I'm Out of Books to Read. My Standards Are Too High, so These Few Are All I Have to Get By 书荒了，眼尖太高了，只能靠这几本度日了。

1. 1201 模 Simulation: After I Became a Blaze, My Childhood Sweetheart Regretted It for Life 模拟：身化烈焰后，青梅后悔终生 Nine-Turn Great Ginseng九转大人参Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.7M WordsOngoing Zhang Jie, a corporate drone at an interstellar company, crashes on his way to negotiate a deal in another star region, but unexpectedly activates a life simulator. So Zhang Jie chooses “Turn My Broken Body into a Blaze,” “Gene Hacker,” and “Failed Art Student” to begin his first simulation. “You are born on a planet built around genetic technology. You have a loving family and a childhood friend your age. You grew up together, close as can be.” “Then the human front against the catastrophe coll 24.7kReads9.2Score3.2k14d adds
2. 1202 香 Soft and Fragrant in His Arms, the Capital’s Princeling Falls for Her 香软入怀，京圈太子爷沦陷了 Loves Big Tomatoes Most最爱大番茄12k WordsCompleted Soft and Sweet in His Arms, the Capital’s Top Heir Falls for Her 15.9kReads—Score28114d adds

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   This book is really good!

3. 1203 K KISS Yun's Seventh Book KISS云的第7本书 KISS in the CloudsKISS云中Urban606k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 24.5kReads9.4Score2k14d adds
4. 1204 八 An Eight-Year-Old Girl Shows Up at My Door, and Her Mom Is the School Beauty 八岁萝莉找上门，孩子她妈是校花 On the Lilac Branch丁香枝上Urban341k WordsCompleted [Urban Everyday Life] + [Sweet Romance] + [School Days] + [One Heroine] + [Romantic Comedy] + [Life with a Child] “Dad!” “I finally found you!” Xu Yan comes across an eight-year-old girl who stubbornly yet sweetly calls him Dad the very first time they meet. But he doesn’t even have a girlfriend. How could he have a daughter this old? It’s only when the little girl pulls out a family photo that Xu Yan has no choice but to accept the truth. She really does seem to be my daughter, and she’s transm 26.1kReads9.6Score3.2k14d adds
5. 1205 这 This Start Is Pretty Miserable! 这个开局有点惨啊！ Pi Xiaobai皮小白Historical888k WordsCompleted He transmigrates straight into an assassin training camp! After barely escaping with his life, he unexpectedly takes the place of an official’s son! He originally planned to pursue the imperial examinations, but the dynasty is in its final days and chaos engulfs the land! Watch the protagonist carve out his own place in the world! The author is no good at writing introductions, so please head straight to the story... 3.1kReads8.6Score21114d adds

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   The male protagonist is a time traveler who was trained to be an assassin. He escapes halfway through his journey and is rescued by someone who asks him to take the place of his deceased son. The male protagonist is incredibly skilled in martial arts and also excels in literature. Later, he follows his fake, scumbag father to conquer the world, becomes emperor, and governs the world using modern methods.

6. 1206 家 Cultivating a Family: The Azure Heavens Record of Ten Thousand Beasts 家族修仙，万兽青霄录 April's Sweet Evening Breeze四月晚风微甜Eastern Fantasy400k WordsOngoing [Clan Cultivation] + [Body Refining] + [One Female Lead] Endless chaos, countless worlds rising and falling. The Li Clan of Qinglian Mountain was founded by its first patriarch after he reached a bottleneck in his cultivation. He took a wife and concubines there and established the clan. In the end, he stalled at the Purple Mansion realm, exhausted his lifespan, and died. Over the long ages that followed, each generation of the Li Clan was weaker than the last. For a thousand years, no one had r 3kReads—Score29114d adds

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   The first book is one I wrote myself, and the second is one I'm currently reading; both are quite good.

7. 1207 剑 Sword and Wine 剑酒 Cup of Snow杯雪Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsCompleted [Traditional fantasy + no System + one heroine + slow burn + passionate adventure] In the Eastern Lands, a tavern waiter wears twin sabers at his waist and tempers his heart in the mortal world. In the Western Regions, a devoted monk carries a paintbrush, bringing flowers to the world. In the Southern Mountains, a Daoist wields peachwood, using talismans to subdue mountains and seas. In the northern lands, a monster carves a wooden staff, its dragon's roar shaking the Nine Heavens. And in the Ce 13.1kReads9.2Score1.2k14d adds
8. 1208 说 You Said We’d Focus on Technology, Yet You’ve Been Secretly Raising Dragons 说好拼科技，你们居然偷偷养龙 Thus Am I, a Mortal如是我凡Urban320k WordsOngoing Qin Shi transmigrated into a dragon and handed himself over to the government so he could make a living. Just then, a secret realm appeared beyond the heavens, and the consciousness of Blue Star manifested, calling on every nation to explore it. Countries raced to develop high-tech weapons, while the Dragon Kingdom poured its resources into raising a dragon. On the day the secret realm opened, the other countries sent out high-tech weapons, including steel mechs, super soldiers, intelligent mach 261Reads7.1Score10114d adds

