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1. 201 从 The Man Who Walked Out of the Heavenly Prison 从天牢走出来的男人 Rogue Lao Wang流氓老王Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted Chu Ye, heir to the Chu family, is the number one wastrel in the Great Zhou Dynasty, with countless heinous crimes to his name. In just four years, he was thrown into the imperial prison eleven times, yet walked out unscathed every time. The reason was his grandfather, the fearsome Northern Frontier Prince, who commanded a million troops. But this time, Chu Ye crossed the emperor’s bottom line. Imprisoned for the twelfth time, he was exiled to the perilous Abyssal Reach. Countless factions and i 11.1kReads8.9Score883Shelves
2. 202 我 I Flattened Sin City from the Start 我，开局横推罪恶都市 Egg-Talking Senior Brother扯蛋师兄Urban113k WordsCompleted [Infinite worlds + online game + clever battles of wits + experience from a million-word completed novel + not invincible + one heroine + angst] “Dear player, welcome to the survival game. Your first game, ‘Crime City,’ has begun. In this city full of criminals, you have only two choices: take someone out or get taken out. Survive to the end: that is the only way to win.” After mysteriously entering the survival game, Li Xiao begins his journey through Crime City. Weaving a motorcycle through tr 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Intelligent, emotionally resonant (likely single female lead), logical, fast-paced, with a quick plot that doesn't drag on for dozens of chapters before a small storyline concludes; not filler.

3. 203 那 That Year, That Cicada, That Sword 那年那蝉那把剑 Mo Yu默煜Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted Holding a cicada from summer doesn’t necessarily mean holding the whole summer in your hand. But grasp that sword, and you hold an entire world of martial arts. Wield a three-foot blade of gleaming steel. Dream of becoming a revered Sword God, if only for a day. Be an invincible Sword Immortal, if only for a moment. Sever the headmaster’s treasured pagoda and knock the emperor’s crown from his head. He laughs aloud: “Eight kings with zithers, lutes, harps, and pipes; four imps with grotesque fac 82.6kReads9.3Score8.2kShelves
4. 204 副 Dungeon Missions? I Can Choose All the Rewards 副本任务？我奖励能全选 Stay True to the EndZ慎终如始ZEastern Fantasy770k WordsOngoing (Just received a rating) (No female lead, System-focused, Infinite Flow, Talent-focused, decisive and ruthless, no artificially weakened combat power, rapid power growth) Lin Qi, an utterly ordinary new graduate. On his way to a job interview, he encounters a supernatural incident and gets pulled into a deadly game called an “instance.” For every instance he clears, the System offers rewards including techniques, attributes, equipment, and supernatural abilities, but each person can take onl 53kReads8.0Score5.4kShelves

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   A brain-teasing and enjoyable read, not clichéd, and very good.

5. 205 我 I Can Grow Infinitely Stronger by Playing Games in the Immortal Dynasty 我在仙朝打游戏就能无限变强 Eagle Beast Who Loves Mung Bean Ice Cream爱吃绿豆雪糕的鹰兽Eastern Fantasy106k WordsOngoing [Note: This book is unlike traditional novels] You transmigrate to another world and get a System. Isn't that the perfect protagonist template? As long as you stay alive, reaching the pinnacle of life is only a matter of time. But is that really how it works? One world is broken, the other intact. One teems with monsters, the other bustles with people. One is crimson and rotten, the other brimming with life. Which side is the real world, and which side is an illusion? "Kill me! Kill me! Kill me! 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book isn't a masterpiece, but it's definitely not a complete flop. Unlike traditional wish-fulfillment novels, the protagonist is decisive and ruthless, with a meticulous mind. The plot is chilling upon closer inspection; reading it with your brain and reading it without thinking are two completely different books.

6. 206 我 There’s a Ghost Inside Me 我的体内有只鬼 A Black-Inked Blade一柄墨刀Mystery3.5M WordsCompleted Vengeful ghosts awaken, and a hundred ghosts roam the night. Jiang Xiao transmigrates into this world for no apparent reason and finds himself surrounded by demons and monsters. But then he discovers that his shadow can devour ghosts without limit and gain their abilities. [Successfully devoured the White Mist Ghost. Ability acquired: Mist Form] [Successfully devoured the Hanging Ghost. Ability acquired: Shackles] [Successfully devoured the Bronze Ghost. Ability acquired: Copper Skin] [Successfu 20.7kReads9.3Score2.4kShelves
7. 207 神 Detective Peter 神探皮特 Mo Shou陌手Mystery3.4M WordsCompleted The protagonist, Pete Li, gets called Detective Pete by someone after a chance encounter, and then sets off on a remarkable journey through life. 100Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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   This book is a classic suspenseful mystery novel. The protagonist, though a freshman in college, possesses a mysterious past and unparalleled martial arts skills, only occasionally revealing a glimpse of them. No matter how ruthless or notorious, even the most notorious thieves and criminals, they all inadvertently submit. Gifted with exceptional logical reasoning and critical thinking abilities, he handles major and minor cases with ease, becoming an indispensable key figure, attracting much attention yet remaining incredibly low-key. His overflowing personal charm even attracts the attention of a stunningly beautiful woman, while he continues to feign ignorance, making for hilarious and laugh-out-loud moments…

