Stories Where Everyone Is Highly Intelligent, Both the Protagonists and Their Enemies 全书高智商的，主角及敌人

1. 251 女 The Female Police Chief’s Shocking Case 女局长之惊天大案 Cyanide Murmurs氰呓语Urban1.5M WordsOngoing This novel seamlessly blends political intrigue, criminal investigation and suspense, and realist literature. Liu Shuyun is caught in an astonishing scheme. It is a contest with no equal! Three factions are vying for power on this island. There is an underground hangar spanning five levels, and a “teacher” who has never shown their face. Gao Han’s investigation goes beyond clearing his fiancée’s name. He must also uncover the truth behind his father’s “fake death.” As the blades of political int 16.8kReads8.1Score1.1kShelves
2. 252 大 Winter Solstice Sacrifice at the Suburban Altar, Year Eighteen of Jinghe, Great Yong 大雍景和十八年·冬至郊天 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今8k WordsCompleted Winter Solstice Sacrifice to Heaven in the Suburbs, Year Eighteen of Jinghe in the Great Yong Dynasty —Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 253 太 The Crown Prince Is a Treasure Trove, but She Flirts and Runs 太子浑身是宝，但她撩完就跑 Nine Strokes, Then a Horizontal Line九笔横才Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Clever revenge + ensemble court drama + male lead fakes his death and reveals his identity, then goes mad + heroine is his one true love] [Power couple comedy | Strategic mind games | All the right ingredients | Fictional setting] Axiang, a huntress, bought herself a live-in husband. He was handsome, with a fine figure and a noble, radiant air, like an immortal crane descended from the heavens, or a jade-faced gentleman from a storybook. But he had no idea how to show affection. When she offer 1.5kReads9.2Score185Shelves

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   A political intrigue novel! The villains aren't stupid. The protagonist relies entirely on his brains. It's incredibly enjoyable to read, and the female lead is amazing!

4. 254 剑 Zhuangzi, the Sword Immortal: Roaming the Ninth Heaven 剑仙庄子：逍遥九天 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今15k WordsCompleted Sword Immortal Zhuangzi: Carefree Across the Nine Heavens —Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 255 霓 A Rainbow of Silks Before the Palace Gate 霓裳惊阙 The Owner of Wood Machine Dog木机狗的主人Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing Political intrigue + romance + strong female lead This is a slow-burn story, an extremely slow burn!!! If you like fresh, lighthearted jianghu adventures, start with Volume One. If you like the twists and turns of court politics, start with Volume Two. If you like domineering emperor + haughty consort + substitute romance, start with Volume Three. If you like an unconventional succession struggle, start with Volume Four. Everything else is in Volume Five. The story takes place in a fictional Eas 69Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   There isn't a single fool; even the supporting characters are full of cunning.

6. 256 浩 Venerable Lord of the Vastness Sword: Mencius Descends to Earth, His Aura Reaches the Ninth Heaven 浩然剑尊：孟子临凡，气贯九天 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今28k WordsCompleted Sage of the Righteous Sword: Mencius Descends to the Mortal Realm, His Spirit Piercing the Nine Heavens —Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 257 凉 Cool Lips 凉唇 Gui Yu归虞Modern Romance100k WordsCompleted [Don't scroll away when you see the rating. There was a problem with the rating system just after launch; it actually deserves five stars across the board. Please give it a rating, and thank you.] [Beautifully written, with plenty of substance. Recommended for readers 30 and up.] [Realistic urban workplace + reunion after years apart + secret love becomes mutual] [Sapiosexual romance + two equally matched leads + strong female lead] For five years, they stood side by side as investment-world ris 4.9kReads6.1Score383Shelves

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   Everyone's intelligence is on point. The plot isn't clichéd; the writing is delicate, reminiscent of early Jinjiang and Douban styles. Suitable for readers with work experience and life experience. Both romantic storylines—one a gradual development of feelings, the other a long-awaited reunion—are very engaging. Add it to your bookshelf and read it slowly.

