Looking for Books About Old-School Underworld Types: Gold, Skin, Color, Hanging, Blue, Honor, and Ge 求那种老江湖的书，金皮彩挂横蓝荣葛

1. 1 我 My Life in the World of High-Stakes Gambling 我的老千江湖 Drunken Monk喝酒和尚Urban472k WordsCompleted [Based on a lifetime of gambling experience, revealing the secrets behind a hundred cheating techniques] I grew up in casinos. In the noisy halls, the lure of money blinded people to everything else: cheating, feuds, traps... They sank deeper and deeper into gambling, losing everything they owned, destroying their families, and plunging toward the abyss! After years of rising and falling, I became a professional cheat-catcher, feared throughout the gambling world! In this seemingly glamorous wor 2.3kReads8.8Score19714d adds

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   These two books are highly recommended 👍 Especially the second one, the male lead has incredibly positive values 👍

2. 2 最 The Strongest Outsiders of the Martial World 最强江湖外八行 Old Jianghu Number Six江湖老六Mystery426k WordsCompleted When the Qianmen rise in anger, the jianghu falls into chaos. Without conflict, there can be no Qianmen. If conflict rises again, the Qianmen will surely take the helm of the jianghu, restore order, and put an end to the fighting! When I was little, my grandfather read my fortune and said I was destined to “ride the wind to success.” After he died, I inherited his hardware store. Only when a beautiful woman came knocking did I learn that I was the heir to the Qianmen, a legendary jianghu school 607Reads9.1Score—14d adds
3. 3 三 The Thirty-Six Thieves' Guilds 三十六路盗门 Toad Makes a Racket in the Bay蛤蟆吵湾Mystery2.6M WordsOngoing A bizarre haunting plunged the middle school in a small county town into panic. But it was only a master thief from the hidden Third School using a supernatural technique to snatch objects with a gust of wind. I splashed sulfuric acid on one of the thief's arms, and by pure chance became his apprentice. He taught me two secret arts, The Cloth Pouch Scripture and The Rat-Taming Method. Before long, I became the foremost of the Four Great Thieves of the Bandit Way, with the alias Night Sky King. W 362Reads7.0Score10014d adds

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   Help me promote this guy's book. Good books are meant to be read by everyone. Let's try to write at least ten million words without resorting to cultivation novels!

4. 4 江 The Eight Great Sects of the Martial World: The Skinwalker Physician 江湖八大门之皮门郎中 Tomato Martial Arts Champion番茄武状元Urban498k WordsCompleted What would you do if you were kidnapped? A six-year-old gave everyone the answer. In the space of a year, he was dragged thousands of miles from place to place, but with his wits and courage, he not only made millions, he also walked off with a legacy passed down for thousands of years... Then, wearing a gold lock pendant and carrying golden needles, he weaves his way among countless beautiful women, leading the hottest guys around as he embarks on a thrilling, perilous life. 33Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Oh, the world of martial arts!

5. 5 人 Man-Machine: Copying the Memories of 500 Powerful Tycoons from the Start 人机开局复制五百强大佬记忆 Tomato Martial Arts Champion番茄武状元Urban206k WordsCompleted Jianghu youngster Jin Shiqi never imagined that, after his master told him to keep a low profile, he would accidentally become the successor to a bigwig from a Fortune 500 company. Even more surprising, the few brothers and sisters he had casually helped turned out to be teaming up to save the world with him! Well, since his strength won’t let him keep a low profile, let’s have all the readers follow Jin Shiqi’s lead and holler along with him! 2024, let the boys burn bright! —Reads—Score—14d adds
6. 6 沸 Boiling Point: The Beautiful Woman’s Ongoing Trials 沸腾之美女的持续考验 Tomato Martial Arts Champion番茄武状元Urban205k WordsCompleted With foreign capital closing in and a mysterious organization targeting them, college student San Jin is entrusted with a mission at a moment of crisis. Alongside his companions and like-minded friends, he matches wits with financial magnates. After a series of twists and turns, he takes decisive action, shocks the entire region, protects the company’s assets, and uncovers the truth behind it all. —Reads—Score—14d adds
7. 7 大 The Great Qi Marquis of One Step 大齐一步侯 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical846k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, airtight logic, a treat to listen to, multiple heroines, lighthearted daily life, the jianghu and court politics, love and hate, national and family vendettas...] A modern-day criminal investigator transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the State of Qi. At first, his only dream is to stay alive. But when foreign barbarians invade the Central Plains, slaughtering and pillaging until the kingdom falls and families are torn apart, he has no choice but to enter the fr 17kReads8.2Score1k14d adds

