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1. 151 有 There Was a Girl Named Xiaohua 有个女孩叫小花 My Little Warm Jackets我的小棉袄们Modern Romance420k WordsOngoing My new work is here! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! This book captures some of the culture and food of rural northern Fujian in the 1980s and 1990s. Follow Xiaohua and her family as they work hard and lead warm, ordinary lives. No exaggeration, melodrama, or foolish antics. It’s not a feel-good power fantasy, and there’s no rebirth or transmigration. There’s no golden finger, just 33Reads8.9Score—14d adds
2. 152 重 Reborn as a Concubine in the Su Household 重生之我在苏府当小妾 Shangguan Loves to Drink Water上官爱喝水Ancient Romance377k WordsCompleted Nontraditional rebirth + women's self-rescue + psychological healing + original poetry + metafiction Don't let the title fool you. The original title was Dawn's Clear Light. Rebirth is the ultimate act of self-rescue. A profound story that is both heartbreaking and healing. Zheng Ming awoke after transmigrating, only to become the concubine of a powerful minister. She navigated the storms of political rivalries and stirred the winds of change across the realm, believing she was carefully plan 261Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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   The title might be off-putting, but the content is solid. The original poetry is a plus, and the subject matter isn't cliché. It's enjoyable.

3. 153 异 Awakening Superpowers: Blade Shadow War Soul 异能觉醒：刃影战魂 Shadowless Divine Lord无影神君Urban1.5M WordsOngoing The Great Dao is fifty, the Heavenly Derivation forty-nine, and man escapes through the one that remains. All things have a glimmer of hope. Lin Ye has just graduated and entered the workforce when, one day, he is suddenly attacked by an unknown assailant. On the brink of death, Lin Ye awakens a supernatural ability: with his naked eye, he can visualize his opponent’s attack trajectory in midair. After successfully evading one attack with this power, he is beset by more attacks, each stronger, m 386Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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4. 154 心 Where There's Light in Your Heart, There's a Road Beneath Your Feet 心中有光脚下就有路 Ping Yi平义8k WordsCompleted Where There Is Light in Your Heart, There Is a Path Beneath Your Feet —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   True story! Where there is light in your heart, there is a path under your feet!

5. 155 腹 My Scheming Younger Brother Stole Her Away: You Made Me Fall in Love with You 腹黑弟弟夺她，是你让我爱上你的 Zhu Yujunzi竺语君子Ancient Romance255k WordsCompleted [Uncle’s Wife Stolen + Deliberately Teasing (The Hero Makes the Moves) + Both Reborn + Revenge + Both Chaste] Yan Baizhu was branded a “mother-killer” and bullied by everyone. In her previous life, her two younger sisters let her die a miserable death over a man. This time, she made every preparation and finally killed her enemies with her own hands. Only afterward did she realize that the true culprit was her father, who had saddled her with that accusation for sixteen years. So, after nightfal 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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6. 156 金 Jin Yue'er 金月儿 Years of Tranquility岁月静5k WordsCompleted Jin Yue'er —Reads—Score—14d adds

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7. 157 骏 Galloping to the Azure Heavens 骏驰青霄 Dilireba Watermelon迪丽热巴西瓜Historical356k WordsCompleted The Eighth Prince, Gong Jun, has been frail and sickly since childhood, and his mother, Noble Consort Zhao, died under suspicious circumstances. Uninterested in the position of heir, he devotes himself to uncovering the truth behind her death. But one young attendant isn’t enough! There’s also a hidden expert by his side who can’t reveal his true identity. He really needs a few capable helpers, so what’s with being sent a blunt, headstrong daughter of a military family? 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Try it for yourself; I think it's alright, better than those time-traveling inventions.

8. 158 魂 Soul Sister, Don't Run! I'm a Spirit Guide 魂妹别跑，我是挽灵使者 Cool-Off Period清冷期Urban358k WordsCompleted [Urban supernatural powers + suspense and the paranormal + funny and lighthearted + underdog rise] Mo Tiansheng was born to be a wage slave, a chosen workhorse, working 996 while alive and still having to interview for a job after death. After dying unexpectedly, he was dragged before the First Hall for judgment and received a chance to be reborn: If he passed the assessment, he could become a Soul Guide and return to the mortal world to escort departed souls. 18Reads6.9Score—14d adds

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   Looking for book recommendations! I'm currently reading an urban fantasy novel that's fast-paced, not padded, and gets increasingly addictive. Give it a try if you're looking for something to read. Title: *Soul Girl, Don't Run Away, I'm the Spirit Rescuer*.

