Looking for High-IQ Mysteries Like Those by Zi Jinchen 求高智商推小说，像紫金陈那种的

1. 1 十EN Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score209.2kShelves

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   I've listened to and finished the first two books by the same author, both of which are completed works. The author focuses on logic, the male lead is incredibly intelligent, and the supporting characters aren't unintelligent either. The author's "Legend" was a phenomenal success, and "Ten Days" not only continues the mind-bending style but also reaches new heights: "I am Qi Xia, and I'm about to start lying!" 😁😁😁 The third book is a post-apocalyptic story, the female lead is a government official, a great perspective, and she's also highly intelligent, not a zombie. Highly recommended! 😍😍😍 The fourth book is by Zi Jinchen; his name is his trademark! 🥰🥰🥰 The last one is a personal addition—a cultivation novel. If you're bothered by the female lead's personality, please ignore this. 😊😊😊😊

2. 2 传EN Legend Management Bureau 传说管理局 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted (No harem, no formulaic plot, no invincibility, no System, no brainless decisions, and no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if any of that bothers you.) Du Yu dies an untimely death right at the beginning of the story. Hoping to secure a better spot in his next life, he takes a job with the Bureau of Legendary Tales. His job is to return to legends that have gone off course and put their plots back on track. He never expected that the first mission assigned to an ordinary mortal like him would 171.3kReads9.6Score22.1kShelves
3. 3 重EN Too Many Reborn Heroes? Time to Bring in the Government 重生者太密集？我带国家队下场 Bian Lu边鹿Sci-Fi & Apocalypse758k WordsCompleted (A feel-good power fantasy, with a beautiful, badass heroine who confiscates golden fingers) “Sheng is the boss around here. She's ruthless and doesn't waste words. Cross her, and she'll take you down!” In the year 2323 of the Star Era, the apocalypse is about to begin. Some people awaken their powers early, while reborn people are already making their moves… As the head of a new department, Sheng An is responsible for recruiting and leading all the powered and reborn individuals, preparing for 124.2kReads9.7Score17.6kShelves
4. 4 不 I Only Refuse to Betray the World 不负天下而已 Doudou’s Darling豆豆的宝贝Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Cultivation setting + no rebirth + no transmigration + not a wish-fulfillment novel] A kind person may be swept along by the ways of the world and fall into darkness; A great villain with blood on his hands may also turn over a new leaf through a single act of kindness; Li Chenxi is one of the rare people who, even after experiencing a major upheaval, can still hold fast to his true nature; The fates of people like him are often more troubled than those of ordinary people; They are usually eit 295Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 5 恶 Evil Bones 2: The Ashen Mystery 恶骨2：灰烬谜踪 Liu Gang刘港Mystery102k WordsCompleted [Criminal Investigation + Criminal Psychology + Hard-Core Deduction + Genius Detective + Serial Murders + Fighting Side by Side + Ensemble Cast] The dead can speak, and clues never lie! Thirty years ago, a shooting sent shockwaves through the entire town. A man and a woman died on the spot, while the killer remained at large. Years later, another case brought the true culprit behind the cold case to light! At the same time, a young girl vanished under mysterious circumstances, and every suspect 3.2kReads9.3Score716Shelves

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   🔥Super popular and highly-rated crime drama, all episodic cases, with exciting reasoning, high-energy throughout, full of suspense, completely immersive! [Thumbs up]

6. 6 恶 Evil Bones 4: Partners in Crime and Love 恶骨4：罪爱同谋 Liu Gang刘港Mystery134k WordsCompleted [Mind-Bending Mystery + Case-of-the-Week Stories + Crime + Criminal Investigation + Stunning Twists + Fighting Side by Side] A shadowy hand controls a deadly game. Out on the sea, a white suitcase drifts slowly across the water. When it's opened, it reveals the bloated, headless corpse of a woman! Is the butterfly tattoo on the body a clue to the victim's identity, or a warning from the killer? A blood-soaked coffin appears on a stormy night, its oozing blood horrifying against the darkness! The 1.3kReads9.3Score482Shelves
7. 7 凡 A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality: From Servant Disciple to Sword-and-Talisman Dao Ancestor 凡人修仙：从杂役弟子到剑符道祖 Are the Plum Blossoms in My Hometown Blooming?故乡的梅花开了吗Xianxia172k WordsOngoing Spiritual roots are ranked from highest to lowest, and the lives of menial disciples are as insignificant as dust. Chen Mo is the lowest-ranking menial disciple of the Qingyun Sword Sect. His spiritual root is poor, and his fellow disciples mock him, saying he will never achieve immortality. While cleaning the old Scripture Pavilion one day, he discovers a fragmentary secret manual of sword talismans. Others draw spiritual energy into their bodies and diligently cultivate their dantians; he uses 4.4kReads—Score374Shelves

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   This book is worth reading; it has a strong appeal, a fresh approach, and excellent writing.

