Why Do I Ship Couples in No-CP Stories...? 我喜欢在无cp文里面磕cp，这是为什么…

1. 201 当 After the Villain Was Bound to a Flower System 当反派绑定花卉系统后 salvatorTwo Male Leads59k WordsOngoing [A popular heroine, a villain, and a Western fantasy academy setting] Newbie System T-233, from the not-so-famous Flower City, caused just a tiny bit of a mix-up while looking for a suitable Host. It took a wrong turn on its way to its target, ended up in the neighboring Dot City, and mistook a beautiful, delicate woman surrounded by admirers for the ideal popular Host. It happily bound itself to her, then cheerfully explained its missions and functions. It assumed the beauty would be as delight 56Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Recommended! The beautiful and vicious villain in the story is bound to the Begonia System and discovers that he is surrounded by a bunch of cunning people from Nantong (?). It's a lighthearted and silly story.

2. 202 我 I Survive in the World of Horror by Acting 我靠演戏在惊悚世界求生 Tavern in the South南边酒馆Mystery722k WordsOngoing [No CP + secret identities + behind-the-scenes scheming + a touch of ensemble cast + everyone’s favorite + ship whoever you like + multiple worlds: horror, Western fantasy, cyberpunk] (Note: This is a female-oriented story with a single male lead. The no-CP tag means there is no official pairing in the main text!) Yao Qing thinks she’s pretty unlucky. After finally clawing her way up from an extra to a minor actress, she hadn’t even had time to dream about becoming a household-name superstar whe 13.5kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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   No romantic pairing; 2. The author said you can ship them however you like.

3. 203 滇 The Strange Case of Dianyun 滇云诡案 Snowfall to the Horizon霏雪连天Urban231k WordsCompleted [Republican-era mystery + criminal investigation + deduction + serial cases + passionate ensemble cast] “Stand up for the living, speak for the dead.” In 1920, Mengzi County in Yunnan is caught in a bitter power struggle full of deception and intrigue. Zhou Sinian, newly returned from studying abroad, boards a train for Yunnan. Born into a family of coroner examiners, he is now the new forensic examiner at the Mengzi police station. Around the same time, a mysterious young man with astonishing s 309Reads9.1Score103Shelves
4. 204 炮 The Cannon Fodder Goes Viral on the Forum by Shipping Couples 炮灰靠炒cp爆火论坛 Snow on Green青上雪Two Male Leads801k WordsCompleted The novel is complete. [CP cultivation + forums + bullet comments + multiple secret identities + possible selfcest plotline + no CP in the main story, every pairing gets a full ending in the extras + ship whoever you like + supernatural resurgence] One day, Xie Yan transmigrated into a disposable character in the latest novel by a hugely popular author notorious for leaving plot threads unresolved. The catch? It was a supernatural resurgence novel! Without enough popularity points, he wouldn’t 17kReads9.2Score2.4kShelves
5. 205 雪 Life-and-Death Gambit in the Snowlands 雪域生死局 Trusted Washlet心腹大浣Mystery1.4M WordsOngoing [Chinese Folk Horror + Gods and Ghosts + Folk Legends + Secret-Realm Exploration + Mystery and Deduction + Strong Allies] At an antique fair in Lhasa, I stumbled upon an ancient Tibetan stone tablet. Curious about its contents, I accepted an invitation to join a merchant named Lao Gun and the team he had assembled to search for goods. Together, we ventured deep into the barren mountains of northern Tibet to investigate an ancient temple. I never expected the old temple to conceal such mysteries. 8kReads8.6Score1.2kShelves
6. 206 求EN Survival Game: My Pets Really Are Adorable! 求生游戏：我家宠物真的是萌系 Flying Snow Meow飞雪喵Sports1.5M WordsCompleted [Survival game] [Farming] [Everyday life] [Pets] [Adorable pets] [No romance] [No heroine] [Infrastructure building] After transmigrating to another world where everyone has to fight to survive, Ye Fei is a little panicked. That is, until he finds a little white fluffball. A little fox, a kitten, a little spotted deer, a puppy, a chick, and more... He finds all kinds of adorable little animals and raises them. While everyone else is still struggling to survive, he's already settling into retirem 11.4kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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   Let me preface this by saying that all the novels I'm recommending have male leads but no female leads, and all the pairings I'm shipping are between two male leads. So if you can't accept that, you can skip this one. And how could I leave out these few novels that are fun and don't involve any romantic pairings? The first one features a silly and funny protagonist, Zheng Xun, who has something to do with everyone, and there are tons of fanfics about him, not just on Tomato, but also on Lofter, which shows how fun they are. The second one features a silly time-traveling protagonist, Ye Bai. The beginning might be a little hard to get into, but it gets better as it goes on, and the protagonist gradually grows. As for the pairings, it's optional; there aren't many! The third one is a lighthearted, relaxing, and easy-going story. Again, the protagonist has something to do with everyone. The fourth one is a Jujutsu Kaisen fanfic; Xiao Yue Liang is a god. There's no explicit pairing in the main story, but there is in the side stories. The fifth one still features a comedic protagonist, but he's incredibly good at solving cases and catching people, and he has a knack for attracting criminals and various incidents. He has something to do with everyone, and the author seems to approve of pairings. This is the one I'm currently following. I personally highly recommend the first three and the last one! I also like finding couples even when there's no actual couple, so there's not much ambiguity, but it's inexplicably super addictive!!!

