Looking for a Classic Gangster Novel, Like Wei Jie or Chun Yin Erzhui’s Series 求一本黑道文，经典一点的类似伪戒纯银耳坠系列

1. 101 从 The Underworld Boss Who Came Out of a Martial Arts Academy 从武校走出来的黑道大佬 Trapped Cocoon困住的茧Urban367k WordsOngoing [Youthful passion + Ruthless + Absolutely no saintly do-gooder] What kind of legendary life will Gu Feng write for himself after returning from martial arts school? A young man in fine clothes, riding a spirited horse: may he make the most of his youth and live without regrets! May you wander far and wide, yet return still young at heart! 14Reads6.5Score—14d adds
2. 102 血 Bloodstained Underworld 血色黑道 Fragrant Bloom in Withered Grass枯草芳华Urban973k WordsOngoing This novel is based on numerous real events. The author has simply used literary exaggeration to tell the story of a small group of troubled people in civilized society, exposing the filthy methods and despicable behavior hidden beneath their dazzling appearances. People from different walks of life experience different joys and sorrows, all leading to tragic endings. As the saying goes, once you enter the jianghu, its depths are unfathomable; by the time you turn back, a hundred years have pass 63Reads6.9Score—14d adds

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3. 103 不 Bad Boy: Who Can Compete? II 不良之谁与争锋【二】 Though Born an Ant, I Aspire to Be a Swan生如蝼蚁当有鸿鹄之志Male-Channel Fanfiction770k WordsOngoing This book, written by Fuqin de Ren, is a sequel to Bad Boys: Who Can Compete? and Young King. It's just as thrilling, and familiar characters such as Houzi, Zuo Fei, Zheng Wu, Huang Jie, Ma Jie, and Wang Wei all appear. 848Reads7.0Score10714d adds
4. 104 高 Off-Limits at the University: The Legend of a Gangster Teen 高校禁区：黑道少年传奇 Zeta Youngster泽塔小青年Urban210k WordsCompleted Qin Yuze was once an exemplary student, a good kid praised by the neighbors and the pride of his parents. But in the dark corners of school, bullying struck like a nightmare. Helplessness and anger took root in his heart, and from that day on, he resolved to leave his weakness behind. He dropped out and plunged headfirst into the chaos of the underworld, struggling through storms of blood and violence. With sheer grit and intelligence, he overcame every obstacle. Years later, his name was on eve 3Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 105 热 Hot-Blooded and Reckless 热血轻狂 Boiling Wine with a Wisdom Sword慧剑煮酒Urban104k WordsOngoing [Underworld] + [Martial Arts Training] + [Cultivation]: An absolutely thrilling underworld novel When we were young, we were reckless. When faced with darkness, will you swallow your anger or fight back with everything you have? Watch a group of fiery, ordinary young men rule the underworld. Who can stand against them! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
6. 106 江 A Man of the Jianghu 江湖混的人 Hun Chen混郴Urban441k WordsCompleted What kind of people are these? They’re a rowdy bunch, a bunch who think they’re better than everyone else. The brothers we ran wild with back in the day. When our youth had passed and we looked back, some familiar faces were nowhere to be seen. Some had gone far away, some had faded into silence, and some were still eating from the same communal pot. Why? Because the road we took was one we could never turn back from. 1.4kReads8.2Score—14d adds
7. 107 公 The Peerless Young Master 公子无双 The One Playing the Zither抚琴的人Urban1.5M WordsCompleted Lin Qi seems like an ordinary delivery driver, but in this city, whether they are business tycoons, renowned doctors, or underworld bosses, everyone treats him with the utmost respect and calls him, "Young Master!" 334Reads9.1Score—14d adds
8. 108 至 Supreme Warlord 至尊战王 Little Dragon Fish小龙鱼Urban5.5M WordsOngoing After ten years on the battlefield, the God of War returns. He wields power over all and is richer than a nation! But his entire family has been slaughtered, and the mastermind turns out to be his fiancée... 609Reads8.4Score10314d adds

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   This is a crazy world filled with lust, greed for money, and lust for power; it's also a world of deceit, bloodshed, cruelty, beautiful women everywhere, and the survival of the fittest! (Welcome...)