8. 8 罪 Marks of Guilt 罪痕 Er Jin二今Mystery532k WordsCompleted Is there always evil behind every crime? Real cases reveal the truth about human nature. [Crime Investigation] [Not a Web Novel] [Not a Wish-Fulfillment Story] Strange and major cases, from human flesh takeout and a cat corpse found in a belly to a body hanging in Xian Lake, are uncovered one by one across the country. 1.8kReads8.7Score207Shelves

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   I don't think this book should have appeared on Tomato. It's a minor piece of the detective genre.

9. 9 同 The Conspirators' Revenge 同谋者的复仇 Dan Ye耽也Mystery123k WordsCompleted [Master strategist, expert planner, and detective Shangguan Du VS powerbroker, schemer, and sinister policewoman Li Aihua] [Enemies and allies | Crime-solving alliance | Zero-sum game | Deductive mysteries | Ultimate revenge | Superpowered twists] A torrential downpour extinguishes a raging fire. In the ruins, a faceless woman’s corpse lies amid the wreckage. Someone saw a disfigured man fleeing the scene, and when the police arrive, they find three suspicious footprints as well. Li Aihua, a pol 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It doesn't rely on unrealistic killing methods; it's all about a single, fatal blow. The ingenious plot unfolds through clever schemes.

10. 10 九 The Nine Dragons Case 九龙案 Dan Ye耽也Mystery347k WordsCompleted Inspired by the Nine Sons of the Dragon in Chinese culture. The saying goes that a dragon has nine sons, each different from the rest. A mysterious tycoon in Baimei City invites nine exceptionally intelligent people to take part in a hunting game. They are ranked by intelligence according to the order of the Dragon’s Nine Sons, and each receives a token bearing their name. The rules are simple: everyone writes a hunting warrant naming an enemy, then passes it to the person ranked immediately bel 4Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 11 消 The Missing Lover 消失的情人 Liu Liu Liu Er六六六儿Mystery503k WordsCompleted Qin Guan is a successful, accomplished lawyer and, on the surface, the perfect husband who loves his wife, daughter, and family. But behind their backs, he is having an affair with an assistant at his law firm. During one secret rendezvous, in the heat of their passionate game, he accidentally strangles his lover to death... His lover disappears. Then his nightmare begins. What will he encounter? What does the past he is trying to hide and escape from hold? And who is pulling the strings behind 12.8kReads9.1Score1.4kShelves

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    I absolutely have to get this set! I need to binge-watch the Luo Fei series.

12. 12 半 Telling Horror Stories at Midnight 半夜讲恐怖故事 Lotus Root Stir-Fried with Pork莲藕炒肉片Mystery7k WordsCompleted Telling Ghost Stories at Midnight 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Here are some recommended horror and suspense novels, especially those set in ancient China. They're packed with terrifying atmosphere, have tight plots, and are incredibly exciting – don't miss them!!! [Smile][shy][smirk][laugh][laugh]

13. 13 开 On the Seventh Day After Opening, the Village Bully Is Dragged into the River by a Female Ghost 开业第七天，村霸被女鬼拖下河 Lotus Root Stir-Fried with Pork莲藕炒肉片3k WordsCompleted On the Seventh Day After Opening, the Village Bully Is Dragged into the River by a Female Ghost 5Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 14 别 Don't Write at Midnight: A Countdown to Death in Bluetooth Earbuds 别在午夜写文：蓝牙耳机里的索命倒计时 Lotus Root Stir-Fried with Pork莲藕炒肉片7k WordsCompleted Don't Write at Midnight: The Death Countdown in Your Bluetooth Earbuds 7Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 15 发 After My Childhood Friend Was Bitten, He Went Wild, and I Nearly Became His Next Prey 发小被咬后狂性大发，我险成下一个猎物 Lotus Root Stir-Fried with Pork莲藕炒肉片5k WordsCompleted After My Childhood Friend Was Bitten, He Went Berserk, and I Nearly Became His Next Prey 3Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 16 太 The Crown Prince Vanished for a Year. When He Returned, the Dead Had Risen All Across the Mountains 太子失踪一年，回来时满山死人复活 Lotus Root Stir-Fried with Pork莲藕炒肉片8k WordsCompleted The Crown Prince Vanished for a Year. When He Returned, the Dead Were Rising Across the Mountains 2Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 17 荒 A Skinless Male Corpse Appears in a Cabbage Field in a Deserted Village, and My Girlfriend Is Sewn into a Marionette 荒村包菜地惊现无皮男尸，女友竟被缝成戏偶傀儡 Lotus Root Stir-Fried with Pork莲藕炒肉片6k WordsCompleted A Skinless Male Corpse Turns Up in a Cabbage Field in a Desolate Village, and My Girlfriend Is Sewn into a Puppet Doll 4Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 18 技 The Technical Trial 技术审判 Shadow Blade, Stunning Goose影刃惊鸿Mystery337k WordsOngoing When the law cannot reach someone in time, some people choose silence, some choose to wait, and others choose to fight back with code, data, and algorithms, launching a precise counterattack in the gray areas of the System. The Technical Judgment series spans multiple volumes, each a standalone story focusing on a different field of technology and a social issue. From smart transportation to social media, from medical data to financial technology, every story begins with an ordinary person harm 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Zijin Chen-style high-IQ crime

