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1. 201 权 At the Pinnacle of Power: Super Civil Servant 权力巅峰：超级公务员 Tangtang Sixth Young Master糖糖六公子Urban1.2M WordsCompleted There are ten ranks in an official career, and every step takes you to a higher level! In my previous life, I spent forty years as a low-ranking civil servant, made a scapegoat and a sacrificial pawn, and only reached the rank of senior staff officer by the time I retired. Now that I’ve been given another life, I must soar straight to the highest heights! Now that I’ve been given another life, I must keep pace with the economic tide! Now that I’ve been given another life, I must do something tan 47.5kReads9.2Score4kShelves

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   The first book is a novel about rebirth in an officialdom; the second book features a male protagonist with high intelligence and a villain who is also a master of high-IQ crimes.

2. 202 解 Dissociators: The Chronicles of Saint Judas Island 解离者：圣犹大岛纪事 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery203k WordsCompleted On the picturesque island of St. Judas, a series of locked-room mysteries and cunning murders unfold. The person who comes to solve them is a professional assassin. He understands killing and strategy, using a killer's instincts to unravel one impossible crime after another. Beneath the sunlit island, lies, old grudges, and conspiracies steadily rise to the surface. With classic locked-room mysteries at its heart, an immersive deserted-island atmosphere, and four linked cases, the story asks at 89Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 203 神 The Abandoned Miracle Doctor Returns Reborn 神医弃女重生归来 Zi Wei He子薇河Ancient Romance522k WordsCompleted [Devoted to each other + reborn + pocket dimension + revenge + sweet romance] (A full-cast audiobook adaptation is available. Give it a listen!) In her previous life, she caught a chill after falling into the water and slept for six days, missing her coming-of-age ceremony. When she woke, she was told she would marry the Marquis's heir in a month. To please her family, she agreed. But the heir's heart never belonged to her. At the marquis's residence, she was constantly targeted and mistreated, 16kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves

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   A legendary healer's abandoned daughter is reborn; this is a completed rebirth novel with a fresh plot. Worth staying up all night to read! [Cool][Heart][Heart]

4. 204 我 My Years as a Con Artist 我做老千的那些年 Ma Xiaohu马小虎Urban3.3M WordsOngoing The short drama adaptation of the Old Cheater series is now streaming on Red Fruit and Tomato. Come check it out! I'm a professional gambler. At the table, I can turn the odds on their head. But I want to use my own experience to tell you a simple truth: stay away from gambling. Because nine out of ten games are rigged, and you lose every time! 442.4kReads9.5Score48kShelves

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   My god, these two books are absolutely amazing! The male leads aren't saints at all, and the second one's male lead's schemes are incredibly clever.

5. 205 复 The Revenge Concerto 复仇协奏曲 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery272k WordsCompleted No formulaic power fantasies! A worldbuilding-driven, realistic mystery where evidence is just the final nail in the procedural coffin. The first book in the Dissociator series. This is a story about a killer! A killer and a detective, willing to do the dirty work. Dissociation is a symptom of detachment following trauma. It is commonly associated with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) or dissociative disorders. The mind dissociates from pain; the body breaks free from the dust. The Ame 421Reads—Score101Shelves
6. 206 地 The Seventy-Two Earthly Fiends Transformations 地煞七十二变 Wine Priest祭酒Mystery1.5M WordsOngoing The seventy-two transformations of the Earthly Fiends each grant a supernatural ability. A mysterious book with a yellow cover sent Li Chang'an back to the ancient world. Every demon he killed earned him a new ability. Painted-skin ghosts, zombie kings, spider demons... one after another fell beneath his sword. Communing with the netherworld, swordsmanship, demon-slaying... one supernatural ability after another emerged from the book. After he wiped out a hundred ghosts and looked around with hi 38.1kReads9.3Score4.6kShelves

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   I'd be embarrassed to recommend anything that isn't good; they're all gems.

7. 207 绾 I'm Wanwan, Not Wanwan: We're All Reborn, So Why Should I Keep Indulging You? 绾绾不是晚晚：都重生了谁还惯你 Zi Wei He子薇河Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Soul Swap] [Face-Slapping] [Spatial Spirit Spring] [Ensemble Cast] [Fantasy] On her wedding day, Shen Wanwan is brutally murdered, pierced through the heart by a blade. Her soul follows her body downstream along the river. Meanwhile, Pei Wanning, trying to escape a ghost marriage to the Prince of Qin, jumps into the river to fake her death, only to actually drown. A thousand miles away, their souls meet on a riverbank. Shen Wanwan is horrified. “...Are you human or a ghost?” Pei Wanning can't h 32.1kReads8.9Score3.1kShelves
8. 208 解 The Disintegrator: A World of Black and Gray 解离者：黑灰世界 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Urban138k WordsCompleted Rick accidentally plunges into the dark abyss of an international drug cartel's deals, confronting the tangled connections between drug crimes and gang forces and witnessing countless bloody battles. Through one man's eyes, the story depicts a gripping, dark struggle for power, steeped in money and murder. 60Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 209 守 On the Day of the Wake, My Sisters-in-Law Put Me on the Throne 守灵当天，我被众嫂嫂推上皇位 Kitchen God of the Wood Stove柴火灶王爷Historical716k WordsOngoing [Alternate Dynasty + Transmigration + War + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + The Golden Finger Has Been Cut in Half] A high school boy named Tian Shu wakes up one morning in an ancient funeral hall. His widowed sisters-in-law swarm around him, showering him with care. In a feudal age of chaos, the powerful clans hold sway. The System is practically useless, and each sister-in-law has her own agenda. Born into a poor family, can he defy fate, change his destiny, command a vast empire, and mak 4.5kReads8.8Score165Shelves

