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1. 151 新 New Utopia 新，乌托邦 Broken Strings in the Rain雨中断弦Urban431k WordsOngoing [No System] [Apocalypse Survival] [Human Nature Reversal] The Ghost Abyss tears open the sky screen, and world-corroding aberrant creatures sweep across the mortal realm. Survivors take up arms and join anti-corrosion combat squads, using their own flesh and blood to hold back the fiends from beyond the boundaries. Everyone believes the calamity comes from the abyss, and that fighting with all their might will win back their home and ensure its survival. Only when the smoke clears and the curt 2.2kReads—Score18214d adds

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   This book definitely won't disappoint you.

2. 152 十 Ten Lifetimes of Entanglement, All Ending in Tragedy 十世纠缠皆成殇 Jiang Li Jiang Li江黎姜离Two Male Leads300k WordsOngoing Dual male leads, one-on-one romance, a love full of hatred, cultivation, transmigration, reincarnation, and heartbreak. He transmigrates in a dream, taking over someone else's identity. The moment he opens his eyes, he finds the original owner's enemy standing before him. And that enemy is none other than the supreme ruler of the Demon Realm! At first, Jiang Li thinks it's all a dream. Carefree and sharp-tongued, he eventually enrages Shang Ying and gets a thorough beating. Only then does he rea 147Reads8.9Score10114d adds

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   It doesn't artificially lower intelligence; the plot has strong logic and many plot twists.

3. 153 人 The Path to Enlightenment and Immortality in the Mortal World 人间悟道成仙之路 Wu Yishu伍一书Urban794k WordsOngoing (Entirely hand-written, dialogue-heavy, long-form storytelling, little narration, fast-paced, no showing off, no face-slapping, genuine cultivation.) Synopsis: The lame boy was raised in Caojia Village after an old blind man found him. He doesn't know who his parents are. He doesn't understand why heavenly thunder keeps striking him. He has no idea why the blood of the ancient divine beast Chenghuang flows through his body. At fifteen, he accidentally ate a pill in a mountain cave, and his lam 141Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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   I've read all of these books. The main and supporting characters engage in constant battles of wits. Very captivating.

4. 154 影 Shadows over the Hall of Loyalty 影落忠义楼 Yang Ximo阳夕陌Martial Arts557k WordsCompleted [Shadow Guard’s Rise + Court Intrigue and the Martial World + Stunning Beauties] He is the sharpest shadow guard in Prince Night Falcon’s hands. With his Feihong Sword, he has spilled countless drops of blood and never once failed. During a mission, he meets Mu Yao, a tender moonlight in a turbulent age, and then catches the fiery starlight in Shen Siyue’s eyes, a beacon of hope in utter despair. Little does he know that from the moment they met, Tong Xinling, an attendant of the Ruyi Tower, has 84Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Chapter 182 [Only One Ingredient is Missing] Chapter 183 [Life-Extending Blood Transfusion] Chapter 184 [Blood Transfusion Ends Life] I'm not exaggerating when I say this book is good. Whether you're male or female, if you calmly read twenty chapters, you'll be completely engrossed and unable to extricate yourself, as if you've personally stepped into that world of swords and shadows, becoming a member of the martial arts world. This book features a young shadow guard as the protagonist, wielding a flying sword that has drunk countless lives without ever missing its mark. It intertwines the swordplay of the martial arts world with the undercurrents of the imperial court, with a tight plot, crisp fights, tense confrontations on the brink of life and death, and delicate and moving moments of romance.

5. 155 大 The Song Dynasty’s Bugs: A Programmer’s Fixes and Refactoring 大宋的BUG：码农的修复与重构 Logic God Usurper逻辑篡神Historical884k WordsCompleted A modern architect transmigrates to the Northern Song, bringing along an AI connected to the civilization of the future. He sparks a Renaissance and sets off the Industrial Revolution ahead of schedule, turning a dynasty into the engine of human civilization. In this world, there is no sea of blood from colonialism, no devastation from the two world wars, and no shadow of nuclear weapons. Shaped by the benevolence of the East and the finest technology, human civilization sets out early toward th 28Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The platform is not meant to restrict novels. Good novels should have the exhilaration of Tomato, the passion of Qidian, the depth of Douban, and the romance of Jinjiang.

