Recommendations for Historical Mystery Novels and Stories About Demon-Suppression Offices 古代破案的小说和镇魔司一类的，求推荐

1. 101 只 I Just Want to Be a Detective, but the System Makes Me Take the Imperial Exams 只想当神探，系统偏让我去考科举 Promoted to First-Rank Grand Secretary转出一品大学士Mystery563k WordsCompleted [Crime-solving + imperial examinations + alternate setting + two male leads + wish-fulfillment] A family inheritance dispute! A child abduction case! A serial murder case! A nursery-rhyme murder case! An imperial examination fraud case! A treasure-swapping-for-a-corpse case! A murder at Qinfang Garden! The first thirty-five chapters focus on the imperial examinations, solving cases, making money, and making friends. After chapter thirty-five, the focus turns to solving cases. One case follow 619Reads8.1Score10114d adds

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   Ancient detective stories, quite entertaining.

2. 102 深 A Case in the Dark Alley: Chasing Criminals by Faint Light 深巷谜案：微光追凶 Soaring Eagle腾飞的雄鹰Mystery410k WordsCompleted Synopsis The narrow alleys of the old district hide countless secrets buried by time. Bones in an abandoned factory, midnight sobs in an old mansion, a soul-stealing incense in a traditional medicine shop... Behind every bizarre case lies an unspeakable crime. The moment criminal investigation consultant Xiao Lin steps into these alleys, he is drawn into one baffling cold case after another. Calm and perceptive, with a keen nose for clues, he can tear open the truth from the faintest traces; His 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Book Recommendation for Those Suffering from a Book Shortage: *The Mysterious Cases of the Ancient Court: The Human Skin Lamp at Midnight* If you love Chinese-style suspense, high-energy detective work, and fateful showdowns, then *The Mysterious Cases of the Ancient Court: The Human Skin Lamp at Midnight* will absolutely keep you hooked! Strange events occur frequently in Bianjing at night: ghostly flames flicker from human skin lanterns, ancient coffins in the mortuary tremble every night, a chilling wind hangs over the city, and lives are lost one after another. Inspector Shen Yan investigates the bizarre cases, only to stumble step by step into a world-destroying plot lurking for thirty years by an evil sect. The human skin lamp is no ordinary murder object; it's the catalyst for a sacrificial array. The serial murders are not coincidences; they are the prelude to a sacrifice. Even the seemingly innocent pure yin child is the ultimate sacrifice targeted by the opposing side! This book is high-energy from start to finish, with a fast pace and numerous plot twists: ✅ Ancient-style detective fiction × sinister and cunning magic, creating a captivating atmosphere that gets more and more addictive with each reading. ✅ All characters are intelligent, the protagonist isn't a saint, and the supporting characters aren't slackers; they team up to fight against a world-ending crisis. ✅ Foreshadowing is consistently resolved, with hooks in every chapter, making you want to read the next. ✅ The tug-of-war between good and evil, the struggle between yin and yang, and desperate comebacks offer a mix of thrilling and heart-wrenching moments. From a bizarre case in the city to a thousand-year-old remnant soul, and then to a shocking conspiracy spanning thirty years, the story gets increasingly explosive as it progresses! If you enjoy suspenseful detective stories, Chinese horror, and political intrigue, don't miss it! #AncientGovernmentCases #MidnightHumanSkinLamp #SuspenseDetectiveNovel #ChineseHorrorStory

3. 103 我 My Drunkard Dad 我的酒鬼老爹 Cold Winds from the North塞北寒风Historical304k WordsOngoing I really didn’t get the Burning Technique… A drunkard for a father and a scheming mother gave birth to a clueless boy. Mystery + political intrigue + deduction + crime-solving + martial arts world No System, no golden finger, and no reloading a save to start over. No invincibility, no brainlessness, no harem, and no saintly hero. Life is full of ups and downs, and people come in all sorts. With a broken sword in hand, the young man roams the world, gradually unraveling the mystery of his birth! 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Can anyone come in and take a look? [Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

4. 104 我 My Days Slaying Demons in the Divine Constabulary 我在神捕司斩妖除魔的日子 Emperor Jun Tian君天帝Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted Qin Feng transmigrates to another world and becomes a low-ranking constable at the Songshan County yamen in the Great Feng Dynasty, where he gains a Human Destiny Flourishing System! By punishing evil, promoting good, and advancing humanity, Qin Feng can earn System rewards. Dragon-Elephant Body Tempering Art, Supreme Qi Refining Formula, Six Paths of Reincarnation Fist... Generals wage war across the land, ministers seize control of the court, qi cultivators stir up trouble, and demons and mons 523Reads5.4Score—14d adds

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   A detective story set in a bizarre world! (｡･ω･｡)ﾉ♡ 1. [Note] The male lead is a laid-back type who just wants a quiet life, but as a constable, he keeps encountering strange events [awkward laugh]. He solves them one by one, surprising everyone! 2. [Note] The male lead transmigrates to a world overrun by strange occurrences. He gets a cheat code, spends money to upgrade his martial arts skills, and as a constable, when he encounters strange events, his eyes are practically bulging with greed [smirk]!

