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1. 151 港 Tales of the Hong Kong and Macau Underworld 港澳黑道往事 My Name Really Is A Qiang我真叫阿强Urban171k WordsOngoing Told from a third-person perspective and set in the otherworldly port city of Aocheng, this novel explores the social issues of a particular era in Hong Kong and Macao. It also depicts the tragic fate of the underworld and the darkness of human nature in another world. At the same time, it reflects on gang culture, showing readers the cruelty and unsustainability of life in the underworld, and the harm it causes to individuals and society. The story is entirely fictional. Please don’t imitate it 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This one is good, it's enjoyable.

2. 152 东 Tokyo Revengers: The Crow's Summit 东京复仇者:乌鸦的顶点 Lord He Doesn't Eat Pigeons鹤君不吃鸽Anime Fanfiction1.8M WordsCompleted Reborn into the world of Tokyo Revengers! Unlock the Super Domination System! From the start, he instantly takes out Kiyomasa. He saves Keisuke Baji and recruits Kazutora Hanemiya. Taiju Shiba becomes his right-hand man! Love and Peace, Valhalla, and Tenjiku are no match for him! He conquers Suzuran's strongest, defeats Housen's king, and rallies the troops for three days of furious battle! He sets his sights on the top of the crow's world! 618Reads9.4Score—14d adds

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   Gangster novels, one word: exhilarating.

3. 153 地 Underground Emperor: Starting with Helping My Sister-in-Law Escape 地下皇帝：从带着大嫂跑路开始 I Want to Eat Lychees, Duck想吃荔枝鸭Male-Channel Fanfiction1.7M WordsCompleted [Korean Variety Show World + Transmigration + Ruthless Protagonist + System + Power Players + Bodies Before Hearts] Gangsters, chaebols, politicians... When countless charismatic characters converge in the same era, what kind of sparks will fly? One act ends and another begins. Watch as the protagonist stirs up the winds of change, commands the world with one hand, and climbs step by step to the summit... My name is Ding Xin. I keep my word! 19.3kReads8.8Score1.4k14d adds
4. 154 让 I Told You to Confess, So Why Did You Hit on the Underworld Boss's Daughter? 让你表白，你找上黑道千金？ Mu Twenty-Nine暮二十九Urban1.5M WordsCompleted [System + family + one heroine + sweet everyday romance + lighthearted comedy] Su Jiang is a first-year university student who unexpectedly awakens a System. [Host, confess your feelings to someone of the opposite sex within thirty seconds. Fail, and you die immediately!] With no other choice, Su Jiang confesses to An Rou, the class beauty, in front of the whole class. Su Jiang: “An Rou, I like you. Would you go out with me?” An Rou: “What do you like about me?” Su Jiang: “Uh… your legs are real 58.7kReads9.4Score6.1k14d adds
5. 155 狂 The Knockout: Gao Qiqiang Calls Me the Godfather of Jinghai 狂飙：高启强叫我京海教父 Shaking the Heavens撼天阙Male-Channel Fanfiction3.2M WordsOngoing [A dark, satisfying story with a decisive lead and no tormenting the protagonist] Also known as [Godfather of Jinghai: Killing An Xin from the Start] Zhang Yaoyang is reborn into the world of The Knockout. Armed with his knowledge of the plot, he snatches Chen Shuting from under An Xin's nose from the start, kills An Xin, poaches Meng Yu, and makes full use of every resource in Jinghai. Using Jinghai as his base, he sets his sights on the whole world. PS1: Readers who favor saintly protagonists —Reads—Score—14d adds
6. 156 黑 A Life of Dark Desires 黑欲人生 Langya Swordsman琅琊刀客Urban4.2M WordsCompleted Keep your hands ruthless, your mind sharp, and your nerve strong. The martial world is a place where people devour one another. Talk about honor and reason? You'll end up without a bone left! [Blood-Soaked Martial World] [Love and Hate] [Powerful Background] [All the Right Ingredients] 16.3kReads8.9Score1.4k14d adds

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   🍀 Here comes a novel that meets the requirements ✅ I'd call it the pinnacle ✅ A veteran bookworm with 3,000 hours of reading experience highly recommends it ✅ Brothers, you can stay up all night to binge-read it!

