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1. 101 规 Rule Horror: The Fate-Splitting Trickster 规则怪谈：诡谲拆命人 Crooked-Mouthed Judge歪嘴判官Mystery117k WordsCompleted Have you ever felt this way? Some things weren’t even your fault, yet you’re the one who has to bear the consequences. Some debts aren’t yours, yet you’re the one who has to repay them. Zhang Wuling is a fate-splitter. Others split ghosts. He splits fate. Others fear ghosts. He fears karma. In the resettlement district of Bincheng’s West Zone, eighteen couriers set out to deliver food. Not one of them came back. At the funeral home in Jiujiang Town, an electrician went to fix the power and disco 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The reasoning logic is alright, but the latest mahjong unit is a bit brain-teasing.

2. 102 做 Shorting My Way to Ascension: Cultivation Is a Scam 做空飞升：修仙是场骗局 Chu Mokuang楚墨狂Eastern Fantasy505k WordsOngoing Financial whiz Lu Chengjun has gone ten years without a loss, managed tens of billions in assets, and won multiple Golden Bull Awards. He has almost everything that counts as success in the secular world, yet feels utterly empty inside, longing for the dizzying rush of being chosen by history. When the model “Kunlun” begins writing code on its own, reproducing itself, and outputting a three-tiered funnel structure for extracting a civilization's negative entropy, Lu Chengjun finally gets the sto 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A financial adventure, a power struggle. No mindless fun, no deus ex machina.

3. 103 重 The Cat-and-Mouse Game Between a Reborn Hacker and a Cybernetic-Armed Officer 重生骇客与义手军官的猫鼠游戏 Wusihuaiya乌斯怀雅Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted Cyberpunk | Sci-fi setting | Episodic mysteries | Cerebral suspense | One-to-one romance across past and present lives | Enemies to lovers | Receptive protagonist’s perspective A slow-witted, sunny rebel wanderer, Yin He × a cold, abstinent crime-solving judge, Yuchi Yi Five years ago, Yin He was the strongest wanderer in the cyber city. Armed with exoskeleton armor and a world-ending neural virus, he toyed with corporate magnates like monkeys and walked the powerful like dogs. In the end, he w 66Reads6.8Score185Shelves

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   Highly recommend this one! A cyberpunk-themed episodic crime thriller set in 2077, it's more bizarre and unpredictable than typical realistic cases, with novel elements that make the plot impossible to guess! The protagonist was originally a top-tier hacker mercenary, but his outstanding talent attracted jealousy and led to his persecution. Reborn, he seeks revenge while becoming embroiled in a series of cases, uncovering the true culprit behind his past life's betrayal and investigating the secrets of his own origins. The plot is full of twists and turns, absolutely mind-bending, with all foreshadowing resolved, and no filler or dull moments!

4. 104 十 A Decade Ends: Illusion 十日终焉：幻梦 Ling Wu铃悟Mystery175k WordsOngoing [Ten Days to the End Fan Fiction] In a parallel universe, the Land of the End follows the original work's basic setup and depicts everything that happens there in another parallel universe... 33Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is a fan-made work of the same name as the original "Ten Days". Whether you've read the original work or not, you can understand it perfectly. The world view continues the original work, but it's a parallel world with a brand new storyline!

5. 105 谷 Flowers at the Bottom of the Valley 谷底的花 Li Shixin立十辛Mystery367k WordsCompleted [Slice-of-life mystery + deduction + crime solving + case-of-the-week + serious drama] Main characters: Lu Jun (forensic pathology intern) vs. Chen Zhou (criminal investigation team captain) Six years ago, a family upheaval completely changed Lu Jun's personality, and his family sent him abroad. Six years later, Lu Jun returned to China and voluntarily joined Chen Zhou's workplace. The two are twelve years apart in age. Their relationship shifted from close friends to an awkward “uncle and nephe 1.2kReads—Score134Shelves

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   A crime thriller you absolutely shouldn't miss! Highly recommended, this series uses episodic cases for suspense and mystery. Don't let the unassuming title fool you; the male lead is incredibly likable—a super cute intern forensic pathologist. No one who reads it can resist him! Plus, the author's writing is excellent, not at all padded, and the descriptions of investigative techniques are very professional. [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

