Recommend Highly Rated Novels About Brilliant Schemes, Setting Traps, and Breaking Out of Them 求高智商，布局，做局，破局的高分小说

1. 1 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 100.8kReads9.4Score17.7kShelves

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   I highly recommend this book. Whether it's the main characters, supporting characters, the female lead, or the villains, everyone is highly intelligent. The protagonist is either setting up a scheme or on the way to break it. This book offers unique insights into tomb raiding, treasure appraisal, and the martial arts world. The author's breadth of knowledge is truly admirable.

2. 2 三 Three Kingdoms: Reborn as a Yellow Turban, I Kill Liu Bei from the Start 三国：重生黄巾，我开局杀了刘备 Snow Drifting in March三月流雪Historical2.6M WordsCompleted [Transmigration] + [No System] + [Power Struggles] + [Farming] + [Harem] + [Powerful Official] + [Overthrowing the Han] [Based on official history, not Romance of the Three Kingdoms.] Zhang Xin transmigrated to the end of the Han Dynasty and became a Yellow Turban rebel. He had planned to pack up and run, then pass his days following the script of history. Instead, he was forced to become commander of the last Yellow Turban army. From then on, a great warlord emerged from nowhere. He crushed the 67.9kReads8.7Score6.7kShelves

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   High IQ, intricate plots—I also enjoy reading this, especially the first book: "The Hidden Trap of the World." It's definitely for you! The novels below are all ones I've read and added to my bookshelf. I'm sharing them with friends who are experiencing a reading slump. Give them a try; you won't be disappointed! Highly recommended!!!

3. 3 乱 Iron Cavalry in a Chaotic World 乱世铁骑 Northern Fish北鱼Historical1.3M WordsCompleted A nation's decline is never caused by foreign peoples; chaos in the court is the true root of a country's troubles. A top special forces soldier from Huaxia dies in a foreign land, only to transmigrate to another world and become the sixth prince of the Great Wu Empire. Yet this illustrious identity makes him the laughingstock of the entire Great Wu dynasty, mocked and ridiculed by all. 11.2kReads8.6Score986Shelves
4. 4 荒 The Wilds’ Ninth Squad 荒野九队 Continue Writing Spring and Autumn续写春秋Urban1.7M WordsCompleted In the Qinghai Yadan badlands, local police discover a burned corpse. Hanging around its neck is the ID tag of Cang Yunfeng, a member of Wilderness Team Nine. But at that very moment, Cang Yunfeng is lounging on his sofa at home, watching TV. Only when a policewoman calls does he suddenly realize... he seems to have been missing for a very long time... 95.6kReads9.5Score11.4kShelves
5. 5 荒 King of the Wilderness 荒野之王 Continue Writing Spring and Autumn续写春秋Urban2.0M WordsCompleted On the deserted National Highway 318, a beautiful young woman flagged down Cang Yunfeng’s car. Any seasoned driver who regularly traveled through Tibet would know what was going on... 93.8kReads9.5Score9.1kShelves
6. 6 山 Chronicles of Mountains and Rivers 山河志 A Dao阿刀Urban1.9M WordsCompleted His beautiful mother was nearly assaulted by a village lout, but she tearfully begged the man who rescued her not to call the police. Young Gao Yuan couldn’t understand why at the time. Only when he reached his thirties and looked back on the past, with those scenes flashing through his mind, did he realize that the lives of countless rural people together form a chronicle of the mountains and rivers of China! 84.4kReads9.6Score9.3kShelves
7. 7 重 Reborn in 1975: From the Start, I Tore Up the Order to Return to the City 重生1975：开局撕毁回城调令 Great Cangyue大沧月Urban4.0M WordsCompleted Zhou Yang, an unrivaled patriot who devoted his whole life to his country, was reborn and returned to the remote mountain village where he had been sent down to work in 1975! Looking at the transfer order in his hand, this time he didn't hesitate. He tore it to shreds! In his previous life, he'd been blinded by greed and abandoned his wife and daughter to return to the city, watching helplessly as Li Youwei and her daughter met tragic deaths. Reborn, all Zhou Yang wanted was a warm home with his 160.3kReads9.5Score17.8kShelves
8. 8 惊 Thriller: I Became Excessively Twisted for Fear of Looking Ungraceful 惊悚：因为担心不优雅而过度变态 The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,夜来风雨声丶Mystery2.0M WordsCompleted [Horror + No Female Lead] A bizarre game descended, pulling all of humanity into a strange world to complete terrifying missions. Fail, and you lose life points. When your points hit zero, you die! Zhao Yi, a renowned psychiatrist, was dragged into the game too, but some unknown glitch appeared in his data source code. And so, an abnormal human emerged, one who made every ghost and monster tremble in fear! The Crybaby Ghost: I just wanted to give him a side quest, but he chopped off my head! The 74.2kReads9.5Score8.4kShelves