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   [Alternate Dynasty + Time Travel + War + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + Chopped-Off Cheat] High school student Tian Shu wakes up to find himself transported to an ancient funeral hall. His widowed sisters-in-law swarm around him, showering him with concern. In this chaotic feudal era, powerful families hold sway. The system is practically useless, and his sisters-in-law each harbor their own agendas. Born into poverty, can he defy fate and ascend to a vast empire, leaving his mark on history? [Almost crying] Or will he be unable to escape his destiny, becoming cannon fodder for someone else's benefit?

10. 210 我 I Took Over My Own Body 我夺舍了自己 Fang Yebai方夜白Urban1.2M WordsCompleted An accident turned Chen Luo into a vessel for his parallel-world selves, who had died and come back to life. He was possessed by his counterparts from parallel worlds. Every time Chen Luo fulfilled an unfinished wish of one of his parallel selves, he gained a skill they had learned, such as combat, languages, computers, firearms, and more. Assassin Chen Luo: “Let's go paint the town red!” Playboy Chen Luo: “My blade is practically begging for a taste!” Master Thief Chen Luo: “Next, we're going t 14.3kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves

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    The protagonist is omniscient and omnipotent, scheming against everything, while his opponents are all world-renowned figures who are led by the nose by him.

11. 211 逆 Counterattack: A Beautiful Revenge 逆战：美丽的复仇 Thirteenth Prince十三阿哥Mystery525k WordsCompleted His new novel, Doomsday: Stockpiling Supplies in a Shelter to Save a Goddess, is currently updating to rave reviews. [Manhunt]+ [Escape]+ [Revenge]+ [Explosive Action]+ [High Intelligence] He graduated from the School of Architectural Design at a top university. While out for a night run, he was abducted and thrown from a car. The police found drugs on him, then discovered more drugs at his home and office. All three packages bore his fingerprints. With no other evidence, the court sentenced him 55Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    I would only recommend this one to anyone with a high IQ. The story begins with the protagonist being imprisoned as a scapegoat based on only three fingerprints. In order to find out the mastermind behind it all, he plans a series of schemes, including a prison break, escape, return, and revenge. Every step requires careful calculation; one wrong move and the whole thing is lost. It's truly amazing!

12. 212 解 Dissolver: Assassination 解离者：刺杀 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Urban159k WordsCompleted With the election approaching, the political landscape is shrouded in uncertainty. Acting on a secret assignment, Rick navigates official cover-ups, power struggles, and layers of deception. Following the faintest clues, he carefully pieces together the truth and hunts down the mysterious mastermind lurking behind it all. He quietly snuffs out a deadly crisis capable of changing the balance of power before it can take root. 121Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 213 意 My Will, My Way 意志贯彻我心 Jia Yunze佳云择Eastern Fantasy515k WordsCompleted [Readers decide whether there’s a heroine; fantasy, imaginative fantasy, decisive action, clear lines between love and hate, scheming, everyday life, comedy, ensemble cast] “What did you say? You’re not interested in women?” “I may be lecherous, but that’s all it is. It’s not the same as being interested in women. A real man walks between heaven and earth. How could I let a pretty face hold me back? We cultivators should travel the four seas, help the world and its people, punish evil and promot 752Reads—Score110Shelves

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    It's imaginative, full of wit and humor, with the main character having a good background and supportive parents from the start, featuring an ensemble cast, and the villains being clever but not reckless.

