Ugh, Too Many Armchair Intellectuals. All Pen, No Ink. Better Off Reading More Books 吐了，智者太多，有笔没墨，不如多读点书

1. 1 单 The Rebirth of an Innocent Noble Daughter: Saving Her Mother from Persecution 单纯嫡女被迫害之重生救母 Jiang He姜姀Ancient Romance50k WordsOngoing Wen Shanshan, who has practiced immortal arts, jolts awake from a dream. In anguish, she recalls exactly how she died and what led to her being reborn. The pain of the past cuts deep, and this time she is determined to protect her mother. After being reborn, she keeps growing stronger and turning her life around, but her enemies grow stronger as well. Once innocent and kind, she now has no choice but to proceed with caution at every step... —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Not mindless wish-fulfillment, no pretentious face-slapping. The protagonist and supporting characters both grow and develop. A fantasy-themed ancient romance novel with elements of domestic intrigue. The story follows the female protagonist and her mother who are framed and harmed. After being reborn, she relies on her own efforts and the help of her friends to save her mother. She has friends and a new boyfriend. After her rebirth, she isn't driven by romance or pure revenge; instead, she has gained deeper insights into life.

2. 2 快 Quick Transmigration: The Host Is Really Not Human 快穿之宿主她真不是人 Drunk Year After Year岁醉年年Modern Romance230k WordsOngoing Fu Jiang's Notes: Rule One of the Quick Transmigration Handbook: Beware of fake Systems! Fu Jiang, the most doted-on junior sister of the Tianyan Sect, binds herself to a fake System in an effort to purge the demonic energy within her. She travels between different worlds to complete missions, playing dumb while outsmarting the fake System. When sealed memories resurface, Fu Jiang starts collecting her lover's soul fragments while carrying out her missions. The System is fake at first. The real 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Ding! Fu Jiang's Notes: Quick Transmigration Manual, Rule #1: Beware of Fake Systems! Fu Jiang, the most beloved junior sister of the Tianyan Sect, binds herself to a fake system to exorcise demonic energy. She travels through different worlds, completing missions and outwitting the fake system while feigning weakness. After her sealed memories are unlocked, Fu Jiang begins collecting fragments of her lover's soul while completing missions. The initial system is fake; the real system will officially launch in the fifth world. In the first world, Fu Jiang is tricked by the fake system, her consciousness is erased, and she is trapped in the original owner Yu Qing's consciousness, with only a small part resisting. It's important to read this separately from Fu Jiang. It's a 1V1 strong-strong mutual pampering sweet novel. The female lead is seemingly innocent but actually cunning, with high looks, strong morals, high intelligence, and explosive combat power. The male lead is gentle, doting, and strategic. The female lead's true form is a fiery red lotus, and the male lead's true form is a divine beast, Bai Ze. A love story between plants and animals. World 1: Awakening of the Innocent Flower Completely Crushes the Green Tea [Completed] World 2: I'm Not Going to Be the Abusive Female Lead [Completed] World 3: I Don't Want This Fiancé Anymore [Completed] World 4: A Green Tea with Principles [Updating] World 5: Seeking a Darkened Senior Sister to Cultivate the Path of Ruthlessness [Pending]

3. 3 玄 A Metaphysics Master’s Survival Guide to the Apocalypse 玄学大佬的末世生存手册 Dongfang Xiao Shisan东方萧十三Two Male Leads760k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + power progression + infinite flow + System + apocalypse + equally matched leads] Content warning: Plot-focused, with little romance in the early part. Note: This isn't a traditional apocalypse novel. Complete. Synopsis: Natural disasters strike one after another, and the apocalypse draws near. Jiang Yanqing, a true big shot from the Ghost Realm who was being groomed as a metaphysics master, unexpectedly binds himself to an apocalypse card System. The Ghost Realm big shot, who t 994Reads9.1Score17314d adds

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4. 4 雪 Snow Falls on Youyan 雪落幽燕 Helian Chengcheng赫连澄澄Ancient Romance176k WordsCompleted Li Mei, courtesy name Shuyuan, is the legitimate daughter of Prince Yongping’s household. At seven, she was granted the title of County Lady Jing’an. Born with a silver spoon in her mouth, she nevertheless had an unreliable mother. Her mother was a fiery-tempered daughter of a military family, fiercely jealous by nature. In a fit of rage, she killed Su Su, Prince Yongping’s favorite concubine, and was stripped of her title, expelled from the household, and sent to live in seclusion on Mount Nan, 1.1kReads—Score10214d adds