9. 109 绝 The Peerless God of War 绝世战王 Little Dragon Fish小龙鱼Urban5.2M WordsOngoing After ten years on the battlefield, the War King returns, rich enough to rival a nation! But his entire family has been slaughtered, and the culprit turns out to be his fiancée... 2.2kReads7.2Score16514d adds
10. 110 风 The Rise of the Wind and Clouds in 1990, Starting in Niujia Village 风云1990，从牛家村开始崛起 Sweet Potato地瓜Urban252k WordsCompleted Name’s Goudan. The only college student in the village? Bullshit! Now all I want is to be the biggest bastard around! That old lecher Wang the Lame thinks he can touch Liu Xue, the goddess I’ve had a crush on since we were kids? And he even wants to strip her naked in front of everyone? My brother gets beaten, my goddess gets humiliated. How the hell am I supposed to swallow that? The old Goudan died with that slap. Let me introduce myself again: I’m Goudan. “Dog” as in son of a bitch, “dan” as —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Set in 1990, the story follows three brothers from a rural village as they rise from naive newcomers to powerful figures, engaging in a series of battles of wits and courage along the way.

11. 111 你 Are You Crazy? You Dare Mess with Brother Long? 你疯了，敢惹龙哥？ We Should Be Tolerant of Each Other我们要彼此包容Urban1.1M WordsCompleted The underworld is rife with temptations of money, profit, power, and women. It’s not just about fighting and killing, but also about the ways of the world. But human hearts are treacherous, and the ways of the world are ever-changing! After getting out of prison, Li Hailong uses his bloodstained hands to carve out a world of his own and become a fearsome dragon of the underworld! 285Reads7.4Score—14d adds

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    The first book, themed around "establishing a position," depicts the thrilling journey of characters vying for power in the martial arts world. It features constant power struggles, intertwined brotherhood and betrayal, where every choice is a matter of life and death, honor and disgrace, filled with passion and excitement, showcasing the unpredictable and treacherous nature of the martial arts world. The second book focuses on the martial arts world of Beicheng. It depicts the open and covert struggles between various forces, from small street conflicts to behind-the-scenes power struggles by bigwigs. The characters are vividly portrayed, the plot is full of twists and turns, sketching a vivid picture of the martial arts world of Beicheng. The third book revolves around the story of "Brother Long." It highlights his powerful aura and intimidating influence, while the appearance of those who dare to oppose him disrupts the balance, leading to a series of conflicts. The clash of emotions and interests fills the story with tension and suspense. The fourth book tells the story of the changes in the martial arts world in Southwest China over thirty years. It captures the rise and fall of martial arts figures throughout the long river of time, showcasing both the inheritance of old-era martial arts ethics and the changes and struggles under the impact of the new era, possessing a strong sense of historical weight and compelling narrative.

12. 112 这 This Time Around, I'll Rise to the Top and Become the Boss 这一世，我要翻身当大哥 The Return of Beichen北辰归来Urban1.4M WordsCompleted In this world, there are only two kinds of people: those who wield the knife and those who lie beneath it. Su Yun spent his whole life quietly accepting whatever came his way, letting others walk all over him. Given another chance at life, he swears he'll be the one in control of his own fate. I don't care who you are. If you come after me, be ready for us both to go down together! The meek fear the tough, the tough fear the ruthless, and the ruthless fear those with nothing to lose! Now I'm the 720Reads8.6Score10614d adds

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    Dear readers, don't panic if you're experiencing a reading slump! I highly recommend "Everyone's Reborn, Who's Still Being Honest?" 📖 The protagonist, Fang Zhou, transmigrates into a high school student. His aloof CEO mother wants him to be a mama's boy, his teachers want him to be a model student, the school beauty senior desires his maturity and stability, and the younger girls expect him to be a warm and caring guy. But how can a thirty-something soul be bound by all this? Reborn, he's no longer timid and decisively fights back against life's difficulties. Facing the schemes of a scheming woman, he cleverly exposes them; encountering the provocations of a rich second-generation, he forcefully slaps them in the face. Furthermore, with his advanced business acumen, he embarks on an entrepreneurial journey, achieving great success. The book is packed with satisfying moments, the plot is tight and fast-paced, and every twist is both unexpected and logical, making it impossible to put down. If you also enjoy rebirth stories with revenge and slapping down villains, then this book is definitely not to be missed! Go for it!