14. 214 第 My Ten-Thousandth Rebirth 第一万次重生 Fang Yebai方夜白Urban2.0M WordsCompleted After spending the last three months of his life battling a terminal illness, Chen Luo discovered that he had been reborn on the day his cancer was confirmed. Overjoyed, Chen Luo soon found that three months later, he still died of cancer. But what he never expected was that he’d be reborn again on New Year’s Day in 2019, the day he was diagnosed with cancer. By now, Chen Luo had been reborn ten thousand times. Over the more than two thousand years of this endless loop, Chen Luo had learned ever 21.6kReads8.6Score2.1kShelves
15. 215 解 Dissociator: Financial Bullets 解离者：金融子弹 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery167k WordsCompleted Rick takes on a covert chain of missions spanning three continents: assassinate the key figures in charge of five ports. At the same time, he uses the hedge fund behind his client to make a killing, sending his personal wealth skyrocketing. Danger follows close behind. Britain’s MI5 and Interpol trace the clues back to Rick, reopening last year’s unsolved assassination cases and quietly closing their international dragnet around him. The unlikely alliance between assassination and capital stirs 271Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 216 围 Hunting a Movie Star: I Took Down the Underworld 围猎女星：我干翻地下江湖 Upstream Traveler逆游人Urban325k WordsOngoing [A passionate underworld saga set in the jianghu, with female celebrities, a harem, cunning scheming, power struggles, capital, and intricate, brain-burning plotting] [This is not a brainless story. If you like low-quality, mindless fiction, stop after the first three chapters. The underworld is more than gangsters, and the jianghu is more than fighting. The first thirty chapters reveal just a fraction of the picture. I’ll use my own experiences to show you what the underworld really is, and wha 190Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Stop looking for old books when you're looking for something to read! This novel set in the Southern Guangdong era has a strong atmosphere, with multiple forces vying for power. Shen Yan meets several female protagonists, plots step by step, and tears away the veil of capital's predatory tactics.

17. 217 反 Villain: From the Start, Give the Child of Fortune Two Choices 反派：开局给气运之子两条路选择 City Madman都市狂人Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Destined villain + domineering + scheming + System + ruthless] Di Juetian transmigrated into the Divine Son of the Di family in the Immortal Realm. He had a noble status, like a true dragon from the highest heavens. He'd thought fate itself favored him, and that he would ascend to the heavens, crush all beneath him through the ages, and rule for eternity! Then the Destined Villain System successfully loaded, shattering Di Juetian's fantasies. At that moment, the fated heroine he'd raised like a 19.1kReads8.6Score1.8kShelves

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    Has anyone read this book? Is there anyone who wants to adapt it into a comic book series? Please!

18. 218 解 The Dissociator: The Extravagant Prisoner and the Underground Howl 解离者：奢囚与地下啸 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery160k WordsCompleted New York is split between day and night, two worlds at odds. Hired by a wealthy family to rescue their kidnapped heir, hitman Rick uncovers a sprawling conspiracy. Meanwhile, Roy, a subway veteran worn down by corporate exploitation, launches a fierce rebellion in the underground tunnels. There are no crime investigations or justice here, only struggles for profit and settling scores under a code of gray rules. The victors are free to rewrite the truth. Desire and the cruelty of class are laid b 98Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 219 人 Postcards from the Human World 人间酒之明信片 PB KingPB大王Urban210k WordsOngoing Across the vast universe, brilliant stars fill the Milky Way, while a full moon hangs high in the heavens, breathtakingly beautiful. The moon’s journey from half to full, through its waxing and waning, is as wondrous as each of us among the countless people of this vast world. What joys and sorrows, what partings and reunions, have unfolded amid the everyday bustle of human life? Some say life is a journey, and everything we encounter along the way is a sight to behold. We may meet countless pas —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This urban fantasy novel features a large amount of suspense and mystery, along with genuine personal reflections. It vividly tells the story of the clash between the Golden Triangle and the Pearl River Delta, sparking renewed conflict. The main characters are Wan Mingyue and her mother, Wan Ye. The story is structured around the mother and daughter's past and present lives, realistically depicting the people and events they encounter. Together, they engage in a thrilling tug-of-war in the 12 villages of Shenxian Town, where the battle between good and evil in the city ignites a bloody storm… Recommended for readers experiencing a reading slump, start with the chapters featuring the characters. Please leave a comment and follow, thank you for your support!

20. 220 我 I Started by Devouring Gods and Rose Against the Current 我从吃神开始反向晋升 Cool Isn't Cool酷是不酷Urban2.0M WordsOngoing [Urban high martial arts] [Ensemble cast] [No System] The gods descended upon the world, and the Ascenders appeared. At the age of eighteen, everyone can choose a unique path to godhood within the Ascension Tower. But Jiang Qi’s left eye is connected to a forbidden zone. Within the forbidden zone, he embarked on a strange path: he can ascend as long as he eats monsters. The world obtains everything from the Ascension Tower. And my ability is... [When I write the first sentence, the universe coll 238.5kReads9.1Score22.7kShelves

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    The only novel I'm still following. I started reading it casually out of boredom, and I'm still keeping up. The others are simply unreadable. If you're knowledgeable about history, you might want to check out the second book; I read it without thinking, and I can still feel the meticulous calculations, the manipulation of human nature, and the profound sense of understanding.

