Looking for an Extremely High-IQ Novel That Shows the Characters' Reasoning 求智商文，极度智商，并且会写出分析的书。

1. 101 恐 The Horror Industrial Park 恐怖工业园 I Arrived, But Spring Was Gone CC偏我来时不逢春CCMystery106k WordsOngoing You're a seasoned wage slave. One day, you're dragged into a [Weird and Absurd + Comedic and Witty + Not Brain-Dead + Not a Wish-Fulfillment Story + Exploring Human Nature + Enter at Your Own Risk] strange other world. You think that if you complete the System's tasks, you'll return to the real world. What you don't know is that this other world exists because of you... 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I can only say it gave me goosebumps.

2. 102 三 Three-Line Cycle: Reversing Course Westward 三线轮回：逆骨西行 Wolf's-Tail Fern狼尾蕨Mystery175k WordsCompleted A mysterious letter drags me into a deadly game spanning centuries! In the modern-day snowfields, I face evil spirits. Amid the flames of war in the Republic of China era, I save our ancestors. In the hidden palace chambers of the Ming dynasty, I uncover the secrets of the Jianwen Emperor... Piao Zhixuan and I battle across time, unlock the bronze mirror’s seal, and fight an evil spirit a thousand years old. Family destiny, duty to our country, and bonds forged through life and death knot togeth 133Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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   Online IQ Adventure

3. 103 规 Beneath the Rules: A Survival Trap in a Supernatural World 规则之下：诡异世界的生存迷局 No, You Can't Lay Down Your Arms Over a Cup of Wine不可杯酒释兵权Mystery118k WordsOngoing [Survival]+ [Rules]+ [No System]+ [Eerie]+ [Multiple Timelines]+ [Breaking the Deadlock]+ [Supernatural]+ [Spy vs. Spy]+ [Traditional Culture] A beautiful wife who knows pharmacology serves a soothing tonic hiding a deadly poison? Strange-behaving parents whose eyes hold not a trace of humanity? A mysterious neighbor, Lao Wang, while a sister far away secretly keeps watch? A shy, solitary outsider with no one to rely on... Xu Yang can only pretend to be mentally impaired, treading carefully amon 11.9kReads6.8Score5kShelves

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   I recommend this book; the protagonist has no system and relies entirely on his intelligence.

4. 104 神 Divine Punishment Descends 神罚莅临 Witch's Evil Knight巫衣邪士Sci-Fi & Apocalypse213k WordsOngoing The virtuous suffer poverty and die young, while the wicked enjoy wealth and long lives. When you are oppressed by evil, have you ever wished, even for a moment, that the underworld existed? If it did, would you dare to peer into it for even one-millionth of a second? The year quantum computing underwent a revolution, Company R offered an answer: the Cyber Underworld. Professor Qi Yuan used computer simulations to resurrect sinners in a virtual world after death, where they would endure eternal 222Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Ethical dilemma + subtle philosophical reflection + subtle intrigue + intellectual battle + high-concept + strong emotion + dramatic twist. Imagine this: You wake up after death, your feet on burning coals, your flesh charred and regenerating. You scream, you wail, you beg for death but cannot. This is the cyber underworld. Professor Qi Yuan created it with a quantum computer, judging all sinners in the world. But right next to you, there is one person who doesn't cry out. She kneels on the coals, cups the face of a soul that has become a walking corpse, and kisses it. The soul calls out her name. With each kiss, she grows weaker. She is a prophet. This is the "Silent Stream." Pan Ye said: Once you enter the Silent Stream, everything from your life remains in the river of blood. But some refuse to forget, refuse to cry out, refuse to become beasts. They do the cleanest things in the dirtiest place in the underworld. And the person who created this underworld is now standing on the opposite bank of the river of blood, watching her kiss each one. He uses a quantum computer to judge all evil in the world—but he himself cannot even afford the price of a single kiss.

5. 105 日 Sun Pupil, Moonless Night: I Know the End from the Start! 日瞳月晦：开局我已知晓终末！ Hungry Biceps饥饿的二头肌Mystery257k WordsOngoing [Supernatural] ~ [Mystery] ~ [Mind Games] ~ [Plot Twists] ~ [No Idiot Plots] The first time was at a casino. I won every last chip in the place, but I couldn’t escape the strange curse that clung to me. Luckily, when I woke up, the game hadn’t started yet. The second time, death came calling at midnight. The rules offered no way out. I watched the skin being peeled from my body inch by inch, helpless to stop it. The nightmare wouldn’t go away. The third time, the fourth time... Death played out 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The pinnacle of intellectual combat, all plot holes are filled, the protagonist is intelligent and logically sound, highly recommended!!!