9. 159 山 The Legend of Shan Hai Xi Yao 山海曦鳐传 He Xinhe何心荷Ancient Romance394k WordsCompleted [Chaste Heroine + Soul Transmigration to Another World + Beast World + Love Triangle with a Merman and a Snake] She transmigrates to the fantastical Great Wilderness, where humans, gods, and beasts live together, and beasts can transform into gods. What’s she supposed to do? She falls for the handsome Wen Yao fish god, then gets forced into a possessive romance by the nine-headed serpent Xiang Yao. Can she handle it? 39Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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   These books are all quite good. The writing is decent, and the plots are particularly exciting and well-written. They're definitely worth checking out.

10. 160 数 Digital Consciousness Archive Administrator 数字意识档案管理员 He Xinhe何心荷Sci-Fi & Apocalypse439k WordsCompleted [Future Sci-Fi] [Virtual World] [Digital AI] [Clones] [The Mystery of Life] [Romantic Love] Her name is “An Ti.” She is a digital AI being who can bring other digital beings to an end and control their lives. She has no idea that she is a clone herself. She falls in love with her boyfriend, a cyber-police officer, while a rich heir pursues her. There are so many mysteries surrounding her. Will she ever learn the truth? 40Reads8.9Score—14d adds
11. 161 洲 Fireworks on the Islet, Where People Make Their Homes, Starting in the 1970s 洲上烟火有人家，从七十年代开始 He Xinhe何心荷Modern Romance593k WordsCompleted [Rural Romance] [Family Life] [Educated Youth Teacher] [Neighborly Disputes] [Eerie Shadows in the Village] [Country Living and Laughs] This book has no pocket dimension, no System, and no transmigration or rebirth. It tells only of ordinary people’s rural lives and the hard-won warmth and bustle of everyday life through years of hardship. The story begins in the 1970s and follows several families living in the countryside. Among them are educated youths sent to work in the villages, militia mem 109Reads8.3Score—14d adds
12. 162 侠 The Heroine’s Trial of Love 侠女闯情关 Liu Yuxi刘禹汐Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted “She protects him from every danger, and he gives her a lifetime of devotion” Ouyang Xueer never imagined that the cold-faced constable she saved on a whim would become the one person she could rely on most. “Lord Ren, your injuries...” “Nothing to worry about. I’m more concerned with who hurt you.” “Mutual protection in a time of turmoil” When she was abducted in the martial world, he rode through the night with his elite troops to save her. When he was ambushed at court, she spent three slee 44Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Check this out: a traditional martial arts romance novel, featuring both strong and virgin protagonists.

13. 163 大 The Ant of the Song Dynasty 大宋之蚁 Wouldn't It Be Nice to Have Youth as a Companion青春作伴好不好Historical426k WordsCompleted This novel is divided into the Convex Volume and the Concave Volume. The Convex Volume tells the story of Lei Gong’s family in the late Northern Song. In her previous life, the protagonist was the king of the Ant Kingdom, named Chun’er. In this life, she is Chun’er, daughter of Lei Gong, Vice Minister of Revenue. The Wuyou Kingdom ruled by Chun’er is destroyed by army ants. She and her guards escape by sheer luck, only to become slaves in the ruthless kingdom, where they suffer oppression and 16Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The writing is absolutely superb, the plot is incredibly engaging, and the themes are profound. Don't miss it! 😄😄

14. 164 三 The Battle of Heaven and Earth in the Three Kingdoms 三国天地斗 Mr. Yu, Miss Cat's Dear猫小姐的俞先森Eastern Fantasy434k WordsOngoing Beloved, familiar heroes take the stage one after another! Unmatched martial prowess, endless supernatural abilities, mysteries beyond imagination, and plot twists you’ll never see coming! This is a Three Kingdoms fantasy novel with an outrageously creative premise! Do you believe in the existence of dragon veins? The dragon veins aren’t dragon veins at all! While searching for them, the ordinary man Liu Bei encounters genuine masters, demonic Taoists, and immortals. He witnesses incredible art 55Reads—Score—14d adds
15. 165 虐 Tortured into a Locked Love 虐锁清欢 Already Exists 11已存在的11Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Leng Qinghuan was forced to marry the notorious Prince Yan. But she wasn't some naive, helpless girl. Crying and accepting her fate just wasn't in Leng Qinghuan's nature. She seized every opportunity, with the courage to burn her bridges, fought scheming women, fought the empress, opened shops, learned to solve cases, and more... Through her words and deeds, she proved herself. The woman Prince Yan had once sneered at ultimately became someone far beyond his reach! 274Reads—Score—14d adds