6. 106 双 Bound Together Across Two Lifetimes, We’ll Grow Old Together 双世缱绻，与君共白头 Dreamer Dadao爱做梦的大道Ancient Romance727k WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads who rise to greatness | Complete souls | Extreme contrast | Love across two lifetimes | Sweet romance and court intrigue] A modern married couple are reborn as babies in the Tianqi Dynasty. He becomes an iron-fisted Crown Prince, commands the Xuanhuo Army, and plots to industrialize the realm. She becomes a queen of commerce, controls trade routes along three borders, and holds the lifeblood of the people in her hands! Toward their enemies, he presides over the execution of t 5.8kReads8.1Score707Shelves

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   This story features a well-rounded blend of romance, intrigue, and modern-day relationships. The protagonist is a UI designer with a complex political landscape (implementing new policies and navigating court intrigue), nuanced emotions (daily interactions and tender moments), and practical modern skills (double-entry bookkeeping and design applications). It offers a balanced and comprehensive narrative encompassing sweet romance, political intrigue, powerful duo leadership, a strong connection to the past, a deeply affectionate relationship, and a profound entanglement of romance and political politics.

7. 107 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 6.7kReads6.9Score806Shelves

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   This is a pretty good book, you guys should check it out. It's the kind of story where a female forensic doctor and a police captain develop feelings for each other 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.

8. 108 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 Fantasy998k 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. 48kReads9.1Score5.7kShelves

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   This is amazing! Almost everyone's brains are working perfectly, and the male lead is practically on 6G speed! He takes on the beginner village boss after boss, and even in the second dungeon, he displays both courage and wisdom.

9. 109 权 The Women in the Shadow of Power 权力阴影下的她们 Mist at the Heart's Tip迷雾心尖Urban441k WordsCompleted Ten years in discipline inspection, and enough corruption case files to fill half a lifetime. Among the countless cases I've handled, I've found one hidden rule: behind every fallen corrupt official stands at least one woman, often a whole group of them. To thoroughly investigate a corrupt official, you first have to understand the women behind him. They are mistresses, money mules, and bait used to ensnare officials. They are also where power, money, and sex intersect, living keys to the code o 586Reads6.3Score100Shelves

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10. 110 北 The Grave Robbers' Chronicles: Northern School 北派盗墓笔记 Yun Feng云峰Mystery4.5M WordsOngoing [Published in print and available online] [The Beipai Notes horizontal-screen drama is now streaming] [Tomb Raiding + Mystery + Antiques] I'm a poor kid from a mountain village in Northeast China. In the early twenty-first century, hoping to make something of myself, I joined a northern tomb-raiding crew. From south to north, I've seen every side of the underworld and crossed paths with people from all walks of life. Over the years, I went from a young man to a middle-aged one. My drinking got b 948.8kReads9.6Score117.8kShelves

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    These are all bizarre, outrageous, and mind-bending books—read them blindly, you won't regret it! [Added to bookshelf][Already added to wishlist][Added to bookshelf][Already added to wishlist] *The Haunted House* by Ye Lai Feng Yu Sheng: A misty abyss of mystery, a blend of horror and warmth! A haunted house harbors a century-old grudge; Ning Qiu Shui treads a blood-stained path to survival, every step a battle of wits and courage! Eerie corridors and deadly puzzles await the unveiling of the truth; worth reading carefully and repeatedly. *The River of Domains*: A mysterious and profound river connects to other mirrored worlds called Domains, where evil spirits roam, danger lurks everywhere, and a mysterious organization's inescapable net hangs in the balance. Watch as a young boy breaks free and finds a glimmer of hope. *An Autobiography of a Tomb Raider*: The story of a poor boy's rise to power, from the mountains of Shaanxi to an ancient tomb, revealing bizarre mysteries! Thrilling, suspenseful, and supernatural—it will take you into the world of tomb raiders! Click to read and begin your adventure! "Strange Tales Live Room" features bizarre rules and an infinite flow gameplay, making it thrilling and addictive. Come and witness his path to revenge!