6. 106 上 The Affairs of the Gods 上帝们的那些事儿 Loves Maocao Liquor 521爱吃茅草酒521Mystery2.5M WordsCompleted [Once the top post in the Three-Body Tieba forum, with over 100,000 replies] [Ensemble cast of geniuses]+ [Infinite Flow]+ [Mind games]+ [Wild ideas] Two hundred geniuses are invited to take part in a God Game spanning 28 different worlds. Contestants must conquer their own worlds within 30 days, while entering into battles and strategic contests with other worlds. A mechanical world ruled by AI… A zombie world overrun by the undead… An electronic world gone virtual and chaotic… A world populate 4.7kReads8.7Score926Shelves

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   A masterpiece, needs no further explanation.

7. 107 我 I Have a Joker Card 我有一张小丑牌 Azure Company蔚蓝公司Urban2.2M WordsCompleted They say that on the day some people turn eighteen, the gods grant them a playing card with a supernatural ability. There are 52 playing cards and 52 different abilities. Those who receive a supernatural playing card are allowed to attend the best ability-user school. The campus belle: “I have the Queen of Spades. I can conjure all kinds of weapons!” The rich kid: “My dad has the Jack of Diamonds. He can get unlimited money!” Meanwhile, somewhere, a boy took his own playing card and used all 52 157.4kReads8.9Score24.5kShelves

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   I absolutely loved the first one! The protagonist has a unique Joker card, isn't a saint, has high intelligence, and is a magician!

8. 108 规 Rule Horror: The Haunted School 规则怪谈：诡异学校 Seventh Month July柒月JulyMystery580k WordsCompleted [System + Mystery + Deduction] I grew up in an ordinary family. To broaden my horizons in another city, I deliberately applied to a university far from home. But then strange things began happening one after another: bizarre campus rules, a mysterious countdown, and the secrets hidden behind the school slowly coming to light... 40.8kReads9.3Score4.1kShelves
9. 109 玩 We Were Just Playing Werewolf. How Did I Become the Savior? 玩个狼人杀，怎么成救世主了？ Update Extra Chapters Like a Pro加更小能手Urban3.0M WordsOngoing When he woke up, Jiang Yuan had been reborn into a werewolf game world ruled by Heaven’s will. Here, people built towering walls, and ordinary people never dared to venture outside their whole lives. They could only survive within the walls. Meanwhile, the pillars of the nation who awakened werewolf game ranks courageously ventured beyond the walls to face Heaven’s will, all for the sake of their nation’s fortune! Only by winning one match after another could they raise their werewolf game rank 19.1kReads8.3Score1.7kShelves
10. 110 走 The Horse-Riding Hidden Scheme 走马藏局 Kai Zhong Feng Shui凯中堪舆Urban1.2M WordsOngoing Geomancy and the Yin-Yang arts rule the world, while the Jianghu is full of schemes! At twelve, Shen Qianfan became an orphan and was cast adrift in the Jianghu. He grew up teaching himself from books scavenged from trash heaps, cleared his father's name, and pressed on through one Jianghu con after another, setting schemes and breaking them, navigating schemes within schemes. He cut a path through every obstacle, built a business empire, and leveraged his influence to establish a regional milit 1.6kReads6.3Score186Shelves

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    Kai Zhongkan's novels, starting with "The Path of Feng Shui Cultivation," followed by "One Man and One Mouse Cultivate Immortality," and then "Mecha Immortal Path: Invincible from Exile to Mars," are all now complete. These three books form a cultivation trilogy. Now, he's back with a new book, but this time it's not about cultivation. Instead, it focuses on things closer to home: feng shui, human nature, kung fu, strategic planning, breaking through barriers, the eight major martial arts sects, and his journey of overcoming obstacles to build a business empire and leverage regional military power… This new book is called "The Hidden Game of Horsemanship," where "horsemanship" represents feng shui, and "hidden game of the world" represents human nature. The book's message: ... You can't be afraid; if you are, you lose! It's definitely worth reading!

11. 111 水 A Murder Buried at the Waterworks for Twenty Years 水厂埋凶二十年 Bai Suzhen白素针儿Mystery192k WordsCompleted Twenty years ago, in the autumn at the Xichang Waterworks in Qingcheng, three people vanished one after another, leaving no trace, dead or alive. Police officer Qi Xiaojun pursued the lead for half his life, only to be forced out by fate just as he was about to reach the truth. Zhang Youfei, the young factory director, once loved a woman named Jinhua deeply, but he had no idea how many secrets her silence concealed. Twenty years later, another person disappears from the Xichang Waterworks. Sick 4.2kReads8.5Score405Shelves

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    Fans of hardcore mystery, look no further! Fragmented clues piece together the complete truth, the characters are vividly portrayed, and each case strikes a chord with reality.

