High Intelligence, Deduction, Putting Profit First, and Scheming 智商高 推理 以利益为重 算计

1. 51 谍 The Little Spy's Rise to Power 谍战小特务的逆袭 Winter Isn't Hot冬天不热Urban2.8M WordsCompleted He is the lowest-ranking undercover agent in the Military Statistics Bureau, yet he can spot Japanese spies in a vast crowd. He is also an expert operative, infiltrating enemy-occupied territory to assassinate traitors who sell out their country and vanish without a trace. Because: “Scanning Eye” in operation... 186kReads9.5Score20.6kShelves

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   I don't think you're qualified to recommend a book unless you've read it for at least a hundred hours.

2. 52 我 My Journey to Higher Dimensions 我的升维之旅 Red Bean Tea红豆茶Eastern Fantasy879k WordsCompleted Zhou Heng fell into a low-dimensional world, but fortunately, his essence belonged to a higher dimension. In a world of gods and ghosts, he reshaped mythology and became the First God; In an uncanny world, he dispersed the mists of despair and became a beacon of hope; In a world of wizards, he pursued truth and became Truth itself; In a world of immortal cultivation, he glimpsed the Great Dao and attained his true self; When he returned to the higher dimension, he discovered that he had beco 14.2kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves

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   Books for high IQ

3. 53 重 Reborn in 1993: Dark Sea 重生1993，暗海 The Gods Want to Go Wild神想出去浪Urban1.9M WordsCompleted The physical edition of Wrathful Sea, Calm the Abyss is now available. Presales officially begin at 19:00 on October 11. [Reborn] [Mystery] [Undercover Agent] [Revenge] [Anti-Drug Operations] [Counterespionage] The golden finger is extremely weak, and he relies on his own abilities. This is a battle of wits between highly intelligent opponents, so you need to keep your brain switched on. There is no showing off and face-slapping! Ideal for veteran readers. If you understand it, you'll find it ve 259.2kReads9.6Score30.9kShelves

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   The pinnacle of detective fiction

4. 54 神 The Gods Devour Earth 神噬地球 The Old Donkey Keeps Braying驴子老叫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse536k WordsOngoing [Ensemble cast] + [No overpowered cheats] + [Power struggles] + [Slow burn, not a power fantasy] + [No stereotypical characters] + [Wits and strategy] + [A blend of classical and modern prose, not for everyone] (Revised through Chapter 37 of Volume Two. Later chapters will be updated gradually.) Thermodynamics applies in this book. You cannot replenish your mana forever. Any method of gaining power will gradually be discovered by others over time, causing its benefits to diminish until they even 48.6kReads9.5Score8.9kShelves

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   The protagonist has no protagonist halo; a random passerby beats up a cheat code; an atheist battles Cthulhu; no stereotypical character settings. The protagonist is an atheist who can only rely on intelligence, high cognition, and a love of learning and research to navigate the gap between gods and a world full of believers. All the characters in the book are intelligent, and even the underlings aren't stupid; they value their lives. Treat them well, and they will support you. Gods also think, fix bugs, and ban cheat codes. The intellectual battles are mind-bending, with a slow start to develop character personalities. It abandons the God-like perspective, adopting a suspenseful mystery writing style. As the reader progresses, the characters acquire the same information as the reader, and their judgments and reasoning may be flawed, including the protagonist's. The story's background is similar to an era of warring states, involving the invasion of faith. The gods are all unique, with wildly imaginative concepts. The setting differs from other novels, incorporating the three laws of thermodynamics and a reversed celestial order. Suitable for readers who enjoy novelty and are tired of formulaic stories. Wishing everyone great success!

5. 55 青 Dark Rain Beneath the Blue Sky 青天暗雨 Fang Yi方迤Mystery1.5M WordsOngoing [Mystery and Twists] [Criminal Logic] [Psychology] [Case-of-the-Week] [No Romance] Jiang Li believes in one thing when solving cases: the odds of three coincidences happening in a row are one in a million. So what looks like an accident must actually be murder. At work, he always thought his apprentice, M Dou, was all he needed. He never expected the bureau to suddenly assign two new recruits: criminal photographer Ximen Yixuan and Du Ruo, who has just earned her doctorate in psychology... "The 979Reads—Score171Shelves

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   The first case in this book is a high-IQ revenge story, told from the killer's perspective, with a tight and efficient plot; the author is a master storyteller. The subsequent cases include a tidal murder, a time trick, a balloon murder, an antisocial personality disorder case, a juvenile villain case, and a case involving a master of disguise. It gets better and better as you read on, becoming increasingly engaging.

