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1. 1 玄 The Mystic Girl Says You’ll Die at Three in the Morning. Pay Up to Change Your Fate 玄学少女说你三更死，打钱改命 Brown Sugar Cake红糖糕Modern Romance540k WordsCompleted [Metaphysics + fortune-telling + ghost-catching + satisfying read + lighthearted + sweet romance + CEO + wealthy family + no angst] After enduring a tribulation, Wu Yin is struck by lightning and sent back to the twenty-first century. With no money to her name, she can only set up a fortune-telling stall online. She tells fortunes, catches ghosts, and treats illnesses. If you can pay, she’ll take the job. “Master, if you’re really any good, tell me where my daughter, who was kidnapped years ago, 59.2kReads9.4Score34.1k14d adds

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   Super good! 🥰 The female protagonist transmigrates to the world of cultivation, then returns due to heavenly lightning, and starts live-streaming fortune telling. The author's writing is excellent, it's super good!

2. 2 绝 The Peerless Master Is Actually a Lazybones 绝世高手其实是条咸鱼 Free Ash Gray自由的烟灰色Ancient Romance494k WordsCompleted The heroine is a straight woman with formidable martial arts skills. The hero is a scion of an aristocratic family who seems harmless but is ruthless beneath the surface. There are no palace intrigues or household battles because the hero and her father take care of every problem. Both the hero and her prince father dote on her. (Both are untouched; sweet romance.) 4kReads8.2Score35514d adds
3. 3 历 The Republic of China, Buried Deep in History (3 Volumes) 历史深处的民国（共3册） Jiang Cheng江城Historical612k WordsCompleted This is a gripping history of the official record from 1840 to 1925, a sweeping work that offers a comprehensive interpretation of late Qing China, the Republic, and the War of Resistance. No book about the Republic of China has ever explained this period as comprehensively, truthfully, clearly, and engagingly as "The Republic of China in the Depths of History". For that reason, "The Republic of China in the Depths of History" is the top choice for the tens of millions of Chinese enthusiasts of 15.8kReads9.6Score3.5k14d adds

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   I'd like to recommend a few books that I personally consider to be among the best in their respective genres. The first is the best book about the history of the Republic of China, somewhat similar in style to *Those Things of the Ming Dynasty*, very humorous and engaging. The second is a martial arts novel; the writing is as beautiful as poetry, and it captures the helplessness of the martial arts world. The third is a well-known suspense novel, the pinnacle of imaginative storytelling. The fourth is an older suspense novel about rules and regulations; it's a series of separate short stories that intertwine into a larger narrative, each cleverly conceived—truly interesting and enjoyable; I once read it all night. The fifth is another well-known novel, *Forbidden Journey for Gods*, the number one urban fantasy novel. The sixth is a pinnacle of fortune-telling and character analysis, realistic and effective 😎. The seventh is also a pinnacle of tomb raiding, incredibly realistic; you've probably heard the rumors that the author was imprisoned 🥲. The eighth, in my opinion, is truly disgusting and twisted, but it gets more and more exciting as you read on.

4. 4 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
5. 5 必 The Game That Must Be Broken (Complete Edition) 必须犯规的游戏（全集） Ning Hangyi宁航一Mystery876k WordsCompleted The murder-mystery game based on the novel of the same name is now available for preorder! In a locked-room battle for survival, endless twists turn every detail into a contest for victory. This time, you get to decide your own fate! Fourteen novelists, fourteen days, fourteen terrifying stories: a deadly game has begun. Fourteen mystery writers are "invited" to a mysterious location. Each must improvise a mystery story to tell the others. When the story ends, everyone votes, and the highest-sco 12.5kReads9.5Score1.9k14d adds
6. 6 我EN Learning to Slay Gods in the Psychiatric Hospital 我在精神病院学斩神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.3M WordsCompleted A must-read hit on Tomato Novel | Original novel of the hit anime Slay the Gods | IP influence on the China Online Literature Influence List | 2023 China Good Novel Have you ever wondered whether monsters from ancient myths lurk beneath the neon-lit city? Have you ever wondered whether gods stand watch over humanity atop the moon hanging high above us? Have you ever wondered whether extraordinary people walk among us in our bustling modern cities, acting in the gods’ stead? In the society ruled 984.6kReads9.9Score161.8k14d adds
7. 7 起 Getting to the Bottom of Mind-Reading 起底观心术 Bao Erri鲍尔日Urban1.5M WordsCompleted When I was five, a fortune-teller said I’d be able to read people’s minds when I grew up. My parents thought I was a genius and spent the whole family’s savings to send me to school. But I failed the college entrance exam and became a fried-noodle vendor. That vendor later became a “Walking Encyclopedia,” all thanks to the saying, “In books, there are houses of gold.” You are not just who you are. You can become a different kind of dazzling light. Read a comment on the first page, and you’ll get 230.3kReads9.6Score66.9k14d adds
8. 8 北 The Grave Robbers' Chronicles: Northern School 北派盗墓笔记 Yun Feng云峰Mystery4.5M WordsOngoing [Published in print and available online] [The Beipai Notes horizontal-screen drama is now streaming] [Tomb Raiding + Mystery + Antiques] I'm a poor kid from a mountain village in Northeast China. In the early twenty-first century, hoping to make something of myself, I joined a northern tomb-raiding crew. From south to north, I've seen every side of the underworld and crossed paths with people from all walks of life. Over the years, I went from a young man to a middle-aged one. My drinking got b 938.4kReads9.6Score113.5k14d adds
9. 9 烂 The Rotten-Flesh Buddha 烂肉佛 Romance of Dry Bones枯骨浪漫Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted Things get interesting when all the good people receive the punishment they deserve. A mass of rotting flesh crawls with maggots. The maggots raise their heads and look at Chou Zhengchu. “Chou Zhengchu, what do we look like to you?” “You look like Buddha to me!” 2kReads8.2Score27214d adds
10. 10 大 The Benevolent Ancestor of the Tang Dynasty 【大唐仁祖】 Tang Renzu of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors三皇五帝唐仁祖Historical973k WordsCompleted [Golden Finger] [Transmigration] [Li Ke] [Political Intrigue] [History] This is the only alternate-history novel anywhere to feature a protagonist who fulfills the ideals of "establishing a moral compass for Heaven and Earth, securing the lives of the people, carrying on the lost teachings of the sages of the past, and bringing peace to all generations." From the start, he is caught in a dead-end situation: Zhangsun Wuji has already begun laying the groundwork to frame him, and fewer than six y 5.6kReads—Score52614d adds