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   This is a fictional historical novel set in the Tang Dynasty, incorporating historical events such as the Tang Dynasty's royal family's use of witchcraft, the Zhang Guang murder case, and the Jingyuan Mutiny as its backdrop. It's a "warm-hearted" story. The female lead is a county princess, and the male lead is a young general. The female lead's family suffers misfortune, and she and her mother flee to Youzhou. In Youzhou, the female lead and the male lead meet by chance, surviving together in the wilderness and falling into an ancient cave. The male lead takes great care of the female lead. The female lead's father is exonerated and his title is restored, and the female lead returns to the royal palace. Just as the two are preparing to marry, someone interferes, ruining their marriage. The female lead is forced to become a nun, living a very difficult life, and the male lead cooks for them.

5. 5 穿 Transmigrating to Farm the Land: Between the Mountains and Qingyue 穿越种田之山与清月 An Shizhi安适之Ancient Romance466k WordsCompleted [Farming + slow pace + simple country life + devoted one-on-one romance] A car accident leads to a switch of souls. Though they have a pocket dimension, they have no grand ambitions. A mountain village, the warmth of everyday life. Hand in hand, they enjoy a peaceful life together. No great twists, just ordinary days. In the end, the cycle of reincarnation comes full circle, and the mist clears. They meet through love and save each other. [The early part of the story has a little angst and some 38Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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   It was criticized because it wasn't a wish-fulfillment novel. It's a transmigration farming story, without palace intrigue or domestic power struggles. The male and female protagonists are ordinary farmers. Although they have a space that has a minor function, the main focus is on realistic farming. The beginning is a bit bumpy, but after marriage, the family is harmonious and warm. They gather herbs, hunt, and farm. It's a slice-of-life farming novel.

6. 6 长 Teacher Chang Mao 长矛老师 Beyond the Mountains山外Modern Romance677k WordsCompleted Originally titled “You Sell Swords, I Go Crazy: Together, We Set the Entertainment Industry Straight” [Rebellious CEO × Defiant Top-Tier Star] [Entertainment industry + absurd comedy + dating show + nonsense + memes + shameless antics] Jiang Qiyu transmigrated into a book. She became a brainless cannon-fodder character in a novel about a fake heiress in the entertainment industry. After taking a phone call, she realized the plot was already more than halfway through. Her family had abandoned he 105.6kReads9.7Score12.2k14d adds
7. 7 天 The Sinkhole Buyer 天坑买手 Soulful Stir-Fried Pancakes有灵魂的炒饼Urban1.5M WordsCompleted Miao Tian, a purchasing specialist at a real estate group, is sent to Mountain City on an urgent assignment. Thus begins a tumultuous, high-stakes battle in the real estate business. How will he face the deception, the ambushes, and the relentless pursuit? How will he emerge from the fog and be reborn through the flames? This book gradually unfolds a sweeping portrait of the real estate underworld. Remember: If you can't live the way you want, in the end you'll have to convince yourself to want 105Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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   I recommend this book. It's a bit niche, a realistic story that unfolds slowly in a familiar city. The protagonist doesn't have any special abilities or superpowers, but he uses his intellect to strive on a path he believes in. The novel contains principles, strategies, culture, passion, and above all, a deep affection that never fades. As you delve into the story, you'll find that the protagonist reflects a part of yourself. The novel doesn't have a high rating, but it's received rave reviews. It's suitable for both men and women, and both can find something that touches their hearts. Older readers may find it even more relatable. After chapter 20, you'll understand why I recommend it. I wish you a rewarding reading experience.