8. 258 残 The Tang Dynasty in Turmoil: Reforged in the Year of the Fire Horse 残唐鼎沸：丙午再造 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今26k WordsCompleted The Tumultuous Late Tang: Rebuilding in the Year of the Fire Horse —Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 259 罪 The Criminal's Code 罪犯密码 Peach Blossoms Fall Silent as I Seek the Swordsman桃花不语寻剑客Mystery339k WordsCompleted I’ve always believed that only works with real depth are worth readers’ time! I hope you can see the characters grow as you read this novel! Some people always think that little people don’t matter, until their retaliation exceeds all expectations. Only then do they realize, too late, how wrong they were! Gao Lei smiled faintly. After taking a few puffs, he asked Shen Che, “What is a police officer’s responsibility?” Shen Che replied, “Fight crime and maintain public order.” Gao Lei stubbed ou 647Reads—Score102Shelves

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   Revenge, criminal

10. 260 太 The Marquis of Liu Through the Ages 太玄留侯 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今23k WordsCompleted The Great Mystery and the Marquis of Liu —Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 261 种 Farming: From Sect Tenant Farmer to Supreme Across the Myriad Worlds 种田：从宗门佃户到万界独尊 Foolish Zhi傻志Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsOngoing [Farming] + [Ensemble cast] + [Lord] + [Conquest] + [System] + [Satisfying wish fulfillment] Zhang Guiyuan transmigrates to a parallel world at the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, where he becomes a tenant farmer growing spiritual plants for a sect. He awakens the strongest Lord System and obtains an unparalleled book: Postpartum Care for Sows He settles into a fine life of farming, raising pigs, and teasing his wicked sword cultivator little sister. But then a calamity that comes once every tho 3.1kReads5.7Score181Shelves

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    [Conquest] + [Territorial Expansion] + [Lord] + [Ensemble Cast] + [Refreshing Read] The protagonist is highly intelligent, skilled in strategizing, and outwardly appears to be a loyal minister and general of the court, while secretly developing his own power.

12. 262 天 The Heavenly Secrets: The Life of Guan Lu 天机箓之管辂传 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今13k WordsCompleted The Records of Heaven’s Secrets: The Biography of Guan Lu 1Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 263 玄 The Black-Armored Strategist: Cui Hao’s Chronicle 玄甲定天：崔浩谋世录 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今25k WordsCompleted The Black-Armored Strategist Who Settled the Realm: The Chronicles of Cui Hao —Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 264 重 Reborn, Yet Still Unable to Resist 重生，依然无法抗拒 I Am but a Grain of Millet我本一粟Urban335k WordsOngoing [A solemn statement from the author] This is a fictional work set in a bygone era. All characters and events are artistic inventions. Any portrayals of historical figures or events are imaginative, entertainment-oriented speculation based on publicly available information, and do not constitute factual statements. They have no connection to any real people or events. Please do not assume otherwise. 1.8kReads—Score—Shelves

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    An avid bookworm has discovered a treasure trove of a work—highly intellectual and with clear logical thinking.

15. 265 风 The Blade's Shadow in Love and War: A Choice Between Power and Loyalty 风月刀影：权谋与情义的抉择 Pine Sounds Beneath the Inkstone砚底松声Historical500k WordsCompleted When a great fire devours the red gates of the Jun family estate, the young man who emerges through the smoke is no longer the dashing, carefree playboy who once spent his days cockfighting and chasing dogs. His eyes hold fire and blood, and in his hand he clutches half of a broken jade pendant, the last keepsake his father gave him before the family fell. Fate sweeps him like a tide into one abyss after another. From a life of luxury to utter poverty, from the son of the powerful to an outcast 79Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Everyone is intelligent; both the protagonist and the antagonist are highly intelligent madmen; the plot is intricately linked, and every step is carefully planned.