21. 221 解 Dissolver: Incoming Missile 解离者：导弹袭来 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Urban156k WordsCompleted Rick, the hard-bitten killer from the series, returns once more. His close friend is brutally murdered, and the trail leads to a major missile trafficking case deliberately kept under wraps. To avenge his brother, Rick ventures alone into the heart of the conspiracy. As he presses forward through a perilous investigation, he finally slays his enemy with decisive force and successfully averts a missile crisis threatening the United States. 146Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 222 冒EN Impostor of the Langya Clan 冒姓琅琊 Eastern Zhou Young Master Nan东周公子南Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho 494kReads9.7Score70.5kShelves
23. 223 解 The Dissociator: A Black Comedy of Errors 解离者：黑色幽默大事件 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery165k WordsCompleted No formulaic power fantasies! Worldbuilding-driven, realist mystery, where evidence is just the final nail needed to make things official. The second installment in the Dissociator series. This is a story about a killer! A killer and a detective, willing to get their hands dirty. Dissociation is a symptom of detachment following trauma. It is commonly associated with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) or dissociative disorders. The mind breaks free from pain, the body escapes the dust of 107Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 224 快 Quick Transmigration: Ding! Your Golden Finger Has Been Reclaimed! 快穿：叮！您的金手指已被回收！ Ran Qiqi冉七柒Ancient Romance511k WordsCompleted Spirit springs, portable pocket dimensions, yin-yang eyes, an irresistible charm… All kinds of golden fingers are essential to the protagonists who climb to the top of the world. Even when their road to success is paved with the peaceful lives of countless innocent people they’ve ruined. Yun Jiao is one victim of a golden finger. Her mission is to reclaim these golden fingers. And to take back the successful lives stolen by those so-called Children of Destiny. Before long, the ones left heartbro 13.3kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves

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    This is a story of an indigenous woman awakening and fighting back against a transmigrated woman. The female lead is intelligent throughout, and there's a male character who acts as a tool for the protagonist. If you mind this, I wouldn't recommend it. If you like shipping, you can enjoy it on your own. This book has no romantic pairing.

25. 225 双 A Blood-Soaked Reckoning: Twin Sisters Return for Vengeance 【血色满门】双生姐妹踏血归来 Xiao Xiao Ran Zi萧萧然子Ancient Romance601k WordsOngoing An entire family of loyal officials is framed, and a century-old marquis’s estate is turned into a living hell. Twin sisters plunge from a cliff into the water, surviving against all odds. Once cherished young ladies who lived behind closed doors, they now tread a thorny path through the world. One struggles to survive on a sheer cliff, honing her edge; the other wanders in a foreign land, maneuvering at every turn. The court is rife with deceit and schemes, while the martial world flashes with 1.9kReads6.6Score209Shelves

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    👑#I've struck gold with this brain-teasing political intrigue novel! "[Bloodstained Gate] The Twin Sisters Return Amidst Bloodshed" is truly a breath of fresh air in the world of political intrigue novels. It focuses on ancient Chinese political intrigue and social dynamics, and its most brilliant element is the twin sister premise! The two sisters complement each other perfectly, one open and one covert, returning from their bloody journey to unleash a frenzied revenge. Watch them navigate the treacherous waters of the inner palace and the turbulent court, meticulously planning their schemes and maneuvering with sharp intellect—they're intelligent, not overly sentimental, and the story is fast-paced. Currently being serialized, with 4079 readers, this story features two powerful sisters wielding their power and taking down villains—go check it out!

26. 226 张 Zhang Sangou’s Get-Rich Journal 张三狗发财笔记 Wandering Immortal of the Northern Mountain北山浪荡仙Urban2.7M WordsCompleted A comedy novel with absolutely no pretensions. A poor boy from the mountains refuses to settle for an ordinary life and ventures out into the world, carving out a place for himself through his own efforts. The cast of bizarre characters will have you laughing out loud. It gets more and more exciting as it goes. San Gou grows more mature and more cunning, with more and more schemes brewing in his head. In the end, he makes it! He becomes a billionaire. His journey is a whirlwind of chaos and laug 58.4kReads8.7Score6kShelves

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    Don't even think about reading this book, or you'll laugh until your stomach cramps.

27. 227 重 Reborn as a Simpleton, I Became a Billionaire by Collecting Scrap 重生二傻子，靠收破烂成亿万富豪 Wandering Immortal of the Northern Mountain北山浪荡仙Urban444k WordsCompleted A ninety-three-year-old man from another timeline transmigrates to 1982. His soul takes up residence in the body of a high school student nicknamed Ersha, or “Second Fool.” The student is known as the king of repeaters. At twenty-three, he is still in high school. The original owner of the body, Wu Dazhi, was nicknamed Gouzi as a child. Despite his towering build and weight of over two hundred pounds, he was timid by nature and afraid of trouble. People bullied him constantly, but he never dared 10.3kReads6.3Score819Shelves
28. 228 你 Your Mystery Novels Make You Better at Solving Cases Than the Police? 你写悬疑小说比警察还会查案？ Ju Jiuzhi桔九织Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted (No System, no female lead, not invincible, mostly everyday life, Conan-like bad luck, cases both big and small.) (Warning: The protagonist does everything for himself and is no conventional good guy. Don’t read if that bothers you. Also, no female lead doesn’t mean no female characters; it just means there are no romantic scenes. Don’t read if you don’t want women to appear.) Other people transmigrate and find opportunities and connections waiting for them. When Lu Ci transmigrates, the only th 7.2kReads8.9Score849Shelves

