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1. 201 穿 After Becoming the Duke's Dowager, I Kicked Out Every Ungrateful Child and Grandchild 穿成国公老夫人后我把不孝儿孙全踢了 Li Sanye李三爷Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Qin Yun transmigrates into a book, and from the start, her whole family is being stripped of their possessions and exiled? Looking at this roomful of unfilial descendants, Qin Yun thinks the whole family has brought this on themselves. The eldest son's family is corrupt and lawless, and their servants commit acts of violence, bringing disaster upon the household. The second son's family is weak and hidebound, yet they pride themselves on being upright scholars. They presume to criticize the crow 1.7kReads9.1Score361Shelves

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   The female protagonist transmigrates to a time when her family is being exiled and her family is being raided. She quickly adapts to her identity as the old lady of a marquis's mansion. As the emperor's foster mother, she uses her high intelligence to devise a plan, balancing the bonds between maternal love and the relationship between the emperor and his subjects. She also balances national righteousness and family responsibility, weaving a vast network of relationships to save her large family from being raised in the wrong way and prevent their extermination!

2. 202 匹 A Common Man Takes the Stage 匹夫驾到 Qian Xiao千笑Urban2.4M WordsCompleted (Signed for print publication) (One heroine, no System, not a power fantasy, Chinese-style supernatural abilities) Among the infinite parallel worlds, there is a special world called Nanke, and a special group of people known as Calamity Exorcists. They soar through the skies and burrow underground, know the past and present, and travel between parallel worlds in different eras to carry out missions. A young man who calls himself a commoner is chosen by fate to enter Nanke’s mysterious academy, 75.6kReads9.4Score7.5kShelves
3. 203 莫 Better Than the Clouds 莫若凌霄 Yue Guan月关Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Tang Congxin, an art school reject, unexpectedly arrives in a world ruled by an empress and becomes a fallen imperial grandson whose life is hanging by a thread. But even an abandoned child can aspire to greatness. A fallen imperial grandson should rise like a dragon. If my grandfather could be emperor, and my grandmother could be empress, then I, an abandoned child, can do it too. 27.2kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves

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   All three are high-IQ novels. The protagonist of the first book is manipulated from birth, but he grows stronger as he progresses. The plot is rich and engaging, with each story independent and increasingly captivating. The second book is also a high-IQ read. The third book features five protagonists, numerous plot twists, and unexpected yet logically sound twists.

4. 204 少 Aina Han’s Zero-Personality Disorder 少女艾娜含的零重人格 He Jinke何金珂Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted I dreamed I became a serial killer, so I decided to find the woman who would kill me in the future. My name is He Wangyan. “Wangyan” means telling lies. In 2008, I dreamed I used a revolver to kill countless people. At the end of the dream, a girl pressed the same gun to my forehead and said: “He Wangyan, in your next life, don't become a murderer again.” To get to the bottom of the dream, I pretended to slit my wrists and got myself admitted to a psychiatric rehabilitation center, where I found 46Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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   [Mind-bending, suspenseful, parallel world, science fiction, mental illness, mystery, not a light novel] In the closed area of ​​a mental rehabilitation center, the male protagonist quietly wrote this book. He wanted to confess through this book that he was a transmigrator from a parallel world. In reality, he told Dr. Cai about the murder case he committed in the future, and a woman named Aina Han who repeatedly appeared in his dreams and suffered from a zero-personality disorder.

5. 205 诡 The Eerie Spirit Medium: My Doll Can Really Manifest Spirits 诡异降神师：我的娃娃真能显灵 Clouds Can Smile云会笑Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted [Ghosts in the Book!] [Dark Tone!] [Villain Protagonist!] [Urban Supernatural!] [Horror Aesthetic!] [Invincible from the Start!] A sinister doll saws someone to pieces, a red-clad vengeful ghost claims lives at the airport, a hundred ghosts hunt people down along a ten-mile street, the dead rise again in a crematorium, and corpses dance wildly in an abandoned hospital... None of these things happened to me. They are all stories I wrote. My name is Yang Ning. I am an heir to the Ling Men, a profe 131.1kReads9.5Score11.5kShelves
6. 206 雪 Life-and-Death Gambit in the Snowlands 雪域生死局 Trusted Washlet心腹大浣Mystery1.4M WordsOngoing [Chinese Folk Horror + Gods and Ghosts + Folk Legends + Secret-Realm Exploration + Mystery and Deduction + Strong Allies] At an antique fair in Lhasa, I stumbled upon an ancient Tibetan stone tablet. Curious about its contents, I accepted an invitation to join a merchant named Lao Gun and the team he had assembled to search for goods. Together, we ventured deep into the barren mountains of northern Tibet to investigate an ancient temple. I never expected the old temple to conceal such mysteries. 7.9kReads8.6Score1.2kShelves

