Female Lead Is a Martial Arts Master from the Jianghu 女主是江湖的武功高手

1. 151 岁 Spring's Joy, Year After Year 岁岁春欢 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance669k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Years of Spring Joy is now available on all platforms] [Heroine and scumbag reborn + male lead transmigrates + mutual salvation + play the pig to eat the tiger] At seventeen, Shen Jiasui married Lu Yunzheng. The Shen and Lu families were both military dynasties, making them a formidable match. Two years into their marriage, Lu Yunzheng defeated the enemy kingdom and won renown across the land. But the Shen family was condemned for treason and executed to the last member. On 265.2kReads9.6Score31k14d adds

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   A seemingly innocent but actually cunning female assassin clashes with a scheming and possessive prince who embodies the "true fragrance" principle. Faced with the power struggles within the household, she overwhelmingly prevails, as no one can defeat her. When assassins approach, she shields the prince behind her and charges ahead. A seemingly heartless and manipulative woman gradually falls for him, only to find herself unexpectedly captivated by his charm.

2. 152 求 Begging for Love 求娇 Three Lives, Three Three叁生三三Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Strong Heroine and Hero] [Love-Hate Relationship] [Defying Fate] [Print edition signed with a publisher] Gu Miaoyin always thought she was the pampered darling her emperor treasured most, until the Great Jin fell and the Northern Hu cavalry smashed through the palace gates. Only then did she realize how tragic her life was. Ten years of the emperor's favor could not withstand a sudden change of heart. In the end, she and her mother were trapped in the imperial city and burned alive. Reborn into 36.4kReads9.5Score4.8k14d adds

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   It's super good! I've already finished watching it.

3. 153 半 Pine Breeze on the Ridge, Moonlight on the Mountain 半岭松风半山月 Fish Beneath the Ice冰底鱼Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Alternate History + Political Intrigue + Martial Arts + Two Strong Leads + Happy Ending + Mutual Devotion and Healing + No Brain-Dead Plotting + No Rebirth, Transmigration, or System] Lin Kuo, son of Duke Zhongsu of the Southern Zhou, suffers a family catastrophe in his youth and is shunned and isolated by the powerful aristocratic clans. He struggles through a difficult upbringing, carrying on the legacy of his father and elder brother as he carefully advances, bides his time, and plots to ref 73Reads7.9Score—14d adds

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   Heroines of the Martial World 🎉🎊 ⛄①: This martial arts novel is very pure. The male lead is a young master from a noble family who, after his family's destruction, ventures into the martial world to plot revenge. 🎈 The female lead is the leader of an assassin organization. 🎈 The female lead is chivalrous and courageous, while the male lead is patient and intelligent. 🎈 The plot progresses quite quickly. 🎈 ⛄②: The female lead, a former general who died over a hundred years ago, suddenly awakens. Her parents, family, and country are all gone, and she wanders the world alone. 🎈 Because she doesn't understand what's happening a hundred years later, she's a cold and aloof beauty, but her martial arts skills are off the charts and she's incredibly cool. 🎈 The male lead is also a cold and aloof prince. ⛄③: A killing machine Terminator travels back to ancient times. Originally, the killer only wanted to destroy everything, but now he wants to understand this unfamiliar dynasty. 🎈 The female lead's action scenes are very cool. It's a no-romance novel, but it has a slight yuri element.

4. 154 小 The Little Taoist Nun Has a Rebellious Streak 小道姑一身反骨 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Ancient Romance747k WordsCompleted “As a hired assassin, killing is my specialty. I make sure my clients go peacefully.” “Be good. You don't need to cover your head. I'd never ruin that pretty face of yours. That would make it harder to carry your head to the Judicial Office and collect the reward.” The moon slanted over the river as night settled in. Mist hung thick in the air, dreamlike and hazy. Only the dim oil lamp hanging from a covered boat on the Qiantang River cast a faint, wavering glow. A small gray-robed Taoist, impos 24.2kReads9.5Score3.6k14d adds

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   Little Seven Sister is an absolute master!!! "Killing is my forte." "Three punches from me, and someone's beheaded on their seventh day." Go watch it, and you'll be captivated by Little Seven Sister's charm.