8. 208 木 Springtime in Naruto 木叶之春 Fat Cat Falls in Love with a Tree肥猫爱上树Anime Fanfiction546k WordsOngoing In October of Konoha’s 51st year, Konoha endured a bitter winter before spring could arrive. After the Fourth Supreme Leader, Minato Namikaze, died, Konoha declared martial law. With Hiruzen Sarutobi and his allies trying to restore the old order, Uchiha Douhuan bravely stepped forward. Uchiha Douhuan had arrived, and with him came spring for Konoha! To the Hyuga and the other great clans, he said, “Those people are staying there hoping to get a little something, to claim their share of the spoi 1.9kReads8.4Score106Shelves

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   This book perfectly meets everyone's requirements.

9. 209 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… 409.4kReads9.4Score77.7kShelves

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   I highly recommend the third book; it definitely requires some brainpower to read.

10. 210 剑EN Sword of Coming 剑来 The Warlord Who Played with Princes烽火戏诸侯Eastern Fantasy11.6M WordsOngoing The world is vast, and anything is possible. I, Chen Ping’an, have but one sword. With it, I can move mountains, overturn seas, subdue demons, suppress devils, command gods, pluck stars, sever rivers, level cities, and split the heavens! 36.9kReads9.7Score1.1kShelves
11. 211 白 The Day the White Tower Fell 白塔倾倒之日 River Bird Can't Fly江鸟不会飞Urban513k WordsOngoing The author has fallen into a black hole. Signal lost, updates suspended, and the text has been replaced with filler. I've run off with the original manuscript. I'll come back and fill in the gaps once I've stolen some inspiration from a parallel universe. Farewell for now, fellow readers! 132Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You can give this book a try. It's not stupid at all, the logic is sound, and the plot is full of twists and turns.

12. 212 逐 Chasing the Sword 逐剑 Cooked Laifu Pigeon煮熟的来福鸽Eastern Fantasy3.4M WordsCompleted [Traditional fantasy] [One female lead] [Lone cultivator] [No transmigration or rebirth] One day, if I hold a sword in my hand, even the saints of the world will bow their heads! One man, one dog, and one sword: together, they stir up a storm across the Six Provinces! After enduring the darkest moment of his life, the boy leaves the city at sunset with a sword on his back. How does he end up with white hair overnight, wearing a ghost mask and wielding a sharp blade, becoming the “Executioner” in 45.7kReads9.0Score5.5kShelves
13. 213 怪 Strange Tales Livestream! 怪谈直播间！ Stone Giant Monster石头巨怪Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted Welcome to the Rules of the Strange. This is a battle of blood and fire, a test of wit and courage. The power of words cannot be resisted, and the eerie rules must not be broken. In a seemingly hopeless situation, find the one correct answer, break free of your constraints, and search for a way to survive. 173.7kReads9.7Score17.9kShelves

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    Highly recommend the first book!! It's incredibly terrifying, full of near-death experiences and survival through sheer wits without any special abilities. The second book is a classic; the reasoning and logic are excellent. The third book is similar.

14. 214 神 Divine Punishment Descends 神罚莅临 Witch's Evil Knight巫衣邪士Sci-Fi & Apocalypse214k WordsOngoing The virtuous suffer poverty and die young, while the wicked enjoy wealth and long lives. When you are oppressed by evil, have you ever wished, even for a moment, that the underworld existed? If it did, would you dare to peer into it for even one-millionth of a second? The year quantum computing underwent a revolution, Company R offered an answer: the Cyber Underworld. Professor Qi Yuan used computer simulations to resurrect sinners in a virtual world after death, where they would endure eternal 267Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ethical dilemmas + subtle philosophical reflections + subtle sharp wits + intellectual battles + high-concept + strong emotions + dramatic plot twists. He uses a quantum computer to create a virtual underworld to judge all evil in the world—but who will judge him?

