Smart Protagonists and Highly Rated Masterpieces 智商在线，高分佳作

1. 1 继 Keep Sleeping, Don’t Wake Up 继续睡，不要醒 Su Le's Little Yellow Flower苏乐的小黄花Mystery454k WordsCompleted [Infinite Dreams + Mystery + Wild Imagination + Horror + Supernatural + Ensemble Cast + Bizarre + Romance + Sophisticated] Lin Du has been dreaming ever since he was born. He often wakes with a start in some strange room and desperately flees to a subway station, only to discover that his every move is being livestreamed and everyone is watching. When he rushes out of the subway, he finds himself sitting in a car with no end, where every passenger is horrifyingly strange. The car stops at one st 43Reads—Score—14d adds

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   All are excellent works, written with dedication, especially the first book, which can be called the Chinese version of Inception, an enhanced version of Interstellar. Although it's a new book, the author's setting is ingenious, the writing is mature, and it already has 300,000 words. The author updates very quickly, making it particularly enjoyable, with layer upon layer of suspense and plot twists. Even Nolan would probably be amazed. It's suspenseful, imaginative, and terrifying, but not your average horror. It's the kind of psychological terror that is created through the scenes, atmosphere, and plot. Infinite dreams, a corridor from which you can't escape no matter what, bustling streets during the day, and everyone silently going to the auditorium for a terrifying ritual at night, with people disappearing every other night. The only problem is that you might actually be a little scared at night.

2. 2 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 1.7MReads9.9Score206.4k14d adds
3. 3 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 519.6kReads9.7Score67.5k14d adds
4. 4 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 705.5kReads9.6Score103.9k14d adds
5. 5 开 An S-Rank Horror from the Start, but They Give Me a C-Rank Talent? 开局S级怪谈，但给我C级天赋？ Pale Era苍白纪元Mystery3.1M WordsOngoing [No Female Lead + Endless Twists + Wild Ideas and Clever Logic + Mild Horror + Protagonist and Villains Are Both Smart] [This is absolutely not a mindless power fantasy. If you don't like the first instance, go ahead and curse me out.] [This isn't a traditional rule-based horror story. The horrors can think and are intelligent, so readers who prefer traditional rule-based horror should steer clear.] Horrors run rampant, and strange tales are everywhere. Beneath every shadow may lurk an unknown t 143.3kReads8.9Score14.5k14d adds

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   A breath of fresh air in the post-apocalyptic rebirth genre! The protagonist's intelligence remains consistently high, the suspense builds layer by layer, the portrayal of human nature is realistic and profound, and the scope expands as the story progresses. The writing is solid, with constant plot twists, making for a thoroughly enjoyable read.

6. 6 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... 210.7kReads9.6Score22.6k14d adds
7. 7 末 Apocalypse Cockroach 末日蟑螂 Mighty Cockroach伟岸蟑螂Sci-Fi & Apocalypse6.3M WordsCompleted Zhang Xiaoqiang is an insignificant nobody, a lazy loser who had been content to lounge around and wait to die. Staying at home lets him avoid the first outbreak of the zombie virus. When he sees his neighbors in the same apartment complex turn into zombies, he is overcome with boundless terror. He struggles to survive alone in an Apocalypse where people prey on each other. At last, worn down by loneliness, he picks up his gear and heads out into a world shrouded in smoke and fire. He takes the 26.8kReads8.9Score2.4k14d adds
8. 8 欺 The God of Deception Never Lies 欺诈之神他永不说谎 Linear Operator线性算子Two Male Leads624k WordsOngoing [Sharp-tongued, scheming goofball bottom × older, imposing commander top] [Ensemble cast, power couple, satisfying story, mutually faithful, everyone has their wits about them, plot-driven] The leads meet relatively late. Includes mild coercion by the top toward the bottom, as well as voyeurism. Cheng Ling, an elite lawyer at a Jiangcheng law firm and a demon on the debate stage, had the misfortune of dying violently in the street. The three gods in charge of his life and death told him, “We can 55.1kReads9.5Score7.5k14d adds

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   Logical and high-quality

9. 9 穿 I Transmigrated as the German Emperor: I'll Restore Germany to Glory! 穿越德皇：我重振德意志！ Spring Field Meow春田喵Urban1.5M WordsOngoing Zhao Zheng, a PhD in history, wakes up to find that he has taken over the body of Wilhelm II, Germany’s last emperor, in 1918! He has only two days before his abdication! Berlin is in turmoil, mutinous sailors seize power, and the Entente powers mass their troops at the border. The once-glorious Second Reich is on the brink of collapse! But armed with a century of historical knowledge, Zhao Zheng refuses to repeat the tragedy! He kicks the arrogant powerbroker Ludendorff aside and seizes iron-fi 46.5kReads8.0Score4.3k14d adds

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   I recommend a traditional military history book; it's neither systematic nor mindless.

