Looking for a Transmigration Story With a Smart Protagonist and No System 求穿越文，智商在线的，不要带系统的。

1. 1 掌 The Darling in the Palm 掌上娇娇 Zhi Yun支云Ancient Romance907k WordsCompleted [Print edition preorder opens July 17] [Film and TV rights sold] [Reader's guide: sweet romance, devoted couple, feel-good wish fulfillment, with clever schemes and political intrigue, many clues and details, and a large cast of well-developed characters. The heroine never gets the short end of the stick; anything that doesn't make sense will be explained later] Prince Xuan, He Junting. In the novel Devoted to the Imperial Consort, the author wrote of how he slaughtered the entire Northern Di co 84.3kReads9.5Score9.6kShelves

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   This novel features a female protagonist who transmigrates to another world. There's no system or cheat code; she's incredibly intelligent and relies solely on her own cleverness. The male protagonist is intelligent and devoted, showering all his tenderness on her alone. I initially thought it wouldn't be good, but it gets more and more exciting as you read on. It's fast-paced, not exaggerated, and full of foreshadowing and details, making it well worth reading.

2. 2 成 What on Earth Is This? Complete in Two Volumes (The Original Novel Behind the Hit Drama Starring Wang Churan and Cheng Lei) 成何体统：全二册（王楚然、丞磊主演热播影视剧原著） Qi Yingjun七英俊Anime Fanfiction314k WordsCompleted What is it like to transmigrate into a web novel and become the tyrant's bedmate? After a few simple calculations, Yu Wanyin reached a conclusion: she would have to find another way. In this story full of villains, if she wanted to carve out a path to survival, she had to become the biggest villain of all. First, help the tyrant take down Prince Duan, then take down the tyrant and become empress herself. But when she met the tyrant and carefully considered the strange sense of familiarity in his 40.3kReads9.7Score6.3kShelves

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   In time-travel novels, the female protagonists are all intelligent. The first three books don't have a system. The second book does have a system, but the female protagonist is exceptionally clever and ruthless; they're all incredibly good.

3. 3 全 The Whole Family Transmigrates: 18 Ways to Survive in Ancient Times 全家穿越：古代生存十八法 The Butterfly Doesn't Want To蝴蝶不愿意Ancient Romance3.1M WordsCompleted The whole family transmigrates to ancient times after an accident. Whether that counts as good luck or bad luck is anyone’s guess. They’ve barely woken up when they find out the family has no money, no land, and a mountain of debt to repay. Not one of them has a golden finger, either. But the dog that came along with them is rather interesting. Could it be some kind of divine hound? This big family has to put food on the table, keep the household harmonious, and make progress in their studies. W 49.5kReads9.5Score5.3kShelves
4. 4 游 Wandering Through Spaces of Terror 游走在颤栗空间 Word Prisoner00字囚00Eastern Fantasy256k WordsOngoing Ye Ziqiu belonged to the Tang Army's Vanguard Battalion. More precisely, he was cannon fodder, the kind of soldier sent to charge at the very front between two armies, a human shield meant to fill the gaps in the battle lines. It was dangerous work with high rewards: you could easily earn merit, or help the enemy earn theirs. During one battle, just as Ye Ziqiu was about to earn a commendation and reward, the enemy pushed him off the city wall, making all his efforts come to nothing. When he wok 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The writing is excellent; sometimes a single sentence can be quite stunning. The whole book is very enjoyable and immersive.

5. 5 可 Damn! Why Is the Crown Princess Surrounded by Suitors Everywhere? 可恶！怎么到处都是长公主的鱼！ What Did I Do Today今天我干嘛了Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Short drama of the same name] [The Princess's World of Flowers] Now streaming [Content warning: The female lead is not exclusive, but all the men are, so read with caution] [Schrodinger's playgirl × a whole lot of men] [Lighthearted, not a serious historical drama] [Original title]: Too Many Men Are Such a Hassle. Who Should I Spoil? Wen Yu transmigrates into the Great Sheng Dynasty as its beautiful, useless, brainless eldest princess. After learning that the original owner drowned by accident 48.2kReads9.5Score6.5kShelves
6. 6 一 A Blossom, A Cup of Wine, An Immortal Life 一花一酒一仙人，亦眠亦醉亦长生 Eat a Billion Less少吃亿点Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [This book is also known as The Nine Tales of Peach Blossom Spring] [The print edition of The Nine Tales of Peach Blossom Spring goes on sale at 7 p.m. on November 15!] [Immortality + taking disciples + no female lead + lighthearted comedy, no tearjerkers] When your master serves food, you spin the table; when your master chants a spell, you chatter away. When your master rests, you sing; when your master sleeps in, you bang on a pot. Your master is immortal, but your life is short; your master 198.1kReads9.5Score24.7kShelves

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   This book is generally quite angsty, but the first three chapters are pretty good. If I really don't want to read it, I'll just read the first three chapters.

