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

1. 151 天 The Celestial Mystery 天字号谜局 Grayscale Cycle灰度循环Mystery1.2M WordsOngoing [Mystery + Supernatural + Thriller + Detective Work + Adventure + Clever Protagonist + Puzzles + Passionate + No Brain-Off Plot] Hu Tian has extraordinary powers of deduction, but his involvement in the Liu Group's disappearance case cost him both his mentor and his job. Determined to uncover the truth and find his mentor's killer, he goes so far as to live in a garage, barely able to afford three meals a day. As the case's layers of mystery gradually unravel, Hu Tian discovers that he is up aga 83Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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   I recommend a book for people with high IQs.

2. 152 唯 One Goal: Stay Alive 唯一目标：活着 Auspicious Brother祥瑞哥Mystery473k WordsOngoing (Survival + high intelligence + deduction + no saintly protagonist + mild horror. Read with caution if you’re sensitive to these elements.) A stream of fire pierced the atmosphere and struck the ground. In an instant, the world was plunged into chaotic darkness, and the buildings of civilization people had once taken pride in became lifeless ruins. Yet among the ruins, one building alone remained standing, like a watchtower surveying all the darkness. Beneath the apocalypse, strange phenomena we 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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   After the earthquake, the world was plunged into endless darkness. Just when everyone thought it was just an ordinary earthquake disaster, just when everyone thought it was just a prank, a door appeared, emitting a cold and merciless voice: "Players, welcome to the post-apocalyptic world." At this moment, the survivors realized that this was a "post-apocalyptic game" where survival was paramount, regardless of the cost. (Mind-bending, suspenseful, not overly sentimental, survival-oriented, with a touch of horror)

3. 153 欺EN Deceiving the Gods: A Performance! 欺神演出！ Violent Purple-Skinned Person暴力紫皮人Mystery5.4M WordsOngoing [Satisfying revenge + Mind-bending twists + Slow burn + Strategic battles + Loads of plot twists] “When I thought death was the end, I opened my eyes and discovered that death was only a new beginning.” Lin Yu was killed by a junior schoolmate he thought had come to confess her love, only to discover that he hadn’t truly died. Instead, he had entered a deadly game! Only the winner would earn the chance to “live again.” Fortunately, Lin Yu awakened the “Unique Class: Deceiver.” [Any lie you 535.6kReads9.3Score87.5kShelves

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   I only have two good books. Would anyone like to visit my homepage and see the books I wrote?

4. 154 养 My Adoptive Father Is Scum? My Undercover Identity Is Exposed! 养父是人渣？我卧底身份被曝光！ Don't Take My Kidney别嘎腰子Urban1.9M WordsCompleted Also known as: “Memory Trial: My Name Cleared,” “I'm Not a Great Villain,” and “Who Is the Undercover Agent?” An undercover police officer is brought to trial and sentenced to death. A live broadcast of his memories reveals a major case spanning thirty years. Brothers who could betray him at any moment, colleagues with multiple identities, friends secretly plotting behind the scenes. In this dark forest of distrust, no one dares reveal who they really are. As the truth is pieced together bit by 3.7kReads9.0Score394Shelves

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   Chu Han, an undercover police officer, is betrayed by his brother, and the countdown to his death begins in court. However, he pulls off a miraculous comeback by using his memories to livestream his escape! The identities of all the undercover agents are reversed, and former comrades instantly become mortal enemies: "This room is full of werewolves, and you want me to be the boss?"

5. 155 末 Apocalypse Snail: A Little Conscience, but Not Much 末世蜗牛：有点良心，但不多 Uncultured, zz有辱斯文zzSci-Fi & Apocalypse1.1M WordsCompleted [No System or Superpowers] [Comedy] [Wild Ideas] [Plot Twists] [Light Novel] [Protagonist Fans, Read at Your Own Risk] [Bizarre and Explosive] [Not for the Straight-Laced] One day, snails poured from the sky in place of rain. Anyone bitten turned into a monster, and resources became scarce… You'll see a protagonist group that is selfish and self-serving, lacking in empathy, hypocritical, vindictive, fake do-gooders, arrogant, two-faced, all pretenses, and downright crazy... Every las 9.4kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves

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   Selfish, highly intelligent, very funny, not depressing

6. 156 超 Super Scary Livestream 超级惊悚直播 Yuwen Chang Gong宇文长弓Mystery2.2M WordsCompleted "Welcome, everyone, to the Supernatural Scary Live Stream. Before we start today's broadcast, I have to tell you that only three kinds of people can watch this stream: those with a heavy aura of yin energy, those who will die within seven days, and the third kind, which I can't discuss in detail. I can only give you one warning: watch your back!" 25.3kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves

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   The first book, despite its low rating, was genuinely enjoyable. It wasn't your typical mainstream novel; the protagonist knew exactly what he wanted and acted decisively, the reasoning was quick and logically sound. The second book featured a developing male protagonist with significant system assistance, a fast pace, and cases that were quite realistic. The third book was a fairly typical suspense/horror novel.