5. 105 人 In the Celestial Prison, I Signed In to the Divine Elephant Suppressing Prison Art from the Start! 人在天牢，开局签到神象镇狱功！ Three Yuan a Month月入三块Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsCompleted Zhong Changsheng transmigrates to the Nine Provinces of the Martial World and becomes a lowly prison guard in the Celestial Prison of the Great Zhou Divine Dynasty. In this terrifying prison, where all kinds of peerless fiends and mighty demons are held, a lowly guard like Zhong Changsheng can only tremble in fear. Fortunately, he awakens the Karma Sign-In System. He can sign in at important locations, as well as on prisoners, and receive all kinds of rewards! “Ding! Sign-in at the Celestial Pri 29.5kReads8.2Score2.3k14d adds

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   These are all good.

6. 106 武 Wuxia: The Best in the World Is Nothing, I'm the Strongest 武侠：天下第一算什么，我最强 A Leaf of Autumn一叶秋意Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted A blood moon descends from the heavens and shrouds the mortal realm. The age of darkness begins. Demons, monsters, and evil spirits awaken, and the world enters an era of rifts in the heavens! Countless sects emerge from seclusion... Qin Mofan reaches the pinnacle with his “Slaughter System.” My name is Qin Mofan. I really am extraordinary! 2kReads7.9Score10014d adds
7. 107 明 The Three Great Cases of the Late Ming Dynasty 明末三大案 Wine and Poetry斗酒诗篇Mystery19k WordsCompleted Throughout history, whenever dynasties changed or major political events unfolded, intrigue ran rampant in the imperial harem, where women were forbidden from meddling in government. It was common for high-ranking consorts to try to seize control of the court. In the final years of the Ming dynasty, political rivalries at court grew increasingly fierce. Amid this age of turmoil, a series of palace secrets later known as the “Three Great Cases of the Late Ming” quietly unfolded. The Palace Assa 760Reads9.3Score9814d adds

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   These are some good ancient-style crime-solving books. It's been a long time since I've read anything this good.

8. 108 狄 The Tales of Di Renjie 狄仁杰故事 Cooking Wine and Investigating Cases煮酒问案Mystery218k WordsCompleted [Mystery + Deduction + Crime Solving + Ancient China + Tang Dynasty] 1. Story Background During the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty, the young Di Renjie discovers a case involving a skeleton while on his way to take up the post of magistrate of Luoyang County. As he investigates its hidden secrets, a murder occurs in the Wang family. Everyone is a suspect, but who is the killer? In a secluded manor, the host dies before a banquet ends. No one present could have committed the crime, 736Reads6.5Score10514d adds

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   In ancient times, solving cases involved county magistrates.

9. 109 簪 The Record of Hairpins (Complete in 4 Volumes) 簪中录（全4册） A Chilly Breeze on Either Side侧侧轻寒Mystery992k WordsCompleted The little red fish Agashnie, which feeds on human blood; the mysterious talisman that had followed Li Shubai for years; Empress Wang, the peerless beauty of the Daming Palace; three clusters of doodles written by the late emperor himself before his death; a marriage contract made with Wang Yun in their youth... Every mystery returns to its point of origin. Every choice remains beyond anyone’s control, as impossible to resist or escape as fate itself. Yang Chonggu has returned to the palace and 17.3kReads9.7Score2.8k14d adds

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   1. The fake metaphysician He Jingxin and Song Yue, the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, become a pair of sworn enemies who constantly sabotage each other. Together, they solve bizarre cases such as the dismemberment case in a bridal sedan chair, and even take on more crime-solving "dungeons" during their journey of exile. This powerful duo is incredibly engaging. 2. Huang Zixia, a talented woman from the Tang Dynasty, is wrongly accused of murder. Disguised as a eunuch, she becomes Prince Li Shubai's assistant in solving cases. The two investigate and clear their names while also falling in love. The cases are rife with conspiracies, making for a very exciting read. 3. This is one of the most distinctive detective novels of the Qing Dynasty. It features Liu Yong as the protagonist and tells the story of his fearlessness in the face of power and his efforts to redress injustices. In the book, Liu Yong "judges cases in the mortal world by day and in the underworld by night," with a magnificent and intricate plot.