5. 155 穿 I Transmigrated into a Beautiful Sword Immortal, and My Brother Fell in Love with Me 穿越成美女剑仙，兄弟和我谈恋爱 Li Sitan Dingbao李斯坦丁堡Xianxia156k WordsCompleted "Little wife, don't run away! Come to our bridal chamber with your husband!" A modern man transforms into a woman and transmigrates to a cultivation world, only to be pressured by her parents into marriage from the start. Transformation + beautiful wealthy women + fighting and leveling up + technology + the white moonlight Sect Master, stop looking at me with those lecherous eyes! I... No, I mean, this young lady used to beat you up in dungeons! Li Shishi grips her sword and looks at her former 94Reads—Score814d adds

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   So cute, hahaha

6. 156 邪 The Evil King’s Obsession: The Genius Madwoman Slays Her Way Through the Three Realms 邪王嗜宠：天才狂妃杀遍三界 Thousand Fans千扇Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Spirit spring space + all attributes + unmatched healer and poison master + no saintly heroine + two powerful leads + sweet, satisfying romance] She was an heir to an ancient martial arts family, a woman who once commanded the world. One transmigration later, she becomes an ugly good-for-nothing. After repairing her dantian, she awakens a five-element spiritual root, breaks through to the innate sacred body, bonds with divine beasts, concocts divine pills, forges divine artifacts, and builds he 24kReads9.3Score2.9k14d adds
7. 157 冷 The Cold and Proud Pavilion Master’s Beloved 冷傲阁主的心尖宠 Master of the Green Mountain Snow Pavilion青山雪阁主Ancient Romance684k WordsCompleted "Brother Chenfeng, take care of yourself. Wait for Muxue to come back." The gentle words by his ear made Li Chenfeng's heart skip a beat. "Miss, a life as an assassin is full of danger. Li Chenfeng... Li Chenfeng dares not promise." Muxue lifted her gaze to the tall bodyguard before her. "You can do it." As soon as she finished speaking, she drifted away and vanished from sight. Li Chenfeng stood there in a daze for a long time. Miss, what was she trying to tell me? She was going to Kunlun, 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The female protagonist is a martial arts master in the Jianghu, the head of the Ziyun Pavilion, and has a very large influence. Even the emperor has to give her some leeway and will try to coax her whenever he has the chance.

8. 158 女 The Disguised Dragon's Scheme: My Rogue Disciple Courts Me in His Dreams 女扮男装潜龙计，逆徒梦里泡为师 Mu Yanfeifei沐妍菲菲Ancient Romance608k WordsOngoing [Historical Intrigue + Female Spy in Disguise + Ensemble Mind Games + Martial Arts Mystery] [Female Martial Arts Master Disguised as a Man × Rebellious Disciple Who Defies His Teacher] The world is the board, and all living things are its pieces. Thirty years ago, a copy of A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains turned the tide during a palace coup. From then on, victory made kings and defeat made corpses, and the throne changed hands. Thirty years later, talents emerge across the nine regions, a 318Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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   A historical romance with political intrigue and a strong female undercover agent. Don't be put off by the title; the writing style and core story are actually quite impressive, and the action scenes are very well-written. See chapters 20-27, 61, and 62 for details.

9. 159 手 With the Notable Ministers System in Hand, I Disguise Myself as a Man in Ancient Times 手拿名臣系统，我在古代女扮男装 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Xu Yue transmigrates into a book. She becomes the delicate, vulnerable cousin of the male lead in an examination-themed novel: her mother died young, she has no brothers and no one to rely on, and her family won't take her in, so she is awkwardly forced to live in the male lead's home. In her previous life, Xu Yue rose from being an orphan to earning a doctorate. She never believed in fate, and even though it was hard for women to get by in ancient times, she never stopped thinking about how to 119.8kReads9.6Score11.5k14d adds

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   Then I have to mention this first book. It's a quick transmigration novel; the protagonist had a really tough time in the previous two worlds, so it's easy to discourage many readers in the first two worlds. However, later on, the protagonist becomes increasingly powerful [thumbs up]. As for the second book, although the protagonist is a civil official, if someone really tries to provoke her, she'll definitely have some "fist and kicks." [Smirk]

10. 160 小 My Junior Sister Is Still Trying to Keep Up Her Cold Persona Today 小师妹今天也在努力维持高冷人设 iiiireneAncient Romance120k WordsCompleted [Cool and Reliable Junior Sister × Mysterious, Flirtatious Young Master] Song Wanxing is the "cool" junior sister of the Heavenly Sword Sect master's family. In public, she's strict and reliable, an exceptional swordswoman and the next generation's leading figure. In private, her inner monologue is nonstop, her snark is off the charts, and she's a tsundere girl. Her daily routine consists of practicing swordsmanship, scolding and looking after her junior brothers, and being sent by her father to —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Does this count? The female lead is the future successor of the sect, a leading figure among the younger generation.

11. 161 血 Legend of Bloodshed on Mount Wudang 血溅武当山传奇 Half a Jin Lao二分之一金老Martial Arts600k WordsCompleted A severely underrated work of literature, an epic masterpiece full of vivid emotion. Martial arts + history + romance + leveling up through monster-slaying + a regretful pursuit of a wife + tangled grievances + emotional turmoil. A good-for-nothing male lead and an impulsive female lead meet because of a misunderstanding and are forced to wander the martial world together. They study under the same master and each finds their own opportunities to learn martial arts. Their differing ideals lead t 2kReads8.0Score19714d adds

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    Have you never heard the saying in the martial arts world: "If you haven't read 'The Bloodstained Wudang Mountain,' you can't call yourself a hero in vain"?