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   These three books feature protagonists with high intelligence, strategic planning, and bizarre, fantastical elements. [Learned] 🍃The first book is a suspenseful and imaginative masterpiece! The protagonist is trapped in a ten-day cycle, scheming and plotting amidst a world of mystery as a con artist. 🍃The second book is a thriller/livestream novel. The protagonist is not only highly intelligent but also psychologically twisted, and has long ago set up a system. Every detail in each instance is foreshadowing, intricately linked, decisive, and a bizarre, fantastical scenario. 🍃The third book is a thriller/fantasy world, not a livestream novel. The protagonist possesses the ability to rewind time, using it repeatedly to strategize and plot. [Learned]

9. 9 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 261.9kReads9.6Score31.1kShelves
10. 10 从EN Once Upon a Time, There Was a Demon-Suppressing Pass 从前有座镇妖关 The Cat from the Xu Family徐二家的猫Urban3.0M WordsCompleted Once, there was a pass like this. Once, there was a group of people like this. Every inch of this pass was stained with blood. These people would not return until they were dead. All so that, amid mountains of corpses and seas of blood, in their final moments, they could turn around and see the lights of countless homes shining behind them, with peace and safety year after year. 161.3kReads9.6Score18.1kShelves

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    The Demon-Suppressing Pass provides the most complete explanation; the Sword Comes with the most hints that low-IQ readers simply can't understand; The Long Night Journey is too short; and the con artist's scheme is too superficial and not worth watching.