12. 112 大 The Imperial Consort of the Great Sheng Dynasty 大盛皇妃 Shu Yiyu书亦娱Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing Ensemble cast + revenge + black lotus heroine + not both virgins + high-IQ palace intrigue rising to political power struggles + tragic romance + alternate history + love rivals The palace is the main battleground: beneath its dazzling, extravagant facade are witty, charming daily moments and a brutal core of deadly conflict. Palace secrets are portrayed in meticulous detail. Some content may be upsetting. A bad ending. If you enjoy it, please leave a five-star review. Ling Longxiu was born to a 684Reads—Score102Shelves

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    This palace intrigue novel is exquisitely crafted, a subversion of typical palace power struggles, with detailed depictions of palace secrets and a plot that avoids clichés. The logic is clear and coherent, featuring lighthearted everyday moments and intense power struggles. The female protagonist is ridiculed upon entering the palace. She must rely entirely on herself. There are no cheat codes, no time travel, and no reincarnation. She navigates the treacherous and dark harem, and the content may be disturbing, potentially driving readers away. The female protagonist, a discarded wife, cleverly uses schemes to achieve multiple goals with a single move in order to enter the palace for revenge. Have you ever seen a palace intrigue novel where both men and women fight? It portrays the tragedy of ancient feudalism, showcasing the brutality of court struggles and the complexities of human nature.

13. 113 重 A Reborn Director's Chance Encounter with a Heavenly Beauty 重生导演偶遇天仙 Ox King of Daxincheng大新城的牛皇Urban789k WordsOngoing An outstanding work of showbiz fiction that rises above cheap thrills. Told from the perspective of an unconventional reborn protagonist, it reveals the true state of the film industry and the philosophy of navigating the real world. The protagonist reaches his goals not only with his golden finger, but also through his professional skills, social savvy, and remarkable strategic intelligence. The result is a story with an intellectual sexiness all its own. Hehehehe... 3.6kReads5.5Score178Shelves

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    Intelligent but slow-paced, a single female lead in the entertainment industry.

14. 114 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… 410.7kReads9.4Score78kShelves

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    My absolute top pick! Most importantly, both the male and female characters are incredibly charming!!! The pacing is fast, and the villain's scheming is insidious. Watch as Lao Yan and his teammates unravel the rules, secure their supplies, and outwit the villain. Everyone, go watch it!!!

15. 115 新 New Bao Qingtian Fan Fiction: The Fragrant Consort of Luoshen 新包青天同人：洛神香妃 Moonlight Gaze月潋凝眸Female-Channel Fanfiction1.7M WordsOngoing Bai Yutang x Original Female Lead She is the reincarnation of the celestial realm's narcissus flower goddess, with a pure and holy soul. She has no noble status, only a mysterious and extraordinary background. She cares for all under heaven, is high-minded, excels in both letters and arms, and brings blessings to all living beings. … An adaptation of The Seven Heroes and Five Gallants, beginning when Zhan Zhao receives the title “Imperial Cat” from 87Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is an ancient Chinese crime drama featuring a highly intelligent female protagonist, Gongsun Ce, and various villains. The female protagonist's strengths lie in logical reasoning and human nature analysis. The story includes clear analytical scenes, is well-written, and is very engaging.

16. 116 我 I Grow Stronger by Devouring the Dead, but the Goddess Wants to Devour Me 我靠吞噬死者变强，女神却想吞我 Director Little Dot导演小不点Urban350k WordsOngoing [Urban high martial arts + varied supernatural abilities + new power system + no System / but a loot-box-style golden finger + intelligent protagonist who grows stronger + satisfying story with brains + mind games and martial combat] Lin Mo is a cleanup worker for the Special Affairs Administration in Shenzhen, tasked with handling the affairs of unclaimed "lonely deaths." During a routine funeral, he unexpectedly awakens the supernatural ability "Echoes of Last Wishes": by touching a dead pers 353Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Some brothers are indeed highly intelligent! [Thinking] New book, new original! Near future + urban fantasy with high martial arts elements. The main story is set in the Eastern Kingdom in 2049. Every character has clear motivations and is fleshed out. No AI, stable updates. If you're tired of formulaic novels, come and try something different!

17. 117 官 An Unbounded Official Career 官途无疆 Lone Reflection孤照Urban2.4M WordsCompleted Jiang Han, a billionaire who resigned from public office to go into business, is framed and reborn as a third-year college student. He makes a fortune in the stock market, becoming a hidden billionaire. To repay his hometown for supporting him for more than a decade, he returns as a village official while still a college student and leads the villagers to prosperity, embarking on a career in government. In the treacherous world of politics, his exceptional wisdom and insight, along with his sinc 17kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves

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    I believe that people who enjoy this book are likely experienced individuals with career aspirations and goals. I'm also quite old, so I found it very engaging. The book presents sound values, and many of its viewpoints and work techniques are relevant to real-world situations, giving it a strong sense of realism. I greatly admire the author's skill; it's very well written. (Comment from reader "Peaceful and Beautiful Life")