16. 266 庆 The Invisible Grain of Qingli 庆历无影粮 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今9k WordsCompleted The Shadowless Grain of Qingli —Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 267 悬 Suspenseful Investigation 悬侦 Camille可蜜儿Mystery504k WordsOngoing The city is a vast chessboard, and all living beings are its pieces. He heard the sound of a chess piece falling: a taunt from hell, and a death knell leading to the truth. Every cold case has an ending. He used the dead as a mirror to reconstruct the sins of the living, and the chess game as a ruse to conceal a heart that devoured people. 793Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Late-night food adrenaline rush! "Suspense Detective" truly deserves its 9.9 Rating! A suspenseful and supernatural thriller with hardcore crime-solving, the atmosphere is both eerie and captivating—you won't dare turn off the lights until the early hours. Currently being serialized, but updates are consistently high-quality. Bookmark it now, or you'll regret it! 🌙👻

18. 268 锦 Schemes at the Brocade Banquet 锦筵谋 Sweet Dream Feather甜梦羽Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted From the pinnacle of Michelin cuisine to the hell of household intrigue, all it took was one explosion. Lin Wanyi, an internationally renowned top chef, opens her eyes to find she's become the most wicked third young madam of the Su family in the Qing Dynasty. From the start, she's in a hopeless situation: Her husband despises her, her mother-in-law wants to divorce her, and the servants look down on her. On top of that, her sister-in-law is a “born heroine,” doted on by the entire household, s 327Reads—Score—Shelves

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    🧠 High-IQ battles throughout! There isn't a single idiot in these two books! 1. *The Scheming Banquet*: The female lead is incredibly intelligent, and her opponents are all ruthless characters. From the concubines in the harem to the powerful ministers in the court, everyone has their own schemes. There are no dim-witted villains, only evenly matched battles. Every confrontation keeps you on the edge of your seat, making for a thrilling read. 2. *Lord Bao, Is Your Crescent Moon Sticked On?*: The male lead, transmigrated into the body of Bao Zheng, faces not only bizarre cases but also the undercurrents of the court. The villains have impeccable logic and ingenious schemes, requiring the male lead to use both modern criminal investigation knowledge and ancient political wisdom to solve them. A non-stop brain-teasing read with no dull moments. These two books are true high-IQ feasts, a must-read for those who love intellectual stimulation!

19. 269 长 The Rhapsody of Changmen: Ashes of the Golden Moon 长门赋·金月烬 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今Ancient Romance18k WordsCompleted Ode to the Gate of Longmen: The Golden Moon Burns to Ashes —Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 270 包 Lord Bao, Is That Crescent Moon Painted On? 包大人，你的月牙是贴的吗？ Sweet Dream Feather甜梦羽Historical284k WordsCompleted I'm a modern high school student who fancies himself Bao Qingtian, and I've transmigrated into the Northern Song as the celebrated official Bao Zheng. From the start, I'm faced with three questions: I can't write, I can't judge cases, and my face isn't even dark! To keep my identity from being exposed, I smear ink on my face and draw a crescent moon with lime. I planned to lie low and muddle through, but I end up becoming a master detective. As my reputation keeps growing, Gongsun Ce can't stop 37Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 271 万 All Realms Return to the Stars 万境归辰 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今25k WordsCompleted All Realms Return to the Stars 5Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 272 娶 Taking a Wife Makes You Stronger 娶妻当变强 The Fiery East冒火的东方Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted This book is also known as The Healer's Hand Covers the Heavens and The Phoenix's Shadow Shines on the Snow. A brilliant story of a remarkable heroine, full of political scheming and mind games that will make you think! The best is yet to come! A great book that nearly lost readers because of its title! Follow a woman as she revives her nation and becomes its empress. She opens her eyes amid a heap of bones, only to discover that she is the deposed empress. Her husband has just established a new 56Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The entire book is written by highly intelligent individuals, making it vivid, realistic, and engaging!

23. 273 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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    Exciting, engaging, unpredictable, and increasingly captivating! Kai Zhongkan's novels, starting with "The Path of Feng Shui Cultivation," followed by "One Man and One Mouse Cultivate Immortality," and then "Mecha Immortality: Invincible from Exile to Mars," are 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 "the hidden game of horsemanship" represents the human heart. The book's message: In this world, the human heart is more terrifying than ghosts. But you can't be afraid; if you are, you lose.