7. 7 女 The Vicious Villainess in a Matriarchal World Raises Her Fish Online 女尊恶獠在线养鱼 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Matriarchal society + sweet romance + one-on-one + devoted to each other] [Calculating and ruthless princess × obedient, loyal guard] The capital's good-for-nothing Second Princess is beaten in the street by another woman for pursuing a man, then crashes into a stone lion. After recovering from her serious injuries, the Second Princess seems like a completely different person: kind to others, uninterested in competing, and always helping her sisters. It isn't until the day this powerful princes 15.1kReads9.5Score1.6kShelves
8. 8 我EN I'm a Type II Civilization with a Dimensionality Reduction Strike, Isn't That Perfectly Reasonable? 我一个二级文明有二向箔很合理吧 Chen Erlan陈二懒Sci-Fi & Apocalypse2.0M WordsCompleted [Technology + Disaster + Interstellar + Tech Tree] In the year 2050 AD, the Sun is affected by an unknown force, and a helium flash is imminent! Is Earth on the brink of destruction? No matter. I’ll handle it! Is the Trisolaris system’s Proxima Centauri civilization about to invade? No matter. I’ll handle it! Are advanced civilizations locked in conflict across the dark universe? No matter. I’ll handle it! … Starting with controlled nuclear fusion, the protagonist, Lü Yongchang, ushers humanity 90.1kReads9.6Score7.9kShelves

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   Tired of stories with overpowered systems? This time-travel novel features a protagonist whose intelligence remains consistently high throughout. He navigates the dark rules with meticulous planning, and each breakthrough is a masterpiece.

9. 9 大 The Song Dynasty's Greatest Warrior 大宋第一武夫 Peppa, Rosy-Cheeked佩奇粉嘟嘟Historical2.4M WordsCompleted Di Qing, the great general of the Song dynasty: What fearsome might he showed on the battlefield! What glorious deeds he accomplished! Yet he lived in constant terror, unable to find peace, and died in fear! The Song dynasty's troubles are close at hand. Someone has to turn the tables! Di Yong has arrived to change everything! Ouyang Xiu, Bao Zheng, Wang Anshi, Sima Guang, Zeng Gong, Su Shi, Su Zhe... This is the flourishing age of the Song. Ride down the Tanguts, crush the Khitan, subdue the Ju 14.8kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves

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   That's awesome, I've already watched it three times.

10. 10 我 I, the Ultimate Schemer: The Empress Calls Me a Living Yama 我，最强毒士，女帝直呼活阎王 Xing Xing Zi星星子Historical4.3M WordsOngoing [Search Tomato to watch the short drama: The Third Greatest Stratagem of All Time] Gao Yang transmigrated to the Great Qian Dynasty just as the Empress ascended the throne and began recruiting talent from across the land. So he volunteered himself as a poison strategist! The Empress: “Suppose you personally wiped out your enemy's entire family. As you looked at the bodies scattered everywhere, you suddenly realized there was still a child in the house. What would you do?” Gao Yang: “I'd say, ‘Re 382.6kReads9.2Score32.3kShelves

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    The first book: A ruthless capitalist transmigrates? The protagonist transmigrates to the Great Qian Dynasty and immediately recommends himself to the newly enthroned Empress, employing all sorts of cunning schemes! Even the Empress is ashamed of herself, exclaiming that she's found a living devil...!!! [Laughing][Thumbs up] The second book: Transmigrates into Wei Zheng's son, forming a duo with Wei Zheng, a notorious critic; everything Li Shimin does is opposed. [Laughing] The third book: Transmigrates to the Tang Dynasty and opens a supermarket in Chang'an City 🏪

11. 11 快 Run! Wei Zheng Is Bringing His Son to Court! 快跑，魏征扛着他儿子上朝了！ My Bumpy Journey磕磕绊绊的我Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Year Seven of the Zhenguan era. A thunderous boom sounded in the sky, and I transmigrated into Wei Shuyu. As Wei Zheng's beloved son, shouldn't I help my father with his troubles? Li Shimin secretly hiding spending money? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out. Li Shimin wanting to take a concubine? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out. Li Shimin wanting to lead a personal campaign? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out... In short, whatever Li Shimin does, we oppose it. That's how you earn a reput 22.9kReads9.0Score2.6kShelves
12. 12 穿 Transmigrated as a Treacherous Minister's Legitimate Daughter, She Plays the Part to Perfection 穿成奸臣嫡女，她本色出演 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + Career-focused early on + Sweet romance + One-on-one romance + Both leads are devoted to each other] [Two-faced, ruthless minister's daughter × Wild, formidable iron-faced general] The ruler of the business world transmigrates into a book overnight, becoming the daughter of the treacherous chancellor. She throws her weight around and commits every kind of evil, with the label “vicious supporting female character” practically branded onto her. She's madly pursuing the 86.4kReads9.6Score11.3kShelves

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    Xiao Wangshu, a modern business tycoon, transmigrates into a novel as the legitimate daughter of a treacherous prime minister, whose original owner was infamous. She decisively abandons the original owner's infatuation, using her business acumen to build a vast empire and secretly provide financial support to her family. Simultaneously, she assists her father in rising from a powerful prime minister to the emperor, while she herself is promoted to the powerful Princess of the Nation, ultimately transforming the "treacherous" reputation into that of a legitimate dynasty. Her romantic storyline involves sweet interactions with the loyal general Chen Chu, who remains a staunch supporter on her path of political maneuvering.