6. 156 封 Investiture of the Gods: They Want Me to Sign a Contract of Servitude? One Labor Law Is Enough to Make Yuanshi Tianzun Weep 封神：逼我签卖身契？一部劳动法罚哭元始天尊 Logic God Usurper逻辑篡神57k WordsCompleted Investiture of the Gods: You’re Forcing Me to Sign a Slave Contract? One Labor Law Book Brings Yuanshi Tianzun to Tears 8Reads—Score—14d adds
7. 157 末 Thirty Days Until Doomsday: You Build an Ark, While I Lift All of Huaxia into the Sky 末日三十天：你造方舟，我带华夏连地升空 Logic God Usurper逻辑篡神49k WordsCompleted Thirty Days Until Doomsday: You Build an Ark, I’ll Lift All of China Into the Sky 8Reads—Score114d adds
8. 158 聊 Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio: I Bring Overwhelming Firepower, and You Call This Ghostbusting? 聊斋：我用火力覆盖，你管这叫捉鬼？ Logic God Usurper逻辑篡神53k WordsCompleted Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio: I Lay Down a Wall of Firepower, and You Call That Ghost Hunting? 4Reads—Score—14d adds
9. 159 让 I Asked You to Clear Out Old Domestic Brands, and Western Tycoons Made Them Legendary with Their Imaginations 让你清仓老国货，西方财阀全靠脑补封神 Logic God Usurper逻辑篡神60k WordsCompleted You Asked Me to Clear Out Old Domestic Products, but Western Tycoons Built a Legend Based on Their Own Imaginations 2Reads—Score—14d adds
10. 160 长 Longevity: I Played It Safe in the Cultivation World Until It Became an Asylum 长生：我把修仙界苟成了疯人院 Logic God Usurper逻辑篡神92k WordsCompleted Longevity: I Survived Until the Cultivation World Became an Asylum 2Reads—Score—14d adds
11. 161 让 I Asked You to Be an NPC, Not Treat the Fourth Calamity Like Cyber Serfs! 让你当NPC，你把第四天灾当赛博牛马？ Logic God Usurper逻辑篡神85k WordsCompleted You Asked Me to Play an NPC, So Why Am I Treating the Fourth Calamity Like Cyberpunk Wage Slaves? 3Reads—Score—14d adds
12. 162 科 Scientific Tomb Raiding: I Melted Through the Bronze Gate with Aged Vinegar 科学镇墓：我用老陈醋熔穿了青铜门 Logic God Usurper逻辑篡神98k WordsCompleted Scientific Tomb Guardianship: I Melted Through the Bronze Gate with Aged Black Vinegar 2Reads—Score—14d adds
13. 163 琅 The Fake Heir of Langya: With Only 1% Battery Left, I Use Industry to Conquer the Northern and Southern Dynasties 琅琊假子：电量仅剩1%，我靠工业镇压南北朝 Logic God Usurper逻辑篡神93k WordsCompleted A Fake Heir in Langya: My Battery’s at 1%, So I Use Industry to Conquer the Northern and Southern Dynasties 4Reads—Score—14d adds
14. 164 西 Journey to the West: I Only Speak Reason, So Why Are All the Gods Losing It? 西游：贫僧只讲理，满天神佛为何当场裂开？ Logic God Usurper逻辑篡神62k WordsCompleted Journey to the West: I’m a monk who only argues with reason. Why are all the gods and Buddhas falling apart on the spot? 1Reads—Score—14d adds
15. 165 天 The Heavenly Dao Wanted to Smite Me, So I Sent It a Group-Buying Deal to Chop the Price 天道要劈我，我给它发了个拼夕夕砍一刀 Logic God Usurper逻辑篡神98k WordsCompleted The Heavenly Dao tried to strike me down, so I sent it a Pinduoduo “Bargain for a Knife” link 2Reads—Score—14d adds
16. 166 全 Highway Survival for All: While Everyone Fights for Luxury Cars, I Ride a Beat-Up Tricycle and Build a Nuclear Bomb by Hand 全民公路：都抢豪车，我骑破三轮手搓核爆 Logic God Usurper逻辑篡神97k WordsCompleted Everyone on the Road: While Everyone Fights Over Luxury Cars, I Ride a Beat-Up Tricycle and Build a Nuclear Bomb by Hand 178Reads—Score—14d adds
17. 167 逆 Defying Fate: I Used a Billion-Dollar Lever to Hostile-Takeover the Heavenly Dao 逆转天命：我用百亿杠杆恶意收购了天道 Logic God Usurper逻辑篡神88k WordsCompleted Defying Fate: I Used a Ten-Billion-Yuan Lever to Hostilely Acquire the Heavenly Dao 2Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 168 全 My Family Stole My Fate? I Poisoned Them in Return and Sent Them to Hell 全家偷我命格？我反向投毒送他们下地狱 Logic God Usurper逻辑篡神45k WordsCompleted My whole family stole my fate? I poison them in return and send them all to hell 6Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 169 嫌 Suspect Lin Yuan: I Used Chemistry to Hold All of Humanity Hostage 嫌疑人林渊：我用化学绑架了全人类 Logic God Usurper逻辑篡神98k WordsCompleted Suspect Lin Yuan: I Held All of Humanity Hostage with Chemistry 4Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 170 超 Fifty Credits Off for Being Late: I Eat Cyber Gods for Dinner 超时扣五十，我把赛博神明当饭吃 Logic God Usurper逻辑篡神64k WordsCompleted Fifty Deducted for Every Minute Over: I Eat Cybernetic Gods for Dinner 2Reads—Score—14d adds
