Female Lead, Jianghu, Cool and Aloof, White-Clad, Skilled in Martial Arts, Please 女主，江湖，清冷，白衣，武功高，谢谢

1. 351 高 A Survival Guide for the Ice-Cold, Disgraced Heroine 高冷失格女侠生存指南 Rich but Not Greasy Braised Pork红烧肉肥而不腻Ancient Romance400k WordsOngoing Su Ling’er saw that her junior granduncle’s aura had completely changed. He was no longer icy and aloof, but full of carefree swagger, as if he’d thrown off all restraint. Sword intent surged around Lin Wan. With one move, “Stars Hang Low Over the Plains,” even the night breeze fell still. Qin Guang was curious, too. In a scene like this, what kind of stirring poem would the famed young prodigy, Cold River’s Lonely Moon, recite? “I’m usually support, but tonight I’m going into the jungle.” Lin W 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Come on, come on! You have to come, wait for my 200,000-word name change!

2. 352 倾 The Alluring Female Coroner 倾城女仵作 Yue Mo月莫Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted (Comic adaptation of The Beautiful Coroner now available) (Print edition of The Beautiful Coroner now on sale) After the mysterious death of her father, a coroner, Ye Caitang was saddled with a huge debt of fifty taels of silver. She had no choice but to sell herself to the Six Doors and work like a beast of burden for her creditor, Xia Yue, a renowned detective. Fortunately, Ye Caitang possessed the soul of an experienced modern forensic pathologist. Using modern forensic science, she deciphere 21.5kReads9.4Score3.1k14d adds
3. 353 绛 Crimson Snow, Dark Frost 绛雪玄霜 Explorer Ylr探索者YlrEastern Fantasy731k WordsCompleted Crimson Snow and Dark Frost is a series of wuxia novels by Wolong Sheng. It mainly tells the story of the male lead, Fang Zhaonan, who is drawn into the martial world while seeking revenge for his sect, and the female lead, Mei Jiangxue, who fights for justice in the martial world. They face off with wits and courage at the Mount Tai Gathering of Heroes, in the Valley of Death on Nether Mountain, in battles at Shaolin Temple, in a bloody fight at the Blood Pool, and in the final showdown at the —Reads—Score—14d adds
4. 354 碎 A Heartbroken Journey Through the Martial World 碎心江湖行 Sailing the Sea海舟行Eastern Fantasy367k WordsOngoing The jianghu is a furnace, with love and hate as its fuel, tempering a bond destined to break hearts. Born into poverty, young swordsman Hai Chenyan enters the jianghu on nothing but sheer courage. From a naive, inexperienced martial arts novice, he endures trials of life and death to become a once-in-a-generation sword prodigy. While investigating the secrets of his master’s sect, he encounters the mysterious Kou Ziyi, heir to the Southern Border Gu Sect, cold and beautiful as frost, yet with a 2Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 355 藏 The Guide to Concealed Beauties 藏娇引 Zhi Ge Wen Mo止戈问墨Eastern Fantasy793k WordsCompleted Winter. The last of the snow. Her sword is moonlight. Her poison is honey. Her name is a secret. Purple robes, swift as lightning. A woman, like a poem. The world knows Princess Jinning, Zhao Qingli, only as a living portrait of a court lady, hidden deep within the palace. Little does anyone know that she is also the Sword God’s sole disciple and a once-in-a-century genius of the Tang Sect. Her sword is called Purple Lightning. When it leaves its scabbard, it flashes like a startled swan reflect 44Reads—Score—14d adds

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   One sword cleaves the heavens, one palm slays a Martial Saint. Winter. Lingering snow. Her sword is moonlight. Her poison is honey. Her name is a secret. Purple robes, like lightning. Her person, like poetry. The world only knows Princess Jinning, Zhao Qingli, a living portrait of a lady in the deep palace. But they do not know that she is also the only successor of the Sword God, a once-in-a-century genius of the Tang Clan. Her sword is named "Purple Lightning." When the sword is drawn, it is like a fleeting shadow. No one in the world can withstand three moves from her. Because those who have seen the third move have all become mute dead men. Her palm is named "Soul Chaser." Her fingers are named "Wind Slicer." Chu Yueyao and Wen Yunshu are not maids, but two deadly shadows. Three women, a game in winter. The martial world is a cup of strong liquor. But they want to savor the elegance of tea. Until someone spills this cup of tea... One sword cleaves the heavens, one palm slays a Martial Saint...