24. 274 大 Plum Blossoms Bloom Brightly Across the Ming Empire 大明天下梅花艳艳开 Sanxiang Daishui三湘带水Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsOngoing Wuxia + history + imperial court + bloodshed + political intrigue + multiple female leads + not a harem + not a wish-fulfillment power fantasy. Plum Blossom Manor, the guardians of a village in Huaxia. Nixiào, the ninety-ninth-generation young manor lord, secretly leaves the manor at fourteen, only to encounter an unknown force plotting against the Great Ming... 509Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Historical martial arts story, where both the protagonists and antagonists are intelligent.

25. 275 陶 Tao Zhu’s Mystic Strategy: Mastermind of Heaven’s Secrets 陶朱玄略：天机谋主 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今22k WordsCompleted The Tao Zhu Strategy: Mastermind of Heaven's Secrets 5Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 276 宁 Ning Jinge 宁烬歌 Calm as Ever冷静如斯Ancient Romance697k WordsOngoing [Female commander × top-tier spy and assassin | Two equally matched leads | Court intrigue and the martial world | Standing together in troubled times | Devoted 1v1 romance] The sweeping scale of a male-oriented story, with the emotional depth of a female-oriented one. Fast-paced and tightly plotted, with no filler or dragging. The political intrigue is logical, and long-laid clues are brought back into play. A serious world with lighthearted, hilarious everyday moments, and an incredibly sweet 374Reads8.5Score103Shelves

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    "Sister, take care! That mysterious person has sent something again." "A reward of ten thousand gold coins." "I'll borrow your head for a while." "Consort Rong... Has committed suicide." This book is full of foreshadowing, suspense, and political intrigue—a truly high-IQ game. I've already read 126 chapters, and I have absolutely no idea who the mastermind is. It's so mind-bending! [Laughing][laughing][laughing] But it's also very enjoyable to read—a mix of angst and thrills! [Laughing][smiling][smiling]

27. 277 神 Divine Numerology: The Secret Scroll of the Supreme Principle 神数衍天：皇极秘卷 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今23k WordsCompleted Divine Numerology Reveals Heaven: The Secret Scroll of the Emperor's Pole 4Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 278 高 A High-IQ Madman Designs Hundreds of Announced Murders 高智商疯子，设计百起预告杀人案 Sticky Red Bean Buns粘粘豆包包Mystery336k WordsOngoing [High-IQ crime] [Ruthless, cold, calculating, and mad male lead] [Not reborn] [No System] [No female lead] A mysterious murderer who is rarely seen suddenly appears in Jiangcheng, calling himself the Judge. The Judge's days are always full. Monday: He judges a popular young actor who preyed on female college students. What a lovely day. Tuesday: He judges a billionaire who has committed every kind of evil, leaving himself refreshed and invigorated. Wednesday: He calls the task force directly. 5.3kReads—Score400Shelves

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    Please take a look at mine! [Awkward laugh][awkward laugh][awkward laugh][awkward laugh]

29. 279 我 I Debate the Classics with Great Scholars in the Embroidered Uniform Guard 我在锦衣卫跟大儒辩经 A Grain of Rice in the Vast Blue Sea沧海茫茫粒米身Historical1.2M WordsOngoing Yang Zhi, a top salesman and philosophy graduate student in his previous life, transmigrates to the end of the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty. Through a twist of fate, he joins the Embroidered Uniform Guard, passes the imperial examination, enters the Hanlin Academy, and debates the classics with the great scholars at court! 5kReads8.8Score354Shelves

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    The highest IQs belong to the elite! No novel is more intellectually stimulating or logically sound than mine. My novel boasts a realistic historical background, vivid plot, lifelike character descriptions, and a logically consistent storyline! You won't regret reading it!