19. 19 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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    I've finished reading it, and it fits perfectly.

20. 20 神 The Divine Phoenix's Gift 神凰赋 Dashing Wanderer翩翩浪子Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted A garden needs roses! But roses don’t need gardens. A rose is a rose wherever it grows: proud, radiant, and brilliantly independent. In the wild, in the fields, in a free and unrestrained world, she lives as a goddess who strikes decisively and without hesitation. 12.2kReads9.3Score105Shelves

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    Highly recommended! A ten-year veteran reader strongly recommends this book. Excellent writing, great story, full of twists and turns, mind-bending, and hilarious.

21. 21 诡 The Mysterious Case Special Unit 9 诡案特九组 Old Gun Doesn't Sweat the Small Stuff老枪不纠结Mystery2.0M WordsCompleted Adapted from real cases. The first thing you do when you start working as a police officer is pay respects to Zhong Kui? If you're going to do things like that, I'm wide awake now. Demons, monsters, ghosts, goblins, sorcerers, and evil spirits: anyone who commits evil will be arrested. One bizarre, worldview-shattering mystery after another follows in quick succession. This work was created after more than 20 years of research. It once attracted attention as a comic, and also caused trouble, but 6.6kReads8.2Score763Shelves

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    These are, in my opinion, the best detective novels. Number 6 is a revenge story with some detective elements; it's primarily a book you can read in one sitting. I highly recommend numbers 2, 3, and 5.

