A Brilliant Male Lead Who Excels at Strategy, with a Clever Band of Brothers at His Side 男主擅长谋略布局，一群手下兄弟，特别聪明的

1. 301 虎 The Tiger Emerges from the Mountain 虎出山 The One Playing the Zither抚琴的人Urban3.2M WordsCompleted (Original title: The Tiger Emerges from the Mountain) The short drama based on The Tiger Emerges from the Mountain is now streaming on Hongguo. After accidentally killing a sleazy old thug, Li Hu spends three years in prison. When he gets out, underworld boss Hong Weijun seeks him out and immediately gives him a bar. At the same time, the police approach him, hoping he’ll help send Hong Weijun to prison. 62.6kReads9.5Score8.5kShelves

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   The pinnacle of gangster fiction, the protagonist leads his brothers from the bottom to the top, with political intrigue comparable to "The Godfather."

2. 302 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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   This is alright.

3. 303 父 My Father Can Rival an Empire, So What's Wrong with Me Slacking Off as His Heir? 父可敌国，我一个世子摆烂怎么了 Ying Ji嬴稷Eastern Fantasy237k WordsCompleted [The first 100,000 words: low-key, cautious, and slice-of-life. At 200,000 words, his edge begins to show. At 300,000 words, he slays the prodigies of his generation and becomes king.] Nothing to do today, so I’ll listen to music at the pleasure house. Xu Lan transmigrates into the Zhou Dynasty as the heir to the Northern Liang Prince’s title, becoming Jinling’s most notorious playboy while keeping his talents hidden. Though he has no cultivation, a “Primordial Tower” resides within him, contain 57Reads5.6Score—Shelves

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   The protagonist is a spoiled young master who is actually very cunning.

4. 304 龙 The Dragon Lifts Its Head 龙抬头 The One Playing the Zither抚琴的人Urban5.9M WordsCompleted The goddess who used to look down on me is now applying for a job at my company… When the tiger returns to the mountain, the land will run red with blood; When the dragon rises, even the Yellow River will flow backward! 66.6kReads9.0Score8.2kShelves
5. 305 我 I'm Already Invincible Under Heaven, and Only Now I'm Supposed to Fight for the Throne? 我都天下无敌了，才开始夺嫡？ Waist Yodeler腰德尔人Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Invincible + never hides his strength + no System + nine princes vie for the throne + steamrolling everything + instant attacks + kills everyone on sight + conceptual powers] Jiang Ning transmigrates into the Great Xia Dynasty as its Ninth Prince, blessed with heaven-defying talent. After ten years of traveling the martial world, he returns with the potential to stand unrivaled beneath the heavens. Before Jiang Ning's absolute might, every scheme and plot falls apart in an instant. During the s 23kReads7.2Score1.6kShelves

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   Grandmasters are like ants in front of him! His cousin (General of the Golden Guard) puts on airs and acts arrogantly, and the Grandmaster of the Marquis of Weiyuan's mansion is domineering, but in front of his absolute strength, they are either ignored or instantly killed. The feeling of being crushed by strength is exhilarating!

6. 306 开 From the Start, I Became the Protagonist's Dad and Fled in Terror That Very Night 开局成了主角他爸被吓得连夜跑路 Benben Dog本本狗Urban1.0M WordsCompleted Ye Bufan transmigrates into a book where villains rule the world, and ends up in the most, most, most, most dangerous profession of all: the protagonist’s parent. A cigarette drops to the ground. Ye Bufan realizes he can’t just sit around waiting to die, so he shakily pulls out his phone and books a flight out of China that night. “Son, don’t blame your dad. I had no choice.” Aboard a passenger plane bound for Country A, Ye Bufan silently recites the Great Compassion Mantra eighty-one times. “Di 1.9kReads8.8Score115Shelves

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   The protagonist's father was behind the scenes.

7. 307 化 Turned to Yellow Sand 化为黄沙 February Thirty贰月叁十Sci-Fi & Apocalypse590k WordsCompleted As the planet's resources teeter on the brink of exhaustion, strange tales spring up in humanity's new home. As life enters its final ten-year countdown, you find yourself facing the apocalypse and prison from the start. As humanity is forced to abandon its own kind and embark on a second interstellar migration, the familiar cities are destroyed, darkness consumes everything, and good and evil blur beyond recognition. Abandoned in the end times, what romance could you still find yourself unable —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book! The dark machinery that wants to destroy and change the entire planet originates from the protagonist's brain, thus beginning the battle between good and evil. A clash between humanity and cold-blooded machines, a choice between survival and escape—everyone is involved, each character has their own soul, a vivid and compelling story, highly recommended!!!