13. 113 沪 Tales of Shanghai’s Underworld 沪上黑道往事 Chao Tian of the Shadow Moon Hall影月殿的晁田Urban223k WordsCompleted My new novel is here! You’re welcome to read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! The male lead of this book loses his father at a young age and depends on his mother. To avenge his father, he goes up a mountain to study martial arts under a master. After completing his training, he comes down and succeeds in taking revenge. To escape the authorities’ pursuit, he brings his mother to Shanghai. By chance —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A masterpiece of gangster fiction, the protagonist single-handedly builds his own gang, seizing 77 docks and 120 branches, recruiting tens of thousands of disciples. Decisive and ruthless, his power is immense, commanding respect from the military, political, and business worlds. Even the highest consuls of the five foreign concessions—Britain, France, Germany, the United States, and the Soviet Union—have to show him respect. His father-in-law is the president of a chamber of commerce, his sworn brother is the head of a triad, his godfather is a powerful figure in the Gang of Fiends, his master is the head of the Dragon Sands Gang, and his close friends are union presidents. He fights his way to power with real violence. The plot is rich, fast-paced, and concise, allowing him to command hundreds of thousands of people in both the legitimate and underworld circles with just his words, placing him on par with the three Shanghai tycoons, Huang Jinrong and Du Yuesheng.

14. 114 苍 Within Canglan 苍兰之中 Yan Juehai Loves Miaoyin喜欢妙音的炎绝海Eastern Fantasy149k WordsCompleted After the planet Qingmu Huanhai was unified by Huangfu Shou, the Canglan Kingdom was founded. The former kingdoms of Bailong, Hei, Lushu, and Xingji rose in rebellion, hoping to restore their old regimes. The protagonist, Liu Yicheng, was orphaned at a young age and taken in by the abbot of Shaolin Temple. He trained at the Bodhidharma Hall from childhood, mastered all of Shaolin’s martial arts, and breezed through the Eighteen Bronze Men formation. After completing his training, he descended th 27Reads—Score—14d adds
15. 115 聊 Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio: I Asked You to Repay Your Debt, Not Paint Skins and Ghosts 聊斋：让你还债，没让你画皮画鬼 On Jiufeng Mountain九峰山上Eastern Fantasy125k WordsOngoing [Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio + Bizarre Cultivation + No System + Subverting Expectations + Folk Supernatural Tales + Becoming a God Through Painting + Dark Tone + Lovecraftian Horror + Clever Protagonist + Decisive and Ruthless + Not Mindless Wish Fulfillment] Transmigrating into Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, I find myself trapped in the deadly predicament of The Painted Skin from the start, and saddled with an unpayable debt to the dead? Don't panic. I have a White Bone Brush tha 817Reads—Score—14d adds

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    If you're looking for a gangster novel, check this one out! It's a Chinese-style supernatural tale with many plot twists, plenty of foreshadowing and details, and a protagonist who's incredibly intelligent as he fights ghosts and breaks through obstacles. The writing is excellent and the atmosphere is fantastic.

16. 116 请EN Call Me the Ghost Messenger 请叫我鬼差大人 The Cat from the Xu Family徐二家的猫Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted After the Eternal Night, terror returned. Ten miles of desolate graves, eerie singing. An old man searching for his arms, a headless baby... They kept piecing their bodies back together, unleashing an even more terrifying aura. In the wasteland, even a severed hand could destroy heaven and earth. In this world of darkness and despair, a post office appeared and vanished from view... A mysterious young man, a postal carriage traveling through the void... One blood-red letter after another became 102.2kReads9.5Score9.6k14d adds
17. 117 诡EN The House of Dread 诡舍 The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,夜来风雨声丶Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted [Infinite-flow + Mild Horror + Survival + One Female Lead] A driverless bus carried a group of cursed people to a strange black lodge… Inside the lodge stood a door stained red with blood. At regular intervals, the cursed were forcibly dragged through the blood-red door and into terrifying worlds, where they had to complete horrifying events… After Ning Qiushui survived one bizarre and terrifying story after another inside the lodge, narrowly escaping death each time, he discovered that none of 705.5kReads9.6Score103.9k14d adds
18. 118 那 The Women I Met in Dongguan Back in the Day 那些年，我在东莞遇到的女人们 A Lonesome Parallel Line落单的平行线Urban2.8M WordsOngoing [Urban underworld + no System + nostalgia + beauties + power struggles + ruthless action + pure wish fulfillment, no self-torture] Back in Dongguan in 2004, he rises from bodyguard to nightclub beauties to the godfather of Dongguan's underworld. Li Zhan moves to Dongguan for work and meets A-Zhen, who works at a nightclub. After an unexpected incident, Li Zhan drives away a customer harassing A-Zhen, only to find himself at odds with the local underworld. To survive, he's forced into the crimina 21kReads8.6Score1.5k14d adds

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    I highly recommend this traditional urban gangster novel. It features no system and multiple female characters, and it's the best urban gangster novel I've read in recent years. The plot is incredibly exciting, logically sound, and not mindless. The details in the sexual aspects are also delicate and engaging. It's definitely worth reading.