7. 207 爆 Going Viral Starts with Calling the Cops 爆红从报警开始 Yu Siyuan余四元Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Microdrama style, silly and lighthearted. The protagonist has no romantic pairings, male or female. Actor Mo Fei gets a Role System. From a holy monk, he gains an ability to attract criminals; from a serial killer, he learns human anatomy; from a detective, he learns to talk to cats; from a master thief, he learns sleight of hand... To everyone else, all of this seems downright bizarre. Would a normal actor radiate murderous intent? Would a normal actor know the human body so well? Would a norma 59.7kReads9.5Score8kShelves

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   The first book—their food is absolutely delicious! So many people are creating fanfiction about it! The second book—it's practically a succubus! The third book—no need to say more, everyone who's read it raves about it! The fourth and fifth books are by the same author, set in parallel worlds. I recommend reading the fifth book first, then the fourth! The fifth book is already finished, and it's packed with so many little tricks! The joy of fanservice!

8. 208 咒 Jujutsu Kaisen: A Battle Mage's Guide to Leveling Up 咒回：战斗法师升级指南 The Mouse Who Doesn't Eat Tangerines老鼠不吃橘子Anime Fanfiction301k WordsCompleted (The main story has no romance and a single male protagonist, though there may be some romantic bonus chapters. If you want a smooth, no-ups-and-downs power fantasy, this may not be for you. Since so many people have raised concerns, I'll address this in advance, even though it involves spoilers. When you reach a certain line in Chapter 13, please don't rush to comment. Open the top pinned comment first. I've posted a content warning there. If you've read the warning and still don't like a prot 2.3kReads9.1Score286Shelves
9. 209 规 Rule Horror: All of You, Turn into Birds 规则怪谈：你们都给我变鸟 I Eat Crayfish我吃小龙虾Mystery1.8M WordsCompleted [No heroine + mystery-solving + brains over brawn + interstellar + livestreaming + national destiny + power fantasy] Rules-based horror descends upon Earth. Those selected are sent into a bizarre world to face challenges on behalf of their respective countries. While every other contestant fights for their country, one gentle young man says his wish is for everyone to get along peacefully. Everyone: "Peaceful my ass! Do you think this is kindergarten?" Then they watch as this mild-mannered young 14kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves

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   I recommend shipping the male lead with Narcissus; personally, I think that's the best pairing. There's another couple in the story who are the official couple, but they're not the male lead. Finally, Shen Luo, Shen Luo, the god descends!

10. 210 镇 Notes on Suppressing Evil 镇邪笔记 Zhang Wuren张无忍Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted The four infamous evil objects passed down in folk legend are the Red-Clothed Fiend, the Grinning Corpse, the Bronze Coffin, and the Upright-Burial Grave. I’d only just graduated, and I’d already run into two of them… 4.4kReads8.7Score442Shelves
11. 211 犯 Crime Scene Investigation: The Clues 犯罪现场调查：蛛丝马迹 Mu Yan牧延Mystery604k WordsCompleted (Not a wish-fulfillment story, no System, no romance, traditional criminal investigation) While the officers of the Changlin Criminal Investigation Division were still grieving the death of former Deputy Division Chief Xu Wei, who had died in the line of duty, their new deputy chief, Shen Yanning, arrived out of nowhere, stirring up resentment and rejection among them. But as time went on, they discovered that their young, handsome new superior could unravel cases thread by thread, finding the t 1kReads8.7Score130Shelves
12. 212 开 How Do I Survive After Becoming the Villain in a Formulaic Novel from the Start? 开局穿成了套路文的反派怎么破 Meow Nineteen喵十九Eastern Fantasy627k WordsCompleted The sequel is underway and can be found in the author’s works. This leans toward the female-audience genre. If that’s not your thing, please don’t read. Lighthearted and funny, an irreverent fantasy story. The protagonist is adored by everyone, men and women alike. All flirtation, no CP. After transmigrating, Cang Yu finds himself cast as the villain in three different books! Even though he’s the villain, he’s stuck with the job of saving the world! He decides he’d better save himself first. 007 3.9kReads9.2Score355Shelves
13. 213 青 Qingshan Temple Is at Your Service 青山观竭诚为您服务 Secretly Invest暗投Mystery459k WordsCompleted [Coming-of-Age + Original Worldbuilding + Mystery + Mild Horror + Comedy + No Romance] As the protagonist of this book, he has none of the following: overwhelming strength, a stubborn and unyielding will, S+ luck, or a detached attitude that treats money like dirt. Inheriting a Taoist temple at a young age after his master dies, sweeping aside all manner of monsters and vermin, and following the classic male lead’s path to the pinnacle of life? Not even in his wildest dreams. All he can do is ta 2.9kReads9.1Score600Shelves
14. 214 小 Survival in the Residential Complex, but I Was Pulled into the Management Group 小区求生，但我被拉入了管理群 Nazgar纳兹嘉尔Mystery784k WordsCompleted [Infinite horror + no female lead + cold-blooded male lead + split personality + author’s mental state is questionable + kill, kill, kill!] When everyone is unexpectedly dragged into a survival game, Cheng Xu discovers that his name appears in the administrators’ group. By day, the survivors search for resources and strengthen themselves and their shelters. At night, ghosts run rampant and disasters erupt. Only those who rely on their shelters can survive. One deadly trial follows another, and b 6.1kReads9.2Score837Shelves

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    The first book has a really great pairing between the main character and Teng Qie. Teng Qie is practically the main character's only fangirl/boyfriend. The second book also has a good pairing between the main character and Zhan Batian.