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    An unintentional misunderstanding leads Ning Zechen to despise the woman before him, while Qinghuan, who clearly believes the Crown Prince is her true match, reluctantly accepts the marriage. Humiliation on their wedding night, the machinations of a scheming concubine, and the Empress's suppression—all these setbacks befall Qinghuan. For herself and her family, Qinghuan refuses to accept her fate. Her composure, her strategy, her courage, and her kindness reveal a different side of her to the murderous Ning Zechen. The two navigate a series of injustices, unraveling the mysteries and seemingly seeing a different side of each other. They face life-or-death situations together, as if destiny has bound them together... But reality is always full of surprises. If they can't be husband and wife, then they'll be allies! Without love, is there no harm?

16. 166 五 The Five-Spirit Arcane Art 五灵玄法 Wind Passes, Dust Departed风过离尘Eastern Fantasy433k WordsCompleted [Swordsmanship + Mystery + Decisive and Ruthless + Ingenious Moves + Witty and Humorous + Playing the Pig to Eat the Tiger] Reborn into a new life, the protagonist begins cultivating at the Qi Refining stage, slays demons and monsters along the way, overcomes countless trials and tribulations, and finally achieves the Great Dao. This book has a pure, sincere romance. This book has the most intense fight scenes. Step into this book and experience the most spectacular world of immortal heroes. 27Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book has a tight plot, rigorous and clear logic, and the author's writing style is excellent.

17. 167 关 The Guanshan Pact 关山契 It's Really a Dog真的是狗Historical488k WordsCompleted On the western frontier, yellow sands bury the dead, and honor is as fragile as paper. The young Zhao Tianhao was merely a merchant’s son from Ping Wharf. With a heart full of sincerity, he kept his contracts, protected his family business, and brought peace to his neighbors. Yet the crushing might of the war-torn age destroyed his household, driving him to abandon trade and take up arms. He entered the death camp, managed military rations, trained a corps of death-defying soldiers, and defended 5.3kReads9.3Score60714d adds

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    The writing is absolutely superb, possessing the style of a master author reminiscent of classics like *Romance of the Three Kingdoms* and *Water Margin*. The plot is tight and logically sound. The ability to seamlessly weave together war, economics, politics, and resources is truly remarkable.

18. 168 盐 Salt and Iron 盐铁 It's Really a Dog真的是狗Historical387k WordsCompleted Liaodong is bitterly cold, and salt is worth its weight in gold. To save his parents, young Shen Huai pawns his hairpin for salt. But without a permit, the officials seize it. His father dies in prison, and his mother’s blood stains their doorstep. After a blizzard, he leaves his home behind and follows his uncle, a wandering man of the jianghu, onto the path of the black salt trade. From then on, he is drawn into the fateful abyss of salt and iron, military funds, and political power. At first, 439Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 169 征 A Journey to Conquer Him 征他个途 Divine Dragon Hero Bro神龙豪哥Urban1.9M WordsCompleted A fat guy, an opportunity, and a natural rise to the top. As he fights off an alien invasion, he finds himself going further and further down that path, while gaining even more happiness along the way. One chance changes the course of his life! 14Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    😳😳😳 I highly recommend this book to you! The characters are well-developed and each one is very vivid. The plot doesn't drag, it's funny at times, and it gets more and more exciting as you go on. It's definitely a book worth reading!