11. 11 我 Those Years I Spent Running with the Wrong Crowd 我混社会那一些年 Summer Loves Meat夏天爱吃肉Urban2.9M WordsCompleted As you wander the martial world, what kind of cunning, scheming, and vision do you need? As a child, I feared ghosts because they were hideous and terrifying. As an adult, I fear people because they look so respectable. This story is a reminder to everyone: Nine out of ten gambling games are rigged. The only way to win is not to gamble! 17.2kReads8.9Score1.4kShelves
12. 12 犯 The Usurper 犯上者 Li Ma李马Urban2.7M WordsCompleted [The print edition has been signed, so read with confidence] (No System, no invincibility, plot-focused, explores human nature, not a formulaic power fantasy) (The protagonist grows and changes as the story unfolds) (An ensemble cast: supporting characters aren't one-dimensional, and respond with genuine emotions to the changes around them) No one knows when this world began to split in two. 213.4kReads9.4Score33.9kShelves
13. 13 剑EN Sword of Coming 剑来 The Warlord Who Played with Princes烽火戏诸侯Eastern Fantasy11.6M WordsOngoing The world is vast, and anything is possible. I, Chen Ping’an, have but one sword. With it, I can move mountains, overturn seas, subdue demons, suppress devils, command gods, pluck stars, sever rivers, level cities, and split the heavens! 37.4kReads9.7Score1kShelves
14. 14 官 Rising Through the Official Ranks, Starting as a Secretary 官场从秘书开始 Old Ice Pop老冰棍Urban6.4M WordsOngoing When hardship reaches its limit, good fortune follows. With a pure and earnest heart, Zhang Jun gets his lucky break and begins his career on the bench at an institute of traditional Chinese medicine. Skillfully navigating political maneuvering, officialdom, and human relationships, he wins allies at every turn and steadily rises through the ranks. 342.8kReads9.2Score16.8kShelves
15. 15 宝 Pagoda Immortal Fate 宝塔仙缘 Xiao Bu Yu箫不语Eastern Fantasy5.1M WordsCompleted [Mortal cultivation, no System, pocket dimension, medicinal garden, immortal pets] Even an ordinary person can encounter great opportunities. A country boy carrying the Three Treasures Glazed Pagoda is captured by an evil cultivator and forced to serve as a test subject. But a misfortune turns into a blessing, setting him on a bizarre and arduous path to immortality. From then on, he uses the pagoda to grow spirit herbs, raise immortal beasts, refine pills, craft talismans, and cultivate forbidd 126.2kReads9.2Score14.3kShelves
16. 16 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
17. 17 凡EN Mortal Bones, Immortal Destiny 凡骨 Master of One Update壹更大师Eastern Fantasy8.3M WordsCompleted The world’s spiritual bones are divided into four grades. First grade, Heavenly Spiritual Bone. Second grade, Golden Spiritual Bone. Third grade, Profound Spiritual Bone. Fourth grade, White Spiritual Bone. All the rest are mortal bones, with no chance of cultivating. Xu Taiping, born with mortal bones, swears to prove to the cultivation world that mortal bones can slay demons, mortal bones can vanquish devils, and mortal bones can ascend to immortality! 572kReads9.3Score74.7kShelves
18. 18 黄 Yellow Springs General Store 黄泉杂货铺 Ninth Elder of the Wu Clan巫门老九Mystery2.5M WordsCompleted At the end of a street on a quiet, late-night evening stands a grocery shop with old-fashioned decor. Getting something for nothing is simple: just agree to do a ghost a favor, and it'll make it happen. 13.8kReads8.8Score1.6kShelves
19. 19 股 Stock Market God: Turning 50,000 into Enlightenment 股神：5万本金悟道 Little Ma the Stock Trader股民小马Urban2.0M WordsCompleted At thirty, Li Chenggang should have been settling down. But after a divorce crisis, he was also fired from his company for trading stocks during work hours. After taking a double blow to his love life and his livelihood, Li Chenggang decided to go all in. He made a decision that looked crazy to everyone else: he would trade stocks full-time! With his entire life savings of 50,000 yuan, he plunged into the stock market and began a legendary career. 63.6kReads9.2Score6.2kShelves
20. 20 重 Reborn: Back to 1983 to Become a Tycoon 重生：回到1983当富翁 Half Gratitude, Half Grudge恩怨各一半Urban3.4M WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available on JD.com! The text has been carefully revised and is even more exciting. There are plenty of discounts right now, so if you're interested, go grab a copy!) Zhou Yufeng, a corporate CEO, unexpectedly returns to 1983, an era of planned economies and feeling one's way across the river by touching the stones. With his lovely wife wanting a divorce and his younger brother and sister struggling to get by, watch as he turns the business world upside down and changes 129.2kReads9.3Score15.8kShelves
21. 21 江 Thirty Years in the Jianghu (Seven-Volume Set) 江湖三十年（全七册） Li Yosha李幺傻Historical1.6M WordsCompleted Dai Gou spent his life roaming the martial world. Over several decades, he witnessed all kinds of scams and cons. In his later years, he gave up that life and revealed its tricks and rules to the world, hoping to keep future generations from being swindled. These scams include human trafficking, fortune-telling, artificially aging antiques, theft, card sharping, beggar gangs, cheating at games, confidence schemes, and honey traps... After decades of hard knocks, Dai Gou finally became the boss o 4.3kReads9.6Score727Shelves