10. 10 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 43.1kReads9.4Score4.4k14d adds

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    Male-oriented novel. Top-tier political intrigue, come and see! A blend of martial arts, court intrigue, crime-solving, fast-paced, captivating plot, humorous writing style, and solid prose. Highly recommended! 😎

11. 11 满 The Whole Sect Has Turned Evil, and Only the Eldest Senior Brother Is Righteous to an Extreme 满门黑化，唯有大师兄正的极端 Huan Buyu欢不语Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [Reborn + lighthearted comedy + righteous to a wicked degree + cautious + no romance + anti-cliché] In his previous life, Lin Li discovered that his master had turned into a demonic fiend, his junior brother into a ghost cultivator, and his junior sister into an evil spirit in a cultivation game's instance. He raised his butcher's knife and slaughtered them all. By the end, Lin Li discovered that he, too, had been corrupted into a Heavenly Demon. He gave a cold laugh and immediately drew his swo 16.5kReads8.9Score2.3k14d adds

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    The eldest disciple is righteous yet wicked; when he's righteous, he'll even kill himself. It's an unconventional fantasy, with no romantic pairing, very funny, and not mindless.

12. 12 十 Ten Socializing Techniques 十神社交术 Philosopher Cat哲学猫Urban130k WordsCompleted This is an unconventional guide to the art of social interaction, inspired by the author’s insights into “Daoist Eight Characters fortune-telling” and “Western pickup artistry.” It is completely different from the books on relationships you see in everyday life: not only is it easy to understand, it is also highly practical. Let’s look at the true nature of human beings in social interactions from a different perspective… 36Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A book that only highly intelligent people can understand!

13. 13 三 The Principles of Ternary Consciousness and Memory Mapping 三元意识与记忆映射原理 Philosopher Cat哲学猫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse102k WordsCompleted This book deciphers the secrets of human longevity through philosophical reasoning. Tomato's number one original philosophical masterpiece, The Threefold Consciousness and Memory Mapping Principle, explores ideology, human nature, the secrets of human longevity, the truth behind ancient history, the origin of the moon, the mystery of the Great Flood, reasoning about past-life memories, an analysis of homosexuality, depression, multidimensional worlds, the differences in how men and women are att 1.5kReads9.2Score47514d adds
14. 14 混 God of Chaos! 混沌之神！ The Person Who Loves Me Most最爱我的人Urban261k WordsOngoing [This book is also known as: Nine Revolutions Profound Art | In the later stages, Xin Mo will overpower the Great Sage and Erlang, because he cultivates the complete Nine Revolutions Profound Art.] [An exceptionally long character-growth arc in the early stages] [Every five chapters form a little story arc. I put my heart into every word, and hope you enjoy it!] Civilization has fallen, a new age of chaos has begun, and humanity's darkest impulses spread without end... He emerged from the chaos 10.2kReads—Score86514d adds

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    This is a divine book! Tang Jia San Shao was moved to tears, and Tian Can Shi Dou was humbled by its inferiority. It must be one of the Four Great Classical Novels, absolutely the greatest masterpiece of the 21st century! *Sacred Ruins* falls short in literary elegance! *Battle Through the Heavens* falls short in depth! *Zhu Xian* falls short in emotion! *Covering the Sky* falls short in imagination! *Buddha's Creed* falls short in plot! A once-in-a-century classic of online novels! The greatest literary work of the 21st century! Even Luo Guanzhong, Shi Nai'an, Wu Cheng'en, Cao Xueqin, Confucius, Mozi, Laozi, Zhuangzi, Li Bai, Du Fu, the Three Su's, Xin Qiji, Qin Shi Huang, Emperor Wu of Han, Emperor Taizong of Tang, Emperor Taizu of Song, Genghis Khan, Buddha, Plato, Copernicus, and Aristotle would praise it! The author's book is truly exceptional. The writing is fluent, the rhetoric appropriate, deeply imbued with the style of the Wei and Jin dynasties, and further develops the spirit of the Tang and Song dynasties to a profound degree. To have seen this book in my lifetime is truly my greatest fortune. After reading this book, I was overwhelmed by an indescribable sense of sorrow. Ah, such a wonderful novel! What if I could never read it again? What would I do? What would I do? Only after I unhesitatingly added the book to my bookshelf did my inner turmoil gradually subside. But then I immediately thought, wouldn't it be a waste of the author's hard work if others couldn't see such a good novel? After a painful internal struggle, I finally made up my mind: to sacrifice my own interests for the greater good. I will share this book review with the world. I will push this novel to the top, higher and higher! Until everyone sees it. When I walk between heaven and earth, under the blazing sun and the bright moon, I will ask myself: Is this novel exciting enough? Not enough? When I roam the rivers and lakes, with their vast expanses and rolling waters, I will ask myself: Is this novel thrilling enough? Not enough? When I walk atop the mountains, amidst magnificent palaces and celestial beings in the clouds, I will ask myself: Is the update schedule fast enough? Not enough! Not nearly enough! Not enough chapters, not enough speed, not enough content! Nothing is enough!