19. 119 浊 A Journey Through Troubled Times 浊世征途 Pure Silver Earring纯银耳坠Urban2.1M WordsOngoing This is not a brainless power fantasy, and there is no System or golden finger. After seventeen years of writing, my specialty is fabricated reality and real fabrication! If you do not like it, please do not read it. Thank you for understanding. Those years, those brothers, those stories! Let us set sail and renew our old bonds! May all the brothers who pass by, come in, follow along, and offer their support live to be a hundred, enjoy abundant wealth, and have all their wishes come true! 41.2kReads9.4Score3k14d adds

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    I like Chunyin's books; I wonder what he's been through. He must be a person with a story.

20. 120 从 Starting from Scratch: Building a Dark Empire 从零开始，打造一座黑暗帝国 Green Pepper and Pork Stir-Fry er青椒炒肉erUrban783k WordsCompleted [War god + multiple heroines + face-slapping + political intrigue + no System + characters who all use their brains] [The story may have many long-range plot threads and foreshadowing. As I say in my introduction, political intrigue will feature heavily. If you prefer mindless wish fulfillment, you might want to try another great author's work.] Five years ago, Qin Yuan was exiled from Xia after his comrade committed a heinous massacre. Five years later, the Lord of the Abyss returned, intent on 155Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Evil laugh][Evil laugh][Evil laugh]

21. 121 血 Blood Wolf Berserker 血狼狂兵 Green Pepper and Pork Stir-Fry er青椒炒肉erUrban696k WordsCompleted [Retired God of War + Master Strategist + Ruthless and Decisive] His comrade was framed and killed, so a legendary Blood Wolf retires from service to uncover the mastermind. Conspiracies, assassinations, framing, and using others to do one’s dirty work. But the former king of soldiers couldn’t care less. He’ll just kill his way through. 430Reads6.3Score—14d adds
22. 122 那 Those Days in the Underworld 那些年黑道的那些事 Confused by It疑惑中了Urban113k WordsCompleted Everyone in the underworld knows: if you show up to a banquet in a suit without a gun, you're either there to bury someone or you're the King of Hell! In this day and age, if you fight, beat them until they submit, until they don't dare move. Make one punch count so a hundred don't have to follow. I am determined to carve out a world with my brothers! If society won't accept the person I am, then I'll beat this society into shape! 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is very good.

23. 123 我 I'm No Little Punk: The Shorties' Hero Squad 我不是小混混之矮子英雄队 Troublemaker扰乱人心Urban371k WordsOngoing I'm determined not to become a hoodlum. Even a short person can stand tall. Not every hero is tall, but every passionate heart deserves to be seen. I won't go along with the ways of the world. I'll walk my own path through the jianghu. The road is long, so may we meet again at the summit... 77Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I'm not a petty thug; I'm ushering in a new era of delinquency.

24. 124 虎 The Tiger Roars Across the Central Plains 虎啸中州 Beautiful Mongolian美美的蒙人Urban158k WordsCompleted Three cups of wine for the mortal world, one pot of tea for a legacy that lasts a thousand years. What does it mean to truly live? Let me tell you what it means to unleash a ferocious tiger. Some ride horses, some sit in sedan chairs, while others push carts and shoulder their loads. I’ve never admitted defeat. You can beat me a thousand times, but I still won’t cry!!! 187Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The tiger roars over the Central Plains! The tiger roars over the Central Plains!

25. 125 薄 Master Bo, Your Wife Offered a Trillion to Call Off the Engagement 薄爷，夫人出价一千亿要退婚 Mu Xiaoliang暮小靓Modern Romance2.5M WordsCompleted Bo Hannian, who had been single for twenty-eight years, gets dumped by his fiancée. And she’s just a country girl, too. “Mr. Bo, Madam is offering five million to call off the engagement.” Bo Hannian raises his narrow eyes slightly. “No.” “Mr. Bo, Madam has raised her offer to twenty million. She wants to call off the engagement!” Bo Hannian smiles. “Give Madam fifty million. The engagement stays.” “Madam is offering a hundred million to call it off!” Bo Hannian: “...” He has a bit of a headache 8kReads9.2Score1.3k14d adds

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    These books are quite good.