7. 157 清 Summer’s Deepening Breeze 清风予夏深 Qile Si其乐思Modern Romance159k WordsCompleted After her mother dies, she is subjected to all kinds of injustice. No matter how much she gives in, even giving up her education, she still can't escape her wretched fate! So she pretends to be a cat and a dog, and the second half of her battle of wits and courage begins... 3Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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   Engaging political intrigue stories

8. 158 我 I Became a Chief in Africa 我在非洲当酋长 Old Yang the Half-Immortal老杨半仙Urban7.7M WordsCompleted After graduating from college, Xiao Peng got a job with a mining group and joined the company’s exploration team in Eritrea, a country in North Africa. By chance, he rescued the daughter of a local tribal chief. In gratitude, the chief made him the chief of the Hajisan tribe. It sounded like a wonderful place, but little did he know that his territory lay in the Danakil Desert. The locals still mainly traded through barter, and there was no water, electricity, or internet. More importantly, his 5.9kReads8.3Score556Shelves
9. 159 疯 Crazy Paradise 疯狂乐园 Sweeping Through席卷Mystery4.7M WordsCompleted (This is a sci-fi novel. Tomato refused to give it a sci-fi tag, but it really is sci-fi.) Have you ever been to an amusement park? We have a crazy amusement park with all kinds of attractions and extraordinary ways to enjoy them. I guarantee they're unlike anything you've tried before! Want to come take a look? Welcome to Crazy Park! I'm JJ the Clown. We have everything you could want: carousels, roller coasters, haunted houses. But remember, the stakes are your life! Death-row inmates, ser 4.6kReads8.4Score436Shelves
10. 160 最 The Strongest Man 最强人 Wang Yiwang王已忘Urban6.1M WordsCompleted The strongest person isn’t the one who defeats others, but the one who refuses to be defeated by anyone or anything. Zhuang Xiaoqiang grew up in a poor family. His father’s downward spiral left the family on the verge of falling apart when Xiaoqiang was just eight. From then on, he shouldered the burden of supporting his family. He learned early how important money was to a household, and knew there was no one he could rely on. Everything he wanted had to be earned with his own hands, whether a 42.5kReads9.2Score4.9kShelves
11. 161 神 Mysterious Space 神秘空间 Half a Free Spirit半个闲人Eastern Fantasy3.4M WordsCompleted Qin Mu is a big name in the Mysterious Space. His surname is Qin, his given name is Mu, his courtesy name is Half-Mad, his title is the Black-Hearted Recluse, and his codename is Raven. People call him the Immortal Black Market Dealer. Wherever he goes, he leaves nothing behind, like a swarm of locusts passing through. With a strange mask on his head and a black robe on his back, he cheats women and children alike, and swindles young and old. Welcome to the Mysterious Space. Join Qin Mu as he tr 843Reads8.8Score101Shelves
12. 162 穿 I Transmigrated as the German Emperor: I'll Restore Germany to Glory! 穿越德皇：我重振德意志！ Spring Field Meow春田喵Urban1.5M WordsOngoing Zhao Zheng, a PhD in history, wakes up to find that he has taken over the body of Wilhelm II, Germany’s last emperor, in 1918! He has only two days before his abdication! Berlin is in turmoil, mutinous sailors seize power, and the Entente powers mass their troops at the border. The once-glorious Second Reich is on the brink of collapse! But armed with a century of historical knowledge, Zhao Zheng refuses to repeat the tragedy! He kicks the arrogant powerbroker Ludendorff aside and seizes iron-fi 45.3kReads8.0Score4.2kShelves

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    Traveling through the German Kaisership, every step is fraught with danger!