10. 110 女 The Female Physician Xin Yi: A Case Investigation 女医辛夷【探案】 Shopkeeper Qian钱大掌柜Mystery600k WordsCompleted Completed. A cool-hearted female physician and a male lead from the Court of Judicial Review join forces to track down mysterious cases. Relief silver is stolen, 130 bandits are found dead, corpses litter a small town, blood grapes bewitch the minds of men, a daughter who vanished ten years ago, and a tree that begins singing folk songs at midnight... In the eerie capital, strange cases abound, but no crime can escape the law. 6.3kReads9.3Score1k14d adds

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    The first book tells the story of Huang Zixia, a talented woman from the Tang Dynasty, who is falsely accused of poisoning her entire family. She then disguises herself as the eunuch Yang Chonggu to investigate the case for Prince Li Shubai and clear his name. The book includes many bizarre cases such as the sudden death of a palace maid and a cursed murder, which Huang Zixia solves one by one with her intelligence. Meanwhile, she and Li Shubai develop feelings for each other and work together to fight against a conspiracy. The plot is full of twists and turns and suspense. The second book features the female physician Jiang Xinyi, who, to investigate the truth behind her master's torture and murder, takes the charge of murder and travels to the capital. On her journey, she meets Li Feibai, who is also going to the capital for his post. The two work together to solve problems such as a rat infestation. Jiang Xinyi opens a clinic near the Dali Temple, treating patients while secretly investigating cases, solving cases such as the disappearance of government silver and the blood grape case. The cases are interconnected and hide a power struggle, making for a rich and complex plot. The third book features Mingyue, a highly skilled coroner, and Su Yunkai, an upright and incorruptible criminal investigator. They met as children and, after reuniting, work together to solve numerous bizarre cases, including the discovery of skeletons in an antique shop and the spread of a murderous nursery rhyme. These cases conceal a vast conspiracy, and their relationship blossoms during the investigations. It's a novel that blends suspense and romance. The fourth book is set during the reign of Emperor Zhongzong of Tang. Jing Wan'er, the daughter of the Imperial Censor, is implicated and forced into the palace as a corpse-collecting maid. The newly appointed Minister of Justice, Pei Tan, is in charge of criminal cases in the capital. Jing Wan'er leaves clues while collecting corpses, attracting Pei Tan's attention. Together, they solve cases such as human skin tattoos, examination cheating, and the death of a high-ranking monk, uncovering the truth amidst court power struggles. The plot is exciting and filled with a suspenseful atmosphere reminiscent of ancient Chinese literature.

11. 111 长 The Secret Case Files of Chang'an 长安秘案录 Shi Yin时音Mystery442k WordsCompleted During the reign of Emperor Zhongzong of Tang, Jing Wan'er, whose entire family had been falsely accused, was sent to the palace as a maid. She spent her days handling corpses, earning herself the nickname "Freak" among the palace staff. Then one day, she secretly hid a maid condemned to death among the bodies and smuggled her out of the palace. But Pei Tan, then Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, caught her. Thus began the tangled story between them! 75Reads—Score—14d adds
12. 112 青 Tales of Demons by the Green Lantern in the Night Rain 青灯夜雨妖谭簿 Rain on the Ninth Day第九日有雨Mystery434k WordsOngoing [Standalone mystery cases + suspense and deduction + strange tales + folk legends + overarching plot] The story takes a while to warm up. Some tales are based on Youyang Zazu and Zibuyu, with their original sources noted at the end of the chapters. During the Xianheng era, a fire ravaged the imperial city, burning the Shan Hai scrolls that sealed away demons and monsters and freeing countless demon beasts. Li Qingran was ordered to leave Kunlun. The imperial city established the Demon-Subdu 11Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Episode-style detective stories, suspenseful and supernatural, featuring a demon-slaying bureau chief and a half-demon. The focus is on crime-solving, with minimal romance, but it's very sweet.

13. 113 人 At the Jing’an Bureau, How Did I Become the White Lotus Sect’s Holy Son? 人在靖安司，怎么成了白莲教圣子 Chopped Chili 66剁椒六六Eastern Fantasy298k WordsOngoing [Great Ming] [No System] [High Martial] [Case Solving] [Mystery] [Slaying Monsters and Exorcising Evil] [Decisive and Ruthless] “In the waning years of the Great Ming, immortals and Buddhas vanished, and monsters and demons ravaged the land.” In this chaotic age, human lives are worth less than grass! A Fengdu Seal drags Wei Dao into an abandoned underworld that has lain in ruins for who knows how long. By slaying monsters, demons, and ghosts, he earns yin virtue. He can use it not only to stren 15Reads—Score—14d adds

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    My new book, set in a fictional Ming Dynasty, is a detective story about slaying demons and monsters. The first case is about a snake mother who uses a pregnant woman to conceive an evil spirit; it's nearing its end.