6. 56 我EN I'm Not a God of Theater 我不是戏神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.0M WordsCompleted The brand-new masterpiece by San Jiu Yin Yu, author of Slay the Gods | Winner of the Best Science-Fiction Web Novel Award at the Macau International Science Fiction Awards | A Chinese grotesque epic that turns the tide of an era After a scarlet meteor streaked across the sky, human civilization ground to a halt. From that day onward, humanity could no longer build a rocket, a nuclear bomb, an airplane, a car... The pyramid of civilization built upon modern science collapsed with a thunderous roa 1.7MReads9.9Score181.2kShelves
7. 57 凶 How Terrifying! So That's What Happened 凶！竟是这样 Strive for Excellence奋发图强向上Mystery126k WordsCompleted [Mystery] + [Wild Ideas] + [Infinite Flow] + [Government Agencies] Typed entirely by hand~~ Exams are over, so the timer starts now. Hurry up and say it, say it, st-st-stuttering, class is starting, look! 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is the author's third book, and it's incredibly good. I'm completely engrossed in it! [Licking screen]

8. 58 天 The Genius Expert 天才高手 Success Together一起成功Urban7.0M WordsCompleted This is the story of a soldier king, a master, and, more than anything, a genius and a beauty. Pretend to be weak, then take down the strong; sing a few songs, flirt with a few girls, play the piano, and kill a few enemies. That is Ye Tianlong’s idea of an ideal life. 7.9kReads9.2Score674Shelves

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   "Xiao Wu: A 'Cosmic-Level Accessory' Popped Out of the Star Dou Great Forest, the 'Cute Nuclear Bomb' of Douluo Continent" If Douluo Continent is a vast sea of ​​stars, then Xiao Wu is definitely not one of its more docile stars—she's a "cute nuclear bomb" wrapped in pink candy, carrying the Eight-Stage Throwing Technique, ready to explode above your head at any moment. When you think she's just a soft-boned rabbit girl with scorpion braids and big, watery eyes, congratulations, you've fallen into her carefully designed "soft and cute trap." What awaits you next is either Tang San's Blue Silver Grass binding package, or her "waist bow" that sends you flying into outer space. Let's talk about this girl's visual appeal. I bet all the beauty bloggers in the entire Douluo Continent combined can't match the lethality of Xiao Wu's single glance. Those eyes weren't ordinary black; they were black gems soaked in the morning dew of the Star Dou Great Forest. The corners of her eyes were slightly upturned, curving into crescents when she smiled. They didn't hold starlight, but rather a bewitching potion capable of turning the entire Shrek Seven Devils into "love-struck fools." Her scorpion braid was no ordinary hairstyle either; it was a "physical cheat code" with built-in GPS—when happy, the ends swayed gently like butterfly wings; when angry, the braid snapped straight, its hardness comparable to a ten-thousand-year-old soul bone's ribs, even the Titan Giant Ape Erming would avoid it. Not to mention her pink mini-skirt and white stockings; even soul beasts would stop and exclaim, "This rabbit is not only a spirit, but she also has such a great sense of style!" But don't be fooled by that face! Xiao Wu's combat power is comparable to a "physical law breaker" in the Douluo Continent. Other Soul Masters rely on Soul Rings and Soul Skills to fight, but she fights by being "unreasonable"—the moment you get into a fighting stance to unleash a ten-thousand-year Soul Skill, she's already on top of you like a pink lightning bolt. The first stage of her Eight-Stage Throw, "Waist Bow," breaks you in half; the second, "Charm," makes your eyes glaze over; and the third, "Soft Bone Lock," dislocates your joints like a pile of building blocks. I still remember her famous scene at the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament: facing the Golden Generation of the Spirit Hall team, whose Soul Rings were dazzlingly bright, she, on the other hand, hadn't even lit up her seventh Soul Ring, yet she still kicked her opponent until they doubted their existence with just her legs. When the referee yelled "Stop," the opponent still had the bewildered expression from when they were thrown away, as if saying, "Was I just kicked by a rabbit like a shuttlecock?" Even more amazing is her "resurrection armor" physique. The first time she sacrificed herself for Tang San, she forcibly extracted her soul and stuffed it into her spirit ring, making Oscar cry buckets of tears and spurring Tang San into a "madman mode" to challenge the Spirit Hall one-on-one. And the result? She lay in the Acacia Heartbreak Red for several years, and when she woke up, not only did she not lose a level, but she directly unlocked the "Asura God" adjutant privileges, appearing with god-level combat power from the start. This isn't a Soft Bone Rabbit; it's clearly a game bug with an "infinite resurrection cheat"! I seriously suspect her spirit isn't the Soft Bone Rabbit, but an "indestructible cockroach rabbit"—no, even cockroaches aren't as resilient as her. Speaking of her love with Tang San, it's like turning a "sweet romance novel" into a "hardcore action movie." While other couples go on dates shopping and watching movies, their dates are all about "you take a hit for me, I'll avenge you." Xiao Wu's words before her sacrifice, "Brother, Xiao Wu is willing to do anything for you," instantly ignited Tang San's murderous intent. Tang San's words upon reviving Xiao Wu, "Even if I have to traverse the entire realm of gods, I will find you," sent tears streaming down the faces of viewers across the continent. Their daily interactions are overflowing with sweetness: when Tang San practices, Xiao Wu sits beside him peeling grapes and feeding him; when Tang San fights, Xiao Wu hands him Blue Silver Grass from behind; when Tang San is jealous, a single alluring glance from Xiao Wu can instantly extinguish his anger. This isn't just a married couple; they're practically inseparable souls! But do you think Xiao Wu is only good at being cute and charming in love? You're sorely mistaken!""——, , , ", ? """, "": , ; , . ", ", "NO.1"——, ? ""! , ? """""". Her existence tells us: being cute can put food on the table, but cuteness alone isn't enough. You also need to know how to perform the Eight-Stage Throw, be willing to sacrifice yourself, and save the world with a god-like husband. Next time someone tells you, "Even a rabbit will bite when cornered," throw Xiao Wu's picture at them—no, at her! Let her use her "waist arch" to show that person: a cornered rabbit can throw you so hard you lose your spirit rings! Finally, a friendly reminder: if you encounter a pink rabbit with scorpion braids in the Star Dou Great Forest, don't hesitate, run! If you run too slowly, you'll become her target for practicing the Eight-Stage Throw; if you run right, you might even get her dropped "cuteness buff," guaranteeing you a smile for three days—provided you don't get knocked out by her braids. After all, this rabbit dares to challenge even the gods!