12. 162 血 Bloodshed on Mount Wudang 血溅武当山 Half a Jin Lao二分之一金老Eastern Fantasy344k WordsCompleted A weather-beaten young man gradually finds his way through confusion, survives against all odds in a world plunged into chaos, and steadily gets everything he wished for. But he loses things far more precious, such as family, friendship, and love. If only time could turn back. 1.4kReads6.6Score10814d adds
13. 163 天 The World’s Number One Blundering Assassin 天下第一乌龙刺客 The World's Mightiest Little Fox宇宙无敌小狐狸Historical7k WordsCompleted The World’s Greatest Accidental Assassin 162Reads—Score—14d adds

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    His martial arts skills are very high.

14. 164 南 In the South, Fine Trees Grow Thick with Leaves 南有嘉木，其叶蓁蓁 Yuan Yuanyue原远月Ancient Romance274k WordsOngoing [A highly skilled female lead × a calculating male lead + both strong + devoted to each other] Zhang Jiamu has descended the mountain to kill the utterly wicked Prince of Yichang. But along the way, an old acquaintance repeatedly gets in her way, and their relationship is far from ordinary, making her hesitate to strike. Memories of the past surge through her mind. Before entering Yiyan Mountain, she was born into a distinguished family, with a loving mother, a happy betrothal, and a young broth 45Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    This book is very suitable

15. 165 清 The Cool-Hearted Music Cultivator Swings Her Sword and Silences the Entire Cultivation World 清冷乐修一挥剑，反手沉默修仙界 Shen Zhanxing沈占星Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Romance pairing, one-on-one, happy ending, both physically and emotionally faithful, equally powerful] [Statement: This is 100% original. I started writing it on April 1, 2023! Stop copying my opening and stealing my ideas. Have you no shame?] Cool and aloof, perfunctory junior sister × unpredictable half-demon senior brother A genius musician dies during a concert tour and, after death, transmigrates into a book, becoming the cannon-fodder second female lead in a Mary Sue cultivation romance. 5.5kReads9.1Score77114d adds

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    The female lead is amazing! She's strong right from the start.

16. 166 宋 Song Dynasty Wuxia: The Poisonous Demoness Azi Takes Down the Entire Martial World 宋朝武侠：妖女阿紫毒翻整个武林 Salty Fish Who Runs After Showing Off装完逼就跑的咸鱼Male-Channel Fanfiction453k WordsOngoing My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 154Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Thoughts] Decisive and ruthless + cruel executions; no system + pure martial arts + no cultivation. Starting from the ending of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils + Water Margin + Jin Ping Mei + The Generals of the Yang Family + The White-Browed Hero + The Four Great Martial Arts Masters

17. 167 我 I Have a Sword That Carries Spring Winds 我有一剑渡春风 Little Rabbit Doesn't Eat Fish小兔不吃鱼Ancient Romance216k WordsCompleted Anyone can be Su Muyan. Everyone has a dream of the martial world. “I, Su Muyan, will become the greatest hero in the martial world!” At twelve, Su Muyan ran away from home with the martial-world dreams she had found in her storybooks, never knowing that the first lesson the jianghu would teach her was how to survive. Born in a small-town embroidery shop, Su Muyan carried the entire martial world in her heart. One night when she was twelve, she left a note and set off toward the world of poetry, 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This wuxia novel is so incredibly moving! From a young girl in an embroidery workshop to a legendary heroine, Su Muyan's journey of growth is so touching. She experienced innocence and sorrow, but she never lost her chivalrous spirit. When she stepped back into the martial world, she had companions by her side, and she herself became a light for others—this is the most touching aspect of the martial world. 🍀

18. 168 杀 The Kill Order Has Been Issued 杀令已下 Cold Weather, Rain天寒雨Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsOngoing Three underworld bosses join forces to put out a contract, offering a million in gold to kill the mysterious assassin "Heavenly Shadow." The Killing Prison accepts the contract. The kill order is issued, and the plot is set in motion! But no one expected that when the contract arrived at the Killing Prison, the target's name would have been changed to... him! He had signed the kill order with his own hand, only to send himself into a deadly trap. Poisoned, surrounded, betrayed, and hunted, h 7.7kReads7.3Score40214d adds

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    It's good to follow.