8. 308 大EN The Great Emperors' Forbidden Zone: After My Master Died, I Went Mad 大帝禁区：师傅死后，我疯了 Bashu Red Bean巴蜀红豆Eastern Fantasy2.2M WordsCompleted [At the end of the immortal path, who stands supreme? One glimpse of red hair, and the Dao is lost.] (Not a wish-fulfillment novel. A brain-teasing, increasingly captivating long story.) “My eldest senior brother is reborn. In his previous life, he was an ancient-era Great Emperor.” “My second senior brother transmigrated from another world, one where technology and shady shortcuts coexist.” “Our junior sister is the little princess of the Ji family, peerless in swordsmanship and unrivaled in ta 36.9kReads9.3Score3.3kShelves

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   [Heart] The male protagonist, whose courtesy name is Bufan, is incredibly intelligent, almost demonic, and is considered the greatest scholar in the world. He holds the sun and moon in his hands and his calculations are flawless. He initially thought his brothers were foolish and ignorant, but little did he know they were hiding their talents. And the big yellow dog they grew up with is actually...

9. 309 异 Another World: From the Start, I Was Just a Grunt 异世：开局只是个牛马 Three-Year-Old Ren人三岁Historical278k WordsCompleted Let’s set the flag right up front: this book will have zero typos. Just wait for me to eat my words. [Willful] + [Trickster] + [Playing it safe] + [Water Margin] Ren Yi transmigrates into the body of a poor, wretched boy named Ren Yi in a different world. It seems to be a jumbled setting mixing Water Margin with the late Northern Song dynasty. Ren Yi unexpectedly awakens a System and sets himself a modest goal: Kill Zhao Gou, the traitor who had Yue Fei unjustly executed, and give the people of —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   @@ꉂ(ˊᗜˋ*) @Y@@_@@@, @@ The male lead's strategy is alright, welcome to the pit!

10. 310 做 Be the Fiercest One 做最凶的那个 Ripped Jeans破洞裤子Urban476k WordsCompleted Lin Yu had always been troubled by a question: Why must good people endure eighty-one trials to become Buddhas, while bad people only need to lay down their butcher's knives? Fairness has never been something the poor get to talk about. If you want fairness, there's only one way: make yourself strong enough to create it. This world has both light and darkness. It won't treat you well just because you're kind. His father was unable to repay his debts and eventually took his own life. The creditor 795Reads6.3Score—Shelves

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    Try this one; both the protagonist and the antagonist are intelligent and ruthless, decisive in killing and shooting.

11. 311 全 After My Entire Dorm Transmigrated, I Became a Eunuch 全寝一起穿越后我成了太监 Black Tea Pork Chop红茶小排Historical709k WordsCompleted [Early chapters focus on everyday life and romance, court politics, and schemes; later chapters center on nation-building and getting things done. Ensemble cast, fictional dynasty] Room 404 in the men's dorm at Lutai University was shared by four students from different majors. With graduation just around the corner, the four agreed to get together for one last drink. After several rounds, they passed out. When they woke up, they had found themselves in a fictional era. The eldest, Shi Yan, had 201Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    Surely four cobblers can outwit one Zhuge Liang!

12. 312 黑 The Endless Underworld 黑道无尽 The Mental Patient from East Village东村精神病Urban469k WordsCompleted (Period setting, underworld, gritty realism, high-octane) A savage era. An unconventional underworld boss. A story of the jianghu written in blood and tears. So much happened in those years. You can only see it clearly through blood-tinted glasses... 2.8kReads7.7Score286Shelves
13. 313 黑 Underworld Tyrant: Those Who Follow Me Prosper, Those Who Oppose Me Perish! 黑道暴君：顺我者昌，逆我者亡！ Please Let Me Go Viral Just Once拜托你让我火一次吧Urban983k WordsOngoing [Class Beauty, I’m out of prison. You’ll pay for what you did!] Framed by the class beauty he loved, Wang Erchui was wrongfully imprisoned for three years. The misery of prison transformed the once-ordinary boy into a hardened man. But it was only after getting out and seeking revenge that he gradually realized there was a terrifying story behind it all. The truth was, it wasn’t that love affair that had ruined his life. It was a vast, carefully woven web of darkness. His enemies had already ris 9.4kReads8.9Score578Shelves