9. 59 重 Back to 1988 重返1988 West Wind Beyond the Pass关外西风Urban3.9M WordsCompleted Lu Feng had become a billionaire and achieved great success when he unexpectedly returned to the 1990s. Looking at his adorable daughter, he was completely bewildered. Even more bewildering was the question of who this beautiful wife of his was. With a second chance at life, making money was a piece of cake. He would not only reach the pinnacle of wealth, but also teach business tycoons how to make money, give the future richest man a few pointers on starting a business, and then casually stand 4.4kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves

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   Calculating in business and politics

10. 60 弹 The Second Book by Tan Jian Ting Chao 弹剑听潮的第2本书 Strumming a Sword and Listening to the Tide弹剑听潮Urban5.8M WordsCompleted In the world of fame and fortune, he keeps his resolve hidden beneath a steely exterior. He never compromises his principles, and every move reveals his true mettle... He plans before he acts, breaks deadlocks through hard work, and builds his reputation with foresight. Through the ups and downs of officialdom, he never forgets his original purpose. 125.4kReads9.4Score13.6kShelves
11. 61 赤 The Barefoot Boy's Seventh Book 赤足少年的第7本书 Barefoot Boy赤足少年Anime Fanfiction218k WordsCompleted My new work is here! You're welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 5.5kReads—Score108Shelves
12. 62 斗 Douluo Dalu: The Spirit Hall's Saint Son, with Twin Divine Martial Souls from the Start 斗罗武魂殿圣子开局双生神武魂 North South Sea北南海Male-Channel Fanfiction322k WordsOngoing After transmigrating into Douluo, Lin Chen became an orphan from a collateral branch of Spirit Hall. On the day his Martial Soul awakened, two god-tier Martial Souls emerged: the Holy Sword of Judgment, which could shatter all magic, and the Tower of Myriad Souls, which could suppress everything beneath the heavens! Bound to the Spirit Hall sign-in System, he started with innate full spirit power at level twenty, and two ten-thousand-year spirit rings attached themselves to him at once! The Pope 56Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 63 武 Martial Soul 武魂 Maple Leaves, Traces Remembered枫落忆痕Eastern Fantasy2.7M WordsCompleted This is a world where might makes right. Every martial cultivator must first awaken a martial spirit, and its strength determines how high they can rise. He has no naturally powerful martial spirit, yet he tramples everyone who does beneath his feet. He is neither a good-for-nothing nor a genius. In front of him, so-called geniuses are nothing but a joke. He has no powerful backing, yet countless people tremble at the sight of him as he walks the path of martial cultivation. 1.2kReads8.5Score111Shelves
14. 64 绝 The Unrivaled Tang Sect: Huo Yuhao 绝世唐门霍雨浩 Smiling Little Smith铁匠小笑Male-Channel Fanfiction15k WordsCompleted Huo Yuhao in The Unrivaled Tang Sect 1.8kReads—Score110Shelves
15. 65 我 I Have 99 Kinds of Twisted Personalities 我有99种变态人格 Little Half-Immortal of Shu Mountain蜀山小半仙Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted What would you do if one day 99 different psychopaths appeared in your mind, and you could return to normal only by perfectly acting out each and every one of their personalities? Su Mo smiled wickedly. “This sounds fun.” The cases in this book are based on real events, taking you into the strange world of psychopathic personalities. 419Reads9.2Score107Shelves

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    🍀Mind-bending, high-IQ, mystery. The first book is a normal suspense novel; the protagonist is highly intelligent, but in order to eliminate his other evil personalities, he must perfectly impersonate someone else, thus committing perfect crimes.🍀The second book is a mystery novel based on rules; the protagonist has an SSS-level talent for deduction, essentially a simulator.