15. 215 规 Rule Horror: You Want Me, Zhang San, to Follow the Rules? 规则怪谈：要求我张三遵守规则？ The Luo in Luo Xiu罗修的罗Mystery3.1M WordsCompleted [Horror + eerie + hilarious + satisfying + national fortune = a serious novel] The Supreme Rules descend, selecting multiple people at random from each country to become Ascenders and take part in the Ascension Exam! Those who perform well earn high scores and even extra rewards. They can improve their own abilities and bring unexpected ascension to their country. But fail the exam, and death may be waiting for you, along with endless torment. Even your country may be beset by supernatural event 6.9kReads9.0Score834Shelves

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    Natural BL, I'm familiar with that ⁄(⁄ ⁄ ⁄ω⁄ ⁄ ⁄)⁄ But let me clarify, the "no-CP" books I usually read don't mean "no fixed CP" (it makes me angry just thinking about it; when I first came to Tomato Book, I knew nothing and got tricked several times. Reading halfway through, seeing this person and that person getting all ambiguous was so annoying (╯‵□′)╯┻━┻). My first book is mainly about the male lead and Amir. The second and sixth books have some CP elements in certain worlds. My third book is mainly about Zhang San and Li Si (I noticed the element). I don't remember the fourth and fifth books very well, but the overall quality is quite high; you can pay attention to the supporting characters. In the last book, the male lead completely manipulates several lucky ones, mainly focusing on deceiving them physically and emotionally (there's no physical body involved). Actually, there were more than these, but I can't find the ones I really want to recommend. It was the same last time; when I went back to check, they were still on my bookshelf. Why is that? (;´༎ຶД༎ຶ`)

16. 216 盗 Tomb Raiding: System, You Want Me to Learn Magic? 盗墓：系统你让我学魔法？ Clear Skies in July七月天晴Mystery513k WordsOngoing [Tomb Raider + No Romance + Harry Potter Magic + Plot-Focused + Wacky] (The author is in perfectly good mental health and is not crazy.) Qi Yan transmigrates into the world of tomb raiding, but the System he brings along is magical. From then on, the world of “Where Did Third Uncle Go?” takes a very different turn. Wang Yueban: “It’s so dark in here.” Qi Yan: “Lumos!” Wu Xie: “Aaaaaah, the rocks are falling!” Qi Yan: “Confringo! Protego!” Xiao Ge: “This lock, the Bagua, ” Qi Yan: “Alohomora!” Xi 2.7kReads9.4Score289Shelves

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    The first three books were just random pairings without any romantic subplots. Personally, I shipped Wu Xie in the first book, Hei Xiazi in the second, Xiao Ge in the third, and the brotherhood in the last one, which was quite sweet. [Think about it carefully]

17. 217 穿 A Book Transmigrator's Male Lead's Sidekick Awakens a Tipping System 穿书男配跟班，觉醒打赏系统 Li Buru李不如Urban1.0M WordsCompleted No female lead + brotherhood + System progression + spiritual qi revival I transmigrated into a book. I became the cannon-fodder lackey of a villainous male supporting character. Of lackey A, B, C, D, E, G, and so on... I was G. I also awakened a ridiculously bad tipping System. The more my big brother tips, the higher the tip value, and the more powerful the treasures I can exchange for. The System told me to win over the male lead, so I kicked it away and turned to cling to the villainous supp 3.5kReads8.3Score380Shelves
18. 218 末 Apocalypse Villain: Reborn, I Infiltrate the Protagonist's Crew 末世反派：重生后，我混入主角团 Room-Temperature Sugar-Free Soda常温无糖汽水Sci-Fi & Apocalypse683k WordsCompleted [Zombies + post-apocalypse + doomsday + self-interest + decisive and ruthless + villain] Important: The protagonist is neutral evil when he’s in a good mood and chaotic evil when he’s not. He has almost no humanity. Don’t read if that’s not your thing. Only after Chi You dies does he learn that the hotheaded boy who’s always going on about love and peace is the chosen protagonist, destined to save the world, while he himself is merely a villain serving as a stepping stone along the protagonist 37.5kReads9.2Score3.5kShelves

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    1. Once this human dies, it will devour the monster within his body. At that time, no one will disturb it and Shen Yu. It will stay here with Shen Yu forever. Time will stand still at this moment, and it and Shen Yu will be together forever. The Succubus Guild Leader brooks no argument. 2. "I want to ask, the brother you speak of, the one you can entrust your life to, the one who takes care of you when you're injured, the one who encourages you when you waver, the one who guides you, the one who trusts you—this person you're talking about…" The mask was completely removed, and looking at the suddenly stunned Li Shouyun, Chi You's tone was incredibly playful. "Could it be me?" Sister Yunyou's last act of devotion! 3.

19. 219 盗 The Grave Robbers' Chronicles: The Streamer Has Totally Let Loose 盗笔：主播他放飞自我了 Open the Coffin, Raise the Corpse开棺起尸Mystery586k WordsCompleted Jiang Shen was a livestreaming quick-transmigration mission-taker for the Quick Transmigration Bureau. In the year he was due to retire, a last-minute overtime assignment sent him into the world of Daomu Biji. Bureau Director: You can do whatever you want in this world, but you have to keep our audience happy! Jiang Shen: Under Article 185 of the Quick Transmigration Bureau’s management regulations, mission-takers on the verge of retirement cannot be forced to work overtime! Violators will be im 12.8kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves
20. 220 我 One Sentence from Me, and a Death Row Inmate Walks Free 我一句话，死刑犯在法庭无罪释放 Phoenix Soaring to the Ninth Heaven凤凌九霄Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [System + lawyer + livestreaming + Madman Zhang San + no heroine + no romance + satisfying wish fulfillment + face-slapping + no logic. Short dramas have been released in multiple versions in China and overseas.] Xue Shen, an intern lawyer earning 2,000 yuan a month, unlocks the Ultimate Lawyer System from the start and takes the legal world by storm, shocking the globe! With his cheat ability Suspect A: “I killed someone.” Xue Shen: “You’re innocent.” Later, the truth comes out: the suspect rea 6.2kReads9.2Score757Shelves
21. 221 惊EN Horror: I Created the Anomaly Containment Association 惊悚：我打造了异轨收容会 Chi Yisheng赤亦生Mystery2.7M WordsOngoing [Horror + Satisfying Power Fantasy + Director’s Tall-Tale Style] Horror games descended upon Blue Star, turning into one eerie dungeon after another. The monsters inside stepped into the real world, and from then on, the world was overrun with the uncanny. Only by conquering every dungeon could humanity stop the supernatural from consuming the world. Otherwise, the eerie realms would merge with reality and turn the human world into a living hell! Shen Yu bound himself to an Anomaly Containmen 48.6kReads9.1Score4.2kShelves