22. 22 东 Tokyo Monster-Hunting Notes 东京提妖手记 No More Dazzling Wanderers in This World世间再无惊鸿客Mystery315k WordsCompleted Built on Song-dynasty texts and records, this book carefully recreates customs, official posts, city life, and winding streets, bringing the Song Empire to life in vivid, tangible detail. Its beating heart is the lively world of ordinary people: teahouses and taverns, street vendors and laborers, and the everyday lives of common folk, all brimming with warmth and bustle. Traditional tales of the strange give it its soul, with fox spirits, ghosts, and extraordinary people woven throughout, bizarr 163Reads6.5Score101Shelves
23. 23 回 The Spring Renewal Pharmacy 回春药铺 The Coldest Days Are Coming小寒将至Ancient Romance432k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + no rebirth or transmigration + revenge + political intrigue] Every thrilling tale begins in a little apothecary. After a chance encounter, a master and apprentice who have both suffered the slaughter of their families and endured countless hardships find themselves facing powerful enemies. They have no choice but to assume secret identities and disappear into the bustling streets of the capital, plotting carefully and advancing step by step as they seek revenge, stirri 21kReads9.4Score2.7kShelves
24. 24 自 Surrender 自首 Glazed Luanhua琉璃栾华Mystery691k WordsCompleted (Now streaming on iQIYI. Starring Xu Weizhou, Guo Junchen, and Xiao Yan. A criminal police captain, played by Xu Weizhou, teams up with a psychologist, played by Guo Junchen, to solve cases and capture the monsters of the human heart. Mystery + deduction + psychologist + episodic cases + serial murders + high-IQ crimes + revenge plots + strange tales and records + best partners + light horror + suitable for the faint-hearted) “I killed someone.” A girl turns herself in, claiming that she killed 19.8kReads9.4Score2.7kShelves
25. 25 电 Digital Homecoming: Reborn 《电子归途之重生》 Guest of Qinggu Valley箐谷客31k WordsCompleted The Electronic Road Home: Reborn 352Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Hello fellow book lovers! I'm recommending books to you with utmost sincerity. As a newcomer to the writing world, surrounded by seasoned professionals, and with countless amateur authors like myself, the chances of gaining your approval are slim. However, I still want to try, so I'm sincerely presenting my only two novellas of science fiction for your reading and feedback! If there are any flaws in the works, I hope you will be forgiving, offer criticism, and point them out! Thank you for your support! "Electronic Journey: Breaking the Cocoon" and "Electronic Journey: Rebirth" are hardcore, logic-heavy, and offer a fresh science fiction perspective, telling the story of electronic intelligence and human civilization in the microscopic world. The first part, "Breaking the Cocoon," focuses on mind-bending logical analysis and scientific conjecture, emphasizing the raising of questions; the second part, "Rebirth," emphasizes vivid writing and a grand science fiction atmosphere, focusing on solving problems. The science fiction foundation of the stories is closely related to physics, based on reasonable concepts developed from knowledge of electricity, quantum physics, and computer science, offering a novel and unique science fiction perspective. The story is based on the research results of a future physics PhD who discovers the existence of microscopic intelligent civilizations on free electrons as the underlying logic of science fiction; the villain's work and emotional setbacks serve as the trigger for the event; the story revolves around the dual main lines of "villains stealing scientific research results - using microscopic intelligent civilizations to retaliate against their enemies - causing disasters on a global scale" and "protagonists solving the mysteries of various disaster events - developing cooperation with microscopic civilizations based on research results - stopping global disasters", which ultimately establishes a new perspective of science fiction on the path of macroscopic and microscopic symbiotic civilizations. The work is carefully conceived, and the plot is as logically rigorous as possible. All science fiction elements are based on reasonable conjectures in the development of science and technology and contradictions, ensuring a complete worldview system. The writing style is as fluent as possible, with vivid descriptions, rich character emotional portrayals, and grand science fiction scenes to satisfy different readers' reading experience and appreciation levels. The following views expressed in the novel are worth discussing and reflecting on: (1) The novel puts forward the concept of "future macroscopic and microscopic symbiotic civilizations", which is a new thinking from the perspective of science fiction. (2) The novel's conjecture that "oxygen atoms and the structure of the solar system are isomorphic, and the 8-planet celestial system may have similar environments and may give birth to similar life forms" is worth discussing and pondering for science fiction fans. (3) The novel proposes that "the 'simultaneity' of human world time may be a very large time scale in the microscopic world. The 'superposition state' in quantum mechanics, if viewed from the perspective of the microscopic world, is a collection of multiple states of events that occur in a linear order over a long time scale, and therefore there is no superposition state." This view is worth considering and discussing. (4) The novel believes that "electrons observed in experiments are not necessarily passively generated, but may also be active escape phenomena created by life behavior." This view is worth considering and studying. (5) The novel's vision of the future combination of brain-computer interfaces and bionic robots is worth looking forward to. (6) The novel contains a satirical attitude towards extremism. Technological extremism, scientific extremism, fame and fortune extremism, and behavioral extremism are all objects of ridicule in the novel. (7) The novel advocates the idea of ​​morality above all else and harmonious coexistence of all things, which is in line with the mainstream worldview of today. (8) The protagonist's spirit of daring to take risks and sacrifice himself for the fate of all mankind demonstrates the noble quality of a free and loving heart, and is a manifestation of the noble character of having the world and the fate of mankind in mind. (9) The deeper meaning of the story is that: previous science fiction novels often discussed the origin of higher intelligence and civilization. Here, it is believed that higher intelligence and civilization do not necessarily originate outside the macrocosm, but are more likely to originate from electrons in the microcosm. For example, it may be the result of the activities of intelligent life groups in micro-electromagnets. After all, everything on Earth is composed of micro-matter, so it is obviously more likely that the current world was constructed by micro-intelligent civilization. In the past, science fiction always imagined life and everything on Earth as being created by macro-unknown civilization. This fixed science fiction perspective should be changed. The code of life may lie in life itself. In addition, the novel also involves the discussion of AI ethics, the discussion of the highest moral principles, and the introduction of knowledge such as base lightning protection measures, laser lightning energy storage, and lightning types and characteristics. The story strives for engaging content, aiming to provide readers with useful knowledge while sparking reflection on future technological advancements, life forms, and ethical considerations. I sincerely recommend it to fellow readers and humbly welcome their feedback!