16. 66 一 A Lifetime of Martial Arts 一生武功 The Road of Donghang东航的路Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsOngoing This is the story of Wang Han, who failed the Bayes' theorem exam administered by the God of Physics and Technology and was banished to the mortal realm. There, he became cultivation partners with Huang Zhumiao, one of the Seven Fairy Maidens from Heaven, and underwent trials to advance his cultivation. Wang Han studied the Seven Injuries Fist. Every morning, he did push-ups, sit-ups, and pull-ups, then sat cross-legged and ate Shizhen Yifang ginseng paste for his health before soaking in medici 19Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 67 程 Cheng Binger’s First Book 程冰儿的第1本书 Cheng Binger程冰儿Male-Channel Fanfiction155k WordsCompleted A meteor streaked across the sky, and a series of unforeseen events seemed to unfold across the continent. A mysterious identity, an unknown world: it seemed he would have to explore everything on his own. And yet it all felt so dreamy, so distant, almost... like a dream! 32Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 68 规 Rule Horror: My Family Isn't Normal 规则怪谈：我的家人不正常 White Beard白胡子Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted [Horror + mystery + livestream + national fate + System] The supernatural returns, and rule-based horror games invade countries around the world. As one chosen by fate, Zhou Bai represents the Great Xia Kingdom in a horror game. The first scenario is a family of four. [You live with your wife and your parents. But remember, there are only three people in your home.] [You can trust your wife, unless she takes off her red hair clip.] [You and your wife have never had a child. If you hear a baby cr 46.1kReads9.4Score5.7kShelves
19. 69 开 From the Start, Bibi Dong Took Me In: Raising an Empress 开局被比比东捡到，女皇养成中 When the Flowers Fall, I Lose You离花失你Anime Fanfiction207k WordsCompleted I transmigrated into the world of Douluo and became an orphan picked up by Bibi Dong. The day I awakened my Twin Martial Souls, everyone wanted to kill me. Only she stood in front of me, her bloodstained scepter raised: “Who dares lay a hand on my disciple?” Later, I helped her purge the Elder Hall and fought on her behalf against two great empires. Tang San called me Spirit Hall’s most rabid attack dog. Qian Renxue said I was poison, bewitching her mother. Until the final battle at Jialing Pass 208Reads—Score257Shelves
20. 70 满 The Max-Level Human Training Program 满级人类培养计划 Salt Salty Salt盐咸盐Mystery81k WordsCompleted [Infinite Flow + No Romance + No Formulaic Tropes + No Idiot Plotting + Varied Game Worlds + A Touch of Ensemble Cast] “Come to me. I will give you a future of infinite possibilities.” 1. A haunted villa, a desperate escape, three interwoven timelines, and a rescue across time and space. 2. An apocalyptic disaster, dual perspectives, and a game objective that turns out to be stealing hope from every living soul? … He journeys through one game world after another. As he draws closer to the truth —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book features a male protagonist with high intelligence, the kind who doesn't rely on a system and solves everything through his own reasoning. The supporting characters' intelligence doesn't suffer either. It's currently short, but the first chapter is already complete. You might want to check it out.

21. 71 穿 I Transmigrate into Soul Land II and Become Huo Yuhao? 穿越斗二，我成霍雨浩了？ Thousand-Star Era千星纪Male-Channel Fanfiction471k WordsCompleted His soul transmigrates into Huo Yuhao (Sun-Moon faction). One heroine only, an original character who is a cute, expressionless, cold-faced girl. She can also use a twin martial soul fusion skill with Huo Yuhao. She won't have much interaction with Wang Qiuer in this story, which adds many new expansions to the original work. 126Reads8.0Score—Shelves
22. 72 斗 Douluo Dalu: I Awakened the Sharingan and Became a Double Deity 斗罗：武魂觉醒写轮眼，我双神祇 Nameless Innkeeper无名小二Male-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsCompleted [Douluo Dalu] + [Sharingan] + [Naruto] After transmigrating to Holy Soul Village, Lin Yan should have awakened the Trash Martial Soul Blue Silver Grass, but instead he unexpectedly unlocks a Naruto-exclusive Martial Soul: the Mangekyo Sharingan! He also has a hidden dual Martial Soul, the Chaos Dragon Scale Body, and as soon as he awakens, Spirit Hall hunts him down for being an "outsider." During his escape, he encounters Tang San and Xiao Wu. He copies Soul Skills and breaks illusions with his 13Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 73 六 The Six Gates: A Battle Against the Demons 六扇门：与魔争锋 Niu Dun牛墩Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted [Full-cast audio adaptation now available] [Court and martial world, political intrigue and mystery, decisive and ruthless] Who is caught in the scheme, and who stands outside it? Who is a pawn, and who has been cast aside? The only thing that makes their enemies tremble isn't the pair of blades in their hands... With a group of like-minded friends by their side, they can find the strength to keep going, no matter how dark the road ahead! 1.2kReads8.8Score104Shelves