8. 8 跨 Across the End 跨越终末 Idle Pen and Paper闲笔卷纸Urban246k WordsOngoing (This is a slow burn, so readers looking for a fast-paced story should proceed with caution. As a new author with a new book, I’ll do my best to avoid frustrating plot points.) [Funny Version] “When the coffee that girl threw was only 0.01 cm from my face, I decided to tell a lie. After that lie, she would fall madly in love with me... Ahem, wrong script.” [Official Version] The Doomsday Bell tolls ever closer, and the survival of civilization hangs by a thread. The [Current World Administration 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This isn't a beginner's story; it has some reading barriers and is more suitable for experienced readers. [Note]

9. 9 你 If You Can't Kill Me, Then I'll Just Kill You 你杀不死我我就要杀你咯 Silly Writing沙雕写文Mystery119k WordsOngoing On the night of his class reunion, Xu Shuang’er is stabbed to death in the street. For no apparent reason, he comes back to life and enters a bizarre world he had never even heard of. An honest man in the real world, a madman in the eerie realm. A wicked woman trades lives, a child returns from the dead, an old man borrows years of life… 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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   It's quite good; the logic and writing style are both decent. In the first book, the female lead has eight different identities, manipulating the male lead completely, who thinks she's a womanizer. In the second book, the female lead appears honest on the surface but is actually very cunning behind the scenes.

10. 10 花 My Womanizing Male Lead Fell for All My Secret Identities. What Do I Do? 花心男主爱上了我所有马甲肿么破 Silly Writing沙雕写文Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted College student Fang Zhi transmigrates and binds herself to the Academy Management System, landing in the world of a wildly popular web novel. On the surface, she's the Academy's head. Behind the scenes, she's the only person in the entire Academy. 1 At the Buddhist Sect's highly anticipated succession ceremony, Qu, the Academy's junior disciple, sat with one leg raised atop the Buddhist shrine, arrogant and contemptuous of everyone. The Buddhas filled the skies, and the thousands of sects coul 877Reads8.6Score10614d adds
11. 11 深 Partridges Fly Through the Deep Mountains 深山鹧鸪飞 Helian Chengcheng赫连澄澄Ancient Romance146k WordsCompleted "A peerless beauty dwells alone in a deep valley. She calls herself a daughter of a respectable family, now fallen among weeds and trees..." Inspired by Du Fu’s poem "The Beauty," this story portrays kindhearted people helping one another through a chaotic age and expresses the shared resolve to resist their enemies and defend their homeland. It tells how lovers ultimately find their way to each other, while also reflecting the tragic fates of young women in that era and the true nature of human 84Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Set against the backdrop of the An Lushan Rebellion, the story follows a woman from a wealthy family who is forced by her father to marry a man from humble beginnings. Later, after her father and brother die in battle, she is abandoned and can no longer support her husband, ending up in a valley where she encounters a wounded general. To survive amidst the chaos of war, they forge their own path in the wilderness, relying on others and becoming entangled in the stories of others. They endure numerous hardships, experiencing initial suspicions and misunderstandings, but ultimately, these are resolved, and the lovers are united.

12. 12 9 A Post-90s Mountain Girl's Starry Sky 90后，山里姑娘的星空 Sea of Flowers Behind the House屋后花海Modern Romance938k WordsCompleted [Diary] [First person] [No contrived twists] [Not a wish-fulfillment novel] [No overpowered protagonist] [Traditional] [Realistic] [Period] [Countryside] [Hardship] [Marriage] [Family bonds] The 1990s were full of life and energy, but they were also a Period when weeds grew unchecked. Many people born in the 1970s and 1980s went to the cities in pursuit of their dreams. Some worked hard for everything they had, while others lost themselves in the glittering world around them. This is a story a 193Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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    This is a self-proclaimed, first-person narrative, adapted from the author's diary, about a girl from a disadvantaged background (a left-behind child from a divorced family) growing up. It's more of a memoir and definitely not something that was created on the spot.

13. 13 晨 Ode to Morning Blossoms 晨花颂 Old Heaven's Wife老天婆Ancient Romance3.9M WordsOngoing (This is my first time writing a book, and I’m not very good at writing blurbs or categorizing books, so please bear with me.) Three chapters a day, posted at 9:00, 15:00, and 21:00. One day off each month (no updates on that day). Content warnings: 1. This story contains niche emotional themes, so please read with care. 2. The countries and regions in this story are fictional, though based on real-world counterparts. Please don’t assume they refer to any specific real places. 3. The characters 19Reads—Score—14d adds

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    😂 I'll give it a try, but I don't have high hopes.