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   A historical fiction novel of exceptionally high quality, perfect for both listening and reading. Clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, and tight writing. Not a formulaic, fast-paced read. Please enjoy! 😘

8. 8 江 Thirty Years in the Jianghu (Seven-Volume Set) 江湖三十年（全七册） Li Yosha李幺傻Historical1.6M WordsCompleted Dai Gou spent his life roaming the martial world. Over several decades, he witnessed all kinds of scams and cons. In his later years, he gave up that life and revealed its tricks and rules to the world, hoping to keep future generations from being swindled. These scams include human trafficking, fortune-telling, artificially aging antiques, theft, card sharping, beggar gangs, cheating at games, confidence schemes, and honey traps... After decades of hard knocks, Dai Gou finally became the boss o 4.3kReads9.6Score76314d adds

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9. 9 寒 Demon Slayer of the Frozen Abyss 寒渊诛魔 Awareness觉性Historical3.8M WordsCompleted I'm pleased to recommend my new book, Dustblade Suppresses the Palace Gate. Old friends and new, come join us in a world of wuxia, where the imperial court stands tall and the rivers and lakes stretch far and wide. Ordinary people lead extraordinary lives. They pursue vengeance and justice with abandon, and fight for their homeland and family. Each person pushes forward with all their might for the wishes they hold dear. 14.9kReads8.7Score1.3k14d adds

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   A really good book, I love it.

10. 10 骗 A Family of Liars 骗子世家 Boatman of the Canglang River沧浪船夫Historical1.2M WordsCompleted The imperial examinations were abolished, no imperial edicts arrived, and the family fortunes declined. Zhen Yongxin, a young man from a prestigious family, fell into the world of the jianghu. After receiving guidance from a master, he took to it like a fish to water, prospered, and amassed a vast fortune... 12.7kReads9.2Score1.5k14d adds
11. 11 蜂 The Bee, The Toad, The Swallow, and The Sparrow 蜂麻燕雀 Cai Zhihao蔡志浩Historical1.0M WordsCompleted In the early years of the Republic, society was in turmoil and warlords fought among themselves, yet the world of the jianghu was flourishing like never before. Among its many scams, the Four Schools of Bees, Hemp, Swallows, and Sparrows stood at the forefront. An old feud stirred up a storm of bloodshed across the jianghu. By a twist of fate, Meng Xiaoliu, a poor-born young man, got caught up in it. A con left his family shattered: his mother hanged herself, and his father went to prison. To av 16.7kReads9.6Score2.4k14d adds
12. 12 道 Taiyi of the Daoist Sect: I Should Never Have Descended to the Mortal Realm 道门太乙：本座就不该下凡 Master Incompetent无能大师Eastern Fantasy267k WordsCompleted Absolutely no AI content, conceived entirely by a human mind. No System, no naive protagonist, pure Taoist tradition. A serious heads-up: This is a traditional, carefully written story with a somewhat slow start. It picks up after eight chapters. Pingdan, a beggar of unknown origins, unexpectedly encounters a member of the Three Purities sect. To repay his master’s kindness, he travels thousands of miles, keeps his promise, and honors the dead. Who could have known his complicated past would co 756Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Is the old Taoist priest's book any good?