13. 163 带 Taking Power While Pregnant, So Step Aside, You Crazy Little Uncle 带球掌权，疯批小表叔靠边站 I'm Eleven!我是十一啦Modern Romance224k WordsCompleted [A Powerful Alliance + Unhinged Cousins + Hatred and Political Scheming + Workplace Power Struggles + Corruption + Power Struggles in a Wealthy Family + Marriage for Mutual Benefit] Pregnant with twins, Wen Canlan takes over the Jing Group in a crisis. Just as she finds her footing, she falls into a series of deadly traps laid by her unhinged younger cousin, Bo Jinlin. A trap involving hundreds of millions in funds, a stolen bid, sabotage at a construction site, and a deadly car crash come one 81Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    Everyone is highly intelligent, and every step is carefully planned and calculated!

14. 164 我 I'm a Coder, I'm the Universe 我是码农，我是宇宙 Writer 5TTPWu作家5TTPWuUrban2.5M WordsOngoing This is a high-concept novel that combines realism, business, science fiction, and the intellectual thrill of a power fantasy. It’s a new kind of web fiction, unlike traditional stories that rely on emotional wish fulfillment! Zhang Wei uses SAP as his System to cultivate immortality and attain the Dao! Yes, you read that right! The same SAP as the German ERP system! Zhang Wei’s System! This sly guy actually built a cultivation path around SAP, from Foundation Establishment to Core Formation, Na 117Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    I stayed up all night to finish this "new type of satisfying novel," and it was absolutely thirst-quenching! It was incredibly satisfying. While previous satisfying novels focused on the invincible martial arts, this one leans towards the literary aspect. It's especially enjoyable for those who don't understand programming, because even though they don't know it, the protagonist seems incredibly awesome. It mainly portrays a kind of invincibility—one that's imaginable, and another that I could relate to. In the literary aspect, this invincibility is based on knowledge.

15. 165 秘 The Secret Creator 秘密创造师 A Pot of Old Soup一壶老汤Urban906k WordsCompleted A fresh take on supernatural power sequences + an eerie, villainous protagonist + ruthless killing + no dumbing down + no invincibility + no wish fulfillment + dark themes + cautious early game + outlaw protagonist Eight Divine Lodgings, Taiyin Demon Lodging, Three Corpses Ghost Lodging, Greedy Wolf Demon Lodging! Mystical constellations influence everything in the world. Those who earn their recognition can become Fate-Bound. Wang Tianfeng transmigrates into Ai Wen, a resident of Pig Cage Villa 103Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    The first and third books prioritize profit, while the second and fourth are well-written.

16. 166 放 The Escape Begins After School 放学后开始逃跑 Three Fish三鱼Mystery606k WordsCompleted On the night the high school entrance exam results were announced, Bai Meng had just received his acceptance letter from a prestigious city high school and was riding a wave of excitement. Then, without warning, the excitement made him so dizzy that before he could even settle down on the sofa, everything went black. When he came to, he was at Tianwang High School. It was a strange place. Once the school day ended, it was time to run for your life! 5.2kReads9.1Score840Shelves
17. 167 男 A Man's Criminal Psychology Files 1 男子犯罪心理档案1 The Out-of-Control Editorial Department失控编辑部Mystery162k WordsCompleted [Delving into the causes of crime + analyzing criminal psychology + investigating the truth behind crimes] Who quietly cleans up the evidence in the dead of night? Who hides body after body in places no one would think to look? And who, looking back on the past from behind prison walls, murmurs, “I didn't have to kill…”? A baby in a refrigerator, an unidentified body encased in a concrete wall, an unsolved case with no answers… Each case is horrifying, yet gives us pause for thought. When a kill 204Reads9.1Score—Shelves
18. 168 诡 The Supernatural Returns, and I Am the Greatest Fear in the World 诡异复苏，我是世间最大的恐惧 Evil Clown恶魔小丑Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [Villain] [Dark] [Invincible] [No female lead] Qin Yu died, and his soul arrived in another world, merging with a haunted house. In this age of supernatural resurgence, he continually grew stronger and evolved, creating his own kingdom of terror. Whether human or supernatural, everyone saw him as their greatest fear. 13.8kReads8.4Score928Shelves
19. 169 刚 Just Reborn, and a God-Tier NPC Is Begging to Work for Me 刚重生，神级NPC跪求给我打工 Expired Orange过期橘子Sports1.4M WordsOngoing [Game and reality merge + rebirth + invincible + satisfying power fantasy + no goody-two-shoes protagonist + beast taming + Emperor Ruyan] The online game Apocalypse sweeps across the globe and manifests in reality, causing society to collapse. In his previous life, Jiang Han devoted himself to elevating his fiancée, Liu Ruyan, to the heavens. But on the day of their engagement, she ripped out his heart with her own hands and transplanted it into her male best friend. Reborn, Jiang Han decides t 41.9kReads8.9Score3.8kShelves

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    These three books are truly excellent. I won't say more; anyone who reads them will be completely immersed in the story.