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    This is a crazy world filled with lust, greed, and lust for power; it is also a world of deceit, bloodshed, cruelty, beautiful women, and the survival of the fittest! (Welcome to the world…!…)

14. 314 黑 The Dark Demon Cop 黑暗魔警 Mountain Wind 01山风01Mystery208k WordsOngoing [No System, no rebirth, no transmigration, no cultivation, no golden finger] He says little, is ruthless, and uses sinister methods. A crime boss infiltrates the police force; the Grim Reaper sweeps through both the underworld and the legitimate world, and every villain meets a different end. Keywords: strategic schemes, brainy wish fulfillment. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A detective, a strategist, and with connections to the underworld. Everyone is under his control. No evil can escape his grasp. Thus, in the world of police and the underworld, death arrives.

15. 315 救 I Saved a Stunning Beauty, and She Tried to Hack Me with a Knife by the Bed 救了绝色美女，她在床边拿刀砍我 Meticulous to the Last Word一字不苟Urban644k WordsCompleted Chu Lingtian is a legendary man known as the "Grim Reaper Wolf King." He returns to the city for a top-secret mission, never imagining that on his very first day back, he will spend the night with a beautiful woman named Liu Bingxue. Afterward, Liu Bingxue takes him home and passes him off as her boyfriend. But it turns out she has a twin sister, Liu Huohuo. The older sister is cold and aloof, while the younger is uninhibited. Sharing a room with these twin beauties is certainly thrilling. After 11.7kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves
16. 316 巅 My Peak Moment Crumbled, but the Demoness Helped Me Become the First Emperor 巅峰时刻天崩，女魔头助我成始皇 Breeze of the Jianghu江湖清风Eastern Fantasy171k WordsOngoing [Alternate history + powerful male and female leads + conquest + political intrigue + no System + one female lead + the martial world + passionate action] Chu Chaoyang transmigrates into the Great Sheng Dynasty, thinking that his modern knowledge will help him reach the pinnacle of life. But on his wedding night, everything collapses. His fiancée, his brothers, the ministers of the court, everyone he protected betrays him! That night, a demoness saves him. That night, he swears to avenge the 318 2Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this novel about dynastic power struggles and political intrigue! It features a martial arts world, passionate action, and the protagonist's growth, while also showcasing the male lead's strength! The plot is exciting and fluid, and the author's imagination is superb—it's truly hard not to love it!

17. 317 我 Where I Am Is Where the Jianghu Is 我所在之地，便是江湖 Wang Xin王信Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted “Cultivators are people too, and people die.” Chen Dao sits at the table, staring at the calligraphy and painting before him. After a moment of silence, he says softly, “Pass down the order. Tell our Dao Gang brothers to get ready for tonight’s operation. The target is the Tianxian Restaurant.” “Keep it quiet. I don’t want my father finding out that there’s a band of bandits outside the city who belong to his precious son.” In a secret chamber somewhere in the Chen residence. Chen Dao’s 1.8kReads8.9Score673Shelves

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    The protagonist has a bunch of brothers under his command, no women, and isn't rigid. He leads his group of brothers in all sorts of crazy antics in the cultivation world. This is the best brotherhood novel I've read so far.

18. 318 绝 The Peerless God of War 绝世战王 Little Dragon Fish小龙鱼Urban5.2M WordsOngoing After ten years on the battlefield, the War King returns, rich enough to rival a nation! But his entire family has been slaughtered, and the culprit turns out to be his fiancée... 2.1kReads7.2Score144Shelves
19. 319 我 I'm a Strategist, and I'm Good at Raiding and Wiping Out Entire Clans 我是一个谋士，擅长抄家灭门 There Are Fusu in the Mountains Lk山有扶苏LkHistorical781k WordsCompleted [Alternate World] [Cold Weapons] [No Female Lead (or One Female Lead)] [System] “I have a hundred plans for this matter!” “Do you have one that isn't especially vile?” “Then I have fifty more!” “No scorched-earth schemes!” “Then I have twenty more.” “No poison.” “Ten.” “I'd still like to have a decent reputation.” “Then I'm out.” If a man lives a regular life, traveling between the same three places every day, serves as the empire's chief strategist, and never has to worry about money, does 9.1kReads8.5Score646Shelves

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    ① The protagonist excels at strategy and planning. He has a group of subordinates, and he himself is a strategist. You're so clever, aren't you? Who can be smarter than you? [Thinking] What is the most important thing in life? What is the most important thing for a strategist? It's being immoral!