26. 26 电 Digital Homecoming: Breaking Free from the Cocoon 《电子归途之破茧》 Guest of Qinggu Valley箐谷客30k WordsCompleted Electronic Journey Home: Breaking Free 404Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 27 深 A Master Plan 深度布局 Mist-Shrouded Mystery雾锁谜局Mystery215k WordsCompleted A High-IQ Revenge With a single move, the “Soul-Severing Meridian Needle,” he can kill without a trace. On a crowded bus, he makes his target die silently, without anyone noticing. Police captain Zhao Gang sees everything clearly on the surveillance footage, yet is powerless to act. This is the third unsolved case, and every clue points to his own older brother, missing for twenty years... When the person closest to him becomes the prime suspect, how will he choose between the law and blood ties 895Reads6.4Score100Shelves

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    A high-IQ revenge plot, meticulous planning, and masterful criminal investigation—a near-perfect crime.

28. 28 袁 Yuan Tiangang, the Last Keeper of Secrets in the World 袁天罡，世间最后一个守秘人 Hot-Blooded Assassination Squad热血刺杀团Mystery291k WordsCompleted At Mount Lingtai Fangcun, clouds and mist shroud the peaks. More than a hundred days have passed since the chaos was extinguished. The Three Realms are at peace, and the mortal world is calm. Though Yuan Tiangang has bowed to his master's wishes and promised never to investigate the true form of that Buddha, the doubts in his heart grow heavier with each passing day. Was the chaos that nearly destroyed the world truly just a single thought from a Buddha, cast off as an avatar? Among the countles 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The plum tree's trunk was already cracked and dry; its branches bore no leaves, no fruit, only bare, withered branches pointing to the sky, like the arms of a dying man, exuding endless desolation. The ground of the plum grove was covered with thorns and scattered rocks; fragments of a broken dragon robe hung from the thorns, and beneath the rocks lay a blood-stained imperial tablet. The design was complete, but Yuan Tiangang's brush did not stop. His wrist turned uncontrollably, and on the right side of the design, he wrote the prophecy for the fourth image: "Atop the tree, a scholar has a mouth. An old man in his golden chamber, controlled by others." Sixteen characters, the ink as black as lacquer, conveyed a cold sense of fatalism. Below the prophecy, he wrote the verses for the fourth image: "Refusing to dwell in the dragon palace and phoenix hall, soaring straight into the ninefold clouds. If the Jade Emperor inquires about human affairs, in chaotic times, literature is worthless." Having finished writing, Yuan Tiangang slowly lifted his brush. His body hunched slightly, his face ashen, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth again. A violent, furious, and endlessly resentful dragon aura of the Li Tang imperial family surged back from the Heavenly Secrets Silk, following the ink stains, like a wounded dragon, crashing into his meridians. The dragon aura corroded his bones, burned his heart, and boiled his marrow. [Sparrow's Divine Work][Sparrow's Divine Work][Sparrow's Divine Work][Request for Extra Updates][Request for Extra Updates][Bookshelf Added][Bookshelf Added][Bookshelf Added][Bookshelf Added]

29. 29 太 The Supreme Old Lord Whispered to Me: Trust Neither Gods nor Buddhas 太上老君低声对我说：勿信神佛 Hot-Blooded Assassination Squad热血刺杀团Eastern Fantasy295k WordsCompleted “Do not trust what you see.” The Old Lord’s first warning landed like a nail, every word driven home. “Do not trust what you hear.” The second carried a note of warning. “Do not trust what the gods and Buddhas say.” The third overturned everything the Three Realms believed. Zhou Shi trembled all over. “The Heavenly Venerable means that the Heavenly Court…” “Just remember this,” the Old Lord interrupted. The bewilderment in his eyes gave way to a trace of resolve. “When the truth is revealed, the —Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 30 全 The All-Round Martial Saint 全能武圣 Hot-Blooded Assassination Squad热血刺杀团Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted “We can cry, we can laugh, we can feel pain, and we can die, but we will never bow our heads!” As the words rang out, billions of mortals shouted in unison, their voices shattering the clouds: “What happens in the mortal world is for mortals to decide!” “What happens in the mortal world is for mortals to decide!” “What happens in the mortal world is for mortals to decide!” Their voices gathered into a colossal blade that pierced heaven and earth. It was no weapon, but an act of will. Where that 3Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 31 民 Strange Tales from the Min Tiao Bureau: Mian Zhuan 民调局异闻录之勉传 Er Dong Shuishou耳东水寿Mystery8.3M WordsCompleted This is the story of an immortal man spanning two thousand years. In every corner of history, he left his name behind. To some, he was a nightmare. To others, he awakened them from the nightmares that haunted them. At the beginning of the story, his name was Wu Mian. By the end, his name was Invincible. 22.5kReads9.4Score2.2kShelves
32. 32 我 My 99 Perfect Hunts 我的99次完美狩猎 Little Half-Immortal of Shu Mountain蜀山小半仙Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted [Realism] [High-IQ crime] [Masterful mind games] [No female lead] [For readers who love logic] The police in Xikang City received a phone call from someone calling himself Ghost, who claimed he would kill a certain person in three days. More than that, he wanted the police to rush out and protect the target. He intended to carry out the killing under the police's tight security. The police took the threat extremely seriously and made careful preparations. When the three days were up, the result 40.3kReads9.3Score4.2kShelves

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    These two are my personal favorites. They may not be high-IQ crime novels, but they are still very good crime fiction. One is about committing a crime, and the other is about solving a crime.