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    I'll take care of it!!! The more you read, the more exciting it gets! If you like it, recommend it to your friends or if you're looking for something to read. Let more people see high-quality novels instead of mindless, low-quality writing. This novel is high-quality, intelligent, not mindless, logically sound, and has wonderfully portrayed characters! "Emperor Renzu of Tang" is a nearly million-word completed work, with both historical fiction and serious drama quality! All foreshadowing is resolved, all plot holes are filled, and there's no bad ending. The author's writing style, word choice, plot structure, imperial strategies, political maneuvering, emotional nuances, military battles, court intrigue, and governance are all top-notch. His writing is amazing, his scope is grand, his ideas are lofty, his thoughts are profound, his knowledge is solid, his cultural background is deep, and his political maneuvering is top-notch. If you don't like it after reading it, you can slap me in the face!

11. 11 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 21.9kReads6.6Score1.7k14d adds

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    In a world of high martial arts, spiritual energy is reviving! Starting with a death sentence? Then fight your way out! With the system in hand, sweep through everything in your path. I possess a sword that can sever eternity, cut through countless realms, slaughter immortals, and save countless lives!

12. 12 审 The Judge Says: The Divine Tribunal 审判者说：神判庭 Lord Forget-Worries' Records忘忧君录Urban293k WordsCompleted When Song Jin jumped from the seventh floor, he was wearing a pair of white leather shoes. One was upright. The other had fallen over. That was the last time I saw him. Later, I came into possession of a courtroom that could judge the wicked. The legal code told me: Every person you judge will take away a piece of your humanity. I agreed. Now I can no longer remember Song Jin’s face. But Zhao Mingyuan’s trial has only just begun. He will personally bring to account the evil that has threatened t 19Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Please judge for yourself. If you don't like it, feel free to criticize. Humanity is unjust; the divine court judges good and evil. When the law is silent, schools cover up wrongdoing, and the world is indifferent, he, in the name of God, judges all sins. He may lose emotion, but he upholds the bottom line; he holds the court, but his heart is with humanity. This time, justice, though delayed, will not be absent.

13. 13 攻 After Failing to Win Over the Villain, I Faked My Death and Escaped 攻略反派失败后我死遁了 Xu Yangyang许泱泱Ancient Romance268k WordsOngoing [One True Pairing | Transmigrate into a Book | Villain | Strange Tales, Episodic] A girl who seems lazy but is secretly hilarious × a great fiend who seems cold and unhinged but is actually head over heels for her Yu Tang transmigrates into a cultivation novel, arriving just in time to witness a bullying scene. Yu Tang: How thrilling. System: Stop getting excited. You’re the ringleader. Yu Tang: ? System: See that junior brother surrounded and beaten by everyone? He’s the future villain. You nee 66Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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    😀So funny! 😀😀😀Especially the part where Emperor Dongheng went mad, it was absolutely hilarious, hahaha! This world has finally become the kind of crazy place I've been hoping for, hahaha, I really couldn't help but laugh out loud, hahaha!

14. 14 兄 Bro, Are You Some Kind of Human Incubus? Fluffy Creatures Are Chasing You Everywhere 兄弟你人类魅魔啊？毛茸茸追着跑 Yue Jian Ying月见莺Urban3.5M WordsOngoing [This book has been signed for print publication] [Light livestreaming + Animals + No romance] Lu Xiao, a professor of botany and zoology, quits his job and heads alone to the Kunlun Mountains to gather research material, becoming a solitary yet vibrant mountain guardian. During his first winter in the mountains, he says he wants a cat. The very next moment, his dog brings him a snow leopard cub abandoned by its mother. Dog, this isn’t what I meant by a cat. This is a little too hardcore. He thi 98.7kReads9.6Score8.5k14d adds

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    📘 [Light Livestream + Animals + No Female Lead] Professor Lu Xiao's adventures in the Kunlun Mountains begin with a little snow leopard and gradually evolve into a warm home for rare animals. 🐘 [Full of Laughter] Mrs. Snow Leopard's misunderstandings fill Lu Xiao's life guarding the mountain with surprises and laughter, and the animal kindergarten is full of funny incidents.

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