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    The president is a humanoid succubus ( ´▽`)

22. 222 关 About How I Have No Special Powers in a World Overrun by Zombies 关于我在丧尸降临的世界没有异能 Huan Xuewei幻血为Sci-Fi & Apocalypse808k WordsCompleted [Friendship-focused, no romance, post-apocalyptic survival and adventure, human nature, warped values: not for minors] Li Rui is an ordinary convenience store worker. One day, zombies suddenly appeared. With no special abilities and worried about his parents back in his hometown, he sets off through the desperate, apocalyptic world on a journey home. Along the way, he is forced to shed his false, decadent exterior, gradually revealing his true and unvarnished self. Why is this world so strange? 432Reads9.3Score100Shelves

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    1All3 : , /, : ?

23. 223 横 Crossing Between Two Worlds: The Senior Brother Always Attracts People with Cheats 横跨两界：大师兄总是吸引外挂人 Call Me Whatever You Want随便叫什么都行Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsOngoing [No female lead + no romance + spiritual qi revival (apocalypse) + spatial leaps + not a wish-fulfillment story + interstellar + parallel worlds] They say the senior brother of Pinghe Sect is as gentle as jade, handsome and graceful, and has the bearing of an immortal. In the eyes of young cultivators across the cultivation world, he is the perfect partner. Qi Yan himself: ? Qi Yan suffered a calamity in childhood that left him plagued by inner demons. To save his life, his master sealed away hi 2.2kReads8.8Score240Shelves
24. 224 死 Plundering After Death: I’m Not the Protagonist! 死后掠夺：我不是主角！ Seven Big Apples七个大苹果Eastern Fantasy679k WordsCompleted This book is also known as “After Killing the Heroine, I Became the Moonlight in the Protagonists’ Hearts.” The story is all about a tea-style male supporting character disguising himself as the heroine and toying with the feelings of the other male leads. But it’s still a classic struggle for supremacy! The protagonist is a villain, a truly unscrupulous villain. After transmigrating for sixteen years, Su Yang only realized how dire things had become when his clansman shouted, “The west of the r 1.3kReads8.3Score137Shelves
25. 225 灵 Spiritual Qi Revival: I Open a General Store to Get By 灵气复苏：开个杂货铺混日子 Xia Tiao虲条Urban750k WordsCompleted [Spiritual qi revival + System + urban + comedy + no female lead] Tang Bai's three great loves: eating, getting himself into trouble, and making a little pocket money. An unexpected transmigration brings him a general store and sets him on a very different path in life. 16.4kReads9.0Score2.8kShelves

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    The bag is nice 1. I actually ship all of Ling. Everything else is beautiful. I've finished watching them all. Just a special mention of 3 It fits a meme perfectly: The kind of good guy gets beaten to a pulp and lies on the ground, almost dead, when facing the villain. When you recall your most important lover/friend from the past, and your fighting spirit is rekindled, ready to go all out and fight to the death. The villain slowly turned around or took off his hood to reveal the face the hero had been longing for, and said with a smile: Did you just remember me?

26. 226 佛 The Amulet Shop 佛牌专事店 The Little Lamb Who Wants to Fly要飞的小羊Mystery390k WordsCompleted [No female lead + two male leads] My name is Zhou Yi. I’m a broke loser who just graduated from college and can’t even find a decent job. Then a shop owner called and asked me to interview for a sales clerk position. At last, I found a job that could keep food on the table. But the things sold in this shop were nothing like ordinary merchandise. They even seemed a little sinister. Still, I needed to make a living, so I gritted my teeth and stuck with it. I never imagined that this job would plun 11.3kReads9.0Score1.5kShelves
27. 227 等 Infinite: Waiting to Die, While Earth Ascends 【无限】等死，但地球升格 Wang Du王都Mystery510k WordsCompleted Infinite-flow, livestream, no CP. The protagonist has white hair and is a very cheerful mental patient, with lots of worshippers and cats who adore him. I believe in a laissez-faire approach to suicide. Eat whatever I want, live a short life. At last, I got the news that I had cancer. Before I could spend all my money celebrating, a voice rang out from the sky. [Blue Star has met the requirements for ascension. Your remaining lifespan will be displayed on your right arm. You will be randomly 403Reads8.8Score100Shelves
28. 228 开 From the Start, I'm a National Destiny NPC, and the Protagonist Wins Big Thanks to Me 开局国运NPC，主角靠我赢麻了 Yuan Li原李Mystery1.2M WordsOngoing My great-grandson burns money for me, and I help him ascend to heaven! Not a wish-fulfillment novel, or not entirely. [This is not a rules-based horror story! The rules offer no way out; they're all part of the game and are basically meaningless.] [Hell money can't be burned without limit. Later on, the protagonist will short the Underworld People's Bank.] [The protagonist is a scheming old fox with no golden finger.] [People will bicker among themselves early on; they won't unite until later.] 3.7kReads9.4Score453Shelves

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    Hmm... Qi Jun is good, An Jun is nice, Jun west is also okay, Jian Jun is acceptable, but I don't understand why some people ship Fo Jun.

