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1. 101 反 The Anti-Burnout Godfather: A Cure for Every Kind of Education Anxiety 反内卷教父，专治各种教育焦虑 Zhi Zhou智舟Urban282k WordsCompleted “Teacher, I can’t keep studying.” Those were the last words my best student left me before taking his own life. I, Fang Cheng, had been a celebrated master teacher, admired by everyone and responsible for sending countless children to top schools. Overnight, I became the “executioner” who had crushed a student! Fired and hounded online, I was disgraced, my reputation in ruins and my future destroyed. Consumed by endless remorse and self-exile, I clutched that thin suicide note and vowed to spend 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I recommend reading this novel with an educational theme.

2. 102 军 Pang Tong, the Strategist 军师庞统 The Tavern Sign Is in Sight酒帘在望Historical297k WordsOngoing A Three Kingdoms transmigration story with no System, no dumbing down, and plenty of thrills. Brilliant strategists and venomous advisers take the stage; blades flash as the greatest generals clash. A sneak attack and a stab in the back break an enemy’s backbone in a single battle. Offering a daughter to sue for peace? How could anyone willingly move the capital? Armies march north along multiple routes as the Five Tiger Generals each display their might. Teachers pass their skills to students, 174Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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   One of the plot points involves the exceptionally intelligent Yang Xiu being manipulated at will.

3. 103 穿 Transmigrated as a Little Fool, I Am Spoiled by the Cool and Aloof Young Physician 穿成小傻子，被清冷小郎中宠上天 Born Adorable生来可爱Two Male Leads479k WordsCompleted [Farming, pocket dimension, daily life, feel-good, putting scumbags in their place, alternate world, devoted couple] Capable, straightforward farmer boy (bottom) x cool, quiet young physician (top) Han Ziwen transmigrated into the body of a foolish young man from a farming family in ancient times. Not only were his parents dead and his family dirt-poor, but all four siblings had their own problems: one was born an idiot, one had become dim-witted later in life, and the other two were considered 601Reads9.0Score101Shelves

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   This post-apocalyptic novel is full of wit and intelligence. The protagonist is decisive and ruthless, not a saint. The suspense is full of twists and turns, making it impossible to stop reading. The world-building is hardcore and novel. You'll be hooked after staying up all night to finish it!

4. 104 重 Double Shadow: Rebirth Plan 重影：重生计划 Call Me Shaofan叫我少凡Sci-Fi & Apocalypse498k WordsOngoing This novel centers on deep adventures in an expansive world. Its greatest appeal lies in tightly reasoned, twist-filled storytelling and compelling character arcs. The plot unfolds link by link, blending intellectual depth with the satisfying thrills of a gripping read. Hardcore readers who crave intellectual stimulation and logical storytelling are welcome to dive in. Shadow Double: Rebirth Plan The mystery of a dead wife, the awakening of a clone; bloody battles and philosophical questions. Fr 8Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   The main villain is a mastermind [facepalm], a story of collective heroism.

5. 105 你 You're a Traffic Cop. Is It Appropriate to Take a Homicide Case? 你一个交警，抢刑侦的案子合适吗 Years Flow Like Water似水留年Urban2.5M WordsCompleted He transmigrated to a parallel world and became a graduate of the police academy. When Xu Lin received his job assignment, he was completely bewildered. He had graduated top of his class with perfect marks in criminal investigation, and was about to become a criminal investigator. So why had they assigned him to the traffic police? What was that supposed to mean? They wouldn’t let him work criminal investigations? Fine. A traffic cop could take on criminal investigations, too. On his first day a 93.5kReads9.3Score10.3kShelves
6. 106 秋 Autumn Wind Tower 秋风楼 Wang Xin王信Eastern Fantasy169k WordsOngoing An ordinary man entered the world of cultivation only in his twilight years. He toyed with the martial world through strategy and rode into the imperial court through sheer cunning. He spent fifty years laying his plans, waiting for the day autumn arrived. Autumn came, the play began, and all the people of the world became its audience. 388Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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   The rating was too low; the writing is superb, and the plot twists are incredibly exciting.