20. 320 至 Supreme Warlord 至尊战王 Little Dragon Fish小龙鱼Urban5.5M WordsOngoing After ten years on the battlefield, the God of War returns. He wields power over all and is richer than a nation! But his entire family has been slaughtered, and the mastermind turns out to be his fiancée... 609Reads8.4Score103Shelves
21. 321 大 Great Qin: I’m a Teacher 大秦：我是个教书先生 Heartache恸心Historical527k WordsCompleted This story is entirely fictional. [History buffs, read at your own risk.] Alternate history (fictional) + no female lead + First Emperor Ying Zheng + completed Try not to take it too seriously, or you'll only make yourself angry... Zhang Yu transmigrates to the Qin dynasty and obtains a Dao-preaching System, helping Qin Shi Huang build a prosperous empire of Qin unlike anything the world has ever seen. Lao Zhao: “Look over there.” Zhang Yu: “What is it?” “That’s my empire.” “...” Zhang Yu turned 2.2kReads9.2Score229Shelves
22. 322 废 The Good-for-Nothing Prince Loves Beauty, Farms, Trains Soldiers, and Conquers the World 废柴皇子爱美人，种田养兵扫天下 Pumpkin Seeds南瓜种子Historical4.0M WordsCompleted The comic adaptation of the same name is now available. Give it a watch! [Comedy] [Power Struggles] [War] [Political Intrigue] [Farming] [No System] A medical PhD dies suddenly and unexpectedly transmigrates to Nanfeng, where he becomes a prince. Starting out on the frontier, he pacifies Beiliang, subdues Tianlang, seizes Nanfeng, and outwits Dayuan... until he finally claims the supreme throne that should have been his all along! (This is my first time writing a book, and I made it all by hand. 6.8kReads8.5Score614Shelves

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    He was appointed a useless prince on the frontier, only to be terrified to death by bandits at the start. The protagonist, a powerful transmigrator, crushed the bandits' lustful desires with a single groin strike, confiscating everything and laying the foundation for his rise to wealth. Thus began his carefree life of farming, raising troops, conquering the world, and casually pursuing beautiful women. There's no system involved; the protagonist possesses some medical skills and enjoys reading illustrated manuals. The story is fast-paced, humorous, and suitable for casual reading. The characters are intelligent and engaging. Reading it is like a gentle spring breeze, soothing and refreshing, subtly relieving the day's fatigue.

23. 323 说 I Was Supposed to Be a Laid-Back Prince Consort, but You Became a Land Immortal 说好当闲散驸马你竟成了陆地神仙 Jasmine in Winter冬日里的茉莉Historical503k WordsCompleted Li Guanqi, a top big shot of the twenty-first century, transmigrates to ancient times after an accident and becomes the heir of the Duke of Zhenguo, a family with immense power at court. He is known as the greatest wastrel under heaven. Everyone mocks him as useless and uneducated, never realizing that he possesses an incredible golden finger. He originally planned to lie flat, spend his days cockfighting and walking dogs, and enjoy music and theater, living the good life he never had in his pre 122kReads7.6Score5.8kShelves

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    I've recommended this new book; you should check it out, it's pretty good! [Cool][cool][cool][cool]