20. 170 与 Playing Chess with You: The Phoenix's Power 与君奕：凰权 Jiang Tanluoyue江潭落月Ancient Romance369k WordsCompleted (The rating has only just opened and will rise later) “Political intrigue + evenly matched leads + marriage before love + traditional war for supremacy in a chaotic age + ensemble cast + powerful female lead + nation and family” In these chaotic times, even a monarch can hardly hope for a lifetime of peace. Crowned heir to the throne at six, named crown prince at eight, and enthroned at twelve, Yan Xi was the “future savior of the Yan Kingdom” foretold by an astrologer, blessed with the Purple 227Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    A novel featuring two powerful figures vying for power, beautifully written with a classical Chinese style, and a captivating, tightly woven plot.

21. 171 逆 Defying Heaven, Slaying Gods: Starting With Restoring a Taoist Temple 逆天伐神：从修缮道观开始 Silver Saddle, White Horse, Spring Breeze银鞍白马踏春风Eastern Fantasy488k WordsCompleted [Reborn cultivator + witty and humorous + sharp-minded + ruthless + behind-the-scenes scheming] The Heavenly Tribulation was coming. The mighty cultivators had exhausted every scheme, yet still found themselves prostrate beneath the Celestial Court. Even the Celestial Emperor never imagined that Wang Zhenyi, who refused an official position and only wanted to be a wandering immortal, would be reborn and carve his way through the Three Realms with a single sword. Some hated and envied him, claimi 22Reads—Score—14d adds

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22. 172 重 Reborn as Ruyi Niang 重生之如意娘 Ka Qiao卡乔Ancient Romance196k WordsCompleted Ruyi’s life was anything but happy. At eight, she fell from a commandery princess to a courtesan. At sixteen, someone tried to kill her in her family’s abandoned estate. After being reborn, she hid and ran for her life, but the assassin still found her. Ruyi hurriedly offered up the precious treasure she had kept hidden away, hoping to save her life. This time, the assassin raised an eyebrow in surprise. “You’re remarkably calm, miss. Could it be that we were fated to meet in a past life?” —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Every step is difficult and fraught with danger.

23. 173 魔 Transformation of the Demonic Heart 魔心变 Hong Shenbing鸿燊丙Ancient Romance563k WordsCompleted Dreams Among the Flowers: The Wandering Cloud Swordsman is the second installment. Compared with the others, it is more serious and traditional, with a very official feel. The third installment, The Demonic Heart’s Transformation, also known as The Exquisite Heart of the Pagoda and The Seven-Lifetime Exquisite Tribulation, is a fantasy drama. Its male lead is the carefree, irreverent sort, laid-back and funny. Hua Yingyue, the Flower God’s shadow, has no emotions because she was born without a h 150Reads—Score114d adds

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24. 174 飘 The Wandering Cloud Swordsman 飘云侠客录 Hong Shenbing鸿燊丙Eastern Fantasy735k WordsCompleted Disclaimer: This novel is entirely fictional. Synopsis: The villainous Hanlu Sect… The loyal and courageous Piaoyun Army… The righteous Jing'e Hall, dedicated to punishing the wicked… An evil force with power to blot out the sky… The past fades like smoke. In a new world where memories have vanished, old friends meet again, face to face, yet fail to recognize each other. 72Reads—Score—14d adds
25. 175 绘 Painting the Stardust of the World 绘世星尘 Flying Down Jacket会飞的羽绒服Sci-Fi & Apocalypse450k WordsCompleted The universe is a prison, and fate is a lock. Beneath the calm of the Twin-Mind Planet, judgment has long been hidden in the cycle of reincarnation: older than civilization, more secret than breathing. “Deep are the mysteries of the star prison; the delusive crystal conceals the truth. Let the heart turn toward the hidden depths, and when illusion breaks, the Way remains.” The voice from beyond that lit the mind of Qingping Star Sovereign did more than that. It was the first beam of light to pi 22Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I highly recommend this book; it's definitely worth reading.

26. 176 在 I Am Zhang Liang, Descendant of the Marquis of Liu 在下张梁，乃留侯之后 Songs of Yan and Zhao燕赵弦歌Historical1.1M WordsOngoing “Yellow Turbans at the End of the Han,” “Collecting Famous Generals,” “Reborn and Transmigrate,” “Weak System,” “From North to South” Zhang Liang transmigrates to the late Eastern Han Dynasty, recruits Zhao Yun, saves Guan Yu, and establishes himself at Xiaquyang, building a strong base in Jizhou. The Yellow Turban Army takes to the sea, subdues Goguryeo in the north, recruits the Fuyu, attacks the Xianbei, and wipes out the Wuhuan. It then heads south to Rinan Commandery, occupies Jiaozhou, col 447Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    The Yellow Turbans will inevitably rebel? No, we won't rebel! A slow-paced, farming-themed novel with good writing, plenty of allusions, and author notes. The protagonist is Zhang Liang before the Yellow Turban Rebellion. He recruits Zhao Yun, rescues Guan Yu, and gets Zhang Jiao and Zhang Bao into official positions, pursuing a path of peaceful evolution.