19. 169 做 Be a Concubine? You're Not Worthy! I'll Find a Better Match, and You'll Beg Me to Stay 做妾？你也配？另谋高嫁你下跪 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted This book is now available as a full-cast audio drama, and it’s hilarious! Give it a listen! [Hilarious Transmigration + Medical Space + Sweet, Satisfying Romance + Power Struggles + Palace and Household Intrigue + Mutual Devotion and Strength] A genius in medicine and poison transmigrates to ancient times with a medical space. She wakes up in a coffin, only to have a bewitching man try to steal it? Her ex-husband favors his concubine, abuses his wife, and shamelessly claims her dowry? Her fathe 5.5kReads8.9Score54714d adds

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    Strong female protagonist, satisfying revenge against scumbags ① Hilarious transmigration novel with a space to take down scumbags and build a career ② Hilarious transmigration novel where a goddess doctor transmigrates into a coffin to be buried with the prince and discovers that the prince can still be saved ③ Hilarious novel with mind-reading ability + gossip system 🍉 The prince is so angry from eating gossip that he laughs hysterically ④ Hilarious novel with a female protagonist who cultivates immortality and swaps bodies with a demon lord, laughing hysterically until your stomach hurts ⑤ Hilarious novel with mind-reading ability and a tyrant with two personalities who are jealous of each other.

20. 170 陪 On the Night of My Burial, I Brought the God of War Prince Back from the Dead 陪葬夜，我让战神王爷起死回生 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Short drama adaptation: "A Doctor’s Graceful Colors" Animated adaptation: "A Doctor’s Graceful Colors: The Prince’s Beloved" [Hilarious + Transmigration + Sweet romance + Obsessive love + Devoted pairing + Imperial physician heroine + Palace and household intrigue + Inspirational] I was a military doctor with a PhD when I transmigrated, only to find myself about to be buried alive as a sacrifice for the dead God of War, the Prince? I grabbed the burial offerings and ran, planning to live in luxu 21.1kReads9.3Score2.4k14d adds
21. 171 碎 Shattering the Azure Heavens 碎苍天 A Homebody Bear Who Loves Anime喜欢二次元的宅熊Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted [Decisive and Ruthless] + [The Martial World] + [Bizarre] + [Lord of the Mysteries] + [Gods and Demons] + [Technology] + [Revenge] + [Wits and Strategy] + [Pure Satisfaction] In a world where martial masters and sorcerers coexist, who can reach the heavens? In a primeval wasteland where fierce barbarians battle demonic beasts, who can rule over all creation? A lofty civilization looks down f 78.3kReads8.1Score7.4k14d adds

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    Come and fight me if you disagree.

22. 172 爆 Hilarious Mind Reading: The Prince Eats Gossip Until He Throws Up 爆笑读心术，王爷吃瓜吃到吐 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance452k WordsCompleted Short drama adaptation: The Hilarious Mind-Reading Art: The Prince Laughs at Gossip Until He Chokes Manhua adaptation: The Princess's Inner Thoughts Are Full of Gossip, and the Prince Is Hooked; The Princess's Inner Thoughts Can't Be Hidden [Historical fantasy + mind-reading + gossip System + silly comedy + System space + sweet romance + feel-good revenge + transmigration to an alternate world + palace and household intrigue + devoted and powerful couple + marriage before love + healing a posses 24.3kReads9.1Score2k14d adds
23. 173 浮 Life Is but a Dream, So Let the Young Roam 浮生若梦，且随少年游 Gaze at Mountains, Dream of Seas观山念海Ancient Romance292k WordsCompleted [No System + xianxia + ensemble cast of young heroes + dark humor] The hall master of the Worldly Affairs Hall has been feeling rather frustrated lately. Ever since she was chosen as the Guardian of the Realm, she has treated the martial world like her own child, carefully nurturing it for over three hundred years. On the surface, the martial world seems peaceful, but in reality, each generation is worse than the last. This child really can’t handle being spoiled. It’s infuriating! Mu Yu pondere 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The best female protagonist in the world

24. 174 救 Help! The Demon Lord and I Switched Bodies, and Now He's Carrying My Baby 救命！与魔尊互换后他怀了我的崽 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance525k WordsCompleted [Hilarious transmigration + System space + body swap + sweet romance + yandere + two powerful, devoted leads + everyone’s favorite + ensemble cast + multiple couples] Ye Pianpian accidentally transmigrates into a cultivation world and becomes the most miserable villainess in the Longevity Sect. The System tells her she has to win over the Demon Lord to survive, but she swaps bodies with him the moment she transmigrates. She breezes through the entrance test, becoming a genius girl who draws ever 868Reads7.4Score11514d adds
25. 175 有 With the Tyrant’s Mind-Reading Ability, I’m Slaying My Way Through the Imperial Palace 有了暴君读心术，我在皇宫杀疯了 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance384k WordsCompleted [Hilarious Transmigration + Historical Romance + Mind Reading + Pocket Space with a Spirit Spring + Healing a Yandere + Palace Intrigue and Power Struggles + Sweet, Devoted Romance + Medical Skills] Modern miracle doctor Ye Li dies suddenly and transmigrates, becoming the neglected consort of a deranged tyrant. The tyrant is a madman, a complete lunatic, and every night he goes on a killing spree. The original heroine is blinded by love and gullibly trusts Prince Jin's vows. She helps him kill t 278Reads6.5Score—14d adds
26. 176 血 Blood-Drop Twin Lotus 血滴并蒂莲 Wen Xiao玟潇Ancient Romance201k WordsCompleted A hidden lotus pond, an ancient twin lotus, and a group of strange races concealed from the world. After the war, Tong Che was the only son left in the General's household, which had guarded the nation. Princess Baolian, the eldest princess of Wei, was born with a lotus-shaped birthmark. For the sake of her people's peace and to save the one she loved, she had no choice but to embark on a political marriage. Then came the terrible news: Princess Baolian had been poisoned by a deadly toxin and wa 922Reads—Score13714d adds