11. 111 我 I Awakened a Dao Companion Synthesis System 我觉醒了道侣合成系统 The Eye That Lost Its Mind失了智的眼Urban2.9M WordsOngoing (Not a mindless power fantasy. Don't read if that's not your thing.) Ten years after transmigrating, Zhou Ding finally worked up the courage to send a message to the campus belle of the "Chosen One University": Hey, want to become cultivation partners? I've got plenty of yang energy! That night, the campus belle died… 60kReads7.9Score5.1kShelves

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    There's no deliberate focus on intellectual battles, yet every character is fleshed out and relatable. The protagonist is like a recent college graduate—intelligent, but still far inferior to a group of seasoned veterans.

12. 112 官 The Hidden Rules of Politics 官场暗格 Mist at the Heart's Tip迷雾心尖Urban396k WordsCompleted In July, Yun City sweltered under the heat. The resume of fresh graduate Lin Hao, much like the man himself, was trampled beneath the crowds at the job fair. Graduation led straight to unemployment, and reality weighed heavily on him, until one phone call opened a door: an internship at a subsidiary of the City Investment Group. A monthly salary of 1,750 yuan, with no guarantees and no promises. It was the only straw within reach in his desperate circumstances, and a dusty entrance to an entirel 378Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 113 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. 173.8kReads9.7Score17.6kShelves
14. 114 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 5.9kReads9.0Score894Shelves

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    Full-time writer, no AI, urban suspense and mystery, strong male lead focused on his career, romance as a supporting plot, system backing, financial stability, and a battle of wits with the villains—super good! Five-star recommendation.

15. 115 我 I Navigate Officialdom with Geology 我靠地质学纵横官场 Mist at the Heart's Tip迷雾心尖Urban254k WordsCompleted The top student Fang Jue had studied such an obscure field that, when he first entered government service, people dismissed him as a bookworm who knew all about mountains and rock formations but nothing about the real world. Then, on the eve of a once-in-a-century torrential downpour, he used his formidable expertise to issue a precise landslide warning despite withering skepticism. Overnight, the once-underestimated tech geek became the hero who saved 78 lives in the town. But behind the honors 28Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 116 D Dust: The World on Trial Dust审判世界 Add2加2Mystery290k WordsOngoing In each game, multiple players are trapped in a sealed arena and forced into a high-risk survival contest between factions. This game looks like nothing more than a fight for survival between opposing sides, but hidden within it is an unknown force that transcends the rules. Xiao Xia, the calm and brilliant master strategist, encounters an inexplicable supernatural disaster, completely upending his carefully laid survival plan. The road ahead is no longer a simple contest of wits or a clash betw 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Come on, come on, come on!

17. 117 别 Don’t Mess with Me, I’ve Got Connections in the Capital 别惹我，哥朝中有人 Mist at the Heart's Tip迷雾心尖Urban142k WordsCompleted I’m Lin Ce, a rookie at work. My boss publicly dumped the blame on me, pinning a three-million-yuan disaster on me so neatly there wasn’t a crack in it. Just as I was about to pack up and leave, my ancestral jade pendant suddenly grew hot: “Tsk, even those censors in the Wanli era cited chapter and verse when they framed someone. Your boss is way too crude.” Zhang Juzheng, Grand Secretary of the Ming dynasty, is living inside my jade pendant! From then on, being made a scapegoat? Not happening. 36Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 118 十 The Final Hunt in Ten Days 十日终猎 Da Ming Fu大茗辅Urban245k WordsCompleted A new work is here! Welcome to read my story on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Ten Days of the Hunt": Coward? Prey? White Rat?

19. 119 穿 The Woman in High Heels 穿高跟鞋的女人 Mist at the Heart's Tip迷雾心尖Modern Romance206k WordsCompleted Wen Xinzhu, born in the countryside, earns a place in the civil service through her own hard work and becomes a grassroots official in Taohua Town. She thinks that putting on high heels and securing a stable government job will bring her a peaceful life. But the world refuses to stay still. Inside this seemingly glamorous bureaucratic fortress, her beauty becomes her most conspicuous label, and her heaviest burden. Men’s covetous eyes follow her everywhere, while women’s jealousy hides lethal in 95Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 120 伪 The Perjurer 伪证者 Ximen Wanjun西门纨君Mystery156k WordsCompleted Jiang Fanyu never imagined that the junior high school classmate he had once been closest to would one day become a trial he could never overcome. A phone call asking for help stirs the long-buried feelings of their youth, bringing them briefly back to life. Before his good deed can be settled, a cold threat wraps around him like a poisonous vine, dragging him step by step into a dark whirlpool. To eliminate the danger to his son, Jiang Nan schemes and calculates every angle. In the end, however 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The ultimate level of intelligence is humanity.