15. 15 攀 Climbing Mount Naroda 攀登纳罗达峰 WXL105ffRXUrban306k WordsCompleted [Military + political maneuvering + alternate history + tragic ensemble cast + micro perspective + fictional world] Summer, 1991 As the world celebrated the end of the Cold War, at another fork in history, a far more powerful Red Bear turned its confident gaze eastward. After achieving total victory in Afghanistan, the Soviet Union was at the height of its power. In the name of “liberation,” it launched a lightning assault aimed at annexing Hokkaido: Operation Climb Mount Narodnaya. For Japan, s 4.7kReads8.7Score67514d adds

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    Don't look at the ratings for the first book; I don't know how they came up with them, but I can consider it Tomato's number one hardcore military masterpiece. As for Roadside Picnic, it goes without saying. I couldn't get through the second book, though the beginning was okay. Prepare yourself mentally for the later parts.

16. 16 死 The Death Train 死亡列车 Tu Su屠苏Sci-Fi & Apocalypse4.2M WordsCompleted This is a world where civilization has collapsed and evil runs rampant! This is a blood-soaked, frenzied realm where morality has fallen apart! This is a struggle to survive! 4.1kReads8.5Score47214d adds
17. 17 B Backrooms Exploration Notes Backrooms后室探索笔记 Words Among the Clouds l云中语lMystery2.0M WordsCompleted [Exploration across levels] + [Rigorous and realistic] + [Plausible plot] + [Easy to get into] + [No brainless characters] A meticulously researched Backrooms survival and exploration story, based on the Wikidot version of the Backrooms, featuring images from the original documents as well as original artwork. “If you noclip out of reality in the wrong place by accident, you’ll end up in the Backrooms. There’s nothing but the stench of damp carpet, the maddening monotony of yellow, the endless 40.1kReads9.5Score5.6k14d adds
18. 18 重 Rebirth as a Demonic Cultivator: Starting with a Zombie Planet 重生魔修，开局捡到一颗丧尸星球 The World Is Ink天下墨矣Eastern Fantasy4.9M WordsOngoing This novel has been adapted into a comic. Chu Xuan transmigrates to the Cangxuan World and becomes a demonic cultivator in the Wuji Sect. To cultivate the demonic path is to seize the essence of heaven and earth and take the finest of all things. Slaughter countless millions, and you can become a supreme Demon Venerable. But killing is forbidden by the Heavenly Dao of the human race. The righteous sects also wiped out the Wuji Sect. Just when all seemed lost, Chu Xuan happens upon a blood mirror 15.2kReads9.1Score1.2k14d adds
19. 19 我 I Am a Prophet: In the Age of Extinction 我是先知：我在灭绝纪 Little Dancing Spark跳动的小火花Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.3M WordsCompleted [Natural Disasters, Superpowers, Saving Others, A Righteous Male Lead, No Zombies, No System, No Harem, Not a Traditional Apocalypse, Some Long Chapters] Completed normally at 1.3 million words. Concise is best, and I won't waste your time! What would the world be like if natural disasters struck hundreds or thousands of times more often? Xu Xing was caught in a flood that swallowed everything, only to discover he'd transmigrated to a world where disasters could erupt at any moment. Angels with 6.4kReads9.1Score52114d adds

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    "Tomato's Fantasy Masterpiece, Guaranteed to Reach a Minimum 9.8," Boasts incredible logic and plot, with unexpected foreshadowing and mind-blowing twists. The sheer brilliance and captivating storyline are unmatched by any other Tomato novel. If you enjoy this book, please urge the author to update it by clicking the link at the latest chapter's end. The author says 800 citations equals one more chapter, with no upper limit. If you really can't resist reading more each day, please help! Thank you, and may you have a peaceful and prosperous life!