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   I burst out laughing [laughing and crying emoji] He was reborn as a dragon at the beginning, but he couldn't afford to eat, so he handed himself over to the country.

9. 1209 家 Clan Cultivation: Starting with Activating the Fortune Bar 家族修仙：从激活气运条开始 Little Bird Chirping小鸟渣渣叫Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsOngoing At first, the Chen family was a small Qi Refining clan on the books, so poor they had only one mountain and a few dozen acres of spirit fields. Over a hundred years later, the whole Chen family was hiding their true strength. They claimed to be Foundation Establishment cultivators, but were actually Golden Core. They claimed to be Qi Refining cultivators, but were actually Nascent Soul. Even the green ox that worked the fields at home was secretly trying to reach Golden Core. Chen Li always live 79.1kReads8.0Score8.7k14d adds
10. 1210 大 King of the Great Ming: Wielding the Saber to Guard the World 大明王：御刀镇天下 Jin Wuya金无涯Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsCompleted Yang Ling transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty, becomes a brocade-clad guard, and awakens a golden finger: spatial abilities. But he discovers that the Ming Dynasty here is nothing like the one he remembers. There is the mysterious Ming Emperor, the aloof and beautiful empress, an imperial consort who seems like a ghost at night, a domineering eldest princess, and a crown princess who brings ruin to the realm. Yang Ling cultivates yang energy by day and yin energy by night. Just as he finds his foo 23.7kReads8.3Score2.1k14d adds
11. 1211 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 381.3kReads9.2Score32.3k14d adds

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    After looking around, I still prefer these few books.

12. 1212 蛇 The Snake Heavenly Emperor 蛇天帝 Gorilla咯比猴Eastern Fantasy5.5M WordsOngoing An old snake from the village accidentally swallowed a human elixir and gained intelligence, setting out on the path to immortality. With a mysterious little cauldron and a cultivation technique that can transform it into a dragon, the snake has only ten short years to live, so it must seize every moment. This is the story of an old snake becoming an immortal. [Original title: The Old Snake’s Path to Immortality (Snake Ancestor). A manga adaptation is currently being serialized.] [No System, tra 93.4kReads9.2Score6.7k14d adds
13. 1213 听 After Hearing My Roommate's Thoughts, I Got Cheat Powers! 听到合租室友心声后，我开挂了！ Xiang Chunruan向春软Urban228k WordsCompleted [Tsundere, scheming male college student VS flirtatious, lively young woman] In a nutshell: the heroine can't live without the hero! She really can't! During his third year of college, Lin Huaizhi finally persuades his parents to buy him an apartment. He barely gets to enjoy his carefree life before a pretty junior with a tiny waist and long legs comes knocking. “Senior, I heard you just bought a place near campus. Could I live with you? I can cook and do the housework, and I'll pay you the goi 7.5kReads9.2Score92014d adds

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    This book is totally my cup of tea! In the past, most books featured male leads who understood the female leads' thoughts, but the female leads were kept in the dark; this one is completely different—from the very beginning, the male lead clearly knew what the female lead was thinking, and later, when she understood the truth, they directly addressed each other, making the sweetness level off the charts! Because the male lead understands all her thoughts, they almost never have any lasting conflicts, and any problems are quickly resolved. The only minor disagreement was easily resolved with the help of friends. The whole story is straightforward and fast-paced, making it incredibly enjoyable to read! This kind of theme is truly novel; there are no melodramatic misunderstandings, only mutual honesty and sweetness. I highly recommend everyone to read it; you'll definitely be touched by this straightforward and heartwarming relationship!