18. 118 修 Cultivation: Starting as a Hunter 修炼：从猎户开始 Cloud-Dust Dreamscape云尘梦华Eastern Fantasy367k WordsOngoing Lin Hua had a very long dream. He dreamed that he went hunting, got lost in a blizzard, and fell from a cliff. When he woke, he discovered he had transmigrated. The old man who saved him turned out to be a cultivator. "Master, teach me how to cultivate..." When ordinary folk stumble into the fray, who will win a game that has lasted a thousand years? Birds in the forest, snow weighs down the green pines. Since ancient times, all that remains is regret beneath the sunset stretching ten thousand 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There are plot twists, but no system; the characters are intelligent.

19. 119 宿 The Fated Blade 宿刃 Su Can愫参Mystery224k WordsCompleted [Modern setting, espionage, drug enforcement] A case within a case, a plot within a plot, with a fresh and compelling story. A meticulously planned revenge case unexpectedly leads to the kidnapping of a chip expert... “Go back to Tanzhou and secretly assist the Tanzhou State Security Bureau and Public Security Bureau...” Chu Ning asks, “Have you ever seen this girl? She went missing fifteen years ago.” As the investigation delves deeper, the mastermind who has remained hidden for years finally e 144Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Suspenseful mystery, criminal investigation, high-IQ showdown----

20. 120 无 Infinite Save-Loading: From the Start, Fighting to Survive in a Hospital 无限回档：开局医院求生 Silly Bears憨憨熊熊Mystery410k WordsOngoing [Thrilling ➕ Transmigration ➕ Infinite Rewinds ➕ Mystery and Suspense ➕ Horror and the Supernatural] Please read to the end and leave a review. If it's not good, I'll admit defeat! Each chapter is a standalone instance, so feel free to skip around if you don't like one. You can offer me ideas. Infinite rewinds aren't a curse, but a chance to defy fate! An abandoned hospital, a sinister school, an abandoned amusement park, a strange old town, a deep-sea voyage gone wrong, an endless train, the Sc —Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 121 噬 Devour the Immortal Cosmos 噬仙宙 Duobao Yaji多宝雅集Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsOngoing “The stars are beginning to vanish one by one, far off in the distance.” What kind of power could be responsible? “Could there be a beast hidden in the depths of space, larger than the sun, swallowing stars one by one?” Immortals and gods vie for supremacy, and fiery battles sweep across the myriad realms of the heavens. The young Cheng Bai awakens the Gluttonous Beast Physique, ventures into another world and gains the legacy of a fiendish god. He cultivates the strongest divine arts, comprehen 1.4kReads8.9Score150Shelves

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    A young man descends from the mortal realm to the path of immortality, traversing countless heavens, overcoming numerous obstacles, and ultimately challenging the origin of all tribulations. The novel boasts a fresh setting, vivid imagery, nuanced character portrayals, and witty dialogue. A masterpiece of fantasy cultivation and supremacy!

22. 122 朕 I, Empress Hexi, Reborn and Done Saving the Ungrateful 朕，和熹女君，重生不扶白眼狼 Miss Xingci星辞小姐Ancient Romance329k WordsOngoing At fifteen, Deng Sui entered the palace. At twenty-two, she was made empress, and at twenty-five, she ruled as regent. For sixteen years, Deng Sui safeguarded the Han empire, only to be sent to her death by the young emperor she had personally supported. Her entire family was purged, and her loyal confidants died tragic deaths, full of resentment. Reborn, she returned to the year of the selection. In this life, Deng Sui seeks only to defy fate and change her destiny: Protect the emperor, who is 976Reads—Score100Shelves

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    High IQ, palace intrigue and political maneuvering, a masterful exploration of human nature, incredibly smooth and engaging plot, highly recommended.

23. 123 音 A Captivating Voice: The Mouse Fell in Love with the Cat 音色动人：老鼠爱上猫 Running Script草书行Urban250k WordsCompleted [Supernatural, Dual Cultivation, Urban High Martial Arts] Carefully written, high-IQ fiction, following a journey from prisoner to god. A book for the soul, beginning with everyday urban life before venturing into the supernatural and then cultivation. One heroine, with the ancient soul Wan'er merging with her as part of the story. A work of traditional literature told in first person. The story is written across three levels of meaning. See how many you can uncover. Bringing you a different 74Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist, Dong Yuhao, known in the underworld as Young Master Dong, avenged his mother's murder by killing her killer in the United States. He then escaped from a high-security prison, becoming an internationally wanted criminal with a vast fortune he couldn't access. With the help of his brother Xiao Feng, he eventually returned to China, hoping to retire to the countryside and live a peaceful life. However, a chance adventure in the mountains led him to a mysterious ancient tomb hidden for thousands of years. The tomb's peculiar Taoist culture and bizarre layout not only unveiled long-buried historical secrets but also brought him to the attention of Hu Jing, an Interpol agent investigating the case. One is a ruthless criminal with a bloody record, the other a righteous police officer; as they uncover the truth behind the tomb, their love blossoms into a struggle against fate.