20. 170 大 The Ten Great Mysteries of the Song Dynasty 大宋十大奇案 I Am Prince Fish在下鱼亲王Historical1.6M WordsOngoing No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincible protagonist, no System, no golden finger, and no transmigration. This is not a power fantasy, so read at your own discretion! A pure historical mystery set in the jianghu, offering an immersive experience of everyday life in an ancient town and the suspenseful twists and turns as officials use their wits to solve cases… 7.3kReads8.6Score643Shelves

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

21. 171 梦 After Seeing Myself in a Dream Mirror, I Went from Delivering Takeout to Flying a Spaceship 梦中照镜子后，从送外卖到开飞船 Ecological Rift Beast Type l-27生态撕裂兽l-27型Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.3M WordsCompleted [Original + Not a Wish-Fulfillment Story + Requires Some Thought + Slow-Paced + Reflections on Human Nature + Philosophical Meaning + Transcendent Evolution + Future Fantasy + Pure Science Fiction + Apocalypse in a Superposition State + New Overlords + Interstellar Ecology + A New Civilization + Futurism + Sci-Fi Romance] Zhao Jiang was an ordinary food delivery driver, spending every day rushing through the city streets and alleys. Then a series of dreams completely changed his life. In those 5.2kReads8.9Score480Shelves
22. 172 活 Living Mountain 活山 Three-Dot-Water Wang Riyue三点水王日月Mystery310k WordsOngoing “A true tomb isn’t meant to let people in. It’s meant to keep things that shouldn’t get out.” Deep in the mist-shrouded mountains of southwest China, a legend has long been passed down: “Nine mountains and eight seas, with living tombs among them.” Chen Xu, the protagonist, appears to be a restorer of ancient architecture, but is actually the last descendant of an ancient family of tomb guardians. His family’s mission is not to rob tombs, but to repair, reinforce, and even rebuild ancient mausol 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A rare high-IQ game in post-apocalyptic fiction, the protagonist is calculating and prioritizing his own interests throughout, the plot twists and turns constantly, and the writing is solid and gets more and more exciting as you read.

23. 173 末 Apocalypse Cockroach 末日蟑螂 Mighty Cockroach伟岸蟑螂Sci-Fi & Apocalypse6.3M WordsCompleted Zhang Xiaoqiang is an insignificant nobody, a lazy loser who had been content to lounge around and wait to die. Staying at home lets him avoid the first outbreak of the zombie virus. When he sees his neighbors in the same apartment complex turn into zombies, he is overcome with boundless terror. He struggles to survive alone in an Apocalypse where people prey on each other. At last, worn down by loneliness, he picks up his gear and heads out into a world shrouded in smoke and fire. He takes the 27kReads8.9Score2.3kShelves
24. 174 末 Scum of the Apocalypse 末世渣滓 Flying Claw Fish会飞的爪巴鱼Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.1M WordsCompleted [Rebirth in the apocalypse + alternate world + ruthless, not a saint + evolving zombies + special powers + self-interest] Whether stars fell or a virus broke out, no one knew. Zombies and a world-ending nuclear weapons system brought about the world’s destruction all the same. Sunlight streamed in through the window, seeming to shine into the dumplings in his memory. “Little sister, is it snowing?” The man looked up at the window. The cold seeped into his bones. This winter seemed a little c 5.6kReads8.5Score413Shelves
25. 175 女 Women, Houses, and Everything in Between 女人与房子那些事儿 Bewildered and Speechless惑者无语Modern Romance203k WordsCompleted An unremarkable woman stops at nothing, steadily climbing the ranks until she makes a stunning comeback and becomes the president of a real estate company. Her life is full of hardships and almost legendary twists. The novel also reveals many little-known secrets of the real estate industry. 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is about high-IQ battles of wits.