13. 13 民 Republican Era: The Last of the Jianghu 民国：最后的江湖 Heading North向北Urban1.9M WordsCompleted From an outlaw to a high-ranking general in the Republic of China, then into the War of Resistance against Japan, he walks the loneliest path of all. He seeks no place in the history books, only for the land and rivers to bear witness: on this black soil, there will always be those who refuse to kneel! (Xiang Bei, formerly known by the pen name Lao Zei) 32.5kReads9.3Score2.7k14d adds
14. 14 贼 The Thief's Way 贼道 Heading North向北Urban2.1M WordsCompleted My name is Xiao Wu. I was a wild child no orphanage could keep in check. At nine years old, I charged into this dog-eat-dog world. I saw through it then: living was like clinging to a moving train. You either held on or fell and were crushed to pieces. The first steamed bun I stole wasn’t because I was hungry. I wanted to see whether these hands that picked pockets could grab fate by the throat. The juvenile detention center, the shelter, and the detention center were my schools. The thieves wer 84.3kReads9.6Score10.6k14d adds

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    Gaga Igas

15. 15 我 My Stories of Macau's Stormy Underworld 我的澳门风云故事 Fading Memories on the Wind浅忆随风Urban1.5M WordsCompleted Once you've been to Macau, it's yours for life! What kind of city is A-Ma-Gau? Why are so many people obsessed with it? What kind of tumultuous life awaits a naive young woman who ventures into Macau alone? Here, stories unfold every day, and miracles happen every day. In these most authentic stories, you'll see human nature at its rawest, the most insatiable desires, and the cheapest emotions. Welcome to my life in Macau. 26kReads8.9Score1.7k14d adds

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    I don't know if it meets the requirements, but it can be considered a story of the martial arts world.

16. 16 天 The Hidden Secrets of the World 天下藏局 Little Nine Disciple小九徒Urban2.8M WordsCompleted [Wuxia World + Antiques Appraisal + Tomb Raiding] I never went to school as a child. Instead, I spent ten years learning the trade from a beautiful woman. Over those ten years, she forged me a pair of “Ghost Eyes” that could identify every rare treasure in the world. She trained my hands into “Buddha’s Hands,” teaching me to break traps and set schemes with impunity. And she taught me a repertoire of “divine skills” that let me navigate the shifting world of the martial underworld with ease. Dra 99.7kReads9.4Score18.4k14d adds

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    The story takes place in the 1990s. The protagonist's parents are murdered by people in the antique trade. He returns to the trade to avenge his parents and fight against his enemies. The book involves a lot of professional knowledge and rules of the antique industry, showing a mysterious and exciting world of antiques.

17. 17 乱 King of Thieves in Chaotic Times 乱世贼王 Shangguan Wuyang上官无恙Historical1.4M WordsCompleted The Rongmen thieves are despised by all, yet even thieves have their code of honor! He mastered a legendary skill as soon as he joined the Rongmen. A phantom hand and a thousand faces: he reached the peak the moment he entered the scene and was unbeatable whenever he struck! And so began his legendary life: Slaying Japanese invaders, robbing the rich, and dominating the Rongmen... Born in the chaotic years of the Republic, he chose to be a chivalrous thief! 15.3kReads9.2Score1.7k14d adds

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    Old-school etiquette, slang, and broad coverage.

18. 18 老 The Cardsharp: Back to the Underworld 老千：重返江湖 Flower Picker采花人Urban1.4M WordsCompleted 11.5kReads9.0Score96614d adds
19. 19 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, upon his release from prison, single-handedly builds a powerful gang, seizing 77 docks and 120 branches, recruiting tens of thousands of followers. 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 Fishermen, his master is the head of the Dragon Sands Gang, and his close friends are union presidents. He conquers the world through sheer force of arms. 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.