7. 107 2 2015 Global Porcelain Auction Yearbook (Paperback Edition) 2015全球瓷器拍卖年鉴（薄本） Auction Yearbook Editorial Department《拍卖年鉴》编辑部170k WordsCompleted This book compiles the latest market data on 2,000 notable porcelain lots sold at auction in 2014 by 38 of the world’s leading auction houses, including Sotheby’s, Christie’s, Bonhams, China Guardian, Poly Auction, Poly Hong Kong, Beijing Council, and Beijing Hanhai. Porcelain is divided into 62 categories by period, shape, and glaze. For each lot, the book provides an accurate record of its name, period, auction house, sale date, details, estimate, and final price. It features both high-priced 2Reads8.8Score—Shelves
8. 108 我 I Made the Game Descend into Reality 我让游戏降临现实 No One in the World Will Ever Meet Me Again世人千万再难遇我Sports1.2M WordsCompleted [Behind the Scenes / Players / Gaming / No Female Lead] That day, the epoch-making full-dive VR game Land of Seals burst onto the scene, setting off a gaming craze across the world. Its average number of players online topped three billion at one point! But no one knew that one day in the future, everything in the game would descend upon reality! The Tower of Seals, the Legions of the Old Ones, the Doomsday Church… Only Ye Qiu, a reborn person, knew what was coming. But I don’t care, because… “I 22kReads9.1Score1.9kShelves

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   The main and supporting characters are all intelligent. It's a bit slow to get going in the beginning, but gets really good in the middle and later parts. Although this book is somewhat of a Frankenstein's monster, it's still a pretty good one by Tomato (the author). The second book is a strong recommendation!!! The atmosphere of horror and the protagonist's intelligence are consistently strong; it's absolutely fantastic.

9. 109 超 Super Scary Livestream 超级惊悚直播 Yuwen Chang Gong宇文长弓Mystery2.2M WordsCompleted "Welcome, everyone, to the Supernatural Scary Live Stream. Before we start today's broadcast, I have to tell you that only three kinds of people can watch this stream: those with a heavy aura of yin energy, those who will die within seven days, and the third kind, which I can't discuss in detail. I can only give you one warning: watch your back!" 25.3kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves
10. 110 网 The Three Kingdoms Game Descends, and I Take Over Emperor Xian of Han 网游三国降临，我夺舍了汉献帝 Honey Zongzi蜂蜜粽子Sports1.0M WordsCompleted [Online Game] + [Three Kingdoms] + [Reborn] + [Power Struggle] During a monster siege, Liu Jie was defeated and killed. To his surprise, he was reborn just before the launch of the heavenly online game The World! At this point, The World was still just an ordinary full-dive AR game. It hadn't yet begun to affect the real world, and neither demons nor monsters had appeared. Could there really be such a good thing? Liu Jie decisively sold off his company's shares and cashed out a billion! [Congrat 4.3kReads7.2Score304Shelves

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    The protagonist is reborn three years in the past, at the very beginning of the game. He first finds the hidden quest, then gradually becomes the Emperor of the Han Dynasty. He then conquers the Qin Dynasty, restores the Han Dynasty, subdues the Liang Dynasty, and quells the bandits. This book is very good and worth reading. Everyone can read it together.

11. 111 开 The Open Era 开放时代 Old General of Guanzhong关西老将Urban1.2M WordsCompleted Li Yuanfang was reborn in 1990. Riding the tide of the reform era, he started out as a township civil servant, used his knowledge of the future to develop an export-oriented economy, and built a business empire. With his ingenuity and iron will, he rose from adversity, took charge of a region, and battled all kinds of powerful forces. He built water conservancy projects, roads, and schools, bringing benefits to the people and helping ordinary families achieve their dream of a stable, comfortable 769Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Reborn in 1990, using wisdom and strategy to build a business empire and rise step by step, it's a very good read and refreshing story!

12. 112 猎 The Art Forger Hunter 猎赝 Knight's Move马走日Urban1.7M WordsCompleted A tycoon in antiques returns to his youth. With two skillful hands and a pair of discerning eyes, he sets out to reach the peak once more. Appraising, restoring, replicating, and hunting for antiques. Drawing on the mastery of renowned antique experts from every era, Chen Xun leaves people across the land in awe. He repays every grudge and returns every kindness. Guided by these two principles, Chen Xun tramples his enemies beneath his feet, holds a beauty close, and stands at the summit. 13Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 113 路 Lu Beifang, Tonight the Officialdom Runs Red with Blood 路北方，今夜官血沸腾 Brother Jianghu江湖望哥Urban7.5M WordsOngoing [High-Octane, Passionate, and Deeply Sentimental Political Intrigue!] With power comes responsibility. One thought can separate public duty from private interest, like heaven and earth. Only by holding fast to your principles can you avoid being swept away by the storms or trapped by the gains and losses of personal relationships, and achieve great things. Lu Beifang came from humble beginnings, but lived an extraordinary life. He became a town mayor at 23, a county magistrate at 25, and married 115.9kReads9.1Score7.9kShelves

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    At 23, he became the town party secretary; at 24, the deputy county head; and at 30, the mayor, marrying the daughter of the provincial party secretary… Lu Beifang, a demobilized soldier, bravely rescued five beautiful daughters of high-ranking officials. Thus begins a passionate love story, a grassroots rise to power, and the growth of a dedicated official who works tirelessly for the people and his hometown… all unfolding before us.