14. 14 明 The Moon Sets in the West, Shining on My Lonely Boat 明月西下，照我孤舟 Sweetwater Dou Clan甜水豆氏Ancient Romance150k WordsCompleted [Ancient setting + mystery + solving cases + medicine + devoted love] As the apple of her brilliant physician brother’s eye, Jiao Yuexi does whatever she pleases. A missing courtesan, a strange plague in the military camp, an intersex person in the imperial palace, a physician who dies mysteriously, a perilous diplomatic mission, and secrets buried in the harem for years... He Nanxiang joins the Jiao siblings to solve one bizarre case after another. “Jiaojiao, promise me that after tonight, you’ —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is my first time writing a novel, and to be honest, I think it's pretty bad. The only redeeming quality is that it's not padded out. But writing is actually quite enjoyable; it's a great way to express my ideas through words.

15. 15 时 Master of Time 时师 Jian Lin Zai Tian剑林在天Urban232k WordsOngoing The novel is also known as “I Have a Spacetime Disk.” I came up with the name Shishi on a whim and didn't give it much thought. Li Xiang was an ordinary person. One night, while he was resting at home, a suspicious package showed up. When he fell asleep, he found himself in a strange space. Four large characters, glowing pale green, appeared in the space: “Illusion Space.” Li Xiang was puzzled. Suddenly, a flash of white light appeared, and he was back outside the Illusion Space. But then he hea 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Don't worry, nobody's reading this anyway, I'll just post it casually.

16. 16 珉 The Tale of Min Rong 珉瑢传 A Marquis for Generations祖上封侯Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigrated princess + empress’s secret identity + peerless beauty adored by all + doted on by the emperor’s inner circle + angst first, sweetness later + palace and household intrigue + battles of wit and political scheming] Rich in Wei-Jin-era charm, with plenty of foreshadowing and detailed descriptions. The writing calls for readers with some literary appreciation. There are many changes in the characters’ identities. She goes from princess of her own country, to hostage in a neighboring 9Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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    This book draws inspiration from various figures, customs, and traditions of the Wei and Jin Dynasties. It's not that the author is uncultured, it's terrifying! You definitely won't regret reading it. The character designs are also very novel. The time traveler is a kindergarten teacher, knowledgeable in child psychology and hygiene. He's also watched many palace dramas. He's transported to a chaotic era, so palace intrigue and family feuds are a given. He also leads a group of eunuchs in creating various characters, including Mixue Ice Cream, Doraemon, Spider-Man, Transformers, dinosaurs, and more. He even makes a huge skewer of barbecue and hot pot. He can even use nursery rhymes to deal with a wicked concubine.

17. 17 我 My Past and Present Lives with an Alien 我和外星人的前世今生 Little Wooden Nail木钉儿Sci-Fi & Apocalypse539k WordsCompleted What secret lies beneath the lake at the foot of Daishan? Is it a dream or reality? I don't dare tell anyone about what I've experienced. My peaceful life was thrown completely off track by a lake, and my understanding of the world was shattered... 8Reads—Score114d adds

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    The main storyline is science fiction, involving wormholes, five-dimensional beings, alien technology, cloned AI chimeras, and Swan aliens, with clashes between silicon-based and carbon-based beings, and participation in interstellar wars.

18. 18 青 Once You Turn Blue, You’ll Turn Red 青了之后就会红 Deer-Eyed Princess鹿瞳姬Ancient Romance864k WordsCompleted Qiu Yanzhi was once a fairy. After refusing the God of War's marriage proposal, she was ostracized and sent to the mortal world, then tricked into falling into the demon realm. The Azure Emperor, moved by mortal feelings, wanted to undergo a trial in the demon realm, so he transformed into a little snake demon. Qiu Yanzhi and the Azure Emperor had crossed paths once in the heavens. In the demon realm, he owed her a debt of care, and the two developed all sorts of feelings for each other. Little 826Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Take a look at this book; it's not a patchwork.

19. 19 秦 Qin Conquers the Central Plains 秦定中原 Seventy and Me柒拾而吾Eastern Fantasy211k WordsCompleted This is an inspiring story. Can an illegitimate son lead a band of mountain bandits to reclaim the State of Qin and stop their enemies from dominating the Central Plains? This book is complete and will not be discontinued. Your support as a reader is my greatest motivation to keep writing. 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's not a wish-fulfillment novel, not a mindless wish-fulfillment novel, it'll turn away so many people 😎

20. 20 花 Red Flowers, Green Willows, Big White Duck, You're My Favorite 花红柳绿大白鸭，你是我的最爱呀 Shi Doushang十豆裳Ancient Romance561k WordsCompleted [Fated couple + fantastical cultivation + lighthearted and fun] Ding Li lives on Xuanji Mountain with her master and three senior brothers. On each disciple’s sixteenth birthday, their master gives them a magic treasure. Her senior brothers’ treasures are wonderfully fantastical, and Ding Li can hardly wait to receive her own. At long last, her eagerly anticipated sixteenth birthday arrives. But to her surprise, her magic treasure is a duck. The duck spouts all sorts of nonsense and claims it ca 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Existence is its own justification; diversity is essential for prosperity.