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    Everyone's IQ is online, weighing options, exchanging pieces, making follow-up moves. Recommended for those with an IQ of 120 or higher to find the foreshadowing... [Eating melon][Eating melon][Eating melon] Millions of views on ancient Chinese political intrigue, suspenseful reasoning, and brain-teasing crime-solving. Who's in whose game? Break the game and you'll be the chess player! For those willing to put their minds to work... Mind your own business, please don't enter. [Laughing][Laughing][Laughing]

24. 74 斗 Douluo Dalu: From the Start, I Awakened a Scythe 斗罗：开局觉醒镰刀 Little Autumn Among the Stars众星小秋Male-Channel Fanfiction307k WordsCompleted Qin Yuan transmigrates to Douluo Dalu and awakens a Trash Martial Soul: a sickle. Everyone judges him to be useless. But since he was born earlier than Tang San, he already knows many of the opportunities that lie ahead. In the original story, Hu Liena is a tragic character who “fell in love with the wrong person at the wrong time.” This story will rewrite her fate, letting her meet the right person at the right time. Core golden finger: The Reaper's Tomb, an ancient ruin buried deep in the Neth 46Reads—Score107Shelves
25. 75 双 Twin God-Tier Martial Souls, Shocking the Demon Emperor's Wife! 双生神级武魂，震惊妖帝老婆！ The White Dragon Is No Dragon白龙非龙Eastern Fantasy7.3M WordsOngoing [Multiple heroines + shocking, passionate action + fairies and demons with unexpected sides + hilarious, outrageous “filial sons”] The thrills never stop after he leaves the mountains, and neither do the schemes. Luo Fanchen, a legendary heartbreaker and “playboy,” transmigrates and is dragged back to a village by his demoness wife from the very start. He awakens two heaven-defying, mysterious martial souls, encounters fairies and demonesses, and pulls one outrageous stunt after another… In this 223.8kReads9.5Score18.2kShelves
26. 76 斗 Douluo Dalu: The Ancestor of Spirit Hall 斗罗大陆之武魂殿老祖 I Eat Coke with Rice可乐拌饭我吃Male-Channel Fanfiction223k WordsCompleted Qian Fanhong, a powerful being from another world, arrives in Douluo carrying supreme secret arts. Together with the first generation of Spirit Hall, he founds a sect, becoming its founding ancestor, a figure known by name to all but seen by none. To secure the sect's foundations and fend off the backlash of the Heavenly Dao, he chooses to sleep in Spirit Hall's secret realm, where he slumbers for a thousand years. When Qian Renxue is born, her pure Angel Bloodline stirs the essence of the secre 533Reads—Score102Shelves
27. 77 武 The Martial Soul Continent 武魂大陆 Young Man in White白衣少年Male-Channel Fanfiction525k WordsCompleted “Ding! The Strongest Martial Soul System is binding!” “System binding successful!” Ye Xiaotian transmigrates to Douluo Dalu. He thinks he's just a useless guy who can only cling to powerful people, but to his surprise, he awakens the Strongest Martial Soul System. “Just you wait! I'll show you how I, Ye Xiaotian, become an unparalleled powerhouse, one step at a time!” 288Reads8.4Score228Shelves
28. 78 S Super's 11th Book Super第11本书 Super1eEastern Fantasy380k WordsCompleted Was the fall of Spirit Hall inevitable? Should everything Spirit Hall did be condemned outright? Was Hu Liena destined to spend her life alone? Perhaps in the original story, no one could stand against Tang San. This time, let me create someone who can! Could there be more than one genius in a parallel universe? Tang San's talent against an opponent even more gifted than Qian Renxue... The final showdown between the four geniuses of the Spirit Hall Empire and the Shrek Seven Devils: will the Spi 124Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 79 他 The Unknown Cause of His Death 他的不明死因 Chasing the Sun in Long Summer长夏追日Mystery148k WordsCompleted When faced with other people’s misfortune, most of us choose silence, compromise, or forgetfulness. The pressures of life, family ties, and fear of unknown risks make most of us hesitate. This is not cowardice, but a practical consideration. The sacrifices behind going to any lengths are often ones ordinary people can hardly imagine, let alone bear. Three years after the previous secretary of Shengjie Group died by suicide, Wan Sen, who also worked as a secretary, fell from the top floor. The of 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    High-IQ reasoning to solve cases, with one thing in mind: self-interest!