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   Tibetan expedition, mutual scheming, everyone's IQ online

7. 207 女 A Female Doctor’s Murder Diary 女医生谋杀日记 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Mystery565k WordsCompleted The print edition has been published. Search for A Female Doctor's Diary. I'm a doctor, an obstetrician and gynecologist. I have only two goals: Make someone disappear, And have a child. But he reeks of medicine And stands in my way! 14.2kReads9.5Score2.1kShelves

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   This book requires a certain level of intelligence to understand; it's high-quality and top-notch, highly recommended by seasoned bookworms—you'll regret missing it!

8. 208 第 The Ninth Secret Bureau 第九守秘局 The One Surnamed Yi姓易的Mystery3.0M WordsCompleted “If we want the people of this world to live in the sunlight and keep their sanity, then we must keep secret the things they were never meant to know.” “Because the moment they see those terrifying beings that defy all known science and truly discover how horrifying this world is... believe me, Earth will become the biggest asylum in the universe.” Chen Xian, Ninth Secret Bureau 3.4kReads9.2Score467Shelves
9. 209 佛 Buddha's Son of Heaven 佛子天 The Gods Want to Go Wild神想出去浪Urban1.9M WordsCompleted [No System, no golden finger, an underdog's comeback, a grim early story and a thrilling later one! Anti-drug operations + counterespionage + a brutal start + underworld conflicts + love of country and family] With a mysterious background, a strange family, and a vast shadow lurking behind him, a student with a tragic past is driven to become a madman feared by both the underworld and the legitimate world! A madman who wants to turn the entire world upside down! He crushes the demons and monster 14.4kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves
10. 210 步 Splendor at Every Turn, Spring at Every Step 步步惊华步步春 Twenty-Four Flower Mornings廿四花朝Ancient Romance838k WordsOngoing The rating has just come out, so don't pay it any mind... [Pure historical romance] [Plot-driven] [Political intrigue] [Two equally matched leads] [One-on-one romance] [Everyone is clever] [Powerful prince who dominates the court vs. exceptionally intelligent illegitimate daughter] Ruan Zhenzhen is the illegitimate daughter of the Pingyang Marquis's residence. Born of a courtesan's bloodline and raised in a humble country home, she is suddenly forced into the treacherous world of the capital's n 8.3kReads8.6Score828Shelves

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    This is a must-have book, a mind-bending political drama where you must plan carefully before you act!

11. 211 书 The Tale of Scholar Ji 书生纪 Ink-Stained Orchid墨染幽兰Historical364k WordsCompleted [History + alternate world + fantasy + wuxia + court politics + the martial world + poetry + clever characters] [No transmigration] [No System] [No harem] What is the martial world? Some say it is the life of wine and women, wild and unrestrained, enjoyed by spoiled young masters; Some say it is gallant heroes roaming the land with swords, savoring every triumph and settling every score; Some say it is rival sects and a contest for supremacy among the martial world’s leaders; Some say it is acto 28Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    Li Jun looked in the direction of the sound and saw a woman holding a pipa. This must be Liu Yiyi, the top courtesan of the Wan Hua Lou. At this moment, Liu Yiyi wore a peony hairpin with pearl pendants in her hair, her hair styled in a low bun, a purple-gold necklace around her neck, a white satin robe with cloud patterns, over which was a thin silk gauze robe with lotus patterns, a jade sash around her waist, and pink embroidered shoes with a geometric pattern. Her phoenix eyes were slightly open, and her willow-leaf eyebrows were lightly furrowed. Her face was like a lotus calyx, and her lips like cherries. She resembled Bao Si of the Beacon Tower, and was no less alluring than Daji of Chaoge!