20. 20 开 Death Sentence from the Start: How Can I Survive Without a Heart of Stone? 开局死刑：我不心狠怎么活？ When the Brush Falls, the Wind Runs Wild笔落风荒Urban6.2M WordsOngoing [Six million words, it's ready to binge!] [Decisive and ruthless + dark revenge + invincible protagonist] [Killing grants energy, breaking through realms is as easy as drinking water! That's what it means to be invincible!] Long Kai transmigrates into the body of a death-row prisoner, and starts out in prison! The System awakens: Kill! Kill! Kill! He kills his way from prison to the stars, from mortal to Dao Lord. He kills until his power runs wild, until he stands invincible beneath the heavens 21.4kReads6.6Score1.7k14d adds

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    (Over three million words already, time to finish!) Awakening from prison, Long Kai is a death row inmate whose family has been destroyed. System awakens: Kill enemies to gain power and become stronger; slay all enemies to obtain divine equipment! From prison to the myriad races of the starry sky, one man, one sword, one spear, treads a path paved with blood— Destroy the Mechanical Royal Court, shatter the ancestral stars of all races, and sweep across the myriad worlds and star systems! When the powerful beings of the Star Sea kneel and tremble: "My lord, spare our lives…" Long Kai chuckles: "What's the rush? We've only just begun. By the way, have you—received your ancestral star's number yet?"

21. 21 灯 When the Lanterns Fade, the Calamity Ends 灯明劫尽 Rui Xuan睿暄Ancient Romance859k WordsOngoing [Two strong leads, brilliant strategists, devoted only to each other, revenge, dual identities, dual personalities, an alternate world not based on any historical dynasty, plenty of witty flirting] She is the eldest princess, rumored to be cherished by all, yet she witnessed her mother spend her life being manipulated by the man she loved. Gentle and composed on the surface, she excels at reading people and understands human nature. To stir up the court, she will stop at nothing. She will destro 2kReads9.3Score26914d adds

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    Ancient Chinese political intrigue, two strong characters, all intelligent, micro-group portraits, high IQ

22. 22 南 Southern Song, Northern Center 南宋北中 Zhong Hong仲弘Historical1.1M WordsCompleted From the start, two strangers who accidentally ended up together transmigrate with their bare bottoms exposed, covering themselves with leaves before getting stung in their most sensitive spots by hairy caterpillars. No System, no golden finger. They mainly rely on what they've learned online to make their way in the world, and the story wins on plot alone. Humorous and funny, with an emphasis on realism. 1.4kReads8.5Score14014d adds

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    No system, no cheat codes, just two naked guys transmigrating. They use leaves to cover themselves and even get stung in the groin by stinging caterpillars. They rely entirely on their own hard work, wits, and courage, and the plot is what makes it so compelling. Humorous and funny, with absolutely sharp intellect, striving for realism. The author is an investment guru, and the story covers a lot about financing, projects, negotiation, stock market techniques, and manipulative tactics.

23. 23 唐 Dr. Tang, You're So Poisonous 唐医生你好毒 Lang Hui Xing Zhe朗辉行者Modern Romance238k WordsCompleted She is a hidden genius chief physician in the emergency department. After being set up by her stepsister and abandoned by her father, she returns with formidable medical skills. He is the most distinguished heir to a wealthy family. Afraid of marriage and children, he still wants to cherish her like a treasure after one unexpected night together. They enter a contract marriage in secret. She thinks they're simply getting what they want from each other, but he carefully lays his plans and places 4.6kReads—Score54414d adds

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    Three books worth reading.