13. 13 我 I Open a Supermarket in the Tang Dynasty 我在大唐开超市 Happy Little Crawler幸福的爬爬虫Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Lin Shen transmigrates to the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty and gets bound to a divine-level supermarket System. He opens a supermarket in Chang’an, and his very first customer is Princess Changle. With the System’s help, Lin Shen quickly makes a name for himself in the Tang Dynasty. Princess Changle: “Boss, I’ll take all the lipstick you have. You can give the matches to my father.” Princess Chengyang: “If I call you a good big brother, will you give me a few boxes of chocolate?” Li Er: “I’l 6.9kReads8.5Score476Shelves
14. 14 我EN I'm Not a God of Theater 我不是戏神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.0M WordsCompleted The brand-new masterpiece by San Jiu Yin Yu, author of Slay the Gods | Winner of the Best Science-Fiction Web Novel Award at the Macau International Science Fiction Awards | A Chinese grotesque epic that turns the tide of an era After a scarlet meteor streaked across the sky, human civilization ground to a halt. From that day onward, humanity could no longer build a rocket, a nuclear bomb, an airplane, a car... The pyramid of civilization built upon modern science collapsed with a thunderous roa 1.7MReads9.9Score181.2kShelves

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    Looking for a transmigration novel? Don't miss this one! The protagonist uses deception to survive in the Divine Grace instance, everyone's intelligence is on point and there are constant plot twists, the world of Krystal will send chills down your spine, the plot is so tight you can't predict what will happen next.

15. 15 第 The Ninth Special Zone 第九特区 Wei Jie伪戒Urban6.1M WordsCompleted After the catastrophe, the land was scarred beyond recognition. Food was scarce, resources were in short supply, and the situation was chaotic... A young man who had fought his way out of an undeveloped zone, with endless yellow sand at his back, came alone to District Nine to make a living. Yet he never expected to meet a few good friends by chance, rise to prominence in the chaotic era over a single thought, and embark on a legendary journey... 210.5kReads9.6Score22.9kShelves
16. 16 诸EN The Gods' Foolish Game 诸神愚戏 Ninety Autumns in January一月九十秋Urban3.7M WordsCompleted I have two principles in life: 1. I never lie. 2. I never believe anything anyone says, including myself. “Sir, I would like to point out that your second statement conflicts with the first.” “How so?” “If you never lie, why don’t you believe what you say?” “Oh, sorry. I forgot to mention that I don’t consider myself human.” “?” Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Cheng Shi, Cheng Shi who never lies. What, you’ve never heard of me? That’s all right. You simply haven’t been deceived by m 518.8kReads9.7Score68.3kShelves
17. 17 娶 Marry a Wife to Cut My Taxes? I Started by Supporting My Beautiful Bride 娶妻抵税？从养活美娇媳妇开始 Last Night's East Tower昨夜东楼Historical1.8M WordsOngoing [No System + alternate world + farming + hunting + slow burn + not a wish-fulfillment story + political intrigue and warfare + competing for supremacy in troubled times] “Yucheng, do you want a wife or not? Just say the word and I’ll send one over.” “Then go ahead and send her over.” Shen Yucheng thought it was just a joke, never expecting to actually end up with a beautiful wife. The dynasty is in its final years. Warlords carve up the land, and refugees are everywhere. With nothing but bare wa 26.9kReads8.2Score2.1kShelves

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    Historical fiction + alternate history + farming + hunting + power struggles: The male protagonist transmigrates into the body of a hunter, unexpectedly finds a wife, and embarks on a perilous hunt in the mountains, gathering nuts, catching ferrets, and even facing snow leopards to protect their prey. The female protagonist also opens a school to teach children. Both undergo a growth process, facing difficulties from the villagers and building a home amidst snowstorms. The early episodes focus on hunting and farming, while the later episodes delve into power struggles—a very engaging story.

18. 18 穿 Transmigrate into a Tale of Real and Fake Heiresses, and Get Spoiled by the Underworld's Young Lady 穿越真假千金，被黑道大小姐宠坏 Xue Jian Jian Qiu雪见剪秋Two Female Leads199k WordsOngoing (HE, some angst in the middle, a true heiress and a fake heiress, with yandere elements. There will be a storyline involving the older sister later, though it will focus more on family.) After I transmigrated into the role of the fake heiress, I, a mature working adult, ran away and became a JK bartender. But this job seems like it might not be so simple... My good friend seems to want more than just friendship with me... Just then, the shadow of the Asakawa family caught up with me too... Who a 7.3kReads—Score2.1kShelves

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    The protagonist transmigrates into the body of a fake heiress, rejecting everything related to the wealthy family and living a solitary life working away from home. Shiori remains by her side, harboring deep feelings for her. People from her past come to the same school, and the plot unfolds layer by layer, with delicate portrayals of emotions.

19. 19 天 Heavenly Abyss 天渊 Mu Xiao Sansheng沐潇三生Eastern Fantasy6.4M WordsOngoing (The print edition has been published and is available to buy online) A hundred years ago, Chen Qingyuan entered a forbidden zone called the Heavenly Abyss. His soul lamp went out, and everyone believed he was dead. Today, Chen Qingyuan has emerged from the forbidden zone alive, but his cultivation has been destroyed and his spiritual roots severed. With his beloved breaking off their engagement and the various sects bullying him, what is Chen Qingyuan supposed to do? “Chen Qingyuan, you have tw 976.7kReads9.4Score99.9kShelves

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    This is my top recommendation for post-apocalyptic novels! The protagonist is reborn into a world that has changed, his intelligence remains consistently high throughout, and the plot twists are endless. The writing is solid, the character portrayals are realistic, and it's incredibly addictive.