14. 1214 女 The Empress's Extremely Corrupt Chief Grand Secretary 女帝的巨贪首辅 Beckda of the Cloth Shop布庄的贝克达Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Jiang Chen transmigrates to a parallel Great Zhou, founded in another world by Emperor Mu, and becomes a vice minister in the Ministry of Personnel. But just as his predecessor's corruption and bribery are exposed, Jiang Chen discovers that the emperor is a woman. Facing certain death, he has no choice but to cover his past mistakes with great deeds. Putting down the rebellion of the hundred southwestern tribes is Jiang Chen's only chance to establish himself in the court of this otherworldly dy 143Reads6.8Score—14d adds
15. 1215 震 Shocking! My Boyfriend Is the Boss of a Horror Dungeon 震惊！男友竟是恐怖副本BOSS Tuoba Dumpling拓跋饺子Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted [Supernatural + Two powerful leads + Horror-game instances + Lighthearted and funny + Boyfriend is the BOSS + Devoted husband + Both are virgins] On her birthday, Shen Jiahe’s boyfriend told her that the number of players entering horror-game instances had surged, and as the instance’s big BOSS, he had to work overtime and couldn’t come home. Shen Jiahe laughed in anger. He could have just said he was cheating on her! Instead, he came up with such a ridiculous excuse! She dumped the scumbag that 51.4kReads9.2Score5.9k14d adds
16. 1216 高 High Martial: A Matchup? I Can Beat Even the Empress! 高武：对比？女帝我也包赢的！ Rolling in the Dirt, Eating Tomatoes扑土吃番茄Urban4.3M WordsCompleted 75.5kReads8.9Score7.4k14d adds
17. 1217 帅 The Handsome Young Man 帅小伙 A Dao阿刀Urban1.8M WordsCompleted The Wang and Hai families had been neighbors and friends, but a dispute over building a house turned them into sworn enemies. Wang Xiaoshuai, a third-generation member of the Wang family, became a thorn in Haitang’s side. Every day after school, Haitang would block his way and beat him to a pulp, never tiring of it. Desperate to escape Haitang’s shadow, Wang Xiaoshuai racked his brains, and Haitang became the goal he was determined to surpass. 37.8kReads9.3Score3.7k14d adds

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    It's so good, it gave me goosebumps!

18. 1218 老 Heaven Sent Him Back to That Chair Again 老天爷又让他坐回那把椅子 Song San of Yizhou义洲宋三Urban254k WordsCompleted Wang Mang served as a school principal for five years. During those five years, teachers were beaten, students died suddenly, and a female teacher was forced to kneel. He was left with many regrets. At fifty, he died in a hospital corridor. When he opened his eyes again, he was standing outside Qingping County No. 1 Middle School. It was his first day on the job. This time, he would set things right one by one. He would make the bullies understand: someone was in charge at this school. He change 50Reads6.9Score—14d adds

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19. 1219 窥 Peering into Immortality: The Eye That Sees Through Illusions 窥仙：破妄之眼 Jinguan Miao锦官缪Mystery286k WordsCompleted Gu Xian, a college student, never imagined that his closest roommate would vanish completely from everyone's memories overnight. His classmates don't remember him, he's missing from the photos, and even their social media history has been erased. Gu Xian is the only person in the world who remembers that he ever existed. At that moment, a pale blue-white light blazed in Gu Xian's eyes. He saw another face of the world: the hidden realm of cultivation, concealed beneath ordinary cities and foreve —Reads—Score18214d adds

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    Out of a city of ten thousand, only forty people have been fortunate enough to awaken their supernatural abilities! A mysterious selection suddenly occurs, and a life-or-death struggle officially begins. The authorities frantically cover up the truth, and all the awakened individuals are trapped in this city of despair!

20. 1220 长EN Eternal Prudence: Starting with a Suona, Funeral Rites to Immortality 长生苟道：开局吹唢呐，送葬修仙 The Rooster Crows, Two and a Half Years Pass雄鸡一唱两年半Eastern Fantasy4.8M WordsOngoing [Immortal Cultivation + Comedy and Memes + Ordinary Protagonist + Heroine + Laying Low + Status Panel] Bai Yu transmigrated to an immortal-cultivation world. From the start, he was immortal, and performing funerals made him stronger. Bury a grandmaster martial artist and gain a max-level Golden Bell Shield, with the vitality of a dragon! Bury a Nascent Soul cultivator and gain a top-tier Heavenly Spirit Root, with extraordinary talent! Bury an Immortal Emperor of the Myriad Worlds and gain the T 51.5kReads8.9Score4.2k14d adds
21. 1221 万 King of Myriad Forms 万相之王 Author126b03作者126b03Eastern Fantasy2.7M WordsOngoing There are ten thousand aspects between heaven and earth. I, Li Luo, will one day become the King of Ten Thousand Aspects. Another epic fantasy from Tian Can Tu Dou, following Yuan Zun. 3.5kReads9.2Score22914d adds