24. 24 师 My Junior Sister Has Quit Being Love-Struck, and the Whole Sect Can't Adjust 师妹不再恋爱脑，全宗竟不太适应 Autumn Letter Scribe秋笺书客Fantastical Romance678k WordsOngoing [Transmigration] + [System] + [Strong Female Lead] + [Xuanhuan] + [Romance] If you’re tired of female leads who are always out to conquer the world or save all its people, you have to read this book! The heroine just wants to lie flat and be a carefree slacker, but the System insists on giving her a golden finger. The more she lies flat, the stronger she gets, and the stronger she gets, the more miserable she becomes, because everyone comes knocking to force her to “get to work.” It’s packed wi 478Reads—Score11214d adds
25. 25 代 The Consequences of Marrying as a Substitute: Mr. Fu Has No Limits When Spoiling His Wife 代嫁的后果，傅先生宠妻没了底线 Autumn Letter Scribe秋笺书客Modern Romance209k WordsOngoing My elder sister ran away from her wedding and abandoned her groom, forcing me to marry a poor man whom the entire city mocked. The whole Su family sneered, waiting for me to become the city's laughingstock. Little did they know that the marriage I took over was the home my late mother had chosen for me herself. My husband looks like an ordinary man down on his luck, but he is a hidden tycoon who has kept a low profile for years and holds power over the entire city! Marriage first, love later. Tw 13Reads—Score—14d adds
26. 26 聊 Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio: I Asked You to Repay Your Debt, Not Paint Skins and Ghosts 聊斋：让你还债，没让你画皮画鬼 On Jiufeng Mountain九峰山上Eastern Fantasy125k WordsOngoing [Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio + Bizarre Cultivation + No System + Subverting Expectations + Folk Supernatural Tales + Becoming a God Through Painting + Dark Tone + Lovecraftian Horror + Clever Protagonist + Decisive and Ruthless + Not Mindless Wish Fulfillment] Transmigrating into Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, I find myself trapped in the deadly predicament of The Painted Skin from the start, and saddled with an unpayable debt to the dead? Don't panic. I have a White Bone Brush tha 849Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a godsend for those who love setting details! It uses Taoist magic to outwit demons and monsters, with strict adherence to the principles of Yin and Yang and numerous foreshadowing elements. The plot gets more and more exciting as you read on, and the atmosphere is incredibly immersive.

27. 27 尸 Born of a Corpse, Carried in a Ghost's Coffin 尸生子，鬼抬棺 Jie Yu界玉Mystery3.3M WordsCompleted In ancient, remote places, all kinds of strange and terrifying things are bound to happen. And these things happen around Hua Jiunan. In fact, Hua Jiunan is part of them. For instance, he was born from a corpse! 213.6kReads9.6Score25.4k14d adds
28. 28 太 The Crown Prince Is a Treasure Trove, but She Flirts and Runs 太子浑身是宝，但她撩完就跑 Nine Strokes, Then a Horizontal Line九笔横才Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Clever revenge + ensemble court drama + male lead fakes his death and reveals his identity, then goes mad + heroine is his one true love] [Power couple comedy | Strategic mind games | All the right ingredients | Fictional setting] Axiang, a huntress, bought herself a live-in husband. He was handsome, with a fine figure and a noble, radiant air, like an immortal crane descended from the heavens, or a jade-faced gentleman from a storybook. But he had no idea how to show affection. When she offer 1.6kReads9.2Score19814d adds

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    The author's writing style is excellent and seasoned, feeling more natural than some contrived "political intrigue" stories. The characters are more realistic and down-to-earth, and the emotions are more delicate and rich. The seemingly unassuming big boss of the palace, Consort Qi, is a standout among time-traveling female characters. The female lead is vividly portrayed, leaping off the page. The male lead is self-disciplined, principled, and of noble character. The mutual attraction between the two leads is a two-way journey, like a destiny etched into their very bones. In short, it's absolutely fantastic. A must-read for fans of historical romance novels. Trust my judgment, based on my extensive reading and travel experience.

29. 29 大 The Righteous Way of the Great Shang 大商正道 Rose of the Empty Valley空谷玫瑰Modern Romance322k WordsCompleted This is a story of an underdog's rise and a dreamer's pursuit of greatness. Born in a turbulent era, he grew up against all odds, starting out as a penniless street vendor. In the depths of poverty, he kindled an unstoppable desire to change his fate. His business went bankrupt, he took over an old factory, and he founded a company. Through countless hardships and brushes with death, he reached the pinnacle of international business through an unyielding, epic entrepreneurial journey. And with h 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommended! A realistic story with engaging content and great writing!

30. 30 借 Borrowing Dreams to Set the Heavens Ablaze 借梦燃天 Summer Night Stars Shine夏夜星扬Eastern Fantasy199k WordsOngoing In this world, countless lives were never allowed to reach their end. Some practiced the sword for a hundred years and cleaved open the Heavenly Gate with a single strike. Some stood alone in a besieged city, never seeing reinforcements arrive before they died. Some reached the pinnacle, only to perish in darkness on the eve of becoming an immortal. They are dead, but their dreams are not over. Bai Ye can borrow their lives. Borrow one person's life, and he gains everything they learned in i 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    My IQ is perfectly online; if you don't like it, come find me.