20. 20 大 The Tang Dynasty's Number One Rebel 大唐第一狂徒 Long Yuan龙渊Historical1.6M WordsCompleted In the third year of the Chuigong era of the Tang Dynasty, Wu Zetian was on the verge of ascending the throne. The sole heir to the modern Tang Sect transmigrated into the body of a marquis's son. Using modern methods, he enhanced his hidden weapons with deadly poisons and defeated every expert under Heaven. He applied forensic investigation techniques he had taken as electives while studying abroad to solve countless strange cases. And the modern fireworks he invented to impress women became a 10kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves

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    This book is definitely intellectually stimulating, even a bit mind-bending. The protagonist is a martial arts master who doesn't have a system, but can train on his own. He's also incredibly intelligent. The main plot revolves around infiltrating an official organization and solving various cases. The settings are bizarre, yet entertaining and thought-provoking. Most importantly, this book can be listened to as an audiobook.

21. 21 末 Apocalypse Cockroach 末日蟑螂 Mighty Cockroach伟岸蟑螂Sci-Fi & Apocalypse6.3M WordsCompleted Zhang Xiaoqiang is an insignificant nobody, a lazy loser who had been content to lounge around and wait to die. Staying at home lets him avoid the first outbreak of the zombie virus. When he sees his neighbors in the same apartment complex turn into zombies, he is overcome with boundless terror. He struggles to survive alone in an Apocalypse where people prey on each other. At last, worn down by loneliness, he picks up his gear and heads out into a world shrouded in smoke and fire. He takes the 27kReads8.9Score2.3kShelves
22. 22 穿 The Daily Life of a Laid-Back Concubine After Transmigrating 穿越之闲鱼妾室的日常 Tian Nanxing Nan天南星南Ancient Romance480k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + household and palace intrigue + no golden finger + devoted love later on] Zhang Xinian transmigrated into the body of a concubine in Prince Jing’s household. Above her was the princess consort, backed by powerful connections and ruthless in her methods. Beside her was a brainless side consort with overwhelming fighting prowess. Below her, a reborn woman and a transmigrated woman were locked in fierce competition. Zhang Xinian trembled with fear. She had no golden finger and did 105.4kReads9.4Score12.3kShelves

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    A clear-headed transmigrated woman, without any special abilities—this is the normal way for an ordinary transmigrated woman to live. She recognizes her place, is assertive yet not cowardly, and knows how to conceal her weaknesses. The romance between the male and female leads develops gradually, and the children have very positive values, showing brotherly love and respect. Super good!!

23. 23 雷 Thunderous Edo Sticker 雷霆江户贴 Grand Marshal Ming Wang of Su Mushan苏沐山的大元帅明王Anime Fanfiction2.0M WordsOngoing She is the thunder from Genshin Impact, yet steps into the warmth of everyday life, carving “eternity” into the space between absurdity and epic grandeur. When she first arrives in Edo, she topples the Tokugawa shogunate and brings a new everyday life to everyone amid the bustle of Kabukicho. Strawberry milk from the Odd Jobs crew, mayonnaise from the Shinsengumi, the first glimmer of dawn over the ruins of Yoshiwara: from the Raijin who once sat enthroned in her castle, she becomes a country b 2kReads8.6Score151Shelves

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    Multi-world travel

24. 24 鸟 Birds Fly South to Nest 鸟越南栖 Tall Yongliang高个子永亮Ancient Romance42k WordsCompleted [Farming + transmigration to another world + fleeing famine] An unexpected disaster during a trip inadvertently sends her transmigrating to another world. She arrives in the Tang Dynasty, a real period of Chinese history. But can someone tell her how an ordinary person with no special powers and no official household registration is supposed to survive in these hard times? She doesn’t speak the language, the surroundings are unfamiliar, and she’s all alone. Historical setting: the An Lushan Rebe 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This story doesn't have a system, and the female protagonist's survival in ancient times after time-traveling is quite realistic. There are no cheat codes or extreme villains constantly appearing. It's a refreshing read. The fact that time-traveling involves not being able to communicate with the ancient people is a novel and interesting angle. The author is also quite meticulous in their writing, and the money and customs of the time-traveling background are all based on historical data. I learned a lot from reading it. The main story seems to be a tragic ending, but the female protagonist eventually chooses to go home. The epilogue is a happy ending. The entire story is now complete.

25. 25 明 The Reversal That Began at Prince Fu's Mansion in the Late Ming 明末从福王府开始的逆袭 Little Flying Elephant小飛象Historical887k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the fourth year of Chongzhen, Zhu Cihua became the most unfortunate eldest grandson of the Prince of Fu in history. His grandfather was a notorious miser, his father did nothing but listen to music, and his two uncles were waiting eagerly for him to fall out of favor. Worse still, he remembered history: ten years later, Li Zicheng would capture Luoyang, and the whole family would become part of a “Fu-Lu Feast.” Rather than wait to die... So eleven-year-old Zhu Cihua start 1.2kReads6.0Score100Shelves

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    This is a good book; you can take a look.