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    Book 1: [licking screen][licking screen] When luck comes, you can't stop it; when bad luck comes, you can't stop it either. He helped the police solve a case, but before he even got the money, his bicycle was stolen, making his already meager life even worse. [Licking screen][licking screen] What could he do? Keep writing novels, of course. No inspiration? No inspiration? No problem. Follow the police to the scene and learn. You'll always find something useful about the suspect. How to catch people? Ideas one, two, three, take your pick. There's bound to be one that suits you. Unexpectedly, the more he helped, the more he was targeted by a big shot. Lu Ci said that if his intelligence didn't work here, he would also use his fists. A certain captain: If I hadn't found out that this kid had no criminal record, I would have put him in jail for several years. He could plan everything, including himself. Book 2: Chen Xiao woke up to find that his surroundings had become strangely unfamiliar. There was only a diary beside him. Chen Xiao thought that perhaps this diary could answer his current confusion. He opened the diary, but the contents made him unsure of the authenticity of the diary. It was clearly a record of 'himself's' crimes. Just as Chen Xiao was about to finish watching, the piercing sound of police sirens downstairs startled him awake, and he couldn't help but start having bad thoughts...

29. 229 修 A Guide to Cultivation Civilization 修真文明指南 Crispy Pork Belly香脆五花肉Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsOngoing The laws of physics in the world of cultivation, the periodic table of chemical elements along the path of cultivation, the theory of biological evolution among fantasy races... See how the protagonist uses his golden finger, a kaleidoscope of lives, to keep acquiring other people's cultivation realms and venture ever farther into an unknown world of cultivation. The book features a huge cast of supporting characters, including Lord Niu (Newton), Xiao Ai (Einstein), Lord La (Lavoisier), and Lord 9kReads—Score819Shelves

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    This book has everyone's IQ online.

30. 230 请 Your Highness, Go to Your Death! 请皇兄，赴死！ Brew Little Wine煮小酒Historical1.1M WordsOngoing Zhou Che is reborn as the sixth prince of Great Xia, but his five elder brothers keep closing in on him. They want to strip me of my claim to the throne! They want to confiscate what little my family has left! They want to take the woman I love and kill me! If that’s how it is “If you, my brothers, can kill your own kin, why can’t I?” “If you can fight for the realm, why can’t I?” “You all think yourselves capable. What makes me any less so?!” Zhou Che rises with his sword drawn. “Your sixth bro 31.3kReads9.2Score2.5kShelves
31. 231 无 Infinite: You Think You Can Beat Me With Half a Brain? 无限：让你一瓣脑子都能输？ Sitting Through Arkham坐穿阿卡姆Mystery331k WordsOngoing [Infinite Flow, mind games, not mindless, no System, no invincible protagonist, not a wish-fulfillment story] The Hell of Tongue-Ripping, Kuafu Chasing the Sun, and Jingwei Filling the Sea: familiar myths have become a series of deceitful games full of scheming. As a “human,” Jiang Liu has only one day to live, yet “demons,” “immortals,” and “gods” would rather not enter the same game as him. My name is Jiang Liu, a con man stripped of “lies,” a madman whose prefrontal cortex has been removed. I 97Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Please check out this book, please! (:3_ヽ)_ It's really a bit obscure, but it's so good! The protagonist is incredibly smart and has a high IQ. It's pure strategy, no messy romantic subplots. The protagonist is very rational, and the opponents are equally formidable and don't lower their intelligence. The game designs are excellent, and each character has strengths and weaknesses. The protagonist has teammates. It's just that this book is too obscure, nobody reads it, the readership is too low, and the author has stopped updating due to other commitments. But the author said he'll come back to write more, so please check it out, please check it out! ▄█▀█●