6. 356 风 The Hidden Hero of the Martial World 风尘侠隐 Explorer Ylr探索者YlrEastern Fantasy825k WordsCompleted Synopsis of Feng Chen Xia Yin, a wuxia novel by Wolong Sheng: The reclusive hero Luo Jiufeng and his wife, who live on Mount Heng, are suddenly besieged by dozens of powerful enemies. Both die bitterly in the wilderness, and their two children are taken away. Five years later, the handsome and dashing Luo Yanqiu completes his training and sets out into the jianghu with sword in hand to avenge his parents. The head of the Snow Mountain Sect, Daoist Zixu, gathers powerful figures from the underwor —Reads—Score—14d adds
7. 357 犹 Still Awaiting Zhaoyang 犹待昭阳 Mu Fusheng木浮生Ancient Romance195k WordsCompleted Spring’s beauty once seemed impossible to surpass; beyond Zhaoyang, no day could be called fine. The first magnificent historical romance from the queen of romantic fiction, Mu Fusheng! A sweeping portrait of a nation and its people, and a profound love so true it could stand as witness to an empire. Within a week of beginning serialization, the novel was recommended by major Weibo book accounts! Two out of every three romance readers have been moved by this story. Several film and television co 589Reads9.1Score11514d adds
8. 358 江 The Empire as My Canvas 江山为卷 Morning Farewell to Old Friends朝辞故旧Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [A completely fictional xianxia history: political intrigue + xianxia + no System.] “Your Majesty, the Ninth Prince has broken through all four passes. He has led his army across the Yinma River and is closing in on Tianmen Pass.” The ministers were speechless. How could that dissolute heir, who spent every day drinking and womanizing and even brought dancers on military campaigns, have broken through all four passes? From the looks of it, he was going to attack the strongest pass in Western Shu 12.1kReads9.1Score96014d adds
9. 359 公 The Princess and the Sword Immortal 公主与剑仙 Zhi Ge Wen Mo止戈问墨Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted Atop Lock Dragon Peak, snow falls without a sound. Xiao Jianqiu, the “Lone Shadow Sword Immortal,” is invincible beneath heaven with his gleaming blade. He watches the clouds drift by, seeking nothing more than freedom and ease. The martial world? Just a place where grudges are settled and swords do the talking. In Jinling, behind the deep walls of the imperial palace, Princess Zhaoyang Zhao Jin is born to privilege, yet finds the palace walls too high and her life too stifling. The court? Nothi 2.5kReads—Score19114d adds
10. 360 摇 The Tale of the Flower-Shaking Eagle 摇花放鹰传 Explorer Ylr探索者YlrEastern Fantasy896k WordsCompleted Synopsis of Wo Longsheng's wuxia novel, The Flower-Swaying Eagle: Su Bailing had no equal in the world, though he longed for one. Arrogant in his youth and fiercely competitive in middle age, he had no confidante worthy of his regard and no enemy who could give him a proper fight. With nowhere to put his abundant talent, he played a trick on the martial world of later generations. He poured his pent-up anguish and pain into building an underground fortress, leaving behind two plans, one righteou 587Reads6.7Score10314d adds
11. 361 武 The Golden Melon Legend: A Wuxia Novel 武侠小说金瓜传奇 Explorer Ylr探索者YlrEastern Fantasy323k WordsCompleted Synopsis of Wolong Sheng's wuxia novel The Golden Gourd Legend: On the shores of Penglai, by the Yellow Sea, among jagged rocks and reefs, sat a white-haired old man with a fishing rod in his hand. The old man looked truly carefree, sitting perfectly still and watching his rod with complete concentration. From a distance, he looked like a stone carving of a person on the shore. If it really were a statue, though, it would seem rather odd. Why not carve a beautiful woman instead, something more p 317Reads6.0Score—14d adds