31. 31 别 Stop Cultivating Spirit Roots! I'll Become a God by Trading Spirit Stocks 别修灵根了！我靠炒灵股封神 Dula Da Chubby嘟啦哒胖胖Eastern Fantasy413k WordsCompleted Eastern Fantasy #Scheming Protagonist #Behind-the-Scenes #Feel-Good Fiction #Subverting Expectations There are no bizarre secret-realm adventures here, only ruthless capital warfare fought with open and hidden blades! This story doesn’t preach about karma and ascending through enlightenment. It believes only in the strong crushing the weak through sect power! Traditional cultivation rules become a laughingstock in the face of capital. Chen Long catches the scent of money filling the air, and the 23Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Mind-bending, intellectually stimulating, action-packed, unconventional, and thrilling story with a touch of financial fantasy – I hope you enjoy it!

32. 32 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 5.8kReads8.1Score70714d adds

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    A 55-year-old childhood sweetheart couple + double rebirth + UI designer male lead with a meticulously crafted political plot (implementation of new policies, court intrigue) and a delicate emotional storyline (daily interactions, pampering details). Modern skills are applied (double-entry bookkeeping, design applications). A well-balanced blend of sweet romance, political intrigue, strong-willed co-governance, past life bonds, highly affectionate time travel, and deep integration of romance and court politics.

33. 33 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—14d adds

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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 their first day, students underwent a system test, and their scores determined their placement in a class. The four young people possessed different talents, ultimately resulting in them being assigned to four different classes.

34. 34 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 3.6kReads8.7Score31414d adds

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    This post-apocalyptic novel is so different! There's no system or cheat code, the suspense is intricately linked, the protagonist relies on his brains for every step, and the world-building and human nature descriptions are incredibly realistic. It's so addictive, the more you read, the more hooked you get.

35. 35 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. 15.1kReads8.3Score96214d adds

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    A hardcore ancient political intrigue and revenge story! The protagonist has no cheat codes; he stirs up trouble purely through his wisdom and strategy. The plot is solid and incredibly captivating!

36. 36 墓 The Tomb Returns to Its Master 墓归主 Kitty Isn't Afraid of Hardship猫猫不怕苦Ancient Romance325k WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead] [Political Intrigue] [Revenge] [Powerful Allies] [High-IQ] She has died twice: once for the realm, once for someone she loved. She was once a homeless ghost, spending ten years in a coffin beside a skeleton. She wasn't trapped there. She was waiting for someone who would come to ask her for help. Shen Mulan offered her own body, begging her to settle a blood feud. She borrowed that face and entered that city. On the pleasure house stage, she was a bewitching courtesan; be 29Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    Can I see mine? [I'm about to cry]

37. 37 全 Global Divide: Follow Me for Good Food, Warm Clothes, and Plenty to Drink 全球分割：跟着我吃饱穿暖又喝好 He Muzong菏木宗Sci-Fi & Apocalypse314k WordsOngoing [Global Survival + Territory Expansion + 1v1 True Love + Good Luck Buff] Blue Star was suddenly divided into a grid, and all of humanity was thrown into a two-person survival game. From the start, each person was paired with a stranger and given a floating territory measuring 9 by 9 meters and a bed that needed repairs. Above them, waves of beasts surged; below them stretched an endless drop. Lian Chengzhou awakened the only good luck buff and card-draw ability on the entire server. His loot box 1.4kReads—Score20514d adds

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    This book is truly a lifesaver during a reading slump; it's a high-quality read that gets better with each reading. The romance is clean and pure, with a single female lead and no harem. There are no clichéd tropes like female supporting characters creating misunderstandings or engaging in ambiguous relationships, making it a very enjoyable read. The plot is logically sound, with solutions for every crisis, big or small. The male and female leads are consistently intelligent and don't suddenly do anything that contradicts their established characters. The story is highly coherent and immersive, making it easy to stay up all night reading it.

38. 38 救 Help! This Lousy System Is Making Me Found a Sect! 救命！这破系统让我开宗立派！ The Crying of Xiao Xiao萧萧之鸣Eastern Fantasy2.3M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to another world as a sickly man, the male lead triggers a System: if he fails to save twenty people within three years, he’ll die of his illness. He sets off on a journey to save people, meeting one lovely confidante after another along the way. In the end, he’s forced to found a sect and finds his happy ending. (This is not a cultivation novel.) The premise is fairly fresh, leaving behind the traditional level-up-and-fight-monsters formula. The protagonist is frail at firs 37.3kReads9.2Score3.6k14d adds

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    It's not a mindless wish-fulfillment story; it's about gradual growth.