20. 20 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
21. 21 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. 27.2kReads9.0Score2.7k14d adds

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    This is a good book; I've been reading it recently.

22. 22 跟 Learning Feng Shui from Third Grandpa 跟着三爷爷学风水 Ding Xingxing521丁星星521Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted Born into a family of Feng Shui practitioners, I became someone who defies fate the moment I entered the world of Yin-Yang Feng Shui. As one strange event after another unfolded, I learned to recognize fortune and misfortune, ward off disaster, and handle everything with ease. To all the brothers, sisters, uncles, and aunties passing by, please leave a book review here! Remember to comment, too! Thank you! If you like learning, remember to bring your brain along. There’s plenty of useful informa 34.1kReads8.8Score2.9k14d adds

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    The first of the eight gates, the Golden Gate

23. 23 民 A Strange Man of the Republic 民国奇人 Namo Kasaya Science Buddha南无袈裟理科佛Modern Romance2.2M WordsCompleted The Republic of China was an era of upheaval, teeming with extraordinary people. In those chaotic times, the martial world was vast. As the saying goes, “The heroes of our age emerge amid the world's turmoil; the seven extraordinary figures of the Republic are here.” But who were these seven? There was a Daoist priest who cried, “In prosperous times, Buddhist temples thrive on incense while Daoists hide away in mountain retreats. In troubled times, the Bodhisattvas turn a blind eye, so the Old L 15kReads9.2Score1.4k14d adds

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    In times of chaos, extraordinary individuals vie for supremacy.

24. 24 吃 The First Book of the Book-Eating Puppet 吃书傀儡的第1本书 Book-Eating Puppet吃书傀儡Urban650k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You’re welcome to 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! 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It tells the story of con artists, involving various gambling techniques, conflicts in the underworld, and emotional entanglements between characters, showcasing the underworld rules and complex human nature behind this special profession.

25. 25 奇 Beyond the Extraordinary 奇人之上 Liu Bai流百Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Not a power fantasy] [Comeback] [Carefully laid groundwork] [Schemes within schemes] [Mystery] [Growing protagonist] [Ensemble cast] [High martial arts] [Transmigration] [Play the pig to eat the tiger] [Devouring and sacrifice] [Alternate world] [Technology] [No limits] [Everyone is unhinged] [Heartbreak after heartbreak] What exactly is up there? Lu Lin was blind for half his life, then got lucky and regained his sight. The world lit up, and he was left numb. From then on, ghosts and spirits o 1.7kReads9.3Score15114d adds
26. 26 一 1995: The Underworld of a Thousand Doors 一九九五，千门江湖 Lin Tianfeng林天锋Urban1.5M WordsCompleted Memoirs of an Old Cardsharp: 1995–2015 More than card tricks, this is the underworld My name is Lin Tianfeng. I'm an old cardsharp... I started learning card tricks in elementary school. This craft brought me into the orbit of powerful people, and that's what kept me alive. From an innocent boy in an arcade to a feared figure in international casinos From a reckless street tough to an underworld kingpin in the Golden Triangle In eighteen years, I traveled a road that takes others s 25Reads6.4Score—14d adds

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    This is a very realistic novel about con artists. Reading it felt like retracing the author's path as a con artist and experiencing the real world of con artists. It covers a lot of knowledge.

27. 27 咨 A Consultant in the Martial World 咨询顾问在江湖 Hu Daoding胡到顶Eastern Fantasy305k WordsCompleted A highly intelligent male lead pulls the strings of the jianghu in another world! The jianghu is full of passion, and its characters leap off the page! [Deciphering a treasure map] + [Foiling a villain’s conspiracy] + [Taking part in a martial arts tournament] + [Joining the court struggle over the succession] + [Defeating a villain who transmigrated] + [Settling a feud spanning lifetimes]. No System, no golden finger, no mindless wish fulfillment, and no incoherent nonsense. Just [beautiful pro 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Modern Management Knowledge] + [Time Travel] + [Martial Arts World Domination] + [Imperial Court Succession Struggle] + [Taoist Arts] + [Interdimensional Karma]. A grand narrative, fluent writing, vivid characters, exciting battle scenes, and intelligent protagonists and antagonists. Conquer the world with wisdom, unify the martial arts world through economic and cultural export—full of highlights, rejecting clichés!