14. 114 暗 Dark Blade 暗刃 Old Zhu老朱Urban2.1M WordsCompleted [A top-rated completed novel + ruthless hero + no filler + no saintly do-gooder + no System + no cultivation + all kinds of modern high-tech weapons + nonstop thrills] Dragon Guard Security! The company handles security for major overseas projects originating in Huaxia. Its captain, Xiao Feng, is a former commander of an elite special forces unit and a world-class soldier, code-named Dark Blade. With a band of battle-hardened brothers, Xiao Feng provides high-quality security services for Huaxia 136Reads9.2Score—Shelves
15. 115 绑 Wrong System, Maybe? No Matter! I'm Living Better Than Ever 绑错系统了？没关系！我活的更好 Mm, Everyone Is Happy嗯俱欢颜Urban146k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + System + wish fulfillment + comedy + one female lead + no angst for the protagonist] Fang Weisheng was working overtime at the office when everything suddenly went black. When he awoke, he discovered he had transmigrated to a parallel world invaded by urban monster dungeons. Listening to the monsters roar outside, Fang Weisheng crouched in a corner of the closet, breaking out in a cold sweat. Other people transmigrated with bright futures ahead. His life was doomed from the 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist is intelligent, and the story is a hilarious and satisfying adventure where you clear dungeons. You won't regret reading it!

16. 116 生 No Hope of Survival 生还无期 Young Master Changle长乐公子Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted [No CP, No Female Lead] + [Infinite Deaths and Resurrections] + [Superpower Awakening] + [Mind Games and Strategy] + [Ensemble Cast] + [Life in Review] The keywords of this book are “human nature,” “death games,” and “setting traps.” The thirteen characters who appear from the start all play important roles! Each has a distinct personality, and every one of them will have a major part to play later in the story. This book also features endless deaths, so if that’s not your thing, please read wit 8kReads9.3Score830Shelves

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    Mind-bending to the point of absurdity, with plot twists that will leave you questioning your very existence! A high-quality, mind-bending story, predicted to be a hit! 🔥🔥🔥

17. 117 官 A Meteoric Rise in Officialdom: I Use Medicine to Reach the Pinnacle of Power 官途狂飙：我靠医术问鼎权利巅峰 Old Zhu老朱Urban2.4M WordsCompleted [No transmigration, no rebirth, no System, political scheming, ruthless, single-mindedly focused on treating the sick and saving lives, and even more determined to help ordinary people live better lives] Three years ago, Li Qiushui, born into poverty, graduated with a degree in traditional Chinese medicine from Capital Medical University! To care for and treat his seriously ill father, Li Qiushui resolutely gave up the opportunity to work at a major hospital. He returned to Taohuawu Village to b 9.7kReads8.8Score1.3kShelves
18. 118 秦 Qin's Replacement: A Bricklayer Rewrites Three Hundred Years of Qin History 秦替：泥水匠改写了三百年秦史 Heaven's Way Is Strong6729天行健6729Historical1.4M WordsOngoing Qin's Substitute In 1991, Zhang Daode, a boy from a small town in southwestern Hunan, studied hard and earned excellent results on his high school entrance exam. But someone with power took his place, crushing his hopes of continuing his education and forcing him into a life at the bottom of society as a bricklayer who knew nothing but hardship. Then a sudden fall at a construction site turned his life upside down. When he opened his eyes, he had transmigrated to the end of the Warring States p 1.6kReads9.2Score174Shelves

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    Stories of people with high IQs!