12. 362 龙 Young Hero of the Dragon Abyss 龙渊少侠 A Pot of Spinach Soup一锅菠菜汤Ancient Romance335k WordsCompleted On a dark, stormy night, a group of black-clad attackers raided the Weiyuan Escort Agency. With loyal servants fighting desperately to protect her, the heavily pregnant young madam fled through the siege. What earth-shattering secret lay behind this bloody massacre? The four fugitives traveled far and wide before finally taking refuge in the long-abandoned Ziyun Temple. Fortunately, the madam safely gave birth to a baby boy there. Time passed. When the boy was seven, a one-armed Daoist wandere 102Reads—Score1614d adds
13. 363 一 One Shot to Subdue Mountains and Rivers 一枪镇山河 Fleeting Light, Soft and Shallow流光轻浅Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsCompleted Young Li Changfeng unexpectedly obtains the Bloodthirsty Overlord Spear, a fearsome weapon. In a world plunged into chaos, he avenges his family, wipes out bandits, crushes enemy kingdoms, and defeats the demon race, using his spear to usher in an age of peace and prosperity. 7.1kReads8.6Score71614d adds
14. 364 天 The Heaven-Extinguishing Blade 天绝刀 Explorer Ylr探索者YlrEastern Fantasy308k WordsCompleted With his ocean-deep wisdom and extraordinary perseverance, Leng Jianchou brought together the different inner cultivation techniques of five great masters and forged a unique art of his own. He pushed beyond the limits of humanity and escaped alive. Armed with the swordsmanship of the Blood Sword, Yan Hua, the saber techniques of Saber King Pu Gongwang, the hidden weapon skills of Palace Master Nan Feiyan, the medical knowledge of the Great Physician of Freedom, and the vast jianghu experience o 400Reads—Score—14d adds
15. 365 鬼 Ghost Lord's Love for the Mortal World 鬼爷恋红尘 Ye Xing靥星Ancient Romance747k WordsCompleted Lighthearted comedy + laughter through tears + sweet, doting romance with a domineering heroine Mountain bandits + princess + immortal handmaiden + empress + celestial immortal + the netherworld A woman pursues a man from the mortal realm to the heavens, all the way down to hell... The little ghost was raised by a gang of mountain bandits on Ghost King Mountain. From a young age, Ghost Lord was already notorious throughout the martial world. Then, during a robbery, she met a beautiful person in 25Reads—Score—14d adds
16. 366 天 Heavenly Fragrance Dash 天香飙 Explorer Ylr探索者YlrEastern Fantasy591k WordsCompleted An introduction to Wolong Sheng's wuxia novel The Heavenly Fragrance: The story of The Heavenly Fragrance is gripping and vivid, with a message that gives one much to ponder. It can only be called a tragedy among tragedies! Hu Boling, the cold-faced Yama and leader of the bandits across the six northern provinces, was once a black-hearted killer who had taken countless lives. But after marrying the gentle and kind Gu Hanxiang, he was transformed by her influence, suddenly withdrew from the marti 124Reads—Score—14d adds
17. 367 王 Your Highness, the Princess Consort Is Freezing! Hurry and Warm Her Up 王爷，王妃太冷了您赶紧去捂暖吧 Mu Lie Sheng Pa暮列笙琶Ancient Romance305k WordsCompleted Su Yanjin, a top all-purpose asset of a secluded family in the 23rd century, unexpectedly transmigrates to the Wusheng Dynasty. She possesses peerless martial arts, is a master of both letters and warfare, has unmatched ingenuity, and boasts medical skills that reign supreme under heaven! He is stern and imposing, yet gentle only with her. Su Yanjin's cool elegance and unique charm quietly stir the Battle Prince's heart. From then on, they join forces to suppress the powerful, eliminate corrupti 228Reads6.2Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is strong, cold, and independent.