15. 215 逆 Against the Meridians: Liar, Stop! 逆经：骗子住手 Ren Fanwuyin任梵无音Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [Original novel for the animated series This Taoist Is Not Quite Right] Life is unpredictable. The fit thrive under Heaven's law, Those skilled in force become generals, those skilled in strategy become kings. Born into the lowest of professions, he refuses to live like a nobody, He waves the yin-yang banner and sees through the Six Lines of Divination. Watch him play at being a spirit medium, watch him swindle and deceive, Watch him make ruthless decisions, watch him rise like a hidden dragon f 44kReads9.4Score4.7kShelves

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    📣🈶❤️📚👀OK! 📣Anime adaptation is coming soon! ♳A series of mysterious cases are solved, old grudges are etched into revenge. ♴The court is rife with intrigue, while the martial world severs ties of gratitude and resentment. ♵The author's skillful writing vividly portrays the treacherous nature of power struggles, while a humorous style lightens the somber mood of a chaotic world. ♶Hidden dangers lurk in the power struggles of the imperial court, while the martial world reveals good from evil; every case is a conspiracy, every step a calculated move. ♷A perfect blend of political intrigue, crime-solving, martial world dynamics, revenge, and humor, with a well-paced narrative—a high-octane, action-packed male-oriented novel you won't regret reading!

16. 216 规 Rule Horror: I Am the Horror Story 规则怪谈：我即怪谈 Wish You Happiness祝你快乐呀Mystery1.8M WordsOngoing In 2017, supernatural tales descended upon Earth. Conventional weapons couldn't harm them, and humanity struggled to survive. Rule-based supernatural tales became humanity's last lifeline. Tens of thousands of chosen ones around the world were selected. If they won, the supernatural tales would vanish from reality. If they lost, the rule-based tales would descend upon the world. This was a war between humanity and the supernatural. Chen Shao, a patient suffering from bone cancer, became one of t 142.5kReads9.6Score18.5kShelves
17. 217 重 Restarting in 2007: From Top Student to Academic Authority 重启2007，从学霸到学阀 Chasing Dreams Toward the Sun朝着阳光追梦Urban1.5M WordsCompleted Have you ever won a scholarship? Have you ever been in an honors class? Have you ever ranked first in your entire school? How many certificates have you earned? How many competitions have you entered? Have you ever made the person you like see you in a new light? Why did you go quiet? But you’re still staring at your phone! Back in 2007, Lu Shixian starts making plans, working hard, changing his style, and moving forward. Lu Shixian: Sorry, but this time, I’m going to win. 19.8kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves

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    It's really good, amazing! Definitely high intelligence; I really learned a lot by the end. [Eating melon emoji]

18. 218 润 Soft Words, Quietly Transforming 润物细，语无声 Liu Shi柳世Ancient Romance180k WordsOngoing The heroine bears the hatred of her nation and family, and has her own destination and responsibilities. She may truly have been moved, but she doesn't dare hope for anything more. She plans every step carefully, putting on an act with others to satisfy her own selfish desires. But there are genuine feelings mixed in. Some people are caught up in her schemes, but there are others she truly wants to protect. A calculating male lead, whose love is restrained and long-suffering. A mad yet devoted s —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is definitely not mindless; it's a story of intrigue and scheming. It's not angsty, but it's tragic. The female protagonist schemes against many people to secure her position as queen and truly protect herself, but she also has her own hardships. The author's writing style has matured over time, making it worth reading.

19. 219 最 Even the Weakest Skeleton Wants to Study Magic 最弱骷髅也想努力学习魔法 Si Sisi四肆寺Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted [Evolution] + [Dungeon] + [Magic] + [Nonhuman Protagonist] + [One Female Lead] + [System] + [Leveling Up] After unexpectedly transmigrating to a magical world, he turns into a battered skeleton on his very first day. Level up, evolve, allocate attribute points. From a low-level skeleton that crumbles at the slightest touch, to a sturdy skeleton, then fusing with a bone dragon's horns to evolve into an elemental skeleton. Level up, fuse, evolve, grow, step by step. Until he becomes the strongest 26.9kReads9.0Score3.4kShelves

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    The second book doesn't have any superpowers or other weird stuff; it's very slice-of-life, but some readers might find it too sentimental. The zombies have evolved a little. Want some skeletons? It's pretty good, a bit funny, and has dungeons. Read it yourself to see for yourself [smirk].

20. 220 从 A Dark Fairy-Tale World from Scratch 从零开始的黑暗童话世界 Harvard Rain, What a Heavy Rain哈佛雨好大的雨Eastern Fantasy996k WordsOngoing When a foul-mouthed soul with few morals and a hunting instinct etched into its very bones transmigrates into a dark world utterly consumed by “indescribable evil,” where every fairy tale has been twisted in the worst possible way, it discovers that it has become the legendary “Fairy Tale Hunter.” Its task is not to weave beautiful dreams, but to carry out the most brutal “purge” with hands stained by the blood of fairy-tale characters. 45.8kReads9.1Score5.4kShelves

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    Don't be put off by the name, it's truly invincible. There's time travel involved, but the protagonist is constantly in prison; he perfectly embodies your perception of ruthlessness.