26. 26 双 After We Both Transmigrate, I Throw My Weight Around in My Hometown’s Harem 双穿后我在老乡后宫作威作福 No Morning Court不早朝Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted “Don't you understand? It's not because we're alike that I can't live without you!” “I'm the one who can't live without you!” Xiao Shuhan x Shi Shi “Have you not seen the waters of the Yellow River descending from the heavens...” When Shi Shi heard those words, the coarse bran she was chewing suddenly tasted delicious. It was the most comforting thing she'd heard since she transmigrated! Just as Shi Shi was carefully planning a joyful reunion, a major blunder unfolded one night in the imperi 864Reads6.3Score—Shelves

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    The female lead exclaimed "Holy crap!" And was kicked into the water by the emperor.

27. 27 穿 Transmigrated as a General's Legitimate Daughter! My Grand Secretary Husband's Whole Family Spoils Me 穿成将军嫡女！首辅夫君满门宠 In Dreams of Childhood儿时梦里Ancient Romance749k WordsCompleted The third young master of the Wen family, the Grand Secretary's household, is handsome and exceptionally learned, yet none of the noble young ladies in the capital dares marry him. Rumor has it he won't live to see his twentieth birthday. The General's legitimate fifth daughter was condemned to an early death by a Daoist fortune-teller in the mountains. Before she was even half a month old, she was taken to Tianmen Mountain. Only after turning sixteen and coming down the mountain could she escap 15.6kReads9.0Score1.9kShelves

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    This is a slice-of-life transmigration novel. The characters are pampered and loved by their family, creating a heartwarming atmosphere. The focus is on family bonds, and the romance is relatively understated—it's the kind of story where two people know they'll be together and they naturally end up together. The writing style is light and easy. This book is a rare find, as it avoids palace intrigue, domestic power struggles, and extreme villains.

28. 28 胜 Defying Heaven by Half a Move: I Am Cao Cao’s Legitimate Eldest Son 胜天半子，我才是曹操嫡长子 Xuan Xi Thirteen轩羲十三Historical574k WordsOngoing Not an invincible hero story. Respects history, with humor and gravitas side by side, and plenty of laughs and tears! Cao Yang, a history PhD from Changdu University, one of China's 985 universities, transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms for the first time and becomes Cao Cao's eldest son, Cao Ang. Though he survives the Battle of Wancheng, the butterfly effect and chaos in time and space ultimately lead to his assassination. When he wakes up a second time, he knows that academic credentials are u 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A time-travel novel, without a system or an invincible protagonist. It respects history, blending humor with depth, delivering both laughs and tears! Cao Yang, a history PhD from a prestigious university (985), travels back to the Three Kingdoms period for the first time, becoming Cao Cao's eldest son, Cao Ang. Although he escapes the Battle of Wancheng, he is ultimately assassinated due to the butterfly effect and time-space distortion. Upon awakening a second time, he realizes that academic qualifications are useless in chaotic times. Only by cultivating loyal followers, establishing authority, seizing power, assessing the situation, and adapting to circumstances can he embark on the path to becoming a king, seeking the mastermind behind his assassination in his previous life…

29. 29 嫁 I Married Zhu Pangpang, but My Son Is Li Erfeng 嫁给朱胖胖，儿子却是李二凤 April's Tuantuan四月的团团Ancient Romance683k WordsCompleted [Main story complete] (A devoted couple, one-on-one, some original worldbuilding. You can think of it as an alternate-history Ming dynasty. Mainly a sweet little romance.) What do you do when you wake up and find yourself at your wedding banquet with the big, chubby Zhu Gaochi? Running away from the wedding isn't an option. Just look at the man seated above them: the only vassal king ever to succeed in rebelling. Knowing when to give in is important. Look closely, and this big fellow is actually 4.3kReads8.9Score402Shelves

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    Superb read, a fantastic time-travel novel. The plot is exciting, the pacing is fast and engaging, there's no padding, the writing style is light and humorous, the characters are well-developed and their emotions are nuanced, the characters are well-developed, and it will make you forget your troubles and smile. Highly recommended!!

30. 30 老 Hey, Sis, Don't Kill Me! I'll Go Through with This Marriage 老妹儿，别杀我，这桩婚事我从了 The Village Is Not Late村不晚Historical204k WordsCompleted Transmigration + multiple heroines + household intrigue + wild ideas + making money + play the pig to eat the tiger + live-in son-in-law + a wife-chasing road to ruin. A modern office worker transmigrates into the body of a live-in son-in-law being forced into marriage! The heroine’s father has just died, and her relatives are eyeing the family fortune, eager to swallow it whole. They’re marrying me into the family just to keep me quiet and take the fall. I thought she’d be a terrifying shrew, 45Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It looks good, and it's being updated.