14. 114 阴 The Underworld Detective 阴间神探 Old Nine of the Daoist Sect道门老九Mystery1.9M WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 73.8kReads9.4Score8.8k14d adds

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    A pretty good detective novel

15. 115 哥 Bro, You're a Cop, Not a Terrorist! 哥，你是警察，不是恐怖分子啊 KISS in the CloudsKISS云中Urban447k WordsCompleted [Crime investigation and deduction, witty commentary, explosions wherever he goes, never backs down from a fight] Transmigrated? Heaven hit Xiao Yang with a sudden, outrageous stroke of luck, nearly throwing his back out. Just transmigrated, better lie low, then show off later? No. Keeping a low profile is impossible. Absolutely impossible. Besides, the moment he transmigrated, Xiao Yang gained an absurdly overpowered ability. Touch anyone and they get pregnant… No, wait. Touch any living creatu 41.7kReads9.3Score4k14d adds
16. 116 都 Everyone Wants Me to Solve Their Cases? But I'm Crazy 都找我破案？可我是神经病啊 Shan Du单都Mystery316k WordsOngoing [Mystery + mind-bending puzzles + deduction + horror] Zhong Wen transmigrates and becomes bound to a Near-Death Experience System that can show him the victim’s point of view moments before death. Can't crack an unsolved case or major crime? Switch to the victim’s perspective. Don't know whether the killer is a man or a woman? Switch perspectives and find out. No clues left at the crime scene? Switch perspectives and uncover them. With the ability to see through a victim’s eyes just before death 32Reads—Score—14d adds
17. 117 你 You Broke Your Promise 你失信了 Shi Qingyao十清杳Modern Romance138k WordsCompleted The acclaimed signature work You Broke Your Promise by popular author Shi Qingyao, now with 40,000 new words of never-before-published content! Sensitive girl Xiang Yu VS golden boy Song Huaishi. I had to play out the whole secret-crush story, so I loved him year after year. It was an ordinary day. Just as she closed her eyes, Xiang Yu suddenly thought of Song Huaishi: Song Huaishi, neat in his clothes and radiating warmth. Song Huaishi at seventeen. Still in his school uniform, he leaned lazily 68.9kReads9.5Score12.5k14d adds

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    I've been reading for many days now, and I haven't skipped a single chapter!

18. 118 特 Special Operations Bureau 特事行动科 Eighteen Angry Men十八怒汉Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted One thousand three hundred and ninety years ago, under the emperor’s direction, human adepts gained control of the “Void” and used it to create the “Wall,” which separated the real world from the anomalous one. After more than six centuries of effort by adepts from various schools, the anomalous remnants in the real world were finally purged, leaving humanity with a world of its own. Anomalous creatures became demons, ghosts, gods, and monsters in tales of the strange. As time passed, the adepts 1.7kReads7.0Score20414d adds

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    Although it's a modern city, it's also a place for dealing with spirits and ghosts.

19. 119 九EN Nine Star Hegemon Body Art 九星霸体诀 Ordinary Magician平凡魔术师Eastern Fantasy18.7M WordsOngoing Was he an Alchemy Emperor reborn, or had he fused with another soul? Long Chen was a talentless youth whose spiritual root, spiritual blood, and spiritual bone had been stolen. Relying on the divine alchemy techniques in his memories, he cultivates the mysterious Nine-Star Hegemon Body Art, pierces through layer upon layer of mystery, and uncovers a world-shaking plot. He commands the universe in his palm, treads upon the sun and moon, and suppresses evil spirits and wicked gods. Rumor has it in 209.6kReads9.3Score10.9k14d adds
20. 120 剑 Sword Pointed at the Sacred Mani Emblem of the Ming 剑指大明摩尼圣徽 Lu Xia陆侠Mystery205k WordsCompleted [Wuxia + Case Solving + Mystery + Ming Dynasty History + Supernatural Suspense + Mind-Bending Mysteries] Main characters: Shangguan Yunhe, Shen Yexue, Liu Rucen The story begins when tax silver being transported to Beidu is robbed. More than a hundred soldiers escorting the silver are found dead, all wearing eerie smiles. Shangguan Yunhe and the others discover that the anti-government Blood Lotus Cult has joined forces with a Western Regions heretical sect, court officials, and people from Japa 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This ancient detective novel happens to be about the Evil Suppression Division.