26. 126 黄 Yellow Springs General Store 黄泉杂货铺 Ninth Elder of the Wu Clan巫门老九Mystery2.5M WordsCompleted At the end of a street on a quiet, late-night evening stands a grocery shop with old-fashioned decor. Getting something for nothing is simple: just agree to do a ghost a favor, and it'll make it happen. 14.8kReads8.8Score1.6k14d adds
27. 127 暗 Legend of the Underworld 暗黑界传奇 Lamb Who Found Its Way Back迷途知返的羔羊Urban1.1M WordsCompleted No System, a high-octane mercenary battlefield story. Starting out in northern Myanmar, the protagonist sweeps across the globe, crushing the entire underworld, punching the Americans and kicking the Japanese. Battlefield combat, assaults, assassinations, raids, clashes between factions, and great-power rivalries. I'm no good at writing blurbs, so dive into the story. Main members of the Asura Squad: Jiang Feng (protagonist) (Assault: Jiang Feng, Wolf King, God of Slaughter) (Snipers: Xiao Jiu, 19.7kReads9.2Score1.8k14d adds

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    Brothers, let's get fired up! Passion, brotherhood, trust me! An adrenaline-pumping, deadly mission; a deadly beauty who's both friend and foe; an unstoppable sleep deprivation syndrome! For those of you experiencing a reading slump, please follow me for regular high-quality book recommendations.

28. 128 大 The Great Tycoon 大枭雄 Falling Leaves and Floating Dust落叶浮尘Urban1.7M WordsCompleted Three years ago, his enemies broke both his legs, framed him, and sent him to prison, leaving him with nowhere to turn. Three years later, he returns in force! Powerful figures bow before him, and even a God of War serves at his command. He will repay every humiliation from the past tenfold! 1.8kReads6.8Score10114d adds

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    Playing the zither yyds

29. 129 都 Demon Slayers of the City 都市斩妖人 The One Playing the Zither抚琴的人Urban2.2M WordsCompleted Have you ever heard stories about monsters? Have you ever wondered if monsters have always existed, lurking right beside you? Have you ever wondered if you're still safe because the profession of monster slayer has existed for over a thousand years? Wang Qianchen woke up one morning as a monster, only to be mercilessly hunted by monster slayers. From then on, he stepped into a bizarre and wondrous world! 4.2kReads8.7Score40414d adds

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    Qin Shu's books need no further introduction

30. 130 港 Hong Kong Crossover: Off-the-Charts Luck, Snatching Chicken from the Start 港综：孕气爆表，开局截胡山鸡 Add Some Salt to the Mandarin Oranges砂糖橘放点盐Male-Channel Fanfiction1.3M WordsOngoing Also known as Hong Kong Crossover: A Stroke of Lady Luck, Stealing Chicken from the Start Lin Yaozu transmigrates into a Hong Kong crime drama universe and gets a confession from a beautiful woman from the start. What! You’re Ke En? Doesn’t that mean I’m seducing the Second Sister-in-Law? But I honestly had no idea. Whatever. The System awakens, and Lin Yaozu decides he’s done playing nice... Drink the strongest liquor, date the hottest girls, and build the most powerful business empire! Lin Yao 58.1kReads7.3Score4.2k14d adds

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    This book is amazing! 😂 The humor is top-notch! The banter between the protagonist and the beautiful woman, the awkward love affairs of a rough-and-tumble gangster—it'll have the whole audience in stitches. Need some action? A post-conquest brotherhood party for a passionate celebration 💃🕺. 100% Fun: lighthearted jokes that will relieve stress like a comedy movie. A 100-word post will instantly transport you to a world of joy, leaving all your worries gone!