31. 31 清 Qing Dynasty Crown Princess: I Swapped Bodies with the Deposed Crown Prince 清穿太子妃：和废太子互换身体 Endless Journey迢迢不休Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The male and female leads swap souls + Alternate Qing Dynasty] Reader’s guide: If you like a mature heroine, start from the chapters charting her growth! A heroine who grows over time! She’s not a strong heroine at the start, but she’ll grow! Please be patient with her! Shi Jingxian transmigrates to the Qing dynasty. She isn’t Fourth Brother’s beloved from a romance novel, nor Kangxi’s cherished darling, nor a spoiled, pampered wife of an idle prince. She is the Crown Princess of the Crown Prin 4kReads9.3Score486Shelves
32. 32 睁 I Opened My Eyes and Kissed the Male Lead’s White Moonlight 睁开眼，我亲了男主的白月光一口 Xi Qinghua Yi熙晴画易Two Male Leads490k WordsCompleted [Main story and extras complete] [Both leads are devoted to each other + transmigrate into a book + entertainment industry + sweet romance + dating show + ensemble cast] [Fourth installment in the series] [The various side couples have different dynamics, so read with care] Qi Yuan unexpectedly transmigrates into a novel called The CEO, Stop Torturing Me, Your White Moonlight Is Already Dead. He becomes the male lead's childhood friend, whose job early on is to serve as the male lead's ATM, then 1.5kReads9.3Score188Shelves

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33. 33 顶 I'm a Top-Tier Rich Second Generation, and I've Transmigrated to 1959 顶级富二代的我穿越到1959年 Mountain Road Monkey山道猴Urban265k WordsOngoing [Period drama] + [Warm family life] + [Pocket dimension] + [Funny everyday moments] + [No angst] + [Black market] + [Beijing flavor] “Master Lin~ Don’t be like that~” In 2026, Lin Ze, the heir to a billionaire family, unexpectedly transmigrates to a Beijing courtyard home in 1959, becoming Chen Yuan, a boy who can barely get enough to eat or stay warm. He later awakens a pocket dimension through a System and unlocks a farm that grows crops a hundred times faster! Facing three years of hardship, 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I've saved up for several days, enough to kill a few more days of free time.

34. 34 大 The Great Yu's Master Strategist 大渝筹算师 Little Darling Lost in the Way迷途的小心肝Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + revenge on scumbags + lighthearted + pure romance + playing the fool to catch the tiger + happy ending] Good news: Her betrothed came first in the provincial exams and earned the title of Jieyuan. Bad news: Her betrothed, now a Jieyuan, wanted to break off the engagement without losing face, so he schemed against his fiancée, who came from a merchant family. Fine. If you want to break things off with dignity by scheming against someone, then neither of us is going to have a 19kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves

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    Wow! [Top post][Request for more updates][Top post][Request for more updates] First book, [Attention] A shrewd abacus user transmigrates into the body of a concubine's daughter from a wealthy merchant family. A wealthy merchant may not have much else, but they're not stupid! [Attention] The sponsored scholar plots to clear her name, launches a powerful counterattack, and catches her off guard. [Smirk] She definitely can't be associated with ungrateful wretches anymore. Even with the title of top scholar, she'll use her influence to manipulate and destroy this ungrateful mother and son. [Cool]