39. 39 回 The Reservoir of Returning Waters 回流之坝 Lu Qi, Who Loves Liangfen and Duck Intestines爱吃凉粉鸭肠的路七Eastern Fantasy809k WordsOngoing Does surviving tribulation have to mean facing a lightning tribulation? It could also mean a trial of love! In a world of spiritual energy, every stale cultivation trope is cast aside. A middle-aged man steps into a secret realm in his mortal body, exploring it one step at a time until his soul and body are completely set free. As he investigates the spiritual energy beneath heaven and earth, he uncovers the ultimate truth hidden from the world. 79Reads—Score—14d adds

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    No tricks, no system, no cheat codes, I kneel and offer my humble offering.

40. 40 国 National Fate: Starting with Nawa, I Make Up for Past Regrets 国运：从拿瓦开始弥补遗憾 Stars Falling into the Celestial River星子落天河Anime Fanfiction1.0M WordsOngoing [Instances now open: Armor Hero: Lava (3-130) → The Legend of the Seven Swords (131-320) → Armor Hero: Shadow and Light (327-ongoing) → The Legend of Sword and Fairy 4 (outline in progress) →] Reborn in a world caught up in a national destiny war, Yun Gui is expressionless. He has no regrets and never planned to keep living. When Yun Gui looks up and sees the live broadcast projection covering the sun, he too is chosen, becoming one of the destined contestants in a new round of national destiny 5.1kReads—Score28414d adds

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    Every plot development is logical and reasonable.

41. 41 我 I Just Awakened My System, and Her Dad Told Me to Get Lost? 我刚觉醒系统，她爸让我滚远点？ Jing Jiangyan憬江言Urban3.6M WordsOngoing [Physical book deal secured, enjoy with confidence] [Ultimate power fantasy] [Decisive and ruthless] [Absurd comedy] [One heroine] [Ensemble cast] [Unhinged] Year 529 of the Cultivation Calendar. Yun Mochen wakes from a nap and unexpectedly awakens a System. [Absorb qi and blood to grow stronger!] But there's one big problem: his girlfriend of three months is the daughter of the Zhu Clan's Emperor, one of the five great cultivation clans. Even worse, her emperor father comes straight to his door 69.4kReads8.6Score5.5k14d adds

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    A masterpiece of sword cultivation! The male protagonist's swordsmanship is unparalleled, while the female protagonist's knife skills are devastating. A single-female protagonist, action-packed, and exhilarating novel with guaranteed quality!

42. 42 穿 Transmigrating to the 1970s: The One-Shot System Takes Me to New Heights 穿越七零：秒杀系统带我飞 Mu Ran9牧然9Modern Romance1.4M WordsOngoing The rating just came out, so it’ll go up later! 1970: I Have a Golden Finger and a Maxed-Out Family Ding! Your limited-time flash-sale System has been bound! Wen Jingshu, an English major in graduate school in 2024, was halfway through studying for the civil service exam when she transmigrated. When she woke up, she’d become a graduate student in trade and economics in 1970. Her father was a police bureau chief, her mother a section chief at the agricultural bureau, her eldest brother a battalio 64.7kReads8.5Score8.1k14d adds

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    [Sparrow's Masterpiece] The female protagonist travels back to 1970 with a system that allows her to instantly kill enemies. She rises from a purchasing agent at a supply and marketing cooperative to become an exporter. Her career is fulfilling, her family dotes on her, and the novel is full of nostalgia. It's definitely worth reading!

43. 43 深 A Master Plan 深度布局 Mist-Shrouded Mystery雾锁谜局Mystery215k WordsCompleted A High-IQ Revenge With a single move, the “Soul-Severing Meridian Needle,” he can kill without a trace. On a crowded bus, he makes his target die silently, without anyone noticing. Police captain Zhao Gang sees everything clearly on the surveillance footage, yet is powerless to act. This is the third unsolved case, and every clue points to his own older brother, missing for twenty years... When the person closest to him becomes the prime suspect, how will he choose between the law and blood ties 887Reads6.4Score10014d adds

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    Opening "Deep Strategies" will take you into a silent intellectual battlefield, where every step is thrilling.