21. 121 大 Tang Dynasty Detective 大唐刑警 Lao Wu Liu柳老五Historical472k WordsOngoing Shen Yan, head of the major crimes unit in a modern criminal investigation squad, accidentally transmigrates during an explosion while arresting cultural relic smugglers. His soul takes over the body of a newly appointed constable at the Wannian County Office in Chang'an during the Zhenguan era. Using modern forensic medicine, trace evidence analysis, criminal psychology, and logical deduction, he solves one strange case after another in a Tang Dynasty where laws are rudimentary and investigatio 67Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommended! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

22. 122 重 Reborn as a Secret Service Agent 重生之军统特务 Lao Wu Liu柳老五Urban126k WordsCompleted Lin Mo, a modern history graduate student, accidentally transmigrates to Shanghai in the Republic of China era in 1938, where he becomes a young agent for the Military Statistics Bureau. To survive the chaos and protect his homeland, he uses his knowledge of history to lay an astonishing web of espionage. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 123 大 The Dali Temple Vice Minister’s Two-Faced Husband 大理寺少卿的双面夫君 Yan Tan Qian Ye言覃浅野Ancient Romance496k WordsOngoing [A couple who start out hating each other and become truly devoted] [Mystery and deduction] [Historical romance] [Clever heroine] [Scheming hero] [The story opens with a political plotline] [The individual cases begin in Chapter Five] Cheng Wanrou, an Assistant Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, is married off by the emperor to Xiao Qingyuan, the Censor-in-Chief. Since they are pawns in the emperor's power struggle, they can't stand one another at first. Cheng Wanrou always assumes Xiao Q 64Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Ancient detective novels are characterized by their intricate plots and elaborate foreshadowing.

24. 124 白 The Mao Gong Cases in Plain Language: A Deadly Dispute Over an Inheritance 白话毛公案：兄弟争产酿血案 Xuan Lin煊霖Mystery36k WordsCompleted Modern Vernacular Translation of the Mao Gong Casebook retells the ancient casebook novel The Mao Gong Casebook in contemporary vernacular. It mainly tells the story of a tragic and inhuman murder during the Jiajing reign of the Ming dynasty, when the Yao brothers of Liangxiang, Zhuozhou, fought over their father’s inheritance. The elder brother, Yao Geng, and his sister-in-law, Liu, were consumed by greed and plotted to seize the family estate. They went so far as to murder Yao Yi, the younger 134Reads9.3Score10214d adds

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    They're all ancient detective and mystery novels!

25. 125 东 Tokyo Monster-Hunting Notes 东京提妖手记 No More Dazzling Wanderers in This World世间再无惊鸿客Mystery315k WordsCompleted Built on Song-dynasty texts and records, this book carefully recreates customs, official posts, city life, and winding streets, bringing the Song Empire to life in vivid, tangible detail. Its beating heart is the lively world of ordinary people: teahouses and taverns, street vendors and laborers, and the everyday lives of common folk, all brimming with warmth and bustle. Traditional tales of the strange give it its soul, with fox spirits, ghosts, and extraordinary people woven throughout, bizarr 138Reads6.5Score10114d adds

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    This is considered ancient crime-solving.

26. 126 搂 Trembling in His Embrace 搂腰轻颤 Little A Little Aman小阿小阿蛮Modern Romance257k WordsCompleted [Second Chance Romance + Intense, Top-Tier Romantic Tension + Marriage First, Love Later + Happy Ending] [Gorgeous Beauty Who Gets Away with Anything vs. Green-Tea Psycho, Pure-Love Puppy] Shen Qingli, the elegant young lady of the Shen family, had only ever done one truly unconventional thing: when she was young, she had a secret relationship with the son of her family’s housekeeper that lasted two years. Later, the Shen family fell on hard times, and she was reduced to going on blind dates. Th 1.2kReads8.6Score11014d adds
27. 127 锦 A Carefree Official in the Embroidered Uniform Guard 锦衣卫里的闲散官 Fat Coca-Cola肥胖的可乐Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Flying-fish robes, embroidered spring knives. When the brocade-clad guards draw their blades, the court runs red with blood. Traitors who collude with the enemy: execute them! Officials who take bribes: execute them! Those who disrupt the court: execute them! Those who form cliques for personal gain: execute them! In an age of prosperity and splendor, where life drifts like willow fluff, the embroidered spring knife holds the realm in check. He Lu put away his Embroidered Spring Knife, still sta 32.7kReads9.1Score2.9k14d adds