32. 232 修 A Guide to Cultivation Civilization: Prologue 2, A Lonely Road to Immortality 修真文明指南——序章2，仙途陌路 Crispy Pork Belly香脆五花肉31k WordsCompleted A Guide to Cultivation Civilization: Prologue 2, The Immortal Path Diverges 768Reads—Score105Shelves
33. 233 这 This Prince Has Gone Mad. Why Would You Provoke Him? 这皇子都疯了，你惹他干嘛？ Before the Wind Rises风未起Historical4.0M WordsCompleted [No System + High-Stakes Scheming + Laying Low to Build Strength + Logical Plot + Brains and Brawn + Suspense + Ancient Espionage] His mother consort dies suddenly of an illness. His older brother dies mysteriously in battle. All his backers are gone!! His father distrusts him, and his other brothers all want him dead! Not a single court official is on his side? In that case, he has no choice but to carve out a path to survival from between the cracks! After transmigrating to another world, he b 62.3kReads8.8Score5.1kShelves
34. 234 修 A Guide to Cultivation Civilization: Prologue 1, The Prelude to the Mystic Thunder 修真文明指南——序章1，玄雷前传 Crispy Pork Belly香脆五花肉11k WordsCompleted A Guide to Cultivation Civilization: Prologue 1, The Prelude to Xuan Lei 2.2kReads—Score130Shelves
35. 235 皇 The Emperor's Gold Medal County Magistrate 皇家金牌县令 Noodle King Zai板面王仔Historical2.7M WordsCompleted [Farming + lighthearted fun + transmigration] Fang Zhengyi transmigrates to the Great Jing dynasty and becomes a county magistrate. After seven years of work, he has created his own earthly paradise. He’d planned to live out his days as a carefree little emperor. In the thirteenth year of the Jinghe era, the emperor of Great Jing travels incognito and accidentally wanders into Taoyuan County... The moment the emperor enters the county, he is astonished! The many strange and wondrous things leave 230.3kReads9.5Score28.7kShelves
36. 236 帝 The Empire's First Prince Consort 帝国第一驸马 Heavenly Fragrant Eyes天香瞳Historical4.4M WordsCompleted [New book release: The Rebellious Son Is Invincible, the final installment of the Empire Trilogy] Guan Ning transmigrates, hoping to live a carefree life of wine, women, and luxury as a young prince. Instead, he becomes a prince consort whose engagement has been broken off. Rumor has it that no dynasty can last more than 300 years. The Great Kang Dynasty is at that very threshold: a golden age is in turmoil, loyal ministers are being persecuted, and an age of chaos is about to begin. He will top 113.8kReads9.1Score10.6kShelves
37. 237 仙 The Path of Immortality: Striving for the Peak, Revised Edition 仙路争锋（精修版） Yuanfen0缘分0Eastern Fantasy4.7M WordsCompleted [Ordinary Protagonist] [Complete, Highly Rated] Cultivating immortality is like crossing a river, with countless horses and armies competing for the sails. The moment you choose this path, you've already entered a race through life that never stops. Winning takes more than the courage to charge ahead: you must also face countless blades of wind and swords of frost, along with bloody storms. The struggle begins even before you embark on the road to immortality... 12.4kReads8.2Score1.2kShelves

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    Modern novels often rely on subordinates to carry out scheming, which lacks substance. This protagonist, however, has no subordinates. He begins by deceiving immortals, meticulously planning his three-year scheme after entering the cultivation world.

38. 238 一 A Clear Pool at a Single Thought 一念清泓 Wu Wu Wu武烏烏Fantastical Romance821k WordsOngoing (The first two volumes are complete) [Large Ensemble Cast] [Romance] [One-on-One] [No System] [Traditional Xuanhuan] [Classic Mystery] [Everyday Life] [Few Fight Scenes] [Lots of Mind Games and Puzzles] Everyone in her sect says she has amnesia, often falling into a daze and talking nonsense. After transmigrating, she meets two people: one is love at first sight, a delight sent from heaven; the other is like a childhood sweetheart, reunited after a long separation. All she wants is to stay tuck 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traditional mystery, where the reader's information is synchronized with the protagonist's.

39. 239 海 The Golden Age of Pirates 海盗们的全盛时代 Half a Spoonful半勺子Historical354k WordsOngoing Shi Xianggu, a stunning woman: Her husband and son have vanished without a trace, and she is now being targeted by a series of mysterious assassination attempts. She is determined to uncover the truth. Wu Shi’er, an eccentric pirate: Beneath his carefree exterior lies a hidden tenderness, while his unrestrained ways conceal a secret quest for revenge. Li Changgeng, a general of the imperial court: The pirate chief is a woman? Or is she his childhood sweetheart? Impossible. Absolutely impossible! 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a scheme from beginning to end. Layer upon layer of intrigue, setting up the scheme, breaking the scheme. Thousands of miles of sea, yet the human heart exists within a tiny space. In the end, the biggest scheme is that everyone is caught in it.

40. 240 我 I Returned from Hell to Plan the Perfect String of Revenge 我从地狱归来，策划连环完美复仇 Leaves Can't Predict Autumn叶难知秋Mystery525k WordsCompleted [No Female Lead] [Mad Protagonist] [Elegant] [High-IQ Crimes] [No System] Ten years ago, the Shen family was wiped out by a mysterious organization known as the Alliance. Shen Feng was beaten to death and left in the wilderness. Now, Shen Feng’s soul has returned from hell. That day, the criminal investigation squad received a call from a mysterious person claiming he would kill the famous CEO Liu Ruxu at a shareholders’ meeting. The nightmare began at that very moment. Shen Feng planned one per 116.3kReads9.5Score12.5kShelves

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    The protagonist's high-IQ revenge, a perfect murder.