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    Because the content is so captivating, one book is simply not enough; I can only recommend the complete set. ☘️The first set features handsome men and beautiful women setting traps for villains; each trap is incredibly exciting and eye-opening. 🍀The second set, by the same author as *Yu Zui*, is a series of interconnected schemes, a compilation of the latest contemporary scams—absolutely stunning. 🍀The third set is a tale of intrigue and deception in the martial arts world, full of suspense. I'm serious about recommending books! [Learned something][Please follow][Upvote]

22. 22 异EN City of Beasts 异兽迷城 Peng Pai彭湃Urban3.0M WordsCompleted Gao Yang was an orphan. At the age of six, he transmigrated to a parallel world and began living in a warm family of five. When he turned eighteen, Gao Yang accidentally discovered the truth about the world: this was not a parallel world at all, but a mysterious realm, and all the relatives and friends around him were terrifying Beasts! Gao Yang nearly lost his life 470.5kReads9.7Score67.8kShelves
23. 23 已 Do Not Move the Deceased 已死亡者请勿移动 Born Not Too Late未迟生Urban206k WordsOngoing In this era, no miracle is ever truly created. Its price is merely pushed into the future. When Pei Du woke on his own autopsy table, he discovered that he was already dead. The bank had frozen his account, the Liquidation Bureau had erased his identity, and his mother had collected his death compensation. Yet his death certificate had been signed by his own hand, fifty-six years in the future: Do not wake again. In an age when lifespans can be borrowed, memories sold, and the future mortgag 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book was amazing! So many plot twists! [Angry][Angry][Investigating][Investigating][Drooling][Drooling][Eating melon][Eating melon] I've been catching up on a lot of suspense novels lately. This one isn't the fastest-paced, but the premise really stuck with me. The official announcement says you're dead, but you're still alive. That's exactly why I clicked on it.

24. 24 只 As Long as I Keep Fighting, I'll One Day Ascend to the Emperor's Path 只要我一直战，终将证道成帝 A Frost-Covered Sword一剑寒霜Urban622k WordsOngoing [Urban Cultivation] Mad! Mad! Mad! The further you get, the funnier it becomes! The more exciting it gets! The crazier it gets! This is a vast world, invaded by magical beasts and coveted by gods… In his previous life, the young man spent thousands of years cultivating what he thought was the ultimate peak, only to discover it was all a sacrificial scheme… In this life, his future self and past self coexist in the same era. He is determined to change the ending… But this life is different from 2kReads8.3Score11.2kShelves

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    My top recommendation is the first book, "As Long As I Keep Fighting, I Will Eventually Become an Emperor." It tells the story of an ordinary high school senior who encounters a magical beast and unexpectedly gains the power of shadow... He single-handedly shoulders the burden of fighting against the gods' conspiracy!

25. 25 我EN I Only Wanted to Destroy My Sect, So How Did I Defy Heaven and Become a God? 我只想毁灭宗门，咋逆天成神了 Moonlit Night明月夜色Eastern Fantasy7.6M WordsOngoing Reborn into the number one sect under heaven: it should have been a perfect start. But Chu Xinghe discovered that his cultivation path was a little unusual. Could he become invincible under heaven just by destroying his own sect? Building the number one sect under heaven wasn’t easy, but surely destroying it wouldn’t be hard? Chu Xinghe soon discovered that it really wasn’t easy. He racked his brains trying to bring down his own sect, but why did every attempt only make it stronger? Countless ye 79.4kReads9.3Score5.5kShelves
26. 26 十EN Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score212.7kShelves

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    This brings us to these two books. In *The End of Ten Days*, the protagonist Qi Xia is constantly setting up a grand scheme, while in *I'm Not a Drama God*, the protagonist Chen Ling is constantly putting on a grand performance. "My name is Qi Xia, and I'm a liar. You can only believe half of what I say."

