and you can turn your life around! True strength doesn't come from violence or conquest. It comes from inner resilience, the skillful use of wisdom, and a deep understanding of "order" and how to build it. Chen Mo, a poor country boy, never gives up or backs down on his path to turning his life around! 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    True strength does not stem from violence and conquest, but from inner resilience, the application of wisdom, and a profound understanding and construction of "order." This is the story of Chen Mo, a country boy who never gives up and defies expectations, on his path to success.

23. 373 人 Life in the Jianghu: An Electrical Engineer's Extraordinary Adventure 人在江湖：一个电力工程师的奇遇 Year Three Provinces年三省Urban1.5M WordsCompleted Li Fangao, an electrical engineer, unexpectedly gains supernatural powers. In a daze and against his will, he finds himself stepping into the modern-day underworld. His powers bring him one extraordinary encounter after another, and with each new experience, his abilities continue to advance. Moving between the underworld and everyday life, he thrives in both. The underworld today has no more flashing blades or torrents of blood, but it is rife with open and covert power struggles, with deadly d 14.5kReads8.7Score1.9kShelves

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    A new, exciting, niche theme: superpowers in the power industry! Powerful electricians! No spiritual power, only electricity! No internal strength, only electricity! I am the Electrician Hero!

24. 374 人 Life at Thirty 人生三十 Seven Parts Alive七分生Urban2.3M WordsCompleted My career went bankrupt, and my beloved wife betrayed me! There’s no such thing as an easy life for adults. No transmigrating, no being reborn. No wishful fantasies, just reality. Keeping my feet on the ground, taking one step at a time, I’ll turn things around against the odds and rise to the top! This one’s for readers born in the ’80s. If you’re thin-skinned or haven’t been battered by life, read at your own risk! Better not read it! 21.7kReads8.8Score1.5kShelves

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    This novel is definitely worth reading. The protagonist is initially cheated on, but gradually becomes a master of intrigue.

25. 375 看 Fortune-Telling with Incense: A Life-or-Death Incense from the Start 看香算命：开局生死香 Shu Yue舒岳Mystery202k WordsOngoing [Mystery] + [Fast-Paced] + [Extremely Satisfying] Fresh out of college and unemployed, he is forced to inherit the family business of incense reading and fortune-telling. At the City God Temple, he meets He Hui and they set up an incense-reading studio. When someone frames them, they turn the tables and earn their first fortune. Later, he heads to the countryside to lay low, encounters all kinds of strange happenings, and learns to manipulate people, creating plenty of money-making opportunitie 65Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He was bullied and bankrupted in the beginning, but later he used a series of schemes within schemes, displaying extraordinary cunning, ruthlessness, and high intelligence!

26. 376 刑 Major Crime Investigation Files 刑侦大案录 A Life Like a Probe探似人生Mystery3.8M WordsCompleted 6.6kReads6.9Score413Shelves

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    Male protagonist is a criminal investigator, female protagonist is a forensic doctor; episodic crime-solving novel.

27. 377 黑 Black Shark 黑鲨 Yan Ping雁平Urban1.1M WordsCompleted I can’t stand you, so I’ll beat you up! You made me unhappy, so I’ll make you pay! White can be black, and black can become white, because even under the brightest lights, shadows are always there. Blunt and revealing, but not judgmental. This may not be the pinnacle of crime fiction, but it is absolutely a trailblazer in the genre! Just wait and see! 557Reads8.4Score—Shelves
28. 378 错 Wrong Love: A Life with No Escape 错爱：无法逃离的一生 Qing Luyao青绿夭Modern Romance311k WordsCompleted At the best age of her life, Zuo Ling unexpectedly lost her virginity. The chain reaction left her with no choice but to stumble into the wealthy families' feud between the Lin and Bai families. She was born to seek the light, yet darkness always descended. The devilish shadow never left her, though she was innocent. Fight back? Give in? Join them? The secrets of the past unfolded page by page, until at last she had to take responsibility, with no way to escape... 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Tweets that meet the requirements~

29. 379 重 Reborn as a God-Tier Investor 重生之神级投资 Secondhand Time二手时间Urban1.1M WordsCompleted They say even a pig can fly when it catches the wind! Reborn at the dawn of the 2014 boom, Chang Dong vows to soar like a dragon and phoenix and revel in wealth and luxury! 2.9kReads7.8Score106Shelves

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    Very good, worth reading. In my opinion, it's a masterpiece!