21. 121 伏 Ambush 伏杀 Mo Bai1莫白1Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Original title: Ambush] Beneath the awe-inspiring might of Heaven, all living beings are mere ants. And yet he dares, with the strength of an insect, to turn the world upside down. For family, for friends, for the burning hatred in his heart, for the nightmares that haunt him year after year, for justice, and for fairness. This story is set in an imaginary world and has no connection to actual history. Everything in it is fictional. Any similarities are purely coincidental. 15.1kReads8.3Score962Shelves

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    Highly recommended! No flashy gimmicks, just pure hardcore intellectual battles and revenge plot, top-notch quality!

22. 122 一 I Accidentally Committed a Crime 一不小心犯了罪 Mist at the Heart's Tip迷雾心尖Rural Life243k WordsCompleted In the February chill of Wushi Village, five-year-old Ding Ding lay collapsed in a vegetable patch, her tiny, cold body wrapped in a bright yellow cloak. A rusty nail embedded in her foot, a fatal bruise from a skull fracture at her temple: Detective Jiang Yuan knew at a glance this was no accident, nor a simple act of murder! As the investigation deepened, the case grew shrouded in mystery. Beneath the village entrance’s parasol tree, three black stones had been arranged in a sinister “Three Yi 34Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 123 纨 The Pampered Life of a Spoiled Commandery Princess 纨绔郡主得宠日常 Zhao Pian赵骗Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Signed for publication. The print edition is expected to be available by the end of the year. No! This! Is! Not! A! Romance! No CP! No rebirth, no transmigration, a thoroughly evil heroine, a power-struggle story A truly wicked heroine, vying for power over the realm, genuinely unhinged, ruthless, and rotten to the core Questions that come up while reading can only be answered by reading on. The willful, overbearing young princess of the Prince of Zhenbei’s household takes a fancy to Pei Jinnian 49.1kReads9.4Score6.1kShelves

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    Most of the characters in it are intelligent, with the female lead being the most intelligent. The women in the story are also quite extraordinary. My goodness, there's no sense of frustration, no feeling of being mentally challenged. You can eat heartily.

24. 124 杀 Killer Lu Yutang 2: Born into the Light 杀手陆鱼塘2：向阳而生 Dharma Name: One More Watch法号一更Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted (No transmigration, no System + special government agency) What would happen if a detective investigating a case were an assassin who excelled at leaving behind perfect crime scenes? Years after the hero of the shadows took his final bow, a young man sets out to redefine legend. 14.1kReads8.7Score1.5kShelves
25. 125 杀 The Assassin Lu Yutang 杀手陆鱼塘 Dharma Name: One More Watch法号一更Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted (No transmigration, no System.) Lu Yutang, a professional killer, never imagined that his wealthy landlady would turn out to be a police detective, living right across the hall from him. What a predicament. (Other works in this series are now available. Visit the author’s page.) 38.9kReads9.1Score3.7kShelves
26. 126 无 Infinite: She Plays the Fool, Then Slaughters Her Way into Players' Nightmares 无限：她扮猪吃老虎杀成玩家噩梦 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery108k WordsOngoing Yu Shu was determined to look as obedient as possible while playing the best dungeons. When forbidden games descended upon the world, others were afraid. Yu Shu, on the other hand, went around making friends with a baseball bat in hand. She might knock on someone’s door in the middle of the night and say, “Hehe, it’s another beautiful day. Wanna be friends?” “Are you crazy?” If they turned her down, she’d say, “Then let’s fight.” The next second, the NPC who had rejected her would have its head —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Super Giant" is good; it's a forbidden game with thriller rules. The female lead is really cool. People who prefer a plot-driven experience might enjoy it; I personally think it's alright. The last one is a pure detective story.