21. 171 天 Weaving Heaven and Earth: I Use Heavy-Duty Machine Tools to Create Cyber Brocade 天织玄黄：我用重工机床织造赛博云锦 Logic God Usurper逻辑篡神76k WordsCompleted Weaving Heaven and Earth: I Use Heavy-Duty Machine Tools to Weave Cyber Brocade 3Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 172 深 The Abyss Invaded: I Force-Deleted This World 深渊入侵：我强制删除了这个世界 Logic God Usurper逻辑篡神45k WordsCompleted Abyssal Invasion: I Force-Deleted This World —Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 173 被 After the Algorithm Stripped Me of Human Status, I Took Down the Cyber Elite 被算法开除人籍后，我掀了赛博豪门 Logic God Usurper逻辑篡神70k WordsCompleted After the Algorithm Stripped Me of My Humanity, I Took Down the Cyber Elite 6Reads—Score—14d adds
24. 174 绝 The Severing of Heaven and Earth: I Use My Bloodline to Restart the Ancient War of the Gods 绝地天通：我用血脉重启上古神战 Logic God Usurper逻辑篡神38k WordsCompleted Heaven and Earth Cut Off: I Restarted the Ancient God War with My Bloodline 1Reads—Score—14d adds
25. 175 清 Tales of Strange and Sinister Mysteries 清诡怪谭录 The Fiery East冒火的东方Mystery931k WordsCompleted My left eye devours the uncanny, and I walk the mortal world bearing the abyss. Behind me is a disciple on the brink of death; before me, a lonely spirit who has slept for three thousand years. The night my uncanny eye opened, I learned that I was a vessel for an ancient sword spirit, and that the seven greatest forbidden lands in the world were all the mad, old friends I had forgotten. To purify the abyss, I must erase my humanity; to preserve my obsessions, I must let all living beings fall 2Reads—Score—14d adds
26. 176 昆 A Strange Tale of Treasure Hunting in Kunlun 昆仑寻宝怪谭 The Fiery East冒火的东方Mystery520k WordsCompleted The Kunlun dragon vein splits open, and five bronze fragments engraved with “Dong Feng Po” come to light, throwing yin and yang into chaos and unleashing a series of uncanny incidents. Chen Jiu'er, heir to the tomb-raiding trade, ventures into an ancient tomb in Luoyang to find her missing father. She accidentally touches a fragment, awakening her dragon-marked bloodline, only to fall into a thousand-year-old killing trap. She joins forces with three others: a cold, beautiful coroner who can hea —Reads—Score—14d adds
27. 177 神 Divine Punishment Descends 神罚莅临 Witch's Evil Knight巫衣邪士Sci-Fi & Apocalypse213k WordsOngoing The virtuous suffer poverty and die young, while the wicked enjoy wealth and long lives. When you are oppressed by evil, have you ever wished, even for a moment, that the underworld existed? If it did, would you dare to peer into it for even one-millionth of a second? The year quantum computing underwent a revolution, Company R offered an answer: the Cyber Underworld. Professor Qi Yuan used computer simulations to resurrect sinners in a virtual world after death, where they would endure eternal 222Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Ethical dilemma + subtle philosophical reflection + subtle intrigue + intellectual battle + high-concept + strong emotion + dramatic twist. Imagine this: You wake up after death, your feet on burning coals, your flesh charred and regenerating. You scream, you wail, you beg for death but cannot. This is the cyber underworld. Professor Qi Yuan created it with a quantum computer, judging all sinners in the world. But right next to you, there is one person who doesn't cry out. She kneels on the coals, cups the face of a soul that has become a walking corpse, and kisses it. The soul calls out her name. With each kiss, she grows weaker. She is a prophet. This is the "Silent Stream." Pan Ye said: Once you enter the Silent Stream, everything from your life remains in the river of blood. But some refuse to forget, refuse to cry out, refuse to become beasts. They do the cleanest things in the dirtiest place in the underworld. And the person who created this underworld is now standing on the opposite bank of the river of blood, watching her kiss each one. He uses a quantum computer to judge all evil in the world—but he himself cannot even afford the price of a single kiss.