24. 124 带 Taking Power While Pregnant, So Step Aside, You Crazy Little Uncle 带球掌权，疯批小表叔靠边站 I'm Eleven!我是十一啦Modern Romance224k WordsCompleted [A Powerful Alliance + Unhinged Cousins + Hatred and Political Scheming + Workplace Power Struggles + Corruption + Power Struggles in a Wealthy Family + Marriage for Mutual Benefit] Pregnant with twins, Wen Canlan takes over the Jing Group in a crisis. Just as she finds her footing, she falls into a series of deadly traps laid by her unhinged younger cousin, Bo Jinlin. A trap involving hundreds of millions in funds, a stolen bid, sabotage at a construction site, and a deadly car crash come one 81Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    A high-IQ power struggle novel, where every step is a carefully planned scheme, full of suspense and excitement!

25. 125 乱 Return in a Chaotic Age 乱世归 Leatherbound Book牛皮书Eastern Fantasy538k WordsOngoing You fear your achievements will alarm the sovereign, so you conceal your schemes behind a faint smile. The people fear the living will suffer, so they make their loyalty clear in word and deed. But the emperor rules without virtue, fostering evil in secret and chilling the hearts of his loyal subjects. They retreat to a corner of the realm, watching the dragon across the river as they await the chance to slay it. Sixteen years pass. To set right and wrong and restore justice, a young man heads n 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He was somewhat disappointed in Yue Yang. Nan Ruosu had initially thought that Yue Yang's abilities were sufficient to handle the chaotic, leaderless situation on the northern border. Now it seemed his expectations of Yue Yang had been too high. Especially when he saw that the people who appeared in the northern border command tent at the first moment were all people he didn't recognize, Nan Ruosu's anger flared. "Who I am is not for you to know!" Nan Ruosu contemptuously swept his gaze over everyone present, finally fixing his angry eyes on Yun Shen, who sat at the head of the tent, and coldly said, "You are not a member of my border forces, yet you dare to set foot in this northern command tent. You have already committed suicide!" As he spoke, Nan Ruosu's mind raced, having already analyzed the situation quite thoroughly. If he was not mistaken, the person before him was the one sent by the imperial court to take over the mess on the northern border. However, to Nan Ruosu's surprise, the emperor of the Su Ci Dynasty must have been incredibly foolish to send such a useless person, barely at the half-step Saint Realm, to try and take over the northern border. What gave him the right? His ugly, deformed appearance? "Something's not right. There's probably something fishy about this!"

26. 126 中 The Traditional Chinese Medicine Gravekeeper 中医守墓人 Gan Cao Xie Xin Tang甘草泻心汤Urban673k WordsOngoing The rating has only just opened, and it will gradually rise, so feel free to enjoy! [A book that will help you rediscover Treatise on Cold Damage] [No System, no cheats] Young miracle doctor Jiang Chen runs the old clinic his grandfather left behind, using his peerless medical skills to take the Chinese and Western medical worlds by storm. The old-school doctors in the field look down on him for being young, while Western medical bigwigs mock Chinese medicine as useless. One difficult case after 5.8kReads6.6Score799Shelves

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    I highly recommend this high-quality TCM novel! The protagonist is intelligent, possesses superb medical skills, and is a master strategist. It's incredibly addictive and a fantastic read!

27. 127 谍 Espionage: Reborn as a Noble, I Help My Brother Go Undercover 谍战：穿成贵族，我帮弟弟当卧底 Bobo bot啵啵botUrban641k WordsOngoing (The main story is nearing its end, and it's ready to read!) [No CP. The protagonists are Zhou Jiyan/Fujiwara Jiyan and Fujiwara Che.] [A minor golden finger and System space, neither of which plays a major role.] After a book hit Zhou Jiyan on the back of the head, he transmigrated to Shanghai in 1940 with his modern history notebook. His new identity was Fujiwara Jiyan, a member of the Japanese nobility and an employee of the Plum Agency. With Shanghai occupied, Zhou Jiyan couldn't just sit by 30.7kReads9.3Score3.8kShelves

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    This book has a fresh plot, excellent character development, and the male protagonist, Ji Yan, is highly intelligent. He infiltrates the Japanese Plum Blossom Agency. It's incredibly good! [Top Post]

28. 128 别 [ Apocalypse ] Don't Fall Asleep! You'll Die! 【末世】别睡觉！会死！ Joy at Every Step步步见喜Mystery658k WordsCompleted [Reborn + Infinite Flow + Strong Female Lead + No Romance + Ensemble Cast + Nightmare Invasion] A countdown appears at random over cities. When it reaches zero, the city's residents are forced to fall asleep and dragged into the Nightmare World. After being reborn, Li Ge has just one goal: kill every aberrant and take down the Nightmare! At first, the Nightmare monsters think Li Ge is just a tasty human. But later... So which one of us is the monster?! Is the food chain backwards or what?! In th 25.7kReads9.2Score5.6kShelves

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    This book! It's incredibly good! The twists and turns at the end are amazing! It gets more and more unbelievable as it goes on.