31. 131 港 Hong Kong Films: Rising to Power in Hong Kong and Kowloon from the Prison Quarry 港片：从苦窑开始叱咤港九 Lord Wei偉爵爷Male-Channel Fanfiction1.8M WordsCompleted Wei Wu transmigrates to the world of Hong Kong action movies in the 1980s. When he opens his eyes, he discovers that he’s a gang member who was framed and sent to prison, working undercover for the police. He’s spent three years behind bars. The superior who was the only person who knew his real identity is dead. The boss who promised to promote him once he got out is dead too. He can’t return to the police force, and his path to the top is blocked. Just as he’s about to be released, he’s 32kReads8.2Score1.5k14d adds
32. 132 港 Hong Kong Films: Stealing Opportunities Makes Me Stronger: From the Start, I Took Little Stutter Away 港片：截胡变强：开局捡走小结巴 Born to Format格式出生Male-Channel Fanfiction830k WordsCompleted Lin Qing transmigrates into the world of Hong Kong action movies and awakens the [Get Stronger by Snatching What Others Want] System: Snatch Little Stutter’s Eight Extremes Fist, take KK’s business empire, and seize Ding Yao to master the art of gambling! Take over Chen Haonan’s Causeway Bay, Jiang Tiansheng’s Hung Hing, and even Han Chen’s Thai drug network... “In my dictionary, there’s nothing I can’t snatch, only things I don’t want to!” 74Reads6.8Score—14d adds
33. 133 港 Hong Kong Films: In Hung Hing, I Became a Loan Shark Tycoon 港片，人在洪兴，放贵利贷成财阀 Dipping Spicy Gluten Sticks in Chili吃辣条蘸辣椒Male-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted Gao Ren transmigrates into a world where Hong Kong movies have merged, becoming a low-ranking member of the Hung Hing triad. After Chiang Tiansheng and Big B set him up and get him sent to Stanley Prison, he awakens a moneylending System. As long as he lends money to people and collects the interest, he can redeem any item in the System Shop! His first redemption is the Eye of Truth, which lets him see how much everyone likes him. Chiang Tiansheng: Affection level, 5! Gao Ren: Chiang Tiansheng, 20.3kReads8.2Score85414d adds
34. 134 江 The Heavenly Gate of the Jianghu 江湖天门 The World Bows to Martial Arts天下归武Urban548k WordsOngoing The martial world is awash in blood and turmoil. Who will shape the course of history? What is the true reason for Ming Jia's return? A hidden dynasty emerges once more, the sinister Yamaguchi-gumi refuses to stay buried, and the powerful Xiao clan is shrouded in mystery. As the struggle for supremacy looms, the story of Tianmen continues... 117Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The original cast of "Hot-Blooded Jianghu: Underworld Students"

35. 135 血 The Bloody Underworld: Thirty Years of Organized Crime in North China 血色江湖：华北黑道三十年 Illusions Eighteen幻化十八Urban1.2M WordsOngoing [Underworld + First Person + Period Setting] What is the underworld? It’s a place where even if you win in the end, you still feel like you’ve lost. No matter how much you gain, it can never make up for what you’ve lost. My name is Jiang Qiyao. I witnessed thirty years of the underworld’s rise and fall across North China, watching one boss after another rise to power, then fall. After thirty years in that world, I can’t call myself a good person, but at least I haven’t become completely rotten. 3kReads6.7Score13314d adds

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    I highly recommend this book.

36. 136 江 Underworld King: From Fool to Tycoon 江湖枭雄：从傻子到首富 Red Leaves Drift红叶飘Urban233k WordsCompleted “No jumping into the river here. Violators will be fined 500 yuan!” From that moment on, Li Dongliang’s fate changes completely... [High-spirited Martial World] + [Decisive and Ruthless] + [Genius-Level Intellect] + [Fast-Paced] 47Reads—Score214d adds

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    New author, new book, a different kind of martial arts world.

37. 137 黑 The Underworld: I Make the Rules 黑道：我才是规矩 Yang Ziyu羊子羽Urban252k WordsCompleted Two years in prison, and nothing is as it was. Wherever there are people, there are rivalries and power struggles. Schemes and betrayals are everywhere, and one careless move can destroy an entire family. No matter what, the strong can turn the tables against the odds. Starting today, I make the rules in Philadelphia! 2.4kReads—Score10414d adds

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    This is acceptable.