12. 212 谢 The Xie Family's Short-Lived Son Has Lived to a Hundred 谢家的短命鬼长命百岁了 Yi Ran怡然Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] The lid of a dead person's coffin won't lie flat because they had an unresolved longing in life. Given time, that longing turns into a demonic obsession, and unless it is resolved, their descendants will suffer. Yan Sanhe's job is to release the dead from their obsessions. One day, she gets hounded by Third Master Xie, who claims to have one. Yan Sanhe says she doesn't deal with the living. Third Master Xie replies, “Everyone says I won't live long. Just think of 127.1kReads9.6Score17.2kShelves

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    Two great books whose titles don't do them justice. ① The subject matter is novel, the plot is tight and tightly linked, the female protagonist helps the deceased to exorcise demons and resolve their lingering thoughts, there are so many plot twists that it's impossible to put down. All the cases in the whole book are connected to unravel the truth, there are foreshadowing elements, the writing is smooth, it's really super super super good!

13. 213 诡EN The House of Dread 诡舍 The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,夜来风雨声丶Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted [Infinite-flow + Mild Horror + Survival + One Female Lead] A driverless bus carried a group of cursed people to a strange black lodge… Inside the lodge stood a door stained red with blood. At regular intervals, the cursed were forcibly dragged through the blood-red door and into terrifying worlds, where they had to complete horrifying events… After Ning Qiushui survived one bizarre and terrifying story after another inside the lodge, narrowly escaping death each time, he discovered that none of 711.1kReads9.6Score100.9kShelves
14. 214 开 From the Start, I Revealed the Achievements of Ancient Emperors and Stunned the Emperors 开局曝光古人皇功业，惊呆皇帝们 Trainee001练习生001Historical4.3M WordsOngoing [Historical retrospectives] + [a commoner's view of history] + [spoilers in the comments] + [emperors goofing around] + [A complete run-through of Chinese history from the Yan and Huang emperors, starting with the Shang] Chen Yong was hired to make a series of historical retrospectives. He planned to start with the Shang dynasty. To set his videos apart from the many others, he decided to follow standard historical methodology. Source priority: archaeological artifacts > official histories > 76kReads9.0Score5.3kShelves

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    This book analyzes historical power struggles from a political perspective.

15. 215 凶 The Origin of the Murder Case 凶案起源 Whistling Strange Rain诡雨风啸Mystery269k WordsOngoing The Rakshasa, missing for more than a decade, has appeared again, and Sun Le, captain of the criminal investigation team, has been dragged into the abyss. Why? What drove her to peel back the layers of the mystery, only to fall into despair time and again? After the Rakshasa case is closed, what kind of murder case will Sun Le have to investigate next? She inches closer to the truth, only to find despair once again. What is her true background? No one knows. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Whether it gets a high score or not is another matter, as the score isn't available yet, but it's definitely mind-bending. It features high intelligence without sacrificing wit; both protagonists and antagonists possess high IQs. It's not the mindless kind. Since this is my first time writing a book, I'm not entirely familiar with the rules and have wasted several opportunities. Please bear with me in the future.

16. 216 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 25.3kReads9.2Score3.1kShelves

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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!!!

17. 217 起 Getting to the Bottom of Mind-Reading 起底观心术 Bao Erri鲍尔日Urban1.5M WordsCompleted When I was five, a fortune-teller said I’d be able to read people’s minds when I grew up. My parents thought I was a genius and spent the whole family’s savings to send me to school. But I failed the college entrance exam and became a fried-noodle vendor. That vendor later became a “Walking Encyclopedia,” all thanks to the saying, “In books, there are houses of gold.” You are not just who you are. You can become a different kind of dazzling light. Read a comment on the first page, and you’ll get 225.7kReads9.6Score64.5kShelves
18. 218 余 Embers (Also Known as The World Lost Its Guard) 余烬（又名《人间失守》） Mottled Garment斑衣Two Male Leads790k WordsCompleted [Seasoned, calculating, hot-blooded detective VS. an enigmatic, morally ambiguous young nobleman from the slums] [Two powerful male leads + Criminal investigation + Mystery + Case-solving + Happy ending] A seasoned, calculating, hot-blooded detective VS. an enigmatic, morally ambiguous young nobleman from the slums. The world is a city, and even when its walls crumble, you can still see the light from atop the ruins. Wei Heng: “This world is strange. People only care about when you’ll die; no on 24.8kReads9.6Score4.7kShelves

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    🍀① You never know what the consequences will be when you push a truly highly intelligent person to the brink! Four books, four stories, four protagonists with extremely high IQs. Setting traps, falling into traps, some managing to escape unscathed, others paying the price with their lives—the plots and twists are superb. 🍀② "You can't trust no one, or you'll be all alone. Consider me." A criminal psychology genius with an incredibly high IQ, a straightforward and super-rich female detective captain—both were framed and dragged into a quagmire over a decade ago, now they fight back. A complex and intriguing story, highly recommended!