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    These two books are pretty good; if they're not, come at me! [Angry][angry]

22. 1222 水 Water Margin: It All Begins on My Wedding Night 水浒：从入洞房开始 Willow Beside the Clear Spring柳随清泉Historical414k WordsOngoing This is the late Northern Song dynasty. The court is weak and cowardly, foreign tribes lurk beyond the borders, and bandits fester within like a thorn in the side! This is the world of Water Margin, where peerless martial arts and deeply moving bonds await... Watch as the heroes rise once more, reshape the spirit of true men, and fight for themselves, their families, and their country, forging a different ending... 76Reads6.8Score—14d adds

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    This book is one of the few gems among the Water Margin novels. The main characters don't have any saintly traits, and the supporting characters are also vividly portrayed. Each female lead has her own distinct personality. It's a very good book and well worth reading.

23. 1223 倒 How Did I, the Unlucky One, Become the Manga’s Only Variable? 倒霉的我竟成漫画唯一变数？ The Ninth King Has Arrived九大王来了Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate to another world + manga + passionate young team + forum-style storytelling + ensemble cast] [Content warning: This is not a power fantasy! The System will become useless later on! The original manga's main characters will not lose their protagonist aura! Every character needs to grow!] [A story about a group of passionate young boys and one unlucky person from another world joining forces to save the world.] After being caught up in a random killing spree, Duan Shizhang transmigra 12.1kReads9.1Score2.1k14d adds
24. 1224 奋 Striving in the First Year of Hongwu 奋斗在洪武元年 Imperial Nobility天煌贵胄Historical2.8M WordsCompleted The good news: I transmigrated. The bad news: I transmigrated to the first year of Hongwu. Who else can relate? I, Young Master Yang, got press-ganged right from the start and became one of Emperor Zhu Chongba's proud wage slaves. 13.5kReads8.9Score84814d adds
25. 1225 废 Wasteland Pact 废土契约 Sleepless and Awestruck不眠觉厉Two Male Leads133k WordsCompleted Ping An, a doctor who has spent her whole life in a bunker, meets Kai for the first time when he’s on the verge of death. The first thing he says after waking up is, “Hey, beautiful, do you have a boyfriend?” Ping An is changing his bandages. She hears him, glances down at her flat chest, and expressionlessly presses lightly on his wound. Kai yelps and quiets down. No angsty romance, no melodrama, just pure love Leave a comment and let me know what you’d like to read Two updates a day. Pl 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Doctor Ping An is not just the one being protected; he possesses expertise in pharmaceuticals, including camouflage solutions, repair solutions, and anti-radiation drugs. He has repeatedly relied on his professional skills to help the team overcome difficulties, and he is not merely a supporting character.

26. 1226 冰 The Ice-Cold Giant Fish 冰冰巨鱼 Uncontrollable Cloud失控云Sports3.2M WordsCompleted [No System + no heroine + a touch of golden finger + farming + raising and developing + slow-burn survival + not a saint, but still compassionate] All of humanity transmigrates to a strange ocean world, where they must survive inside the stomach of a giant fish called the Illusory Leviathan. Humans must help the Illusory Leviathan clear harmful creatures from its stomach. In return, the Illusory Leviathan finds supply crates for them and helps them develop. The creatures in this ocean world are 44.7kReads8.9Score3.6k14d adds
27. 1227 绝 The Unparalleled Little Scapegoat 绝世小冤种 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Also known as: I Pay, You Risk Your Life, and We Both Go Crazy; The Ultimate Scapegoat; Power Over All, Sword to the Heavens Someone has set a trap to make everyone turn against me. "It's fine. I have a System..." Luo Yinyou comforted herself. "Even if the System is a total troll!" The world order had changed drastically, and the flow of destiny had been redistributed. Countless geniuses emerged, but the most dazzling of them all was the young lord Ye Ci of Dragon Island, hailed as the greatest 32kReads9.6Score4.4k14d adds

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    1428 Hours: The first short book to pass the time, told from the female protagonist's perspective; the second, a system-based ancient novel; the third, a system novel, though the theme was relatively original; the fourth, a mecha novel; the fifth, a survival-themed system novel; the sixth, a survival-themed novel without a system; the seventh, a system-free entertainment industry novel—I found the entertainment industry novel with a system very awkward, the only one I could finish. The eighth, a book with high intelligence! They're all representatives of renowned sects, why would they think I'm mentally unstable? The ninth, an ancient novel without a system; the tenth, a mythical beast and sword novel—you're a lucky person, the beginning should be the end. The eleventh, a funny system novel—don't be fooled by the title, but everyone should know about it.