27. 27 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 524.8kReads9.3Score85.5kShelves
28. 28 序EN Sequence: God Eater 序列：吃神者 No Brain, Just Cerebellum不要大脑要小脑Urban4.3M WordsOngoing [Tomato 2026 Male-Focused Fiction Most Popular Author, Ranked Number One] Published in print, quality guaranteed. An alternate high-martial world, ensemble cast and political intrigue, no nested plot twists, a slow-paced story with a grand setting. Readers all say it gets better the further you read. Giant birds swallow the sun, and all things undergo dramatic change. Strange, immortal gods, and humanity's superpowered sequences. Everyone wants to become a god in this world, but they have no ide 953.1kReads9.3Score114.9kShelves
29. 29 神 The Divine Phoenix's Gift 神凰赋 Dashing Wanderer翩翩浪子Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted A garden needs roses! But roses don’t need gardens. A rose is a rose wherever it grows: proud, radiant, and brilliantly independent. In the wild, in the fields, in a free and unrestrained world, she lives as a goddess who strikes decisively and without hesitation. 12.5kReads9.3Score105Shelves

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    A genius with almost supernatural wisdom, capable of lurking for miles! Absolutely high intelligence. You won't regret watching. Completed.

30. 30 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 1.7MReads9.9Score184.9kShelves

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    The protagonist can lie, but I can't; this is really good.

31. 31 我 I Have a Joker Card 我有一张小丑牌 Azure Company蔚蓝公司Urban2.2M WordsCompleted They say that on the day some people turn eighteen, the gods grant them a playing card with a supernatural ability. There are 52 playing cards and 52 different abilities. Those who receive a supernatural playing card are allowed to attend the best ability-user school. The campus belle: “I have the Queen of Spades. I can conjure all kinds of weapons!” The rich kid: “My dad has the Jack of Diamonds. He can get unlimited money!” Meanwhile, somewhere, a boy took his own playing card and used all 52 154.2kReads8.9Score23.3kShelves
32. 32 诸EN The Gods' Foolish Game 诸神愚戏 Ninety Autumns in January一月九十秋Urban3.7M WordsCompleted I have two principles in life: 1. I never lie. 2. I never believe anything anyone says, including myself. “Sir, I would like to point out that your second statement conflicts with the first.” “How so?” “If you never lie, why don’t you believe what you say?” “Oh, sorry. I forgot to mention that I don’t consider myself human.” “?” Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Cheng Shi, Cheng Shi who never lies. What, you’ve never heard of me? That’s all right. You simply haven’t been deceived by m 519.8kReads9.7Score69kShelves
33. 33 奸 The Profiteer 奸商 Brilliant as the Sun金辉万丈Urban1.6M WordsCompleted [Read the first 10 chapters patiently, and you'll see: in studying, daily life, work, and love, there are tricks everywhere!] There are no honest businessmen. Nine out of ten merchants will cheat you. But nine out of ten salespeople will become bosses. I'm a salesperson, and I became a boss too. I'll use my own experience to show you the tricks these unscrupulous merchants use… This book aims to teach you how to avoid scams. Imitate anything in it at your own risk. 11.1kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves

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    The first book is wildly imaginative, full of intricate plots and mind-bending twists. The second book is about everyday life in the city, about how a boy who just graduated from junior high school plans and designs his way to success.

34. 34 却 Yet You Betrayed the Spring's Grace 却负春恩 See Fortune at First Sight, Meow一见生财瞄Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Print edition now available. Search for Ascending to the Clouds on any platform to buy] [Original titles: Ascending to the Clouds / Loathing the Vermilion Walls] [High-IQ Palace Intrigue + Pure-Hatred Heroine + No Disposable Characters] [No transmigration, no rebirth, no golden finger] [The blurb doesn’t do it justice. Please go read the story] How do you become an emperor’s favorite concubine? A prestigious family? A good education? A gentle, respectful, modest, and accommodating nature? Unfor 25.2kReads9.2Score3.1kShelves

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    Everyone's intelligence is on point, the plot twists and turns, it's mind-bending, and the attention to detail is impeccable; every plot hole is logically resolved. Highly recommended!!!