21. 221 尸 The Corpse Daoist 尸道人 Night's Restless Rain夜烦听雨喧Eastern Fantasy369k WordsOngoing Jiang Chen, Ying Gou, Hanba, Hou Qing, and the legendary ancient evil beast, Hou. Immortal cultivation, martial arts, ghost arts, and the Way of Letters. The world is vast and seems peaceful, yet great calamities always come. A young man leaves his mountain village, wanting only to see once more and confront the childhood sweetheart who left to seek the Dao all those years ago. But fate draws him into the heart of a great calamity. He becomes Hou Qing’s disciple, encounters Hanba, trains in anci 21Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    This is really clever, and the subject matter is very novel. The author also listens to readers' suggestions. Take a look. I've only included one image from the book, so fewer people will see it, but it's still worth checking out.

22. 222 吾 Which of Us Is More of a Yandere, Me or the Male Lead? 吾与男主孰病娇 How Many Chapters Today, Baobao爆爆今天几更Ancient Romance276k WordsCompleted [Revenge + regret and redemption. Everyone gets hurt except Fuguang] Fuguang is a Void task-taker who specializes in taking on the resentment of people who died unjustly despite being blessed with great fortune. Unlike other task-takers, she uses the original person’s identity, wisdom, and temperament to live their life again and give them the ending they deserved. At the request of the original Lin Yusan, she plays two roles at once. Without her disguise, she is a gentle, pure-hearted young wo 847Reads9.4Score106Shelves

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    A cold-faced tycoon disguises himself as a man! The female protagonist is reborn to seek revenge while wearing a disguise. The prince is cunning and ruthless. The writing is meticulous and highly recommended.

23. 223 宦 Tides of the Political Sea 宦海浮沉 Liang Zhoumu梁州牧Urban4.7M WordsCompleted No cheating spouse At the end of the day, every rule follows one fundamental principle: the strongest force gets to decide. This is the “meta-rule,” the rule that determines all other rules. The martial world isn’t all about fighting and killing; it’s about human relationships and social conventions. The same goes even more so for politics. Chen Bo is drawn into an unwinnable game of chess because of a debt he has no choice but to repay. He thinks he’ll spend the rest of his life in prison, but 250.5kReads9.5Score27.5kShelves

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    There are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests. The author's writing is superb, vividly portraying the evil in human nature and occasionally stirring up the reader's own wicked thoughts. The protagonist is exceptionally capable, and there is no harem or intellectual impairment.

24. 224 穿 Reborn as the Cannon-Fodder Original Wife of a Mad Power-Hungry Minister 穿成疯批权臣的炮灰原配 Bright Lantern灯旺旺Ancient Romance707k WordsCompleted [Farming + Transmigrate into a Book + Sweet Romance] Witty, scheming girl vs. lovesick, obsessive powerbroker Xin Yueying transmigrates into a book, landing in an old-fashioned, preachy novel as the wicked wife of the deranged, obsessive second male lead. Shen Qingqi is the novel’s deranged, villainous male character. Born into a family of famed generals, he was imprisoned alongside the Shen family after his father offended powerful nobles. He suffered terribly in prison and was left with crippl 30.9kReads9.3Score10.9kShelves

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    This book is absolutely amazing! The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of the main villain's cannon fodder wife, becoming friends with various villains from the original story. She's ruthless in killing, and both the male and female leads are intelligent and hilarious. Xin Yueying watched in shock as this group of thugs bowed to her. Scarface stepped down, knelt before the statue of Guan Yu in the hall, kowtowed twice, stood up, took a knife, cut his palm, and squeezed blood into a wine bowl: "Today, I, Xiao Ba, before Guan Yu, swear a blood oath, betrothing this sister of a different surname. From this day forward, the Eight Tigers of Copper Hammer will become the Nine Tigers of Copper Hammer!" Ahhh, so shameful, so embarrassing, so awful! Xin Yueying's toes dug into the ground. Scarface, dressed as a woman, had his two red cheeks unusually bright in the candlelight; he really looked somewhat ridiculous. Scarface beckoned her over: "In principle, the Oath of the Peach Garden should follow the example of the sages and prepare a black ox and a white horse to offer sacrifices to heaven and earth. But things are tense right now, and we can't buy those things. Ninth Brother, you'll have to make do!"

25. 225 献 Lord of Sacrifice 献祭之主 Wang Xin王信Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted [A new book from a veteran author, guaranteed quality and regular updates.] [No System, beast taming, high martial arts, fantasy] Chen Gu transmigrates into a fantasy world where martial artists reign supreme and strength is everything. However, most people have no talent for martial arts. For ordinary people, the only way to reach the top is to spend nine years studying beast-taming theory and become a... Beast Tamer! While others cautiously spend their few spirit stones at the beast market, ch 2.9kReads8.6Score310Shelves

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    Thirdly, I highly recommend this one. Don't be fooled by its low score; be careful of getting banned.