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    Recommended 🍒

28. 128 仙 Immortal Martial Ming: From the Start, I Became a Ghost-Cultivating Brocade Guard 仙武大明，开局成为鬼修锦衣卫 Gray and White Rain灰白雨Eastern Fantasy4.4M WordsOngoing “Have you ever heard the story of the Night Parade of a Hundred Ghosts?” The Brocade Guards walked openly by day, while Yin soldiers commandeered the roads. During the Yongle era, whenever you walked along the streets of the capital, someone would always ask you that question. Ninety-nine vicious ghosts, tens of thousands of ghost spirits. The figure leading them represented a legend. A legend about the Night Parade of a Hundred Ghosts. “After that, there were no more ghosts in the Great Ming.” 56.8kReads9.2Score4.8k14d adds
29. 129 我 I’m the Demon-Slaying Constable of the Suppression Bureau, and I’m Doomed from the Start 我，镇妖司神捕，开局就要凉 Speaking of Martial Arts讲武Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted For eight hundred years, the Great Qin has been plagued by demons and spirits running rampant. Chu Xuan was a ninth-rank demon-suppressing constable with a bright future ahead of him. After standing up for a stranger and beating the Left Chancellor’s son to a pulp, he was thrown into prison and sentenced to execution. By a twist of fate, however, he became an executioner in the Celestial Prison, an executioner acting on Heaven’s behalf. From then on, he carried out Heaven’s judgment. Those who d 1.7kReads7.9Score10714d adds
30. 130 别 While Others Solve Cases, I Just Look Up the Answers 别人破案我直接看答案 I Eat Tomatoes Without Spitting Out the Skins吃西红柿不吐番茄皮Mystery860k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + golden finger + light mystery + historical workplace drama + career advancement and raises + 30% feel-good power fantasy, 70% hard work] A heroine who grows over time, with a love interest. She isn’t ruthless or vengeful… If that’s not your thing, please don’t read. Thank you. By now, Yan Dan has become a renowned chief constable, famous throughout the land. Someone once asked how she went from being a lowly, unknown county constable to one of the most sought-after investigator 7.3kReads9.2Score1.4k14d adds

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    [Time travel + cheat system + mild suspense + ancient workplace + promotion and salary increase + 30% lighthearted fun, 70% hard work]. A female protagonist who grows through challenges, with a romantic partner, not ruthless or vindictive. Now, Yan Dan has become a renowned constable throughout the country. Some people curiously ask how she rose from an unknown county-level constable to a highly sought-after chief constable in the capital. Yan Dan smiles mysteriously: "By the grace of heaven." A cheat system. She can't help but recall her first visit to a crime scene many years ago. Dozens of skeletons lying together were extremely shocking. Strangely, each corpse had a black annotation above its head.

31. 131 病 The Frail Coroner Wants to Keep a Low Profile, but the Prince Keeps Unmasking Her 病弱仵作想低调，王爷偏来扒马甲 A Cup of Tea in Leisure闲寻杯茶Mystery242k WordsCompleted Pei Ran is frail, yet the last heir to the Pei family's herbal medicine shop. Disguised as a man, she slips into the Ministry of Justice and makes a name for herself in the “investigative selection” with her remarkable forensic skills, stunning everyone by identifying the truth behind a case of “charcoal poisoning” at a glance. What she doesn't know is that the seemingly indolent clerk is actually Prince Mu, a member of the imperial family. Smelling the mugwort fragrance on her clothes, he smile 63Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Ancient mystery and detective novels

32. 132 武 Martial Arts Longevity: This Constable Is Quite the Sneaky Type 武道长生：这个捕快有些苟 Pot-Stewed Goose大锅炖鹅Eastern Fantasy262k WordsCompleted [Feel-Good Fiction + Overpowered + Ruthless + Not a Do-Gooder + Ultimate Survivor + Master Schemer + Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger + Immortality] The calamity of the Blood Moon is coming. Forces from all sides are making their moves, fighting for that one sliver of hope that could see them through it! The entire dynasty is suddenly thrown into a web of intrigue! Yang Wei transmigrates into the role of a low-ranking constable in Wuwei Town. His bodies and souls from two lifetimes merge, granting 159Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A detective story about solving crimes; ruthless and decisive, not a saint, revenge is taken without hesitation, definitely worth reading.

33. 133 大 A Handsome Young Genius at Solving Cases Joins the Dali Temple 大理寺来了个破案如神的小白脸 Wandering the World, Splashing Ink云游泼墨Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted At the autopsy table, she makes the dead speak; in the halls of power, she clears the names of the living. One charcoal pencil, two lifetimes of memories, and a three-foot autopsy table where she solves the strangest cases in the land. Ten delicate fingers, a hundred clever tricks, and a thousand palace chambers stirred into turmoil. Gongsun Yan, a top modern forensic pathologist, opens her eyes to find herself the daughter of a disgraced official, awaiting execution. Her family’s blood feud rem 176Reads6.0Score—14d adds

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    1. Fast-paced: Quick scene transitions grab attention. 2. Suspenseful: Highlights core suspense elements such as identity reversals and imperial power conspiracies. 3. Distinctive style: Blends the tension of detective work with humorous modern vocabulary and sweet interactions. 4. Well-developed characters: Showcases the female lead's professional silliness and the male lead's seemingly cold but warm-hearted nature. 5. Strong visual appeal: The language is vivid and evocative, easily facilitating the imagination for cinematic effects. 6. Target audience: Precisely aimed at female readers and viewers who enjoy historical romance, detective stories, and light comedies.