41. 241 开 An S-Rank Horror from the Start, but They Give Me a C-Rank Talent? 开局S级怪谈，但给我C级天赋？ Pale Era苍白纪元Mystery3.1M WordsOngoing [No Female Lead + Endless Twists + Wild Ideas and Clever Logic + Mild Horror + Protagonist and Villains Are Both Smart] [This is absolutely not a mindless power fantasy. If you don't like the first instance, go ahead and curse me out.] [This isn't a traditional rule-based horror story. The horrors can think and are intelligent, so readers who prefer traditional rule-based horror should steer clear.] Horrors run rampant, and strange tales are everywhere. Beneath every shadow may lurk an unknown t 141.1kReads8.9Score14.1kShelves

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    The protagonist's plan, spanning two instances in the third instance, involves cooperating with teammates to deceive the gods and create miracles. The fourth instance showcases the pinnacle of ensemble character development, with all 16 main characters being well-developed.

42. 242 怪 Strange Tales Livestream! 怪谈直播间！ Stone Giant Monster石头巨怪Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted Welcome to the Rules of the Strange. This is a battle of blood and fire, a test of wit and courage. The power of words cannot be resisted, and the eerie rules must not be broken. In a seemingly hopeless situation, find the one correct answer, break free of your constraints, and search for a way to survive. 173.7kReads9.7Score17.9kShelves

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    All of them are complete, and the ratings are shockingly high. The content is even more incredible; each book is more mind-bending and funnier than the last. But be careful, the second book has a angst—it made this grown man's eyes water!

43. 243 小 The Clown Plan 小丑计划 September Who Loves Cat Treats爱吃猫条的九月Mystery124k WordsOngoing (No harem, no System, no mindless plot, no clichés, no invincibility, and no power fantasy. Read with caution if any of that bothers you.) My name is Xiao Ran. I'm a celebrity, and after spending three years working on an assembly line, I transmigrated into myself. My name is Xiao Ran. I had just graduated from college and was about to make my debut when the person upstairs transmigrated into me. My name is Xiao Ran. I'd only just gotten married and hadn't even gone on my honeymoon when two idio 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm only recommending this book after reading 50 chapters, and I can only say that it's a breath of fresh air among Tomato's current works. Although it's slow-paced, the imagination is absolutely amazing. Just when you think you've figured out what the author is going to write, a few chapters later you're surprised again. Seriously, I dare say that every foreshadowing in every chapter is explained later on. At first, I thought the second chapter was a flaw, the time travel to the Dynasty Continent was a flaw, and the later martial arts settings were even worse for padding the word count. But I really didn't expect that this novel would prove me wrong. It's definitely worth following.

44. 244 长 Eternal Immortality: A Jailor Hiding Out in the Heavenly Prison 长生万古：苟在天牢做狱卒 Qingfeng Riverside青峰浦上Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [Smart characters, no brainless plotlines]+ [No System]+ [Cautious survival]+ [Immortality]+ [No heroine]+ [A sly schemer]+ [Political intrigue]+ [Prudent and cautious] Zhang Wu transmigrates to a cultivation world and becomes a jailer in the Imperial Prison from the start. For officials, the end of the road is the Imperial Prison. For soldiers, it is dying on the battlefield. For those in the martial world, it is getting killed in a vendetta. None of them meet a good end. If he wants to survive 37.4kReads9.1Score3.1kShelves

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    This scholar comes from the underworld, the protagonist is Su Mo, it's a sweet romance, the girl is very sweet, but the sweetest one is Su Mo. When the nine heavens and ten earths are covered with the flowers of the other shore, the girl returns. The three dream-entry scenes are similar to the three mortal transformation scenes in "Against the Gods," and most of the plot holes are filled. After reading it, you'll come back to thank me for another book, "The Lord of the Prison of Immortality Who Walked Out of the Heavenly Prison." I originally went to see someone become a sixth brother, but I didn't expect him to teach me profound life lessons. I was really moved to tears. I wouldn't have survived a single episode in it; I was too cunning.

45. 245 就 Even as a Fake Heiress, I’ll Still Daringly Embrace Doing Nothing 就算是假千金也要勇敢摆烂 Ji Furan纪扶染Modern Romance659k WordsCompleted [Print edition launching across all platforms on August 9, 2025] When Shen Yue was twelve, she accidentally fell into a pond while feeding the fish. That was when she learned the truth: her parents weren’t her real parents, and her five older brothers weren’t really her brothers. She was the Mu family’s fake heiress! Faced with a future where she was destined to lose everything, Shen Yue decided to get ahead… by lying down. If she was going to lose it all anyway, she might as well lie back and 118.9kReads9.6Score13.8kShelves

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    I initially thought it was just a simple story about a doting family, until I read the prison arc, and then I realized...