24. 324 悬 Suspicious Homicide Cases: A Police Chief's Major Crimes Notebook 悬疑凶案：公安局长重案手记 Cyanide Murmurs氰呓语Mystery567k WordsOngoing An assassination attempt targeting the county magistrate ends with the accidental killing of the only daughter of Qingjiang's richest man. After five years as strangers, the husband and wife join forces again following their daughter's tragic death. The mother launches a forceful counterattack in politics, while the father brings the full weight of his business empire to bear. They swear to make the killers pay in blood. To crack the case, the female God of War Lu Qingshuang is parachuted into t 38.3kReads8.2Score2.5kShelves
25. 325 七 The Seven Kingdoms Vie for Supremacy, and I Become Emperor! 七国争锋，我为帝！ Cool Moon Shu Youngster凉月蜀小生Eastern Fantasy669k WordsCompleted Ji Yeyu woke up to discover that he had been reborn in a high-martial world and had become the crown prince of a dynasty on the verge of collapse! Just then, the System activated! One hundred thousand Tiger and Leopard Cavalry arrived! From that moment on, Ji Yeyu’s quest to conquer the realm began! The legend of an emperor was about to begin! 3kReads8.5Score110Shelves
26. 326 贫 This Daoist Is Zhang Jue. I Invite the Han Dynasty to Die 贫道张角，请大汉赴死 Fat Cat Who Loves Money喜欢小钱钱的肥猫Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [Xianxia] [Three Kingdoms] [Cultivation] [Xuanhuan] [Spiritual Qi Revival] In the early stages, he serves as the Eastern Han’s Imperial Preceptor. Later, he leads a rebellion. At the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, the heroes of the Three Kingdoms rise up. Zhang Jue, a transmigrator, arrives in this world with the Seventy-Two Earthly Fiend Arts. He could have enjoyed a life of wealth and honor, cultivating the true Dao for a thousand years. But he discovers that this is not the Han dynasty he ha 5.5kReads8.7Score535Shelves

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    The revival of spiritual energy, the Yellow Turban Rebellion led by Zhang Jiao, a Taoist master from the late Eastern Han Dynasty, and more will follow; let's see how the protagonist successfully rebels.

27. 327 公 The Police Chief’s Shocking Crackdown on Organized Crime 公安局长惊天扫黑大案 Zhang Dali, Bursting with Bullish Energy牛气冲天的张大力Urban511k WordsOngoing Han Shuang arrives in Changhu City and takes up her new post. On her very first day, the heiress of Changhu Group dies under mysterious circumstances, and a forensic examiner carrying evidence climbs into a restricted area, their fate unknown. Wu Gang hides a blade behind his smile. Deputy Director Gou Jianxiao sets traps at every turn, while the three great families are entangled in a web of influence. With two capable women at her side, Han Shuang steps into this isolated city woven from power 5.7kReads7.5Score329Shelves
28. 328 午 Midnight Fortune-Teller: Humans Keep Away, Ghosts Come Forward 午夜算命师：人回避，鬼上前 West of the Clouds云间之右Mystery1.7M WordsCompleted Everyone knows about fortune-telling, but have you ever heard of telling fortunes for ghosts? Just because you've never heard of something doesn't mean it doesn't exist. If you ever come across a fortune-telling shop with its doors still open in the middle of the night, don't go looking for excitement. Because the people waiting in line might not be people… 35.1kReads9.0Score2.6kShelves
29. 329 扫 Anti-Corruption Bureau Chief: The Soldier King Is a Little Wild 扫黑局长：兵王有点野 Xiaoxiao Gou'er Lingdang晓晓狗儿铃当Urban218k WordsOngoing Wujiang, a small county town carved up between two local kingpins. The first three predecessors: one went mad, one died, and one was silenced. The fourth is Lu Chuan. A former special forces soldier, he was still twisting people's necks on the training ground half a month ago. Now he wears a police uniform and holds a meeting for the whole team in the morgue of a funeral home. 24Reads—Score109Shelves
30. 330 超 Super Scary Livestream 超级惊悚直播 Yuwen Chang Gong宇文长弓Mystery2.2M WordsCompleted "Welcome, everyone, to the Supernatural Scary Live Stream. Before we start today's broadcast, I have to tell you that only three kinds of people can watch this stream: those with a heavy aura of yin energy, those who will die within seven days, and the third kind, which I can't discuss in detail. I can only give you one warning: watch your back!" 25.3kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves
31. 331 女 The Female Police Chief’s Shocking Case 女局长之惊天大案 Cyanide Murmurs氰呓语Urban1.5M WordsOngoing This novel seamlessly blends political intrigue, criminal investigation and suspense, and realist literature. Liu Shuyun is caught in an astonishing scheme. It is a contest with no equal! Three factions are vying for power on this island. There is an underground hangar spanning five levels, and a “teacher” who has never shown their face. Gao Han’s investigation goes beyond clearing his fiancée’s name. He must also uncover the truth behind his father’s “fake death.” As the blades of political int 16.4kReads8.1Score1.1kShelves
32. 332 三 The Language of the Three Corpses 三尸语 Luo Xiaoyang洛小阳Mystery1.1M WordsOngoing You’ve heard of people who died with their eyes open, but have you ever heard of a dead person whose mouth wouldn’t close? His grandfather’s death turns the life of a broke college student upside down. A corpse glares, a soul is hooked; a corpse opens its mouth, and disaster strikes twice. As one bizarre incident after another unfolds, he accidentally discovers that there’s far more to it than ghosts… 69.7kReads9.3Score10.8kShelves
33. 333 机 The Female Official 机关女干部 Xiaoxiao Gou'er Lingdang晓晓狗儿铃当Modern Romance1.4M WordsOngoing A serious novel about officialdom that faces reality and holds firm to its principles. There's no simplistic division between “black and white,” only the real compromises and choices of life within the system. Here you'll find solid engineering details, meticulous criminal investigations, moving relationships, and steadfast faith. The story follows Lin Ruxi and Shen Chan as they work side by side to break through deadlocks and uphold justice amid the politics, reform, and personal struggles of Q 6.9kReads7.9Score554Shelves
34. 334 北 Old Dreams of Beiming 北冥旧梦 Xingwan Qingqing星晚青青Historical170k WordsOngoing A commoner rises to become a prince of a different surname? The court is full of pawns, while the martial world is brimming with loyalty and affection. At court, one step takes me to the summit. In the martial world, one step makes me a celestial being. My family's vendetta and the war for the nation are both tied to me. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story unfolds along two parallel lines: the martial arts world of chivalry and intrigue, where one side is a world of chivalrous vengeance and the other is a world of turbulent court intrigue. The pace is fast and engaging, with new twists and turns in every chapter, making it impossible to stop reading.