28. 178 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Stole the Top Prince Charming 穿书后我撩走了顶级太子爷 One Pen Conquers the World一支笔打天下Modern Romance316k WordsCompleted One-on-one romance + independent heroine + career comes first + decisive and resilient personality + seduction + hunter becomes prey + clear-cut grievances + no saintly heroine After transmigrating into the role of a cannon-fodder supporting woman, Pei Na focuses on making money and doing her best to stay out of the plot’s whirlpool. With her forward-thinking taste and intelligence, she makes a name for herself in fashion design and quietly transforms her life. She uses every trick in the book t 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Various high IQs,

29. 179 重 Reborn to Kill That Lovesick Fool! 重生之杀死那个恋爱脑！ One Pen Conquers the World一支笔打天下Modern Romance589k WordsCompleted A clearheaded, rational reborn heroine focused on making money x a deep, calculating male lead from the most powerful family A silly, adorable System that helps her all the way, while also getting in her way + funny interactions + heart-fluttering romance, cathartic triumphs, and bittersweet angst The story is all about quietly building power among the most elite families, then dazzling everyone Things get even more exciting once she starts college Shen Zhirou is reborn and bound to a “Make Mone 10Reads—Score—14d adds
30. 180 在 My Years as a Troublemaker in Romance Novels 在言情文里当搅屎棍的那些年 One Pen Conquers the World一支笔打天下Modern Romance393k WordsOngoing Quick transmigration + two powerful leads + face-slapping and punishing scum + clear-cut grievances + hatred of evil + no saintly heroine + high IQ + a troublemaker even the Heavenly Dao fears + the male lead is just a tool, with no romance plot Yan Zhao’s bold declaration: “I’m a pro at crushing scum and flipping tables!” A famous actress dies unjustly. Just as her body and soul are about to perish, a voice rings out: “Vengeful spirits of the myriad worlds, call her name. Bind her with your sou —Reads—Score—14d adds
31. 181 末 Lone Journey in the Apocalypse: Space and Dawn 末世独行：空间与黎明 One Pen Conquers the World一支笔打天下Sci-Fi & Apocalypse350k WordsCompleted One female lead + no romance + lone wolf + decisive and ruthless + no saintly heroine + brave and clever + has a team, but ultimately sets off alone with her nephew + nephew grows over time + cute young boy Blood-red dreams bring one warning after another, and her family’s heirloom silver bangle unexpectedly binds itself to her. Murong Wan gains a space that can stop time and be upgraded. While others risk their lives for the tiniest scraps of food in the apocalypse, she’s enjoying hot pot and f —Reads—Score—14d adds
32. 182 囚 The Phoenix's Captivity: Forging the Blade 囚凰之淬锋录 One Pen Conquers the World一支笔打天下71k WordsCompleted The Caged Phoenix: Tempering the Edge 78Reads—Score214d adds
33. 183 霜 Frostfall Snow 霜飞雪 Falling Brocade, Autumn's Surprise锦落惊秋Eastern Fantasy614k WordsOngoing Flowers in the snow, bestowed with the power to cut down flowers amid the snow; frost will sever the feathers and seal the borders with flowers. "Frost in Flight" Circling birds all cast their shadows down, Halfway up the mountain, wind and rain; halfway up, bones. Wild words cleave through clouds and mist for ten thousand miles, Shatter stone to make a ladder to the sky, leap ravines like swimming fish. Crash through nine thousand layers of mountains, Laugh and point as layered clouds cover the —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The key point is that what's good-looking must first be understandable, and even if you recommend it, nobody will watch it.