28. 28 棱 Prism Space 棱镜空间 Picking Shells from the Sea008沧海拾贝008Urban109k WordsCompleted Life is like a prism, and so is human nature. If you could start over, what would you choose? Would you bring your loved ones back to life? Have a loving mother and devoted children? Or return as a top student? Achieve financial freedom and thrive in your career? Everyone thinks differently at every moment... So let's begin from the start, as a way to look back on the past and perhaps inspire others... 21Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Workplace savvy

29. 29 风 A Bizarre Tale of Feng Shui! 风水奇谭！ Chen Jiu辰九Urban555k WordsCompleted Chen Yan, a top student at a 985 university, suffered a devastating blow at just twenty-two: His roommate set him up and framed him, driving him into a dead end; His girlfriend of three years cheated on him; his father was hospitalized with a serious illness, and he couldn't even scrape together the 5,000-yuan deposit. His loan payments were overdue and collectors were after him. He was about to become... Just as he sank into utter despair, a mysterious old Daoist appeared, opened his heavenly e 3.9kReads8.5Score31614d adds

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    Feng Shui arrangement, turning adversity into fortune

30. 30 快 Quick Transmigration: The Second Personality 快穿第二人格 Chen Jiu辰九Modern Romance216k WordsCompleted Female lead + dual personality + no saintly martyrdom + takes down scumbags regardless of gender or age + lighthearted and funny Synopsis: Jiang Yan, a female cultivator, was bored when she happened upon a System. She transmigrates through three thousand worlds, disguising herself as the original host's second personality to help them change their personalities and escape their tragic fates. She takes down scumbags, delivers face-slapping comeuppances, completes missions, and explores the myster 41Reads—Score—14d adds
31. 31 与 Coexisting with a Big Shot, I Became Unstoppable 与大佬共生，我强到飞起 Chen Jiu辰九Modern Romance284k WordsCompleted One day, I woke up with a man in my head. It wasn't a hallucination or a split personality. He was the real deal, a top-tier boss: Lu Yunzhou. The ruthless business tycoon who ruled the corporate world was now nothing more than a ghost trapped in my mind. And so, things started looking like this: When someone gives me a hard time, he scoffs in my head: [Third file from the bottom left. Throw it in his face.] When someone frames me, he directs me remotely: [The recorder's in the right-hand drawe 140Reads—Score—14d adds
32. 32 一 I Transmigrated and Became the Beloved Bride of a Crippled Marquis 一朝穿越，替嫁残侯成团宠 Chen Jiu辰九Ancient Romance230k WordsCompleted [Historical transmigration + medical skills + marriage before love + two strong leads who dote on each other + suspense and court intrigue] Shen Qingci, a top surgeon, transmigrates into the body of a bride forced into a marriage swap. She becomes the new bride meant to bring good fortune to Xiao Yan, the blind and crippled Marquis of Dingbei. On their wedding night, she takes his pulse and immediately sees through it: “My lord, you’ve been poisoned. Someone wants to keep you in darkness forever 123Reads—Score—14d adds
33. 33 鉴 Antique Appraisal 鉴宝 Yu Le庾乐Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Yang Yi, who was struggling to get by, unexpectedly turns misfortune into good fortune when he inherits the third eye of the Horse Lord’s statue. It lets him see through truth and falsehood, and read people’s hearts. From then on, his life changes completely. A dazzling new star rises. From all kinds of antiques to the thrilling gamble of stone betting, he leaves behind a legend wherever he goes. 896Reads9.0Score20414d adds