35. 35 纨 The Debauched General's Courtiers Fill the Imperial Court 纨绔将军之裙下之臣遍布朝野 Wandering the World, Splashing Ink云游泼墨Ancient Romance391k WordsOngoing [Woman Disguised as a Man + Military Intrigue + Angsty Romance with Multiple Male Leads + Family and Country] The one thing she should never have done in her life was let Situ Yumo get a second look at her on the streets of the capital. That one glance saw through the hole behind her ear and uncovered the secret she had kept for three years. But he didn't expose her. He swung down from his horse, lashed his whip to chase away the rats at her feet, and said with a smile, "Interesting." Back th 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Who will stand with me, facing this vast land? All emperors envy the power to rule the world, yet his empire is now only occupied by a solitary figure. A sea of ​​blood serves as his chessboard, power struggles rage, every step fraught with peril. He ascends to the throne through bloodshed and carnage, winning the empire, but losing the one he loves. Towering palace walls, boundless clouds, even with the world at his fingertips, there is no one left to stand beside him. A tug-of-war of power, love and hate intertwined—a must-watch for fans of tragic imperial romances!

36. 36 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... 210.4kReads9.6Score22.6kShelves

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    While there are many other excellent works, I'm sorry, no book is more authoritative than this F4 [shy][shy][shy] (in my personal opinion). The character portrayals are all top-notch, a masterpiece by Tomato. "The Mischievous Langya" is a time-travel novel ☝🏻. After reading it, I realized I'd wasted my time reading all previous time-travel novels. I discovered the profound depth of the Chinese language; "Joy of Life" pales in comparison [shy][shy][shy]. "Ninth Special Zone" is a post-apocalyptic military novel ☝🏻. It feels like a combination of "Water Margin," "Romance of the Three Kingdoms," and "Bright Sword"—who knows? It took me a year to finish. "Ten Days' End" is an infinite flow novel ☝🏻. Although my favorite infinite flow novel is "Hell Apartment," I admit that the character portrayals in "Ten Days' End" captivated me. "The God of Drama" is, in my opinion, more captivating than other stories of the same genre. I really can't stand stories about slaying gods and monsters; maybe it's just a matter of personal taste. Oh well! Our Jian Ling CP is just so adorable! All four books are about constantly setting up and breaking through obstacles, and each male protagonist is incredibly charming!

37. 37 是 Who Stole the Zen King's Buddha Heart? 是谁窃走了禅王的佛心 Wandering the World, Splashing Ink云游泼墨Ancient Romance409k WordsOngoing The Zen King of Wanchan Abyss has never taken a life. His name is Situ Jiyuan. It's not that he lacks the power to kill; he simply doesn't. He ladles porridge with his own hands, an old scar running from the web of his thumb to his palm. He issued the "Benevolence Edict," setting no borders and imposing no limits on provisions. Refugees, prisoners of war, even the people of enemy states, all are welcome. The court is on the verge of madness. The people call him a living Buddha. Then one day, a r —Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 38 冒EN Impostor of the Langya Clan 冒姓琅琊 Eastern Zhou Young Master Nan东周公子南Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho 487.2kReads9.7Score66.9kShelves
39. 39 谁 Who Will Sit with Me and Rule the World? 谁与我对坐山河 Wandering the World, Splashing Ink云游泼墨Ancient Romance398k WordsOngoing Twelve years ago, three hundred members of the Zhongli clan were executed to the last after being accused of treason. The whole capital believed not one of them had survived. No one remembered that a little girl had crawled out of the burning ruins. And no one knew that twelve years later, she would bind her chest, tie up her hair, assume the name Zhongli Zhishi, and return to court as a seventh-rank civil official. She was almost too good a person. Gentle and timid, she would only lower her hea 3Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 40 官 Officialdom: Starting by Slapping My Boss Twice 官锋：从打领导两巴掌开始 Little Lotus Breeze小荷风Urban1.4M WordsOngoing Made the scapegoat from the start? Pushed to the margins, with my future and my life ruined? Fine, I’ll remember this. There’s plenty of time to settle the score. My girlfriend breaks up with me, and my love life falls apart. What was I even here for? Fine, I’ll set you free. Don’t regret it. I turn around with power in my hands and return. Li Rui laughs aloud. Those who hurt and slandered me will all pay the price. 31.4kReads8.3Score2.6kShelves