35. 35 漂EN The Pretty Cannon Fodder's Thoughts Are Exposed—So He Snags a CEO Husband 漂亮炮灰被读心，拐个霸总当老公 Milk Coffee Expert奶咖达人Two Male Leads532k WordsCompleted [BL + top who pursues the bottom + mind reading + secret identity + a straight guy who eventually falls hard! Pretty college top vs. abstinent CEO bottom] Complete Hua Jian transmigrated into a sweet romance novel about competing love interests and a pair of heirs, one genuine and one fake. He was a handsome 190-centimeter straight guy, but he’d become a dull, insecure, clingy background character. On his first day after transmigrating, he was set up and offended the main characters. He had to 6.6kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves
36. 36 中 You Dumped Me After I Passed the Scholar Exam, So Why Are You Crying Now That I’m Rich? 中秀才就休妻，我暴富你又哭什么 Yaoyao Ruoshui妖妖若水Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The moment Ye Caiping opened her eyes, she found herself a divorced woman, with her sister-in-law back home sharpening a knife against her. It wasn't that her sister-in-law was unreasonable. The original owner of this body was simply too awful! How awful? Here, take a look: Whenever her husband's family needed to build a house, if there was even a single grain of surplus food at her parents' home, she'd come sniffing around like a mad dog and take it all. So her mother-in-law could eat meat ever 33.6kReads9.3Score5kShelves
37. 37 穿 Transmigrate into a Book: In the Apocalypse, I Spoil the Crybaby Little Cannon Fodder 穿书末世：我娇养了哭包小炮灰 Xi Qinghua Yi熙晴画易Two Male Leads548k WordsCompleted [Multiple-character dialogue enabled] [One-on-one romance + both leads' first love + apocalypse + transmigrate into a book + System + mutual devotion] [Second book in the series] A heads-up: If you take things too seriously, this isn't for you. Every plot point exists to deliver sweet moments. [Low-empathy, naturally ruthless killer X seemingly delicate but secretly cunning young master] [Lots and lots and lots of side couples!] Xiao Yu transmigrates into an apocalypse novel he has just finished 8.2kReads9.4Score1kShelves
38. 38 和 After the Divorce, the Villainous Stepmother Brings Blessings to the World! 和离后，反派后娘福载天下！ Mo Yi Mo Jia莫乙莫甲Ancient Romance758k WordsCompleted Su Xin peered into the secrets of fate and discovered that her terrible luck in this life was because someone had stolen her fortune and the merit she'd accumulated over a hundred lifetimes in her previous one! As she was pondering how to fix it, a bolt of lightning sent her back to her previous life. From the start, her stepfather had already packed her off to become someone else's stepmother. A wild System suddenly bound itself to her, too. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven troublesome k 36.8kReads9.6Score5.8kShelves
39. 39 绑 After Binding to a System, I Caught a Villain in the Cultivation World 绑定系统后，我在修真界钓到反派 Xi Qinghua Yi熙晴画易Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted Main Couple: Chu Han X Luo Qingyu Secondary Couple: Song Qianzhi X Hua Wumian [Available as an audio drama with voice actors] [Transmigrate into a book + System + sweet romance + 1v1 + male-male romance + cultivation] [First installment in the series] [Scheming and cunning X cool and devoted] [Loads of secondary couples!] Content warning: A fluffy, feel-good story with no regard for logic. Every plot point exists to serve the romance. An unconventional cultivation story, with the protagonist adv 6.4kReads9.5Score709Shelves
40. 40 穿 I Became the Beloved Who Died Young, the Cool Beauty's White Moonlight 穿成清冷美人早死的白月光 Moon Bamboo Frost月竹霜Two Male Leads354k WordsCompleted [Dual Male Leads + Enigma/Alpha + Interstellar + Mutual Devotion + Power Couple] Gentle, sunny Enigma top × cold and aloof in public but secretly a seductive, beautiful and tragic Alpha bottom Xie Zhouyan happened to pick up a novel and read it. The male lead was a stunning beauty whose husband had died. The beauty had countless admirers, but he wasn't interested in any of them. His suitors pursued him desperately, but got nowhere. The suitors: If we can't have him, we'll destroy him. From t 7kReads9.1Score1kShelves
41. 41 别 Don't Mess with Her: The Princess May Lie Flat, but She'll Still Crush the Scum 别惹她，长公主虽躺平，但狠虐渣 Flying Like Clouds如云飞扬Ancient Romance1.0M WordsOngoing [Transmigration, past and present lives, woman disguised as a man, political intrigue, sweet and satisfying] Yun Qing was a princess born of the emperor's elder sister. On the day she was born, she was switched, poisoned, and hunted down, ending up in the common world as a discarded daughter of the family who had to disguise herself as a man. Her heartless father, her vicious concubine stepmother, and all manner of monsters and demons wanted her dead. When she opened her eyes again, she had s 1.4kReads9.3Score173Shelves

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    This book perfectly meets the requirements. The female protagonist possesses unparalleled martial arts skills and political acumen, building her own vast power base. Every time she breaks a deadlock, it's absolutely brilliant.

42. 42 穿 After I Transmigrated, I Married the Empire’s Strongest Omega 穿越后，娶了帝国最强Omega I Like Big White Geese喜欢大白鹅Two Male Leads688k WordsCompleted (Transmigrated top + supernatural abilities + ABO + from ancient times to the interstellar era) Book 2 in the series Ye Chen'an transmigrates. As soon as he arrives, the Empire’s central AI assigns him a marriage partner. Huh? I’m getting married? If I don’t register within seven days, I’ll be fined and sent off to mine?! No way! No way! I’m not going! Fine, fine, I’ll get married! Ye Chen'an x Wen Jiayi 14.2kReads9.2Score1.7kShelves
43. 43 朱 The Vermilion Bird Travels to Ancient Times: The Princess Consort Is a Special Forces Soldier 朱雀穿古：王妃是特种兵 Tian Tian Tianya天天天涯Ancient Romance490k WordsCompleted [Special Forces] + [Transmigration] + [Alternate Ancient World] + [Power Couple] + [Feel-Good Read] + [Sweet Romance] She is an elite modern-day Special Forces soldier. Betrayed by her boyfriend, she crosses into another world with a phoenix-blood jade pendant! He is a bloodthirsty, brutal prince known as the God of Killing. He despises women, yet becomes obsessively possessive of her! He is a gentle and refined young nobleman who repeatedly steps in to help her out of trouble! He is the proud, 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "The Vermilion Bird Travels to Ancient Times: The Princess is a Special Forces Soldier" begins with betrayal. Transmigrated into a fictional ancient world, her limbs are broken by a tyrannical prince, but the special forces heroine retaliates by subduing her husband! The two go from mutual antagonism to love, joining forces to seize the throne – super exciting! 🔥

44. 44 癫EN Unhinged? We're All Unhinged—and That's a Good Thing! 癫，都癫，癫点好啊 Little Salt小盐子Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Super-Sweet 1v1]+ [Silly Humor and Memes]+ [Showbiz]+ [Dating Variety Show]+ [Face-Slapping] [Unhinged Actress vs. CEO with a Mind of His Own] Betrayed by her scumbag boyfriend, she transmigrated into a book and was immediately stabbed and sent to the hospital by an extremist shipper. Xie Mi went berserk on the spot, spouting wild claims in the livestream. “Come on! Stab me! All of you, stab me! I'll blow up the Earth!” A passerby who had wandered into the livestream nearly fainted. Okay, okay. 335kReads9.8Score46.9kShelves

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    This is so beautiful!