19. 119 四 Siheyuan: Starting at the Supply and Marketing Cooperative, I Crush the Courtyard’s Troublemakers 四合院：从供销社开始，横推众禽 Heaven's Way Is Strong6729天行健6729Male-Channel Fanfiction290k WordsOngoing Synopsis of "Siheyuan: Starting at the Supply and Marketing Cooperative, I Crush the Whole Courtyard" Business whiz Lin Xiangyang transmigrates to 1962 by chance, taking over his father’s job as a procurement officer at the Red Star Supply and Marketing Cooperative. He also activates the Super Supply and Marketing Cooperative System, gaining abilities such as spatial storage, accelerated production, and trade with the future. These powers help him carefully navigate an era of scarcity. As soon a —Reads8.4Score—Shelves
20. 120 游 After Games Invade, I Settle the Score with Campus Loan Sharks 游戏入侵后，我清算了校园贷 Heaven's Way Is Strong6729天行健6729Urban240k WordsOngoing Set in a modern city, with Sun Yat-sen University’s three campuses and five schools as its central setting, an immersive game called "Era Invasion" suddenly overlays reality without distinction. Its rules become deeply entwined with the real world: completing missions can awaken supernatural abilities and grant supplies, while failure triggers real-world penalties such as ruined credit, physical injuries, or doubled debts. The campus loan platforms that once operated as usual mutate into the rea —Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 121 系EN Immortality System: I Outlived Everyone 系统赋我长生，我熬死了所有人 One Durian No. 3一只榴莲3号Eastern Fantasy5.6M WordsOngoing Observing the love and hatred of cultivators across the river of time from a perspective beyond life itself. He left a modest little town and entered the wondrous world of cultivation. His journey sped up and slowed down, moving forward or stopping to rest, but he never stopped walking. The Age of Declining Dharma, the Age of Emperors, the Age of Dark Turmoil… He appeared in every age, and the only thing he could do was watch old friends die with his own eyes, then see them off to their grave 579.3kReads9.4Score60.9kShelves
22. 122 狩EN Demon Hunter 狩魔手记 Misty Rain Jiangnan烟雨江南Sci-Fi & Apocalypse2.2M WordsCompleted After the nuclear war, slaughter began to spread across the entire world. The order of human society completely collapsed, and the law of the jungle became the foremost rule. Once desire was freed from its restraints, there was no road forward, only a choice to turn left or right. Hell lay to the left, and hell lay to the right. 3.3kReads9.2Score625Shelves
23. 123 龙 Dragon Head 龙头 Xun Fei寻飞Urban3.1M WordsCompleted For the sake of the goddess, I crossed the big shot in the county. To stay alive, I fought my way up, one step at a time, until I became the boss... One day, the hidden dragon will find the rain it needs. With a single roar, it will shift the mountains and rivers and move the Big Dipper. Stories of the underdog rising to the top will always set the blood racing. 27.6kReads9.0Score2.8kShelves

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    This book is the latest work by Fei Ge, the pioneer of the underworld. His intelligence is absolutely top-notch. Zhang Xingyu, the leader of the pack, and the three sons of the king are all brilliant minds. Come and read Fei Ge's new book, it's guaranteed to be great! Keep clicking and urging for more updates, let the dragon's head soar!

24. 124 神 The Gods Devour Earth 神噬地球 The Old Donkey Keeps Braying驴子老叫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse536k WordsOngoing [Ensemble cast] + [No overpowered cheats] + [Power struggles] + [Slow burn, not a power fantasy] + [No stereotypical characters] + [Wits and strategy] + [A blend of classical and modern prose, not for everyone] (Revised through Chapter 37 of Volume Two. Later chapters will be updated gradually.) Thermodynamics applies in this book. You cannot replenish your mana forever. Any method of gaining power will gradually be discovered by others over time, causing its benefits to diminish until they even 48.6kReads9.5Score8.9kShelves

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    "Gods Devour Earth" constructs a complex world that blends Cthulhu-esque horror, post-apocalyptic survival, science fiction, and Eastern philosophical speculation. The story progresses from basic struggles for survival to power struggles, ultimately delving into philosophical discussions of the origins of power, the nature of faith, and the rules of the universe. The protagonist, Li Fan, follows a clear path of growth: from using intelligence to survive, to employing strategy and knowledge to grow stronger, and finally to challenging the boundaries of cognition to contemplate the path to godhood. The three volumes progress layer by layer, gradually unfolding the setting with interconnected suspense, laying a solid foundation for even grander conflicts and explorations to come.

25. 125 阎 Your Highness, Lord Yama, Please Spare This Lowly One! 阎王大人，求您饶了小的吧 Dong Zhiyu董知鱼Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Both Pure] [Male Lead Stronger at First, Both Strong Later] [Dark Underworld Boss vs. Down-on-Her-Luck Assassin from an Ancient Clan] Nian Wan risked her life to escape a family that sacrificed women. She thought five years of torment would be followed by the freedom of being reborn, but instead she blundered into the world of a living demon. She pleaded cautiously, “Master Huo, please spare me. I had no choice...” The man seemed to find it a joke. “Darling, you were the one who forced yoursel 560Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    How about this one? The male lead is powerful, decisive, and intelligent!! [Cool][Cool] The female lead awakens her assassin potential later on, making her even cooler and more beautiful. [Kiss][Kiss][Kiss]

26. 126 说 I Was Supposed to Be Reborn, But Is This a Mission Anyone Can Accept? 说好的重生，这任务是人能接的？ Cabbage Needs Boiling白菜要开水煮Mystery141k WordsOngoing (No System, not invincible, no mindless power fantasy. Read with caution if that bothers you.) I died for no apparent reason, only to discover I still had a chance to be reborn. When I embarked on a series of challenges, hoping to make my way back by overcoming them one by one, I realized this path was doomed to fail. I have no interest in becoming a lofty god. All I want is to return to the world I came from… 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book definitely requires you to use your brain. I thought I had completely figured out the first challenge, but then the protagonist went straight to the atmosphere.