26. 176 第 The Ninth Special Zone 第九特区 Wei Jie伪戒Urban6.1M WordsCompleted After the catastrophe, the land was scarred beyond recognition. Food was scarce, resources were in short supply, and the situation was chaotic... A young man who had fought his way out of an undeveloped zone, with endless yellow sand at his back, came alone to District Nine to make a living. Yet he never expected to meet a few good friends by chance, rise to prominence in the chaotic era over a single thought, and embark on a legendary journey... 210.5kReads9.6Score22.9kShelves
27. 177 旧 Old Journals 旧日笔记 Uncle Chuyi初一叔Mystery247k WordsOngoing A Western fantasy setting inspired by Lord of the Mysteries, with high-stakes battles of wits. The protagonist is a Magician who transmigrates from the modern world to a world of mutations. Using psychology and circumstances, along with this world's strange and unpredictable abilities, he orchestrates grand illusions played out on a real-world stage. Even when the targets of his pranks realize they've been manipulated, they remain like fish in a bottle, unable to escape or see through the trick. 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He's got the hang of scheming.

28. 178 残 The Broken Imperial Seal 残玺 Long Chu龙杵Urban900k WordsCompleted “Anger is commonplace, but a smiling man is inscrutable...” Inspired by a hidden chapter of real history, this tells the story of a wild strategic-level scientist’s rise and growth. The premise is fresh, fantastical yet grounded in reality, and encompasses history, the workplace, the military, scientific research, national security, criminal investigation, elaborate schemes, murder, and modern high-stealth espionage, high-tech hacking, and high-intensity aerospace electronic warfare. The ending 5.8kReads8.5Score683Shelves

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    This book is complete. Its writing style and structure are somewhat reminiscent of *The Three-Body Problem*. It's a sci-fi, realistic, humorous, and easy-to-read story. There are no transmigration, rebirth, or cheat codes; the logic, suspense, and reasoning are all top-notch. The reading threshold is relatively high, hence the lower rating. The content covers history, workplace, military, technology, national security, espionage, hacking, criminal investigation, manipulation, murder, etc. The ending is mind-blowing and has a unique depth. Those who prefer fast-paced, satisfying stories or don't understand the opening chapters should skip this…

29. 179 快 Kuaishou Wuxin's First Book 快手无心的第1本书 Quick-Handed and Unmindful快手无心Urban212k WordsOngoing My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 17Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    I recommend a novel about con artists, featuring detailed tutorials on cheating techniques, analyses of various shady scams, and a realistic portrayal of the tumultuous lives of gangsters in the 1990s. The plot is tight and authentic, making it a truly worthwhile read.

30. 180 四 The Eternal Night Is Coming to the Courtyard 四合院之永夜将至 The Bright Moon Has No Heart, Ah明月本无心丫Urban248k WordsCompleted [Not a period drama or tomb-raiding story + Villainous Male Lead + Plot-Driven, No Heroine + Mystery and Wild Imagination + Scheming + Urban] A shocking secret lies buried beneath a grand formation of ten courtyard compounds. Each family has fought over the treasure for a hundred years, and both the male lead and his rival are among its sacrifices. To defy fate and break free from his cocoon, the male lead takes in the Demon God’s three souls and seven spirits, and moves into a vessel made from 4Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    A mysterious force controls the fate of all tomb raiding families. [Send a heart][Top post] Ten courtyards form a grand formation that buries a shocking secret. Each family is fighting for the treasure. The male protagonist and the male supporting character are both victims. To defy fate and break free from their cocoons, the male protagonist receives the three souls and seven spirits of the demon god and inhabits his own Yin soul vessel. In the end, the secret of his Yin body is discovered by a mysterious person. His attempt to recruit him fails, leading to a series of endless pursuits.

31. 181 无 The Fearless Know No Boundaries 无畏者行无疆界 Vigorous Distant Mountain元气远山Urban563k WordsCompleted This book is a companion to "The Officialdom and Human Nature". It begins with the romance between college students Qiao Songyang and Su Nian, blending the schemes and cunning of the political and business worlds: anything goes, profit comes first, and the ruthless and calculating stop at nothing. It completes the story left unfinished in the first book. 15Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 182 诸 Ragnarok: I Ascend to Godhood Through Cunning 诸神黄昏：我以诡计登神 Crowned Without End无涯加冕Mystery188k WordsOngoing [No System, a little deduction, all about the tricks.] Announcer’s voice: In the post-civilization era, the sun (...static...) The picture suddenly cuts out. (A bespectacled boy appears on screen.) “Sorry to interrupt this story introduction. We have an important announcement first.” “My name is… never mind. You’ll find out soon, so it doesn’t matter…” “What matters is…” The boy grins brightly. “At the beginning of this story, I will become the murderer.” “I’ll record everything I do. Let’s see 9Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    Without innate divine strength or divine lineage, he relied solely on an extraordinary intellect: in the desperate situation of Ragnarok, he used cunning to resolve life-or-death crises time and time again, transforming from a pawn into a player, and ultimately ascending to godhood against all odds!