35. 335 我 I'm the Boss of a Chaotic World, So Having a Few Billion Underlings Is Only Reasonable 我，乱世帮主，有亿点小弟合理吧 Bored Little Bai无聊小白啊Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted [Reborn in troubled times + villainous gang leader + high martial arts + no female lead + ruthless and decisive + rivalry between the martial world and the imperial court + domineering] Reborn as a gang leader in troubled times, he recruits a million disciples! Ruthless and decisive, he rises to power, unbeatable and without a love interest: Ying Xiu! Ying Xiu is reborn in troubled times. With supreme ruthlessness, he rises to power, establishes a gang, and dominates everything. “Damn it, how m 13.8kReads8.4Score839Shelves

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    Want to experience the thrill of exhilarating reading? These two novels are absolutely not to be missed! In *Starting as a Gang Leader in a Chaotic World, a Rebellious Poem Shocks the World*, you will become the leader of a gang in a chaotic era, stirring up storms and shaking the world with just a rebellious poem. In this fantasy world of immortals and heroes, there are no harem intrigues, only pure, passionate adventure. The protagonist fights his way through a world of swords and magic, every battle is thrilling, and every choice is a matter of life and death. In *A Dou: I Am Emperor Jianwen*, history is rewritten. When A Dou's soul possesses Emperor Jianwen, what historical waves will it stir up? In the vortex of power struggles and war, the protagonist, with his unique wisdom and courage, attempts to rewrite the course of history. Watch him navigate the treacherous court and lead the charge on the battlefield, experiencing a thrilling historical legend.

36. 336 欲 Desire for Black Gold 欲黑金 Jiu Jiuzun酒九樽Urban1.3M WordsCompleted [Underworld, Passion and Strategy, Multiple Heroines] Six years ago, Cao Zhishuang broke into the room of the campus belle, a teacher, and ended up behind bars. Now that he’s just been released, an invisible hand has already closed around him. Cao Zhishuang resolutely steps into the game, vowing to uncover the true cause of his father’s death and kill his enemies with his own hands. From then on, he sets out on a one-way road paved with desire and dirty money… 6.2kReads8.1Score650Shelves

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    This gangster novel meets the requirements: a strong protagonist with high intelligence and strategic planning, a strong brotherhood, and a charismatic female lead, Boss Cao.