34. 134 仵 The Forensic Belle and Her Ministers Who Rule the Court 仵作娇娘她的裙臣权倾朝野 Wandering the World, Splashing Ink云游泼墨Mystery474k WordsCompleted When she opens her eyes, she is the daughter of a coroner, sold by her stepmother into a brothel. Her father's body is not yet cold, and she has lost every shred of dignity. But the soul of a modern forensic pathologist lets her draw her first blade in desperation: at the Drunken Red Pavilion, she uses nothing but lividity and corneal clouding to expose the murder of a powerful man in front of everyone. A young general secretly investigating the case, Pei Muchuan, takes notice of her. She trades 3Reads—Score—14d adds
35. 135 千 The Heiress Coroner Returns 千金仵作归来 Wandering the World, Splashing Ink云游泼墨Ancient Romance743k WordsCompleted His first case after transmigrating: performing an autopsy for the cold-faced King of Hell, then becoming his contractual princess consort. When she goes from a modern forensic pathologist to a discarded daughter in ancient times, her very first task is to “spend the night” with the most feared man in the capital, right in the middle of a public cheating scandal! Song Jiuning, a 21st-century forensic pathology PhD, wakes up as the legitimate daughter of the Right Chancellor’s household, long 11Reads—Score—14d adds
36. 136 冲 The Lucky Wedding Princess Solves Cases to Turn Her Fate Around 冲喜王妃靠破案逆袭 Wandering the World, Splashing Ink云游泼墨Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted When Chu Mohan, a modern expert in criminal psychology, opens her eyes, she has become the daughter of a disgraced official sent to Prince Yu's residence to bring good fortune through marriage. She soon realizes that this world is more dangerous than any serial-killer case she's ever handled. On her wedding night, she spots three flaws at a glance: First, the prince on the bed, supposedly “at death's door,” has a strong, steady pulse. Second, a deadly poison has been mixed into the medicine serv 41Reads—Score—14d adds
37. 137 法 The Poison-Treating Forensic Doctor: From Cast-Off Consort to Chief Coroner 法医毒妃从下堂妃到首席法医 Wandering the World, Splashing Ink云游泼墨Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted When she opened her eyes, she was a discarded princess consort, divorced and condemned to drink poison. Her “crime” was plotting to kill the prince's beloved, the moonlight in his heart. In front of the coffin, the assembled guests watched her “atone with her death.” But she held the poison wine and gave her former husband, the powerful prince, a cool, professional smile: “Your Highness, are you sure your beloved really died from my ‘poison’?” “According to my preliminary examination, she died 559Reads8.4Score—14d adds
38. 138 大 The Ten Great Mysteries of the Song Dynasty 大宋十大奇案 I Am Prince Fish在下鱼亲王Historical1.6M WordsOngoing No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincible protagonist, no System, no golden finger, and no transmigration. This is not a power fantasy, so read at your own discretion! A pure historical mystery set in the jianghu, offering an immersive experience of everyday life in an ancient town and the suspenseful twists and turns as officials use their wits to solve cases… 7.3kReads8.6Score63914d adds

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    Do you like pure ancient martial arts detective novels? [Note]

39. 139 神 Detective Di Renjie, Book Five 神探狄仁杰第五部 Northwest Brother Mao西北毛哥Mystery3.8M WordsOngoing In the final years of Emperor Wu of the Tang dynasty, the capital Luoyang had finally begun to settle down. After the brilliant detective Di Renjie exposed the Burning Heaven Fire at the Shanjin Bureau, the rebellion in Youzhou, and the Blood Eagle's chain of murders, he retired from public life and settled in the Southern Market, hoping to enjoy his twilight years in peace. But when all is quiet, trouble is never far away. After a banquet in the Eastern Palace, Crown Prince Li Xian suddenly fa 629Reads8.8Score12214d adds

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    I recommend watching it!

40. 140 大 The Tang Dynasty’s Female County Magistrate 大唐女县尉 Lucky Little Ji招财小吉Mystery657k WordsOngoing Tang Dynasty, women-focused suspense, mystery, crime-solving She is a rare female official under the laws of the Tang Dynasty. On her very first night in office, a strange case lands at her door: deep in a rainy alley, night watchman Chen San lies dead, wearing one brand-new red bridal embroidered shoe, while the other has vanished. Rumors that a “fox spirit has taken a husband” sweep through the city in an instant. 75Reads—Score—14d adds
41. 141 大 The Great Song Coroner, Part Three 大宋提刑官第三部 Northwest Brother Mao西北毛哥Historical539k WordsCompleted At the end of the Southern Song, Song Ci, the founding father of Chinese forensic science, resigns from office and retreats into seclusion after losing all faith in the court. He devotes himself to completing the work of a lifetime, The Collected Cases of Injustice Rectified. But the tides of the age will not let him stand apart. Mongol cavalry rides south, and the realm is shattered. In his twilight years, Song Ci is forced to return to public life. From a corruption-murder case at the Jianyang 795Reads7.1Score—14d adds