18. 368 武 Wuxia: From the Start, I Made Senior Sister Yue Cry with My Words 武侠：开局嘴哭岳师姐 Shiyi Yu拾壹宇Eastern Fantasy114k WordsOngoing [Multiple Heroines] [Scoundrel] [Substitute?] He kills and burns, yet knows he is a good person... Oh, no, a great hero. He is a rising star among righteous martial artists. He is the destined leader of the heretical and demonic factions. He is... kind of a scoundrel... An innocent, adorable senior sister; a clever, mischievous little demoness; a bewitching sect leader... This is the jianghu. Drink the strongest liquor, ride the fastest horses, practice the mightiest martial arts, and pla 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Evil laugh][Evil laugh][Evil laugh][Evil laugh]

19. 369 武 The Heavenly Dragon Armor: A Wuxia Novel 武侠小说天龙甲 Explorer Ylr探索者YlrEastern Fantasy485k WordsCompleted Introduction to Tianlong Armor, a wuxia novel by Wolong Sheng: On a lush plain south of Mount Mang in western Henan stands Xuanji Fort, renowned throughout the martial world. Pines, bamboo, and flowering trees line the grounds outside the fort, while rare flowers and plants spread across the landscape, creating a feeling of peace and elegance. The fort's master, Zhuang Guanyu, the famous hero of the Heluo region, has a daughter named Xuanji. She is a peerlessly beautiful woman whose dazzling loo 163Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 370 她 She Nurtured Her Sword for Ten Years, Returning to Cleanse the World with It 她养剑十年，归来只为剑洗天下 Moonlit Wheel Dance月下轮舞Ancient Romance823k WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead + Wuxia + Yuri + All-Female Martial World] She was once the greatest martial artist in the world. Ten years ago, the friend she trusted most betrayed her. Poisoned and gravely wounded, she fell off a cliff and barely survived. Ten years later, she returns to the martial world under the alias “Chen Lian.” She massacres the Gu Family Manor, takes on two top fighters at once, and storms the Bright Moon Pavilion alone. At an astonishing speed, she climbs back to the peak of the 342Reads8.8Score10214d adds

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    A novel featuring a strong female protagonist, a martial arts world, and an ensemble cast [Sending Hearts] is absolutely amazing. Despite being suppressed by sects and framed by villains, she once found herself in dire straits, but chose to lie low for ten years to nurture her sword. When she finally unsheathed it, her sword aura pierced the clouds, and wherever she went, evil was driven away. This sense of a powerful comeback after years of hard work is truly touching!

21. 371 功 The Kung Fu Palm 功夫掌 DelanY德兰YEastern Fantasy418k WordsCompleted Introduction to The Kung Fu Palm: Though the kindhearted Old Master Shi Hechuan was wealthy and generous, he had only one child. He was nearing fifty when he finally had a son, whom he named Jitong. The old couple treasured him like their own lives, and hired several tutors to teach him at home. Though Shi Jitong was only seventeen, he was already a master of poetry, prose, and the arts. He could write a polished piece as soon as he picked up a brush, and speak with eloquence; his reputation for 206Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 372 绝 The Peerless Sword God 绝色剑神 Zhi Ge Wen Mo止戈问墨Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted That winter, the martial world died. Tianwaitian slaughtered the entire martial world, staining rivers and mountains with blood. Beauty meant death. Zhao Qinghe was the most remarkable princess in the world, and the most beautiful woman in the world. When she smiled, the mountains and rivers paled. When she drew her sword, even immortals bowed their heads. Her Flowing Cloud Soft Sword made her invincible in three moves. Two even more dangerous women were always at her side: Luo Qinghan, “De 434Reads8.1Score3014d adds

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    That winter, the martial world died. The Heavenly Realm slaughtered the entire martial arts world, staining mountains and rivers with blood. Beauty is synonymous with death—Zhao Qinghe, the most beautiful princess in the world, the most beautiful woman under heaven. When she smiled, the world paled in comparison; when she drew her sword, even gods bowed. Her Flowing Cloud Soft Sword was invincible in three moves. Beside her were two even more dangerous women: Luo Qinghan, "Ink Feather Godslayer"; and Wen Wanqing, "Gentle Palm Suppressing Heaven." The three were unassuming, like refined ladies, like delicate flowers. Their two adorable pets were even more extraordinary: the Myriad Demonic Ice Python "Frost Profound," and the ancient divine beast "Soul-Devouring Golden Eyes" Ink Flame. The winter snow had not yet stopped, but the killing had already begun. The sharpest sword in the world was wrapped in the sweetest sugar.

23. 373 紫 Purple Lightning and Green Frost 紫电青霜 Explorer Ylr探索者YlrEastern Fantasy459k WordsCompleted At his master's behest, young hero Ge Longxiang visits the Cold Cloud Immortal, Ge Qingshuang, to discuss the upcoming sword tournament on Mount Huang. On the way through Tianxin Valley, he happens upon the black-clad Dragon Maiden Bai Qingqing, and the two gradually fall for each other. Purple Lightning and Green Frost are the names of two ancient treasured swords. It is said that Sun Quan, ruler of Wu during the Three Kingdoms period, possessed six treasured swords, two of which were called Pu —Reads—Score—14d adds
24. 374 梅 Plum Blossom Blood 梅花血 Explorer Ylr探索者YlrEastern Fantasy430k WordsCompleted In Gu Long's martial arts novel Plum Blossom Blood, "Ironblood Ink Dragon" Yan Xiaofei visits his sworn elder brother Shang Heng in Plum Blossom Blood, only to discover that all three members of the Shang family have been slaughtered, their blood spilled on the spot. This is the origin of the book's title. Trouble keeps piling up for Yan Xiaofei. Someone impersonates him and dismantles the Jiujiang Branch of the Thirty-Six Yangtze River Halls overnight, leading the gang's leader, Situ Wen, to re 112Reads6.2Score—14d adds
25. 375 太 The Bittersweet Daily Life of the Grand Senior Sister of Taixuan Sect 太玄门大师姐的心酸日常 Xue Yuqiu, Protected by the Crowd法不责众的雪雨秋Ancient Romance522k WordsOngoing Strong female lead in a wuxia story. The heroine is no saint, and the hero isn't a domineering CEO. The author aims to create characters who feel real, with both good and bad sides. There are many characters, and this is an ensemble novel. A strong wuxia heroine who's neither a saint nor a scheming green tea, and a hero who's no domineering CEO. The characters are real and multifaceted, with good and bad sides. This is an ensemble story, so if that's not your thing, please don't come in! 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book will definitely meet your requirements.