26. 226 鲟 Sturgeon Returns to Ning'an 鲟洄宁安 Ren Enshuo任恩硕Modern Romance341k WordsOngoing A Republican-era tragic romance, a woman's coming-of-age story, and two male leads. A sharp-witted, falsely disguised shaman PKs a rebellious dragon who slays gods. A sudden heavenly fire destroys a city, and the revered Hu Xuan shaman is wrongly blamed and made a scapegoat. With a colossal lie, Ge Wangshu rides alone for a thousand miles to escort the orphan Eyun home. It seems like a sturgeon swimming upstream to return to its birthplace, but in truth, it's the start of a journey with no retu 170Reads—Score166Shelves

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    Positive values, good writing, intellectual romance, and a strong sense of patriotism. The first book is a Republican-era tragic love story, featuring female growth and passionate patriotism. The second book is a long-awaited reunion, a small-town romance, and will be published in print.

27. 227 我 My Urban Life 我的都市生活 Lone Tree in the Green Fields绿野孤树Urban250k WordsCompleted Magical realism: After my soul developed a mind of its own, it packed its bags and set out into the world, inhabiting different lives and experiencing different ways of living. This is the story of what my soul encounters in different worlds, in different genders and species. Along the way, it forms attachments, changes, and gives life a different shape. 2Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Perhaps it is reality, or perhaps it is the various trivial things I encountered in my dreams. They are all within my consciousness, within reason, and within my imagination, yet they are also different, and the events of each day are not the same.

28. 228 我 I Am a Patient 我是一个病人 Lone Tree in the Green Fields绿野孤树Mystery114k WordsOngoing I was lucky enough to escape yesterday and live today, but I couldn't escape the truth that I had become a puppet. Somewhere in the world, there is always another person just like you, in appearance or personality, whether he, she, or it. When you meet, it is all part of fate. 3Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 229 暮 At Dusk, the Child Returns 暮时子归 Ren Enshuo任恩硕Modern Romance333k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] “Did you know Lin Daiyu is supposed to be paired with Sun Wukong? Nuwa arranged this ‘wood-and-stone bond’ as the destined match of the Goddess of the Xiao River and the Great Sage Equal to Heaven.” Xiao Xiang has had enough of drifting around and wants to go back to her hometown and live off her family. But the place is a complete mess, and there's nowhere for her to stay. Then there's that crafty Great Sage with eight hundred tricks up his sleeve, constantly makin 145Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 230 西EN Swords & Sorcery: My Adventurer's Guide 西幻：我有一本冒险者指南 Quick to Adapt快速适应Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsOngoing [DND-Inspired + Adventurers + Warriors + Fantasy] A soul from Earth unexpectedly transmigrated to a world of swords and magic. The good news: He has a golden finger, an obscure book called The Adventurer's Guide. Complete quests to earn experience, level up, and gain feats and attributes. The bad news: He transmigrated right into a cult's sacrificial ritual, and he himself is the offering. Things aren't as grand and glorious as he imagined. Renato's life in this otherworld isn't going smoothly. 130.7kReads9.1Score16.7kShelves

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    These two books, one a Western fantasy, the other a historical novel.

31. 231 都 Cities: Skylines: Building Night City 都市天际线：我打造夜之城 White-Haired A Man Needs Dian Wei白毛阿瞒要典韦Anime Fanfiction224k WordsOngoing Treat troublesome citizens like Pals! After transmigrating into Cities: Skylines and starting a city from scratch, the player finally remembers, after getting hassled by the citizens every which way, that he's still a Paradox gamer. He's done being human! (Successfully transforms into a streetlight spirit.) A worker's district, processing sewage with biological treatment, maxing out taxes, toll booths at the city limits, the mayor personally getting into stock trading, taking out loans to buy up 56Reads6.1Score—Shelves

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    Transmigrated into Cities: Skylines, Shen Wenhua builds a city from scratch. After being harassed by all sorts of troublesome citizens, he finally remembers: "So I'm a Paradox Interactive player after all! I'm not going to be human anymore!" He implements biological wastewater treatment, maxed-out tax rates, toll booths at city exits, referees personally participating in stock market speculation, and even acquiring banks after taking out loans… until players arrive and begin exploring this cyberpunk city…

32. 232 穿 A Lowly County Office Clerk with Kids at Home and No Rice to Cook 穿成县衙小吏，家有儿女等米下锅 Don't Discuss the Wind-Banner, Follow Your Heart心动莫论风幡Historical1.3M WordsOngoing [A clerk is no official, and the desk is a mountain of blades] [No errors in the ledger, every stroke of the brush decides joy and sorrow] The male lead had only just transmigrated when someone cracked him over the back of the head. After missing work for three days, he nearly got struck off the rolls. His father thought he was saddled with two useless dependents. His older brother thought he was too inflexible to make money. His fourth younger brother feared his lowly clerk's status would tarni 165.9kReads9.2Score22.8kShelves
33. 233 穿 I Got Trapped in a Cliché Novel, and This Office Drone Has to Take the Road Less Traveled 穿到套路文，社畜被迫走小众赛道 Fish Lying on the Beach瘫在沙滩的鱼Two Male Leads261k WordsCompleted 61Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    Two male protagonists, the bottom (shou) transmigrates into a series of novels to complete missions. The main theme is surprise, with foreshadowing and logic. The bottom loves to make sarcastic remarks and gossip. Overall, it's lighthearted and funny.