28. 1228 游 Game Descends: Random Skill from the Start! 游戏降临：开局随机技能！ Love Dumplings and Yogurt爱吃饺子喝酸奶Urban1.5M WordsOngoing [Handcrafted the Old-Fashioned Way] [A Little Abstract] [Turn Off Your Brain] [Nontraditional Infinite Flow] [Luck Above All] Other amusement parks: Give you countless powerful skills and match you with dungeons worthy of your abilities. All set. Now follow the story and enjoy a thrilling battle against an equally matched opponent! Abstract Amusement Park: Give you countless fun skills and match you with dungeons worthy of your abilities. All set. You're awake. Now you need to face the two most 36.4kReads8.2Score3.6k14d adds
29. 1229 历 Historical War of Nations: The Yellow Turban Rebellion from the Start 历史国战：开局黄巾起义 Lazy Fish Never Turns Over咸鱼丶不翻身Urban1.8M WordsOngoing (History + nation-versus-nation war + famous generals + livestreaming + national destiny + political scheming + passion) The historical nation-versus-nation war begins. Having lost its historical records, Huaxia forfeited the initiative and spent twenty years mired on the battlefield, losing all its accumulated strength. Li Chen, who transmigrated here, is inexplicably chosen as the sixteenth contestant. Bearing the name of Huaxia, he enters the battlefield to fight for a glimmer of hope. Lookin 67.3kReads9.0Score5.3k14d adds
30. 1230 修 A Workaholic Has Appeared in the Cultivation World 修仙界出了个卷王 Si She Lin巳蛇林Eastern Fantasy744k WordsOngoing As an inner sect disciple of Baiyujing, Yue Chuan has the status countless mortal cultivators yearn for. But all he wants is to join the outer sect. Not for any other reason, but because he has a Diligence System that demands he take every duty attached to his position seriously. The System is about to drive him insane. In the inner sect, he has to get up at the mao hour, practice swordsmanship at the chen hour, attend class at the si hour, spar at the wei hour, attend another class at the shen 21.2kReads7.5Score1.7k14d adds
31. 1231 是 It's Sesame. He Added Sesame 是芝麻，他在加了芝麻 Beef with Rice Noodles肠粉加头牛Eastern Fantasy469k WordsOngoing [Cultivation World + Food + Ensemble Cast + No Toxicity + Lighthearted Comedy + No Female Lead + No Harem + No Angst] After transmigrating into a cultivation world as a menial disciple of the Wudao Sect, he awakens the Culinary Dao System. The entire sect goes crazy competing for a taste of his cooking. From menial disciples and outer- and inner-sect disciples to personal disciples, elders, and ancestors, everyone gets involved. Their tricks are endless. No one is more shameless than the next. T 512Reads—Score10214d adds

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    This is the only one on my bookshelf, so feel free to read it. [Laughs][Added to bookshelf]

32. 1232 大 Great Qin: Father, Don't Panic. I'm Really Just Keeping Watch Over the State 大秦：父皇你别慌，我真的在监国 Never Seen the Upside-Down Mountain未曾见倒悬山Historical1.3M WordsOngoing After transmigrating to the Qin Dynasty, Ying Che became the First Emperor's sixth son. It was during the First Emperor's eastern tour, and Ying Che gained the power to govern the country after drunkenly making a bold remark. Ying Che awakened a national destiny System and was bound to the fate of the Qin Empire. As long as the empire prospered, he would receive rewards; if its destiny came to an end, he would perish. So Ying Che let loose and went all out, with no turning back. [Ding! Host has —Reads—Score—14d adds
33. 1233 谁 What Kind of Concubine Bears Four Sons and a Daughter, Then Becomes a Noble Consort? 谁家通房生四儿一女，还当贵妃啊 Autumn Is Long秋很长Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted only to each other + One-on-one romance + Many children + Sweet romance + Inner- and imperial-palace intrigue] In the fortieth year of the Xihe era, Lüqing became a concubine-in-waiting to Prince Jin. She knew full well that she had to earn Prince Jin's favor and give birth to a child as soon as possible if she wanted to secure her place in the prince's household. For eight years, she contended with the other women in the inner court, using every means at her disposal to 26.8kReads9.1Score2.5k14d adds

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    It's great, really great. The female lead has five children, each with a different personality, and the youngest one is a glutton.