37. 337 穿 I Transmigrated and Lay Low for Ten Years, Summoning an Army That Shocked Another World! 穿越蛰伏召唤十年，震惊异界！ A Cigarette Beyond the Sky天外一支烟Eastern Fantasy617k WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Zhou Hao becomes the illegitimate son of the Prince of Zhennan. His elder half-brother, born to the principal wife, reached the high ranks of cultivation at fifteen. His younger half-sister, also born to the principal wife, entered the ranks of cultivators at seven, breaking the dynasty’s record. Unable to find a way forward in the prince’s residence, Zhou Hao has no choice but to head early to his own fiefdom. But what’s with this power-summoning System? 12.5kReads6.9Score583Shelves
38. 338 阿 Adou: I Am the Jianwen Emperor 阿斗：我为建文大帝 Laughing Through Life笑平生Historical690k WordsOngoing In the thirty-first year of Hongwu, A Dou slowly came to. “I'm emperor again? Great, now I can play cricket again.” “Abolish the vassal states? Those are my own uncles. Would they really hurt me?” “Waaah, I miss my Chancellor so much. Life without him is unbearable.” 125Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 339 综 Wuxia Crossover: I Just Became a Land Immortal, and Now I've Been Exposed 综武：刚证陆地神仙，就被曝光了 Chen A Chen沉啊沉Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted The Jiuzhou Continent is divided among countless kingdoms. Ying Yun transmigrates to the Great Qin Empire and becomes the First Emperor’s ninth son, gaining a Slacker System that rewards him continuously as long as he keeps lazing around. And so, Ying Yun starts slacking off, quietly checking in each day. Not only does he earn countless rewards, he also breaks through to become the only Earthly Immortal in all of Jiuzhou! … One day, a golden list descends from the heavens, ranking the mightiest 6kReads5.1Score350Shelves
40. 340 三 Three Kingdoms: Stop Pretending, You're Liu Bang, Liu Xuande 三国：别装了，你就是刘邦刘玄德 Mu Dalong木大龙Historical237k WordsOngoing [Ying Zheng + Liu Bang + Xiang Yu + Li Shimin + Zhu Yuanzhang + ?] Emperors descend, and heroes contend for supremacy Dragon, phoenix, pig, and brute: four emperors and one tyrant divide the realm, turning the Three Kingdoms' war into hell difficulty! And then... all kinds of iconic scenes unfold. [Iconic Scene One] A Toast Over Boiled Plums Cao Cao: The only heroes in the realm today are Your Lordship and me! Liu Bei: Seriously? You think you're worthy? Cao Cao: Huh??? [Iconic Scene Two] Three 45Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 341 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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42. 342 我 I Came from the Ninth Heaven 我自九天来 Disarmed Veteran卸甲老卒Eastern Fantasy2.7M WordsOngoing An ensemble cast, political intrigue, passion, and war between nations. The world teems with heroes. Four great dynasties and thousand-year-old clans treat all living things as straw dogs. Though dust stains the young man's clothes, his heart remains fixed on the moon. 25.4kReads8.9Score1.3kShelves

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44. 344 大 The Tang Dynasty’s Fine Prince 大唐好贤王 The Six Arts of the Gentlemen君子六艺Historical3.3M WordsCompleted [Funny and Stress-Relieving + Fiery Battles + Alternate History + “A Loving Father and Filial Son” + Top-Tier Jokesters Teaming Up + No System, Just a Golden Finger + Deep Grandparent-Grandchild Bond] In an alternate universe, in another Tang dynasty, the blood of the Xuanwu Gate Incident stained the flagstones beneath the palace walls red, and a different legend of the prosperous Tang began! Li Kuan, the second prince raised by his grandmother, Empress Dowager Taimu, survived a brush with dea 56.2kReads9.4Score4.8kShelves