27. 127 惊 The Deranged Horror Fan Has a Blast Playing by the Rules 惊悚疯批在规则里玩嗨了 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery178k WordsCompleted [Infinite survival + horror games + no CP + a story of redemption] Mu Yuanwei, a little lunatic who grew up in a psychiatric hospital, is dragged into a survival game. She meets plenty of lovely living companions and captures NPCs as toys, having the time of her life. While everyone else frets over the plot and the rules for triggering events, she’s happily playing with her pets. As a walking stack of buffs, she loves looking for loopholes in the rules and taking out NPCs. She’s a professional a 215Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 128 麻 The Muggle Esper Squad 麻瓜御能团 Ruixiang芮香Modern Romance405k WordsCompleted Noble heirs with brains and looks, gifted elites locked in a battle of wits. Alongside the thrilling competitions, there are plenty of funny everyday moments. Beneath the twists and turns of the plot lie reflections on life. At times it's gripping, at others laugh-out-loud funny. A knowing smile will leave you with something to ponder. Ensemble cast + youthful passion + coming of age Lighthearted + no angst + a touch of romance Four main characters: two men and two women Wild imagination + no S 129Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Four young people entered a unique academy. This academy enrolled 80 students each year, but only a handful graduated. The academy had four classes: Speech, Sensation, Action, and Knowledge. On the first day, each student underwent a system test, and their scores determined their placement in a corresponding class. The four young people possessed different talents, ultimately resulting in them being assigned to four different classes.

29. 129 无 Infinite Terror: I Become a God in the Eighteenth Layer of Hell 无限惊悚：我在十八层地狱封神 D LelouchD丶鲁路修Mystery242k WordsCompleted [Thriller] + [Infinite Flow] + [Survival Against the Odds] [Ensemble Cast] + [Episodic] + [Mystery and Deduction] [The Eternal Cruise Ship] The empty cruise ship is filled with endless lies. The twisted-faced, deeply wrinkled vengeful ghost loves collecting tongues. The only clue: Do not speak carelessly. Shen Xu: "Brother Luo, the clue says you're a pimp." Luo Yu: "I'm a pet shop owner. I arrange pet breeding for people." [Xinglin Village] All 18 gate challengers are terminally ill. Only by d 223Reads—Score101Shelves

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    Brain-teasing + mystery-solving + rigorous logic + infinite flow puzzle-solving + episodic drama

30. 130 惊 The Horror Realm: Entering the Strange World from a Psychiatric Hospital 惊悚领域：从精神病院进入诡世界 Tender Little Puppy香嫩的小狗Mystery1.5M WordsOngoing (The hardcover edition has been published!) [Infinite Flow] [Original Horror Instances] [Mild Horror] “Chen Ji murdered his mother a week ago and spent three days with her corpse before he was arrested.” “You have been diagnosed with schizophrenia and are about to be transferred to a psychiatric hospital for supervision.” “Do you have anything to say?” The black-haired boy before them slowly raised his head, his expression calm. “I’ll say it again.” “The thing I killed wasn’t my mother...” “It w 349.6kReads9.5Score70.9kShelves

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    This post-apocalyptic novel is unlike any other! There's no system or cheat codes; it's all high-IQ battles and tests of humanity. The opening lays the groundwork for a long-term narrative, the world-building is vast, and the plot twists keep you on the edge of your seat. The writing is excellent, and it gets even more exciting as it progresses.

31. 131 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 221Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this novel. The plot is suspenseful and mind-bending, full of twists and turns, with a tightly woven web of mysteries and intrigues—it's incredibly addictive. Although it involves infinite time travel, each rebirth brings new plot threads. The protagonist, Zhang Haoran, is also very interesting—witty and slightly cunning. The supporting characters and antagonists are all intelligent, constantly engaging in a battle of wits, with the protagonist sometimes only able to win through information asymmetry. The novel uses a mystery-solving style, and it gets even more engaging as the story unfolds, frequently connecting with earlier plots. The brilliance lies in the fact that none of the stories are isolated; they are all intricately linked, with foreshadowing and cleverly laid plot points constantly being resolved. Many details are only apparent later on, making the reading experience incredibly satisfying. The protagonist, Zhang Haoran, is hilarious, often resolving events with his intelligence. The plot is cleverly conceived, and you can see him grow with each experience, making him a truly relatable and immersive character. It's a very comfortable read, requiring close attention to avoid missing clues and foreshadowing. The novel has a very tight pace, with no dragging at all and a fast pace. Many later plot points will show clues from earlier ones. There are no independent subplots; multiple lines run in parallel, with subtle foreshadowing.