33. 33 追 The Crime-Chasing Detective 追凶神探 Xin Bai辛白Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted Legendary police officer Song Lang is reborn and goes incognito as a driver named Chen Shi. He had hoped to live quietly, but fate had other plans: Chen Shi gets caught up in another murder case... A company that preaches a ruthless corporate culture and slaughters its employees while everyone stays silent; A wayward young man who skins his childhood sweetheart alive, with tears in his eyes, to get “justice”; A middle-aged couple bound together by a dark secret, each raising a blade against the 6.3kReads9.1Score739Shelves
34. 34 末 Apocalypse: The Whole Company Denies the Existence of the 18th Floor 末世：全公司否认18楼存在 On Jiufeng Mountain九峰山上Sci-Fi & Apocalypse783k WordsCompleted [Apocalypse + No System + Reborn + Mystery + One Female Lead + Zombies + Hard Sci-Fi + No Mindless Decisions + Revenge] Reborn six hours before the apocalypse, Chu Yan has not only retained his memories of the future, but also mastered the ultimate secret of genetic evolution! He can become the most powerful god in the apocalypse! He frantically stockpiles supplies, builds weapons, modifies vehicles, and saves his parents, racing against time! He will kill his enemies with his own hands and turn 3.4kReads8.7Score284Shelves

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    This post-apocalyptic novel is unlike any other! The protagonist is reborn only to find the world's script completely altered, leading to a high-stakes game of wits and suspense layer upon layer. The writing is excellent, the scope is grand, and the character portrayals are remarkably realistic; it gets more and more exciting as it progresses.

35. 35 从 Starting in Shuangqi Town, I’ll Slay My Way Through the Heavens 从双旗镇开始，刀斩诸天 So Good太好看了Male-Channel Fanfiction1.6M WordsCompleted [The Outcast crossover] [Wuxia] [Late Qing Dynasty] [Guanzhong blade-for-hire] [National and family vendettas] Screen works featured so far: The Outcast, The Swordsman in Double Flag Town, The Blade, A Touch of Zen, The Grandmaster, Fist of Legend, the Huo Yuanjia series, House of Flying Daggers, The Gold Robbers, the Huang Feihong series... I have two blades. One is called Hero. The other is called Spare My Life. Hero isn't heroic. And Spare My Life won't spare anyone. I'm a Guanzhon 46.2kReads9.0Score4.5kShelves
36. 36 我EN I'm Not a God of Theater 我不是戏神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.0M WordsCompleted The brand-new masterpiece by San Jiu Yin Yu, author of Slay the Gods | Winner of the Best Science-Fiction Web Novel Award at the Macau International Science Fiction Awards | A Chinese grotesque epic that turns the tide of an era After a scarlet meteor streaked across the sky, human civilization ground to a halt. From that day onward, humanity could no longer build a rocket, a nuclear bomb, an airplane, a car... The pyramid of civilization built upon modern science collapsed with a thunderous roa 1.7MReads9.9Score183.1kShelves

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    For those seeking high-IQ novels, this is for you! The protagonist uses deception to navigate the divine realm, with numerous plot twists that are hard to keep up with. The ensemble cast is intelligent, the atmosphere is brimming with charisma, and the sheer number of satisfying moments is overwhelming.

37. 37 十 The Ten Deadly Sins 十宗罪 Midnight午夜的零点17k WordsCompleted The Ten Deadly Sins 1.6kReads—Score—Shelves

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    These are the pinnacle of suspense and mystery novels! I've even reread several of them! [Laughing][Laughing][Laughing][Laughing][Laughing] Many have also been adapted into TV series and movies, with "Psychological Crime" even appearing on both TV and in film! A must-read for any suspense and mystery book fan who hasn't read these! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up] If you don't like them, feel free to criticize me.

38. 38 权 The Alluring Powerful Minister 权臣妖娆 Minced Meat and Fried Egg肉沫跑蛋Ancient Romance960k WordsCompleted Also known as The Female Top Scorer and The Female Imperial Tutor. He was a celebrated, charmingly elegant top scorer, showered with every favor under the heavens. Only after the Du family was destroyed and he hanged himself in prison did the world learn that “he” was a woman! After her father's death, the family's good name was ruined. Dozens of loyal servants starved to death. The beautiful women of the household were either made into servants or reduced to playthings for officials. Reborn, Du 3.3kReads9.1Score426Shelves

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    These books are all pretty good; you'll want to read them again after you start! The main characters are all highly intelligent!