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    Pure martial arts novel, adventures in the martial arts world, very enjoyable.

27. 177 血 Blood Curse: The Eye That Gazes into the Void 血咒，虚空凝望之眼 Mu Gexi木格西Fantastical Romance1.5M WordsOngoing Pure no-romance story, no women fighting over men, sound values, a grand vision, a powerful female lead! No male lead, no romantic tension, no suffering in silence, no one-sided crushes, no bizarre troublemakers, no love affairs. The story contains no romantic push and pull whatsoever. Fantasy + jianghu + nontraditional cultivation + multiple worlds + immortality, with a heroine who grows into a chivalrous figure. * This world is no small-minded place! From the mortal world, to the world of fles 7.1kReads9.4Score90214d adds

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    No romance, fresh and original plot, no love story, the female lead is neither arrogant nor cold-blooded nor a saint, and she has depth and personality—worth watching.

28. 178 我 I Raise My Blade Against the Mountains and Seas 我自横刀向山海 Zhou Ershi周而始Ancient Romance187k WordsCompleted Upright virtue fills the world. With a chivalrous heart, one can level mountains and seas. Glistening waters shimmer, rivers flow without end. Arrogant female knight × gentle male Taoist [Wuxia jianghu + strong heroine + comeback + justice] Her master, with whom she spent ten years side by side, suddenly disappears because of the Shanhai Map, a scroll that has thrown the jianghu into chaos. The great heroine Li Yanqing sets out from the mountain to search for her master, rescuing the Tao 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist is a legendary female warrior with exceptional martial arts skills, capable of taking on hundreds of enemies single-handedly.

29. 179 九 Nine Heavens Sword Emperor 九霄剑皇 Wandering Son Cherry Blossom Fall浪子樱落Eastern Fantasy3.6M WordsCompleted “The sword is king of all weapons, and the path of the sword is ever-changing. A sword can be graceful and nimble, using finesse to master the forces of the world; it can also be weighty and powerful, cleaving mountains and seas with sheer strength; or it can strike like thunder, using speed to overcome every technique under heaven.” So said a beautiful sword goddess. The boy took the sword from her hand, unaware whether it could end the chaos now gripping the world, where monsters ran rampant.. 6.5kReads8.8Score54214d adds
30. 180 銹 Rusty Sword 銹剑 Upper-Class Clear Spring Stone上流的清泉石Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted (No brainless plot, no System, no harem, not a power fantasy, and only half committed to lying flat) Pull the helpless drops of water out of the martial world. Use rivets that refuse to be ordinary to pry up an entire edifice. Let a one-of-a-kind self return to heaven and earth. Draw the rusty sword that has earned its rest from the Yellow Springs. Warning 1: This book is a broad, multi-perspective narrative with a certain reading threshold. Please don't leave your brain at the door. Warning 2 21.9kReads9.2Score2.6k14d adds

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    I like books that aren't mindless, have a single female lead, and whose writing is neither bland nor overly ornate, allowing for a mindless rush. A detailed analysis follows: It's slightly inferior to *Snow in the Valley* (the supporting characters aren't as compelling, but they're still good; of course, it lacks a few standout moments, but there are almost no books on Taobao that offer such frequent moments of brilliance—this isn't a top-tier work, just a minor one), but its narrative style is unique, the writing is clear, and the sentences are well-crafted without being overly embellished. It's one of the few books I could finish in one go after *Snow in the Valley* (the ending is a bit weak, like *Snow in the Valley*, but it doesn't significantly affect the overall experience). The writing style is slightly immature at the beginning, but you can see significant improvement within a hundred chapters, and it even has a touch of Gu Long's style towards the end. It's also top-tier on Taobao, far surpassing works like *Slaying Gods* and *Great Strength*, which are considered simplistic. Perhaps it's because I personally prefer wuxia (martial arts) novels, but I think it's better than *Tian Yuan* and *Zhen Yao Guan*. (It's also a million times better than the hyped-up online novels that only relied on the opening few sentences to support the plot, which was weak and awkward, and written by a novice like "That Year, That Cicada, That Sword".) I accept rebuttals, but please prove that you have read more (valuable) or classic online novels than I have. I'm in a good mood, so come and debate if you disagree.