7. 157 港 Hong Kong Films: The New World 港片：新世界 Wusumulian乌苏穆廉Male-Channel Fanfiction1.9M WordsOngoing He transmigrates into the world of Hong Kong movies! He’s just seen the Four Great Detectives off, only to find himself in the explosive boom years of the triads. Gao Bin becomes a rank-and-file member of Wo Shing Wo. From then on, Gao Bin sells counterfeit goods, gets into real estate, and makes movies. If it can make money, Gao Bin wants a piece of it. Then he goes international, takes on the world, unites the Hongmen, and builds his empire bigger and stronger! Years later, patriotic entrepren 27kReads9.1Score1.3k14d adds
8. 158 黑 Godmother of the Underworld? No, She's a Delicate Young Woman Too 黑道教母？不，她也是个弱女子 Lu Ersan陆二三三Modern Romance103k WordsCompleted Period setting + women’s growth + family + romance. In New York’s Chinatown during the last century, Lin Wei’s father works for the underworld in America, but is shot dead by gangsters. Her mother dies soon after, consumed by grief. In a single night, Lin Wei and her young siblings are plunged into the abyss of America. When survival is at stake, softness is a luxury. They want me to kneel and beg, but I’ll climb to the top over their corpses. The moment I grip the bloodstained gun my father lef 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Chinatown background in the last century

9. 159 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!

10. 160 赌 There's No End to Gambling, Turn Back Before It's Too Late 赌海无涯，回头是岸 Nan Guyan南孤雁Urban1.4M WordsCompleted People often say that nine out of ten gambling games are rigged. There's another old saying, too: gamble long enough, and even the gods will lose. Even in our harmonious society, where material and cultural life are highly developed, the age-old scourge of gambling is still all around us. Countless people have lost everything to it, some even losing their families and their lives. Told from the perspective of someone who works in a casino, this book exposes the little-known shady dealings behind 14.8kReads9.2Score1.4k14d adds
11. 161 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 nonsense, not fanfiction, not wish-fulfillment fiction; it's purely realistic, adapted from true events, and tells the story of how the police and triads in Hong Kong before the handover in the 1990s underwent a process of legal reform and transformation in order to survive.

12. 162 雪 Jianghu of Snow City, 1986 雪城江湖之1986 Second Brother Bajie二师兄八戒Urban1.6M WordsCompleted What? Young men shouldn’t get too cocky? If you’re not cocky, what kind of young man are you? A story set in the gritty underworld of Northeast China. The moment you pick up a gun or a blade and step into the gangland, you’re destined to become ruthless. If you’re going to live this life, you have to be vicious, cruel, and wild! A veteran returns home from the Vietnam War. To survive and protect his friends, he becomes a blood-soaked, ruthless weapon, wielding blades, guns, and cannons. It’s a w 8.7kReads9.0Score67814d adds
13. 163 梁 Tales of Liangzhou: Underworld Turmoil 梁州往事之黑道风云 San Bian Gua三扁瓜Urban788k WordsOngoing The jianghu has never been just about fighting. It is about navigating human relationships and weighing the pros and cons. After years moving through the gray areas, I have seen the warmth and coldness of human nature, and witnessed betrayal and scheming time and again. With no one to rely on in my youth, I endured a bitter, hard life. Some took a wrong turn and ended up behind bars, their lives ruined before they were halfway through. I clawed my way up from the very bottom of society, swallowi 141Reads6.3Score—14d adds
14. 164 江 Legends of Jiangbei 江北风云传 The Author Has Finally Woken Up作者大大睡醒了Urban1.7M WordsOngoing Jiangbei is a tangled city, its underground forces deeply entrenched in a balance of power that no one has been able to shake for decades. No one could have guessed that the person to stir up this muddy pond would be a transfer student at a vocational high school. Su Yan transfers in and plunges straight into a school rife with conflict and chaos. Faced with the law of the jungle, he neither hides nor backs down. He makes his fists his blade and his courage his edge, carving out a place for hims 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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    He fought his way through vocational high school and into the workforce, carving out a niche for himself in Jiangbei City with his fists.