29. 229 孤 The Aloof, Reclusive Strategist Refuses to Fall in Love 孤僻高冷谋士拒绝谈恋爱 anzawaTwo Male Leads454k WordsCompleted [Main story complete] [Everyone is flirtatious, but there's no official couple. Their comradeship and collegial bonds are moving enough to make you cry. The protagonist is a hopelessly straight, thick-headed man, yet he charms men and women, young and old. The world is vast and the protagonist doesn't suffer, but some of the worldbuilding is a little unusual... The more I write, the more it feels like ABO.] Zhuge Cong is a man who has lived through three lifetimes. In his first life, he finally 7.1kReads9.4Score902Shelves

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    P. S.: These are all personal subjective opinions. I sincerely recommend it. Warning: this is a long post. If there are any errors in the introduction, it's because I misremembered. I have a bad memory, so please forgive me. _:(´□`" ∠):_ Who can resist a seemingly carefree but actually meticulous boy who plays with shit? This book feels so fitting to its title, "Sailing Across the World." There's also the arrogant Meng Zhi and the hypocritical and imaginative Left Protector. Little Left, you're so cute! It's funny with a touch of angst. To be honest, I didn't expect his setting at first (maybe I'm too naive to have thought of it). I really highly recommend this book. The second book felt like a classic male-oriented novel. It was the first novel I seriously finished reading on Yangshizi, and it was the kind that was both funny and poignant. I was initially drawn in by the humor. The world-building in this book felt very unique to me, like the apple that enlightened Newton. It opened my mind; it was probably the first time I'd seen such a world-building (or maybe it's because I haven't read many novels). The logic was coherent. "Ouyang," is that your surname or your given name? I felt quite sorry for this senior brother Ouyang. There were some shortcomings, though. The descriptions of women felt somewhat stereotypical and not very well portrayed. For example, what was with Tu Tu's (at age 5) somewhat competitive thinking with other senior sisters? There was one senior sister who always seemed to have a broad and generous heart from the moment she appeared. But it's an older work, so I won't dwell on it too much. I always remember two sentences: "Knowing but not acting is not knowing" and "Everything has a beginning, but few things have an end." These two sentences, for some reason, left a deep impression on me. The third book was relatively short, and it was my first time reading a novel that combined literary and martial arts. This type of story is really good! The writing style is unique and just my style. In the modern world, the older brother is detained for smuggling vegetables and fruits. It just feels too short, not enough! (Oops: I wish the author had written more about their daily lives.) The fourth and third books are by the same author, hehe. The daily interactions between the adorable Xiao Xie and his mouse junior brothers are so cute. It's also very good, but the author updates a bit slowly. (Oops: Super delicious!) The fifth book by Xiao Xie is truly delicious! Those who love non-human stories are in for a treat. I think the author is very suited to writing about this kind of emotional tension, whether it's the emotional turmoil or other aspects. It feels like I stepped into the author's comfort zone and was suddenly kicked in. I remember the author also has another book called "Yu Sha," which is also very good. The little shark is only focused on finding a new neighbor. The imagination in that book is amazing. If you think about it carefully, each scenario has a special meaning. (I've thought about it for a while and I've added it here too.) I think it's a no-romance story. I don't remember the main text, but it's worth a try. It's the seventh book. The sixth book is truly delicious. The author clearly did thorough research while writing, and I really enjoyed reading the author's comments at the end of the story, which added character sketches and expanded on their personalities and thoughts. I especially loved the first long dungeon, the Elden Continent dungeon. Molten iron shouldn't just be used to create cold, lifeless weapons; it should also be used to create agricultural tools. What impressed me most was a sword that could only be lifted by two people sharing the same emotion, usually used to test love. However, it was ultimately lifted by an uncle and his nephew together. My idiotic brain instinctively assumed it was love, but clearly, it wasn't as my malfunctioning brain thought. The sword could only be lifted because both were loyal to their country; this loyalty was recognized by the sword, and thus it was lifted. And then there's Irene (Iros), the world's most magnanimous snake, the most forgiving snake, the most easily angered snake, showing us that snakes can also be pufferfish. I sincerely recommend this novel, because I've already reread the eighth book while waiting for updates! How could I forget you, My Dear Master of Strange Flowers and Herbs? The writing in this book is truly exceptional, with a unique and powerful emotional impact. If the fifth book is like a waltz, the eighth is like a Latin dance—it immediately grabs your attention, and then you can't look away. I was completely captivated by the author's writing after only a few chapters. Even though I haven't been reading for very long (because once I started, I felt completely enthralled by this book), it's incredibly enjoyable! Read it while you can, as the intensity of the chapters might change. Everyone should check it out! The author also has two other equally exciting and thrilling books! I'll read them after I've had some time to recover.