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    I recommend reading these two novels about officialdom. They are very immersive, evoking sympathy for the male protagonist's plight, and the audiobooks are quite engaging.

41. 41 官 The Road to Power: A Clash of Ambition and Desire 官途从权欲交锋开始 Little Lotus Breeze小荷风Urban1.7M WordsOngoing [Political Revenge] + [Career Advancement] + [Alliances of Mutual Interest] + [Romantic Entanglements] + [Political Scheming and Wits] + [Multiple Heroines] + [Ensemble Cast] [The male lead keeps a low profile without being creepy early on, reveals his sharp edge with a roguish charm in the middle, and takes revenge on all his enemies later.] Wang Maoyuan is a "golden phoenix" who flew out of the countryside. The year he graduated from college, he passed the civil service exam and joined the la 18kReads7.7Score1.1kShelves
42. 42 诡EN The Horrors Are Hard to Kill? Sorry, I'm the Truly Immortal One 诡异难杀？抱歉，我才是真正不死 Six Gourds六个葫芦Urban2.0M WordsCompleted This book has been signed for publication, so enjoy it with confidence. [Death Regression + Foreknowledge of the Future + Kill the Saintly One First + Dark Tone + Supernatural Resurgence] After accidentally transmigrating to a world invaded by the supernatural, Fang Xiu awakens the ability to return from death, also known as turning back time. Whenever he dies, time rewinds to just before his death. In this perilous and uncanny world, he could have laid low, but instead he chooses to announce to 236.8kReads9.5Score28.4kShelves

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    1. Fang Xiu, a man who loves his wife dearly. 2. Cheng Shi is so honest. 3. Qi Xia, forever a god. 4. The protagonist plans everyone, including himself…

43. 43 官 The Official Road: Great Wisdom 官道：大智慧 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban448k WordsOngoing [Authentic Political Drama + Inspirational + Political Intrigue + Business Warfare + A Sense of Justice] After spending so many years in government, Liang Guofeng has long since learned the philosophy of officialdom: A single transfer order sends Liang Guofeng to work in the southern province. He hoped to make a difference, but instead found himself constantly caught in traps and suppressed! A new place, a new environment, and a new job bring all kinds of trials. Every step is perilous, but ever 2.1kReads6.2Score201Shelves

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    That's amazing, really impressive.

44. 44 你 Your Mystery Novels Make You Better at Solving Cases Than the Police? 你写悬疑小说比警察还会查案？ Ju Jiuzhi桔九织Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted (No System, no female lead, not invincible, mostly everyday life, Conan-like bad luck, cases both big and small.) (Warning: The protagonist does everything for himself and is no conventional good guy. Don’t read if that bothers you. Also, no female lead doesn’t mean no female characters; it just means there are no romantic scenes. Don’t read if you don’t want women to appear.) Other people transmigrate and find opportunities and connections waiting for them. When Lu Ci transmigrates, the only th 7.1kReads8.9Score833Shelves
45. 45 恶 The Devil Reversed 恶魔逆位 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Mystery737k WordsCompleted “If I wanted to kill him, I wouldn’t use a method this laughably clumsy.” After the black-haired girl in black finished speaking in the interrogation room, she didn’t say another word. The way she calmly studied the photograph made it seem more like she was admiring the victim’s gruesome death. In the photo was a cold, white bathtub filled with shocking amounts of blood. A man lay slumped inside, his deathly pale body visible only from the shoulders up. The deceased was Zhou Haixiong. He had 39.6kReads9.5Score6.1kShelves

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    Absolutely high IQ!! If you can easily and quickly read this book, you might get into a university specializing in political science and law, a university specializing in public security, or a major medical school.