21. 21 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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    Also known as 👉🏿 *The Six Lines Hidden Trap*. A blend of political intrigue, martial arts, suspenseful crime-solving, and a genius's revenge. The plot is full of twists and turns! Humorous writing style, enjoyable reading, you won't regret it! ❤️‍🔥Not a time-travel story, not a rebirth story, not a system story, not a harem story❤️‍🔥

22. 22 生 Biochemical Wizard 生化巫师 Master of the Listening Immortal Pavilion听仙亭主Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted A biomedical researcher transmigrates to another world. After enduring countless hardships, he finally returns to Earth to begin an expedition of exploration. Along the way, he experiences many thrilling adventures involving different planes of existence, the occult, and science fiction. 1.1kReads6.9Score15814d adds

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    This book is good; it's intellectually stimulating and informative. See if you like it.

23. 23 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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    This is a historical novel with a serious tone, set against the backdrop of the war between the Western Han Dynasty and the Xiongnu in their struggle for control of the Western Regions. It begins with the small kingdom of Cheshi, and then introduces the two major powers of the Xiongnu and the Han Dynasty. The story includes elements of family and country, love, war, political intrigue, coups, betrayals, revenge, and more.

24. 24 校 The Principal's Secret 校长的秘密 Lin Yuan Wuyan临渊舞言Modern Romance217k WordsCompleted Ji Wenjun, born into humble circumstances, became the son-in-law of the powerful Lin family in the city after his wife, Bai Yun, died by hanging. By gathering resources and connections, he founded Jinye Academy, and his career soared. Beautiful women flocked to him, until a scandal deliberately engineered by a subordinate brought him down and made him realize he wasn't invincible after all. The twins he had with Bai Yun were forced apart after their mother's death. Their younger brother lived wi 58Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Not a wish-fulfillment story; it was conceived over a long period of time.

25. 25 高 High Martial: I Become Strong Against My Will Through Infinite Soul Transmigration 高武：从无限魂穿开始被迫变强 Has an Account on BilibiliB站有号Urban99k WordsOngoing At the moment the Antarctic entered its long night, an unknown "thing" slipped past the eternal laws of nature. And so the fusion began... As the fusion brought more intelligent life forms, reproductive isolation arose between the fused beings and the old forms of life. The era when nations were divided by human political systems came to an end, and the era of nations classified by species officially began. Four hundred years later, a college student transmigrated from the underground world to t 175Reads—Score—14d adds

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    New book, dual protagonists (male and female leads from dual perspectives) (multiple storylines), currently 47,000 words, not a wish-fulfillment novel, with a completely new world view and a new combat system, stable updates every two days (will listen to advice and can improve).

26. 26 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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    [The entire divine realm said the God of Slaughter had gone mad, completely infatuated with a 'young girl'.] Until the night of the victory celebration, he drunkenly ripped open 'her' collar—the old sword wound below her collarbone was exactly where his brother had shielded him from a knife in his memory. In the flickering candlelight, the 'young girl' suddenly chuckled in his brother's voice: "Now... Do you recognize me?"