26. 376 九 In the 1990s, I Became a Village Barefoot Doctor 九零之我在村里当赤脚医生 Zhi Ge Wen Mo止戈问墨Modern Romance84k WordsOngoing Lin Yue, an emergency room doctor, transmigrates into the body of a village girl in the 1990s. Faced with a grandmother who favors boys and a village that shuns her, she takes up her silver needles and draws on astonishing skills in traditional Chinese medicine and cutting-edge psychological knowledge. She cures the village bully’s hidden ailment, treats the village beauty’s hysteria, and transforms the entire impoverished village through medicinal herb farming and rural tourism. And that demobi 14Reads—Score—14d adds
27. 377 惊 What?! I've Become My Idol's Child 惊！我成了我担的孩子 Yu Ningbing玉凝冰Ancient Romance630k WordsCompleted [Mystery and crime-solving + rekindled romance + two powerful, devoted leads + sweet romance and a happy ending + father-son bonds + exhilarating wuxia] Ye Fuyao is the only male outer disciple in his sect, and the one nobody takes seriously. He’s bad at martial arts and not exactly the sharpest tool in the shed. Then a dream-come-true protagonist’s script falls right into his lap, and he becomes the beloved son of the idol he’s admired since childhood. Just like that, he lands a life of easy wi 984Reads8.2Score10114d adds
28. 378 花 The Legend of Huafeng 花凤传 Explorer Ylr探索者YlrEastern Fantasy692k WordsCompleted Introduction to Wolong Sheng's wuxia novel The Tale of Hua Feng: A white-clad young woman, as beautiful as a flower and ethereal as an immortal, leaves Python Valley with her senior brother. She is Hua Feng, a peerless beauty of unsurpassed grace, adored by all who see her. Delicate and lovely, she has a bewitching charm that captivates the heart. On her first venture into the martial world, she is lured aboard the Golden Dragon Prince's ship, where she shares his bed for several days. Her senio 132Reads—Score—14d adds
29. 379 你 You Said You Were Invincible 你说的，你无敌 Shicai Cai是猜猜吖Eastern Fantasy134k WordsOngoing One heroine, also known as You Said You’d Stay by My Side What is the jianghu? Deceit and betrayal, stumbling along, facing everything together, or… you said you’d stay by my side. To break free of the shackles around him, Ding Yuewu, who suffers from a hidden ailment, unexpectedly meets Yang Ruoxue, a merchant’s daughter whose family has fallen on hard times. By helping each other, one gets to see the jianghu he has always longed for, while the other fulfills her dream. Shanghui, an adviser in —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The book is full of detail. Although it's a new book, you can wait until it's more complete before reading it. It's definitely worth the wait.

30. 380 血 Legend of Bloodshed on Mount Wudang 血溅武当山传奇 Half a Jin Lao二分之一金老Martial Arts600k WordsCompleted A severely underrated work of literature, an epic masterpiece full of vivid emotion. Martial arts + history + romance + leveling up through monster-slaying + a regretful pursuit of a wife + tangled grievances + emotional turmoil. A good-for-nothing male lead and an impulsive female lead meet because of a misunderstanding and are forced to wander the martial world together. They study under the same master and each finds their own opportunities to learn martial arts. Their differing ideals lead t 2kReads8.0Score19714d adds

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    This traditional martial arts novel, *The Legend of Bloodstained Wudang Mountain*, is absolutely top-tier. It explores human nature and life, surpassing 99% of other authors. I swear on my uncle's life that if this book isn't good, my uncle will die a horrible death, be struck by lightning, torn to pieces, and covered in maggots.