39. 39 何 Why Not Sail Together 何不同舟渡 Xian Yuke羡鱼珂Ancient Romance483k WordsCompleted "The print edition under the same title is available to buy online" [No golden finger, no transmigration, no rebirth. A pure historical romance about family and country, with high-IQ espionage and political intrigue] [A double agent undercover + a petty thief who grows: a lone wolf plays a game of raising a rabbit, gives her fangs, then insists they run away together] In a chaotic age, she is a thief worth less than a blade of grass, willing to do whatever it takes to stay alive. She steals ten 143kReads9.7Score106.8kShelves
40. 40 重 Reborn with a Child, I Married a Cold Military Doctor from a Prestigious Family 重生后，带娃嫁世家高冷军医 Xi Wenjin席文锦Modern Romance603k WordsCompleted [Reborn + adorable child + military marriage + true love + revenge + face-slapping] After being reborn, Su Ying’s first move is to divorce her husband. Her scumbag husband, Du Zhenyong, wants to have the best of both worlds and refuses to let her go. She takes her 38 yuan and chases after him to the military base, where she meets the aloof military doctor Gu Nanchen. With his help, Su Ying gets away from her scumbag husband. But the prestigious Gu family refuses to let Gu Nanchen marry a woman w 24kReads8.9Score1.8kShelves

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    If you come across these two books, you absolutely must read them. They are high-quality and informative, and you will gain unexpected insights after reading them.

41. 41 逃 After Escaping Her Adoptive Parents, Her Life Goes into Easy Mode 逃离养父母家后，她的人生开挂了 Xi Wenjin席文锦Modern Romance4.6M WordsCompleted [Period drama] + [Mutual devotion] + [Modern romance] + [Two top students] + [Everyone's darling] + [Modern romance with a cute baby] She's the adopted daughter the Su family took in, a beauty and a top student. Her adoptive parents want to keep the family fortune in their own hands, so they force her to quit school and marry their son. When she learns the truth, she runs away in the middle of the night. After escaping, she meets a business tycoon, and her extraordinary life begins. With help fr 8.5kReads8.3Score894Shelves
42. 42 绝 Top-Secret Criminal Case Files 绝密刑事档案 Out-of-Control Theater失控剧场Mystery58k WordsCompleted Uncover major criminal cases in China, explore the truth behind them, and reveal the dark side of human nature. This series investigates and analyzes shocking major criminal cases from China in recent years. On a street on a rainy night, a taxi driver kills four people in a row, then sexually abuses and dismembers the bodies, taking photos as keepsakes! A newlywed couple vanishes overnight. What cruel crimes took place during those eight hours of impenetrable darkness? Hong'an, December 26: Eigh 4.4kReads9.5Score321Shelves

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    If you're looking for a good crime investigation novel, this is the book for you. I'd pay a fortune to find someone who hasn't read it yet. After reading it, I haven't come across a similarly good crime investigation novel in a long time!

43. 43 长 At the End of the Long Night 长夜尽头 Su Baibai苏白白白Mystery182k WordsCompleted [Crime Investigation + Based on Real Cases + Two Male Leads] After moving to Yucheng, Bai Li runs into Ji Yunshu, his childhood friend who is now a police captain, during a robbery investigation. A murder takes place at Bai Li's pet hospital. The crime scene has been meticulously staged, with no clues to be found, and Bai Li himself becomes a suspect! But when investigators follow the trail from the crime scene, they discover that the killer is a psychiatric patient?! And the seemingly insignifi 603Reads8.3Score100Shelves
44. 44 我 I’m the Grim Reaper, and I’m About to Start Committing Crimes! 我是死神，我要开始犯罪了！ Newly Enamelled, Drunk with Beauty彩釉醉颜新Mystery659k WordsCompleted [High-IQ Crime] [No Female Lead] [A Rational Madman] [No System] Twenty years ago, Yi Bo's entire family was slaughtered. Twenty years later, he walks out of a psychiatric hospital. From that moment on, the fates of certain people are sealed! Yi Bo swears to uncover the truth behind his family's murder and kill the people responsible! But as his investigation goes deeper, he discovers that things are far from simple. An unseen hand is guiding Yi Bo as he painstakingly unravels the mystery. “The 2.7kReads6.9Score159Shelves

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    This book is highly recommended. Putting everything else aside, the methods of committing crimes alone are eye-opening and mind-bending. It's definitely a great book.