19. 219 平 From Secretary to the Top Leader, Rising to Great Heights 平步青云从一把手秘书开始 Boil the Sea into Salt煮海为盐Urban44k WordsOngoing With both his career and marriage at the lowest point of his life, the minor official Lin Yanzhou stumbles into a new post by chance. From then on, he enters a fast track to the top, changes his fate, and makes his way through the workplace with careful moves and growing success, embarking on a bloody path to promotion... 865Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 220 栩 Vivid as Life 栩栩若生 Xiao Xu小叙Mystery2.3M WordsCompleted A fortune-teller said I was born destined for greatness, the reincarnation of the Flower Goddess, with the power to turn stones into gold and command flower spirits and tree sprites. Once I came of age, my family was sure to prosper. But when I was twelve, I came down with a strange illness. My fever wouldn’t break, and I kept seeing terrifying visions... In a dream, I met an old woman who told me to find an expert with supernatural powers to save my life. Millet to summon souls, altars and form 19.7kReads9.5Score3.4kShelves
21. 221 昭 The Chaos of Zhaohua 昭华乱 See Fortune at First Sight, Meow一见生财瞄Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Available in print. Search "Zhaohua Rebellion" on any platform to purchase.] [Strong female lead, satisfying revenge, high-IQ palace intrigue, the heroine schemes against the entire harem, a dangerously unhinged antagonist] Song Zhao has always been a woman who will stop at nothing to achieve her goals, and she has always seen the world more clearly than anyone else. From the moment she learned that Xiao Jingheng had chosen her to enter the palace as a consort, her goal was crystal clear: "I en 88.6kReads9.5Score9.7kShelves

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    I recommend it to you!

22. 222 宦 Love Amid the Corridors of Power 宦海情途 Boil the Sea into Salt煮海为盐Urban1.0M WordsOngoing After offending his superiors, Zhou Zhiyuan was transferred from the county Party committee office to a remote township. Amid the undercurrents of grassroots politics, he remains humble yet steadfast, puts down roots in the countryside, and plans for development. Through one power struggle after another, he holds true to himself and uses his courage and wisdom to break through and grow. Starting from a small township, he rides the waves and steadily opens a path to success in his political caree 14.2kReads7.6Score1.2kShelves
23. 223 全 Watched by the Whole Internet: The Frail Junior Student Outwits a Top Criminal Investigator 全网围观，病弱学妹戏耍刑侦王牌 Still Feeling Cold依然觉得寒冷Mystery589k WordsCompleted Award-winning work in the Fifth Tomato Web Literature Competition Finals, Selected Mystery Case Award “I only ever kill people who deserve to die!” [High-Octane Dark Fantasy | Elite Mind Games | A Life-or-Death Battle Between Good and Evil | A Strong Heroine and an Even Stronger Heroine] [Shocking Twists | No Romance | Two Powerful, Unhinged Rivals Face Off] From the day Ling Zhi became a criminal police officer, he believed in only two things: evidence and procedural justice. Criminals were cri 78.9kReads9.5Score14.9kShelves

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    To get involved personally.

24. 224 全 Global Manhunt: You’re Crazy! You Call This an Escape? 全球通缉：疯了！你管这个叫逃亡 Snow at Dusk in the Clouds云中暮雪Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Ten major conglomerates are investing, a hundred billion dollars in prize money is up for grabs, and elites from every field are taking part! Urban parkour, high-altitude skydiving, wingsuit flying. Everything... is for the sake of escape! A global manhunt! This is a show that drives people wild! Its goal is to uncover vulnerabilities in security systems and public safety in today's information age. Su Yu is sent to prison from the start, but no one could have expected what came next. Su Yu brea 42.1kReads9.3Score4.5kShelves

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    This book is absolutely the pinnacle of high intelligence; watch how my protagonist escapes with ease from an impenetrable encirclement!