31. 381 风 The Swallows Return Through Wind and Rain 风雨燕归来 Explorer Ylr探索者YlrEastern Fantasy126k WordsCompleted An introduction to Wolong Sheng’s classic wuxia novel, "The Swallows Return in Wind and Rain": "The Swallows Return in Wind and Rain" is the sequel to "Flying Swallows Startle the Dragon". Li Canglan, leader of the Heavenly Dragon Gang, is bent on dominating the martial world and has incurred the enmity of the nine major sects. In the end, however, he is driven back by a new generation of martial artists, including Yang Menghuan, Zhu Ruolan, and Zhao Xiaodie. Tao Yu, who stole the martial world’ 130Reads—Score—14d adds
32. 382 血 Bloodshed on Mount Wudang 血溅武当山 Half a Jin Lao二分之一金老Eastern Fantasy344k WordsCompleted A weather-beaten young man gradually finds his way through confusion, survives against all odds in a world plunged into chaos, and steadily gets everything he wished for. But he loses things far more precious, such as family, friendship, and love. If only time could turn back. 1.4kReads6.6Score10814d adds
33. 383 静 The Quiet and Lovely Maiden 静女其姝 Wanran莞然Ancient Romance605k WordsCompleted Fate has decreed that she will attract many admirers throughout her life. With the Lord of Qingqiu, they are deeply in love but doomed to miss their chance; with the Prince of the West Sea, they are destined to go their separate ways. Only with the Emperor of the Great Wilderness is she bound by three lifetimes as husband and wife, unable to let go. In her rebellious youth, she once willingly endured the thirty-six heavenly thunderbolts for her mortal husband, sacrificing ten thousand years of 20Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    I think these four books are good! First, it's different from the time-travel stories in other novels. Secondly, he doesn't hesitate at all from the start. The third one is both frustrating and laughable. Fourth, the little fox spirit loves wine, money, and ink.

34. 384 岳 Yue Xiaochai 岳小钗 Explorer Ylr探索者YlrEastern Fantasy741k WordsCompleted Yue Xiaochai is unmatched in martial arts, brilliant and perceptive, and possessed of an elegant temperament. But because she is naturally alluring, her love life is full of twists and turns. Fortunately, she and Xiao Ling eventually find their way to each other. The peerless Jade Flute Gentleman is madly, obsessively in love with the heroine Yue Xiaochai. Grateful for the Jade Flute Gentleman’s repeated help, Yue Xiaochai cannot bring herself to reject his advances outright. Yet the man in her 3Reads—Score—14d adds
35. 385 白 The White Bone Command 【白骨令】 Explorer Ylr探索者YlrEastern Fantasy347k WordsCompleted Synopsis of Gu Long’s martial arts novel The White Bone Order: In a stone chamber at the deepest end of the cave, Wei Qianli sat in a daze, his thoughts in turmoil. For one thing, he had no idea what was going through Kang Yu’s enormous bald head. For another, he couldn’t tell whether what he had done that day was the smartest course of action. He spotted a box in the corner and went over to look. Inside were two smoked chickens, several steamed buns, and a large bottle of water. These provision 305Reads—Score—14d adds
36. 386 狐 The Fox Spirit’s Tavern 狐姬酒肆 Yingluo莺萝Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Hu Ying the little fox immortal made wine so tempting it bewitched the Three Realms and ensnared all living beings. But it had no effect on Prime Minister Qin Lingmo. Worse, after she saved his life, he accused her of being a demon and even asked the sect leader to subdue her. Hmph! How could I, the great fox immortal, lose an argument to a mere human? Sooner or later, I'll take over your prime minister's residence! All the money will be mine! And the man, too! 15Reads8.6Score—14d adds
37. 387 悔 After Breaking Off the Engagement, I Found My Happy Ending with That Rogue from the Beggars' Sect 悔婚后和丐帮那位登徒子HE了 Young Master San Chen by the Rhine莱茵河畔的三陈公子Ancient Romance219k WordsCompleted [Both transform + equally matched leads + martial world + political intrigue + devoted to each other + ensemble cast] The sect names come from The Longest Day in Chang'an; everything else is fictional. The prickly, icy beauty Shen Jiyue (Petal and Jade) × the lively, spirited puppy Xue Yi (Beggar's Sect) At first, Xue Yi pursues Shen. Later, the wooden-headed beauty comes around and keeps the Beggar's Sect's womanizer firmly in check. The story is told entirely from Xue Yi's perspective. The ear 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead in this story perfectly fits the description, hahaha. The writing is excellent and not at all simplistic. There's also a gender-swap plot later on!

