The Male Protagonist Is Good at Strategy and Layout, and He Has a Group of Brothers Who Are Particularly Smart.

356 刘 Liu Ling Doesn't Entertain Guests Lin JiuchongHistorical404k WordsOngoing 4Reads5.8Score—Shelves

Reader note

This is pretty much what you said, a historical martial arts novel, set in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, with rivers and lakes, temples, and powerful schemes, but there is no time travel and no companions. It's a bit of a fantasy. See if you can read on.

357 失 Imbalance Returns to Ruins Although Not OnlyMystery584k WordsOngoing 1Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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It's neither brainless nor cool writing, just a series of shocking rules and human calculations.