25. 225 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 5.4kReads8.1Score637Shelves

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    A story of childhood sweethearts and a loving couple for 55 years in their past lives + double rebirth + a UI designer male lead with a meticulously crafted political intrigue plot (implementing new policies and navigating court politics) and a delicate emotional arc (daily interactions and tender care). Modern skills are applied (double-entry bookkeeping and design applications). This multi-dimensional balance offers a comprehensive blend of sweet romance, political intrigue, strong-willed co-governance, past-life bonds, a deeply affectionate time-travel story, and a profound fusion of romance and court politics.

26. 226 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: The Tale of Li Chongan, Jade Keeper 丝路玉鉴：守玉丞李崇安传 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE38k WordsCompleted Jade Appraisal Along the Silk Road: The Story of Li Chong'an, Keeper of the Jade 31Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Fans of uplifting stories and adventure, especially those who enjoy Tomb Raider Chronicles and Ghost Blows Out the Light, are in for a treat! The captivating new novel, *Notes from Black Wind Pass*, and the related short story series, *The Jade Mirror of the Silk Road*, are here! These are high-quality male-oriented novels that Chinese readers should enjoy, exploring the truth of the folk world with thrilling suspense, supernatural elements, and a strong sense of mystery. You won't be able to put it down from beginning to end, and the imagery is incredibly vivid!

27. 227 火EN Naruto: Those Years of Lying Low in Amegakure 火影：苟在雨隐那些年 Yi Ji Shan已几山Anime Fanfiction827k WordsCompleted When the village chief is Hanzo: “My dream is to become Lord Hanzo's bodyguard.” When the village chief is Pain: “Actually, I'm a peace lover too. I absolutely adore peace.” “What are you good for?” “Lady Angel, I don't want to work hard anymore... I can kill people, and I'm not afraid to kill. Please let me join the organization...” 14.9kReads8.3Score1.1kShelves

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    A rare high-IQ game in post-apocalyptic fiction, the protagonist plans and breaks the deadlock throughout the entire process, the human nature is realistically and profoundly portrayed, the writing is solid and full of plot twists, even veteran readers praise it.

28. 228 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: The Lin Clan's Joinery Art and the Soul-Hanging Staircase 丝路玉鉴：林氏榫卯诀之悬魂梯 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE16k WordsCompleted Jade Appraisal Along the Silk Road: The Lin Clan's Mortise-and-Tenon Technique and the Soul-Hanging Ladder 9Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 229 长 The Eldest Daughter’s Dazzling Rise 长女惊华 Get Rich Overnight一夜暴富Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Satisfying revenge + political intrigue + mutual salvation + miracle doctor + two powerful leads] The Ji family was a century-old military clan, revered by everyone in the imperial capital of Yulin. And yet the eldest Ji daughter was known throughout Yulin as a useless coward. Then, in a single night, the Ji family fell, and every man in the family died on the battlefield. It was the supposedly useless eldest daughter who held the entire family together. She divorced a prince! She made an enemy 3.1kReads8.8Score517Shelves

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    This book is truly full of breaking new ground and setting up new scenarios; it's incredibly mind-bending. The only downside is that the chapters sometimes repeat themselves.

30. 230 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: The He Clan's Hydrology and the Shule River Valley 丝路玉鉴：河氏水文之疏勒河谷 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE15k WordsCompleted Jade Appraisal Along the Silk Road: The He Clan's Hydrology and the Shule River Valley 4Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 231 重 Reborn: The Legitimate Daughter Helps You Scatter Your Ashes 重生之嫡女帮你扬骨灰 Guobaorou Bro锅包肉broAncient Romance249k WordsOngoing [Reborn Scheming Legitimate Daughter × Pretend-Rake Prince Plotting for the Throne + Break Their Hearts Before Taking Their Lives + Household and Court Intrigue + Astonishing Behind-the-Scenes Twist] In her past life, Shen Fuming was killed by a scumbag and a wicked woman. Her loved ones died tragic deaths, and she died with her eyes open. Reborn, she became the least remarkable legitimate daughter in the Prime Minister’s household. Her stepmother was a hypocrite, her siblings were vicious, and 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is really good! It features both domestic power struggles and intrigue, with a slightly slower pace at the beginning but a very fast pace later on. It's a great read!