34. 234 他 He Waits Across the Ocean for the Migratory Birds to Return 他在大洋彼岸候鸟归期 Xiao He Gu筱何顾Modern Romance215k WordsCompleted [Two formidable professionals + rekindled romance + intense push and pull + realistic drama] A ruthless financial trader × the youngest partner at a top-tier law firm When Chen Shu was twenty-two, the Chen family empire was on the brink of collapse. To keep Lin Zhiwei from being dragged down with him, and to fight for a sliver of hope in desperate circumstances, he chose to leave for the other side of the ocean, leaving her with a resolute parting line: “This is where we end.” Five years later, 5.4kReads8.6Score1kShelves

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    The protagonists are intellectually inclined, evenly matched, and the women in the book are all very charming, shining brightly in their respective fields. The male protagonist's love is impressive, and he is both courageous and resourceful in the workplace.

35. 235 女 Empress: Father, It's Time to Abdicate 女帝：父皇，你该退位了 The Mountains Are High, the Waters Long山高水长长Ancient Romance631k WordsCompleted {Strong male and female leads + alternate setting + power struggles + revenge + palace and household intrigue + the aloof one brought down from his pedestal + princess + empress + satisfying wish fulfillment + teacher-student romance + divorce and remarriage + chief minister + 1v1} She is the most honored eldest princess, who played a key role when her father ascended the throne. Her mother is the empress, her brother is the crown prince, and all her uncles are great generals. With a family back 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Wow! A super-enjoyable female-oriented novel with strong main characters and a romantic pairing. The female lead is a princess, very intelligent and extremely pampered, living a peaceful life. Then tragedy strikes; all her loved ones die, and she's trampled underfoot. Since she can't hold onto her peak, she decides to start afresh. She begins participating in the struggle for the throne and eventually becomes the heir apparent.

36. 236 我 After I Went Off the Rails, My Whole Villainous Family Turned Over a New Leaf! 我发癫后，全家反派都从良了！ Zong Li纵里Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Absurd Memes + 1v1, Both Leads Are Sexually Inexperienced + Beloved by All + Wild, Unhinged Couple: Xi Congrong] [A Totally Unhinged, Random, All-Rounder Heroine vs. A Villainous Male Lead Who’s Elegant, Scheming, and Has an Unusual Way of Thinking] You are the nanny’s daughter, with a tragic background: a gambling-addicted father, a fragile mother, and a lily-white innocent side to you. On your first day accompanying your mother to work at the mansion, the real heiress makes things difficult f 12.4kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves

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    Don't be misled by the title and synopsis; it really requires some brainpower. The plot is a bit mind-bending, but it's very engaging...

37. 237 清 After the Cool-Headed Cannon-Fodder Is Diagnosed with a Terminal Illness, Her CEO Family Panics 清冷炮灰绝症后，全家霸总慌了 White Dog白狗子Modern Romance430k WordsCompleted [Ongoing] [Powerful heroine + stunning beauty + a battle-worn beauty + exhilarating fantasy] Chu Yan is a cannon-fodder character in an everyone-loves-the-heroine story. Even though she steers clear of the plot, her three CEO brothers still despise her. Then one day, the villainess curses her: whenever an outstanding man shows her affection, her constitution will deteriorate, and she'll cough up blood and pass out! So Chu Yan becomes gravely ill. Yet on the very day her terminal illness is annou 4.6kReads9.5Score616Shelves
38. 238 穿 Transmigrating to the Beast World: She Raised the Wolf King into a Proud Big Dog 穿越兽世，她把狼王养成傲娇大狗 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance471k WordsCompleted [Beast World + Superpowers + Female Ensemble Cast + 1v1 Romance + Sweet Pampering] [Bold and powerful, lightning-using soldier king × Awkward and haughty, solitary wolf king] The strongest leader of the superpowered forces unleashed a devastating move, and lightning split open a rift in space and time, accidentally sweeping her into the Beastfolk Continent. She was maxed out from the start, crushed the wolf king, and took whatever caught her eye. Going straight from a soldier king in the civiliz 7.3kReads9.3Score858Shelves

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    😊The first four books by Garlic Bamboo Shoots are all about female protagonists, so I won't say much about that; it feels like the female lead has 10086+ smart brains. The female lead in the fifth book is clear-headed and rational, completely intellectually inclined [I'm so full]. The values ​​in the sixth book have reached the next level; they all feel like they're about issues that are worth thinking about in reality, especially the part about the mother and daughter swapping souls. I feel like anyone who reads it will be deeply moved. I think the author who can write such a good plot is simply a savior of human family relationships, allowing readers to see what true family affection and love are like in the story.