30. 380 刑 The Forensic Detective Who Can See the Dead's Lingering Souls 刑侦神探之我能看到死者残魂 A Life Like a Probe探似人生Mystery440k WordsCompleted Crime investigation, deduction, suspense, case-solving, and supernatural fiction. This is a collection of standalone cases, focused entirely on solving crimes, with plenty of cases! Bloody slaughter at a wedding, a Five Elements and yin-yang massacre, ghostly murders at an academy, a terrifying nursery rhyme, a death letter written in blood, a prison in the Eighteenth Layer of Hell, a sacrificial altar... Join Lu Junchen, captain of the criminal investigation squad, and his team as they solve on 7Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 381 三 The Empress's Contest for Supremacy in the Three Kingdoms 三国之女皇争霸 Yun Leizun Who Loves Spicy Peppers爱吃辣椒疙瘩的云雷尊Historical154k WordsOngoing [Battles on the field, a matriarchal world, a good-for-nothing System, the late Han and Three Kingdoms, overworked wage slaves, and lighthearted daily life] The Yangtze pounds the shore, sending up snow-white waves. The waves wash away heroes; a broken halberd lies buried in the sand, its iron still intact. I polish it clean and recognize it as a relic of an age gone by. How many stories will we encounter as we journey through the Three Kingdoms? Can we raise a pot of wine and meet with joy, lau 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Is it acceptable to portray ruthless methods in a performance? For example, preparing to kill one's own family members.

32. 382 恶 The Villainess Runs Wild in a Misogynistic Kingdom 恶女在厌女国杀疯了 This Mountain Is No Mountain此山非山Ancient Romance333k WordsCompleted [Rise to power + revenge + political intrigue + rival suitors + ancient fantasy + awakening to her gender] A mind-bending transmigration story that starts with a bang and only gets wilder. The heroine is the strongest, bar none, and gives as good as she gets! An elite lawyer transmigrates to a woman-hating kingdom. This is the story of her journey from a desperate fugitive to a noble, a chancellor, and finally an emperor! “What? My own brother insulted my wet nurse?” Xu Shisan retaliates with a 155Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    Pull out this book, and you'll be invincible.

33. 383 那 Those Memories Haven't Faded Like Smoke 那些往事并不如烟 Win People Over with Virtue915以德服人915Urban851k WordsCompleted Based on true historical events, this book recounts how Chinese public security and political security agents in the 1960s used extraordinary methods to endure humiliation and infiltrate enemy intelligence organizations in Taiwan. They remained undercover for more than twenty years, making major contributions to national security. The story paints a sweeping historical panorama. Its twists and turns are vivid and compelling, and its main events are adapted from historical fact. Rich in the spiri 575Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    A newly released realistic spy thriller, it tells the true story of an undercover agent during a special era, revealing the hidden struggles of the Republic during its difficult years.

34. 384 医 The Medical Detective Who Chases Souls 医警追魂人 The Way of Heaven Is the Way天行道可道Mystery203k WordsCompleted The male lead is bold and forceful. After awakening the inheritance of the Heavenly Doctor Sect, he makes it his mission to “heal people, heal the nation, and heal the heavens.” He punishes evil, champions good, and sets crooked ways right. One heroine, no padding. A divine couple who live by their own code and settle their grudges with gusto. What sparks will fly once they both fully awaken...? —Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    He was ruthless and decisive, employing a variety of methods.

35. 385 横 I Conquer Another World with Nothing but My Own Talent 横推异界，我全靠自身天赋 Mr. One Leaf一叶先生Eastern Fantasy395k WordsOngoing [Decisive and ruthless, multiple women, invincible protagonist, self-interest above all] In a high-martial world, prodigies rise everywhere. Yang Feng transmigrates here, relying solely on his own talent. One day, he throws a punch, and the sky is stained with blood. Only then do people realize in terror that he has long since become the highest peak in the world. Yang Feng’s life story: sweeping aside all challengers and, before he knows it, becoming the supreme ruler. 350Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist is ruthless and prioritizes profit above all else.