30. 230 我 Why Are All My Beautiful Girl Cards Men?! 我的美少女卡牌怎么全是男的！ I'm the Main Character's Top我是主角嬷Two Male Leads1.1M WordsOngoing Western fantasy / BL reverse harem / slow burn / roguelike survival / no romance / card auto-chess / tabletop role-playing / ensemble cast Also known as I Became the Savior in a Card Survival Game This is an epic about humanity. Ren Weiyu transmigrates into an anime-style card game. In the game, the world has already been destroyed, and the ancient gods have become chess pieces for players, helping countless people struggle to survive. The first card he draws is a mysterious, aloof older woman w 10.9kReads8.9Score2.3kShelves
31. 231 非 An Atypical Guide to Survival with High Charisma 非典型高魅力求生指南 Melchior梅尔乔尔Mystery571k WordsCompleted [If you had the chance to change your life completely, but it was filled with unknown dangers, would you try to seize it?] This is an unjust world. Ascenders travel through one instance after another, taking countless riches and opportunities with them, while consumables have long since lost their status as people. Their only purpose is to be used up and discarded. So the Ascenders scoff: how dare ants dream of becoming one of them? The consumables can only lower their heads in silence, letting 5.9kReads9.1Score936Shelves
32. 232 下 The Downcity Stray Dog's Survival Guide [Everyone's Favorite] 下城区野狗生存法则【万人迷】 The Motherland's Rare Flora祖国的奇花异草Two Male Leads1.2M WordsOngoing Everyone is a lunatic with a one-sided crush + secret identities exposed in a battlefield of love + morally chaotic cast + schemes within schemes within schemes + best friends turned love rivals + emotional manipulation + father-son power plays | A coming-of-age story of growth and redemption. There are no fairy tales in the Lower District. Shootouts are part of everyday life; gang wars are a cause for celebration. The rules here are simple: 1. Fists are more useful than reason. 2. Live on your 27.2kReads9.5Score2.1kShelves
33. 233 团 The Hated Villainous Young Master Transforms into the Beloved Moonlight 团厌反派少爷爆改团宠白月光 The Sect's Heavenly Dumpling宗门天之饺子Two Male Leads908k WordsOngoing [All-male cast, friendship-focused, ship anyone you like, so it's great for multishippers + Funny supernatural mysteries + Metaphysics investigation team + Ensemble cast redemption + Sickly, battle-worn, beautiful, tragic, powerful protagonist + Folk horror, Cthulhu, underground palace adventures, murder-mystery games + From hated villain to beloved group favorite] Gu Ji, young master of the Gu family of Sucheng's metaphysical world, wakes up in a sea of sand only to be forced straight into an 49.7kReads9.3Score6.4kShelves

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    All male protagonists are friends, and the pairings are casual, so it's suitable for a wide range of tastes including comedy, supernatural, mystical groups, ensemble casts, redemption stories, sickly, battle-damaged, beautiful, tragic, and strong characters, folklore, ghost stories, Cthulhu dungeons, adventure, and murder mystery games, and villains who transform into beloved characters. For details, please refer to the main text. [Eating melon emoji]

34. 234 系 The System Is Selling Itself Online, and I'm Surrounded by Spirit Beasts? 系统在线卖身，我被御兽包围？ Mu Shi木拾Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing [Beast Taming (All Male) + No Female Lead (Ship Whoever You Want) + System (Travel to Repay Debts, Creditor = Host) + Infinite Editing (Cheat Tool) + Top-Tier Talent + Power Fantasy] Lin Si was born with knowledge of the world. His parents kicked the bucket the moment he was born, and he never even got a glimpse of who his enemies were before a space-time rift swallowed him up and dropped him in Linyuan, where he became an orphan… A White Cotton Rabbit happened to pass by outside. Lin Si casuall 1.1kReads8.8Score144Shelves

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    The delicate and gentle Master and his numerous tamed beasts (all male) are really adorable! [Admiration]

35. 235 高EN High Martial Arts: Infinite Clones, Starting by Stuffing an S-Rank Beast to Death 高武：无限分身，开局撑死S异兽 A Touch of Deep Blue一抹深蓝Urban2.5M WordsCompleted “We transmigrated to a world where martial strength reigns supreme and countless races stand side by side.” “There are also exotic beasts.” “Original body, you have to keep us alive. Our lives are in your hands.” “Ha! Just some exotic beasts. Watch me take them down with a sliding tackle!” “I’ll tackle them too!” “Huh? Looks like we stuffed it to death.” “Nice.” … “Could you all be quiet for a minute? My head’s about to explode.” Qin Ze looked at the countless versions of himself surrounding hi 51.4kReads9.1Score5.3kShelves

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    Just a quick recommendation: Qin Zeyuan and Qin Ze Devourer are really good shippers.

36. 236 神 Being a Charlatan Is Hard, but Living Off Someone Else Is Sweet 神棍不好当，还是软饭香 Gold Is Money金子就是钞票Mystery1.7M WordsCompleted [Mystery and the supernatural + fortune-telling and ghost-hunting + a formidable duo] As the last knife-on-credit salesman in the world, he imagined that life after leaving the mountain would mean countless underlings and beautiful women all around him. But reality was harsh. When he performed on the street, people took him for a charlatan and a fraud! Just then, he spotted a ridiculously handsome man stepping out of a luxury car and swaggering toward him... Oh, man, a walking god of wealth! He’ 3.6kReads9.2Score391Shelves

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    They were originally a couple, but now they seem to have a brotherly relationship, which is something to ship.

37. 237 盗 Tomb Raiding: I Tore Down the Golmud Sanatorium 盗墓：我拆了格尔木疗养院 Red-Headed Crane with Ice鹤顶红加冰Mystery3.8M WordsOngoing [No Female Lead + Cheerful Protagonist + Comedy] Wu Mo transmigrates into the ultimate tomb-raiding world and becomes Wu Xie’s younger brother, gaining a tomb-raiding sign-in System. Ding! Sign-in successful. Reward granted. 1: Azure Dragon bloodline 2: Tomb-trap mechanisms 3: Corpse control With these skills at his disposal, Wu Mo starts running wild in the tomb-raiding world. He blows up the Golmud Sanatorium, beats up Hei Xiazi, and tests his strength against Xiaoge. He saves A Ning in the S 26.1kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves

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    These two books! The first one is quite sweet. Although all the chosen ones have girlfriends, they really dote on the protagonist (Warning: The protagonist has a servant named Tianyi, and their relationship is a bit ambiguous). The second one, Xiao Heishui is truly ruthless! And the people around him are also incredibly doting!!! Originally, I was writing a no-CP story, but unfortunately, too many people liked shipping! So in the end, it became 5v1!!! (Warning: The protagonist is a very late bloomer, and just when he does, he's brought back down to earth by his best friend. In short, there are all sorts of unexpected events).