39. 239 她 She Swapped Bodies with the Tyrant and Went on a Rampage! 她，与暴君互换后，杀疯啦！ Little Chubby, Run!小胖子快跑Ancient Romance371k WordsCompleted [Soul swap + transmigrate into a book + sweet, funny romance + going off the rails + tyrant + wish fulfillment + both leads are each other's first and only] Yun Yaoyao transmigrated into a book, becoming a foolish, timid cannon-fodder character who doesn't even survive the first chapter. No problem. If my family plots against me, I'll assassinate the emperor and wipe out my own clan! But after killing the emperor, Yun Yaoyao was horrified to discover that she and the tyrant had swapped bodies! T 27.6kReads9.5Score4.5kShelves
40. 240 师 Senior Sister, Drop the Act. You're the Tight-Lipped One in the Whole Sect 师姐别装了，整个宗门数你嘴严 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance717k WordsCompleted [Cultivation + ensemble cast + stronger woman/ weaker man + 1v1 + sweet romance] [Max-level reborn Nether Ancestor Soul Master × arrogant, cheeky young master of the Fox Clan] Everyone knows that the eldest direct disciple accepted by the master of Dragon Transformation Peak in the Lingxiao Sect is a peerless genius of this age, with terrifying talent. She is also respectful toward her master and devoted to her fellow disciples. Every disciple in the Lingxiao Sect admires her wholeheartedly and 34.2kReads9.5Score4.3kShelves

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    I'm giving this author a huge shout-out! It's the same author, and after finishing one book, I went to read another, and it didn't disappoint! The main characters and their families are all distinct and intelligent, with well-developed, charismatic, and three-dimensional personalities. The writing is mature, and the logic is sound. A salute to the author! [Sending a heart]

41. 241 我 I Traded Seven Lives with the Gods 我与神明一换七 Isn't It My Turn Now?该轮到我了吧Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [A protagonist who grows over time, slow burn, plot-driven, passionate, not mindless, not invincible, no System] No one knew that every year, there were actually two kinds of exam papers at the college entrance exams. The first kind was visible to everyone. Most people couldn’t see the second. If you did well on the first, you could be selected for a happy life, becoming a social elite like a doctor or lawyer and marrying a refined, accomplished wife. You could live happily ever after. You could 3.2kReads8.7Score261Shelves

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    The first book is new but still pretty good, just a bit short. The second book is absolutely fantastic, very original, unlike anything I've read on Tomato Bookstore before. The others are also quite good. Trust me, just check it out, I'm not lying.

42. 242 糟 Oh No! Our Love Is in Different Time Zones 糟糕！这场恋爱有时差 by Red Cherryby红樱Modern Romance439k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Transmigration] A gorgeous, domineering big-sister lawyer and a gentle, refined cultural relic restorer embark on a love that crosses time zones, with both of them devoted to each other! Pei Yan, the renowned Professor Pei of a history institute, is rumored to have a cool, distinguished beauty's face. He's gentle and refined, calm and self-possessed, and always kind to others. Yet he keeps a careful distance from everyone around him, never allowing anyone to get close. That i 16kReads9.5Score2.6kShelves

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    Highly recommended with 9999 reading time! Go read it! If you don't like it, you'll lose your head. This is a completely original masterpiece by Tomato. Everyone who's read it says their brains aren't enough to handle it. (Everyone was shocked. The rumored Professor Pei actually plays such wild games in private? This news later reached Pei Yan's ears. He looked at someone with a resentful expression and sighed alone in the darkness. "Alas, that was something I earned by dying and dying again and again over decades..." Song Xia: "...")

43. 243 女 The Vicious Villainess in a Matriarchal World Raises Her Fish Online 女尊恶獠在线养鱼 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Matriarchal society + sweet romance + one-on-one + devoted to each other] [Calculating and ruthless princess × obedient, loyal guard] The capital's good-for-nothing Second Princess is beaten in the street by another woman for pursuing a man, then crashes into a stone lion. After recovering from her serious injuries, the Second Princess seems like a completely different person: kind to others, uninterested in competing, and always helping her sisters. It isn't until the day this powerful princes 14.8kReads9.5Score1.6kShelves
44. 244 天 The Celestial Realm: Stars Ascending 天域：星起 Steady Meow Meow恒喵喵丷Eastern Fantasy368k WordsCompleted This is the author’s first novel. I’m begging all you lovely readers to give the first three chapters a try. If you don’t like it, I lose! [Feel-good power fantasy] + [Fast-paced] + [Cultivation] + [Infinite Flow] The Soul Star is teeming with spiritual energy, and the Ten Immortal Artifacts left behind by the ancient Immortal Emperor have become the prize in a struggle among countless factions. Yu Longze, a bullied boy from a humble background, unexpectedly awakens the power of the elements. Ju —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It feels pretty good, or maybe my brain isn't working properly?