32. 232 穿 I Transmigrated to the Great Ming: Commanding Troops from a Humble Background, I Shape the Realm with Schemes 穿越大明：寒门掌兵，权谋定江山 Dark Sect Who Loves Seafood Shrimp Porridge爱吃海鲜虾粥的暗宗Historical819k WordsOngoing A modern history and military enthusiast unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of a poor family’s son, whose father is a disgraced official in the final years of the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty. His family has fallen into ruin, he is bullied, powerful local clans surround him, bandits lay siege to the city, and the officials abandon it and flee. The people within are on the brink of disaster. In this desperate moment, he is called upon to take command of the troops. Though the son of a co 125Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's absolutely gorgeous, I highly recommend everyone check it out!

33. 233 将 The Bride-to-Be 将嫁 Echoes Linger for Three Days绕梁三日Ancient Romance287k WordsCompleted Three years ago, to pacify the western frontier, he married the daughter of the Governor-General of Yongzhou as his empress. But during his lifetime, he met Huo Shiying, the one and only woman of her kind, and the sole female general in the Great Yan dynasty. She doesn't know, and no one else does either, that he has followed her life for twenty whole years. When he was six, he first heard his mother and eldest sister mention her name, and wondered how a two-year-old girl could have been taken t 25kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves

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    ☘️☘️ *The Golden Branch* is a breathtaking historical romance novel full of political intrigue. 💫💫The female protagonist, Shi Buyu, was considered a "jinx" from childhood. To save her life, she faked her death and left home. Later, after her family was framed, she returned to the capital and, as a cold-blooded strategist, stirred up the political storm. Together with the shrewd former prince, Yan Shi'an, she uncovered the truth. 🍁🍁The political intrigue and battles of wits are captivating. The powerful female protagonist, Shi Buyu, uses the name of "jinx" to save the world. She is exceptionally intelligent and decisive, embarking on a path of political maneuvering alongside the shrewd prince. 🍃🍃The grand themes of family, country, and love intertwine to create a magnificent historical panorama that will leave a lasting impression!

34. 234 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: The Su Clan's Astrology and the Buddhist Caves of Longyou 丝路玉鉴：苏氏星象之陇右佛窟 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE22k WordsCompleted Jade Appraisal Along the Silk Road: The Su Clan's Astrology and the Buddhist Caves of Longyou 10Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 235 重 Reborn: From Rock Bottom to the Top 重生：穷途登峰 I Just Handle the Advertising我只管打广告Urban223k WordsOngoing Sixteen years of wholehearted devotion brought him nothing but bankruptcy and a stumbling trip to prison. Chen Wenshan is reborn in 2001, bringing with him more than a decade of business experience and the lessons he learned behind bars. If giving without expecting anything in return can only foster evil and betrayal, then this time, Chen Wenshan will keep a sharp weapon close and let his murderous intent run wild. The flower of romanticism in his heart has withered, and in its place he has plan —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Fast-paced, full of pitfalls, mind-blowing, and refreshing.

36. 236 听 Heard His Senior Brother Was Going Down the Mountain, the Demon Ancestor Practiced Buddhist Teachings All Night 听说师兄要下山，魔祖连夜修佛法 I Just Love Bewitching Women就喜欢妖女Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted Wang Huitian is a self-conscious man with no spiritual roots, yet his swordsmanship is divine. From the moment he leaves the mountain, the world knows no peace! Demon Ancestor: “What? He’s going down the mountain? Quick, bring me my kasaya!” Demon Clan: “Damn it, my son’s meat is tender. Hurry and hide him!” Forbidden Grounds: “We’re doing a deep clean today. Tomorrow, everyone must stay silent. Anyone who dares disobey will be thrown onto the mountain.” He demands a title from heaven and earth, 12.8kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves

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    🔥High intelligence, strategic planning, masterful execution, and decisive breakthrough! A truly inspiring story!