30. 280 苍 Nine Transformations of the Azure and Yellow: Li Si’s Cauldron 苍黄九变：李斯鼎 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今19k WordsCompleted Nine Transformations of Heaven and Earth: Li Si Ding 5Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 281 过 The Expired Convenience Store 过期的便利店 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今16k WordsCompleted Expired Convenience Store 2Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 282 百 A Hundred Ghosts on the Road 百诡行 Jun Changjian君长健Mystery104k WordsOngoing As long as you're alive, there's hope! Only then dare you hope! Keep living, Ren Ping'an. Live at all costs! Live on, bearing everything! As long as you're here, hope remains! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Try this

33. 283 满 Lin Daiyu at Max Level: Reforming the Immortal Dao's Elite Families 满级黛玉：整顿仙道豪门 Snail with a Shell背壳的蜗牛Female-Channel Fanfiction1.8M WordsCompleted Lin Shu, a modern prodigy well versed in both the arts and sciences, with knowledge spanning ancient and modern times, died in the prime of her life because of a conspiracy. When she opened her eyes again, she had become the crying infant Lin Daiyu. In this world, the Story of the Stone still existed, but things were far from ordinary! The Jia, Shi, Wang, and Xue families were four immortal cultivation clans that dominated China and monopolized its spiritual ley lines. The Grand View Garden was —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Baoyu!" At the top of the altar, Daiyu, at the crucial moment of the inheritance, seemed to sense something and suddenly opened her eyes! Those eyes, which had appeared somewhat empty and deep due to receiving the inheritance, were now filled with endless worry and determination...

34. 284 第 The Third Republic 第三共和国 Spare Me, Hero, Kill My Teammate好汉饶命杀我队友Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.2M WordsOngoing [Apocalyptic wasteland]+ [underworld]+ [political intrigue]+ [underdog rises]+ [war]+ [no System] After an asteroid strikes Earth, civilization and order disappear without a trace. Resources are scarce, society is in chaos, and corruption runs rampant… Chen Wei makes his way alone from the lawless, chaotic zone to Shanxing City. All he wants at first is enough to get by, but the cutthroat environment, self-serving superiors, and privileged second-generation heirs… force him to transform from 3.7kReads—Score380Shelves

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    High intelligence, post-apocalyptic setting, political intrigue, and personal growth—both protagonists and antagonists are highly intelligent, and the battles of wits and action are both thrilling!

35. 285 港 Hong Kong Crossover: From the Start, I Rule Sai Kung 港综：开局西贡清一色 Han Feng汉風Male-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsCompleted (Hong Kong crime saga + gang member → gang leader → business tycoon → founding a nation) “Chairman Lin, people have given you many titles, such as film and television mogul, logistics tycoon, oil king, one of Hong Kong’s Ten Outstanding Young Persons, and the last godfather of the underworld. Could you share with our magazine’s readers how you went from being a gang member to becoming the ruler of Nanyang?” Lin Bin listened to the question from the Time magazine reporter before him, then slowly 14.1kReads6.1Score502Shelves

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    Hong Kong variety shows do not lower intelligence

36. 286 我 Me, an Outer Sect Disciple, Became the Immortal World's Ancestor by Keeping a Low Profile 我，外门弟子，苟成仙界老祖 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今28k WordsCompleted I, an Outer Sect Disciple, Cautiously Became the Immortal Realm's Ancestor 1Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 287 我 I Am the Son of Heaven in Great Zhou 我在大周做天子 Maple Whisper Egg枫语蛋蛋Historical3.7M WordsCompleted Not a wish-fulfillment novel! No System! A contest for supremacy!! The ultimate political machinations!! The opposition won’t be dumbed down!! Written purely for love of the craft!! Since this book isn’t mainstream, it doesn’t get much traffic. If you’ve clicked in, I hope you’ll give it a chance. Two people from different eras transmigrate to the dawn of Chinese civilization. They have different ideals and want to shape civilization along different paths. Their competing ideals collide at t 520Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    Pure political maneuvering; the opponent won't lower their wits!