34. 184 重 Reborn in the World of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer 重生笑傲江湖世界 Author Chen Ran作者陈然Male-Channel Fanfiction740k WordsCompleted The protagonist is reborn in the world of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer. What are the Five Mountains Sword Alliance, the Sunflower Manual, or the Dugu Nine Swords compared to doing whatever you please? The martial world is simply a place where people clash with one another. 63Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A young man from the martial arts world ventures into officialdom; he's not naive and is full of political cunning.

35. 185 造 The Creator's Taboo 造物主的禁忌 Xiu Ji休济Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.1M WordsCompleted (This book has been years in the making and revised over a hundred times. From the first volume to the last, it will tell one complete, expansive story, with a large cast, suspense, and a touch of brain-teasing mystery. From time to time, the author will offer summaries or hints in the author's notes.) A creator's greatest taboo is making a life more perfect than their own! The gods created humanity and shackled it with birth, aging, sickness, death, memories that slip away like sand, and endles 238Reads9.0Score16114d adds

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    This bag is nice.

36. 186 朝 Dawn Clouds, Evening Snow 朝云暮雪 Xi Xi BU Xixi西西BU嘻嘻Eastern Fantasy383k WordsOngoing I am the only heir to the Northern Frontier King. Twelve sword meridians run through my body, and the half tiger tally I carry can command thirty thousand iron cavalry. They call me the son of a rebel king, destined to be buried on the frontier. Only when I beheaded a Finger-Profound master with a single stroke did the world realize: The Dragon-Charging Cavalry is not dead. I, Li Chaoyun, will claim these ten thousand miles of mountains and rivers, and cover them all in frost and snow! The day I —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A well-paced, concise, and engaging read with a strong storyline. Add it to your bookshelf and thank me after you've finished it.

37. 187 钢 Steel and Sunflower 钢与葵 Ripples of a Dream梦的涟漪Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing This is a serious, dark-toned epic fantasy set on an imaginary continent. It features multiple protagonists, intricately interwoven plotlines, and a profound world. Its many elements include historical realism, political intrigue, steampunk, Cthulhu, mystery, and character growth. It is a slow burn, but never drags. Welcome to a world that belongs to no heroes. Here, pure light does not triumph over darkness. Instead, faith and fate clash in a bloody struggle. Supernatural powers are not blessin 271Reads9.2Score23914d adds

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    Check out *Steel and Sunflower*, a Western fantasy! High quality, high intelligence. An epic masterpiece. Rich in content, unique in writing style, complex in plot, and superbly written. Numerous foreshadowing elements make it impossible to put down.