31. 181 陛 His Majesty Says the County Princess Should Be Made a Prince 陛下说要封郡主为王 Durian Lover痴榴莲Ancient Romance175k WordsOngoing [Genius + Friendship + Family Bonds + A Little Political Intrigue + Not a Mindless Power Fantasy] Shang Yu, also known as Tangxi Jing, is the most doted-on princess of the Tangxi imperial family of Yaohua. Her father, the late emperor's beloved Carefree Prince, cherished her because he loved her family. The current emperor cherishes her because she is Shang Yu. To spell out their relationships, it's an older brother doting on his younger brother and an older sister doting on her younger sister: 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Rationality, not mindless euphoria.

32. 182 我 I'm a Murderer, So How Dare the Dali Temple Chief Trick Me into Marriage? 我杀人魔，大理寺卿居然敢骗婚？ Mo Huan陌缓Ancient Romance242k WordsCompleted Amnesiac, unhinged female assassin × gentle yet cunning minister of the Court of Judicial Review A carefully planned assassination sends the cold-blooded assassin Ling Wuxin and Lu Zhan, a minister of the Court of Judicial Review, plunging off a cliff together. She loses all her memories. Weighing his options, he decides to play along: “Your name is Si Yan. We’re married.” In the name of love, he weaves a tender deception. She believes every word, losing herself in their loving days and nights. 722Reads6.8Score10014d adds

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    "I'm a Murderer, Yet the Minister of Justice Dares to Deceive Me into Marriage? (With You Day and Night)" Synopsis: Amnesiac, madwoman assassin x Gentle, cunning Minister of Justice. A meticulously planned assassination attempt results in the cold-blooded assassin Ling Wuxin and Minister of Justice Lu Zhan both falling off a cliff. She loses all her memories. He weighs the pros and cons and uses a scheme against her: "Your name is Si Yan, we are husband and wife." He weaves a tender deception in the name of love. She believes him without question, indulging in their daily tenderness. Once a lie begins, it's like weaving a garment. Each stitch, fine and dense, leaves no room for turning back. Later… Lu Zhan regrets it. Ling Wuxin is a madwoman. She holds a knife and sneers: "I said, if you lie to me for even one word, I'll stab you." She remains obstinate: "If you please me once, it's worth a stab." She's inhumanly mad: "Those who betray me deserve to go to hell!" This is a love affair that begins with conspiracy, a life-or-death struggle between two proud souls caught between love and hate. Meeting you in the morning, I'd rather die in the evening. I will be with you day and night, until death do us part.

33. 183 他 He Said, Fear Not the Dark, for There Is Light Within 他说无畏黑暗心中有光 A Ray of Light一线光Modern Romance336k WordsCompleted (An undercover narcotics-cop couple dates on the drug dealers’ turf, and each date can last no more than three hours!) Xiao Yan patted her belly and snarled, “Jiang Shangliu, what’s wrong with a few kisses? Your son has already taken root and started growing in my belly. If you don’t come back in one piece, I’ll name him Jiang Xialiuliu!” The man leaning against the headboard raised an eyebrow and flashed a wicked smile. Pointing at the ferocious scar on her arm, he said, “Rock, no wonder they c 1.5kReads9.1Score16214d adds

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    Good girl → hoodlum → top student at public security university → narcotics police officer!

34. 184 她 She Wants to Be a Hero, So Why Did You Pursue Her? 她要做大侠，你为何要招惹她 Luo Xiu Qing Qing罗袖倾卿Ancient Romance288k WordsCompleted A tale of a chivalrous woman, a treasure, and revenge; Prince An Huai Jin is full of clever schemes. The jianghu has its share of noble men and women, who uphold justice and strike down their wicked foes. Together, they roam the jianghu, sharing countless adventures and colorful experiences. A fist salute to you! 21Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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    Just finished reading it; a favorite of those with a penchant for clean writing.

35. 185 英 Heroes Shed No Tears: The Jade Sword Imprisons the Dragon 英雄无泪之玉剑囚龙 The Dream of 800 Million Women八亿少妇的梦Eastern Fantasy162k WordsCompleted [Traditional wuxia with high-powered martial arts] [No System] [No cultivation] Rumor has it that each of the five city lords under the Great Qian dynasty possesses a peerless treasure. Whoever obtains all five can break through their limits, master unparalleled martial arts, unite the Jianghu, and rule the world. The greatest force coveting these treasures is Guixu, the most mysterious organization in the Jianghu. Its leader, known as the Night Emperor, is a fearsome, unfathomable master, ruthl 130Reads—Score—14d adds
36. 186 怀 Carrying a Jade in the Night 怀璧夜行 Shi Jin是今Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted [Mystery + Jianghu feuds + bickering couple] A hilarious new historical mystery romance set in the jianghu, from a hugely popular author! A peerless master who just wants to lie flat and count his money VS a scheming disguise expert who plays the loyal underling. At first, he looked at her like she was a cheeky little monkey: clever, lively, and amusing. Then he realized he was the one being played. The longest road they traveled together was the road to solving cases, and the road paved with ea 3.1kReads9.4Score52114d adds