27. 177 且 As Moonlight Clears, the Clouds Grow Deep 且以月清云雾深 An Zhuo桉酌Eastern Fantasy225k WordsCompleted Rumor has it that Sima Yue Bai, master of Zisu Manor, holds the Ring of the Martial World Supreme. The three great sects have coveted it for a long time and are determined to claim it for themselves. Sima Yue Bai and Yun Wu were closer than brothers, kindred spirits who seemed to transcend romantic love. Then they turned against each other, fighting and nursing bitter grudges. Sima Yue Bai fell into the demonic path because a god who could reach the heavens coveted the demonic eye within him and 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The writing is very good, you should check it out.

28. 178 梁 Mr. Liang, Your Beloved Just Got Dumped 梁总，你的心头好被甩啦 Su Qianfan素千凡Modern Romance151k WordsCompleted [One-on-One Romance, CEO, Devoted Love, Modern Romance, Happy Ending] Playboy Liang Zhao drove himself into a corner over a confession. Ten years later, he thought he could finally redeem himself, but he ended up falling into the same trap twice. The heroine may torment me a thousand times, but I’ll still treat her like my first love! The elegant and gracious heiress Xi Yu reserved all her coldness and indifference for the playboy Liang Zhao... Liang Zhao couldn’t help rubbing his thumb over he 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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29. 179 山 Journey Through Mountains and Rivers, Listening to Wind and Snow 山水行，风雪听 Liang Yu凉玉Ancient Romance181k WordsOngoing Chapters 1–30 are from the male lead’s perspective. Chapters 31–68 are from the female lead’s perspective. From Chapter 68 onward, the story is told in third person. “As a god cold by nature, I scorned all human joys and sorrows. I thought myself above everyone else. I never offered salvation without cause, nor granted anyone good fortune. Yet because he called me Lord Liuyin again and again, I repeated these words in my heart thousands upon thousands of times: I hope every year brings you peace 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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30. 180 墨 The Ink Moon Halberd: Love and Revenge in the Western Regions 墨月戟：西域情仇 White Rice Dumpling白水粽Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [No AI, entirely written by hand; court intrigue and an ensemble cast, with a traditional plot-driven narrative] [Subtle emotions, sweeping warfare, vivid characters] Beyond Yumen Pass lie the great desert and the Tianshan Mountains. With half Han heritage and half Hu blood, he was born amid the flames of a chaotic age, as the Han and the Xiongnu fought over the Western Regions. In a dreamlike lifetime, he saved the Cheshi princess and uncovered the fated bond between them as husband and wife in 158Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Political Intrigue + War + Romance] A serious historical novel, exploring past lives, present lives, and the destiny of family and nation: The male protagonist is of mixed Han and non-Han descent. As a child, guided by a dream, he saved a girl from the Western Regions. Later, after many hardships, he learns that she was his wife in a past life! However, in this life, for the sake of their respective families and nations, the two ultimately cannot be together. The male protagonist stubbornly protects her throughout his life in another way. (Grand scale, not a sweet romance, still ongoing. Slightly angsty in the middle, not a virgin story; please do not read if you mind this.)

31. 181 微 A Glimmer of Light Illuminates the World 微光耀世 People Need Noodles to Survive民以面为天Eastern Fantasy182k WordsOngoing The Great Wilderness is vast beyond measure. The Flashing Spirit Tribe houses the essence of heaven and earth in their bodies; the Beastfolk use the crystal cores within them as the foundation of their spiritual power; and the spirit folk rely on their innate spirit companions. Together, they give rise to countless divine qualities that divide heaven from earth, while humanity ekes out a precarious existence in one small corner, fighting to survive and defy fate. Wang Lingjun, a librarian, unexp 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The vast wilderness stretches to infinity, where hundreds of races vie for survival, and humanity struggles for existence! Wang Lingjun transmigrates here, using the Supreme Jade Emperor's Heart Sutra as a guide to manifest his destiny seal and forge a foundation for extraordinary power! Along his journey, even amidst fierce winds, his faint light shines brightly across the world!