27. 127 我 I Refuse to Be a Hostage! I Want to Be Invincible Under Heaven! 我不要做质子！我要天下无敌！ Three Thousand Swordsmen三千剑客Historical270k WordsOngoing The protagonist, Qi Ming, transmigrates as a hostage prince in the Kingdom of Yunli, making a dazzling entrance from the very start! One poem shakes the capital; one sword rattles the heavens and earth! “I refuse to be a hostage! I’m going to become invincible under heaven!” 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A poem that stirred the capital, a sword that shook the world. Intelligent and resourceful, a master strategist, invincible.

28. 128 我 My Years as a Male Nanny 我做男保姆的那些年 Brilliant as the Sun金辉万丈Urban125k WordsCompleted [No harem, no cuckoldry, no invincibility. Urban slice of life + mystery. To be clear, this has mystery elements. Don’t read if that’s not your thing.] I only went to interview for a male nanny job, but after meeting the female employer, I was dragged into a room with eight doors, where I encountered all kinds of bizarre things. An ex-convict, a male model, a nun, a lawyer, a beautiful streamer, a UN expert, a rich second-generation heir, and a butcher: what will happen when all eight are trappe 35Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You're welcome! I highly recommend the first book, which is just as exciting as "The End of Ten Days," a battle of wits. The second book exposes various tricks and scams, so you can avoid being cheated by reading it. The third book is a novella about a loser's love story of marrying a rich and beautiful woman. All three books are very good; they are all novels that require both high intelligence and high emotional intelligence.

29. 129 万 The Heartthrob Heir Breaks In and Robs Me 万人迷世子他入室抢劫 Lushan Scenic Area Song庐山景区曲Ancient Romance436k WordsOngoing [Beautiful, universally adored male lead x Quiet, homebody female lead with obsessive-compulsive disorder] [National duty and political intrigue] (first four volumes) + [Lighthearted, funny, sweet romance] (last three volumes) + [Funny stories from the past] [The male lead appears at the end of Chapter One] Shen Zhiyi only wanted to live a quiet life, but a baffling poisoning case involving a princess drew her into the vortex of political intrigue in the capital. The one in charge of investigati 67Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a historical romance novel. The male protagonist is very intelligent and has very strong moral values; he's a chosen one.

30. 130 奸 The Profiteer 奸商 Brilliant as the Sun金辉万丈Urban1.6M WordsCompleted [Read the first 10 chapters patiently, and you'll see: in studying, daily life, work, and love, there are tricks everywhere!] There are no honest businessmen. Nine out of ten merchants will cheat you. But nine out of ten salespeople will become bosses. I'm a salesperson, and I became a boss too. I'll use my own experience to show you the tricks these unscrupulous merchants use… This book aims to teach you how to avoid scams. Imitate anything in it at your own risk. 10.9kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves
31. 131 玩 I Played a Fantasy Game, but Became an NPC 玩玄幻游戏却成了NPC Gossiping Seal吃瓜海豹Mystery1.4M WordsOngoing [Game System + no heroine + not a wish-fulfillment novel + a little cryptic + clever problem-solving + slow burn, enter with caution] What! The globally anticipated new online game, Eternal Continent, launches today! “I'm skipping class to try it out!” College student Zhang Yu waits at his dorm computer, watching the seconds tick by until launch. “Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have successfully activated the Strongest NPC System in History. Your profession is Villager.” Wait! NPC? How did a d 538Reads8.0Score105Shelves

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    The protagonist is highly intelligent, and the story is mind-bending.

32. 132 深 Abyss Game: My Whole Body Is Covered in Cheats 深渊游戏：我全身都是外挂 It's Kita Ikuyo!是喜多郁代哟Mystery1.3M WordsOngoing [Infinite-flow + easygoing and laid-back + overpowered protagonist] [Your arm feels angry, so it strengthens its own muscle tissue and grants you extraordinary strength.] [Your brain gathers information from your five senses, processes it, and passes the remaining information on to you.] [You feel afraid, but your body disagrees. You awaken the ability “Intentional Haymaker,” and all it takes is one punch to knock down the enemy in front of you.] Xu Tong has always known that something is wrong 1.9kReads8.1Score177Shelves

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    🗺 [Explore the Unknown Adventure] Join Xu Tong and experience a legendary story of a body that seems to defy control, yet somehow manages to carry the protagonist through countless challenges. In this endlessly flowing world of dungeons, the perfect coordination of body and mind allows Xu Tong to always emerge victorious in suspenseful and supernatural scenarios. This is an adventure about courage, wisdom, and strength, waiting for you to explore.