38. 288 恨 You Have to Hate Me to Survive 恨我，你才能活 Blue Waters Reflecting青水相映Modern Romance262k WordsCompleted In 1937, Shanghai was home to two of the fastest guns around. He was Gu Tingyuan, the youngest major general and division chief in the Military Statistics Bureau, a man who killed without blinking. She was Su Wan, the Fuxing Society’s top female agent, code-named “Black Swan.” They first met in a rainy alley, their guns aimed at each other, neither pulling the trigger. It was the only time in their lives they ever saw each other as enemies. Later, she became his trainee, his fake wife, and the t 22Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 289 重 Reborn: The Phoenix’s Mistake 重生之凤凰错 Dimpled Smile梨涡浅浅漾Ancient Romance682k WordsOngoing Dual rebirth + soul transmigration + political intrigue In her previous life, she was the false phoenix princess who starved to death in a prison cell. Reborn with the advantage of knowing what was to come, she was certain the Crown Prince of Wei was the murderer. With a trump card after trump card, she plotted flawlessly. But she never realized the true killing game was hidden in her older sister's gentle smile. Twin phoenix princesses were seen as an omen of disaster. She took the calamity upo 304Reads9.4Score101Shelves

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    Intelligence online, constant tug-of-war

40. 290 大 Great Qin: Fusu Turns the Tide and Rebuilds the Empire for a Thousand Years 大秦：扶苏破局再造千年大秦帝国 Ink-Stained Qin Wind墨染秦风Historical273k WordsOngoing Transmigration, political intrigue, and military strategy, with tightly reasoned plotting. Defy the imperial edict from the start, then kill the envoy! Zhao Gao and Li Si are secretly usurping power. The Xiongnu threaten the northern frontier, and the six states of Shandong are stirring. The Great Qin is on the brink of collapsing after just two generations. A soul from a later age awakens, and Fusu sheds his blind loyalty. He will no longer sit back and await his death. Watch as he defies imper 68Reads—Score—Shelves

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    High intelligence, military strategy, political maneuvering, mutual scheming, clear logic

41. 291 墓 Strange Tales from the Tomb Passage 墓道诡事 Millennium Stone Monkey千年石猴Mystery60k WordsOngoing Zhao Wenyu, heir to a family of antique experts, sets out with a group of disciples from the fields of civil engineering, logistics, and commerce in search of the Duke's Sword, which could change the Zhao family's fate. Along the way, they encounter a series of bizarre events and unravel many mysteries... 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Intelligent and logical, suspenseful and thrilling—Zhao Wenyu, the heir to an antique-making family, experiences various bizarre ancient tombs and antique transactions in order to change his family's fate, engaging in a battle of wits and courage with various forces…

42. 292 独 Savoring the Mortal World Alone 独嚼人间 Unburnable Candle烧不完的蜡烛Eastern Fantasy960k WordsOngoing (No saintly heroine, no harem, no System, not invincible, not brainless, not a wish-fulfillment novel. Enter at your own risk if that's not your thing! Those who want a saintly heroine, beware! This is not a typical Long Aotian power fantasy!!!!) From the start, he has to eat moldy steamed buns, is thrown into a river, has his soul shackled, and is forced to cultivate demonic arts. In this cultivation world where human lives are worth less than grass, he finally understands: this world is full o 2kReads8.1Score147Shelves
43. 293 别 Stop Cultivating Spirit Roots! I'll Become a God by Trading Spirit Stocks 别修灵根了！我靠炒灵股封神 Dula Da Chubby嘟啦哒胖胖Eastern Fantasy413k WordsCompleted Eastern Fantasy #Scheming Protagonist #Behind-the-Scenes #Feel-Good Fiction #Subverting Expectations There are no bizarre secret-realm adventures here, only ruthless capital warfare fought with open and hidden blades! This story doesn’t preach about karma and ascending through enlightenment. It believes only in the strong crushing the weak through sect power! Traditional cultivation rules become a laughingstock in the face of capital. Chen Long catches the scent of money filling the air, and the 24Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Financial cultivation, intellectual dominance, passionate ensemble cast, unconventional and exhilarating story.