33. 183 惊 Thriller Game: I Can See the Hints 惊悚游戏：我能看到提示 Master Mouse in Sunglasses戴墨镜的鼠爷Mystery951k WordsCompleted [Ridiculous comedy + power fantasy. Not scary. If that's not your thing, move along!] A mysterious dimension descends upon Earth, randomly selecting humans to take part in a horror game. Uncensorable horror livestreams spread across the internet, allowing all of humanity to witness one terrifying spectacle after another. Gu Yi is unlucky enough to be chosen as an adventurer. Fortunately, he can see mysterious hints. Following the hints, Gu Yi gradually seeks out the truth, only to discover that 6.7kReads8.9Score639Shelves

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    Super-intelligent reasoning uses its own interests to exploit...

34. 184 重 Back in the Game: Cleaning Up Officialdom 重出江湖之整治官场 Millennium Stone Monkey千年石猴Urban228k WordsCompleted A mob boss shakes up and cleans house in the political arena! [No idiotic characters, no System, light mystery] Black is black, and white is white, but the two can also change places! Even the righteous may do shameful things, while the wicked may do good for the country and its people. What matters is how you see things and what you believe, and whether you can answer to your conscience! 56Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A gangster boss stirs up trouble in the government; it's a story of political intrigue, not intellectually demanding, with a light touch of suspense and logical plot.

35. 185 少 The Young Master's Plan to Destroy the Empire 少爷的江山毁灭计划 Leaning on the Rail, Listening to Wind and Rain卧栏听风雨Historical310k WordsOngoing [Alternate History! Eastern Fantasy! Ancient Spycraft! Mind-Bending Mystery! No System! No Goody-Two-Shoes! Not a Power Fantasy! Ensemble Cast! Slow Burn!] Ye Xiaolou transmigrates into the body of the tenth prince of Beiyun, only to witness his kingdom fall on the very day he arrives. Ten years later, he commands the Heavenly Web and stirs up a storm of bloodshed. A mere scholar pays a visit, and a half-step immortal gives way. From the Heavenly Secrets Hall, he holds the world in his grasp and 56Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you say the protagonist is strong, then I'll say he's strong. If you're talking about protagonists, then he must be someone who runs a restaurant. You might as well recommend this one, where the protagonist encounters all sorts of troubles and is set in a fictional world. If you're talking about a strong protagonist, then this one is a historical, ancient fantasy, or martial arts novel. If you're talking about a strong protagonist, then he needs beer to quench his thirst. A good protagonist is one who drinks beer to cool off in the summer. A protagonist who is highly intelligent, deductive, self-serving, and scheming, and whose thirst is quenched even more by drinking more beer is what you want to read…

36. 186 韭 A Scallion’s Self-Cultivation: The Tear-Stained Edition 韭菜的自我修养，血泪版 Author Old Li作者老李头Urban197k WordsCompleted “Cultivation” means staying clear-headed enough to participate even after recognizing the risks, remaining calm after managing your emotions, making independent decisions after cutting through the noise, and, above all, understanding that life is vast, and the stock market is only a small part of it. When you finish this book, if you can take a deep breath and face the next market fluctuation with composure, congratulations: you’ve graduated from being a “retail investor who gets fleeced.” 54Reads—Score—Shelves

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37. 187 高 A High-IQ Madman Designs Hundreds of Announced Murders 高智商疯子，设计百起预告杀人案 Sticky Red Bean Buns粘粘豆包包Mystery336k WordsOngoing [High-IQ crime] [Ruthless, cold, calculating, and mad male lead] [Not reborn] [No System] [No female lead] A mysterious murderer who is rarely seen suddenly appears in Jiangcheng, calling himself the Judge. The Judge's days are always full. Monday: He judges a popular young actor who preyed on female college students. What a lovely day. Tuesday: He judges a billionaire who has committed every kind of evil, leaving himself refreshed and invigorated. Wednesday: He calls the task force directly. 5.3kReads—Score400Shelves