38. 388 五 Five Years of Waiting Came to Nothing: My Husband Brings His New Love to Demand a Divorce 五年痴等成空，夫君带女逼我和离 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Both Chaste] [Romance with His Older Brother's Wife] [Male-Male Story] [The Male Lead is repeatedly seen completely naked but stays faithful. Later, what looks like infidelity is actually a guard in disguise; the male lead remains devoted to the female lead throughout.] [Dear readers, we're very sorry! When you reach Chapter 139, please skip straight to Chapter 146. Chapters 140 to 145 are inconsistent and can be ignored.] On their wedding night, unrest broke out at the border, and her husband 5.8kReads9.3Score43414d adds

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    Both the female and male leads are strong, both are virgins, and it's their first time!

39. 389 白 Bai Rushuang 白如霜 DelanY德兰YMale-Channel Fanfiction409k WordsCompleted An introduction to Gu Long's wuxia novel White as Frost: White as Frost is the male protagonist's name, so using it as the title feels rather baffling. The plot is simple: Bai Ruyun abducts Wu Qingping and imprisons her in a lakeside pavilion. Before long, as the clichés would have it, they fall in love. But Wu Qingping was already engaged, and her fiancé, Long Yunfu, was an outstanding young man in his own right. His backers, the Three Hundred Elders, were also formidable masters of an older ge 37Reads—Score—14d adds
40. 390 我 I Was Reborn, and This Time I'm Going on a Rampage 我重生了，这一世我嘎嘎乱杀 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted In my past life, I was schemed against and killed by Bai Lianhua and Liu Ruyan! This time, I'll send every one of the people who hurt me straight to hell! Seeing them hate me to the bone yet be powerless to do anything about it is so satisfying! This time, let me weave the path that sends you all to hell! I'm the head of the Wen family business. Watch me put men aside and focus on my career. I'm the leading lady of my own story! I just love building my business! When I try to put men aside, they 1.9kReads9.4Score19314d adds
41. 391 独 The Lone Sword 独行剑 Explorer Ylr探索者YlrEastern Fantasy230k WordsCompleted The Lone Sword, a wuxia novel by Sima Ling: By now, the sky had grown bright, and the eastern horizon was already pale with dawn. Zhu Yitao turned around and saw that Lou Dongyuan, the Ghostly Shadow, had vanished at some point. Only the Monk with the Ringed Blade still stood there in silence. Zhu Yitao sighed. “The Ghostly Shadow truly lives up to his name. He comes and goes like a dragon, seen only in glimpses. He went down the mountain this time, intending to make a comeback, but instead end 8Reads—Score—14d adds
42. 392 断 Broken Embers, Calamity Born 断烬成劫 No One Knows Me Anymore无人再识我Eastern Fantasy266k WordsOngoing A tale of redemption and tortured love between a disgraced villain who has lost his martial arts and his blind younger sister. Han Yi was a once-in-a-century sword prodigy of the Taibai Sect, but overnight he lost everything and became a pariah. The sect's sacred treasure is stolen, and he takes the blame and is punished. Shen Xiaozhao, whom he loves like a younger sister, dies on the execution platform trying to protect him. On his wedding day, the head of the Wudang Sect is murdered in the br 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Seeking expert reviews, criticism is welcome! I don't want to play this book alone anymore [almost crying]. I'll reply to any comments. This book includes: being framed and abandoned by everyone + a comeback after becoming a loser + emotional entanglements with multiple women... The female lead, Yun Muqing, perfectly fits this character setting...

43. 393 饮 Watering Horses by the Yellow River 饮马黄河 Explorer Ylr探索者YlrEastern Fantasy372k WordsOngoing About Drinking Horses at the Yellow River, a classic wuxia novel by Sima Ling: Drinking Horses at the Yellow River is a brilliant work from the later period of Sima Ling’s career. It intertwines characters’ martial arts prowess with their moral cultivation, drawing on Mencius’s words, “A noble spirit, vast and unyielding,” to create a fresh theory of the spirit of wuxia. In doing so, it frees traditional martial arts from the fleeting spectacle of flashy, hollow moves and elevates them to the e —Reads—Score—14d adds
44. 394 刀 The Woodcutter Swordsman 刀侠砍柴人 Mingming from Walu Gou Village洼路沟村的明明Eastern Fantasy636k WordsCompleted A hidden gem for when you’re short on books. Read with caution if you’re busy: after chapter 20, you may find yourself staying up all night, unable to put it down. Huang Ming crawled out of a pile of corpses in a mass grave... Ten years later... He had thought he was pretty weak. But why were his enemies, who claimed to be first-rate martial artists, even weaker than him? 3.3kReads7.6Score30514d adds

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    Excellent! So captivating, I stayed up all night reading it and couldn't put it down even when I was sleepy. Highly recommended!