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    The Chief Justice of the Song Dynasty

42. 142 人 A World Out of Balance 人间失衡 Xiao Youqian萧有钱Mystery94k WordsCompleted [Mind-bending suspense + short stories + no overarching plot + crime + criminal investigation + shocking twists + stories of ordinary people] The deepest wounds are often inflicted by those closest to us. A bloody case at an old family home, shrouded in mystery. Who is the real killer? After her father dies of illness, her sister-in-law sells her to northern Myanmar! The body of a baby girl is found in the woods. A kidnapping case turns into a murder investigation. Who would target an innocent i 224Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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    💯 💢 💥I love novels like this where you solve case after case without any romance. There are plenty of cases, they're complex, and there are many different types—it's very enjoyable to read.

43. 143 恶 The Evil Tale (Complete) 恶谭（全文） Bai Ze白泽Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted [Suspense + criminal investigation + deduction + episodic cases + the depths of human nature + no romance + crime-solving focus] “When a person’s heart is filled with darkness, evil takes root there. The guilty are not the criminals, but those who create the darkness.” A distress call received in the early hours comes from a dead person’s phone number. A murder in a village is reported in the news, with the Wolf God suspected of being responsible! Men in Liangcheng are repeatedly found to have b 1.4kReads8.8Score19714d adds
44. 144 破 Dawn of Murder 1: Undercurrent 破晓杀机1：暗潮 The Out-of-Control Editorial Department失控编辑部Mystery165k WordsCompleted [Criminal Investigation and Deduction + Criminal Psychology + Stunning Twists + Horror + Wild Imagination] On the square of the Police University, a horrifying corpse lies curled inside a shattered sculpture, its face contorted as if frozen in a silent scream. Even more unsettling, a note found in the victim's stomach eerily foretells the crime scene. Chen Ye has only just become a police officer when he is handed such a difficult case, and this is only the beginning. A string of deaths shatters 761Reads8.9Score13114d adds
45. 145 沉 Lost in You 沉溺 Meng Xie梦邪Mystery482k WordsCompleted A week ago, An Lan’s criminal investigation unit received a report about a strange kidnapping that had taken place on the night of the twenty-fifth of this month. The people who reported it were Long Jia, a student who had taken a year-long leave from Provincial Normal University, and her mother. During the rescue operation, an anonymous video appeared on the campus video-bulletin website of Xuan City’s famous Provincial Normal University. These two seemingly unrelated exposés would set off the 846Reads8.8Score—14d adds
46. 146 提 The Clue System: No Criminal Can Escape 提示线索系统之犯罪分子无处可逃 A Life Like a Probe探似人生Mystery370k WordsCompleted (Urban crime investigation + System + mystery and deduction + team investigations.) The protagonist, Song Mozhou, unexpectedly awakens a System that provides clues to criminal cases. Follow along as he solves one baffling case after another with the System’s help. This is a pure crime-solving novel, with no romance, featuring a series of standalone cases. All cases and characters in this book are fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Here’s hoping you’ll enj 264Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Criminal investigation and crime-solving novels, episodic crime-solving, pure crime-solving, many cases, readers who like this kind of book can check it out.

47. 147 刑 Major Crime Investigation Files 刑侦大案录 A Life Like a Probe探似人生Mystery3.8M WordsCompleted 6.5kReads6.9Score42414d adds
48. 148 长 Changan Bets on the Spring Breeze 长安赌春风 Wan Changru, Who Loves Vegetarian Pork Floss爱吃素香松的万长儒Ancient Romance18k WordsCompleted Chang'an Bets on the Spring Breeze 39Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The "Time Sand" setting is brilliant; it's incredibly powerful and evokes a strong sense of destiny.

49. 149 大 Judge Dee: Cracking the Case 大唐狄公案·破局 Mo Yu莫逾Mystery196k WordsCompleted What makes this book a great read: the victims’ bizarre deaths, painstaking deduction, and a style that shifts from witty and humorous to serious and meticulous. It’s a boy’s version of The Cases of Judge Dee and a Tang Dynasty version of The Washing Away of Wrongs! Rather than sketching out the plot in broad strokes, the story offers detailed, vivid depictions of the crime scenes. This makes the cases feel authentic while keeping the focus on the investigations! The Golden Mystery, The Secret T 1.6kReads9.3Score9514d adds

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    Pure mystery, high-energy plot twists, a thoroughly enjoyable read, so exciting! 😍😍😍

50. 150 大 The Little Detective of the Tang Dynasty: What Do I Do After Being Beheaded from the Start? 大唐小神探：开局被斩首怎么办？ Drifting Duck随波逐流鸭Historical1.5M WordsCompleted 6.6kReads9.2Score80214d adds

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    The bag is beautiful. Disagree? Bring it on! Feel free to prove me wrong! [Smirking face]

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