34. 1234 看 After Seeing the Manga Comments, I Tear Up the Cannon Fodder Script 看到漫画弹幕后我手撕炮灰剧本 Mo Xiao Mo莫晓moUrban1.8M WordsOngoing [Not a wish-fulfillment story. Superpowers + defying fate + no romance/just friendship + ensemble cast + character growth. Not fanfiction.] [Ah, is that purple-haired guy a minor background character? Getting killed by a billboard is just too tragic.] On an otherwise ordinary day, a sentence like this appeared out of nowhere in front of an ordinary person named Lu Jiuxiao. That was how he learned he was inside a comic. As an insignificant little extra, his greatest contribution was to die and 60.7kReads9.1Score6.8k14d adds
35. 1235 让 You Asked Me to Open a Repair Shop, So Why Am I Starting a Mecha War? 让你开维修店，你掀起机战风暴？ The Road to a Flipped Salted Fish咸鱼翻身路Urban5.9M WordsOngoing "Sonny! Mom and Dad are leaving. Don't miss us!" The young man stands at home, staring at the letter in his hands, completely frozen. "Sonny! Mom and Dad aren't that heartless. We got you a little repair shop. You'd better work hard!" Young man: ... "You call this rundown warehouse a repair shop?" Just then, the System awakens, and the dilapidated warehouse before him transforms into the best mech repair shop on the planet. "Boss... isn't your price for repairing mechs a little too high? It's ju 68.4kReads8.9Score7.8k14d adds
36. 1236 恐 Terrifying Nightmare: Extreme Survival in a Bizarre World 恐怖噩梦：我在诡异世界极限逃生 Young Bear年轻熊Mystery1.2M WordsOngoing [Infinite-flow, mildly scary, no romance] Wang Yan wearily opened his front door. Inside, he saw the woman next door holding and soothing a baby, staring at him in terror. “Sorry, I’ve got the wrong apartment.” He quickly apologized and backed out, then slammed the door shut. Standing in the pitch-black hallway, he found himself unable to decide what was more terrifying: seeing his female neighbor in his home, or seeing the baby who had died long ago… 411.4kReads9.4Score77.7k14d adds

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    Nobody recommends this book? This is the only true god!

37. 1237 柯 Detective Conan: He, the One True God of the Intelligence World! 柯南：他，情报界唯一真神！ Yue Wenxi月文溪Anime Fanfiction908k WordsCompleted [Detective Conan fanfiction, no romance, the protagonist doesn't know the plot, chaotic neutral] On his eighteenth birthday, Shingu En discovered he had gained a golden finger: whenever he made skin-to-skin contact with someone, he could hear their thoughts. So it was true! He, Shingu En, was about to become the new god of the intelligence world! (A burst of pounding drums) Surely a god of intelligence deserved an equally awesome codename. When a former business partner recommended one, Shingu E 7.8kReads9.0Score1.1k14d adds
38. 1238 百 The Confucian Sage Across the Ages 百代儒宗 A Tree Falls to Dust一木落尘Eastern Fantasy3.2M WordsCompleted [Confucian Cultivation]+ [No System]+ [A Very Cautious Protagonist]+ [Everyday Comedy] Also known as: My Senior Schoolmate Really Doesn’t Seem Like a Bookish Sort! Working hard? No way. Isn’t slacking off so much better? Standing out? No way. Isn’t lying flat wonderful? In a world overrun by demons and monsters, humanity built a wall and defended itself in a corner of the East Sea. Guan 3.6kReads8.4Score29914d adds
39. 1239 在 Doing Research in a Spirit Taming World 在御灵世界做研究 Mist Gives the Stars雾予星Urban1.3M WordsOngoing [No CP / No Female Lead] [Beast Taming / Spirit Taming] [Slow Burn / Cozy / Slice of Life] [Not an Academy Story] [Almost No Battles] [Research-Oriented Talent] [Genius-Level Treatment] . “Hope” was born into the world, bringing with it new “miracles.” . Qin Yao transmigrates to a wondrous world. At the fateful crossroads of his fifteenth year, he successfully awakens a talent, though it seems to be research-oriented. Starlight swirls in his eyes. The moment he opens them, he sees through the wo 3.5kReads7.8Score19614d adds
40. 1240 困 Trapped Realm: The Fallen Star Arc 困界：沉星篇 7 Books7书Eastern Fantasy519k WordsOngoing [Not a Power Fantasy] [No System] [Slice of Life] [Transmigration] [Read at Your Own Risk] After transmigrating to the Sunken Star Realm, Lin Yan realized he might not need to work so hard after all. He got into the Tai Xu Heavenly Pivot Academy, where there were pretty girls, the classic mysterious old man, and fellow enthusiasts to visit brothels with. He had food and lodging covered, and could even earn a little pocket money now and then. As for cultivation... that could wait until tomorrow. 16Reads—Score114d adds