30. 80 这 This Detective Is No Ordinary Man: Falling in Love Makes Him Stronger 这个侦探不一般，恋爱就能变强 Tie Shen铁深Mystery1.8M WordsCompleted Zhang Xici had endured a lonely, miserable life, and just as he was about to retire, he got caught up in something huge. An enormous scapegoat's burden was dumped on him. With his frail build, how could he possibly bear such a huge burden? He was crushed to death beneath it. But who would have thought that a disaster would turn into a blessing: he was reborn. After being reborn, Zhang gained the support of a System and finally became a force to be reckoned with. Unfortunately, his System wasn't 6.1kReads9.0Score921Shelves

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    A high-IQ, mind-bending drama whose title doesn't do it justice. If you like AI novels, don't read this. It's a modern urban suspense mystery novel with a male protagonist focused on his career, supported by a romance subplot. He outwits and battles the villains, and he's quite human. You'll love it after reading three chapters. A five-star recommendation, a must-read for male readers.

31. 81 深 A Master Plan 深度布局 Mist-Shrouded Mystery雾锁谜局Mystery215k WordsCompleted A High-IQ Revenge With a single move, the “Soul-Severing Meridian Needle,” he can kill without a trace. On a crowded bus, he makes his target die silently, without anyone noticing. Police captain Zhao Gang sees everything clearly on the surveillance footage, yet is powerless to act. This is the third unsolved case, and every clue points to his own older brother, missing for twenty years... When the person closest to him becomes the prime suspect, how will he choose between the law and blood ties 887Reads6.4Score100Shelves

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    This novel is all about manipulating people's hearts and minds. Everyone, including the police, is someone he manipulates.

32. 82 佛 Buddha's Son of Heaven 佛子天 The Gods Want to Go Wild神想出去浪Urban1.9M WordsCompleted [No System, no golden finger, an underdog's comeback, a grim early story and a thrilling later one! Anti-drug operations + counterespionage + a brutal start + underworld conflicts + love of country and family] With a mysterious background, a strange family, and a vast shadow lurking behind him, a student with a tragic past is driven to become a madman feared by both the underworld and the legitimate world! A madman who wants to turn the entire world upside down! He crushes the demons and monster 14.7kReads9.4Score2.4kShelves

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    Urban high-IQ characters, supporting characters are equally intelligent, and the protagonist is infamous on the surface but actually sides with the country (Dark Sea, Dark Sky, Dark Land Trilogy).

33. 83 暗 Dark Continent 暗陆 The Gods Want to Go Wild神想出去浪Urban1.3M WordsOngoing [Revenge + crime + crackdown on organized crime + anti-drug operations + counterespionage, no golden finger, high-IQ showdowns, clues hidden in the details. Once you figure it all out, it’s immensely satisfying.] Su An, a sophomore in college, loses both his parents to murder. Noticing something amiss in the smallest details, he resolutely gives up everything and disappears into obscurity, digging out the killers one by one with his own hands. As his revenge unfolds, he unexpectedly uncovers a t 15.8kReads8.8Score2kShelves
34. 84 哎 Oh No! I’m One of the Seven Deadly Sins, and I Got MVP! 哎呀！我七原罪，得了MVP！ Captain of the Trapping Camp陷阵营营长Urban2.0M WordsCompleted [Dark comedy + hilarious + ruthless action + global setting + unconventional ideas + one heroine + near-invincible protagonist + power fantasy with a brain (or without one)] Horror games descend upon the world. Those chosen to participate must face challenges of inhuman difficulty. Though the games are full of torment, they also offer people a chance to gain supernatural powers. Life or death. A meteoric rise, or losing everything. But Lu Ce, who has been unable to feel pain since childhood, fee 142.6kReads9.3Score16.9kShelves

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    [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

35. 85 长 The Long Night’s Journey 长夜行 Ge Zhao格照Mystery299k WordsCompleted The eyes are the angle observers most often scrutinize, so you must learn to disguise your own., Li Mu. From making up his mind to carrying out his plan, he spent a full three years. His first murder, his second, his third... Even when he was teetering on the brink of death, he would take a gamble if it meant he might escape. To everyone else, he was merely a weakling, not even as capable as an ordinary person... 249Reads9.4Score—Shelves
36. 86 我 I Can't Believe I've Become a Capitalist 我居然成了资本家 I Have No Idea What I'm Writing完全不知道写的是什么Urban1.0M WordsOngoing Tian Yi was a young man who got bound to a System right after graduating. He should have had a smooth, perfect life, with a wife and children waiting at home. But because of his own character flaws, he instead embarked on a turbulent journey of struggle in the business world. 679Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you don't lower your intelligence, you'll degenerate into a capitalist or businessman, prioritizing profit. However, this isn't a one-step process; many things are just coincidences.