38. 138 校 My Days of Being Bullied at School 校园被欺负的日子 Flying Doggy 1会飞的狗子1Urban398k WordsOngoing The main characters are Wu Ming, Zhang Qiang, and Zhou Yao. This isn’t a brainless power fantasy, but a bumpy story of growing up. When my brothers fight, I run; I’d never touch a friend’s wife, but if my friend’s away, anything goes. A life of gaming on credit and gambling for tokens in the arcade. 11kReads8.2Score67114d adds
39. 139 江 Shen Jintang, the Madman of the Martial World 江湖狂人沈金堂 Young Master Huajia花家大少Urban264k WordsCompleted [A thrilling, action-packed tale of brotherhood and honor, where heroes command respect and ambitious leaders vie for supremacy. Handsome men and beautiful women.] The martial world isn’t just about fighting and killing. It’s also about human nature and navigating the ways of the world, all while living by the blade. Build an empire that commands half the land. Thrive in the business world and enjoy the fruits of success with a beautiful, wealthy woman... 185Reads—Score11314d adds
40. 140 我 I, the Ultimate Schemer: The Empress Calls Me a Living Yama 我，最强毒士，女帝直呼活阎王 Xing Xing Zi星星子Historical4.3M WordsOngoing [Search Tomato to watch the short drama: The Third Greatest Stratagem of All Time] Gao Yang transmigrated to the Great Qian Dynasty just as the Empress ascended the throne and began recruiting talent from across the land. So he volunteered himself as a poison strategist! The Empress: “Suppose you personally wiped out your enemy's entire family. As you looked at the bodies scattered everywhere, you suddenly realized there was still a child in the house. What would you do?” Gao Yang: “I'd say, ‘Re 382.6kReads9.2Score32.3k14d adds

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    💦The male protagonist transmigrates to the Great Qian Dynasty, just as the Empress ascends the throne and is recruiting talented individuals. He, a cunning strategist, volunteers himself. The Empress poses a challenge: After wiping out an entire family, what do you do when you see a child? Gao Yang replies: Make sure the child remembers your mistake, so they won't be polite next time, and even return laughing. The Empress then asks: What do you do when two armies encounter a plague during battle? Gao Yang suggests: Use catapults to drop infected corpses or place them in the enemy's water source. The Empress, looking at the composed Gao Yang, twitches her lips: "I've summoned a living Yama! His methods are ruthless, but he can truly solve difficult problems. I don't know whether to be happy or worried."💓

41. 141 失 Searching the Underworld for My Missing Son, I Clean Up Crime and Clear My Father's Name 失子入江湖扫黑恶，父冤得伸 A Thousand Gold for One Smile千金寻一笑Urban1.7M WordsOngoing (Passionate urban action, a comeback! Multiple female leads!) Also known as "Lost Son Enters the Underworld to Fight Crime, Father’s Wrongful Conviction Finally Overturned" I am the son of a soldier. After getting lost during a sorrowful journey, I was raised to adulthood by a kind rural couple surnamed Ye. I thought it was pure chance that my master taught me peerless martial arts. From then on, I became the greatest martial artist in Nan Yue! Later, to improve my family’s financial situation, 5.8kReads8.8Score38414d adds

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    This gangster novel is amazing!

42. 142 我 I’m No Punk: Three of Us Together 我不是小混混之三人行 Troublemaker扰乱人心Urban1.2M WordsCompleted Determined not to become a thug, he knows that those who walk different paths cannot work together. Brotherhood, and the revival of the Eight Gates of the underworld. Is a sinister force behind it all, or is something far worse on the horizon...? 307Reads—Score—14d adds
43. 143 昼 When Daylight Ends, the Killing Begins 昼尽而杀 Li Yibo李艺博Urban124k WordsCompleted Hong Kong, 1994. Three kingpins, two gangs, police officers, wealthy businessmen, officials, the media, hostesses, assassins, and ordinary people are all caught up in power struggles amid the surging tides of the times. No one can escape, and no one can hide. Fate is never in our own hands. Whether your eyes are open or shut, when night falls, people die. 33Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is not a wish-fulfillment story, not fanfiction, not nonsense; it's based on true events and tells the story of how the police and triads in Hong Kong before the handover in the 1990s tried to whitewash their image for survival.