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    [Book Recommendation] Slow-burn but worthwhile; initially discouraging, but surprisingly enjoyable later. To be honest, I almost gave up on the first few chapters because the pacing was too slow. The protagonist didn't seem to get into the main storyline for a while after transmigrating. But as I persisted, I realized that this slow pace was intentional on the author's part. It doesn't feel like the typical wish-fulfillment novel. The author uses the protagonist's eyes to gradually introduce you to this world. There are no abrupt introductions or forced conflicts. Lin Yan's relaxed "what will be, will be" attitude, combined with the leisurely narrative, makes the book increasingly enjoyable. If you also like the slow-burn style of novels like *A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality*, this one is worth a try.

41. 1241 锦 Embroidered Guard, Fangs Bared 锦衣獠牙 Uncle Ribs排骨大叔Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [Adapted into several short dramas and animated dramas. Witty, lighthearted, slice-of-life comedy, ridiculous antics, sly tricks, and absurd humor.] After the old Taoist finished chanting, he shouted, “Begone! Soul, return to your body!” Li Xiaoya’s body jerked inside the coffin. He sat bolt upright, opened his eyes, and asked in confusion, “Where am I?” “(⊙_⊙)” The old Taoist performing the ritual rolled his eyes back and promptly fainted on the spot. Also known as: [Relax, How Many People Have 34.9kReads9.1Score3.7k14d adds
42. 1242 全 Global Survival: I Became the Eternal Second Place 全民求生，我成了万年老二 Air Fryer Reheated Rice空气炸锅热饭Sci-Fi & Apocalypse823k WordsCompleted [No romance + stockpiling + infinite survival + natural disasters + teammates + food + mildly scary] [The rating just opened, so it’ll gradually rise. Don’t miss out, come take a look!] People know that among all the rankings, you can remember the number one spot, because it might belong to the leading sheep, the fierce wolf, the agile leopard, or the farsighted eagle. You can also remember the number six, because that one’s a troublemaking stick, a fish coasting along, a bucket waiting to be fi 68.9kReads9.3Score11.2k14d adds

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    I just finished reading it today. It's a really good book. I think it's similar to "The Secret Service" in that genre.

43. 1243 诡 The Haunted House 2 诡舍2 The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,夜来风雨声丶Mystery403k WordsOngoing The eternal night has come, and absurdity runs rampant. A thick pollution blankets the sky, while pitch-black eyes look down upon the world. Carrying a flame, we press slowly onward. Humanity's sun will be kindled by human hands. 315.6kReads8.8Score34.8k14d adds
44. 1244 重 Reborn to Solve Crimes: My Eyes Can Identify the Killer 重生破案：我的眼睛能锁定凶手 Putting Pen to Paper to Herd Cattle提笔放牛Mystery3.9M WordsCompleted 31.2kReads8.1Score2.6k14d adds

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    No need to worry about running out of books to read! Here are 8 novel recommendations, each a different genre. First: Reborn to continue being a detective, with superpowers, romantic entanglements, well-developed characters, no Mary Sue moments, no melodramatic clichés. Second: A sweet romance novel about a man in Russia and his girlfriend, good for when you're bored. Third: Transmigrated into the love rival of Uncle Nine, very funny. Fourth: The protagonist transmigrates into a descendant of Zhu Yunwen, leading his people to conquer the Americas, establishing a nation and sweeping away other countries. Fifth: Reborn back to 1982, making up for past regrets. Sixth: Transmigrated into Qi Tongwei, a man who triumphs over fate. Seventh and Eighth: Urban fantasy, incredibly hilarious.

45. 1245 废 In the Ruined City, There Are Escort Guards 废城，有镖人 Birds Fly, Fish Swim鸟飞鱼Urban1.1M WordsOngoing [Cyberpunk × Cthulhu Mythos × apocalypse × sequences × wasteland × civilization reborn] He was just a tourist who wandered into the ruins of District 404. With nothing but a “Shark Bandit” business card, he survives among the scum and becomes a walking glitch. But this is only the beginning of his sequence mutation. [Tourist] → [Shark Bandit] → [Night Patrol Shark Guard] → [Mourning Shark Commander] → [Venom Shark Overseer] → [Ghost Shark] → [First Emperor Dragon Shark] → ?? He rises through the 9.8kReads8.8Score68814d adds

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    It's beautiful, so beautiful!