32. 132 上 The Strange Tales of Shangguan Zhaorong 上官昭容诡事录 Bamboo Shoot Buns Are So Delicious竹笋包子超好吃Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted [Completed] [Strong female lead, no romance, Chinese-style horror, transmigration through history, numerous foreshadowed clues, coherent plot, no System, not a power fantasy] [The Strange Tales of Shangguan Zhaorong] [Also known as: Old Tales from the Yellow Springs] [Reader’s guide: The main plot and the individual arcs are interconnected, with plenty of clues and foreshadowing. Almost every character who appears has a role to play, though each arc can also be read as a standalone story.] Th 2.1kReads9.3Score370Shelves
33. 133 无 Infinite Escape: The Museum Curator Rules the Livestream 无限逃生：馆主飒爆直播间 Ling Yu令鱼Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [Infinite-flow + mostly imaginative horror + romance + ensemble cast] Lu Yu is a little-known actress who has spent three years in the entertainment industry. TV director: “What is this garbage acting? Get out of my production!” Variety show director: “You have no sense of variety-show humor. How could someone as mediocre as you think you can make it in entertainment?” Agent: “You’re good for nothing but your face.” But after Lu Yu becomes the owner of a game arcade and enters an escape game... 10.2kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves

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    ✨These are all high-IQ mystery novels. The first one is very exciting, combining family, love, suspense, and mystery.✨The third one has a rather unique story, with all the characters being villains, and the final twist is unexpected. Highly recommended!

34. 134 规 Rule Horror: Who Taught You to Study Like That? 规则怪谈：谁教你这样读书的 Bamboo Shoot Buns Are So Delicious竹笋包子超好吃Mystery426k WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead, No Romance, Rule-Based Horror, Infinite Realms, Chinese-Style Horror] Traditional culture has been distorted on a massive scale in modern society. Altered pronunciations, words smeared with stigma, and ancient sayings twisted out of shape are gnawing away at the human soul. Su Muyu, the thirtieth-generation descendant of Su Shi and the sole inheritor of the Soulcrafter lineage, joins Li Guazi, a girl whose past is a mystery, and Mr. Dongli, a word spirit from the handwritt 50Reads9.4Score—Shelves
35. 135 嘘 Shh, Whatever You Do, Don't Play a Murder Game on a Dating Show 嘘，千万别在恋综里玩杀人游戏 My Cat Went Bald我家猫秃头了Modern Romance261k WordsCompleted Cen Yueyue is a D-list actress who gets incredibly lucky when her agent shoves her onto a dating reality show starring famous actors, where she’s cast as a disposable extra. The director’s script calls for her to make a scene and squeeze every last drop of usefulness out of her supporting role. So on the very first night, the man Cen Yueyue is supposed to fall for gets a short arrow through the head. Night has fallen. Close your eyes. Killer, open your eyes and choose your prey... A mountain vil 7.3kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves
36. 136 倒 The Unlucky Police Chief: Every Shift Brings a Murder 倒霉警长：一值班就来命案 Muzi Surong木子苏蓉Mystery96k WordsCompleted Every case pushes the limits of human nature. Every chapter turns conventional wisdom on its head. Not for the faint of heart! My name is Lu Xun, and everyone at the Lijiao Bridge Police Station knows me as the “unlucky police captain.” I seem to have a natural magnet for murder cases. Whenever I'm on duty, there's a body in the Yu River, a corpse in a freezer, a dismembered body in an apartment, a body soaked in poison... One bizarre case after another always finds its way to me. The darker a 195Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The third case is here—Wu Dan and Zhang Cheng: From bedmates to deadly enemies! It started as a sugar daddy/sugar baby relationship; he gave her money, she played along, and the apparent affection was all a facade. After becoming pregnant, Wu Dan completely turned on him, extorting money and threatening to expose his family, driving Zhang Cheng to commit murder. From intimacy to enmity, from transaction to killing, two lives lost—this tragic relationship is suffocating!