44. 144 黑 Underworld Saga: My Big Sister in the Capital 黑道风云：我的京城姐姐 Governor of Nine Gates九门总督Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Not for Young Readers] [Hot-Blooded Underworld] [Brutal Underworld Battles] [The Many Faces of Officialdom] [Face-Slapping Comeback] [Clever, Satisfying Read] He began cultivating at nine and went to prison at thirteen. In jail, Chu He mastered an arsenal of extraordinary skills. With nowhere to turn after his release, he headed for the capital and entered the underworld, winning the support of the capital's most captivating women. With ruthless methods, Chu He outmaneuvered every faction. Sta 3kReads7.9Score33014d adds
45. 145 陆 The Legend of Lu Laoqi 陆老七传奇 Yan Juehai Loves Miaoyin喜欢妙音的炎绝海Urban209k WordsOngoing In the province of Rehe during the Republican era, a catchy rhyme circulated through the martial world: “Lu Laoqi, Li Changjiu, undefeated throughout Rehe; the Beggar, Detective, and Master Shang; Dalong, Qingshan, and Zheng the Crooked; the Driver, Drunkard, and Wang Chaojie; Pockmark, Du Wu, and Liu Minghu; the Twin Fiends, Kou Haiyang, and Yu Xingba.” It vividly described the eighteen peerless fighters of Rehe at the time. Ranked first was Lu Yishan, a boy from a poor family in the province. 27Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is a pinnacle of gangster fiction. The protagonist single-handedly builds a criminal organization, seizing 77 docks and 120 branches, recruiting tens of thousands of disciples. He is ruthless and decisive, wielding immense power, and commanding respect from the military, political, and business worlds. His father-in-law is the president of a chamber of commerce, his sworn brother is the head of a triad, his godfather is a powerful figure in the Gang of Brut, his master is the head of the Dragon Sand Gang, and his close friends are union presidents. He conquers the world through sheer force of arms. He is ruthless and decisive, able to mobilize hundreds of thousands of people in both the legitimate and criminal worlds with just his words.

46. 146 这 This Godfather Isn’t Proper 这个教父不正经 Sweet Punchline甜梗Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Underworld epic] [Dark, forbidden mother-daughter angels] [Love for a widow] [A failed life: the rise of a dragon and an elephant] This is a lament for everything lost. His birth mother abandons him, and he is crowned the voice of the underworld. He takes the blame for the woman he loves and goes to prison, only for her to become a British princess he can admire on the news. He alone falls from a street vendor selling candied hawthorn skewers to a prisoner locked away from the light of day. Th 1.5kReads9.1Score15614d adds

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    [Millions of readers] [A masterpiece that needs no explanation]

47. 147 特 Agent Yi Leng 特工易冷 Xiao Qi Jiao骁骑校Urban1.6M WordsCompleted (Originally titled Agent Yi Leng) Huang Pi Hu, the cook at Yumei Restaurant, is a greasy, lecherous middle-aged man who likes to drink, smoke, and fiddle with his beads. He also often follows female students around. No one knows his true identity: retired agent Yi Leng, a godlike heartthrob to countless beautiful women. He has hidden himself among ordinary people only to quietly protect his daughter, who no longer recognizes him. 25.5kReads9.4Score3k14d adds
48. 148 东 Northeast China: The Tragic End of the Underworld 东北往事黑道悲情大结局 A The Years Are Like a SongA岁月如歌Urban126k WordsCompleted This is a fanfiction inspired by the tragic underworld saga Black Morality. It tells of the people who appeared and the events that took place in the four years after Wang Luoguo's death and before Zhao Hongbing's crew burst onto the scene. Readers of Northeast Tales Prequel: Black Morality 1, Northeast Tales Prequel: Black Morality 2, and Northeast Tales: Twenty Years of Underworld Turmoil may have wondered what happened during those four years between Black Morality and Twenty Years of Underwo 4.8kReads6.9Score27014d adds

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49. 149 争 The Fight for God's Body 争夺神的躯体 The Ghost-Eyed Butcher鬼眼屠夫Urban241k WordsOngoing (Tags: An entire cast of villains, no idiotic plotlines, tightly woven logic, distinctive characters, and a male lead who uses strategy to dominate his corner of the world.) After Lu Si gains a divine arm, factions possessing divine bodies begin to emerge one after another. They scheme and clash in a struggle to claim the body of a god, all for the power of immortality it holds. 4Reads5.5Score—14d adds

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    If you're interested, you can take a look at this book.

50. 150 我 My Years as a Gangster 我当混子的那些年 Sand City Beach沙城海滩Urban130k WordsCompleted The underworld is an endless wilderness, and every gang member is a man prepared to die! The underworld is a narrow path, and every gang member risks his life just to make it through! The underworld is a pure arena of beasts: the winners become kings, and the losers are crushed! Forced onto this path, the young Jiang Liang must now show how he can rule the world with one hand! 112Reads—Score—14d adds

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