33. 133 2 The 27-Year-Old Beauty Boss Won’t Leave Me Alone 27岁美女老板赖上我 Brilliant as the Sun金辉万丈Urban266k WordsCompleted Wherever there are people, there are rivalries. On my first day at work, I ran into my beautiful 27-year-old boss, Tang Ruoran. We had only just met when she accused me of being the father of her daughter. Heaven knows, it was my first time meeting her! I asked for a paternity test, but the results showed that I really was her daughter's biological father. Watch as I turn the tables, uncover layer upon layer of mystery, and finally discover just how greedy human nature can be... 2.2kReads8.5Score105Shelves
34. 134 千 Qian Jinhuan 千锦欢 Yun Lingge云翎歌Ancient Romance229k WordsCompleted Completed · [A highly intelligent amnesiac fake princess x a cold, scheming prince] [Not a mindless power fantasy] [Both devoted to each other + classic historical romance + no transmigration, rebirth, or System + political intrigue + doting romance + reunion after a long separation + devotion to country and family + exclusive devotion + the one who got away + happy ending] For twenty years, the second prince of Nantang, Chu Jinyuan, has kept his guard up and trusted no one, until Hua Qianmei ar 501Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Low rating but incredibly good! A female-oriented, pure historical romance with political intrigue and sweet moments. All characters are highly intelligent; no reincarnation/time travel, no cheat codes. The male and female leads are exceptionally intelligent, skilled in both literature and martial arts, constantly outwitting each other. It encompasses both national affairs and romantic relationships.

35. 135 反EN Villain: My Little Brother is the Chosen One 反派：我的弟弟是天选之子 I Keep a Fat Rabbit家养了只肥兔Eastern Fantasy4.3M WordsCompleted "Lovably awful villain + wish fulfillment + scheming + lighthearted + sly trickster + shameless + not an invincible protagonist" Qin Feng transmigrated into the ancient wilderness as the eldest young master of the Qin family. His twin younger brother was the legendary Chosen One, and possessed a one-in-ten-thousand Supreme Bone. He thought he could ride his brother’s coattails to the peak of life, but then an unprincipled System showed up and told him there was a bright future in being a villain 342.6kReads9.5Score38.8kShelves

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    Although it's a system novel, the protagonist is intelligent and doesn't drag things out. It's a great story with a satisfying plot, a smart protagonist, and a touch of humor. The only downside is the excessive harem, which is a bit hard to accept, but it's necessary for dealing with the chosen one of destiny.

36. 136 序 Serial Number: 2051 序号：2051 The Buddha Says He Is No Buddha佛曰非佛Urban1.1M WordsCompleted (No harem, no invincibility, no formulaic tropes, no System, and not a traditional power fantasy. Read at your own discretion.) Ge Yu rubbed his eyes and woke up in a vast white world. “Where is this?” “Why am I here?” “Who are you?” Amid all these questions, Ge Yu seemed to have arrived in another world, where everyone could awaken and gain formidable powers. Ge Yu kept searching for the power he was supposed to awaken, but never succeeded. He had no choice but to rely on his own wits to peel b 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In a world where everyone can awaken, the protagonist is unable to. But who says that not being able to awaken means he's not powerful? He uses his intelligence to peel back the layers of mystery.

37. 137 长 Eternal Immortality: A Jailor Hiding Out in the Heavenly Prison 长生万古：苟在天牢做狱卒 Qingfeng Riverside青峰浦上Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [Smart characters, no brainless plotlines]+ [No System]+ [Cautious survival]+ [Immortality]+ [No heroine]+ [A sly schemer]+ [Political intrigue]+ [Prudent and cautious] Zhang Wu transmigrates to a cultivation world and becomes a jailer in the Imperial Prison from the start. For officials, the end of the road is the Imperial Prison. For soldiers, it is dying on the battlefield. For those in the martial world, it is getting killed in a vendetta. None of them meet a good end. If he wants to survive 37.6kReads9.1Score3.2kShelves

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    This scholar comes from the underworld, the protagonist is Su Mo, it's a sweet romance, the girl is very sweet, but the sweetest one is Su Mo. When the nine heavens and ten earths are covered with the flowers of the other shore, the girl returns. The three dream-entry scenes are similar to the three mortal transformation scenes in "Against the Gods". The plot holes are basically filled. After reading it, you will come back to thank me for another book, "The Lord of the Prison of Immortality Who Walked Out of the Heavenly Prison". Originally, I went to see someone become a sixth brother, but I didn't expect him to teach me great life lessons. I really cried.