37. 237 弹 The Comments Are Going Wild! This Couple United by Pure Hatred Can Do Anything! 弹幕！纯恨夫妻联手百事顺！ Purple Rice Fortune Ball紫米福团Ancient Romance636k WordsCompleted [Both Virgins + Black Dragon and Wicked Phoenix + Love Grows Over Time] Unhinged beauty vs. scheming prince Wen Suining came across a badly injured man. He wore fine clothes and a jade crown, clearly not from an ordinary family. As she hesitated over whether to help him, lines of text suddenly appeared before her eyes. [Don’t pick up strange men on the roadside~] [Silly supporting heroine, this is the Fifth Prince Fu Yucong, who’s spent years in his fief on the frontier. He’ll be emperor one day 8.9kReads8.5Score1.4kShelves

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    Perfectly matches 👍

38. 238 寸 A Fleeting Moment 寸阴 Three Pigs Stand Like Tripods三猪鼎立Urban820k WordsOngoing [Infinite-loop adventure in the early stages + an intelligent villain + detailed supporting characters + haven't figured out the later stages yet ^_^] Urging someone to study medicine is a recipe for disaster! Even with a golden finger, you still can't overcome human nature! So let it go. Take off that white coat, as if shedding the shackles weighing you down, only to fall into a cycle, an apparently endless loop. Within the cycle of 2015, you uncover a shocking secret from hundreds of years ago 6.2kReads—Score503Shelves

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    A group of villains with sharp minds, constantly pushing the male protagonist to grow stronger. [Salute][Salute]

39. 239 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: The Zhao Clan's Spells and the Secret Treasure of Anxi 丝路玉鉴：赵氏符咒之安西秘宝 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE31k WordsCompleted Jade Appraisal Along the Silk Road: The Zhao Clan's Talismans and the Secret Treasure of Anxi 7Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 240 谍 The Little Spy's Rise to Power 谍战小特务的逆袭 Winter Isn't Hot冬天不热Urban2.8M WordsCompleted He is the lowest-ranking undercover agent in the Military Statistics Bureau, yet he can spot Japanese spies in a vast crowd. He is also an expert operative, infiltrating enemy-occupied territory to assassinate traitors who sell out their country and vanish without a trace. Because: “Scanning Eye” in operation... 187.4kReads9.5Score20.5kShelves

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    💥📖My darlings, you absolutely can't miss "Spy Code: I'm a Useless Barbed Wire"! Liu Changchuan travels back to the Republic of China era, becoming a low-level soldier, using his "scanning eye" to infiltrate Shanghai. Secret telegrams, assassinations, undercover work—danger lurks everywhere. He navigates the perilous relationships between various forces, instantly becoming "spiritual nourishment" for spy drama fans.

41. 241 离 Unbelievable! From the Start, I Was at a Crime Scene 离谱！开局就是案发现场 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery413k WordsCompleted [The rating has just been posted; it will rise later] When Xia Zhu woke up, she had become the prime suspect in a dismemberment case, and the victim's head was in her refrigerator. She was the unluckiest person alive! While others panicked and rushed to prove their innocence, she stayed at the crime scene to examine the details. Drawing on her forensic expertise, she pieced together the clues, investigated the inconsistencies, cleared her name, and helped the police identify the real culprit. Sh 6.2kReads7.0Score745Shelves

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

42. 242 宁 Ning Yan: When Women Rule the Roost 宁兖，牝鸡司晨 Books Bring True Wealth有书真富贵Historical167k WordsOngoing [Ensemble political intrigue + entrusted heir + factional strife + expansion of the realm + redressing an old injustice] [Wronged powerful minister male lead x emperor female lead disguised as a man] Also known as "After I Blundered into the Imperial Family, I Discovered I Was the Imperial Family" On a winter night in the seventh year of Chengxu, Emperor Zhao Ning Fu suddenly went mad. Wearing the robes of his favorite consort, Yan, he climbed the bell tower and rang the funeral bell before fall 173Reads—Score104Shelves

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    A group portrait of political intrigue, featuring the entrustment of a young heir, factional struggles, territorial expansion, the redress of old grievances, and counter-espionage. No time travel, no characters with illogical plots. Also known as "After Accidentally Entering the Imperial Family, I Discovered I Am the Imperial Family."