37. 87 离 Unbelievable! From the Start, I Was at a Crime Scene 离谱！开局就是案发现场 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery413k WordsCompleted [The rating has just been posted; it will rise later] When Xia Zhu woke up, she had become the prime suspect in a dismemberment case, and the victim's head was in her refrigerator. She was the unluckiest person alive! While others panicked and rushed to prove their innocence, she stayed at the crime scene to examine the details. Drawing on her forensic expertise, she pieced together the clues, investigated the inconsistencies, cleared her name, and helped the police identify the real culprit. Sh 6.2kReads7.0Score745Shelves

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    This book is quite good, you guys should check it out. It's the kind of story where a female forensic doctor and a police captain fall in love over time. The female forensic doctor is different from normal people; she's obsessive, but she and he can solve cases together, cooperating with each other from initially disliking each other to eventually joining hands.

38. 88 重 Reborn in the Hehuan Sect, I Refine My Master into a Slave 重生合欢宗，师尊被我炼化成奴隶 Lone Smoke over the Long River长河孤烟Eastern Fantasy3.6M WordsOngoing [No System + no clichés + villain protagonist + multiple female leads + bizarre + ruthless and decisive, no saintly behavior] “Would you pick the Seven Fairies or the Seven Spider Demons?” “Only kids pick the fairies. Those who know, know.” “What if you really transmigrated to the Joyful Union Sect, where there are only female demons? They're fanatically devoted to the male body and worship you as a god?” “Wouldn't that be heaven on earth?” “Heh.” The young man smiled faintly. “I'm afraid it wou 86.8kReads9.4Score10.1kShelves

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    I've watched it for 33 hours now, and it's completely free of any issues. The logic is incredibly strong; the protagonist's intelligence is consistently high, he's decisive in action, has emotions but is selective in his actions, isn't invincible, and constantly survives on the edge of his limits. What seem like mindless flaws in the early episodes are actually foreshadowing; every time I review the plot, I'm amazed by its brilliance. Don't wait any longer, don't hesitate any longer! Five stars!

39. 89 无 Infinite Rebirth: Conquering Another World from Scratch 无限重生：从零开始的异世界攻略 Old Gentleman of the Tavern酒馆老绅Mystery450k WordsOngoing [Brain-Burning + Mind-Blowing Ideas + A Fresh New Genre + Wild and Unrestrained + Utterly Rebellious] Psionic ascension, mechanical ascension, genetic ascension: which is the strongest? Bah! Only kids have to choose. I want them all! What a disaster! Heaven gave Zhang Haoran the ability to reload infinitely, but who could have guessed that transmigrating would be set to hellish difficulty? Even worse, he had absolutely no control over his save points. Every reload was a new opportunity. His main 237Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    I recommend a suspenseful mystery novel with a deep plot. It's a favorite among readers of genres like Edge of Tomorrow, The Butterfly Effect, Inception, The Mist, and Source Code. The novel is full of suspense, twists, and turns, with interconnected plots and intricate details. Foreshadowing and plot points are constantly being filled and cleverly developed. Many details won't be apparent until later, when they become clear – it's incredibly satisfying. The protagonist, Zhang Haoran, is hilarious. He often solves problems with intelligence, and the plot is ingenious. The time-travel elements are significant enough to rewrite the future, showing how he grows with each event – ​​a truly relatable and developing protagonist.

40. 90 侦 A Detective?! But I’m in the Dark Organization! 侦探？！可我是黑暗组织啊 Pinecone Adrift at Sea海上漂流的松果Mystery340k WordsOngoing This is a slice-of-life story with no female lead for now, told in episodic arcs. This is my first work, so the early chapters may feel a little awkward, and the pacing may stumble here and there. Things will gradually improve as the story goes on. Zero, the boss of a criminal organization, has always wanted to find his enemy. To that end, he starts a business taking contracts to kill people, but ends up encountering one murder case after another in his everyday life. But I run an organization o 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This was written by a newbie, so the content is still a bit immature. I'm still working hard to improve.

41. 91 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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    Highly recommended! No clichés, and the more you read, the more engaging it becomes! 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 all now complete. These three books form a cultivation trilogy. Now, he's back with a new book, but this time he's not writing about cultivation. Instead, he's focusing 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*. Horsemanship represents yin and yang, while the hidden game of horsemanship represents the human heart. The book's message: …You can't be afraid; if you are, you lose! Definitely worth reading!