36. 386 从 From the Desolate Realm, I Begin My Rise to Godhood 从天荒界开始成神做祖 Mr. One Leaf一叶先生Eastern Fantasy686k WordsCompleted A single general's success is built on the bones of countless fallen soldiers. The road to an immortal throne must be paved with the flesh and blood of the masses. Yang Yue transmigrates to the Tianhuang Realm and rises from a mere gang disciple, sweeping across the world to attain immortality. (An overpowered, easy-to-read power fantasy with decisive, ruthless action.) 310Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 387 我 I’m a Gangster, and You Want Me to Fight Evil? 我是黑社会，你叫我除恶扬善？ Salty Enough to Flip the Sky咸翻天Urban718k WordsCompleted The only supernatural element. A little martial arts is fine. This is a story about seeking justice for the people, with some political intrigue. It is not a mindless killing spree. The protagonist isn't a pushover: he punishes evil and rewards good, and the supporting characters aren't made unnaturally stupid. Fang Zheng transmigrates into the body of a small-time gang boss in a parallel world. He also awakens a "Killing Makes You Stronger" System. As long as he kills someone with a crime score 32.2kReads9.1Score3kShelves

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    The system that makes you stronger by killing villains is awakened, and punishing evil and promoting good is very satisfying. The protagonist is intelligent and capable of solving problems.

38. 388 我 My Dongguan Dream: Sister Mei 我的东莞梦：媚姐 Zeng Yi曾呓Urban2.4M WordsOngoing Sister Mei's advice to me: The women at entertainment venues are just for looking. Don't get serious with them. Sister Mei also said: Don't get any ideas about me, either. [A story about working for a living, perhaps with a little of me, you, and him in it.] 197.5kReads8.9Score9.8kShelves

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39. 389 黑 The Underworld Heiress Makes a Fierce Bodyguard 黑道千金猛保镖 Count Blue Squid蓝乌贼伯爵Urban518k WordsOngoing [Underworld] + [Urban] + [Multiple Female Leads] + [Power Fantasy] [Not for readers under 18] Wang Meng rose from bodyguard to godfather of the underworld, unifying both the criminal and legitimate worlds. His was a life of power and grandeur. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    From a bodyguard to a mafia godfather, he unified both the legal and illegal worlds, living a life of unparalleled power and influence.

40. 390 商 The Merchant's War 商人战争 Qi An骐安Urban127k WordsOngoing When capital comes into the world, every pore drips with blood and filth! It is a grave, burying conscience and affection~ Many years later, whenever I look back on what happened, I can't help regretting it~ I'm a businessman, and I'm a sinner! 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist is highly intelligent, cunning, and ruthless; it's definitely worth watching.

41. 391 四 Secrets of the Siheyuan 四合院里秘密 Dream of Soaring, Heart Flying High梦翱翔心飞扬Male-Channel Fanfiction995k WordsCompleted After waking up, Zhao Yutong finds himself the new tenant in Love in the Courtyard. It's 1960, the famine years, and every household in the courtyard is busy scheming for its own gain. Then he discovers he can possess animals. Today, he turns into a sparrow to listen to Qin Huairu and her mother-in-law bicker; tomorrow, he becomes a stray cat to spy on Xu Damao's secret deals. Everyone in the courtyard thinks he's just an inconspicuous newcomer. Little do they know that the “animal eyes” outside 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Good novels should be enjoyable.