32. 182 一 A Wild Ride 一路狂欢 Cheng Xiaocheng Dontler程小成DontlerUrban22k WordsCompleted Their son, Liang Liang, passed the imperial examinations with flying colors. The family of three went on an outing in the countryside and discovered that a reservoir was at risk of bursting its banks. They took emergency measures and called the police. Their actions earned praise from the authorities, and they were also interviewed by reporters. The family of three instantly became online celebrities, admired by everyone. A witty, humorous story brimming with positive energy… 371Reads—Score—14d adds

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    These are down-to-earth short stories; the endings are hilarious, lighthearted, and absurd.

33. 183 好 I Want to Run Away So Badly 好想逃 Cheng Xiaocheng Dontler程小成DontlerHistorical104k WordsCompleted The orphan Qing Wa made a living by working for wealthy households. Later, he successfully predicted the rain based on his experience, earning people's respect. After that, he used his luck to help his neighbors solve their problems and became a half-immortal in everyone's eyes. The emperor later summoned him and bestowed on him the name Dongfang Shuo. He repeatedly relied on luck to help the emperor solve problems at court, through a series of twists and turns that were both hilarious and absur 260Reads—Score—14d adds
34. 184 键 Yang Tinghe on the Keyboard 键盘上的杨廷和 Little Bao Is So Nice小宝很奈斯Historical481k WordsCompleted [Yang Tinghe | Male-Centered Lead | Historical Epic | Romance and Marriage | Political Intrigue] Yang Tinghe, grand secretary of the Ming dynasty, recounts his romantic and political adventures in modern language, with a playful take on his own life. [Matchmaking Trip to Yunnan] Help Mu Cong put down the Xundian rebellion and bring the region under direct administration. [Wedding Night] My concubine climbed into my bed... [The Truth About Grain Transport] Men and women alike are beheaded. [The 14Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A first-person narrative masterpiece written by a top-tier literature PhD from a 985 university. Tightly plotted with no filler words, a true gem! 👍 The more you read, the more addictive it becomes.

35. 185 人 Life in the Jianghu: An Electrical Engineer's Extraordinary Adventure 人在江湖：一个电力工程师的奇遇 Year Three Provinces年三省Urban1.5M WordsCompleted Li Fangao, an electrical engineer, unexpectedly gains supernatural powers. In a daze and against his will, he finds himself stepping into the modern-day underworld. His powers bring him one extraordinary encounter after another, and with each new experience, his abilities continue to advance. Moving between the underworld and everyday life, he thrives in both. The underworld today has no more flashing blades or torrents of blood, but it is rife with open and covert power struggles, with deadly d 14.3kReads8.7Score1.8k14d adds

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    A new theme, a thrilling storyline, and superpowers in the power industry: Electric Power Users! In cultivation, you compete with spiritual power; I compete with electricity! In martial arts, you compete with internal strength; I compete with electricity! I am the Electrician Hero!

36. 186 大 The Purple Robe of the Great Qing 大清紫袍 Sun Yiding孙一丁Historical187k WordsCompleted All the ministers inside and out wear purple robes. Who will share my burden? The jade cups drain the blood of a thousand households; the silver candles burn away the people’s fat. When Heaven sheds tears, the people shed tears; where the singing grows loud, the weeping grows louder. You speak so freely of the sovereign’s boundless grace, yet you are the ones who have betrayed it. Jiaqing Set against the White Lotus Rebellion during the Jiaqing reign, this novel traces the fates of high-rankin 124Reads—Score—14d adds