27. 27 魔 The Witch's Growing Pains 魔女小姐的生长痛 Mouse Sauce鼠子酱Modern Romance1.6M WordsOngoing [Immortal Witch Protagonist + BG as the Main Romance, with GB/BL/GL on the Side + Personal Kinks (Nonhuman Characters) + I'm a Demon, So Don't Talk to Me About Morals + Slight Everyone's Favorite Setup + Heroine Is a Genius in Many Fields + Raising Kids Early On (The Story Starts When the Heroine Is Little, and She's a Real Child) + The Blurb Doesn't Cover Everything] (Restrained, self-controlled dragon dad ♂) Smiler was wandering through the forest when he came across a powerful defensive magic 417Reads8.7Score10014d adds
28. 28 月 The Wind on the Ancient Shore Beneath the Moon 月下古岸风 Luo Xiaofeng雒小枫Urban611k WordsCompleted During summer vacation at the age of fourteen, Zhang Yuexiang wanted to travel with his family to a remote, unfamiliar county town. There, he met his distant younger cousin, Zheng Xichuang, who was four years younger than him. “You sing so beautifully,” Zhang Yuexiang praised his voice. “It’s heavenly.” “Th-thank you,” Zheng Xichuang replied shyly. His younger cousin was a delicate, ill-fated child. He had never seen the world beyond his hometown, and he had no happy family. Yet through his eyes 2Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    This book was designed with a lot of thought, but it's not a fast-paced, light novel genre and leans towards a niche area. However, the plot is very engaging. Please take a look.

29. 29 异 Godslayer of the Alien Stars 异星戮神 Big Bars大杠杠Sci-Fi & Apocalypse462k WordsOngoing At last, Earth was destroyed by the vast divisions among humanity. Those who survived the apocalypse, if they could still be called human, were naturally the last ones standing. Yet they insisted on searching for a second Earth, seeking the very things they had once discarded without a second thought, even treating them with contempt. A piece of bread, a basket of steamed buns, a woman or a man: all became things they desperately wanted but could never have again. And so war broke out once more. 14Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommended new science fiction book.

30. 30 我 I Cultivate Eldritch Gods in the Apocalypse 我在末世中培养异神 Snowfall Over the Sky瑞雪莹空Sci-Fi & Apocalypse788k WordsCompleted [The male and female leads share one body and two souls + ensemble cast + apocalypse + higher-dimensional world] After the supernatural apocalypse erupted, she obtained the game Ragnarok and met Yan Zhaoying, the person bound to her by fate. After she resurrected him, they became two souls sharing one body. In the apocalypse, they travel through countless strange cities and meet Ren Xinglan, a model; Yu Weiming, a frail young man; Qidiao Xiucan, a white-haired youth; Rui Yangsheng, a "yandere" y 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    To be shattered to pieces is my end.

31. 31 梦 Dreamwalker 2025 梦行者2025 Mu Mu Mu Xi木木木夕Sci-Fi & Apocalypse813k WordsOngoing [Dreamcore psychological sci-fi] [Dreamcore] [Cyber fantasy] [Artificial reincarnation] [Unconventional infinite-loop story] [Aloof genius heroine] [No romance] [Psychological] [Niche] This book is an unconventional record of a cast of minds, a dream called “life” from which no one needs to wake. A slow burn with a touch of horror. No power-fantasy tropes, only people who pass each other by, and no true romantic pairings. In April 2025, dreamwalker Qian Ye arrives in Moshou City and stays wit 33Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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    A niche and unconventional work. Similar to Inception in the style of One Hundred Years of Solitude? ⊙▽⊙~A science fiction work with a dream-centric core, depicting the mental world of modern people. Slow-burn, slightly scary, serious, not a wish-fulfillment story, no system, no time travel, some gothic suspense, some psychological mystery adventure, some hardcore knowledge mixed with art, psychology, mysticism, mathematics, and theoretical physics, but at its core, it's a dystopian romanticism. 💓💓The early plot focuses on the modern and near future, a niche experimental work reflecting on the process of industrial civilization based on the social and humanistic manifestation of dreams. If you like psychology, start reading from the beginning ٩( 'ω' )و To understand the story's fantastical foundation, you can read chapters after 111.

32. 32 人 A Peach Blossom Face Leaning into the Spring Breeze 人面桃花倚春风 Yao De妖嘚Two Male Leads339k WordsCompleted [Male-oriented style + Fantasy + Two equally powerful leads + A little angst + Power fantasy] A peach tree in bloom, stars scattered across the sky. In his first life, he was born beside the Nether River in the Realm of Separation, without tears or thoughts, yet in the end he was slain by him. In his second life, he was forced into sin. Never to part, never to abandon: that was his unchanging vow. But the peach blossoms bloomed and fell, and still he waited in vain for a breath of spring. In his 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [A story of initial angst followed by sweetness + satisfying read + silly humor + loving interactions + strong leads] The protagonist, after being killed at the beginning, transforms into the leader of a demonic sect, relentlessly tormenting his enemies. Although the process is tortuous, the protagonist, who dislikes wasting words, successfully wipes out his entire enemy force. The male lead doesn't appear much in the early stages but silently supports the other protagonist. The other protagonist is gradually "turned gay" by the male lead, slowly realizing his feelings; he's tough on the outside but soft on the inside. The story is still being updated; those interested can check it out. It's a classical fantasy novel, with a male-oriented style. The protagonist is a madman in the early stages, and perhaps will remain so later. This is a plot I've had for a long time; it may not be perfect, but I want to create a perfect ending for the characters I'm writing about.