37. 137 硬 A Hard Nut to Crack 硬骨头 Beidou Erniang北斗二娘Mystery640k WordsCompleted The new major-crimes squad captain, Lin Cuo, is gorgeous, cool, confident, and bold enough to take on Jiang Yi, the icy demon king of the criminal investigation corps. Everyone waits for her to make a fool of herself, but... Captain Lin keeps sending in good news: the shattered-skull case, the Lolita case, the death of a female livestreamer... Captain Lin is incredible! Jiang Yi is a top criminal investigator, a walking iceberg who solves cases with ruthless speed and dominates the police force. 3.1kReads9.3Score691Shelves
38. 138 克 Cthulhu Investigation Leaked Files: The Frigid Depths of Guixu 克苏鲁调查泄密档案：归墟深寒 Sui Xin Luo Chen随昕落尘43k WordsCompleted Cthulhu Investigation Leaked Files: The Frozen Depths —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm presenting two new books, which should fit the theme requirements. I humbly request all experts to review them and provide five-star reviews.

39. 139 三 Three Kingdoms: Ten Thousand Realms 三国：万境 Sui Xin Luo Chen随昕落尘Historical1.3M WordsCompleted The Three Kingdoms story is full of regrets, lamentations, and injustices. This time, the protagonist, Chen Li, becomes the answer to all those “what ifs.” This Three Kingdoms story has no Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage, no Burning of Bowang, and no Seven In and Seven Out. It may be rather different from the Three Kingdoms you know. Take a guess: what will you find in this book? 58Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 140 警 Officer, Stop Guessing. I’m Really Innocent 警官别猜了，我真是无辜的啊 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery99k WordsOngoing [Don’t read this. Check out the new book with the same title instead.] Everyone thought the young heiress of the Si family was a timid pushover, known in their circle for liking nothing but corpses and barely speaking. But no one expected that after disappearing and returning, the once timid, soft-spoken girl would change her name, become decisive and ruthless, and join the criminal investigation squad. When faced with a case, she calmly analyzes the situation and offers to act as bait to help t 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Super Megalo" is good, the kind that's quite good. The female lead is especially cool. People who prefer a plot-driven story might enjoy it; I personally think it's alright. The last one is a pure detective story with a romantic pairing.

41. 141 末 Apocalypse: The Whole Company Denies the Existence of the 18th Floor 末世：全公司否认18楼存在 On Jiufeng Mountain九峰山上Sci-Fi & Apocalypse783k WordsCompleted [Apocalypse + No System + Reborn + Mystery + One Female Lead + Zombies + Hard Sci-Fi + No Mindless Decisions + Revenge] Reborn six hours before the apocalypse, Chu Yan has not only retained his memories of the future, but also mastered the ultimate secret of genetic evolution! He can become the most powerful god in the apocalypse! He frantically stockpiles supplies, builds weapons, modifies vehicles, and saves his parents, racing against time! He will kill his enemies with his own hands and turn 3.6kReads8.7Score314Shelves

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    This post-apocalyptic novel is unlike any other! After being reborn, the world's script has been completely altered, with suspense building up one after another. The protagonist is intelligent throughout, and the human nature is portrayed with remarkable realism. The more you read, the more addictive it becomes.

42. 142 暗 Shadows All Around 暗影重重 Revelry Before Dawn黎明前的狂欢Mystery777k WordsCompleted [Criminal Investigation] [Mystery and Deduction] [Murder-Mystery Game] [Romantic Suspense] [Strong Leads Clash] [Social Realism] [A Cross-Section of Humanity] Some lose the love of their life. Some commit murder in a fit of passion to protect the person they love. Some hurt everyone around them in the name of love. Some are willing to give up everything in pursuit of a little light and warmth! This is a tribute to Keigo Higashino. The writing is delicate, the emotions profound! The plot is tight 674Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    An underrated, realistic social suspense thriller with a murder mystery script style, a Chinese version of "If Tomorrow Comes." The avengers set up a deep trap, and even the police investigation is caught in the killer's scheme. The characters are intelligent and the script is exceptional, making it a highly recommended read!