42. 392 瞎 Blind Corn! Rotten Potatoes! Worthless Children, Get on Your Knees! 瞎苞米！烂土豆！极品儿女靠边跪 Lucky Cat招财猫儿Modern Romance3.6M WordsOngoing [Period] [The 1980s] [Light Ensemble Cast] [Reborn] [Feel-Good] [No Golden Finger] [Family Life] (Also known as: Reborn in the 1980s: The Old Lady Leaves Her Children Behind) Seventy-year-old Wu Zhiqiu is Reborn in the era when her children still depend on her hard work and sacrifice! In her previous life, she played favorites and ended up alone and miserable in her old age. This time, she refuses to repeat the past. The old lady decides to leave her children behind and enjoy the rest of her lif 192.7kReads9.3Score8.1kShelves
43. 393 反 A Villainous Rich Second-Generation Heir, and the Campus Belle Wants to Kill Me from the Start! 反派富二代，校花开局要弄死我！ Spring by Daming Lake大明湖畔的春天Urban289k WordsOngoing Other titles: [The Rise of Yan Nation: With the Heavenly Emperor Martial Spirit, I Rule the World] [The Fated Villain: Seizing Every Opportunity Meant for the Protagonists]… The wickedly intelligent big shot Situ Xin transmigrated, but unlike others who transmigrated as the chosen one, he became a rich second-generation villain and simp from a novel! In the original story, the villain’s father was one of Yan Nation’s Five Grandmasters, while his mother was the eldest legitimate daughter of 60Reads5.4Score—Shelves

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    Villainous rich second generation

44. 394 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 786Reads8.0Score109Shelves

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    The protagonist travels to the late Ming Dynasty, seizes land from the wealthy and redistributes it, establishes a completely new system, and builds a new Chinese empire.

45. 395 荒 King of the Wilderness 荒野之王 Continue Writing Spring and Autumn续写春秋Urban2.0M WordsCompleted On the deserted National Highway 318, a beautiful young woman flagged down Cang Yunfeng’s car. Any seasoned driver who regularly traveled through Tibet would know what was going on... 95.5kReads9.5Score9.2kShelves
46. 396 你 Go Crazy Over Your Moonlight, Then Cry When Your Boss Falls for Me 你跟白月光疯，女上司爱我你哭啥 Grand Leader Huang黄大盟主Urban1.8M WordsCompleted [Officialdom + business + workplace + power and desire + men and women: What could drive people this mad?] Enough already! At thirty, a man shouldn't have to face a conspiracy to strip him of his position, the betrayal of his pregnant fiancée after seven years together, the merciless bullying of his beautiful boss, a terminal illness, and constant rejection and abuse from everyone around him! No, I'm done holding back! Just as he learns that his fiancée is about to get together with her white mo 2kReads8.0Score383Shelves

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    Looking for a thrilling read? This is it! Workplace + underworld + power + sex + romance – it'll get your blood pumping! The workplace, the political arena, and the underworld are all about human nature and the power struggles of life! Thanks for following along! Once you start reading, you won't want to leave! The protagonist is explosive!

47. 397 入 Nightfall 入夜 Empty-Headed脑袋空空Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The door opened, and a tall, slender man stepped out. Lin Mian stared at him, dumbstruck, forgetting even to snap out of it. “What are you looking at, hmm?” 7kReads9.3Score2.5kShelves
48. 398 港 Hong Kong Crossover: I Haven’t Been the Boss in Years 港综：我不做大哥好多年 Mao Lin, Who Likes Egg-Laying Ducks喜欢产蛋鸭的毛林Male-Channel Fanfiction500k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 5.1kReads9.0Score169Shelves

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    Highly recommended.

49. 399 全 Everyone in the Sect Is Love-Brained, Except Me, a True Lunatic 全宗门都是恋爱脑，唯我是真疯批 Paper Tiger纸老虎Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The complete print edition of A Double Crossing is now available on all platforms. Relationship blogger Lin Du died of a broken heart after being driven crazy by hopeless romantics. After death, she transmigrated into a tragic romance cultivation novel, becoming the beautiful, powerful, yet doomed junior uncle who paved the way for the protagonists' great love with her own ashes. After reading the script, she slowly typed a question mark. “Have they dug up every wild vegetable on this sect's mou 234.9kReads9.7Score27.6kShelves
50. 400 深 Shenzhen, Beguiling After Dark 深圳，夜色迷人 Nan Xiaohua南小华Urban2.0M WordsCompleted A tale of business rivalries and political intrigue set against the backdrop of Shenzhen, following Chen Binnan’s remarkable journey south in pursuit of success. This story is dedicated to all the brothers who have headed south, north, or east to make their way in the world! 52.2kReads9.6Score6.2kShelves

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