15. 165 两 The Youth of Two Generations 两代人的青春 Looking Back on the Past回首望曾经Urban3.0M WordsOngoing My name is Li Sunan, and I'm a complete... bastard. Please take a moment, settle in, and let me tell you the whole story. From my godfather, Li Zhen, to my second uncle, Cui Lijun, and then to my own dark life. From 1990 to 2020. Thirty tumultuous years in a small city in Northeast China. One act ends, and another begins. Two generations rise and fall, knowing both glory and disgrace. There are no all-powerful crime bosses here. Just a bunch of little people struggling at the bottom... The road 2.2kReads6.9Score10314d adds

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    70, 80, And 90 are all included, covering everything.

16. 166 魍 Wangzhi Xuming Shen: Life and Death Are in My Hands and Hers 魍之煦暝神，生死由我也由她 Xi Yin夕尹Urban341k WordsOngoing [Urban High Martial Arts + First Person + No System + Light Ensemble Cast] On my way to work, a classmate who used to bully me in middle school hijacked me. A strange girl came to my rescue, knocking Ye Hailiang down with two punches. Jiang Qiaoling: “From now on, I’ve got your back!” Not long afterward, my older sister disappeared. While searching for her, I awakened wraith power and was found to possess a “Jade Scale Body.” From then on, I embarked on a path from which there was no turning bac 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Don't be fooled by the title and cover; it looks like a female-oriented novel. The protagonist is a top-notch boss from Northeast China. Please, author, write less angst!

17. 167 我 I Want to Be Rich 我要做个有钱人 BeardMan须根ManUrban107k WordsCompleted In 2023, Lin Hua was buried in debt because of the mask shortage during the pandemic. While hiking on Baiyun Mountain, he heard a debt collector harassing him over the phone. He accidentally fell from a high stairway near the summit and crashed into Chen Nan, a simpleton. Their souls switched bodies. There was no transmigrate, no System, no reborn, and no golden finger. It was simply an ordinary soul swap between two people, in a story of urban life, entrepreneurship, romance, and messy love and 20Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 168 别 Don’t Be Foolish, He Only Likes 18-Year-Old Girls 别傻了，他只喜欢18岁小妹妹 BeardMan须根ManUrban121k WordsCompleted “Ran, how long does it take to train like you?” Chen Nan asked curiously. His eyes shone with admiration and envy for Xiao Ran’s strength. Xiao Ran smiled faintly and replied with conviction, “I’m at Level Five of the Beginner Martial Arts rank now. I’ve been training for three whole years.” At that number, Chen Nan’s eyes widened in surprise. He murmured to himself, “It takes that long...” He seemed to feel a little pressure about the training that lay ahead. —Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 169 乱 Claiming an Island as King in a Time of Chaos 乱世占岛为王 BeardMan须根ManHistorical201k WordsCompleted "General, you're finally awake!" A soft, melodious voice reached Chen Nan's ears. He slowly opened his eyes and, through his blurry vision, saw a stunning woman sitting beside the bed, gazing at him with delight. The woman wore a pale blue gauzy dress. Her figure was graceful, and her lovely face was as radiant as a flower in full bloom. Joy sparkled in her beautiful eyes as she watched Chen Nan with concern. Chen Nan's throat felt unbearably dry, and his lips were cracked. He struggled to move 9Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 170 苍 Above Canglan 苍兰之上 Yan Juehai Loves Miaoyin喜欢妙音的炎绝海Eastern Fantasy459k WordsOngoing The planet Qingmu Huanhai is home to many nations, including two great powers: Tianqiu and Lushu. Many minority tribes near Tianqiu frequently raided its border, plunging the kingdom into years of war and leaving its people in misery. Under the leadership of King Qiu Lianjie and the Eighth Prince Huangfu Shou, however, Tianqiu eventually reached its peak. Lushu, by contrast, enjoyed peace and prosperity. The kingdom favored civil officials over military ones, while powerful in-laws and a succes 16Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Huang Jinrong, Du Yuesheng, and the three Shanghai tycoons