38. 138 人 The Immortal Food of Mankind 人种仙食 Big-Headed T头很大的T君Eastern Fantasy6.5M WordsOngoing "Weird Cultivation, Behind-the-Scenes Story" The Tang Dynasty: strange things are coming. When Li Qing transmigrated here, he thought Mr. Huayue had kindly taken him in. Little did he know that the man saw him only as livestock to be raised for food. At the brink of life and death, the jade tablet on Li Qing revealed its power, gravely wounding Mr. Huayue and allowing him to escape. But the danger was far from over. The scheme of the Six Paths and Eight Immortals to devour all living beings had 37.9kReads8.8Score3.4kShelves
39. 139 冒EN Impostor of the Langya Clan 冒姓琅琊 Eastern Zhou Young Master Nan东周公子南Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho 493.7kReads9.7Score71.7kShelves
40. 140 无 The Immortal Path Without Dao 无道仙路 Big-Headed T头很大的T君Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted [No female lead + ordinary mortal protagonist + brutal cultivation; From the Start: A Broken Piece of Jade Reveals the Secrets of Immortality, The Terrifying Road to Immortality, Mystery, Immortal Paths, and the Angler, The Strange Path to Immortality are updated simultaneously] There was no road in the world to begin with. A road appears when enough people walk it. Wudao found a mysterious piece of fine wood glowing with purple light and arrived in the world of cultivation. It was a brutal plac 18.4kReads8.6Score1.1kShelves
41. 141 家 Family Business Wars 家族商战 Qiao Donghui樵东辉Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Love and hate collide in the business battles of a family enterprise, amid corporate warfare, marriage, family, and human selfishness, all against the backdrop of the China-US trade war. The son-in-law of a wealthy family, a cad, asks for a divorce, sparking a business battle between companies from China and abroad. The conflict begins with three women battling the scoundrel, then unfolds through schemes within schemes. It's like a modern-day palace intrigue mixed with the Three Kingdoms... 184Reads9.3Score—Shelves
42. 142 全 The Era of Global Cultivation: I'm Actually a Primordial God-Demon 全球修仙时代：我竟是先天神魔 Unknown Spark未知的灵光Eastern Fantasy125k WordsOngoing [Modified cultivation system] [Nontraditional xianxia] [Genius] [Decisive and ruthless] [Smart protagonist] [Calm] [Slow burn] [Global cultivation] [Cultivation for all] [Innovative] The Heavenly Dao falls, and a new way is born! The will of the Heavenly Dao, once above all living beings, shattered. The spiritual-root system collapsed, and the world was no longer bound by absolute limits. The old order of cultivation crumbled, while new schools of the Dao spread like wildfire, igniting the desir 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I think so.

43. 143 穿 Transmigrated into a Heroic Warlord 穿越枭雄 Buddha's Seal佛之封印Historical2.1M WordsCompleted A young special forces soldier is struck by lightning and transmigrates into the foolish son of a blacksmith in the Great Xia dynasty. On the very day he arrives, his father dies in battle, his mother dies of grief, and the authorities force a marriage on him. Their already impoverished life is made even harder. Luckily, armed with modern knowledge, the protagonist first makes eel traps and promotes fishing. After the authorities embezzle the reward money for a tiger-slaying hero, he begins a co 1.4kReads8.5Score120Shelves

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    It features farming, villages, the martial world with bandits and (security escort agencies), court intrigue, war and strategy, business warfare and invention. Various modern scams are used against powerful ancient families. Unexpected schemes abound, and the villains are all as cunning as monkeys, yet their intelligence seems so weak, pitiful, and helpless when faced with overwhelming cognitive superiority. Military strategy, with its interplay of the orthodox and the unorthodox, creates a cyclical and unpredictable system, making it impossible for the enemy to defend against. [Admiration]

44. 144 墓 The Tomb Returns to Its Master 墓归主 Kitty Isn't Afraid of Hardship猫猫不怕苦Ancient Romance325k WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead] [Political Intrigue] [Revenge] [Powerful Allies] [High-IQ] She has died twice: once for the realm, once for someone she loved. She was once a homeless ghost, spending ten years in a coffin beside a skeleton. She wasn't trapped there. She was waiting for someone who would come to ask her for help. Shen Mulan offered her own body, begging her to settle a blood feud. She borrowed that face and entered that city. On the pleasure house stage, she was a bewitching courtesan; be 30Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Push push push push push

45. 145 黑 Underworld Tales: One Hand Shrouds the Heavens 黑道往事之只手遮天 Song of the Tune吟曲Urban1.4M WordsOngoing [Realistic, not overpowered, no harem, no System, not reborn] A novel about the southern underworld, telling the story of several young men who avenge their brother and gradually rise to become crime bosses. Whether it is the underworld or organized crime, it is all just a game of chess, a set of rules, fraught with danger and human cunning, and driven by power and desire. Behind the bustling city lies a shadowy underworld filled with darkness and desire, where power and money intertwine, and te 412Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    You can take a look at this!