38. 238 友 The Friend-Pestering System 友人犯贱系统 Xiao Cai the Liar笑菜骗子Urban2.5M WordsOngoing [No Couples Among the Main Cast] The Friend-Messing-Around System. Just what it sounds like. “Sorry, could you repeat who your friends are?” “One brainless guy who likes Transformers, one cowardly doctor who’s two-faced, and one cyborg with seriously weird kinks.” “So you mean you spend every day messing around with the world’s strongest Taoist sorcerer, the greatest legendary wood-magic healer in history, and a divine being turned into a cyborg by technology...?” “Sorry, I think you’ve misunder 4.6kReads8.9Score659Shelves

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    All of these are incredibly good, no-romance novels, highly recommended!!! They're all ensemble pieces! The first one is especially captivating, with the main characters' love-hate relationship; there are even fanfics about it in the CP (couple) fanfiction community. The rating isn't high because fewer people have read it. The second one is from the perspective of a minor character, but that minor character is far from simple. The third one is amazing; Ya Ya is the best! Everyone is a good kid! The fourth one is all villains, no romance in the main story, but there's a couple in the epilogue. The fifth one is super enjoyable in the beginning, you absolutely must read to the end—it was so heart-wrenching I cried buckets! The author also has a parallel world entertainment industry novel to make up for the previous one; both are excellent.

39. 239 直 Travel Livestream: The Animal World I Filmed Went Viral 直播旅行：我拍摄的动物世界爆火 Perfectly Round Immortal浑圆真人Urban1.5M WordsCompleted [Outdoor Livestreaming + System + Animals + Food + Relaxed and Leisurely + No Female Lead] Kuang Yeyuan is an educational content creator who accidentally activates a livestreaming System. Driven by his love of wild plants and animals, he makes his first stop at the East African Great Grasslands. Unexpectedly, his first wave of followers comes thanks to the grasslands’ second-in-command. Who would’ve guessed that Kuang Ye would claim his first livestream reward just for setting a giraffe’s bones 12.2kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves

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    I recently started watching this show, and the main character, Kuang Ye, is such a wonderful person. He starts off on the grasslands and later goes to an island. His relationship with the island's owner, Zack, is so sweet and engaging. After they become friends, their playful banter and teasing are like that of an old married couple – it's so sweet! Please support Captain Zack's rise to power!

40. 240 网 Online Game: This Assassin Is a Priest 网游之这个杀手是牧师 Dragon Vein Detector龙脉探测机Sports1.7M WordsOngoing [Full-dive VR / leveling up / infinite-world missions / descending into the world / ship whoever you want] Packed with PvE mission storylines. The supposedly vast open-world game with the most complete mission System, Extreme World, launches. Bai Han, a novice who has never played a game before, randomly picks a class from the start and becomes a priest? A game that feels just like another world? Then let's get started. A few warnings before you dive in: 1. If you're not into chuunibyou stuff or 276Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    Don't be fooled by the low rating of the first book; it's incredibly good! In the early chapters, the girls are just treated like little sisters by the protagonist! (He's a middle schooler!) The other girls are just friends, so feel free to ship them. The second book is self-explanatory; everyone knows it. For the third book, please check out the synopsis; you'll like it. [OK] The fourth book has the protagonist shipping anyone (trust me, don't believe the synopsis).

41. 241 惊 Beast World Shock! She’s Once Again Spoiled by Handsome Beastmen 惊爆兽世！她又被美男兽们强宠了 Ran Yin燃引Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted This story features a strong heroine and hero, a woman adored by everyone, and secret identities. Ye Luoxing accidentally enters a beast world full of handsome men while on a mission! The men of the beast world are savage, domineering, and brutal, while females are incredibly rare! Beautiful and sweet-voiced, skilled in martial arts and medicine, Ye Luoxing is an all-around flirt. As soon as she arrives in the beast world, high-ranking beastmen set their sights on her. To complete her mission an 17.1kReads9.1Score2kShelves
42. 242 穿 I Transmigrated into the Interstellar Entertainment Industry and Became a Male-Dressed Heartthrob 穿越星际娱乐圈的我男装万人迷了 Asahi Ya朝日子呀Sci-Fi & Apocalypse444k WordsOngoing [Gender-bent male disguise + beloved by all + multiple male leads + no official pairing in the main story + everyone has a one-sided crush + rivalry between the men + no rivalry between women + no original host + many extras, slow updates] [An unapologetically sweet, fluffy wish-fulfillment story about a failed quick transmigration mission] A straight, naturally flirtatious heroine who's oblivious to romance and focused on getting back to Earth VS. love-struck male and female supporting characte 177Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    Because there's no responsibility if there's no romantic pairing, hahaha! The extra chapters are extra chapters [smirk]. The female lead transmigrates to the interstellar entertainment industry, disguises herself as a man, and is a heartthrob who attracts both men and women. The main story has no romantic pairing and her true identity won't be revealed. There are 13 male supporting characters who have unrequited feelings for her, and her brotherhood turns sour that she thinks she's become gay.

43. 243 抽 After Pulling an SR, I Was Forced to Save the World 抽到SR后我被迫拯救世界 Wind Wash风洗Mystery865k WordsOngoing Chu Wu is a down-on-his-luck unemployed man who can't afford his rent. A mysterious game he can't uninstall suddenly appears on his phone. It gives him an S-rank handsome character from the start, and he can even exchange completed missions for cash. How is this a shady app? It's targeted poverty alleviation! Just when Chu Wu thinks he's about to reach the pinnacle of life, he only wants to enjoy the simple life of playing games and making money. He never expected to end up saving the world! 5.5kReads8.9Score986Shelves

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    None of them are paired up, but they're all really cute together, hehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehe