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34. 34 青 The Road to Qingyun: Finding Life in Desperate Straits 青云路之绝处逢生 The Man Who Rides a Wolf骑狼的汉子Urban2.2M WordsCompleted A sudden disaster destroyed Lu Fan’s family, leaving behind nothing but ruined walls and broken tiles. By chance, Lu Fan entered officialdom. After honing his skills, growing, and transforming at the grassroots level, Lu Fan was tempered into steel and emerged from his cocoon as a butterfly. At last, he achieved his heart’s desire! 121.2kReads9.2Score14k14d adds
35. 35 鉴 The Ultimate Guide to Antiques 鉴宝天下 Layman半路出家人Urban2.4M WordsCompleted Zhao Ming, an antiques shop assistant, felt sorry for an old woman selling jade and spent a month's wages on an ancient jade piece from her. His kind act caught the attention of Sun Qing, the shop's young lady, but it also earned him the enmity of Huang Shaofeng, the appraiser who was pursuing her. Even more astonishingly, after he got home, the jade unexpectedly gave him the power to see through things! 241Reads7.2Score10314d adds
36. 36 三 Legends of the Three Teachings, Nine Professions, and Seventy-Two Trades 三教九流七十二行传说 Qin Hongsheng秦宏声182k WordsCompleted This fine collection of cultural works, compiled by Qin Hongsheng, covers literature, biographies of notable figures, history, and culture, among other subjects. 29Reads8.5Score—14d adds
37. 37 货 A Grand History of Money 货币大历史 Shaw William Arthur肖·威廉·阿瑟Historical190k WordsCompleted A History of Money mainly traces the changes in metal currencies and monetary standards in Europe and the Americas from 1252 to 1896. Drawing on a wealth of official records, diaries, letters, and classical texts, it explains the major effects these changes had on commerce and the development of nations, and uncovers the nature of metal currency and the deeper reasons why bimetallism gave way to the monometallic standard. The book details the evolution of monetary policies in Florence, Venice, F 15Reads8.1Score1314d adds
38. 38 古 Currency in Ancient Books 古籍货币 ai Chonggeai重歌1.1M WordsCompleted Ancient texts contain extensive records of currency. From the earliest cowrie shells, currency went through a long process of development. Copper coins, gold, silver, and other forms of money appeared in succession, reflecting the economic characteristics of different dynasties. The texts describe the role currency played in people's lives and its close ties to society, the economy, and politics. Currency was not only an important vehicle for economic activity, but also a witness to history and 6Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 39 超 Super AI: Regret Repair Game 超级AI悔恨修复游戏 Bring on the Wealth and Good Fortune招财进宝吧Urban302k WordsCompleted A fantasy take on Forrest Gump and To Live, with palace intrigue and warfare to rival Game of Thrones. If that sounds like your kind of story, come on in! An ordinary international student dreams of becoming a wealthy entrepreneur. But fate has other plans, and he becomes a powerful figure who influences the rise and fall of dynasties throughout history and the course of international relations in the present day. Mind-bending, suspenseful, bizarre, and romantic, all that’s left is his ending... 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Let's play the martial arts world! We'll take everyone, young and old!

40. 40 程 Cheng Mo Speaks Up 程默不再沉默 Ping Yi平义14k WordsCompleted Cheng Mo Breaks His Silence 4Reads—Score—14d adds
41. 41 姜 Jiang Ziya Reborn in a Modern City 姜子牙重生在现代都市 Ping Yi平义7k WordsCompleted Jiang Ziya Reborn in the Modern City 1Reads—Score—14d adds
42. 42 刑 Detective Wang: Solving Cold Cases with His Last Three Sparks 刑警老王：燃尽三火破悬案 Ping Yi平义Mystery12k WordsCompleted Veteran Detective Wang: Burning Through Three Fires to Crack Cold Cases 1Reads—Score—14d adds
43. 43 律 Seeking the Way in the Legal World 律界问道 Half a Scholar半个书生Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Comeback and growth + charming lawyer + mysteries surrounding cold cases + officialdom and workplace + wits and will] He turns his life around, with Death brushing past him several times. A string of cold cases remain shrouded in mystery... 918Reads—Score15914d adds

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    A top lawyer's personal experience: awesome! Amazing! Incredible!