45. 245 长EN Eternal Life: This Isn't a Forbidden Art, It's an Invincible Technique! 长生：这哪是禁术，明明是无敌术 Seeds of Time时光火种Eastern Fantasy505k WordsCompleted [Immortal Longevity + Invincible + Pure Thrills] Su Fan transmigrates and, from the start, gets dumped by his fiancée, cast aside, and confined by his sect to the Cliff of Reflection. But he doesn’t panic at all: his transmigrator-exclusive cheat has activated. “Unlimited Lifespan System activated. Host will have an endless lifespan…” An endless lifespan means he won’t die of old age, but with such lousy cultivation, someone could easily kill him. Luckily, that’s when Su Fan discovers a forbidde 4.5kReads8.1Score370Shelves
46. 246 异 Anomalies: Destroying the World Is Surprisingly Easy 异常：灭世还蛮简单的 Shimmering Night夜光浮摇Urban631k WordsOngoing Lin Zheng transmigrated to a world rife with danger. The uncanny was spreading, anomalies were running rampant, and indescribable things were taking root in the darkness. It seemed human civilization could come to an end at any moment. The good news was that Lin Zheng wasn’t human. He was an anomaly, a world-ending anomaly. Even if the world were destroyed, he would remain immortal forever. [Female lead] [One female lead] 10.7kReads9.3Score892Shelves

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    🌸Newest mind-bending, no harem, single female lead, Tomato's new masterpiece, apocalyptic, protagonist neutral, full of divinity, a thrilling read—you can tell from the title! Spiritual energy revival, urban fantasy, the protagonist transmigrates to a world where strange phenomena are spreading and anomalies are resurfacing, threatening human civilization with imminent destruction. The good news is, the protagonist isn't human, but a world-destroying anomaly! [Smirk][awkward laugh][thinking]

47. 247 穿 Transmigrated as a Treacherous Minister's Legitimate Daughter, She Plays the Part to Perfection 穿成奸臣嫡女，她本色出演 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + Career-focused early on + Sweet romance + One-on-one romance + Both leads are devoted to each other] [Two-faced, ruthless minister's daughter × Wild, formidable iron-faced general] The ruler of the business world transmigrates into a book overnight, becoming the daughter of the treacherous chancellor. She throws her weight around and commits every kind of evil, with the label “vicious supporting female character” practically branded onto her. She's madly pursuing the 86.5kReads9.6Score11.3kShelves
48. 248 开 From the Start: I Took an SSS-Rank Mission and Got Ten Thousand Beast Tamers 开局：接下SSS任务，万御兽师 I'm Thick-Skinned在下头很铁Eastern Fantasy415k WordsOngoing As the world undergoes a global transformation and faces a revolutionary new era, Wen Liang accepts an SSS-rank mission and awakens the one-of-a-kind hidden class, “Master of All Beasts.” One man, an entire army of spirit beasts, holding back an invasion by an unknown, mysterious force. 43Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    It's a relatively lone wolf game, with a survival-oriented gameplay style, a bound system, diverse beast taming options, a combat-leveling system, allowing you to experience the joy of gradually becoming stronger, and the story leans towards comedy!

49. 249 开 Starting with Maxed-Out Fortune, I Lay Low Until I Become Invincible 开局点满气运，我苟到无敌了 Slacking-Off Xiao Cheng摸鱼小程Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted Unlucky Su Qi awakened a System from the start and thought he was about to become invincible. He never wanted to transmigrate, but his luck was so terrible that he was forced to do so. “Thanks to my System's heroic efforts, I managed to get the Host out of the low-martial-arts world he was originally meant for. But something went wrong along the way, and he landed in a cultivation world!” Then the System crashed. The only good news: “A System bug gave you an immortal body.” “I want to max out my 22.7kReads8.4Score1.9kShelves
50. 250 商 Mr. Shang, Take It Easy on Our Wedding Night! 商先生，新婚请节制！ Jie Jie芥婕Modern Romance509k WordsCompleted (Marriage first, love later + A gentle, slow-burn sweet romance) (Signed for publication) At twenty-seven, Wen Xi accidentally learns that she isn’t her parents’ biological daughter. Overnight, she has new parents, and even her fiancé changes. Her new fiancé, Shang Chen, is renowned in Beijing for being stern, cold, and taciturn. Everyone holds him in awe. People in their social circle all say that this newlywed couple, brought together halfway through life, probably won’t amount to much and won 65.7kReads9.1Score6.7kShelves

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