44. 244 颠 Turning the World Upside Down: Playing the Villain from the Start 颠覆全球：开局扮演反派大佬 Blazing Heavenly Inquiry炽生天问Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted Shen Yan transmigrates to a parallel world. As soon as he arrives, he falls into a strange dimension. Everyone who falls in here is slaughtered by alien creatures, dying in despair! Luckily, at this moment, Shen Yan obtains the Super Big Shot Role-Playing System. “Ding! Randomly drawing a big shot template. Big Shot Role-Playing Mode activated. The closer you are to the character, the more abilities you can unlock.” Make people believe the character is real, and you’ll earn Subversion Points. Th 22.2kReads9.4Score2.2kShelves

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    1. This is a role-playing story. The main couple you can ship is the Illusionist and the Dream Master, who appear in the later stages. The side stories don't involve role-playing at all, just pure shipping [shy][kiss]. However, the main characters are the ones playing the roles, so maybe it's a bit like a narcissistic romance (?). 2. I initially started this book because of the werewolf game, but as I read on, I ended up shipping this 83 (Gu and Su). His stoic and arrogant personality is just so appealing 😋

45. 245 狼 Werewolf: Ten Updates at a Time, Annihilating the Gods! 狼人杀：十更起手，湮灭众神！ Broken Halberd Turns to Coral折戟成珊Urban2.5M WordsOngoing [Power fantasy] [No female lead] [No romance] [Logical] Su Mo transmigrates into a world where Werewolf determines everything. Top players earn over a hundred million a year, and the global championship draws more viewers than the World Cup. And there he is, in Seat 8 at the grand finals of Twilight of the Gods, his palms slick with sweat. The eleven people seated around him include the world's seventh-ranked Ghost Wolf, a female killing machin 240kReads8.1Score35.4kShelves
46. 246 宗 The Sect Bullies the Honest, So This Senior Brother Is Done! 宗门欺负老实人，师兄不伺候了！ Eat a Billion Less少吃亿点Eastern Fantasy450k WordsCompleted [Revenge after being reborn + face-slapping + no female lead] A beloved first love has three virtues: cool, aloof, and dead young. Kong You is surrounded by a pack of ingrates. In his previous life, he worked tirelessly, obtaining magical artifacts, raising spirit beasts, and teaching disciples. He gave everything to Crow Head Mountain, only to be branded a traitor to his master and ancestors and die a tragic death at Soulbreak Cliff. Reborn into a new life, his master and junior brothers and si 6.2kReads8.9Score753Shelves

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    It's extremely, extremely, extremely, extremely, extremely, extremely beautiful.

47. 247 我 I Was Just Putting on an Act, So How Did I Become Everyone's Crush? 我就随便装一下，怎么成万人迷了 Then I'll Write a Little那就写写Two Male Leads1.0M WordsOngoing [Fast/Slow Transmigration + Everyone’s Favorite Bottom + Everyone Has One-Sided Feelings for Him + An Unconventional Straight Guy] All the minor worlds have no CP. Synopsis: World One: The Apocalypse Arc (Complete) [This time, you not only have to play a supporting character, but also change the character’s fate of dying immediately.] About to be sent to a punishment world, 137 is in a panic, afraid that Cheng Wangyan will get himself killed if he lets his guard down for even a moment. But the m 18.9kReads9.5Score1.8kShelves

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    I can't allow this series to be without this book. A 9.5 Rating speaks for itself. A charming male lead with no harem or romantic partners, and the protagonist himself is incredibly charismatic. I'm totally smitten! [Kissing emoji] I'll be so sad if you don't read it.

48. 248 反 Villain: If You Can't Beat Them, Join Them 反派：打不过就加入 Two Yuan for a Jin of Watermelon西瓜一斤两块Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsOngoing [System + genius protagonist + mindless early plot + others overestimating him + no CP + no harem] A young man named Xiao transmigrates into the world of cultivation and discovers that he's a villain. He thought he could rely on the System to take on the child of fortune. But when it tells him to go get himself killed, he decides to see what hidden options he can unlock. He can't win a fight, and he can't get away. Looks like there's only one thing to do: if you can't beat them, join them! Child 521Reads9.4Score—Shelves
49. 249 东 Strange Tales of Northeast China 东北诡异实录 Asking the Cold Wind in a Light Rain微雨问冷风Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted The comic adaptation of the same name is now available, also known as Mountain Spirit Lost. The comic Northeast Strange Tales is currently being serialized. Across the vast, boundless black earth of Northeast China, one strange and little-known story after another has unfolded. Now, I’ll tell you these long-buried tales of the supernatural, one by one! 32kReads9.4Score3.3kShelves

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    Qi Jin and Li Ning are such a great couple! They even got married in the extra chapters, so they must have ended up together later on. I haven't seen the rest of the story yet.

50. 250 刑 The Detective Became Everyone's Favorite, and Criminals Came Knocking 刑警成为万人迷，罪犯主动送上门 Ju Zhan居占Mystery895k WordsOngoing [Crime investigation + System + case-solving + deduction + suspense + no CP + no female lead] (The rating just came out, and it’ll go up later! This one’s a safe bet.) Feng Shuo, captain of the Second Crime Investigation Squad, gets bound to a universally adored System. Wherever he goes, everyone loves him, even criminals. An A-rank fugitive not only insists that Feng Shuo be the one to arrest him, but also volunteers all kinds of clues in hopes of earning credit for his crimes. The suspects in 5.1kReads8.8Score635Shelves

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    Super delicious! The protagonist, Feng Shuo, has a knack for connecting with everyone. The low rating is due to fewer reviews. If you like cheerful and gentle protagonists, you should definitely check it out. By the way, those who particularly love popular characters might not enjoy this one, as the cases come one after another, making it quite suspenseful. The popular character system isn't used very often. The plot is fast-paced and doesn't drag. There isn't much information about the protagonist's daily life; his past is shrouded in mystery and hasn't been fully revealed yet. However, a teammate who may have betrayed him has appeared, and the two of them are quite interesting. There's also battle damage later on 🥰

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