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    Please take a look at mine! [Crying][awkward laughing][awkward laughing][awkward laughing][awkward laughing][awkward laughing]

38. 188 洛 The Antique King of Luoyang 洛阳古董王 Loves Hot and Sour Soup爱喝酸辣汤Urban736k WordsCompleted This is a tale of turning the tables through “being fooled” and “snagging a bargain,” as well as a martial-world saga of duty, protection, and atonement. Chen Ni is a loser so poor that even his girlfriend's family looks down on him. On the day he was standing by the Chan River, wondering whether to jump in, he happened to save a skinny old man who was surrounded by thugs. From then on, Chen Ni stepped into the unfathomably deep world of antiques. He went from thinking he had found a bargain o 1.3kReads7.0Score116Shelves
39. 189 繁 Rise and Fall: A History of 3,000 Years of Imperial Capitals 繁盛与衰败：3000帝国都城变迁史 Sun Xiaofei孙晓飞Historical96k WordsCompleted This accessible introduction to culture, history, and civilization explores seven ancient capitals of successive Chinese dynasties: Xianyang, Xi’an, Luoyang, Kaifeng, Hangzhou, Nanjing, and Beijing. Over the past three thousand years, what traditions and secrets have shaped the choice of each capital? How have these seven cities developed in their location, layout, administration, architecture, and culture? Using individual examples to illuminate the bigger picture, the book clearly traces how C 14Reads8.3Score—Shelves
40. 190 灵 Paranormal Livestream: Please, Stop Telling Stories 灵异直播：求求你别讲了 Little Bird Vodka小鸟伏特加Mystery2.3M WordsCompleted Lin Xiao, a horror-story streamer, accidentally transmigrates to a world with no supernatural stories. His story about a haunted taxi is met with protests from countless taxi drivers. His story about a human-meat barbecue shop leaves countless barbecue lovers too terrified to go near one. His school ghost story unexpectedly helps the police solve a cold case that has remained unsolved for years. What's more, he discovers that he can inherit a vast collection of Daoist magical artifacts and skill 480Reads7.3Score100Shelves
41. 191 魏 A History of Social Life in the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties (Chinese Ancient Social Life History Series) 魏晋南北朝社会生活史 (中国古代社会生活史书系) Zhu Dawei朱大渭Historical384k WordsCompleted The Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties were a historical era marked by far more division and fragmentation than unification. Northern and southern cultures developed along separate paths, but this was also a time of intense cultural exchange, which gave rise to the new heights of prosperity reached during the Sui and Tang dynasties. Cao Pi once said, “A family of distinction for three generations knows how to dress; one for five generations knows what to eat. This shows how difficult 240Reads8.7Score105Shelves
42. 192 我 One Sentence from Me, and a Death Row Inmate Walks Free 我一句话，死刑犯在法庭无罪释放 Phoenix Soaring to the Ninth Heaven凤凌九霄Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [System + lawyer + livestreaming + Madman Zhang San + no heroine + no romance + satisfying wish fulfillment + face-slapping + no logic. Short dramas have been released in multiple versions in China and overseas.] Xue Shen, an intern lawyer earning 2,000 yuan a month, unlocks the Ultimate Lawyer System from the start and takes the legal world by storm, shocking the globe! With his cheat ability Suspect A: “I killed someone.” Xue Shen: “You’re innocent.” Later, the truth comes out: the suspect rea 6.2kReads9.2Score757Shelves
43. 193 今 Sleepless Tonight: The Twelve Watches 今日无眠：十二刻时 A Little Lump of Chenchen一坨小臣臣Mystery320k WordsOngoing This is a test of human nature, a torment for those fighting to survive, and a corruption of the reason and will of all humankind. Every game pushes the limits of the human mind and spirit. Only those who survive can keep clinging to life in this sinful game. It... It... he... she... they... are watching me. My name is Duchen... When I thought I could pass every trial and escape this game, I had already “failed.” 56Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    Intelligent yet not overly compassionate, self-centered, I really like her.