46. 1246 放 Raising Livestock by Lake Baikal, Dating the Village Belle of a Warrior Nation 放牧贝加尔湖，女友战斗民族村花 Overthrow倾覆Urban511k WordsCompleted What's it like to have a sweetheart from a village of battle-hardened people? Lin Yi transmigrates to a parallel world and meets a fiery young woman from a nation of warriors... She can charm guests in the parlor and cook in the kitchen. The family pet is a black bear, and she can open a tank with her bare hands... Most importantly, she treats Lin Yi with endless tenderness... Life is so good that even while herding livestock by Lake Baikal, Lin Yi can barely bring himself to leave. (A lighthear 35.8kReads9.2Score3k14d adds
47. 1247 哥 The Goblin Begins Evolving with a Simulator 哥布林从模拟器开始进化 Owl of the Night黑夜的猫头鹰Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted He wakes up as an ordinary goblin. Looking at the ugly creature before him, with weak limbs, green skin, and a big belly, Gobro’s eyes freeze... P.S. A goblin evolution story. Early evolution path: Goblin, Greater Goblin, Goblin Warrior... 21.2kReads9.1Score1.9k14d adds

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    When you're experiencing a reading slump, you should try all sorts of different books. While I won't say they're masterpieces, they'll definitely immerse you in a certain part of the story! The first book is full of twists and turns, with a deep and ruthless plot. The author, "Youzi Yin," also known as "Knife Yin," is incredibly skilled at writing. After reading it, all I can say is, with the expression of someone who just ate a plum, "Sweet!!!" The second book has excellent writing, and the dark themes sometimes make you forget it's a post-apocalyptic story. The plot is tight, the characters are vividly portrayed, and it's full of life, humor, emotion, and passion. Both the protagonists and antagonists are intelligent, and everyone is a protagonist. I feel it would be great as a TV series. The third book is a book whose title doesn't do it justice. It's very realistic, relatable, and immersive. The plot is intricately woven; after reading so much action and violence, this "urban thriller" is a welcome change. The fourth book is simply awesome! Simple and straightforward but not mindless, very stress-relieving, has some flaws but not many, just enjoy it. This is the fifth book. If you like isekai, Ainz Ooal Gown, and Rimuru, you can check it out. Many plots are very interesting and will make you exclaim "Holy crap!"

48. 1248 重 Reborn: Starting with Financial Freedom 重生从财务自由开始 Shaken to the Core心神震动Urban1.1M WordsCompleted (A feel-good everyday story with no angst for the protagonist. Come give it a try.) The world was never fair. Some people are born into privilege, while others are born to toil. After returning to his youth, Chen Ze finally realized how colorful life among the privileged could be. The story... begins in 2018. 77.6kReads8.2Score3.2k14d adds

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    This is a new novel I recently read; it's an urban fantasy, and logically sound. There are no superpowers.

49. 1249 别 Stop Pretending. You're Not a Normal Awakened One Either, Are You? 别装了，你也不是正经觉醒者吧？ When Will the Moon Shine? Canned明月几时有罐头Urban2.9M WordsOngoing (Also known as: How Can Li Bai Have Three Eyes? I’m Yang Jian!) After transmigrating, He Xu assumed he’d definitely become an Awakened, until he awakened the Calamity Sequence [Yang Jian]. From the day his third eye grew in, He Xu stopped feeling sleepy, but he became ravenous: the kind of hunger that made him want to eat people. He started delivering takeout in his spare time. While bringing food to others, he also picked out his own meals. He Xu had principles. He wouldn’t eat ordinary people, 251.3kReads8.2Score17.6k14d adds
50. 1250 九 Uncle Nine: This Marshal Is Both a Flirt and a Force! 九叔：这个大帅又浪又强！ Half a Step Through the Years半步年华Mystery462k WordsCompleted [Uncle Jiu + Supernatural + Warlord + Commander + Enhancement + Villain + Trickster + Tomb Raiders + Nine Gates] Good news! I transmigrated! And I even got a wife! Bad news! The setting is the chaotic Republic of China, full of warfare and unrest! Good news! I'm a local warlord! I have money and men at my command! Bad news! Why am I the villain in a horror movie, and why am I about to die?! Good news! I have a System! I can collect enhancement fragments to grow stronger! Bad news! The more dange 10.7kReads8.8Score67014d adds

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