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    A story of bickering lovers × martial arts world × both leads are virgins × 1v1, both are strong × no time travel! Both male and female leads have high martial arts skills! The female lead is quirky and clever, with superb disguise skills! A short story with no supporting characters.

37. 187 长 A Letter Sent Through the Long Night 长夜寄 He Buzui贺不醉Fantastical Romance2.2M WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast + No Male Lead] She is a solitary jiangshi who crawled out of a mass grave. With no memories and no emotions, she follows her whims and wanders wherever she pleases. Everything she hears is remembered; everything she sees remains forever. She gets a name and learns that she is a jiangshi. She encounters many, many living beings, not just humans. She wanders on, stopping here and there, as people gather around her and drift away… 24.7kReads9.3Score2.2k14d adds

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    You absolutely have to see this, it's so good!

38. 188 幽 The Jianghu Between Light and Shadow 幽明江湖 Muzi Ermu木子二木Eastern Fantasy240k WordsCompleted “Look up to observe the patterns of the heavens, and look down to examine the features of the earth; thus one understands the workings of darkness and light.” From the Book of Changes. In the martial world, there are matters of darkness and light. Look up to observe the world's shifting tides, and look down to examine its affairs, and only then can you understand the causes behind the changes of darkness and light in the martial world, and unravel its upheavals. Witness the changing tides of the 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Look, the moment the female lead appears, she unleashes a legendary skill that has been lost to the martial arts world.

39. 189 武 The Martial World Survival System Is Loading 武林生存系统正在加载中 Endless Good Luck1688好运连连1688Ancient Romance151k WordsCompleted [Female-oriented wuxia + romance pairing + System transmigration + master-disciple romance + both leads are virgins] A nightmare start? Bai Wuya holds his sword to her throat: “Test the medicine, or die!” A narrow escape? The ascetic hermit Mo Chen kidnaps her to the top of Absolute Peak. The aloof beauty’s carefully crafted persona falls apart? Eyes red and breath burning, he says, “Xia, I don’t want to be just your master anymore!” A sweet puppy turns into a wild wolf? Qin Lang chases her wi —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is a martial arts master in the martial arts world. [Heart]

40. 190 惊 What?! I've Become My Idol's Child 惊！我成了我担的孩子 Yu Ningbing玉凝冰Ancient Romance630k WordsCompleted [Mystery and crime-solving + rekindled romance + two powerful, devoted leads + sweet romance and a happy ending + father-son bonds + exhilarating wuxia] Ye Fuyao is the only male outer disciple in his sect, and the one nobody takes seriously. He’s bad at martial arts and not exactly the sharpest tool in the shed. Then a dream-come-true protagonist’s script falls right into his lap, and he becomes the beloved son of the idol he’s admired since childhood. Just like that, he lands a life of easy wi 984Reads8.2Score10114d adds

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    The female lead is the best in the world at martial arts, kills without blinking an eye, and is incredibly cool.

41. 191 青 My Childhood Friend Is More Than an Assassin, and My Sweetheart Isn't a Prince 青梅不只是刺客，竹马他不是皇子 Red Poria红茯Ancient Romance356k WordsCompleted Shen Wenxi was used as a pawn by her enemies throughout her previous life. She was both the assassin White Owl and the Valley Lord of Cloudmist Valley, who commanded a private army. Reborn, she kept her Valley Lord secret identity carefully hidden as she set out to find her fiancé and take her revenge. Yang Ce disguised himself as the ailing, short-lived Ninth Prince to stay alive, while also serving as the mysterious and highly favored War God, Lord Yannan. As he lay dying, he learned that his 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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    She is very strong.

42. 192 墨 Ink-Dark Skies 墨色倾天 Don't Ask When You Return莫问君归Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted After her family was destroyed ten years ago, she cast off her red wedding robes and disguised herself as a man to defend her home and country. With a white tiger for a companion and a snow eagle as her messenger, she roamed between good and evil in black. Until she met him... He said, “Master of the House, how about we make a bet?” He said, “Master of the House, the moon is lovely tonight. How about a drink?” She rubbed her temples helplessly and sighed at the moon, swirling a jade-green cup in 127Reads8.9Score—14d adds
43. 193 巫 The Multitudes of Wu He 巫阖之众 Huai'an Si槐安肆Ancient Romance422k WordsOngoing [Light Ensemble Cast + Cool-Headed and Clear-Eyed + Strong Female Lead + A Touch of Court Intrigue] A saying has been passed down through the land: The Qizhen Formation reveals the secrets of fate, the Lan Sea conceals the distant depths, shamans commune with the words of the dead, and Cangwu nurtures the birth of spirits. Millions of years have passed, and the world has long since lost the ancient era of abundant spiritual energy, when anyone could seek the path to immortality. Spiritual energy 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This, this, this has a lot of action scenes.