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37. 187 紫 Purple Seas and Clouded Skies 紫海云天 Qingjiang Guangyu清江广羽Eastern Fantasy832k WordsCompleted Drawing his sword against the storm, for the dignity and rights of billions of living beings, Prince Ziyun of Hualan marches forward with sword in hand, shaking the seas and skies of the Hai Tian Continent! “When the Storm Breaks”: He draws his sword in the face of danger, standing firm to shake the mountains and rivers. “Clouds Deep, Mists Thick”: Amid the struggle to tell friend from foe, he presses on against all odds. “Winds and Clouds Churning”: He moves freely through the chaos, turning th 12Reads—Score—14d adds
38. 188 师 Master, Don't Laugh. I'm Scared 师傅你别笑，我害怕 Azure Dream Shatters the Heavens苍梦破天Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing [No System] [Not reborn] [No transmigration] [No harem] [The protagonist isn't invincible] [Slow burn] You might think I'm writing the usual story: the protagonist's whole family is killed at the start, then he escapes, stumbles upon a lucky break, grows stronger, and finally takes revenge. Wrong, wrong, wrong! If you can guess the plot, I'll treat you to a whole roast lamb. If you disagree, leave a comment with your prediction. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 189 两 Fifteen Days in Two Capitals (Complete in Two Volumes) 两京十五日（全两册） Ma Boyong马伯庸Historical475k WordsCompleted The Fifteen Days of Two Capitals is a historical novel by Ma Boyong. The story is based on a true account of Zhu Zhanji in the History of Ming: “In the fourth month of summer, as Nanjing was shaken repeatedly by earthquakes, he was ordered to go and guard the city. On a gengchen day in the fifth month, Emperor Renzong fell ill and sent an imperial summons for him to return. On a xinchou day in the sixth month, he arrived in Liangxiang, received the late emperor's edict, entered the palace, and a 8.9kReads9.6Score2k14d adds
40. 190 神 Gods May Fall, but I Reject the Name: I Refuse to Be the Grim Reaper's Heir 神陨不承名：我拒做死神继承者 Chives Aren't Winey韭菜不是酒yEastern Fantasy785k WordsCompleted The Gods May Fall, But They Won’t Take My Name: Refusing to Become the God of Death’s Heir Swords and magic, but every blow hits at the level of the laws of reality! The original self saves his clone by running a sword through his own heart, then stuffs his brother’s ribs into a coffin before dying; The clone tempers his heart into a demon’s, then kneels and cries, “God, I was wrong!”; The original self, with golden hair, returns from tens of thousands of years ago. The moment his holy sword o 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    "You are my sin, my punishment, the shadow I can never shake off," Ansrid whispered in the dead of night. In the darkness, his clone opened his eyes and finished the sentence: "And you are the entire meaning of my sin and punishment."

41. 191 浮 The Duckweed Chronicles, 浮萍记， Double-Chin King双下巴大王Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [The main story is complete. No golden finger, no transmigration, no rebirth, just a pure historical romance.] [Two strong leads + love that grows over time + marriage first, love later + combative romance] He is a vengeful demon who crawled back from hell, his hands stained with blood and his heart without mercy. She is an orphan cast aside by fate, concealing her talents while calculating people’s hearts. At their first meeting, he looks down at her coldly, murder in his eyes; she meets him wi 37Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Push the male and female protagonists, who are both highly intelligent, to their limits!

42. 192 逆 Against the Meridians: Liar, Stop! 逆经：骗子住手 Ren Fanwuyin任梵无音Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [Original novel for the animated series This Taoist Is Not Quite Right] Life is unpredictable. The fit thrive under Heaven's law, Those skilled in force become generals, those skilled in strategy become kings. Born into the lowest of professions, he refuses to live like a nobody, He waves the yin-yang banner and sees through the Six Lines of Divination. Watch him play at being a spirit medium, watch him swindle and deceive, Watch him make ruthless decisions, watch him rise like a hidden dragon f 43.1kReads9.4Score4.4k14d adds

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    The battle for the title of gambling king begins, a work of political intrigue! Martial arts, crime-solving, suspense, genius, and underdog story! Humorous writing style, unconventional plot twists! Full of surprises and unexpected turns! A favorite among bookworms of both genders! A worthwhile read, you'll want to keep reading! 🦏

43. 193 天 The Dragon and Phoenix of Destiny 天命龙凤 Let's Eat Hot Pot吃火锅呀Ancient Romance475k WordsCompleted [Serious drama + ensemble cast + court and martial world + love of country and family + female lead with a golden finger] The author is terrible at writing blurbs, sorry! If you enjoy this kind of story, feel free to give it a try. To save her life, Lu Wan does everything she can to send Yao Qian to the northern frontier. Sixteen years later, Emperor Li Yunshan summons the Third Prince, Li Tian, who has lived in the northern frontier, back to the capital. Rumors spread throughout the city that H 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Traditional ancient romance novels follow a straightforward plot, with relatively little focus on romance in the early stages.