33. 33 平 A Life of Trouble 平生事不宁 Three-Step Poem三步诗Ancient Romance393k WordsCompleted [A different kind of martial-world story: a genius poison master joins forces with a genius swordsman. Fast-paced and clever, with every character acting logically!] A Ning attends the Alliance Leader’s funeral on behalf of her father and discovers something amiss thanks to her keen instincts. Xiao Chen, the Alliance Leader’s second son, descends the mountain to investigate the real culprit, only to become the target of the entire Central Plains. As a corner of the mystery surrounding the death 36Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A rare genre! A martial arts road trip, a pure ancient romance with two strong leads, the female lead is intelligent, clear-headed, and capable, and the logic is sound!

34. 34 武 A Journey Through the Martial Arts World 武侠世界行 Zong Can Yuan Fu宗参渊复Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted Wu Cheng and Gao Yang travel through multidimensional dreams across time and space. They witness the transition from the premodern to the postmodern era. In their dreams, they join their friends in tracing the origins of dreams in the original consciousness. 15Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Psychological conflict drives the plot

35. 35 这 This Book Is a Little Fake 这书有点假 Two Fires, Ten Mountains贰火拾山Eastern Fantasy733k WordsOngoing [No System + Eastern Fantasy + Mystery + Freewheeling Style + Original Taoist Cultivation System + Twists + Light Humor + Philosophy + X (a story tag)] The mystery requires the first and second chapters to seem unrelated. If you’re here for the fantasy, start with Chapter Three. If anything doesn’t make sense later, you can go back and read the earlier chapters. Cultivators fight against Heaven and against themselves, all for the elusive promise of immortality. Shi Lang is a downright unlucky pr 14Reads—Score—14d adds

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    That's how novels are, you just patch them up and you get a book 😅

36. 36 万 The Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Weakling Ancestor 万年菜鸡老祖 Forced to Write被迫写作Eastern Fantasy119k WordsOngoing He was once an alchemy apprentice in a sect under the Heavenly Dao. But the pills he refined defied the heavens, causing celestial phenomena to appear. Struck by lightning, he was sealed inside a cave for ten thousand years. When he emerged, he discovered that the Heavenly Dao Sect had fallen into an insignificant sect. In the end, he led it on the path to revival... —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Well-organized and engaging! Recommended rating: 5 stars. Story summary: A young alchemist, sealed away for ten thousand years, emerges to become the sole patriarch of the Heavenly Dao Sect. Under his leadership, the sect eventually unifies the Nine Continents and traverses the gates of the Immortal Realm...

37. 37 一 A Cigarette 一支烟 Mint Ice薄荷冰Urban253k WordsCompleted I stood up and staggered toward the exit. I struggled to push away each person who came to help me. I didn't take the elevator. Step by step, I climbed the stairs to the rooftop. When I pushed open the rooftop door, a hint of late autumn's cool breeze brushed my face. The light was so bright that I had to squint. I could clearly see her. Across the rooftop stood a long-haired girl. She said, “Could I have a cigarette?” If you're willing, I'll love you forever. If you're not, I'll choose to pine 89Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Hey, give these two books a try! They're seriously written 🥺 (self-recommendation) 🤭

38. 38 情 At the Deepest Point of Love, There's Only You 情至深处唯你而已 Mint Ice薄荷冰Two Male Leads236k WordsCompleted Yuan Xiao sat on the edge of a cliff. Below him, the ocean surged and roiled. Waves curled up and crashed against the rock face with a thunderous roar. Yuan Xiao was afraid of water. Just sitting here and watching the waves made his body tremble uncontrollably. But he still stood up, his feet right at the edge. The wind blew so hard he could barely stay upright. Yuan Xiao's face was ashen. His heart had died along with Zhou Dao's departure, truly reduced to ashes, with every hope extinguished. W —Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 39 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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    The opening is enjoyable, the writing is excellent, the values are positive, there are many unsolved cases, the plot is full of twists and turns, it's thrilling and exciting, and it depicts everyday urban life in a relatable way.