45. 45 我 I Use Summoning to Revive Blue Star Civilization Across the Galaxy 我靠召唤在星际复苏蓝星文明 Mala Hot Pot Mixed Rice麻锅拌饭Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted [Two male leads + the protagonist has maxed-out combat ability] As the hope of the entire village of ten thousand demons, Ye Chen studies hard for decades and finally gets into college. But after falling asleep, Ye Chen inexplicably transmigrates to an interstellar world where people summon creatures. He even becomes the useless fake young master in a story about the real and fake young masters, his mental sea destroyed and his fiance cheating on him with the real young master. He's left green 12.7kReads9.5Score1.9kShelves
46. 46 娘 Mother, Please Stop Trying to Find Me a Concubine 娘，真的别给儿子纳妾啦 White Dragon, Don't Lurk白龙勿潜Historical909k WordsOngoing Multiple heroines + alternate world + political intrigue + satisfying power fantasy Shen Zhi'an transmigrates into an ancient family of merchants as its only son. To ensure the Shen family line continues, his mother is intent on taking concubines for him so he can father a dozen sons. Shen Zhi'an's own dream is to live as a spoiled young master. But the world is in turmoil, and the Jiangnan Shen family has become a target of the imperial court. Shen Zhi'an has no choice but to flee. In Great Zho 5.3kReads—Score372Shelves

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    It's an ancient setting, a time-travel story with good writing, and it doesn't feature a system.

47. 47 绝 The Desolate Seafloor 绝望海底 Little Bird Stewed in an Iron Pot铁锅炖小鸟Urban332k WordsCompleted [Entertainment + Singing + Sickly Hero + Healing + Tearjerker + Positive Energy + Redemption] Bai Chen transmigrates to a parallel world, only to discover that he has cancer and needs a huge sum of money for treatment. A singing contest hosted by pdd is underway, drawing a massive audience and offering a huge cash prize! So Bai Chen joins to earn money for his medical bills. In the preliminaries, Bai Chen sings “Under the Sea,” and the entire livestream falls silent, lost in thought. In the knoc 29.7kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves

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    Time travel, without a system

48. 48 故 Glimmers in the Stacks of Old Papers 故纸堆里的流光 Fated to Meet You in the Rain雨你有缘Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted [Pure-hearted History Student vs. Highly Intelligent Imperial Adviser] [Transmigrate + Master and Disciple + Sweet Everyday Romance + A Mix of Sweetness and Heartbreak] Take a journey through time and uncover the truth of history. Come experience life as the imperial adviser’s disciple!!! You stumble out of a thick fog, soaked through and utterly disheveled, landing in the courtyard of Liu Bowen’s study in Qingtian, near the end of the Yuan dynasty. He is startled by the strange sight, but does 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a niche time-travel novel, free of flashy plots and illogical events. When the female protagonist travels back to the darkest period of the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, will she use her modern knowledge to change the world or submit to the times? Liu Bowen helps her find the true answer. It combines modern and ancient wisdom. An absolutely fantastic novel, and it's already completed. Read it with confidence. Don't be fooled by the title; it's exceptionally good and profound. Everyone who's read it has given it a good review.

49. 49 从 Starting from Scratch: Building the Strongest Tribe 从零开始开荒，打造最强部落 Planting the Moon种月Historical3.4M WordsCompleted A modern man transmigrates back to ancient times, into a savage wilderness, only to become a reserve meal for a cannibal tribe from the start. But with knowledge and intelligence that surpass the entire era, he escapes the cannibals. He goes from surviving alone to gathering wild tribes, fighting to stay alive. Just when he thinks this is the truth of his era, he encounters figures from myth and legend: Xuanyuan, Chiyou, and Shennong. If you met them, how would you face your own ancestors? In th 10.4kReads8.3Score795Shelves

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    A flash of white light, and Bai Feng found himself transported to a cannibalistic tribe without warning. The fierce tribespeople, clad in animal skins and wielding sharp blades, had terrifyingly cold eyes. Bai Feng's blood instantly froze; his legs trembled uncontrollably, his heart pounded like a drum, and his mind was filled with helpless panic: "What do I do? What should I do?!"

50. 50 综 Wuxia Crossover: It All Starts with Stealing Li Canghai's Chance 综武：一切从截胡李沧海开始 Senior Brother Changqing长卿师哥Male-Channel Fanfiction1.6M WordsOngoing [Jin Yong, Gu Long, Liang Yusheng, and Wen Rui’an worlds + multiple heroines + invincible + feel-good power fantasy + rebellion and kingship] After transmigrating into a combined martial arts world for twenty years, he gambled ten years of his fortune on Drum Mountain! Ten years trapped like a dragon in a well, then one day he rises to the clouds. From the start, he became Wuyazi’s disciple and learned the Xiaoyao Sect’s secret arts. He gambled his fortune and doubled his opportunities: the Bloo 85.9kReads8.1Score8.9kShelves

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    He met the reclusive master by claiming to be the descendant of an old friend. With his resemblance to the old friend in appearance and eyes, he moved the master to accept him as a disciple. From then on, he began to systematically learn the exquisite martial arts and light footwork of the Xiaoyao Sect.

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