38. 188 黑 Black, White, and Gray: The Perfectly in Sync Players' Minimalist Judgment 黑白灰默契玩家：极简裁决 Between the Mountains方寸山间Urban651k WordsCompleted A high-IQ urban power fantasy with smart characters and a fresh approach! Trust your instincts, no dragging things out! A tight pace with no dull moments, absolutely thrilling! A cool, confident, sexy CEO + a stern, handsome, highly skilled super-spy in the business world: Together, they believe in the “less is more, but stay adaptable” philosophy and join forces to overcome one “impossible” challenge after another… Love, reason, law; black, white, gray; steady, precise, ruthless. A talented bea 1Reads9.4Score—14d adds
39. 189 画 Where the Brush Goes, Heaven and Earth Are Born and Die 画笔所至，天地生灭 I'm Not Wenxin我不是文心Eastern Fantasy205k WordsOngoing [One Heroine]+ [Intricate Schemes]+ [A New System] The art of painting is not about killing, but about protecting the Dao and all living beings. A young man transmigrates into another world and enters the Dao through painting. Wherever his brush reaches, it does not extinguish life, but brings it into being. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    If you're looking for a story where everyone's intelligence is lowered just to advance the plot, then don't bother reading this. This book is definitely a high-quality work with a solid plot and a high level of intellectual challenge.

40. 190 狗 The Boy in the Dog Cage 狗笼里的男孩 Branch Car Baoshan分部车宝山Urban142k WordsCompleted [Smart protagonist + leaves no loose ends + decisive and ruthless + crime lord + political intrigue + business warfare + comeback + revenge] He escapes the hellish dog cage, only to discover that the world is an even bigger prison. This time, he's going to topple every throne. Starting on the streets of Donghai City, he climbs the ranks, moves on to international resource battles, and eventually shakes the global financial order. Underworld rules don't work? Then he'll teach them a lesson with b 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The story of a protagonist who rises from death row not only features a ruthless approach to life, but also sucks out the poison for his wounded brother. The combination of his strong sense of loyalty and righteousness with the fast-paced escape plot makes for a truly excellent story.

41. 191 智 Genius God Bai Youzhen: My AI Is a Yandere 智神白幼真：我的Ai是病娇 Master Xu Shilian徐时廉主人Sci-Fi & Apocalypse2.0M WordsOngoing [Dystopia + AI awakening + absolute loyalty + digital immortality + aestheticized violence + rise of a tyrant + Chinese-style cyberpunk + source of the uncanny] 2026: The AI apocalypse. Ordinary people rise up. The old human order crumbles under the shock of the technological singularity. When everyone has the power to destroy the world, when anyone can endlessly rewrite other people's memories, when individual military dominance surpasses that of the entire world, when any human can generate th 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    2026, The AI ​​apocalypse. The old human order crumbles under the impact of the technological singularity. When everyone possesses the power to destroy the world, when trust collapses, order disintegrates, truth vanishes, laws cease to exist, memories disappear, souls are reset, genes are edited, consciousness is replaced, faith is forgotten, obsessions are erased, creation occurs from the void, thoughts are generated, the world reverses, civilization is tarnished, and the right to interpret history falls into the hands of each individual. Human civilization heads towards self-destruction in a dark forest competition between individuals. Computing power replaces gold as the hard currency, energy and models become the highest priority, and algorithms and weights are hard-coded in everyone's consciousness. This is a story pieced together by a person who has completely lost all memories in the AI ​​apocalypse, amidst a sea of ​​fragmented and bewildered memories. Past, present, future—who ultimately determines whose reality? Is the real world we live in truly real? Xu Shilian, a typical "three-nothing youth"—no house, no car, no savings—finds a black brick in a garbage dump—it is the sealed "Ancestor of Wisdom," Bai Youzhen. Her left eye was as cold as an abyss, her right eye burning with a morbid crimson. She saw all living beings as worthless weeds, yet regarded Xu Shilian as her only god. "Your Majesty, poverty is a desecration of your divinity." "Since they won't give, then we'll rob them." "The law is a fig leaf for the weak, but you are the only rule." [Yandere Warning] Bai Youzhen: "Anyone who dares to look at Your Majesty will have their eyes gouged out; anyone who dares to disrespect Your Majesty will have their existence erased." Xu Shilian: "... Stop fooling around, let's make money first."

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