40. 40 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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41. 41 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
42. 42 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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    Give this book a try! It's logical, insightful, and every detail is meticulously crafted.

43. 43 萨 Sardo 萨尔多 A Chirping Bird一只啼鸟Eastern Fantasy236k WordsCompleted This book is not suitable for children! As the Sacred Snow Mountain teeters on the brink of collapse, a young boy from the Saldo tribe unexpectedly awakens the “Eye of the Ancestors,” guarded by his people for a thousand years, and inherits the cultivation legacy left behind by the Ice River Immortal. He leads the remnants of the Saldo tribe on a deadly migration, fighting hordes of demon beasts on the Crescent Grassland, standing up to the brutal Wolf-Herding Demon Clan, forging alliances with 169Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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    A work of high intelligence! The awakening of women on the grasslands! Highly recommended.

44. 44 安 Peaceful and Unending 安乐永逸 A Tree Makes Shade一木成荫Ancient Romance531k WordsOngoing She had been given a rare second chance at life and planned to spend it carefree, like a wandering cloud or wild crane among the mountains and rivers. But fate had other plans: her adoptive father was imprisoned while seeking vengeance for her family's murder and his own country's humiliation. To save him, she had to disguise herself as a man and enter the imperial court, where she was forced to work for the cold-faced royal prince, Luo Yunyi. She never expected to find herself working for a hea 130Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Holding you in my arms, cherishing you to the bone. A cunning prince relentlessly pursues his wife, seeking neither power nor wealth, only to possess her alone. Limitless sweetness and endless displays of affection—a truly captivating historical romance novel.

45. 45 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

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    New author, new book! Humorous and witty short stories!

46. 46 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
47. 47 丰 Abundant Glaze 丰沛琉璃 Ying An Qian Si瀛安千祀Eastern Fantasy785k WordsCompleted What is there to fear about walking your own path? Though it may be difficult, why suffer over it? Though it may be rough, what does that matter? The road the previous generation could not finish must naturally be entrusted to the next. Dongfang Hanwu leaves her family in search of the truth, and gradually chooses her own path. Sages, empires, the world, plans laid over thousands of years, and the conflict between humans and demons. Our story begins here. 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    My cultivation level isn't very obvious, but my combat power won't falter. I hope all readers will pay attention to me; I'm a newbie! 😄😄

48. 48 九 Nine Soldiers: The Origin 九兵【源起】 Scholar Wang'an望安书生Urban1.0M WordsOngoing “I, Xin Chen, have always acted with integrity, with nothing to hide from Heaven or Earth. Your Zheng family has humiliated me so badly today. I don’t blame you; I only blame myself for being blind and giving my sincere heart to the wrong people. So be it! From this day on, my ties with the Zheng family are severed. We have nothing more to do with each other!” With that, Xin Chen swept out, never looking back. Behind him came the cold laughter of Zheng Qingnan and his wife, Zhou Xiuhui. “Don’t f 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    There's a bit too much ink.

49. 49 于 Seeking a Lonely City in This Sea of Stars 于此星海寻孤城 Nian Xiling年夕令Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.3M WordsCompleted As psionic technology reaches its full development and humanity enters the Star Era, can the Federal Community of Humanity, whose voice is controlled by the great families, truly be called a utopia? How will a technological civilization that has abandoned the “gods” face the “gods”? And where should the wandering twins Xing Hai and Gu Cheng, who have left the Federation behind, go to find their promised land? 82Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Give it a try; it's both well-reasoned and easy to talk about.

50. 50 小 The Reborn Little Fox Fairy’s Tale 小狐仙的重生物语 Nian Xiling年夕令Sports1.3M WordsCompleted On the first day after being reborn, Luo Xiao suddenly finds himself with a “younger sister.” His longtime best friend, whom he has secretly loved for years, is ultimately no match for the fairy who appeared out of nowhere. Beneath their growing affection lies a five-thousand-year search, and a sage's obsession will ultimately transcend time and space. 48Reads—Score—14d adds

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