21. 171 黑 Rising Through the Underworld with My Mommy 黑道从带妈咪开始 Love and Hate爱个仇Urban174k WordsCompleted Underworld action with supernatural powers, no saintly protagonist, no System, no invincibility, multiple heroines, and an urban setting! The characters grow and develop over time; they aren't perfect. He starts out as a street punk, and a series of events leads him to fully enter the underworld. He rises to the top step by step! If you like it, please recommend it to your friends! I'd be incredibly grateful! 1Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    New book, a slow-paced, growth-oriented book; please refrain from negative comments if you don't like it.

22. 172 热 The Hot-Blooded Hunter: God’s Assault 热血猎人神之袭击 Riding a Bull to Find You骑牛找你Historical1.3M WordsOngoing [Survival] [Hunting] [Fighting the Japanese invaders and looting their gear] [Cultivation] Wang Fei has just entered the world of cultivation when he's forced into becoming a live-in son-in-law. One blow shatters his dantian, setting him on a long road from staying alive to rising to greatness. Though he has lost his cultivation, he takes countless disciples. This novel was not written by AI. Every word was painstakingly typed out by the author, who only hopes readers will enjoy the story in its 27.5kReads9.0Score2.5k14d adds

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    A thrilling storyline, depicting a journey of struggle from humble beginnings, fighting and advancing along the way. [KISS][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][OK]

23. 173 黑EN Death God of the Night 黑夜杀神 Riding a Bull to Find You骑牛找你Eastern Fantasy509k WordsCompleted Hunted from the start, I barely escaped with my life. I fought to defy fate, launching attacks and taking down countless powerful opponents. Born with a beautiful face... I hope you enjoy the story. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 2.9kReads8.8Score21414d adds
24. 174 情 City of Heartbreak 情伤都市 Riding a Bull to Find You骑牛找你Urban215k WordsCompleted My new work is out! Come read it 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! 1.1kReads—Score—14d adds
25. 175 梦 Dreaming of All Under Heaven 梦想天下 Riding a Bull to Find You骑牛找你Historical206k WordsCompleted A fiery rebirth, slaying foes as I ascend to the Third Heaven. I will create the world of my dreams, so that wherever the sun and moon shine is Chinese land, and wherever people live, they learn Chinese characters and speak Chinese... 12Reads—Score—14d adds
26. 176 围 Hunting a Movie Star: I Took Down the Underworld 围猎女星：我干翻地下江湖 Upstream Traveler逆游人Urban325k WordsOngoing [A passionate underworld saga set in the jianghu, with female celebrities, a harem, cunning scheming, power struggles, capital, and intricate, brain-burning plotting] [This is not a brainless story. If you like low-quality, mindless fiction, stop after the first three chapters. The underworld is more than gangsters, and the jianghu is more than fighting. The first thirty chapters reveal just a fraction of the picture. I’ll use my own experiences to show you what the underworld really is, and wha 192Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A treasure trove of a serialized novel, highly recommended for your collection! A seasoned tycoon strategizes and controls the entire situation, while factions within his ranks surge with undercurrents, and human nature is fickle in the face of self-interest. The protagonist, of humble origins, seizes upon a loophole in the situation to dismantle a vast and deeply entrenched old power structure.

27. 177 黑 The Underworld Heiress Makes a Fierce Bodyguard 黑道千金猛保镖 Count Blue Squid蓝乌贼伯爵Urban518k WordsOngoing [Underworld] + [Urban] + [Multiple Female Leads] + [Power Fantasy] [Not for readers under 18] Wang Meng rose from bodyguard to godfather of the underworld, unifying both the criminal and legitimate worlds. His was a life of power and grandeur. 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    From a bodyguard to a mafia godfather, he unified both the legal and illegal worlds, living a life of immense power and influence.