29. 129 午 Midnight Fortune-Teller: Humans Keep Away, Ghosts Come Forward 午夜算命师：人回避，鬼上前 West of the Clouds云间之右Mystery1.7M WordsCompleted Everyone knows about fortune-telling, but have you ever heard of telling fortunes for ghosts? Just because you've never heard of something doesn't mean it doesn't exist. If you ever come across a fortune-telling shop with its doors still open in the middle of the night, don't go looking for excitement. Because the people waiting in line might not be people… 35.4kReads9.0Score2.6kShelves
30. 130 穿 Transmigrate to Another World: This Great Dao Wants to Eat Me 穿越异世：这个大道要吃我 Feng Tang's Half-Life of Wasted Years半生蹉跎叹冯唐Eastern Fantasy219k WordsOngoing “I spent my whole life following the rules, but the rules killed me!” [Poetry-led storytelling + clever power fantasy + subtle foreshadowing + Lovecraftian horrors + political intrigue and conquest + mystery and investigation] The Great Dao has no form, and fate is a hunting ground. Mortals are ants, cultivators are livestock. After death, every soul is devoured by the Dao. His name is Yun Ping'an, also known as Yun Qingshan. In the dead of night, he is the “Ghost of Yun,” the man who lays other 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Writing accident analyses is actually a thankless and arduous task, but this book still includes analyses at key points, as detailed in Chapters 4 and 21.

31. 131 紫 The Purple Garment Apocalypse 紫衫启示录 Raising a Little Dinosaur in My Pocket裤兜里养小恐龙Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Readers, don't worry. I know what you're resisting deep down, and I'll smash every last bit of it to pieces. “World, we hate each other.” “Without lies, there can be no civilization.” “Organized crime is a stain on society, and you are a stain on organized crime.” “I can break down your moves because you've used those same moves on me.” “Rat race culture is the inflation of hard work.” “You kidnapped me, and now you're asking me about the meaning of life!?” “Hmph! Namo Amitabha!” “Tch! Jesus Chr 1.5kReads—Score219Shelves

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    Enjoy reading analysis? This book is incredibly powerful. The economic thinking, economic model deductions, moral and philosophical deconstruction are phenomenal—it's absolutely phenomenal! 👍🏻

32. 132 凡 A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality: I Became an Ancestor Through a Hundred Lifetimes of Reincarnation 凡人修仙：我百世轮回成道祖 Mild Sweet Potato清淡地瓜Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsOngoing [The manhua is now available. Search for A Mortal's Book of a Hundred Lives to find it.] (This is not a wish-fulfillment story! This is not a wish-fulfillment story! This is not a wish-fulfillment story! Important things must be said three times.) + (An ensemble cast story) + (A subversion of the usual tropes) (There will be all kinds of regrets. Isn't that what life is like?) [A Mortal's Book of a Hundred Lives: Every death accumulates points, increasing aptitude, comprehension, and bloodline, 297.1kReads8.1Score29.4kShelves
33. 133 超 Super Scary Livestream 超级惊悚直播 Yuwen Chang Gong宇文长弓Mystery2.2M WordsCompleted "Welcome, everyone, to the Supernatural Scary Live Stream. Before we start today's broadcast, I have to tell you that only three kinds of people can watch this stream: those with a heavy aura of yin energy, those who will die within seven days, and the third kind, which I can't discuss in detail. I can only give you one warning: watch your back!" 25.3kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves
34. 134 我 My Years as a Con Artist 我做老千的那些年 Ma Xiaohu马小虎Urban3.3M WordsOngoing The short drama adaptation of the Old Cheater series is now streaming on Red Fruit and Tomato. Come check it out! I'm a professional gambler. At the table, I can turn the odds on their head. But I want to use my own experience to tell you a simple truth: stay away from gambling. Because nine out of ten games are rigged, and you lose every time! 454.1kReads9.5Score48.3kShelves

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    High IQ suspense novel

35. 135 我 My Olive-Green Youth 我的橄榄绿青春 Steamed Buns and Spicy Soup包子胡辣汤Urban989k WordsOngoing [Military] [Personal Growth] [Realistic] [Everyday Life] For those who are losing faith in life. This book healed me, and helped me, a confused veteran, gradually rediscover my purpose and confidence in life. I hope you can find something to take away from this book, too. 366Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Look at this 👆🏻