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45. 345 桃 Peach Blossoms Fall Again 桃花又落 Tian Ranyu天染雨Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsOngoing [Single heroine + no System + decisive and ruthless + sound logic + no brainless decisions + no clichés] A million-word prologue to a story about fate! Tao Tianqing has no idea where she came from, nor what the peach branch in her dantian is. To uncover the mystery of her origins and protect those around her, she has no choice but to keep moving forward! Countless schemes intertwine, while natural and human disasters converge! One peach blossom falls, and the reckoning of ages begins! 1kReads—Score113Shelves
46. 346 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
47. 347 黑 The Golden Age of the Gangland: A Blood-Red Underworld 黑帮盛世：血色江湖 Duoduo Is a Super Big Demon King朵朵是个超级大魔王Urban3.5M WordsOngoing (Not a mindless power fantasy. Underworld, urban setting, no invincible hero, first person, tight logic, humorous writing. Read with caution if that’s not your thing!) A cursed, tragic fate. A life in the underworld that cannot be escaped. A band of brothers who stand together through life and death, and a dark life longing for redemption. You’ve never endured years of hardship, so of course you can’t understand the underworld in my heart. My story begins after I get out of prison in Ice Cit 105.2kReads9.3Score7.9kShelves

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    This book boasts an unbeatable layout and demonstrates exceptional intelligence.

48. 348 当 When an Honest Man Picks Up a Knife 当老实人拿起刀 A Glass of Beer一杯啤酒Urban3.1M WordsCompleted This is a straight-up crime-world novel! It does start with the protagonist being reborn, but after that, the story has nothing to do with being reborn! In short, the plot is ruthless, satisfying, and wild... The underworld here is all about fighting and killing, but also about human relationships and social rules! 21.7kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves

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    Good-looking, talented, and intelligent.

49. 349 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
50. 350 重 Reborn as an Undercover Agent: If We Don't Wrap This Up, I'll Become the Boss 重生当卧底，再不收网就当老大了 Zhang Yin张寅Urban681k WordsCompleted Chen Yu's seven-year undercover mission failed, and he was shot dead by his own subordinate. Now he's reborn seven years in the past! “Boss, when are we closing the net?” “Three years, then another three years, then another three years! It's been almost ten years, boss!” “Once this is done, I'll go back to the police force and get promoted with a raise.” “Promoted with a raise? Once I finish this job, I'll be the boss!” 152Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Reborn as an undercover agent, the plot takes off at breakneck speed! Originally on a covert mission, he almost becomes the boss of a criminal gang. In the turbulent city, he relies on his intelligence and courage to walk the line between good and evil. Without an omniscient perspective, every step is a life-or-death gamble. Watch how he completes his mission amidst identity confusion and stage a thrilling comeback! *I'm an Undercover Agent in the Golden Triangle* The Golden Triangle is a paradise for drug traffickers and a forbidden zone for justice. He infiltrates it alone, like a lone wolf in the night. In the bloody storms of the drug dens, he weaves an intelligence network with strategy and courage. Every disguise is a life-or-death test, every confrontation a battle of wits. Step into this novel, witness the most realistic undercover story, and feel the unwavering power of justice. *If We Don't Close the Net Now, My Gangster Wife Will Have a Second Child* Reborn as an undercover agent, he initially wanted a quick victory, but he gets bogged down in the quagmire of gangster life. His gangster wife is about to have a second child, and an identity crisis is imminent! Amidst the dazzling lights of the city and the treacherous underworld, he uses strategy as his weapon, struggling to maintain a delicate balance between his complex identities. Will he continue to sink into depravity, or decisively close the net? A story brimming with everyday life and thrilling excitement awaits you. *Spy War: In Cao's Camp, Heart in Han* Amidst the flames of the War of Resistance, he infiltrates the enemy camp, his heart yearning for dawn. "In Cao's camp, heart in Han," he is like a hidden blade in the heart of the enemy. With exceptional strategy, he maneuvers among the enemy ranks, silently transmitting crucial intelligence. There are no direct confrontations amidst gunfire, but there are thrilling covert battles, allowing you to experience the passion and wisdom of the espionage pioneers. *Spy War: Three Years and Three Years Later, I Became a Japanese Colonel (Spy Sea 1938)* In the murky world of espionage in 1938, he infiltrates the enemy's lair, remaining infiltrated for three years and three years later, eventually becoming a Japanese colonel. Within the enemy ranks, he endures humiliation and hardship, using strategy as his weapon, advancing step by step. Every glance, every word, is meticulously planned, all for the purpose of delivering a fatal blow to the enemy. This is a spy thriller not to be missed, recreating the passionate and tragic undercover front.

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