44. 194 乱 Conquering the World in Turbulent Times 乱世之征伐天下 From Within a Book来自书中Historical1.4M WordsOngoing He spent his life waging wars. The world only ever called him a warmonger, bloodthirsty and fond of slaughter. How could they know what he truly thought? Fighting war with war may not be the best strategy, but it is the fastest way... 124Reads—Score1014d adds

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    [Please follow]

45. 195 从 From Frontier Army Officer to Conquering the World 从边军校尉开始征战天下 Seven Blades七刃Historical1.4M WordsOngoing Modern-day office drone Qin Chuan transmigrates to the Great Zhou Dynasty, only to find himself from the start a low-ranking officer at Tianxiong Pass! With barbarian cavalry pounding at the border from without and court intrigue framing him from within, he has no System or golden finger, only a modern mindset and a ruthless, iron-blooded streak. Others say a border officer is a pawn with nowhere to go, but he is determined to make his move, break through the frontier, purge treacherous official 2.2kReads6.7Score13714d adds

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    Alternate history, no system!

46. 196 王 Wang Mingzhen Reborn in 1997 王明贞重生一九九七 Big Boss Norma诺玛大大Modern Romance223k WordsCompleted (The rating has only just come out and will rise, so please ignore it.) The heroine is reborn and resolves to become the person she wants to be. Who knew an unexpected turn would bring her face-to-face with the big shot from her previous life? He’s volatile, clingy, and always on the verge of tears. She has no choice but to take him along as she rises to the top. When Wang Mingzhen learns she can’t have children, she wants to break up. She tells Gu Xizhou, “Gu Xizhou, I want you to be happy. Do 206Reads6.4Score—14d adds

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    Positive values, good writing skills, no sycophants, no third parties, mutual commitment.

47. 197 幸 Happy Apartment 1: No Evidence of Death 幸福公寓1：死无对证 Liu Qichu刘起初Mystery80k WordsCompleted One rainy night five years ago, seventeen-year-old Yao Hui'er drove without a license after drinking and hit twenty-two-year-old Zhao Jinmo on a country road. Zhao had escaped from a psychiatric hospital and had been falsely diagnosed as mentally ill. To save her precious daughter and give Zhao, who had been driven to the brink, a chance to live, Yao Hui's mother, Yao Lan, used the organs of brain-dead Yao Hui to save Zhao, whose liver and kidneys were damaged. While arranging surgery to repair 50Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I'm here! I'm here!

48. 198 律 Seeking the Way in the Legal World 律界问道 Half a Scholar半个书生Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Comeback and growth + charming lawyer + mysteries surrounding cold cases + officialdom and workplace + wits and will] He turns his life around, with Death brushing past him several times. A string of cold cases remain shrouded in mystery... 918Reads—Score15914d adds

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    It is indeed an inspiring book.

49. 199 雾 Misty Rain over Chang'an 雾雨长安 Xiu Ping修平Historical840k WordsOngoing Mist and rain soak Chang'an; each step is a stumble. His blue robe is still warm, yet his whole body feels cold. This book follows An Ziyan, a scholar returning from the academy, through war, worldly turmoil, and setbacks as he engages with the world and then withdraws from it, coming to understand his heart and see his true nature. 43Reads—Score214d adds
50. 200 弹 Strumming a Sword and Singing Along the Way 弹剑行歌 Iron Otaku Li铁宅李Historical239k WordsCompleted Half martial arts novel, half story: In the twenty-ninth year of the Wanli reign, a prince who has been living among the common people makes a surprise assault on the imperial palace after years of secret preparation, invoking the precedent of the Jingnan Campaign. A group of heroes from the martial world, led by a former official who resigned from office, rise up to stop him. But all of this is under the control of Zhao Gong, a prince consort, and in the end both sides suffer devastating losses 13Reads—Score—14d adds

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    New ending, July 6, 2025: Not a web novel. The key is the story, the plot, and the cultural depth inherent in its core! A glimpse into the generosity and grandeur of late Ming dynasty chivalrous figures through swordplay and song!

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