36. 136 千 The Art of Deception! 千术！ Chen Chuyao陈初尧Urban7.7M WordsCompleted As the saying goes, nine out of ten gamblers lose. You'll never see the knives hidden behind the gambling table! I have a plain name: Niu Tiezhu. Of course, you can also call me... A-Yao. 23.7kReads9.0Score2.3kShelves
37. 137 观 Gazing Across the Four Seas 观四海 Safu萨夫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse222k WordsOngoing This isn't a conventional web novel. It features multidimensional space, rotating and traversing time sequences, and a diverse world of mutated races (beastfolk, insect races, marine life, and more), with varied narrative styles, interlocking plotlines, major foreshadowing, and tightly closed logical loops. The male lead, Qin Wei, can communicate with marine life and is also the chosen one most trusted by the Insect Queen. He seems to keep awakening as time turns, yet fails again and again. He m 225Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Wow, I finally saw a post that I hope to write an analysis of. [Cool] Is this right?

38. 138 白 The White Ball's Hidden Game 白球藏局 Heartbroken at Six六岁就失恋Urban126k WordsOngoing I had a ball. My master knew it, too. He had me hide it for an entire night. Cui San thought it was an easy win, offered me six gold and seven, then raised the stakes to one point per kilometer. My master tapped his knee twice with his index finger. “Two taps. That’s the killing shot.” He knocked open the gate in my heart, and after that night, every ball I played had an edge. A devastating break. Lights out. Paperwork done. By the time I’d finished, my master was gone. All that remained on the 3Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 139 天 Fish of the World 天下游鱼 Happy Acorn开心橡果Eastern Fantasy7.5M WordsCompleted By the Canglan River, a young man wears a straw raincoat and bamboo hat, holding wine in one hand and a fishing rod in the other. His heart has no place in the world, yet he finds himself in the jianghu... I come from a place beyond knowing. I want to see this world, just as unknown to me... 90.7kReads9.0Score8.9kShelves

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    Intelligent, gripping plot, and nearing completion.

40. 140 偏 Drawn to Danger: My Finance Whiz Husband from Our Whirlwind Wedding Is a Robber 偏惹危情：闪婚金融精英是抢劫犯 The Sea Is Full of Water大海里全是水Modern Romance329k WordsCompleted [Mystery Romance + Marriage First, Love Later + A Strong Heroine's Awakening + International Manhunt + Love Triangle] I'm a jewelry expert and the daughter of a wealthy Zhejiang family whose property was demolished. Forced into marriage, I travel from Xingzhou to Haishi on a business trip and impulsively marry a handsome, aloof stranger. He claims to be a finance whiz, but the day after our wedding, he lands in prison for “robbery,” forcing me to fly to Southeast Asia to visit him. To get back 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A fake marriage where the male and female leads sabotage each other, constantly fighting and unable to let go of each other along the way.

41. 141 九 Above the Ninth Floor, Starting with a Skinning Game! 九层之上，从剥皮游戏开始！ Mr. Blue-Green蓝绿先生Mystery158k WordsOngoing Infinite Flow + Gu Cultivation + Horror + Mind Games + Combat + Cool-Headedness + Unhinged Male Lead He thought he was a gaming expert. Only after dying did he realize this wasn't a game at all, but an ancient god's furnace for cultivating Gu. You call yourself a god, and we desperately climb the tower, hoping to use your power to bring our loved ones back to life. Little did we know you were the one who set a trap that destroyed my family, using my gaming talent to nourish your soul with Gu. I 33Reads—Score101Shelves

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    This novel is good, everything about it is great.

42. 142 恶 The Devil Reversed 恶魔逆位 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Mystery737k WordsCompleted “If I wanted to kill him, I wouldn’t use a method this laughably clumsy.” After the black-haired girl in black finished speaking in the interrogation room, she didn’t say another word. The way she calmly studied the photograph made it seem more like she was admiring the victim’s gruesome death. In the photo was a cold, white bathtub filled with shocking amounts of blood. A man lay slumped inside, his deathly pale body visible only from the shoulders up. The deceased was Zhou Haixiong. He had 39kReads9.5Score6kShelves

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    This novel features a female protagonist with a high IQ, and an author with an even higher IQ. It's a suspenseful mystery with episodic stories, the writing is fast-paced, and the protagonist's personality is straightforward and decisive. Worth checking out!