43. 243 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: The Li Family Jade Pendant, Key to Hexi 丝路玉鉴：李氏玉坠之河西密钥 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE31k WordsCompleted Jade Appraisal Along the Silk Road: The Li Clan's Jade Pendant and the Secret Key to Hexi 2Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 244 奥 Ultraman: I Am Hyper Zetton, the Ultimate Lifeform 奥特曼：我，究极海帕杰顿 Saucy Noob骚气的菜鸡Anime Fanfiction2.4M WordsOngoing [No System + Monster Protagonist + Hyper Zetton + Wish-Fulfillment Story] After transmigrating and becoming Hyper Zetton in its cocoon form, Su Yang, who knew the story inside out, realized that he was about to become the Bat-Seijin's ride, only to get soloed by Saga in the end. How could he let that happen? He absolutely couldn't just sit around and wait to die... No, wait. He absolutely couldn't sit back and do nothing. Enough talk. First, he'd eat a Dark Ultraman to calm down... 46.5kReads9.3Score3.7kShelves

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    I'd like to recommend some books to everyone; the novels on this list are all excellent and well worth reading!

45. 245 第 The Ten-Thousandth Memory Loss 第一万次失忆 Fang Yebai方夜白Urban1.1M WordsCompleted The first time I lost my memory, I thought I was an ordinary person who just ate and waited to die. The second time I lost my memory, I thought I was a forensic doctor, a hacker, a painter, and a writer. The third time I lost my memory, I thought I was a psychopath, an assassin, a doctor, and a martial artist. The fourth time I lost my memory, I thought I was an actor, a musician, a master chef, and a linguistics expert. The fifth time I lost my memory, I started wondering if there was anything 10.4kReads8.1Score1.1kShelves

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    Four mind-bending books: the first features a protagonist who loses his memory and gets caught up in a scheme; the second involves a novel he wrote that becomes reality; the third involves a bizarre resurrection that grants him unlimited possession abilities; and the fourth involves a parallel world version of himself. [Admiration][Thinking][Cool][Cool][Thinking]

46. 246 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: Li Jin's Destiny as an Undercover Agent in Chang'an 丝路玉鉴：李烬宿命之长安卧底 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE35k WordsCompleted Jade Appraisal Along the Silk Road: Li Jin's Fate as an Undercover Agent in Chang'an 4Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 247 山 Beauty and Strategy in a Land of Rivers and Mountains 山河美人谋 Moonset月落Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Proud young lady who always gets even vs. frail, scheming Ninth Prince] Her fiancé was a total jerk, and he was planning to kill her to keep her quiet. Ye Jiao decided to strike first and find a scapegoat while she was at it. She thought the scapegoat would be a transparent, sickly “living corpse,” but rumors were misleading. He was clearly a two-faced, deeply cunning Ninth Prince. After Ye Jiao used the Ninth Prince’s name to punish her scumbag fiancé, Li Ce, the real Ninth Prince: “Miss, I be 18.3kReads9.5Score2.5kShelves
48. 248 正 I'm Writing Your Fate 正在书写你的命运 Fang Yebai方夜白Urban294k WordsCompleted In 2022, the global crime rate plummeted, and Fang Wen played an irreplaceable role in it. Because he thought the world was too boring, he chose to... turn himself in. The powerful, the wealthy, and the villains around the world all breathed a sigh of relief. Three years later, Fang Wen still found the world too dull, so he decided to go out for a stroll. That's when he stumbled across something incredibly interesting: all the terrible novels he'd written had become reality. Now the protagonists 35Reads9.1Score—Shelves
49. 249 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: Li Jin's Good Fortune, the Stunning Beauty 丝路玉鉴：李烬幸事之绝色佳人 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE37k WordsCompleted Jade Appraisal Along the Silk Road: Li Jin's Good Fortune and the Peerless Beauty 2Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 250 孤 The Lone Minister Steals the Throne 孤臣窃鼎 Shadow Blade, Stunning Goose影刃惊鸿Historical346k WordsOngoing High intelligence, epic battles, history, transmigration Gu Huai, a modern graduate student in history, transmigrates into the body of an unlucky man from ancient times with the same name: a notorious playboy in the capital who is about to be discarded by his family and sent to the northwestern frontier to take charge of Shuozhou, a lonely city on the brink of collapse. To the north, the barbarians are sharpening their weapons; to the south, the imperial court keeps putting obstacles in his way; 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    High-IQ strategy, long story of a lone minister stealing the throne, short story of a technological trial

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