44. 194 神 The Mighty Little Constable 神通小捕快 Seven Stars in Hand手握七星Martial Arts2.0M WordsOngoing “One leaf riding the wind, roaming ten thousand miles; a dashing constable, famous throughout the land.” The most righteous men are often those society looks down on, and heroes rise from the streets. The spring breeze and I are both passing travelers, but your name alone belongs to the martial world. Ye Fei, a lowly errand boy at an inn, is rejected by the Su family because he's nothing but a nobody who runs errands! Who could have guessed that after getting drunk, saving a beauty, and catching 15.1kReads8.8Score1.5k14d adds

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    I and the spring breeze are but passersby; in my youth, I was a dashing young man, full of vigor and ambition.

45. 195 风 The Wind Blows a Hundred Miles, the Moon Shines Bright 风吹百里，月华正浓 Stars Think of the Moon星星念月Ancient Romance398k WordsCompleted “The sun is so bright. Why light a torch?” “Because sunlight can’t reach into hell. Only fire fears no darkness. With its searing heat, it will eventually dispel every shadow.” “But this makes me so hot!” “...Then stay away from me.” Feng Canyue was as cool and lonely as the moon in the eyes of the world. But no matter how cold or distant the moon might be, there would always be someone who loved it, someone who chased after it. She really did meet someone like that. She was annoyed by his endle 19Reads—Score—14d adds
46. 196 我 Today, I Set Out with Sword in Hand 我今抱剑去 The Skylark Has No Tail云雀没有尾巴Ancient Romance243k WordsCompleted Traditional wuxia, with no one reborn or transmigrating. A seemingly cool and fragile but actually powerful, unhinged swordswoman * A seemingly gentle and harmless but actually cunning, ruthless, and intensely possessive immortal healer Chang Wuyu was once the daughter of Jinling’s richest man, beautiful, innocent, and carefree. But on her wedding night, her entire family was slaughtered, leaving a mountain of blood debts. Her husband, Chang Wu, coldly pulled the bloodstained sword from her ches 33Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is the ultimate fighter!

47. 197 小 The Little Beggar Becomes an Official: My Lord, You Smell So Good 小乞儿当官：大人你好香 Bent Green Bean弯豆角Ancient Romance455k WordsCompleted [Cross-dressing heroine + political intrigue + sweet romance + no rebirth, no golden finger] Tiansheng is the illegitimate daughter of a prince. After her mother was brutally killed when she was ten, she disguised herself as a man and honed her skills. From beggar to court official, her life takes off, flourishing at every turn and bringing a profusion of admirers, both women and men, all as charming as peach blossoms. Her impulsive cousin, a general. The gentle, jade-like prince of Chen, whose 56Reads8.2Score—14d adds
48. 198 面 The Masked Killer: A True Account 面具杀手实录 Sour Little Plums李子好酸Ancient Romance229k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other’s first + Size difference + Morally upright top scholar + Masked assassin who walks the night + Winning back his wife] The top scholar is crazy! He could have been a perfectly respectable son-in-law to the prime minister, but instead he’s chasing a masked female assassin all over the world! Other male leads are aloof and chaste. This one is willing to throw away his pride just to win his wife back! Heroine: “I’m just an assassin with no feelings.” Hero: “That’s fine. I 32Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Is this it?

49. 199 虹 Rainbow Cat and Blue Rabbit: A Martial World That Never Fades 虹猫蓝兔：永不消失的江湖 Bu Ge步阁Anime Fanfiction142k WordsOngoing [Rainbow Cat and Blue Rabbit Fanfiction] + [Animated Martial Arts] + [One Heroine] + [After the Qilin] + [The Seven Swords Reunite] The jianghu: wherever people gather, there is a jianghu! The jianghu is small, with room only for chivalrous hearts and tender affections, never to forget one another. The jianghu is vast: heroes lay down their lives, and justice endures. Let us cherish those who came before, and never forget those who follow! After the Seven Swords joined forces and killed the Demo 18Reads—Score114d adds

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    I'll watch it no matter what!

50. 200 事 The City Lord with an Ambitious Streak Is Kind of Handsome 事业心超强的城主她有点儿帅 Shu Cijun束辞菌46k WordsCompleted The Ambitious City Lord Is Kind of Cool 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Short story completed, featuring a career-driven female protagonist and a martial arts background.

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