46. 46 外 Is It Really So Strange for a Delivery Driver to Show Up at a Crime Scene? 外卖员出现在案发现场很合理吧？ Clear Summer Night夏夜晴朗Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [System + crime-solving mystery + one heroine] Food delivery driver Su He accidentally gets caught up in a murder case and binds to a God-Tier Choice System! Every choice he makes earns him a reward! With the System's help, his life starts taking some unexpected turns. “Hello, I need to report a murder. Mingjia Community, Building 1, Unit 2, Apartment 603. Someone's been killed... Yes, I'm safe right now... Two people are dead... The killer? Well, I locked him outside... I had nothing to do with 15.8kReads9.2Score1.7kShelves

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    After reading this book, I realized my brain is practically nonexistent; it's full of interconnected plots and constant twists—I have to admit, it's amazing.

47. 47 奸 The Art of Scheming 奸术 Brilliant as the Sun金辉万丈Urban285k WordsOngoing [Read the first 10 chapters patiently, and you'll see that this world is full of traps!] Life is short. You can never be too cautious. Learn how society really works, and watch out for scams! Zhang Quanlin started out as a salesman and eventually became a business owner. Through his own experiences, he reveals the many traps and pitfalls lurking in society! From the author of The Crooked Merchant, a new book that teaches you how to avoid being scammed. 71Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    The first book in the series is a new book by the author of "The Shady Merchant," which continues to expose various tricks and pitfalls, and also fully explores human nature. The second book also exposes tricks, and the third book is a novella that tells a story of people turning to good. All three books are excellent.

48. 48 我 Who Touched My Novel? 我的小说谁动的 Grinding All Beings' Blood into Ink众生血研墨Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted Xue Mo sat at his computer, typing away with great concentration. “Knock, knock, knock!” A series of urgent knocks sounded at the door. “Who is it?” Xue Mo asked, puzzled, as he went to the door. “The police.” Through the peephole, he saw two people in police uniforms standing outside. One of them held up his police identification. “Does Xue Mo live here?” “Yes, that’s me.” Xue Mo hurriedly opened the door. “We’ve found that several recent murder cases closely match your novel. We need you to as 1.8kReads8.8Score219Shelves
49. 49 官 A Trap Within a Trap in the Halls of Power 官场局中局 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Urban537k WordsCompleted [Political intrigue + power struggles + influential figures + suspense + workplace drama + deduction] Cao Zili, head of the Phoenix Mountain project, falls to his death. Rumors claim a suicide note was found at the scene, but its intended recipient is a mystery, and the case is full of unanswered questions... Was it suicide or murder? And what was the motive? The body cannot be found, making the case difficult to solve... The provincial task force arrives, sending the political scene in Huzhou i 1.4kReads8.7Score126Shelves

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    Recommend good books!

50. 50 穿 Transmigrated as a Treacherous Minister's Legitimate Daughter, She Plays the Part to Perfection 穿成奸臣嫡女，她本色出演 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + Career-focused early on + Sweet romance + One-on-one romance + Both leads are devoted to each other] [Two-faced, ruthless minister's daughter × Wild, formidable iron-faced general] The ruler of the business world transmigrates into a book overnight, becoming the daughter of the treacherous chancellor. She throws her weight around and commits every kind of evil, with the label “vicious supporting female character” practically branded onto her. She's madly pursuing the 86.8kReads9.6Score11.4kShelves

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    High intelligence, capability, strategic planning, setting up a plan, and breaking the deadlock.

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