46. 146 茶 Tea Fills the Land: The Legitimate Daughter Returns with Fragrance 茶满山河：嫡女携香归 Yaoyao Who Likes Golden Locust Trees喜欢黄金槐的瑶瑶Ancient Romance333k WordsOngoing [Strong Female Lead] [Business and Commerce] [Tea Culture] [No Household Infighting] Not a wish-fulfillment story, but a slow-burn tale of business and commerce. Wen Qingxuan, a modern PhD in tea science, transmigrates into the past as the eldest legitimate daughter of a family renowned for its tribute tea. She awakens to find the family facing a crisis, then restores the ancient tribute tea-making process and saves them. She goes on to modernize the industry with contemporary tea-making methods 94Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Bringing in-house modern tea-making techniques—a revolutionary tea-making system, a powerful and beneficial leader for the country and its people!

47. 147 风 A Storm Rises, and the Beauty Takes a Stand 风起云涌红颜怒 Ten Miles of Spring Breeze, Pleasing Myself春风十里取悦自己Ancient Romance447k WordsCompleted The male lead is not chaste. Please avoid this if that bothers you. Since I've transmigrated, why not make the country strong and conquer the world? Even if I'm forced into a relationship, I'll still make money and build my career. After transmigrating into the body of a stunningly beautiful female doctor, she remains devoted to the man she loves. She and her fiancé are in love with each other and have sworn to stay together for life, growing old side by side. Yet the iron-blooded “God of Slaug 1.7kReads—Score137Shelves

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    Intelligent and resourceful, the plot unfolds in a tightly woven manner. The male protagonist is powerful, secretly plotting and controlling the overall situation, accumulating strength, like a dragon lurking in the abyss, ready to soar to the sky!

48. 148 夫 After His Wife Divorces Him, the Warlord Goes Gray Overnight 夫人离婚后，军阀大佬一夜白头 Chu Diandian初点点Modern Romance691k WordsCompleted The short drama of the same name, “Qi Mi,” is available by searching on Tomato. Ning Zhen is forced to marry the warlord Sheng Changyu. Sheng Changyu has a beloved first love, as well as two concubines, and the Sheng household is rife with danger. Ning Zhen is a young heiress who has returned from studying abroad. She can’t adapt to the infighting in the household, and everyone is waiting to see her make a fool of herself. Less than three years later, just as everyone predicted, Ning Zhen wants 78.8kReads9.5Score9.1kShelves

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    This is so good! [Learned it][Learned it][Learned it] The male and female leads are both intelligent and emotionally intelligent, the characters are very well-developed, there's no unnecessary dialogue, the plot is exciting, it's a super satisfying read, and the extra chapters are even more amazing.

49. 149 错 Out of Sync 错频协议 Ming Sha鸣纱Mystery133k WordsOngoing One is a criminal profiler who solves cases through mind reading; the other is a top-tier corporate fraudster who clears his name with sheer acting skill. The two are bound together in a game called “Social Experiment” and must play a loving married couple, or risk exposing the secrets they each have to hide. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Rather than the protagonist strategizing, it's more like being strategized against.

50. 150 震 Shocking! The Demon Lord Is Actually My Mom? Time to Slack Off! 震惊！魔尊竟是我老妈，开摆咯！ Enforcer No. 007007号执法者Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a fantasy world, Lu Nianli became the heir to the Prince of Zhenbei of the Dafeng Dynasty. Born with a useless body and unable to cultivate, he was forced to become the dynasty’s number one wastrel, and obtained a Slacking Off System. As long as he slacks off, he can earn rewards: the world’s foremost intelligence agency, the All-Knowing Hall; the peerless assassins, the Six Sword Servants; the legendary sword, Heaven’s Question; the Snow Dragon Cavalry, renowned across 80.2kReads9.0Score10.7kShelves

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    ⭐The protagonist establishes the premier assassin organization, Misty Rain Pavilion, filled with powerful figures who clash with the emperor. Their cultivation progresses through five realms: First Realm, Second Realm, Third Realm, Fourth Realm, Fifth Realm, Illusory Flower Realm, and Divine Realm.⭐②The protagonist is adept at scheming, orchestrating events across the land with meticulous planning. He possesses exceptional intelligence and is decisive in his actions.

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