45. 395 经 The Jade Palm: A Classic Wuxia Novel About a Female Constable 经典武侠女巡捕之玉掌青苗 DelanY德兰YEastern Fantasy276k WordsOngoing Introduction to the classic wuxia novel The Jade Palm and Green Seedling: The Female Constable Cheng Xiaodie, the only daughter of the prefect of Hongzhou, went to Mount Tian with her master as a child and spent ten years mastering martial arts. After completing her training, she returned to Hongzhou at her master's behest to help her father solve the Jade Pendant Mystery. Their investigation revealed that the Nine-Dragon Jade Pendant had been stolen by Chang Wuwu, the Great Mage of the White Lo 4Reads—Score314d adds
46. 396 传 Ironhearted Detective: A Traditional Wuxia Novel 传统武侠小说铁汉神探 DelanY德兰YEastern Fantasy343k WordsOngoing Introduction to the traditional wuxia novel The Ironhearted Detective: The story takes place in the capital. To raise funds for disaster relief, Zhuo Qingwei sets out to sell four chests of treasures. As he passes an alley, the porters carrying the treasures behind him are ambushed and replaced by two men carrying identical chests. The next day, when the four chests are brought out, they are full of rotten cotton and rags. They have fallen victim to master thieves who specialize in switching goo 2Reads—Score—14d adds
47. 397 长 The Eldest Daughter’s Dazzling Rise 长女惊华 Get Rich Overnight一夜暴富Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Satisfying revenge + political intrigue + mutual salvation + miracle doctor + two powerful leads] The Ji family was a century-old military clan, revered by everyone in the imperial capital of Yulin. And yet the eldest Ji daughter was known throughout Yulin as a useless coward. Then, in a single night, the Ji family fell, and every man in the family died on the battlefield. It was the supposedly useless eldest daughter who held the entire family together. She divorced a prince! She made an enemy 3.1kReads8.8Score50114d adds
48. 398 日 White at Sunset Over the Rivers and Lakes 日落江湖白 Ji Chuyi纪出矣Ancient Romance661k WordsCompleted Two bigwigs of the martial world live across from each other. One makes coffins, the other sells pastries. The coffin maker has gone mad, and the pastry seller spends every day trying to figure out whether she really is insane. The first time they met, Jiang Li barged into Fu Jinqin’s shop with a huge bump on her head, ate half a box of his pastries, and nearly choked to death. The second time, she’d been bitten by a dog. He asked where she was hurt, and she cheerfully showed him her fair, bare 610Reads8.7Score10214d adds

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    It's not about aloofness or white robes, but it's a real, flesh-and-blood world of martial arts, and it's very good.

49. 399 少 The Young Friends of Old Return 少年故人归 Ink and Brush Ask of Autumn笔墨问秋Eastern Fantasy252k WordsOngoing [Slow-Burn Setup] [Wuxia] [Revenge and Retribution] [Hatred of Evil] [Chapter One is a “Prologue,” optional reading. The real climax comes later.] Why do I fight to the death without retreating? Because all my brothers are buried here. How could I bear to be the only one left alive? How could I spare my own life? And besides… who says a ruler of a fallen kingdom has to be a fool? And who says that if you love someone, you have to let them know? Sometimes it can be for “that one glance” alon 115Reads—Score—14d adds

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    They summoned the long wind as a sacrifice, and sprinkled the enemy's blood as wine.

50. 400 千 Through the Ages, I Am the Phoenix 千秋我为凰 Qian Ran Jun Xiao千苒君笑Ancient Romance2.5M WordsCompleted Shen Xian transmigrates into the body of a fool, gets driven out of her home, has her face disfigured, and is even carrying a baby! On the day her husband marries his new love, she shows up to offer her congratulations, then repeatedly face-slaps the new concubine and leaves the guests stunned. But the new concubine keeps trying to out-act her. “You weakling, you think you’re good enough to steal the spotlight?” 2.9kReads9.0Score46214d adds

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    I think these two books are good! The first one is opinionated, capable, and occasionally has a bit of a "white lotus" potential. Secondly, it's a combination of the modern and ancient versions.

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