43. 143 大 The Ming Dynasty's Greatest Maverick 大明第一狂士 Long Yuan龙渊Historical4.8M WordsCompleted In the 35th year of the Wanli reign of the Ming dynasty, a ruthless schemer is reborn as the son of a county deputy magistrate. Using modern political tactics, he cracks one strange case after another. With modern strategies of maneuvering and intrigue, he shakes the imperial court and becomes unstoppable! Rebel bands run amok? Under my powerful army, they’re nothing but fodder! I will rebuild the Ming dynasty, extend its might across the seas, and usher in an unprecedented age of prosperity! 6.8kReads9.1Score656Shelves

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    20 Completed books, all highly rated, over 3 million words, featuring time travel without a system, high intelligence (but not mindless), political intrigue, and the classic "playing dumb to outsmart others" trope! (Recommended by a bookworm with over 6800 hours of audiobook listening experience—trustworthy!) [Sparrow's Masterpiece]

44. 144 京 The Capital's Greatest Detective: You Call This a Lackey? 京城第一神捕，你管这叫狗腿子？ Ink-Tinted Clear Light墨染清辉Historical2.6M WordsCompleted After passing the graduate school entrance exam, Xu Qing finally landed the stable government job he had always dreamed of. Only, this job was a little different from what he had imagined. He had transmigrated into the body of a constable who had just died. What's more, a tall, handsome female constable with elegant brows and bright, starry eyes took a liking to him and picked him to serve under her. Xu Qing had intended to refuse. That is, until he saw the female constable casually snap a stone 17.3kReads8.9Score1.4kShelves
45. 145 解 Dissociator: Financial Bullets 解离者：金融子弹 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery167k WordsCompleted Rick takes on a covert chain of missions spanning three continents: assassinate the key figures in charge of five ports. At the same time, he uses the hedge fund behind his client to make a killing, sending his personal wealth skyrocketing. Danger follows close behind. Britain’s MI5 and Interpol trace the clues back to Rick, reopening last year’s unsolved assassination cases and quietly closing their international dragnet around him. The unlikely alliance between assassination and capital stirs 259Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An American crime fiction series. A reasonable analysis is required. A new book by DC.

46. 146 灵 The Five Strokes of the Spirit 灵之五划 Zhang Shiba章十八Eastern Fantasy557k WordsOngoing No one gets to define what web fiction should be! Within books lies a path to heaven; between the lines are the deeds of ten thousand ages. Three thousand great characters, each taking root; roots plunge deep into the earth, branches flourish and pierce the sky. Where does the mystery lie? Where does the fantasy begin? Hold a staff in either hand, swing blades with every stroke, hook your fingers around a cup, and join me for a drink. 3.1kReads—Score210Shelves

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    This is a great book that you won't be disappointed with once you open it.

47. 147 金 The Golden Son-in-Law 金牌帝婿 Misty Rain’烟雨’Historical3.0M WordsCompleted [Farming] [Lighthearted] [Alternate world] [No System] Qin Yu transmigrates, and from the start he’s the second son of the Prince of Qin’s household. His father is a non-imperial prince of Great Wei and the Minister of Revenue. His mother is a wealthy daughter of a prominent Jiangnan family. His older brother is a peerless general who guards the frontier. With such powerful connections and an exalted position, Qin Yu gives up on ambition, indulging in wine, women, and song, and reclining in the 47.5kReads9.0Score4.7kShelves
48. 148 规 The World Under the Rules 规则之下的世界 Midnight Chonglou夜半重楼Urban316k WordsOngoing What lies thirty thousand meters underground? No one knows. Until one day, people felt themselves disintegrating into ash in a massive explosion. When they woke again, they had lost their names, their loved ones, everything... Everyone had also returned to a world where they had to survive by doing manual labor. This world has rules, and people with special abilities. But they all share just one wish: to escape this world… This book has no System. Read with your brain switched on. Those look 792Reads7.4Score100Shelves

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    Each one is brain-teasing

49. 149 绝 Peerless Secret Words: The Spirit Heavens Chronicle 绝世密言：灵天记 Ouyang Miguo欧阳米果Eastern Fantasy997k WordsCompleted Through fantastical stories, this book explores the mysteries of the universe and explains the principles of life, helping readers understand why people live. In doing so, it can help them put their worries aside and embrace life's experiences with greater optimism and energy! 913Reads9.4Score127Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book. It will exceed your expectations. If you can find profound insights in this novel, you are lucky. The wisdom within is not something that everyone can resonate with!

50. 150 解 Dissociators: The Chronicles of Saint Judas Island 解离者：圣犹大岛纪事 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery203k WordsCompleted On the picturesque island of St. Judas, a series of locked-room mysteries and cunning murders unfold. The person who comes to solve them is a professional assassin. He understands killing and strategy, using a killer's instincts to unravel one impossible crime after another. Beneath the sunlit island, lies, old grudges, and conspiracies steadily rise to the surface. With classic locked-room mysteries at its heart, an immersive deserted-island atmosphere, and four linked cases, the story asks at 90Reads—Score—Shelves

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