46. 246 凡 A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality: A Farm Boy's Path to Immortality 凡人修仙：农家少年修仙记 Here to Sharpen Scissors and Knives磨剪子来戗菜刀Eastern Fantasy618k WordsCompleted [The Ultimate Ordinary Cultivator: V5.0 + Fast-Growing Protagonist + Thrilling Plot + Clever Characters + Decisive and Ruthless + Cunning Humor] My name is Han Muyu, though people also call me Han the Little Devil. Don't call me sinister or cunning; that's just envy of my intelligence. The truth is, I'm a good person. I was born a poor farmer, but I'm ambitious too. Wanting to get stronger isn't a crime, is it? Don't doubt how decisive I am. Lying low isn't in my nature. I'm not here to play the 350Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    [A Top-Tier Mortal Cultivation Story V5.0 + Rapidly Growing Protagonist + Dramatic Plot + High IQ + Decisive and Ruthless + Dark Humor] My name is Han Muyu, but others call me Han Xiaomo. Actually, I'm a good person, believe me. Don't call me cunning or scheming; that's just jealousy of my intelligence. Coming from a humble farming background, I'm ambitious, I want to develop, cultivate, and become stronger. Don't doubt my decisiveness; cowardice isn't in my nature. I'm not here to play the fool and offer myself up for execution. Whoever disagrees will be defeated. I firmly believe that my enemies will eventually grow grass on their graves. Cultivation is about becoming stronger. I have my pursuits. Slaying gods? That's too low-class! I want to slay immortals! Whether you're an immortal, a golden immortal, an immortal venerable, an immortal king, or an immortal emperor, you'd better behave yourself. My destination is the pinnacle of the Five Realms!

47. 247 刻 Rigid Justice 刻板正义 Rielgon Can't Write Books瑞尔贡不会写书Urban1.3M WordsOngoing If you were born to be humanity’s savior, destined to sacrifice yourself, would you accept your mission? [Great Calamities] are extinction-level natural disasters that occur every few years: tsunamis, meteorites, swarms of insects, collapsing stars. Only the most powerful superhuman, known as [Justice], can end them by offering up their life. Against this backdrop, humanity has developed all kinds of unique social systems, and the world’s balance of power and relations between nations have bec 698Reads8.6Score106Shelves

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    This book is a rare blend of fantasy, historical materialism, and a popular historical perspective—a superpower novel. While a savior saves the world, the main characters are those close to him. It also explores the political and economic characteristics of the savior's world, such as how space extension is used as a sanction, leading to dumping of goods, and how increased tariffs cause a black market to proliferate.

48. 248 通EN The Netherworld Scholar Immortal 通幽小儒仙 You Zi Yin油子吟Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted “Where is this?” “Perhaps... the River of Forgetfulness...” “Who are you?” “Wuchang...” “I've never heard of anyone called Wuchang in this world.” “From now on... that's who I'll be!” The soul crosses the River of Forgetfulness, while its thoughts remain on the other shore. What is gained from all beings must be returned to all beings. When Su Mo woke up, he was no longer in his former life. He went to the capital to sit the imperial examinations, but accidentally stumbled into an immortal schem 63.7kReads9.4Score6.7kShelves
49. 249 幕 Behind the Scenes: I Schemed Against the World 幕后：我算计了天下 Meow Nineteen喵十九Eastern Fantasy146k WordsOngoing [Goofy humor + behind-the-scenes scheming + strategic plotting + irreverent fantasy + no female lead + high-IQ characters + not mindless, even the villains have brains] Goofy blurb: Jiang Yu transmigrates into another world. To become the chief disciple of the greatest sect under heaven, he trains tirelessly and works hard, finally living up to everyone's expectations and becoming a peerless prodigy. Then, when he turns twenty-two, he suddenly gets bound to a System. 079: Oh, dear transmigrator, 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a new book, currently at 50,000 words. The author is testing the waters, seeing if this fantasy-themed strategy novel is any good. It features slightly low-level martial arts; the main focus is on cunning and intrigue. The protagonist has limited action scenes, starting at the Void Refinement stage, but he's never lost a battle of wits. If you're interested in scheming, give it a try and show your support. The villains aren't weak; the author aims to create evenly matched and strategic battles.

50. 250 无 The Peerless Poison Strategist Backs the Empress 无双毒士，力挺女帝 One Glance at the Vast Sea一顾沧海Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [Masterful political intrigue + empress + poetry + contrasts + lie flat + power of capital] From the start, a princess is poisoned and hunted down, but Shen Liuxiang mistakes her for the top courtesan on a pleasure boat. By day... well, by day and night, they have heart-to-heart talks. The princess sighs: “Better not to be born a woman. For a hundred years, our joys and sorrows lie in other people’s hands.” Shen Liuxiang laughs: “Come on, take a look at this book, The Legend of Wu Meiniang.” The 10.3kReads8.1Score1.1kShelves

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    For a high-IQ, satisfying read, this is the top recommendation. It's the pinnacle of the "poisonous man" genre. The protagonist is a pretty boy, an invincible scoundrel, an unparalleled schemer, and an unmatched strategist. Even the Black and White Impermanence would have to endure a fierce battle with him. The main appeal is its hilarious humor, with every chapter packed with witty jokes. The witty and humorous writing style makes it a thoroughly enjoyable read and highly recommended.

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