28. 178 明 The Starlet Pretends to Be Drunk and Begs Me for a Chance! 明星大嫂装醉，求着我给机会！ Uncle Mo魔叔Urban104k WordsCompleted [Urban, underworld, multiple heroines, outrageously satisfying!] [Not for readers under eighteen.] Zhao Xu was pushed into a river by his wife. After dying, he was reborn in the body of a thug with the same name. A gentleman’s revenge may take ten years, but Zhao Xu takes revenge from morning till night. Reborn for a second life, he won’t let any grudge go unsettled overnight! —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Use your brains to rise to the top and become the king of the underworld.

29. 179 东 Tales of the Northeast Underworld: The Millennium 东北江湖往事之千禧年 A Little Carpenter's Diary小木匠的日记Urban135k WordsOngoing With the arrival of the new millennium, society began developing at breakneck speed. A particular era shaped a particular group of people, each with a particular livelihood. Some seized the opportunities of the times and prospered, while others stubbornly clung to their ways and lost both their lives and their names... 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The main characters are not overpowered or mindless; they are portrayed as realistically as possible.

30. 180 焰 The Pinnacle of Flame City 焰城顶点 Short-Tempered Xiao Yuanjiang暴躁小元酱Urban1.0M WordsCompleted Underworld fiction, urban setting. Beneath the plane trees at Yancheng No. 4 High School, more eyes were watching than there were cicadas singing. Some stared at Chen Shun's dazzling blond hair, as if checking whether a certain rumor was true. Some remembered the pale pink scar at Li Huafeng's temple, as though it still held a trace of his unspent fury. Guo Qiang's silent bulk was like a moving wall wherever he went, blocking out the sunlight and the prying eyes alike. No one knew that these few 33Reads6.5Score—14d adds
31. 181 被 After Being Hunted, I Went on a Rampage! 被通缉后，我彻底杀疯了！ Trapped Cocoon困住的茧Urban122k WordsOngoing After three years at a military academy and three years as a special forces soldier, Lu Chuan chooses revenge without hesitation after his younger sister’s death! Now wanted by the authorities, the young man makes his way to Wan City. What kind of legendary path will he forge there?! In the days of youth, ride with pride and fine clothes; never let your best years pass without purpose! May you wander for half your life and still return as the same young soul... —Reads—Score114d adds

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    A martial arts school graduate, a former special forces soldier, becomes a wanted man after killing six people, and then roams the streets of Dongguan. The protagonist is ruthless and decisive, never hesitant!

32. 182 岚 Godfather of Lancheng: Starting Out Hauling Cargo at the Docks 岚城教父：从码头杠包开始 Don't Feed Me Candy If You Don't Like It不爱吃糖别喂我Urban368k WordsOngoing [Underworld power plays + passion + no System + battles of wits + multiple heroines + unconventional twists] P.S. This is neither a mindless power fantasy nor a story about an invincible protagonist!!! Jiang Liechen arrives in Lanzhou and becomes the new leader of a gang. On day one, he punishes the wicked and beats a traitor to death. On day two, he wins over the gang leader’s wife and takes control of the gang. On day three, he purges both the underworld and the authorities, leaving his enemie —Reads9.2Score—14d adds

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    The writing is witty and the narrative is clear; it's a good article.

33. 183 白 The Gray-Eyed White Cat 白猫传灰瞳 Mr. TT白先生Urban107k WordsOngoing The young heir of a crime family is forced to become a beggar. With nothing but a bowl from the start, he becomes the Zhu Yuanzhang of the underworld. Fresh twists and airtight logic. Italian mixed-race, ruthless, cruel, and realistic. He kills decisively, with every punch landing hard, every blade striking true, and every bullet finding its mark. A slow burn. Trust me, it only gets better as it goes. (No saintly heroine, no System, no harem, pure underworld fiction.) —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A 1990s gangster novel featuring a third-generation triad family. No saintly figures, no system, ruthless and decisive, brutal combat, every punch and slash a critical hit, every shot a headshot. Innovative tropes, meticulous logic. After reading, you'll feel like an armed helicopter taking off on the spot.

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