45. 45 重 Major Crimes Unit One: Six Together 重案一组：六人行 Candied Sweet Potato Cake拔丝蛋糕地瓜Mystery1.3M WordsOngoing [Handcrafted from scratch, read with confidence, and discussion is welcome] The Municipal Public Security Bureau's Criminal Investigation Detachment, Major Crimes Unit One, has six people. They handle the city's toughest homicide cases, with one case barely solved before another comes along. There are no genius detectives or prodigies of deduction, just repeated trips to crime scenes, scrutinizing details, and painstakingly following leads. Team leader Old Fu says solving cases doesn't depend on 13.1kReads—Score924Shelves

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    A must-read crime thriller for anyone looking for something to read! The protagonist is a forensic pathologist with a remarkably steady perspective, unraveling the case meticulously, without relying on brute force or action. From a glass of sweet-tasting water, the investigation leads to traces of formaldehyde ingestion, eventually tracing back to a cold storage facility sealed for years. A tattered miner's badge pulls the case back to a mining accident years ago, with old files handled by the older generation becoming crucial clues. The scene of the body swap in the locked room is truly chilling, high-octane from start to finish, and increasingly addictive as you read!

46. 46 第 Investigation Unit Seven 第七调查组 Candied Sweet Potato Cake拔丝蛋糕地瓜Mystery464k WordsCompleted [No CP] [Pure Detective Cases] [Intellectual Showdown] [Mystery and Intrigue] No romance, only logic. No personal vendettas, only justice. A collection of standalone stories. Read whichever ones you like. Thank you all for your support! Seven years ago, the "White Whale" left behind three perfect crimes, casting an indelible shadow over the police force. Seven years later, that shadow returns. Lin Tao, head of the city's criminal investigation unit, leads his team against a network whose members 515Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 47 骨 Sin in the Bone 骨中罪 Candied Sweet Potato Cake拔丝蛋糕地瓜Mystery415k WordsOngoing Everything is made by hand, so read without worry. Corpses don't lie. But the living do. Forensic pathologist Shen Yan uses a knife to cut through every disguise. Detective Lin Wanxing has eyes that see through every lie. They believe in neither ghosts nor gods, nor in coincidence. They believe only in evidence. But when the evidence starts lying, when the people around you become strangers, when the reflection in the mirror makes an expression that isn't its own... Who can you still trust 316Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 48 凶 The Murder Case Detective 凶案大侦探 Candied Sweet Potato Cake拔丝蛋糕地瓜Mystery374k WordsCompleted Hard-hitting criminal investigations + team-based case-solving + standalone murder cases + high-stakes plots, with a tight pace and nonstop twists The six-member major crimes unit trusts only evidence, never appearances. A locked room, a woman with slit wrists, and an entire city convinced it was suicide. One word from the medical examiner exposes the lie: the fatal blow to the back of her head could not have been self-inflicted! Team leader Zhou Ke leads the investigation. Fingerprints, fibers, 5.9kReads—Score470Shelves
49. 49 双 A Detective Across Two Worlds: Mysterious Novels Help Me Solve Cases 双世界神探，诡异小说助我破案 High Mountain Steed高山骏马Mystery190k WordsCompleted “Chief, the suspect’s methods are exactly the same as the ones in this cultivation novel!” Shen Bichen, current captain of the First Criminal Investigation Team, discovers by chance that he can connect with a parallel world. On the other side is a down-and-out man who scrapes by writing novels no one reads. The murders in the author’s stories keep matching real-life cases one after another, while hidden clues from unsolved cases in reality are just what the author needs to fill in the gaps in 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a mystery novel with a parallel universe premise; each case is quite well-written. I'm currently reading the new book.

50. 50 零 Zero-Degree Showdown: Operation Blue Arrow 零度交锋：蓝捷行动 Windless Rainy Night雨夜无风Mystery2.3M WordsOngoing [Mystery and Suspense] [Espionage] [Crime Investigation] [Modern Urban] [Genius] [Strong Female Lead] [National Security] Twenty-three years ago, a separation tore the lives of twin sisters apart. The younger sister was trained by an overseas spy organization to become an elite agent. Sent back to China, she is ordered to assassinate her own sister, take her place, infiltrate Lanjie Communications, and steal the core secret, “Lanjie 9.” Caught between her mission and her organization's orders on 10.5kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves

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    This is a thrilling spy drama masterpiece where every step is carefully planned and every move is made with extreme caution! Spies are everywhere, and the task force is meticulous in its investigations and defenses. Every spy battle to protect core secrets is breathtaking.

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