44. 44 唐 The Truth About Emperor Gaozong of Tang 唐高宗的真相 Meng Xianshi孟宪实Historical186k WordsCompleted Many historical works have described Emperor Gaozong of Tang as “weak and incompetent,” but they cannot explain why the Tang Empire reached its greatest territorial extent during his reign, or why the Kaiyuan Era of Prosperity followed him. In fact, Emperor Gaozong was tactful on the outside but firm within, bold yet careful, and never afraid to turn his ideas into action. Without the development, consolidation, and groundwork of his reign, the “Rule of Zhenguan” would have been only a brief pea 123Reads9.4Score—14d adds

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    The Conflict of Khanates

45. 45 古 Everyday Life in Ancient Rome: Strange Tales and Secret Histories 古罗马的日常生活：奇闻和秘史 Alberto Angela阿尔贝托·安杰拉Historical198k WordsCompleted Beginning on an utterly ordinary morning in 115 AD, Alberto Angela takes readers on an extraordinary journey of exploration through the ancient city of Rome. The Roman Empire is at the height of its power, and its capital is truly a metropolis of the world. From magnificent domus to overcrowded apartment blocks, from the bustling Roman markets to the grand imperial baths, the book brings to life the heated debates in the basilicas, the deadly battles in the Colosseum, and the Romans’ banquets, g 62Reads8.7Score—14d adds
46. 46 冉 Emperor Ran Min 冉闵大帝 Wooden Perspective木头视点Historical307k WordsCompleted This book tells the sweeping heroic epic of Emperor Ran Min. During the Sixteen Kingdoms period of the Five Barbarians, Ran Min rises amid an age of fierce rivalry, establishes the Ran Wei regime, and defends the legitimacy of Huaxia north of the Yangtze River. The establishment of Ran Wei draws the covetous attention of the Murong Yan kingdom, the Tuoba tribes, the Di-led Former Qin, and the Sima Jin court. War breaks out across the Central Plains. Soldiers bleed on the battlefield, and heroes 1.5kReads7.9Score15214d adds
47. 47 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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    A masterpiece of the martial arts underworld, the protagonist single-handedly builds his gang, seizing 77 docks and 120 branches, recruiting tens of thousands of disciples. Ruthless and decisive, his power is immense, 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 adoptive father 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. Ruthless and decisive, he can mobilize hundreds of thousands of people from both the legitimate and criminal worlds with just his words.

48. 48 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 21Reads—Score114d adds
49. 49 我 Making a Living on the Side in Australia 我在澳洲捞偏门 Autumn Hidden in Shallow Bamboo浅竹藏秋Urban537k WordsCompleted This story is based on real events. I came to Australia with a dream of studying abroad, only to be driven to the brink by reality. From a lowly street-level smuggler to a force to be reckoned with, commanding the underworld and crossing the world, I paved my way to power with cunning and bloodshed. Only when I stood at the summit and looked back did I realize that the most dangerous gamble of all is the one you make with human nature. This is a road with no turning back, but who knows which cor 28Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Tomato highly recommends this niche, dark horse novel! "I Made a Living on the Sidelines in Australia" is based on a true story: 🇦🇺Studying in Australia + 🚬Criminal Gangs + 😈Human Struggles + 😂Dark Humor. Highlights: A highly realistic portrayal of the survival of underprivileged students, tense and exciting gang warfare, and a crazy test of morality. The protagonist isn't a brainless guy; he's incredibly realistic! If you like this kind of thing, read on!

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