44. 194 无 Infinite Worlds: The Craft of a Mad Actor 无限之一个疯批的演员修养 Huihui, Try One More Time晖晖再试一次Mystery400k WordsOngoing (A no-CP, infinite-horror mystery-solving story, starring a drama queen with countless secret identities.) After dying and coming back to life, Gu Xing resolved to become an outstanding drama queen. Then she discovered she'd arrived in an endless hell, where she would have to fight for survival without end. But an actor's professionalism is her motto. Endless ghosts, ceaseless slaughter, infinite cycles of reincarnation. Afraid? I'm an actor, but I'm also a little crazy~ (Some people are alive, 6Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 195 龙 A Dragon Kingdom Police Cadet Charges Into Maitira 龙国警校生，勇闯迈提拉 Thousand-Year-Old Stone Monkey千年老石猴Urban137k WordsOngoing [Decisive, not a bleeding heart, self-serving, scheming, highly intelligent, always planning several steps ahead]+ [Everyone is ruthless]+ [No System, no golden finger]+ [No characters acting stupidly, logical]+ [No heroine, female supporting character] Ye Zilu plays by his own rules! This is a logically consistent power fantasy: With his options exhausted in Longguo, Ye Zilu, a graduate of the Longguo Police Academy, ventures into Maitila to survive. After joining the police force, he uses ever 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Strategic planning, high emotional and intellectual intelligence, decisive action, self-interested yet not overly sentimental, logical – welcome to join Ye Zilu on his adventure in Mytila ​​and experience a different kind of life.

46. 196 解 Liberate Luoyang 解放洛阳 Lin Kexing林可行Historical205k WordsCompleted This book covers the fierce clash between the two sides, the campaign across western Henan, the struggle for control of Luoyang, the daytime assault on the West Gate, the heavy bombardment, the capture of the provincial government, the encirclement at Suixian and Qixian, and the liberation of Luoyang. It records the course of the war from 1945 to 1949, following the victory in the War of Resistance Against Japan. 99Reads9.4Score—Shelves
47. 197 天 The Hidden Secrets of the World 天下藏局 Little Nine Disciple小九徒Urban2.8M WordsCompleted [Wuxia World + Antiques Appraisal + Tomb Raiding] I never went to school as a child. Instead, I spent ten years learning the trade from a beautiful woman. Over those ten years, she forged me a pair of “Ghost Eyes” that could identify every rare treasure in the world. She trained my hands into “Buddha’s Hands,” teaching me to break traps and set schemes with impunity. And she taught me a repertoire of “divine skills” that let me navigate the shifting world of the martial underworld with ease. Dra 100kReads9.4Score18.4kShelves

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    This book is so well written!

48. 198 看 Watch Closely: This Is How You Use an Ability 看好了，能力是这样用的 Cats See Culture Everywhere猫猫眼里都是文化Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [Mind-Bending Epic + Tight Logic + Original Worldbuilding, No CP, No Cliches, All Kinds of Elements, Including Transformation] “I died, and I’ve forgotten my past.” “The good news is, I’m now a quasi-Heroic Spirit.” But without powerful abilities, how can I survive in one world after another? Yu Si stared at his ability, rated F-, and fell into deep thought. “Maybe I can make it work if I develop it a little?” With enough reason and determination, a path that was both idealistic and materialisti 1.9kReads9.0Score210Shelves

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    This book is relatively obscure, but the plot is quite good, and each chapter is very long, generally 7,000 to 9,000 words, making it well worth reading.

49. 199 斩 Ten Years of Slaying Ghosts: Beginning with Jingzhe 斩鬼十年：从惊蛰开始 Before You酉前Urban4.2M WordsCompleted In 2046, on the day Jingzhe began, twelve stone pillars erupted from the earth. With a snap of the fingers, the first unnatural flame flickered above a thumb. From that moment on, humanity entered a new era: the Age of Awakening. 12.9kReads8.4Score1.3kShelves

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    High intelligence and reasoning skills perfectly match your requirements.

50. 200 我 I Work as a Test Sleeper in a Haunted House 我在凶宅当试睡员 How Can I Sleep Tonight?夜怎眠Mystery429k WordsCompleted [Supernatural horror only, one female lead (though I personally think there's no female lead), rule-based horror] There's a residential complex where every room contains a rule, and every rule represents a vengeful ghost. Never break the rules, because the ghosts will kill you. Never trust the rules, because the rules will deceive you. 143Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    It's a great watch, highly recommended. The protagonist prioritizes self-interest, but his deepest desire is his unwavering conviction. Don't be misled by the rating; the ending feels a bit rushed but isn't a bad one.

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