43. 143 罪 The Criminal's Code 罪犯密码 Peach Blossoms Fall Silent as I Seek the Swordsman桃花不语寻剑客Mystery339k WordsCompleted I’ve always believed that only works with real depth are worth readers’ time! I hope you can see the characters grow as you read this novel! Some people always think that little people don’t matter, until their retaliation exceeds all expectations. Only then do they realize, too late, how wrong they were! Gao Lei smiled faintly. After taking a few puffs, he asked Shen Che, “What is a police officer’s responsibility?” Shen Che replied, “Fight crime and maintain public order.” Gao Lei stubbed ou 673Reads—Score102Shelves

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    I recommend a new book.

44. 144 雪 Spring Burns Through the Ashes of Snow 雪烬春灼 The Remarkable Wang Shiyi了不起的王十一Ancient Romance189k WordsOngoing A historical tale of destruction and renewal, hatred and redemption, political intrigue and true devotion. Watch as yesterday's blazing sun is tempered in the deepest darkness, and at last becomes a bright moon shining over the land. Wang Chunxue went from being the prized jewel of the Langya Wang clan to the daughter of a condemned traitor. The imperial decree accusing her family of treason crushed everything she had: her father and brothers, her glory, and her betrothal to the Crown Prince. Af 85Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist has a high IQ and makes a comeback.

45. 145 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 43.1kReads9.4Score4.4kShelves

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    Witness a seemingly weak Taoist priest deceiving the martial arts world to solve mysterious cases, eventually venturing into the imperial court. A martial arts, political intrigue, and suspenseful tale, free of clichés and system-based plots, featuring a fresh storyline, vividly portrayed characters, and a smooth, concise reading experience. [Add to bookshelf]

46. 146 自 Surrender 自首 Glazed Luanhua琉璃栾华Mystery691k WordsCompleted (Now streaming on iQIYI. Starring Xu Weizhou, Guo Junchen, and Xiao Yan. A criminal police captain, played by Xu Weizhou, teams up with a psychologist, played by Guo Junchen, to solve cases and capture the monsters of the human heart. Mystery + deduction + psychologist + episodic cases + serial murders + high-IQ crimes + revenge plots + strange tales and records + best partners + light horror + suitable for the faint-hearted) “I killed someone.” A girl turns herself in, claiming that she killed 21.5kReads9.4Score3kShelves

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    Here are all the books on my bookshelf; these are some of my personal favorite mystery novels.

47. 147 妖 The Prodigious Scholar’s 39th Book 妖孽书生第39本书 Bewitching Scholar妖孽书生Urban1.6M WordsCompleted [New book: They sent you undercover, so why did you sleep with the mob boss's daughter?] I caught my fiancée cheating, then married the man she was cheating with's fiancée on the spot. She was fair-skinned and beautiful, with a stunning figure and plenty of money and influence. I thought I'd hit the jackpot. But I never expected that on our wedding night, she would actually... 1.8kReads7.7Score218Shelves

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    A book title that's a bait and switch! Absolutely mind-bending!

48. 148 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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    A high-quality, completed novel in a new genre, a hardcore work by a science and engineering enthusiast. It starts slowly but builds to a bang, a slow-burn, mind-bending story with science fiction, realism, suspense, and mind-bending elements. The writing is brilliant and logically rigorous, the narrative humorous yet concise, and there are no time-travel, reincarnation, system, or cheat codes. The content covers history, workplace, military, scientific research, national security, criminal investigation, scheming, murder, as well as high-tech espionage, hacking, and aerospace electronic warfare. The ending features a profound twist. Tailor-made for veteran readers; if you don't enjoy it, I'll kill myself!

49. 149 生 No Hope of Survival 生还无期 Young Master Changle长乐公子Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted [No CP, No Female Lead] + [Infinite Deaths and Resurrections] + [Superpower Awakening] + [Mind Games and Strategy] + [Ensemble Cast] + [Life in Review] The keywords of this book are “human nature,” “death games,” and “setting traps.” The thirteen characters who appear from the start all play important roles! Each has a distinct personality, and every one of them will have a major part to play later in the story. This book also features endless deaths, so if that’s not your thing, please read wit 8.1kReads9.3Score840Shelves

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    🔥🔥🔥Zuo Tang's scheme was brilliant! 🔥🔥🔥Everyone was a pawn in his game♟️, the entire book revolves around his elaborate scheme that deceived everyone, including his teammates and himself!!! 🔥🔥🔥

50. 150 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… 7.3kReads8.6Score639Shelves

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

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