44. 44 轮 Soul of the Silhouette 轮廓之魂 Xiong Wen夐文Mystery463k WordsCompleted Soul of the Contour builds a unique narrative universe centered on the symbiosis of data-based life and humanity, blending criminal investigation, science fiction, philosophy, and psychological exploration. Through the evolution of Tan Yan and Contour's relationship, from parasite and host to comrades; the cases' escalation from conventional crimes to high-tech ethical crises; and an in-depth exploration of philosophical frameworks such as “name, number, and image,” “snowball theory,” and “the m 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The work of a well-read person.

45. 45 共 The Symbiotic Realm 共生之域 Xiong Wen夐文Urban1.4M WordsCompleted The realist fantasy novel "The Domain of Symbiosis" explores the awkwardness and wonder of humanity caught between Daoist artifacts and tools, matter and spirit, and silicon-based and carbon-based life. The protagonist, Lei Mo, is a forty-year-old single male freelance artist with a wild, unruly temperament and a disdain for money. —Reads—Score—14d adds
46. 46 無 Without Delusion 無妄 Xiong Wen夐文Urban308k WordsCompleted Xu Jue is the crown prince of the Vermilion Bird Dynasty on Resonance Continent, in the super cultivation world of Tanxing, which lies 50 billion light-years from Earth. He studies under Master Wanyi, a cosmic powerhouse and the Imperial Preceptor. Xu Jue stole an Eight-Plum Diagram from his master, allowing him to travel instantly to different eras on Earth. He is a formidable martial artist, skilled in both literature and combat, but poor at political maneuvering. To escape the harassment and 10Reads—Score214d adds
47. 47 林 Lord Lin Chong 林冲君 Xiong Wen夐文Historical1.0M WordsCompleted There have been heroes who were not sages, but never sages who were not heroes! One who can rouse himself may be called a hero. To rouse oneself is for one’s nature to arise from one’s vital energy. Dragging one’s feet and simply going along with the world, accepting what is and rejecting what is not, working all day yet never rising above a life of rank, land, house, and family, counting every grain of rice and every bundle of firewood until one’s spirit is worn down day by day, looking up at t 4Reads—Score—14d adds
48. 48 骑 Delivery Rider Codename 007: I'm Not a Secret Agent 骑手代号007，我不是特工 Tai Moshen太末生Urban403k WordsCompleted “The System is forcing me to become a secret agent, but I’m just a delivery rider trying to earn enough to buy medicine for my little sister!”, Chen Xiao On a stormy night, Chen Xiao accepts a delivery order bound for hell. The customer is already dead, and the person who accepted the delivery is lying in a pool of blood. Killers are outside the door. As he lies dying, the [Hive Special Operations Mission System] forcibly binds itself to him. From then on, half of his delivery bag holds life-sav 360Reads7.4Score—14d adds

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    Rider 007 vs. Top Agent

49. 49 驯 The Rules of Taming Love! The Tragic Novel's Heroine Goes on a Killing Spree 驯爱法则！虐文女主她杀疯了 Star and Moon Sleepyhead星月眠眠Modern Romance166k WordsOngoing [Cool-headed, rational, and wooden heroine VS obsessive, unhinged, clingy CEO hero] [Transmigrate into a book + clever, satisfying story + intense push and pull + marriage before love + mutual salvation + pure love + legal justice + strong leads] Jiang Wangyue transmigrated into a book. The bad news: She's a professor of computer law, now trapped in the heroine's place in a melodramatic abuse novel, and wakes up on an operating table as her kidney is being removed. The good news: Her expertise i 103Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Yes! A hidden gem of a new novel! An absolutely rational female lead! And a domineering, obsessive male lead! A brain-teasing, satisfying read! The world-building is unique—a feudal system within a modern society! The male lead willingly enters a cage for the female lead, and the female lead learns to love for the male lead!! Super sweet!!! It has both romance and career storylines!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

50. 50 看 Fortune-Telling with Incense: A Life-or-Death Incense from the Start 看香算命：开局生死香 Shu Yue舒岳Mystery202k WordsOngoing [Mystery] + [Fast-Paced] + [Extremely Satisfying] Fresh out of college and unemployed, he is forced to inherit the family business of incense reading and fortune-telling. At the City God Temple, he meets He Hui and they set up an incense-reading studio. When someone frames them, they turn the tables and earn their first fortune. Later, he heads to the countryside to lay low, encounters all kinds of strange happenings, and learns to manipulate people, creating plenty of money-making opportunitie 65Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Every step is calculated, with each step intricately linked, the pace fast and efficient.

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