44. 294 爆 Boom Boom Subway: Vengeful Spirits in a Synchronized Reincarnation 爆爆地铁：同步轮回的复仇冤魂 Traveler of Tianfu Spirit Mountain天府灵山行者Mystery103k WordsCompleted [Mystery and thrills + explosive time loop + urban supernatural powers + battle of wits and courage + dual reincarnation of heroes and villains] My name is Mei Guli. I’m an ordinary office worker, and now I’m trapped in an endless nightmare. Every time I wake up, I’m on the same “Boom Boom Subway.” In the first loop, I was blown to pieces before I even understood what was happening. In the second, I narrowly escaped, only to witness the living hell shown on the news. In the third, I decided to f 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Explosions occur in a loop, and death triggers a rewind. Both the protagonist and the antagonist possess memories of past lives, leading to intense battles of wits and endless plot twists.

45. 295 官 The Bearing of a Soldier on the Official Path 官道之军人风采 Shahé Courier Station Clerk沙河驿丞Urban1.3M WordsCompleted The political arena is a battlefield, but Chen Feng insists on meeting it head-on with a soldier's iron will! No rebirth, no System, no golden finger. He relies on sheer intelligence to fight back! While others depend on connections to win political battles, Chen Feng uses the battlefield-honed skill of “anticipating your anticipation.” After all, if he can dodge bullets, why fear your backstabbing? From a hail of gunfire to mountains of paperwork, he holds fast to a soldier's spirit with one ha 12.5kReads8.2Score1.7kShelves

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    🔥🔥🔥 [Highly Recommended] "The Iron-Blooded Journey of Officialdom" and "The Middle East Chronicles of Officialdom" Novels depicting the Middle East are already rare, but those that seamlessly blend great power struggles, court intrigue, and battlefield brutality are even rarer. The first book follows Chen Feng's journey from zero to one—fast, ruthless, and precise. The second book truly showcases the author's skill—realistically depicting the power structure of the Middle East and his rise amidst chaos. The author portrays great power struggles as close-quarters combat, unhurried yet deadly. A political intrigue novel of this caliber is definitely worth following. [Already hooked][A masterpiece by Que Shi]

46. 296 律 The Lawyer and the Judge: I Killed My Client 律师审判者：我杀了我的当事人 Feng Er Xi风二兮Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted 417Reads7.0Score153Shelves

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48. 298 穿 After I Transmigrated, I Gave Up, but My Target Started Pursuing Me Instead 穿越后摆烂我被攻略对象反攻略了 Jiang Li Jiang Li江黎姜离Two Male Leads1.4M WordsOngoing Dual male leads, everyone's favorite, cultivation, System, angst first and sweetness later, reincarnation, amnesia, twists. I transmigrated into a hidden extra, and not just any extra, but a crucial one! The original story never even mentioned me! The calamity that will destroy the world is fast approaching, yet the System's missions are utterly baffling. Am I supposed to form a friendship bond with the child of destiny? Or win over the world-ending villain? And there's more than one child of de 437Reads9.4Score110Shelves
49. 299 一 A Pair of Delicate Red Hands 一双红酥手 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五Urban2.1M WordsCompleted Reborn in 1996, I planned to strike it rich with the lottery numbers from the one thing I remembered about my past life. Who knew it would still turn out to be just a dream!!! There are only 98 days left until the college entrance exam, and I’ve forgotten every bit of what I learned in my previous life. What do I do... Fine, I’ll come clean. I just want to be a couch potato, enjoy life with a beautiful wife, and live a quiet little life... This story is entirely fictional. Any similarities are p 12kReads9.0Score718Shelves

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    A mind-bending and exhilarating read! The logic is flawless, the beautiful female characters are all intelligent and don't compete with each other, there's no melodrama or idiocy, every chapter is a dance of pure enjoyment, and everyone who reads it will be hooked!

50. 300 凤 The Phoenix Strategy 凤策 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五Historical597k WordsCompleted The Kunlun divine veins hold the Six Kingdoms in check, while the rules of the Divine Palace conceal deadly traps. A researcher of ancient civilizations transmigrates as Zhao Yan, a dissolute prince. With the phoenix as his wings and strategy as his blade, he rises against all odds to the throne and rules the world. 96Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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