42. 92 星 The Zodiac Game 星座游戏 October Echo十月回响Mystery90k WordsCompleted [No infinite-loop stories + not a saintly protagonist + no System + not invincible + wild imagination + no female lead + not a power fantasy: if you mind any of these, don't read] In this strange world, the only thing you can do is become a madman... Think you can escape? Ha, how naive... Perhaps death is your true place of belonging... Remember one of the most important rules of this world: no killing after dusk... (Please don't read this book with the mindset of a normal person...) 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Works that can make people dizzy

43. 93 我 I Use Illusions to Control the World 我用幻术控制全世界 Six Gourds六个葫芦Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [A rare illusion-based novel featuring a villain protagonist, nightmare invasions, and original instances] Su Mu has the same dream every night. Each time he wakes, his mental strength has increased by one percent. He grows stronger just by sleeping. In the first year, hypnosis. He discovers his mental strength is already powerful enough to hypnotize others, and soon gang bosses, the campus belle, beautiful CEOs, and more have all become his slaves. In the second year, control over the five sens 68.2kReads9.4Score7.5kShelves

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    This book is unbeatable.

44. 94 惊EN Terror: I Only Sell Haunted Houses 惊悚：我只卖凶宅 Nicholas Goudan尼古拉斯狗蛋Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted Rooms where unnatural deaths have occurred are collectively known as haunted houses. There are two kinds: “blue houses” and “red houses.” Living people can stay in blue houses without harm, but anyone who lives in a red house is doomed to die. I work as a real estate agent. One day, I accidentally sold a red house, and afterward, I began encountering terrifying things… 26.5kReads9.2Score3.2kShelves

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    It's by the same author, and it's very good.

45. 95 春 Miss Chuntang's Diary 春棠小姐记事簿 The Mountain Doesn't Know山不知Mystery272k WordsCompleted Xing Sili gazed out the window. “Do you know how peaceful Fushui City was before you came here?” Shi Chuntang looked a little wronged. “That was just the calm before the storm. Besides, it's not like I egged everyone on to commit crimes.” Xing Sili looked at the several case reports he had yet to finish. “Please, can you stop going out until I've finished writing them?” Shi Chuntang flashed her gleaming white teeth in a perfect smile. “Nope.” Content warning: The male and female leads have quite 482Reads9.1Score103Shelves

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    It feels like everything is interconnected, and the female lead is really great!

46. 96 我 I'm a Haunted House Sleep Tester 我在凶宅当试睡员 Nicholas Goudan尼古拉斯狗蛋Mystery2.0M WordsCompleted I worked for a real estate company, but later I was transferred to another department. I never expected to encounter something terrifying on my very first day... 5.7kReads8.8Score600Shelves
47. 97 死 The House of Deadly Peril 死亡凶间 Nicholas Goudan尼古拉斯狗蛋Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted I work as a specialist crime-scene cleaner, tasked with cleaning up after murders, suicides, and accidental deaths. I’ve seen more than my share of partings and grief, as well as the other side of death. Then, on the Ghost Festival, I encountered something terrifying... 18.2kReads9.2Score1.8kShelves
48. 98 必 The Game That Must Be Broken (Complete Edition) 必须犯规的游戏（全集） Ning Hangyi宁航一Mystery876k WordsCompleted The murder-mystery game based on the novel of the same name is now available for preorder! In a locked-room battle for survival, endless twists turn every detail into a contest for victory. This time, you get to decide your own fate! Fourteen novelists, fourteen days, fourteen terrifying stories: a deadly game has begun. Fourteen mystery writers are "invited" to a mysterious location. Each must improvise a mystery story to tell the others. When the story ends, everyone votes, and the highest-sco 12.5kReads9.5Score1.9kShelves
49. 99 悬 Suspicious Homicide Cases: A Police Chief's Major Crimes Notebook 悬疑凶案：公安局长重案手记 Cyanide Murmurs氰呓语Mystery580k WordsOngoing An assassination attempt targeting the county magistrate ends with the accidental killing of the only daughter of Qingjiang's richest man. After five years as strangers, the husband and wife join forces again following their daughter's tragic death. The mother launches a forceful counterattack in politics, while the father brings the full weight of his business empire to bear. They swear to make the killers pay in blood. To crack the case, the female God of War Lu Qingshuang is parachuted into t 44.9kReads8.2Score2.9kShelves

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    Look at these two books!

50. 100 小 A Little Land of Mountains and Rivers 小山河 Beidou Erniang北斗二娘Mystery937k WordsCompleted When Chi Xia first joins the special investigations team, Luo Xun strongly recommends transferring her elsewhere. The intern is so thin-limbed and wooden, like she can barely keep her eyes open. What makes her suitable for this team? She’d be much better off in Publicity! The thin-limbed intern says nothing, responding to everything with, “Captain Luo, solving the case comes first.” Luo Xun is so frustrated he can barely contain himself. The team is doomed, he thinks. Before long, Captain Luo ge 69.2kReads9.5Score12.3kShelves

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